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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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Three lab, bird dog mix puppies to give away

Jeanna Cochran writes:
We have 3 free puppies. They are lab and bird dog mix. Cute, sweet puppies. They are ready to go and eating well. Number to call (270) 585-1931 Ronald or call (270) 384-2355. - Jeanna at EZ Cash


2011-05-17 17:15:42 | Comments | Printable version

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Garden Club cakes will match Adair Art student cakestands



2011-05-17 - 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ellen Zornes.
Pound Cake and Anniversary Cake Stands left photo, and Tiramisu, Black Forest and Marble Cake Stands, right photo, created by the Visual Arts Department Students at Adair County High School will be matched by cakes baked by Adair Garden Club members and other Adair County Bakers for fundrasier for the Visual Arts Department which will be held at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 9am-4pmCT, in a fundraiser labeled "A Taste of the Arts."
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ACHS Art Department Fundraiser: A Piece of Cake

Proceeds of "Taste of the Arts" will benefit visual arts department at Adair Co. High School
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By Ellen Zornes

The Art Department at Adair County High School invites you to join them 9am-4amCT Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, for a "Taste of the Arts."

Ceramic art students in Ms. Debra Wimmer's class are pairing up with local bakers to showcase the work of both culinary and ceramic artists. Ceramics' students have designed and created truly unique and fascinating cake plates, inspired by the name of the cake.

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2011-05-17 17:10:11 | Comments | Printable version

Injury collision Marion Co., KY

By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY

LEBANON, KY (2011-05-17) - Trooper Christopher Saunders is investigating an injury collision that occurred in the limits of Lebanon, KY, on US 68 at 11:30amET. Martha Wilson, age 60 of Lebanon, KY was operating a 2001 Ford when she pulled from a parking lot into the path of Betty Benningfield, age 64, of Lebanon, kY who was travelling on US 68 operating a 2001 Dodge. Wilson was transported to Flaget Hospital by private vehicle and Benningfield was not injured. Both parties involved were belted.

Story courtesy TFC William Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. Thanks also to Dispatcher Derek S. Coffey.

2011-05-17 16:57:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

2012 Kentucky Political Science annual meeting to be at CU

University Vice President John Chowning elected president of the statewide group
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By Joan C. McKinney
News from Campbellsville University

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University will host the 2012 annual conference of the Kentucky Political Science Association, which will be held on March 2-3, 2012. John Chowning will preside at that meeting.

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2011-05-17 16:42:54 | Comments | Printable version

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2011-05-17 16:38:15 | Comments | Printable version

One who has been to tornado relief area sends tips

By Maury Lewis

May I say something about what to send?

If you are giving clothes make sure they are clean without stains and rips.And it would be nice if you had them ready for someone to put on.If you wouldn't wear them don't send them

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2011-05-17 13:44:13 | Comments | Printable version

Linda Tiller recognized for 30 years excellent service at USDA

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By Troy Grider
News from Columbia, KY USDA-Farm Service Agency

Mrs. Linda Tiller was recognized recently for 30 years of excellent service to the USDA-Farm Service Agency, Columbia Service Center.Mrs. Tiller was presented with an award by Farm Loan Manager Kenzie Rowe. Linda is not only a wonderful person, she is also highly respected among her co-workers, both in Columbia, and within the agency. -Troy Grider, USDA-Farm Service Agency 961 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY.

2011-05-17 12:58:31 | Comments | Printable version

James (Rooster) Davidson, Burkesville, KY (1934-2011)

He was a member of a large, respected Cumberland Co., KY family. He was a longtime oil and gas drilling conntractor in Kentucky and Tennessee
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James "Rooster" Davidson, 77, of Burkesville, KY, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, KY.

Funeral services on Friday, May 20, 2011, at 11amCT, at Ballou and Stotts Funeral Home, 304 North Main Street, Burkesville, KY, with Bro. Gary Cash officiating. Burial in the Long Cemetery. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, until funeral time on Friday at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, in Burkesville.

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2011-05-17 12:33:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Only By Grace singing at Tabor Church, Sun., May 22, 2011

Adair Co. Sunday night singing

Only By Grace will be at Tabor Community Church, 1477 Fairplay Rd. Columbia Ky. on Sunday night, May 22, 2011, at 6pmCT. Pastor Ralph Hadley and congregation invite everyone to attend. Patricia Hadley

2011-05-17 11:50:48 | Comments | Printable version

Commencement at Adair County High School is May 27, 2011

The Adair County High School Commencement will be at 7pmCT, Friday, May 27, 2011, at the Adair County High School Gymnasium, 526 Indian DR, Columbia, KY. -Chad Parnell

2011-05-17 11:44:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Awards night at Adair County High School is May 26, 2011

The Adair County High School Senior Awards night will be at 7pmCT, Thursday, May 26, 2011, at the Adair County High School Gymnasium, 526 Indian DR, Columbia, KY. Seniors who have received scholarships , awards, and honors will be recognized. Numerous academic and departmental awards will be presented, as well. -Chad Parnell

2011-05-17 11:36:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Columbia church of Christ - Alabama Tornado Disaster Relief

By Dean Roach
News from Columbia church of Christ

We are collecting items to take to Hackleburg, Alabama, which was devastated by the recent tornadoes. We have contacted some friends in the community and this is what they've requested:
  • Sheets - all sizes
  • Towels -all sizes
  • Toiletries: baby wipes, brushes, combs, deodorant, hand sanitizers, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, tooth brushes, tooth paste.
Anyone wishing to donate to this cause, needs to Please bring their items to the church building, 501 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY, as soon as possible so we can get them boxed up and ready to go.

If you wish to make a monetary donation that would be great as well. If you need more information call Dean Roach: Church Office (270) 384-6467 or (270) 250-3962 - Dean Roach

2011-05-17 11:02:41 | Comments | Printable version

Huge Burton clan congratulates Spelling Champ

Sandra Irvin writes:
To Alexis Danielle - Congratulations on winning the Spelling Bee! You are such an intelligent little girl and we are all so proud of you! - Much Love, Aunt Sandra, Uncle Bradley, Amy, Kaliand the Huge Burton clan
Comments above. re photo 40380 Spelling Bee at Col Wm Casey school

2011-05-17 08:25:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Myra Harrison: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Farmers Market

It's election day today.
The Farmers Market is located at 409 Fairground ST, next to the Hurt Polling Place, at 411 Fairground ST.

Myra Harrison reports, at 7:53 amCT, Tuesday, May 17, 2011, more fresh produce, plenty of plants, and Caitlyn's great fresh baked bread:
John and Joyce Wolodzki: Here with beautiful Fresh Strawberries and really pretty Lettuce.

Darrell Bunnell, Coview Farms, Coburg, KY: Fresh Eggs and Farm Fresh Homemade Sausage. Green Onions. Flowers. and Bedding Plants.

Cait Bunnell, Coview Farms, Coburg, KY: White bread, Wheat Bread, and Zucchini Bread

Myra Harrison, Yellowhammer Road Farm, between Fairplay and Glens Fork, KY: Produce: White Sweet Potato Plants. Herbs and All kinds of Plants for the gardener..
The Adair Farmers Market is now open at the Adair Extension Office, 409 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY, for the season, each Tuesday and Friday, from 6am-10amCT. -Myra Harrison

2011-05-17 07:56:20 | Comments | Printable version

Bradley Durbin takes 1st place in Pinewood Derby 2011

Brandon Hagy is second; Caleb Elmore wins third place
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By Shellie Elmore

Bradley Durbin took 1st Place in the prestigious Pine Wood Derby 2011, held Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Adair County Middle School.

Second place went to Brandon Hagy, and Caleb Elmore won third.Participating in the activities were Dylan Hancock, Hayden Hancock, Zach Bertram, Brady Burton, Jarrett Perkins, Caleb Elmore, Alex Evans, Bradley Durbin, Brandon Hagy, Austin Arnold

The contest was under the auspices of Cub Scout Pack 888. Scoutmasters are Troy Elmore and Phillip Richard. The pack meets each Monday night at at 6pmCT, at the Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY.

2011-05-17 07:23:24 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 17
Happy Anniversary, Lynn and Mary Stephens (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Marshall and Joyce Sneed (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Wayne and Elizabeth Miller (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Goodin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cody Stotts (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hailey Birdwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kate Erin Spinks | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Ruth Scott Norris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ruth Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Schella Pittman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Whitley Anna-Grace Janes (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie M. Cundiff, Casey Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall (Mark) H. Sasser, Liberty, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Everett L. Davis, Jamestown, KY (1969-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Sherrell Morrison, Taylor Co., KY native (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bell Marie Keltner, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, W.C. Conner, Green Co., KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Wiley Galliher, Casey County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lewis H. Gupton, 86, Taylor County, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Joe Wesley , 44, Casey County, KY (1969-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Auda Mae Tucker, 77, Russell Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Viola S. May, Casey Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Phipps, 87, Knifley, KY, (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dwade Tolou Mings, 97, Taylor County, KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, John T. Durham, Jr., Wilmore, KY (1919-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vallace Denton Elmore, 79, Casey County, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cathy Cox, Casey County, KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Garrett, Taylor Co., KY/Nelson Co. KY native (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessi LP Lowery, 18, Russell County, KY (1999-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harvey Henry Estes, 86, Metcalfe Co., KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Infant Olivia Grace Grider, Cumberland County, KY (May 17, 2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Weddle Norman, 66, Casey Co., KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Cox Allen, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Dell Whitlow Bills McAfee, 77, Green Co., KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Effie Heskamp (1910-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Tucker, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Joyce Wright, 73, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matthew Paul Summers, 41, Marion County, KY (1974-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Naomi Mae Cave, 81, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ranae Lynn Smith, 39, Jamestown, KY (1979-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robbie H. Jones, Green Co., KY (1936-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Ann Darnell Williams, Russell Co., KY native (1924-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Wayne Benningfield, Taylor Co. KY (1960-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, 2011
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTKentucky Primary Election Day
Primary Election Day in Kentucky. (first Tuesday after third Monday in May)Polls open 6am-6pm, prevailing time. County boards of elections to be in session all day. Mail-in absentee ballots must be received by County Court Clerk before 6pm, prevailing time. County boards of elections to meet at clerks office at 10 a.m. to count absentee ballots. Sheila Blair, Adair County Court Clerk, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY | (ID:12259, Comment)
Adair Farmers Market, 409 Fairground ST, open TODAY, from 6am-10amCT
The Adair County Farmer's Market is open for the 2011 season each Tuesday and Friday, from 6amCT to 10amCT at the Adair County Extension Office parking lot, 409 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY, The Adair County Farmer's Market is your source for fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, meats, and many other items produced exclusively here in Adair County. The Adair County Farmer's Market accepts Senior Food & Nutrition and WIC checks. -Nick Roy, Adair Co. Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources | (ID:12626, Comment)
7:45amCTNo School in Adair Co. School District: Primary Election Day | (ID:12631, Comment)
8:00amCTAdair Co. Public Library Bookmobile will be in the Knifley, KY, area, today | (ID:12680, Comment)
9:00amCTLWC men's tennis team opens in NAIA Championships in Mobile, AL
The Lindsey Wilson College men's and women's tennis teams will play on the opening day of the NAIA National Championships next week, as the NAIA released the national tournament brackets today. The Blue Raider men face Lewis-Clark State University of Lewiston, ID, at 9amCT while the Lindsey Wilson women play Martin Methodist College of Pulaski, TN at 1pmCT on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Mobile Tennis Center, 851 Gaillard DR, Mobile, AL. | (ID:12641, Comment)
10:00amCTFuneral service at Parks Ridge Church of God, Russell Co., KY, for Cleatus Cordell Coffey, Russell Springs, KY (1924-2011) | (ID:12674, Comment)
11:45amCTDeputy Secretary of Tourism to speak at May Columbia/Adair Co. Chamber luncheon
Matt Sawyers, Deputy Secretary of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and HeritageCabinet, Frankfort, KY will be the guest speaker at the Columbia- Adair County Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at 11:45amCT at The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 375 Country Club Road. All Chamber members, city and county officials and other interested persons are invited to attend. - Sue Stivers, Executive Director | (ID:12603, Comment)
1:00pmCTLWC women's tennis team opens in NAIA Championships in Mobile, AL
The Lindsey Wilson College men's and women's tennis teams will play on the opening day of the NAIA National Championships next week, as the NAIA released the national tournament brackets today. The Blue Raider men face Lewis-Clark State University of Lewiston, ID, at 9amCT while the Lindsey Wilson women play Martin Methodist College of Pulaski, TN at 1pmCT on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Mobile Tennis Center, 851 Gaillard DR, Mobile, AL. | (ID:12642, Comment)
Funeral service at Salem United Baptist Church, Russell Co., KY, for Donna K. Coomer Wilson, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1962-2011) | (ID:12667, Comment)
2:30pmCTStrong Woman Class cancelled Election Day
There will be no Strong Women, classes this Thursday, May 12, 2011. The make-up class will be Monday, May 16, 2011, at 4:30pmCT at the Adair County Health Department, 801 Westlake DR, Columbia, KY, the regular meeting place for the classes. There will also be no class Tuesday, May 17, 2011, because of the primary election that day. -Lee Ann Jessee | (ID:12650, Comment)
3:00pmCTKnife Swap at Columbia Masonic Lodge basement
The Adair County Knife Club will be hosting a Knife Swap and Auction, the 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights of every month in the basement of the Columbia Masonic Lodge, located at the corner of Burkesville and Frazier Streets, Columbia, KY. Doors will open at 3:00pmCT. The auction begins at 5:00pmCT. There is no smoking allowed in the basement, but you may smoke outside. Admission will be $2.00 and concessions will be available. We welcome new members to join us. for More information call Harrison Moss at (270) 634-7137 or Willard Bryant at (270) 634-1657. -HARRISON MOSS | (ID:12232, Comment)
6:30pmCTAdair County Tea Party Regular Meeting
We will be holding our regular monthly meeting at Cafe on the Square as well as keeping up with the Primary Election results. Location: 212 Public Sq.Columbia, KY 42728 | (ID:12591, Comment)
7:00pmCTAdair County Jaycees meeting
Regular meeting, at 7:00pm CT, of the Columbia-Adair County Jaycees, at 824 Campbellsville Road. Columbia, KY. The C-AC Jaycees meet each 1st and 3rd Tuesdays here at 7:00pm CT. -GREG THOMAS | (ID:12234, Comment)
Adair County School Board meets at 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY
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The Adair County School Board meets each third Tuesday at 7:00pmCT at the Board's conference room on 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Members of the board are Floyd Burton (4), Joseph Payne (3), Marsha Walker (2) Mike Harris (5) and Rebecca Turner (1). | (ID:12254, Comment)

  

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