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Daily News for Thursday, June 23, 2011
Jobless rate improves in Adair, 4 other area counties in May 2011 Jobs picture also better in Russell, Taylor, Green and Casey Counties. Cumberland and Metcalfe jobless situation worsens. Jobless rates down in 99 counties from May 2010 to May 2011 Compiled from information from Commonwealth News Center FRANKFORT, KY (2011-06-23) - Unemployment rates fell in 99 Kentucky counties between May 2010 and May 2011, while 16 county rates increased and five counties remained the same, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Five of the seven Columbia area counties showed improvement in the jobless picture, with only Cumberland and Metcalfe having increased unemployment. Metcalfe's 16.3% rate was the second worst in the state for the month of May, with only Jackson County, at 17.4 higher. 7-County ColumbiaMagazine Area 1) Russell Co. 9.3% unemployment, down from 11.1% in 2010Fayette County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 7.3 percent. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-06-23 14:55:25 | Comments | Printable version
Advice for the advice-seeking Mr. Marshburn Perhaps good neighbors would provide elderflower plantings to spare and share for digging Sharon Whitehurst writes: A quick search turned up this from wikipedia: Sambucus canadensis (syn. S. nigra ssp canadensis; American Elder; eastern North America; with blue-black berries)Comments re article 45111 Wants information on buying elderberry tree 2011-06-23 10:22:00 | Comments | Printable version
Maury Lewis comments on best source for American flags Comments re article 45119 The City has 120 new flags most already up for July 4 Maury Lewis writes: I would like to say to those who will be buying flags to display, look to see where the flag was made before you purchase it.Thanks. You make a very good point for the next purchase; and these may have been manufactured in America. I'm not going to ask, this time. I'm elated that the new ones are in place and look so good - wherever they were made. -EW 2011-06-23 09:02:54 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County School Board meeting, June 21, 2011 report By Ed Waggener The Adair County School Board completed a number of end of fiscal year duties at a relatively brief regular June 21, 2011 board meeting, including awarding of annual bids, rehiring the district treasurer, and adopted a number of contracts, in addition to recognizing Excellence in Teaching award recipients and the fabulous Academic Teams. The meeting time was more than doubled with a tabulation of the performance of the superintendent's performance, which took place in an executive session, which was subsequently and unanimously approved after the superintendent's signing the documents. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-06-23 08:38:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Governor Beshear recognizes sacrifice of Fort Knox soldier Fort Knox, KY soldier, Sgt. James W. Harvey III, Toms River, NJ died in Afghanistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom By Kerri Richardson News from Gov. Steve Beshear's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY (2011-06-22) - Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Knox soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Sgt. James W. Harvey II, 23, of Toms River, N.J., died June 20 in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-06-23 06:58:09 | Comments | Printable version
Photography: TechLink to New camera will refocus, later Disappointment that a great photo moment has been lost when the critical frame turns out to be out of focus may be a thing of the past with the new camera coming from Lytra which will allow refocusing later. Details are at this link: A Camera That Lets You Refocus Photos Later/Out of focus images may soon be a thing of the past. by Jane McEntegart at the website Tom's Guide. 2011-06-23 06:30:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Technology News
New band director welcome at Metcalfe HS, June 24, 2011 The new band director/music educator at Metcalfe County High School, 208 Randolph RD, Edmonton, KY (MAP) will be announced Friday morning, June 24, 2011, in the MCHS high school gym at 10:30amCT. A note, the band also needs any musical instruments anyone can donate and is raising new Drum Money for its drum line. The public is invited. Kelly Bell, Principal, Metcalfe Co. High School 2011-06-23 06:15:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
CU students serve in missions over summer break Click on headline for full story, including missions, ministries, names and hometowns of Campbellsville University mission teams and participants By Christina L. Kern News from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY -- Nearly 70 Campbellsville University students are spending at least part of their summer in missions and ministry. Whether the student is interning in a church, going on a mission trip or working at a summer church camp, students from CU are all over the world preaching the name of Christ. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-06-23 06:02:38 | Comments | Printable version
THURSDAY with CM. June 23, 2011 Poem by W.M. Feese, Jr.: Never Satisfied  Photo at right by Pen: Crocus, Adair Co., KY Never satisfied These immortal words of the Poet W.M. Feese were first printed one year ago, June 23, 2010, and are appropriately and fittingly commemorated on this anniversary. If you missed the big SUNDAY with CM for June 19, 2011. Click on Read More below to go to Quick Links to selected favorite columns, stories with perhaps some links to albums, and to news from the past week. SUNDAY with CM - JUNE 19, 2011 for June 19, 2011 and your favorite writers + important news stories: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-06-23 05:28:52 | Comments | Printable version
Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Golf Scramble July 23, 2011 Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church will sponsor a Golf Scramble fundraiser at The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club RD, Columbia, KY, starting at 8:30amCT, Saturday, July 23, 2011. For more information, contact Bro. Steve Willis at (270) 250-1121 or Lauren Goodin at (270) 250-2060. - Jeana Pike 2011-06-23 04:39:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 23 Happy Anniversary, Charles and Carol Shirley (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ethan and Emily Keltner (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gary and Jennifer Moss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mike and Melanie Ollery (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anabel Suzanne Marie York. (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bradley Karnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darron Bunch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Estelle Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gabriel Aaron Davenport (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JoEllen Lemmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnny Foster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josie Layne Cox (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda K. Johnson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marcella Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nathan Wendry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paula Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Isaac Neat (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Nokes (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Grider | (Updates/Corrections) In M)emory Birthday, Charles W. Dudgeon, Taylor Co., KY native (1936 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bob Caudill, Casey Co. native (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Baker Rodgers, Columbia, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diane Lobb Brown, Greensburg, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Scott, Adair Co., KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Jones Lee, Taylor Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. R.C. Milby, Green Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloyce G. Parker, Adair County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Sue Hancock, Greensburg, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Rattliff, Green County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bertha Carman Russell Co., KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephanie Kaye Bell, 3 mos., Russell Co., KY (d. Sept. 30, 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Brock, 55, Columbia, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattigene Gaskin, Russell County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alene F. Kelsay, 84, Adair Co., KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elder Kenneth Hammond, 91, Russell Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosemary Galbreath, 54, Russell Co., KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barry Houk, 75, Green County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Ervin Gentry, Taylor County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Leeangelica Nicole Skaggs, 30, Taylor Co., KY (1987-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Murrell (Red) Corbin, Cumberland Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Isacc (K.I.) Riddle, Adair Co., KY/Cumberland Co. native (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gentlev Groce Capps, Cumberland Co., KY (1922-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Jean Sayers, 70, Russell County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bob Acree (1938-1999) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dora Mae Stone, 84, Columbia, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elnora Martin Pickett, 95, Greensburg, KY (1927-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Allen Biggs, 80, Columbia, KY native (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Walker, 79, Knifley, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Bloyd, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadean Popplewell Wilson, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy N. Squires Keltner, 79, Green Co., KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2011 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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