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Daily News for Thursday, July 7, 2011
K & M Crafts, Campbellsville, KY at Buyers Market of American Crafts Jordan Stapp's firm one of five Kentucky Crafted artists at Baltimore, MD, show, which will be held July 10-13, 2011 FRANKFORT, KY - Buyers from galleries and stores across the U.S. and Canada can purchase some of the finest work of Kentucky artisans when they visit the Kentucky Crafted booth (#1507) at the Buyers Market of American Craft at the Baltimore Convention Center (MAP), Baltimore, MD., July 10 - 13, 2011. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-07 17:14:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
C/AC EDA Board meeting July 13, 2011. Open to the public The Adair County Economic Development Authority, Inc. will meet Wednesday, July 13 at 8amCT at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room, Chamber Building, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. All Board members are encouraged to attend. The meeting is open to the public. -Sue StiversExecutive Director 2011-07-07 16:48:47 | Comments | Printable version
Floral Hall information in Fair Catalog available at Chamber office Sue Stivers writes with information for Wendy Butler Burt and others: Wendy, you can get a fair book at the Chamber office, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY, which has everything from Floral Hall to the Horse Show. -Sue Stivers --Sue StiversComments re article 45391 Wants list of categories for Adair Co Fair Floral Hall Exhibits 2011-07-07 16:44:54 | Comments | Printable version
Campbellsville University to host American Legion Tournament U.S. 68 Baseball Classic will be played Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 8-10, at Tiger Field, 244 Matthew ST (MAP), Campbellsville, KY By Chris Megginson News from Campbellsville Athletics CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University will serve as host to the American Legion U.S. 68 Baseball Classic this weekend, July 8-10, at Tiger Field. Six teams located along U.S. Highway 68 will travel to Campbellsville for the tournament co-hosted by Lexington Man O War Post 8 and Campbellsville Post 82. The teams are divided into two pools with five pool play games Friday and two Saturday before the tournament moves to a bracket format Saturday evening and Sunday. Games will begin at 2pmET, Friday. Pool A will include Campbellsville Post 82, Danville Post 46 Juniors and Paducah Post 31. Pool B includes Lexington Man O War Post 8, Danville Post 46 Seniors and the Somerset Post 38 Twins. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-07 16:32:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Kevin Propes promoted to assistant dean of academic support at CU Click on headline for full story plus photo(s) By Elena Groholske News from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University's Kevin Propes has been promoted to assistant dean of academic support, according to announcement from Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University. Propes is a 1998 graduate of Campbellsville University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He holds a Master of Arts in Higher Education from the University of Louisville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-07 16:07:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Remembering Daniel Cody Matney (1996-2011) Tasha and Lee write: Cody was a sweetheart and will never be forgotten. We're praying for you, Tonia. - Tasha and LeeComments re photo 41056. Daniel Cody Matney, Green Co., KY (1996-2011) 2011-07-07 15:26:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Two charming birthday coincidences in Fudge Family Jennifer Carter writes: Two of my brothers were born on the same date one year apart. May 30 is the birthday of Garry and and of Larry Fudge. My other two brothers were exactly 13 months apart, Nolan was born June 28 and Ronnie born July 28. Larry is the only one who lives in Columbia. --Jennifer CarterComments re article 45386. Birthday coincidence Yulanda, brother Everrick Bradshaw, July 26 2011-07-07 15:22:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Public welcome at Chamber Board Meeting July 12, 2011 The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, July 12, 2011 beginning at 7:30amCT, at the Chamber Board Room, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. All board members are encouraged to attend. The meeting is open to the public. -Sue StiversExecutive Director 2011-07-07 15:16:38 | Comments | Printable version
Kitten - No name yet - has stolen into Whitehurst hearts The Whitehurst Diaries/Always another stray: It's taking all the cat psychology they can muster, but new arrival is now beginning to settle in. And the Whitehursts, suckers again, are now looking for someone who speaks Cat to help prepare a NO VACANCY sign Click on headline for full story and photo(s) By Sharon Whitehurst On Sunday morning Jim and I looked out the kitchen window and, in the classic double-take, looked again. Willis the Cat was seen communing, almost nose to nose, with a small grey kitten-kind. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-07 15:00:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sharon Whitehurst - Whitehurst Diaries
Reward being offered for return of Husqvarna chain saw Tony Grant writes: Reward being offered: I'm looking for a Husqvarna chain saw, a 340?, with a Nascar bar. Taken from 111 Garrett RD, Columbia, KY. Anyone has one, or knows where one is at, please let me know.(270) 378-4719 after 4pmCT. Reward being offered. No questions asked.Thank You. - Tony Grant 2011-07-07 14:42:25 | Comments | Printable version
Thank You to anonymous Good Samaritan By Tammy Morrison I just wanted to send a Thank You to someone I don't know and may never know.Yesterday afternoon, rushing home from work to get to church, I stopped by Walmart to pick up some things and apparently left my wallet in the shopping cart in the parking lot. On my way home, my husband called to let me know my wallet has been turned into Jan at Walmart by a lady who found it in the parking lot. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-07 14:03:32 | Comments | Printable version
Wants list of categories for Adair Co. Fair Floral Hall Exhibits Wendy Butler Burt writes: Having lived here only 3 years, I've yet to figure out where to find the list of categories for the Adair County Fair's Floral Hall exhibits. I've looked in the newspapers, checked the internet, etc. Could you help me crack the code? - Wendy Butler BurtThe answer isn't immediately at hand, but we hope someone will send the answer shortly. -EW 2011-07-07 13:46:00 | Comments | Printable version
Charles Marshburn wonders why Columbia couldn't land mini-distillery Comments re article 45388. Michters Distillery to locate in historic Fort Nelson Building Louisville KYCharles Marshburn writes: Why couldn't Columbia land a company like this? --Charles MarshburnWith more people with vision, we could. Time was, we had a fair number of mini-distilleries. Some were so small they only sold a sant or a half-sant at a time, on the honor system. One left one's money on a designated stump in the woods, walked away and came back later to get the product. -EW 2011-07-07 12:35:46 | Comments | Printable version
Birthday coincidence: Keri Willis, grandson Jaxson - today! Keri Willis has just sent us the news of a charming birthday coincidence: Today, July 7, is the birthday of Sandy Conover and her grandson Jaxson Conover (2010). If you have birthday coincidences, let us know. There are a very large number of birthdays, anniversaries, and In Memory Birthdays on CM's Front Page today. If we've missed any for individuals in Russell, Metcalfe, Green, Cumberland, Casey, Adair or Taylor Counties, it was an oversight - please let us know using any Contact/Submit button. And a big By the Way: Please remember to thank - and visit and buy from - our advertisers who make the Birthdays column possible. 2011-07-07 09:28:19 | Comments | Printable version
Michters Distillery to locate in historic Fort Nelson Building, Louisville, KY Small production distilleries can qualify for up to $200,000 in tax incentives By Kerri Richardson and Terry Sebastian LOUISVILLE, KY - Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Michter's Distillery LLC, to announce the company will open a small production distillery in downtown Louisville. The company plans to invest nearly $7.8 million, which will entail the renovation of the historically and architecturally significant Fort Nelson Building located across the street from the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. The project will result in 10 new jobs in the community. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-07 08:27:28 | Comments | Printable version
Reason for optimism: 159 names added to Donor list from Adair To register online as an organ donor, now, click to Donate Life Kentucky This just in: "On a bright note, 159 names have been added to the Adair donor list since late January 2011, a little under 25/month."Donate at your Circuit Court Clerk's Office, Click to: For Circuit Court Clerks offices in Metcalfe, Green, Cumberland, Casey, Adair, Taylor and Russell Counties 2011-07-07 08:06:25 | Comments | Printable version
Birthday coincidence: Yulanda & Everrick Bradshaw - July 26 This just received and posted: July 26 is the birthday of Yulanda Bradshaw and her brother Everrick aka "Moe" Bradshaw birthday.If you have a birthday coincidence you'd like to share, please let us know using any Contact/Submit button. 2011-07-07 07:55:08 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Sheriff's Office Activity Report June 2011 From Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss:
2011-07-07 06:59:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
The LIKE button: A question for the CM Tech Guy Cindy Meyer writes: How is the tech guy coming along with the "Like" button for Columbiamagaize.com? Everytime I read one of the great articles, or see one of the fantastic pictures that are posted, I keep scrolling down getting ready to hit the "LIKE" which isn't there. Is the tech guy having difficulty with the little thumbs up icon? I hear it can be tricky, I do wish he could figure it out. - Columbiamagazine does need that "Like" button really bad. Thanks... - Cindy Thanks for the reminder. It's in the works. Hope to have more on it shortly. -EW 2011-07-07 06:39:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Technology News
Numbers we can change quickly: Adair County organ donor rate Editorial Comment: Today is a good day to go to your local Circuit Court Clerk's office and become an Organ Donor. Complete directory information for offices in Taylor, Russell, Metcalfe, Green, Cumberland, Casey, and Adair Counties, KY are listed below. Registration online is simple, too. To register online, click to Donate Life Kentucky "Take a look at the organ donor participation rate per 1,000 for Adair and surrrounding counties. These numbers are approximate but based on other markers from 2009 data and the 2010 census should be accurate within +/- 3%.)," a researcher who asks to remain unnamed has written to CM.
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-07 06:22:04 | Comments | Printable version
Dairy, Horse shows are Saturday, July 9, 2011 There's more excitement at the Adair County Fair Grounds on Saturday, July 9, 2011, with the Dairy Cattle Show starting at 9amCT, and, in the evening, at 6:30pmCT, the Adair County Fair Horse Show begins. Over the weekend, watch for the move-in of the carnival show. On Monday, July 11, 2011, at 6pmCT, the carnival and the Fair open for the week's run of six days, through Saturday, July 16, 2011, when the Give-Aways are drawn starting at 10pmCT. See also: (Ad) Adair County Fair Schedule, July 4, 9, 11-16, 2011Complete 2011 Adair County Fair Schedule with events on July 4, 9, and 11-16, 2011. 2011-07-07 06:00:23 | Comments | Printable version
THURSDAY with CM, July 7, 2011 Special columns for SUNDAY with CM for July 3, 2011. Quick Links to selected favorite columns, stories with perhaps some links to albums, and to news from the past week and beyond. SUNDAY with CM - JULY 3 , 2011 for July 3, 2011 and your favorite writers + important news stories:
2011-07-07 05:41:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Critique: Kristy Keene Tiger Lily photo is stunning Sharon Whitehurst writes: The Tiger Lily photo is stunning. I'm having camera-close-up-envy - as well as coveting tiger lilies for my garden. - Sharon WhitehurstComments re photo 41055 Old fashioned Tiger Lily 2011-07-07 05:40:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Remembering Cody Matney: A true friend Susan and Dee Bobbie Albertson write: Cody will be greatly missed by all of us. Bobbie thought of Cody as a true friend and will never forget him. Prayers for Tonia. Hang in there. He's in heaven now --Susan and Dee Bobbie AlbertsonComments re photo 41056. Daniel Cody Matney Green Co KY (1996-2011) 2011-07-07 05:37:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
One driver airlifted from scene of 2 vehicle Monroe Co., KY collision Driver of other vehicle transported to hospital in Tompkinsville, KY By TFC Wm. Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY TOMPKINSVILLE, KY - CVE Officer Randall Honeycutt is investigating a collision that occurred on July 6, 2011 at approximately 3:05pmCT, six miles north of Tompkinsville on KY 163. The collision occurred when a 1999 Pontiac, operated by Anthony Bennett, age 27, of Hestand, was traveling southbound on KY163, crossed over into the northbound lane and side-swiped a 1994 Ford dump truck, operated by Larry Duncan, age 50, of Scottsville. Both Bennett and Duncan were belted at the time of the collision. Bennett was flown from the scene to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville due to injuries he received in the collision. Duncan was transported to the Monroe County Hospital for his injuries. Officer Honeycutt was assisted at the scene by CVE Officer Derek Cundiff, the Monroe County Sheriff's Department and Monroe County Emergency Management. 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 Stacy Estes 2011-07-07 04:36:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 7 Happy Anniversary, Clinton "Tom" and Tonya Bunch (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, George and Melody Russell Pollard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jason and Jennifer Perkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Joe and Stephanie Watson (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kevin and Heather Spoon (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Robby and Julie Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ron and Laura Hansen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrea Morrison (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenton Harvey (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Cook | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris D. Coomer (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David D. Upchurch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dick Fitzpatrick | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dick Fitzpatrick | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Avery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katie Campbell (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katrina Kerr (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leighton Brockman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Levi Anthony Burton (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsay Williams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marilyn Turner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Conover | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Conover & grandson Jaxson Conover (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shay Knifley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Todd Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tristen Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Edward Christie, 76, Taylor County, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Lynn Moore, Taylor Co., KY (1957-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene Goodin, 78, Finley, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Wooldridge, Russell County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Banks, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Rector, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Hancock, Harrodsburg, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keturah Kearney, Casey Co., KY (1985-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avis Foley, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeraldene (Deanie) Tucker , 71, Adair Co., KY (1939 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Mae Gossage, Russell County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Richard, Adair County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Alexander, Casey Co. KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Jane Wooldridge, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sophia E Loy Wheelock (1934-2914) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Enola Grant, Adair County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kearney R. (K.R.) Adams, Jr., Mt. Vernon, KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert H. (Bob) Romine, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Odell Brim, Taylor Co. KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Gene Roy Liberty, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Lendell Shirley, 69, Metcalfe County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Ricky) Robison, 61, Taylor County, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles A. Walters, 76, Russell Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Barbara Chapman Mills, Taylor County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Sherman Bowles, Summer Shade, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Christine (Chris) Roy, 45, Russell Co, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Marie Stephens, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Jean Gillespie, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Blankenship Rogers, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Fay Scott, 46, Adair Co., KY (1974-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cora Mae Giles Rector, 94, Columbia, KY native (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Lawson, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Leroy Munday, 75 Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilda Mae Branham Baker, 72, Cumberland County, KY native (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Rector Dicken (July 7,1928 - January 1, 2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Wingler, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Wethington McCubbin, Adair Co. native (1929-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ernestine Bennett, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Neoma Caulk Peters, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paula Shively, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Tabor, 69, formerly of Fairplay, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sara Jean Marshall, 93, Adair County, KY (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Eugene (Steve) Beaty, 68, Columbia, KY native (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Imogene Lane, 89, Green Co., KY (1922-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, July 7, 2011 All events are listed in Central Time. 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