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Daily News for Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The Baby Robins have been lost - maybe to predators Tiny birds plight had won the hearts of caring individuals, became symbol of a cause By Barbara Armitage There is sad news to report from the Square this afternoon. It appears that three innocent souls have been lost in Columbia. So many of you came together in support of the three little baby robins that were tragically left homeless last Friday. Your kindness did not go unnoticed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-13 20:10:56 | Comments | Printable version
Alex Durham wins 15-16 year old Polo Grounds Pepsi Tour Event Alex Durham, Adair County High School Golf Team member, won the Polo Grounds Pepsi Tour Event in ages 15-16, with a 4 over par 76. This was five strokes better than the number two player. Alex tied for medalist with the winner of the 17-18 group for the low score. This is the second win for Alex this summer. He won the Pepsi Tour in Campbellsville earlier this year. 2011-07-13 19:27:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Bro. Frank (1941-2011) and Jane Fishback (1943-2011) South Central Kentucky mourns the tragic deaths of highly regarded Burkesville, KY, couple in automobile accident in Metcalfe Co., KY. Bro. Frank Fishback was a Baptist minister and carpenter. Jane Fishback was a housewife. Both were members of the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Bro. Frank and wife Jane Fishback of Burkesville, KY formerly of Edmonton and New Salem, Indiana died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 as the results of an automobile accident in Metcalfe Co., KY Joint funeral services will be held 2pmCT, Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East ST, Edmonoton, KY, with burial in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 4pm-8pmCT, Friday, July 15, 2011, and after 9amCT, Saturday, July 16, 2011, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-13 19:05:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Daltons of Somerset to sing at Hutchison Community Church The Daltons from Somerset, KY will be singing at Hutchison Community Church, 3375 Pelham Branch RD, Columbia, KY, Sunday morning, July 24, 2011, at 10amCT. Pastor Larry Brown and the congregation invite everyone to attend. -Larry Brown 2011-07-13 11:52:54 | Comments | Printable version
Charlie Sparks Funeral: Town united to give sad farewell Carol Miller writes: I would like to let everyone know how special this city of Columbia is. Working the funeral dinner it was amazing the amount of food, support and prayers that were offered to his family. This town came together and put on a meal that probably will never be matched. What a wonderful place this is to know that everyone in this town joined together and said good-bye to someone who loved his home town and gave his life protecting it. Way to go, Columbia! It is wonderful to belong to a community which cares so much. -Carol MIller 2011-07-13 11:05:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
VBS at Millerfield Brethren in Christ is July 18-22, 2011 Vacation Bible School will be held at Millerfield Brethren In Christ Church, 1935 Millerfield RD, Columbia, on 6:30pm-8pmCT, Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22, 2011. Our theme is "Inside Out and Upside Down on Main Street" Where Jesus Makes A Difference Every Day! Toddlers to 6th grade welcome. For info call Rhonda Burton at (270)634-4614 or Ashley Curry at (270)378-2363. --Roxanne Roberts 2011-07-13 10:31:15 | Comments | Printable version
JIM: The mystery of Columbia's Vanished Silent City The lost Columbia city cemetery: References are made, and clues have been found for this original city cemetery. Historian "Jim" hopes some skilled history detective can pinpoint the actual location of this Vanished Silent City, By "JIM" In the course of researching in the Adair County News for the years 1900-1922, a handful of references to Columbia's first - and now forgotten - city cemetery have come to light. Almost certainly, all the snippets below were penned by long time Columbia resident and News man J.E. Murrell. The date preceding each entry indicates the edition of the paper in which the item appeared. Can anyone help pinpoint the location of this now vanished silent city? (March 17, 1909) There are but few people in Columbia who know where the first city cemetery was located. It was on a hill to the left of the residence of Mr. Geo. A. Smith. A great many of the first settlers of Columbia and their descendants were buried there and for many years after the present one was located a good fence stood around the old one. The writer can remember when many tombstones stood in the lot, giving the names of the deceased. There are no signs of a cemetery now, the ground having been in cultivation for thirty years. (Dec. 1, 1918) [W]e venture the assertion that there are but few people in Columbia who know where the first cemetery of the town was located. It was on a hill where Mr. Geo. A. Smith now lives. The writer remembers when many of the headstones could be plainly read. Thirty years or more ago it was plowed over and today there is not a sign of a grave... and we doubt if there is a single person who lives in Columbia now, who can name any of the departed whose bones rest in this old graveyard. (In 1920, Mr. Smith and his 2nd wife, Rebecca, lived on Greensburg St. near the Dr. C.M. Russell family and the Mrs. Nancy J. Flowers family. Another 1921 article, this one unrelated to the cemetery, referred to "the cliff just beyond where Mr. Geo. A. Smith now resides.") (Feb. 23, 1921) Do you know...That the first cemetery in Columbia was on the hill above and to the left of the residence of Mr. Geo. A. Smith? (Jan. 31, 1922) Do you remember...When Johnny Sanders taught school in the cemetery which stood where Fred Hill's residence is located? Perplexing puzzle composed by otherwise unprovocative historian, the gentle "Jim", whose humble, peaceful ways generally dampen any impulse to steer up restless inquiry, but this vexing issue is weighing heavy on his heart. Please help. -ED 2011-07-13 10:18:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History
Melewi wants to know if chain saw training is for public? Writer responds to paragraph in Adair County Fiscal Court Report, July 12, 2011 meeting wherein her honor, CJE Ann Melton, made reference to a regional two-day Chainsaw Safety Seminar to be held in Columbia, KY. Melewi writes: Is the chain saw training just for the county road department or is it open to the public? Inquiring minds want to know. - MelewiYou came to the right place, to CM. We called Lisa Lee at CJE Ann Melton's office and found out that the class is open to the public, but is limited to about 40 people. The tuition is $75 per person. Lisa Lee said that it is her understanding that two lunches will be catered and that snacks will be provided. Day One will start in the air conditioned basement of the Beautiful Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. Day Two will be in the a more rustic setting, on the County Property by the Adair Search & Rescue Building (address is currently being established by Adair 911 Mapping and Addressing Coordinator Justin Bailey, and Mayor Mark D. Harris of the City of Columbia, KY). For more information, call (270) 384-4703 to speak with Lisa Lee. -Ed Waggener 2011-07-13 10:04:45 | Comments | Printable version
Russell Co. Babe Ruth team headed to State Five players from Adair, six are from Russell Co., KY By Sandy Pyles Sports news from Russell Co. 14 year old Babe Ruth team The 14 year old Russell County Babe Ruth team won District Last night and will be headed to the State Tournament this weekend at Southwestern High School, 1765 WTLO RD (MAP), Somerset, KY. (Time and date of play for Russell County will be posted as soon received.) The team has 11 boys of whom five are from Adair County: Colton Back , Zack Hutchison, Mason Pyles, Tristan Beard and Mason Burton all from Adair Co. and from Russell County Taylor Grider, Grant Best, Levi Blakeman, Ethan Selby, Cody McElroy and Ben McFall. Congrats to the team and Coaches Pat Back and Dean McElroy. - Sandy Pyles 2011-07-13 09:45:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Saturday hours work for another Farmers Market devotee Kathy Powell writes: I love all our local farmers markets, also. We go to the square in Glasgow every Sat. for the Bounty of the Barrens farmers market. We get milk, cheese, bison, they have wonderful local crafts, restaurants and great music is always playing.Comments re article 45437 Guest editorial An endorsement for Saturday Farmers Market 2011-07-13 09:38:56 | Comments | Printable version
A second President Wilson? Charles Marshburn thinks maybe Charles Marshburn writes: Mr. Wilson looks like Presidential material to me! I am impressed by his accomplishments. - Charles MarshburnComments re article 45513 Jailer Rick Wilson delivers quarterly report to Fiscal court 2011-07-13 05:54:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair County Fiscal Court Report, July 12, 2011 meeting In the July 12, 2011, Fiscal Court Meeting:
Additional material may be added. And we may have an update on the road work and the possibility of delaying the third mowing of the summer because "Johnson Grass is growing a foot a day." And a note on the sometimes maligned boom mower being down for the last two weeks. Otherwise, the report is pretty complete on just what unfolded at the Fiscal Court meeting. -EW By Ed Waggener The Adair County Fiscal Court received the word on the re-apportionment for the seven Adair County Magisterial Districts, necessary following the 2010 census. Neal Cundiff, planning advisor with Lake Cumberland Area Development District, presented the report, which calls for six districts to be be redrawn with only one, District One, meeting population requirements with population falling between a minimum of 2,511 and maximum of 2,775. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-13 05:40:41 | Comments | Printable version
GRAS reports $57,425.50 in revenues vs. $146,712.45 expenses Deficit had been made up by payments from Russell and Metcalfe Counties, with balance from Adair, but now Adair will be going alone. Both Russell and Metcalfe declined to continue participation in the latter part of Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Main Fiscal Court July 12 Report: Adair County Fiscal Court Report, July 12, 2011 meeting From report to Fiscal Court for July 12, 2011 meeting The Green River Animal Shelter delivered its 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Statistics to Adair Fiscal Court for its July 12, 2011 meeting. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-13 04:12:25 | Comments | Printable version
Jailer Rick Wilson delivers quarterly report to Fiscal court Jailer Rick Wilson delivered both a monthly and quarterly report to Fiscal Court. His quarterly report included data on significant improvements at the jail and substantial reductions in cost. Meals costs have been reduced from $1.16/meal to $.96, and the cost per day per inmate has been reduced from $40.38 per day to $35.03. In addition, he reports improvements in security and in inmate welfare Main Fiscal Court July 12 Report: Adair County Fiscal Court Report, July 12, 2011 meeting By Rick Wilson, Adair County Jailer Text of report to Adair Fiscal Court, July 12, 2011 Report for June 2011 For the month of June, 2011, The Adair County Jail total charges were $93,066.26. Subtract $35,100.80 for Adair County inmates for a total billed amount of $57,965.46. Add booking fees, medical, other income, per diems & home incarceration gross charges for a final total of $67,921.79. This is down $7,818.89 from last month's total. In June our restricted custody inmates provided 832 hours to the Adair County Recycling Program, 528 hours to the Adair County Road Department, 352 hours to the Adair County Senior Citizen Center & 528 hours to the City of Columbia for a total of 2,240 hours which is down a total of 806 hours. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-13 03:44:07 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia-Adair Co. Economic Development Authority meets The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority, Inc. (CACEDA) meets this morning, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Chamber Building, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. The board includes Chairman Doug McCammish, and members Dan Antle, Kay Bowman, Tony Corbin, Roger Drake, Jim Hadley, and, following the July 12, 2011 meeting of Adair Fiscal Court and probable approval by the Columbia City Council, Fabco CEO Anthony Janes. CACEDA meets each second Wednesday, at 8am-9amCT, at the Chamber Board Room, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. -Sue Stivers Executive Director, Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. (270) 384-6020 2011-07-13 03:32:41 | Comments | Printable version
TODAY: WEDNESDAY with CM, JULY 13, 2011 SUNDAY with CM for July 10, 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 10 , 2011 for July 10, 2011 and your favorite writers + important news stories:
2011-07-13 03:19:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Thank You Notice from the Columbia-Adair Co. Fire Department. The Columbia-Adair County Volunteer Fire Department would like to sincerely thank, first all of the firemen's wives, The Columbia Christian Church and anyone else for preparing the meal after the service Monday. Also to each and everyone that helped in any way during our time of need we would like to say thank you. There is no way that we could have done any part of this beautiful tribute to the life of our fallen comrade without the entire community support that we received. Also please continue to pray for all of us at the fire department, and the Sparks family in this long road of healing. Donald Hare, Public Affairs Officer, for the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department 2011-07-13 03:16:25 | Comments | Printable version
Poetry by Billy Joe Fudge: Amidst the Trees Amidst the Trees By Billy Joe Fudge Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-13 01:40:48 | Comments | Printable version
Ornate Cane found at Tractor Supply, Columbia, KY Betsy Fausnaugh writes: Hello again Ed, I have had such good luck placing lost and found ads with you, that I thought I would give it another go! I work at Tractor Supply, 817 Jamestown ST (MAP)Columbia, KY 42728, Phone (270) 385-9020, and someone inadvertantly left their cane hanging on one of our shelves last night. It is quite unique - black, with a creature with blue eyes and a marble in its mouth as the handle. It is also decorated down the shaft with carvings painted white. It is at Tractor Supply at the checkout. Our hours are 8am-8pmCT. I will be there from 8am to 4pmCT tomorrow, July 13, 2011. I'm sure someone is looking for this unique piece of art. Thanks! - Betsy FausnaughFind Things Quick in CM Lost & Found 2011-07-13 00:49:28 | Comments | Printable version
Josie Ann Brockman McKinley, Adair Co., KY (1918-2011) She was a member of a highly regarded Adair Co., KY, family, a member of the Egypt Christian Church, and a housewife Josie Ann McKinley age 93 years a resident of Summit Manor Health and Rehab Center Columbia, KY, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 8:28amCT, at Summit Manor. The funeral service will be Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 11amCT at the Egypt Christian Church, 4867 Knifley RD, Columbia, KY, with interment in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmCT Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at the funeral home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-07-13 00:25:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 13 Happy Anniversary, Billy and Betty Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Robert and Melissa Horton (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday! Abella Phelps (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Barker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Arlinda Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany DeSeive | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dalani Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emmett Davenport (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fran Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Glenn Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gracie Kelsay (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Harper LaShay Stearns (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaxon Ray Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenna Claywell (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenna Lee Claywell (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Smith (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leo Abner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matthew Janes (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Akin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nenia Dykes (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shannon Kay Pendleton Sexton (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shannon Pendleton Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Reliford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve "Doc" Watson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler James Renfro | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Jo Turner, Columbia, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Rowe, Columbia, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Glenn Rooks, Columbia, KY native (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herman Melton, Adair County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhoda Lynn Kimbler, 56, Adair County, KY (1957-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lowell B. Hadley, 76, Columbia, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Esther Meyer, 82, Adair County, KY (1932-2014 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Wilson, 53, Taylor County, KY, (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bonnie Mae (McDaniel) Williams Perkins, Taylor Co., KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Stamp, 80, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Matthew Albert Wyatt, Russell Springs, KY, native of Cumberland Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maddie Brockman, 21, Boyle Co., KY (1994-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tara Nicole Simpson Lamer, 35, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. native (1981-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Eulene Taylor, 85, Adair Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Elizabeth London Worley, 84, Center, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audra Rogers Royse, Adair County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Gayle Hagan Newman, 67, Green County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alfred W. Flowers, 87, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Mann Fields, 83, formerly of Jamestown, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie J.D. Tallent, 74, Burkesville, KY (1941-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Hancock, 67, Cane Valley, KY (1957-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Roy Robertson, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert Thompson, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Rae Bright, 71, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene M. Stanbery, 88, Greensburg, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Calvin Stumph, 80, Greensburg, KY (1936-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Mack Willis, 74, Columbia, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard C. Smith, 76, Russell Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maddox Tye Durbin, Adair Co., KY (2014-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Kathleen Helm Clements White, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nona Gene Atchley, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Ellen Stalcup Long, Cumberland Co., KY (1917-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Novella M. Phillips, Casey Co., KY (1940-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orene Mae Sapp Richenburg, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Janet Richards, 75, Columbia, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Preston Stapp, 78, Russell Co., KY (1935-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodger Abel Monson, Taylor County, KY (1938-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Winfrey, 78, Burkesville, KY (1936-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Kidd, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernella Davis Beasley, Windsor, KY (1925-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, 2011 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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