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Daily News for Thursday, September 22, 2011
Larry Gene Keltner, Adair Co., KY (1945-2011) He was a highly respected self-employed carprenter and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. He leaves 17 direct living descendants. Click on headline for full obituary and photo(s) Larry Gene "Wildman" Keltner, 66, of Columbia, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville, KY. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 1pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. David Coffey officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, 131 New Hope Church Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Friday, September 23, 2011, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-09-22 18:35:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
So proud of Michele Hale and the strength and faith she's shown Jennifer Holland writes: Yeah, Michele!!! So proud of you and the strength and faith you have shown to all who have watched you face this challenge. You are a beautiful picture of the peace, hope, and joy a Child of God knows. You are building on your already awesome testimony. Love both of you guys. - Jennifer HollandComments re photo 41933 Michele Hale God of Heaven is answering prayers 2011-09-22 18:12:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Governor asks for emergency funding for Sherman Minton Bridge On Obama Jobs trip to Northern Kentucky BY Kerri Richardson and Terry Sebastian News from Gov. Steve Beshear's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY - Governor Steve Beshear told President Barack Obama today that Kentuckys economic lifeblood depends on safe and adequate transportation infrastructure, as well as reasonable regulation of coal production. The Governor and President met at the Northern Kentucky airport shortly before the President's speech near the Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati. Gov. Beshear was also scheduled to speak this afternoon with the Presidents Chief of Staff, Bill Daley, to reiterate those same concerns. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-09-22 18:09:29 | Comments | Printable version
Sugarfoot Rescue left like it had been hit by white tornado On Malvina Farkle day, 40 students descended on farm and helped with every chore they were asked to do. 'Lindsey Wilson College is an asset to our community,' Peg Schaeffer. 'Thanks so much.' By Peg Schaeffer News from Sugarfoot Farms Rescue, LLC Wednesday morning a school bus stopped at our gate and 40 LWC students stepped off ready to help on our farm. Half went to work with the horses, the other half helped with the dogs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-09-22 17:43:32 | Comments | Printable version
Praise Assembly of God homecoming is October 9, 2011 REUNIONS Praise Assembly of God at 310 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY will be having homecoming services on Sunday morning, October 9, 2011, at 11amCT, with Bro. Dennis Weiskercher bringing the message. There will be a meal following the service. - Patricia Willis 2011-09-22 17:08:19 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Schools beginning to 'Think Different' with iPads in classrooms Adair County Schools now have 200 of newest iPads, spread throughout the system. That's a ratio of 1 iPad for every 13 students. The devices are creating a student body more excited about learning, opening up a whole new dimension in instruction. Phyllis Curry, Adair County Instructional Supervisor, says District is keeping an eye on Hancock County High School, which recently went 1:1, with an iPad for every high school student Click on headline for full story with photo(s) By Alan W. Reed News from the Adair County School District In schools, factories, doctors offices, and classrooms everywhere, iPad devices are changing the way the whole world operates. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-09-22 14:41:54 | Comments | Printable version
President lands in Kentucky to talk about new Brent Spence Bridge President Obama in Cincinnati to talk about jobs, including possibility of replacing the aging Brent Spence Bridge - with infrastructure funding through his proposed American Jobs Act The President of the United States stepped off Air Force One at 2:18ET/1:18CT, today, Thursday, September 22, 2011, accompanied by transportation secretary Ray LaHood and Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY. President Obama is heading to Cincinnati, Ohio today to talk about the American Jobs Act - a program the mayor of that city says will benefit Cincinnati. Mayor Mark Mallory said that he - and the citizens of his city - are "very excited" about the possibility of the Jobs Act because the President's plan will enable Cincinnati to keep firefighters and police officers on the job. Mallory specifically refers to the provisions in the Act that provide funds for infrastructure, and says Cincinnati's "very large, very old" Brent-Spence bridge needs to be replaced. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-09-22 14:16:56 | Comments | Printable version
Todd P'Pool to be on Dialogue on Public Issues Campbellsville University's John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president of CU will interview Todd P'Pool on WLCU TV for the "Dialogue on Public Issues" show. He is a Republican candidate for attorney general. The show will air Sunday, September 25 at 8:30amET; Monday, September 26 at 1:30pmET; and Wednesday, September 28 at 6:30pmET. There will be additional programs scheduled as follows: Thursday, September 29 at 8pmET; and Friday, September 30 at 8:30pmET. The show is aired on Campbellsville's cable channel 10 and is also aired on WLCU FM 88.7 at 8:30amET Sunday, September 25, 2011. -Joan C. McKinney 2011-09-22 12:15:06 | Comments | Printable version
Jack Conway to appear on Dialogue on Public Issues Campbellsville University's John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president of CU will interview Jack Conway on WLCU TV for the "Dialogue on Public Issues" show. He is a Democratic, incumbent candidate for attorney general. The show will air Sunday, September 25 at 8amET; Monday, September 26 at 6:30pmET; and Wednesday, September 28 at 1:30pmET. There will be additional programs scheduled as follows: Tuesday, September 27 at 1:30pmET; Wednesday, September 28 at 8pmET; and Friday, September 30 at 8pmET. The show is aired on Campbellsville's cable channel 10 and is also aired on WLCU FM 88.7 at 8amET on Sunday, September 25. 2011-09-22 11:57:30 | Comments | Printable version
Practical poetry: An Epic Puppies Poem by Poet J. Grant Puppies with big paws, some with black tongues True verse for CM Animals by J. Grant I too neither have kittens with mittens, but have puppies with big paws.Comments re article 47075 Practical poetry Kittens to give away true verse 2011-09-22 11:47:31 | Comments | Printable version
Employment figures improve for all 7 area counties over 2010 Best employment picture again in Russell County, with Metcalfe showing biggest percentage decrease, year to year By Ed Waggener The jobless picture looked somewhat better for the 7 county CM coverage area, with better year to year numbers for with Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor County joblessness better than for August 2011. Compiled by ColumbiaMagazine.com (c) from Data source: Workforce.ky.gov.
- Comparable KY Rate for August 2011: 9.1% - Comparable Lake Cumberland ADD Rate for August 2011: 9.9% - Comparable Barren River ADD Rate for August 2011: 8.7% Notice to other media: If you use the unemployment report as constructed above, please check with ColumbiaMagazine.com first. Always attribute to ColumbiaMagazine.com, each and every time you use this or any content on ColumbiaMagazine.com. 2011-09-22 08:48:48 | Comments | Printable version
Rhonda McDonald writes to Dakota Meyer: You are a HERO! Rhonda McDonald, a student in Mr. Michael Mabry's class in Ramsey IL, sends this open letter to Dakota Meyer to be shared with CM readers, dated September 19, 2011: Dear Dakota Meyer,See also: Dakota Meyer an inspiration for students in Ramsey, IL 2011-09-22 07:38:50 | Comments | Printable version
Peyton Reiss writes: He put everything on the line that day Peyton Reiss, a student in Mr. Michael Mabry's class in Ramsey IL, sends this open letter to Dakota Meyer to be shared with CM readers, dated September 19, 2011: Just imagine what Dakota Meyer didSee also: Dakota Meyer an inspiration for students in Ramsey, IL 2011-09-22 07:22:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Dakota Meyer: Marty Coates plans career to serve veterans Marty Coates, a student in Mr. Michael Mabry's class in Ramsey IL, sends this open letter to Dakota Meyer to be shared with CM readers, dated September 19, 2011: Dear Mr.Dakota Meyer,See also: Dakota Meyer an inspiration for students in Ramsey, IL 2011-09-22 07:11:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Dakota Meyer: America's hero; a model for the world, now Students in Michael Mabry's class at Ramsey High School, in Ramsey, IL, watched the presentation of the Medal of Honor to Dakota Meyer, sharing the same feelings of pride as any neighbor in Adair and Green County experienced. Click on headline for full story, photo(s), links to Ramsey, IL student essays on Dakota Meyer By Ed Waggener September 15, 2011, was a transforming day in the history of Columbia/Adair County. Before that day, we were Columbia/Adair County, home of Lindsey Wilson College, home of the Adair County Band, Kentucky's first county, alphabetically, trailed by a long, long list of superlatives. After September 15, 2011, we are Columbia/Adair County, birthplace of Medal of Honor Winner Dakota Meyer, though we still keep all the pride in the other firsts, bests, and onlies for which the community is so famous. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-09-22 06:36:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Columbia Baptist Church shares pride in Lindsey Singers Joyce Durham writes: Many of the LWC Singers are a part of Columbia Baptist Church, and we are blessed to have them and the Chafin family using their talents for LWC and CBC. --Joyce DurhamComments re article 47073 Proud of Lindsey Wilson Singers Director Gerald Chafin 2011-09-22 06:10:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
LWC Men's Soccer wins 5th straight with 3-1 win over Cumberlands Freshman Phillip Sandergren lifts LW to victory with two goals. Senior Moses Aduny scores his first goal of season - and 39th of career - to complete 3-1 scoring. Attendance: 45 Click on headline for complete story, credits, link(s) By Chris Wells News from Lindsey Wilson Sports Information WILLIAMSBURG, KY - A pair of first half goals by Lindsey Wilson College freshman Phillip Sandergren lifted the Blue Raiders to a 3-1 win today, Wednesday, September 21, 2011, over host University of the Cumberlands (Williamsburg, KY). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-09-22 04:52:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Today, THURSDAY with CM, September 22, 2011 ![]() County Judge Executive, Ann Melton Cordially invite you to an event: "For Those Who Gave All" Medal of Honor Recipient Sergeant Dakota Meyer To be honored Sunday October 2, 2011 LWC Blue Raider Stadium 2:00 PM, CST
2011-09-22 04:32:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
A remarkable woman: Michele Hale continues recovery 'Thanks to all our friends who have called and sent cards and prayed for Michele. Keep the prayers going as she continues her fight. Most of all we thank the God of Heaven for answering prayers and giving Michele the strength to press on and overcome this terrible disease. -MARK HALE Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Mark Hale We are so thankful to let all our friends know that Michele has reached a milestone in her fight against cancer. On Wednesday the 21st of September she received her final chemotherapy treatment. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-09-22 03:25:31 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Wilson College Athletics embraces school-wide Day of Service '"Participation in community service is a big part of the Champions of Character initiative on our campus. Through this initiative, our student-athletes can make a difference in our community while discovering the values that are important in molding them into the people they want to be.' -WILLIS POOLER, LWC Athletics Director Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Chris Wells News from Lindsey Wilson Sports Information COLUMBIA, KY- Lindsey Wilson College student-athletes took a brief timeout on Wednesday from classes, practices and competitions to embrace the Columbia-Adair County community that supports Blue Raider athletics throughout the year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-09-22 03:05:22 | Comments | Printable version
LWC 2011 Malvina Farkle Day: 1,000+ lavish good works on Columbia/Adair Co. Lindsey Wilson Community Celebrates Service, Ties to Community on annual Malvina Farkle Day, this year celebrated Wednesday, September 21, 2011 with an incredible day of community service and good times Click on headline for complete story, individuals, and the long list of organizations, businesses, schools and institutions which benefited, and photo(s) By Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY - For Lindsey Wilson College junior Meghan Humphress, Malvina Farkle Day is a reminder that a college campus should extend beyond physical boundaries. Humphress was among more than 1,000 LWC students, faculty and staff who departed from their regular schedules on Wednesday to celebrate the college's annual community service day. The day is named in honor of a former mythical LWC student and staff member who was dedicated to community service and good times. Malvina Farkle Day is also a chance for the college and community to grow closer, Humphress said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-09-22 02:35:37 | Comments | Printable version
Dwayne Martin: Naming KY 61 N. for Dakota Meyer makes complete sense Dwayne Martin writes: Rickie Williams has made a marvelous suggestion concerning the honoring of Dakota Meyer. I had once thought that naming a portion of the bypass in Dakota's honor was commendable, but I much prefer Rickie's submission of naming the new KY-61 after this courageous hero. It's just makes complete sense. - Dwayne MartinComments re article 47044. New Idea New KY 61 Dakota Meyer Road from Columbia to Greensburg KY 2011-09-22 02:03:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Tim Miller speaks on What is the Gospel? at Great Oaks, Roley, KY Tim Miller will be at Great Oaks Ministries, 165 Dry Creek Road, Roley, KY,for "What is the Gospel," services on Friday, September 23, at6pmCT; Saturday, September 24, 2011, at 3pmCT and 6:30pmCT, with a potluckbetween the two services; and on Sunday, September 25, at 10:30amCT.Childcare available. Everyone is welcome. Contacts are Troy Long at270-250-2846 or Hollie Wod at 270-590-8169. - TROY LONG 2011-09-22 01:52:15 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 22 Happy Anniversary, David and Renee Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mark and Debbie Williams (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aaron Branham (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donald Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Glenna Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaime White | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaxton McQueary (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lauren Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maury Lewis (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy England (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Colliins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rita Murrell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sawyer Thanh Pyles (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tausha Loy (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tiffany McCloud Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tricia Janes September | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roxie Lee Davidson Simpson, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Trent (Smitty) Smith, Cumberland County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shandra Sharmel Gray, 52, Russell Springs, KY (1966-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Eveline Shirrell Lowe, Greensburg, KY (1922-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Ray McMahan, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James William Edwards, Edmonton, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Reid Clark, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David E. Dudgeon, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bert Rhodes, Jr., Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny Browning, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe L. Harris, Russell Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William "Billy" Frank Grider, 59, Russell Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Mae Shirrell, 62, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Rae Garner, Russell Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Sizemore Keltner, Adair County, (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee Foster, 77, Windsor, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Officer Jason Ellis, Bardstown, KY (1979-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jasper Pike, Adair County, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Luttrell, Russell County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Redmon, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Booker, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Nina Skipworth, 92, Burkesville, KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Ellen Boggus McFarland, Casey Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Gribbins, Taylor Co., KY (1964-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Lewis Burris, 93, Adair Co., KY (1922-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Allen, 70, Russell County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Gerald Thomas, 67, Casey Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Lynn Shearer, Sr., Liberty, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jean Smith, Taylor County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Waymon McGaha, Adair Co., KY, native (1923-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Louise Slinker Shepherd, Green Co., KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Vida Hatter Weddle, 91, Casey County, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Perry, 67, Columbia, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles K. McBeath, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Harmon, 68, Columbia, KY (1955-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Cowan Fudge Keltner (September 22 1944-July 16, 2003) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Ray Hosack, 52, Nancy, KY (1970-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Beachy, Liberty, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Durham, 52, Liberty, KY (1967-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2011 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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