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Daily News for
Monday, September 26, 2011
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Rescheduled: Cattlemen's Association Picnic will be Sept. 27, 2011

Due to inclement weather, the Cattlemen's Association Picnic is rescheduled for Tuesday - September 27, at 6pmCT at the Fairgrounds, 413 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY. For more information, call the Adair County Extension Office at 270-384-2317. - NICK ROY

2011-09-26 19:51:08 | Comments | Printable version

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Lindsey Wilson Business Seminar Offers Legal Advice



2011-09-26 - 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo. Lindsey Wilson College Director of Community Education and Outreach Linda Grider is joined by lawyers Adam C. Riley, left, and Eric W. Thomas of Riley & Thomas law firm of Louisville, KY, following The Thursday September 22, 2011, seminar sponsored by the LWC Center for Entrepreneurship in Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. The seminar offered legal advice to small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs as part of the center's "Build Your Own Job Seminar Series." The topic of the center's next seminar, which is free and open to the public, is "Establishing Business Communication." It will be held at 11amCT, Thursday, October 20, 2011, in Lindsey Wilson's Cranmer Dining & Conference Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. For more information, contact Linda Grider at griderl@lindsey.edu or (270) 384-7385.
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Democratic Women, Executive Committee to meet Oct. 3, 2011

Women will discuss upcoming yard sale; Executive Committee will make plans to host meet and greet for Gov. Steve Beshear

By Victoria Pike

The Adair County Democrat Women's Club will meet at 6pmCT, Monday, October 3. 2011, at the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY, basement to discuss our upcoming yard sale and elect officers for the coming year. Immediately following at 7pmCT, the Adair County Democrat Executive Committee will meet to discuss a possible meet and greet for Governor Steve Beshear. I encourage all members of both to come and be a part. More information, call Victoria Pike at 270-384-3348 or 270-634-2604. --Victoria Pike

2011-09-26 19:24:14 | Comments | Printable version

7-year old Randall Chesser has been found conscious and responsive

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

SPRINGFIELD, KY - 7-year-old Randall Chesser has been found. He was conscious and responsive. He was found at 2:45pmET by a ground search team from Mercer County, KY next to a creek approximately 3 miles from his residence. He is being transported to an undisclosed medical facility for observation. A press conference has been scheduled for 4pmET at the Willisburg Fire Department, 2620 Lawrenceburg Road in Willisburg, KY.

2011-09-26 16:19:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Asks of word on search Randall Wayne Chesser

Comments re article 47177 Sixty KSP Cadets join search for missing Willisburg KY boyCharles Marshburn writes:
Is there any word on how this search is going? - Charles Marshburn
Thanks. We post updates as received from from TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs officer, Kentucky State Police, 1118 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY


2011-09-26 14:27:08 | Comments | Printable version

Groups may donate to Dakota Scholarship Fund at Ceremony

Any group, church, business, which would like to donate at the Sunday, October 2, 2011 Ceremony can arrange to do so at Adair County Judge Executive's office, Adair Annex, Suite 1, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY

About the fund
"The valor of Sgt. Dakota Meyer is unparalleled and highlights the selfless sacrifice made by all Marines. The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is inspired by Sgt. Meyer's dedication and commitment to the Marine Corps. We are honored that Sgt Meyer has partnered with the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation to raise $1 million by the Foundation's 50th Anniversary on May 28, 2012. He has also issued a 'Challenge to America' to match his efforts and raise an additional $1 million to 'Honor Marines by Educating their Children'. This challenge allows Americans to help wounded Marines from all conflicts, especially the past 10 years, and forever change their lives by investing in a Marine student's future." - DAKOTA MEYER.COM
If any group, church, business, etc would like to donate to the scholarship Sunday, October 2, 2011 during the ceremony please contact the judge's office with the name of the group,church, business, etc., and the name and/or names of person doing the check presentation.

There will be seating provided for the presenters.

270-384-4703
acjudge1@duo-county.com

2011-09-26 13:53:36 | Comments | Printable version

Mary Lou Curry, Adair County, KY (1932-2011)

She was a member of a large, respected Southeast Adair County family. She was a member of Old Liberty Community Church and was retired from Fruit of the Loom

Mary Lou Curry, 78, of the Montpelier community of Adair County, KY, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Westlake Regional Hospital, Columbia, KY.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 11amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Barry Lawson and Bro. David Coffey officiating. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation is after 4pmCT, Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at the funeral home.

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2011-09-26 13:08:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Campbellsville, KY driver faces charges following injury accident

An 18 year old Campbellsville, KY, driver faces charges following a single car injury accident on Industrial Drive, Campbellsville, KY, at 1:25amET/12:25amCT, on Sunday, September 25, 2011.

Narrative from Campbellsville Police
On Sunday, September 25, 2011, 18 year old Peyton Rucker of Campbellsville was operating a 2002 Dodge Dakota south on Industrial Drive when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a light post.

Rucker fled the scene and was located a short time later by Campbellsvile Police. Rucker was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville/Taylor Co. EMS where he was treated for injuries suffered in the wreck.

Rucker was cited for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense, leaving the scene of an accident, expired registration, and failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance, 1st offense.
Agencies involved: Campbellsville Police Department, Campbellsville/Taylor County Emergency Medical Services.

Campbebellsville Police Officer Andy Warren was the investigating officer.

2011-09-26 11:16:18 | Comments | Printable version

Mr. Dame, missing Staffordshire Pit Terrier, is back home

Beverly England writes:
Just wanted to let you know that Mr. Dame has returned to his home in Flatwoods. Thanks so much for your help in finding our dog.-Beverly England
Missing Family Pet: Mr. Dame. AKC Staffordshire Pit Terrier dog

2011-09-26 10:21:41 | Comments | Printable version

October 2, 2011, is Bring Your Neighbor day at Southside Church

Southside Church of Christ, 24 Burnett Road, Columbia, KY, will hold Bring Your Neighbor Day on Sunday, October 2, 2011, with Bible Study at 9amCT and worship at 10amCT, directly followed by a fellowship meal. Phone 270-384-0817. -VIRGINIA JONES.

2011-09-26 10:09:23 | Comments | Printable version

Sixty KSP Cadets join search for missing Willisburg, KY boy

Randall Chesser has been missing from his home since Saturday, evening, September 24, 2011.

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

Springfield, KY - The Kentucky State Police are expanding the search for 7-year-old Randall Leon Chesser. In spite of inclement weather the field search will continue this morning as 60 Cadets from the Kentucky State Police Training Academy will join in the effort. KSP is looking to expand the geographical area of the search and have reached out to the military for additional air support that will be provided once the weather breaks.

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2011-09-26 09:28:56 | Comments | Printable version

The Whitehurst Diaries: Garden Spiders/photos by Devin Gould

A fascinating chapter in the story of the National Spider of Gradyville, KY, the Argiope Aurantia, where it's considered a good luck omen to have "a web in every window," this time of the year. There was an expected uptick in the garden spider census from human intervention, but it didn't seem to happen. Grandson Devin Gould's photography including an account of an unwitting grasshopper becoming a feast in a veggie wrap for a Garden Spider's midnight snack, below
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By Sharon Whitehurst

We take a proprietary interest in the Garden Spiders [Argiope Aurantia] who appear in late summer and go about their business here until freezing weather ends their short lives.

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2011-09-26 04:28:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sharon Whitehurst - Whitehurst Diaries

Today, MONDAY with CM, September 26, 2011


Mayor, Mark Harris
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 at 2pmCT, Sunday October 2, 2011
LWC Blue Raider Stadium, 820 Hanley Lane, Columbia, KY
  • DAKOTA MEYER Congressional Medal of Honor Presentation Day Edition
    On Thursday, September 15, 2011, CM devoted CM's Front Page primarily to the A Red Letter Day in Adair County History: The presentation of the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama at the White House at 1:30pmCT. Use TO VIEW ANOTHER DAY to access Daily News leading up to event and subsequent daily papers. The Dakota Meyer Story is archived in the Adair County Veterans List. As of today, some 80 Dakota Meyer Entries are on CM.

SUNDAY with CM, September 25, 2011
was, as usual, Literary Day on ColumbiaMagazine.com:
It was a HUGE day for columns, poets, commentary, news, photos, and more. There were 21 photos, including several from the best ADAIR performance of the 2011 Marching Band Season at the BOA Regionals at Richmond, KY. The day is worth revisiting. Here are links to selected Sunday, September 25, 2011, features and a few others. -EW


2011-09-26 03:49:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Will Warf, Edmonton, KY, dominates in CU win, Columbia, KY

Crowd estimated at 2,000 at Blue Raider Stadium, 820 Hanley Lane, Columbia, KY to see Lindsey Wilson 25 - CU 52 football game. Former Metcalfe Co. Hornet sensational in debut. Former Martha Layne Collins High star Quarterback Branden Cresap shines for LWC

From CU and LWC releases

Edmonton, Kentucky's Will Warf was the dominating presence the Campbellsville University-Lindsey Wilson College game Saturday night, September 24, 2011.

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2011-09-26 03:23:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

LWC Men's Soccer avoids upset with 2-1 win at Dayton, TN

LWC two goals by Lebogang Moloto, Polokwane, South Africa and Moses Aduny, Kampala, Uganda. Lindsey Wilson's next home game at Walter S. Reuling Stadium is October 8, 2011

By Chris Wells
News from Lindsey Wilson College Athletics

DAYTON, TN - For the first time the season, the Lindsey Wilson College men's soccer team had to battle from behind. But, battle they did to beat No. 19-ranked and host Bryan (Dayton, TN) College 2-1 to improve to 6-0 on the season.

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2011-09-26 02:49:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 26
Happy Anniversary, Tammy and Benjamin Bault | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alma Green | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Aydan Conner Edwards (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Baylee Grace Wheeler (September 26, 2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Burns (September 26, 1979) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Colby Robertson (September 26, 1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dalton Crawford (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Darlene Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Debbie Andrejco | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jacky D. Pyles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kacie Shofner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kallen Sexton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kisha Michelle Burton (September 26, 1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Landen Neat (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leah Keith (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mason Biggs (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronnie Bryant | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dianne Marie White Ward , 63, Burkesville, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph R. Ballou, Columbia, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Burkhead, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carla Jeanne Hudson, Jamestown, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hilda Marie Bow Spears, Cumberland Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Donald K. Smith, Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maria Bertha Cartaya, Taylor Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Irene Lee, Casey Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Marcum, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Jones, Russell County, KY (1966-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Hildreth Hurt, Cumberland County, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Carvil Winfrey Watson, 77, Cumberland Co., KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adine Floyd, 88, Russell County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Milby, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Odean Warf, 89, Green County, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Henry (Jady) Jolly, 92, Center, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillian Louise Luttrell, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ron Hale, 73, Columbia, Adair Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Colvin, Taylor County, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Ray (Ken) Babcock, 89, Adair County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frankie Lynn Gooch, 52, Kings Mountain, KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Morgan, Casey Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Andre Eugene Dowell, 72, Russell County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donita Lynn Johnson Lawless, 63, Russell Co., KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ona Mae Flanagan, Russell Co., KY, (1920-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arlene Grant, Glensfork, Adair Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Kay Sherrell, Taylor County, KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brandi Nicole Marcum, 40, Campbellsville, KY (1980-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Ware, 99, Liberty, KY (1921-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emily Elizabeth Cundiff, 76, Green Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.C. Acree (1934-2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Rollin Wilson, 89, Russell Co., KY native (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessica Lynn Murphy, 26, Campbellsville, KY (1993-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kelly Durham, 24, Campbellsville, KY (1998-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lanie (Sexton) Munday, 93, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leah Marijane Brandenburg, 37, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lilla Scott, 99, Jamestown, KY (1922-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Madge Melton | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie N. Whittaker, 102, Summersville, KY (1920-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marsha Ann Quonce, 46, Shepherdsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nicholas Tyler Smith, 26, Edmonton, KY (1994-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. W. Ken Forman, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sonny Jacob, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Whitney Elizabeth Hodges, 34, Columbia, KY (1986-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, September 26, 2011
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTAdair County Bookmobile in Cane Valley area today | (ID:14210, Comment)
Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: No (0) case(s) scheduled to start in AdairCircuit Court. Eighty-six (86) court case(s) in Adair District Court. For latestupdates courts in 7-County Area, click on these links at the KentuckyCourt of Justice: AdairCounty. Also: CaseyCounty.Cumberland County. GreenCounty. MetcalfeCounty. RussellCounty. TaylorCounty.
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10:00amCTPraise Assembly of God food pantry
The food pantry at Praise Assembly of God, 310 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY, is open Mondays at 10amCT until 1pmCT or until the food runs out. -Patricia Willis | (ID:13733, Comment)
Columbia United Methodist Church pre-schooler storytime at Cafe the Square
Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY, is sponsoringStorytime at Cafe on the Square, 212 Public Square, in Columbia forPreschoolers every Monday morning at 10amCT, Kids get a free drink!Storytime begins Monday, August 1, 2011. Everyone is invited. W. Neil Janes, pastor, Columbia United Methodist Church. | (ID:13737, Comment)
NoonCTPause for Chimes at Noon. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two selections. | (ID:14255, Comment)
1:00pmCTFuneral service in Columbia, KY, for Helen Willis McKinney, Adair Co., KY (1925-2011) | (ID:14244, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes for the Evening Downtown Columbia, KY. Two selections. | (ID:14256, Comment)
6:00pmCTColumbia Rotary Club meets
Watch here for program and speaker announcement
Regular meetings: Columbia Rotary Club meets every second and fouth Monday night at 6:00pmCT, at Lindsey Wilson College Cranmer Dinning Center, 430 Helen Flatt DR, Columbia, KY. Visitors always welcome. - George Kolbenschlag | (ID:13742, Comment)
Cub Scout Pack 888 meets
Cub Scout Pack 888 meets each Monday night at 6pmCT, in the basement of the Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. Anyone who wants to join the Cub Scouts is welcome to attend. -Phillip Richard | (ID:13746, Comment)
6:30pmCTRevival at Antioch United Methodist Church, Sept. 25-29, 2011
Antioch United Methodist Church, 8157 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY, will hold revival services at 6:30pmCT, September 25-29, 2011. The evangelist will be Bro. Herbert Janes. Pastor Troy Elmore and the congregation would like to invite everyone to join us. We hope to see you there. -Rita Campbell | (ID:14250, Comment)

  

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