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Daily News for Monday, October 10, 2011
Poetry Night tonight, Monday, October 10, 2011 Poetry Night is tonight, October 10, 2011, at the Cafe on the Square. 212 Public Square Columbia, KY 42728 starting at 5pmCT. Everyone is welcome to read, no sign up is necessary, or you are can sit back and listen. See you all there! - -Christina O'Rourke 2011-10-10 16:51:02 | Comments | Printable version
Sally Keith ID's strange cotton candy couple Dude with pink hair is one/half of prominent Adair pair Sally Keith writes: The names of the "strange" couple selling cotton candy are Wayne and Barb Armitage. Although they may be considered a bit "strange" by those who know and love them, they are a prominent couple in our community. Loving photo by Alexandra Morgan! - Sally KeithThe comments above re photo: Downtown Days 2011: Strange couple selling cotton candy 2011-10-10 16:38:01 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Wilson sponsors Annual Bike Ride Across Kentucky GABRAKY Click on headline for full story, photo(s) By Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY -- Lindsey Wilson College sponsors the annual Governor's Autumn Bicycle Ride Around Kentucky last week. The annual three-day event began this year at the state Capitol in Frankfort on Friday, October 7, 2011, and concluded Sunday at the LWC Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-10 14:27:42 | Comments | Printable version
CU Professor Howell will lecture on archeological dig in Jordan Dr. Dwayne Howell, Campbellsville University professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, will give a lecture at 5pm-6pmET/4pm-5pmCT, Monday, October 17, 2011 in Campbellsville University's Badgett Academic Support Center's Banquet Hall, 110 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY, titled "What I did on my summer vacation," which focuses on his archeological dig in Jordan. The lecture is free and open to the public. -MATTHEW SCHMUCK 2011-10-10 14:04:50 | Comments | Printable version
Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Ham Supper, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, 31 Buford Dial Road Greensburg, KY, will be having their annual Ham Supper Fundraising event on 4pm-7pmCT, Saturday, October 15, 2011. "All you can eat" event with country ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, fried apples, slaw, biscuits, and drinks. Donations only. The church is located about 9 miles north of Columbia just off Hwy. 61 onto Hwy. 767. Proceeds help the church to buy a projection system. Carryouts: 270-932-9810. Everyone is invited. -Ada Mae Handy, Phone 2011-10-10 09:19:35 | Comments | Printable version
American Legion Post 65 meets October 13, 2011 American Legion Post 65, 603 Stockton Street, (in Masonic Lodge Building) Edmonton, KY, is conducting its regularly scheduled business meeting at 7pmCT, Thursday, October 13, 2011. All active, retired, or former military service members are invited to attend the meeting and perhaps become a member of this great organization and post. Respectfully, - DAVID E. ENGLAND, PC/Finance Officer 2011-10-10 09:05:06 | Comments | Printable version
Benefit at VFW Hall, Oct. 14, 2011, for family needing help A benefit with a meal, cakewalk, a corn toss, and auction for a well known family in Columbia which needs our help, will be at the VFW Hall, 411 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY starting at 5pmCT, Friday, October 14, 2011. A family member has had brain surgery; now the family needs help with medical bills, traveling and their household bills. Donations for the auction appreciated. Contacts: Tammy Bledsoe, 270-634-7773, Chris Morrison 270-378-5928 or Heather Burkett 270-634-4017 - TAMMY BLEDSOE 2011-10-10 08:51:40 | Comments | Printable version
Naomi and the Segos at Revenna SBC, Sun. Oct. 16, 2011 Sunday evening singing, Metcalfe Co., KY Naomi and The Segos will perform at Revenna Separate Baptist Church, 1400 Reece-Hurt Road, Edmonton, KY at 4pmCT, Sunday, October 16, 2011. Everyone is invited to attend- Corey Hayes 2011-10-10 08:31:41 | Comments | Printable version
Billy Harden, Taylor County, KY (1940-2011) He was a member of a large, respected Taylor County family, a retired farmer, and a member of the Woodlawn Christian Church Billy Harden, 71, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 10:10pmET, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in Louisville, KY. Funeral services were at 2pmCT, Sunday, October 9, 2011, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Larry "Fella" Wilson. Burial is in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 3878 Greensburg Road, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-10 08:06:09 | Comments | Printable version
The Whitehurst Diaries: A misty morning walkabout Sharon Whitehurst has praise for the morning - a special time in all of Adair County, a daily epiphany for a Gradyvillian - on her morning walkabouts preceded by dialogues with Pebbles the Old Horse, but with the constant, though mostly reticent, companionship with Willis C. Whitehurst, the Renaissance Cat, who's at home at home in 'his' house, in his barn, his pastoral fields of study, or doing misinterpreted scientific reseach on hummingbirds. -CM Click on headline for introduction and photo(s) By Sharon Whitehurst Diary entry 2011-10-08, from Gradyville, KY Its a rare morning which doesn't reward me for the effort of going outdoors. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-10 06:25:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sharon Whitehurst - Whitehurst Diaries
JIM: Invasion of the Tin Lizzies Surely this qualifies as an entry in The World Record Book of Guinnesses By "Jim" From the August 23, 1905 Adair County News:Mr. Henry Coleman is the first gentleman in Columbia to purchase an automobile. It arrived two weeks ago and evenings after tea, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman can be seen in it, traversing our public streets. Mr. W.R. Myers, we understand, will be the next purchaser, and before a great while there will probably be a half dozen in town. Gem from history from Jim 2011-10-10 05:11:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History
Fatal Sunday evening collision, Oct. 9, 2011, in Lebanon, KY James Tharp, 70, Lebanon, KY, pronounced deceased at the scene; Michael Wheatly, 17, Lebanon, KY, airlifted from the scene to University of Louisville Hospital. State Police say Wheatley's vehicle crossed center line and struck Tharp's car. By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police 15, Columbia, KY MARION COUNTY, KY - On Sunday, October 9, 2011, at 7:15pmET, Post 15 Columbia, KY received a call from Lebanon Police Department requesting assistance with a collision that occurred on KY 2154. Tpr Christopher Saunders responded to the scene. Upon arrival it was discovered that Michael Wheatley age 17 of Lebanon, KY was traveling eastbound on KY 2154 driving a 2006 Pontiac when he crossed the center line and struck a 1998 Chevrolet driven by James Tharp age 70 of Loretto, KY. James Tharp was pronounced deceased at the scene by Marion County Coroners Office. Michael Wheatley was airlifted to University of Louisville Medical Center in critical condition. Tpr. Brad Riley, and Det Terry Whittaker responded from Post 4 Elizabethtown to assist in the investigation. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts. No alcohol use is suspected in this collision. Collision is under investigation by Tpr Brad Riley. Story courtesy TFC Robert C. Walker, 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 Heather Finley. 2011-10-10 04:31:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Today, MONDAY with CM, October 10, 2011 Here are Quick Links, as posted for Sunday's SUNDAY with CM columns, stories with perhaps some links to albums, and to news from the past week and beyond. SUNDAY with CM - OCTOBER 9, 2011 for your favorite writers + important news stories, features, and Must Read recent stories on CM:
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Bessie Rae Harmon, Adair County, KY (1935-2011) She was the matriarch of a large, highly regarded Adair County family. She leaves 37 direct living descendants. She was a member of the Russell Heights Baptist Church, Columbia, KY Bessie Rae Harmon, 76, of Columbia, died Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 8:15pmCT, at Summit Manor Health & Rehab in Columbia, KY. The funeral service will be Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 11amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY with Bro. Ralph Foster and Bro. Jimmy Bunch officiating. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Visitation after 5pmCT, Monday, October 10, 2011. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-10 03:55:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 10 Happy Anniversary, Gene & Joyce Hoots | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mendel & LaGene Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lawless | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Phillip & Dana Richard (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barry Jones (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brantlee Jacob Currier, (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colton Barr (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dean Froedge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Frances Burris (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaxon Fulk (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenneth Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kylie Dorman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leah Thompson (October 10, 2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mason Corbin (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa "Missy" Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Piper Lynn Kemp (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Regina Key | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dewayne Cochran, Liberty, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Johnson, Cumberland County, KY (1041-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kennith L. Stephens, Russell County, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Osborne, Taylor County, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Dolores Morris Money, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alva Lena Wright, Jamestown, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Stella Holt, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elva Hare, 91, Russell Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Phillip E. Shaw, Taylor Co. KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Benson, Sr., Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maria Crisina Bloyd, Russell Co., KY (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert "Bob" Carter, Taylor Co., KY (1963( | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Burress, Speck Ridge Road (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, SMSGT (Ret) Marcus C. Jones, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Venia M. Lawhorn, Casey Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Mae Murray, Knifley, Adair County, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Douglas (C. D.) Miller, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Garyl Murphy, Casey Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Morgan, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon McGaha, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne J. Wahner, 61, Russell County, KY (1953-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Wilkie Stone, 73, Adair Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Rowena Hood, Edmonton, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Randye Allison Davis, Green County, KY (1967-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dianne Harris, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Diana Fields, Edmonton, KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lilah Brown Sutton, 67, Russell Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tricha Holt, Adair County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie McKinley Lawless, 85, Russell Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Hatter, 60, Casey Co., KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Roy, 69, Dunnville, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David A. Janes, Adair County, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Green, 71, Adair County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen W. Emerson, Casey County, KY (1963-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Erskine Higginbotham, Burkesville, Cumberland County,KY native (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby L. Beard, 86, Columbia, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bridget Lane Jones, 57, Adair County, KY (1960-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dallas Richard (Poochie) York, 68, Columbia, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eloise Jeffries, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Jones-Johnson, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Owen May, 82, formerly of Green Co., KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba Lee Martin, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vina Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Bright, Taylor County, KY (1921-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, October 10, 2011 All events are listed in Central Time. 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