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Daily News for Saturday, October 22, 2011
Likes latest Adair County Courthouse photo on CM Thinks it would be a wonderful postcard Valerie Loy writes: Having seen a lot of pictures of the court house in Columbia, KY, the one on the Columbia Magazine now is the best one ever - would be a wonderful post card for the people who have moved away and cannot see it often and that way they can see it in a picture. -VALERIE LOYHistoric Adair Co. Courthouse: Suggestion sign promoting tourism 2011-10-22 19:54:53 | Comments | Printable version
Cresap throws 5 TDs as Lindsey Wilson beats KY Christian 37-24 Crowd of 1,108 sees second half comeback win at Blue Raider Stadium and Branden Cresap set Lindsey Wilson football school record By Dan White COLUMBIA, KY - Alumni of Lindsey Wilson College back in town for homecoming today, Saturday, October 22, 2011, may not have known that they would be treated to an air show, but Blue Raider quarterback Branden Cresap proved to be quite the pilot on Saturday afternoon at Blue Raider Stadium. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-22 19:42:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Thelma A. Harvey, Adair County, KY (1917-2011) She was a member of a large, respected South Adair Co., KY family. She was a retired machine operator and factory worker Thelma A. Harvey age 93 years a resident of Summit Manor Health and Rehab Center in Columbia, KY passed away Thursday October 20, 2011 at 2:05 PM in Columbia, Adair Co., KY, after several weeks illness. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 2pmCT, at the Antioch Cemetery, 8147 Burkesville Road, Sparksville, KY with Bro. Troy Elmore the officiating clergy. Visitation will be after 11amCT, on Sunday, October 23, 2011, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-22 18:30:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Diners laud new Circle R after eating there today V and B Sharp writes: We were also looking forward to the Circle R reopening. Weate there today and the food was good and the service was great. - V and B SHARPComments re article 47241 Looking forward to Circle R reopening 2011-10-22 18:12:17 | Comments | Printable version
Patricia Herfel, 90, Russell Co., KY (1920-2011) She was a member of a large, respected Russell County, KY family. She leaves 28 direct living descendants. She was a beautician and a member of the Main Street Church of God. Patricia Herfel, 90, Comanche Way, Russell Springs, KY, died Friday, October 21, 2011, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY. The funeral service will be Monday, October 24, 2011, at 2pmCT, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Frank Scott the officiating clergy. Burial will be in the Bernard Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home after 5pmCT, Sunday, October 23, 2011. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-22 18:07:20 | Comments | Printable version
Driver, passenger injured when vehicle strikes tree Driver lodged in Marion County Detention Center on charges including DUI following single vehicle crash near Willisburg, KY, in most northern section of KSP Post 15 service area. By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY SPRINGFIELD, KY - Trooper Fred Cornett investigated an injury collision that occurred four miles West of Willisburg,, KY, on Hardesty Road at 9:20amET, Saturday, October 22, 2011. Solon Young, age 51 of Louisville, KY was operating a 2004 Chevy pickup Westbound on Hardesty Road when he lost control, ran off roadway and struck a tree. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-22 15:23:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Enjoyed luncheon with Governor Beshear at Adair Fair Pavilion Carla Aaron Grider writes: My Friend, Suzanne Rogers Coe and I certainly enjoyed the luncheon and the friendly people of Adair Co... I did see several people there from Russell County. So glad to have read the invitation on Columbia Magazine, which I read each and every day. Thank you, Carla Aaron Grider --Carla Aaron GriderComments re article 47720 Thanks to Adair County Democratic Women 2011-10-22 12:52:28 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Admission to McKamey concert FREE; Food at 1960s prices Admission to the McKamey Concert is FREE this evening at the Adair County High School Gym, 526 Indian drive Columbia, Ky. . Food will be available at 1960s prices as long as it lasts. Drinks, Hamburgers, hotdogs, and Nachos are $1.00. Chips are 25 cents. The doors open at 5pmCT. and the performance begins at 6pmCT. -TERRY PARTIN 2011-10-22 11:16:09 | Comments | Printable version
Salvation Army 2011 Angel Tree program needs help The Adair County Service Unit of The Salvation Army is seeking individuals, groups and organizations to help support the Angel Tree program. If you are interested in helping provide Christmas gifts to deserving Adair County children, please contact the Family Resource Youth Services Centers at 270- 384-9112, 270-384-9752 or 270-384-6050 for more information. -DEBBIE COWAN 2011-10-22 11:09:38 | Comments | Printable version
Salvation Army accepting applications for Angel Tree program The Adair County Service Unit of The Salvation Army is currently accepting applications for the Angel Tree Program. This program provides Christmas assistance to qualifying Adair County families. Parents may request an application by visiting or contacting the Family Resource Youth Services Center at their child's school. Adair County Elementary 384-9112, Colonel William Casey and John Adair, 270-384-9752. Adair Middle and High School 384-6050. The deadline to apply for assistance is November 11, 2011. -DEBBIE COWAN 2011-10-22 11:00:07 | Comments | Printable version
Affirms Alan W. Reed photos of Adair School District progress Linda Waggener writes: This is to affirm the excellent photos coming from Alan Reed in our Adair County Public School District classrooms. Showcasing our students as they dig into their studies is such a positive way to let them and their teachers know how important education is to their futures, especially in the areas of science and math. Thanks, Alan! -LINDA WAGGENERColumbia City Councilmember.Comments re photo 42348 Science at ACES Human hair under microscope 2011-10-22 10:20:35 | Comments | Printable version
Dakota Meyer to speak at LWC Veterans Luncheon Event November 9, 2011, will be Ninth Consecutive Year Lindsey Wilson has held this luncheon By Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson College community will hold its annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, November 9. 2011/The speaker will be Sgt. Dakota Meyer, the Marine Corps veteran who received the Medal of Honor earlier this year from President Obama. The luncheon begins at 11amCT on November 9, 2011, in Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. The luncheon is open to veterans and their spouses or a guest, along with veterans' widows and widowers. There is no charge to attend the luncheon, but guests are asked to RSVP by November 1 by contacting the Lindsey Wilson Alumni Office at alumni@lindsey.edu or 2700- 384-8400. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-22 10:09:23 | Comments | Printable version
Kudos to Adair County on schools going wireless! Kelli Claypool writes: This is great news and so encouraging to see that our School Board is stepping up to the plate when it comes to technology for our students. Kudos to Adair County! --Kelli ClaypoolComments re article 47726 Adair County School District goes wireless iPad friendly story with photo(s) by Alan W. Reed 2011-10-22 10:08:01 | Comments | Printable version
Christie Chapel UMC Fall Festival is October 29, 2011 Christie Chapel United Methodist Church, located at theTaylor/Adair line at 8068 Elkhorn Road in Knifley, KY, will be having a Fall Festival on October 29, 2011, 2011. There will be a Chili Supper starting at 5pmET/4pmCT with auction starting at 7pmET/6pmCT. Everyone is invited to attend. Pastor is Brother Larry Loy. -SHERRY HOVIOUS 2011-10-22 09:05:32 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County School District goes wireless, iPad friendly The Adair County school system set for classrooms of the future with virtually unlimited access for email and devices such as iPads. Previously, only five wireless devices per classroom could be used Click on headline for full story with photo(s) By Alan W. Reed News from the Adair County School District Students, faculty and staff will now benefit from a district-wide wireless computer network that is nearing completion. According to Carla Perkins, Technology Director, wireless devices like iPads and portable computers will now have full access to the district's e-mail and learning resources on the internet. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-22 08:37:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Technology News
CU Handbell Choir to give fall concert Nov. 5, 2011 By Joan C. McKinney CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - The Campbellsville University Handbell Choir will present its fall concert Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 8pmET/7pmCT, in The Gheens Recital Hall of the Gosser Fine Arts Center at 210 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY. The program is free and open to the public. Members include Jordan Hines of Hartford, KY; Fern Thomas of Madisonville, KY; Joe Weber of Frankfort, KY; Amelia Herrin of Sonora, KY; Mary Gray of Owensboro, KY; Chris Williams of Columbia, TN; Sarah Porter of Harrodsburg, KY; Jarrod Fenwick Lebanon, KY, and Zoi Rattliff of Greensburg, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-22 08:20:52 | Comments | Printable version
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No. 1 in Nation LW Women's Soccer tops Cumberlands Nation's No. 1 Soccer Team explodes with 8 goals to host's 0, before crowd of 41 in attendance at University of Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY. LW goals by Mia Persson (2), Hanna Jonsson, Ida Gregerson, Patricia Nielsen, Saeda Sueki, Samantha Cunningham, and Elizabet Madjarac. NEXT: Lindsey Wilson Women's Soccer returns to action at 3pmCT on Sunday, October 23, 2011, as the Blue Raiders host University of Pikeville at Walter S. Reuling Stadium, 151 Holloway Drive, Columbia, KY. By Chris Wells WILLIAMSBURG, KY - Seven different Blue Raiders scored Friday, October 21, 2011, as the No. 1-ranked Lindsey Wilson College women's soccer team beat host University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) 8-0. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-22 06:59:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Edrol C. Bryant, Adair Co. KY native (1927-2011) He was born Christmas Day, 1927, in Adair County, KY and died October 19, 2011, in Adair County, KY. He was a member of a large, respected Adair County family. He was a retired steel mill worker in Kokomo, IN and a member of the First Assembly of God Church and a 50 year member of the Howard Lodge No. 93, there. Services and interment will be in Indiana. Edrol C. Bryant, age 83 years of Kokomo, IN native of Adair County, Ky. passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at 4:32pmCT at Summit Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Columbia, KY. Services are 10amET, Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 W. Alto Road in Kokomo, IN. Entombment will be in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, IN. Friends may call from 4pm-8pmET Monday at the funeral home. A Masonic service will be held from 7:30pm-8pmET on Monday, October 24, 2011, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-22 06:23:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Wonders why powerlines were down on KY 80 Comments re article 47708 Power lines down on East 80 near Russell RoadMELEWI writes: Why were these power lines down??? -MELEWIThanks. And a good question, MELEWI. Apologies for not getting that detail. If anyone can help, please send any details. -CM 2011-10-22 05:58:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Thanks to Adair County Democratic Women Thank You to the people who pulled off amazing event for Governor Steve Beshear at Adair County Jaycees Pavilion on October 20, 2011, when 200 people gathered at a Democratic Party rally to honor Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear Sends special thanks Jaycees and wonderful new Pavilion with dining kitchen which makes serving meals a breeze; to sidekicks Cynthia Rowe and Pam Shearer, incoming AC Women's President Jamie Maurath, Joe and Sandy Rogers, Miss Frances Glasgow, Miss Louise Brock, Mrs. Martha Martin, and Miss Gertude Browning, to Mr. Grover for buying the cake; and, especially to Lou Ann Gore Flannagan of Russell County for bring Russell County Middle School civics class to see democratic process in action. Click on headline for full story and photo(s) From Victoria Pike President, Adair Co. Democratic Women's Club I was so pleased with the amazing turnout yesterday for out fundraiser for Governor Beshear. We certainly didn't expect it with the weather as gloomy as it was. It certainly didn't start out well. I was running late after having to make a mad dash to Dr. King, my vet, with a newly born calf, sopping wet and covered in mud. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-22 04:26:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Today with CM, Saturday, October 22, 2011 Here are Quick Links, as posted on SUNDAY with CM. It was a huge day, with wonderful stories about the Ronald McDonald House, letters on issues facing Columbia/Adair County, and a great Sunday columns. SUNDAY with CM - OCTOBER 16, 2011 for your favorite writers + important news stories, features, and Must Read recent stories on CM:
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Owners of dog with Hardinsburg, KY tag reunited with lost pet Felicia Morgan writes: Found the dog's owner. She was very happy to see her pup. She is at home now and happy again. The dog just got scared of the storm that was going on and decided to dig her way out, then go visiting. Thank you Ed for posting so we could get the dog back to her home. - FELICIA MORGANComments above about: Dog with Hardinsburg KY tag shows up in Jones Chapel area 2011-10-22 03:57:04 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 22 Happy Anniversary, Jim and Corine Petty (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barry Kermeen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cheri Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jon Austin Lacy (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Miranda Meadows | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ms. Clara Joy Trent (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Richard Banks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Turner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Gaskins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Thomas Johnson (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Walter T. Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Will Myers (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bertha J. Goodin, 92, Adair County, KY, (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otha Jay Brown, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lenora G. Parrish, Adair County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denzil Smith, Cumberland County, KY (1924-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pam Estes, Taylor Co., KY native (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Wise, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Jean Porter, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Dickensen, 82, Dunnville, KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ora May Luttrell Wilson, Nancy, KY (1912) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dixie Clements Sharp, Casey Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Early C. Curry, Adair County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earlene Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Orville Earl Scott, Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jessie E. Clark, Green Co., KY (1915-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney Allen (Beretta) Huckaby, Sr., Russell Co. KY (1953-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Lewis Brockman, Adair County, KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Debra Gail Holmes, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Bernice Bowlin, 87, Burkesville, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David T. Martin, 88, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leslie Clark, 82, Taylor County, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Jim) Blakeman, 71, Taylor Co., KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Martin Nolt, 71, Casey Co., KY, Lancaster Co., PA native (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Buford Grider, 87, Metcalfe Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harley Donald Cheney, 81, Russell County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Philip Ray Clark, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Riddle, Cumberland Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Madlyn Benningfield Parrott, , Taylor County, KY (1918-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Leon Pierce, Adair County, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Archie E. Brown, Taylor County, KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William M (Billy) Conover, Adair County, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edwin (Boo) VanCleave, 72 Taylor County, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Buis Luttrell, 65 Dunnville, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amanda Burkhart, 46, Nashville, TN (1976-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernadine Shirley Sullivan, Green Co., KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl (Whitey) Mings, 75, Columbia, KY (1948-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herlon Dixon, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James W. Crawhorn (1907) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ludora Feese Perkins, 95, Knifley, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Bell Jones, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martin Kent Russell (10/22/1960-2/4/1995) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Elizabeth Price, 94, Liberty, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pat Ferrante, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Today is the birthday of Great Kentucky Hunter and Explorer Daniel Boone, who was born in 1734, in Clay Valley, Borks County, PA. | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, October 22, 2011 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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