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Daily News for Saturday, October 29, 2011
ADAIR wins 20th Kentucky State Marching Band championship! By Shamarie Claiborne BOWLING GREEN, KY (2011-10-29, 11:40pmCT) Adair County High School Marching Band has just won the 2011 Kentucky State Marching Band Class AAA Band Championship. The victory marks the 20th time we have won the No. 1 spot. We are in the middle of awards presentations. I'll send complete details, with the time for the arrival of the band back in Columbia on Sunday, later. We are so happy! -SHAMARIE CLAIBORNE, from L.T. Smith Stadium on the Western Kentucky University campus. 2011-10-29 23:50:20 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Wilson Football tops WV Tech 10-6 in the soup Blue Raiders extend road win streak to six, going back to 2010 season By Chris Wells News from Lindsey Wilson Athletics NITRO, WV - During its winning streak, the Lindsey Wilson College football team has won in come-from-behind fashion, with a dominate defensive performance and with an aerial assault. Today, the Blue Raiders added a fourth winning method; defeating host West Virginia University Tech 10-6 in a mud-filled day at Underwood Field at Nitro High School. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-29 19:56:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
James F. (Jimmy) Harper, Columbia, KY (1935-2011) He was a member of a large, distinguished Adair County family. He was a member of the Jamestown Christian Church were he served as a deacon. He worked over 30 years in the U.S. Postal Service and retired as Postmaster of Greensburg, KY. He was a member of Gideon's International, Russell County American Legion and was a past member of the Columbia City Council, Columbia-Adair County Fire Department, Columbia Utilities Commission, Columbia Housing Authority and served in many of positions of responsibility. James F. "Jimmy" Harper, age 75 years of 613 Greensburg Street Columbia, KY passed away Friday, October 28, 2011 at 4:55pmCT at his home after a short illness. Funeral service will be Monday, October 31, 2011 at 11amCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Tony Stephens and Bro. Raymond Martin the officiating clergy. Interment will be in the Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. The family request visitation after 2pmCT, on Sunday, October 31, 2011, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-29 18:24:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ADAIR is in the finals for State Championship Class AAA Bands By Shamarie Claiborne The ADAIR County Marching Band is one of four which qualified for the State Championship tonight at L.T. Smith Stadium, Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY. ADAIR takes the field at 8pmCT. Other bands making the Class AAA finals are Russell County High School, Russell Springs, KY; Bourbon County High School, Paris, KY, and Garrard County High School, Lancaster, KY, out of 16 bands which competed this afternoon in the preliminaries at Allen County-Scottsville in Scottsville, KY. The outcome of tonight's contest should be known at around 11pmCT. -SHAMARIE CLAIBORNE 2011-10-29 18:05:29 | Comments | Printable version
Two injured in rear-ending accident in Campbellsville Injuries a result of a collision on South Columbia Avenue on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at approximately 4:12pmET when a 2003 Pontiac Montana mini-vab rear ended a 2003 Kia Optima. From the Campbellsville, KY, Police Department Narrative: On Saturday, October 29, 2011 at approximately 4:12 P.M., a 2003 Pontiac Montana mini-van being operated by 59 year old William Wethington of Campbellsville rear ended a 2003 Kia Optima being operated by 21 year old Brittany Jackson also of Campbellsville, KY. The Jackson vehicle was stopped on South Columbia Avenue waiting to make a left hand turn into Lucky Vista Motel when the Wethington vehicle struck her in the rear. A passenger in the Wethington vehicle, 60 year old Susan Wethington and a passenger in the Jackson vehicle, 21 year old Dennis Lamer both of Campbellsville were transported to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville Taylor County EMS. Another passenger in the Jackson vehicle, Jasmin Lamer was not injured. Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department, Campbellsville Taylor County EMS, and Campbellsville Taylor County Fire/Rescue. Investigating Officers: Lt. Shannon Wilson. 2011-10-29 17:39:33 | Comments | Printable version
Bobby Wayne Willis, Adair County, KY (1938-2011) He was a highly regarded citizen of Columbia. He was a member of the Columbia United Methodist Church, a retired barber, a former rural mail carrier, and a former businessman, owner and operator of a Sears store. Click on headline for full story plus photo(s) Bobby Wayne Willis, 73, of Columbia, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 7:15amCT, at his residence. A celebration of the life of Bobby Wayne Willis will be Monday, October 31, 2011 at 2pmCT, at the Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Neil Janes and Rev. Richard Lowe officiating. The family will receive friends after 12 Noon Monday at the church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-29 16:48:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ruth Smith, Dunnville, KY (1936-2011) She was a member of a respected Dunnville, KY family, a native of Logan WV, and was a retired bookkeeper for Davis Distributing Co. Ruth Smith passed away Saturday October 29, 2011 at the Russell County Hospital. She was 75. Graveside services are 2:30pmET/1:30pmCT, Tuesday November 1, 2011 at Mill Springs National Cemetery, 9044 KY 80 (MAP, Nancy, KY. Burial will follow service. Visitation is Tuesday, November 1, 2011, from 11:30am-1pmET/10:30am-12:30pmCT at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-29 11:26:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mighty ADAIR convoy leaves for 20th State title at 9:35amCT Columbia Police Department with escort convoy to Louie B. Nunn. Fans urged to wave ADAIR off to victories at Scottsville, and hopefully another chance for a 20th State Championship at L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green tonight By Shamarie Claiborne News from ADAIR Band The ADAIR Band leaves from the Band Room, 230 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY this morning, Saturday, October 29, 2011, at around 9:35amCT, to start their quest for a 20th State Championship in the State Semi-Finals at Allen County-Scottsville High School, 1545 Bowling Green Road, Scottsville, KY, a journey of just 61.8 miles, 1 hour 9 minutes, according to Google Maps. . These kids have worked so hard this year and have a great show so hopes are high. They start the day in Scottsville at performing at 1:30pmCT in the semi-finals. If ADAIR is in the top 4 scores of semi's they will advance to the final 4 tonight at L.T. Smith Stadium, Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY. A distance of 70.4 miles, 1 hour 22 minutes, from the Raymond Lacy Music room in Columbia, KY, acccording to Google Maps. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-29 07:44:09 | Comments | Printable version
Pedestrian dies after being struck by automobile in Campbellsville, KY A pedestrian, 32 year old Richard D. Wilson, Campbellsville, KY, died of injuries received after being struck by a vehicle on East Broadway near Kroger in Campbellsville KY, on Friday evening, October 28, 2011, at 9:25pmET/8:25CT From the Campbellsville, KY Police Department Incident: 21 year old, Brandy Buster of Leitchfield, KY was operating a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt east on Broadway when 32 year old Richard D Wilson Jr. of Campbellsville, KY, stepped into the path of the vehicle. Wilson was taken to Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY by Campbellsville Taylor County Emergency Medical Services. Wilson was pronounced dead a short time later from injuries suffered in the collision. Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department, Taylor County Sheriff Office, Campbellsville Taylor County Emergency Medical Services, Campbellsville Fire and Rescue. Investigating Officer(s): Campbellsville Police Department Officer Andy Warren 2011-10-29 07:26:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Lindsey Wilson dedicates 2 Buildings, receives $400,000 grant Friday, October 28, 2011, was day of celebration in Columbia, KY:
Click on headline for full story, photo(s) By Duane Bonifer, Director of Public Relations News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, Ky. -- The Lindsey Wilson College community celebrated one of its most historic days in the college's 108-year history on Friday. Two buildings were dedicated, and the college received a major gift. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-29 06:11:03 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Women's swimming relay team qualifies for nationals The history-making relay team was comprised of freshmen Stephanie Davis, Kate Spaulding and Sarah Wood and sophomore Deah Reese who will all be eligible for the same event at the NAIA National Championship at the end of the season Click on headline for complete story plus photo(s) details of next event By Dan White, Assistant LWC Sports Information Director COLUMBIA, KY - In the first women's swimming meet in Lindsey Wilson College history the Blue Raiders wasted little time making a splash on the national scene as the 200-yard freestyle relay team turned in a national "A" cut time of 1 minute and 52.5 seconds in the 198-34 loss to Asbury University of Wilmore, KY, on Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Holloway Health & Wellness Center Natatorium, 299 Williams Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-29 05:52:53 | Comments | Printable version
CU exhibiting art of Linda J. Cundiff until mid-November 2011 Campbellville University will exhibit the art of Adair County native and Adair County High School graduate Linda J. Cundiff, now art professor at Campbellsville University in the Learning Commons, 110 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY By Natasha West News from Campbellsville University Art Department CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University art professor Linda J. Cundiff is showcasing her art in an exhibit until mid-November in the Badgett Academic Support Center's Learning Commons, on 110 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY. The Badgett Academic Support Center is open from 8am-12pm noon ET/7am-11amCT, Mondays through Thursdays, until mid-November, 2011 and on Fridays from 8am-5pmET/7am-4pmCT, and on Saturdays and Sundays (time TBA) The exhibit is free and all are welcome to attend. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-29 04:38:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
JIM: The largest crowd ever in Knifley, KY as of 1921 Dedication of new $3,000 Christian Church at Knifley in 1921 drew largest crowd ever there, according to write up in Adair County News. which is as close to holy writ as can be found, no blasphemy intended. Posted with an urgent plea for someone to share a photo of this church before Corps came and tore it away for a lake which never gets high enough to put old Knifley in danger. -EW By JIM From the NEWS, October 25, 1921 The dedication of the Christian Church at Knifley, Ky., this county, will take place Sunday, October 30th, 1921 at 11 a.m. The people of that community are very proud of their new house of worship having spent the amount of three thousand dollars. It is a credit to the congregation and the community. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-29 03:47:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History
LWC men's swimming team makes it interesting for Asbury Click on headline for complete story, w/photo(s), and details of today's match with Berea swimmers at Holloway Health & Wellness Center Natatorium By Dan White, Assistant LWC Sports Information Director COLUMBIA, Ky. - The Lindsey Wilson College men's swimming team made things interesting on Friday, taking Asbury University, of Wilmore, KY, down to the wire before a 132-115 loss at the Holloway Health & Wellness Center Natatorium, 299 Williams Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-10-29 03:33:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Today with CM, Saturday, October 29, 2011 Here are Quick Links, to regular features for SUNDAY with CM. SUNDAY with CM - OCTOBER 23, 2011 for your favorite writers + important news stories, features, and Must Read recent stories on CM:
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Two treated at Taylor Regional following collision Two passengers involved in a two car collision on Friday afternoon, at 4:20pmET, October 28, 2011, on Lebanon Avenue at West Lake Drive in Campbellsville, KY were transported to Taylor Regional Hospital for treatment of injuries. From the Campbellsville, KY, Police Department Narrative: Officers from the Campbellsville Police Department and Units from the Campbellsville Taylor County EMS, and Campbellsville Fire Department responded to an injury accident on Lebanon Avenue at West Lake Drive. 28 year old Samantha Leigh driving a 1998 Ford Taurus was stopped North bound attempting to turn left on to West Lake Dr. She was struck in the rear by 56 year old Deborah L. Russell of Greensburg who was also traveling North on Lebanon Ave. A 6 year old passenger in the Leigh vehicle was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital for minor injuries. A 28 year old passenger in the Russell vehicle Julie Antonio was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital for minor injuries. Investigating Officer: Travis Begley 2011-10-29 03:10:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 29 Happy Anniversary, Elmo and Odean Franklin (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jamie and Tammy Phelps | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ray and Betty Hawthorne (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Davis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bethany Spillman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Briggs Wayne McFall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Keene | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Craig Stapleton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Shuffett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Evon Legg | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Faylene Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaime Breeding Hitch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joann Caldwell (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joni Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Best | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kerry Robertson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lewis Curry (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lori Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Myrtle Christine Sharp Rexroat (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Akin (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terri Powell Haight | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trenton Watson | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ray Hedgespeth, Taylor County, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frankie Calhoun, Green County, KY (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Argerine Sneed Kemp, Taylor County, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Sue Grider Dorst, Liberty, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Wooldridge Knight, Jamestown, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Thomas Gilpin, Casey County, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Trulock, Taylor County, KY (1961-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hearl Harrison, Casey Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Leslie Laverne Madson, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Olene Blakey, Russell County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugenia (Jean) Martin, Metcalfe County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Price, 73, Russell County, KY (1939-2043) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Wayne Dalton, Boyle Co., KY (1962-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alpha Rader-Shoopman-Kickliter, Casey Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wallace K. Polston, Adair County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Stephens Kuhn, 90, Russell Co., KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frankie Parton, 58, Casey County, KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Mason, 72, Casey County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Burton, Adair County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matrie Elaine Wade, Russell County, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Brockman, Taylor County, KY (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Elizabeth Ham Ray, Casey County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Dewey Wilson, 77, Russell Co., KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Schorman (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bettye Jane Gray Cox, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Bybee, 81, Columbia, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Blanche Greer Kerr, Campbellsville, KY (1912-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clem Douglas Biggs, 80, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Keith Burton (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Marie Wheat Helm Garner (1910-1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Mardis, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Alvin Purvis, Jr., 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgianna Murphy, 82, Liberty, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Marie Ellis, 92, Columbia, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Simmons, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tammy Downey Jones, 49, Greensburg, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wade Alan Lile, Green Co., KY native (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Welby "Big Owen" Bryant (1912-1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2011 All events are listed in Central Time. 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