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Daily News for Thursday, December 8, 2011
ACHS Drama class presents Christmas Play tonight By Joanne Held ACHS Drama Class is presenting a play, "Santa and the Wicked Wazoo" by Tim Kelly, at 7pmCT, Thursday, December 8, 2011, at Col Wm Casey Elementary School, 220 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. It is open to the public. Great, short play for children and families. Performers in order of appearance: Audra Turner, Curtis Pavlik, Matt Rogers, Desiree Kerekes, Monica McElyea, Jayce Grant, Jeremy Mackin, Harlee Smock, Ben Holt, Terica Derringer, Melanie Alexander, Jessi Taylor. Crew: Felica Morgan, Audra Turner, Carrissa Carter, Cindy Eaton, Whitney Frost, Courtney Shuck, Sam Locker, Tabitha Mann, Destiny Mardis, Samantha Roszak, Julia Wallace, Blaze Wooten, Dakota Wheeler, Tyler Carter. Director: Derrick Overstreet. No admission, however, donations would be greatly appreciated. - JOANNE HELD 2011-12-08 15:16:46 | Comments | Printable version
Campbellsville Lady Tigers find a 103-year-old friend Moss is older than the aggregate age of any five present-day Lady Tiger players, older than the combined ages of most of the players' parents and older than the combined ages of all three Lady Tiger coaches. But they hold one thing in common - a love for basketball.' By Richard RoBards / Campbellsville University Sports Information CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Frances (Newton) Moss is living proof that you're never too old to start a love affair. Moss, who will be 104 in February, and Lady Tiger Basketball, which is 46 this year, are now connected thanks to CU Trustee Barry Bertram. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-12-08 15:04:35 | Comments | Printable version
Local kayaker thankful for new riverside mile markers Robyn Curry writes: I just want to say "Thank You" to each person who was involved in any way in getting this idea implemented. From here on out every time I'm on the Green River in the area that now has the riverside mile markers I will think of the ones who made the signage a reality. As a local kayaker, I feel this is a wonderful idea and I appreciate it. THANKS! - ROBYN CURRYComments re article 48702 Riverside Mile Markers Will Help with Water Rescues 2011-12-08 11:33:46 | Comments | Printable version
Defendant Jeffrey D. McGaha testifying in murder trial Larry Smith, 92.7 FM the WAVE called CM at 10amCT, Thursday, December 8, 2011, to report that Jeffrey D. McGaha, 43, has taken the stand and is now testifying in Adair Circuit Court at this time. McGaha is facing a charge of murder related to the June 7, 2011 death of Michael Earl (Bull) Cowan. The WAVE has a reporter on the scene and is maintaining up to the date information on air on the trials progress, as well as updating ColumbiaMagazine.com 2011-12-08 10:12:17 | Comments | Printable version
City Council Report, December 5, 2011 In Monday night's City Council meeting, December 5, 2011
By Ed Waggener One of the briefest agendas for the Columbia City Council turned into one of its most upbeat, ambitious meetings on Monday, December 5, 2011, as Billy Joe Fudge got a warm reception with an impassioned plea to make Downtown Columbia safer for all modes of traffic, a $9.6 million dollar bond issue for Lindsey Wilson College was approved, an optimistic report on the state of sidewalk construction was given, a new Street was added to the City, among other actions. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-12-08 07:49:28 | Comments | Printable version
Breeding UMC will present Christmas program, Dec. 11, 2011 Breeding United Methodist Church, 605 Breeding Loop, Breeding KY 42715. will be having their Christmas Program, at 6pmCT, Sunday, December 11, 2011/ There will be singing, a play "Bethlehem Inn", and finger foods. Everyone is invited to come out and celebrate Christmas with us! -MISSY LEMMON, Phone 270-634-0466. 2011-12-08 06:18:25 | Comments | Printable version
Defense presents case in Jeffrey D. McGaha trial this morning The defense will present its case this morning in the trial of Jeffrey D. McGaha, charged with murder in the June 7, 2011 death of Michael Earl (Bull) Cowan, Larry Smith, The WAVE 92.17 FM, called to report this morning. "My understanding from our reporter on the scene, is that the trial could go to the jury as early as today," Smith said. "In any case," he added, "we'll be covering it throughout the day today and will keep readers of ColumbiaMagazine.com informed as well." 2011-12-08 05:58:13 | Comments | Printable version
Black Ice patch reported on KY 61, Thurs., Dec. 8, 2011, morning Larry Smith, The WAVE 92.7 FM, called at 5:49amCT to ask CM to warn readers that a patch of black ice is on the roadway near J & B Construction on Greensburg Road, Columbia, KY. Motorists in the area should take extra caution this morning. 2011-12-08 05:50:18 | Comments | Printable version
SCC offers energy auditor training CM Comment: Another story in the battle against energy waste (in addition to use of Street Numbers and Addresses for all venues to avoid unnecessary fuel consumption hunting for venues) - EW By Allison Horseman News from Somerset Community College When Don Davis of Somerset decided he needed to boost his business as an electrical contractor, he enrolled himself in the Energy Auditor Training program in order to provide a better service to his customers and another source of income for himself. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-12-08 05:11:35 | Comments | Printable version
Ms. Shadow reunited with family Thanks to Durham & Zornes, attorneys, for help A. Rowe writes: My nieces and I would like to thank the staff at Durham and Zornes for taking Ms. Shadow in yesterday and to the lady who took care of her through the night. They are very happy to have her back home. Once again, thanks! - A . ROWComments re photo 43016 The Cat who wanted Mexican and came to the law office 2011-12-08 04:45:41 | Comments | Printable version
Letter from Ken Doran; Tim Menton on future of Westlake Westlake Regional Health System Announces Partnership Exploration December 2, 2011 COLUMBIA, Ky. - To ensure Westlake Regional Health System's abilities to fulfill its mission of providing "Excellent Care - Every Day", the Westlake Board of Directors has committed to investigating strategic options, including potential strategic alliances with like-minded, community-oriented entities. This exploration is part of Westlake's overall goal to ensure the long-term delivery of quality healthcare to the people of Adair and surrounding counties. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-12-08 04:16:32 | Comments | Printable version
Link/Daily Yonder: Alchemy in Scottsburg, IN Mary Keltner writes: Interesting article, thought you might want to read this: Alchemy in Scottsburg, IN/Spurred by an insult, led by a strong mayor and grounded in volunteerism, Scottsburg, Indiana, has replenished itself as both a community and a regional economic force.-MARY KELTNERThanks, Mary Keltner: Many progressive Adair Countians already make the Daily Yonder/Keep It Rural a daily read. One of the co-editors of the Daily Yonder is Bill Bishop, a one-time writer at the Lexington Herald who left an indelible imprint on Kentucky and is one of my personal all-time favorite Kentucky Journalists/Columnists, ranking up there with John Ed Pearce, Allen Trout, and Pete Walker. We hope CM readers will make Daily Yonder a regular read. - EW 2011-12-08 03:58:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Proud to call Long Hunter re-enactors buddies Deserved recognition for Long Hunters Re-Enactors: Jake Hill, Ken Hill, Mr. Richard Phelps, Garry Pike, Barry Jones, Tommy Gentry, and Tom Gentry. -CM Bob Wilson writes: Mighty proud to call these actors my buddies. -BOB WILSON.Comments re photo 43020 Long Hunters ReEnactors 2011-12-08 03:23:24 | Comments | Printable version
QUERY: Wants photo of Granvil Burton CM couldn't locate a photo of Granvil Burton, but query was reminder of the store of information on his father, Ambrose Burton. Any help for Vicki Burton Amos will be appreciated. Click on headline for full query with links to Ambrose Burton material. See all QUERIES in CM REUNIONS Vicki Burton Amos writes: Is there anyway you could try to help me locate a photo of my grandfather, Granvil Burton? He grew up in the Columbia area and was the son of Ambrose Burton. Unlike Ambrose, who seemed to like to have his picture taken, my grandfather must have been terribly camera shy because we have yet to locate any picture of him here in Indiana where he migrated to in the thirties looking for work. I think he always planned to move back but died before his time. He is buried at Bearwallow Cemetery.Thank you for any consideration you may provide.Vicki Burton Amos --Vicki Burton AmosThanks, Vicki Amos, for the query. Sorry, we didn't locate a photo of Granvil Burton. But thanks for a reminder about his father, Ambrose Burton. That great writer, Jason Harmon, sent us an Ambrose Burton photo which you can see at this link (and we're reprinting by popular demand (yours) today: Ambrose Burton's enormous family touched Adair CO, KY, long after his death There's a photo here and one of Jason Harmon's masterpiece stories, which starts with the question: "Is a Gooley Burton just a Burton who is tight with his money?" Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-12-08 02:58:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Today, THURSDAY with CM, December 8, 2011. SUNDAY with CM - December 4, 2011 Columns, Special Stories, Special Albums Index for your favorite writers + important news stories, features, and Must Read recent stories on CM.
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-12-08 02:22:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Critique: Appreciates compilations by JIM By Billy Joe Fudge writes: Hey Ed, I am sure as sure can be that I am in the majority when I say that the compilations of Jim are so very special. Thanks Jim for the daily effort to enrich our lives with these "jewels" of local history. I look forward each day to having my imagination titillated into visions of the community as my ancestors might have experienced it. - BILLY JOE FUDGE-Comments re article 48730 JIM Remembering Pearl Harbor one year later in Columbia KY 2011-12-08 01:39:03 | Comments | Printable version
Christmas Program at Emory Chapel UMC, Dec. 18, 2011 Christmas Program at Emory Chapel UMC, Dec. 18, 2011 Emory Chapel United Methodist Church, 1830 KY 1952Columbia, Ky. Emory Chapel United Methodist Church 1830 KY 1952 will be having a Christmas program, at 6pmCT, Sunday, December 18, 2011. Refreshments will be served after the program. Bro. Roger Garner and congregation invite all to attend. -VIRGINIA GARNER. 2011-12-08 01:16:12 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 8 Happy Anniversary, Loy and Rita Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Sharon and Steve Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Troy and Beth Kimbler (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christa Celeste Bardin (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grayson Lee (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hayley Elizabeth Coffey (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaclyn Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Schorman (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Holland (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lynda Wilkerson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marcy McCanmmish | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nona M. Hadley (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Franklin (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Red Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Talyn Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tamara Keen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tevin Harvey (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orphra Hreha, 88, Casey County, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Eudean Workman, Greensburg, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella J. Holmes, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leslie Brown (Red) Thrasher, Burkesville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Thomas (Tom) Milby, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Robert AtkinsonTaylor Co., KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Grant, Adair Co., KY (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delma Lee McQueary, Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Sue Gaffron, Adair County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vaughan Sharp, Taylor County, KY (1937-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlene Dowell Dunbar, Russell County, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Boyce W. Pickett, Green County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Sam Burris, Adair Co., KY (1950-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty D. Lewis, Summersville, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eli Parrigin, Columbia, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Tupman, 79, Russell County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie (Billy) Brewington, Cumbeland Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Alan (Jigger) Ray, Green Co., KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alva Reeder Lofton, 82, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred (Freddie) Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lisa G. Edwards, Taylor Co., KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jason Eli (Jay) Johnson, Campbellsville, KY (1974-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Wallace Shirley, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Drama (LaVerne) McGinnis Davenport, Casey County, Kentucky (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Bobby Clark, Bethelridge, Casey County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Johnnie Brenda Finley Harlan, 74, Burkesville, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Johnson , 67, Taylor County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cheryl Jones Powell, 53, Albany, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. William R. (Randy) Davenport, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwayne T. Coomer, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co. KY native (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hollis E. Kerns, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Wood, 65, Adair Co., KY native (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Breeding Coomer, 98, Columbia, KY (1924-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Lee Turner, 71, Cave City, KY (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherlene Rooks, 72, Columbia, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Patterson Underwood, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley T. Burton, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2011 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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