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Daily News for Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Relay for Life Kickoff in basement of the Adair Health Dept. The Relay for Life Kickoff meeting will be held at 6:30pmCT, Tuesday, October 16, 2012, in the basement of the Adair Co. Health Department. All team captains need to be present. Any team with 4 or more members in attendance will receive a discount on their sign up fee. Our theme for this year is: Birthday Party. Questions may be directed to Jennifer Smith at 270-250-1396. - Jennie Shelpman. 2012-09-26 18:26:46 | Comments | Printable version
Lake Cumberland Lodge celebrates 50th anniversary By Gil Lawson News from Kentucky Department of Tourism JAMESTOWN, KY - Lake Cumberland State Resort Park near Jamestown will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of its lodge during the weekend of September 28-29, 2012. A ceremony will be held at the lodge, 5465 State Park Road, Jamestown KY, on Friday, September 28, 2012, at 11amCT. Speakers will include Parks Commissioner Elaine Walker, Rep. Jeff Hoover and Russell County Tourism Director John Carter. There will be special buffet meals on Friday and Saturday. A luncheon for former employees will be held on Saturday with lunch for $6.20. Drinks will be 62 cents during the weekend. Special lodge room rates of $62 a night are available at the park through September 30, 2012. The phone number is 1-800-325-1709. Lake Cumberland State Resort Park has a lodge, cottages, Rowena Landing Restaurant, disc golf course, indoor pool and hot tub, gift shop, fishing, picnic areas and hiking trails. 2012-09-26 16:28:13 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS Pep Club invites everyone to participate in Black Out The ACHS Pep Club invites students, staff, and the community to show their support for the Indians Football Team on Friday night, September 28, 2012, by wearing black. The Indians will take on Monroe County at 7pmCT at Indian Field, 623 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY 42728. The team is currently 5 -1 for the season and is coached by Travis Gay. --Chad Parnell 2012-09-26 16:16:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
DAV service officer will visit VFW Oct. 1, 2012 By Joe Hare, Post Commander News from VFW Post 6097, Columbia, KY VFW Columbia Post 6097 is pleased to announce the that on Monday, October 1, 2012 there will be a Disabled American Veterans, Service Officer at our post, 411 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, to assist any veteran with any needs or problems they may have in regards to VA benefits. We will start taking registrations at 08:30amCT and will close registrations at 11amCT. All persons who are registered by 11amCT will be seen. The location will be at the VFW Post at 411 Fairground St, Columbia, Ky. There will be no appointments taken prior to the first; all are on a first come, first served basis. This service is available to all veterans; you do not have to be a member of our Post or any other veteran organization. Also this is in no way in any competition with the Veterans Rep who is now coming to Columbia. We began working on getting this service during the lull when we had no VA Rep coming in after the retirement of Gary Jones. We only want to assist veterans and if there is enough demand, this DAV Service Officer will be coming here monthly after the first of the year. - Joe Hare, Post 6097, Commander 2012-09-26 16:00:43 | Comments | Printable version
James Robert Cherry, 14, formerly of Breeding, Adair Co., KY He was a student at Warren East High School and attended Smiths Grove Baptist Church. While living in Breeding, Adair County, KY, he attended Columbia United Methodist Church, Columbia, KY James Robert Cherry, 14, of Smiths Grove, formerly of Breeding, KY, died Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 2pmCT, at Hardy & Son Funeral Home Bowling Green Chapel, 3098 Louisville Road, Bowling Green with burial in Smiths Grove Cemetery in Warren County, KY. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Saturday, September 29, 2012. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-09-26 14:52:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. Elementary, kindergarten students excited to learn with iPads WHAS Crusade for Children partially funds 50 iPads for the Adair County School District, 10 for each of the District's five schools. Click on headline for story with photo(s) News from Adair County School District Kindergarten students in Mary Keen's classroom at Adair County Elementary School were excited to learn about the new iPads that were presented to their school on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Patrick Hagan, District Technology Assistant who configured the iPads and Mrs. Keen collaborated to teach students about appropriate iPad usage. The students then utilized the Toy Story app, an interactive book that read the story to them and included activities. "iPads provide students with interactive learning opportunities that inspire creativity and hands-on-learning. And, with over 20,000 educational apps, there are apps available to meet the individual learning needs of all students." commented Carla Perkins, Technology Director. The students collectively said that the iPads are fun and that they enjoy playing (instructional) games and reading on the iPads. The WHAS Crusade for Children partially funded 50 iPads for the Adair County School District, 10 for each of the five schools. 2012-09-26 14:07:17 | Comments | Printable version
Group Effort for No. 1 LWC Men's Soccer beats Cumberland 3-1 By Dan White News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Three different Blue Raiders scored a goal as the top-ranked Lindsey Wilson College men's soccer team took care of Cumberland University of Lebanon, TN, 3-1 on Tuesday night, September 25, 2012, at Walter S. Reuling Stadium. Just prior to winning its 33rd straight game, Lindsey Wilson received its 10th straight No. 1 ranking in the NAIA Coaches' Poll and showed why with an array of quality goals combined with a staunch defensive effort. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-09-26 13:44:55 | Comments | Printable version
Willard Joe Curry, Green Co., KY, Adair Co. native (1955-2012) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary w/photo(s) Willard Joe Curry, 56, of the Gabe Community of Green County, son of the late Stanley and Lorene Sneed Curry, was born December 4, 1955 in Adair County and passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the University of Louisville Hospital. The funeral service will be conducted at 1pmCT, Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Robert Knight officiating. Visitation from 3pm-8pmCT, Tuesday and after 7amCT, Wednesday until time of service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-09-26 13:06:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Vehicle fire closes two lanes of traffic on northbound I-65 Update 1:22pmCT, 2012-09-26 - Two lanes of traffic are open, traffic is moving freely. The right lane will remain closed for another 2-3 hours but should not create any impacts to traffic flow. - Keirsten Jaggers By Keirsten Jaggers, Public Information Officer KYTC Department of Highways, District 3, Bowling Green, KY BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (2012-09-26 at 11:53amCT) - A vehicle fire has shut down the center and right lanes of northbound I-65 at mile marker 43/Cumberland Parkway. Traffic is currently moving in the far left lane only. Motorists should anticipate slow moving traffic and reduce their speed accordingly. The duration of this crash is 1 hour+. Motorists may wish to seek alternate routes until this incident has been cleared. - Keirsten Jaggers 2012-09-26 12:01:23 | Comments | Printable version
Two write-in candidates have filed for school board Two write in candidates have filed, Bill Steele, Jr., and Rhonda Cox, and one sitting board member's residency status is being questioned The November 6, 2012, school board race is getting curiouser and curiouser. A check at Adair County Clerk Sheila Blair's office indicated that two candidates have now filed as write-in candidates for the Adair County School Board. Bill Steele, Jr. has filed as a write-in for Division 5, the Division now served by Mike Harris, who is a candidate for reelection Rhonda Cox has filed as a write-in for Division 4, the Division now served by Board Chairman Floyd Burton, who has filed for reelection. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-09-26 10:57:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Milltown UMC Homecoming is Sun. Sept. 30, 2012 Milltown United Methodist Church, 3262 Milltown Church Road, Columbia, KY, will be having their annual homecoming, starting with services at 10:30amCT, Sunday, September 30, 2012. Friends In Jesus - Junior Feese, Donna Feese, Gerald and Cynthia Coomer, Nancy and Buddy Smith, Sammy Blair, and Bobby Lee - will be singing and a meal will be served following the service. We expect this will be a great day of worship and fellowship. Bro. Gary Daugherty, pastor and the entire congregation invite everyone to attend. - Kathy Downey 2012-09-26 10:18:36 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. School Board Agenda, 6pmCT, Thurs., Sept. 27, 2012 Adair County Board of Education Agenda 6pmCT, Thursday, September 27, 2012, Special Called Board Meeting Adair County Board Conference Room 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY.
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Adair Co. School Board Agenda, Thursday, September 27, 2012 Adair County Board of Education Agenda Thursday, September 27, 2012, 4:50pmCT, Special Called Board Meeting Adair County Board Conference Room 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY.
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Green River Arts & Crafts Festival is Nov. 17, 2012, in C-ville, KY Planning is underway for the 27th Annual Green River Arts & Crafts Festival. This event, sponsored by the Taylor County Band Boosters, will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 9am-5pmET at Taylor County High School, 300 Ingram Avenue, Campbellsville, KY. Items featured by vendors include jewelry, homemade food, craft items, photography, painting, etc. Concessions will also be available. Of course, the day would not be complete without a visit from Santa! Times of his arrival will be announced when Santa gives us his schedule. Booth space is now available for only $35. If you would like more information on how to sign up to be a vendor, please contact Cindy Rose at (270) 465-1306 or email at cindybowenrose@gmail.com. - Cindy Rose 2012-09-26 09:24:46 | Comments | Printable version
Westlake board meeting September 25, 2012 is upbeat Board initiates fund raising effort advocated by Vice Chair Craig Pyles, with over $2,000 pledged at meeting, led by Chairman Jim Evans' first gift. Joint Commission inspection goes well. Meaningful use $1.7 million claim will be submitted October 1, 2012. Legal heavyweight Elmer George will be hired to defend against Spectrum Health Partners' suit. Emergency Room changes will mean $11,000 in professional fees savings monthly. Health Fair, will proceed. Next Gen Computer system kinks almost ironed out. Click on headline for full story, photo(s) By Ed Waggener The toughest days may well be past at Westlake Regional Hospital, although there are still rough spots ahead, judging from the generally upbeat regular Adair County Hospital Board meeting held last night, Tuesday, September 25, 2012, with a packed, standing in the hallways crowd in attendance. Among the good news items the board heard were: A fundraising program which got underway last night, a very positive report on the hospitals patient satisfaction ratings and on a successful Joint Commission inspection, news that the hospital appears to have the $1.7 million in Federal meaningful use money nailed, good news on the patient census and profit trends, and, following an executive session, news that the hospital has hired a heavyweight attorney, Elmer George of Lebanon, KY, to defend a breach of contract lawsuit by Spectrum Health Partners. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-09-26 08:59:29 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Wilson Volleyball falls 3-1 at Georgetown Next game is at home Lindsey Wilson Volleyball hosts UVA/Wise at Biggers Sports Center Coach Andy Cavin's exciting Blue Raider volleyball team at 7pmCT on Friday, September 28, 2012 at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY By Chris Wells News from Lindsey Wilson College GEORGETOWN, KY - The Lindsey Wilson College volleyball team's 10-match winning streak ended tonight with a 3-1 loss to No. 16-ranked Georgetown College at Davis-Reid Alumni Gym on the campus of Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-09-26 06:59:56 | Comments | Printable version
Grand Group hears Connie Duncan, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System Click on headline for introduction w/photo(s) By Ellen Zornes Members of the Grand Group, grandparents (or other nonparent relatives) raising grandchildren, held their first meeting of the new school year at Trinity United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The guest speaker was Connie Duncan with Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System who discussed inpatient and outpatient services available for children, adolescents, and adults as well as the referral process, appropriate admissions, and Medicare reimbursement. Lunch was served and door prizes given. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-09-26 05:42:14 | Comments | Printable version
LWC/Scottsville Campus honored for aiding Allen Co., KY growth Campus recognized as Entrepreneur Champion and given Entrepreneur of the Year Award Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College SCOTTSVILLE, KY - The Lindsey Wilson College-Scottsville Campus was recognized Tuesday night by the Scottsville-Allen County Industrial Development Authority for its role in promoting growth in the southern Kentucky county. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-09-26 05:13:13 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky Color: I don't believe Click on headline for essay with photo of product which caused disbelief By BIlly Joe Fudge, Retired District Forester Kentucky Division of Forestry There are many things about which I've made predictions, some of which were prophetically correct and some of which proved to be me speaking out about things of which I obviously had no knowledge. This time however, I feel pretty confident in my prophetic utterances. I don't believe the creators of this product had their heads, or should I have said feet, on straight. Obviously, they've made several miscalculations. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-09-26 04:23:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Today, Wednesday with CM, September 26, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for September 26, 2012: Looking has limits:--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 26 September 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 379, in progress Weather Today:, if any, Hazardous Weather Outlookissued at 4:24amET, September 26, 2012: "SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY THIS AFTERNOON AS MULTIPLE DISTURBANCES CONTINUE TO MOVE ALONG A STALLED FRONTAL BOUNDARY TO THE NORTH OF OUR REGION. STORMS LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING MAY BECOME STRONG TO MARGINALLY SEVERE WITH STRONG WINDS AND HAIL BEING THE MAIN THREATS." The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. This forecast from update at 3:35amCT, September 26, 2012 Overnight - Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 6 mph.The Kentucky Mesonet is The Commonwealth's Official Source for Weather and Climate Data. Mesonet stations are live in: Adair - Casey - Cumberland - Metcalfe - Taylor Quick links to Sunday with CM Columns - plus some - your comments welcome on editorial choices - added since Sunday, but appropriate to Sunday with CM, items: direct links to articles, columns, poems and/or photos possibly with other important links, are posted next:
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Lindsey Wilson Women's Soccer Blanks Cumberland 2-0 115 attend match at Walter S. Reuling Stadium, 151 Holloway Drive, Columbia, KY. Women's win streak now 4 in row. Mia Persson, Cecilia Ekstrand score Blue Raider goals. By Chris Wells News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, Ky. -- The Lindsey Wilson College women's soccer team scored a goal in each half en route to a 2-0 win over visiting Cumberland University of Lebanon Tennessee, Tuesday evening, September 25, 2012, at Walter S. Reuling Stadium. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-09-26 03:41:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Complete September 2012 Columbia/Adair Co. Chamber Insights In this issue: President's report, Corporate Sponsor of the Month, New Members, Upcoming Events, New Member Highlights, Better Bureau Warnings. New Educational book. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-09-26 03:04:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber Insights 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 Wednesday, September 26, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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