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Daily News for Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Court overrides Judge Stephens on Board of Elections lawyer bill Adair Fiscal Court, Regular Session, August 11, 2015 Adair County makes history - of a sort - paying lawyer's fees for an unprecedented legal maneuver, authorized by the Adair County Board of Elections without prior approval by the Adair County Fiscal Court By Ed Waggener Over the strong objection of Adair County Judge Michael Stephens, the Adair County Fiscal Court voted 7-1 to pay the Adair County Board of Elections legal bill for an Appeal of Judge Judy Vance's ruling declaring the Nov. 4, 2014 Mayoral Election void. On a motion by Magistrate Daryl Flatt (District 2), with a second by Sammy Baker (3), the court approved the payment of $5,215 to Howard & Howard Attorneys at Law - James I. Howard & Sharon Bowles Howard of Edmonton, KY, for attorney's fees for work authorized by by the Adair County Board of Elections for the appeal. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-11 21:57:47 | Comments | Printable version
Burton - Donahue wed in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Click on headline for announcement with photo Kristen Brooke Burton and Chad Michael Donahue were married May 20, 2015 in an ocean side ceremony in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. Kristen is the daughter of Gary Burton of Columbia, KY, and Kimberly Langford of Somerset, KY. Maternal grandparents are Wilbert (Boss) and the late Mary Ann Blair of Pellyton, KY. Paternal grandparents are the late Oddis and Mae Helen Burton of Columbia, KY. Kristen is a 2007 graduate of Adair County High School and a 2011 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor's in Health Care Administration. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-11 21:27:59 | Comments | Printable version
D.J. Troutt at Journey to Recovery Fri 14 Aug 2015 D.J. Troutt will be giving her personal testimony, at Journey To Recovery, 114 Office Park Drive, Columbia, KY, at 6pmCT, Friday, August 14, 2015 - Laverne Hadley 2015-08-11 20:58:38 | Comments | Printable version
Bank of Columbia will be repository for Adair Fiscal Court funds Adair Fiscal Court, Regular Session, August 11, 2015 Court received four bids: From Bank of Columbia, First & Farmers National Bank, United Citizens Bank and Community Trust Bank. Click on headline for complete story By Ed Waggener The Adair County Fiscal Court at its Tue 11 Aug 2015 meetig, voted 8-0 to give the Bank of Columbia a two year contract to be the repository for all county funds. In the past, Treasurer Barry Corbin said, the county has received 0.15%, one-seventh the new amount. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-11 20:49:13 | Comments | Printable version
Homeplace Annual Fall Heritage Festival set for September 12 The joint Adair/Taylor/Green Homeplace annual festival offers many more family activities, make-and-take arts and crafts, a woodland trail scavenger hunt, story tellers, a corn snake exhibit, horses, goats, alpacas, a petting zoo, face and nail painting, a "selfie" photo contest, workshops, food and much more. By George Kolbenschlag The 2015 Fall Heritage Festival at Homeplace on Green River, 5807 New Columbia Road, (Highway 55) between Columbia and Campbellsville, will be Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 8amCT/9amET until 3pmCT/4pmET. A much expanded children’s activities schedule and more family activities are new to the schedule this year. Included are competitive games, children’s “make and take” arts and crafts, a nature scavenger hunt along a woodland trail, story tellers, hands-on photography seminars for both adults and teen agers, and pioneer re-enactors with demonstrations of flint lock rifles, fire starting and other examples of the lives of the longhunters. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-11 20:38:56 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Rotary Club Plays Role in Stopping Polio A milestone: a full year without a single case of polio caused by wild polio virus in Nigeria, the last nation in Africa to have a case of wild polio. By George Kolbenschlag The Columbia/Adair Rotary Club has played a part in the remarkable story of Rotary International’s role in the world-wide eradication of polio. In the past several years Columbia/Adair Rotarians have sent more than $2,000 in support of the very successful Rotary effort that has seen a vast reduction in the disease world wide. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-11 20:28:06 | Comments | Printable version
Picturing gas prices may prompt increases Like inviting bad luck when one bragged on what a good car the Old Pontiac was??? Joyce M. Coomer writes Perhaps it's better we don't take photos of gas price signs . . . gas was $2.39 when I went to the post office about an hour ago. - Joyce M. CoomerAbout -Gas Prices getting better for consumers 2015-08-11 20:27:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
State Auditor requested to do audit of Adair Ambulance Service Adair Fiscal Court, Regular Session, August 11, 2015 By Ed Waggener Adair County Judge Mike Stephens announced at the opening of tonight's August 11, 2015 regular session of Adair Fiscal Court that he had delivered a letter to the Adair Ambulance Service Board that, after consulting with Kentucky State Auditor Adam Edelen, he was requesting a state audit of the books of the taxing district. "We are not implying guilt on anyone's part," he said. Judge Stephens said, "My reasoning was to be 100% transparent to the citizens of Adair County (tax payers) as they are the owners of the EMS taxing district." 2015-08-11 20:10:25 | Comments | Printable version
Nancy Bouldin Suddarth Willis, 83, Adair Co., KY (1932-2015) 
She brightened the days of all she met with her smile and engaging personality. She was the matriarch of a highly regarded old line Adair County, KY family. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Murray and Jimmie Curd Suddarth, and the widow of Bobbie Creel Willis, her husband of 53 years. She leaves 21 direct living descendants and one expected a great granddaughter. She graduated from Columbia High School, Lindsey Wilson College, and Centre College with a degree in History. She was a member of Eastern Star, several genealogical societies, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Columbia Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years, a member of the WMU and Piecemakers Quilters. In DAR, she was a former Regent of the Jane Lampton Chapter.Click on headline for complete obituary Nancy Bouldin Suddarth Willis, age 83 years, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Summit Manor Health and Rehab, Columbia, KY. Funeral service Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 11amCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Doctor Bill Scott and Reverend Ken Hill, officiating. Burial will be at Murray Todd Cemetery on the family farm. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Friday, August 14, 2015. Pallbearers: Josh Willis, Jordan Willis, Wesley Feese, Shahid Iqbal, Byron Watkins, and Bobby Beard. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-11 16:35:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Walker Street residents ask for slower school traffic From Theresa and Chris Ingermann and all the other residents of Walker Street, Columbia, KY I would like to address the traffic on Walker Street by all the schools. This is the main street used by most morning and afternoon bus traffic as well as parents and high school students. Please, please, people slow down. I can say at least 90% of cars as well as busses speed down this street at least 10 miles over the limit. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-11 15:48:44 | Comments | Printable version
Lewis Calvin (L. C.) Willis, 82, Adair County, KY (1932-2015) 
Columbia United Methodist Church lost a member of its family this morning when Mr. L.C. Willis died just before dawn. He was a member of a distinguished family in Adair County and was a lifelong farmer.
Click on headline for complete obituary Lewis Calvin "L. C." Willis, 82 years of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 4:45amCT at the Summit Manor Health and Rehab Center in Columbia, KY Funeral services will be Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 1pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Visitation begins Wednesday evening after 4pmCT, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-11 13:13:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Russell Heights Baptist homecoming Sun 23 Aug 2015 Russell Heights Baptist Church, 19 N Bramblett Street, Columbia, KY, will be having homecoming services on Sun 23 Aug 2015. Bro.Ivan Vittatoe will be preaching at 10:30amCT, with a fellowship meal to follow. Pastor Bro. Jerry Putteet & congregation invite everyone to attend. - Janet Harmon 2015-08-11 10:03:19 | Comments | Printable version
Much of teacher's life has changed - but one - since 1872 By Mike Watson School started for some last week, for others his week. I salute all those who will be in front of the class this coming season. This August marks the sixth year that I will not be on the firing line, but I still have the same ache in the pit-of-the-stomach as the first day nears. The following list of 'Rules for Teachers' was generally in use in 1872, when it was first published. All these did not apply to all, but...
2015-08-11 09:37:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Anita Goode sends Dept. of Education pre-school guidelines Anita Goode, Director of Special Education, Pre-School for the Adari County School District sends pre-school guidelines and qualifications, as presenteded by the Kentucky Department of Education: Pre-school- Anita Goode, Adair County Schools, DoSE/Preschool, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. 2015-08-11 08:10:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Sad word of the passing of Julia Ann Pittman, 78 We have received the sad word of the death of Jula Ann Pittman, who passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 at her home in Campbellsville, KY. She was 78. Arrangements and a complete obituary will be posted later. McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, in charge of arrangements. 2015-08-11 07:44:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KY firefighters help fight wildfires in CA, WA, NC, Kentucky's own fire season starts October 1, 2015. 'Citizens urged to reduce fire risk to their property by mowing their yards, raking leaves away from the home, trimming low-hanging tree limbs and removing flammable material from under decks and away from structures' - KDF Director Leah MacSwords By Jennifer Turner, Public Information Officer, KY Division of Forestry Frankfort, KY (Mon 10 Aug 2015) - Kentucky wildland firefighters have once again answered the call for help, sending firefighters to Washington, California and North Carolina. The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) dispatched 14 firefighters that are part of a 20-person hand crew Sunday to the Bald Knob Fire in North Carolina. They joined a KDF public information officer who went out last week as a single resource person. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-11 07:39:33 | Comments | Printable version
Lake Cumberland ADD Hazard Mitigation meeting 19 Aug 2015 By Judy Hachey The Lake Cumberland Area Development District (LCADD) is in the process of updating the 2016 Lake Cumberland Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. A Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting will be held on August 19, 2015 at 10amCT, at LCADD, 2384 Lakeway Drive in Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-11 07:20:17 | Comments | Printable version
Eunice Church of God August meetings begin 17 Aug 2015  Tradition is over 100 years oldBy Marjorie Payne Eunice Church of God, 12615 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY at the foot of Dug Hill on KY 206, Liberty RD, Columbia, KY, will hold August meetings Mon 17 Aug 2015 through Fri 21 Aug 2015, with services at 6:30pmCT, nightly. The church's homecomings follows on Sun 23 Aug 2015, with dinner at 1pmCT and services at 3pmCT. The little brick church, a centerpiece, has a long history serving the people of the area and is widely known for the glorious voices of its choir. The congregation's August Meetings are a tradition which dates back over 100 years. The pastor is Rev. Joseph Payne. Sunday School is at 10amCT, and Sunday worship is at 11amCT. - Marjorie Payne 2015-08-11 07:10:51 | Comments | Printable version
Vendor pleads guilty to three charges of mail fraud Former owner of Virginia based Stonewood Marketing pleads guilty to mail fraud - diverted and stole $1,124,273.35 intended for political campaigns, pacs,and non-profit organizationsDefendant admits to purchasing vacation condominiums, luxury automobiles and jewelry with the stolen funds. Victims included McConnell Senate Committee. News from U.S. Attorney's Office Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky Louisville, KY (Mon 10 Aug 2015) - The former vendor for multiple local, state, and federal campaigns, PACs, and non-profit organizations throughout the United States, including the McConnell Senate Committee pleaded guilty to three charges of mail fraud today, in U.S. District Court, for stealing more than $1.1 million in contributions and donations intended for committees and organizations announced United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-11 05:16:52 | Comments | Printable version
Media being asked to respect privacy of Sgt. Gibbs' family Kentucky State Police, church, ask that media outlets respect the Gibbs family's privacy as they deal with a very difficult time. The service for Sgt. Gibbs is today at 12pmNoonCT/1pmET, Tue 11 Aug 2015, at Severns Valley Baptist Church, 1100 Ring Road, Elizabethtown, KY. By Tpr. Jeff Gregory, Public Affairs Officer I want to take this opportunity on behalf of the Gibbs family and the Kentucky State Police to thank the media outlets that have carefully and professionally covered and reported on this terrible tragedy. With that being said, the family has asked for their privacy in this difficult time. Before, during, and after the service Tuesday, August 11, 2015, we will have special areas set up for the media. Officials with Severns Valley Baptist Church on behalf of the family have asked us to ask all media outlets not to enter the building tomorrow. We ask that all media trucks enter the back lower parking lot from the Ring Rd. entrance to the church. There will be Police traffic control that can/will advise you where to go. I will be on hand to instruct you further once you arrive. Anyone with any questions please feel free to call me at (270) 268-7755. I appreciate your cooperation and thank you for your continued understanding while we deal with the loss of our fallen brother. 2015-08-11 04:36:17 | Comments | Printable version
Jon Halsey: Waiting to see white sedan bring mail again Jon Halsey writes: Yes Holly, you are correct.Comments re article 76987 Holly Caldwell identifies great carrier at Knifley 2015-08-11 04:18:01 | Comments | Printable version
Welcomes back Shamarie nature photography George Rice writes: Glad to see Shamarie's nature pictures again. I've been missing her pictures. - George RiceComments re photo 61614 Shamarie Harper Claiborne A place to sit and calm ones soul 2015-08-11 03:29:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Today, TUESDAY with CM, 11 Aug 2015 Haiku by Robert Stone for August 11, 2015: If you have someone--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 11 August 2015. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1428 2015-08-11 03:23:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Carrollton, KY, police chief, officer face indictments The Carroll County grand jury indicted both Dickow and Willhoite on charges of complicity to commit kidnapping, complicity to commit custodial interference and complicity to commit official misconduct. A charge is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. From the office of Attorney General Jack Conway Frankfort, KY, Mon 10 Aug 2015 - Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Special Prosecutions today announced that two members of the Carrollton Police Department have been indicted by a Carroll County grand jury on charges relating to an inmate being driven to Louisville and placed on a bus to Florida. This morning, a Carroll County grand jury deliberated and returned indictments for 50-year-old Ronald W. Dickow and 48-year-old Michael S. Willhoite, both of Carrollton, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-11 03:20:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 11 Happy Anniversary, Billy and Carolyn Burton (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James and Cora Renfro | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Marvin Phelps and Willam Lou Gibson Phelps (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Richard and Marsha Walker (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversay, Brian and Jennifer Matney (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Fair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cathy Martin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daniel Kermeen (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daryl Robertson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elliot Hare (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ethan Keltner (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ima Jessee and Wilma Firkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jane Potts (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaxson Ford (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wilma Lou Phelps | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Lee Davis Asbury Green Co., KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martie Lynn Rodgers, Green Co., KY (1979-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Sue Vest Terry, Liberty, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zella Beaty McGaha, Adair County, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Bell "Polly" Dunn, 98, Campbellsville graduate (1912) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean C. Lee, Waynesburg, KY (1948-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles Walter Hibbard, Taylor Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Luttrell Casey County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Leigh, Elk Horn, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Sullivan, Russell County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Curry, 61, Adair County, KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reed Huff, Cumberland Co., KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Lee Cofer, 73, Adair County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karla Fay Mars Burton, 34, Green Co., KY (1979-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lee (Mae) Curry, 103, Adair Co., KY native (1911-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy May Lawler, 66, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darry W. Guffey , 57, Russell County, KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marty Dale Mays, Sr., 51, Casey Co., KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rodney Cross, Taylor County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvery Eversole, 78, Casey County, KY/Perry Co. native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon McQueary, Gilpin, KY native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dinah Isabelle Stephens Bowen, Adair Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hattie Snow, Russell County, KY (1917-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Kay Daniels Pitcock, 66, Burkesville, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elsie Mason Lee Davis, 70, Casey Co., KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley D. Stayton, Savannah, GA (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Courtney Branham, Tompkinsville, KY (1995-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Rocky Morrison, 75, Columbia, KY (1949-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Brent Hudson, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diane Salyers, 67, Casey Co., KY native (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don Overstreet, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Glover, 89, Eubank, KY (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Morris, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Allen McComas, Louisville, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Blankenship, 72, Russell County, KY (1947-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Hunter, Columbia, Adair County, KY (August 11, 1914-October 12, 1968) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Ann (Judy) England, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona Pike, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Wade Pace, 53, Cumberland County, KY (1964-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Millie Murrell, 82, Columbia, KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pam Hughes, Columbia, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pat Thompson, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Diane (Sissy) Brown, 58, Edmonton, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Scott (Tom) Evert, 66, Columbia, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Twyman Williams, Green County, KY (1926-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2015 All events are listed in Central Time. 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