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Daily News for Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Second Annual ACHS Graduation Walk-thru another huge success Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Shamarie Harper The second annual Graduation Walk-thru was another HUGE success! The Graduates and younger students alike enjoy the event. I saw grown boys and girls crying today at the outpouring of love from the children. It is truly a sight to see and experience. It is a way to remember where the graduates have been and how far they have come and a wonderful example for the younger students seeing the older children they look up to completing a goal. Another great day at the Adair County Schools. - Shamarie Harper is Media Coordinator for the Adair County School District 2016-05-24 19:21:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACHS Future Farmers have record attendance at annual banquet Click on headline for complete story with 9 Shamarie Harper photo(s) By Shamarie Harper The Adair County Chapter of Future Farmers of America had a record number of attendees last night their annual banquet. The crowd ate a wonderful meal at Lindsey Wilson College and socializing was wonderful. Hope you all enjoy the award winners as much as we all enjoyed the evening. - Shamarie Harper 2016-05-24 16:00:37 | Comments | Printable version
Winners announced for perfect attendance bikes at ACPC Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Paula Garrison A drawing was held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Adair County Primary Center by Columbia Masonic Lodge #96 who donated four bikes for students who had perfect attendance since Spring Break. The winners were Alayna Marcum, Anna Beth Sharpe, Gavin Larguero, and Jerrod Phelps. At the presentation were Masons Jason Curry, Paul Smith, and Robert Flowers. A special thanks to these Masons for helping out our school for attendance improvement. - Paula Garrison, Coordinator, Adair County Primary Center Family Resource Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY 42728 2016-05-24 15:11:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Two longtime AC Schools Transportation Dept. employees retire Marshall Irvin retires after 27 years service; Louise Butler had been with Adair County School Transportation Department for 13 years Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Shamarie Harper The Adair County Schools Transportation Department said good bye to Marshall Irvin who has dedicated 27 years to our school system and Louise Butler a 13 year veteran. Both are retiring from our school system and will be missed. They have been dedicated employees and will truly be missed. We all wish them the best of luck in all their future endeavors. Shamarie Harper is Media Coordinator for the Adair County School District 2016-05-24 14:59:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Estus (Eckie) Ashbrook, 76, Russell County, KY (1939-2016) He was a truck driver for Stephens Pipe & Steel. He was a native of Russell County, KY, and was a resident at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Ewell & Faye James Ashbrook. His wife, Betty Ann Ashbrook, survives. He leaves a large respected family, with deep roots Russell, Adair and Green Counties and elsewhere. Click on headline for complete obituary Estus "Eckie" Ashbrook, 76, of Russell Springs, KY, died Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY. Funeral service for Estus "Eckie" Ashbrook will be 1pmCT, Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Richie Curtis and Bro. Steve Bunch officiating. Visitation after 11amCT, Thursday. Interment will be in the White's Chapel Cemetery. Special Music will be rendered by Aaron Ashbrook. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-24 14:47:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mr. Kim Allen Smith, Green County, KY (1963-2016) 
Kim professed his faith in Christ at Mount Vernon Baptist Church at an early age. His humble heart touched everyone because he never met a stranger. His love of nature was truly a gift from God. He had a love of fishing whether it was on a river bank or out on a boat.Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Kim Allen Smith departed this life May 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville, KY. The funeral will be at 1pmCT, Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY, with Rev. Anthony Anderson, Eulogy and Rev. Mike Ash, Master of Ceremony. Visitation will be 11amCT until funeral time Wednesday. Interment will be in Bridgewater-Groves-Caldwell Cemetery, Green County, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-24 14:18:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Doris Robertson, 94, Glasgow, KY, Russell Co., KY native (d. 24 May 2016) She was a born in Russell County, KY; she was a resident of Barren County at the time of her death. Her final resting place will be in Adair County, KY. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Nancy Ella Helm Taylor and the widow of Henry Clay Robertson. She leaves 12 direct living descendants. She was a homemaker and a member of Old Zion Methodist Church. Click on headline for complete obituary Doris Robertson, 94, Glasgow, KY, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at NHC Healthcare of Glasgow. Funeral services will be held 1pmCT, Friday, May 27, 2016, at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, 801 N. Race Street, Glasgow, KY. A graveside service will be held 3pmCT, Friday at the Robertson Family Cemetery in Adair County. Visitation will begin at 9amCT. Friday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-24 14:00:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Free budgeting class is Wed 25 May 2016, in Columbia The JOY Ministries Crisis Resource Center, 922 Carrie Bolin Drive, Columbia, KY, will be offering a free budgeting class, led by Mark Coleman, at 6pmCT, Wednesday, May 25, 2016, Everyone is welcome to attend. - Maggie Coleman 2016-05-24 10:50:11 | Comments | Printable version
Rita Smith: Help on ID for the yellow flowers in farmers' fields Rita Smith writes: Good morning Ed, I am hoping that you or someone may help me find out what are the flowers , that I am seeing in farmers fields. Is it some type of field cover . I would really love to know. Do you suppose Billy Fudge would know? Thank you. Sincerely --Rita SmithRita - Thanks. I believe Billy Fudge would know, too. Adair County Agent Nick Roy has identified the flower in linked photo are "Field Buttercups." They are a nusisance in pastures because they have no nutrient value and crowd out desirable pasture crops. Thanks for asking - it's a reminder that we needing to post some links County Agent Roy gave to some identifcation guides he uses and recommends. 2016-05-24 10:07:42 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Fiscal Court Special Called Meeting 25 May 2016 - Agenda The Adair County Fiscal Court will hold a Special Called meeting on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 10amCT, in the basement of the Adair County Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, with the following agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-24 09:56:45 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS Class of 2016: Remarks of Mr. Reed to a very special class The buzz around the county is that this graduating class at Adair County High School is the most exciting one ever. The Adair County School District is being honored today with the presence of Mr. Brad Hughes of the Kentucky School Board Association who asked to participate and observe the second Senior Walk pioneered by Adair County High School last year, a 'new tradition' which is instilling a last sense of family with both the new alumni and those students in every grade who aspire to emulate - and surpass - the landmark achievements of the Class of 2016. - CM Text of remarks by Superintendent Alan W. Reed at the Senior/Parent Breakfast for the 2016 Graduating Class at Adair County High School, 8amCT, Tuesday, May 24, 2016: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-24 07:47:44 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Board of Assessment of Appeals meets Thu 9 Jun 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE The Adair County Board of Assessment of Appeals will meet on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 9amCT in the Office of the Adair County PVA, 424 Public Square, Columbia KY 42728. Respectfully submitted: - Lisa Greer Adair County Clerk 2016-05-24 06:51:02 | Comments | Printable version
Five top AR achievers recognized at Adair Co. Primary Center Click on headline for item with photo(s) By Jennifer Mann Kindergarten Top 5 Accelerated Reading awards at ACPC have been announced. They are: 1st place - Carter Curry; 2nd place - Graham Robertson; 3rd place - Jacobi Jeffries; 4th place - Kaden Burton; and 5th place - Ashley Loy. - Jennifer Mann 2016-05-24 05:53:59 | Comments | Printable version
CIS summer feeding program begins 31 May 2016 Children who need a free breakfast and lunch this summer can come to Campbellsville Independent Schools. CIS began its summer feeding program on Monday, May 23.In the program, meals will be provided to all children for free. The meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, at Campbellsville High School cafeteria, 230 W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Meals will be served through May 31 and from June 1-17. Breakfast is from 8amET to 9amET and lunch is served from 11:30amET to 12:30pmET. For more information, contact Food Services Director Jeff Richardson at (270) 465-4162. - Calen McKinney, for Campbellsville Independent Schools 2016-05-24 05:50:18 | Comments | Printable version
As Decoration Day Approaches: Fighting for North or South? Notes on the holiday and the Old Lapsley Cemetery in Russell County Memorial Day, the modern day version of Decoration Day, is Monday, May 30, 2016 By Tine S. Reynolds As Decoration Day Approaches: Fighting for North or South?: Elizabeth and Sarah Wolford ("crossing the river of death and resting on the shores") were sisters of Albert P. Wolford who died in "the service of his country" (on his gravestone) in the Civil War. (Old Lapsley Cemetery) This is amazing that which part of the country (North or South?) is not mentioned on the monument. Juliza Lapsley Wolford, their mother, lived until 1900 at which time she was 87 years old. Her brother John Lane Lapsley lived until 1906; he also was 87 years old at the time of his death. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-24 05:24:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
AC Schools Local Planning Committee OK's Learning Center 
It's Boards turn tonight for approval of new Learning Center/Central Office Building - an idea promising a giant leap forward in economic growth and jobs for the area, and one which is on trend with current goals in Frankfort. By Ed Waggener The Adair County Schools Local Facilities Planning Committee met in a special session at 5:30pmCT, on Thursday afternoon, May 19, 2016, and approved the addition of the Adair County Learning Center/Central Office Development project. The project will next need approval of the Adair County Board of Education and to the Kentucky Department of Education, which could come as early as tonight, Tuesday, May 24, 2016, when the School Board is in its special regular May session at 6pmCT, at the Breeding Fire Station, 290 Fire Department Lane, Breeding, KY. (See: AGENDA - Item #28) Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-24 03:54:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Today, TUESDAY with CM - 24 May 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 24, 2016: Troubles in this world--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 24 May 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1715 2016-05-24 02:01:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 24 Happy Anniversary, Brian and Tiffani Campbell (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chris and Rita Bragg (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Dennis and Lisa Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Randall Brian and Tiffani Campbell (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alley Brook Crawhorn (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Reed Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooklyn Bardin (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryce Farris (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carroll Wheatley Powell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Moore Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dr. Edward "Doc" Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Faylene (Fay) Spencer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Harold Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Pendleton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Tiller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Shearer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roy Dean (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Melson | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Blue B. Lynch, Liberty, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ersie Pearl Beasley Delk, formerly of Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Jack Davidson, Russell County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie B. Sullivan, Cumberland Co., KY native (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fay Touchstone Pope, Taylor Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Beth Branstetter, Metcalfe Co., KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma McCool, Burkesville, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loeta Myers, Adair County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Mae "Charlie" Smith, Russell Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenna Nadine Keltner, Adair Co., KY, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Parker Ewing, Taylor County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Thomas Billingsley, Monroe Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy D. Judd, Taylor County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Jack Conner, Russell Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diana Tucker Salmon, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lilburn (Dwight) Wilcher, Casey County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margarita Wheeler Thomas, Estill Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Brock, 62, Milltown, Adair County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloria (Jean) Karr, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen F. Newton Vaughn, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Michael White, 65, Edmonton, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John A. Fisher, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kermit Eugene (Cub) Hadley, 73, Adair County, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Gale Bradshaw, 59, Columbia, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Miller, 68, Greensburg, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Stone, 86, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Reeves Smith, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Addis Abrell, 73, Adair Co., KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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