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Daily News for Thursday, June 2, 2016
Jim Harris thanks for signing (ASL) at ACHS graduation He would like to see closed captioning display to aid hearing impaired. Jim Harris writes: I attended the HS graduation on Friday night and noticed a young lady doing sign language for someone . I thought this was very nice and would like to say thank you to that young lady. 2016-06-02 20:37:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Vickie Phelps, 53, Adair Co., KY (1962-2016) She was the daughter of the late Billy Harmon and the late Hazel McQueary Harmon. She leaves four direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Vickie Phelps, 53, formerly of Columbia, KY, died Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Northcrest Medical Center in Springfield, TN. Funeral service will be Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 12pmNoonCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Burial in Bearwallow Cemetery, 6090 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 9amCT, Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-02 17:55:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Young Wildlife should be left alone Click on headline for column with photo By Kevin Kelly Kentucky Division of Fish & Wildlife FRANKFORT, KY (Thu 2 June 2016) - Recently, a photo of a wild bison calf standing in the back of an SUV at Yellowstone National Park made national news after first going viral on social media. The story illustrated an extreme scenario of compassion blurring common sense as the well-intentioned tourists took it upon themselves to "help" the bison calf out of concern for its welfare. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-02 16:26:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Violet M. Fraley, 83, Casey Co., KY (1933-2015) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary Violet M. Fraley passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at her home in Liberty, KY. She was 83. Funeral services are 1pmCT/2pmET Saturday, June 4, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Brad King officiating. Burial will follow in Casey County Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Friday, June 3, 2016, McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and will continue Saturday from 7amCT/8amET, until funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-02 16:12:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair County Bd. of Education will be closed Friday afternoons This is official notification that the Adair County Board of Education Central Office will be closing each Friday at 11:30amCT, starting Friday, June 3, 2016 through Friday, August 5, 2016. - Becky Bailey, Administrative Assistant, Adair County Schools 2016-06-02 15:44:31 | Comments | Printable version
Theatrefest! 2016: Greater Tuna, The Glass Menagerie Fourth Season of TheatreFest! to present the Comedy 'Greater Tuna' and the Tennessee William's Classic 'The Glass Menagerie' Robert Brock and Randy Burns will perform all parts in Greater Tuna TheatreFest! 2016 will present Greater Tuna June 16-17, 23-24, and June 26, 2016; and The Glass Menagerie July 7- 8, 14-15, and July 17, 2016. Sunday performances will be held at 2pmCT, all others will be at 7pmCT. All will be held in V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY. For more information, contact Brock at brockr@lindsey.edu or 270-590- 4803. By Mariah Stearns News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Area residents can visit the third smallest town in Texas and see inside the mind of Tom Wingfield this summer at Lindsey Wilson College. TheatreFest! 2016 will present the comedy Greater Tuna and the American masterpiece of memory and heartache, The Glass Menagerie. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-02 15:41:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
LWC International Studies program needs host families LWC plans orientation class for host families in July Click on headline for complete story By Sabine Eastham Director of International Studies, Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - The international student programs is looking for area families to participate in LWC's International Friendship Program" and serve as host families during the 2016-17 school year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-02 13:28:22 | Comments | Printable version
1st Adair Co. gas metal arc welding class successful; 2nd planned Program now enrolling for fall semester Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Allison Horseman News from Somerset Communit College SOMERSET, KY - (Thu 2 Jun 2016) - The first Gas Metal Arc Welding class for adult learners recently concluded, resulting in seven students obtaining employment in the industry and four students enrolling for the second session of the program. The Gas Metal Arc Welding program, which began in March, is offered by the Workforce Solutions Department at Somerset Community College in partnership with Adair County Schools and the Lake Cumberland Area Development District. The first class was part of a series of five classes that will lead to the Gas Metal Arc Welding certificate. Classes were held in the Adair County Vocational Agriculture Shop. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-02 13:09:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
KY Historical Society to dedicate marker in Chalybeate Springs By Jalene Zaccone News from the Kentucky Historical Society FRANKFORT, KY (Thu 2 Jun 2016) - The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) will dedicate a new historical marker in Chalybeate Springs on Saturday, June 11, at 10amCT, at the intersection of Highways 101 and S 3611. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-02 11:18:32 | Comments | Printable version
Franklin, KY, physician guilty of illegal distribution of opiates Prescribed opiate pain medications outside the course of professional medical practice and without a legitimate medical purpose. Two patients died while under his care. From U.S. District Attorney's Office Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky BOWLING GREEN, KY - (Thu 2 Jun 2016) - A Franklin, Kentucky, physician pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court before Magistrate Judge H. Brent Brennenstuhl to charges of the illegal distribution of controlled substances by way of prescribing opiate pain medications outside of the course of professional medical practice and without a legitimate medial purpose, announced U.S. Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-02 11:11:36 | Comments | Printable version
ACMS will hold basketball tryouts for 5th Graders 7 Jun 2016 Adair County Middle School, 322 Gen. John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY, will hold basketball tryouts at the school for 5th graders Monday, June 7, 2016. Girls will tryout from 1pm-3pmCT. Boys will tryout 3pm-5pmCT. A KHSAA sports physical must be completed and turned in on the day of tryouts. Insurance information must be on the form. Forms will be available at ACMS in a folder on the outside front door. Contact number is 270-634-1636. - Alma Rich, Principal 2016-06-02 10:57:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Adair County Sheriff's Activity Report, May 2016
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Chamber ribbon cutting for Valley Collections & Creations By Ellen Zornes There will be a Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at Valley Collections & Creations, 2291 Cane Valley Road, Cane Valley, KY, at 11amCT, Friday, June 3, 2016 as part of the stores Grand Opening. The store offers a collection of old & new, handmade & handcrafted, vintage & unique items, special and just for you. The store is open Tue-Wed-Thu & Fri, 10am-5pmCT, and Sat 10am-3pmCT. The store offers booth rentals and takes consignments. Owner Valeria Bault invites everyone to come in. - Ellen Zornes, President, Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce, 2016-06-02 10:34:01 | Comments | Printable version
Kim: Help Green River Animal Shelter with gifts of supplies Kim Tucker writes: All donations of bleach, Pinesol, laundry detergent, any cleaning supplies, dog and puppy food, cat and kitten food, litter. Would be greatly appreciated at Green River Animal Shelter. A receipt can be given for tax deductions. Green River Animal Shelter, 455 Appleby Drive, Columbia, KY, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am-5pmCT and Saturdays 10am-2pmCT. Phone at 270-385-9655. Thanks. - Kim Tucker. Director. You can also help the animal shelter by sponsoring and/or adopting a fur babies. See a large number of them in CM Animals. 2016-06-02 10:25:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Steve Coomer: Concentrate on the staff Steve Coomer writes: Yes,ease up on the Beshears and concentrate on their staff! Right-hand man to both confesses to soliciting $250,000 in bribes! --Steve CoomerComments re article 83569 Robert Cumming Gov Bevin takes right step on Dual Credit 2016-06-02 10:19:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Seeks information on whereabouts of the COF Charles Marshburn writes Retired? What has happened to the COF in Knifley? - Charles MarshburnThanks. - We think the COF is only present with us when we or the rest of the world faces great issues and challenges. Nothing is going on right now, but when things get interesting, we suspect he'll return. - CM 2016-06-02 10:18:50 | Comments | Printable version
Chamber ribbon cutting for All Natural Health Food Store By Ellen Zornes Announcing the opening of "All Natural" health food store located at 130 Jamestown St. Family owned and operated. The Chamber of Commerce will celebrate with them at a ribbon cutting, Friday, June 3, 2016, at 9amCT. They offer all supplements, organic coffee to drink and buy in bulk. Smoothie and juice bar. Earth candles, essential oils , skin care, amber necklaces. Also purified water for 25 cents a gallon. Grand opening will be on June 3 & 4. Offering a discount. Hours are 7:30am-5:30pmCT, Mon thru Friday. Saturday 9:30am - 3:30pmCT. - Ellen Zornes, Chamber President 2016-06-02 08:07:28 | Comments | Printable version
Master Bentlee Alan Pendleton, infant, Taylor County, KY (5 Apr 2016 - 30 May 20 ![]() There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Master Bentley on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 10amCT/11amET, in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Interment will follow in the Gumm Lick Cemetery in Casey County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-02 07:40:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Traffic Alert: U.S. 68 yard sale begins today 2 Jun 2016 The 400-mile yard sale goes until Sunday. Route of sale is through, in our area, Barren, Metcalfe, Taylor, and Marion Counties . Motorists cautioned to be alert, take extra precautions while traveling this stretch the next four days By Wes Watt, Public Information Officer Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 3, Bowling Green, KY. BOWLING GREEN, KY (2 JUN 2016) - Motorists traveling on U.S. 68 throughout Kentucky need to be aware of the annual yard sale event which is along the entire stretch of U.S. 68 in Kentucky. The event begins today and goes through Sunday. Motorists need to use extra caution when traveling on this route while this event is going on. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-02 07:26:56 | Comments | Printable version
Highway, Bridge will honor fallen Adair County firefighters Dedication of KY 55 memorial highway signs set for June 11, 2016, honoring fallen Adair & Taylor County firefighters Captain Tony Grider and Charles "Sparky" Sparks Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will join Sen. Max Wise, Rep. John "Bam" Carney and other state and local officials on at the Columbia/AdairCounty Fire Department, 200 Merchant Street, Columbia, KY, at 10amCT, Saturday, June 11, 2016, to dedicate sections of KY 55 in Adair and Taylor Counties to honor two fallen firefighters. Among those to be present at the event will be Families of Captain Tony Grider & Charles 'Sparky' Sparks, Senator Max Wise & Representative John "Bam" Carney, and other local and state dignitarie By action of the Kentucky General Assembly, a section of KY 55 in Adair and Taylor Counties will be named in honor of firefighter Captain Tony Grider and a bridge along KY 55 in Adair County will be named in honor of firefighter Charles 'Sparky' Sparks. 2016-06-02 07:17:38 | Comments | Printable version
CraveMobile at Russell Co. Hospital 16 Jun 2016 The White Castle CraveMobile will be at the Business Office Parking Lot of Russell County Hospital, 153 Dowell Road, Russell Springs, KY, on Thursday, June 16, 2016. They will be there from 11am until 3pmCT. The CraveMobile is sponsored by The Russell County Hospital Foundation and The Russell County Hospital Auxiliary. The Cravemobile will be serving: single and double sliders, onion chips, fries, chicken rings, and drinks. Pamela Hoots 2016-06-02 06:54:04 | Comments | Printable version
Homer Passmore, 71, Dunnville, (Russell Co.) KY (1945-2016) He was a farmer. He was the son of the late Isaac & Katherine Cook Passmore, and the widower of Shirley Copley Passmore. He leaves 13 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Homer Passmore, Dunnville, KY, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in Dunnville, KY. The funeral service for Homer Passmore will be at 11amCT, Friday, June 3, 2016, at the Bethel United Baptist Church, Dunnville, KY, at 11amCT/12pmNoonET, with Bro. Delvin Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Dunnville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-02 05:44:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Attorney General selects counties for post-election audits For May 17, 2016 Primary Election: Counties to be audited include: Anderson, Breathitt, Garrard, Laurel, Shelby and Todd Click on headline for complete story By Terry Sebastian or Crystal Staley News from the Office of Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear FRANKFORT, KY (1 Jun 2016) - Attorney General Andy Beshear today announced the six Kentucky counties to undergo independent inquiries for any potential irregularities that may have occurred during the May 17, 2016, primary election. The counties, randomly drawn by Beshear in a publicly held drawing, include: Anderson, Breathitt, Garrard, Laurel, Shelby and Todd. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-02 04:46:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Carol Perkins: the after sale of the store Travel 'Agency' Adventures in the early days of 'J&C Travel. The tale of the first cruise on the Oasis of the Sea. Next earlier Carol Perkins article: Carol Perkins: Being in the right place at the right time By Carol Perkins When I sold my store and officially retired, my friend Judy and I formed a little travel "agency" to take ladies like us on trips. We call ourselves J&C Travel. We took a group to NYC for a "Christmas in New York" event, and then planned a cruise for May. May, at the time, was a long way away, but then it wasn't. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-02 04:14:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Poetry by Robert Stone: High hopes held dear High hopes held dear ~ a birthday sonnet. A 'can-I-do' poem, composed with only one-syllable words Just when I thought I could not love you more,~ Robert Stone, 1 June 2016 2016-06-02 03:51:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Poetry by Robert Stone
Today, THURSDAY with CM - 02 Jun 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for June 2, 2016: After crowd breaks up,--Robert Stone, Thursday, 2 June 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1724 2016-06-02 03:40:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 2 Happy Anniversary, Amy and Scott Tarter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bob and Sandy Land (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Earl and Marilyn Coffey (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mike and Laura Harris (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Odell and Celystine Baker (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayden Long (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alicia Coffey (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooklyn Paige Beard (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cali Pitman (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cali Pittman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Reliford Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eric Vanarsdale (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Erin Shelby Yates (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Brown, (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Lynn Padgett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Price (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Laura Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leslie Branham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ralph Waggener (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randall C. Sneed (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Streeval | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shannon Thomas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Bohannon (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Tracy McCarroll | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Valeria Shepherd Bault | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John D. (Curly) Wilson, 80, Russell Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharalyn Jenise Whitley, Campbellsville, KY (1971-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Todd Rogers, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Wayne Taylor, Columbia, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cashius Ray Beard, Columbia, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Gilpin, 73, Casey Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Matherly, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marguerite Davis, Taylor County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. George Robert Vetter, 74, Taylor County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Elizabeth Frederick, Casey County, KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Tim (Gordon) Thurman, 72, Glasgow, KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila Ann Clements Burton, Columbia, KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Brock, 96, Adair Co., KY (1919-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard (Junior) Walker, Jr., 87, Sparksville, Adair Co. KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph (Joe) Pickett, 88, Adair County, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ewing Smiley, 99, Adair County, KY (1918-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annabelle Milby Henderson, Gabe, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Della Jean Redmon, 76, Columbia, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Drewry Meece, Jr., Russell Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyd Nelson (Jimmie) O'Banion, Green County, KY (1922-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James W. Galbreath, Sr., 80, Jamestown, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Abell, 91, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, June Alice Walker, 95, Roley, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Harden, 78, Columbia, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Morrison, 73, Columbia, KY (1951-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Obituary: Edward Oris May, 89, Liberty, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Campbell Rowe, 89, Adair County, KY (1930-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Landin Burton, 53, Columbia, KY (1969-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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