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Jean Meyer, 85, Clay Ridge, KY (1930-2016)

Mrs. Meyer was a registered nurse for 43 years and served as the Director of Nursing of Westlake Regional Hospital for several years. She was born August 26, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of the late Owen William and Cara Caldwell Nettleship.

Jean Meyer, 85, of the Clay Ridge Community of Adair County, KY passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 8:40pmCT at her home, after several months' illness.

The family request visiting Sunday from 12:30pmCT until 7pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home and until service time on Monday. The funeral service will be Monday, August 22, 2016 at 11amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Bro. Tim Johnson will officiate. Interment will be in the Columbia Cemetery.


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2016-08-18 17:32:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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LWC Women's Golf selected to finish third in MSC poll

By Charlie Balcom

The Lindsey Wilson women's golf team has been picked to finish in third place in the Mid-South Conference in 2016-17 as the MSC Preseason Coaches' Poll was released by the conference office on Thursday.

The Blue Raiders accumulated 26 total voting points from the MSC coaches. Cumberlands (Ky.) was selected to win the conference in 2016-17 with 35 voting points and five first-place votes. The Patriots won both the regular season and tournament crowns a year ago. Campbellsville (Ky.) collected 29 points and the final two first-place votes.


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2016-08-18 17:17:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

P & Z Board approves request for pre-annexation zoning

Approval is first step in first annnexation request because alcoholic beverage law in Columbia allows Sunday sales, Adair County's does not.
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By Ed Waggener

The City of Columbia Planning & Zoning Commission completed a hearing and took a vote to designate property at 1411 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, as C-2 Highway Oriented Commercial at a special meeting just over, at 5:11pmCT today, Thursday, August 18, 2016.

The Commision voted 3-0 in favor of the zoning designation on a motion by Commissioner Gayle Rogers, with a second by member Roy Rademacher, who were joined in the voice vote by Chairman Joseph Flowers to approve the zoning designation 3-0.

The property is owned by Don James, and is leased by John Thomas, owner of Anderson's Pizzeria.


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2016-08-18 17:14:19 | Comments | Printable version

KY Afield Outdoors: Ample Rain Means Promising Dove Season

By Lee McClellan

Frankfort, KY - The generous rains combined with abundant summer sunshine spurred excellent growth for sunflowers planted on the public dove fields across the state. Hunters should find excellent conditions for the opening of dove season on the traditional date of Sept. 1.

"Across the board, our dove fields have done well this year," said John Brunjes, migratory bird coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. "It was just dry enough for planting, but wet enough to grow well."

Three segments comprise dove season. The first segment closes Oct. 26. The second segment opens Nov. 24 and closes Dec. 4, while the third opens Dec. 24, 2016, and closes Jan. 15, 2017.


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2016-08-18 17:11:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Homecoming service at Hayes Chapel UMC

Hayes Chapel United Methodist Church, located at 1353 W. Hwy. 619, Jamestown, KY (Russell County) will have homecoming service on Sunday August 28 at 9:30amCT.

Special singing by Southern Legacy, featuring Lanny Harlow, Don Parker, and Bill Clouse. Special speaker: Bro. Lanny Harlow. There will be a meal following the service. Pastor Rev. John Blakey and congregation invite everyone to attend. --Faye Blakey


2016-08-18 17:08:39 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Here's your sign

Tommy Jones writes:
Speed limits won't help painting bright orange won't help until u get (commonsense) back you will always have these problems. Maybe some written (lack of commonsense tickets) would get people's attention or as comedian Bill Engvall used to say, "here's your sign." --Tommy Jones
Comments re photo 68097 A set up for a predictable preventable tragedy


2016-08-18 17:07:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

CIS enrollment continues to rise

'As of Thursday, August 18, 2016enrollment stands at nearly 1,200 students, which is higher than figures were at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.'

By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer
Campbellsville Independent Schools

More students are attending class at Campbellsville Independent Schools so far this school year than when school dismissed in May.

Last year, enrollment figures were high for the District, the highest they had been in 10 years. And, according to estimates for this school year, that trend will continue.


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2016-08-18 16:13:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Joseph A. (Jody) Keltner, 54, Green Co./Adair Co., KY native (1961-2016)

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Summershade United Methodist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a Lineman for the Phone Company and a lover of Animals and Plants. He was the son of Travis & Patsy Squires Keltner, who survive. He leaves three direct living descendants.
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Joseph A. "Jody" Keltner departed this life Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at his home in Green County, KY.

There will be a memorial service 2pmCT, Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Summershade United Methodist Church, 499 Bramlett Kemp Road, Greensburg, KY in the Bramlett Community of Green County with Rev. William Davenport and Rev. Ronnie Dooley officiating. Burial will follow in the Summershade Cemetery with Full Military Honors provided by the Adair County Honor Guard. There will be no visitation before the service.


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2016-08-18 16:04:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Wanda Daniels, 81, Burkesville, KY (1935-2016)

he was a member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ. Wanda was a nurse assistant for several doctors and had later worked for Lifeline Home Health
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Wanda Daniels, 81 of Burkesville, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Cumberland Valley Manor.

Funeral services will be Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 1pmCT, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Christian Chapel Cemetery. Family requests visitation on Friday, August 19, 2016 from 4pm-9pmCT at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home.


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2016-08-18 15:25:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

ACHS High School Class of 1986 Reunion is 16 Sep 2016

Adair County High School, Class of 1986, will be having their 30th reunion on Friday, September 16 from 6pm-10pmCT at The Red Barn, 431 Wilson Road, Columbia, KY. There is a $40 fee for couples, and a $25 fee for single tickets. This fee is being assessed to cover the building rental, food, and music. Contacts Tammie Morrison Shelton at 270/378-1556 or Sarah Barbee Espinosa at 859/509-1299 or Adair County High School Class of 1986 Facebook page - Cindy Burton

2016-08-18 15:04:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

Lane closures expected on US 127 in Casey County

Closures for shoulder repairs and guardrail installation beginning next week

By Amber Hale, Public Information Officer
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 8, Somerset, KY

SOMERSET, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2016) - Beginning Monday, August 22, motorists should expect lane closures and delays as contractors perform shoulder repairs and install guardrail along U.S. 127 in Casey County starting at mile marker 0 (Russell/Casey County line) and ending at mile marker 6.2 (KY 910).


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2016-08-18 14:52:35 | Comments | Printable version

Paw Patrol will be in Columbia for Multiple Sclerosis fundraiser

There will be a Multiple Sclerosis Fundraiser - The Paw Patrol will be in town Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 10:30 - 12:00, at Trinity Life Center, 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY 42728. Tickets are sold at Quality Personnel or may be purchased at the door of the event. All proceeds will go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to help find a cure. For more information you can contact Lynda McKinley, 270-378-1399. --Lynda McKinley

2016-08-18 14:45:28 | Comments | Printable version

17th Annual R. Fred Capps Golf Tournament 10 Sep 2016

Proceeds are used in the crusade against drug abuse

Catherine Capps

The 17th Annual R. Fred Capps Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on September 10, 2016, at The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club Drive, Columbia, KY. Entry to this charity golf event is limited to the first 34 teams, and no entries will be accepted after September 7. Registration begins at 8amCT, on September 10, 2016, and the Shotgun Start is at 9amCT.


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2016-08-18 13:18:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Cumberland Family Medical provides students with free dental care

By Wes Feese
Media Relations, Adair County Schools

The Adair County School District's dedication to its students doesn't stop in the classroom, and this holistic commitment is currently on full display at Adair County Primary Center, where students are receiving free dental care this week and next week.

"About half the school - around 300 students - took advantage of this service last year, and it looks to be about the same this time around," says Paula Garrison, the Family Resource coordinator at ACPC. "This is something that prevents future dental issues if cavities or abscesses are detected early."


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2016-08-18 13:06:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Healthy Lifestlyes by Kelli Bonifer

Jack Eagle Strode, Cub Run, KY (1940-2016)

He was a factory worker with American Air Filter in Louisville and drove a truck for Argus Gas Company.
Click on headline for complete obituary Jack Eagle Strode age 76 of Cub Run, KY departed this life August 16, 2016 at his home.

Funeral services will be 2pmCT, Friday, August 19, 2016, at the Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Buck Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pmCT until 8pmCT at the funeral home.


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2016-08-18 11:19:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

National College of Kentucky ordered to pay $157,000

Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear: National College of Kentucky ordered to pay state $157,000 in civil montary sanctions for failing to provide information
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From the Attorney General Andy Beshear's office

FRANKFORT, KY. (17 Aug 2016) - Attorney General Andy Beshear today announced that the Kentucky Court of Appeals last week affirmed a previous order by Franklin Circuit Court requiring National College of Kentucky Inc. and its attorneys to pay the state a combined $157,000 in civil monetary sanctions.

The sanctions were unanimously affirmed by a three-member appeals panel.


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2016-08-18 10:47:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

School board meeting venue at ACTC - new bus garage

Reminder

Just want to remind everyone that tonight's Adair County School Board meeting is at the new bus garage, NOT the board room. The meeting is at the Adair County Transportation Complex, 201 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY, at 6pmCT, August 18, 2016. Wes Feese, Media Relations, Adair County School District


2016-08-18 10:15:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

LWC Men's Golf picked to finish 2nd in Mid-South Conference

By Charles Balcom

COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson men's golf team has been selected to finish in second place in the Mid-South Conference standings as the MSC Preseason Coaches' Poll was released by the conference office on Thursday.


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2016-08-18 10:11:03 | Comments | Printable version

Cycling pair to be inducted into LWC Athletic Hall of Fame

Joe Haley Jeni South-Huff
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By Chris Wells

COLUMBIA, KY - A pair of cyclist will be inducted on October 1, 2016, into the Lindsey Wilson College Athletic Hall of Fame.

Joe Haley and Jeni South-Huff are the members of the LWC Athletic Hall of Fame's Class of 2016 - becoming the second and third Lindsey Wilson cyclists to be inducted.


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2016-08-18 10:03:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Two Green Countians return home to form new venture

Pitman Green LLC, headed by Steve Gardner and Brian Ferguson, will provide engineering, consulting, land survey and technical investigation services across Kentucky and surrounding states

By Jessica O. McKenney

LEXINGTON, KY, August 18, 2016- Steve Gardner, P.E. and Brian Ferguson, P.E., P.L.S. would like to announce the formation of Pitman Green LLC to be headquartered in Greensburg, KY. Both are Green County natives and plan to provide engineering, consulting, land surveying and technical investigation services across Kentucky and surrounding states. The Lafayette Cumberland Group, LLC of Lexington, KY and ECSI, LLC are affiliated companies.

Steve Gardner, a graduate of the University of Kentucky in Agricultural Engineering with a MS in Mining Engineering and Graduate Certificate in Environmental Systems founded ECSI in 1983. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in several states and a Registered Member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration where he served as international president in 2015-16. Besides consulting engineering, he has worked as an engineer in both mining and oil and gas pipeline operations, plus been an owner and manager of mining operations in coal and industrial minerals during his career.

He has been a member of the UK Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Advisory Board and currently serves on the University of Kentucky's Mining Engineering Foundation Board and the Kentucky Geological Survey Advisory Board. He was also a member of the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors from 2004 to 2012. He is also a member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

Brian A.N. Ferguson most recently comes from Scott and Murphy Inc. of Bowling Green, KY, where he served as a Project Engineer for 10 years in the construction industry. Specializing in design build project engineering and land surveying, Brian also coordinated and managed GPS machine control systems used in civil construction operations.

Brian is a graduate of Western Kentucky University jointly with the University of Kentucky in Civil Engineering and also a graduate of Green County High School. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Kentucky and Tennessee, and a licensed Land Surveyor in Kentucky. - Jessice O McKenney is Creative Director, Engineers Consultants Scientists International (ECSI)


2016-08-18 09:45:05 | Comments | Printable version

Terry Johnson: Suggests brighter paint for crosswalks

Terry Johnson writes:
I remember back in the sixties and seventies. While in my teens . You could walk around the square in Columbia and people would actually stop let you cross. Fridays and Saturday nights there was a lot of traffic and lots of people on the square. Maybe could brighten the crosswalks what the fresh coat of paint my help - Terry Johnson
Comments re article 85067 Mitch McKinley comments on downtown walkways traffic


2016-08-18 08:54:10 | Comments | Printable version

Jerry Holt: Lower speed limits, encourage walking, biking

Jerry Holt writes:
We should change the speed limit on the square to 10 MPH and enforce it. We should also change the speed limit within city limits to 25. Maybe with these two changes we could get more people out walking, running and biking. - Jerry Holt
Comments re photo 68097 A set up for a predictable preventable tragedy


2016-08-18 08:38:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Billy Joe Fudge: Buildings are being recycled

Billy Joe Fudge writes:
Don't know what is going to ultimately take place but at present the buildings are being recycled. I believe Farm 2 Furniture is performing that service for the landowners. We give much lip service in our community about recycling but we often let our history, culture and much building material either collapse upon the ground and rot or allow it to be crushed with track hoes and hauled away. - Billy Joe Fudge
Comments re article 85069 Maury Inquiring minds want to know


2016-08-18 08:36:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Homer Spears, 84, Casey Co./Pike Co., KY native (1931-2016)

He graduated from Johns Creek High School, Pike County, KY, and attended Ohio University. He retired as Regional Manager from Aramark Textiles in 1985. He was the son of the late George Washington and Edna James Spears. His wife, Sharon Spears, survives. He leaves 12 direct and eight step living descendants.
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Homer Spears of Liberty, KY, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Liberty Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was 84 years of age.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 9amCT/10amET, by McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY with Bro. Cameron Cain officiating. A private burial will follow in the James Cemetery, Pike County, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Friday at the funeral home.


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2016-08-18 04:02:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Larry Walters, 73, Taylor County, KY (1943-2016)

He was a member of Zion Separate Baptist Church and had worked as a van driver for Taylor Regional Hospital for several years. He was a native of Taylor County, KY, and a resident of the county at the time of his death. His wife Diane Shofner Walters, survives. He leaves 12 direct living descendants.
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Larry Walters, age 73, of Milbys Lane, Campbellsville, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at his residence after an illness.

Funeral services for Mr. Larry Walters will be held at 12pmNoonCT/1pmET, Saturday, August 20, 2016, at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Chapel, 503 E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY, with Bro. Rhonda Arnett and Bro. Mike Gribbins officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old U.S. 68, Campbellsville, KY. The family request visitation 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Friday, August 19, 2016, at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.


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2016-08-18 03:44:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mr. Christopher Jay York, 39, Greensburg, KY (1977-2016)

He was self-employed carpentry and construction worker. He was a native of Taylor County, KY and a resident of Green County at the time of his death. He was the son of Brbara Sue Garmon York and the late Jerry Wendell York. His wife of 15 years, Chrystal Lynn Posey York, survives. He leaves four direct living descendants. His final resting place will be in Cumberland County, at White Hill Cemetery, just south of Breeding, KY
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Mr. Christopher Jay York, 39, of Greensburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, August 15, 2016.

The funeral services for Mr. Christopher Jay York will be conducted at 12pmNoonCT, Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with graveside services at 3pmCT, at the White Hill Cemetery in Burkesville, Kentucky. Bro. Ronnie Corbin officiating. Visitation is requested after 10amCT, Thursday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home until time of the funeral service.


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2016-08-18 03:20:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Nelson Man arrested on child porn charges

By Tpr. Jeff Gregory, Public Information Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 4, Elizabethtown, KY

BARDSTOWN, KY - Kentucky State Police Post 04 Troopers along with Investigators from the KSP Electronic Crimes Branch arrested a Nelson County man on Child Pornography charges on Tuesday.

On August 16, 2016, Joseph B. Smith (53) of Bardstown was arrested and charged with 20 counts of Possess/View Matter Portraying a Minor in a Sexual Performance. He was lodged in the Nelson Co. Detention Center. The investigation is still ongoing by KSP Detective Tony Hardin. Anyone with any information in relation to this case is asked to call KSP Post 4 at 270-766-5078.
Note: An individual charged by police or in a warrant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding


2016-08-18 03:05:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Mr. Finis Hardin, 88, Burkesville, KY (1927-2016)

He was a member of Sexton Fork Baptist Church where he was the Song Leader for 28 years and served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was a U. S. Army WWII Veteran, an employee of General Motors in Hamilton, Ohio for 11 years, a farmer, a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, and served on the Board of Directors for the Cumberland County Soil Conservation District for 25 years and on the Board of Directors for Modoc Cemetery. He was born in the Bear Creek community of Cumberland County, KY. His wife, Helen Flowers Hardin, survives. He leaves 16 direct living descendants.
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Mr. Finis Hardin of Burkesville, KY passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville, KY.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 2pmCT, in The Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY, with Bro. Austin Flowers and Bro Mark Price officiating. Burial will be in the Modoc Cemetery in Cumberland County, KY. The family will receive friends after 2pmCT, on Friday, August 19, 2016 until the funeral hour on Saturday.


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2016-08-18 02:54:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Maury: Inquiring minds want to know

Maury E Lewis writes:
What is happening at the corner of 55 south and the street that goes down to the ball parks? Someone is clearing all the buildings and some of the trees and brush on the front of the property.

- Maury E Lewis
Thanks. - Things are changing so fast now. Maybe a reader knows. Thanks for the tip. - EW


2016-08-18 02:33:15 | Comments | Printable version

Carol Perkins: The Wig and QVC

'When there is nothing else to do, turn on one of the home shopping networks. That is what I do on nights when I can't sleep or want to clear my mind.'
Next earlier Carol Perkins column: Carol Perkins: A small job grows into a month of work

By Carol Perkins

Often after someone passes away, the family will discover boxes and boxes of QVC or HSN items hidden in closets, unopened or opened but never used. "Why did Grandma order these side reflector mirrors for a car? She hasn't driven in years!"


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2016-08-18 02:18:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins

Mitch McKinley comments on downtown walkways, traffic

"I can only remember about 3 people to be hit on the square in my lifetime. That's a pretty good record considering the traffic and pedestrians using the same real estate." writer says of downtown Columbia safety situation. (In the three most memorable pedestrian accidents, two people lost their lives.)
Comments re photo 68097 A set up for a predictable preventable tragedy

By Mitch McKinley
Personal Commentary

The picture shows a good view from a drivers perspective. How easy is it to see a pedestrian with several sign post, utility pole, shrubbery bush, lamp post and built up flower box with tall greenery obstructing their view of someone walking out from behind it.


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2016-08-18 01:47:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Today, THURSDAY with CM - 18 Aug 2016

Haiku by Robert Stone for August 18, 2016:
What must be must be --
rebel and grow reconciled
to unwanted news.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 18 August 2016.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1801



2016-08-18 01:34:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 18
Happy Anniversary, Darrell and Marilyn Treece (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Frances McCoy (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alex Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Breanna West | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda Devore | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chevy Mason-Thomas King (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Don Cravens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jason Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karen Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katie Jones (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Ann Arnold (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lou Ann Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Ryan McCarol (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Monica Logsdon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ryan Allen Trevino (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sam Avery | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Travis Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Murphy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Will Rich | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Mathews, Adair Co., KY native (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda M. Wilkinson, Burkesville, KY (1940-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Scott Harris, Metcalfe County, KY (1941-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Blevins Young, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Kay Ellen Delaet, 61, Green Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie White, Russell Springs, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Willis Bledsoe, Russell Co., KY native (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rethel Shepard, Russell County, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Priscilla H. Jordan, 60, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy Corbin, Adair County, KY (1965-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jo Marie Rowe, Adair Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Morgan Jones, 26, Taylor Co., KY (1988-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Otis Clements, 68, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Overton Griffin, Taylor County, KY (1941-2015 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Onva Reid Hayes, Casey Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Stearns, 68, Cane Valley, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Colene Gosser Wade, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ivin Judd, Green Co., KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lowell Lee Bryant, 72, Metcalfe Co., KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Ann Owens, 84, Russell Co., KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franzel Lee Kimbler, 69, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gertie M. Giles, Columbia, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Compton, , Casey County, KY (1969-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (Sonny) Loy, 76, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co. KY native (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Coleman Bernard, 73, Russell Co., KY native (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Haste, 72, Casey County, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Paul (Buck) Bell, 86, Danville, KY/Creston, KY native (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Jean (Roberts) Brock , 61, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Thurman, Edmonton, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Smiley, 39, Columbia, KY (1983-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Blair, 87, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol Diana Wilson, 74, Casey Co., KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Edward (Charlie) Wright, 82, Summersville, KY (1934-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrel Wayne Baker, 73, Knifley, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Garner Williams, Casey Co., KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Marie Meece, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eric Ellis Calhoun, 58, Green County, KY (1959-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J. C. Froedge, 83, Adair County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jill Allen Rowe, Adair County, KY native (1969-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Kerns, 77, Columbia, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Jeanette Kimbler, 85, Columbia, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucinda Marie Edwards, 58, Green Co, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Randolph Watson (Randy) Rush, Burkesville, KY (1948-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rachel Reece Riggs, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Lyon Colvin, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard (Dick) Youngs, Adair County, KY (1928-2007) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rufus W. Crawhorn (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tammy Gale Loy, 54, Adair County, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Mae Arnett Akin, 87, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Milburn, Jr., 49, Campbellsville, KY (1973-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2016
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
MidnightCTAll Day Today: Time to Opt-In for CodeRED Weather Warnings. - Mike Keltner STORY/DIRECTIONS | (ID:42593, Comment)
7:00amCTAdair Recycling Center, 32 Service RD, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782
OPEN 7am-3pmCT Monday through Friday. CLOSED Saturdays & Sundays. - Teresa Spencer | (ID:42594, Comment)
8:00amCTJust Today & Tomorrow to Apply
Applications for CAIP program available 1-19 Aug 2016, 8am-4:30pmCT
at Adair County Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. - Teresa Bright DETAILS | (ID:42324, Comment)
7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at at Glance. Not Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties Once at Docket for all Kentucky Counties, Choose 1) Circuit or District, 2) County - from drop down list 3) Verify dates :
Adair County. Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY. One (1) Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Events in District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Twenty-five (25) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. Four (4) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Five (5) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Four (4) Court Event(s) in Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) in District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:42598, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Fiscal Court Personnel Committee meets at Adair County Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, Kentucky. - Perry Reeder | (ID:42543, Comment)
10:00amCTServices, Campbellsville, KY, for Betty Jean Bottoms, 74, Taylor Co., KY (d. 14 Aug 2016) | (ID:42542, Comment)
Services, Greensburg, KY, for Ricky Jeffries, Taylor Co., KY (1962-2016) | (ID:42566, Comment)
Funeral services for Pauline Frost, 66, Russell Co., KY (1949-2016) | (ID:42567, Comment)
11:00amCTServices, Columbia, KY, for Brandy Taylor, 34, Adair Co. KY/Taylor native (1981-2016) | (ID:42513, Comment)
NoonCTServices, Greensburg, KY, for Mr. Christopher Jay York, Greensburg, KY (1977-2016) | (ID:42590, Comment)
Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:42595, Comment)
Paw Patrol will be in Columbia for Multiple Sclerosis fundraiserat Trinity Life Center, 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY 42728. - Lynda McKinley. STORY | (ID:42601, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices, Albany, KY, for Mr. Daniel Gleason (Danny) Pierce, 69, Byrdstown, TN (d. 14 Aug 2016)> | (ID:42561, Comment)
5:00pmCTP & Z Board hearing, re: zoning classification property owned by Donald James on Campbellsville Road, seeking to be annexed into city limits as C-2 Highway Oriented Commercial. Hearing at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. - Jada Coomer. PUBLIC NOTICE | (ID:42359, Comment)
Chimes for the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:42596, Comment)
6:00pmCTWares Fair at Holloway Health & Wellness Center, 299 Williams Street,, Columbia, KY 6pm-8pmCT. | (ID:41977, Comment)
Adair Co. BD of Education Regular Meeting at the Adair County Transportation Complex, 201 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY, (rather than the usual meeting place in Board Conference Room, Central Office, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.) - Becky Bailey AGENDA | (ID:42582, Comment)
Re-Visit Knifley Planning Committee weekly meeting at Knifley Area Volunteer Fire Department, 6130 Elkhorn Road, Knifley, kY. - Debbie Cowan | (ID:42597, Comment)

 

































 
 
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