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Pamella Ann Harrison Harper, Edmonton, KY (1967-2016)

She was a house wife and of the Presbyterian faith. She was the wife of Brandon Harper, who survives. She leaves nine direct living descendants.
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Pamela Ann Harrison Harper, age 49, of Edmonton, KY, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.

Funeral services will be Monday, August 22, 2016 at 1pmCT, at Lick Branch Church in Kino, KY. Burial will follow in the Lick Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, August 22, 2016 from 9amCT, until time of services.


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2016-08-20 20:15:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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CHS volleyball teams defeat Hart County



2016-08-20 - Photo by Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer, Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS).
Campbellsville High School volleyball teams defeated Hart County on Tuesday, August 16. CHS freshmen and varsity squads were victorious, while the junior varsity team lost a close match. The freshman squad won by a final score of 2-0. Set scores were 21-13 and 21-10. CHS junior varsity players battled in three sets, winning one. Final scores were 21-17, 19-21 and 9-21. And the varsity squad won in two sets, with scores of 25-22 and 27-25. The CHS volleyball team will travel to Fort Knox on Monday, August 22, and then take on Marion County at the CHS gym on Tuesday, August 30, at 6:30pmCT/7:30pmET. Elisha Rhodes is head volleyball coach. Shajuana Ditto coaches the junior varsity team, and Jessica Newton coaches the freshmen team. Above CHS senior Deovion Owens gets set for a play. - Calen McKinney

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Lindsey Wilson Volleyball earns perfect weekend

Posts wins over Indiana East and Coastal Georgia. Lindsey Wilson finished the nine-team classic as the lone unbeaten team over the two days.
Next: Lindsey Wilson Volleyball at Shawnee State, at the Frank and Janis Waller Gymnasium, 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH at 5pmCT/6pmET, on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 for its Mid-South Conference opener.
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By Chris Wells

COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson volleyball completed a perfect weekend today with sweeps of Indiana East and Coastal Georgia on the final day of the LWC Classic at Biggers Sports Center.

The third-ranked Blue Raiders improve to 4-0 on the season while extending their home winning streak to a program-record 36 straight matches with the wins.


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2016-08-20 19:57:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Mom loves Calen McKinney photo of her beautiful daughter

Jerica Beckley writes:
My beautiful daughter! Thanks so much ColumbiaMagazine - Jerica Beckley
Comments re photo 68138 CES kindergarten students draw self portraits Addison Beckley Photo by Calen McKinney.


2016-08-20 17:21:21 | Comments | Printable version

Somer Melson singing at Tabor CC on Sun 21 Aug 2016

Somer Melson will be singing at Tabor Community Church 1477 Fairplay Road, Columbia, KY on Sunday night, August 21, 2016 at 6pmCT. Pastor Hadley and congregation invite everyone to attend --Patricia

2016-08-20 13:51:59 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Proud of Rebecca

Mary Keltner writes:
Congratulations Rebecca! As always, I am very proud of you! --Mary Keltner
Mobile comments re: Montgomery recognized at Board Meeting


2016-08-20 13:50:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Suzanne Wright: Beautiful Adair Co., KY farmland album

Scenic Adair County + Photography: Nikon D5 gets A+++++++ review
Click on headline for item with album. Disclaimer: Not everyone who buys a Nikon D5 may get equal results. Suzanne Wright takes great photo with point & shoots.

By Suzanne Wright

Michael and I were out testing my new Nikon D5 camera. Of course we didn't have to go further then three miles around our farm to capture beautiful farms! I'm not sure if you or your readers would be interested but, I want to share just the same. I'm sending a few.

A couple are from Vince Pfefferman's farm. A couple from Dr. Brashear's new farm (the old Randy Nelson farm) and a few off of Old Glens Fork Road. It was the perfect day!! Oh, the Nikon D5 got a A+++++++ :)


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Bonner Scholars help serve at Square Meals Cafe

Hamburgers came from cow from Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch
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By Vicky Browning Pike

This morning (Sat 20 Aug 2016) we have some of Lindsey Wilson College Bonner students helping at the Farmers Market Square Meals Cafe, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY.


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John Lanier in concert at Columbia church of God, 21 Aug 2016

John Lanier will be in concert at the Columbia church of God, 708 Mitchell Street, Columbia, KY, Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 6:30pmCT. Contact 270-384-4590 - Jonathan Conover

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David Lee VanArsdale, Adair Co., KY (1944-2016)

He was a member of Columbia Church of Christ. He was a farmer and retired from Coca-Cola Bottling Company. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and was an avid outdoorsman.He was a member of a highly regarded Adair County, KY, family. He was the son of the late Cova & Betty Elizabeth Banks VanArsdale, and the widower of Bernice May VanAarsdale. He leaves seven direct living descendants.
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David Lee VanArsdale, age 72, of Cane Valley, KY passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at 8:58amCT, at TJ Samson/Columbia Emergency Room

Funeral service will be Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 11amCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY with Bro. Charles Rickman the officiating clergy. Interment in Cane Valley Cemetery, 135 Cane Valley Cemetery Road, Cane Valley, KY. Visitation will be Sunday August 21, 2016 after 5:30pmCT,and Monday August 22, 2016 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2016-08-20 11:22:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Lonnie D. Cooper, 54, Russell Co., KY (1962-2016)

He was a native of Jamestown, KY, and a resident of Russell Springs, KY, at the time of his death. He was a carpenter. He leaves four direct living descendants
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Lonnie D. Cooper, 54, West Foster Road, Russell Springs, KY, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY.

Funeral services will be at 11amCT, Monday, August 22, 2016, at the H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY, with Pastor Leonard Pierce officiating. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Sunday, August 21, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Friendship Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY.


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2016-08-20 11:02:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Six injured in collision at KY 704 and KY 55

All occupants were treated on the scene and transported to TJ Health/Columbia. Two were airlifted to UK Medical Center, Lextington for injuries sustained. ACSO Deputy Brandon Hitch is the investigating officer. He was assisted on the scene by Columbia Police Department and other emergency personnel.
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From the Adair County Sheriff's Office

Early morning, August 19, 2016 Adair County Sheriffs office responded to a two vehicle auto accident at the intersection of KY 55 South and KY 704.

Twenty-one year old Sierra Miller of Columbia was operating a 1996 Toyota Camry traveling north on KY 704/Fairplay Road and failed to stop at stop sign traveling onto Highway 55 South Road, striking another vehicle operated by 26 year old Jessica Murphy of Columbia, KY. Four other passengers were in the vehicle, Derrick, Kevin, Tyler,and Seth Murphy all of Columbia.


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2016-08-20 10:43:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Gospel Sounds at Melson Ridge UBC on Sun 21 Aug 2016

Gospel Sounds will be singing Sunday August 21, 10amCT at the Melson Ridge United Baptist Church, 3082 Melson Ridge Road, Columbia, Ky. Pastor Daniel Garrett and congregation invites everyone to come out for some good fellowship and Bluegrass Gospel Music. --NADENE bAKER

2016-08-20 10:24:47 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Education Association to give cash awards for attendance

Awards will go to one student from each school

By Deb Waddell

The Adair County Education Association is pleased to announce that they will be giving a cash award, for one student from each school in the Adair County School System, for perfect attendance at the end of the school year. ACEA hopes each student will have a goal of perfect attendance for this school year. Go Indians! - Deb Waddell


2016-08-20 05:23:19 | Comments | Printable version

Third Sunday Sulphur Well Homecoming is 20-21 Aug 2016

The Third Sunday in August traditional homecoming is this weekend. Events start at 8amCT Saturday morning, concludes on Sunday afternoon with famed Duck Race
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Sulphur Well Homecoming with be held Saturday & Sunday, August 20 & 21, 2016, at the Sulphur Well Park, 1501 Sulphur Well-Knob Lick Road, Sulphur Well, KY.


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C/AC Chamber Annual Picnic in the Park is 13 Sep 2016

Live entertainment provided by Easton Bryant & Friends

The Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Annual Picnic in the Park is Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at 6:30pmCT, at the Roadside Park, 2310 Hwy 55 South Road, Columbia, KY.


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Campbellsville FRYSC receives $1,300 donation from FOP

Central Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #22 donates $1,300 to the Campbellsville Independent Schools Family Resource and Youth Services Center
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By Calen McKinney

Campbellsville Family Resource and Youth Services Center recently received a donation that will help buy clothes and other items for students.

Central Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #22 recently donated $1,300 to the center, to benefit Campbellsville Independent Schools' students.


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2016-08-20 02:10:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

LWC Volleyball opens season with wins over IU SE, Bellevue

Next games, TODAY: Lindsey Wilson Volleyball v Indiana East at 10amCT and Coastal Georgia at 2pmCT, at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY.

By Chris Wells

COLUMBIA, KY - No. 3-ranked Lindsey Wilson volleyball opened the 2016 season with a pair of wins Friday, August 19, 2016 at the LWC Classic at Biggers Sports Center.

Lindsey Wilson (2-0) swept Indiana Southeast in its opener and closed the day with a four-set win over Bellevue (NE). The wins extend the Blue Raiders home winning streak to a program-record 34 straight matches.


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2016-08-20 01:45:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

KDA presents 'Ag Tag' checks to Kentucky 4-H, FFA

Voluntary donations divided equally among youth programs, state ag department
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By Ted Sloan

FRANKFORT (19 Aug 2016) - The Kentucky Department of Agriculture today presented ceremonial checks for $184,237.61 each to the Kentucky 4-H Foundation and the Kentucky FFA Foundation as their shares of proceeds from voluntary "ag tag" donations in the 2016 fiscal year.

"These donations are divided equally among Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and Kentucky Proud and other KDA promotional programs," Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said. "These funds will help cultivate the next generation of farmers and citizens. We're grateful to everyone who gave to the 'ag tag' program."


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2016-08-20 01:36:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden

Today, SATURDAY with CM - 20 Aug 2016

Haiku by Robert Stone for August 20, 2016:
Avoid witless blame,
leaders have enough worries
without sour remarks.
--Robert Stone, Saturday, 20 August 2016.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1803



2016-08-20 01:18:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 20
Happy Anniversary, Randy and Janella Brown (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Vickie and Billie Karnes (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alex Presley Gaskins (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Brooke Brown (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dennis Reeves (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Neagle | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmie Dale Cox | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Laura Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Laura Harvey (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Jane Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Renee Stinson (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Billy Houston Taylor, Breeding, KY (1941-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nell Engle Baker, Daviess County, KY (1917-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gradith Dwight Stephens, Russell County, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Jean Pierce London, Greenburg, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Andrea Jean Stremmell, Columbia, KY (1966-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Clarice Edna Young White (1911) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Monroe Cochran Casey Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Guy Anthony Lawson, Cumberland Co., KY (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Manilla Smith Ellison, Casey Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Willis McKinney, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Brumley, Russell County,KY(1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Goldie Bryant Wright Hart, Green Co., KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Coffey, Casey Co., KY (1965-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarence Keltner, 91, Adair Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Ray Webb, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teresa Kay Lile Abner, 58, Summer Shade, KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon Herron, 80, Casey County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Mitchell Patterson, 93, Green County, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Deena Paige Eversole Coffey, 66, Green Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William H. Compton, WWII veteran, Weed, Adair County, KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frieda Wesley Dean, 69, Casey County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Louis Hughes, 68, Adair County, KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anthony (Pops) York, 97, Casey County, KY (1920-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce J. Coe, 79, Russell County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Edward 'Ed' Harvey, 83, Adair County, KY (1936-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dustan Allen Burress, 39, Elkhorn, KY (1983-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elijah Greyson Eisenback, Taylor Co., KY (2013-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernestine Parton, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garry Lynn Burke, 74, Liberty, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George H. (Joe) Lillis (1952-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Edward Conover, 87, Columbia, KY native (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nannie (Nan) Davis, Liberty, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Oral Hancock, 82, Adair County, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Troy Strange, 47, Adair County, KY (1969-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walter E. Spurling, 91, Taylor County, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, August 20, 2016
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
MidnightCTKentucky Squirrel Season opens today. Check STORY for LINK to REGS with HOURS | (ID:42249, Comment)
All Day Today: Time to Opt-In for CodeRED Weather Warnings. - Mike Keltner STORY/DIRECTIONS | (ID:42628, Comment)
7:00amCTNEW HOURS: CLOSED SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Adair Recycling Center, 32 Service RD, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782
OPEN 7am-3pmCT Monday through Friday; CLOSED Saturdays & SUNDAYS. | (ID:42629, Comment)
Taylor County Farmers' Market 2175 Hodgenville Road, Campbellsville, KY (Animal Shelter Road). Open Saturdays during season, 7am-1pmCT/8am-2pmET. | (ID:42630, Comment)
8:00amCTClinton County Farmers Market 19 Mountain View Parkway, Albany, KY. (1 Jun-29 Oct. Closed during US 127 Yard Sale) 8amCT to sellout, Tue-Fri-Sat. | (ID:42632, Comment)
Farmers Market on the Square 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY | (ID:42633, Comment)
Jobs are waiting for you.
See them in CM EMPLOYMENT .
If you need positions filled, find the best among the readers of ColumbiaMagazine.com Using any Contact/Submit Button. If you have questions Call 270-250-2730. | (ID:42634, Comment)
Sulphur Well Homecoming August 20 & 21, 2016 1501 Sulphur Well-Knob Lick Road, Sulphur Well, KY. SCHEDULE of EVENTS ALL DAY | (ID:42640, Comment)
8:30amCTAnnual Kids Fishing Derby 11amCT/9:30am-12pmET at Green River Lake State Park, 179 Park Office Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718. - Jessica Lee, Park Ranger. DETAILS | (ID:42452, Comment)
9:00amCTServices, Liberty, KY, for Homer Spears, 84, Casey Co./Pike Co., KY native (1931-2016) | (ID:42592, Comment)
10:00amCTLWC Volleyball v Indiana East at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. - Chris Wells RELATED STORY | (ID:42637, Comment)
RYDER is waiting to join your family.
Adoptable now at Green River Animal Shelter
Green River Animal Shelter open today, 10am-2pmCT. GRAS, 455 Appleby Drive, Columbia, KY. You can help. Adopt. Volunteer. Give Time, Donate Money. Give needed supplies. Encourage the staff at GRAS who are doing such a wonderful job!
Stop in and see the progress we're making. Thanks, KIM TUCKER
(See Animal control pickups and GRAS dogs for adoption in CM Animals - CM | (ID:42642, Comment)
11:00amCTServices, Greensburg, KY, for Mr. Roy Lawrence Shuffett, Greensburg, KY, (1923-2016) | (ID:42626, Comment)
NoonCTServices, Campbellsville, KY, for Larry Walters, 73, Taylor County, KY (1943-2016) | (ID:42591, Comment)
Services, Campbellsville, KY, for Edward Shearer, 49, Taylor County, KY (1967-2016) | (ID:42624, Comment)
Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:42635, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices, Burkesville, KY, for Wanda Daniels 81, Burkesville, KY (1935-2016) | (ID:42603, Comment)
2:00pmCTServices, Burkesvillle, KY, for Mr. Finis Hardin, 88, Burkesville, KY (1927-2016) | (ID:42589, Comment)
Services, Columbia, KY, for Brenda Sue Miller, Adair Co., KY (1954-2016) | (ID:42619, Comment)
LWC Volleyball v Coastal Georgia, at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. - Chris Wells RELATED STORY | (ID:42638, Comment)
3:00pmCTMemorial service, Columbia, KY, for Luis Fernando Medrano Alcaraz, 21, Adair County, KY | (ID:42570, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes for the evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:42636, Comment)

 

































 
 
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