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COF offers explanation Charles Marshburn needs to understand

COF writes:
Well now! Thar's a comment shur nuff jest abeggin' fer a response! Sum men mite jest be well content with them ownselves. Howsumever, thet don't mean other men might jest think that those could use some major alteration. Out here in what the Corp left of God's country, we have a reputation for altercation.

/s/ COF at Dun Roman
High O'er Beautiful Downtown Knifley
Where alteration by altercation is sometimes required.
Comments re article 94064 Viewpoint Charles Marshburn wants to understand


2017-11-20 19:15:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

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OCC Drop off - 20 Nov 2017 - New Hope Separate Baptist Church



2017-11-20 - New Hope Separate Baptist Church, 10671 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY - Photo submitted by Mark Fudge .
The New Hope Separate Baptist Church donated boxes for OCC. Pictured are: Pastor David Coffey and wife Joyce Coffey, Gail Coomer, Halynn Stargel, Halle Folden, Abby Corbin, Lily Neat, Lexy Evans, Scooter Grant, Joan Gaskins, Deanna Folden, Annetta Burton, Allison Burton, Gracie Huckaby, Brayden Stargel, Charlie Grant, Sky Coomer, Crystal Huckaby, Gracey Neat, Jeff and Rita Neat, Scotty Neat, Tiffany Grant, Travis and Elaine Bryant, and Brandi Folden. - Mark Fudge

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Election 2018 - Two more file 19 Nov 2017. Total 33

Latest candidates to file 20 Nov 2017 are Landon Edwards, and Billy Dean Coffey. (LIST w/TODAY'S UPDATE )
Next earlier list: Election 2018 - Four more file 17-18 Nov 2017. Total 31

By Ed Waggener

Two additional candidates for the 2018 Election filed today in the office of Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer. They are:
- Landon Edwards, D, filed for the office of Property Valuation Administrator (PVA). He is currently Deputy PVA.
- Billy Dean Coffey, R, filed for re-election to the office of Magistrate in the Fifth District.


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2017-11-20 19:09:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Letter: money found at Homemaker's Bazaar Saturday

Sharon Harris writes:
A gentleman found some money at the Adair County Homemaker's Bazaar Saturday. He left his phone number so he could be contacted if anyone reported that they had lost money there. The phone number was misplaced. Would the gentleman please call the Adair County Extension office at 270 384 2317. --Sharon Harris


2017-11-20 17:12:39 | Comments | Printable version

Ernestine Bault, 85, Adair County, KY (1931-2017)

Mrs. Bault was a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and attended Cane Valley Christian Church, she was a nursing assistant for many years at Taylor Regional Hospital, Jane Todd Crawford Hospital and Westlake Regional Hospital. She was the matriarch of a highly regarded Adair County, KY family. She was the daughter of Ben & Rhoda Hardin Grant. Her husband of 69 years, Leonard Bault, survives. She leaves 13 direct living descendants.
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Ernestine Bault, 86 of the Cane Valley Community of Adair County, KY passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at 8:17amCT, at her home after several months illness.

Funeral service Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 2pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Ivan Tucker the officiating clergy. Interment will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 2472 Mt. Carmel Church Road, Columbia, KY. The family requests visiting after 3:30pmCT, on Tuesday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2017-11-20 16:31:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

CJE Mike Stephens will file for re-election on Wed 22 Nov 2017

Adair County Judge Executive Michael Lee Stephens announces today that he will file for re-election in the Office of Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer on Wed 22 Nov 2017, at 10:45amCT.

2017-11-20 15:32:26 | Comments | Printable version

Green County Grand Jury returns indictments Fri 14 Nov 2017

Indictments brought against 5 individuals from Greensburg, Campbellsville, and Louisville, KY, on charges including possession, burglary, DUI, and flight.

NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

The Green County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Greensburg, KY, returned indictments against the following individuals on Friday, 17 November 2017:


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2017-11-20 13:46:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Columbia City Council approves payment for 2 Ford interceptors

One unit is already in service. One 2015 and one 2016 AWD vehicles cost a total of $34,300.
Click on headline for complete story with video about the new canine unit's spectacular traits and talents.

By Ed Waggener

Columbia city Council met in a brief session, with Mayor Curtis Hardwick presiding, at 11:30amCT, Monday, November 20, 2017 to approve the purchase of two city police department vehicles to replace one that was wrecked and one which is in preparation for the coming Police dog unit.


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2017-11-20 13:01:36 | Comments | Printable version

Bryan (Bob) Lynn Robertson, 45, Adair Co., KY (1972-2017)

He was a prominent businessman in Columbia, the owner of Robertson Pools & Spas. He had professed faith in Christ and attended Egypt Christian Church. He was an avid hunter, loved playing golf with his friends, and spending time with his family & friends. He was a member of a large, highly regarded family, the son of Patsy Coffey Robertson of Columbia, KY & Mike Robertson of Columbia, KY. He leaves three direct living descendants.
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Bryan "Bob" Lynn Robertson age 45 of Gradyville, KY, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 2:14amCT, at his home after an illness.

Funeral service Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 11amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Clergy officiating will be Bro. Paul Patton & Bro. Jimmie Dale Cox. Interment will be in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4pmCT Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Pallbearers: Perry Parrish, Robbie Gist, Chris Stephens, Brian Yarberry, Dusty Page & Tim Hardwick.


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2017-11-20 12:04:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Bonner Scholars holding 6th Annual Coats for Kids Drive

A coat drop/off box is located inside the Career Services & Bonner Scholar House, 203 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY. Office hours are 7:30am-4:30pmCT.

By Haley Cook

The Bonner Scholars at Lindsey Wilson College are holding their 6th Annual Coats for Kids Drive. The program provides new winter coats for low-income children and their siblings at Adair County Head start.

Those who wish to help may do so by 1) Providing a cash donation 2) Purchasing and donating a new child's size coat, and/or spreading the word and encouraging others to donate.


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2017-11-20 10:37:33 | Comments | Printable version

Mary Frank Mayes, Taylor Co., KY (1923-2017)

She professed faith in Christ at an early age and was the oldest member of Campbellsville Christian Church. She had retired after 32 years as an instructor at Fruit of the Loom. She was actively involved in the Ladies Prayer Group and Harmony Missionary Society. She was an active member of the Homemakers Club and previously volunteered with the Taylor Regional Hospital Auxiliary. She had also served as an assistant teacher in the Glow Worms Preschool Program. She was the matriarch of an outstanding family, with many direct and step-descendants. She was the daughter of the late John Rice Wolford & Minnie Florence McKenty Wolford, and the widow of William Howard "Bill" Mayes, her husband of 27 years.
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Mary Frank Mayes, 94, of Campbellsville, KY, 94, died at 8:36pmET, Saturday, November 18, 2017 in Louisville, KY.

The funeral service will be at 10amCT/11amET, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Dr. Joel Patton and Rev. Rodney Booe. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, 200 Block W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2017-11-20 09:19:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Ellen Faye Cowherd, Taylor Co./Ohio Co., KY native (1928-2017)

She was a beloved Taylor County teacher who was very active in church and civic affairs. She had served on the local Soil Conservation Board. She attended Russell Creek Academy (Campbellsville College) and Georgetown College before receiving her Bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky State Teacher's College (Western Kentucky University). She went on to teach and retired from the Taylor County School System with over twenty-five years in elementary education. A member of Early Chapel United Methodist Church, she was active in United Methodist Women, the Order of the Eastern Star, Homemakers and had served on the Soil Conservation Board. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling on bus tours and going to Kroger. She was the daughter of the late Strather E. & Virgie Bennett Hunter and the widow of Theodore Cowherd. She leaves eight direct living descendants.
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Ellen Faye Cowherd, of the Bengal community died Saturday, November 18, 2017 at T. J. Health Columbia, KY.

Funeral services for Ellen Cowherd will be held at 10amCT/11amET, Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, 503 E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY, with Bro. Paul Dicken officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, 200 Block W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. The family requests visitation 4pm-7pmCT, Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.


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2017-11-20 08:45:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Viewpoint: Charles Marshburn wants to understand?

The viewpoint is personal opinion of the writer of Greater Gadberry, KY
Charles Marshburn: writes
I Don't Understand! Why is it that women are always looking for alteration and men are content? - Charles Marshburn
Related: - Maury Lewis: In need of alteration service


2017-11-20 06:42:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Mr. Charles Edward (Buck) Milby, Green County, (1938-2017)

He had made a profession of faith in Christ, was a member of the Oak Forest Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was a lifelong farmer. He was the son of the late Arvin Milby & Celia Adkins Milby and the patriarch of a respected Green County, KY family. He leaves 14 direct living descendants.
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Mr. Charles Edward "Buck" Milby, age 79, of the Gabe Community of Green County, KY, passed away Sunday morning, November 19, 2017, at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, KY.

The funeral services for Mr. Charles Edward "Buck" Milby will be conducted at 2pmCT, Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial in the Nearce Milby Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 21, 2017, from 3pm until 8pmCT, and after 7amCT Wednesday until time of the service at Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home.


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2017-11-20 04:14:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Maury Lewis: In need of alteration service

Maury Lewis writes:
I have a pair of women's dress pants that need to be altered to a smaller size They are Kate Hill 100% silk 14W needing to be altered to fit a regular 12-14 size. Maury Lewis 270-634-2092 - Maury Lewis
Thanks, Maury - Maybe a reader can help. Or you might drop in at The Little House of Fabrics, 1801 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY - one of our advertisers where, if they can't offer the service would be a most likely source of advice. In the meantime - maybe a reader knows. - EW


2017-11-20 03:49:41 | Comments | Printable version

Today - MONDAY with CM - 20 Nov 2017

Haiku by Robert Stone for November 20, 2017:
There are those who speak
some disagreeable thing
in every response.
--Robert Stone, Monday, 20 November 2017.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2260



2017-11-20 03:45:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 20
Happy Anniversary, David and Sherry Holmes (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Kenneth and Sandy Janes (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Adam Kruizenga | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alisha Marie Stotts (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bailey Austen Richards (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bill Steinhilber (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby D. Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charlotte Hare (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rhonda Cox | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Teresa DeVore | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Simpson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tony Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Thorpe, Jamestown, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.R. Bowen, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold (Bunny) Buckingham, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Thomas Parrott (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Polston, Adair Co., KY, native (1955-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Shearer, Russell County (1915-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Spurling, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Jewell Tiller, Russell Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Letha B. Sullivan, Adair Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Wright Ford, Green Co., KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shannon Shuffett Edwards, 40, Green County, KY (1973-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paula Fulp, Adair Co., KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rachel Pierce Clark, Green Co., KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Warner, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steven Joseph Pfoff, 55, Russell Co., KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, C.V. Aldrey Tucker, 86, Russell Co., KY, (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles David Buchanan, 90, Willisburg, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ora Mae Barnett, Taylor County, KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra W. (Sandy) Schneider, 67, Adair Co, KY/Green Co. native (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Osborne Coe, 58, Adair Co., KY native (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florence Gayle Stargel, 64, Russsell County, KY (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bill Steinhilber, 60 Columbia, KY/Bloomsburg, PA native (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maggie Ruth Norris King, Cumberland County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leina Janes, 95, formerly of Adair County, KY (1922-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anne Landreth Harp Pike Fraim, 87, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deborah Gordon Janes, 66, Russell County, KY (1952-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel G. Cash Shofner, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ellen Morgan, 82, Casey County, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mike Burton, 57, native of Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Evelyn Miller, 91, Willow Town, KY (1925-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2017
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCT

EVENTS with SPECIFIC START TIMES BELOW

Fall forest fire hazard season is in effect!! 1 Oct- Dec 15, 2017 - Donald Hare -(DETAILS) See also: Fire Season Advice, paired graphics from Jason Upchurch, Adair 911 | (ID:50680, Comment)
7:00amCT Adair Recycling Center, 32 Service Road, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782 Hours: Mon-Tue-Wed from 7am-3pmCT. Thu-Fri Bins are available outside; Supervisor will be in and out of shelter from 7am-3pmCT. | (ID:50681, Comment)
7:30amCTBonner Scholars 6th Annual Coats for Kids Drive - Coat drop/off box is located inside the Career Services & Bonner Scholar House, 203 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY. Office hours are 7:30am-4:30pmCT. - Haley Cook STORY | (ID:50689, Comment)
8:00amCTCU student Dalton Bennett art show | (ID:50583, 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. Six (6) Event(s) Circuit Court. Eighty-five (85) Events in District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) 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. Sixty (60) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. No (0) Court Events in Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. One (1) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. One hundred forty-seven (147) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Two (2) Court Event(s) in Circuit Court. Forty-seven (47) Court Event(s) in District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:50682, Comment)
Today at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. - Open 8am-5pmCT. Baby Lapsit at 10am-11amCT. Preschool: Miss Joyce 11:10amCT, Miss Charleen 11:30amCT, & Miss Sandra, 12:30pmCT. Bookmobile 8:30am-3:3pmCT, Town Run Run. Genealogy Meeting: 6pmCT | (ID:50687, Comment)
9:00amCTOperation Christmas Child Drop-off 9am-11amNoonCT. Wheet Hall. - Mark Fudge. (SCHEDULE) | (ID:50055, Comment)
11:00amCTService, Columbia, KY, for James Helm, 71, Cundiff, Adair County, KY (1946-2017) | (ID:50669, Comment)
11:30amCTSpecial Meeting Columbia City Council Rhonda Loy. AGENDA | (ID:50655, Comment)
NoonCTColumbia Rotary Club meets 1st & 3rd Mondays at Anderson's Pizzeria - Jerry Holt, President (DETAILS) | (ID:50231, Comment)
Services, Russell Springs, KY, for Catherine Moore, 71, Russell County, KY (1946-2017) | (ID:50657, Comment)
Chimes at Noon Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:50683, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices, 1pmCT/2pmET, Liberty, KY, for Estill Johnson, Casey County, KY (1938-2017) | (ID:50646, Comment)
6:00pmCTLWC Women's Basketball hosts Simmons College of Kentucky, at Lindsey Wilson College's Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. - Anthony Latessa | (ID:50675, Comment)
Columbia Boy Scout Troop 185 meets regularly each Monday night at Columbia Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. - Troy Elmore, Scoutmaster. (RECURRING WEEKLY) | (ID:50684, Comment)
Boy Scouts - Russell Springs, KY - BSA Troop 241 meets on Mondays at Liberty Baptist Church, 215 Wilson Street in Russell Springs, KY. Contact Becky at 270-585-1151. | (ID:50685, Comment)
8:00pmCTLindsey Wilson Men's Basketball hosts Simmons University(KY) at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. Chris Wells. (STORY/1st two games of Season) | (ID:50678, Comment)

 

































 
 
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