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Daily News for Monday, February 5, 2018
Hazel Marie Hale, 85, Taylor Co., KY/Casey native (1932-2018) She was a homemaker. Ms. Hale enjoyed embroidery, gardening, and caring for her dogs. She was a native of Casey County, KY, and a resident of Taylor County, KY, at the time of her death in Boyle County, KY. She was the widow of Fred Wilbur Hale. She leaves 15 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Hazel Marie "Mammie" Hale, 85, of Mannsville, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY. A graveside service will be held at 1pmCT/2pmET, on Friday, February 9, 2018, at Casey County Memorial Gardens with Father Lawman Chibundi officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-02-05 21:02:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KY 259 in Grayson Co closed due to concern over bridge safety By Chris Jessie, Public Information Officer KYTC District 3, Elizabethtown, KY KY 259 is closed at the Eveleigh bridge over Rough River near the Breckinridge County Line due to a potential structural issue and safety concerns for passing motorists. Engineers will be inspecting the structure beneath the bridge deck on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, to determine the extent of the issue and if traffic can be safely permitted to cross. The KYTC District 4 office will update this notice on Tuesday following the inspection. 2018-02-05 20:47:33 | Comments | Printable version
Mr. Johnny Gail Vibbert, Cumberland Co., KY native (1953-2018) He was a Fence Constructor for KY-Tennessee Fence. He was the son of the late Haskel Lee Vibbert & Priscilla Martha Francis Norris Vibbert Watson. He leaves 22 direct and 12 step living descendants. His final resting place will be in Mud Camp Cemetery in his native Cumberland County, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Johnny Gail Vibbert, of Tompkinsville, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at his home in Tompkinsville, KY. having attained the age of 64 years, 4 months, and 11 days. The funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at 2pmCT in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY, with Bro. Gary Cash officiating. Burial will be in the Mud Camp Cemetery in Cumberland County, KY. The family will receive friends after 11amCT, on Wednesday, until the funeral hour. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-02-05 20:40:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Cumberland Thunder at Free Union SBC, Sun 11 Feb 2018 Cumberland Thunder will be singing at Free Union Separate Baptist Church, 4600 Sano Road, Columbia, KY a Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the 10amCT. Worship service with pastor Dustin McGowan bringing the message, will follow. The congregation cordially invites everyone to attend. - Rita Keltner 2018-02-05 19:56:50 | Comments | Printable version
Mrs. Evelyn Martin Kerr Finley, Burkesville, KY (1941-2018)  She was a member of Rock Springs Church of Christ and an employee for Lake Cumberland Community Services. She was a native of Monroe County, KY, and a resident of Burkesville, KY, at the time of her death in Pickett County, TN. She was the daughter of the late Jack Ray & Loraine Short Kerr, and the widow of Noel Edward Finley. She was the matriarch of a large highly regarded family. She leaves 24 direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Mrs. Evelyn Martin Kerr Finley, of Burkesville, KY, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Pickett County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Byrdstown, Tennessee, having attained the age of 76 years, 11 months, and 11 days. The funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 5pmCT, in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY. The family will receive friends after 12pmNoonCT, on Tuesday until the funeral hour. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-02-05 19:49:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ryan Odd takes first place at ACMS National Geographic Bee Emily Phillips is second, and Chloe Stapleton 3rd Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Debra Waddell The National Geographic Bee is an annual competition organized by the National Geographic Society, designed to inspire and reward students' curiosity about the world. Students in grades four through eight (4-8) from 10,000 schools across the United States will compete in the 2018 National Geographic Bee for a chance to win college scholarships and the glory of being the National Geographic Bee Champion. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-02-05 18:50:49 | Comments | Printable version
Darrell Overstreet: Loves hearing elders tell about the Old Days Darrell Overstreet writes: Ed Thank you for sharing stories from our local elders like Mr. Hunter Durham. It is interesting to read about what happened back in the old days. - Darrell OverstreetComments re photo 77063 Coomers Store How many years ago 2018-02-05 18:27:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Gov. Bevin appoints Dunnvillian to Hart-Supported Living Council From Governor Matt Bevin's Communications office Gov. Matt Bevin appointed Stella Beard, of Dunnville, KY, to the Hart-Supported Living Council on Monday, February 5, 2018. Stella Beard is an education and outreach coordinator for the Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network, Inc. She will represent members at-large, and will serve for a term expiring July 14, 2019. The Hart-Supported Living program is designed for Kentuckians with disabilities, giving them the opportunity to request funds for support so they can live in their homes and communities, avoiding institutionalization. 2018-02-05 16:31:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County
Hunter Durham: Drove team and wagon to Coomer's Hunter Durham writes: When I was about 10 or 11, one of the many times i spent down at Lawrence & Ella Gilpins, We got the mules (Red and Frances) and hitched to a wagon with a brake by timber, and I drove the team with the help of Uncle Lawrence. We rode the wagon down to the store at Coomers, got some BB's, a six pack of pop and some nails. What a great adventure. I tried to plow some with these mules and instead of being in a straight line, I ended up way to right and about 10 yards away from the line. Boy did Uncle Lawrence get a laugh out of that. - Hunter DurhamComments re photo 77063 Coomers Store How many years ago 2018-02-05 16:07:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
LWC Nursing & Hardin Memorial Health sign partnership pact The partnership is the fifth of its kind for Lindsey Wilson College. LWC also has current partnerships with Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, TJ Samson Community Hospital, Taylor Regional Hospital and Med Center Health. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Venus Popplewell, LWC Director of Public Relations Lindsey Wilson College and Hardin Memorial Health are partnering to provide expanded learning opportunities for Hardin Memorial Health employees. Lindsey Wilson College Nursing Director Emily Button and Vice President of Hardin Memorial Health Sharon Wright signed a partnership agreement in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-02-05 15:54:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Tim Baker: Coomer's in 1974-1975 - The good ol' days Tim Baker writes: Coomer’s Saw Shop. I can remember going there with my grandpa Bledsoe to get his chainsaw fixed and getting a cold bottle Coke outside in the front as you walk in. Would’ve been around 1974-1975. Good ol' days! - Tim BakerComments re photo 77063 - Coomer's Store. How many years ago? 2018-02-05 15:41:21 | Comments | Printable version
Mr. David Franklin Calhoun, Green Co., KY (1945-2018)  He had made a profession of faith in Christ, was a member of God's House and was a truck driver for over 30 years. Mr. Calhoun was also a veteran having served in the United States Army and will receive full military honors at committal rites. He was the son of the late Warner "Jack" Morrison Calhoun & Flossie Mae Walker Calhoun and the widower of Betty Karen Carman Calhoun, whose passing occurred just 15 days prior to his own. He leaves two direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary. Mr. David Franklin Calhoun of Green County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 72 years, 8 months, and 23 days of age. The funeral services for Mr. David Franklin Calhoun will be conducted at 12pmNoonCT, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Akin Cemetery in Green County with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Bro. Dale Warren officiating. Visitation will be 4pm-8pmCT, Monday, February 5, 2018, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Tuesday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-02-05 15:21:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Robert Cumming: Wonders about cold weather failure of sirens Robert Cumming writes: I wonder if the storm siren supplier the county gave the contract to mentioned their product failure rate in case of icing in the siren? Although rare, tornadoes have occurred in cold weather season. --Robert CummingComments re article 95486 First Monday siren test cancelled due risk of ice in mechanisms 2018-02-05 14:19:42 | Comments | Printable version
Build your own low-cost home security system By Linda Waggener Randy Wheat, RN, will share how-to details from his experience creating his own home security alarm system at the Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 Caregivers lunch meeting, 11amCT, Adair County Extension office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. On the subject of personal and home security, we heard recently from Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross that some form of alarm system is good, but it absolutely does not have to come with monthly fees. His comments are at this link for added details. If you or someone you know cares for others, part or full time, this will be an informational hour. - Linda Waggener 2018-02-05 13:58:50 | Comments | Printable version
Every young man in Columbia with the money had Bridgestone from Coomer's Morgan Long writes: In the early to mid 1960's every young man in Columbia that had the money had a Bridgestone motorcycle from Arnold Coomer's store. I wasn't one of those young men! - Morgan LongComments re photo 77063 - Coomer's Store. How many years ago? 2018-02-05 12:28:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Larry Clark recalls Mr. Coomer's Indian motorcycle... and price! Larry Clark writes: I remember when father took my brother and me to this store to get a chain saw to be repaired. If my memory serves me correctly it was a Remington brand. I must have been six or seven years old, I am now sixty-one. I believe Pinky Cofer worked there. While we were waiting ,we looked at stuff in Mr.Coomer's store. He had a fully dressed early model Indian chief. It was beautiful .fringe hanging from the handle bars and seat. I remember Dale asking what he would take for it, when he said seven hundred and fifty dollars, well our bubbles burst he may as well ask ten thousand.. .so much for that. --Larry ClarkComments re photo 77063 - Coomer's Store. How many years ago? 2018-02-05 10:26:02 | Comments | Printable version
Farmers Market on the Square next meeting is 15 Feb 2018 Vendors and anyone interested in becoming a vendor at Adair County's 2018 Farmers Market on the Square is invited to attend. By Donna Jones The 2018 The Farmers Market on the Square season will soon be upon us! We look forward to another great season, so the board of directors would like to invite you to attend the second meeting of 2018. We are planning a meeting Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 5pmCT at Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. We encourage anyone that is interested in becoming a vendor with market to attend this meeting, as well as returning vendors. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-02-05 10:15:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
Tina Johnson remembers her grandfather's store Tina Johnson writes: I still remember this was my Grandfather's. He had this store for most of my life. I wish I could be with my grandparents again. - Tina JohnsonComments re photo 77063 - Coomer's Store. How many years ago? 2018-02-05 09:55:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
First Monday siren test cancelled due risk of ice in mechanisms The first Monday 10am monthly siren test cancelled today, Monday, February 5, 2018, due to the risk of ice in the siren mechanisms. - Mike Keltner, Director, Adair Co. Emergency Management, 107 N High Street, Columbia, KY 42728 2018-02-05 09:45:58 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Middle School Student of the Month: Noah Newell 'We are so proud of Noah at ACMS and can't wait to see what great things he accomplishes in his future!' - ALMA RICH Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Alma Rich, Principal, Adair County Middle School Adair County Middle School Student of the month is Noah Newell. Noah is the 14 year old son of Lisa Newell-Hare and Jimmy Hare. He is in 8th grade and a member of the Cadet Corps. Noah is a hard worker at school. He is always kind and ready with a smile or a helpful hand to both his peers and his teachers. Noah loves hunting and fishing and will gladly share stories with anyone who asks! We are so proud of Noah at ACMS and can't wait to see what great things he accomplishes in his future! - Mrs. Alma Rich, Principal, Adair County Middle School 2018-02-05 08:38:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACMS names Students of the Month - 5 Feb 2018 Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Debra Waddell, 6th Grade Science, Yearbook and Newspaper Advisor, ACEA Vice President Sixth Grade Students of the Month at Adair County Middle School are Kiana McHolan-Science, Carter White-Reading, Brody Blair-Social Studies, Taylor Stayton-Social Studies, Liz Curry-Math, Danielle Corona-Math, Bella Tarter-Science and Mariah Grant-Reading. These students are good citizens and focus on their academics! Congratulations! - Debra Waddell 2018-02-05 08:32:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
AC Fiscal Court Personnel Committee meets Tue 06 Feb 2018 UPDATE CANCELED: The Adair County Fiscal Court personnel committee meeting scheduled - below - for 9amCT, February 6, 2018 has been cancelled. We will alert the media when and if it is rescheduled. Public Notice The Adair County Fiscal Court Personnel Committee will meet Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 9amCT in the basement of the Adair County Courthouse Annex building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. This meeting is open to the public. - Bridget Compton, Executive Secretary, Adair County Fiscal Court 2018-02-05 08:22:17 | Comments | Printable version
Billy Joe Fudge remembers Arnold Coomer's 'air conditioning' It was all about siting and sitting in just the right position to catch shade and inside breeze Billy Joe Fudge writes: I can never forget the double doors standing open during the Summer where I can still see Arnold sitting in a chair just enough inside to find the shade and close enough to the door to catch a passing breeze. --Comments re photo 77063 Coomers Store How many years ago 2018-02-05 08:00:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Marilyn Loy Turner - Texas Pen Pal grows huge sweet potatoes Deliciously sweet - really sweet - sweet potatoes came up in flower bed, some weighing as much as six pounds. Columbia, KY author shares a sweet story of gardening incorporating an even sweeter story worthy-of- Valentine's day of romance - a happy culmination of MLT's role as matchmaker. Click on headline for complete story, with photographic proof of claims By Marilyn Loy Turner With gardening planning time now here, I want to share photographs of the sweet potatoes grown by my Texas pen pal, Bobbie C. Langland, who is interested in all things Kentucky. We've been corresponding for many years through Good Old Days magazine. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-02-05 04:56:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
Today - MONDAY with CM - 5 Feb 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for February 5, 2018: Do not fool yourself--Robert Stone, Monday, 5 February 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2337 2018-02-05 03:03:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 5 Happy Anniversary, Donnie and Lisa Clark (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bliss Cravens Santiago | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenda (Sue) Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Claire Addison Loy (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Hutchison (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Lynn Keith (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emma Grace Cockerham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ethan George (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hunter Hadley (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaileigh Madison Kermeen (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lincoln Tyler Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lottie Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Oakley Marie Bledsoe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Richard Raines (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Fishback | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert H. Stone (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roy Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stacey Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tiffany Parnell Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zachary Morgan | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marsha Clark Patterson, Columbia, KY (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.D. Paxton, Greensburg, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. William Raymond Beard, Taylor Co., KY (1922 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucile Smith Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paskel B. Spaw, Casey Co., KY native (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Neat, Adair Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Morgan Carender, Adair County, KY (1959-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Lou Hord Sandidge, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Caulk, Taylor Co., KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rena Chumbley, Russell County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roxie Peavey, Casey Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bertha Forest, Taylor County, KY (1926 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.E. Ooten, 60, Cumberland Co., KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Beard, 68, Russell County, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Howard Glenn, 70, Adair County, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Ruth Lawson, Casey County, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe H. (Durwood) Williams, 71, (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dianna June Turner, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Abby Gail Curry, 15, Columbia, KY (2001-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tristan Grant Pyles, 28, Jefferson Co., KY/Taylor Co, native (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ernestine Finn Edwards, Green County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joe Woodrum, 76, Casey County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josie Gyde, 19, Casey County, KY (1998-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Thomas Antle, 62, Russell Springs, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Bennett, 74, Adair County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Cochran Shay, 86, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara M. Smith, 76, Liberty, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bella Dawn Streeval, Columbia, KY (2017-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Porter Merrick, Gravel Switch (1961-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean McGowan, 69, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Herman Patton, 88, Dunnville, KY (1931-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce (Joy) Ann Lutz, 82, Russell Co., KY (1934-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Brock (1947-1984) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Pelly, 92, Columbia, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Badgley, 97, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Moneta Kay Henderson, 80, Taylor County, KY (1939-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nolen (Hot Shot) Gilpin, Jr., 84, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kay Davis, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Fletcher, 78, Cumberland County, KY (1940-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Billy) Albert Cook, 77, Edmonton, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory of Bertha Forrest (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, February 5, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. 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