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Daily News for Thursday, September 6, 2018
Squarecrows 2018 - Time to reserve Squarespots TIme to reserve your spot for the happiest time of the year, for many, in Columbia Click on headline for complete story By Ellen Zornes The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it's time for the return of the Squarecrows! To reserve you Squarespot please register your Squarecrow with the Chamber by calling 270-384-6020. or stop by the Chamber office, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY, 9am-3pmCT, except Wednesday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-06 20:55:03 | Comments | Printable version
Marjorie Callahan, 86, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1932-2018) March 17, 1932 - September 6, 2018 (Age 86) She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Campbellsville. She was a retired factory worker, having worked for Bakelite in Illinois. Marjorie was a caretaker of the elderly after her retirement and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Finis & Gusta Mae Pendleton Bailey. She leaves eight direct living descendants, including grandchildren in Knifley and Columbia, KY and Virginia. Her final resting place will be in Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Marjorie Callahan, 86, departed this life on Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Campbellsville, KY, at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab. The funeral service for Marjorie Callahan will be Monday, September 10, 2018 at 10amCT/11amET, in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY, with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery, 200 Block of W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Raymond Atwood and Bro. Dannie Nelson will be officiating. The family requests visitation 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Sunday, September 9, 2018, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-06 20:12:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Roundabout is easy solution Jeffery Bray writes: This is real easy solution, put in a roundabout, that way no worries with the sun glare, no stoplights needed, and will end speeding, be kinda like going around the old courthouse years ago in town before bypass was built. --Jeffery BrayComments re article 99373 Janice England suggests overpass over KY 61 for added safety 2018-09-06 19:58:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Harrison Simon Newsome, 76, Dunnville, KY (1942-2018) June 24, 1942 - September 05, 2018 (Age 76) He had been an auto mechanic and a chef at Camp Lejeune Marine Base in Jacksonville, NC. He was a native of Pike County, KY. He was the son of the late Garland & Verda tackett Ray, and the widower of Reenie Hamilton Newsome. He the patriarch of a respected Dunnville, KY family. He leaves one direct living descendant, a daughter, Verda Newsome of Dunnville. Click on headline for complete obituary Harrison Simon Newsome age 76, of Dunnville, KY passed away on Wednesday September 5, 2018 at his residence. Funeral service will be Sunday, September 09, 2018 12pmNoonCT/1pmET, at The Bartle Funeral Home, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY, with Rev. Jack Williamson and Rev. Kevin Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be held 10amCT/11amET, Sunday September 9, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-06 14:48:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Man involved in Louisville, KY, health care fraud ring found guilty Topic, Health Care Fraud - Miami, FL resident found guilty of health care fraud, identity theft and money laundering in Kentucky. Sentencing is scheduled for November 29, 2018, Chavez faces a guideline sentence of 102-121 months in federal prison; 24-months is the mandatory minimum sentence, and restitution of $1,108,757.50. Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky LOUISVILLE, KY - (Wed 5 Sep 2018) - A Miami, Florida, man, was found guilty last week in United States District Court of Health Care Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering, announced United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-06 14:30:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Rotary Club pleads: Help fill Adair Co. Food Pantry! 7 Sep 2018 By Kelli Claypool The Rotary Club of Columbia is collecting food for the Adair County Food Pantry, 4pm-6pmCT, Friday, September 7, 2018, in the front of Columbia IGA, 900 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. To help, pick up an extra can or two, and drop them off; or, drop off a check made out to: Adair County Food Pantry The food pantry is providing food for about 250 families a month. - Kelli Claypool, Rotary Club Secretary & President-Elect 2018-09-06 13:14:10 | Comments | Printable version
Kid friendly FM2 eat-free menu for Sat 8 Sep 2018 Reminder: - There's a lot going on Saturday, but we want everyone to remember to swing by Farmers Market on the Square AND for Lindsey Wilson Students to remember to come by for breakfast. We're so happy the school is in full swing now. By Lois Cunningham Kids eat free at the Hungry Kids Cafe, open Saturdays for breakfast and lunch at Farmer's Market on the Square, Corner Merchant & Campbellsville Streets, Columbia, KY 8am-1pmCT (our hours may be slightly different from FM2). Here's our menu for Saturday, September 8, 2018:
Parents are welcome to join children for a donation. And thanks to the seniors who eat with us and tell us it's the best meal they've had all day. We really appreciate that. - LOIS All kids eat free every Saturday. - LOIS 2018-09-06 12:21:56 | Comments | Printable version
Michael Jerome 'Smurf' Bray, 64, to be buried in Casey Co., KY Michael was the beloved husband of Kimberly. He is at heart a disciple, protector, teacher, and student, as well as a great husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Mike had a passion for teaching, especially to youth and sharing God's message of love. Michael dedicated his life to serving the community, church, family, friends, and acquaintances. Mike is described as "the busiest retired guy", 0 to 60, an "ALL" guy, not an all or nothing, everything is ALL. We hope he has touched your life in some way. Click on headline for complete obituary Michael Jerome Bray "Smurf", age 64, of Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, retired City of Blue Ash, OH Police Officer went to be with his heavenly Father on September 4, 2018. We invite you to share in this memory on Friday September 7, 2018 at 4pmCT/5pmET with funeral following at 6pmCT/7pmET at Strawser Funeral Home, 9503 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, Ohio with Brother Earl McGuffey and Brother Aaron Faucett presiding. Private burial will take place at later date in Casey County, KY. Local arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-06 12:05:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Blood drive to be at CHS tomorrow, Friday 8 Sep 2018 The Kentucky Blood Center is in need of many types of blood, including A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+ and AB-, during this first blood drive of the fall semester at CHS. Click on headline for complete story By Calen McKinney Campbellsville High School will host its first blood drive of the school year on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 from 7:30amCT/8:30amET to 2pmET. Kentucky Blood Center officials will be on hand to help students, teachers, staff members, parents and community members donate. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-06 11:37:49 | Comments | Printable version
Brendan Michael Hill, 39, Casey County, KY (1978-2018) Brendan was an Aerospace Engineer. He was an Elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a talented musician with his own band, "Metaluna." He was also an Eagle Scout. He loved to serve others and had a great sense of humor. He was a devoted son, husband and father to his children. Click on headline for complete obituary Brendan Michael Hill, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was 39. The funeral service will be held at 3pmCT/4pmET on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY with Bro. Larry Crenshaw officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery in Liberty, KY. The family will receive friends from 2-3pmCT/3-4pmET on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-06 11:21:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CJE was back to full speed following heat incident at forum Judge Stephens fell while standing in the heat at the forum, which came at the end of a frenetic - even for him - day. He wants everyone to know he's okay and back on the job - and sends thanks for all the concern and prayers everyone has given on his behalf. By Ed Waggener Adair County Judge Executive Michael Lee Stephens is back to full speed today following a heat induced incident at the public forum he organized to address the safety issues at the 'Bypass & Burkesville' intersection problems. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-06 08:46:13 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: Those cataracts! Update: 1) Guy's second cataract surgery and how the males of the species rank as patients, high second from the top. 2) The latest tomato harvest. and 3) A follow-up for those asking if author has babysat Winston. Answers follow. Click on headline for complete column. Next earlier Carol Perkins column: Carol Perkins: The oldest living graduate of Edmonton High Click on headline for complete column By Carol Perkins Those Cataracts! Like fourteen people before him that day, Guy had cataract surgery last week. Three weeks ago, he had the right eye done and last week was in the other one. The first surgery went as smooth as silk. He hopped out of the wheelchair declaring he could see better than he had when he was a boy. "Keep those dark glasses on in the sun," I warned him. I had been through this years ago and knew the routine. He was a good patient; it's easy to be good when all goes well. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-06 07:14:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Joe Barbee: Flat intersections between hills recipe for disaster Using 'Good sense' conflict between commercial traffic and local traffic should have been obvious. Comments re article 99373 Janice England suggests overpass over KY 61 for added safety Click on headline for complete commentary. By Joe L. Barbee Thank you so much Janice, for your insight to the problem. When our highway planners did not figure out you cannot build a bypass around a town to get through traffic out of thirty five mile per hour traffic and stop lights, and include flat intersections. You are dealing with two completely different trains of thought and transportation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-06 05:57:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Marsha Walker: Speeding is a serious traffic problem Marsha Walker writes: I have no doubt that speeding is our most serious traffic problem. From our home on Edmonton Road to the city limits on Burkesville St. is where I notice it the most. Cars fly by our house both ways all day. I am certain we need more patrolling, but I know it would be costly. I think if everyone would just use common sense driving, we would all be much safer. --Marsha WalkerComments re article 99363 Bryan Walker Calls for more local patrolling for speeding 2018-09-06 04:54:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Today - THURSDAY with CM - 06 Sep 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for September 6, 2018: Call them family--Robert Stone, Thursday, 6 September 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2550 States with the Biggest Bullying Problems - WalletHub Darker shades means more bullying; lighter less. Note that for Kentucky & and surrounding states, only Virginia ranks lower for bullying problems. Source: WalletHub 2018-09-06 04:50:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 6 Happy Anniversary, Jerald Dwight and Catherine Hadley (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jimmy and Genova Dean Copley (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Lynn and Pheobie Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Perkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamison Roberts (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Alexander George (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Stockton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyle Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mason Horton, (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen Keen (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teagan Hensley Mattingly (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Ethan and Conner Dunn (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ty Bennett (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Michael Harrison (Sept. 6, 1949 - Aug. 20, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alicia Leann Warf, Metcalfe County, KY (1954-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry (Pedu) Thomas Wilson, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Tommy) O'Banion, Greensburg, KY (1930-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Lacy, 92, veteran World War II, Adair County, KY. (September 6, 1915-May 30, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ruth Wethington Thompson Houk (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Hatcher, Adair Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie W. Franklin, Russell Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Arline Estes, Green Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ulas Scott, Casey Co., KY native (1935-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Milos (Michael G.) Roberts, Windsor, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Bonta Simpson, Green County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carroll Bryant, Taylor Co. KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifford Giles, Adair County, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rebecca Carolyn Fletcher Hoots, Burkesville, KY, (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Coomer, 85, Cane Valley, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Keltner, 65, Taylor County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lily Nevae Dickson, infant, Adair Co., KY (Jul 12-Sep 5, 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wallace Parke, 84, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dewayne Hayes, Elkhorn, KY (1965-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amy R. Tucker, Casey County, KY (1974-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Preston Coomer, Glasgow, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rondal (Boomer) Kyle Shoopman, Willow Shade, KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray E. Stuber, 86, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Imogene Justice Chumbley, Casey Co., KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna L. Gunsaules, 88, Mannsville, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Lynn (Froedge) Rhinehart, Metcalfe Co./Adair Co., KY native (1964-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emilie Dowell Antle, Taylor County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Kathryn (Katy) Kiger, Taylor Co./Pulaski Co., KY native (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verene Scales Wheat, Russell Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Sue Bray, 46, Russell Co., KY (1971-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Lois Gassaway Glass, Metcalfe Co., KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert W. Morgan, Green County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Earl Lee, 40, Lebanon, KY (1980-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daryl Kinnett (1956-2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debra Ann Jones, 67, Jamestown, KY (1955-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glendal (Glen) M. Wyatt, 86, Liberty, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Rose Brown, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margey Price Mabe, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Thomas (Rick) Herren, 51, Liberty, KY (1970-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Rodgers, 71, Casey Co., KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory, Ronald Thomas Branham, Adair Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, September 6, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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