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Daily News for Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Nell Eggers Gardner, 92, Taylor County, KY She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Saloma Baptist Church. She was a retired sales clerk with Central Furniture Company. She united in marriage to Colby Gardner July 27, 1944 and he preceded her in death March 24, 1997. Nell Gardner died Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Campbellsville at the age of 92. A graveside service will be held at 12noonCT/1pmET Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 21:12:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Revisiting CAUD 2016 water taste resolution Rickie Williams writes: I think this photo along with its caption should be brought back to CAUD's attention. --Rickie WilliamsComments re photo 68440 CAUD calls in specialist to confront taste odor problems Ricky, in the face of so many who are mentioning the taste of city water, we agree that this meeting photo and comments from 2016 should be revisited. CAUD meets today and it would be good to hear that this can be added to the agenda. - LW 2018-10-10 21:03:28 | Comments | Printable version
Joe Davis, 84, Green County, KY (1934-2018) He was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the James L. Pruitt VFW Post 5813 Greensburg, KY and the Rod Lowe American Legion Post 124, Greensburg, KY. He was owner and operator of Circle Music. Joe Davis departed this life Tuesday at his home in the Grab Community of Green County, KY, having attained the age of eighty-four years, seven months and five days. His funeral service will be at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home at 12noonCT Saturday, October 13, 2018. Visitation will be from 2-8pmCT Friday, and after 7amCT Saturday until the service. Ministers will be Bro. Cliffton Sullivan, Bro. Jacob Davis and Bro. Daniel Davis. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church Cemetery, Green County, KY with full Military Honors provided by the Marion County Honor Guard. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 20:32:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CPD Chief Cross spoke on SRO and the need for more in schools By Linda Waggener Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross spoke on school safety at the October Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting Tuesday, October 9, 2018. He said he knew everyone present would join him in being passionate about keeping our children safe in school. The City of Columbia pays for two School Resource Officers (SROs) and the Fiscal Court just approved a third SRO from the County budget as the safety program is being expanded as budgets allow to all four Adair County public schools. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 19:55:41 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Now Jimmy is with Jesus Randy Bricken, Jr. writes: Jimmy was a good person to talk to others about Jesus with. Now he is with him [Jesus]. How good that is. Have fun, Jimmy my brother. --RandyComments re photo 80761 Jimmy Bault Taylor County KY 1955-2018 2018-10-10 19:05:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
James Finamore Cooper, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1927-2018) James was a Veteran of US Army, an employee of Hi-Way Manufacturing, and a member of Salem United Baptist Church. James Finamore Cooper, 91, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his home. The funeral service for James Finamore Cooper will be at 10amCT on Monday, October 15, 2018, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Larold Gosser officiating. Special music will be performed by Glen & Willodean Richardson. Interment will follow in the Salem Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 5pmCT until 8pmCT on Sunday, October 14, 2018, and after 8amCT on Monday until the funeral time at 10amCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 18:48:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Medicine Take Back Program is Saturday, 27 Oct 2018 By Sheriff Harrison Moss The Adair County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency will be participating in the Medicine Take Back Program on Saturday October 27, 2018 from 10am-2pmCT in the parking lot at Taco Bell, 899 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. This would be a good opportunity to dispose of out-of-date or unused pharmacy prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 18:36:21 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Arts Council to meet Thursday, 11 Oct 2018 By Timothy Smith The Adair Arts Council will meet Thursday October 11, 2018 in the Lindsey Wilson College Slider building, room 107, at 6pmCT. The meeting is open to all interested in supporting Adair arts and becoming a member. Call (270) 384-8079 for more information. 2018-10-10 18:25:01 | Comments | Printable version
Albert Burton, 85, Byrdstown, TN (1933-2018) Albert attended the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Albany, KY. He Loved fishing and hunting, and was retired from Webb Verner Company in Indiana. Albert Burton, age 85 years, of Byrdstown, TN, formerly of Adair County, KY, passed away Tuesday, Oct 9, 2018 at 12:29pmCT at The Medical Center at Albany in Albany, KY. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Bro. Ralph Foster & Bro. Dennis Roberts will officiate. Interment will follow in Bearwallow Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4pmCT until 8pmCT on Friday, October 12, 2018, and then after 7amCT on Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 17:47:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Students at ACPC Experience the L.E.A.P. Program By Laura Marcum Preschool and Kindergarteners at ACPC recently had special lessons pertaining to the L.E.A.P. program. L.E.A.P. incorporates reading and literacy with eating and physical activity for a healthy lifestyle. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Program launched this program with preschool back in 2004 and has expanded it up to 3rd grade. The program is designed to help children learn healthy behaviors at a very young age. Research studies indicate that children as young as two are eating a high-fat, low-fiber diet and that less than 20% of school children eat the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. LEAP is targeted to improving these statistics. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 14:14:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Letter: Columbia water taste test Maury Lewis writes: I was at my dentist office yesterday and the water tasted bad as it did at the church but when I got home in beautiful Joppa off of hwy. 92 I tasted my water and it was fine, no dirt taste or chlorine taste. melewiComments re article 99956 Letter When will water taste improve 2018-10-10 14:09:35 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Thank you for picking up trash before mowing Thank you to the gentleman mowing at Five Star on Jamestown St., Columbia, KY this morning. He was picking up trash and putting it in the dumpster BEFORE he mowed a section of grass. Joyce M. Coomer 270-384-4495 2018-10-10 14:07:23 | Comments | Printable version
CAUD Agenda regular session, Thu 11 OCT 2018 Click on headline for complete agenda There will a regular meeting of the Columbia/Adair Utilities District (CAUD) Board of Commissioners, Thu 11 OCT 2018, at 4:30pmCT at the conference room of the CAUD office, 109 Grant Lane, Columbia, KY, with the following agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 13:30:05 | Comments | Printable version
Temps dropping to 50's overnight, chance of rain, t-storms The National Weather Service is predicting a chance of showers or thunderstorms this evening, with a significant drop in temperatures. More fall-like weather will remain at least through Sunday. This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pmCT. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. 2018-10-10 13:21:36 | Comments | Printable version
Brown & Brown continues growth with acquisition of FNI Brown & Brown of KY, Inc., the subsidiary of Brown & Brown, has acquired FNI Management Group, a Chicago-area finance and insurance company. Nasdaq is reporting that the purchase "will help Brown and Brown consolidate its Midwest presence." According to an article on Yahoo Finance, "Post-acquisition, the acquired company will be part of the Brown & Brown auto, RV and powersports practice, and work with the Automotive Development Group team, which is led by Mike Neal, President of Brown & Brown of Kentucky, Inc." Neal says the acquisition should be good for Brown & Brown's Columbia, KY office, writing "The addition of this fine company to Brown and Brown of Kentucky--and the addition of the business in the Greater Chicago Area--will strengthen the opportunities for our home base Columbia office to round out their accounts with our other offerings of Commercial Insurance, Employee Benefits, and Point of Sale Insurance through the dealerships." 2018-10-10 12:49:35 | Comments | Printable version
Lost German Shepherd from Vester Rd. Connie Ferguson writes: My niece has lost her dog. Just moved to Vester Rd., her large male German Shepherd has wandered away. If anyone has seen this dog please contact me at 270-250-3519 --Connie Ferguson 2018-10-10 12:42:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Wildlife Management Area Safety Checkpoint List By John Harris Kentucky Conservation Officers will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout Green River Wildlife Management Area during the month of October to check motorist for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. Supervisory-approved traffic safety checkpoint locations for Adair and Taylor:
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I-75S Renfro Valley exit to close Sun-Fri starting Sun 14 Oct By Amber Hale Somerset, KY - The southbound Interstate 75 off-ramp at exit 62 (Renfro Valley) in Rockcastle County will be temporarily closed during the week starting Sunday, Oct. 14. Crews will be performing rock removal as part of the I-75 widening project. For four weeks, the ramp will close on Sunday nights at 6pmCT and reopen Friday mornings at 5amCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 12:18:42 | Comments | Printable version
KYTC Emergency declaration for hurricane relief crews By Naitore Djigbenou Frankfort, KY - In anticipation of Hurricane Michael and its potential to cause damage to the southeastern United States, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas has waived certain commercial motor carrier regulations for operators involved in relief efforts. Secretary Thomas issued the emergency declaration that provides temporary regulatory relief for crews heading to the affected areas to deliver goods, restore utilities and remove debris. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 12:13:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
KY DOC expanding public alert system By Lisa Lamb Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC) is expanding its automatic notification system to provide public alerts in the event of an inmate escape from a halfway house, Commissioner Jim Erwin announced today. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 10:25:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Letter: So proud of Sydney Andrea Waggener writes: Savannah Roy is also from Columbia. She graduated in 2018 from ACHS.Comments re article 99991 29 Students formally welcomed into LWC Nursing Program We agree, and thanks for the update on Adair County students. We've updated the article. 2018-10-10 10:23:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Lindsey Wilson College named a National College of Distinction Lindsey Wilson College has been named a national College of Distinction. The award recognizes American higher education institutions for their commitment to the implementation of high-impact educational practices. The college was also named a Kentucky College of Distinction and an Abound: Finish College for the college's work with adult outreach programs. In addition, LWC earned program-specific recognition in the fields of business, education and nursing. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 10:19:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
CU hosts 'cowboy preacher' at chapel 17 Oct 2018 By Matthew M. Billiot, student news writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Come hear Chris Clarke, pastor of Kentucky Lake Cowboy Church in Draffenville, Ky., and a 1986 Campbellsville College alumnus, who will speak at chapel, 9amCT/10amET Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 at Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, Ky. Everyone is invited to attend. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 09:01:33 | Comments | Printable version
Upcoming ACHS play recommended for ladies night out "We recommend this especially for a ladies night out - women should really like it a lot and men would gain some sensitivity points by attending. It will be presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, November 1, 2 and 3, 2018 at 7pmCT in the VP Henry Auditorium at Lindsey Wilson College." - Brett Reliford A locally produced play by Adair County High School students is being recommended especially for women. Brett Reliford, director of the Adair County High School Theatre Department, announced the upcoming production of "A My Name is Alice" - a musical revue about the many faces of modern women. This will be something you haven't seen in the area before and we are really proud of it. Brett recommend it especially for a ladies night out, with a time of about an hour and fifteen minutes. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 08:56:59 | Comments | Printable version
Today - WENDESDAY with CM - 10 Oct 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for October 10, 2018: Better be in crowd--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 10 October 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2584 2018-10-10 05:54:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
29 Students formally welcomed into LWC Nursing Program Several students from Columbia were part of the ceremony: Kelsie Keltner, Gretchen Miles, Savannah Roy, MaKayla Smith, and Sydney Waggener. The science and art of nursing was extolled Friday evening, Oct. 5, at Lindsey Wilson College as the latest cohort of nurses was accepted into the college's nursing program. The 29 students were part of the "Ceremony of Blessing & Transition," held Friday, Oct. 5, in V.P. Henry Auditorium. The students received a white coat to symbolize their official entrance into the program after their hands were blessed by LWC Assistant Chaplain Carol Weddle. The 29 students who received their white coats and were formally accepted into the LWC nursing program on Friday evening, Oct. 5, 2018 were, in alphabetical order: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-10 05:43:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 10 Happy Anniversary, Gene & Joyce Hoots | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mendel & LaGene Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lawless | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Phillip & Dana Richard (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barry Jones (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brantlee Jacob Currier, (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colton Barr (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dean Froedge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Frances Burris (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaxon Fulk (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenneth Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kylie Dorman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leah Thompson (October 10, 2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mason Corbin (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa "Missy" Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Piper Lynn Kemp (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Regina Key | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dewayne Cochran, Liberty, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Johnson, Cumberland County, KY (1041-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kennith L. Stephens, Russell County, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Osborne, Taylor County, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Dolores Morris Money, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alva Lena Wright, Jamestown, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Stella Holt, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elva Hare, 91, Russell Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Phillip E. Shaw, Taylor Co. KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Benson, Sr., Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maria Crisina Bloyd, Russell Co., KY (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert "Bob" Carter, Taylor Co., KY (1963( | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Burress, Speck Ridge Road (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, SMSGT (Ret) Marcus C. Jones, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Venia M. Lawhorn, Casey Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Mae Murray, Knifley, Adair County, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Douglas (C. D.) Miller, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Garyl Murphy, Casey Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Morgan, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon McGaha, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne J. Wahner, 61, Russell County, KY (1953-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Wilkie Stone, 73, Adair Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Rowena Hood, Edmonton, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Randye Allison Davis, Green County, KY (1967-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dianne Harris, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Diana Fields, Edmonton, KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lilah Brown Sutton, 67, Russell Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tricha Holt, Adair County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie McKinley Lawless, 85, Russell Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Hatter, 60, Casey Co., KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Roy, 69, Dunnville, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David A. Janes, Adair County, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Green, 71, Adair County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen W. Emerson, Casey County, KY (1963-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Erskine Higginbotham, Burkesville, Cumberland County,KY native (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby L. Beard, 86, Columbia, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bridget Lane Jones, 57, Adair County, KY (1960-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dallas Richard (Poochie) York, 68, Columbia, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eloise Jeffries, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Jones-Johnson, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Owen May, 82, formerly of Green Co., KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba Lee Martin, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vina Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Bright, Taylor County, KY (1921-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, October 10, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. 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