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Daily News for Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Letter: Rodent control at its finest Larry Clark writes: So glad to see others value, and can coexist with other creatures on this planet. Rodent control at its finest. --LarryComments re King snake on patrol 2020-09-30 18:27:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Quarles challenges FFA members to serve as poll workers By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles is asking members and alumni of Kentucky's youth agriculture organizations to fulfill Secretary of State Michael Adams' call to recruit poll workers for the November 2020 election. "Kentucky FFA has a long tradition of civic engagement," Commissioner Quarles said. "As Secretary Adams has made clear, we need young people to serve as poll workers so that we can put on a fair and safe election this fall. I am asking eligible members - and young alumni - of Kentucky FFA to respond to Secretary Adams' call to serve." A precinct election officer works the polls all day on Election Day to ensure voting is conducted fairly and orderly. Each precinct is required to have four precinct election officers serve on the day of the election. In order to become an election officer, an individual must be a qualified, registered voter. Individuals who will be 18 years old on or before November 3, 2020 are eligible to serve as officers. Other qualifications can be found online by visiting the State Board of Elections webpage at elect.ky.gov. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-30 18:24:14 | Comments | Printable version
Joseph Cery (J.C.) Fannin, 73, Columbia, KY (1947-2020) Joseph Cery Fannin of Columbia, better known as J.C., passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at his residence. He was 73 years old. The funeral service for Mr. Fannin will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY. Visitation is requested from NoonCT on Friday until the time of the funeral service at 1pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-30 18:20:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lexmark presented with Employer Support Freedom Award By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Gov. Beshear on Wednesday welcomed to the Capitol executives with office equipment and solutions giant Lexmark International and members of the military. "Today, we have an exciting recognition to announce. It is my great honor as the Governor of Kentucky to congratulate Lexmark International as one of this year's recipients of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award," the Governor said. "This award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. government to employers for their sustained support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve." Among those present were Kentucky Adjutant Gen. Hal Lamberton, Col. (R) Phil Miller and Harry Wiley from the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as President and CEO of Lexmark Allen Waugerman, Brig. Gen. David Jenkins, Carl Sullivan and Patrick Brewer from Lexmark International. "The Kentucky National Guard and Reserves are indispensable assets, and its soldiers are proud members of communities throughout Kentucky. They are our neighbors. They are the people that - outside of COVID - we sit in the bleachers with on Friday and in the pews with on Sunday," said Gov. Beshear. "Lexmark has a long history of success and innovation in the Bluegrass, and that clearly extends to the company's enlightened leadership, which supports its workers and all of our people with a strong military." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-30 18:16:54 | Comments | Printable version
Governor continues to stress the importance of masks By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - As daily new cases of COVID-19 top 1,000 for the second consecutive day, Gov. Beshear continues to stress the importance of everyone wearing face coverings, calling it the single most important action all of us can take to fight COVID-19. "We've got a lot of kids who went back to in-person classes this week," said Gov. Beshear. "Our kids can wear their masks. We as adults complain about it, but our kids can do it. I can tell you, my kids are willing to do it if it means they get to be back in school. Let's make sure we are wearing masks in our community." He also encouraged Kentuckians to spread the word on social media using #MaskUpKY and #MaskUpKentucky hashtags. Starting next week, Kentuckians who use the hashtags will receive a #TeamKY mask if their post is featured as part of the Governor's daily 4 p.m. news conference. Case Information As of 4 p.m. Sept. 30, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 68,840 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 1,004 of which were newly reported Wednesday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-30 18:14:55 | Comments | Printable version
Extension of mail-in renewal for driver's licenses Dennis Loy, Adair County Circuit Court Clerk, says that they are glad to accept renewal forms either by mail or dropped off in person. By Crystal Staley/Chuck Wolfe Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear, citing the need to help people stay healthy by avoiding crowds during flu season and the continuing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, today announced an extension of a special program for mail-in renewal of operator licenses, permits and state-issued identification cards that expired - or will expire - or were lost or stolen during the period of March 1, 2020 to Feb. 28, 2021. To be eligible, drivers must not require testing or retesting. Under a new Official Order from Transportation Secretary Jim Gray, the mail option was extended to licenses bearing an expiration date as late as Feb. 28, 2021, with all such renewals to be processed by March 31, 2021. Up to now, the cutoff has been a Sept. 30, 2020 expiration date. Those who qualify can apply for renewal or replacement remotely through the circuit court clerk in their county of residence. The lone exception is Fayette County, where all driver licensing functions - including mail-in renewal - have been transferred from the circuit court clerk to a new Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Regional Driver Licensing Office at 141 Leestown Center Way, Suite 125. For residents of all other counties, check with the clerk as to preferred method, such as drop-off form or mail-in form. The form can be downloaded here: TC94191_sept2020. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-30 15:07:47 | Comments | Printable version
Join the ACES Family Health Challenge: Get Moving, Get Healthy! By Debra Cowan This has been a crazy year complete with many challenges. While many of those challenges have been stressful, Adair County Elementary School (ACES) is offering a POSITIVE CHALLENGE for families; a Family Health Challenge for the month of October. Families that accept the challenge may request a kit of materials and information that will guide them as they try small daily health challenges. The challenges are simple, but when added up over 30 days, hopefully families can look back and say they were a little more active, ate healthier and enjoyed some time together. Families that complete the challenge are eligible to win prizes. To join the challenge, ACES families can request a FREE Family Health Kit from the ACES Family Resource Center by calling 270-384-9112 or sending an email to debbie.cowan@adair.kyschools.us. Parents can also send a note to their child's teacher. Kits will be available for pick up on the front porch of the school on Thursday, October 1, 2020, between 8amCT and 2pmCT, or can be sent home with students on October 1st or 2nd. This activity is a collaborative family involvement event sponsored by the FRC, Title I, Camp SAFARI and community partners such at 4-H, Adair Health Department, WATCH Coalition and KY-ASAP. 2020-09-30 12:53:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Cameron announces $2M settlement with Anthem for data breach By Elizabeth Kuhn Frankfort, KY - Attorney General Daniel Cameron today announced a $39.5 million multistate settlement with Anthem, Inc. for a data security breach, which compromised the personal information of 78.8 million Americans. Anthem, Inc. agreed to pay $39.5 million to 43 states and the District of Columbia. Kentucky will receive $1,929,942.02. In addition to the payment, Anthem has also agreed to a series of data security and adequate governance provisions designed to strengthen its practices going forward. Attorney General Cameron's Division of Consumer Protection served on the executive committee of the multistate team and was a leader in the investigation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-30 12:18:41 | Comments | Printable version
Socially distanced international marketplace By Travis Smith The Lindsey Wilson College International Student Program (ISP) began an international marketplace series on Wednesday at the ISP house on the A.P. White Campus. Japan kicked off the series as students Yuno Oe of Yokohama Kanagawa, Japan and Mayu Satoh of Tokyo, Japan provided Japanese cuisine and answered questions about their home country during a Q & A session with questions that were submitted by LWC students prior to the event. Face masks, social distancing, temperature checks and a 25 person guest limit were implemented to keep the event safe for students and other participants. ISP began the series as a way to combine the best of the International Marketplace and International Education Week into one event during the Covid-19 Pandemic. ISP plans on showcasing a different country or geographic region every Wednesday during the fall semester. 2020-09-30 12:13:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
John Norman Lawrence III, 48, Springfield/Columbia, KY (1971-2020) John Norman Lawrence III of Springfield passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 in Russell Springs, KY. He was 48 years old. Funeral services will be held at 10amCT on Friday, October 2, 2020, at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with military honors provided by VFW Post 6097. Burial will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue on Friday morning until time for the service at the funeral home. For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and The Heathy at Work Guidelines. Everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-30 12:07:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
GRAS to be appointment-only starting immediately By Gale B. Cowan, Adair County Judge Executive Due to exposure to COVID-19 of one employee and causing a staffing shortage, the Green River Animal Shelter will be by appointment only until October 19, 2020. We will still be doing adoptions. Pictures of animals can be viewed on our Facebook Page. If you want to see an animal in person, please call the shelter and we will work with you to set up a time. If you have questions or concerns, please call the Green River Animal Shelter at 270-385-9655. Please know we consider the safety of our staff, visitors, and animals very important. 2020-09-30 12:02:01 | Comments | Printable version
Pickett's Chapel annual fish fry and auction is Saturday Pickett's Chapel United Methodist Church will be having the annual Fish Fry and auction this coming Saturday, Oct 3, 2020. It will be outside so those in attendance can social distance and be safe during the pandemic. They have a large selection of items that have been donated for the auction fundraiser. Meal starts at 4pmCT and the auction at 6. Pickett’s Chapel is located at 3047 Portland Road, Columbia, KY. 2020-09-30 09:29:23 | Comments | Printable version
Nursing Homes required to surveillance test By Amy Neighbors, Administrator Metcalfe County Nursing Home Last week we began doing what is called “Surveillance Testing”. This is a routine COVID testing requirement that was mandated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. All nursing homes across the country are now required to test staff on a routine basis. The frequency of the testing is based on the county’s positivity rate. As of right now, Metcalfe County’s rate of positivity requires that we must test all our employees weekly. However, if our county’s rate increases, we could have to test as often as twice a week, if it lowers, it could be as little as once a month. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-30 09:03:16 | Comments | Printable version
Marvin Lee Devore, 84, Metcalfe County, KY (1936-2020) Marvin Lee Devore of Edmonton was born August 10, 1936. He departed this life on Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home at the age of 84. Marvin was known for his dry sense of humor and wit. He was kind of a loner loving to spend time in the woods with his dog PJ. Not only did he enjoy the woods but also loved woodworking. Marvin attended the New Beginnings Church of God in Edmonton. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-30 08:59:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sunny skies today, gusty winds, high 72F It's currently 44F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be sunny today, with a high near 72F. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 49F. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Thursday will be sunny again, with a high near 68F and calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 41F and northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. 2020-09-30 05:35:15 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for September 30, 2020 Crudeness may comprise--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 30 September 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3305 2020-09-30 05:32:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 30 Sep 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at a glance:
2020-09-30 05:32:10 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 30 Happy Anniversary, Ed and Lynne Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Terry and Rita Hadley (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tony and Scotty Thompson (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Judy Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna Beth Sharpe (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caleb Ryan Morgan (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chaseton D. Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cheri Stephens (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Breeding | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Garet Day | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jasmine Hammond (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katherine Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Tarter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katlyn Robertson (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keaton Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Meredith Compton (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Murrell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sara Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Thompson Dean (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheri Norris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Bragg | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Absher (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Suzanne Paxton, Green Co., KY (1949-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Edward Lee, Columbia, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcia Beard, Taylor Co., KY native (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herald E. Gabehart, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grover Junior Rodgers, 74, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlus "Red" Bernard Russell Springs, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dessie Lou Smith, Windsor, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ward Russell Bryant, Adair Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mable McClister, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael (Bull) Cowan, Adair Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Curry, Adair County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Rae Harmon, Adair County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara A. Pruyear, Taylor County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otis C. Wilham, Casey County, KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billie Jean Corbin, Adair County, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Ann Grant, Adair County, KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orpha Foley, 94, Russell County, KY (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton (Cliff) Bishop, Casey Co., KY, Green Co. native (1955-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack Freeman Woods, 75, Kings Mountain, Kentucky native (1939-2015 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robin Thomas Baldwin, Taylor Co., KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory birthday, Mrs. Pauline Goff, Green County, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul W. Blair, 85, Russell County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Schuyler, 64, Russell County, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwight Schuyler, 63, Russell Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Doss, 77, Adair County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grover C. Johnson Jr., 94, Russell County, KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hester Dell Grider Blankenship, 83, Russell Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, DeVonia LeAnn Fancher, 83, Metcalfe Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Alice Jean Davidson Booher, Kettle, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Ford, 61, Dunnville, KY/Bradshaw, WV native (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandon Burns, 34, Columbia, KY (1983-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Jane Cowan, 62, Columbia, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Harmon (1935-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Fudge (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Cox, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence R. Clark, Adair Co., KY, native (1926-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everett Wilson, 91, Taylor County, KY (1927-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garth Roosevelt Dudgeon, 76, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Jim) Royce Kelly, 82, Greensburg, KY (1934-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joanna McCarty, 81, Taylor County, KY (1937-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Stanley Epperson, Jr., 73, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John (Bam) Carney, 51, Campbellsville, KY (1969-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Kemp Murray, Green County, KY (1921-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Elizabeth Stephens, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Eugene Coppersmith, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nova Ray Pulliam, baby girl, Edmonton, KY (2016-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tatem Ashley Smith Tungate, Campbellsville, KY (1987-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vickie Lynn Roy (September 30, 1962 - April 14, 1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Victoria Coomer, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. 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