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John Muir's Exploration in Kentucky


The public is invited to a presentation on John Muir's walk through Kentucky by Marco Sioli, a professor of American history visiting from University of Milan in Italy, at 11:30amCT on Wednesday May 29, 2024, at the historic Trabue-Russell House in Columbia. Phil Hanna recommends the article below as an excellent introduction to Muir's historic journey.

By Ken Johnson
November 24, 2020, bernheim.org

John Muir was one of the most significant environmentalists in U.S. history and the world. He was instrumental in establishing Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks and the Petrified Forest National Monument (now a National Park) and helped found the Sierra Club. Muir was influential in making the preservation of our national lands a focus of congressmen and presidents. He was an advisor to President Theodore Roosevelt, who traveled to Yosemite to camp with Muir and seek his counsel.

Born in Scotland in 1838, young John Muir moved with his family to Wisconsin in 1849. He took college courses in botany and chemistry at the University of Wisconsin- Madison and became deeply interested in the natural world, an interest that would be the focus of his life. After leaving college and Wisconsin, Muir spent several years in Ontario, Canada, working in a combination sawmill and rake factory.

In 1866, he moved to Indianapolis where he worked in a wagon wheel factory. The following year, he severely injured his right eye in an industrial accident and was blind in both eyes for a time. Despite this serious injury, he regained his sight and was determined to make a journey which would change his life and ultimately would set him on a course to change the country.

John Muir decided to take a walk. A very, very long walk. Ultimately 1,000 miles from Louisville to the Gulf of Mexico.


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2024-05-11 09:37:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

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Northern Lights over Kentucky



2024-05-11 - Leitchfield, KY - Photo by Lindsay Durbin.
Lindsay writes, "Just another picture of God's artwork on display! Had the opportunity to see the Northern Lights from our house last night in Leitchfield, KY."

NOAA is predicting that the Geomagnetic Storm is likely to persist through Sunday, May 12, 2024, so there may be more chances for an unusual glimpse of the Northern Lights as far south as Alabama.

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Fiscal Court to meet in special called session Monday

From Bridget Compton
Adair County Deputy Judge Executive

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in special called session at 6pmCT on Monday, May 13, 2024, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. This meeting will be open to the public.

Meeting Agenda:


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2024-05-11 09:11:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Mother's Day at Egypt Christian Church Sunday May 12

From Willie M. Feese, Jr.

The 10amCT Worship Service at Egypt Christian Church will include a recognition of ALL MOTHERS and each lady present will receive a gift. Special recognition and a gift will be given to the Oldest Mother, Youngest Mother and the Mother with the most children present.

Pastor Paul Patton's sermon will be from Mark 7:24-20 and titled, "A Mother's Faith and Concern". Special music will be a presented by a recently formed men's quartet, Three Plus One. There will also be a celebration of Christian Baptism and the services will conclude with the unveiling of a Church Quilt made by women of the church in 1966 and recently made available to ECC.

Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Rd., Columbia, KY. Everyone is invited to come be blessed on this special occasion.


2024-05-11 09:04:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 11
Happy Anniversary, Ronald and Eula Goetz (1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Barry White | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brena Kathleen Coomer (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brett Dakota Larimore (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carrie Cowherd | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cassidy Blair | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris A. Young (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Colton Downey (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Courtney Foster | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Fonso Stanley, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jerry Wayne Compton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Scottie Blair | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Susan Pollard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy Helm | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Cecil (Ted) Wright, Jr., Green Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Frazier, Adair Co. KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucas Tyler Pierce, Russell Co., KY (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Page, Adair Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Smith, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wynona Sue Shields Berry Reliford, Green Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Ruth (Shorty) Cheatham, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Bill Chumbley, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (Jim) Bauman, Taylor County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerome Clements, Casey County, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Daniel, Casey County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rollin Edward Kerns, Adair Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eric Hayes, 67, Taylor County, KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matt Clark, 17, Taylor Co., KY (1998-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mitchelyn Squires, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Richard Clark, 87, Green County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis Earl Mosby, Adair Co., KY native (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ora Gadberry, 82, Casey Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Macie Drake , 15, Adair County, KY (2001-2016 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judith (Judy) Simmons, 76, Metcalfe County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (David) Wheeler, Casey County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Franklin Calhoun, Green Co., KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Ray (Banjo) O'Banion, 70, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Clark, 71, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David (Slug) Jones, 86, Jamestown, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fox Turner Ponder, Russell Co., KY (1920-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glendo Grider, Sr., 84, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeanette Schaefer, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lula Mae Bryant Hedgespeth, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Ashbrook, 94, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Drucilla Gregory, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ocella Corbin, 68, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rowena Johnson, 96, Columbia, KY (1925-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandy Rainwater, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory Birthday, Terry Steven Burton, Sr., native of Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tyler Akins, 35, Campbellsville, KY (1985-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Velma F. (Green) Rooks, 94, Columbia, KY native (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTFree tipping to dispose of unwanted items and materials | (ID:66787, Comment)
8:00amCTFarmers Market on the Square 8am-1pmCT
At the corner of Merchant and Campbellsville Streets in Columbia, across from City Hall. | (ID:66886, Comment)
10:00amCTMarch of Dimes Experience 2024
10 Tower Circle, Somerset, KY | (ID:66638, Comment)
Services for Wade Breeding, 66, Adair County, KY (1957-2024) | (ID:66961, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Donna Kay White, 61, Columbia, KY (1963-2024) | (ID:66958, Comment)
2:00pmCTServices for Glen T. Corbin, 68, Sparksville, KY (1956-2024) | (ID:66936, Comment)
5:30pmCTMasquerade Fundraiser Ball
To raise funds for the Metcalfe Co. Animal Shelter | (ID:66818, Comment)

 

































 
 
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