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Casey Adam Bennett, Adair Co., KY (1985-2011)

He was a member of a large, prominent West Adair County family and was self employed
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Casey Adam Bennett, 26, of the Bennett Ridge community in Adair Co., KY, died Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Columbia, KY.

Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. Funeral services will be Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Foster and Bro. Bobby Withers officiating. Burial will be in the Bennett Family Cemetery on Bennett Ridge in Adair Co., KY.


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2011-06-17 16:40:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Ashley Isbell, Birmingham, and Lindsey Isbell at CU



2011-06-17 - Campbellsville University - Photo by Andre Tomaz. CU.
Ashley Chestnut, assistant director of CentriKid 7 from Birmingham, AL, sprays Lindsey Isbell of Savannah, TN. This year is Isbell's first year at CentriKid.

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CU hosts 43 different camp groups over the summer

CentriKids has been using campus for summer camp for 21 years. Kids College is a popular 2-day program for kids in 4th to 8th grades
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By Elena Groholske, student news writer

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University will host 43 different camps and 5,000 campers for church groups, sports teams, children's camps and freshman orientation this summer.

One group, the CentriKid Program Training Week Program, has been using CU as their summer camp destination since 1990.


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2011-06-17 16:20:23 | Comments | Printable version

Wayfaring Minis make it home to happy little boys

She makes a point of importance of snapping photo(s) of pets, just in case they are lost, stolen, or go AWOL

Cynthia Meyer writes:
Ed, the two wayfaring mini horses have found their way back home safe, and sound to some very happy little boys . You have made a great point that if pet owners have pictures of the little varmints it might have be easier to spot, and identify lost or stolen pet. With today's digital cameras and smart phones it only takes a second to snap a picture for future reference should the pet be lost, stolen or generally AWOL. Thanks again for posting. --Cynthia Meyer
Letter above followup to Miniature Horses take flight of hoof: Please help find


2011-06-17 15:52:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Mrs. Helen Dial, Green Co, KY (1933-2011)

She was a native of Adair Co., KY, with deep family ties in Green and Adair Counties. She was of the Pentecostal faith, and a homemaker. She will be buried in Adair Co., KY
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Mrs. Helen Dial was born July 6, 1933 in Adair County, Kentucky to the late Sanford Janes and Eliza Crawhorn Janes. She departed this life Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg having attained the age of seventy-seven years, eleven months and ten days.

Funeral services will be at 2pmCT, Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W. Court ST, Greensburg, KY, with Rev. Lloyd Dial and Rev. Cary Yates the officiating clergy. Visitation will be 4-9pmCT, Saturday, June 18, 2011 and after 7amCT, Sunday. Interment will be in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty RD, Columbia, KY.


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2011-06-17 15:39:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

David Lee Allen, Casey Co., KY (1949-2011)

David Lee Allen passed away Thursday June 16, 2011 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was 62.

Funeral services are 11amET/10amCT, Monday, June 20, 2011 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville ST, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Jeff Edwards officiating. Burial will be at Whited Cemetery.Visitation is Sunday, June 19, 2011, from 5pm-8pmET/4pm-7pmCT, at the funeral home and Monday from 8amET/7amCT, until funeral service.


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2011-06-17 15:07:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Grandmother was baptized at Mouth of Butler

Memories of the Grider family, Sulphur Creek, and McGaha, KY

By E.H. Lepiarczyk II

My grandmother, Effie Burton Grider (1896-1987), was baptized at the 'Mouth of Butler' in Sulphur Creek when she was a young girl.

Her father and mother, Chrisley Burton (1853-1939) and Priscilla Elizabeth Harmon Burton (1857-1932), were charter members of the Pleasant View Baptist Church, known as the 'Mouth of Butler' Church.


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2011-06-17 14:38:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

Stephen Arlo Withers, Russell Co., KY (1950-2011)

He was a member of a respected Russell Co., KY family and of the Jamestown Christian Church. He was an auto mechanic

Stephen Arlo Withers, 60, Comanche Way, Russell Springs, KY, died Monday, June 13, 2011, of injuries sustained in an auto accident in Wayne Co., KY.

Visitation will be after 10amCT, Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 Main ST, Russell Springs, KY. The Funeral Service will be at 1pmCT, Saturday, June 18, 2011, at the funeral home. Bro. Tony Stephens will be the officiating clergy. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.


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2011-06-17 14:00:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Heartland Quartet in Concert at Trinity UMC, June 26, 2011

The Heartland Quartet of Hodgenville, KY, will be in concert at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY, at 6pmCT, on Sunday evening, June 26, 2011. Everyone is invited to an evening of great gospel music. - Connie Scott, Church Secretary, Trinity United Methodist Church

2011-06-17 13:06:13 | Comments | Printable version

Herschel T. Compton, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2011)

He was a native of Adair Co., KY, and a member of a large, respected West Adair Co., KY family.

Herschel T. Compton, 83, formerly of Adair Co. died Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Willow Crossing Nursing Home in Columbus, IN.

Graveside service will be Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 2pm,CT, at Moore Cemetery, 225 Prices Creek RD, Columbia, KY with burial to follow. There will be no visitation.


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2011-06-17 12:50:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Chamber Picnic Reservations due today, June 17, 2011

Just a reminder: Reservations are due today, Friday, June 17, for the Chamber Picnic whch will be held Tuesday night, June 21, 2011, at the Roadside Park. Tickets may be obtained at the Chamber office, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY, unti 4:30pmCT, today, Friday, June 17, 2011. We must let the Bank of Columbia, the sponsors, know how much food to prepare. - Sue Stivers, Executive Director, Columbia/Adair Co. Chamber of Commerce. Phone (270) 384-6020.

2011-06-17 10:19:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber Insights

FRIDAY with CM: June 17, 2011

Adair Fiscal Court June 14, 2011 Summary
See full story: Adair Co. Fiscal Court meeting June 14, 2011 report



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2011-06-17 07:59:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Adair Countian dies in skid-steer loader farming accident

MAP: P.D. Pyles RD.

A 26 year old Adair Countian, Casey Bennett, died as a result of a farming accident yesterday, Thursday, June 16, 2011, at approximately 4:45pmCT on P.D. Pyles RD, approximately 3 miles north of Columbia, KY.

Casey Bennett, 26, was operating a skid-steer loader when he apparently lost control of the machine and died as a result of the accident.

The Adair County Sheriff's Department investigation is still under way at this time. -Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss


2011-06-17 07:33:29 | Comments | Printable version

It's Underway: 10th Annual Blueberry Festival in Edmonton, KY

The 10th Annual Blueberry Festival gets underway today, Friday, June 17, 2011, starting with a Pancake Breakfast beginning at 7amCT, in Edmonton, KY.

Two full days of activities are planned through 6pmCT on Saturday, June 18, 2011.
SCHEDULE (sponsored)


2011-06-17 06:55:08 | Comments | Printable version

Big Lake Cumberland Ag and HES Alumni Golf Scramble today

From Nick Roy
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources

The Lake Cumberland UK Ag and HES Alumni Golf Scramble gets underway today at The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club RD, Columbia, KY, today, Friday, June 17, 2011, starting with check-in at 10:30amCT. A large number of golfers are expected to see Columbia/Adair County at its best today.


2011-06-17 06:35:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

ACSO: Adair Academic Team represents us well

Harrison Moss writes:
The Adair County Sheriff's Office would like to congratulate the Academic Team for their recent win and accomplishments. Thank you for your hard work and how you represent Adair County. We also want to thank the teachers and parents for all you did to help the students.

Again many thanks,
The Adair County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Harrison Moss, Alice, Suzanne, B.J., Justin, Joey, Justin, Aaron, and Adam.
-Harrison Moss


2011-06-17 06:01:48 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Farmers Market: FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011

The Adair Farmers Market is now open at the Adair Extension Office, 409 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY, for the season, each Tuesday and Friday, from 6am-10amCT. - Nick Roy, Adair Co. Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources

2011-06-17 05:54:38 | Comments | Printable version

(Ad) Advertiser sells keyboard; puts Playstation 2 up

One nice keyboard is no longer available in CM Musical Instruments, but some hot game items are being added by the same advertiser. This just in: Billie Farris writes:
Ed, thanks for running my ad for the keyboard. I sold it Friday. Now, I have a Play Station 2, 3 controllers, and 7 games for sale. If anyone is interested they can call me at (270) 384-3840 or (270) 250-2178. Thanks. --Billie Farris
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2011-06-17 04:27:43 | Comments | Printable version

(Ad) Maltipoo, house dog, free to good home

This just in, Friday, June 17, 2011 - at 4:11amCT:

Bonnie Birdwell writes:
I have a Maltipoo house dog to give away to a good home call (270) 634-3849 thank you Bonnie Birdwell - Bonnie Birdwell
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2011-06-17 04:11:43 | Comments | Printable version

Mr. Coomer affected lives in a good way


- BROOKS COOMER Homecoming Reunion, Friday, June 17, 2011
- REUNIONS


Phillip Burris writes:
Mr. Coomer had an effect on many people's lives in a good way. When I think of high school days, he always comes to mind. One of my favorite memories I think of often is when my cousin Harry Staples and I worked at concessions for basketball. Mr. Coomer took Harry and his dad and me to Western for a basketball game. It was the first college game for me and it was Clem Haskins' freshman year. I would love to be there June 17, but can't make it. Mr. Coomer, enjoy. -Phillip Burris
Comments re article 44795 Homecoming Reunion June 17 2011 to honor Brooks Coomer


2011-06-17 04:02:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback


Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 17
Happy Anniversary, Bruce and Patsy Wilson (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Joe and Anita Vanarsdale (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Roy and Gail Ingram (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Abby Richards (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bailey Elizabeth Coffey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda Lawson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Hope Cowan (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaylyn Bailey (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer (Kermeen) Griebenow | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeremy Luttrell (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Johannah Upchurch (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joshua Phillips | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, June Doss | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katie Melton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sherry Ausmun, Creelsboro, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eldred Wray, Cumberland County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Stephens, Russell County, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Blount, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Debbie Wesley, Easley, SC (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Tucker, Russell Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenny Ray Bland, Taylor Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Buford Douglas Phillips, Taylor Co., KY (1936 - 2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John M. Silver, Elk Horn, Taylor Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Alan (Jamie) Beck, Taylor County, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lona Gertrude Malone, Russell County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin Cissell, Russell County, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Houston Rogers, Milltown, Adair Co., KY native (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie D. (Tom) White, Casey County, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances June Williams, 74, Casey Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joey Payne, Casey Co., KY (1961-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Hatfield, Casey County, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Mae Nunn Noe, Green County, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jessie B. Riley Short, Burkesville, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Paul Randolph Neathery, Cumberland Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Wayne Holt, Russell County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herman Wayne Slinker, Green Co., KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Gene Embry, Freedom Community, 71,(1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Owen Oliver (Chicken Little) Judd, Green Co., KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernadine Samuel Andrew, 87, Jamestown, KY; Adair native (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carla Monday, 54, Casey County, KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Inez Oakes , 88, Metcalfe County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angel H.C. Denham, Campbellsville, KY stillborn (2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Delcie E. Wright Capps, Cumberland Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Patricia Ahmer, Green Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Ellis Beard Kilby, Taylor Co./Adair native (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wilburn Edward Rogers, 71, Green County, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pairlee Montgomery, 100, Adair Co., KY (1916-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Arthur Krug, Adair County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifton 'Buddy' McQueary, Casey County, KY (1946-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Kenneth Joseph Salvatore Anthony DeSimone (1927-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth N. (Kenny) Janes, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laura Johnson, 78, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Faye Boston, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Marie Schmidt, 70, Columbia, KY (1953-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Madelaine Wilson Butler | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Bowen Hendrickson, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patty Bernard Kinnett (1960-1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond (Spot) Harris, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond E. (Pete) Curry, 93, Columbia, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Vannoy, 84, Casey Co., KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tony Radford, 60, Burkesville, KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, June 17, 2011
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTAdair Farmers Market Open 6am-10amCT, 409 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY
The Adair Farmers Market is now open at the Adair Extension Office, 409 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY, for the season, each Tuesday and Friday, from 6am-10amCT. - Nick Roy, Adair Co. Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources | (ID:12991, Comment)
7:00amCT10th Annual Blueberry Festival, June 17-18 in Edmonton, KY. SCHEDULE (sponsored)
The 10th Annual Blueberry Festival gets underway today, Friday, June 17, 2011, starting with a Pancake Breakfast beginning at 7amCT, in Edmonton, KY. Events are scheduled all day Friday and Saturday, June 17-18, 2011. | (ID:13035, Comment)
9:00amCTGolf: Lake Cumberland Area UK College of Agriculture Scramble
The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club RD (MAP), Columbia, KY.
| (ID:11632, Comment)
10:00amCTFuneral services in Campbellsville, KY, for David Pritchard, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2011) | (ID:13033, Comment)
11:30amCTCaregivers in Action, Russell Springs
Caregivers in Action is for anyone that is caring for a sick child, disabled adult or an elderly loved one. Our guest Speaker will be Cristy Cundiff. Ms. Cundiff will be discussing Elder Abuse and Prevention. This is free to the all the caregivers and a free lunch will be provided. We ask that anyone that would like to attend this meeting please RSVP by calling 270-866-4546, this will allow us to have enough food prepared Location: Russell Springs Methodist Church, Russell Springs, KY 42642 | (ID:13011, Comment)
NoonCTEnjoy noon Chimes, two songs, Downtown Columbia, KY | (ID:13040, Comment)
1:00pmCTHomecoming Reunion at Sparksville Baptist to honor Mr. Brooks Coomer. MORE DETAILS
There will be a Homecoming Reunion for all former students of Brooks Coomer who knew him as teacher, principal, Title I director, and transportation director) 1941 - 1978, held at the Sparksville Baptist Church, 9401 Burkesville RD, Columbia, KY, 9 miles south of Columbia on KY 61, 1pm-3pmCT, on Friday, June 17, 2011. -Faye Bault | (ID:12908, Comment)
Funeral services in Jamestown, KY, for Gladys Ruth Bolin, Russell Co., KY (1919-2011) | (ID:13024, Comment)
2:30pmCTGraveside Services in Knifley, KY, following earlier funeral in Shepherdsville, KY, for Kenneth Ray Cheek, Bullitt Co., KY | (ID:13013, Comment)
3:00pmCTMt. Olive Baptist Church VBS June 15-18, 2011
Mt. Olive Baptist Church will be holding the Son Surf Beach Bash Vacation Bible School beginning June 15 and going through June 17, 2011, with an ending celebration on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Bible School will begin each night at 6:30pmCT and end approximately 8:30pmCT. The church is located at the intersection of Mt. Olive Road and Sano-Mt. Olive Road. The Saturday celebration will begin at 3pmCT, at the church, with good food, games, inflatables, etc. Join us for fun and fellowship as we worship the Lord and learn more about Jesus' life. For more information or directions you can contact Dawn Baker at (270) 634-0981. --Dawn Baker | (ID:13018, Comment)
5:00pmCTEvening Chimes, two songs, Downtown Columbia, KY | (ID:13041, Comment)
5:30pmCTCane Valley Christian VBS, at 2250 Cane Valley RD, Cane Valley, KY (MAP)
will hold Vacation Bible School, Wedneday-Saturday, June 15-18, 2011. Sessions will be 5pm-7:30pmCT, Wednesday; 5:30-7:30pmCT, Thursday and Friday, and 9am-11amCT Saturday when there will be a cookout and a petting zoo. The theme is "Hometown Nazareth - Where Jesus Was a Kid." - Kathy Nissley | (ID:13006, Comment)
6:30pmCTColumbia First Church of the Nazarene VBS, June 13-17, 2011
The Columbia First Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY, will hold Vacation Bible School, 6:30-8:30pmCT, June 13-17, 2011, for children ages Pre-School through 6th grade. For More Information, please call 270-384-2956. -Tina Petty | (ID:12913, Comment)
7:00pmCTSouthside Church of Christ Congregational Singing
Come and join us for an evening of singing, fellowship and refreshments. Virginia Jones Location: Southside Church of Christ, 24 Burnett RD, Columbia, KY 42728 | (ID:12766, Comment)
Funeral services in Liberty, KY, for David Nelson Harrison, Casey Co., KY (1961-2011) | (ID:13021, Comment)

 

































 
 
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