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Daily News for Thursday, May 17, 2012
Congratulations to Drake Duncan Hunter Durham writes: Great news. Go Drake. I know your Granpa Richard and Grandma Marsha are really proud. I know I am. - Hunter DurhamComments re article 51957 Drake Duncan makes US Open cut at Nicholasville KY 2012-05-17 13:40:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Drake Duncan makes US Open cut at Nicholasville, KY Duncan, a 2012 graduate of South Warren High School, is the grandson of Richard Lee and Marsha Walker of Columbia, KY, and the son of Leigh Ann Duncan Parkinson of Bowling Green, KY. He has played the course at The Pines at Lindsey Wilson on several occasions. Click on headline for full story, photo(s) Special to ColumbiaMagazine.com Drake Duncan birdied the third hole of an 8-man playoff at the Local Qualifier to secure the final spot and advance to Sectional qualifying for the U.S. Open Championship. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-05-17 11:55:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Lost: Light brown female chihuahua near Jessie's Fruit Market Danny Tarter writes: I have lost my chihuahua near Jessie's Fruit Market. I let it out to go to potty and she did not return. If anyone sees this dog please call 270-585-2050. It has been missing since Tuesday. --Danny TarterFind it quick Opportunities to do goodIn CM Classifieds 2012-05-17 10:40:32 | Comments | Printable version
Having Red Ripe Tomatoes off the vine in Montpelier, KY Joe Coffey, the extraordinary gardener of Montpelier, KY, reported yesterday that he and wife Ada Troutman Coffey have already harvested and eaten 10 tomatoes. The plants were started in March indoors, but are now in his garden. A neighbor across the line in Russell County, Mr. Terry Lawless, has harvested tomatoes, too, so he isn't claiming any record. He said that Mr. A.L. Sinclair, a tomato grower in Columbia, KY, has also eaten homegrown tomatoes. 2012-05-17 10:35:40 | Comments | Printable version
Degrees and credentials climb 4% in 2011-12 in Kentucky Stronger by Degrees By Sue Patrick News from the KY Council on Postsecondary Education Kentucky's public and independent colleges and universities conferred a record 63,000 degrees and credentials during the 2011 Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-05-17 10:25:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
GED Classes at Breeding Fire Department, May 23-24, 2012 Adair County Adult Education will be having free GED classes at the Breeding Fire Department, 290 Fire House Lane (Google Map), Breeding, KY. The first week of classes will begin Wednesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 24, 2012, from 9am-2pmCT each day. Call the adult learning center at 270-384-4497 to reserve your spot. - Vivian Johnson. 2012-05-17 09:18:03 | Comments | Printable version
Kim Dearth Lawson, Casey County, KY (1960-2012) She was a member of a respected Casey County family, and a homemaker Kim Dearth Lawson, 51, passed away Thursday May 17, 2012 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville, KY. Funeral services are 10:30amET/9:30amCT, Friday, May 18 , 2012 at Thomas Ridge Christian Church with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn officiating. Burial is at Combest Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-05-17 09:02:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Midnight fire destroys barn, hay on Marvin Buck Smith Place Click on headline for complete story, photo(s) By Donald Hare, Public Affairs Officer Columbia/Adair County Fire Department The Adair County Fire Department responded to a hay barn fire at 00:16amCT, Thursday morning, May 17, 2012, on Coyote Lane off of Pelham Branch Road, Columbia, KY. Upon arrival the barn was totally engulfed in fire, destroyed was a 56 x 96 hay barn, 350-400 rolls of hay. The property was owned by Marvin "Buck" Smith. There were 9 firemen on the scene for about one hour. - Donald Hare, Columbia/Adair County Fire Department 2012-05-17 08:12:27 | Comments | Printable version
2012 Adair Genealogy & History Book Fair By Mike Watson and Lee Ann Jessee The Historic Adair County Courthouse, 500 Public Square, in Columbia, KY, will be the location of the first annual History & Genealogy Book Fair & Sale, Saturday, June 2, 2012 10am-3pm (CT). Admission and parking are free, and the event is open to the public. In addition to sales of the many and varied publications available only from the participating historical and genealogical societies and individuals of the region, books and other genealogical and historical supplies will be available. Planners expect to have various free events during the day, including, but not limited to: Author readings, Scanning booth to scan photos, documents, Bible records, etc., Lineage Societies, Door Prizes, Silent Auction of donated items, plus tours of the Historic Adair County Courthouse. Contacts are: Mike Watson, 502-545-0525, watson.kentucky@gmail.com; or Lee Ann Jessee, Adair Public Library, eanj2@yahoo.com, 270-384-2472. 2012-05-17 08:01:31 | Comments | Printable version
Pauline C. Daffron, Taylor Co., KY (1913-2012) She was a native of Wayne County, KY and the matriarch of a large, respected Taylor County, KY, family and leaves a host of direct living descendants to mourn her death. She had professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith Pauline C. Daffron, 89, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 12:28pm, Monday, May 14, 2012, in Greensburg, KY. Funeral services are at 2pmET/1pmCT, Thursday, May 17, 2012 ,at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Jim Durham. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, W. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-05-17 07:06:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Higher education leader Dr. King speaks to Chamber, tours LWC Click on Headline for story with photo(s) By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education President Robert L. King was the featured speaker Tuesday at the monthly Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce, held at William T.'s restaurant at The Pines at Lindsey Wilson. King, who has been Kentucky's higher-education chief since January 2009, spoke about the need for colleges and universities to collaborate with elementary and high schools to better prepare students for college-level work. Following his talk to the chamber, King toured Lindsey Wilson College and met with LWC administrators. 2012-05-17 06:06:00 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS football players will wash cars on Sat., May 19, 2012 By Kelli Claypool Adair County High School football players will be washing cars at two locations, 8am-12pm noon CT, Saturday, May 19, 2012. The incoming Freshmen/Sophomores will be washing cars at the IGA, 900 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY; and the Juniors/Seniors will be washing cars at the 5-Star, 3100 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY, near Walmart at Holladay Place. - Kelli Claypool 2012-05-17 05:43:10 | Comments | Printable version
Yes, congratulations about graduates are welcome Readers are encouraged to write Congratulatory messages about the 2012 Adair County High School graduates. The messages should be about the graduate, not to the graduate(s). We'll make every effort to post all submissions, but should that task exceed the capacity of the staff, we'll post based on editorial considerations. Messages may also be posted to a graduate, in CM Classified Personals (paid). Phone 270-250-2730 - CM. Phone 270-250-2730 2012-05-17 05:30:18 | Comments | Printable version
2012 Awards Day John Adair Intermediate School Click on headline for full story with photo(s) by Jennifer Mann By Jennifer Mann News from John Adair Intermediate School Awards were given for 95% or above in each subject area, perfect attendance, Accelerated Reading, Gifted & Talented, Academic Team, & Highest Overall Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) at John Adair Intermediate School's Awards Day. 3rd grade Perfect Attendance: Landon Sneed, Ranee Birdwell, Chase Burris. The awards were presented by Assistant Principal Kim Goodin. 4th Grade Perfect Attendance: Carrie Smith, Shelby Jones, Madelyn Brian, Kai Burton, Lexi Feese, Brianna Dale, Billie Jo Lawhorn, Shelby Smith, presented by JAIS Assistant Principal Kim Goodin. 5th grade Perfect Attendance: Bradley Durbin, Rachel Parrish, Mallory Powell, Chandler Wisdom, John Miller, Jose Cruz, Alex Evans, presented by Assistant Principal Kim Goodin. Top 10 Accelerated Readers: Baylor Giles, Alex Lara, Jaiden Taylor, Jose Foster, Chris Stuchell, Chandler Wisdom, Emma Cockerham, Elizabeth Jenkins, Meghan Higgins, and Tasha Wilson. The awards were presented by 5th grade Reading teacher Mrs. Ann Marr. Highest Grade Point Averages (GPA) for 2012 at John Adair Intermediate School were, 4th grade, Walker Karnes with an overall GPA of 97.45238. He is the son of David and Angie Karnes. For the 5th grade, Trevor Smith with an overall G.P.A. of 97.78571, son of Byron and Michelle Smith. Their outstanding scholarship was recognized by John Adair Intermediate School Principal Jane Branham. - Jennifer Mann 2012-05-17 04:47:08 | Comments | Printable version
Eddie Franklin: An outstanding young man Comments re article 51940 Eddie Franklin is 2012 ACHS Valedictorian Pat Hare writes: Congratulations to Eddie Franklin. He is an outstanding young man. - Pat HareAdair County High School Class of 2012 2012-05-17 04:04:51 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Coffee cans needed for project This just posted: Wanted, Freecycle to us: We need plastic or metal 3 lb coffee cans for our Discover camp in June.If you have any, please call 270-378-6941 and we'll arrange for a place to either pick them up or you can drop them off. - Lila LoyFind it quick Opportunities to do goodIn CM Classifieds Scan them each time you visit ColumbiaMagazine.com at least 3 times a day. 2012-05-17 03:47:40 | Comments | Printable version
Welcome, Emma Michelle Thomas! Click on headline for item with photo(s) Haydn Walters would like to announce the birth of his cousin, Emma Michelle. She was born May 14, 2012 at 12:10pm at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. She weighed 6 lbs and was 19 inches long. The proud parents are Jeremy and Andrea Thomas. Proud grandparents are Sherry Keeney of Somerset and Doug and Cathy Grant of Columbia. - Andrea Grant 2012-05-17 03:16:48 | Comments | Printable version
Today, THURSDAY with CM, May 17, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 17, 2012: Rehearsals provide--Robert Stone, Thursday, 17 May 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 247, in progress Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-05-17 02:37:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 17 Happy Anniversary, Lynn and Mary Stephens (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Marshall and Joyce Sneed (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wayne and Elizabeth Miller (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Stotts (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hailey Birdwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kate Erin Spinks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Ruth Scott Norris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Schella Pittman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Whitley Anna-Grace Janes (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie M. Cundiff, Casey Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall (Mark) H. Sasser, Liberty, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everett L. Davis, Jamestown, KY (1969-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Sherrell Morrison, Taylor Co., KY native (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bell Marie Keltner, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W.C. Conner, Green Co., KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Wiley Galliher, Casey County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis H. Gupton, 86, Taylor County, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Joe Wesley , 44, Casey County, KY (1969-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Auda Mae Tucker, 77, Russell Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola S. May, Casey Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Phipps, 87, Knifley, KY, (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwade Tolou Mings, 97, Taylor County, KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, John T. Durham, Jr., Wilmore, KY (1919-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vallace Denton Elmore, 79, Casey County, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Cox, Casey County, KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Garrett, Taylor Co., KY/Nelson Co. KY native (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessi LP Lowery, 18, Russell County, KY (1999-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harvey Henry Estes, 86, Metcalfe Co., KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Infant Olivia Grace Grider, Cumberland County, KY (May 17, 2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Weddle Norman, 66, Casey Co., KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Cox Allen, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Dell Whitlow Bills McAfee, 77, Green Co., KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Effie Heskamp (1910-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Tucker, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Joyce Wright, 73, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthew Paul Summers, 41, Marion County, KY (1974-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Mae Cave, 81, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ranae Lynn Smith, 39, Jamestown, KY (1979-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robbie H. Jones, Green Co., KY (1936-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Ann Darnell Williams, Russell Co., KY native (1924-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Wayne Benningfield, Taylor Co. KY (1960-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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