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Daily News for Friday, June 8, 2012
Driver injured in two vehicle collision in Russell Co., KY By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY RUSSELL COUNTY, KY - Tpr. Bryan Shepard is investigating a collision that occurred today at 11:42amCT, 5 miles east of Russell Springs on KY 0080. 67-year-old Harold Erwin of Greensburg, KY, was operating a 1998 Chevy and attempting to pull from KY 0076 onto KY 0080. Erwin pulled into the path of a 2013 Ford operated by 42-year-old Lisa Helm of Russell Springs. Erwin and Helm were both wearing seatbelts. Helm was transported by Russell County EMS to the Russell County Hospital where she was treated and released. Story courtesy TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. 2012-06-08 21:42:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Elizabeth Money Coakley, Taylor Co., KY (1915-2012) She was a native of Green County, KY. She was the last surviving member of the Taylor County High School Class of 1934. She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She professed faith in Christ and was a faithful and active member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church for over 80 years. She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville, KY Elizabeth Money Coakley, 96, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 2:30pmET, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in Louisville, KY. Funeral services will be at 2pmET/1pmCT, Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the Parrott& Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Larry Rowell. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, West Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-8pmET/3pm-7pmCT, Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-08 16:45:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CAUD Boil Water issued 2:30pmCT June 8, 2012 LIFTED: Boil Water Advisory. LIFTED as of 5pmCT, June 9, 2012 STORY Had beenissued by Columbia/Adair Utilities at 2:30pmCT June 8, 2012 DETAILS/AREAS Affected Public NoticeA Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers of Columbia Adair Utilities District for customers from WAIN Radio Station to Shepherd School, All Snake Creek Road, all Christine Road, Sano Road from Gentry Mill Road back to Hwy 80 all side roads in between, Freedom Church Road and Wheet Road down Hwy 80 and Hwy 80 down to Greenhills and all side roads in between.The advisory has been issued due to main line leak. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. 2012-06-08 16:25:25 | Comments | Printable version
JIM: Early days of the First National Bank of Columbia By Jim Early days of the First National Bank of Columbia (ref. Old Photo: Kesslers have facts which pique interest for more) The first mention via the News of a new financial institution in Columbia came in a one-line announcement in the forepart of March, 1903: "It is our understanding that the stockholders of the proposed new bank will meet next Thursday to organize," and the following week, names were named--a virtual Who's Who of Columbia. The directory members were J.O. Russell, President; E.H. Hughes, H.N. Miller, J.P. Beard, Brack Massie, N.S. Mercer, and Z.T. Williams. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-08 14:54:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History
Freddy Wayne Estes, Green Co., KY, (1934-2012) He had made a profession of faith in Christ. He was a former Printing Company Misonex Operator, and a former United States Postal Carrier. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Navy from 1948-1952 Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mr. Freddy Wayne Estes, 77 of Louisville, Kentucky, a native of Green County, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville, KY. The funeral services for Mr. Freddy Wayne Estes will be conducted at 2pmCT , Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Bro. Bobby Estes will be officiating. Visitation is requested after 12pm noon CT, Saturday until time of the funeral service at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-08 14:33:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Charles Foster Pickett, Russell Co., KY (1925-2012) He was a native of Green County, KY, and a highly regarded citizen of Russell County, KY. He had many family ties in Adair County, KY. He was the former owner of Pickett's Shoe Store and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a devoted member of the Russell Springs United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Greensburg Masonic Lodge No. 54 Charles Foster Pickett, 86, Pickett Avenue, Russell Springs, KY, died Thursday, June 7, 2012, at his home. The funeral service will be Sunday, June 10, 2012, at 2pmCT, at the Russell Springs United Methodist Church, 206 Jamestown Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Jim Kingsley and Bro. Dennis Price officiating. Special music will be provided by the church choir. Burial will be in the Russell County Memorial Gardens, Russell Springs, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Saturday, at the church and after 11amCT, Sunday until time for the funeral. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-08 14:15:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Bro. Raymond (Greasy) Simpson, Green Co., KY (1951-2012) He was a member of a large, respected Green County, KY family. He leaves nine direct living descendants. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Free Bethel General Baptist Church. He was also a retired mechanic Click on headline for full obituary with photo(s) Bro. Raymond "Greasy" Simpson of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of Lewis "Bill" Simpson of Greensburg and the late Mary Francis Bryant Simpson, was born on June 21, 1951 in Green County and departed this life on June 6, 2012 at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was 60 years, 11 months, and 16 days of age. The funeral services for Bro. Raymond "Greasy" Simpson will be conducted at 10amCT, Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 South Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Judd Cemetery. Bro. Wayne Mesker will be officiating. Visitation is requested 2pm-9pmCT, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Saturday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-08 13:32:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KSP Charges Rowan Co. man with Internet related crimes By Lt. Shane Bates Kentucky State Police MOREHEAD, KY - A Rowan County man was arrested on charges related to child pornography Tuesday after Kentucky State Police served a search warrant at his home. Larry Flannery, 43, is charged with Possession of Matter Portraying the Sexual Performance by a Minor. He was lodged at the Rowan County Detention Center on a $10,000 cash bond. Flannery was arrested by the KSP Electronic Crime Branch as a result of an undercover online investigation into the possession and distribution of images of child sexual exploitation. The investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant at Flannery's residence in Morehead, KY on June 5, 2012 by the KSP Electronic Crime Branch and KSP Post 8 units. Equipment used to distribute child pornography was seized and taken to the KSP forensic laboratory for examination. Additional charges are pending. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch is a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. 2012-06-08 13:18:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Jane Todd Crawford Barn Quilt Tour June 9 cancelled Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are canceling the June 9th Jane Todd Crawford Barn Quilt Tour. The June 16th tour is still on! -Diane Hall 2012-06-08 13:03:21 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Pictorial History I is being re-printed Pre-orders now being taken at big savings By Lila Ford The Adair County Genealogical Society is announcing the long-awaited reprinting of the Adair County,Pictorial History, Volume One. This book has been out of print for 20 years and is a vital piece of Adair County history. The ACGS is proud to bring this very important book back in a new and more user-friendly format. The book will be published with a comb binding, making it easier to use and read. We are taking pre-orders now. Orders may be placed at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY or Send to: Adair County Genealogical SocietyPre-order at $15.00 per book and if wished to mailed then add $4.00 per book for shipping. Pre-order up till August 10, 2012. After that date the book will be sold for $20.00 plus shipping. At this time we are printing 100 copies.- Lila Ford, for the Adair County Genealogical Society 2012-06-08 12:01:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
Nurse Aide summer class being offered at SCC Clinton Center Those interested in enrolling may contact Judy Tallent at (606) 387-3717 or Cheryl Pink at (606) 451-6841. The SCC Clinton Center is located at 1273 Ky. Hwy. 90 W in Albany, KY. By Allison Horseman Somerset Community College is offering a basic nurse aide course at the SCC Clinton Center this summer. The class, Nursing Assistant Skills I, provides three college credit hours and will be held July 16 through August 2 from 8am to 3pmCT, Monday through Friday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-08 11:23:59 | Comments | Printable version
Maury E. Lewis issues warning on Cait's bread: It's habit forming Comments re article 52426 Ad Adair Farmers Market Friday June 8 2012Maury E Lewis writes: If there is someone out there who has not tried the lemon bread that Cait Bunnell makes they are missing out on some good eats. It is almost habit forming. I like it all. but my favorite part is the bottom where a lot of the lemon settles.Maury: You talk prettier than Anthony Bourdain ever could. I can almost see him at the Farmer's Market, eating Cait's bread and struggling to find the words you just said. - EW 2012-06-08 11:19:40 | Comments | Printable version
Ricky Lee (Maynard) Hamlett, Gradyville, KY (1956-2012) Gradyville, KY, will never be the same. A unique personality is gone. Ricky Lee "Maynard" Hamlett, was a beloved member of the community who possessed a keen mind, a unique manner of expression, and uncanny ability to appraise people, character and values. He was a member of a large, highly regarded, old line Gradyville family. His memory will be greatly cherished by all who knew him at the store. -EW Ricky Lee "Maynard" Hamlett, 56, of the Gradyville community, died Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 7:45 amCT at his residence. The funeral service will be Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, with Bro. BobbyWithers officiating. Burial will be in Jones Chapel Cemetery, 2700 Jones Chapel Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation after 1pmCT, Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-08 10:21:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
What's Cooking, Neighbor? - star honored at CU Ed McGuire's first mission at CU was to write a Mission Statement for its flagship television station, WLCU, and it's still on WLCU's website homepage today: WLCU is a service of Campbellsville University, where we believe there has never been a better time for Christian higher education. He's made a huge impact on station and on the level of culinary awareness with his show. Food is better in South Central Kentucky in no small part because of the contributions of Ed McGuire. Click on headline for full story and photo(s) "WLCU broadcasting serves academic purposes for students at Campbellsville University. Students learn the day-to-day process of runningboth a radio and television station." By Matthew Schmuck CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - As cliche that it is to say, the phrase, "been watching it since it started" just so happens to fit the script when looking at the impact one man has made on Campbellsville University television. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-08 09:56:27 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Belated Yard Sale Post: This one's TODAY in Russell Co., KY. Hurry! Apologies, but this Big Yard Sale came in over 20 minutes ago - and it's Today! Yard Sale Today, Friday June 8, 2012, behind Lakeway Motors in Russell Springs, KY at 84 West Drive (Bing Map/Directions) - not far past Mighty Dollar. Lots of household items, clothes, baby items, and much more! - Emily RagleSorry folks, sorry Emily. It just got misplaced. We're going to try our best to do better in the future. There's a big list of Yard Sales this week. The weather's great. The moriah is high. Time to get out, see the country side, and bring home some great bargains! See them all in this Printable List at CM Yard Sales - CM 2012-06-08 09:42:04 | Comments | Printable version
Becky Anderson, Burkesville, KY (1950-2012) She was a member of a respected Cumberland County, KY family. She leaves three direct living descendants and was awaiting the arrival of new great grandchild. She loved animals, and had a special place in her heart for her faithful dog, Sebastian Becky Anderson, age 61 of Burkesville, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 07, 2012 at her home. Memorial service will be Saturday, June 09, 2012 at 1pmCT, Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY. Visitation from 12pm noon CT until 1pmCT, on Saturday at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home. Interment in the Burkesville Cemetery, N. Main Street. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-08 09:06:40 | Comments | Printable version
Homeplace Site of Antique Tractor Show June 16, 2012 Famed show founded by Lewis Garrison and held for 15 years at Clay Ridge will be at Homeplace on Green River, Saturday, June 16, 2012, with expanded features this year. By George Kolbenschlag News from Homeplace on Green River Homeplace on Green River will be the site of the sixteenth annual Russell Creek/Homeplace on Green River Antique Gas Engine and Tractor Show Saturday, June 16, 2012. The show is free for everything from parking to the activities. There will be a nominal charge for food offered by food vendors. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-08 07:55:25 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Adair Farmers Market: Friday, June 8, 2012 By Caitlin Bunnell Helm News (6:30amCT, FRIDAY, JUNE 8 2012) from Adair Farmers Market Wow! Perfect Weather and some serious crops are coming in. Whether you're wanting Farm Fresh Produce to feed your family, or you have a restaurant and you want to have your customers do your advertising by telling about the sensational tastes of Adair products, or you're looking for Adair County plants for your own yard and garden (you've got to see Beth Rutherford's mobile nursery today!) - the Adair Farmers Market is the place to be this morning!
The Adair County Farmer's Market has new hours for May 2012. Hours will be Tuesdays, 3pm-6pmCT and Fridays 6am-10amCT. The Farmer's Market will begin Saturday morning sales sometime in June as more produce becomes available. Any Adair County growers interested in selling their locally grown produce at the Adair County Farmer's Market should contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-384-2317. -Nick Roy, Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources. 409 Fairgrounds Street, Columbia, KY 2012-06-08 06:48:00 | Comments | Printable version
Today, FRIDAY with CM, June 8, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for June 8, 2012: What easy at first--Robert Stone, Friday, 8 June 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 269, in progress WEATHER:For information on Hazardous Weather, if any, click to Hazardous Weather Columbia, KY/NWS Weather Forecast: FRIDAY, JUNE8 2012 The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. this forecast from update at 2:56amCT June 8, 2012 Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.The Kentucky Mesonet is The Commonwealth's Official Source for Weather and Climate Data. Mesonet stations are live in: Adair - Casey - Cumberland - Metcalfe - Taylor Quick links to Sunday with CM Columns - plus some - your comments welcome on editorial choices - added since Sunday, but appropriate to Sunday with CM, items: direct links to articles, columns, poems and/or photos possibly with other important links, are posted next: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-08 05:18:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 8 Happy Anniversary, Cody and Natalie Dobbs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jeff and Kristie Johnson (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Barnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David August Lepiarczyk | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, George Kolbenschlag | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Vance | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lana Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ridge David Long (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robin Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Glen Canada, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Jones, Edmonton, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Lynn McClister, Russell Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Shofner, Campbellsville, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Garrett Gregory, Columbia, KY(1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Bennett Wray, Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James B. (J.B.) Day, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Thomas, Cumberland Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollin Reed Scott, Green Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Kendall, Campbellsville, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Lester, Caseu Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Ballard, Cumberland Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney L. Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ervin Junior Blythe, 53, Beaumont, KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip William Sears, Liberty, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Oldeda Curry, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jo Ann Coffey, 78, Russell Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Atwood, 88, Casey County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fredia Roy, 56, Adair County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Ray Compton, 48, Green Co., KY/Adair native (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Jessie, 60, Edmonton, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ada Jones Antle, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theresa Smith, 66, Adair County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Walter Leach, 55, Jamestown, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard D. McIntyre, 83, Cumberland County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Coomer, 89, Columbia, KY (1921-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Joy Chaffin, 88, Columbia, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Barnes, 86, Columbia, KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Wayne Cowan, 45, Columbia, KY (1975-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Flowers, 87, Columbia, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delphus (Jummy) Bardin, 79, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Nolena Bryant, 74, Adair Co., KY native (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Alan Brown, Jr., 21, Prospect, KY (2001-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J. R. Haggard, 90, Casey County, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Wilson, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Ray (Pops) Walden, 70, Columbia, KY (1954-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, McIvor Newcomb, 89, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Lee Coomer, 69, Metcalfe County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy R. Bryant, 70, Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Cravens Stivers, 86, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Murray, 98, Green County, KY (1921-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, June 8, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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