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Daily News for Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Beulah Chapel Brethren in Christ VBS is June 18-21, 2012 Vacation Bible School, at Beulah Chapel Brethren in Christ, 4662 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY 42728. will be at 6pmCT each evening, Monday-Thursday, June 18-21, 2012. Our theme will be Awesome Adventures. Lots of fun for all ages with music, games, puppet shows, crafts, food and more. All are welcome to attend. Contact Pastor Clifton Bennett at 270-384-5669 or Pam Spires at 270-384-5602. - Bill Reed.. 2012-06-13 20:08:42 | Comments | Printable version
Helen Jenene G. Brown, 68, Knob Lick, KY (d. June 13, 2012) She was the matriarch of a large, respected North Metcalfe County, KY, family. She was the daughter of the late Herbert Garmon and the late Ruby Byrd Garmon. Helen Jenene Garmon Brown age 68 of Knob Lick died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Sky Rehab in Bowling Green, KY. Funeral services will be held 1pmCT, Friday, June 15, 2012, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Locust Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 3pm-8pmCT, Thursday, June 14, 2012, and after 9amCT, Friday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-13 18:07:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
School Board votes to hire Alan W. Reed as new superintendent Contract scheduled to be approved at regular June 21, 2012 meeting By Ed Waggener The Adair County School Board, meeting in a special session which began at 4pmCT, Wednesday, June 13, 2012, voted to hire Alan W. Reed as superintendent beginning July 1, 2012. The vote came on a motion by Member Marsha Walker (2), seconded by Member Mike Harris (5), who were joined in the show of hands vote by Chairman Floyd Burton to give the motion a 3-2 majority. Members Joe Payne (4) and Rebecca Turner voted against. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-13 17:49:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Rebecca Montgomery No. 1 in World; ACHS FPS finishes in top 10 HEROES: Emmalee Baker, Roslin Wilson, Kyle Castaneda, and Sarah McQuaide, and Rebecca Montgomery. Rebecca Montgomery's finish as Best Overall Writer is also Adair's first time achieving this feat, and it is the first time a Kentucky writer has been awarded this since the team first advanced to this competition. Adair County is only team in Kentucky to to have finished in Top 10 for six years in a row! Competition held at Indiana University, Bloomington. Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Chad Parnell News from the Adair County Academic Team The Adair County Future Problem Solving team completed the 2012 International Championships on June 7-June 10, 2012, with another set of world-class trophies to add to their list of accomplishments. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-13 11:34:03 | Comments | Printable version
KSP searching for three runaway Russell Co., KY juveniles UPDATE: All three juveniles were located at a residence in Adair County. Update received at 1:19pmCT, Wednesday, June 13, 2012) (*** Photos are pending and will be released when obtained***) By Andy Olson, Senior Trooper Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY The Kentucky State Police is currently searching for three (3) runaway juveniles from the South Todd Road area of Russell County. On June 12, 2012 at approximately 11 pm KSP Post 15 received complaint that three foster children had run away from a residence on Todd Road. KSP is searching for the following: 1. Keisha Denise Janes (age 17)It is unknown at this time a direction of travel or possible location of the missing juveniles. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the runaways is urged to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 15 or local law enforcement agency. Trooper Adam Likins is continuing the investigation.-last seen wearing a red shirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes.2. Brittany Leann Curtsinger (age 17) 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. 2012-06-13 11:17:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Janice Carol Allinson, Adair Co., KY (1944-2012) She was the matriarch of a widely known and respected South Adair County, KY, family. She was the wife of Harold "Cherokee" Allinson, who survives. She leaves three direct living descendants. She was a former employee of Adair County Elder Care, and a homemaker Janice Carol Allinson, 67, of Columbia, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. Funeral services will be Friday, June 15, 2012 at 12pm noon CT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, with Bro. Troy Grider officiating. Burial in the Allinson Family Cemetery. Visitation after 5pmCT , June 14, 2012. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-13 11:00:06 | Comments | Printable version
Cane Valley Baptist VBS is June 25-29, 2012 Cane Valley Baptist Church, 3145 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY, will have Vacation Bible School, Monday-Friday, June 25-29, 2012, from 6-8pmCT nightly. The theme is Amazing Wonders Aviation-Encountering God's Awesome Power. We invite children of all ages to come join us. - Connie Young 2012-06-13 10:10:07 | Comments | Printable version
Reward offered in Melson Roofing Co. break-in case We are offering a reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of person or persons who broke into Melson Roofing Co., Inc., 5026 Highway 55 South Road, Columbia, KY, last night, June 12, 2012. Anyone with information can contact us at 270-384-5433 or 270-378-6696 and can remain anonymous. Thank You! --Judy Grant 2012-06-13 09:45:30 | Comments | Printable version
Last Day to Pre-register for TRH Health Fair Pre-registration for the 2012 Taylor Rural Hospital Health Fair ends today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The 2012 Health Fair will be this Saturday, June 13, 2012, at the Taylor County Middle School Gymnasium. In addition to health related exhibits and refreshments, TRH is offering a health screening package for just $12 that includes a complete blood count (CBC), a comprehensive metabolic profile (CMP), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and coronary risk profile which includes cholesterol levels. An additional PSA blood test for men is available for $8 more. According to TRH, over 700 people have already signed up. Pre-registration is required to have blood work done at the fair, and the deadline is this afternoon. Download the Consent Form (PDF) and email it to carose@trhosp.org, or call 270-789-5888 to pre-register. 2012-06-13 07:43:14 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Fiscal Court regular meeting report, June 12, 2012 In last night's Adair Fiscal Court meeting
By Ed Waggener The Budget: County General Fund hit hardest by Jail deficits, GRAS deficits; to lesser extent, 911; but it's balanced, and there are bright spots in many areas. Judge Ann Melton reviewed the proposed $5,391,840.37 budget for 2012-2013, which will be balanced after overcoming major deficits in three areas, the jail, 911, and the dog pound. The budget is up $231,222.22 over the 2011-2012 budget, which was the first over $5 million in county history. As required by state law, it is a balanced budget. The budget's first reading was approved 7-0 on a motion by Magistrate Billy Dean Coffey (5), with a second by Billy Rowe (7), with all remaining magistrates, Harold Burton (1), Daryl Flatt (2), Sammy Baker (3), Perry Reeder (4), and Joe Rogers (6) affirming the action. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-13 05:43:04 | Comments | Printable version
275 new students attend LINC orientations at Campbellsville U Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Ellie McKinley News from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - One student said it was the warm welcome she got at Campbellsville University, and another said she made friends she knows who will help her as she begins classes. Both students were discussing what they experienced during CU's first LINC sessions June 7-9, 2012 when 275 students and commuters attended the first of several sessions in the summer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-13 05:09:39 | Comments | Printable version
VBS at Barnetts Creek UMC is June 18-22, 2012 Barnett's Creek United Methodist Church,1338 Barnett's Creek Road, Columbia, KY, in the Pellyton community of Adair County, will be having Vacation Bible School, 6pm-8pmCT each evening, Monday-Friday, June 18-22, 2012. Classes for nursery through teens. The theme is Up, Up, and Away. All are invited to attend! Contact: Bro. Barry Bradshaw at 270-566-2463. - Alma I. Rich 2012-06-13 04:53:00 | Comments | Printable version
Business News: D's Pizza adds 4th Day to schedule Todd Davenport of D's Pizza announces that starting today, Wednesday, June 14, 2012, D's Pizza, 114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY will be open on Wednesdays, 4pm-9pmCT in addition to established schedule of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the same time. The restaurant serves wood-oven pizzas cooked to order behind the location of the former Dairy Dip. Soft-serve ice cream is expected to be announced for Friday, June 15, 2012. -CM 2012-06-13 04:22:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food
Link: Crash at Royville injures two Adair Co. men Laker Country.com is reporting the story posted early Wednesday morning, June 13, 2012, of a late Tuesday night wreck at Royville, KY, in Russell County between Columbia and Russell Springs, which injured two Adair County men, one seriously. Click to Head-On Crash In Royville Community Injures Two for story with photo by Times-Journal photographer Derek Aaron. 2012-06-13 04:18:45 | Comments | Printable version
VFW will install new officers Thursday, June 14, 2012 The regular monthly meeting of VFW Post 6097 and the Ladies Auxiliary will be at 7pmCT, Thursday night, June 14, 2012, at the VFW Post Hall, 411 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. This is an important meeting as the officers-elect, will be sworn in for the up coming year beginning July 1, 2012. For members who have been putting off getting back to being with us, this would be a good time to join us. -Joe Hare, Commander 2012-06-13 04:07:39 | Comments | Printable version
Downey Eye Clinic sign: Concept by Dr. Downey Click on headline for item with photo(s) The distinctive Downey Eye Clinic sign at 301 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY, was the concept of Dr. Max Downey, OD, and was brought to life by Columbia sculptors Todd and Cass Davenport. "Max was the creative genius behind it," Todd Davenport notes. 2012-06-13 03:31:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Adair County Fire Department Dues now being accepted The Adair County Fire Department is now accepting Fire Dues for the 2012-2013 year, as in years past they are 25.00 per deed and payable via the drop box at the firehouse, Mail to PO Box 96 Columbia, KY 42728-0096, payable at Flowers and Things, payable to any fireman. Also, new this year: we are accepting payments for your convenience via Paypal. Click to CM Classifieds/Public Notices for payment form, Paypal link. -Donald Hare, Public Affairs Officer, Adair County Fire Department 2012-06-13 03:14:04 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia/Adair Parks & Rec will meet June 18, 2012 -Agenda Note: The regular meeting of the Columbia/Parks & Recreation Board on Monday, June 11, 2012, was not convened because a quorum was not present There will be a special called meeting of the Columbia-Adair County Parks & Recreation Board on Monday, June 18, 2012, at the 911 Building, 107 N. High Street, Columbia, KY. On the agenda will be the annual duck race, the golf tournament, the Football Little League proposal, and the softball field information. The regular meeting of July 9, is cancelled and moved to 5pmCT, July 16, 2012, at the 911 Building. -Charles Grimsley, Chair, Columbia Parks & Recreation Board. The Parks & Rec Board regularly meets at 5pmCT each second Monday of each month. Charles Grimsley, Chairman; Members, Bobby Bowe, Donna Shirley, Craig Dean, Billy Dean Coffey, Bruce White, Tommy Steele, Rebecca Schmidt, and Greg Thomas. 2012-06-13 03:03:41 | Comments | Printable version
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Willis Reunion at Egypt Christian Church, Sat., June 16, 2012 REUNIONS The Willis Reunion will be held at 12pm noon CT, Saturday, June 16, 2012 , at the Egypt Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 4859 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY. Parking and entrance at back of church. Contact: Linda Smith at 270-384-2517. - Linda Smith 2012-06-13 02:18:26 | Comments | Printable version
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, June 13, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for June 13, 2012: Being creative--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 13 June 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 274, in progress WEATHER: For information on Hazardous Weather, if any, click to Hazardous Weather Columbia, KY/NWS Weather Forecast: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012 The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. this forecast from update at 1:45amCT June 13, 2012 Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind around 6 mph.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. 2012-06-13 01:57:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Columbia Council special called meeting Thurs., June 14, 2012 Public Notice (Not posted at City Expense) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING The City Council of Columbia, KY will hold a special called meeting on Thursday, June14, 2012, at 5:30pmCT in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.The following items will be considered:
Sonya Roy, City Clerk/Treasurer Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-06-13 01:47:50 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 13 Happy Anniversary, Eric and Casi Melton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Matthew and Keri Willis (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Candice Robertson (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Erin Bonta | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gabrielle Kemp (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gretchen Burton (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Krapf | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janice Newton Reed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Thrasher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Anthony Reliford II (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Sullivan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyla Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Luke Rich (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Pelly | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Mayse Mann | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Portia Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Radius Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Russell H. Bennett (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Ann Lewis | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joseph M. Jones, Green County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Dale Garrett, Taylor Co., KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Jones, Greensburg, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura E. Farrar, Levelwoods, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry James Thorpe, Taylor Co., KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Ballou, 94, Cumberland County, KY (1925-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Jean Wood, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Jones Kilby Bault, Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Lawson Tungate, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee Tungate, Taylor Co. KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Whitney Allison Flowers, Adair Co. KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John M. Schwoebel, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1944-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles J.R. Wethington II, Green Co., KY (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith A. Blackwell Adair County, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Anne Anderson, Taylor Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Scott, Adair County, KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas Dix, 60, Russell County, KY (1953-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Dale Sneed, Taylor Co., KY (1955 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester K. Spears, 77, Cumberland Co, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherri Lynn Stargel , 46, Russell County, KY (1968-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Isabella (Happy) Spears, 88, Burkesville, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sullivan, Taylor Co., KY, Metcalfe native (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Salyers, Casey County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary McKinley Pelly, 93, Adair County, KY (1922-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cornelius Harvey,, 86, Adair County, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie Noel, 86, Casey Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. John Steward (Stu) Lyons, 82, Adair Co., KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Alfred Squires, 86, Adair County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thornton Crum, Jr., Taylor County, KY (1978-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Bault, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Mae Reed, 72, Adair County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Lois Bell, Lebanon, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Lou Kilian, 68, Columbia, KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sophie Mae Allen Marples, 95, Casey County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Griffin Benningfield, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Howard Keltner, Columbia, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grover Glenn Tungate, 70, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason Wesley Propes, 32, Green Co., KY (1988-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lynn Badgley, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1966-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Burton, 84, Columbia, KY (1940-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Austin Harvey, 65, Taylor Co., KY native (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nettie Jewel Carey, 61, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Montgomery, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rozella Louise Crew, 91, Liberty, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theola B. Skaggs, Jamestown, KY (1924-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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