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Clara Beatrice Coffey, Adair Co., KY (1923-2012)

She was a member of a large, highly regarded Adair County family. She was the widow of the late Clavis Coffey. She leaves eight direct living descendants. She was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, had worked at Fruit Loom, and was a homemaker.

Clara Beatrice Coffey age 89 years a resident of Summit Manor Health and Rehab Center formerly of the Gradyville community passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 10amCT, at Summit Manor, Columbia, KY.

Funeral service Friday, June 29, 2012 at 3pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQuearyFuneral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Clergy officiating Bro. Bobby Withers and Bro. John Blakey. Interment in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, 2700 Jones Chapel Road. Visitation is after 4pmCT Thursday, June 28, 2012, at the funeral home.


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2012-06-28 17:47:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Downtown Cincinnati at Dusk



2012-06-28 - Cincinnati, OH - Photo by Pen. The view from the 16th floor at the corner of 5th and Elm Streets in downtown Cincinnati. The pool at left is on the roof of the Millenium Hotel.
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SonRise National Park VBS at Bethany Baptist, July 1-3, 2012

SonRise National Park VBS, Bethany Baptist at, 4537 Greensburg Road, Columbia KY 42728. Everyone invited to Vacation Bible School, Sunday-Tuesday, July 1-3, 2012, each evning at 5:30-7:30pmCT. Theme is Son Rise National Park where kids are pointed to Jesus! Everyone is invited to join us on an adventure through the forest as we learn about Jesus and his promises! Contact: 270-378-0507. - Beverly Redmon

2012-06-28 12:49:46 | Comments | Printable version

Aerobics at Jim Blair Center cancelled for June 28, 2012

Aerobics class at the Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY, scheduled for 5:15pmCT, has been cancelled for tonight, June 28, 2012. - Lee Ann Jessee

2012-06-28 12:48:05 | Comments | Printable version

Class Rosters posted for Col. Wm. Casey Elementary school

By Patty Jones

The class rosters at Col. Wm. Casey Elementary School have been posted for K-2nd grade on the lobby windows of the school. Preschool rosters will not be posted until a later date. Supply lists are also posted and are available at the school or local businesses.

Kindergarten Kick-Off and Open House for CWC students will be on Thursday, August 2. Kindergarten Kickoff will be for all incoming kindergarten students and their parents/guardians from 4pm-5pmCT The Open House for all other students will be from 5pm-7pmCT. The first day of school for all K-12 students in Adair County will be Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Preschool will start at a later date to be announced. - Patty R. Jones, Principal, Col. Wm. Casey ElementaryColumbia, KY 42728


2012-06-28 09:45:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Vacation Bible School at Word of Life starts July 5-7, 2012

Vacation Bible School at Word of Life Family Church, 895 Jamestown St. Columbia, KY, Adventures in Babylon for Ages 3-12, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 5-7, 2012, 6pm-8pmCT. Contact: 270-250-1014. - Tiffany Thompson.

2012-06-28 09:38:09 | Comments | Printable version

MELEWI: Farmers Market blackberries are delicious

Maury Lewis writes:
There are plenty of wonderful blackberies being sold at the farmers market on Tuesday and Friday morning. They are not the wild blackberries but they have a great taste. I am going to do some blackberry dumplings today.melewi - Maury Lewis
Comments re article 52798 Wrong Rain not Dought that ruined Hancock Road Blackberries


2012-06-28 07:52:05 | Comments | Printable version

Rotary Radio Auction raises over $6,500 for scholarships

The auction was another example of the generosity of our community. -GK
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By George Kolbenschlag
News from Columbia Rotary Cllub

The Columbia Rotary Radio Auction Monday and Tuesday evenings raised over $6,500 in scholarship money for Adair County High School graduates who will be attending Lindsey Wilson College this fall.

The auction Monday and Tuesday evenings involved a lot of caring people including those who contributed items to be auctioned, those individuals and businesses who contributed cash and most important the many people who tuned in and purchased things, some bidding well beyond the value of the items they purchased.


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4 On 4 Volleyball Tournament at Jim Blair Center

There will be a 4 on 4 Volleyball Tournament at the Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY on Saturday, July 28, 2012, with play starting at 8:30amCT. It will be co-ed consisting of a 3/1 ratio. It will be two games to fifteen with a rally game of 10 in case of a tie situation. The team captains will be reffing the games. Entry fee is $50 per team. Pre-registration is required, and no refund will be given for no-show teams. Contact: Adam at 270-634-2246 Adam Howard

2012-06-28 05:15:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Today, THURSDAY with CM, June 28, 2012

Haiku by Robert Stone for June 28, 2012:
Who shines too brightly
never fully comprehends
the dimly lighted.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 28 June 2012.
-1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 289, in progress

Countdowns

WEATHER: Columbia, KY/NWS Weather Forecast: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012
Hazardous Weather Outlook. RED FLAG WARNING. Urgent Fire Weather Conditions today. issued at 2:45amCT, THURSDAY, June 28, 2012. For information on Hazardous Weather, if any, click to Hazardous Weather

The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. this forecast from update at 2:18amCT (THURSDAY) June 28, 2012
Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Light wind becoming west between 12 and 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. West wind between 5 and 8 mph becoming calm.
Click to National Weather Service for Columbia, KY
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:

2012-06-28 04:54:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Rotary Radio Auction purchases can be picked at courthouse

Rotary Auction purchases may be paid for and picked up at the Historic Court House, 500 Public Square, Columbia 42728. Pay for and pick up the paperwork for your Rotary Radio Auction purchases at the historic Courthouse on the Square in Columbia from 1pm-7pmCT on Thursday, June 28 and Friday June 29, 2012.. --George Kolbenschlag.

2012-06-28 04:35:04 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 28
Happy Anniversary, Danny and Connie Phelps (June 19, 1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Freeman and Joyce West (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Pat and Kenny Hopper | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Paul and Kelly Holland (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Randal and Jamie Murrell (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Rick and Sandy Wilson (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Steve and Barbara Hale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Billy Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Caroline Kay Gardner (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christgen Joseph "C.J." Rodgers (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Grant Feese (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Isaac Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kalli Jade Bailey. (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Edward Harrison Moss (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mitchell Burton (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Paul Abell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shannon Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Bunch | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sherry Parnell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steven Willis (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emma Gladys Cochran, Casey Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Guffey, Russell Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Wills, 73, Burkesville, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean L. Land, Casey County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Pendleton, Casey County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David L. Guffey, 68, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zackary Goodson Coleman, Metcalfe County, KY, (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janie Kaye Morgan, Green County, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, L V Janes, 90, Gradyville, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Austin Shirley, 84, Glasgow, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jim Symmes, Adair County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lester Glen Anderson, Casey Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patrick Benton Sapp, 41 (1975-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David E. Tungate, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Addina Fudge Graves, 86, Taylor Co./Cumberland Co. KY native (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arneva Yates Hendrickson, 84, Indianapolis, IN/Adair Co. KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose Hagy, 89, Casey Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sella (Bertie) Brown, Stanford, KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol Joyce Peasley, 72, Gradyville, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Ann Williamson, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennie Harold Cloyd, 73, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Paul Sacks, 83, Breeding, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Robert Allen, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Pickett Bertram, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Margaret (Peggy) Stine, 74, Green Co., KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Monica N. Thompson, 39, Columbia, KY (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Naomi Cheatham, 97, native of Adair County, KY (1921-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray Nathan Curry, Adair Co., KY native (1913-1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roca Rice, Taylor Co., KY (1919-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Woodrum, 67, Taylor County, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steven Earl LeRoy, Taylor County, KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Corbin, 65, Breeding, Adair Co., KY, native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, June 28, 2012
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTAdair Annex open as cooling station June 28-July 3, 2012. (DETAILS Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton will be opening the basement of the Adair County Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, for a cooling station for any resident of Adair County needing escape from the extreme heat forecast for our area over the next few days. The basement will be available 7am-9pmCT beginning, Thursday, June 28, 2012 through Tuesday, July 3, 2012. the dates could be extended depending on the forecast for next week. If anyone is in need of assistance beyond this time frame, please call the Judge's Office at 270-384-4703. Gale Cowan, Adair County CJE Ann Melton's office | (ID:17828, Comment)
8:00amCTAdair County Bookmobile in Sparksville - Breeding - Montpelier- Melson Ridge area today ( June 2012 Schedule) | (ID:17620, Comment)
Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: No (0) (0) case(s) scheduled to start in AdairCircuit Court. No (0) case(s) in Adair District Court. For latestupdates courts in 7-County Area, click on these links at the KentuckyCourt of Justice: AdairCounty. Also: CaseyCounty.Cumberland County. GreenCounty. MetcalfeCounty. RussellCounty. TaylorCounty. | (ID:17827, Comment)
10:00amCTServices, Columbia, KY, for Martha Collins Bell, 80, Adair Co., KY (1931-2012) | (ID:17820, Comment)
NoonCTPause for Chimes at Noon. Downtown Columbia. Two Selections | (ID:17467, Comment)
1:00pmCTAdair Co. Garden Club invites public to visit Sara & Jim Sproles' showplace, June 28, 2012
The June 28, 2012, meeting of the Adair County Garden Club will include a tour of Master Gardeners, Sara & Jim Sproles' lovely property to see the results of 3 years of cultivating Kentucky native grasses and wildflowers. Please join us at the Trabue House, 201 Jamestown Street, Columbia, at 1pmCT, Thursday June 28, 2012 to caravan from there. Contact: Barbara Armitage at 270-250-2979. - Barbara Armitage | (ID:17767, Comment)
Rotary Radio Auction purchases can be picked at courthouse 1pm-7pmCT today
Rotary Auction purchases may be paid for and picked up at the Historic Court House, 500 Public Square, Columbia 42728. Pay for and pick up the paperwork for your Rotary Radio Auction purchases at the historic Courthouse on the Square in Columbia from 1pm-7pmCT on Thursday, June 28 and Friday June 29, 2012. --George Kolbenschlag. | (ID:17834, Comment)
2:00pmCTServices, Athens Church of Christ, Casey Co., KY for Matrie Pendleton, Casey County, KY (1939-2012) | (ID:17819, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes for the Evening. Downtown Columbia. Two Selections | (ID:17496, Comment)
5:15pmCTCancelled: Aerobics at the Jim Blair Center
Aerobics classes are held at the Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY, every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:15pmCT. Contact: Lee Ann at 270-634-2935. - Lee Ann Jessee | (ID:17436, Comment)
5:30pmCTVBS at Grider's Chapel United Methodist Church, Russell Co., KY
Grider's Chapel United Methodist Church, 3127 Hwy 1058, Jamestown, KY 42629 will be having Vacation Bible School, Sunday-Friday, June 24-29, 2012, 5:30pm-7:30pm each evening.. We invite everyone to attend Adventures to Promise Island. Classes will be for all ages. - Jacqueline Collins | (ID:17755, Comment)
6:00pmCTCane 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 | (ID:17724, Comment)
6:30pmCTVBS at Purdy Separate Baptist Church is June 25-29, 2012
Purdy Separate Baptist Church, 8004 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, will hold Vacation Bible School each evening 6:30pm-8:30pmCT, Monday-Friday, June 25 -29, 2012. Everyone is invited to join us for Adventures on Promise Island. - LONNIE McALLISTER | (ID:17806, Comment)

 

































 
 
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