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Daily News for Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Abe Luttrell, 92, Casey Co., KY (1920-2012) He was a Liberty, KY, native, and the patriarch of a large, highly regarded Casey County family. He leaves 15 direct living descendants. He was a retired merchant with the former Abe's Food Market. He served in the United States Navy in World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church Abe Luttrell passed away on Monday July 2nd, 2012 at the Casey County Hospital in Liberty, Kentucky. He was born in Liberty, Kentucky on May 2nd, 1920 and was 92Visitation will be 6pm-9pmET/5pm-8pmCT, Thursday, July 5, 2012, and after 8amET/7amCT, Friday morning at the Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services officiated by Reverend Jimmy Brown will be held on Friday, July 6, 2012, at 1pmET/12pm noon CT, at the Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 1492 KY 49, Liberty, KY. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-04 17:43:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
1st Night, tonight: Adair Fair features two big Free events  Photo at right of 2010 Adair County Fair 4th July Fireworks, taken from top of Fugitte Science Center by Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson CollegeFamily Fun Games start at 6pmCT Fireworks at 9pmCT Adair Co. Fairgrounds, 409 Fairground St., Columbia, KY By Ed Waggener Everything is a GO for tonight for the July 4, 2012 kickoff of the Adair County Fair, with Family Fun night starting at 6pmCT on the Main Track followed by the biggest fireworks event of the year in Adair County, starting at 9pmCT. This event, sponsored by Gaddie Shamrock, Bank of Columbia, First and Farmers Bank, Adair Fiscal Court, and the City of Columbia, regularly draws thousands who view the spectacle from inside the fairground, and fill the available spaces at Lindsey Wilson College, Gobblers Knob, Wain Radio Hill and the Haven Hill area, and points around town and out in the county. Starting at 6pmCT, the all Free Family Fun games will offer medallions to winners and a total of $50 cash being awarded to the Needle in the Hay Stack event. Again, it's free, sponsored by Thomas Photography. Events include the following, from Page 10 of the Adair County Fair Catalog:
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Mr. Robert Jackson (Jack) Perkins, Campbellsville, KY (1917-2012) He was a native of Green County, KY, and the patriarch of a very highly regarded Taylor County, KY, family. He was a lifelong farmer of the Whitewood Community and took pride in caring for his land. He was a member of the Campbellsville Church of God. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mr. Robert Jackson "Jack" Perkins, 95, Campbellsville, KY, departed this life July 1, 2012 at the Taylor County Regional Medical Center in Campbellsville, KY. The funeral service will be conducted at 10amCT, Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Campbellsville First Church of God with Bro. Evan Tedder and Bro. Colin McDaniel officiating. Burial follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 3878 Greensburg Road, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-8pmCT, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 South Main Street, Greensburg, KY, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 and after 8amCT, Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-04 16:39:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jewell D. Wilkerson, Casey County, KY (1933-2012) She was the matriarch of a large, respected South Central Kentucky family, with strong family ties in Casey, Russell and Adair Counties and widespread across Kentucky. She leaves 48 direct living descendants. She was a caregiver for the elderly and a member of the Welfare Baptist Church Jewell D. Wilkerson passed away Monday July 3, 2012 at the West Lake Regional Hospital in Columbia, KY. She was 79. Graveside services are 11amET/10amCT, Friday July 6, 2012 at Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 Calvary Road, Lebanon, KY, with Bro. Paul Patton officiating, followed with burial. There will be no visitation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-04 14:22:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Winning the new car at the 1958 Adair County Fair A big moment in Adair County Fair History: The night Rodney Thompson - 16 then - won the car. By Rodney L. Thompson Sr. As the Adair County Fair approaches, I need to tell the story about winning the car. For several years around 1958, the tickets for the new car to be given away at the fair were free, but you had to be present to win. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-04 13:53:51 | Comments | Printable version
Injury collision at the Veterans Memorial Bypass July 4, 2012 Collision occurs at approximately 11:45amCT, July 4, 2012 From Officer Tracy McCarol News from the Columbia Police Department On July 4, 2012, Columbia Police Department investigated a two vehicle collision on the Veterans Memorial bypass and Greensburg Street Intersection. The collision occurred when a 1996 Toyota Pickup being operated by Lonnie Brockman, 53 of Russell Springs, KY was traveling south bound on KY61 and failed to stop at the bypass intersection. Brockman's vehicle collided with a 2009 Ford traveling north on the Veterens Memorial bypass, and being operated by Patricia Roy of Columbia, KY. Patricia Roy and a passenger Dennis Roy were transported to Westlake Regional Hospital, in Columbia, KY by Adair County EMS. The collision investigated by Det. Tracy McCarol and assisted by Officer Charles Greer. Adair County Fire Department, Adair County Search and Rescue and Adair County Constable Joe Collins responded and assisted at the scene. Officer Tracy McCarol 2012-07-04 13:11:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Special Singing, Testimony by Adams Road Band at Millerfield Special Singing and Testimony by Adams Road Band, will be at 6:30pmCT, July 12, 2012, at Millerfield Brethren In Christ Church Fellowship Center, 1935 Millerfield Road, Columbia, KY 42728. (KY 76) All youth and their families are invited. For more information call 270-384-9713, 270-634-4614, 270-634-2312. - Roxanne Roberts. 2012-07-04 12:46:14 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku for July 4, 2012 packs special wisdom Billy Joe Fudge writes: Just wanted to let you know that for me personally today's Haiku by Robert Stone is his greatest effort. There is more wisdom per word then can be found in any of the great works by any of the world's greatest writers.I would be interested to know if Robert thinks this piece is special, also. -Billy Joe FudgeComments re article 52920 Today WEDNESDAY with CM July 4 2012 2012-07-04 11:03:30 | Comments | Printable version
Hot weather: A reminder to remember our four-legged friends Life at Little Cake, Adair County, KY Click on headline for complete news and comments letter w/photo(s) By Wendy Gousha Just wanted to remind everyone that during these times of extreme hot weather we remember our four legged friends. They can get over heated very easily and need fresh water throughout the day and plenty of shade. Remember too that our four legged friends can be scared of loud noises, so make sure that they are safe and out of harms way when celebrating 4th of July with fireworks. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-04 10:11:19 | Comments | Printable version
Mike Watson: Independence Day Independence Day and Adair County: Many Revolutionary War veterans came to settle in what is now AdairCounty. Some lived long enough to file for pensions, most late inlife, when the rigors of war and frontier living had taken great toll.Daniel Trabue lived to be an old man and was pensioned; ColonelWilliam Casey died in 1816, the victim of a hard fought existence. Wehave yet to identify all the veterans of the Revolution who lived herein Adair County, but we continue to quest, to preserve their memoryevery day, not just in July. - MIKE WATSON By Mike Watson John Adams said that surely the 2nd of July 1776 would go down in theannals of history as the day of birth of a new nation, the UnitedStates of America. Of course that did not come to pass, as we observeJuly 4th as Independence Day. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-04 09:22:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
Savoy Foster, Adair County, KY (1950-2012) He was a native of Texas and a member of a respected Adair County family. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a former employee of M & W Milling in Columbia, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Savoy Foster, 62, of Columbia, KY, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the Hosparus Inpatient Unit in Louisville, KY. At Savoy's request, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-04 09:05:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
John Adair Intermediate School Homeroom lists and supply lists are posted By Kim Goodin, Assistant Principal News from John Adair Intermediate School John Adair Intermediate School, 202 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY 42728, has posted homeroom lists and the supply list for each grade on the front door. - Kim Goodin, Assistant Principal 2012-07-04 07:32:33 | Comments | Printable version
Photography Link: Tips on July 4th Fireworks picture taking  Photo at right taken July 2, 2012, at Edmonton, KY, by Johnnietta JessieSome really great photos of Fireworks have been posted over the years by contributing photographers. Some really great shots are not that hard, even with point and shoot pocket cameras. Still, a few tips may be needed by those who are trying it for the first time. Here's a link to a simple guide: 4th of July Guide: How to Photograph Fireworks at the Alamada Patch newspaper site. CM welcomes submissions of Fireworks photographs, especially those which include a detailed cutline. For the big celebration tonight, vantage points and locations should be included. And a by the way: If you or a family member is a Winner at the Fair and you get a photo you'd like posted, send as a jpg attachment using any Contact/Submit button. Photos should be unedited and without type overlays of any kind (we'll post credits you send). While we don't promise to post every photo, we'll do our best to post the best. -EW 2012-07-04 06:18:30 | Comments | Printable version
July 4 Special Event: All Area Churches Picnic at Jim Blair Center It's Today. It's for Everyone Everything is set today for the All Area Churches Picnic at the Jim Blair Community Center, (formerly the Columbia Christian Life Center) 901 Hudson Street (Bing Map/Directions), Columbia, KY, July 4, 2012, 10am-5pmCT. All Churches are invited to a time of food, fellowship, games, music, and family fun as we spend time fellowshipping with others and celebrating our country's freedom as well as the freedom we have in Christ. There will be a potluck-style BBQ lunch, each person or family is asked bring your favorite meat, side, salad, dessert, or drink to share. Contact Pastor Kellis Booth at 858-361-7637. - Kellis Booth. 2012-07-04 05:13:14 | Comments | Printable version
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, July 4, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for July 4, 2012: Create yet claim not,--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 4 July 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 295, in progress Countdowns
WEATHER: Columbia, KY/NWS Weather Forecast: WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012 Hazardous Weather Outlook. Issued at 2:57amCT, WEDNESDAY Heat Advisory in effect 11amCT-9pmCT. Isolated to Scattered Thunderstorms for East Central Kentucky this afternoon and evening.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 4:35amCT July 4, 2012 Today: Independence Day - Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.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:
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State urges local officials to make plans for continued drought FRANKFORT, KY (July 3, 2012) - As drought tightens its grip on the Commonwealth, Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) encourages local officials to make plans for continued dry, hot weather and possible water conservation efforts. Ninety Kentucky counties are currently classified as experiencing moderate to severe drought. The state's Drought Mitigation and Response Advisory Council authorizes the creation of a special task force, the Drought and Water Emergency Team (DWE), when the state is experiencing significant drought conditions. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-04 03:52:58 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 4 Happy Anniversary, Adrian and Shannon Edwards (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Craig and Brittany (Long) Sandusky (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Eric and Stephanie Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Loy (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ted and Valerie Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Stearns | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dr. Max Downey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ed Seufert, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gayle Hall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jakob Turner (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Corbin (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leona Akin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Millard Carney | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ova Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Tiller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Harmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Business Birthday, Patty's Liberty Road General Store & Deli, (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Earlene Coffey, Jamestown, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floy Cox, Taylor Co., KY (1917 - 2011)< | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackson L. Swears, Taylor Co., KY native (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annabella Marie Laytart , Campbellsville, KY (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilda Gertrude Foley, Waco, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George-Etta Knight Sullivan, 62, Metcalfe Co., KY (d. Jan. 5, 2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Dean Caudill, Casey Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Oakley Phelps, Yosemite, Casey Co., KY (1940-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garry Dicken, Taylor County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John M. Martin, Casey County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Henry Lane, Casey Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Manette Holmes, Adair County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jane Harmon, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Ray Wethington, Taylor County, KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Stephens, Russell County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patrick Gene Smith, Russell County, KY (1975-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Faye (Redmon) Copley, Columbia, KY (1974-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James L. Cravens, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Walter Gene Hash, 83, Green Co. native (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David James Morgan, 57, Casey County, KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Brenda Lou Caulk Lloyd, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dimple Stalcup Sharp, 89, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Melvin Hixson, Casey Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Joe Perkins, 69, Summer Shade, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Kate (Johnson) Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Helm, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edmund Pendleton "E.P." Waggener, (1904-1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyd Lee Bryant, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Edward Baldock, 57, Casey Co., KY native (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Montie Helm, 86, Jamestown, KY native (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior Gilpin, 87, Columbia, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Millard Randall Carney, 85, Knifley, KY native (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba Moore Akin, 88, Columbia, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Ann Kozak, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stella T. Curry, 95, Greensburg, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Mae Curtis, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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