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Daily News for Sunday, July 8, 2012
Mr. Ennis: Think cold By Linda Reid Marcum Waggener "Think cold." That was the mantra of Mr. James Ennis, geography teacher at Metcalfe County High School, when the class of 1966 sat in humid, sweltering, un-airconditioned classrooms. "Think Alaska", he'd say with a devilish grin in his eyes, daring any of his students to faint from heat and fall out of the uncomfortable chairs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-08 17:07:11 | Comments | Printable version
Fish Fry at Coffeys Chapel UMC, Eli, KY, July 13, 2012 Coffey's Chapel United Methodist Church, 3991 S Hwy 76Eli, KY will hold its Annual Fish Fry at 5:30pmCT, Friday, July 13, 2012. Everyone is welcome. Bro.Roger Garner, pastor. - Virginia Garner 2012-07-08 15:42:57 | Comments | Printable version
Lois Piercy, 90, Adair County, KY (1922-2012) She was a member of a highly regarded Adair County family with strong family ties in Wayne County, KY. She was a member of Beulah Chapel Brethren in Christ Church, a homemaker andretired farmer Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Lois Piercy, 90, of Columbia, KY, died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 7:10pmCT at the Metcalfe County Health Care Center in Edmonton, KY. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 10amCT at Edwards Chapel United MethodistChurch in Wayne County, KY, with Bro. Clifton Bennett officiating. Burial in Edwards Chapel Cemetery. Visitation after 5pmCT, Monday, July 9, 2012, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia and after 9amCT Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-08 12:34:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Poetry by Robert Stone: Comfort Lies, a sonnet Comfort lies - a sonnet about writing short poems A shorter poem is more likely read.The next earlier Robert Stone poem: Doing yet enough a sonnet 2012-07-08 11:39:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Poetry by Robert Stone
Carol Perkins: Just a Little Something Grandparents are the main culprits in grandkids buying habits The next earlier Carol Perkins column: Carol Perkins: Why all the fuss about the lake? By Carol Perkins "Could I just get a little something?" We adults have trained youngsters to expect to get what they want most ofthe time. That doesn't mean it happens immediately, but often they wearparents down until they cave. Because we start buying for them beforetheir birth, we actually are setting a tone for what will follow as theyage. Yes, it is our fault that kids want and want, and grandparents arethe main culprits. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-08 11:29:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Dust Devils: Small one seen in The Flatwoods, downtown Creates attention, but causes no damage No local photo of phenomenon, so far By Ed Waggener A small dust devil (Wikipedia: Dust Devils) swept through downtown Flatwoods yesterday afternoon, Saturday, July 7, 2012, grabbing the attention of many, but, as with most dust devils, (aka dustnado) it caused no damage beyond putting more particulates in the air. It was gone before cameras could be drawn from holsters. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-08 08:45:47 | Comments | Printable version
The Story of Soldier Jones at the Adair County Fairgrounds An all time favorite story: The time Soldier Jones shot the city judge in his buttock at the Haig Bros. Circus at the AdairCo. Fairgrounds This story was posted on CM on 2008-05-30 07:45:06-EW A Story Told by Ol' Joe Barbee Joe L. Barbee says that a higher number of characters is what sets this county above all other places on earth. One of the characters who put Adair County on that high plateau was known as "Soldier" Jones. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-08 07:38:43 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Fiscal Court Agenda, July 10, 2012 regular meeting All ColumbiaMagazine.com stories now automatically Printer Friendly AGENDA ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT Regular monthly meeting, 7:00pmCT, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 Adair Annex Basement 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-08 06:19:40 | Comments | Printable version
The list is big for July 8 - but there's still time to add birthdays July 8, is a big day in birthdays. At last check at 5:45amCT, Sunday morning, there were 26 entries in Birthdays, Anniversaries, and In Memory Birthdays. If we've missed any, or any need corrections, just let us know using any Contact/Submit button. 2012-07-08 05:50:14 | Comments | Printable version
Sarah Elizabeth Sullivan to wed David Kurt Thomas Click on headline for announcement with photo(s) Together with their parents, Sarah Elizabeth Sullivan and David KurtThomas wish to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Sarah is the daughter of Dennis and Tami Branham and the late Tim Sullivan ofBurkesville, Kentucky, and the granddaughter of Joe and Diane Strange ofBurkesville and Marguerite Sullivan and the late Henry Sullivan ofEdmonton. Kurt is the son of David and Lori Thomas of Vine Grove,Kentucky, the grandson of David and Patsy Crutcher of Flaherty, Kentuckyand Warden and Wanda Thomas of Vine Grove, Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-08 05:23:05 | Comments | Printable version
Tom Chaney. No. R770: An elegant stylist - politics as balance Of Writers and Their Books No. R770: An elegant stylist -- politics as balance First appeared 8 July 2007 in the Hart County Herald News. The next earlier Tom Chaney column :Tom Chaney: Oral History - behind the scene - Ed Prichard By Tom Chaney An elegant stylist - politics as balance One of the delights of living all day in a bookstore is that one is always discovering new writers who may have been there all along. A couple of weeks ago I discovered Ward Just. His name was vaguely familiar, but I had never opened one of his books. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-08 05:08:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Tom Chaney: Of Writers and Their Books
Chuck Hinman: Most Beneficial Subject taken in High School This Chuck Hinman column is sure to bring back memories with anyone who had Latin I under Miss Frances Russell at Adair County High School, or Biology I under David Lawrence there - he taught root words from Greek and Latin so well a language student could often do as well on tests as one interested purely in science. A loud 'Amen,' on this column. - Ed Waggener. This column, It's Just Me Again: Most Beneficial Subject Taken in High School, was written by Chuck Hinman 5 February 2004. The next earlier Chuck Hinman column: Chuck Hinman IJMA No. 315: Memories of 4th of July's Past By Chuck Hinman As I reflect on the adequacy of my educational experience, particularly as it relates to elementary school and high school, I am impressed that I owe an immense debt of gratitude to unknown forebears for their insight. What a responsibility they had in providing an educational system that would adequately meet my needs in years to come with few limitations, as well as the needs of everyone attending those schools. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-08 04:50:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chuck Hinman - Reminiscences
Wants to find Chuck Hinman Kinney, NE story, Part II Tracy Norris writes: My name is Tracy Norris, grandson of Bus Norris, mentioned in this article, i also grew up on the Kinney farm but only knew it as the Norris farm. I can't find part 2 of the article. can you email it to me? Thanks--Tracy NorrisTracy Norris: Thanks. I think this is the link you are looking for: Chuck Hinman, IJMA. Kinney, Nebraska lore. It wasn't marked Part II, but, until we hear otherwise from Paul Hinman or from Chuck Hinman's editor, we'll assume this is correct. -EW 2012-07-08 04:34:10 | Comments | Printable version
Tom Chaney directs: Holidays and Sundae: Adventures with Cat Tom Chaney is a regular book reviewer on Sunday with CM. By Robert Stone Saturday At the Theatre with Sundae Tom Chaney is directing a reader's theatre production of James Baker's delightful comedy "Holidays and Sundae: Adventures with my Cat" Saturday afternoon, July 14, 2012 at 4:30pmCT, a free gift between ticketed performances of "Lombardi" at Kentucky Repertory Theatre, Horse Cave, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-08 04:07:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Tom Chaney: Of Writers and Their Books
Kentucky Color: Blackberries and Bears Evidence left by bear in South ADAIR County places its weight at 119 pounds, Billy Joe Fudge and unnamed associate agree. Bear Pile also yielded evidence that Bear had been consuming vast amounts of the the county's finest blackberries. This paper adds a new dimension to telling what size animals are - beyond Dr. Neat, beyond telekinemensuration (weighing moving animal from moving car, already perfected by BJF - to knowing bear weights by size of bear leavings By Billy Joe Fudge, Retired District Forester Kentucky Division of Forestry The Blackberry seeds in a bear pile found this past week in Southern Adair County make pretty convincing evidence that Black Bear are avid berry pickers. After close examination, visual that is, the landowner and your humble Kentucky Color member of the Blue Ribbon Bear Board estimate the size of the bear which made this deposit to be 119 pounds. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-08 03:20:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Last week's yard sales successful, despite heat Despite the heat, it appears that last week's yard sales around the area were quite successful, as this one was:Dean M. Roach writes Thank you guys for helping to make our yard sale a great hit. I'm convinced that you sent people directly to us. Love your community support!!!! Because He Lives!!! - Dean M. RoachThanks. Dean Roach: We've heard from others who were pleased with sales, too. And, additionally, so many are telling us of the added benefits besides the extra income: Cuts down on clutter, helps someone else who needs useful items, and it cuts down on haul arounds. More importantly, there's a social aspect in person-to-person selling, on the individual level, which is lasting bonus. -EW 2012-07-08 02:47:39 | Comments | Printable version
Eary Paul Taylor, Adair Co., KY, native (1921-2012) He was the son of the late Edward Burtrom and Leo Bell Roach Taylor of Western Adair County. He leaves a host of relatives with many distinguished members in both Adair and Metcalfe Counties, and in other parts of Kentucky and Indiana. He and his wife of 61 years, Carrie Merle Burris Taylor, were parents of a very large family with 40 direct living descendants, with two additional expected. He was a minister following his retirement from Cosco, a veteran of many historical battles in the European Theater in World War II. He is remembered by his sons and daughters and their children for his laugh and knee slapping when telling funny stories about people he grew up around in the Basil Community of Adair County, KY. He will also be remembered for his concern for the salvation of every soul he was blessed to come in contact with. Eary Paul Taylor, 90, formerly of Hope, IN, and recently a resident of Parkside Court in Columbus, IN died at 2:45amET, Friday, July 6, 2012 at Silver Oaks Health Campus, Columbus, IN. Funeral arrangements for Paul and Carrie Taylor were made with their close friend, John Norman of Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Paul's funeral service will be conducted at 3pmET/2pmCT, Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Norman Funeral Home, 604 Main Street Hope, IN, with Pastor Glenn Poynter officiating. Visitation will be from 4pm-8pmET/3pm-7pmCT, Monday, July 9, 2012 and from 2pmET/1pmCT until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial with graveside rites will be at Hawcreek Baptist Cemetery, 605 Mill Street, Hope, IN. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-08 02:32:24 | Comments | Printable version
SUNDAY with CM, July 8, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for July 8, 2012: Look, listen, and grasp--Robert Stone, Sunday, 8 July 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 299, in progress Countdowns
WEATHER: Columbia, KY/NWS Weather Forecast: SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2012 Hazardous Weather Outlook. Issued at 9:09pmET, Saturday, July 7, 2012 Heat Advisory. "..HOT CONDITIONS CONTINUE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...TEMPERATURES TONIGHT WILL STAY VERY WARM WITH SOME URBANLOCATIONS NOT FALLING BELOW 80 DEGREES. ALTHOUGH TEMPERATURESWILL NOT BE AS HOT ON SUNDAY...HIGHER DEWPOINTS WILL ONCE AGAINBRING HEAT INDICES UP TO NEAR 105 DEGREES.." Isolated Showers & Thunderstorms possible for tonight. Lightning and gusty wind may accompany any thunderstorm. 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 1:55amCT July 8, 2012 Overnight Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%. 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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Only by Grace will be singing in Russell County, KY Only By Grace will be singing at 10amCT, Sunday July 29, 2012, at Coffey's Chapel United Methodist Church, 3991 S Hwy 76, Eli, KY 42642. Everyone is invited to attend. Pastor, Bro. Roger Garner. - Virginia Garner . 2012-07-08 01:48:18 | Comments | Printable version
New Directory of Churches listing for Coffey's Chapel Virginia Garner sent this new listing for the Directory of Churches: COFFEY'S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. (Russell Co., KY). 3991 S. Hwy 76, Eli, KY. Pastor Bro. Roger Garner. Sunday morning: Sunday School 10amCT, Worship 11amCT. Sunday night evening worship:6pmCT. Wednesday night: 6pmCT.Listings for new churches and updates for existing listings are invited for all churches in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties of South Central Kentucky. Text listings with street & number for venue and photograph of Church are welcome in the format and sequence as the one above. Send using any Contact/Submit button. 2012-07-08 01:41:15 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Looking for help building Small Scale Artillery Pieces In need of a MODEL BUILDER for small scale artillery pieces.I am looking for someone that can assemble small scale Artillery Pieces. If interested, call Jim @ 270-380-1442 or 502-619-4610 thanks --Jim Beard 2012-07-08 01:27:25 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 8 Happy Anniversary, Randy and Angie Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ronnie and Joyce Kelley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Addie Elise Baker (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrew Benton Green | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Annette Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benjamin Bault, (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christian Ford (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Corbin E. Hobaugh (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Devin Akin (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gail Hadley Ferrill | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerica Couch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jonathan Grant (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lana Roy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison Grace Smith (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Stephens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick Humphress (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis Stone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roberto Pedroza | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Crider (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Summer Greer | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Iva Louise Dobson, Greensburg, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Scott, Ashlock, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ivy Jewel Rowe Reece, Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Dowell, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Logan (Corky) Scott III, Taylor Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Twyman Patterson Simpson, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Ray Stotts III , Taylor County, KY native (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, SSG (Ret.) Cliff Parke, Taylor County, KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Hortense McMahan, Taylor County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judge Paul Barry Jones, Adair Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robbin Cecil Colvin, Taylor County, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wesley Wilson, Russell County, KY (1985-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Dale Wilkinson, Liberty, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Gail Montgomery Pendleton, 79, Adair Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Bonta, Green County, KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lindsay Grace Wilham Brown, 25, Clarinda, Iowa (1990-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JoAnne Smith, 69, Burkesville, KY. Adair Co. native (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethel Mae Barbour, 83, No Bob, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dimple Marie Shaw Smith, 90, Summer Shade, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Farris, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ova Lee Monday Smither, Casey County, KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beckham Combest, Adair Co., KY (1900-1966) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Edwards Bobbitt, 64, Adair Co., KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Lynn Stapp, 87, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Wayne Clemons, 63, Edmonton, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eula Jane Corbin, 85, Columbia, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Ree Melton Capps, 89, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene L. Newby, 71, Crocus, KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James C. Young, Jr. (1968-1991) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jo an Humphress, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lejune Humphrey, 78, Glensfork, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky A. Padgett, 59, Adair Co., KY native (1964-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shera Sanders, 64, Casey Creek, KY (1958-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy A. Tetreault, 60, Liberty, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Troy Pollard, 52, Columbia, KY (1970-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory of Birthday, Clarence Embry Baker (1924-???) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, July 8, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. 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