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Daily News for Wednesday, August 8, 2012
WRH, Columbia, KY, ends discussion with LifePoint Hospitals News release from Westlake Regional Hospital Submitted by Cheryl Wall at 6:40pmCT, (2012-08-08) August 8, 2012 - The Westlake Hospital Board announced today that they have terminated discussions with LifePoint Hospitals in an attempt to reach a definitive asset purchase agreement. Three months earlier on May 8, 2012, LifePoint Hospitals had been selected by the Board as the finalist in the Board's search for a strategic partner. Commenting on the Board's decision to terminate discussions with LifePoint Hospital's, Board Chairman James Evans stated that the Board simply could not accept the reduced offer price and the Board felt that it was in the best interests of the hospital and the Adair County residents to continue to identify another strategic partner. Discussions with other potential strategic partners will begin immediately. Westlake Health System is an integrated health provider serving central Kentucky residents for more than years. With five locations in three counties, Westlake proudly offers multiple services and specialties to meet the needs of Kentuckians close to home. With primary care, mid-level and specialist physicians, registered nurses and a staff of highly trained licensed health care professionals, Westlake is made up of an experienced team of dedicated staff. Westlake provides healthcare solutions with compassion and respect for the uniqueness of every individual. Guided by a valuesbasedculture to consistently deliver clinical and service excellence to our patients, Westlake strives for excellent care - every day. - CHERYL WALL 2012-08-08 19:44:12 | Comments | Printable version
Superintendent's Journal: 1st Day of School, August 8, 2012 New superintendent shares diary of a day which began at 6amCT and included visits to all the schools. A pleasant surprise for incoming superintendent: Overwhelming enthusiasm for improvement, and suggestions - including need for a Junior ROTC program - and a need for the Superintendent to be more recognizable after overhearing two students wondering who he might be and one said, "I think he's the mayor." There's more, including acknowledgement of who the best read person is in Adair County! By Alan W. Reed, Superintendent News from the Adair Co., KY, School District I arrived in my office at 6amCT Transportation Director David Jones had told me Tuesday evening that I wouldn't hear from him until after 7amCT, unless there was a problem. At 7:10am he called me to report that every bus was on time with only one bus suffering a brake issue. We quickly switched buses and all was well. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-08 19:06:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair Co. FFA attends National FFA Youth Leadership Conference Click on headline for item with photo By Diana Trejo, Reporter News from the Adair Co. High School FFA The Adair County FFA chapter recently traveled to Washington DC for the National FFA Washington Youth Leadership Conference on July 24-29, 2012. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-08 17:28:55 | Comments | Printable version
Interview with Ann Melton on Hospital at 4pm/5pmCT Adair County Judge Ann Melton will discuss developments at the Westlake Regional Hospital and alternatives facing the people of community following the withdrawal of the LifePoint hospital group as a purchaser of the facility's assets. The interviews will be on the WAVE, 92.7 FM and the BIG DAWG, at 99.9 FM at 4pmCT/5pmET and at 5pmCT/6pmET. 2012-08-08 16:01:34 | Comments | Printable version
Holy Grounds Church will start regular services Holy Grounds Church, Pastor Kellis Booth, will hold regular services the last Sunday of each month at 9amCT and 10amCT, at the Jim Blair Center, 801 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY. Holy Grounds will continue weekly Bible Study meetings, after hours at 6pmCT, each Saturday at the Cafe on the Square, 212 Public Square, Columbia, KY. Contact phone: 858-361-7637. - Kellis Booth 2012-08-08 15:52:20 | Comments | Printable version
Agrees with Richard Stephens: We MUST have a hospital Fay McKinley writes: Amen to Richard Stephens comments about our hospital. We need and MUST have a hospital. From personal experience I can vouch for the wonderful care that Westlake Regional Hospital employees give to their patients. You won't find more caring people in any other hospital. God Bless them all. - Fay McKinleyComments re article 53602 People of Adair Co deserve truth Westlake Regional Hospital 2012-08-08 14:27:36 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Heritage Society meets Thurs., Aug. 9, 2012 The regular Adair Heritage Association (AHA) meeting is at 6pmCT, Thursday, August 9, 2012, at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. We will be discussing the upcoming Primitive Fair, among other things. - Ellen Zornes 2012-08-08 13:01:17 | Comments | Printable version
LifePoint is out; Fiscal Court may have to save Hospital "Plan B" now falls on Adair Fiscal Court and CJE; whether they meet the challenge or not may mean the difference in whether there is a hospital in Adair County or not By Ed Waggener Adair County Judge Ann Melton said today that LifePoint has lowered its offer to a totally unacceptable figure, and the Nashville for-profit is now out of the picture as a buyer for Westlake Regional Hospital. "We knew yesterday," she said, "but we had to allow time for all hospital employees to be informed before making the news public." The Judge said she and others from all parts of the community have been working on a backup plan. "Saving the hospital is now not a partisan matter. It is a community matter. It can be saved," she said, "but only with help of everybody in the county - and especially on the Adair Fiscal Court, including all seven magistrates and of course, on me, as County Judge Executive." Many in the community believe that the responsibility for failure to achieve a sale and the hospital's desperate financial circumstances falls most heavily on the current hospital board and the management firm responsible for the hospitals fortune - or misfortune - the past 18 months. 2012-08-08 12:52:46 | Comments | Printable version
Mary's House just needs $558 to reach start goal Figures at 12:16pmCT, Wed., Aug. 8, 2012, total. Just $548 needed to start construction on Mary's House By Fran Neat We're now so close! The total raised is now $39,442 We now need just $548. !!! Thank you to Matt Baker of Flatwoods Diner for his suggestion of the $20 donation to his coffee cup for Mary's House. I just returned from picking up his second cup full of $150 for a total of $256. Thank you to all contributors at Flatwoods Diner! We can see the light at the end of the tunnel and are still so amazed at the outpouring of love and support from Adair Countians and our surrounding neighbors. It is as if you have "adopted" this precious family into your hearts and into your very own family. For those of you who haven't had an opportunity to make your donation, you can be certain that it will be put to good use even if we go over the goal. Mary's House Committee would like to purchase new furniture for the house; and that, of course, will take extra money. May God continue to bless you as you bless others! - Fran Neat Here's the story of Mary's House and how your can help, now: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-08 12:28:12 | Comments | Printable version
People of Adair Co. deserve truth: Westlake Regional Hospital Not a blame game; it is not a game at all. Says it is a matter for the future. And, he adds, we must have a hospital in our county at any cost By Richard Stephens A friend once said "I don't know much, but what I do know, I know as well as anybody." I believe that to be applicable here. I DO NOT KNOW who or what caused the woes of the Westlake Regional Hospital , however I DO KNOW the people of Adair County deserve the truth. I DO NOT KNOW if laws have been violated but I DO KNOW a thorough, open investigation is necessary. I DO KNOW if a person or persons have violated laws, there needs to be a vigorous prosecution with an all out effort to recover any or all assets. This is not the "blame game" it is not a game at all. It is necessary to understand we have no way to predict the future except the past. Having said that, I DO KNOW we must have a hospital in our county at any cost. I can't imagine the difficulty of holding one's breath from Columbia to Louisville or Lexington. I DO KNOW I have been a patient in three different Louisville hospitals ICU's and have found Westlake's ICU to be unsurpassed in care, professionalism and caring. Our unit not only cares for patients but is very caring for the family. I DO NOT KNOW all the doctors at WLRH. I do know my doctor and staff are as good as it gets. He is not only a great physician, but a good Christian man. I DO KNOW before we throw this baby out with the bath water, we best understand it is our baby. --Richard Stephens 2012-08-08 12:08:43 | Comments | Printable version
Maury's Riddle: Sounds like great afternoon snack! Mary Keltner writes: Sounds like a good batch of homemade apple butter to me...and it would be a great afternoon snack! --Mary KeltnerComments re article 53568 Maurys Riddle What do you get 2012-08-08 11:50:52 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Caluag Rides BMX Olympic seeding run in 40.9 Seconds By Dan White News from Lindsey Wilson College LONDON - Lindsey Wilson College student-athlete Danny Caluag wrapped up his BMX Cycling seeding run for the Philippines at the London Olympics with a time of 40.9 seconds on Wednesday morning. While the finish was just over three seconds slower than the leader, Raymon van der Biezen of the Netherlands, Caluag is seeded 31st and will be forced to race among the fastest qualifiers in the next round. Van der Biezen clocked in at 37.8 seconds, followed by France's Joris Daudet in 38.2 and the Netherland's Twan van Gendt in 38.3. The Men's BMX Quarterfinals are scheduled to start at 9amCT on Thursday, August 09, 2012. - Dan White 2012-08-08 11:44:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Opening day at Adair Schools: All the kids arrive safely Superintendent Alan Reed called at 7:44amCT to say that opening day at at the Adair County Schools went really well. "David Jones called just now and said that all the busses arrived safely and all the kids are at their schools." David Jones is Adair County School District Director of Pupil Transportation - (whose word is authority on mornings when snow or other inclement weather means school must be called off). Supt. Reed said that because of quick response, when one bus had a minor brake issue, Mr. Jones' department was able to resolve the situation quickly and that route was on time, too. Mr. Jones reminds motorists to remember, this afternoon, from 2:35pmCT to 4:30pmCT, that the District's big yellow busses will be rolling - and making frequent stops, throughout Adair County. 2012-08-08 07:56:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Charles Marshburn guesses Maury's recipe is afternoon snack Comments re article 53568 Maury's Riddle What do you get?Charles Marshburn writes: I would have to guess this is Maury's husband's afternoon snack! Please let me know if I guessed correctly, Ed! - Charles MarshburnCharles Marshburn: While usually we try to award at least a laurel, and hardy handshake, times are hard here at CM central, but we can still offer the hardy handshake, as Mel Brooks would wish us to do.- EW 2012-08-08 07:35:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Farm Bureau speaker at Jones Chapel UMC, Aug. 9, 2012 Robb Pittman, estate planning specialist for Kentucky Farm Bureau will be the featured speaker at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, 2267 Jones Chapel Road, Columbia, KY, at 6pmCT, Thursday, August 9, 2012. - Terry Partin 2012-08-08 06:59:36 | Comments | Printable version
Johnie R. Sprowles, Taylor Co., KY (1920-2012) He was the patriarch of a large, highly regarded Taylor County, KY family, a retired farmer, and a member of the Zion Separate Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II and will be accorded full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Johnie R. Sprowles, 91, of Campbellsville, KY died at 9:45pmET, Monday, August 6, 2012 in Campbellsville. Funeral services will be at 11amET/10amCT, Friday, August 10 , 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Campbellsville Street, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Ronda Arnett. Burial will be in Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be after 5pmET/4pmCT, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-08 06:20:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Fog a factor in commute between Columbia-Campbellsville Patchy fog is a factor this morning. Larry Smith reports that the fog was thickening on KY 55 between Campbellsville and Columbia, particularly around the lake. "Motorists who are travelling just before dawn may see some really dense fog before the sun burns it off," he said. He's now counting the Fogs of August, remembering that old timers in Summersville, KY, always said that counting the number the foggy mornings in August is the best predictor of snows in the coming winter. "As of today, (August 8, 2012), there have been three August mornings with fog. 2012-08-08 05:31:58 | Comments | Printable version
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, August 9, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for August 8, 2012: Absence of action--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 8 August 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 330, in progress Countdowns:
Weather Today: For 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 4:55amCT August 7, 2012 Today - Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable 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:
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Reminder: Big Yellow Busses rolling THIS MORNING! By David Jones, Director of Pupil Transportation, Adair Co. School District Just wanted to remind everyone that the big yellow school busses will roll all over Adair County this morning. You should come in contact with them between 5:30am to 7:45amCT and 2:35pm to 4:30pmCT. Please watch out for the children waiting beside the road to catch the bus and also for the busses that will be stopping to pick these children up. 2012-08-08 04:22:37 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 8 Happy Anniversary, Jr. and Donna Feese (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wally and Laura Burress (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Jaggers (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Bivens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ed Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ella Ann Conover (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ernie Rogers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Peck | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JC Bean | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenna McGaha | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenny Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lexxus (Lexi) Danielle Evans (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nikki Loy (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rick Wilson (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Flowers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Minton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Todd Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ty Cundiff (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Sue (Ann) Melton, 66, Adair Co., KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Louise Knifley Spires, Columbia, KY (1928-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Skaggs Taylor Co., KY, (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vontress Jones, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William C. (Bill) Moore, Green Co, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lois Bartley, Green Co., KY (1936 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles William Nicklas, 23, Russell Co., KY (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Elvin O. Giles, Adair Co., KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert L Bob Wise, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kimble Parker Jessie, Taylor Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. John William Phillips, 67, Burkesville, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Hawthorne, Green County, KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mavis Jude Burkhart, infant, Casey County, KY (2015-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jasper Leon Burton, 69, Adair County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Appleby McQueary, 62, Russell Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Lee White, 74, Adair Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Dean (Murrell) Brockman, 85, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Van Coop, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Yolande Ann Marie Wittamer Oostens, 78, Adair Co., KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Garnett (Dean) Redford, Casey Co., KY (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Rahill, Green County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Edith Gooch Birch (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Glen Capps, 60, Cumberland Co., KY (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba Bryant Dobson, 78, Green Co., KY/Adair Co., KY, native (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Stephen Acree, Metcalfe County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Vanarsdale Bivens, Adair County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benjamin Dennis (Bennie) Warren, 75, Columbia, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lucille Grider, 70, Columbia, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly C. Smith, 56, Columbia, KY (1967-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billie Ann Hadley, 63, Columbia, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Darnell, 92, Columbia, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Lee Sneed, 81, Columbia, KY native (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ericka Wooldridge, 48, Columbia, KY native (1972-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ilda Stanley, 84, Liberty, KY native (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.C. Bean, 89, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Bennard (Ben) Meyer, III, 66, Adair Co., KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Bennett, 73, Columbia, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Lou Marcum Blakeman, 75, Green Co., KY native (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Alice Martin, Liberty, KY (1921-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadine Rafferty, 91, Louisville, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Elaine Brown, 93, Burkesville, KY (1929-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Collins, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otto Brock, 78, Columbia, KY (Aug. 8, 1914-Aug. 15, 1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Philip Mason Blaydes, 81, Edmonton, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Lee Shirley, 55, Green Co., KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma Hershberger, Greensburg, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, August 8, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. 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