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Daily News for Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Adult Education Center offers free college prep classes By LeAnna Bennett The Adair County Adult Education Center, 108 Lindsey Wilson Street, is offering free college prep classes for any individual who is entering college this Fall. This class will last as few as 2 weeks, and will give students the opportunity to prepare themselves to meet the expectations of college professors. Students will also acquire the skills needed to excel in upcoming classes, including skills needed for Blackboard and other online programs. For those students who did not benchmark on the ACT, this is an opportunity to refresh your skills and potentially test out of basic/developmental classes, which will save you time and money in college. The class begins on June 3, 2013. If you would like to register for this class, or for more information, please contact the center at 270-384-7475 or 270-384-1741 by Thursday, May 30, 2013. - LeAnna Bennett 2013-05-28 18:03:27 | Comments | Printable version
Catherine Josephine Distefano, Green Co., KY (1935-2013) She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Catholic Faith. She was former Co-owner of C&F Custom Quilting in Greensburg, KY. She was the widow of Francis Peter Distefano. She leaves five direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mrs. Catherine Josephine Ratto Distefano, 77, of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at her home in Greensburg, KY. There will be graveside services for Mrs. Catherine Josephine Ratto Distefano held at 10amCT/11amET, Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Greensburg Cemetery. Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, in charge of the funeral arrangements. Visitation is requested from 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home. No Visitation on Thursday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-28 17:45:53 | Comments | Printable version
Richard Shuffett (Dick) Mills, Green Co., KY (1933-2013) He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Greensburg Church of Christ. He was a farmer, and Store Operator of the Mill's Store in the lower Exie Community Click on headline for complete obituary and photo(s) Mr. Richard Shuffett "Dick" Mills of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Arvin Mills and Lillian Shuffett Mills, was born on May 29, 1933 in Green County, Kentucky, and departed this life on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at his home. He was 79 years, 11 months, and 24 days of age. The funeral services for Mr. Richard "Dick" Mills will be conducted at 1pmCT/2pmET, Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Greasy Creek Cemetery. Bro. Roger Robertson and Bro. Joseph Wilcoxson will be officiating. Visitation is requested 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET, Tuesday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT/8amET, Wednesday until time of the funeral services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-28 17:29:23 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Police arrest driver after he flees at high speed Columbia Police Department make arrest after pursuit. Police say driver failed to stop when signaled to do so on Jamestown Street, accelerated down Carrie Bolin, bailed out of car and fled on foot before being apprehended in the hallway of an apartment complex. He's been lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. By Ofc. Josh Brockman Report from the Columbia, KY, Police Dept., Jason Cross, Chief On Monday, May 27, 2013, at approximately 5:51pmCT, Ofc. Johnny Dial observed Franklin Thompson, age 31, of Columbia, KY operating a motor vehicle on Jamestown street in a reckless manner. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-28 17:13:14 | Comments | Printable version
Gile Harris, Russell Co., KY (1943-2013) He was a highway worker and a member of the Square Oak Separate Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Osba and Rova Mae McGowan Harris. His wife, Willadean Harris survives. He leaves 5 direct and four step living descendants Gile Harris, 70, Park Ridge Road, Russell Springs, KY, died Monday, May 27, 2013, at 9:22pmCT, at his home. The funeral will be at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 E Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY, at 4pmCT, Thursday, May 30, 2013, with Bro. Bobby Conner and Bro. Elvis Tucker officiating. Burial will be a t Square Oak Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Thursday, May 30, 2013, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-28 17:05:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CPD cite citizen for possession of marijuana by Ofc. Josh Brockman On May 28, 2013, Ronald Webb, 52, of Columbia was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by Columbia Police Sgt. Jr. Murphy. The charges stemmed from a investigation that led officers to believe that controlled substances were being used and possessed on property owned by the City of Columbia. Webb was cited and will appear in Adair County District Court. CPD Sgt. Jr. Murphy will continue the investigation. 2013-05-28 16:48:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
LWC Bonners Scholars program honored by Forward in the Fifth Bonners stepped in when Federal Funding was reduced, helping Camp Casey with what translated into $47,000 worth of Service Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - A Lindsey Wilson College organization was recently lauded for its efforts to support education in Adair County. The LWC Bonner Scholars Program received an AppLE Award from Forward in the Fifth for work that improved education through engagement in service-learning. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-28 16:28:20 | Comments | Printable version
ACGC invites everyone to see the Trabue House Rose Garden Garden has never looked prettier, thanks to work of the Adair County Garden Club and a perfect growing season for the roses Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Maury Lewis The Garden Club would like to invite the community to go out and enjoy the Julia Miller Horton Rose Garden at the Trabue-Russell House, 201 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. It is in its finest splendor. It is prettier this year than it has ever been. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-28 16:26:23 | Comments | Printable version
New Hope SBC Vacation Bible School June 10-14, 2013 New Hope Separate Baptist Church, 10706 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, will be having Vacation Bible School "God's Backyard Bible Camp" 6:30pm-8:30pmCT, June 10-14, 2013. Refreshments will be served and there will be a program on Friday night. There will be classes for all ages from babies to adults; everyone is invited. Pastor is Brother David Coffey. For more information call 270-634-0195. - Rita Neat 2013-05-28 15:49:07 | Comments | Printable version
Campbellsville's Cody Wood at top of telecommunicator class From CPD Communications 911 Center The Campbellsville Police Department (CPD) - announced on May 24, 2013, the graduation of Mr. Cody Wood of Campbellsville, KY, from the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) Basic Telecommunicator Academy during a ceremony Friday May 24, 2013, on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University. Wood graduated as "Valedictorian" of the class of twenty-four telecommunicator in recognition of his maintenance of an academic grade average over 98 percent. Wood, a Police Communications Officer I, joined the staff at CPD Communications 911 Center on September 10, 2012. He is one of twelve members of the Communications Center. Dubbed the "lifeline" of law enforcement, the Communications 911 Center at the Campbellsville Police Department is precisely that - an immediate, 24-hour connection for the citizen and the responder to an expert Police Communications Officer - whenever the need for law enforcement service arises. The CPD Communications 911 Center functions under the authority of the Chief through a joint agreement between the Mayor, County Judge Executive, City Council and Fiscal Court, providing communications and dispatch for law enforcement and emergency management agencies in Taylor County, Kentucky. The center delivers the most timely, effective, and efficient response to every life and/or propertythreatening emergency occurring within the county. Police Communications Manager Anne Sanders stated, "Police Communications Officers are the consummate multi-taskers; simultaneously taking calls for service, maintaining radio contact with first responders for their safety and support in the field, while continuously updating the criminal justice and public safety databases". Mayor Tony Young said, "It's no surprise; these professionals have earned the name 'behind the scenes heroes'." CPD Communications also provide radio contact, records, and CJIS information for the Taylor County Sheriff's Office. As with all emergency services, the mission of the CPD Communications 911 Center is to protect the welfare of the citizens of Campbellsville and Taylor County. CPD Communications maintains service requests for the Campbellsville and Taylor County Fire &Rescue Departments and the Campbellsville- Taylor County Emergency Medical Service. Chief Tim Hazlette applauds the members of the Communications 911 Center by adding, "In emergency and non-emergency circumstances, Campbellsville Police Communications Officers serve their fellow citizens with clarity, with competency, and with sensitivity to their particular needs”. 2013-05-28 15:44:00 | Comments | Printable version
The Blakeys at Bethany Baptist, Sunday, June 2, 2013 The Blakeys will be singing this Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 10:30amCT at Bethany Baptist Church located at 4538 Greensburg Road, Columbia, KY. Pastor Jimmie Cox and congregation invites everyone. - Jimmie Cox 2013-05-28 15:22:59 | Comments | Printable version
CU Outdoor Classroom Institute now taking applicants This year's OCI will feature Eric Schlarb, staff archaeologist with the Kentucky Archaeological Survey in Lexington; Dr. Chris Groves, distinguished university professor of geography at Western Kentucky University and director of the Hoffman Environmental Research Institute there; and Dr. Julian Campbell, noted plant community ecologist from London, England. Each speaker will have a specific day to give his presentation. By Joan C. McKinney News from Campellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - "OCI 2013 - Landscapes - Past and Present" is the theme for this year's Outdoor Classroom Institute (OCI) June 17-21, 1921 at Clay Hill Memorial Forest (CHMF), 7426 Old Lebanon Road, Campbellsville, KY, 8am-2:30pmCT/9am-3:30pmET, daily. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-28 09:17:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Jackson Brower on Backyard Oil: T. Coomer coming into greatness Episode 4: Coomer's real life bio is fantastic itself. Latest episode again shows entertaining talent of Brent Yates, and Jimmy Reliford is magnificent, as usual, in the creekbed checker scene. The episode left us hanging, wondering if Maddog will make it out of the cave he dreads so much. 'Caves hide all kind of critters,' Maddog says. Click on headline for complete review By Jackson Brower Coomer has Fun with Mayor Clifton's Vibrating Oil Trees Dateline, May 28 - Having missed episode 4 on TV, I watched it online instead, and I wasn't disappointed, except for the spliced up mini-stories, which made it a bit hard to picture what the general public had watched on the regular show. Also, there was only one mention of Columbia and another of Adair County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-28 07:22:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Movies
Vacation Bible School at Egypt Christian Church, June 2-7, 2013 Vacation Bible School will be conducted at Egypt Christian Church, 4855 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY, Sunday-Saturday, June 2 - 7, 2013, 6pm-8pmCT each evening. The VBS will conclude with a picnic on June 7, 2013 beginning at 6pmCT. You are invited to bring your children each evening. Will Rich is youth pastor and Paul Patton, pastor. - Paul Patton 2013-05-28 06:57:48 | Comments | Printable version
150th Anniversary program at Tebb's Bend, June 8, 2013 Events start at 1pmCT/2pmET at Confederate Cemetery Click on headline for story, photo(s) By Betty Goren On Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 1pmCT/2pmET the Battle of Tebbs Bend-Green River Bridge 150th Anniversary Memorial Service will be held at the Confederate Cemetery on Tebbs Bend Road just north of intersection (Google Map/Directions) with New Columbia Road in Taylor County, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-28 03:10:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Tyler Sharp wins The Pines at Lindsey Wilson golf tournament By Eric Goodin The Pines at Lindsey Wilson had their annual invitational tournament this last weekend, May 25-26 and the winners were as follows;
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Dorothy Elizabeth Harris Shirley, Green Co., KY (1919-2013) She was a native of Metcalfe County, KY, the daughter of the late Lee Harris and Sally Florence Compton Harris. Her marriage to the late Edwin Paul Shirley spanned over 64 years. She leaves 21 direct living descendants. She had made a profession of faith in Christ, and was a former employee for Jane Todd Crawford Hospital working in dietary. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Harris Shirley, 94m of Greensburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg, KY. The funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Harris Shirley will be conducted at 1pmCT/2pmET, Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Union Chapel Cemetery in Metcalfe County, KY. Bro. Charlie Houk will be officiating. Visitation is requested 4pmCT-9pmCT/5pm-10pmET, Monday, May 27, 2013, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Tuesday, May 28, 2013, until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-28 02:26:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Today, TUESDAY with CM, May 28, 2013 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 28, 2013: In the age of pills--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 28 May 2013. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 623, in progress Quick links to Favorite CM Columns Mostly from Sunday with CM, May 26, 2013 and a few others from the past week
2013-05-28 02:10:24 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 28 Happy Anniversary Arlin and Pat Wheet | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Garry and Rhonda Cox (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mitchell and Lisa Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Maretta Garner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dorothy Bingham (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Bragg (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Audrey Bowman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barry Keith Estes (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Edwin (Tommy) Richards (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eric Dial (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grayson Downs (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Herman Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jack Bond | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenna Mae Rodgers (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Pollard (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ken Wilkerson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nathan Alexander Ballou (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rose Willis | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judi Tester, Columbia, KY (1964-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hase Spears, Cumberland Co., KY (1920-20110) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Grant, Crocus, KY native (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Josephine Distefano, Green Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Dean Walker Whitlow, Green Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Norris Fields, Cumberland Co., KY native (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Linda Graham Landis, Green Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Albert Pike, 67, Adair County, KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Lee Wolford, Clementsville, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Alan (Butch) Gabehart, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Howard Allen, 91, Cumberland Co., KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stacy Lynn Dulin Schindler, 45, Adair County, KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rena M. Grider, 85, Jamestown, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Hulett Collette, Taylor Co., KY (1919-2016). | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton N. Reeder, 84, Russell County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Wayne Ponder, 41, Russell Co, KY (1975-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Keith Abner, 55, Glasgow, KY (1963-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara England, 74, Louisville, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifford Bernard, 82, Jamestown, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Wayne Slinker, 79, Greensburg, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gail Walker, 55, Columbia, KY (1968-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Colvin, 59, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Lynn Lile Childers, 67, Edmonton, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry D. Luttrell, 77, Knifley, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Richards, 73, Liberty, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Goodin (May 28, 1916 - July 30, 1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Gerald Coomer, 95, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Fay Bilger, 55, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Richards Gabehart, 72, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Cape Burchett, 91, Columbia, KY (1927-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon West, 40, Columbia, KY native (1981-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Dennis Simpson, 82, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zenba Harris, Russell County, KY (1923-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2013 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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