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Clyde Lane, 83, Dunnville, KY (1930-2013) Click on headline for complete obituary Clyde Lane passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the Casey County Hospital in Liberty, KY. He was 83. Funeral services are 10amCT/11amET, Friday, October 11, 2013 at Mt. Calvary Community Church, with Bro. Clifford DeHart officiating. Burial is at Old Contown Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, October 10, from 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET, at the church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-10-08 21:47:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jail Quarterly Report July 1-September 30, 2013 By Rick Wilson, Adair County Regional Jailer In the jail quarterly report, as of September 30th, 32 people are employed. We have 13 full-time floor deputies. 4 dispatchers, 2 cooks and 13 part-time deputies. Our garden was a hugh success. - We enjoyed great cooperative work from staff and inmates. Chief Cook, Judy Derman estimated we have saved approximately $5,014.39 this year. In 2012 we saved $2,612. No violations second inspection in row - We received an unannounced inspection by the Department of Corrections on September 23rd. and we received no violations of non-compliance for the second inspection in a row. Medical refund almost double - Last year we received a $ 2,907 check from our medical provider because we did not use all of the 25,000 medical cost umbrella coverage. This year we received a check for $5,417.03. - Rick Wilson 2013-10-08 21:22:57 | Comments | Printable version
UI customers encouraged to use online and phone services Unemployement Insurance will still be paid, from temporary shutdown of Federal Government is affecting state administrate resource FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 1, 2013) - Unemployment Insurance (UI) customers in the Commonwealth who need to file a claim or request a check are encouraged to use the online and phone services available through the Kentucky Career Center. During the temporary shutdown of the federal government, UI benefits will continue to be paid. However, state administrative resources have been affected. This means that there is limited support available at local career centers for UI customers. In order to avoid longer wait times for assistance in local Kentucky Career Centers, UI customers are encouraged to go online at KentuckyCareerCenter.com or call 502-875-0442, Monday-Friday between6:30am-4:30pmET/7:30am-5:30pmET, to file an initial claim or reopen a claim. To request a biweekly check by telephone, call 877-369-5984. 2013-10-08 21:05:14 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Soccer Men retains No. 1 ranking in NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Campbellsville also a Top 25, at No. 23. Tigers have lost only one match, to Lindsey Wilson, 1-0. By Jay R. Nicols News from Lindsey Wilson College KANSAS CITY, MO - Lindsey Wilson men's soccer remained the No. 1 team in the latest NAIA Men's Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday, October 8, 2013. The Blue Raiders (8-1-2) received 18 first-place votes and 589 points as it sits atop the poll for the second straight week. Lindsey Wilson went 2-0 last week outscoring their opponents 17-1. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-10-08 20:56:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Wonders what happened to bank robbery re-enactment Barbara Armitage writes: What happened to the bank robbery? This is the first time in 5 years I don't have to work at the festival and I was looking forward to seeing the reinactment. --Barbara ArmitageComments re article 62546 Downtown Days October 11 12 2013 SCHEDULE 2013-10-08 17:46:48 | Comments | Printable version
Saddened by news of death of classmate, Ben Gordon Berley Ann Heskamp Curtis writes: I was so saddened to learn of the passing of 1964 Adair County High School classmate Ben Gordon Berley. Many thanks to Jim for his efforts in bringing the news of Ben Gordon's death to former friends and classmates. ~ Ann Heskamp CurtisComments re article 62540 Benjamin Gordon Berley 19462010 2013-10-08 17:34:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Daughter and son-in-law helped by Ronald McDonald House Complications with early birth caused breathing problems for their baby; the parents stayed in RMH for three weeks during his hospitalization Bty Maury Lewis When our grandson was born last October, he was six weeks early and was having breathing problems so they took him an hour away from where he was born and put him in South Alabama hospital for children. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-10-08 17:27:09 | Comments | Printable version
Downtown Days/ October 11 & 12, 2013 SCHEDULE Friday, October 11, 2013 - 04:00pmCT - Vendor Booths Open, DowntownSaturday, October 12, 2013 - 07:00amCT - 5K Run Registration - Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KYContact: 270-384-2501. - Tiffany Collins 2013-10-08 15:00:58 | Comments | Printable version
Natcher Parkway in Warren County closed due to accident UPDATE: 2:08pmCT - Both sides are now open. Natcher Parkway is clear. - WES WATT By Wes Watt Bowling Green, Ky. (1:23pmCT, Oct. 8, 2013) - Portion of the William H. Natcher Parkway is closed due to a multivehicle accident. Northbound and southbound lanes of the Natcher Parkway are closed from exit 9 in Warren County to the Butler/Warren County line near mile marker 21. Motorists are being diverted to US 231. The length of the closure is unknown at this time. For up-to-date traffic and travel information dial 511 or visit www.511.ky.gov for the latest statewide traffic updates. - Wes Watt, Public Information Officer, KTC, District 3, Bowling Green, KY 2013-10-08 13:41:19 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Architectural Salvage Helps Memories Live On Mary Keltner writes: I am relieved and happy to know that the materials will be used. My grandparents house was very similar to the Alta Garnet house, and we were sad to see it sold. That sadness was lessened when the architect who purchased the house and barn carefully disassembled the buildings for architectural salvage. Somewhere those buildings, and our memories, live on. Mary KeltnerComments re: Letter: What about materials from Alta Garnett house? 2013-10-08 11:51:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mary Evelyn (Keith) Coleman moved to heaven Oct. 5, 2013 Mary Evelyn (Keith) Coleman, born June 5, 1934, recently of Tucson, AZ, moved to Heaven on October 5, 2013. She was greeted by beloved family members, including her parents, Jerry & Nellie Keith, sons; Jeffery Freeman & Thomas Freeman, grandson; Brian Freeman, husband, Maurice, & other family, friends and all her dogs. Mary leaves to cherish her memories her sister & brother-in-law, Ruth & Eugene Melson of Columbia, KY; sisters-in-law, Wilma Rogers & Louise Sexton; her children & spouses, Sidney & Carol Freeman, Pamela & Jesus Rada, Jerry & Fran Freeman, Wanda & John Somboretz; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of other family & friends. Memorial services will be held in Arizona & Ohio. The first service is scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 12 Noon at Alliance Church, 1301 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson, AZ. The second service will be Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 1pm at Hartman Log Cabin, 5272 Aber Road, Williamsburg, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice. This obituary information is a courtesy of Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, Columbia, KY. 2013-10-08 11:13:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
The VanArsdales Story: RMH provided home away from home 'I thank God every day for Heather. She's our miracle; but you all have a part in her recovery and others when you donate to the Ronald McDonald House. God Bless you all!" - Beth VanArsdale Reminder: 6th Annual Ronald McDonald Wish List Drive 3pm-6pmCT, Thursday, Otober 24, 2013 (Wish List) Lower Level, Chamber Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. By Beth VanArsdale Luke 6:38: Give, and it will be given to you, Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. The annual Ronald McDonald House Drive is Thursday October 24th. This fundraiser is close to my heart. On October 29, 2012 our daughter Heather VanArsdale was in a serious auto accident. We were told that she would not make it that she had a severed brain stem, and DAI (shaken baby syndrome). She was in a coma for 45 days. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-10-08 11:08:45 | Comments | Printable version
Benjamin Gordon Berley (1946-2010) Benjamin Gordon Berley, formerly of Columbia, passed away Friday, October 29, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 64. He was born in Jefferson County, KY, on Saturday, April 6, 1946, to Clarence Mark Berley and Nancy Montgomery Berley and spent much of his life in Adair County. Ben Gordon was a member of the Adair County High School Class of 1964 and attended both Centre College and Western Kentucky University. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-10-08 10:43:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Columbia City Council meeting, Monday, October 7, 2013 City hires Lisle Cheatham/Nancy Stearman firm, Municipal Revenue Solutions to study revenue sources, cost savings possibilities. Rhonda Loy named City Clerk. Council urged to have fundraiser for Jim Blair Park. Gas Department gets new equipment, ok to proceed with gas line from Green River Commerce Park to new Dr. Chuck Giles medical center. Big Wedding still Big News at Council meeting. Police praised for quietening motorcycles noise on Greensburg Street. City goes into high Downtown Days Mode By Ed Waggener The City Council voted last night to hire Municipal Revenue Solutions, headed by Lisle Cheatham and Nancy Stearman, to help guide the city through changes which may be needed in revenue, including sources. The vote to engage the firm was unanimous. Mr. Cheatham, led the dramatic transformation of Greensburg, from a historic but slightly dowdy county seat, to one of the most talked about cities in Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-10-08 08:53:04 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Police Department Activity Report - Sept. 2013 Activity September 1-September 30, 2013:
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(Ad) Antioch Apples apt to arrive at Adair Farmers Market anytime now Adair Farmers Market, Adair Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY at the Tuesday morning, October 8, 2013 session from 6amCT-10amCT. There will be a second session today, from 3pmCT-6pmCT Come early, Mr. Scott is having another Cider Squeezing this afternoon, so he'll need to sell out and and head back as soon as possible. By Cellphone from Antioch Prof. Jeff Scott picked a fresh load of apples yesterday afternoon, and called a few minutes ago saying he was leaving from the old Gladys Wheeler building headed for Columbia in his old rust red Tyota pickup truck and is apt to arrive at the Farmers Market by 7pmCT, one hour after the opening bell, but one hour earlier than his first customer last week. "Sunrises make my day," he said. "It's about as easy for me wait at Gladys' store for it because I can still make to Columbia to about see another in the low country." Anyway, he said he's bringing Jonathan Apples and Goldrush today. Today's Topics: 1) Making Apple Butter. It's easier than you might think to make. Harder than you might think to the Mary Keltner Apple Butter standard. 2) Jeff & Henrietta's Excellent Adventure at the St. James Art Fair, where Mizrus Scott sold a lot of artwork the first & second day and before Noel's Flood came and they were recommended to evacuate the area and head for high ground. It was the first time in 57 years the fair was cut short, he said. Any others - there are sometimes have late arrivals - will be listed when they call. The Adair County Farmers Market proudly accepts Senior and WIC vouchers. For more information, contact the Adair County Extension Service at 270-384-2317. - Nick Roy, Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources 2013-10-08 06:37:15 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Remembers the Chili Bowl James Dillon writes: Hey Pen, I like the shirt that you had on in the picture, "Columbia's worlds largest Chili bowl." I remember the day that Columbia did that. Although it has been a few days. - James DillonComments re photo 51707 Memories in an old black and white 2013-10-08 06:34:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: What about materials from Alta Garnett house? Mobile comments re: The Garnett House: Interesting roof truss system Mary Keltner asks: What is being done with the salvaged materials?Thanks for the question: The materials from the Garnett house are being carefully removed over an up to six months period by Danny Reeves and is sold by him. - CM 2013-10-08 05:51:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Coach Cal, James Comer unveil Udderly KY at Orange Leaf Yogurt Udderly Kentucky brand milk is processed by Prairie Farms Dairy of Somerset, KY. The product is sold in area Super Walmart Stores in Campbellsville, Columbia, Tompkinsville and Somerset, KY Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) From Kentucky Dept. of Agriculture LEXINGTON, KY - Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt will use only Udderly Kentucky milk in its frozen yogurt products in 11 Orange Leaf shops in Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-10-08 05:11:55 | Comments | Printable version
CU is named one of the best Christian Colleges in America By Kasey Ricketts CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - The annual report of America's Best Christian Colleges by the Institutional Research & Evaluation Inc. has included Campbellsville University among one of the best Christian colleges in America. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-10-08 04:29:14 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Green River Lake for muskellunge Muskellunge bite peaking soon: Green River Lake boasts some of the fattest, healthiest muskellunge found anywhere in the country. Fisheries biologists with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife routinely find muskellunge in excess of 40 inches long during population sampling on Green River Lake . . . The good fishing on Green River Lake lasts past Thanksgiving after the drawdown to winter pool. Click on headline for complete story From Kentucky Fish & Wildlife FRANKFORT, KY. - In early November several years ago, a then 14-year-old Montgomery County High School freshman named Sarah Terry fished for muskellunge on Cave Run Lake with her Dad on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. They fished hard without a single bite to show for their efforts. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-10-08 04:22:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Today, TUESDAY with CM, October 8, 2013 Haiku by Robert Stone for October 8, 2013: Trustworthiness fades--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 8 October 2013. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 756, in progress Quick links to Favorite CM Columns, Extraordinary News Mostly from Sunday with CM, October 6, 2013 and a few others from the past week. Please note date of posting
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Sybil Morgan, Marion Co., KY (1929-2013) She was the matriarch of a very large South Central Kentucky family. She leave 58 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Sybil A. Morgan, age 84 of Lebanon died Sunday, October 6, 2013 at her residence in Marion County. Services for Ms. Sybil Morgan will be conducted at 1pmCT/2pmET, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home, 503 E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY with burial in the Wickerville Cemetery, Hart County, KY. Family request visitation Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, in chapel of Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-10-08 02:52:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 8 Happy Anniversary, Barry and Tracy Stephens (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Boon & Anita Matney (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Boon and Anita Matney (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Caitlin & Jimmy Helm (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Dustin & Jennfer Martin (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Forrest & Ella Lee Wilson (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jared & Chelsea Conover (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Phillip and Dana Richard (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexander Kyle Biggs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dona Depp Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gary Wayne Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Haley Blaydes Martin (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Blaydes Shaw (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jackson Lee Willis (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julius Feyette Holmes (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Parker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Korey Hundley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lauren Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marketta Ann Lawless (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matt Mouser | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reagan McCalister (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sammie Jo Wheat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tanner Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Curry | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Mary Jane Bryant, Adair Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allen Taylor, 83, Adair Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Taggart, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Carol Huff, Columbia, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Thomas Baldwin, Campbellsville, KY (1986-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris Wade DeHart, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lilburn Glyn Kelly, Greensburg, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul E. Bennett, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Wayne Humphrey, Burkesville, KY (1957-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Molen Corbin, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rick Bailey, Adair Co., KY (1953-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Jimmy) Forsyth, Green Co., KY, Adair Co., KY, native (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Shofner, Taylor Co., KY (1925 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Lee Goode, Casey County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Connie Jo Davis, Green County, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Dewey Key, Cumberland Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda C. Houston, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Scott, 66 Burkesville, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Thomas York, 85, Burkesville, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Warriner Loy, Russell County, KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kerry Roger Jones, 61, Knifley, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Janes, 79, Adair Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Mae Sullivan, 90, Glasgow, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Powell, 75, Louisville, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Sue Johnson Stratton Adair Co., kY native (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Earl Ray, Sr., 61, Green County, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Aline Froedge Whitlow, 91, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vera Delphine Shaw, 77, Burkesville, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Helen Haney, 91, Greensburg, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Waggener Richards, (d. May 12, 1982) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony (Craig) Byrd, 50, Russell Springs, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey Spivey, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Turner, 69, Columbia, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarice Jean Franklin, 67, Greensburg, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dallas Lee Miller, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack David Catron, 59, Columbia, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Darrell Loy, 65, Columbia, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Sneed, 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jenna Rose Ferguson, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Sinclair, 84, Columbia, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lee John Rogers, 55, Adair County family (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcus Scott Sheene, Casey Co., KY (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stevie Joe York, 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Oglesby Peatross, 61, Jamestown, KY (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2013 All events are listed in Central Time. 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