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Daily News for Sunday, April 12, 2015
Best Pawpaws when Hunter was lad were at the Gilpins Hunter Durham writes: When I was a young boy (1951), the greatest Pawpaws were at the home of Lawrence and Ella Gilpin. They lived about a mile down behind Antioch Church on KY 61. They had about 20 trees in the yard between their home and the rock road. They tasted good and in summer and ripe they had a banana smell. - HUNTER DURHAMAbout: JIM: The Battle of the pawpaws, ca 1870 by JIM 2015-04-12 16:07:13 | Comments | Printable version
Wallace McFarland, 92, Russell Co., KY (1922-2015) He was a native of Jamestown, KY, and a resident of Russell Springs, KY at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Vertie (Coffey) McFarland and Alva McFarland. He was the widower of Viva Della Mae Brown McFarland. He leaves 29 direct and four step descendants. He was a member of Royville Friendship Church a veteran of the U.S. Army Troop A 4th RCN Squad, a Plumber and electrician. Click on headline for complete obituary Wallace McFarland, 92, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Saturday, April 11, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT, on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Willard Bryand and Bro. Charles Edwards officiating. Interment will be in the Russell Springs City Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Wilson Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-12 15:13:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Leava Dean Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1936-2015) She was a member of Tarter's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was employed by Osh Kosh B'Gosh for 29 years. She was the daughter of the late Caleb and Nellie Posey Beard. Her husband, Cordell Coomer, survives. She leaves two direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Leava Dean Coomer, 78, of the Portland community in Adair County, died Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11:05amCT, at the Westlake Regional Hospital, Columbia, KY. Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 11amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia,KY, with Rev. Herbert Janes and Rev. Rod Walley officiating. Burial in Tarter's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation after 4pmCT, Monday, April 13, 2015. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-12 14:48:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
JIM: The Battle of the pawpaws, ca 1870 It happened in Adair County, KY. A teaching career was the most serious casualty. JIM has undercovered, added segues and profound and funny illuminations, on the writings of Dr. U.L. Taylor, who wrote "Early History of Melvin White" is serialized episodes, about the a colorful Adair Countian they ought to make a movie about, Melvin White, or maybe about the PawPaw battle which occurred in 1870 in the Tabor Commmunity of Adair County. Families of Jim Taylor, Allen Pile, Lucian Hurt, Rollin Hurt, Bascom Garnett and Jo Nat Conover will take great pride in the military manner with which the gallants conduct themselves Click on headline for complete story By JIM The recent photo and discussion on ColumbiaMagazine about pawpaws stirred this dullard's curiosity enough to scour the dusty, musty pages of the News for historical references to that fragrant fruit. The search led to the discovery of a jaw-dropping account of Adair County's least known battle--a battle precipitated by the fragrant fruit of what perhaps was the primest Pawpaw patch in the land. What follows is considerably longer than a sound byte. It's more like a seven course meal served with a generous helping of lassitude. However, every word and syllable and turn of a phrase has been weighed in the balance and found necessary for the telling of a good tale. Schoolmaster Hooker, Commander-in-Chief Melvin White & Co., and the Battle of the Pawpaws (c. 1870) Melvin White, a native of the Auld Sod of Adair, introduced himself to family, friends, and neighbors in the 1850s, some four or five years before the onset of the Civil War. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-12 10:04:33 | Comments | Printable version
Peg Schaeffer remembers jeans repair with iron on patches Peg Schaeffer writes: The story about mending brought back memories of my Mom sitting at the table darning my socks. She used to patch my jeans with the iron on patches.- Peg SchaefferComments about: Forest F. Harvey: Remember when clothing was patched? 2015-04-12 09:56:57 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: Travelling with Mac, a longtime hero Things just happen when Carol Perkins travels: She's six pounds over the luggage limit. Then she spotted "Mac" and became his new best friend, comfortable enough to ask him, "How's Jimmy?" with confident familiarity. Only music fans like Carol will know just who this "Mac" and this "Jimmy" could be.Click on headline for complete story, with answers - CAROL PERKINS Next Earlier Carol Perkins column: Carol Perkins: Tis the season - for allergies By Carol Perkins The yearly gathering of ladies for our annual vacation began March 27th as seven of us loaded two vehicles and headed for the airport in Nashville. We each had a list of what to bring (as you read) and in addition to all of those necessities, several of us brought the kitchen sink. "You are way over the 50 pound limit," Guy quirked as he lifted my luggage off the bed and dragged it to the bathroom scales. "I can't be," I insisted. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-12 09:05:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Growing profusely by river - not phlox: It's Spring Beauty Wendy Butler Burt writes: The Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica) is an abundant wild flower found statewide in moist woods, lawns, fields, and roadsides. - Wendy Butler BurtComments re photo 59660 Scenic Green Co KY 2015-04-12 08:35:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
Charles Marshburn: The Scientist and the election? Written in response to Dr. Ben Arnold essay, which we titled: "A scientist looks at Pawpaw culture" posted 12 Apr 2015. Charles Marshburn writes: Does the scientist have any word on the results of the last election? He sure does have a lot of patience! - Charles MarshburnYes, we all do. But isn't it better that Judge Vance get it right and do it early? A late Friday check at the Adair County Court Clerk's office found that the ruling on the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Mayoral Election had not yet reached the Clerk's office. The question bears on serious issue, trust in the electoral process - basic to our democracy. Not at all on personalities, we patiently believe. - CM 2015-04-12 08:25:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
News link tip: On new concerns about pipeline safety Timely debate is brewing scarcely a year since the Knifley, KY, pipeline disaster. (See Daily News for Thursday, February 13, 2014 and the right arrow key to read the story as presented on ColumbiaMagazine.com)The topic is hot in Marion County and Boyle County - brewing in Taylor County, too. Dr. John Chowning sends a link to a story in the Louisville Courier Journal which raises new questions about pipeline safety. New plan for old pipe: Carry fracked liquids by James Bruggers, with quotes from Dr. James Angel. The story is datelined Lebanon, KY. 2015-04-12 07:16:54 | Comments | Printable version
Dr. Ben Arnold: A scientist looks at Pawpaw culture Another look at the "Kentucky Banana" by experts. This treatise follows another scholarly look at the prized native fruit by Historian Mike Watson. (Comments re article 74496 Mike Watson On Pawpaw vs Papaw) There is a latent commercial potential for the beautiful tree with the distinctively spicy pulp. Dr. Arnold asks, 'Wouldn't it be great for Adair County to be the first to commercialize pawpaw extracts and develop pawpaw farms?" Click on headline for complete essay, with compelling concepts most of us never knew: That it's foliage is a natural insecticide - except for the beautiful Zebra butterfly. That some people are allergic to the fruit, and why. By Ben Arnold The pawpaw is indeed a very interesting fruit and plant and Kentucky is in the center of the optimum region for growing them. The chemistry and story of the pawpaw is much too complex and lengthy to present here but a few facts may be of interest to your readers.The American Indians and early settlers enjoyed and counted on the fruit for a reliable food source. The fruit contains more nutrients than most of our common fruit, including large quantities of vitamins C, B1 and B2 and many minerals. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-12 06:53:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
Happy Tail: Smokey the cat brought new energy to Sugarfoot Sugarfoot Farm is about dogs and horses. But a cat, Smokey, reluctantly taken in, has livened up the place, entertaining the Peg and Keith and the gentlemanly Darryl, and is appreciated even more by the dogs, especially the latest set of puppies in residence at Sugarfoot. Peg writes: 'Smokey has found his niche. He's the best playmate in the world for the puppies. He entertains the seniors in the room and keeps them young. And I never know what trick he's got up his sleeve for me. He's our full time comedian.' Click on headline for complete Happy Tail with photo(s). Next Previous Happy Tail: Happy Tail: The story of Kitty & Tippy & a special senior, Angel By Peg Schaeffer Our neighbors called us one morning. A cat had shown up at their house and they were worried their dogs would hurt it. They asked if they could bring it to the farm. Normally I don't take in cats but I made an exception this time. Their kids showed up at the gate with a gray cat they had named "Smokey." Smokey appeared to be about six months old. I took him downstairs and put him in the cat room. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-12 05:09:07 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Tennis clinches MSC regular season title With 8-1 victory over Cumberlands at Williamsburg, KY By Tyler Scott News from Lindsey Wilson College WILLIAMSBURG, KY - The fifth-ranked Lindsey Wilson men's tennis team clinched the Mid-South Conference regular season championship after defeating Cumberlands (KY) 8-1 Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2015. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-12 04:38:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LWC Softball wins a pair against Shawnee State on Senior Day Blue Raider Softball hosts Shawnee State to conclude series on Sunday April 12, 2015 at 11amCT, at Lindsey Wilson Park, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. By Matthew Stokes News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - The eighth-ranked Lindsey Wilson softball team claimed both ends of a doubleheader with visiting Shawnee State (OH) on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Lindsey Wilson Park. Before the first pitch, the Blue Raiders honored their six seniors for their contributions to the softball program. Travatia Bowden, Ashley Evans, Jordan Hood, Chelsea Showers, Amanda Trampe and Andrea Whelan were acknowledged. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-12 04:01:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Green River Arts Academy students win medals at LWC Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Darlene Campbell News from G.R.A.C.E The Columbia Civil Corp sponsored a Martial Arts Tournament at Lindsey Wilson College today, Saturday, April 11, 2015. Several students from Green River Art's children's program, G.R.A.C.E. [taught by Sam Avery and Darlene Campbell] and the adult class, Kung Fu Wisdom, taught by Chad Snider won medals. Several other children and adults from Columbia participated and placed in the tournament as well. Students from the G.R.A.C.E. program and Kung Fu Wisdom staff included: Dakota Gaskins, Chelsea Hatcher, Jonathan Williams, Tristan Grider and Jennifer Willis. 2015-04-12 03:31:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
V. Kolbenschlag haiku: Caring about impressions Vonnie Kolbenschlag writes: Haiku: The young is old- Vonnie Kolbenschlag 2015-04-12 03:27:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Today, SUNDAY with CM, 12 Apr 2015 Haiku by Robert Stone for April 12, 2015: Vivid interest--Robert Stone, Sunday, 12 April 2015. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1307 Video: "Way Down Yonder by the Paw Paw Patch," with Crabmeat Thompson 2015-04-12 03:21:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Where is stake for geographical center of Adair? In response to: The COF clearifies center of Adair County mystery Charles Marshburn writes: In all fairness to myself, I did ask the geographical center of Adair County. I just want to know where the survey stake is located. Charles MarshburnMr. Marshburn - The great thinkers are apparently still thinking about it. One party is already thinking about an app, "Center of Everywhere," which would call up any legally defined boundaries, and have the geographic center instantly determined. Of course that is very likely already done. Your answer may come with a wall map, pins and strings and theorizing. Tough one. - CM 2015-04-12 03:11:44 | Comments | Printable version
Tom Chaney: Rigor Morality Of Writers And Their Books: Rigor Morality: Ralph McInerny, Thomas Aquinas, and Father Dowling. Tom says pick up one of the Father Dowling novels where the mind, not the car, is sent careening around corners. This column first appeared 11 April 2010. The next earlier Tom Chaney column: Where Do We Go From Here? Sociology and Compassion By Tom Chaney Rigor Morality Ralph McInerny, Thomas Aquinas, and Father Dowling In the early 1970's when I was keeping the road hot between Horse Cave and Indianola, Iowa, I would occasionally stop by South Bend, Indiana, to visit a friend from Baylor days. In the early 1960's David Solomon and I shared a small apartment near the Waco campus and a most disagreeable fice dog named Pablo. David went on to the University of Texas to study philosophy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-12 03:08:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 12 Happy Birthday, Billy Huddleston, JR | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Joe Fudge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braylee Marie Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cosby (Cosmo) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grant Cockerham (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Izabella McKinney (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Chapman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaylence Brooke Bennett (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Dorman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Martha Lacy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Waggener (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Riley Robertson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sue Ann Collins, April 12. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesley Adam Sneed (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Etwell S. Floyd, Liberty, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernard Stotts, Columbia, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert T. (Bobby) Callison, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katherine Huddleston Parrish, Columbia, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dana Garrett Bradshaw, Cumberland Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary E. Wilson, Columbia, KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Zimmerman Green, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert Dix, Taylor Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Charles (Hoppy) Baxter, Casey Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Fay Perkins Cox Jones, Taylor County, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Wade Roberts, Taylor County, KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Skaggs Fisher, Green County, KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Norris, Cumberland County, KY, (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Judge Walter Thurman, Cumberland Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald W. Goode, Bradfordville, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Allen Brewster, Summer Shade, KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leava Dean Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona Kaczorowski Heatter, Summer Shade, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Della Mae Mendoza,, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray David Tooley, 89, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George P. Burress, III, 66, Taylor County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Keith Grant, 45, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co., KY, native (1971-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary E. Campbell, Adair County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earnesteen Bryson, 81, Glensfork, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Tackett, Sr., Columbia, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herman Cook, 76, Green County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyd Neal Lair, 77, Metcalfe County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Wesley Daniel, 66, Windsor, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Beasley Childress, 91, Dunnville, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claristeen Reliford, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delmer Lee Burton (1924 - 1996) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald C. McFarland, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Len Middleton, Casey County, KY (1971-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Arnold, 83, Casey Creek, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hallie Mae Scott, native of Adair Co., KY (1911) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Compton, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Allen Ward, 60, Edmonton, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruthie Jean Cross, 88, Stone Bluff, IN (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Skylor Neal Turner, 30, Columbia, KY (1990-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Derringer, Taylor County, KY (1943-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thurston Pelston, WWII veteran | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2015 All events are listed in Central Time. 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