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Daily News for Saturday, June 3, 2017
Brenda Clark: Marsha/Marshburn daylily looks like Hemorocallis Brenda Clark writes: It looks like a Hemorocallis daylily. A guess. --Brenda ClarkComments re photo 73032 Summer flowers Much appreciated DayLilies 2017-06-03 19:28:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Laura Ruth Kirby, Nancy, KY (1934-2017) Laura Ruth was active in the Dunnville Christian Church. She enjoyed having guests in her home and providing hospitality for them. She was passionate about politics. Laura Ruth was an artist, painter, and adventure seeker. She was an entrepreneur and realtor. Her husband of 49 years, Thomas Kirby, survives. She leaves seven direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Laura Ruth Kirby, of Nancy, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017, at Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center in Somerset, KY. She was 82. Funeral services will be at 1pmCT/2pmET, Monday, June 5, 2017, at the Dunnville Christian Church, 11000 South US 127, Dunnville, KY, with Jason and Charlie Fox officiating the service. Burial will follow in the Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Nancy, KY. Visitation will be from 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at the Dunnville Christian Church and from 11am-1pmCT/12pmNoon-2pmCT, at the Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-03 19:11:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Maury Lewis: Proposes mural of FM2 on wall by FM2 Maury Lewis writes: I would LOVE to see someone paint a mural on that wall where the Farmers Market on the Square sets up - a mural of the FM2 so we could see all this color all year long. - Maury LewisComments re photo 73026 Farmers Market on the Square setting up for business 2017-06-03 18:53:09 | Comments | Printable version
Bessie Louise Johnson, Casey County, KY (1940-2017) She was a caretaker and a homemaker. Louise was a member of Liberty First Church of God. She enjoyed playing music, singing, writing and was a joy to be around. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Bessie Louise Johnson of Liberty, KY, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Liberty Care Center. She was 76 years of age. Funeral Services are at 1pmCT/2pmET, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Marshall Malone and Bro. Garry Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Caney Fork Cemetery. Visitation will start at 10amCT/11amET, Tuesday, and continue until service time at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-03 17:55:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Guy Babin: An apple fallen close to the tree . . . ' Working and saving his money to buy badly needed ignition parts, a battery and other items, Conner was able to virtually will the old family tractor back to life and its classic glory. . . ' - GUY BABIN Click on headline for story with photo By Guy Babiin An apple fallen really close to the tree.... Conner Scott lovingly restoring life (and shine) to the family Farmall H. Until very recently the ole H had been resting in prolonged dusty repose tucked in the equipment shed next to the tobacco barn, alongside idle tobacco sticks and other well-used implements of a bygone era. Cold, worn, seemingly lifeless--but very much alive in the imagination of a young man from Bennett Ridge. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-03 16:52:16 | Comments | Printable version
Sycamore Springs: 2017 Crusade scene stirs silent 'Thank You' A sight to behold - 'Just before you go under Old Glory... you realize the shadow she casts is creating much appreciated shade for the volunteers who were collecting for the WHAS Crusade for Children in near 90 degree heat.' - Cynthia A. Meyer Click on headline for complete column By Cynthia A Meyer In a hurry to beat the heat and replen the feed bunk for the remuda, I left the bypass , and eased through the light.>BR?>BR? Before me was a massive American flag hoisted high over the highway by a hook and ladder truck. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-03 16:43:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Arrest made in Gamaliel Elementary fire investigation No injuries, but architects estimate $1 million in structure damage Click on headline for complete story By TFC William R. Gregory, Public Information Officer KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY (Sat 3 Jun 2017) – A juvenile has been charged with Arson 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and Burglary 3rd degree in connection to a fire that occurred on Friday, June 2, 2017 around 1:30pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-03 12:15:04 | Comments | Printable version
Mrs. Kittie Ann Frazer to speak at Adair Co. Public Library By Mike Watson, Adair County Historian Kittie Ann Frazer to appear in person at the Adair County Public Library on June 5th, 5:00pm Central Time, hosted by Adair County Genealogical Society. Yes, Mrs. Kittie Frazer, well-known Columbia and Adair County entrepreneur, will speak to the Adair Genealogical Society and guests on Monday, June 5th, concerning her life and times as a ground-breaking businesswoman of the nineteenth century. Portrayed by Lee Ann Jessee, Adair County's own head librarian, Mrs. Frazer will come time life again. Some may remember her last earthly appearance, a few years ago at the Columbia Cemetery during an October Silent City Walk. Come join us Monday night and meet Mrs. Frazer. Rain or shine, hot or cold, breezy or still. Refreshments provided. Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728; for more information: 270-384-3472. - MIKE WATSON 2017-06-03 08:30:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Mike Watson identifies, names plant phenomena - crack-tunia Can a Master Googler confirm that, be it known that Mike Watson has coined a new word??? The glory of which goes to Columbia & Harrodsburg in particular, and the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky in particular??? Mike Watson writes: This hardy plant phenomenon is referred to as "crack-tunias." --Mike WatsonComments re photo 73021 Robert Ellis Flowers find a home at GRL Visitors Center 2017-06-03 08:25:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mike Watson confirms Vonnie Kolbenschlag proof of program Mike Watson writes: Vonnie is absolutely correct, this should have read "Walker Daniel" for whom Dan-ville was named. No error was made by the speakers, however, and thankfully. - Mike WatsonComments re article 90882 Vonnie Kolbenschlag It is Walker Daniel not Daniel Walker 2017-06-03 08:12:53 | Comments | Printable version
Jon Halsey: Here's a News Flash: Jon Halsey: writes: Editors across the Country are updating one of the oldest tenets of Journalism:About: Off Duty KSP Troopers rescue canine trapped inside tree Story by KSP Senior Trooper Jody Cash of Mayfield Post 1, Kentucky State Police posted in ColumbiaMagazine.com.It's now- "Dog bites tree, no story. Tree bites dog, story."Jon H, Knifley 2017-06-03 08:08:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Video: C-AC Fire Department last day for Crusade The Columbia - Adair County Fire Department would like to thank the supporters of the WHAS Crusade for Children. This is a reminder of the continued efforts on behalf of our local fire departments. Crusade will continue through Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 in Adair County. Remember the Crusade is 100% for the children!!! 2017-06-03 06:59:44 | Comments | Printable version
Foggy morning conjures up vast African Savannah for poet, BJF Billy Joe Fudge writes: For a moment, just for a moment, I could see a vast African Savannah stretching to infinity beyond with a colorful, living carpet of Wildebeest and Zebra ever vigilant for Lion and Hyena lurking in the nearby shadowed wood. - Billy Joe FudgeComments re photo 73024 Foggy morning on Sulphuric Creek from Ridgeview Farms, early morning capture in Putman County, by Tim Baker 2017-06-03 06:03:44 | Comments | Printable version
Jon Halsey notes nation- and world- fame of Kentucky's Rocco About: Off Duty KSP Troopers rescue canine trapped inside tree Story posted in ColumbiaMagazine.com. Jon Halsey of Knifley picked up on two of the stories about the fame of Rocco the Dachshund, the little Salem, KY, dog made famous by Mayfield, KY KSP Post 1's Public Affairs Officer, Senior Trooper Jody Cash and notes that the story is exemplary of "Heroes in Blue" - or in this case, in gray:
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Today is final day to donate to the Crusade for Children Donald Hare sends a reminder that today is the last day to donate to the Crusade for Children. In Columbia, collections will be conducted today, Sat 3 Jun 2017, from 8amCT until around 3pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-03 02:51:29 | Comments | Printable version
Today, SATURDAY with CM - 03 Jun 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for June 3, 2017: Although one may seem--Robert Stone, Saturday, 3 June 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2090 2017-06-03 02:45:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 3 Happy Anniversary, Bobby and Connie Burress (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Charlie and Ruth Ann Streeval (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Decker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Maria Willis (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chad Scholl | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaylee Kemp (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, June White | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaleb McCasland | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis Fisher | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry C. Pippin, Taylor County, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Kay (Sissy) Beams, Greensburg, KY (1963-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl "Skip" Haupt (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clay Eugene Beaty, 81, Columbia, KY (1928-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delmas Thomas, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Abby Perry, Taylor Co., KY (1914 - 2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rollin Pleas Judd, Green Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Spencer, Adair Co., KY (1933-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Skaggs, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Maupin, Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Ilene Wariner, Russell Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elvia Bailey Stinson, Chicago, IL (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Lynn Compton, Green Co., KY (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenyatta Joe Duncan, Taylor County, KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Sue Squires Shelton, Green Co., KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paula Faye Cox, 66, Taylor County, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Alexander Allen Graves, Adair Co., KY (1984-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Kelsay McInteer, Adair County, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kaye Anderson, Taylor County, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Goode, Cincinnati, Ohio (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell B. Pendleton, Adair County, KY(1967-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Sue Orberson, Taylor Co., KY/Marion Co., KY native (1972-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Tarter, 80, Casey County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Dylan Michael Bland, Campbellsville, KY (2004-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Bledsoe, 97, Adair County, KY (1920-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Almeda Juanita Haskins, 85, Greensburg, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce Loy, 82, Columbia, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Morris, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edwin Stamp, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth (Mamie) Jeffries Estes, Greensburg, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Halina Ann Hancock, 64, Adair Co., KY native (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lena Campbell Harmon, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary A. Stephens, 59, Jamestown, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtie Ruth Abbott Parsley, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Douglas Crenshaw, 79, Greensburg, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Arms, Sr., 79, Marrowbone, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rufus Johnson, 74, San Rafael, CA (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Bell Shepherd, 67, Russell County, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Suzanne Hancock, 81, Greensburg, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell Miller, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zena Marie (Kessinger) Parrish, 19, Green Co., KY (2002-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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