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Columbia City Council Meeting Mon 2 Jul 2018 - AGENDA


ON THE AGENDA: Lucas Ramsay, Economic Development Specialist, will speak to Council about business incubator prospects for Columbia.
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From Rhonda Loy, City Clerk

Agenda for the July 2018 Regular Meeting of the Columbia City Council. This meeting will be held on Mon 2 Jul 2018, at 6pmCT in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with the following Agenda:


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2018-06-28 15:59:41 | Comments | Printable version

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Clyde Wesley, 73, Casey County, KY native (1944-2018)



2018-06-28 - Photo from the family.


Clyde Wesley, 73, Casey County, KY native (1944-2018)


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Clyde Wesley, 73, Casey County, KY native (1944-2018)


He was a former police officer with the Liberty Police Department and the Casey County Sheriffs Department and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
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Clyde Wesley, age 73, of Harrodsburg, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held 2pmET Friday June 29th, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Kenneth Meredith officiating. Burial will in the Poplar Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held 12:00 Noon Friday June 29th, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.


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2018-06-28 15:43:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Paula's Hot Biscuit of Hodgenville honored by Secretary of State

Paula Varney, owner of the 20-year-old small business located in downtown Hodgenville, started the restaurant after working in her father's Abe's Market. She credits the atmosphere of love at her restaurant for the inspiration of serving the community and giving back. Secretary of State Grimes presented her with the Corporations for the Commonwealth today, June 28, 2018. If you go: Paula's Hot Biscuit. 311 W Water Street, Hodgenville, KY, is under 50 miles, less than one hour via KY 55 to Campbellsville, KY 210 to Hodgenville, KY.
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By Bradford Queen
News from Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes Office

HODGENVILLE, KY (June 28, 2018) - Paula's Hot Biscuit serves up more than hot breakfast and a smile to the LaRue County community. It is the small business' civic engagement efforts that earned it the Corporations for the Commonwealth Award from Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes on Thursday.


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2018-06-28 15:40:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food

International HQ for Stryker Logistics to open in Bowling Green

New location will return operations to Kentucky from overseas, create 50 new jobs. $1.5 million Project will create 50 jobs.
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By Nicole Burton & Jack Mazurak
Gov. Matt Bevin's Communications Office

FRANKFORT, KY (Thu 28 Jun 2018) - Gov. Matt Bevin today announced Stryker Logistics LLC plans to open a new international headquarters in Bowling Green, a $1.5 million project creating 50 full-time jobs.


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2018-06-28 15:27:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

Sandra Joyce Hart, 67, Georgetown, KY (1951-2018)

She was retired from the State of Kentucky Vocational Rehabilitation. She was born in Somerset, KY, was formerly of Russell County, KY, and was a resident of Georgetown at the time of her death there. She was a member of a highly regarded Russell County, KY family. She was the daughter of the late Omra Garland & Frances Cooper Hart. Her husband, Jimmy Boards, survives. She leaves five living descendants.
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Sandra Joyce Hart, 67, of Georgetown (formerly of Russell County) died Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at her home.

A Celebration of Life will be held 11am-12:30pmCT, Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY. Interment in the New Friendship Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY.


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2018-06-28 14:44:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Gregory Lynn Johnson, 55, Metcalfe County, KY (1963-2018)


He was a farmer in the northern Metcalfe County community of Center, KY, the son of the late Dee Johnson, and Emogene Bowles Greer who survives.
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Gregory Lynn Johnson age 55 of Center, KY died Wednesday June 27, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2pmCT Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY with burial in the Center Cemetery. Visitation will be after 9amCT Saturday until service time at the funeral home.


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2018-06-28 14:43:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adair County youth coalition displays message on Public Square

By Jelaine Harlow, Health Educator, Adair & Casey Counties
Adair County Health Department


The Adair County High School Youth Coalition recently completed a Photo Voice project to highlight issues in Columbia regarding tobacco and youth.

The Photo Voice project is now on display on the Public Square in the Lindsey Wilson/Jeffries Building, Downtown Columbia, KY. You are invited to stop by any time and view the work. The ACHS students words that go along with each card are printed below:


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2018-06-28 13:49:26 | Comments | Printable version

Rebecca Kay (Becky) Antle, 58, Russell County, KY/Adair native (1960-2018)


She was a member of Griders Chapel United Methodist Church in Russell County, and a custodian at Lindsey Wilson College. She was recently recognized for her 10 years of service at the annual Employee Appreciation and Awards Dinner. Rebecca loved spending time with her family, friends and helping others. She was a member of a highly respected family. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Marcella Green Duncan. Her husband, Donnie Antle, survives. She leaves three direct living descendants.
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Rebecca Kay Antle, 58, of Jamestown, KY passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY after a sudden illness.

Funeral services will be Saturday June 30, 2018 at 1pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Clergy officiating Rev. Glenn LaFond. Visitation will be after 4:30pmCT Friday, June 29, 2018, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.. Pall Bearers will be: Paul Thorpe, Trent Taylor, Jonathan Ford, Gary Bradshaw, Tony Cape and Jack Campbell.


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2018-06-28 13:28:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Boil Water Advisory lifted: Morrison Road-State Park Road area

The Columbia/Adair Utilities District (CAUD) boil water advisory including Morrison Road, Marvin Jones Road and State Park Road has been lifted as of 12:35pmCT June 28, 2018. CAUD reported that the boil water advisory has been lifted by the Division of Water, Columbia Office. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. - Columbia Adair Utilities District

2018-06-28 13:02:17 | Comments | Printable version

KPNS story: Liberty man arrested for projecting porn on home

Kentucky Press News Service has a story of local interest by Zach Jackson, in the Casey County News, at this original story link: Liberty man arrested for projecting porn posted Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 6amET (Updated: June 13, 6:01amET).

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2018-06-28 08:32:15 | Comments | Printable version

Today - THURSDAY with CM - 28 Jun 2018

Haiku by Robert Stone for June 28, 2018:
Give explanation
before being asked for one
to avoid the truth.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 28 June 2018.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2480



2018-06-28 07:52:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Mrs. Irene Banks Moon, 87, Greensburg, KY (1930-2018)

September 24, 1930 - June 27, 2018 (Age 87)
CM Sad Word post. Please check back for complete obituary, later
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Mrs. Irene Banks Moon, age 87 of Greensburg, KY passed away Wednesday at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg.

The funeral services for Mrs. Irene Banks Moon, 87, will be conducted at 1pmCT Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY with entombment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 700 Old U.S. 68, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation is requested from 4pm until 8pmCT, Friday, June 29, 2018, and after 7amCT, Saturday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home.


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2018-06-28 05:51:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Sad word of the passing of Becky Antle, 56, Jamestown, KY

We have learned the sad word of the passing of Becky Antle, 56, Jamestown, KY, who died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY, after a sudden illness. She was the daughter of the late Herman & Marcella Duncan. Her husband, Donald Antle, survives. A complete obituary will be posted here when available from Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

2018-06-28 05:36:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Insurance Rating improved for Breeding AVFD - Now Class 5/5Y

Fire Dues now being accepted for July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019

Property owners should be seeing lower premiums due to better rating. Previously the rating was class 9. Captain Brandon Harvey says 'If you own structural property within 5 road miles of the Breeding Fire Department station, you could receive anywhere from 0 - 30 % discount on your homeowners insurance," and sends a reminder that Fire Dues are now being accepted, by mail, in the dues box at the station.
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By Captain Brandon Harvey
Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department, Chief Terry Harvey, Assistant Tim Jennings

The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department is now accepting fire dues beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Firefighters will be at the Breeding Area VFD station, 290 Fire Department Lane, Breeding, KY 9am-12pmNoonCT, Saturdays, June 30, 2018 and July 14, 2018, to collect fire dues.


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2018-06-28 05:04:22 | Comments | Printable version

Pam Dailey comments on Lidocaine products for chigger bites

Pam Dailey comments on what has worked for her for relief from chigger bites in this personal commentary.
Comments re article 98110 Sycamore Springs Discovery of an OTC chigger itch arrester

By Pam Dailey
Personal commentary

I have used the products with Lidocaine too.

When we were putting up fence years ago, the chiggers found both of us.

I bought everything imaginable, including a special chigger paste in a tub.


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2018-06-28 03:51:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary

Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery opens in Pikeville, KY

Alltech's new 30,000 s.f. facility in mountain city will produce craft beer, bourbon and moonshine celebrating Eastern Kentucky's history, provide 13 full-time jobs

By Nicole Burton and Jack Mazurak
News from Gov. Matt Bevin's Communications Office

FRANKFORT, KY (Wed 27 Jun 2018) - During a ceremony in Pikeville today, Gov. Matt Bevin today congratulated Alltech and Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery opening its $15 million operation in Pikeville and the creation of 13 full-time jobs.


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2018-06-28 03:38:28 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 28
Happy Anniversary, Danny and Connie Phelps (June 19, 1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Freeman and Joyce West (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Pat and Kenny Hopper | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Paul and Kelly Holland (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Randal and Jamie Murrell (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Rick and Sandy Wilson (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Steve and Barbara Hale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Billy Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Caroline Kay Gardner (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christgen Joseph "C.J." Rodgers (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Grant Feese (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Isaac Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kalli Jade Bailey. (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Edward Harrison Moss (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mitchell Burton (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Paul Abell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shannon Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Bunch | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sherry Parnell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steven Willis (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emma Gladys Cochran, Casey Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Guffey, Russell Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Wills, 73, Burkesville, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean L. Land, Casey County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Pendleton, Casey County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David L. Guffey, 68, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zackary Goodson Coleman, Metcalfe County, KY, (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janie Kaye Morgan, Green County, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, L V Janes, 90, Gradyville, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Austin Shirley, 84, Glasgow, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jim Symmes, Adair County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lester Glen Anderson, Casey Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patrick Benton Sapp, 41 (1975-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David E. Tungate, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Addina Fudge Graves, 86, Taylor Co./Cumberland Co. KY native (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arneva Yates Hendrickson, 84, Indianapolis, IN/Adair Co. KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose Hagy, 89, Casey Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sella (Bertie) Brown, Stanford, KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie Lou Atchley, 95, Columbia, KY native (1928-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol Joyce Peasley, 72, Gradyville, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Ann Williamson, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daniel Ray Napier, 67, Knifley, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennie Harold Cloyd, 73, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Paul Sacks, 83, Breeding, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Robert Allen, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Pickett Bertram, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Margaret (Peggy) Stine, 74, Green Co., KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Monica N. Thompson, 39, Columbia, KY (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Naomi Cheatham, 97, native of Adair County, KY (1921-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray Nathan Curry, Adair Co., KY native (1913-1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roca Rice, Taylor Co., KY (1919-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Woodrum, 67, Taylor County, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steven Earl LeRoy, Taylor County, KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Corbin, 65, Breeding, Adair Co., KY, native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, June 28, 2018
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
MidnightCTFlag status information is available at Governor.ky.gov/flag-status | (ID:54245, Comment)
7:00amCT Adair Recycling Center, 32 Service Road, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782 Hours: Mon-Tue-Wed from 7am-3pmCT. Thu-Fri Bins are available outside; Supervisor will be in and out of shelter from 7am-3:30pmCT. | (ID:54239, Comment)
8:00amCT7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at a Glance. Not Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties Once at Docket for all Kentucky Counties, Choose 1) Circuit or District, 2) County - from drop down list 3) Verify dates :
Adair County. Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY. Seven (7) Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Events in District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Seventy (70) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. Sixty-seven (67) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Two (2) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. No (0) Court Events in Circuit Court. Three (3) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Three (3) Event(s) in Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:54246, Comment)
Today at the library. See Adair County Public Library calendar, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. OPEN 9am-6pmCT. Bookmobile - East 80 Run, 8:30am-3:30pmCT. Inclement Weather Policy | (ID:54242, Comment)
11:00amCTService for Daisy Vibbert, 93, Cumberland County, KY (1925-2018) | (ID:54208, Comment)
Services, Jamestown, KY, for Sandy Clayton Dean, Russell Co., KY/Clinton Co., KY native (1956-2018) | (ID:54209, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:54240, Comment)
1:00pmCTAdair County Garden Club Monthly Meeting: Shannon Trimboli will speak on the topic, "Planting for Honey Bees and Other Pollinators," at the ACGC's June 28, 2018 meeting, 1pm-2pmCT, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. - Jeane Marshburn STORY | (ID:53954, Comment)
2:00pmCTService for Edwin Lawless, 94, Russell County, KY (1924-2018) | (ID:54206, Comment)
5:00pmCTWomen's introduction to Handguns Course 5pm-8pmCT at Adair County Sportsman's Club, 130 Sportsman Club Road, Columbia, KY, (Reminder only: Reservations required. See STORY) | (ID:54014, Comment)
Pause for Chimes for the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:54241, Comment)
5:30pmCTColumbia Baptist Church Vacation Bible School , 201 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. 5:30pm-8:15pmCT each evening. - William Sandell. STORY | (ID:53986, Comment)
Vacation Bible School themed "Bulletproof: Suit up with the armor of God" at Cane Valley Baptist Church, 3145 Cane Valley Road, Cane Valley, KY, 5:30-7:30pm each evening. - Mrs. Connie Young STORY | (ID:54000, Comment)
6:00pmCTVacation Bible School, 6pm-8pmCT, Wed-Thu-Fri, 27-28-29 at Second Christian Church, 828 Burkesville Street Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. - Bill Wheat - STORY | (ID:54224, Comment)
7:00pmCTLWC Theatrefest! - "Smoke on the Mountain" tonight at Lindsey Wilson College's V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY. - Thomas Alvey SCHEDULE/DETAILS/TICKETS - See also: TheatreFest! 2018 STORY w/Cast & Crew | (ID:54244, Comment)

 
































 
 
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