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Daily News for Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Squarecrows to Treats on the Town - October was a fun month By Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce We have thoroughly enjoyed seeing all this year's Squarecrows! Now, it's time to take them down until next year. We also really appreciate all the businesses that helped our community's kids have a great Halloween at Treats on the Town. And a special thank you to Debbie Selby, Treats on the Town Chairperson, for all her work to make it happen. We had a lot of fun! 2018 Prize winners were: First - #24 - ACPC Jennifer Perkin's Class Second - #41 FFA ACMS Third - #13 - Doll House Day Care 2018-10-31 20:21:50 | Comments | Printable version
Eunice Church of God annual breakfast is Sat, 3 Nov 2018 By Marjorie Payne The Annual Eunice Church of God country ham breakfast fundraiser will be held Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 6-10amCT at the Adair Chamber of Commerce building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY in the basement. Menu will include country ham, fried apples, fried potatoes, scrambled eggs and biscuits. Juice, coffee and water to drink. Donations will be appreciated. 2018-10-31 19:50:24 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Women's Soccer open MSC tournament against Pikeville By Benjamin Riegger The Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team travels to Campbellsville, Kentucky on Thursday, November 1, 2018, for Mid-South Conference Tournament quarterfinal matchup with Pikeville University at 10amCT on at Finley Stadium, Chandler Ave, Campbellsville, KY. The quarterfinals shifted sites due to impending weather in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-31 17:09:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Brenda Grant, 66, Columbia, KY (1952-2018) Mrs. Grant enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her dogs, she also enjoyed reading. Brenda Grant, 66, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at her residence. Funeral services will be 1pmCT on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Jimmie Dale Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the Rogers Family Cemetery. Visitation will be after 4pm on Friday, November 2, 2018, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-31 14:44:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ronnie Holt retires from Postal Service By Randal K. Murrell, Postmaster Columbia City Letter Carrier Ronnie Holt is retiring from the United States Postal Service after 21 years of service. On Wednesday October 31, 2018, Ronnie Holt was presented a Service Award Certificate and honored by family, friends and postal coworkers and retirees at the Columbia Post Office. Ronnie served almost 600 deliveries in the Jamestown St and Russell Rd areas of Columbia. Mr. Holt is a veteran of the U.S Army having served 20 years in the military when he retired in 1996 and began his career with the Postal Service shortly thereafter. 2018-10-31 14:32:42 | Comments | Printable version
Lighter rains forecast for Adair County From Mike Keltner Director, Adair Co. Emergency Management In Adair County, one to one-and-a-half inches of rain are possible through Thursday, with some chances of ponding water on roadways and in flood-prone areas. The latest forecasts have shifted the axis of heavy rainfall a bit more to the west and northwest. Widespread rainfall is expected later today through late Thursday night across the Ohio Valley, with the heaviest rainfall in Southern Indiana and far Western Kentucky. In areas south and southeast of the Ohio River, rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are likely. There will likely be a sharp gradient of rainfall with lesser amounts as one heads eastward toward the I-75 corridor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-31 13:28:11 | Comments | Printable version
Reminder: WMA Safety Checkpoints in Adair and Taylor during November Kentucky Conservation Officers will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout Green River Wildlife Management Area during the month of November to check motorist for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. The goal of Conservation Officer traffic safety checkpoints are to provide a high visibility, public safety service targeting motor vehicle compliance and safety. Drivers who encounter a traffic safety checkpoint are requested to have readily available their operator's license, proof of vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration receipt. Drivers with this documentation in hand and no other violations of the law can expect their delay to be brief. Supervisory-approved traffic safety checkpoint locations:
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Community Christmas Bazaar Sat 3 Nov 2018 The 5th annual Columbia Christmas Bazaar is this Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 8amCT until 2pmCT in the Trinity United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 2418 Campbellsville Rd., Columbia, KY. Vendors include Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, Adrianas Cookie Box, Paparazzi, Carols Country Charm, Scentsy, Sawdust & Boards, Ash & Company, Plunder, Younique, Crafts & Wreaths, Essential Oils, Color Street, Turkey Ridge Farms, Christmas stories & cookies with friends, DAC designs, Taste and See Cakery, Chalk Couture, Matilda Jane, Stamped Jewelry, Christmas photo sessions. 2018-10-31 10:14:34 | Comments | Printable version
Southern Heirs at Sunrise Baptist on Sun 4 Nov 2018 The Southern Heirs, the Russell Springs-based gospel group, will be singing at Sunrise Baptist Church, 1627 Albright Mill Rd., Somerset, KY, on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 9amCT. Everyone is welcome to attend. --Charles Shepherd 2018-10-31 10:11:13 | Comments | Printable version
State Parks offer discounts to current military, retirees, veterans By Gil Lawson Frankfort, KY - Current and former members of the nation's armed forces can receive lodging discounts at Kentucky State Parks with the "USA Military Discount" program from Nov. 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019. Those on active military duty, retired members of the military, veterans, members of the National Guard and reservists, are eligible for the program. "We want to show our appreciation to the women and men who serve or who have served in uniform for our country with this discount offer," Parks Commissioner Donnie Holland said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-31 10:07:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Egypt-Shiloh Men's Prayer Breakfast is Sat 3 Nov 2018 The Egypt-Shiloh Men's Prayer Breakfast, now the first Saturday of each month, will be held at 8amCT, Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Patty's Liberty Road Grocery and Deli, 5097 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. All men and boys are invited. Thanks, --W M Feese Jr 2018-10-31 07:43:29 | Comments | Printable version
Shopping at home first encouraged by local Chamber Locally owned businesses are the backbone of our economy. On a dollar-for-dollar basis, the local economic impact of independently owned businesses is significantly greater than that of national chains. Three times as much money stays in the local economy when you buy goods and services from home grown businesses. By Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, Columbia/Adair Chamber of Commerce Join the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce as it once again promotes our "SHOP LOCAL" campaign beginning with To the Nines Downtown Market, November 9, 2018 and ending on Wednesday, December 12. Drawings will be held Friday, December 14, immediately before that night's To the Nines experience. This four-week event spotlights the importance of our local businesses and encourages our community to shop at Columbia-Adair County businesses. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-10-31 07:28:49 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Another local KSP promotion Susan Smith writes: A hometown boy also promoted to Sergeant, Jeremy H. Giles --Susan SmithComments re article 100362 KSP promotes 77 Kentucky State Police officers Susan, thanks for catching that. We'll update the article --Pen 2018-10-31 06:51:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Today - WENDESDAY with CM - 31 Oct 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for October 31, 2018: There is no excuse--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 31 October 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2605 A warm and windy Halloween forecast: 73/63 According to the National Weather Service, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pmCT today. Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tonight holds a 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 10 mph. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. (More at NWS) 7-County Area Courts for Wed 31 Oct 2018 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at a glance:
2018-10-31 05:43:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 31 Happy Anniversary: Jeff and Christine Humpery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Polston (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Spoon Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beckham Kingrey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chloe Grayce Maynard (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doyle Wayne Burton (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eva Wilkinson (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Floyd Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Ann Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Tucker (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kacie Shofner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kiara Collins (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Markilia Franklin (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Rae Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marshall Barnett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, R.T. Gossett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Garmon (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Toby Young (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Robertson, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Dohoney Hodges, Adair County, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pat R. Bell, Columbia, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Weddle, 94, Taylor Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles W. Melton, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judge Jack B. Miller, Crocus, Adair Co., KY native (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley C. Jones, 78, Columbia, KY (1933-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ottis Ray Foley, Russell Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Ronald Stapp, Sr., Russell County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Allen Hisle, Russell Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Atwell Robertson, Center, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Mitchell, Green County, KY (1917-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gail "Peaches" Gaskin, Adair County, KY (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Talbot Smith, Cumberland Co, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah E. Withers, Russell Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Seymour (Buddy) Shaw, Taylor County, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. William (Bill) Austin Sanders, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Allen Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1924 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Vennie Riley Pitcock, 97, Cumberland Co. KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opha Nathaniel Lyons, 55, Taylor County, KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joshua Kyle Eastridge, 35, Taylor County, KY (1980-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth L. Moore, 82, Adair County, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Rose Jewell, 59, , Metcalfe County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Louise Taylor (Fields), Edmonton, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Phelps, Casey County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Pendleton, 44, Casey County, KY, (1973-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Markilia Ruth Franklin Gomez, 25, Columbia, KY (1992-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Ann (James) Gathof, Edmonton, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Catron, 67, of Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debra Anne Rooks Warren, 63, Jamestown, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dianne Neagle, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doyle W. Burton, 67, Columbia, KY (1957-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack Antle, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ronald (Jiggs) Smith, 69, Portland, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Manuel Sapp, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Charline Blair, 67, Adair Co., KY native (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney Allen Wall, 59, Liberty, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, SPC Parker McCorvey, 26, Campbellsville, KY (1995-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Avery Helm, 77, Adair County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, October 31, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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