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Daily News for Friday, May 8, 2020
Geneva Lora England, 82, Metcalfe County, KY Geneva Lora England, age 82, of Edmonton passed away Friday, May 08, 2020. Due to the current COVID-19 Crisis all services are private. Interment will be in the Jessee Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-08 16:11:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kendyl Burton takes top honors at state STLP competition By Robin Hancock, ACES STLP Coach STLP stands for State Technology Leadership Program and is an organization that promotes leadership through the use of technology. Each year STLP holds a state competition in Lexington at Rupp Arena, however this year it was held online due to social distancing guidelines. In February 2020, Kendyl Burton, daughter of Chris and Lisa Burton, submitted digital projects along with other members of the Adair County Elementary School STLP. In March, she was notified by the State STLP that she was a semi-finalist for her graphic art submission titled, "Together- We Are Everything." Graphic art entries are judged on originality and creativity, art elements, and how those art elements present the theme of the piece. As well, Kendyl wrote a process of how she created her graphic art piece and credited the software she used. Just this month, Kendyl was notified that she was a finalist in the State STLP competition for the Graphic Art/Elementary category. When winners were announced, Kendyl's work was awarded second in the state out of all participating elementary schools. When asked about her inspiration, Kendyl said, "I knew I needed to be really creative in my design, and I wanted to promote the idea that everyone should be accepted for who they are." 2020-05-08 14:28:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
City of Columbia rated Number 2 safest in crime in state By Tiffany Collins The City of Columbia has just received notification from Safewise, a national chain that does safety surveys, that Columbia is the number two safest town in Kentucky. This was a part of their recognition of the Top 20 safest cities in the state. The city was number 25 last year and has moved up to number two for the sixth annual survey this year; making Columbia one of the top twenty towns in the Commonwealth. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-08 13:13:13 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Are we getting lakadasical? By Joyce M. Coomer I'm noticing in posted photos -- current photos -- on various news and social sites that people aren't practicing social distancing. I have also noticed more than one adult -- AND children -- from one family shopping in stores. Some people are wearing masks and gloves, some aren't but that worries me less as I can always keep my distance and handle only things I need than does seeing people grouped up tightly in public places. Even having fewer COVID-19 cases in the past few days, that doesn't mean we can let down our guard. -- Joyce 2020-05-08 13:11:42 | Comments | Printable version
ACSO: Cyclist airlifted from scene of accident By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 4:31pmCT, the Adair County Sheriff's Office was dispatched by Adair 911 to a reported accident on KY 551 at the Holmes Bend Road intersection, where a cyclist had been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, emergency services personnel quickly realized it was one of their own. Preliminary investigation indicates that 27 year old Hannah Morales--who is employed by Adair County EMS--was riding her bike on KY 551 toward Columbia with the right of way. Ernesto Martinez, 42, of Columbia, was operating a 1999 Chevrolet truck on KY 551 heading north. Martinez was making a left hand turn attempting to merge onto Homes Bend Road, and failed to see Morales on the road as she was approaching Holmes Bend Road. Martinez struck Morales. EMS worked to stabilize Morales on scene to prepare her for flight as Air Evac was called to land at the scene. She was air-lifted by Air Evac to University of Lexington, where she was listed in critical condition. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-08 12:00:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Mary Frances Blakeman, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1922-2020) Mary Frances Blakeman of Campbellsville passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020. She was 97 years old. All services will be held privately, with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be left at parrottramsey.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-08 11:54:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KSP: Monthly activity report for April 2020 By Tpr. Nick Hale During the month of April 2020, there were 6 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. During the month of April 2020, there were:
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Carol Perkins: Normal is coming, sometime Previous Column: Pest Control By Carol Perkins I have not been inside a store since the virus began. Guy does the shopping while I sit in the car and watch people, wishing I could see my friends and have lunch as we usually did. Because of the lower number of cases in Monroe County, the last two grocery trips have been to their Wal-Mart. On the way to Tompkinsville this week, I saw a familiar sign. "Guy, have you ever been to Rockbridge?" "What's at Rockbridge?" "A greenhouse." He shook his head. "You surely don't want any more flowers. There isn't a pot on the property you haven't stuck something in! Besides, it's going to freeze this weekend." The poor man has dug so many holes to plant peony bulbs, sixty gladiolus bulbs, a butterfly bush, and the tulip tree that the moles are confused. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-08 11:42:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Darrell Willis Smith, 59, Greensburg, KY (1960-2020) Darrell Willis Smith of Greensburg passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was 59 years old. The family has chosen a drive by viewing for Darrell Willis Smith, to be conducted on Saturday, May 9, 2020, on the front porch of the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court St., Greensburg, KY, between the hours of 2pmCT and 3pmCT. Please, everyone must remain in their vehicles at all times while passing and paying their respects. All vehciles must also practice social distancing and maintain a minimum distance of six feet apart. Respecting Darrell's wishes, cremation will follow the visitation. There will be a celebration of life service at a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-08 11:08:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Principal's Thoughts, spring 2020 - Debbie Bradshaw By Debbie Bradshaw, Principal Adair County Primary Center Who would have ever guessed that March 12th would be the last day of our 2019-2020 school year to see our ACPC students face to face? The abrupt change COVID brought meant the important things we took for granted halted: sharing silly classroom moments, giving hugs, eating lunch together, celebrating together, but most importantly, saying our goodbyes in person. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-08 09:45:49 | Comments | Printable version
Cat tales - the mysterious travelers This cat adventure comes from the family of Adair County Magistrate Billy Dean Coffey and describes heroic efforts to rescue stowaways in the car. By Jackie Coffey You might call this a Cat Tale! I went to visit a friend I go to Church with and was gone about an hour and a half. When I got home Billy and my grandson were resting on the car porch as they had been filling flower pots with dirt for me to set out my flowers. We were talking and started hearing a cat meowing. We'd had a cat to come here a few months ago and she had three kittens about three weeks ago. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-08 09:39:58 | Comments | Printable version
Teacher's Thoughts spring semester 2020 - Angie Hixson By Angie Hixson, 1st Grade Teacher Adair County Primary Center Thoughts as a teacher through this quarantine - This semester has been the most trying time in 27 years as an educator. If I had known on March 13th that it was the last day I would see, hug, and listen to their sweet stories, I would have hugged a little tighter, and listened a little harder. I think back to that last day a lot. I ask myself, did I take time to smile at each child? Did I say good-bye to each one at the end of the day? This weighs on my heart. My hope is that each one of my kids know how much I love them and treasure our time together. While this was not an ideal time, I'm so thankful for the memories we made together, and the life lessons my kids have made with their families that can never be forgotten. (All our teachers and staff are invited to share thoughts about the 2020 spring semester - the time the Coronavirus changed school.) 2020-05-08 07:24:49 | Comments | Printable version
LWC: 2019-20 Honors Convocation Award Recipients Click headline for story with all of this year's award winners By Venus Popplewell The annual honors convocation ceremony had to be cancelled, but LWC faculty, staff and administration found other ways to honor more than five dozen individuals for academic achievement during the 2019-20 academic year. LWC business administration senior Jakob Beckley of Pleasureville, Ky., received the President's Award, which is presented to the graduating senior who in the opinion of the LWC president best embodies the LWC mission. Zane Garner, a political science junior from Burkesville, Ky., was named as a returning John B. Begley Scholar. The John B. Begley Scholarship is the college's most prestigious undergraduate scholarship. LWC Instructor of Religion and Chaplain Troy Elmore was named Teacher of the Year by the LWC SGA; and Director of Learning Delivery and Design Dennis Robinson received the Commitment to Excellence in Education Award. The LWC Singers were named the top student organization by the LWC Student Government Association. For more than 20 years, the Lindsey Wilson Singers have toured throughout the United States and Europe, giving concerts in more than three dozen states and six countries. Members of the Lindsey Wilson Singers often credit the tours as life-changing experiences. The LWC Singers are directed by Associate Professor of Music Gerald Chafin. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-08 06:06:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
LWC found alternate ways to honor students and seniors By Venus Popplewell The 2019-20 academic year at Lindsey Wilson College came to a close last week. Because of restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, all senior events and award ceremonies were cancelled. However, LWC found alternative ways to recognize students for excellence and service. More than five dozen individuals were honored by the 117-year-old liberal arts college for academic achievement during the 2019-20 academic year. The annual honors convocation ceremony was cancelled but LWC faculty, staff and administration made the most of a challenging situation by placing personal phone calls to each of the award recipients and LWC President William T. Luckey Jr., recorded a message congratulating the top students that were recognized. Also cancelled was the College's annual senior banquet. LWC posted a video on May 1 of what would have been the eve of the 111th commencement ceremony. Students watched recorded messages from the President of the LWC National Alumni Association Drew Sadler, Alumni Director Hannah Peck, LWC President William T. Luckey Jr., and senior class officers Gracie Kurtz from Brooksville Ky., and Molly Carnall from Shepherdsville, Ky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-08 05:58:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Letter: Watch for Bears? Maury Lewis writes: Driving down 55 South somewhere around Road Side Park is a printed sigh in BOLD RED LETTERS and it reads "WATCH FOR BEARS". Have bears been seen there, or is there another reason for the sign? --melewiComments re: KDFW: Most problems involving bears are preventable Maury, thanks for writing -- we're not sure how that sign came to be posted. Based on the map from KDFW, Hwy 55 South would be the route from Adair County into Resident Bear Range, although we can't remember seeing those signs at any other Russell County boundary. Hopefully a reader can chime in with more information. --Pen. 2020-05-08 05:50:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair Co. 4-H Fair Project Kits for 8 and under By Tony Rose, Adair County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Adair County Extension Service Adair County 4-H is offering 4-H Fair Project kits for Cloverbuds. Cloverbuds kits are for youth ages 8 and under. These kits will contain items to help complete the fair projects. Youth do not have to be current 4-H Members to sign up for these kits. We are having sign ups for the kits so we can determine how many will be needed. Kits will be avaialable by the end of May. We ask if a youth signs up for a kit that they enter their proejct in the Adair County 4-H Project Fair on July 28, 2020. Please complete this survey to sign up for kits: uky.az1.qualtrics.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-08 05:44:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Bernadine Shirley Sullivan, 94, Green Co., KY (1925-2020) On May 7th, 2020, Eva Bernadine Shirley Sullivan, a lifelong resident of Green County, passed away at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky. She was 94 years old. While funeral services are private by order of the Governor, the family invites you to share your memories by sending a card to P.O. Box 1183, Campbellsville, KY 42719 or by emailing a note or video message to rememberingbernadine@gmail.com. Burial will be in the Greasy Creek Cemetery in the Exie Community of Green County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-08 05:38:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Showers today, high 55F, frost warning tonight It's currently 53F at the Adair County Mesonet station. There's a 100% chance of showers today, mainly before 4pmCT. The high will be near 55F. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradually clear. The overnight low could reach 29F, leading to areas of frost after 3amCT. North wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday morning, we'll see widespread frost, clearing by 8amCT. Otherwise, it will be sunny, with a high near 55F. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 35F. Areas of frost are likely again after 3amCT. Light and variable wind. Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 64F. Sunday night will be Partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 40F. 2020-05-08 05:35:12 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for May 8, 2020 A little learning--Robert Stone, Friday, 8 May 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3160 2020-05-08 05:28:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Fri 8 May 2020 NOTE: Most in-person hearings have been cancelled or rescheduled between Monday, March 16, and Friday, May 31, 2020. Instructions if you have a pending court date. Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, May 8, 2020, at a glance:
2020-05-08 05:27:40 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 8 Happy Anniversary, Donnie and Janie Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jason & Melena Lacy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Michael and Megan Staten | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Richard and Betty Burris (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ann Young (May 8, 1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryce Farris (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy BIrthday, Danny Hammond | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dello Jessee (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eula Goetz | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jonathan Begley (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kristal Bunch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda A. Grider (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Logan Williams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marcus Foster (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Owens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Elizabeth Jones | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Julia Francis (Judy) Franklin, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Joe Tilford Pettey, Russell County, KY (May 8, 1922 - September 30, 1995) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bettie Jean Chelf Benningfield, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell Lee Byrd, Dunnville, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James T. Emerson, Casey Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank J. Rowe, Adair Co., KY native (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Alton Brewington, (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton Eugene Bradshaw, 54, Russell Springs, KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Edwards Stitzel, 93, Green County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin C. Brown, Adair County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey Hatter Hines, Casey Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lana Bryant, Casey County, KY (1960-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linken Alexander Close, Taylor County, KY (May 8, 2014-May 8, 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Coffman, Casey County, KY, (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer Beaty, Casey County, KY, Adair native (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Eddie V Walker, Taylor County, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Nina Mae Riddle Jarvis, 96, Burkesville, KY (1919-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Mitchell Reed Jeffries, Greensburg, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamella Ann Harrison Harper, Edmonton, KY (1967-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barry Michael Reynolds, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John R. Blankenship, 77, Russell County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garnett Allen Coffman, 48, Hustonville, KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Young, 40, Green County, KY (1967-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Boyd Meece, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deward Dean Davis, Casey County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fannie England Hall, 91, Taylor County, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Gilpin, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andrew R. Westholm, 37, San Francisco, CA (1985-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Blanche Grider, Russell Co., KY (1920-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Warriner, Russell County, KY (1974-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chasity Lynn Studivant, 46, Edmonton, KY (1974-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert E. Jewell, Green County, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennie Lee Johnson, Casey County, KY (1950-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald (Jerry) Alvin Holt, 76, Columbia, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James D. Coffey, Adair County, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jordan Williams, 24, Taylor Co., KY native (1997-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marsha Lee Jackson, Crocus, KY, native (1943-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mechelle Denise Giles, 57, Columbia, KY (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Carrie Lewis Dobson, Green Co. KY (1917-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Retter Bailey, 72, Adair Co., KY native (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bobby) Cave, Jr., 77, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Alan Wolford, 66, Liberty, KY native (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian Perkins, 84, Burkesville, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. 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