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Daily News for Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Carol Sue Heiman, 71, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2020) Carol Sue Heiman of Campbellsville passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. She was 71 years old. A funeral service will be held at 1pm on Sunday, December 13, 2020, in Beecher City, Illinois, conducted by Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home of Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in Myers Cemetery, Herrick, Illinois. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 16:11:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Need option for safe application for Utility Relief Marie Freeman writes: I'm really shocked that there's no way to apply for this without going in and exposing yourself in a very small building to a possible Covid virus? You can send someone else in with your paperwork but it's still the same situation you have to ask a loved one or friend to expose themselves. Why is there no online application or a way to do it with out contact? That should be so simple?Comments re: Time running out to receive utility assistance 2020-12-09 16:07:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
CU to hold virtual commencement celebration for December graduates By Ariel C. Emberton Campbellsville, KY - In light of the continued precautions dictated by COVID-19, the Campbellsville University December commencement ceremony will be in a virtual format Friday, December 18, 2020, at 7pmET. "Graduation is a very important event in a student's college career, and we regret having to miss the personal time we normally share with our graduates at CU. To provide a top-notch virtual celebration is the next best alternative to celebrate the success of all our graduates," Dr. Donna Hedgepath, provost and vice president for academic affairs, said. Diplomas will be mailed to the address on the student's graduation application three to four weeks after commencement. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 16:03:18 | Comments | Printable version
Education Scholarship honors Vicki Leibeck-Owsley By Deb Waddell We are happy to report that the Adair County Education Association has officially set up a scholarship fund for a senior majoring in education from ACHS in Vicki Leibeck-Owsley's honor. The candidates for this scholarship will also need to show evidence of leadership in their school and/or community. Minimally, right now, we can award $200.00. We hope we can increase this amount with donations. As we approach this holiday season, we hope you think of this scholarship fund for a donation in honor and memory of Vicki. Donations may be dropped off at Community Trust Bank, 1005 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY. Checks should be made to "Adair County Education Association", with a note to Vicki Leibeck-Owsley Scholarship Fund on the "for" line. Thank you so much for considering a donation. This money only goes into an account earmarked for the scholarship. For more information, contact Deb Waddell at 651.755.6544. 2020-12-09 15:52:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Lindsey Wilson Women's Golf announces spring 2021 schedule By Brady Budke The Lindsey Wilson women's golf program has released its spring 2021 schedule, announced by head coach Eric Wyrick. The Blue Raiders will compete in six events throughout the spring, and will play golf in four different states (North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Michigan). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 15:47:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
George (Bobby) Robert Harmon, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) George (Bobby) Robert Harmon of Campbellsville passed away on December 8th, 2020, at his home in Campbellsville. He was 82 years old. Private funeral services will be held at 2pmET on Friday, December 11, 2020, at the Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Main Street in downtown Campbellsville, Kentucky. Bro. Robert Boston will be officiating the service for Mr. George Robert (Bobby) Harmon. Burial to follow in the Mt. Zion Methodist Cemetery in Wooleyville, Kentucky. Visitation is requested from 11amET until 2pmET at the funeral home. Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering building. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 15:46:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Governor: Sixth straight day of declining positivity By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that while COVID-19 numbers in the commonwealth are still alarmingly high, Team Kentucky is making progress in its fight against the virus. Today was the state's sixth straight day with a declining positivity rate, showing that Kentuckians' ongoing sacrifices and the Governor's recent actions to slow the spread have made an impact. "We continue to see some promising trends in our COVID-19 numbers. They are still far too high, but given that we were experiencing exponential growth before we took those difficult steps, this is evidence that we may not just be slowing down that growth, we may even be plateauing our cases," said Gov. Beshear. "You have to slow down the train before you stop it, and you have to stop it before you turn it around." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 15:42:59 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Pellyton church Joyce M. Coomer writes: Only the upper floor of the Pellyton church, which the Masonic Lodge used, was torn down and moved to Roley to build a new lodge. My uncle, Ray Thomas, and a Pelly man (I cannot remember his name.) removed the upper story, replaced the roof and if I remember correctly, Momma said they constructed the lodge in Roley.Comments re: Old Pellyton Church 2020-12-09 15:40:40 | Comments | Printable version
KSP: Search of outbuilding leads to drug arrest By Trooper Nick Hale Liberty, KY - On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at approximately 4:23 PM, Trooper Billy Begley responded to a residence on Thomas Ridge Road in Liberty to assist Probation and Parole on a home visit. Upon arrival Trooper Begley observed 46 year old William Luttrell of Dunnville, KY, exiting an outbuilding with two other males. Luttrell consented to a search of the outbuilding, which resulted in the location of several bags of suspected marijuana, suspected methamphetamine, and a smoke pipe. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 11:26:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: Watch out for Celastrus orbiculatus Michael Potter writes: It is hard to tell from the picture, however it might be Celastrus orbiculatus. If it is, do everything possible to eliminate it. It spreads quickly, grows very fast and covers other vegetation, including trees. It forms an extremely dense overstory that blocks virtually all sunlight to the understory plant on which it is growing, including trees. I have attached a word doc with two pictures: one showing it growing and one showing the results. Hopefully it is Celastrus scandens and not Celastrus orbiculatus.Comments re: Bittersweet reflecting the sunshine 2020-12-09 10:54:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
CU preparing for 2021 amid prolonging COVID-19 pandemic By Scarlett Birge Campbellsville, KY - "There are still a lot of unknowns," Dr. Donna Hedgepath, provost and vice president for academic affairs, said about the current state of operation for Campbellsville University's upcoming spring 2021 semester. The university plans to run the 2021 spring semester in a similar fashion as it did for the 2020 fall semester. However, with uncertainty still surrounding the virus, constant monitoring and assessment is a necessity in order to uphold the safety of everyone involved. "Many things are changing daily in relation to the virus," David Walters, Healthy-at-Work officer and interim director of the Center for Global Engagement, said. "Administration is still in the process of determining any new protocols related to COVID-19 for the spring semester," Hedgepath said. "With so many changes occurring daily, we are waiting for the latest information from the governor and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)." "We are hopeful for a vaccine that will allow us to return to normal activities," Hedgepath said. "In the meantime, we plan to return much like we did in August, always keeping an eye on the potential for remote learning." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 10:51:31 | Comments | Printable version
LRC launches card-writing initiative for holidays By Jim Hannah, LRC Frankfort, KY - The Legislative Research Commission (LRC) wanted to make residents of long-term care facilities across Kentucky a little less lonely during a holiday season marked by social distancing. That's why LRC employees launched a card-writing initiative this month. The goal was to send at least one handwritten card to each of the state's about 250 long-term care facilities, but some of those facilities have requested cards for each resident. "If your family is anything like mine, curtailing holiday traditions because of social distancing has been hard on the soul," said LRC Director Jay Hartz, who was the catalyst for the initiative. "That's why my heart truly goes out to those families with loved ones in long-term care facilities who won't be able to spend time with them this holiday season. My hope is this card-writing initiative fosters some of that human connection lost with the restrictions." More than 50 LRC employees have volunteered their time to write personalized messages, said Legislative Services Training and Education Coordinator Lisa Thomas, who helped spearhead the project. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 10:47:41 | Comments | Printable version
Eva Hill Bunch, 90, Jamestown, KY (1930-2020) Eva Hill Bunch of Jamestown passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation. She was 90 years old. Due to COVID restrictions, funeral services will be held privately for family only at Bernard Funeral Home with Brother Wayne Keith officiating. Burial will follow in the Hadley Hill Cemetery. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings are required. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 10:43:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lindsey Wilson Men's Golf Releases Spring 2021 Schedule By Brady Budke The Lindsey Wilson men's golf program has released its spring 2021 schedule, announced by head coach Eric Wyrick. The men are set to compete in six events during the 2021 campaign, where the squad will play golf in five different states throughout the year (Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Illinois). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 10:38:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
AD: WHY DOES MUSCLE MATTER? LONGEVITY. By Easton Bryant, PharmD Skeletal muscle is our largest organ, yet it's also the most neglected. And longevity? It doesn't only mean living longer, but also living better. We're not talking about adding years to your life, rather life to your years - to "die young" as late as possible! When the topic of exercise comes up with my patients, it's way too often that I hear about their walking routine...only. Brisk walking is an awesome way to stay active, but when it serves as their one and only method of exercise, there's a major problem. Our society's problem isn't so much about being over-fat as it is under-muscled. And weight isn't relevant here - at 65, you can weigh the same as you did at 25 while having twice the fat and half the muscle. It's a major reason people end up in a nursing home. They may not be sick, but they can't get up out of a chair, and they have a fall leading to a broken hip. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 10:28:21 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Morning Has Broken photo Joyce M. Coomer writes: Wonderful picture.Comments re: Morning has broken Thank you Joyce, from one cat lover to another! - LW 2020-12-09 07:27:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Laverne (Blondie) Speer, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2020) Laverne "Blondie" Speer of Campbellsville passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. She was 90 years old. A private funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, officiated by Bro. Jason Shirrell, Bro. Kevin Shirrell and Bro. Blake Jessie. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 07:22:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KYTC encourages students to enter Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest Deadline for students to submit original artwork is Jan. 22, 2021. By Naitore Djigbenou/Chuck Wolfe Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) encouraged Kentucky students to enter the 2020-2021 edition of its popular Adopt-a-Highway art contest. The theme is Adopt-a-Highway: For a Litter-Free Kentucky. Entries must be postmarked no later than Jan. 22, 2021. Students enrolled in Kentucky public, private or home schools may enter. The entry form, evaluation criteria and other information for students, parents and teachers are available on the program website. The contest is divided into four age groups: 5-8, 9-11, 12-14 and 15-18. Winners of each age division earn a $100 gift card while second- and third-place finishers receive a $50 gift card. Additionally, first- through third-place recipients for all age groups will have their artwork featured in the Adopt-a-Highway Calendar and prints will be displayed in the Transportation Cabinet's Conference Center in Frankfort. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 07:18:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
COVID-19: a survivor tells what it's like By Pam Spires COVID-19 is real, people. It's everywhere. It's taking lives hourly and not just old people either. November 18th I started running a fever, I knew it without even taking my temp, I felt like I was on fire from the inside out. My legs hurt, they felt like they weighed 200 pounds each. I took my temperature, it was 102. I'm someone whose temp is usually 96 or less. I took some Tylenol and went to bed. Sleep was all I needed. So I thought... On the 19th I went to be tested. Positive. Where did I get it? I never went anywhere that I didn't wear my mask. I just don't go anywhere. I hadn't been with anyone who had it, that they knew of... that's how easy it is to catch. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 07:00:09 | Comments | Printable version
David Wilson, 76, Casey County, KY (1944-2020) David C. Wilson, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in Danville, KY. He was 76. He retired after several years from Arvin's Industries. He also formerly worked for Tarter's, Watson's, Osh Gosh, and Donnie Poff's sawmill. David attended the Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He enjoyed his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, root digging, and playing cards. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 06:57:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
USDA awards $236K animal biosecurity grant to Kentucky By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has been awarded a $236,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) to strengthen the state's emergency preparedness and improve animal biosecurity in the livestock and poultry industries, Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles announced on Tuesday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 06:30:27 | Comments | Printable version
LCDHD: Highest day of new, active, and hospitalized cases LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 12/8/2020 By Amy Tomlinson Lake Cumberland District Health Department Tueday, December 8, 2020, was for Lake Cumberland: the highest day so far of new cases, the highest day so far of active cases, and, the highest day so far of hospitalized cases. So, please, let's all do our part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by wearing our face coverings, avoiding crowds (especially in confined spaces), social distancing when around others, increasing our hand hygiene, increasing our general sanitation, and by avoiding the touching of our faces. We are reporting 3 deaths today: a 78-year-old male long-term care resident from Adair; a 76-year-old male from Casey who had been hospitalized; and, a 90-year-old female long-term care resident from Russell. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 06:28:48 | Comments | Printable version
Sunny skies today, high 56F It's currently 32F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be sunny today, with a high near 56F and southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 31F and southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Thursday will be sunny again and even warmer, with a high near 60F. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 39F and south wind around 6 mph. 2020-12-09 06:22:41 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for December 9, 2020 Beauty faded says--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 9 December 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3375 2020-12-09 06:20:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 9 Dec 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at a glance:
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Kevin Glover, 36, Casey County, KY (1984-2020) Kevin Glover, age 36, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020, at his home. He was employed at Central Kentucky Custom Meats in Casey County. He attended Pine Grove Church. Kevin enjoyed ginseng hunting, outdoors, fishing, and hunting. He also loved his dogs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 05:51:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gladys Blakey, 90, Russell County, KY (1930-2020) Gladys Blakey, 90, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Taylor County Hospital, Campbellsville. Gladys was born in Jamestown on October 9, 1930, a daughter of the late Ada (Shearer) and William E. Knight. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-09 05:50:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 9 Happy Birthday, Audreanna Alley (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daylon Joseph "D.J." Richards (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Devan Lynn Burton (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ella Denise Robertson (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grant Robertson (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Withers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaitlyn Akin (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Rogers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marteneque Bailey (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Akin (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rachael Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rachel Burris (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ralph Shearer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reed Thornton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Greer Pyles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tonya Maynard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trish Hadley Zatkoff | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ivalee Short Hurt, Celina, TN (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy ''Red'' Burris (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Miss Shirlee Ann Lemons Green Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eleanor F. Firkin, Adair Co., KY, native (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Hovious White, Casey Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Wayne Murphy, Casey Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Ann Rather, Lampasas, TX and Taylor Co., KY (1946-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Lewis Curry, Green Co., KY (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Mae Holt, Adair County, KY (1918-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clora England Campbell, Taylor County, KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard (Jeff) Denton, 72, Adair Co., KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis William Milby, 71, Green Co., KY 1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Russell Shaw, 77, Burkesville, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Trenton Andrew, 20, Adair County, KY (1993-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alfred B. Corbin, Jr., 84, Adair County, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tonya Sue Lewis, 41, Park City, KY (d. 28 Mar 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ottis Lee Sandusky, 78, Casey Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Joe Parnell, 66, Adair Co., KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clora J. Elmore, 80, Russell Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank Wethington, 68, Casey County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne Adams, Burkesville, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Fred (J.R.) Simpson, Jr., 72, Taylor Co., KY/Adair native (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Mardis Bohanon, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron Wayne Milby, Green County, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby L. Bolin, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jamison O. Burns, 22, Burkesville, KY (2002-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Bernell Wethington Atwood, 81, Casey County, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kennedy Faith Rayburn, 2, Campbellsville, KY (2020-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Duvall, 93, Columbia, KY (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin A. Hale, 75, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Irene Groce, 91, Columbia, KY (1933-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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