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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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Adair Co. Middle School special called SBDM Council meeting

By Rodney Morgeson, Principal
Adair County Middle School

Adair County Middle School will have a special called SBDM Council meeting at 10amCT on Friday, December 31, 2021, in Room 137 at Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Dr, Columbia, KY.

2021-12-28 19:18:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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Stonewall Jackson ponders the holiday decorations



2021-12-28 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Edna Powell Winters.
Stonewall Jackson is a gray Russian Blue pictured here studying holiday decorations. The picture is from artist/ writer team Craig and Edna Powell Winters of Columbia.
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Reader question about James Earls

Barbara (Snow) Milam writes:
Reading the Earles Ridge story at Smith's grocery store--can you tell me if James Earles was born in 1752? Or when he passed? Or anything about him. He could be my 5th g grand uncle.
If any readers know more about the original James Earles, send us a note using our Comment Form.

Comments re: History Monday: Earls' Ridge

2021-12-28 16:29:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Christmas reflections from long ago

Mike Watson writes: This was written by Adair County's own Henry Giles, a well-known humorist and philosopher, among many other talents. It first appeared in the Adair County News in 1961 and was repeated, for the message was timeless, in December 1975. Enjoy!

Christmas Long Ago by Henry Giles

Each child hung up only one stocking, but its contents seemed wonderful. And there was fruit and brought-on tidbits that were rare indeed. The title has been forgotten, but each year as the season approaches, a little four-line Christmas poem still echoes from 'way back yonder.'

Close your eyes and listen to it as recited by a slender little six-year old girl--blue-eyed and blonde, Cousin Pearl.

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2021-12-28 13:43:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History

Replacement food benefits available for storm victims

Benefits from one of the waivers are available to residents of Adair, Casey, Green, Metcalfe, and Taylor Counties.

By Susan Dunlap

Frankfort, KY - Kentuckians receiving federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits who lost food due to the storms or related power outages when the Dec. 10-11 storms and tornadoes devastated Western Kentucky can request benefit replacement and use benefits to purchase hot food.

One of the waivers allows the purchase of hot food from authorized SNAP retailers with their benefits. Kentuckians residing in the following counties may make hot food purchases through Jan. 17, 2022: Adair, Allen, Barren, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Casey, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Edmonson, Fulton, Graves, Green, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Larue, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marion, Marshall, McClean, McCracken, Metcalfe, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Simpson, Taylor, Todd, Trigg, Warren and Webster. USDA emphasized the importance of the waiver, noting that many Kentucky residents evacuated to shelters, cannot store food, and lack access to cooking facilities as a result.

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2021-12-28 13:24:55 | Comments | Printable version

Dixie Laverne (Bagby) Bishop, 74, Green Co., KY (1947-2021)

Dixie Laverne Bagby Bishop of Green County passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at her home. She was 74 years old.

Funeral services for Mrs. Dixie Laverne Bagby Bishop will be conducted at 11amCT on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home

209 West Court St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Brenson Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in the Greensburg Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 9amCT until the funeral hour on Wednesday.

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2021-12-28 11:54:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mary Sue Judd VanArsdale, 79, Greensburg, KY (1942-2021)

Mary Sue Judd VanArsdale, of Greensburg passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at the Campbellsville Nursing & Rehab Center. She was 79 years old.

A committal service for Mary Sue Judd VanArsdale will be conducted at 11amCT on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the Fry Baptist Church in Green County. Burial to follow in the Fry Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 4pmCT until 8pmCT on Wednesday, and from 7amCT until 9:30amCT on Thursday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY.

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2021-12-28 11:51:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

KY Afield Video: Best of 2021


This week on Kentucky Afield: taking a look back at some favorite segments from 2021! First, hand grabbing catfish in Kentucky Lake. Then, meeting up with KDFWR biologist in Eastern Kentucky to learn why prescribed burns are beneficial for the habitat. Lastly, hitting Nolin Lake in search of white bass when they are on the "jumps"!

2021-12-28 11:48:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Pinkie Burton Lee, 87, Columbia, KY native (1934-2021)

Pinkie Burton Lee of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on December 26, 2021. She was 87 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 10amET on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Newcomer Funeral Home-West Side Chapel, 3300 Parkcrest Ln, Cincinnati, OH, with Pastor Billy Price officiating.

Burial will be directly following at Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.

Visitation will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home-West Side Chapel on Thursday, December 30, 2021 from 5pmET to 8pmET.

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2021-12-28 10:34:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Volunteers needed to help tornado victims

The Columbia Christian Church Band of Brothers (and Sisters welcome) Mission Team is working with International Disaster Emergency Services (IDES) to assist victims of the December 2021 tornadoes. So much is needed.

Richard Phelps, Ben Ballou, Nathan Ballou, Adam Shepherd, Craig Watson and Bobby Morrison went right after the storms and plan a second trip soon.

They invite any to join them who would like to help. The schedule is being planned now.

The way to get involved is to go to the website: ides.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer.

That site gives all the details. They prefer teams to arrive on Sunday and leave on Friday/Saturday. There are also opportunities for daily work.

2021-12-28 09:30:55 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Dogs loose around Columbia

To the Mayor and City Council
This is to echo the lady's comments in the December City Council meeting regarding dogs. We frequently have dogs in our yard that people just let out while they work during the day.

Also, in the past two weeks, we have been threatened by three different dogs on Hurt and Guardian Streets as we walked by.

Once we were saved from attack by a passing car which purposefully blocked the dog.

Just today I was threatened by two dogs even though I took a different route. It is only a matter of time before someone is mauled and attacked.

s/Columbia resident (name on file)


2021-12-28 09:19:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Noel Bryant, 84, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2021)

Noel Bryant of Campbellsville passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was 84 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Brent Gupton. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is requested from 11amET until 1pmET on Wednesday.

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2021-12-28 07:54:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mary Lois Reynolds, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2021)

Mary Lois Reynolds of Campbellsville passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. She was 82 years old.

A graveside service will be held at 10amET on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens in Campbellsville. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is requested from 8amET until 9:30amET on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

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2021-12-28 07:48:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

COVID-19 News Brief & Vaccination Update 12/27/2021

By Sam Price
Lake Cumberland District Health Department

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 was identified in Kentucky recently. It will only be a matter of time before it becomes the dominant strain here. While it seems it is highly transmissible, vaccination is still the best strategy to protect yourself and your families from serious illness and possible hospitalization. If you have not yet received your vaccination, please consider getting it now. Also, remember that boosters are strongly recommended for everyone after 6 months.

Of today's 218 reported cases, 157 (72%) were unvaccinated and 38 of today's cases (17%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones. Consider getting the vaccine if you are eligible and haven't, and wear a mask when in indoor settings where there are large crowds.

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.8%.

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2021-12-28 07:45:06 | Comments | Printable version

Warm, rainy weather continues, high 70F

It's currently 49F at the Adair County Mesonet station. There's an 80 percent chance of showers today, mainly before 4pmCT. The high will be near 70F. East wind 7 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

Tonight will bring a 100 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms likely, and an overnight low around 57F. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

Rainy weather will continue on Wednesday, with an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 67F, with calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night will bring a 90 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with an overnight low around 53F. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight.

2021-12-28 07:43:48 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for December 28, 2021

Those with pride wounded
will pretend with a vengeance
that nothing matters.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 28 December 2021.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3759

2021-12-28 07:39:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Tue 28 Dec 2021

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. 1 event District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 19 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties

2021-12-28 07:38:50 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 28
Happy Anniversary, Gerry and Martha Lacy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Joyce and Alvin Denton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Raymond and Viola Benaitis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Adalee Bell Martin (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allison Mae Caffee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bob Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Fayrene Denton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janet Burton Pelletier | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janie Wilson Edwards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeanetta Holmes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Karnes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jon Lacy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karen Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy Keith (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lila Loy (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Margaret Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Young | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael Hinkle (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronald Garrison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Susan Brummett Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Teras Childers | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Larry Calhoun, Columbia, KY (1947-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Estelle Farris Bault, Adair Co., KY (1915-2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floyd (Buddy) Price, Taylor Co., KY, (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommy Ray Nunn, Green Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Marie Clements Brooks, Casey Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshal Lee Barlow, Casey Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Keith Eskins, Adair native (1941 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lily June Poff, 33, Russell County, KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Singleton, Russell County, KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vertie Brown Goode Picking, Casey Co., KY native (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert A. Wade, Russell County, KY (1915-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bonnie Ann Key Phelps, Cumberland Co., KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brian Hoosier, 43, Campbellsville, KY (1972-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley C. Oakes, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jackie Thomas Bishop, 61, Grab, Green Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Wessel, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine Mahoney Judd, 78, Green Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Page Lacy, Adair Co, KY/Cumberland Co. native (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elden Vance Mason, 81, Sulphur Well, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendell Gale Scott, 63, Burkesville, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cynthia (Trudy) Gertrude Wilburn-Brock, 53, Cumberland County, KY (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marcella Milby Lange, Green County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra L. Cain, 73, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arthur Earl Jackson, 52, Danville, KY (1968-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Keith Hosier, 73, Cumberland Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy J. James, 85, Columbia, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl Jessie, Green Co., KY (1928-1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iva Joyce Keltner, 85, Columbia, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel S. Miller, 88, Adair County, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maggie Zimmerman, 29, Columbia, KY (1992-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Matthews White, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Clem (Bobby) Johnson, 72, Columbia, KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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8:00amCTACHS Basketball Girls Varsity at Smoky Mt. Classic in Gatlinburg, TN (Time TBA) | (ID:62603, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:62574, Comment)
4:00pmCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 4pmCT-7pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:62575, Comment)
Adair Co. Fiscal Court regular called meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:62664, Comment)

  

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