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For Your Shopping Convenience: Deals on Wheels, June 1952 Automotive Retailing Pioneers: C & N (Neagle & Cheatham) Standard Service Station. Wheet Motor Company. Reece's Standard Service Station. Rogers & Baker (Houston Rogers & Garnett Baker). Heskamp Motors (David Heskamp). Adair Sales Company (forerunner of Don Franklin Ford). Overstreet & Rice (Willie Overstreet & Robert Rice, forerunners of Harvey & Ellis, now in transition to the Don Franklin family group). Collins Buick, forerunner of the Buick franchise in Hopkinsville, KY. Columbia Motor Company, successor to Chelf Motor of Knifley, and forerunner of Lyon-Beard, Campbellsville, KY, today's Franklin General Motors franchise in Campbellsville. Next earlier column in this series: JIM: For Your Shopping Convenience : Hot Deals, June 1952 - (Part I) Click on headline for complete story By J.D. Gee In the late spring of 1952, it would have been hard stand on the Square and walk in any given direction without winding up near an automobile dealer's showroom or a service garage within the corporate limits of Columbia. The June 18 edition of the News carried ads for the following: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-25 09:26:05 | Comments Put the magic of CM ClassAds to work. Send your Yard Sale Listing NOW.
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Gradyville Baptist Church Freedom Fellowship - Fri 7 Jul 2017 It will be for entire community - everyone is welcome By Debbie Bennett Gradyville Baptist Church, 159 Old Gradyville Church Road, Columbia, KY will have a Freedom Fellowship with fireworks, singing and food, on July 7, 2017, with activities starting at 4pmCT. This is for the entire community, Everyone is invited to come. Contact Pastor Keith Fields <270-299-6563 or Deacon Mike Bennett at 270-250-5222. -Debbie Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2017-06-25 08:47:39 | Comments
Kentucky Color - Nessie in DeSkies Searching for Pi Click on headline for Kentucky Color essay with photo(s) By Billy Joe Fudge, Retired Forester Kentucky Division of Forestry Recently while Libby and I were reclining in the cloud watching position in our back yard, we were treated to a visit from Nessie. Nessie was almost certainly drawn up from the deep, black waters of Loch Ness and hopelessly despairing in her search for direction back to her Dear Ol' Scotland. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-25 08:15:16 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Accident on Liberty Road sends one to hospital Driver fails to see a large tree down in road Click on headline for complete story From Adair County Sheriffs Office The Adair County Sheriff's office responded to a single vehicle injury collision around 12 miles down Liberty Road early Saturday morning June, 24, 2017 at approximately 5amCT. The collision occurred when 60 year old Etta Duncan was driving down Liberty Road and failed to see a large tree that had fallen in the roadway. Duncan was unable to bring her vehicle to a stop and struck the downed tree. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-25 07:11:44 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Events scheduled for today, June 25, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. | Print Version | Submit your upcoming event using our Submission Form.
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Today, SUNDAY with CM - 25 Jun 2017 For Day 176 of 2017. There are 189 days remaining in 2017. Haiku by Robert Stone for June 25, 2017: A touch of sore throat--Robert Stone, Sunday, 25 June 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2112 CBS Sunday morning; 10th Anniversary of the iPhone: There is no more text for this article. Click for printable version. Posted on 2017-06-25 08:10:18
Lois M. Berge, 84, Cumberland County, KY (1932-2017) She was a native of Boston, MA, and a resident of Burkesville, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Harrick & Maise Moore Simpson and the widow of Geroge William "Bill" Berge. She leaves six direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Lois M. Berge age 84 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 at Cumberland County Hospital. The family has chosen cremation and there will be no public services. Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY is handling arrangements. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-24 15:59:26 | Comments | See topic Obituaries
Garden Club needs 50 bags of sand for Trabue House project By Maury Lewis The ACGC ( Adair County Garden Club) is replacing the sand between the bricks in the garden at the Trabue house. If any of the magazine readers have any bags or partial bags of sand left over from projects your home or business or church have done we could use them. We have used play sand and paver sand and they both seem to be working we just need a lot more sand. We calculated about 50 bags would finish the job. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-24 15:29:23 | Comments
Jodi Adele Heselton Atwood, 49,Casey Co., KY (1967-2017) She was a Registered Nurse. She was of the Christian faith. Jodi enjoyed attending church and loved her dog. She was a native of Casey County, KY, and a resident of the county at the time of her death in Boyle County, KY. She was a daughter of the late Robert & Alda Sharpe Heselton. Her husband, Greg Atwood, survives. She leaves two direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Jodi Adele Heselton Atwood, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017, in Danville, KY. Cremation rites were honored by McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-24 11:05:19 | Comments | See topic Obituaries
New Taylor County Chamber Director to appear on DPI Suzanne Grubesic, the new executive director of the Campbellsville/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, is an upcoming guest on Dialogue on Public Issues (DPI), the local talk show produced by Dr. John Chowning, executive assistant to the president of Campbellsville University for government, community and constituent relations. The show will air the following times on WLCU-TV, Campbellsville University’s cable channel 10 and digital channel 23.1, Monday, June 26 at 7:30pmCT/8:30pmET. It can be heard on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at 7amCT/8amET and at 5:30pmCT/6:30pmET on 88.7 The Tiger campus radio. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2017-06-24 10:26:54 | Comments
Knowing the difference between Fitz- and Kirk- patricks. Links With apologies to the Fitzpatricks, for a brief post as Kirkpatricks. Very early this morning, the article about the visit of Archbishop Joseph Edward Kurtz to the Church of the Good Shepherd at 8amCT, Sun 25 Jun 2017, the author's surname was momentarily listed as Kirkpatrick, when in fact it is Fitzpatrick. Here are some links which may help others to distinguish between the two:
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Host families needed for 2017-18 LWC International Students They will be arriving on campus in July and August. Click on headline for capsule comments on the experiences of a few hosts - Janet Novielli & family, George Payne & family, Carri Peterson & family, and Misti Konsavage & family Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Sabine Eastham Director of International Student Programs Lindsey Wilson College Yes - summer break!! Usually a sign of relief and anticipation of good times to come - have you ever wondered what international students are doing during the long American summer break? Most of them share the relief and anticipation of good times to come, they get to fly home, and/ or have the opportunity to travel extensively. Others will stay on campus; financial reasons, the need or wish to take additional classes, completing program requirements like an Internship, athletic training requirements, on campus employment and the wish to volunteer for programs like "Upward Bound" - for some it is a little bit of all. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-24 06:03:40 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Kentucky selected to host 2019 NCSLA Annual Conference 500 Attendees expected for National Conference, from Kentucky & across the country. Click on headline for complete story By Elizabeth Kuhn Gov. Matt Bevin's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY (June 23 Jun 2017) - Kentucky was front-and-center at last week's National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA) meeting in Denver, when the Commonwealth was selected to host the group's 2019 annual conference. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-24 05:20:10 | Comments | See topic Kentucky
Archbishop Kurtz special guest at Good Shepherd 25 Jun 2017 Time change for June 25, 2017, only, for Mass at Good Shepherd Catholic Church to accommodate visit of prelate Joseph Edward Kurtz Mass will be followed by potluck brunch By Linda Fitzpatrick Time Change: This Sunday (June 25) only, Mass at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1217 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY will be held at 8amCT. Our special guest this Sunday will be Archbishop Joseph Kurtz. Mass will be followed by a potluck brunch. Visitors are always welcome. - Linda Fitzpatrick See CM Directory of Churches for regular Church of the Good Shepherd schedule Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2017-06-24 05:05:40 | Comments
Dense fog advisory Sat 24 Jun 2017 until 8amCT/9amET Note: County Line Diner reports that the Coburg Area, at 5:13amCT/6:13amET, is "actually very clear." We haven't heard from the rest of the area. There is a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 8amCT/9amET, Sat 24 June 2017 for our area according to the National Weather Service. See: Dense Fog Advisory Visibility may be reduced to less than .25 mile in many locations. Travel will become hazardous in foggy locations. Motorists should slow down in many locations, especially in lake effect areas. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2017-06-24 03:41:49 | Comments
Senator Max Wise's Legislative Update. 24 Jun 2017 Senator Wise sends a message for the Fourth of July  Personal political commentary/opinions of the writer By State Senator Max Wise, (R-Campbellsville) 16th District: Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne Counties Over two hundred years ago, our Founding Fathers put their lives on the line to create a new country in which freedom reigned. These men had a vision of a nation unafraid to face its enemies and win. We, the people of the United States, have faced insurmountable odds since our young country's conception but continue to fight for our God-given rights unique to the United States of America. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-24 03:20:42 | Comments
Kentucky State Police remember Trooper Eric Chrisman Wreath laid on second anniversary of death of fallen trooper Click on headline for full story with photo(s) By Senior Trooper Jody Cash KSP Post 1, Mayfield, KY GRAND RIVERS, KY (June 23, 2017) - Kentucky State Police, along with local law enforcement and family members of Trooper Eric Chrisman, gathered today to remember the fallen trooper. On June 23, 2015, Trooper Eric Chrisman died in the line of duty in an automobile collision while responding to a call for service. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-24 02:53:45 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Louis H. Shipp, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2017) He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He was a veteran of Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Service Ribbon with Four Stars. He retired from TGT after more than thirty-seven years' service. He was a member of the Pitman Mason Lodge #124 F & AM. His wife, Peggy Noel Shipp survives. Click on headline for complete obituary Louis H. Shipp, 87, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 12:02pmET, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Campbellsville. Funeral service will be at 3pmCT/4pmET, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 N Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Entombment will be in Brookside Mausoleum, 700 Old U.S. 68, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 10am-3pmCT/11am-4pmET, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-23 20:11:19 | Comments | See topic Obituaries
Billy Joe Fudge: Crosswalks a beginning, much more needed A call to replace Yield Signs with Stop Signs: 'Vehicle-after-vehicle at Burkesville Street Crossing, ignore crossing, when young teen with 5-6 year old, apparently needing to cross from Red Brick to Bank of Columbia corner. . . finally, a vehicle stopped in the right lane opening the crosswalk for them to cross. The little girl grasped the hand of the little boy and ran full speed across the gauntlet otherwise known as Burkesville Street . . . It is just a matter of time until another disaster will once again grab the headlines.' - BILLY JOE FUDGE Click on headline for complete commentary By Billy Joe Fudge Commentary I see that the construction crew needs a stop sign instead of a yield sign to provide for the safety of their employees. It would be nice if the "powers that be" would have the same consideration for our citizenry who use or would like to use the cross walks Downtown. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-23 18:40:53 | Comments
Students from Russell Co. named to SCC Dean's List By Allison Horseman/Cindy Clouse Somerset, KY - Somerset Community College recently released the Spring 2017 Dean's List. The Spring 2017 semester concluded in May. In total, 583 students were named to the list, including 30 students from Russell County. To be a member of the dean's list, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average and be a full-time student at Somerset Community College. A full-time student must take 12 credit hours during a semester, excluding developmental classes. Somerset Community College Dean's List honorees include the following students from Russell County: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-23 18:30:22 | Comments | See topic Education
Fish fry/singing/auction at My Father's House 24 Sat 2017 All proceeds go to church building fund By Stacey Coffey There will be a fundraising fish fry (donations only), Gospel Singing, and auction on Saturday, June 24, 2017 - Singing 2pmCT; Fish fry at 4pmCT; and auction at 6pmCT, at My Father's House Ministry, 289 Portland Road, Columbia, KY. Bro. Darrell Coffey, pastor. Contact: Stacy Coffey: 270-378-1721 Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-23 18:07:55 | Comments
Students from Casey Co. named to SCC Dean's List By Allison Horseman/Cindy Clouse Somerset, KY - Somerset Community College recently released the Spring 2017 Dean's List. The Spring 2017 semester concluded in May. In total, 583 students were named to the list, including 16 students from Casey County. To be a member of the dean's list, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average and be a full-time student at Somerset Community College. A full-time student must take 12 credit hours during a semester, excluding developmental classes. Somerset Community College Dean's List honorees include the following students from Casey County: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2017-06-23 18:01:11 | Comments | See topic Education What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Print What's Cooking Breeding Country Mart Breeding Country Mart, 14332 Burkesville Road, Breeding, KY. Phone 270-378-6116. Hours Sun-Thu 5:30am-6pmCT. Fri & Sat 5:30am-9pmCT..  - Breakfasts cooked to order. The coffee's already hot, Come on Up, Down or Over to the CAM Tri-Counties - Cumberland, Adair, and Metcalfe's most centrally located restaurant - just 15 miles from just about anywhere. Breakfasts are cooked to order. Served hot. From the simplest breakfast sandwich to take out to our CLASSIC COUNTRY HAM BREAKFAST (Photo). - Lunch/Dinner Special Fri-Sat-Sun!!! - BBQ so delicious you'll be in a 4th of JULY spirit early!! - BBQ Plates: Shoulder Best in the Monroe County-style Zone BBQ Belt or Pulled Pork or Sweet BBQ Ham Plate, w/Choice of 2 Sides and Bread, $7.50. - Short Rack BBQ RIBS with 2 sides, bread, $11.95. The House Favorite - SIDES $2.59 each if not part of plate: Vinegar Slaw. Baked Beans. Potato Salad. Fried Apples. BBQ Cabbage. Corn on the Cob (Seasonal). - Mike & Sherri Norris, owners. Circle R Restaurant MENU | - 712 Russell Road, Columbia KY. PHONE: 270-384-3212. HOURS: Monday-Thursday, & Sunday 6am-8pmCT; Friday-Saturday, 6am-9pmCT. Closed on Mondays. Join us for Breakfast, anytime. (biscuits & gravy till 10amCT)Sammy Genakos, Executive Chef Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Celebrate Your Special Events here!
About FIESTA MEXICO Columbia. 44 Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 25 Happy Anniversary, Bradley and Holly Caldwell (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bryan and Crystal Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Dale and Brenda Janes (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ken & Jean Lefaivre (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kyle and Judy Coffey Stephens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mendell & Teresa Milby (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Odell & Shirley Corbin (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tim and Cheri Olson (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Casey Alan Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hagen Christopher Wayne McQueary (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hillary Brooke Klingberg (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Luke Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keri Willis (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madolyn Kate Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Allender | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheri Banks Little (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stacy Hare | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Grant | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Kezia Ximenes, Campbellsville, KY (June 25, 2008 - August 20, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Wanda Murphy, Casey Co., KY> (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby "Bob" Bruce Rowe, Cumberland Co. native (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Perkins Barr, 59, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Randall Hammond, Russell Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edro Harvey, Breeding, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethel June Warren Sluder, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Jean Burbridge, Adair County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Crum, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peter Arnett<, Taylor County, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Hymon Pierce, Adair County, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ila J. Judd, Greensburg, KY (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Mathew Dale Grider, Liberty, KY (1978-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John (Guy) Hancock, 90, Hancock Mtn, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Reynolds, Taylor County, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Jeannie Moss, Jamestown, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Opal Helm Liberty, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul E. Krage, 51, Russell County, KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucian T. (Luke) Beard, 84, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie Spears, 64, Casey County, KY (1952-2016)> | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray William Sheppard, 60, Metcalfe Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Mae Short Curry, 78, Horse Cave, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Melanie Whalen, 57, Russell County, KY (1969-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) Services, Burkesville, KY, for Jack Pierce, 62, Burkesville, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)View all birthdays and anniversaries for this month and next month on our Celebrations Page. Submit your birthday or anniversary using our Contact Form. |
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