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Daily News for Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Letter: Thanks to Wendy's, Pizza Hut for welcoming soldier back Two restaurants put up welcomes; third said it was too cold To the editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com Recently my grandson came home after spending a year in Iraq. I had asked the managers of some of the fast food places if they would display his welcome home on their outside signs. Pizza Hut, and Wendys were glad to do it. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 21:21:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
LWC Men beat No. 1 in nation Mountain State (WV), 71-70! West Virginia team came into Biggers No. 1 ranked Division one NAIA team in America By Chris Wells, LWC Director of Sports Information Lindsey Wilson College junior guard George White hit a pair of free throws with 26.6 seconds left to give the Blue Raiders a 71-70 upset win over No. 1-ranked Mountain State (WV) University on Tuesday night at Biggers Sports Center. Mountain State senior forward Tyrice Watkins missed the potential game-winning three-pointer as time expired as the Cougars (24-1) lose for the first time this season. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 21:03:40 | Comments | Printable version
Thirty $18,000 fellowships awarded throughout South Central KY Kaye Bowman, Sharon Burton, and Cindy Thrasher awarded fellowships By Katie Ellis Three Adair Countians are among the 30 leaders throughout South Central Kentucky who have been awarded fellowships by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture to take part in the third class of the Kentucky Entrepreneurial Coaches Institute. The three Adair Countians are Kaye Bowman, Sharon Burton, and Cindy Thrasher. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 18:38:59 | Comments | Printable version
Answer received on Pastor Mitchell Albertson, Saints Church LOCAL HISTORY On January 12, Lila Ford of the Adair County Genealogical Society sent a classied asking for more information on Pastor Mitchell Albertson, and asked about a "Saints Church" in Adair County. Now, Carolyn Plahuta, Pastor Albertson, has sent some very extensive information on Pastor Albertson, but says she thinks that he was never associated with a Saints Church and says that the information that he was a member of the Nazarene Church does not match what she knows of Pastor Albertson. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 17:38:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Obituary: Chester Howard Humphress, 93 COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM OBITUARIES Mr. Humphress was one of Adair County's most highly respected citizens and the head of a large, successful family. He was a leader in Christies Chapel United Methodist Church, had been a member of the Adair County Board of Education, and was a major political leader north of Green River Chester Howard Humphress, age 93, of Robinson Ridge Road, Knifley, KY, died Monday, February 11, 2008 at Westlake Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00amET/10:00amCT, Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Christies Chapel Methodist Church, KY 76 (Elkhorn Road) west of Knifley, KY, with burial to follow in the Hardin Cemetery. Bro. Lawrence Brockman and Bro. Larry Loy will be the officiating clergy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 17:15:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Obituary: Bonnie Sinclair, 92, member Ninth & O Baptist COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM OBITUARIES Mrs. Sinclair was born in Adair County and will be returned to Bearwallow for burial. She was retired from Louisville Bedding and was a member of a respected NE Adair County family. She had survived her husband, WIllie Ray Sinclair, by 54 years Bonnie Sinclair, 92, a resident of the Christian Healthcare Center in Louisville, KY, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 12:20am at the Christian Healthcare Center. The funeral service will be Saturday, February 16, 2008, at 10:00amET at the O.D. White & Son Funeral Home, 2727 South Third Street, Louisville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 16:55:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Miranda Meeks wins Valentine Pageant at CU (ADV) Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. Open 5:00amCT. Pick up a pie when you pick up dinner. See hot bar menu featuring Salisbury steak, green peppers and onions for today (270) 384-6774. BOB'S COUNTRY KITCHEN MENU (ADV) Nine young women compete for title. Winner will represent university in Mt. Laurel Festival With one photo By Christina Miller, student news writerMiranda Meeks of Princeton, KY was crowned the 2008 Valentine Pageant Queen at Campbellsville University at The Gheens Recital Hall on Friday, February 8, 2008. Ms. Meeks also won the interview, poise and talent competitions. She represented Sigma Nu Phi. She performed puppetry as her talent. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 16:15:14 | Comments | Printable version
A heartfelt thank you to Westlake Regional Hospital Thanks to Westlake Hospital and especially the Emergency Room staff, beautiful little Ruby Ann has a really good chance at life. Parents and grandparents ask for the prayers of all for her continued improvement By Grandpa Charles Miller I can remember, when I was growing up, that people were more apt to voice appreciation than criticism. That being said, I would like to express my sincerest appreciation and gratitude to Westlake Hospital and especially to the emergency room staff. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 16:05:25 | Comments | Printable version
RoL: GF Church of Nazarene will have 4th Annual Chili Supper EVENTS The Glens Fork Church of the Nazarene will be holding their 4th Annual Chili Supper, Rook Tournament, and Silent Auction on Saturday, February 23, 2008, at 5:00pmCT. The cost for the dinner is $5/person and there is a $5 registration for those entering the Rook Tournament. The tournament will begin promptly at 5:30pmCTAll proceeds will go to benefit the Adair County Relay for Life. For more information or to donate items for the auction call Pastor Jay at (270) 384-2897. Y'all Come! 2008-02-12 15:55:17 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Lecture Series on Civic Engagement EVENTS LOCAL CULTURE & ARTS SCENE By Dr. Greg Phelps, LIndsey Wilson College The winter schedule for the LWC Lecture Series on Civic Engagement has seven lectures starting February 19, 2008. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 13:29:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
The Lincolns come to life in performace at ACHS EVENTS LOCAL ARTS SCENE By Krystal Cundiff Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room, dirt floor log cabin and had a total of nine months of formal schooling. Mary Todd was born into a wealthy, affluent home with much political influence. Let Larry and Mary Elliot bring them to life for you! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 13:04:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Krell named MSC Player of Week for the second time SPORTS: ColumbiaMagazine.com By Chris Wells, LWC Sports information director Lindsey Wilson College freshman center Viktoria Krell has been named Mid-South Conference Womens Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending February 10, 2008, according to the conference. The MSC award is Krells second conference player of the week award this season and the second of her career. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 12:50:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Special Called Meeting, City Council, Wed., Feb. 13, 2008 The City Council of Columbia, KY, will hold a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at 2:00pm, in City Hall. The following items will be considered:
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Kate Holland here for part in Caleb White film Kate Holland was in Columbia on Sunday, February 10, 2008, for a role in Adair Countian Caleb White's film, "The Boatman." She is the daughter of Mike and Cheryl Scott Holland of Bowling Green and the granddaughter of of Kenneth and Norma Scott of Bliss, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 11:09:05 | Comments | Printable version
Mrs. Kentucky, Denise Yates to be here February 15, 2008 EVENTS Mrs. KY, Denise Yates, will be at Colonel Wm. Casey Elementry School on Friday, February 15, 2008. She will be focusing on Dental Health. Denise is from Louisville and is a dentist there. She will be at Col. Wm. Casey Library for 1st graders at 10:00am-11:00amCT and at John Adair Intermediate School Auditorium at 11:45am-1:00pm for 3rd and 4th graders. Paula Garrison, Coordinator "The Family Place" FRC, serving Col. Wm. Casey and John Adair Schools 2008-02-12 10:52:45 | Comments | Printable version
LWC students organize 30 Hr. Famine to raise hunger awareness EVENTS By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Affairs A group of Lindsey Wilson College students hope to raise the region's awareness about world hunger by going hungry for 30 hours next week. Lindsey Wilson will be among dozens of colleges and universities who will participate in the 30 Hour Famine on February 21-22. Sponsored by World Vision, the event asks participants to fast for 30 hours because that's the average time a child in a poor country goes between meals. Participants are permitted to drink water and juices, but they abstain from foods. "We realize that in places such as Africa there is a food crisis, but most kids in America have a conscious crisis," said Weston Pope, a biology sophomore from Clarksville, Ind. "And because of this we felt like we could bring awareness and open people's eyes up. If we are the conduits of that, that would be awesome." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 10:00:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Transportation director reminds items banned on busses Since school has been cancelled for the next couple of days and wereturn on Thursday, February 14, 2008, which is Valentine's Day, I would like to remind our students and the public about a couple laws concerning some items on a Kentucky School bus. The Law does not permit balloons, glass items and any item that may block the view of the driver or the center aisle on a Kentucky School bus. I hope this doesn't inconvenience any student or parent but we wantto make sure our students have as safe ride as possible on the bus. s/David Jones Adair County Transportation Director 2008-02-12 09:37:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Roy Raymond Russell Burbridge, 48, Adair native COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM OBITUARIES Mr. Burbridge had retired from the US Army. The funeral and burial will be in Logansport, IN Roy Raymond Russell Burbridge, 48, Logansport, IN, died Sunday, February 10, 2008, at 5:26am, at Memorial Hospital in Logansport, IN. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 09:33:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Columbia artist Cayce Davenport art on display at CU EVENTS By Joan C. McKinney, director of university communications Cayce Davenport of Columbia, an art teacher at Pulaski County High School, is displaying paintings in various media at Campbellsville Universitys Art Gallery through February 29, 2008. The exhibit, which is Davenports first one-person show, is free and open to the public. My roots are here in south central Kentucky, though I have done a great deal of travel and living abroad, Davenport said. She is working toward a masters degree from California State University in art history. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 08:30:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
LWC students raising funds to help Union (TN) students By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Affairs Lindsey Wilson College students are raising money to help students at a fellow college that was damaged earlier this month by a tornado. The Lindsey Wilson residence life program and Student Government Association are raising money to assist Union (Tenn.) University, which was damaged by the February 5 tornadoes that swept through Jackson, TN., and much of the upper South. About 1,000 Union students were displaced by the F3-F4 class tornado that tore through the campus residence halls. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 06:22:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Pinewood Country Club 2008 Schedule of Golf Events SPORTS: ColumbiaMagazine.com EVENTS By Eric Goodin Pinewood Country Club is offering a big season this year. The calendar is now complete for April 1, 2008, through January 1, 2009, when the Pinewood Country Club Polar Bear Scramble will be held. The complete schedule follows: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 04:50:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Healthy Lifestlyes by Kelli Bonifer
Today, Tues., Feb. 5, 2008: P&Z Board meets at 2:00pmCT Scroll to end of Today! feature for featured photos for today Click Here for song, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," with music by John R. Johnson. The unofficial Black National Anthem. The lyrics were written by James Wesley Johnson to commemorate Lincoln's Birthday, February 12. EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 43 of 2008 (Leap Year - 323 days remaining).
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Dan Wilson, Alan Reed find Macon Co., TN storm debris in Adair People in Breeding, Webb's Crossroads, Sano, and even Thomas Ridge in Casey County are finding tornado blown material in their yards. Radio station FM 92.7 the WAVE redoubling efforts to warn of impending catastrophic weather events With four photos Special ColumbiaMagazine.com, The WAVE 92.7 story The tornadic thunderstorms that raced through the area last Tuesday, February 5, 2008, was part of the second worst tornado outbreak since 1974. In its north eastward path, the storm dropped debris over several areas around the region. Alan Reed, owner of 92.7 The Wave first noticed bits of insulation and other building material on his property just off Hwy 206 at Cloverport Drive. After more searching, part of a bank check from Lafayette Tennessee. was located. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 03:41:32 | Comments | Printable version
Gas Price Drumbeat: Says Speedway initiates price hikes LETTERS & FEEDBACK To ColumbiaMagazine.com I stopped at our Gate station tonight and learned that Speedway went up to 2.99 today, then Newcomb's to 2.89 and Gate was still at 2.83. I filled up even though Campbellsville was 2.75 last week. I want to buy gas locally, but only at a fair price for our area. Since we should all know by now where our real problem lies (Speedway), we should also know where the solution lies. I wouldn't buy a nickel's worth of gas at Speedway. Who I buy from expresses my policy Name and contact information on fileFebruary 11, 2008 2008-02-12 03:26:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Osteopathy scholarship available for aspiring doctors From Commonwealth News Center Kentucky students planning to study osteopathy at Pikeville College may be eligible for an Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship, administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). The amount of the scholarship is equal to the difference between the average in-state tuition charged at the state medical schools and the tuition charged at the Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-02-12 03:15:55 | Comments | Printable version
Blakey Quartet will sing at First General Baptist EVENTS The Blakey Quartet from Russell Springs, KY will be singing at First General Baptist Church in Campbellsville, KY on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 5pm/CT/6pmET. The church is located just past Taylor Regional Hospital on the left on Bear Track Road. Everyone invited. Pastor, Gary Tucker. For more information call (270) 384-5383. 2008-02-12 03:06:29 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 12 Happy Anniversary, Aaron and Nikki Rainwater (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Nick and Rita Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allen Green | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Reliford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashlyn Elizabeth Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, B.J. Huff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Becky Curry (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braylee Wilkerson (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Candy Northrup | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassie Rowlett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charlie Riter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chloe Grider (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colton Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gabriel Kirksey (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gerry Lacy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kemmye Graves | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Foster (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison Rose Irvin (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Noah Bishop (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paula Garrison (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Rebecca Curry (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robin Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shaye Moss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stella Frances Grider Cross | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve McKinney | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Taylor Harvey (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Carol Dickson Wilson, Prices Creek, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Buddy) Bernard, Adair Co., KY native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelia Ann Cook, Adair Co., KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Meader, Campbellsville, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Sterling (Speedy) Simpson, Russell Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paula Denise Hudgins Kessler, Green Co., KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Boyd Richardson, Russell Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Jane Burchett Russell County, KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Samuel Elroy Pepper, Green Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Lay, Casey County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Darlene Gabehart, 68, Taylor County, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Maxie Riley Key, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jim (Hammer) Vaughn, 68, Green County, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Grant, Adair County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Morgan, 73, Casey County, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue McQueary, 66, Russell County, KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Newcomb Moore, Taylor County, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Dale Brown, Casey County, KY/Lincoln County native (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyd G. Hash, 94, Taylor County, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jalisa Shanee Lavee Smith, 29, Louisville, KY (1988-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Sharon Wethington Davis, Liberty, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eloise Stalcup, 79, Burkesville, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Ray Honaker, 63, Jamestown, Russell Co., KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine (Rice) Carney, 91, Adair County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allyene Underwood, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alonzo Isaacs, 84, formerly from Russell County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anice Patricia Bobe, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Burchell (Bird) Couch, 80, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Allen, 82, Burkesville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Rakes, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fontella Ann Tucker, Taylor Co., KY (1944-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Akin, 91, Columbia, KY (1933-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JC VanArsdale, 88, Columbia, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Wilcoxson, 76, Green Co., KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Sue Smith, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mackie L. (Tony) Baker, 86, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Pedigo Coleman, 97 Metcalfe Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard L. Elam, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby England, 87, Adair County native (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Scottie Hadley, 75, Adair County, KY (1940-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Jean Simpson Blackwood, 74, Green Co. native (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Mae Bush Giles, 82, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim Alexander, Bowling Green, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Venetta Barnett, 96 Taylor County, KY (1913-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Memorial Birthday, Abraham Lincoln (1809) | (Updates/Corrections) Memorial Birthday, Charles Darwin | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 2008 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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