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Daily News for Friday, February 26, 2010
Build a Chickadee House: Special ACGC class March 15, 2010 Birding fever is upon Adair County. With a record breaking finish to the 2010 Great Backyard Bird Count, the Adair County Garden Club will offer two "make it and take it" garden classes on Monday March 15, 2010. The first is a free grafting class, described in a separate article.. For details on the other class, a tree grafting session, Click Here By Barbara Armitage, President, Adair Co. Garden Club Backyard Bird Count bird lovers are preparing for the 2011 count already. Greg Whitis, well known Kentucky birding enthusiast will conduct a "Chickadee House" workshop on Monday March 15, 2010, at 1:00pmCT at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 20:38:15 | Comments | Printable version
Trail of stolen property leads from Tennessee to Eastern Adair Co., KY Multi-agency investigation leads to arrest and recovery of approximately $200,000 stolen property recovered at 976 Rooks-Denton Road in Eastern Adair Co., KY. Stephen Rooks, 45, arrested and lodged in Adair County By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY - The Kentucky State Police Vehicle Investigations Branch concluded a 3 month investigation, on Thursday, February 25, 2010, into stolen property being shipped into Kentucky from Tennessee. Investigators were led to a residence at 976 Rooks-Denton Road in Adair County where they recovered approximately $200,000.00 worth of property that included tractors, trailers, construction equipment and an undisclosed amount of cash. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 20:01:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Grafting class will be offered at Adair Extension Office The Adair County Garden Club will offer two "make it and take it" garden classes on Monday March 15, 2010. The first, described below, is a free grafting class. The second is described in a separate article. For details on the other class, at 1pmCT, March 15, 2010, click on Build a Chickadee House: Special ACGC class March 15, 2010 By Barbara Armitage, President, Adair Co. Garden Club Greg Whitis, University of Kentucky Extension Horticulturist will present a free fruit tree grafting class on Monday March 15, 2010, at 10amCT at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. In this "hands on" class you will have the opportunity to graft your own apple tree.Students are encouraged to bring a very sharp thin bladed knife or grafting knife to the class. Box cutters or Exacta type knives may not be used. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 19:34:01 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Frances Allene Kelsay Robertson, 72 She was a native of Adair Co., KY, and was a member of the Speedway General Baptist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana Frances Allene Kelsay Robertson, 72, Indianapolis, IN, formerly ofAdair County, KY, died Thursday, February 25, 2010 in Indianapolis, IN. The funeral service will be Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11amET, at Speedway GeneralBaptist Church, 3821 W. 34th ST (Corner of 34th & Lafayette RD) ,Indianapolis, IN. Interment in Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, in Indianapolis, IN. Visitation will be from 3-7pmET, Sunday, February 28, 2010, at the church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 19:13:09 | Comments | Printable version
Gov. Beshear urges Sen. Bunning to support extension of unemployment benefits From Gov. Steve Beshear's communications office FRANKFORT, KY - In a letter regarding an extension of unemployment benefits, Gov. Steve Beshear today urged Senator Jim Bunning to allow passage of H.R. 4691, a vital extension of unemployment benefits to 1.2 million Americans. "These unemployed Kentuckians come from hard-working families that have struggled for months to find new employment in the greatest economic recession in our lifetime," wrote Gov. Beshear. "They are mothers and fathers who are trying to put food on the table for their children and seniors who are trying to pay the rent." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 16:48:52 | Comments | Printable version
Living by Grace to sing at Bethany Baptist March 7, 2010 Living by Grace to sing at Bethany Baptist March 7, 2010The Living By Grace singers will be at Bethany Baptist Church, 4537 Greensburg RD, Columbia, KY, on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at 10:30amCT. Pastor Durrett and the congregation invite all to worship with us. -Pauline Akin 2010-02-26 16:39:43 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Health Department will offer free diabetes classes Free Diabetes Classes will be offered at the Adair County Health Department, 801 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY 42728 on April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2010 from 1pm to 3pmCT. In addition, a class will be offered on Diabetes Basics on March 1, 2010 from 5pm to 7pmCT. The classes will deal with healthy eating, medications, problem solving, activity, and reducing health risks. Each session will cover different topics and include nutrition information, snack, and door prize. For more information call the Adair County Health Department at (270) 384-2286 or 1-800-928-4416. -Jamie Lee 2010-02-26 15:47:41 | Comments | Printable version
Adair pre-school registration is March 26, April 2, 2010 By Ruth Ann Lewis The Adair County Public School System will be conducting Preschool Registration and Screening on Friday, March 26, 2010 and Friday, April 2, 2010 from 8:30-10amCT and 11:30am-1:30pmCT, at the Adair County Elementary School (ACES), 870 Indian DR, Columbia KY 42728. To be eligible for preschool, a child must be three (3) years old and not have reached their fifth birthday by October 1, 2010. Parents need to bring the child's birth certificate, social security card, immunization record and proof of income to register their child for preschool. Parents should bring their child to the back entrance of ACES where signs will be posted to direct them to the registration area. For more information, contact Anita Goode or Ruth Ann Lewis at (270) 384-2476. 2010-02-26 15:06:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Busy February 2010 By State Representative Bam Carney House Closes February with a demanding schedule With the deadline for requesting new bill drafts and the eighth week of session behind us, legislative committees and the House of Representatives acted on several bills in this, the last week of February. HB 36 would delete distinctive historic language from oaths of office House Bill 36 cleared the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee. This constitutional amendment would amend the oath of office taken by the Commonwealth's elected officials by removing the portion that affirms the individual has not been involved in fighting a duel with deadly weapons. If both chambers pass this bill, which would delete language dating back to 1897, the amendment would be placed before the voters for ratification in this November's general election. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 14:57:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
ACHS cheerleaders will compete in NCA nationals at Louisville Click on headline for story plus photo(s) By Julie McQueary The Adair County High School Cheerleaders will be traveling to Louisville tonight, Friday, February 26, 2010, after the finals of the 20th District Girls Basketball Tournament at Campbellsville High School, to compete in the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) High School Open Nationals tomorrow. The event will take place in Exhibit Hall 2C and Rooms 110-112, at the Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 Fourth ST, Louisville, KY 40202. The doors will open at 8:30amET/7:30amCT, and competition will begin at 9:30amET/8:30amCT. There is a $15 per person admission; children 7 and under are admitted free. NCA is the second largest cheerleading competition in the nation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 13:55:29 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Gary Scott, 46, Columbia, KY He was a member of a large, respected Adair Co., KY family. He was a member of the Kentucky National Guard Reserve and was a carpenter by trade Gary Scott, 46, Columbia, KY, died Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 10:34amCT at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, KY. The Funeral service will be Sunday, February 28, 2010, at 2pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Stanley Watson officiating. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty RD, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Saturday, February 27, 2010. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 11:26:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
$18,000 Fellowship awarded to Barbara Armitage, Adair Co., KY New coach will be third KECI Entrepreneurial Coach in Adair Co., KY Click on Headline for full story plus photo By Katie Ellis Kentucky Entrepreneurial Coaches Institute Lexington, KY, (February 26, 2010) - Barbara Armitage of Adair Co., KY is one of 30 community leaders who have been awarded fellowships by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture to participate in the fourth class of the intensive Kentucky Entrepreneurial Coaches Institute. The Institute strives to strengthen entrepreneurship in 22 tobacco-dependent counties throughout South Central Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 10:05:19 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Leslie Earl Dean, 82, Cumberland Co., KY native Mr. Leslie Earl Dean, age 82, of Indianapolis, IN, a native of Cumberland Co., KY, passed away Friday February 19, 2010 at his home in Indianapolis, IN. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 1pmCT, at The Dutch Creek United Methodist Church, 13839 Dutch Creek RD, Burkesville, KY with burial in the Dutch Creek Cemetery. Visitation is after 2pmCT on Friday, February 26, 2010, at Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N. Main ST, Burkesville, KY, until departure time to the church on Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 08:17:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Obituary: Hubert Davis, Green Co., KY Hubert Davis, 81, of the Summersville, KY, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010, at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg, KY. Funeral services will be at 2pmCT, Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 125 Macedonia Church Road, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Macedonia Cemetery in Green Co, KY. Friends of Hubert Davis may call at the Macedonia Baptist Church from 4pm to 8pmCT, Friday, February 26, 2010, and after 7amCT, Saturday, February 27, 2010. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 07:58:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Roberta Sharpe, 80, Liberty, KY She was a member of a large, respected Casey Co., KY family and of the Brookview Baptist Church Roberta Sharpe, 80, Liberty, KY, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY. The funeral service will be at 11amET/10amCT, Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Bartle Funeral Home, 142 KY 49, Liberty, KY, with Rev. Bob Sharp the officiating clergy. Burial will be in Brush Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7pmET/6pmCT to 9pmET/8pmCT, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 07:36:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Countians make key plays in Raider victory over WV Tech Click on headline for full story plus photos By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Relations Two Lindsey Wilson College men's basketball freshmen from Adair County had big plays in the Thursday, February 25, 2010, win, 73-66, over West Virginia University Institute of Technology at Biggers Sports Center. The Blue Raiders close out the 2009-10 regular season 3pmCT on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at St. Catharine (KY) College. The Mid-South Conference Tournament begins next week in Frankfort, KY. 2010-02-26 07:14:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
CU men clinch share of 2010 MSC title with OT win CU Coach Keith Adkins, of just defeated Cumberlands: '. . . dadgum that's a good basketball team ... You can't tell me there's 20 better teams in the country than the University of the Cumberlands,' Click on headline for full story plus photo By Chris Megginson / Campbellsville Sports Information Campbellsville, KY -Extra time made Campbellsville University's first-ever regular season Mid-South Conference championship that much sweeter Thursday as the seventh-ranked Tigers held off No. 19 University of the Cumberlands, 83-80, in double overtime, in Campbellsville, KY, Thursday, February 25, 2010. The win guarantees at least a share of the MSC crown and the No. 1 seed in next week's conference tournament, as the Tigers hold a one-game lead over Georgetown College with one game remaining. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 06:30:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Greensburg, KY, organist will present noon recital at Ransdell Dr. James Sperry's program on the Farrand and Votey organ, will include some Bach, some other. A teacher with a PhD from Washington University, Dr. Sperry, and his wife Patsy, live in Greensburg, where they are restoring a Federal Period House By Ashley Zsedenyi, Campbellsville University writer CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky.- Dr. James Sperry of Greensburg, KY, will perform during the Noon Organ Recital Series at Campbellsville University, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. The event will be in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, Ky., at 12:20pmET/11:20amCT. He will play on the university's Farrand and Votey Pipe Organ. The recital is free and open to the public. It will end at 12:50pmET/11:50, in time for those attending to go back to work. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 05:23:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
More memories of Cane Valley people at school Joe Hare writes of a bad day at Cane Valley school, despite which, he writes, 'None of the parents came to school the next day complaining that their "babies" got "whuppe" By Joe Hare Hello to Clara Smith Rogers and Phillip Burris, I remember both of these fine folk very well, and so good to see these comments from them. Clara was some grades ahead of me; if my memory serves me right her sister Alice was in the same class as I was. Phillip was 1 or 2 years ahead and his brother, Tony, was the same class as I was. Phillip, the basketball goal was on the old wooden store, building that has been gone for many years, and was right beside the old bank. There were some great games back there. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 04:53:22 | Comments | Printable version
Tour de Cure is bike ride to for cure for diabetes "I am starting a team through the shop for this fundraiser ride and I thought folks in Columbia might be interested as well." Tom Waggener, Main Street Bikes, 545 Main ST, Shelbyville, KY By Tom Conquest Tom Waggener has given me the opportunity to talk a bit about a cause that is very dear to my heart. My father passed away due to complications caused by diabetes, so when I learned of the Tour de Cure I jumped at the chance to raise some money to help find a cure for this terrible disease (and as a bonus I get to be in a great group bike ride with a lot of people with the same goal). I ride in the Louisville leg of this national event on May 15, 2010, and and the funds I raise for each mile I ride will be used in the fight to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 04:39:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Proud of the ACHS Boys basketball team To ColumbiaMagazine.com: As a fan and a teacher at ACHS I would like to thank the boys basketball team and their coaches for being great representatives of our school and community. This community can be proud of the way these boys and their coaches represented us. Again, thanks. s/Eric Graves 2010-02-26 04:17:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
AC Retired Teachers March 9, 2010 meeting at The Pines The Adair County Retired Teachers Association will meet on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 10:amET at Mulligan's at the Pines, 275 Country Club RD, Columbia, KY. An important business meeting will be held with lunch available at 11amCT. All retired teachers are urged to attend the meeting. -Bobbie Coomer 2010-02-26 04:13:46 | Comments | Printable version
Rebuilding year for ACHS Boys ends with narrow loss Indians had come on strong at end of season, but won't have a chance to repeat as 5th Region Champions, but outlook is exciting for next year. The Adair Co. High School Basketball team's season came to a close last night at Campbellsville High School in a narrow 40-42 loss to Taylor Co. High School. It had rebuilding year following the 2009 State Tournament appearance, but Coach Mark Fudge's young team turned in performances which bodes well for coming seasons. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 04:00:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
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Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-02-26 03:43:12 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 26 Happy Anniversary, Richard and Phyllis Mayse | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Todd and Donna Green (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Lynne Furkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angelika Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashlee Nicole Starns | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aubrey Michelle Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Bell (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carnell Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cathy Luttrell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christie Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daryl Flatt (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donald Lee McKinney | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Butler Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Burress (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leslie Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mitchell Rooks (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nicklas Kelsay (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roy McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shana Smith Palumbo | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Woody Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Harmon (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Harmon Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Mitchell Carter, Cumberland Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Noel Lewis, Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Dell London, Metcalfe Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Bell Sweeney, Casey County, KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Dunbar, Russell County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Omar A. Hendrickson, Louisville, KY (1975-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Churchill Svorc, Adair County, KY (1917-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rethel Proxedia Owens, Russell Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Becky Gilbert, 71, Cumberland Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dorothy Corbin Petty, lifelong Adair Countian (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janis Aaron, Russell County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Kean, 87, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ramona Grant Collins, 86, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly (Bootie) Smith, 63, Russell Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert H. (Bob) Wheeler, Taylor Co./Estill native (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonzie Gerald Newton, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frankie Welliver, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky David (Doc) Walker, 62, Metcalfe County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Jo Moore, 59, Columbia, KY (1958-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles H. Crawhorn, Adair Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chris Brown, 51, Columbia, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freida Noe Anderson, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary (Blondie) Meadows, 64, Green County, KY (1955-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Allen Johnson, 47, Columbia, KY (1974-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Neal Wooldridge, Sr., 88, Jamestown, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Dean Maulden, 81, Columbia, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Cowan, 75, Columbia, KY (1950-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Marie Judd Milby, Green County, KY (1926-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Wright, 50, Jamestown, KY (1971-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Randell Bailey Jr, Adair County, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosemarie (Mimi) Bairstow, 87, Glensfork, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sara McNay, 44, Russell Springs, KY (1978-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verlene Sapp Adams, 82, Somerset, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winfrey Gerald (Mick) Burton, 76, Columbia, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2010 All events are listed in Central Time. 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