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LWC Appalachian Play Therapy Center
receives national accreditation


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By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Relations

COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson College Appalachian Play Therapy Center joined elite company when it was named an Approved Center of Play Therapy Education by the Association for Play Therapy.

"This is such wonderful news because it shows that our peers in the profession support us," said Jodi Crane, LWC associate professor of counseling and director of the Appalachian Play Therapy Center.


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2010-03-17 18:35:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

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LWC Appalachian Play Therapy Center receives accreditation



2010-03-17 - Photo by Duane Bonifer. Lindsey Wilson College President William T. Luckey Jr., left, and School of Professional Counseling Dean John Rigney join Associate Professor of Counseling and Director of the Appalachian Play Therapy Center Jodi Crane as she displays the center's Approved Center of Play Therapy Education accreditation by the Association for Play Therapy.
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Campbellsville Lady Tigers survive opening round game

CU beat LSU Shreveport 64-55; Whitney Ballinger collects second triple-double of season

By Richard RoBards / Campbellsville University Sports Information

JACKSON, TN - Survive and advance. That's the mantra the Lady Tigers can take from their opening round game at the Women's Basketball National Tournament in Jackson, TN. where they pulled away late for a 64-55 win over LSU Shreveport.

"Hey, really that was only the second game, even for our seniors, that we've played in this arena," said coach Ginger Colvin. "I'm sure a lot of it was nerves, but maybe this will allow us to relax a little bit."


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2010-03-17 18:05:54 | Comments | Printable version

Raegan Deaton, Greensburg, KY, signs with LW Track & Field

Green Co. High star has collected 3 KHSAA Class A state championships; as well, she was a member of the KHSAA Academic All-State First Team

By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director

COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson College women's track and field team has signed Green County High School state-champion Raegan Deaton to an NAIA scholarship, the school announced on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

In four seasons at Green County, Deaton collected three Kentucky Track & Field Class A State Championships and nine Region 5A Championships.


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2010-03-17 17:28:20 | Comments | Printable version

Obituary: Mac Douglas Amburgey, 41, Metcalfe Co., KY

Mr. Amburgey was employed by Southern Kentucky Truss Co.

Mac Douglas Amburgey, age 41, of Edmonton, KY, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 of injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Funeral services will be 2pmCT, Saturday, March 20, 2010, at the Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY with burial in the Smith Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, March 20, 2010, from 10amCT, until service at the funeral home.


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2010-03-17 16:54:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Obituary: Margaret Keltner Burton, 89, Adair Co., KY

She was a native of Green Co., KY and was a member of a prominent, highly respected Adair Co. family. She was a member of Milltown United Methodist Church whose faithful membership spanned 62 years. She was retired from Fruit of the Loom after 37 years service

Margaret Keltner Burton, 89, Columbia, KY, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at 3amCT, at Summit Manor Health & Rehab in Columbia, KY.

The funeral service for Margaret Keltner Burton will be Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 12 noon CT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, with Rev. Jadell Janes and Charles Rickman officiating. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty RD, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Friday, March 19, 2010, at the funeral home.


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2010-03-17 16:18:03 | Comments | Printable version

Burton Ace Hardware now takes orders for FFA Address Markers

By Sarah Thompson, Adair Co. High School FFA President
The Adair County FFA is proud to announce that Burton's Ace Hardware, 314 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY is now participating in our adress marker sales. Anyone interested in purchasing a sign may stop by their store during regular business hours and fill out a form.

FFA member Brooklyn Wilson will pick up orders on a regular basis and return your completed sign back to the store.


2010-03-17 15:57:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County

Obituary: David Lee Bault, 63, Adair Co., KY

David Lee Bault was a member of a highly regarded old line Adair County family. He was a member of the Cane Valley Christian Church

David Lee Bault, 63, Columbia, KY, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, while visiting his sister in North Hills, CA.

The funeral service for David Lee Bault will be Friday, March 19, 2010, at 11amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Ivan Tucker and Bro. Raymond Martin officiating. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Thursday, March 18, 2010, at the funeral home.


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2010-03-17 15:33:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Obituary: Mr. William Lee Bell, 48, Greensburg, KY

Mr. Bell was a member of a respected Green County family. He was an employee of Grimes Vinyl Siding Company. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Brushy Creek Baptist Church

Mr. William Lee Bell, age 48, of Summersville, passed away on Tuesday, March 16 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg, KY.

The funeral services for Mr. William Lee Bell will be conducted at 1pmCT, Saturday, March 20, 2010, at the Brush Creek Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Wilson Cemetery, with Bro. Jerry Noe officiating. Visitation is requested from 4 to 9pmCT, Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 205 S. Main ST, Greensburg, KY and from 7am to 12 noon CT, Saturday, at the funeral home.


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2010-03-17 13:50:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Albany, KY, Baptist Youth Group at Trinity UMC March 28, 2010

The Albany First Baptist Youth Group will be leading the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY, at 6pmCT, March 28, 2010. This will include the Youth Praise and Worship Band and the Youth Drama and Interpreted Dance Team. Cory Lovelace will be the speaker. pizza and fellowship will follow. Everyone is welcome! Connie Scott, church secretary

2010-03-17 10:05:53 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Co. Spring Pride Clean-up is April 17, 2010

Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

The Annual Adair County Pride Spring clean-up will start at 8amCT, Saturday, April 17, 2010, beginning at the back parking lot at the Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY and finishing with a cookout starting at 11amCT at the Roadside Park, 2310 Hwy 55 S. Road, Columbia, KY.

At the 8amCT kickoff, individuals will sign in on volunteer sheets, get trash bags, a safety vest, and be assigned a road to clean up. Or, individuals can choose the road they want to clean. Gloves will also be available.

There will be a welcome speech by CJE Ann Melton, and a breakfast of hot coffee, doughnuts, and juice will be available. Individuals and groups will be leaving downtown at approximately 8:30 to clean roadsides.


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2010-03-17 09:52:53 | Comments | Printable version

Kentucky Color - Crystals on Grider Hill Pass

Could these sparklers be a girl's second best friend
For next earlier Kentucky Color, see Kentucky Color: Water Maple

By Billy Joe Fudge
Retired District Forester, Kentucky Division of Forestry

Geodes can be either solid to the core or be filled to some degree with crystals in which case, scientifically, they are referred to as nodules.


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2010-03-17 09:06:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge

Friends of Kayson Morrison holding benefit, March 26, 2010

The friends of Kayson Morrison are holding a Benefit Auction & Dinner on Friday March 26, 2010, at the VFW Hall, 411 Fairgrounds ST, Columbia, KY 42728. The dinner will start at 5pmCT. and the auction will start at 6pmCT. All proceeds will go to the parents of Kayson Morrison to help with the expenses of his death. If you would like to make a donation or have any questions you can contact Danette Burton at (270) 378-0193 or Leanne Roy at (270) 250-5558. -Danette Burton

2010-03-17 08:18:34 | Comments | Printable version

Glens Fork Church of Nazarene RFL event, Sat. March 20, 2010

The Glens Fork Church of the Nazarene Relay for Life team is hosting a chili supper/Rook tournament/silent auction on Saturday, March 20, 2010 starting at 5 pmCT at the Fellowship Hall of the Nazarene Church in Glens Fork, 7811 Hwy 55 South, Columbia, KY. The Rook tournament will be a random draw for partners starting at 5:45pmCT and the Tournament set to begin at 6pmCT. The cost to enter the tournament is $5 per person. The silent auction will run from 5pmCT until all items are sold; with bids randomly closing one at a time starting at 7pmCT. All proceeds go to Adair County Relay for Life. For more information, feel free to call Pastor Jay Damron at (270) 384-2897. -Pastor Jay Damron

2010-03-17 07:43:58 | Comments | Printable version

Reminder from CJE: Mail your Census Form today

Count yourself and your household; then help see that every Adair Co., KY, resident is Counted
Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton reminds every Adair Countian to fill out and mail back the 2010 Census form.

"It is very important to first, Be Counted, and secondly, Help See That All Adair Countians are Counted," she said. "As County Judge Executive, I want to tell you that the next few weeks may be the most important ones in the history of our county. I urge every Adair Countian to make the census a top priority. It means so much to our county," she said.


2010-03-17 07:17:05 | Comments | Printable version

The Giles Society celebrates 14 Years

March is membership month; options below
See also: REUNIONS

By Clara Metzmeier

The last 14 years have been rewarding ones for the Giles Society.

The Giles Board of Directors has worked diligently to offer a variety of summer events such as pottery workshops for young people, presentations about Kentuckians from history, and storytelling events for people of all ages. Other events are offered from time to time.

We have saved the log house of one of Kentucky's finest writers, Janice Holt Giles, from rotting away.


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2010-03-17 06:28:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Janice Holt Giles

CU graduate students win state flute competition

By Ashley ZsedenyiNews from Campbellsville University

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University's graduate flute quartet, Quarteto Gracioso, won the collegiate division of the Macauley Chamber Music Competition, hosted by the University of Louisville and sponsored by the Chamber Music Society of Louisville, recently.

The members of Quarteto Gracioso are: Nell Chaudoin from Springfield, KY; Seromi Kim from Pohang, South Korea; Sunghye Kim from Busan, South Korea; and Denis Santos from Fortaleza, Brazil.


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2010-03-17 05:32:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Obituary: Brenda Jo Dickison, 46, Edmonton, KY

She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker

Brenda Jo Dickison age 46 of Edmonton, KY, died Monday, March 15, 2010 at her home.

Funeral services will be held 11amCT, Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East ST, Edmonton, KYm with burial in the Wilson Cemetery in Monroe Co. KY. Visitation will be from 3pmCT until 8pmCT Wednesday, March 17, 2010, and after 9amCT, Thursday, March 18, 2010, at the funeral home.


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2010-03-17 05:14:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Link: The move to healthier foods in schools

National effort to decrease childhood obesity

Here's a link to an article on the national effort to improve healthand decrease childhood obesity: Michelle to food industry: 'Step it up' on healthy offerings in the Chicago Sun-Times.


2010-03-17 04:51:35 | Comments | Printable version

Special Ads, News, for Wednesday, March 17, 2010


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Adair County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner
The Adair County Republican Party will hold it's annual Lincoln Day Dinner on at 6pmCT, Friday, March 19, 2010, at Lindsey Wilson College's Roberta C. Cranmer Dining Center, 420 Helen Flatt DR, Columbia, KY. Facebook: Adair County Republican Party. Website: adairgop.com


Countdown to the Primary Election, 2010

62 more Days to Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Election 2010: Precincts in Adair Co. magisterial, school board districts

Posted January 18, 2010:

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2010-03-17 04:15:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Jaycee's 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt is April 3, 2010

Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

The Columbia-Adair County Jaycee's 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 3, 2010, starting at 11amCT, at the Adair County Fairgrounds, 413 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY.


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2010-03-17 03:27:42 | Comments | Printable version

CU Lady Tigers receive NAIA Champion of Character Team Award

By Richard RoBards, Campbellsville University Sports Information

JACKSON, TN - The Lady Tigers of Campbellsville University were recognized at the awards banquet preceding the NAIA Women's D1 Basketball Tournament as the Champions of Character for all of NAIA.

Champions of Character is an NAIA initiative that recognizes athletes who mirror the core values - integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership.


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2010-03-17 02:13:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 17
Happy Anniversary, Dean and Patricia Quinn (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Donnie and Marina Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bub Polston | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Greg Mann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haskin Wheeler (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, J.C. "Curly" Giles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaxson Tyler Abbott (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kazandra Trejo (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mildred Burton Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peggy Stone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tonya Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Victoria Browning Pike (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susan Oliphant, Adair County, KY (1974-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy Beard, Adair Co., KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Al Sullivan, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Uneeda Burton Adair County, KY, (1934-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Baker Hinton, 83, Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernis Oneal Spoonamore, Burkesville, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walter Jascor, 78, Liberty, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Spivey, 91, Orlando, FL (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Stone, Adair Co., KY (1935-20140) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billie Gene Booher, Adair Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lawrence Hunt, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Tye Faulkner, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Mace, Sr., 71, Taylor County, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wm. P. (Bill) Tucker, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Akin, 91, Green County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Coomer, 83, Metcalfe Co., KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn (Moochie) Taylor, 60 Taylor County, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leslie Franklin Walker , Candler, NC (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Meredith E. Womack, 81, Russell Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anis Pearl Ritter Parrish, formerly of Beaumont, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zach Summers, 23, Campbellsville, KY/Boyle County native (1994-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Fant Harlow, Metcalfe County, KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brian Gordon Baldwin, 63, Taylor County, KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flossie (Keith) Warren, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aubrey Calhoun, 83, Green County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Sullivan, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Callahan, 86, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Blanche (Jeffries) Hurt, 82, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Addie Corine Derringer, 78, Casey County, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anetna Walker Russell, Gradyville/Louisville, KY (1931-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angie Lee, 49, Campbellsville, KY (1969-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Rose Grant Wells, 72, Adair Co., KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bill Keys, 91, Columbia, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bradley Hoosier, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Blaydes | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn Shirley Glasgow, Adair Co., KY (1920-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jack Arnold Gribbins, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Faye Turner, Adair County, KY (1942-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lilburn Ray Hudson, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel Morgan, 96, Middleburg, KY (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patsy Williams, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William "Billy" Wilson (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2010
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTThe Adair Co. Public Library Bookmobile is in the Burton Ridge/KY 206, KY area all day today | (ID:7475, Comment)
Adair County Judicial Center: Court for today
There are no (0) court case(s) scheduled before Judge James G. Weddle in Adair Circuit Court today. There are no (0) case(s) scheduled before Judge Mike Loy in Adair District Court .
The new Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. To check latest updates and future schedule, click on Kentucky Court of Justice/Adair Co., KY
| (ID:7561, Comment)
10:00amCT Children's Story Hour at Adair County Public Library
At the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, at 10:00amCT. Children's Story Hour is each Wednesday at 10:00amCT. -ALEINA MILLIGAN, ACPL Children's Librarian. | (ID:7001, Comment)
11:00amCTFuneral services in Greensburg, KY, for Mrs. Anna Mary Milby, 80, Green Co., KY | (ID:7551, Comment)
12:05pmCTLenten Services at Columbia United Methodist Church
Printable schedule of services with host churches listed
The Adair County Ministerial Association invites everyone to attend the Lenten Services, beginning Wednesday, at 12:05pmCT at Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street in Columbia, KY during the Lenten Season. Lunch will be provided by the host church (CUMC). Donations for lunch will be received. For more information call (270) 384-2276. Rev. Neil Janes | (ID:7259, Comment)
1:00pmCTHomeschool Story Hour
Homeschool Story Hour with Miss Aleina is every Wednesday at 1:00pmCT at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2472. Everyone is welcome, whether homeschool or not. | (ID:7006, Comment)
2:00pmCTFuneral services in Greensburg, KY, for Kari Leah Owens, 25, Green Co., KY | (ID:7553, Comment)
3:00pmCTFuneral service in Burkesville, KY, for Marie Smith Bean, 85, Cumberland Co., KY | (ID:7550, Comment)
4:00pmCTTime to check Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules. | (ID:7011, Comment)

 
































 
 
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