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Renovation Celebration album

Related link, story with six more photos, including team photo ACHS Baseball Field Renovation Celebration

A number of photos from today's Renovation Celebration are being posted. Check back from time to time as more are added.


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Birds of Kentucky: American Robin



2010-03-20 - Photo by Pen. Shelbyville, Shelby Co., KY
Dean Robin. An American Robin strikes a professorial pose from its podium on a backyard fence."

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Obituary: Ruth Adams Newton, 72, Campbellsville, KY

She was a member of a highly-regarded Taylor Co., KY family and was a member of the Lowell Avenue Baptist Church in Campbellsville, KY

Ruth Adams Newton, 72, of Campbellsville, KY died at 4amET, Friday, March 19, 2009 in Campbellsville, KY.

The funeral service will be at 11amET/10amCT,, Tuesday, March 22, 2010 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon AV, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Dave Walters and Rev. Phillip Kelley. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, West Main ST, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmET/4pmCT at the funeral home.


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2010-03-20 14:28:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Obituary: David Pritchard, 82, Columbia, KY

Mr. Pritchard was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from IMO in Columbia, KY, and had worked for Adanta for many years

David Pritchard, 82, Columbia, KY, died Friday, March 19, 2010, at 8:25pmCT, at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg, KY.

The funeral service will be Monday, March 22, 2010, at 12 noon CT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with burial in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty RD, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Monday, March 22, 2010, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, Columbia, KY.


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Obituary: Jannie Cape, 83, Taylor Co., KY

She was formerly of Adair Co., KY. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bridgeview, IL. She was the widow of husbands Luther Ray Willis and Will E. Cape. She had retired after a career at National Can Co., in Chicago, IL. The funeral and burial will be in Illinois, with local visitation today, March 21, 2010, in Columbia, KY, from 5pm to 7pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY.

Jannie Cape age 83 years of 895 Burdick School RD, Campbellsville, KY, formerly of Adair County passed away Friday, March 19, 2010 at 8:39amCT at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY.

The funeral service will be Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:00 A. M. at the Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State RD, Burbank, IL, with Pastor Bill Clark officiating. Interment in Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery in Oak Lawn, IL. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pmCT today, Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY.


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Bro. Dennis Roberts preaching at Flatwoods, March 21, 2010

Bro. Dennis Roberts will be preaching at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church, 5690 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY, Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 11amCT. Pastor and congregation invite everyone to attend. -Mike Bennett

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ACHS Baseball Field Renovation Celebration is today at 11amCT

Presentations of Certificates of Appreciation will be made 11:00am on Saturday. Adair County High will meet Glasgow High at noon at the ACHS Baseball Field, 336 Gen. John Adair DR, Columbia, KY.

By Julie Brockman

Volunteers, including players, coaches, parents and members of the public have worked extremely hard right up to today renovating the Adair County High School Baseball field.

This morning everybody is invited to a big "Renovation Celebration" at the baseball field, 336 Indian DR, Columbia, KY, at 11amCT at which time several members of the public will be recognized for their donation of time and/or money to our projects.


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2010-03-20 06:15:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

From the Diner: No news on the wet-dry election

About: A quick decision on Jamestown Wet-Dry vote expected

By John E. Moss

No news from the courthouse. Maybe Monday? I think I will go check atthe diner and see what's going on with the other ne'er-do-wells. John E. Moss

A check was made at 3:47pmCT, Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Russell Co. Circuit Court Clerk's office, where, according to a spokesperson in the office, no word had been received from the Kentucky Court of Appeals.


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Obituary: Walter Edward Lenharr, 66, Metcalfe Co., KY

Walter Edward Lenharr, 66, Edmonton, KY, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Metcalfe Health Care in Edmonton. He was a retired truck driver.

He was the son of the late Walter Edward Lenharr Sr. and Virginia Hensley Linharr.


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Obituary: Sharon Marie Thomas, infant, Campellsville, KY

Sharon Marie Thomas of Campbellsville, infant daughter of James Thomas and Pamela Whitlock Thomas, was stillborn at 3:29amET/2:29amCT, Friday, March 19, 2010, in Campbellsville, Taylor Co., KY.

A graveside service will be at 11amET/10amCT, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery, 425 N. Central AV, Campbellsville by Rev. James Bromwich. There will be no visitation.


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Obituary: Harold Milsap, 71, Taylor Co., KY

Mr. Milsap was a retired employee of Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co. He professed faith in Christand attended First Church of God. He was a member of Elkhorn Lodge and was a Kentucky Colonel
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13

Harold Milsap, 71, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 8pmET/7pmCT, Thursday, March 18, 2010, in Campbellsville, Taylor Co., KY.

The funeral service for Harold Milsap will be at 11amET/10amCT, Monday, March 22, 2010 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Greensburg RD, Campbellsville, KY by Bro. Evan Tedder. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 3878 Greensburg RD, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmET/4pmCT, Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the funeral home.


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2010-03-20 04:21:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Friends of Green River Lake organization becomes a reality

By Jan Royse

Following a lengthy discussion about potential projects to benefit Green River Lake, the environment surrounding the lake, Green River, and local communities, a group of 16 people voted unanimously to form the Friends of Green River Lake at the meeting held Thursday night, March 18, 2010, at the Green River Lake Visitor's Center.

The group proceeded with electing the following Officers:
  • President: Scott Dillery
  • Vice President: Melody Boward
  • Secretary: Monica Thomas
  • Treasurer: Shawn Canada
"Friends of GRL" is looking forward to upcoming projects such as the Kid's Fishing Day on June 5, 2010; Lakeshore Clean-up, and researching and developing trails and historical areas around Green River Lake.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 20
Happy Birthday, Jane Akin Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jane Reed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lila Jo Upchurch (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Richard Dean Bledsoe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stanley Rich (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vickie Johnson | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Abell, Liberty, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kristi Dabney Peterson, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Faye Henderson Wright, Greensburg, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jo Ann Fair, Casey Co., KY (1961-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Louis Early Henry, Green Co., KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maydell Oakes Moran, Greensburg, KY (1931-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Hughes, 68, Adair County, KY native (1952-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deoloris Hare Braswell (1933-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sapp (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Samuel Dean Skaggs, Russell Co., KY (1960-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joan Helm Carter, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Birdwell, formerly of Columbia, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol E. Lipscomb, Casey Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Roy Milby, Green County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Dean Blevins, Casey County, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jack Crabtree, Adair County, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen L. Hale, 68, Columbia, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessica Christine Minton, 34, Green County, KY (1980-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer (Dink) Hatfield, Casey County, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Breeding, Taylor Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Wayne Joyce, 57, Cleves, Ohio (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Lanham, 68, Casey Co., KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard O. Winslade (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Sneed, 91, Casey Co., KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernice Ragle Miller, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (JB) Rice, 83, Adair County, KY, Korean War Veteran (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ida Mae Wilson Wade, 85, Russell Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory BIrthday, Della Rexroat, 70, Russell County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dollie Dunbar, 88, Nancy, KY/Columbia, KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy J. Wilson, 72, Russell County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ruth D. Jones, Green County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Martin Fair, Casey County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Martin, 46, Glasgow, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glen T. Corbin, 68, Sparksville, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Appleby, 67, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Durham, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard L. Robertson, 78, Columbia, KY (1947-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Tarter (Jimmy) Akin, 79, Columbia, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Roberta Brockman, 79, Columbia, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Gates Finn, 57, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Osbert Twyford, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Ann Walters Richardson, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Jean Smith Goff, 89, Greensburg, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Lee Morgan, 79, Liberty, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose Luttrell Baldock, 74, Casey Co., KY native (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shannon (Catfish) Rowe, 51, Columbia, KY (1973-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory, Jerry Wise (1950-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, March 20, 2010
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTPre-registration for Craigs Classmates RFL team will hold Run for Cure
The ACHS Class of '94, Craig's Classmates, will hold a Run for a Cure 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at with registration starting at 8amCT, at the Joe Johnson Little League Park, 170 Doc Walker Road, Columbia, KY. Pre-registration at same location will begin at 7amCT, Saturday, March 20, 2010.-Andrea Bailey | (ID:7369, Comment)
9:00amCTCampbellsville University Lady Tigers Basketball meet Trevecca Nazarene
NAIA Women's Basketball National Tournament, Friday, March 20, 2010, at 9CT, at Oman Arena, Jackson Centre. 400 South Highland. Jackson, TN. | (ID:7573, Comment)
10:00amCTGraveside service at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Campbellsville, KY
for Sharon Marie Thomas, infant, Campellsville, KY
| (ID:7634, Comment)
11:00amCTFriendship Baptist Church will have fundraiser for RFL
Friendship Baptist Church, 5448 E. Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY, will have a soup & salad luncheon on Saturday, March 20, 2010, from 11am to 2pmCT to raise funds for our Relay for Life team. The event will take place in the C. Basum & Afteel Smith Family Life Center, located behind the church. Everyone is welcome. -Pam Smith | (ID:7557, Comment)
ACHS Baseball Field Renovation Celebration, at Adair County High School Baseball Field, Indian DR, Columbia, KY, followed by ACHS vs. Glasgow HS | (ID:7574, Comment)
Funeral service in Columbia, KY, for Sanford Bailey, 66, Adair Co. KY, native | (ID:7584, Comment)
Exciting LWC Softball at Lindsey Wilson Park: LWC vs. St. Catharine
The Blue Raider Softball Team returns to the field at 11amCT on Saturday, March 20, 2010 against St. Catharine (KY) College at Lindsey Wilson Park, 820 Hanley LN, Columbia, KY | (ID:7589, Comment)
NoonCTFuneral service at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, Columbia, KY
for Margaret Keltner Burton, 89, Adair Co., KY
| (ID:7571, Comment)
Renovation Celebration at the Adair County High School Baseball Field, 336 Gen. John Adair DR, Columbia, KY Game, ACHS vs. Glasgow High School, follows at 12 noon CT. | (ID:7578, Comment)
1:00pmCTFuneral services at Brush Creek Baptist Church for Mr. William Lee Bell, 48, Greensburg, KY | (ID:7569, Comment)
1:30pmCTMemorial service at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1650 Greensburg RD, Campbellsville, KY, for Edward Joseph Kozak, 87, Taylor Co., KY | (ID:7541, Comment)
2:00pmCTFuneral service in Edmonton, KY, for Mac Douglas Amburgey, 41, Metcalfe Co., KY | (ID:7572, Comment)
Funeral service in Columbia, KY, for Earl Meditz, 84, Adair Co., KY | (ID:7585, Comment)
Funeral service in Jamestown, KY, for William (Bill) Nicely, 78, Casey Co., KY | (ID:7627, Comment)
Funeral services in Burkesville, KY, for Iretis "Rettie" Vibbert, 80, Marrowbone, KY | (ID:7630, Comment)
4:00pmCTFuneral services at Pleasant Hill Church of Christ, Randolph, KY, for Donald Edward Perkins, 49, Metcalfe Co., KY | (ID:7582, Comment)
5:00pmCTGlens Fork Church of Nazarene RFL event this 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 | (ID:7564, Comment)
Visitation in Columbia, KY, prior to funeral and burial in Illinois
for Jannie Cape, 83, formerly of Adair Co., KY
| (ID:7638, Comment)
6:00pmCTLiving Prayer will sing at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church
Kayla Reese and Living Prayer as well as other youth singers will be singing Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 6pmCT, at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church, 5680 Burkesville RD, Columbia, KY. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information call (270) 384-6391. -Mike Bennett | (ID:7417, Comment)
7:00pmCTDream Depot will present country music at VFW Hall
The Dream Depot cast will present "Country Music Throughout the Years" on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 7pmCT, at the VFW Hall, 411 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY. For information call: 270 378-0259. -Neal Sneed | (ID:7547, Comment)

 
































 
 
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