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Daily News for Thursday, April 29, 2010
Historian has no sympathy for the James Gang Today is 138th Anniversary of heinous crime in Columbia, KY Click on headline for story plus photo By Paul Saeli As I'm sure you're aware that, Thursday, April 29, 2010, is the is the 138th anniversary of the James Gang holdup and the murder of the bank's cashier RAC Martin in 1872. I'm sending along an image of Martin from my collection. This is actually a picture of the photo that I believe used to be in the bank to memorialize Martin. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-04-29 17:26:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Remembering Vonda Brockman: Angels enjoying best country ham omelette, ever About: Obituary: Vonda Brockman, 75, Columbia, KYBy Jerry Marshall I was saddened to hear of Vonda's passing. Vonda was a blessing to me during my time at the Circle R. She soon went from employee to dear friend. She will be missed by all. I know that she is sitting up in Heaven, and peeling big ripe red tomatoes , and making the best country ham omelette that the Angels have ever seen. -Jerry MarshallMy heart goes out to Peggy, for I know she is grieving very much, now. 2010-04-29 16:47:48 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Wilson Players to present Antigone Thursday-Saturday By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson Players will present a modern version of a Greek classic this weekend. The Players will perform Antigone at 7pmCT Thursday-Saturday, April 29 and 30, and May 1, 2010 at the Lindsey Wilson College Norma & Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship, 402 Helen Flatt DR, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-04-29 16:28:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
KSP Post 15 officers conduct big drug roundup in Marion Co., KY Nineteen individuals charged. More arrests may be forthcoming By Tpr. Wm. Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY LEBANON, KY - On April 29, 2010 the Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY conducted a drug round-up of several individuals. Following a year long undercover drug investigation by Kentucky State Police the following individuals were arrested:
Story courtesy TFC William Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. Thanks also to Dispatcher Darron Bunch 2010-04-29 16:21:18 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Vonda Brockman, 75, Columbia, KY She was a member of a highly regarded Adair County family and was widely known and respected by the thousands of patrons who visited the Circle R Restaurant during her 46 year career there. She and her sister Peggy, who survives, have been a huge part of our lives. She was a member of the Freedom Separate Baptist Church Vonda Brockman, 75, Columbia, KY, died Thursday, April 29, 2010, at 3:55pmCT, at Summit Manor Health & Rehab in Columbia, KY. The funeral service will be Saturday, May 1, 2010, at 12 noon CT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Friday, April 30, 2010, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-04-29 15:56:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Obituary: Kathleen Wilson, 72, Russell Co., KY She was a member of White's Chapel Separate Baptist Church. She was a hospital dietary cook. Kathleen Wilson, 72, High Street, Russell Springs, KY, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in the Russell Co. Hospital in Russell Springs, KY.The funeral service will be Saturday, May 1, 2010, at 1pmCT, at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 Main ST, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Terry Goodin the officiating clergy. Burial will be in the Haynes Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Friday, April 30, 2010, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-04-29 15:08:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Census Bureau will begin door to door operations, May 1, 2010 By Dale Turner, U.S. Census Partnership Specialist Beginning May 1, 2010, Census takers will be going door to door to those households that have not mailed back a census form. This operation will continue through June, and your household may receive a visit at any time during this time period. Census workers will be wearing an identification badge. They will not ask to come into your house, and they will not ask any questions about finances, bank accounts, etc. The Census worker who collects your information is sworn for life to protect your data, and is subject to fines and/or imprisonment for unlawful disclosure of your information. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-04-29 13:22:55 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Wilson student teachers honored with tea Click on headline for story with names, hometowns plus picture By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Relations The Lindsey Wilson College chapter of the Kentucky Education Association-Student Program hosted a tea Wednesday afternoon, April 27, 2010, in the Norma & Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship for the colleges 26 student-teachers. The student teachers heard a keynote talk from LWC Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management Dean Adams - who is a former teacher - who encouraged them to remain a candle of inspiration to their students. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-04-29 12:54:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
CUMC Bring a Friend Sunday is May 16, 2010 Sunday, May 16, 2010, is Bring a Friend to Church Sunday at Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. Sunday School is at 9amCT and Worship at 10amCT. Pastor Neil Janes and the congregation of CUMC invite you to join us. -Wanda Wisdom 2010-04-29 12:32:06 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia UMC Fish Fry is Friday, May 15, 2010 The Annual Fish Fry at the Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY, will be Saturday, May 15, 2010, from 5-7pmCT. Donations will be accepted. -Wanda Wisdom 2010-04-29 12:25:08 | Comments | Printable version
WAIN 93.5 also donated time for Rotary Radio auction In our news release on the success of our Rotary Auction we incorrectly wrote that WAIN had charged Rotary "a reduced rate" for the broadcast time they provided for the auction. That was incorrect. WAIN donated the time and Rotary regrets the error. Rotary sincerely appreciates all WAIN did for us on our auction. WAIN set up the broadcast equipment for us that allowed a simulcast with WHVE. WAIN played a key role in our auction at no cost. - George Kolbenshlag The news story on CM has been updated as requested by the Rotary Club. 2010-04-29 12:06:54 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Connie Blankenship, 54, Russell Springs, KY She was a native of Adair Co. and was a member of a large, popular family here Connie "Niecie" Blankenship, 54, of Russell Springs, KY, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at her home. Memorial services will be Friday, April 30, 2010, at 11:00amCT, at Bearwallow Cemetery, 6080 Liberty RD, with Pastor Jamie McCormick officiating. Cremation has been chosen and there will be no visitation. Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, is in charge of arrangements. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-04-29 11:17:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Hospital Auxiliary News for April 2010 Card sent to Ruth Thomas wishing her a happy 100th Birthday. Mikki Flowers, Maggie Janes, and Jacob Grider are special guests of the Westlake Regional Hospital Auxiliary By Sue C. Stivers Membership & Public Relations Chairman The Westlake Regional Hospital Auxiliary met Monday, April 19, 2010 at 6:30pmCT at the Hospital Cafe for their monthly meeting. President Margaret Sparks called the meeting to order by welcoming the members, along with visitors, Mikki Flowers, Maggie Janes and Jacob Grider. It was good to have members Betty Thorsen and Lila Loy with us as it had been some time since they were able to be in attendance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-04-29 09:24:00 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Planting For Wildlife With last frost date approaching, it's time to plant for wildlife habitat News from Kentucky Fish & Wildlife With the last frost date fast approaching, now is the time to get started on seasonal plantings for wildlife. This includes food plots, stands of warm season grasses, legumes, such as clover, and preparing soil for plantings later in the year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-04-29 09:14:51 | Comments | Printable version
LBN PKwy traffic advised of construction work, stops, MileMarker 15 Work on Glasgow Outer Loop necessitates the delays By Kiersten JaggersNews from the Kentucky Highway Department BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (April 29, 2010) - The Department of Highways District 3 Office advises motorists to be aware of construction vehicles crossing the Louie B. Nunn Parkway at mile marker 15 beginning Wednesday morning, weather permitting. This crossing is east of Exit 14 (KY 90). This crossing is not at an interchange but is in the middle of on-going construction for the eastern section of the Glasgow Outer Loop. The vehicle crossings are necessary for interchange work on the south side of the parkway. Dump trucks and other heavy equipment vehicles will be flagged across both directions of the Nunn Parkway during daylight hours Monday through Friday until further notice. Traffic will be brought to a stop in each direction during these crossovers. Motorists are advised to watch for flaggers, reduce their speed and be prepared to come to a complete stop at Milemarker 15. 2010-04-29 09:03:58 | Comments | Printable version
KY and US officials emphasize vote fraud won't be tolerated The Election Fraud Hotline is 1-800-328-8683, available throughout the year during normal business hours, will have special hours Primary Election Day, May 18, 2010, when calls will be received from 6amET/5amCT until 7pmET/6pmCT. News from the office of KY Secretary of State Trey Grayson FRANKFORT - Officials from various agencies across the Commonwealth came together today in the State Capitol to emphasize that vote fraud will not be tolerated in the May 18, 2010 primary election. Secretary of State Trey Grayson, Attorney General Jack Conway, Tom Dyke, the chief election fraud prosecutor for U.S. Attorney Candace G. Hill in the Western District of Kentucky, and Ken Taylor, the chief election fraud prosecutor for Acting U.S. Attorney E.J. Walbourn in the Eastern District of Kentucky discussed the importance of this year's elections and how each office is working to protect the election from potential fraud. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-04-29 07:41:05 | Comments | Printable version
CU's Donna Wise inducted into the KY Athletic Hall of Fame Click on headline for full story plus photo(s) By Richard RoBardsNews from Campbellsville Sports Information LOUISVILLE, KY - It may have taken 32 years for the 661 victories, but it didn't take nearly that long to gain the love and respect of her former players and the adoring admiration of a Lady Tiger fan base. Just when you thought that a coach who retired three seasons ago and had won virtually every honor a women's basketball coach could possibly win, Donna Wise, Campbellsville University's all-time winningest coach, was inducted into The Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-04-29 07:03:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LWC Jazz/Concert Band includes a lot of familiar faces Major music event TONIGHT, Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Lindsey Wilson College at 7pmCT, at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY, will feature jazz from Big Band, Swing Era. Concert portion will be contemporary music. Band is under the direction of Mr. Tim Allen, former ACHS band director Story includes roster of performers with majority Adair County High School graduates plus accomplished musicians from Campbellsville, KY; LaGrange, KY; Louisville, KY; Monticello, KY; Pineville, KY; and Arlington, TN. News from Lindsey Wilson College The Lindsey Wilson College Concert and Jazz Band will present a Spring Concert this Thursday, April 29 at 7:00pmCT at Biggers Sports Arena, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY, on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College. The concert is free and open to the public. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-04-29 05:26:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Special Ads, News, for Thursday, April 29, 2010 Sunday with CM If you missed Sunday with CM, Find your favorite Sunday features and columnists with quick links from here, as items are posted:
 Kentucky Color: Chance, KY Sassafras 19 more Days to Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Election 2010: Precincts in Adair Co. magisterial, school board districts Posted January 18, 2010: Thanks for Spending Sundays with CM, Sunday, April 18, 2011 As your favorite features are added, we'll post a Quick Link here: Absentee voting machines open April 26-May 17, 2010 Click on link for: Complete Election 2010 Candidate List Announcements have been received and are online and linked from the Complete Election 2010 Candidate List for the following: (ADV) Easy shopping from your home:Use Walmart Site to Store. Order items from the comfort of home or office for pick up at your local Walmart. 2010-04-29 05:23:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
(ADV) There are even more Yard Sales than are listed If this isn't the biggest Yard Sales week of 2010, it will be a surprise to us. The only cost to running a text Yard Sale ad is to include a street number and street address, but in the the case of this yard sale, that wasn't practical. It is community wide, all along Caldwell Ridge on Highway 1104, so that should be enough context yard sale visitors and makes the ad a free one. Of course, individuals along Caldwell Ridge are welcome to submit ads for their individual sales, too. Here's what's offered: Community Yard Sale all along Caldwell Ridge, Adair Co., KY:There will be a community Yard Sale on Caldwell Ridge (Highway 1004) in the Knifley Community on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 29, 30, and May 1, 2010. There will be furniture, primitives, antiques, old cabinets, clothes and much more. This sale runs all the way through Highway 1104. There are several families having yard sales at their houses. there is not just one specific one. Thanks. Virginia HatfieldA word of advice: Keep an eye on the highway and a lookout for yard sale signs along Caldwell Ridge. The Spring Scenery is nothing short of spectacular and can distract even the most dedicated Yard Sale devotee. After shopping the Yard Sale bargains, a Know Your Northern Adair County Better Tour may be in order. Oh yes, with street numbers and street addresses included, Yard Sale ads are FREE (when street number and street address is included) for individuals living in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties! Please submit in our format and especially, in Caps and Lower Case please. (ALL CAPS is shouting, and it's paid advertising when you shout.) It's easy to submit. Just use any Contact/Submit button.-CM 2010-04-29 04:23:58 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky Color - Chance Sassafras Within the community of those who cherish Great Trees, the Chance Sassafras tree is as important as the old landmark it stands beside For next earlier Kentucky Color, see Kentucky Color: Black Locust White and More By Billy Joe Fudge Retired District Forester, Kentucky Division of Forestry Hope springs eternal and maybe, just maybe, this old sassafras could be springing eternal or pretty close to it. I would hazard a guess that it was a young whipper-snapper before the Chance Post Office was moved to this location. With branches broad and strong and stately standing in the yard, he is a worthy specimen for artist's brush, or poet's quill. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-04-29 04:01:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Driver flown to UL following Marion Co., KY crash 1998 Geo driven by Campbellsville man travels into ditch, strikes tree, overturns. By Tpr. Wm. Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY Trooper Brian Coyt is investigating a crash that occurred today at approximately 5:11pmET, Wednesday, April 28, 2010, on KY Hwy 289, three miles south of Lebanon, KY. William K. Graham, 27 year old of Campbellsville, KY, was operating a 1998 Geo northbound on KY Hwy 289 when his vehicle traveled into a ditch, struck a tree, and overturned. Graham was wearing a seatbelt, and was flown to the University of Louisville Hospital. Trooper Coyt cited Graham to court for DUI 1st/Aggravating Circumstances. Story courtesy TFC William Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. Thanks also to Dispatcher Kimberley R. Popplewell. 2010-04-29 03:06:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 29 Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Kelly Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brianna Paige Caldwell (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hank Chadwell Rice (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan and Justin Tucker (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Holmes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reta Gentry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronald Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tracy Young Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Rodgers, 91, Casey County, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ronnie Lynn Cox, Taylor County, KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Sue Corbin Lee, Somerset, KY, Adair native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Weldon Lee Baker, Sr., Cumberland Co. native (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lottie Burchett, Adair Co., KY (1923-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca M. Holt Constant, Adair Co., KY, native (1932-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Ann "Millie" Patterson, Adair Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Raymond Dickson, Adair County, KY (1942-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Marion Yvonne Davis Hill, Grab, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Lavanna (Magee) Scott, 88, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl B. Wheat, Adair Co., KY native, (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JR Walls, Casey Co., KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Earl Bryant, 58, Casey County, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Iona Holcomb Smith, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Watson, Adair County, KY (1965-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Deloris Ann Merritt Vance, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Cheek, 74, Taylor Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pedro Tomas Diaz Zuniga, Russell Co., KY (1981-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Inex Bishop, Taylor County, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael G. (Mike) McMahan, 63, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Carol Compton, 65, Adair County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas M. Tucker, Casey Co., KY/Michigan native (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fay Grider Groce, Cumberland County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Helm, 71, Cundiff, Adair County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bryan (Bob) Lynn Robertson, 45, Adair Co., KY (1972-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Smythe, Columbia, KY native (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jerry Dale Rattliff, 67, Green County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Bowlin, 67, Liberty, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alan Gregory Polston, 37, Russell Springs, KY (1986-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Buel Thomas Clements, 70, Casey Co., KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chrisley Burton (1853-1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dave Frances, 69, Elkhorn, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eula Moss, 92, Columbia, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Infant Annabel Hooker, Taylor County, KY (2018-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Yarberry, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Mae Bell, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mable Price Harris, 76, Taylor Co, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Smith, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pansy Lee, 81, Burkesville, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Lemke, 75, Louisville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2010 All events are listed in Central Time. 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