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Daily News for Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Baby So Soft makes giant leap It is now almost a certainty that the truck going from Columbia, KY, to Louisville, on Saturday will be loaded with over 1,000 soft blankets, enough for every baby at Kosair Children Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care unit for one full year By Ed Waggener Monica Rodgers-Shuffett, who is shrugging off the huge challenges she and her family are facing after the May 2, 2010 flood wiped out the family's possessions is focusing, instead, on others. She was emotional when she told the gifts some are giving to the Baby So Soft campaign she is co-chairing with Norma Scott. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-12 17:39:43 | Comments | Printable version
Owen Tackett will speak on Identity Theft The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at 11:45amCT, at the Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt DR, Columbia, KY on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College. Guest Speaker will be Owen Tackett, Corporate Security Officer - Forcht Group whose topic will be "Identity Theft." Monica Rodgers Shuffett and Norma Scott will be the Presidents' guests. Corporate Sponsor will be First and Farmers National Bank, Ann Martin - President/CEO. With the students being away from campus for the summer, parking will not be a problem. All Chamber members and prospective members are encouraged to attend. -Sue Stivers, Executive Director 2010-05-12 16:58:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Busy, busy day voting: Absentee machine vote at 122 Nineteen more voters used the absentee voting machine in the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The total now stands, as of 4:11pmCT, Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 122. There are now 6 days until the May 18, 2010 primary and four more days to vote on the absentee machine: Thursday, Friday, and Monday from 8am-4:30pmCT, and on Saturday, from 8am to 12 noon CT. 2010-05-12 16:24:21 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Wilson graduates first class from Southern State Campus Twelve graduates at college's Hillsboro, OH, school pinned By Duane Bonifer HILLSBORO, OH - History was made Tuesday night as the Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling held a pinning ceremony to celebrate the inaugural graduating class from the college's Southern State Community Campus. A total of 12 students were pinned - 11 students were honored for earning a bachelor of arts degree in human services and counseling, and one student was honored for earning a master of education degree in counseling and human development. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-12 15:46:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Obituary: Colleen Spillman Franklin, 60, Columbia, KY She was a member of a respected Adair Co., KY family and an employee of Walmart in Columbia, KY. She was of the Baptist faith Colleen Spillman Franklin age 60 years of 4794 Greensburg Road, Columbia, KY formerly of Brownsville, KY passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 1:59 A.M. at the Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, Ky after an illness. The funeral service will be Friday, May 14, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, Kentucky, with Bro. Malcolm Doyle the officiating clergy. Interment in the Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. visitation will be after 9amCT, on Friday, May 14,2010, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-12 13:45:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Democratic Women meet June 7, 2010 The Adair County Democratic Woman's Club will meet June 7, 2010, 6 pmCT, at the Chamber Building, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, We hope to have as our guest, Kyle Dalton, the 2010 winner of the Bernice Flowers Scholarship. Also 2010 membership dues are due. Please pay $5 to Evelyn Phelps or Vicky B. Pike, (270) 384-3348, for information or any active member. Thanks for sending them in on time. -Vicky Pike 2010-05-12 12:52:27 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Schools will use Saturday, May 22 as make up day School Calendar for 2009-2010 amended The Adair County Schools will be in session on Saturday, May 22, 2010 to makeup the weather day missed May 3, 2010. This allows the last day of school for students and graduation to be held as scheduled on May 28. During this week, students will be out of school as required by law on Tuesday, May 18 for Primary Election Day. Therefore, students will still only have five school attendance days during this week. May 22 is a regular student attendance instructional school day. We ask for your support in encouraging students to be in attendance on this school day. The staff and seniors voted on these two (2) options with more than 90% voting for the Saturday option. Thanks, s/Darrell Treece, Superintendent, Adair County Schools 2010-05-12 09:05:15 | Comments | Printable version
Russell Co., KY, Deputy shot during traffic stop KSP says Deputy Cary York sustains no injuries himself, but sustains multiple gunshot wounds to ballistic vest he was wearing which prevented him from continuing pursuit. Shooter believed to be driving a 2000-2005 Black Taurus, with no visible license plates By Tpr. Wm. Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY - Units from Post 15 are currently involved in the investigation of an officer involved shooting in Russell County. At approximately 3:27amCT Russell County Deputy Sheriff Cary York stopped a dark colored car with tinted windows and no visible license plate just south of the Wolf Creek Dam on US 0127. As Deputy York approached the vehicle, he began taking fire from someone inside the vehicle. Deputy York retreated to the rear of his vehicle where he returned fire. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-12 08:58:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
VFW meetings Thurday, at 7pmCT Columbia VFW 6097 & Ladies Auxiliary will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at 7pmCT at the VFW building, 711 Fairgrounds ST, Columbia, KY. Commander Jimmy Luttrell 2010-05-12 06:54:19 | Comments | Printable version
Thor has new home; and is doing well  Thor, left, with Roxanne Thor has found a home with a family in Campbellsville, KY. I talked to his new owner this weekend and he is doing well. He has kids to play with and has opportunity to run and play. Thank you to Debbie Ramsey for keeping him until he found a new home. God Bless his new family and take good care of Thor. Thank you to Columbia Magazine for publishing his picture and ad. s/Jennifer Carter Other animals are lost or still need adoptions. See CM CLASSIFIEDS ANIMALS 2010-05-12 06:35:41 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Fiscal Court May 11, 2010 report
By Ed Waggener In last night's meeting of Adair Fiscal Court the Adair County Schools A-Teams got the strongest boost, yet, for their trip to national and World competitions: The court voted to fund one-half the remaining need for the Future Problem Solving team to go to La Crosse, WI, and contributed toward the High School School's Quick Recall team's trip to compete in the National Quiz Bowl. The court unanimously voted to give $1750 toward the trip to World Competition in Wisconsin. The $500 gift will mean that the high school A-Team will not have to completely deplete its funds in order to make the Chicago trip. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-12 06:11:53 | Comments | Printable version
(ADV) Farm Equipment and Lawn and Garden is active The Farm Equipment and Lawn and Garden classification is very active at this time of the year. This ad is just in, and it's the seventh one in the category: Wanted - Someone to Cut Hay and Square Bale on Half: Need about 25 acres of hay to be cut and baled (square) - will split half!Please contact Ricky at (270) 378-4870 and leave a message.There are also Lawn Mowing Services, trailers for sale, and Spring Plants for Sale. Below are the terms for the classification: Farm Equipment and Lawn and Garden text ads are free for up to seven days. For individuals in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties of KY.Text ads are $9.00 month (or any part of a month) or part for up to 4 lines. Additional lines of text, $2.00 each line. Color highlight ads are $15.00 for up to two lines per month, plus $5/per month for each additional line. Add linked photos for additional impact. Customer furnished photos are $19.95/14 day period additional. Commercial photography extra. Please make Payment to: ColumbiaMagazine.com, PO Box 906, Columbia, KY, 42728 or pay with credit card or PayPal account at PayPal to: webmaster@ColumbiaMagazine.com. Matt Caldwell Lawn Mowing Services Residential and Commercial - Professional - Free Estimates Contact at (270) 378-2377 or (859) 537-7082 2010-05-12 02:36:38 | Comments | Printable version
Metcalfe Center for the Arts open May 13, 2010 The Metcalfe Center for the Arts, located in the Metcalfe County Middle School, 100 Hornet AV, Edmonton, KY will be open Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 5:30pm until 7:30pmCT during the Metcalfe County Band Spring Concert. There are approximately 95 art pieces from Metcalfe County students on display. -Connie Scott, Center Coordinator 2010-05-12 02:16:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Obituary: Mr. Timothy Wayne Parson, 47, Taylor Co., KY Mr. Timothy Wayne Parson, age 47, of Campbellsville, KY formerly of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010, at his home in Greensburg, KY. The funeral services for Mr. Timothy Wayne Parson will be conducted at 1pmCT, Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main ST, Greensburg, KY, with burial in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will from 4pm until 9pmCT, Wednesday, May 12 and after 7amCT, Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-12 02:07:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Obituary: Hazel Mavis Jessie, 83, Metcalfe Co., KY native Hazel Mavis Caffee Jessie died in Hopkins Co., KY, but will be returned to her native Metcalfe Co., KY for burial in the family cemetery at Sulphur Well, KY. She was a member of East Fork Baptist Church in Metcalfe County for over 70 years. She was the sister of Adair Countian Joyce McFarland. She was a member of a large, highly regarded Metcalfe Co. family. Her own direct living descendants number 28. Hazel Mavis Jessie, 83, Manitou, KY, died at 4:16pmCT, Monday, May 10, at her residence. The funeral service will be Friday, May 14, 2010, at 1pmCT, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East ST, Edmonton, KY, with Bro. Danny Sexton officiating. Burial will be in the Caffee Cemetery in Sulphur Well, KY. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, from 5-8pmCT at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville, KY, and from 5-8pmCT, Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-12 01:43:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Pursuit of high speed vehicle ends in Russell Co., KY Eighteen year old driver chased at speeds up to 100 mph on LBN Parkway. KSP officer makes arrest on KY 379 at French Valley Church in Russell Springs, KY area BR> By Tpr. Wm. Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY - On Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 7:56amCT. Tpr. Martin Wesley, a Canine Unit with KSP Special Operations, observed a vehicle traveling east on the Louie B. Nunn Parkway at a speed exceeding 100 MPH and attempted to make the traffic stop. The 2008 Ford Mustang operated by 18-year-old Cody R. Wilson of Jamestown, KY fled into the Russell Springs area before stopping on KY 379 at the French Valley Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-12 01:22:37 | Comments | Printable version
Suspect in shooting arrested on several drug charges Update on Man in stable condition following shooting incident By Tpr. Wm. Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY - On Monday, May 10, at 9:32 ET, 47-year-old Douglas J. Hutchins of St. Francis, KY was arrested and charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 2nd degree 1st offense, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree 1st offense, Prescription Drugs not in Proper Container, Cultivating Marijuana over 5 Plants, Trafficking in Marijuana over 8 ounces and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st. During the course of the shooting investigation, miscellaneous drugs and paraphernalia were discovered at Hutchins residence which led to his arrest. Hutchins is a suspect in the shooting that will be presented to the Marion County Grand Jury at a later date. 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. 2010-05-12 01:05:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Special Ads, News, for Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Countdown to the Primary Election, 2010 6 more Days to Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Election 2010: Precincts in Adair Co. magisterial, school board districts Posted January 18, 2010: Absentee voting machines open April 26-May 17, 2010 122 Voters had voted absentee by machine at 4:11mCT, Wednesday, May 12, 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. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-12 00:58:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 12 Happy Anniversary, Bridget and Freddy Rowe (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Anita Riddle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Absher (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alice Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Austin Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Berniece Crawhorn (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittney Green (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Camdyn Upchurch (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clifton Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Courtney Green (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dalton Campbell (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Diane Wallace | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eric Chrisman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Alan Burton (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lily McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lonnie Birdwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Missy Lemmon (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natasha Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patricia Tupman (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sara Beth Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sara Brooke Bragg (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve L. Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Strodtman (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Zinati | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald 'Buck' Campbell, 79, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don B. Gabehart, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloria Jean Hitch, Liberty, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Edwards Cochran, Liberty, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Byron Wood Taylor Co., KY (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Michael David Newman, Green Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty E. Rhodes, Adair Co., KY (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Morgan, Adair County, KY (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Israel Delbert Blair, Taylor County, KY (2012-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maggie Helen Reeder, Adair Co, KY, Russell Co., KY native, (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Lee Burress Campbellsville, KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie Wayne Meece, Windsor Community (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Allen Squires, Taylor County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Ellen McFarland, Russell County, KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Pierce, 44, Russell Co., KY (1969-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Carnes Wilson, Russell County, KY (198-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Louis Randall Ervin, Green County, KY (1960-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hadus Geraldine Guffey, Russell County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Coffey, Taylor Co.; formerly of Adair Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Lawson, Dunnville, KY, (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William D. (Bill) Vaughan, 78, Russell Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dimple Breeden, Russell County, KY, Adair native (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Julius Ray Claypool, 62, Adair County, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frona Louise Murrell, 40, Adair Co., KY (1974-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Homer Shively Wright, Green Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Donald Cole, Adair County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Huston Ervin, Green County (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth M. Shroyer, 88, Jamestown, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alan Ladd Owens, 58, Russell Co., KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Ackley, 62, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Beckner, 83, Russell Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Kathryn Howard Miller, 95, Metcalfe Co., KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Hubbard, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Leroy Winn, formerly of Taylor Co., KY/Grayson Co., KY native (1943-2043) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martin Russell Loy, Fairplay, Adair County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Janice Fay Henderson, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Allen Morgan, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co. native (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Gene Foley, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Lou Fisher Bryant, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cynthia Litteral, 60, Columbia, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Tungate, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janie Munford Beams, 47, Taylor Co., KY (1968-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Dewey Hadley, 94, Russell Springs, KY (1923-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Sue Allen, 67, Liberty, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael R. Callahan, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Edward (Bud) Witham, 80, Taylor County, KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearl George, 94, Columbia, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Princess Lydia Faith Ray, Greensburg, KY, Newborn (2015-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila F. Morgan, 65, Columbia, KY (1959-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Wayne Rhinehart, 42, Horse Cave, KY (1979-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Mose Salois, 82, formerly of Greensburg, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2010 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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