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Daily News for Monday, May 17, 2010
Absentee voting indicates interest is very high in election! Absentee Machine Voting up almost 38% from 4 years ago. Paper absentee ballots returned to be counted already show almost 25% increase, and more are expected tomorrow By Ed Waggener If the voting on the absentee machine in the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair is any indication, turnout will be very high on election day tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18, 2010. This year 235 voters cast absentee ballots on the machines, compared to 170 in the primary 4 years ago in 2006. That's an increase of over 38%. The increase in the number of paper absentee ballots is also high. In the 2006 primary, 150 ballots were mailed back to be counted. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-17 17:57:27 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Annie Dean Wheat, 58, Adair Co., KY She was a member of a large, highly regarded Columbia family. She was a member of the Second Christian Church and was formerly employed by the City of Louisville and the Hopkinsville School System Annie Dean Wheat, 58, Louisville, KY, formerly of Adair Co., KY, died Friday, May 14, 2010, at her residence. The funeral service will be Friday, May 21, at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Joseph Payne officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4125 Johnson Schoolhouse RD, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 6pmCT, Thursday, May 20, 2010, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-17 16:06:24 | Comments | Printable version
Sara (Katie) Melton will be inducted in national honors society Sara "Katie" Melton of Columbia, KY, has been accepted in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). She will be honored during an Induction Convocation this fall on the campus of Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green. Katie is the daughter of Gary and Ann Melton of Columbia, KY. She is a graduate of Adair County High School, where she was class president and was a member of the Adair County High School Marching Band. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-17 12:54:04 | Comments | Printable version
Robertson Cemetery on Plum Point RD, gets new look Picturesque Egypt community cemetery on Plum Point Road is now more inviting. Robertsons, Baults, Cooleys, Dillinghams, Rices, Russells, Smith and Sturgeons among prominent family names found there Click on headline for story plus photo By Richard Robertson Last Fall, Jerry Robertson contributed to the revitalization of the old Robertson Cemetery on Plum Point RD. in the Egypt community of Adair County, with a very generous donation. Jerry designed and commissioned the building of the sign in the photo. He then installed the sign with the help of his brother, Howard Robertson. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-17 12:11:36 | Comments | Printable version
Election 2010: Locations of polling places for Election Voters in Adair County will cast ballots at 16 polling places tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in the Adair County Primary Election The polling places, listed below, now include street numbers and addresses (except for two, and those are being researched), thanks to the Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair's office, and the Adair County 911 Coordinator's office, Mary Allender, 911 Coordinator; Justin Bailey Assistant 911 Coordinator. The locations are as follows: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-17 11:37:59 | Comments | Printable version
Cub Scouts Pack 888 sends thanks for community support Cub Scout Pact 888 would like to say "Thank You," to the community for making their benefit auction on Saturday, May 15, 2010 a success. A special "Thank You" to the auctioneer Dale Hayes. -Phillip Richard 2010-05-17 11:07:41 | Comments | Printable version
Day in the Garden Event, Saturday, May 22, 2010 By Wendy Burt News from the Adair County Garden Club The Adair County Garden Club will host "A Day in the Garden" event on Saturday, May 22 , 2010,starting at 9 amCT and lasting through the afternoon. at The Farm at Tucker's Station, 1535 Bull Run RD, Columbia, KY. For more information, contact Barbara Armitage at (270) 250-2979 or Wendy Burt at (270) 378-3197 The fun and informative event will include an auction of wonderful garden-related objects, many of them hand-made; a raffle; presentations by garden professionals on vegetable gardening and flower arranging; and demonstrations of various crafts and other garden-related activities. The event is free and open to everyone, gardeners and wishful gardeners alike. The only "price of admission" is that attendees are being asked to bring a dish to share at a potluck lunch. -Wendy Burt 2010-05-17 10:34:32 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co Middle School SBDM Council Monthly Meeting The Adair Co. Middle School SBDM Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. at ACMS, 322 John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. - Cathy Luttrell 2010-05-17 10:25:58 | Comments | Printable version
Absentee Vote on Machine tops 200 If the vote on the absentee machine is an indicator, tomorrow's Primary Election will have a high turnout. At 8:10amCT, this morning, the voting had gone past 200 with almost a full day of voting ahead. Voters who will be out of the county tomorrow, and who are otherwise qualified, can vote on the absentee machine until 4:30pmCT, today, Monday, May 17, 2010. Polls will be open tomorrow from 6amCT to 6pmCT. 2010-05-17 09:30:30 | Comments | Printable version
Jerry Burton, Pure Gospel at Tabor May 23, 2010 Jerry Burton and his group Pure Gospel will be singing this Sunday evening May 23, 2010, at 6pmCT, at Tabor Community Church, 1477 Fairplay RD, Columbia, KY. Pastor Ralph Hadley and congregation invite everyone to attend. -Willie M. Feese, Jr. BR> 2010-05-17 08:27:15 | Comments | Printable version
AC Middle School SBDM vote today 11am-4pmCT Voting for Adair Co. Middle School SBDM Council Parent Nominations for the 2010-2011 school year will take place Monday, May 17, 2010, from 11am until 4pmCT at ACMS, 322 General John Adair DR, Columbia, KY. Persons eligible to vote are parents/guardians of students who will be enrolled in the 7th or 8th grade at Adair Co. Middle School for the 2010-2011 school year. -Cathy Luttrell 2010-05-17 07:53:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Bypass water line proved worth in May 2, 2010 Flood In the May 13, 2010 Adair Co. Water District meeting
By Ed Waggener The 12" water main on the Columbia Western Bypass proved its value during the flood Sunday, May 2, 2010. Without it, Adair County Water District Manager Lenny Stone said, "All of the City of Columbia would have and 70% of the county would have been without water for as much as two days." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-17 07:46:53 | Comments | Printable version
European Motorcycle Rally at Burkesville, KY biggest yet Three from Southern Indiana at event make long stop in The Flatwoods for Sunday dinner and to make new friends in Adair County Click on headline for story plus photo(s) By Ed Waggener The 13th Annual European Motorcycle Rally in Burkesville, KY, May 14-16, 2010, set a record, according to three riders from Southern Indiana who made a stop in The Flatwoods for Sunday lunch at the Route 61 Diner. The three, Randall and Gary Bodenbender and their nephew Mike Casey, have made the last three events. They reported that this one, the 12th staged by the BMW Club of Nashville, TN, was the biggest ever, "There were just under 300 riders this year," they said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-17 05:20:02 | Comments | Printable version
Rabies Clinics in Adair, Cumberland Counties The Lake Cumberland District Health Department in collaboration with Adair County Animal Hospital will be having rabies clinics in the area. The clinics will take place on the following dates / times: Cumberland County / Burkesville , KY- on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays (during the month of MAY) at the Adair County Animal Hospital Burkesville Office, 121 S. Main Street, Burkesville KY. Adair County:
If you have questions, please call the Adair County Health Department at (270) 384-5564x2 or Adair County Animal Hospital at (270) 384-6113. -Corey Patterson 2010-05-17 02:55:38 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Haskell Richardson, 83, Casey Co., KY He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, a retired railroad engineer, and was a member of Jesus Name Church Haskell Richardson, 83, Yosemite, KY, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at his residence.The funeral service will be at 1pmET/12 noon CT, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY 49, Liberty, KY, with Dan Scott and Bro. Raymond Alstott officiating. Burial will be in Willow Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6pm-9pmET/5pm-8pmCT, Monday, May 17, 2010, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-17 02:32:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Special News, Ads, for Monday, May 17, 2010 The Primary Election Is TUESDAY, May 18, 2010 in Adair County, KY 1 more Days to Tuesday, May 18, 2010 See the paid messages of these candidates. Many are updated with new text or photos, but all give a look at the candidates in their own words:
Election 2010: Precincts in Adair Co. magisterial, school board districts Posted January 18, 2010: Absentee voting machines open April 26-May 17, 2010 235 Voters had voted absentee by machine at 4:30amCT, Monday, May 17, 2010 Election 2010: Primary 6am-6pmCT, May 18, 2010 List of Polling Places and Locations, Adair Co., KY Get to Know the Adair County Candidates better Complete Election 2010 Candidate List (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. ![]() Mr. Case receives new lectern from band members. Making the presentation are, from left, band members Chris Lloyd, (Mr. Case), Shelby Robertson, Baylee Johnson, Elton Cheng, Krissy Thomas, and Anna Powell. The presentation was made at the Thursday, May 13, 2010, Adair County High School Band Awards Banquet. For more 12 Doyle Lloyd AdairBand.com photos, see ACHS 2010 Band Awards Banquet Album Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-17 01:29:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 17 Happy Anniversary, Lynn and Mary Stephens (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Marshall and Joyce Sneed (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wayne and Elizabeth Miller (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Stotts (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hailey Birdwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kate Erin Spinks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Ruth Scott Norris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Schella Pittman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Whitley Anna-Grace Janes (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie M. Cundiff, Casey Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall (Mark) H. Sasser, Liberty, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everett L. Davis, Jamestown, KY (1969-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Sherrell Morrison, Taylor Co., KY native (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bell Marie Keltner, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W.C. Conner, Green Co., KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Wiley Galliher, Casey County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis H. Gupton, 86, Taylor County, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Joe Wesley , 44, Casey County, KY (1969-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Auda Mae Tucker, 77, Russell Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola S. May, Casey Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Phipps, 87, Knifley, KY, (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwade Tolou Mings, 97, Taylor County, KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, John T. Durham, Jr., Wilmore, KY (1919-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vallace Denton Elmore, 79, Casey County, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Cox, Casey County, KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Garrett, Taylor Co., KY/Nelson Co. KY native (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessi LP Lowery, 18, Russell County, KY (1999-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harvey Henry Estes, 86, Metcalfe Co., KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Infant Olivia Grace Grider, Cumberland County, KY (May 17, 2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Weddle Norman, 66, Casey Co., KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Cox Allen, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Dell Whitlow Bills McAfee, 77, Green Co., KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Effie Heskamp (1910-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Tucker, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Joyce Wright, 73, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthew Paul Summers, 41, Marion County, KY (1974-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Mae Cave, 81, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ranae Lynn Smith, 39, Jamestown, KY (1979-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robbie H. Jones, Green Co., KY (1936-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Ann Darnell Williams, Russell Co., KY native (1924-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Wayne Benningfield, Taylor Co. KY (1960-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, May 17, 2010 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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