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Daily News for Wednesday, June 9, 2010
VFW meeting is Thursday, June 10, 2010 Columbia VFW Post 6097 & Ladies Auxiliary will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 7pmCT, at the VFW building, 411 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY. -Jimmy Luttrell, Commander 2010-06-09 19:09:53 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Dr. Luckey has positive influence on community About: LWC President Luckey celebrates 50th birthday today To ColumbiaMagazine.com Lindsey Wilson College and the Columbia area are "lucky" to have Bill Luckey as President of Lindsey Wilson. He has done a wonderful job of promoting and growing the college and always has a positive influence in the community of Adair county. Best wishes on 50 years and may the next 50 be even greater. s/Dr. Gary Lane 2010-06-09 19:02:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Obituary: Otha Hurt, 86, Cumberland Co., KY Otha Hurt, age 86 of Burkesville, KY, (a resident of Cumberland Valley Manor) passed away Tuesday, June 08, 2010 at the Cumberland County Hospital.Burkesville, KY. The funeral service will be Friday, June 11, 2010 at 1pmCT, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main ST, Burkesville, KY, with burial in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Cumberland Co., KY.Visitation after 3:00 P.M. Thursday at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home in Burkesville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-06-09 18:52:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Enjoys photos by John E. Moss About: Birds of Kentucky American Robin on nest To ColumbiaMagazine.com: I do enjoy the photos submitted by John Moss. This one truly catches my eye. Please thank him for me. Sincerely, s/S. Ward 2010-06-09 17:21:37 | Comments | Printable version
Commentary: Why support the Adair Heritage Association By Vonnie Kolbenschlag Adair Heritage Association is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization existing to preserve places and property that are part of the history and life of Adair County. The historian and National Trust Trustee David McCullough has said, "Landmark buildings are parts of our life; they are not just buildings. They are aids to navigaton through daily life. They are where and who we are in time." The "landmark building" the AHA is focusing on now is the 1884 courthouse. Anyone interested in this project is invited to attend Thursday, June 10 meeting, 6:30pmCT, at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Individual membership is $20; family membership is $30; organization membership is $50. These dues may be paid at the library as well as at a meeting. We encourage all who are interested, to please attend our open meeting. 2010-06-09 17:17:26 | Comments | Printable version
Henry D. Johnson, 69, Burkesville, KY Henry D. Johnson, age 69 of Burkesville, KY passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010 at the Cumberland County Hospital, Burkesville, KY. The graveside service will be Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 8pmCT, at Baise Chapel Cemetery, Lewis Creek Road, Burkesville, KY. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-06-09 17:05:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
John Ford to join city council race After analyzing the numbers from the primary election and taking three precincts here in town, I have decided to run for one of the city council seats. Hi, my name is John Ford. My wife Lila Curry Ford and I have one son, Joshua, and we are the owners and operators of a local small business. My business experience and serving three terms as an airport board member and as manager of the local airport should allow me to serve the community in a business-like manner with a professional attitude. -John Ford 2010-06-09 15:25:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Special News, Ads, for Wednesday, June 9, 2010 If you were out enjoying the beautiful Sunday, just past, and missed Sunday with CM: here's a quick way to catch up: To see all your regular features you enjoy as part of your Sunday with CM plus the Sunday Slide Show of Photographs, click on Sunday CM Daily News for June 6 2010 Check here for your regular Sunday features, this Sunday, June 6, 2010.
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Obituary: Raymond Dale Garrett, 43, Taylor Co., KY Raymond Dale Garrett died at 8:30amET, Tuesday, June 8, 2010, in Campbellsville, KY. The funeral service will be 2pmET/1pmCT, June 10, 2010, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon AV, Campbellsville, KY by Rev. John Batcher. Burial will be in Tallow Creek Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-06-09 14:51:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Columbia, KY, couple gives large gift to help future MSW students Most friendly place they'd been through, Adair County, KY, drew them to Columbia: "We spent time in many states looking for the most special place to live and on our way back to Somerset (hometown), we were struck by all the people in Adair County who waved at us and who would let us drive through first and we said to each other, maybe we should move here since this is the most friendly place we've been through." That was thirteen years ago and they've made their home in Adair County ever since. - TONY RUTHERFORD Click on headlline for full story plus photo(s) by Linda Waggener News from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - "Life is hard," said Masters of Social Work graduate Tony Michael Rutherford, "even when it's going great, life is hard." That knowledge was behind a gift of $2,000 he and his wife Beth gave to Campbellsville University for a scholarship to help future adult students. He was among 15 students who made history at CU May 7 in the first class of master of social work graduates from the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling since it moved to CU from Louisville in 1998. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-06-09 14:30:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Ribbon Cutting Tuesday, June 22, 2010 for Pollard Counseling Melody Pollard. a professional counselor specializing in marriage and family, mental health, substance abuse and addiction is opening a counseling practice, "Pollard Counseling Services, LLC," located at 203 Burkesville Street in Columbia, KY. Pollard's husband, George Pollard is a director of the LLC. The new business startup was aided by entrepreneur coach Kay Bowman, a 2009 graduate of the Kentucky Entrepreneurial Coaches Institute. The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new business on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, beginning at 10amCT. -Sue Stivers, Executive Director, Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-6020. 2010-06-09 14:01:49 | Comments | Printable version
Free Tipping at Adair Co. Transfer Station, June 17, 18, 19, 2010 Judge Melton, with help of PRIDE, obtains funds to help flood cleanup, and persons who didn't take advantage of Spring cleanup free tipping Free tipping will be offered for a three day period for residents of Adair County at the Transfer Station, 877 L. Willis Road, Columbia, KY, CJE Ann Melton has announced. The free tipping will be on Thursday, June 17, 2010, and Friday, June 18, 2010, from 7am-4pmCT, and on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 7am-12pmCT. For more information, contact Judge Melton's office, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, (270) 384-4703. The extra period is offered because of the recent flooding and because many residents have large amounts of debris to dispose of and several resident also were not able to take advantage of the spring free tipping. Funding for the program was obtained by Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton, with the help of PRIDE 2010-06-09 13:43:49 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Leo Albert (June) Roberts, 86, Metcalfe Co., KY Mr. Roberts was a respected North Metcalfe Co., KY, farmer. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of Pleasant Valley Cumberland Presbyterian Church Leo Albert "June" Roberts age 86 of Center, KY, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Funeral services will be held 2pmCT, Friday, June 11, 2010, at Pleasant Valley Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial in the Bowles Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, June 10, 2010, from 4pm-8pmCT, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East ST, Edmonton. KY, and after 10amCT, Friday, June 11, 2010 at the church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-06-09 13:18:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Plans to plant flowers in memory of sister About: Crocus March Lily Watch A matter of days now photo by Barbara Armitage To ColumbiaMagazine.com: What kind of flower is the "march lily" called. This was my sister's favorite and I'm going to plant a bunch in her memory. Thanks for all you do! s/Debbie Murray The flowers in the photo are golden daffodils -CM 2010-06-09 12:47:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
LWC President Luckey celebrates 50th birthday today By Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY - The public is invited Wednesday to a birthday party for Lindsey Wilson College President William T. Luckey Jr. Luckey - who has been the college's eighth president since July 1998 - turns 50 years old on June 9. The community birthday party will be held from 11:45am-1pmCT, on Wednesday in the college's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center, 430 Helen Flatt DR, Columbia, KY For more information about the event, contact LWC Vice President for Educational Outreach and Student Financial Services Denise Fudge at (270) 384-8204. 2010-06-09 12:38:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Adair County Fiscal Court meeting, June 8, 2010
By Ed Waggener In last night's Adair County Fiscal Court meeting, two long time, highly respected county employees retirements were announced. Adair County's 911 Coordinator Mary Allender, sometimes choking back tears, announced that she will be retiring as of June 30, 2010. Allender has guided the Adair County 911 mapping system from its beginning to its position now as one of the nation's best. Popular Adair County Road Department operator Gary Samuell was also honored after he announced that he will retire on the same day. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-06-09 07:59:24 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Wellness: Water aerobics at City Pool By Greg Thomas, City Park Manager News from Columbia Parks & Recreation Water aerobics are now being offered Monday - Friday at the Columbia City Pool, located inside the Adair County Fairground, 413 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY, from 11am to 12 noon CT at no charge. These classes will continue until the Adair County school systems starts back this fall. For More information about the pool please call the pool at (270) 384-1704 from noon until 5pmCT daily. 2010-06-09 05:30:09 | Comments | Printable version
Save the Change Campaign at ACES raises $6,500 for Sarah Irvin Gardner Family sends thanks to Adair County Elementary school children for overwhelming acts of generosity and kindness Doing good The Adair County Way By Angie Irving Sarah and our entire family would like to offer a huge thank you to Kaitlyn Grant and Brooklyn Coomer for organizing the "Save the Change Campaign" at Adair County Elementary School to help with mounting medical expenses. In a short period of time, the children of the school collected over $6500! We are overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciate so much this act of kindness. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-06-09 05:19:06 | Comments | Printable version
Red-coat British soldiers (lichen) at Holmes Bend The beautiful plant life found on a log at the Holmes Bend area of Green River Lake in Adiar County, and photographed by Lindsey Wilson cyclist, Ryan Storm, has been identified by L.H. Murrell, who writes: "Found on Google, a site showing similar red-blooming lichens, growing on a rail fence in Pickens Co., South Carolina," writes L.H. Murrell, "The comment was that the red-tipped lichens, probably Cladonia cristatella, are known as British soldiers lichen."To see the photo: Scenic Adair Co., KY: Plant life on dead limb, Green River Lake 2010-06-09 04:18:11 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Wilson College hosts 2010 Rogers Explorers Click on headline for full story plus photo(s) By Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY - A total of 29 rising high school freshmen got to experience college life this week at Lindsey Wilson College. For the second year in a row, students in the Rogers Explorers program spent three days on LWC's A.P. White Campus where they learned about math, science, leadership, community service and entrepreneurship. The program - which is open to rising high school freshmen in Southern and Eastern Kentucky counties - was created four years ago by the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-06-09 03:39:29 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 9 Happy Anniversary, Brent and Keisha Baker (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Compton Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dorothy Bingham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dr. William T. Luckey, Jr. (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joey Breeding | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Amos Gaskins II (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathryn Stephens (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rick Pickett (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robbie Bell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robby Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Rogers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tiffany Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zaylan Tucker (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Pittman, Waynesburg, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, D.L. 'Junior' Jessie, 70, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Wilson McFelea, 62 (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Levore Hedrick Taylor Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Gabehart, Taylor Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Page, Adair Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elwanda Grider, Russell Co., KY (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Buell Lee, Casey Co., KY native (1917-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Althia Irene Copas Horning, Breeding, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacob Gaskins, Taylor Co. KY (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katelyn Elizabeth Spears, Burkesville, KY (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matrie Pendleton, Casey County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Lou Lingle, Green County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Burton, 80, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn June Moore, 74, Casey County, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Burton, 91, Adair Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mom Fern Murphy, 91, Casey County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delpha E. Corbin, 81, Adair County, KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, D.J. Davis, Jr., Green Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lila June Gregory, 68, Russell County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Corinne (Polly) Gabehart, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Bottom, 79, Russell County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Pierce, 86, Casey County, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Johnny Harold Sluder, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eveleen (Atwood) Miller, Casey Co., KY native (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Nickell Huff, 85, Corbin, KY - Director, Bank of Columbia (1933-2018 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Gene Burton, 71, Columbia, KY native (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae Bingham, 89, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flossie Neat | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harley Booher, 81, Cumberland County, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Lloyd Capps, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Thomas 'J.T.' Moss, 90, formerly of Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Moss, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Stephens, 100, Russell County, KY (1918-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kristinea Wilson, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Gentry, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Geraldine Parrish, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mila Hope Stapp Hopper, 89, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randell Campbell, 57, Adair Co., KY native (1964-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Brandenburg, 71, Knifley, KY (1953-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Thacker, 62, Burkesville, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winfred Cowan, Columbia, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, 2010 All events are listed in Central Time. 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