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Daily News for Thursday, February 24, 2011
Our first Sandhill Cranes: A fantastic sight Click on headline for story plus photo(s) By Barbara Armitage The thing I like best about participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count is the synergy that it creates. I get as excited when my friends spot new birds as I do when I see a bird for the first time. Thanks to a good friend I had the chance to experience both Monday, February 21, 2011. Wayne and I were just returning from bird watching out near Green River Lake when Lucille Lemmon called and said "you have to come see the Sandhill Cranes"! She had just turned off Hwy 206 on her way home and there they were feeding in a corn field. As close as we can guess there were about 200 birds in the flock. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-02-24 17:27:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Birds of Kentucky
Weathers Spotters Training at 7pmCT, at Adair Annex The National Weather Service Weather Spotters Training class, is tonight in the Adair Annex Basement, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, at 7pmCT, on Thursday, February 24, 2011. There is no charge for the class for all emergency services and citizens alike. For more information, contact Greg Thomas, Adair County Emergency Management Director, at (270) 378-1885. This class will last approximately two-three hours and will teach the student what to look for in the weather and clouds to tell when a storm could be brewing. -Greg Thomas 2011-02-24 17:04:53 | Comments | Printable version
Dorothy Jean Cox, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2011) She was a member of a large, respected Clementsville, KY, area family. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church Dorothy Jean Cox, 76, of Campbellsville, KY died Thursday, February 24, 2011, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital, Danville, KY. Funeral services is 11amET/10amCT, Monday February 28, 2011, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 5075 S Ky 551/Casey Creek RD (MAP), Clementsville, KY, by Rev. Joseph Hall. Burial is in St. Bernard Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday, February 27, 2011, from 6pm-9pmET/5pm-8pmCT, at the McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville ST, Liberty, KY, with Prayer at 7pmET/6pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-02-24 16:35:11 | Comments | Printable version
Monroe: Lark Reynolds says mill down road, at Osceola She has vivid memories of the three story commercial house in Monroe. And specifically recalls that the big front porch was never a loading dock - but was a place to swing! Comments re article 42650 Lanny Harlow remembers Monroe KY building as general store By Lark Reynolds I am the granddaughter of Goebel and Ruby Twyman who owned the store pictured in the article by Kenny Browning. The store was purchased by my grandparents from Lillian and Holland Dishman. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-02-24 16:07:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
KDA thistle spraying program available in Adair Co., KY By Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is sponsoring a Thistle Spraying Program in Adair County to assist in control of thistles on Adair County farms. Thistles are considered a noxious weed in Kentucky. Here's the deal: The Kentucky Department of Agriculture will supply a sprayer and 10 quarts of 2,4-D herbicide. The landowner must provide a tractor and the water. Landowners may spray up to 20 acres but must provide the additional herbicide. Spraying is scheduled for April 11 and 12, 2011. Due to the timing, 2 quarts of 2,4-D per acre should be applied for maximum control. First come, first served basis This program is on a first-come, first serve basis. A limited number of farms will be able to be sprayed this year. For more information and to sign up, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at 409 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY, or call (270) 384-2317. 2011-02-24 12:06:39 | Comments | Printable version
Keturah Kearney, Casey Co., KY (1985-2011) Keturah Raquel Kearney, 25 of Liberty, KY, died Sunday, February 20, 2011 in Lexington, KY. Funeral service is 2pmET/1pmCT, Thursday February 24, 2011, at the South Fork Baptist Church by Bros. Jeff Edward and Ricky Hogue. Burial will be at South Fork Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-02-24 11:28:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Link: On NYT story on proposal to subsidize rural broadband Mary Keltner of Gradyville, KY, sends an interesting link on a story in the New York Times about a proposal before the Federal Communications Commision to have the Federal Government cease subsidizing rural telephone service and instead subsidize rural broadband service. In Adair County, many, because of locations of their businesses and homes, have woefully slow DSL or dial up services. For the New York Times story, click to New Rules for New Technology 2011-02-24 10:52:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Technology News
Center of Kentucky Equine Short Courses to be offered Classes will be be taught at Campbellsville, Columbia, and Greensburg, KY. Meals will be furnished with each class. Enrollment may be made at local extension office. By Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources The Adair, Green and Taylor County Cooperative Extension Services are offering a three-part series of classes to current and prospective horse owners in and around the tri-county area. All ages are welcome. Dates and topics are as follows: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-02-24 10:23:16 | Comments | Printable version
CU Theater to present Trifles and other one-act plays Performances, under the stage direction of Starr Garrett, with technical direction by Dr. Freida Gebbert, will be offered on three evenings and in one matinee performance March 3-6, 2011 in the University Theater, 114 University DR, Campbellsville, KY. By Phil Carlisle News from Campbellsville University The Campbellsville University theater department will present four performances of "Trifles and other one-act plays of laughter and suppression" at University Theater, 114 University DR (MAP), Campbellsville, KY, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 3-5 at 7pmET/6pmCT, and a Sunday matinee, March 6, 2011, at 3pmET/2pmCT. The show will feature an ensemble cast composed of CU students and faculty, as well as one student from Taylor County High School. The cast members from Campbellsville University are David Emerson of Dunnville, KY; Bethany Hickman of Georgetown, KY; Kim Hough of Louisville, KY; Melanie Jones of Albany, KY; Reyn Judd of Greensburg, KY; Farrin Marlow of Campbellsville, KY; Andrew McNeil of Louisville, Tenn.; Lacy Mudd of Campbellsville, KY; Ed Pavy, director of campus ministries, of Campbellsville, KY; Jesse Reese of Old Bridge, NJ; Robert Ian Shepard of Somerset, KY; Sierra White of Bowling Green, KY and Cassandra Gardner Wilson of Campbellsville, KY. Others include Holley Godbey of Somerset, KY; and Bella Jeffries of Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-02-24 08:33:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Donations needed for charity tack sale and auction Mountain View Rescue will be holding a tack sale and auction on March 19, 2011, and they are looking for any horse-related items to be donated for their cause, and other donated items are welcome for the auction. All donations are tax deductible and will benefit neglected, abandoned and abused horses. Racquel Ferotti, MVR Founder, writes: "Mountain View Rescue has been in operation since 2007 and has helped well over 250 horses find new homes. Please clean out your home and your barn to support this worthy cause!" Donations can be dropped off at Grider Properties, 116 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY, during normal business hours, from 9:00 amCT to 4:00 pmCT Monday through Friday. You may also call 270-250-4076 or email mountainviewrescue@yahoo.com to arrange a donation. 2011-02-24 08:11:02 | Comments | Printable version
2011 Ford Mustang is 2011 Trooper Island raffle prize Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story The Kentucky State Police are selling raffle tickets on a 2011 Ford Mustang to raise funds for Trooper Island. Tickets are $10 each. For a chance on the 2011 Ford Mustang, contact any Kentucky State Trooper, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer or any of the 16 KSP posts located throughout the state, including KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY.. Only 20,000 tickets will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn on August 28, 2011, at the Kentucky State Fair. Ticket holders do not have to be present at the drawing to win. The raffle winner is responsible for all tax and license fees. Located on Dale Hollow Lake in Clinton County, Trooper Island is a free summer camp for underprivileged boys and girls age 10-12. It is financed entirely by donations. No public funds are used. Each year, the camp hosts approximately 700 children, providing good food, fresh air, recreation, guidance and structured, esteem-building activities designed to build good citizenship and positive relationships with law enforcement officers. 2011-02-24 07:15:20 | Comments | Printable version
Bernice McCandless, Knob Lick, KY (d. 2011) She was the matriarch of a large, respected Metcalfe Co., KY family. She leaves 46 direct living descendants. Mrs. McCandless was a homemaker and a member of the Antioch Baptist Church Bernice McCandless, age 88, of Knob Lick, KY, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Funeral services will be held 1pmCT, Friday, February 25, 2011, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East ST, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Boston Cemetery. Visitation will be 4pm-8pmCT, Thursday, February 24, 2011, and after 9amCT, Friday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-02-24 06:21:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Larry G. Vest, Casey Co., KY (1942-2011) He was a popular, highly respected retired truck driver and farmer. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a veteran who will be accorded military honors by the Casey County Funeral Squad Click on headline for full obituary and photo(s) Larry G. Vest died Monday February 21, 2011 at his home on Willow Springs RD in Casey Co., KY. He was 68. Funeral services is 2pmET/1pmCT, Friday, February 25, 2011, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville ST, Liberty, KY, by Bro. Gerald Burton. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery with military honors by the Casey County Funeral Squad. Visitation will be Thursday 6-9pmEt/5-8CT, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-02-24 06:00:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Special News, Ads, for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 It was another very big Sunday with CM this past weekend. Here are Quick Clicks for the big Sunday Features to favorite Sunday with CM columnists, and selected favorite stories and maybe some links to news from the past week. Sunday with CM for February 20, 2011 and your favorite writers + important news stories:
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Rep. Whitfield request high school art for competition Congressman Ed Whitfield encourages local high school artists to enter U.S. Government support for the arts in Canon Tunnel - a walkway connecting House Office buildings and the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Visitors Center. Winning submission will be displayed in Canon Tunnel. Second and Third Place in Rep. Whitfield's office. from Rep. Ed Whitfield's office U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), has announced that he is accepting submissions for the annual 'An Artistic Discovery' Congressional Art Competition, from high school artists of the First Congressional District, which includes Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Metcalfe, and Russell Counties in this area. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-02-24 05:05:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Lanny Harlow remembers Monroe, KY building as general store Remembers building in Monroe, Hart Co., KY, as a general store, whose proprietor repaired clocks, with as many as 60 chiming on the hour, and where great music was performed. Comments re article 42636. Bell's Mill, Monroe, Hart Co., KY, story and photo by Kenny Browning, the Feedman By Lanny Harlow Hello, the photo of the building at Monroe was never a mill in my lifetime. I am 60 this year and was raised there and lived there a lot of my life. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-02-24 04:42:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Remembering Paula Foley: Family member a classmate RCHS alumnus writes:I never knew Paula, but went to school with her sister Leola, one of the sweetest, kindest persons ever to leave a heelprint in Russell and Adair Counties. -RCHS Alumnus Above comment re: Paula Foley, Russell Co., KY (1942-2011) 2011-02-24 04:31:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Grammy winner Larnell Harris in concert at CU, March 25, 2011 News from Campbellsville University Larnelle Harris will be in concert on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 7pmET/6pmCT, in Campbellsville University's Ransdell Chapel, 401 North Hoskins AV., Campbellsville, KY. The CU Orchestra and Chorale, directed by Dr. Tony Cunha, will be performing with Harris, a five time Grammy and 11-time Dove Award winner. Tickets are $25 per person and $15 for students, obtained by calling (270)-789-5237 during the hours of 8am-5pmET/7am-4pmCT. The concert is a fundraising event to raise money for the University Chorale's trip to Brazil May 19-31, 2011. 2011-02-24 04:08:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Thank you note to Mr. Rick Brown, CEO, and Westlake Dietary Patricia Hadley writes Thanks to Mr. Rick Brown (Interim Admisitrator) & Crystal Burtonnew head of Dietary, for the Ice Cream Social and all the other improvementsin the meals at Westlake. We Appreciate You!!! Patricia Hadley for the O.R. CrewWestlake Regional Hospital is located at 901 Westlake DR, Columbia, KY. 2011-02-24 03:17:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
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A Blast for the Past brings back memories of war talk Linda Waggener writes: Really enjoy Shamarie Claiborne's photos and her writing! Hope she's writing a book. Reading this article gave me the gift of a clear picture of the little girl traveling the halls of our place of higher education, overhearing adult conversations and not being able to avoid those fears of childhood. I wonder if our children and grandchildren are hearing all the negative news of this day and creating escape plans in their own minds?A Blast from the Past: Fall Out Shelter sign brings back memories 2011-02-24 02:36:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 24 Happy Anniversary, Harlan and Dana Jessie (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna Murrell (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bowman (Bo) Rhea Staten (2020) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cagney Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chasity Nicole Grant (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Danny Burton (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dustin Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emogene Spoon (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Stephens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenadi Willis (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Levi W. Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Riddle (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Cape | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Vanarsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Sue Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Phelps (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Anniversary, Travis and Imogene Pyles | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lee Mac Janes, 77, Memphis, TN (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Quisenberry, Taylor Co., KY native (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lynn Veach, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Bishop, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul William Young, 86, Louisville, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Tillie Thompson Russell, Green Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doyle Wayne Pickett, Adair Co. native (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarice M. Ashby, Adair Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lowell Warren Hickerson, Green County, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dora K. Murray, Cumberland Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Jaskot, Jr., Adair Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Propes Crowe, Casey Co., KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy Marie Miller, Casey Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merl Davidson, Cumberland Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Puckett, Jr, Green County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Wayne Absher, 40, Adair Co., KY (1973-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlos Hurt, Russell County, KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Shofner Sullivan, Taylor County, KY (1958-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Mae Crockett Brown, 98, Jabez, KY (1915-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Morgan Grossman, 86, Casey Co., KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie L. Adams, Adair County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Sue Mondie, Russell County, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelva (Zeb) McKinley, Russell County, KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Lee Robinson, Green Co., KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Shearer, 49, Taylor County, KY (1967-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Bledsoe, 81, Green Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Douglas (Doug) Wilhoit, Taylor Co., KY/Clay Co. KY native (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Perkins, 79, Adair County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Homer Vernon, (Tooter) Grider, Burkesville, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brooks Coomer, Adair County, KY (1923-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Taylor Downey, Hart Co., KY native (1938-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Garland Blackwell Lewis, 72, Columbia, KY native (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Sprowles Price, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Jean Hadley, 81, Jamestown, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Ray (Porky) Pelston, 82, Columbia, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Bell, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Dixon, 97, Casey Co., KY (1925-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Memory Birthday, Lorene Whitley, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, February 24, 2011 All events are listed in Central Time. 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