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Reader Seeking Sgt. O.E. Taylor Terry Reeve writes: I have a spinning wheel that has a name on the underside - Sgt. O. E. Taylor - Columbia, Ky. - Can you help with any info on this person and does he have any living kin?Hopefully one of our readers will be able to pass on information. Please use our Contact Form to send information, and we'll pass it along to Mr. Reeve. 2011-04-17 20:49:44 | Comments | Printable version
Lichens used as Camouflage Comments re photo 34791 Birds of Kentucky Mother nature going stealth Chiska Derr writes: Hi, 2011-04-17 20:44:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Happy has been found: Cookie has been found Margaret Blackwell writes: Ed, Our little Cookie has been found. Thank you so much for posting so quickly. And thank you April for finding her & keeping her safe in your home. We appreciate it!!! -Margaret BlackwellComments re article 43759 Little ShihTzu missing Taylor Ford RD area 2011-04-17 20:26:23 | Comments | Printable version
Little Shih-Tzu missing, Taylor Ford RD area Margaret Blackwell writes: We are missing our black/white Shih-tzu dog, named Cookie, from the KY 206/Taylor Ford RD area since Sunday, April 17, 2011, at around 4pmCT. If anyone sees or finds her please call us at (270) 384-6587 or 634-0666. We appreciate your help in finding her. Thanks, Keith & Margaret Blackwell 2011-04-17 19:12:22 | Comments | Printable version
Fatal crash in Clinton Co., KY, Sunday morning, April 17, 2011 Driver of car hit in head-on collision pronounced dead at scene. Death is second auto fatality in KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY, in less than 9 hours Details, other accident at Fatal accident this morning, Russell Co., KY By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY Trooper Andy Olson is investigating a fatal collision that occurred today at 9:50amCT, Sunday, April 17, 2011, on US 127, approximately 4 miles north of Albany, KY. Ira Boles Dyer III, 33 years old, of Albany, KY was operating a 1999 Buick, southbound on US 127. Dyer crossed the center line and struck a 1994 Plymouth that was being operated by 78 year old Ina Edwards, of Albany Ina Edwards was not belted and was pronounced deceased by the Clinton County Coroner at the scene of the collision. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-17 16:07:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky State Police
Campbellsville University congratulates A-team, Luke Maupin John Chowning writes: Once again, Adair County students are leading the nation! Congratulations to the ACHS team for a fine showing and for this extraordinary competitive level by Luke Maupin. All of us at Campbellsville University extend our congratulations and best wishes to Luke and the entire team. We hope he wins the championship.Comments re article 43748 Luke Maupin in National Finals virtually tied for 1st in Nation 2011-04-17 15:51:43 | Comments | Printable version
Karen L. Krapf, Edmonton, KY (1946-2011) She was the matriarch of a large respected South Central Kentucky family. She leaves 19 direct living descendants Karen L. Krapf, 64, of Edmonton, KY, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 9:52pmCT, at Westlake Regional Hospital Emergency Room, in Columbia, KY. She was born Saturday, June 29, 1946, in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA. She was the daughter of the late Presley Eugene and Emma Jean Palmer Holmes. She died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in Columbia, Adair Co., KY, at the age of 64 years, 9 months, and 15 days. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-17 14:41:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Tom Chaney: No. R707 Rising Tide on the Mississippi Of Writers and Their Books No.R707: Rising Tide on the Mississippi. First published in the Hart Co. News-Herald Sunday, 26 March 2006. The next earlier column: Maybe as a poem By Tom Chaney Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf coast last year [August 2005]. It will take decades for the area to recover. Nearly lost in the furor of Katrina and its aftermath, is the memory of the devastation of the Mississippi River flood of 1927. John M. Barry's 1997 book, Rising Tide: the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How It Changed America, tells the riveting story of the greatest natural disaster the nation has ever experienced. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-17 14:23:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
Commentary one of greatest Hack Rowe accomplishments Marrying Cynthia Rowe, and bringing a great contributor to Adair Co., KY caps a glowing resume Victoria Pike writes: Ed, you forgot to mention one of Hack Rowe's finest accomplishment ever in that glowing resume of his life. That accomplishment being marrying Miss Cynthia and bringing her to Columbia to live. Just couldn't let that go by without mentioning. She is one of the finest community minded people I have ever known. Her work with the Food Pantry has kept many little children from going to bed hungry at night in Adair County. So thanks to my chief financial advisor for making such a wise choice in Miss Cynthia. She has made a difference in so many lives in Adair County, mine included. Hack, hold on tight to her because she is a treasure. -Vicky PikeComments re article 43580 Miss Victoria comments on official name for B BB 2011-04-17 14:15:24 | Comments | Printable version
Very important birthday coming up tomorrow Tomorrow, Monday, April 18, 2011, is the birthday of legendary Adair County Indian basketball player Hack Rowe. How he did it at 6' 1" has never been explained by Vertical Leap Scientists, but no one can remember another center outjumping Haskin Rowe. He always got the tip at center jump, giving the 1954-1955 and 1955-56 Adair County High School State Tournament teams a big edge. 2011-04-17 14:07:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
GWS Lexicon: More proper Adairification of holt Comments re article 43735 Questions for GWS LexicographersStranger in a strange land writes: I believe the answers to Ms. Kolbenschlag's questions may be found in the Adair Assimilation Academy's course titled "Advanced Mumbling: the Adairification of the Queen's English."Readers should note that, from the postmark, it appears the "stranger" is a Kentuckian self-exiled in Shawnee territory. -CM 2011-04-17 13:57:57 | Comments | Printable version
GWS Lexicon: More on Whatyasay Martha Berry writes: Seems to me thatComments re article 43708 Great Wooded South Lexicon Gob passel and moreWhatyasay: is usually prefaced with a long drawnout well and maybe a now and a deep breath, as in well, now.Maybe our Greensburg correspondent did it differently out on Burton Ridge when he was growing up a long time ago. -Martha Berry 2011-04-17 13:45:24 | Comments | Printable version
GWS Lexicon: More Kentuckyisms Orten otta, usedta could, and finger wave gesture Betsy Fausnaugh writes: Two of the phrases and a gesture that my husband and I love from our new homeland are: 2011-04-17 13:34:45 | Comments | Printable version
The COF writes: Laird is not title of nobility, these days I certainly ain't no Lord, COF protests, from Castle Aery in Kingdom of Knifley Comments re article 43725 The Venerable COF contributes to GWS Lexicon By The COF, chastened and humbler, now Well Sir, ole COF is in a heap of troubles now! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-17 11:49:49 | Comments | Printable version
Luke Maupin in National Finals; virtually tied for 1st in Nation! ACADEMIC COUNTY, KY! Adair County High School has already won Third Place in the Nation in Washington, DC National History Bee and Bowl with Luke Maupin, Ryan Montgomery, Jake Leibeck, and Eddie Frankline representing the team in the championship round on Saturday. Now the amazing Luke Chandler Maupin is one of 16 finalists in competition at Mt. Vernon, VA. Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story WASHINGTON, DC (11:20amCT, 2011-04-17) Adair County A-team senior Luke Maupin accompanied by the Adair County High School A-team, is now en route to Mt. Vernon, VA, from their hotel in Washington, DC, following Luke's spectacular showing this morning in the first round of the individual championships of the National History Bee and Bowl. He is currently No. 2 in the nation, ACHS Academic Coach Brett Reliford, reports. Mr. Reliford said that no more than 2-3 points separate Luke and the top competitor. At Mt. Vernon, Luke will be competing with 15 other finalists. The competition starts in 1 hour, 19 minutes, at 1:45pmET/12:45CT. Mr. Reliford will call with the results following the match. The team will board an Adair County School bus after that for a 12 hour ride back to Columbia, KY. 2011-04-17 11:28:25 | Comments | Printable version
Edward Junior Pendleton, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2011) Click on headline for full obituary and photo(s) Edward Junior Pendleton age 83, of June Drive, Campbellsville, KY, died Friday, April 15,2011 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pmET, Sunday, April 17, 2011 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home, 503 E. Main ST, Campbellsville, KY, with burial to follow in Brookside Cemetery, West Main ST, Campbellsville, KY, with Bro. odell Warren officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-17 11:19:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mrs. Veotra Ruth Warf, Green Co., KY (1919-2011) Click on headline for complete obituary and photo(s) Mrs. Veotra Ruth Warf, age 91 of Glasgow, KY formerly of Green Co., KY, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011, at the T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY. The funeral services for Mrs. Veotra Ruth Warf will be conducted at 1pmCT, Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main ST, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Warf Cemetery, Green Co., KY. Visitation is requested 4pm-9pmCT, Monday, April 19, 2011 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Tuesday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-17 10:58:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
100 years ago: from April 19, 1911 News County population was 16,501 100 years ago. Land was being sold at public outcry. There were eight physicians in the county 100 years ago. by "Jim" News with numbers seemed to abound on the front page of the April 19, 1911 News. One article gave the just-released 1910 census information for Adair County. The Columbia precinct was the most populous of the seven with 3,097; of that number, 1,022 lived within the corporate limits of "Columbia town." (In this era, the city limits extended one-half mile from the Square.) The Gradyville and White Oak precincts were in a virtual dead heat for second place with 2,790 and 2,785 residents, respectively, while the village of Cane Valley boasted 163 citizens. Overall, the county population was 16,501, an increase of 1,416 since the previous census. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-17 10:41:08 | Comments | Printable version
Poetry by Robert Stone: Misleading labels Misleading labels -a sonnet for "You Will Rise," an anti-bullying project No perfect baby grows without some flaws.The next earlier Robert Stone poem, Below the cliff, a sonnet 2011-04-17 10:32:00 | Comments | Printable version
Lord COF of Glen Knifley lends edifying comments for GWS Lexicon The COF writes: I do believe you pointed it out sometime ago but hit probly bears retelling for the "new folks." Here abouts locally, the preface:Comments re article 43725 The Venerable COF contributes to GWS Lexicon 2011-04-17 10:27:12 | Comments | Printable version
Shamarie: Huge good luck to Luke Maupin today! Academic County, KY Shamarie Claiborne writes: Could not be prouder of these kids! A huge Good Luck to Luke today! ShamarieComments re article 43731 Adair County ATeam places 3rd in nation in History Bee 2011-04-17 10:07:52 | Comments | Printable version
Dessie Martin, Metcalfe Co., KY (d. April 16, 2011) She was a member of a large, respected Metcalfe County family and of Union Chapel Baptist Church. She was the widow of Lynvell Martin and was retired from Topps Manufacturing Co. in Edmonton, KY Dessie Martin age 88 of Edmonton, KY, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Funeral services will be held 2pmCT, Monday, April 18, 2011, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East ST, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 4pm-8pmCT, Sunday, April 17, and after 9amCT, Monday, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-17 09:59:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rev. Joey N. Welsh: Let us sing one of the old hymns Another Angle, the occasional musings of a Kentucky pastor. Let us sing one of the old hymns First published 9 April 2005, in the Hart County News-Herald The next earlier Another Angle An Ethics Quiz and a Reality Check By The Rev. Joey N. Welsh Every pastor has heard the grumbling. Even if a church is intentional about using a mix of old and new hymns and praise songs, someone will remain dissatisfied until his or her "old favorite" is sung. For some people, a hymn qualifies as being "old" only if it is sung out of an aged, crumbling, and out-of-print hymnal. Even if the very same piece is found printed in a newer hymnal, it only qualifies as a certified old hymn if it is sung from a decaying book. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-17 09:39:35 | Comments | Printable version
Shamarie sends thanks to County Road Crew, Ann, magistrate Holler is open in record time Shamarie Claiborne writes: A huge thank you to Daryl Flatt and Ann Melton! I called Daryl at 9:07amCT, and he called Ann. The road was cleared by 10:27amCT. The gentlemen who came out had it clear, moved and ready to go in record time! Shamarie ClaiborneComments re photo 39963. Life in the Holler Closed for repairs 2011-04-17 09:23:32 | Comments | Printable version
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Chuck Hinman: IJMA No. 110: Middle finger, left hand It's Just Me Again No. 110: The Middle Finger on My Left Hand Is Chuck Hinman your favorite Sunday with CM columnist, as many tell us? If so, we hope you'll drop him a line by email. Reader comments to CM are appreciated, as are emails directly to Mr. Hinman at: charles.hinman@sbcglobal.net by Chuck Hinman After lunch today I was resting in my recliner, my hands folded on top of my stomach. Looking at my hands I began to ramble through memories of where these gnarled hands have been and what they have done. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-17 07:59:20 | Comments | Printable version
Questions for GWS Lexicographers Vonnie Kolbenschlag writes: The words I wonder about "in these parts" are:Comments re article 43722 GWS Lexicon fame spreads reaches new breadth across US of A 2011-04-17 07:52:45 | Comments | Printable version
JIM: Submissions for Great Wooded South Lexicon Carry/Pack. Holp. Ranch. Truth with the bark on it By "Jim"
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Great Wooded South Lexicon: Over Yanner Beverly England writes: What a great idea, Billy. I hope you publish these sayings in a book. Here's a phrase:Comments re article 43728 Great Wooded South Lexicon III Finally warsh rag wirehouse 2011-04-17 07:31:28 | Comments | Printable version
Fatal accident this morning, Russell Co., KY Crash on McClendon Ridge RD at 1:20amCT takes life of 20 year old Jerry Passmore, Dunnville, KY By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY RUSSELL CO., KY - Trooper Adam Likins is investigating a fatal collision that occurred at 1:20amCT on Sunday, April 17, 2011. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-17 07:25:05 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County A-Team places 3rd in nation in History Bee Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story (Report from Washington, DC, Sunday morning, April 17, 2011) - The Adair County High School A-team, with Luke Maupin, Ryan Montgomery, Jake Leibeck and Eddie Franklin competing, placed 3rd in the nation in the first ever National History Bee & Bowl, and in so doing went into the record books. This morning at 6:35amCT/7:35amET, when the news was received, the team was five blocks from the George Washington University site of today's individual competition, where Luke Maupin will be competing in a marathon with individuals from around the country to be one of 16 finalists who will be vying for the national championship at Mt. Vernon, VA. Because this is a first time event, the Adair County team goes into the record books as the first ever team from Kentucky to place in the nation's Top Three teams. 2011-04-17 07:03:36 | Comments | Printable version
GWS Lexicon: Spell, a time metric Comments re article 43727 GWS Lexicon Deciding the age old mizruz issueDoug McCammish writes: Is Billy Joe keeping a list? I sure hope so.My understanding is that Billy Joe Fudge is working in a frenzy compiling the words. He and the vast network of learned contributors and the factotums of CM are coordinating the effort to make this Great Wood South Lexicon the Best of Its Kind, worthy of Adair County's Tradition of Excellence. Anything less wouldn't be tolerated, here. -EW 2011-04-17 06:15:43 | Comments | Printable version
Organ Donation Registry speeds past 1,000,000 goal All Kentuckians are needed. To help save the life of a child, a grandchild, a spouse, a friend or another fellow human being, add your name to the registry. To register NOW, online, click to Donate Life Kentucky To register for organ donation in person at local Circuit Court Clerk offices in 7 county area:
By Michelle Landis Corbin The Kentucky Circuit Court Clerk's Trust for Life organization has reached their goal of one million names to the Organ Donor Registry. That figure is now nearly 1.1 million. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-17 05:59:55 | Comments | Printable version
Great Wooded South Lexicon III: Finally, warsh rag, wirehouse The next earlier Great Wooded South LexiconII: Gob, passel and more By Billy Joe Fudge, Retired State Forester Kentucky Division of Forestry When the idea for publishing a Great Wooded South Lexicon on CM came to me for the reasons given in the first two editions, I decided to list the word or phrase with a, not always complete, definition. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-17 04:49:44 | Comments | Printable version
GWS Lexicon: Deciding the age old mizruz issue Comments re article 43708 Great Wooded South Lexicon Gob passel and moreGeorge Kolbenschlag writes: I figure with an established old Adair county name like mine I should have the right to weigh in with a what'd she say? question. Far and tar I can understand, butThanks. Good question. Definitely one for the Board. -CMMrs./Mizruz? As in Mizruz Jones doesn't care to do that.I'm not a very good speller, so please give me a pass if I spelled mizruz wrong. Fortunately this is not radio, so I don't have to pronounce it.George Kolbenschlag 2011-04-17 04:13:02 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 17 Happy Birthday, Anna Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cathy Cross | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jack (Brad) Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Richard Napier | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Eugene Savage lll (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsey Williams (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Lou Feese (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Olivia Huff (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paul Eastridge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Coop | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony George (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tristan Evans (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruhel Graham Judd, Greensburg, KY (1921-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nona Bess Curry Bennett, Adair Co., KY (1938-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lillie Catherine Strader Lobb, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Lemmon, Taylor Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Armstead Hulse, Cumberland Co., KY (1928 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Vaidean Richardson, Russell Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orthella Marie Clark, Green Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Hill, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Della Mae Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Marie Creason Milby, Green Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah H. Coop, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Harris, Magnolia, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Runa Wooten - (April 17, 1905 - d. 2000) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Cletta Aaron 91, Russell Springs, KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, April 17, 2011 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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