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VFW Post 6097 meets Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 at 7pmCT

The regular monthly meeting of VFW Post 6097,, at the VFW Post, 411 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, will be at 7pmCT, Thursday, January 12, 2012. Any veteran who thinks that he or she qualifies for membership may apply at the meeting. Please bring a copy of your DD 214, as proof of foreign service. An honorable discharge is required. -JOE HARE, Commander.

2012-01-09 16:42:32 | Comments | Printable version

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Brent Campbell ACHS athletic director



2012-01-09 - ACHS, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY - Photo by Alan W. Reed.
Brent Campbell is in his second semester as athletic director at Adair County High School. Helping the program succeed is important, winning on the courts, fields, tracks and arenas, but he says the priority will always be on success in the classroom, first. Filling the bleachers behind him is important, too, not only for the financial viability of the program, but also to let the young student athletes know that what they're doing is worthwhile.

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FEDS crack down on cell phone use in commercial vehicles

LOUISVILLE, KY (2011-01-06) - On January 3, 2012 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) banned the use of hand-held mobile telephones while operating a commercial vehicle.

This ban states under part 392.82(a) of FMCSR that no driver shall use a hand held mobile telephone while driving a CMV. It goes on to state that no motor carrier shall allow or require its drivers to use a hand-held device.

There are provisions that allow a driver to communicate in emergency situations with law enforcement, and medical personnel. Drivers may also use hands free devices that only require a one button operation to make a call, answer a call, and to terminate a call.

All drivers of commercial vehicles regardless whether they are required to have a CDL or not fall under this new law. Because the use of a hand-held device results in distracted driving and increases the risk of CMV crashes the FMCSA is now requiring CDL drivers that are cited for such violations while operating a CMV be disqualified under this provision.

Drivers wishing to use hand held mobile telephones must move from roadway and be in parked position before using a hand-held device.


2012-01-09 16:34:12 | Comments | Printable version

Congressman Brett Guthrie town hall meeting at CU

United States Congressman Brett Guthrie will be on the Campbellsville University campus on Wednesday, January 11, at 4pmET/3pmCT in the CU Banquet Hall located in the Badgett Academic Support Center at 110 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY. This is a "town hall" type meeting for the general public. -JOAN C. McKINNEY

2012-01-09 15:52:09 | Comments | Printable version

Whitfield will be at the Pines, Jan. 12, 2012

For any one that would like to come out, Congressman Whitfield ask me to invite all of you Thursday, January 12, 2012 to The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club Road, Columbia, KY from 11:45amCT till 12pm noon CT, for his re-election announcement. - Lisa Lee

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2012-01-09 14:11:57 | Comments | Printable version

Brent Campbell begins 2nd semester as ACHS Athletic Director

Academics - classroom performance is number one for AD
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By Alan W. Reed, Federal Programs/ Media Relations
News from Adair County School District

Campbell says that so far he is enjoying his position as Athletic Director at Adair County High School.


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2012-01-09 13:54:05 | Comments | Printable version

Playful puppy found on Happy Ridge is reunited with owner

Jacqueline Collins writes:
Thank for helping this puppy find his way back home.Jacqueline Collins --Jacqueline Collins
Comments re photo 43324 Friendly playful puppy found in Crocus Happy Ridge


2012-01-09 13:40:53 | Comments | Printable version

Adair County Garden Club will hold organizational meeting

Meeting is to plan activities for the year

By Barbara Armitage

The Adair County Garden Club will hold its first 2012 bi-annual Business and Planning meeting on Thursday January 26, 2012, at 1pmCT. This month we will be meeting at the Adair County Extension Office at 409 Fairground Street, Columbia. The purpose of this meeting is to plan ACGC activities, classes and projects for the coming year.

The Garden Club meets at 1pmCT on the 4th Thursday of each month in a variety of locations. Each meeting is designed to expand your knowledge of gardening techniques, landscape ideas, environmental issues, natural resources, birds, wildlife and more.

There are no fees or dues to be a member of the Garden Club and everyone is welcome.

We are committed to making Adair County a more beautiful, safer and healthier place to live. Adair County Garden Club members take pride in our community and invite you join us and make a difference.

For more information please contact Barbara Armitage at 270-250-2979


2012-01-09 13:36:24 | Comments | Printable version

Lindsey Wilson Cycling finishes 4th in National Championships

Blue Raider team leaders include Brooke Crum, Madison Mills, Taylor Ladd, Zachary Dorsey, James Brown, and Reed Bagley. David Grigsby is the Cycling Coach.

News from Lindsey Wilson College

MADISON, WI - The Lindsey Wilson College cycling team finished fourth in the team omnium at the USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships following this weekend's races at Badger Prairie Park.

Lindsey Wilson's Brooke Crum and Madison Mills finished 21st and 22nd overall to help the Blue Raiders to the fourth highest point total of the day.

In Sunday's men's race, Lindsey Wilson's Taylor Ladd led the Blue Raiders with a 15th place finish. Ladd finished on the lead lap - the fifth lap of the race - with a time of 45:25.

A trio of Lindsey Wilson riders finished a lap back at the halt of the race. Zachary Dorsey earned a 40th place finish while James Brown and Reed Bagley ended 42nd and 43rd respectively. Lindsey Wilson's Johnathan Freter did not finish the race.The Blue Raiders finished with 113 combined points from the men's and women's races. Lindsey Wilson scored 64 points from Saturday's women's race and 49 points from Sunday's men's race. Marian University, Indianapolis, IN; and Fort Lewis College of Durango, Colorado each scored 167 points followed by Lees-McRae College of Banner Elk, NC with 166 points. Marian earns the title after having the better individual finish between the two schools.

The Lindsey Wilson Cycling team is led by Coach David Grigsby.


2012-01-09 13:12:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Driver airlifted from Casey Co. crash to UK medical center

Passenger was not injured

By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY

LIBERTY, KY - Trooper Bobby Sullivan is investigating a collision that occurred today at approximately 10amET on KY 906 in Casey County, KY. 54-year-old Rebecca Bennett was operating a 1999 Volkswagen, westbound on KY 906, when the vehicle dropped off the edge of the roadway, traveled through a ditch line and struck a concrete culvert before overturning.

Ms. Bennett was airlifted to University of Kentucky hospital. A passenger, 20-year-old Katelyn Bennett was not injured. Both occupants were wearing seatbelts.

Story courtesy TFC Billy 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.


2012-01-09 12:50:51 | Comments | Printable version

Glen Alan Gupton, Green Co., KY (1949-2012)

He was a member of a large, respected Green County family. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, a former volunteer for Greensburg Fire Department and was an independent truck driver, having driven for Usher Trucking of Louisville for the past ten years.
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Glen Alan Gupton age 62 of Greensburg, KY, died at 9:26amCT, on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at his home after a long illness.

Visitation will begin at 4pmCT on Monday, January 9, 2012, at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. Funeral will take place at 11amCT on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 526 Temperance RD, Greensburg , KY. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery in Sulphur Well, KY Dr. Gary Ervin and the Rev. Tommy Tucker will officiate.


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2012-01-09 12:17:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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2012-01-09 07:55:44 | Comments | Printable version

Friendly Downtown Dog is Smokey, more famous than we knew

There seemed something very special when the Dog Made eye contact with the photographer and with the camera. This Noble Dog is a regular, a highly respected Downtown Institution. It was great to make his acquaintance. EW

Steve Scott writes:
His name is "Smokey." He is Dan Affolter's "Truck Dog" or Dan is his chaffeur.The owner was playng pool at "Moore"s" and Smokey...he's just playin' pool - STEVE SCOTT
Comments re photo 43413 Downtown People Dog of the Night


2012-01-09 05:47:14 | Comments | Printable version

Benefit on Saturday night, January 14, 2012 for Ilene Wariner

There will be a Benefit Auction and Singing for Ilene Wariner, at 5pmCT, Saturday, January 14, 2012, at the Russell County High School gym, 2166 S Highway 127, Russell Springs, KY. Benefit Auction and Singing for Ilene Wariner to help with medical expenses related to cancer treatment, Chili, dessert,and drink for $5.00. There will be a silent auction, singing with different groups and individuals, live auction, donations are being accepted, for more information, call Rita Burton at 270- 384-6323 or 270 634-0823 - SHEILA BURTON.

2012-01-09 05:27:53 | Comments | Printable version

Sports: Kevin Bridgewaters traded to Astrum Levice team

New team is Slovakian defending champion, which plays in front of packed arenas
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By Billy Fudge

Local professional basketball player, Kevin Bridgewaters has been traded from Inter Bratislava to another Slovakian team, defending champion, Astrum Levice.

Inter Bratislava suffered through a 10 game losing streak during Kevin's absence due to injury and just could not return to their winning ways after his return. So looking forward to next year and financial considerations they traded him.

Kevin, in an Internet, interview says he is happy with the trade and is excited about playing in front of packed arenas with top of the line European talent.


2012-01-09 04:41:40 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 9
Happy Anniversary, James & Tiffany Walker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Billy Joe Hadley (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby Sullivan (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Morrison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cynthia Mann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ethan Spencer Brown (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jason B. Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katelynn Schorman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Molly Elizabeth Miller (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nealee Tarter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Oakley Green Gaskin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vickie Bryant | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gen.John Adair (1757) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Wayne Beard, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie Frances Hughes, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Cox, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell B. Thompson Squires, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Estil Jessee, Columbia, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randall Caulk Campbellsville, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adelyne Smith, Russell Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clyde Hutchison, Adair County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon Cravens, Adair County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris M. Johnson, 78, Russell Springs, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary A. Sanders, Casey County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christina Scott, Adair County, KY (1957-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Matney, Adair County, KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Ellen Price Judd, Adair County, KY native, Green County, KY (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Gadberry, Russell County, KY (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Ann Bottom, Russell County, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Stanley Capps, 90, Summer Shade, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vontrice Jacqueline Cooper, 82, Russell Co., KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William -Bill- Lile McKinney, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie (Sunshine) Kimbler, 98, Russell Springs, KY (1924-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carlos O. Fudge, 78, Adair County, KY (1939-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chalmer Fisher, 74, Columbia, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Thurman Goodin, 81, Adair Co. native (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clayton Baker, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delene Lewis Cox, 74, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis Marr Scott, 98, Gabe, KY (1923-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Evelyn Davis, 88, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Curry, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Jones, 65, Taylor Co., KY native (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iretis (Rettie) Vibbert, 80, Cumberland Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Elizabeth McAninch, 72, Liberty, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Korine Whitley, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rayme Olivia Pelston | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue McGaha, 76, Columbia, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thelma Foley, Russell County, KY (1930-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tyler Brockman, 24, Russell Springs, KY (1997-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William A. (Tony) Clements, 80, Greensburg, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2012
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTAdair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: No (0) case(s) scheduled to start in AdairCircuit Court. Twenty-five court case(s) in Adair District Court. For latestupdates courts in 7-County Area, click on these links at the KentuckyCourt of Justice: AdairCounty. Also: CaseyCounty.Cumberland County. GreenCounty. MetcalfeCounty. RussellCounty. TaylorCounty. | (ID:15608, Comment)
Adair County Bookmobile in Town, in Columbia, KY, today | (ID:15610, Comment)
10:00amCTColumbia United Methodist Church pre-schooler storytime at Cafe the Square
Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY, is sponsoringStorytime at Cafe on the Square, 212 Public Square, in Columbia forPreschoolers every Monday morning at 10amCT, Kids get a free drink!Storytime begins Monday, August 1, 2011. Everyone is invited. W. Neil Janes, pastor, Columbia United Methodist Church. | (ID:15505, Comment)
Praise Assembly of God food pantry, 310 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY
The food pantry at Praise Assembly of God, 310 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY, is open Mondays at 10amCT until 1pmCT or until the food runs out. -Patricia Willis | (ID:15510, Comment)
Services, Jamestown, KY, for Louise M. Kilpatrick, Russell Co., KY (1933-2012) | (ID:15606, Comment)
11:00amCTServices at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Greensburg, KY, for Glen Alan Gupton, Green Co., KY (1949-2012) | (ID:15611, Comment)
Services at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Greensburg, KY
for Glen Alan Gupton, Green Co., KY (1949-2012)
| (ID:15612, Comment)
NoonCTPause for Chimes at noon, Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections | (ID:15438, Comment)
Adair County Public Library Board meets at noon today
The Adair County Public Library Board meets each second Monday at 12:00amCT at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Members of the Adair County Library Board are Beth Grant, Mary Knight, Nancy Ballou, Nicole Turner, and Georgina Roy. Lee Ann Jessee is the Library Director. The meetings are open to the public.BethGrantMary KnightNancy BallouNicole TurnerGeorgina Roy | (ID:15556, Comment)
3:00pmCTACES Site based Council Meeting, Jan. 9, 2012
The ACES Site Based Council meeting, will be 3pmCT, Monday, January, 9, 2012, at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. This will be considered a special called meeting due to the change in date. Our regular monthly meeting for January fell on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday so we made the decision to reschedule our meeting date. The meeting is open to the public. -ROBBIE HARMON, Principal. | (ID:15595, Comment)
5:00pmCT Chimes for the evening, Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections | (ID:15471, Comment)
Columbia/Adair Parks & Rec Board meets at 107 High ST Columbia, KY AGENDA
The meeting will start at 5pmCT in the Conference Meeting Room, Adair 911 Center, 107 High ST, Columbia, KY. The Parks & Rec Board regularly meets at 5pmCT each second Monday of each month. Charles Grimsley, Chairman; Members, Bobby Bowe, Donna Shirley, Craig Dean, Billy Dean Coffey, Bruce White, Tommy Steele, Rebecca Schmidt, and Greg Thomas. | (ID:15538, Comment)
Poetry Night Canceled for tonight
Next Poetry Night is second Monday in February, 13 2012. Poetry Night at Cafe on the Square
Poetry night is regularly held 5pm-8pmCT, the second Monday night of each month at the Cafe on the Square, 212 Public Square, Columbia, KY. There is not sign-up necessary, just show up and tell us you want to read. Not into reading? You can sit back and enjoy the atmosphere. For any question you may contact Christina O'Rourke at christina.orourke@gmail.com or call the Cafe on the Square at 270-380-1004. -CHRISTINA O'ROURKE | (ID:15539, Comment)
5:30pmCTColumbia Rotary Club meetsWatch here for program
Regular meetings: Columbia Rotary Club meets every second and fourth Monday night at 5:30pmCT, at Lindsey Wilson College Cranmer Dinning Center, 430 Helen Flatt DR, Columbia, KY. Visitors always welcome. - JERRY HOLT, President | (ID:15540, Comment)
6:00pmCTCub Scout Pack 888 meets, CUMC, 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY
Cub Scout Pack 888 meets each Monday night at 6pmCT, in the basement of the Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. Anyone who wants to join the Cub Scouts is welcome to attend. -Phillip Richard | (ID:15516, Comment)

 

































 
 
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