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Daily News for Thursday, February 16, 2012
Kentucky was border state in Civil War, and hoped to be neutral Comments on Civil War display at Lindsey Wilson College By Vonnie Kolbenschlag The display at Lindsey Wilson College's Library, 235 Holloway Drive, gives a concise overview of Kentucky's part in the Civil War. However it does not say that Kentucky was a NEUTRAL state! Kentucky was a border state, and at the beginning many hoped it could be neutral, but this was not to be. Very early Union camps were established to recruit soldiers. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 21:40:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Superintendent Treece announces he will not continue in post June 30, 2012 is Mr. Treece's last day. Board starts process of replacement. Board names member Mike Harris to Screening Committee, Balance of Screen Committee will be named by constituent groups.. Mr. Treece's statement below By Ed Waggener Superintendent Darrell Treece announced tonight that he will not be returning as superintendent aftter June 30, 2012, and the board immediately began the process of searching for a a new person to assume the leadership position.The action followed an executive session in the regular school board meeting, Thursday, February 16, 2012, near the close of the session after which Mr. Treece read the following statement: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 21:25:14 | Comments | Printable version
Russell Co. designated KY Work Ready community in progress Russell County was designated as a Work Ready Community in Progress because it is close to meeting the criteria to be certified. Warren, Davies, and Woodford Counties get designation. Adair County has an aggressive plan under the leadership of Chairman A.W. Reed, to earn the designation of Work Ready Community. Topic will be a highlight of the School Board meeting tonight, Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 7pmCT, at the Adair County School Board Building Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY News from the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet FRANKFORT, KY - Governor Steve Beshear announced today that Daviess, Warren and Woodford counties have been certified as Kentucky's first-ever Work Ready Communities, and Russell County was the only county to receive Work Ready Community (in progress) status, meaning they should be no more than months away from becoming only the fourth Work Ready Community in the State. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 17:03:58 | Comments | Printable version
Community Baptist fundraiser at Exie Fire Department, Greensburg, KY Community Baptist Church Youth Group will have a fundraiser with soup, hot dogs, desserts, a cake walk, and silent auction starting at 4pmCT, Saturday, March 3, 2012, and continuing through the evening, with live entertainment starting at 5pmCT, including Anthony Meadows as Elvis and Buddy Willingham as George Jones, at the Exie Fire Department, 8629 Edmonton Road, Greensburg, KY 42743. Proceeds go to church youth group for mission project, other activities. Contacts are Jamie and Derek Benningfield, 270-403-9858. 2012-02-16 16:41:25 | Comments | Printable version
Mickey Carter always made her smile Alison Rice writes: Mickey was a dear friend and always made me smile! Mickey will be deeply missed by friends and family alike. In memory of ray carter and family. My prayers and sympathy goes out to Gina Pike and his friends and family. Rest in peace, Mickey. From his longtime friend Alison Rice and family. R.I.P. - Alison RiceComments re article 50050 Mitchell Mickey Carter Russell Co KY (1949-2012) 2012-02-16 16:30:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Sherman Minton Bridge to be re-opened Concrete barrier walls to be replaced with temporary barricades From Kentucky Highway Department Louisville, KY (February 16, 2012) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is preparing for the reopening of the Sherman Minton Bridge (I-64 Bridge beween Louisville, KY and New Albany, IN( by moving concrete barrier walls and replacing them with orange barrels and signs. Because of the time and equipment required, removal of the heavy barriers has to begin days in advance of the bridge reopening. Barrier wall will be removed from the following locations beginning at 9amET on Friday, February 17, 2012: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 15:15:26 | Comments | Printable version
The Goodins at Egypt Christian Church, Feb. 26, 2012 Adair County Sunday night singing The Goodins will be in concert at Egypt Christian Church, 4859 Knifley RD, Columbia, KY, at 6:30pmCT, Sunday, February 26, 2012 . Following the service a cake and ice-cream fellowship will be held in celebration of February birthdays and wedding anniversaries. Everyone is invited to attend. - Paul Patton, pastor 2012-02-16 15:07:23 | Comments | Printable version
M.E. Lewis has question about Ice America M.E. Lewis writes: Is this a large Ice Maker that fills bags when you put your money in or are there bags of ice brought in from somewheer else that you purchase here. Someone said it is blocks of ice. Inquiring minds want to know? -M.E. LewisComments re photo 43820 Ice House America construction underway 2012-02-16 14:58:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Wallace L. Harris, Jr., Franklin, KY (d. Feb. 12, 2012) He was retired from Houchens Industries, was of the Baptist faith, and was a Navy Veteran, and had relatives in Adair County, KY Mr. Wallace L. "Walley" Harris, Jr., age 78 of Woodburn, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 1pmCT at Crafton Funeral Home, 512 East Cedar Street, Franklin KY with burial in Woodburn Cemetery with military rites being conducted by the Simpson County Honor Guard. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 14:45:06 | Comments | Printable version
Set of keys found in drive on Adair Avenue Ann Melton writes: A set of keys were found this morning in my parents yard on Adair Avenue. If anyone has lost them please come by the Judge's Office, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, to claim them. They appear to be a good set that someone was using. Thanks to Kenneth Dulin and his crew for watching out for folks, they do an awesome job for our community.--Ann Melton 2012-02-16 12:18:47 | Comments | Printable version
Agenda, Adair Co. Board of Education, Feb. 16, 2012 meeting ADAIR COUNTY BOARD of EDUCATION AGENDA Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:00pmCT Regular Board Meeting Adair County Board Conference Room 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 10:41:43 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky EQIP Sign-Up Period runs through Feb. 29, 2012 By Jennifer Hardwick USDA NRCS in Kentucky announces February 29, 2012 as the Second Application Period for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The current sign-up period runs through February 29, 2012. If you are interested in participating in EQIP or other Farm Bill conservation programs, you should contact your local NRCS office as soon as possible. For more information, contact Kenny Hammond, NRCS Soil Technician at 270-343-3343 or stop by the Russell County Conservation District, 159 Ferco Way, Jamestown, KY 42629. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 10:05:53 | Comments | Printable version
Picketts Chapel UMC Ham Supper is Feb. 25, 2012 Pickett's Chapel UMC, 3047 Portland Road, in the Portland/Milltown community of Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky, will be hosting their annual Country Ham Supper, 5pm-8pmCT, Saturday, February 25, 2012. The meal includes country ham, green beans, potatoes, cole slaw, fried apples, homemade biscuits, jams and jellies, and soft drinks or water. Donations only for the all you can eat meal, with proceeds going to the church building fund for upcoming renovations. We will also have take out orders available. Phone 270-378-6094. -Nancy Taylor 2012-02-16 09:46:31 | Comments | Printable version
Mitchell (Mickey) Carter, Russell Co., KY (1949-2012) He was a member of a large, respected Russell County family. He leaves 11 direct living descendants. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and an auto body repairman Mitchell "Mickey" Carter, 62, Miller-Short Road, Russell Springs, KY, died at his home on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. The funeral services will be at 10amCT, Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Mark Harrell and Sister Laura Harris the officiating clergy. Burial will be in Mill Springs National Cemetery, 9044 W. Highway 80, Nancy KY. Visitations will be after 5pmCT, Monday, February 20, 2012. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 09:33:45 | Comments | Printable version
Chamber will hear St. Jude speaker at Feb. 2012 luncheon The Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday, Feb. 21at 11:45amCT, at The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club Road, Columbia, KY. The speaker will be Emily Wood of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Corporate Sponsor will be WAIN Radio Station. Chamber members are encouraged to attend. Visitors are always welcomed. - Sue Stivers, Executive Director C/AC Chamber, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Phone 270-384-2730 2012-02-16 08:56:59 | Comments | Printable version
Henry P. Marr, Green Co., KY (1927-2012) He was a member of a highly regarded Green County, KY, family with many relatives in Green, Adair, Taylor, Hardin, and Taylor Counties of Kentucky.He was retired from the Civil Service having worked as a Motor Vehicle Operator, and was a WWII Veteran having served in the United State Army Click on headline for full obituary with photo(s) Mr. Henry Ping Marr of Elizabethtown, KY, departed this life on Monday, February 13, 2012 at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Facility in Hodgenville, KY The funeral services for Mr. Henry Ping Marr will be conducted at 1pmCT, Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 601 S. Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Bennett Cemetery. Bro. Kelvin Edwards will be officiating. Visitation was requested from 4pm-8pmCT Wednesday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Thursday, February 16, 2012, until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 08:48:14 | Comments | Printable version
Fire destroys four vacant mobile homes at Windmill Home Park Origin of fire still unknown. Location about 11 miles from firestation, on western side of Adair County, KY. By Donald Hare, Public Affairs Officer Columbia/Adair County Fire Department The Adair County Fire Dept responded to a mobile home fire at 9299 Edmonton Road, Columbia, KY, at 2:31amCT, on Thursday morning, February 16, 2012. Upon arrival to the Windmill Mobile Home Park they found four vacant mobile homes engulfed in fire. They were a total loss. There were 10 firemen on the scene for around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The origin of the fire is still unknown. 2012-02-16 07:43:21 | Comments | Printable version
Donald Hare comments on the Homeland Security Grant Comments about Russell Co., KY Ambulance Service receives $953,059 grant The grant that Ed Whitfield's office sent out: this is a 90/10 grant meaning the county will only have to pay a 10% match. This was a regional grant in which the Adair and Russell received the award jointly. In Adair County the agencies which will share in the grant funding were: Adair County Ambulance Service, Columbia Fire Department, Adair County Fire Department. Donald Hare, Public Affairs officer, Columbia/Adair County Fire Department. Thanks, Donald Hare: for the clarification. When/if the breakdowns on the grant's distribution is received here, it will be posted on CM. -EW 2012-02-16 07:35:18 | Comments | Printable version
Great Backyard Bird Count starts tomorrow! (Feb. 17-20, 2012) It's an enjoyable past-time, whether you're an ornithologist or just know a few birds. In the past, Columbia/Adair County (Zip Code 42728) has been the top bird watching community in the state, one of the top birdwatching communities in the nation. As always, we'll post information throughout the four day period to see how Columbia/Adair County is doing. We'll be posting more throughout the day, and hope that all who have participated in past GBBC's will do so this year, get others to participate. As always, new pictures are welcome for CM's Big Birds of Kentucky album. Send tips, stories, anecdotes, commentary, and new photos to ColumbiaMagazine.com. We'll do our best to post. -CM Information from Cornell Lab, Ithaca, NY The 15th Great Backyard Bird Count starts this Friday! During February 17-20 you are invited to be part of a massive citizen-science effort across North America. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 06:11:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Birds of Kentucky
Tennis: LWC Men, Women face WKU at Baughman Complex Lindsey Wilson Men's and Women's Tennis Teams host Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY starting at 12pm noon CT, Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Henry Baughman Tennis Complex, 401 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 05:40:20 | Comments | Printable version
Russell Co., KY Ambulance Service receives $953,059 grant Homeland Security grant also helps Adair County first responders; is meant to enhance ability of organizations that are not affiliated with hospitals. The Russell County Ambulance Service has been awarded a regional grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The $953,059 grant is for operations and safety, and will contribute to both Russell County Ambulance Service, and the Adair County Ambulance Service and Firefighters. The purpose of the AFG program is to enhance the ability of fire departments and emergency management service (EMS) organizations that are not affiliated with hospitals to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as first-responder personnel. Grants are awarded through a competitive process. Applications are reviewed on how the funds will fulfill the top priorities of the AFG program which are operations and safety, and vehicle acquisition. Information courtesy of Rep. Ed Whitfield's office 2012-02-16 05:21:59 | Comments | Printable version
Loved photo of Abigail Grace and Larry Smith Comment about Larry Smith's new sweetheart Valerie Loy writes (To Larry Smith): Love to see pictures of granddaughter send lots more - Valerie LoyAgree. Shouldn't be but a few more weeks before she's on the air. -CM 2012-02-16 04:44:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair, Russell Countians in electrical tech program at SCC Sean Keltner, Columbia, KY, and Connie Hensley, Adair County, KY are students in program Click on headline for full story plus photo(s) By Allison Horseman News from Somerset Community College When instructors in the Somerset Community College Electrical Technology program realized that they weren't meeting the needs of their students, they sought a solution to the problem that would benefit both the school and the students. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 04:19:53 | Comments | Printable version
Today, THURSDAY with CM, February 16, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for February 16, 2012: Many inner yous--Robert Stone, Thursday, 16 February 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 156, in progress 2012-02-16 04:06:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
LWC Baseball Sweep of No. 8-Ranked Faulkner How about those Blue Raiders? Derek Cape has great day in Alabama. Coach Jonathan Burton picks up his 100th career win Click on headline for full story with details of weekend of Baseball starting at 12pm noon CT, with Blue Raiders' Home Opener at Egnew Park, Lindsey Wilson Sports Park, 820 Hanley Lane, Columbia, KY on Saturday, February 18, 2012 News from Lindsey Wilson College MONTGOMERY, AL - Big offensive innings and solid pitching helped the Lindsey Wilson College baseball team kick off the 2012 season in style Wednesday, February 15, 2012, with a sweep of No. 8-ranked Faulkner (AL) University at Harrison Field. The Blue Raiders (2-0) won the opener 9-1 on the strength of (Columbia, KY), senior Derek Cape's six scoreless innings and the nightcap with bookend big innings in a 7-6 come-from-behind effort. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 03:16:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Joyce Spurling, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2012) She was a member the First United Methodist Church of Campbellsville, kY. She was employed in retail sales for many years and was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville, KY Joyce Spurling, 77, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 1:35pmET, Sunday, February 12, 2012 in Campbellsville, KY The funeral service was at 11amET Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Ron Young. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-16 02:48:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 16 Happy Anniversary, Doug and Monica Moss Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gordon and Carline Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amelia Foster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deborah Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Diana M. Withers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dr. Roger Dale Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gola Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Isabella Harvey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Millie Foster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patty Dixon Bunch (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Murray | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Bohannon (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Wood | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday for Mable Clara Tarter, Adair Co. KY native | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lela Witt Helm, Casey Co. native (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bloyd Franklin Oakes, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Sue Brockman, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Sam) Dunbar, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Wallace Hines, formerly of Campbellsville, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Wayne Helm, Adair Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Wayne Kirkpatrick, Burkesville, KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fay Bradshaw, Adair County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Barbara Jean Tungate, Taylor Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W. Jack Stephens, Russell County, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Stiles, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elizabeth Jean Sandlin , Adair Co., KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Essie Pauline Jessie Hiser, Greensburg, KY, Metcalfe native (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freddie L. York, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis R. Crew, Casey County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen (CJ) Phillips, 28, Liberty, KY (1990-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Jo (PJ) Burton-Fletcher, Adair County, KY native (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarantos (Sam) Genakos, Sr., 67, Adair Co., KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annelies Foley, 85, Russell County, KY (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Thomas Rhynearson, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyne Edelen-Hayden, 51, Campbellsville, KY (1972-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Turpin Peyton, 93, Casey County, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Moody Hughes, 68, Columbia, KY native (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Durbin, Sr., 85, Jamestown, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Dale Roy, 70, Casey County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louese Phillips Russell, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mae Lene Ervin, 83, Metcalfe County, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lois Druin Durham, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Noralee Harris, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosa Betty Clements, Elkhorn, KY (1952-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Denise (Capps) Burns, 60, Burkesville, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon R. Tackett, 64, Greenburg, KY (1958-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Wise, 46, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, February 16, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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