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Daily News for Sunday, February 19, 2012
Thanks from Clayton Hadley, Ice House America, Columbia, KY Overcoming many obstacles, Ice House America is now open Clayton Hadley writes: I, Clayton Hadley and Family, would like to pay a big thanks to City of Columbia Mayor Mark Harris and associates; to Robert Flowers, Bank of Columbia for the awesome loan; Ed, Linda Waggener, along with all the City Council members; Joe Flowers, along with Zoning and Planning, Dan Waggener, Sharon Burton of the Community Voice, Anthony Grubb (manager for Forcht and Humphress Associates, our shopping center owners for the leasing of the ground, CAUD for water rights; Jason Stotts. And most of all Family and Friends for their support. --Clayton HadleyComments re photo 43825 Ice House America open at 845 Jamestown Street Columbia KY 2012-02-19 18:03:53 | Comments | Printable version
James Earl Humble, Russell County, KY (1935-2012) He was a member of a respected Russell County, KY, family. He was a maintenance worker. James Earl Humble, J. Humble Road, Russell Springs, KY, died Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Liberty Care Center, Liberty, KY. Funeral services will be at 10amCT, Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro.Roger Wheat the officiating clergy. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Clear Springs Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-19 15:55:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
J.D. White, Taylor County, KY (1933-2012) He was a construction worker and a member of a large, Taylor County family with many relatives in this area, including Adair and Taylor Counties, other parts of Kentucky, and out of state. He leaves 32 direct living descendants J. D. White of ElkHorn, son of the late Wilbur White and Lillian Greer White, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, March 19, 1933. He died at 9:53 P.M., Saturday, February 18, 2012 in Louisville. Age: 78 Funeral services will be at 11amET/10amCT, Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, byDr. James Jones. Visitation will 5pm-8pmET/4pm-7pmCT, Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Burial will be in Elk Horn Cemetery in Taylor County, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-19 14:46:22 | Comments | Printable version
Bob LaGodney, Taylor County, KY (1942 - 2012) He was a member of a respected Taylor County, KY, family. He was former owner of Bell Bakery Campbellsville, KY and a former employee of A.M. General in Indiana. He was a native of Michigan, and a long time resident of South Bend Indiana, where cremains will be interred. Robert "Bob" LaGodney, 69,of Campbellsville, KY died at 10:08amET, Friday, February 17, 2012 in Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 6pm-8pmET/5pm-7pmCT, Monday, February 20, 2012 at theParrott & Ramsey Funeral Home 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 6pm-8pmET/5pm-7pmCT, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at theZahoran Funeral Home, 1826 Kemble Avenue South Bend, IN. Burial of cremains will be 11amET/10amCT, Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Western Avenue, South Bend, Indiana. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-19 14:20:03 | Comments | Printable version
Richard Fiore (Podi) Marrapodi, Adair County, KY (1988-2012) He was a native of Florida and a member of a respected Knifley, Adair County, KY family. He worked in construction. Richard Fiore "Podi" Marrapodi passed away Saturday February 18, 2012 at his home in Knifley, KY. He was 23. Funeral services will be at 11amET/10amCT, Tuesday February 21, 2012 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Timothy Brown officiating. Burial will be at Tapscott Cemetery. Visitation is 6pm-9pmET/5pm-8pmCT, Monday, February 20, 2012. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-19 13:44:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jailer commends 9 minute apprehension of Class D walk away James D. Whitaker fled Restricted Custody By Rick Wilson I wish to commend the quick action by staff of the 911 Center, Columbia City Police Department, the Adair County Sheriff's office, other inmates and staff in apprehending James Whitaker, a non-violent, State Class D inmate who fled from the Restricted Custody Center on Highway 55 north on Saturday, February 18, 2012. The inmate was back in custody in 9 minutes after Class D staff called 911. Everyone working together made this a great outcome. Thank you, s/Rick Wilson, Adair County Jailer 2012-02-19 12:46:27 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky Color - Artist, his Medium and his Message Danny Reeves is beyond measure a great local artist Click on headline for essay with photo(s) By Billy Joe Fudge, Retired State Forester Kentucky Division of Forestry I think it goes without saying that most great artists are more than very talented, more than practiced in working in a particular medium, more than a gene pool of creativeness, more than patience personified, and more than a sum of their parts; great artists are overflowing with a passion for communicating a message to others. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-19 11:20:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
105 years ago: a letter from the Civil War By JIM The following appeared 105 years ago in the February 20, 1907 Adair County News. Spellings transcribed as they appeared in the newspaper. An Old Letter _______ Written Forty-Three Years Ago By Mr. John R. Cundiff to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Squires. _______ Our Pellham correspondent, Mr. Ernest Cundiff, handed us a letter last week which was written by his father forth-three years ago, while stationed at Knoxville, Tenn., to Mr. and Mrs. James Squires. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-19 11:12:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
James W. Sears, Russell County, KY (1924-2012) He was a member of a respected Russell County, KY family. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Somerset, Ky, a precision grinder, and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. James W. Sears, 88, 129 Campground Road, Russell Springs, KY, died Friday, February 17, 2012, at 3:40pmCT, at Commonwealth Regional Hospital, Bowling Green, KY. The funeral service will be at 12pm noon CT, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 E. Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Steve Dunn officiating. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Tuesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mill Springs National Cemetery, 9044 KY 80, Nancy, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-19 11:03:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Poetry by Robert Stone: Never hinder dance -a sonnet Never hinder dance -a sonnet inspired by The House of Bernarda Alba and two lines from e.e.cummings Another place is home, traditional houseThe House of Bernarda Alba is a play by the Spanish dramatist Federico Garcia Lorca. The two lines from e.e.cummings are: "I'd rather learn from one bird how to sing / than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance" -ROBERT STONE 2012-02-19 09:52:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Poetry by Robert Stone
Tom Chaney, R750: When the inmates run the asylum Of Writers and Their Books No. R750:, essay on privacy issues When the inmates run the asylum by Robert Straus. First appeared 18 February 2007. The next earlier Tom Chaney column 7:Tom Chaney R749: The Story of UK College of Medicine By Tom Chaney When the inmates run the asylum Time was in this land when one could flee from one's past, change identity and begin again. I think of my ancestor who married the woman of his desire, no matter the objection of family, stole a horse, and carried his new bride to the wilds of Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-19 09:14:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Tom Chaney: Of Writers and Their Books
Adair Band Mom to shave head for St. Baldricks Tammy Coomer writes: Tammy Coomer has volunteered to join thousands of men, women, and children in shaving their heads to raise money to cure childhood cancer. "I have known about this for a couple of years, but seeing some local Columbians join in on this great cause last year motivated me to participate this year." I have set my goal at raising $1200 by March 24, 2011. If anyone would like to make a donation you can send it to Tammy Coomer, 3164 Edmonton Road Columbia, KY 42728. Please make checks payable to St. Baldricks Foundation. Thank You. - Tammy CoomerScan CM Benefits and Fund Raisers 2012-02-19 08:28:45 | Comments | Printable version
Chuck Hinman: IJMA No. 156, The Bruensbach School It's Just Me Again No. 156: The Bruensbach School At 18, he landed his first teaching job in a rural school. He was never so happy, he recalls. The only worry, would the kids like him? The next earlier Chuck Hinman column: Chuck Hinman: IJMA No. 138. Coyote hunts in the olden days By Chuck Hinman It's May 1940 (68 years ago) and I had finished my first year at Peru State Teachers College in Peru, Nebraska. I was certified to teach a rural school. This is in the days when rural schools dotted the countryside and before the mass consolidation of school districts into mega schools with transportation systems. Our family was a product of the rural school system circa 1925-1940. We went to New Hope School, District 122, a half mile east of our home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-19 08:16:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chuck Hinman - Reminiscences
Martha Berry relieved Tv has not killed imaginations Martha Berry writes: And I thought TV, etc., had just about taken all the imagination away from our children! What a delightful adventure these two have had in their "hunt". It reminds me of the time that my youngest fought the Civil War, singlehandedly. And fought for both sides! - Martha BerryComments re photo 43847 Imaginary Deer/Polar Bear Season on Page Street 2012-02-19 08:09:08 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: Can't buy me love, love When Whitney Houston died, columnist's mind immediately fixed on the lyrics of a Beatles' song. All, rich and poor think money will buy everything, but there's a difference, she says: The difference in famous people and their money and us who have just enough is that they are never able to escape.. An interesting commentary on money. The next earlier Carol Perkins column: Carol Perkins. Loving Tribute to a very lively Maltese, Fluffy By Carol Perkins Sing along. You know the words to the Beatles' Song, "Can't buy me love." Most of my generation cruised around town singing along with Paul, John, George and Ringo. Until recently, I had not focused on the words because I am not a lyrics person; I go for the beat and the sound. For some reason, this song is in my head and has been for weeks. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-19 07:47:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Record 162 High School Seniors compete for Begley scholarships A unique program: 'I don't know another program like the Begley Scholarship," he said. "A lot of places offer full rides, but what makes this scholarship so distinctive are the experiences. ... It truly is an amazing group of talented and incredibly bright young people who are trailblazers for our college and future trustees.' -LWC PRESIDENT WM. T. LUCKEY Click on headline for full story, photo(s) By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - The next generation of Lindsey Wilson College student leaders were on the A.P. White Campus on Saturday, February 18, 2012, to compete for one of the more prestigious scholarships in Kentucky higher education. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-19 06:11:57 | Comments | Printable version
SUNDAY with CM, February 19, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for February 19, 2012: Always looking down- Robert Stone, Sunday, 19 February 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 159, in progress 2012-02-19 05:55:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Five sign with Lindsey Wilson Swimming Click on headline for story with photo By Duane Bonifer, Public Relations Director Lindsey Wilson College Four Kentuckians and one Tennessean were members of the Lindsey Wilson College swimming program's inaugural signing day ceremony, held Saturday afternoon, February 18, 2012, at Lindsey Wilson College's Norma & Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship. They are:
2012-02-19 04:53:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 19 Happy Birthday, Anna Mary Alley (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Annamarie Day | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Austin Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassie Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Renee Denton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gavin Giles (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Cole | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeffery Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Paige Keith (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katie Jeffries | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Greer (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mitchell Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pen Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Butler (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sammie Jo Sandusky (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Means, Windsor, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hobert Arthur Moran, Green County, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gregory L. Black, Casey County, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vena McQueary, Christine, KY (1922-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Evelyn Compton, Metcalfe County, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avis Withers (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Cloyd Lacy, Russell Springs, KY (1916-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dean Pyles, Adair Co., KY (1958-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Colleen Spillman Franklin, Columbia, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Euna Vandree Lewis Sullivan, Green Co., KY, native of Adair Co. (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florence Aldrighetti, Adair Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Hadley, Adair Co., KY native (1952 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vitus (Jack) Goodin, Adair County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roseann Shoaf Carman, Casey County, KY (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Hadley, Russell County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harlan (Buster) Sparks, Campbellsville, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betsy Ann Cottrell, Taylor County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Carman, Casey County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Eleanor McComas, 95, Cumberland Co., KY (1918-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve E. Wilson, Taylor County, KY (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Clay Glover, Liberty, KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Lyle (Sugar Bear) Hunter, Burkesville., KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bula Nadine Johnson, Elkhorn, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Anne Hall Burress, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Haley Pearl Thrasher, 94, Cumberland Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Marie Richerson Shawen, 82, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laris (Ray) Parton age 75, Casey Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Mae Flanagan, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Luttrell, Adair County, KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dottie Braun, Russell County, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Graham Nelson, 84, Green Co., KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Cooper Kinnett, 88, Jamestown, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Sue Ball, Edmonton, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary H. Gann, 70, Russell County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joann May, 81, Burkesville, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Mae Harmon, 67, Casey County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nona Mae Jeffries, 83, Savoyard, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Morris Mardis Sr., Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason Lee Parker, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. native (1974-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Joyce Robertson, 82, Russell County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walta Miller, Green County, KY (1945-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles James (C.J.) Bishop, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Underwood, 93, Taylor Co., KY native (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel David Little, 51, Windsor, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Henderson, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dixie Wise, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Keith West, 52, Adair Co., KY native (1969-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herby (Kirby) Bell | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Vaughn, 65, Burkesville, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lory Hoover Bennett, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Ray Yarberry, 57, Columbia, KY (1965-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Miro Jack Satalich, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman T. Parrott, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paulette Bray, 67, Columbia, KY native (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robbie Gene Lucas, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robbie Gene Lucas, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Scheri Gay Keltner, 63, Green Co., KY (1959-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tessa Sublett Pickett, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Victoria Elizabeth (Bess) Harvey, 90, Columbia, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Joseph (Billy Joe) Holt, 76, Columbia, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, February 19, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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