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Daily News for Monday, February 20, 2012
Lindsey Wilson to honor 1971-72 National Championship Basketball team The 1971-'72 Lindsey Wilson Junior College basketball roster: Steve Campbell, "Big Al" Crim, Micah Harvey, Mike Humphress, Pat Payne, Gary Powell, Tom Skaggs, Vic Stansbury, Chester Tucker, (d. Jan. 9, 2012) , and Keith Young. Harvey, Campbell and Young hailed from Adair County, Tucker from Russell County, and Humphress from over Bonnieville way. From An Anonymous scribe For that complete story, click to A classic Blue Raiders basketball game: A national championship A beloved Adair County character of legendary proportions, the late Dallas Pickett, skillfully and safely piloted the bus carrying this great team to and from Albany, NY. -CM By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson College community will recognize one of the school's greatest men's basketball programs this Saturday night, February 25, 2012. Living members of the team will be honored at halftime of the LWC-St. Catharine (KY) College men's basketball game, which tips off at 4pmCT at Lindsey Wilson College's Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. The 1971-72 LWC men's basketball team won the National Little College Athletic Association championship. It was the first national championship won by an LWC sports team. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-20 18:19:25 | Comments | Printable version
Congratulations to Chris Wilson and family Ruth Ann Campbell writes: Congratulations Chris & family in being recognized in your profession. We are proud of you! - Ruth AnnComments re photo 43867, Chris Wilson & Golden Rule Wilson win big Statewide awards 2012-02-20 17:34:10 | Comments | Printable version
William Dale Carter, Edmonton, KY (d. Feb. 23, 2012) He was a native of Illinois and a retired farmer. Services and interment will be in Benton, Franklin County, Illinois William Dale Carter age 86 of Edmonton, KY, died Monday, February 20, 2012 at the Metcalfe Health Care in Edmonton, KY. Graveside services will be held 1pmCT, Thursday, February 23, 2012, at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, 12740 Oddfellow Lane, Benton, Illinois. There will be no local service in Edmonton, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-20 17:27:11 | Comments | Printable version
Conor Young of CU earns MSC Wrestler of Week honors By Chris Wells, Mid South Conference Information Director LOUISVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University's Conor Young is the Mid-South Conference Wrestler of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday. February 20, 2012. The weekly award is the third of the season for Young, who also picked up the award on November 21 and December 19, 2011. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-20 17:11:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Golden Rule Wilson takes 2 top statewide honors At Kentucky Auctioneers' 2012 Convention Click on headline for story plus photo(s) Golden Rule Wilson Real Estate & Auction, Columbia, KY, won the top award for Best Institutional Promotion (color) Category at the Kentucky Auctioneers Association's annual convention which was held the weekend of February 11, 2012 at Kentucky Dam Village State Park, Gillbertsville, KY, in Western KY near Land Between the Lakes. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-20 14:19:47 | Comments | Printable version
Clarence (Buck) Corbin, Adair County, KY (1930-2012) He was a member of large, respected Adair County, KY family. He leaves 29 direct living descendants. He was employed at the Gate Station in Columbia, KY for many years. He was a U.S.Army veteran of the Korean War and will be accorded full military honors by VFW Post 6097 at his burial in Haven Hill Cemetery. Click on headline for full obituary plus photo(s) Clarence "Buck" Corbin, 81, of Columbia, died Monday, February 20, 2012, at the Campbellsville Retirement Home in Campbellsville, KY. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. David Coffey officiating. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, with full military honors presented by Columbia, KY, VFW Post 6097. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-20 13:26:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Special Called Columbia City Council meeting, Feb. 21, 2012 The City Council of Columbia, KY will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 2pmCT, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. The following item(s) will be considered: Acquisition of Street Department Street Sweeper.- Sonya Roy, City Clerk/Treasurer If anyone has any questions, please call 270-384-2501. Sonya Roy, City Clerk/Treasurer End of Agenda for Special Called Meeting, February 21, 2012 meeting. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-20 13:07:26 | Comments | Printable version
Remembers kindness and graciousness of Jane Davis Foster Charlene Sharpe Childers writes to the family of Jane Davis Foster: I've just heard about the death of Jane from my sister, Rita. Had I known earlier, I would have come to the funeral home. My heart is so saddened for each of you because I understand the pain of losing someone you loved so much.Comments re article 50091 Mrs Jane Davis Foster, Green County KY 19232012 2012-02-20 11:32:28 | Comments | Printable version
Corrine Sparks Harvey, formerly of Breeding, KY, (1920-2012) She was a member of a highly regarded South Adair County, KY family. She was a longtime resident Breeding , KY, and Lexington, KY. Since moving to Bowling Green, she has been a member of the First Baptist Church there and Faith Sunday School Class. She was an accomplished seamstress and avid gardener and past member of several garden clubs. Corrine Sparks Harvey, 91 of Bowling Green, KY died Saturday, February 18, 2012 in Nashville, TN. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 10amCT, at the J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel, 820 Lovers Lane, Bowling Green, KY. Visitation from 5pm-7pmCT, Wednesday, February 22, and from 9amCT until time of service on Thursday at J. C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel. Burial will be in the Fudge Cemetery, 847 Independence Ridge Road, Breeding, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-20 11:09:42 | Comments | Printable version
Mean Rooster: Available free for chicken & dumplings or servicing hens M.E. Lewis writes: FREECYCLING: I have a large, bad to the bone, rooster that I will freecycle to anyone who wants him. You are welcome to him for dumplings or for servicing your hens. We will catch him up for you, but we will not kill or clean him for you - if you want him for dumplings. Call Bill Lewis, 270-634-2092. - MELEWIFind good homes for stuff, even bad to the bone ROOSTERS By Freecycling in CM MISCELLANEOUS 2012-02-20 10:49:58 | Comments | Printable version
Ethel Wood, Taylor County, KY (1929-2012) She was a member of a large, respected Taylor County, KY, Family. She leaves 58 direct living descendants. She was a member of the Elkhorn Baptist Church. Ethel Wood, 82, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 4:25pmET, Sunday, February 19, 2012, in Campbellsville The funeral service will be at 11amET/10amCT, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY by Rev. Haywood Riner and Rev. Brian Rafferty. Burial will be in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 3878 Greensburg Road, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmET/4pmCT, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-20 10:22:50 | Comments | Printable version
Col. Wm. Casey caused first school to be opened here First school teacher was Arthur Hopkins By Mike Watson The first school in what was to become Adair County was taught in 1793at Casey's Old Station, Tucker's Station, and Casey's New Station. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-20 08:57:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Equine Shortcourse offered by T-A-G Extension offices Two classes will be in Greensburg, one in Columbia, and one in Campbellsville, KY By Nick Roy, Adair Co. Extension Agent for Ag and Natural Resources This is a four part series of classes that is being offered to current and prospective horse owners in and around Adair, Green and Taylor Counties. Classes will be taught by University of Kentucky Specialists, local Extension Agents, and farriers. Each class will begin at 5:30pmCT/6:30pmET. There will be a meal provided for all participants at each meeting. Dates and topics are as follows:
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Send Birthdays now: Add more famous/important people to list UPDATE at 7:27amCT: A very, very important 9 year old's birthday has just been added! Boy, when we miss one, we miss big. Thanks so much to the party who sent it. -EW There are a lot of very important people listed today in CM Birthdays for February 20, 2012. (We think - and not all of them are kinfolks! By any stretch) In fact, at 6:54amCT, there were about 24 total listings. In all likelihood there are other important people in the Green, Metcalfe, Russell, Taylor, Adair, Casey and Cumberland County area who need to be added for FEBRUARY and MARCH. If so, please submit, and we'll make every effort to add Birthdays, Anniversaries, and In Memory Birthdays today. Use an Contact/Submit button to do so. -CM 2012-02-20 06:54:55 | Comments | Printable version
Harden family restored Old Footbridge over Pelham Branch A Bridge with Memories: Much of structure is original, but wooden parts replaced. It's almost completely restored now, with just a few loose ends left to do By Margaret Harden I was delighted to see you had put the bridge to my old home place on Columbia Magazine. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-20 04:17:05 | Comments | Printable version
McCubbin Family at First Church of Nazarene, Feb. 26, 2012 The McCubbin Family of Munfordsville, KY will perform Sunday, February 26, 2012, at 10:30amCT, at Columbia First Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Also Bro. Randy Burns will be preaching on Sunday night at 6pmCT. Everyone is invited to attend both services. - Mary Anna Burns 2012-02-20 03:50:16 | Comments | Printable version
The McCoys will be singing at Reverence for Christ Church Sunday night Singing, Taylor County, KY The McCoys will be singing at Reverence for Christ Community Church 109 Crescent Hill Drive, Campbellsville, KY, on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 6pmET/5pmCT. Everyone is welcome. Phone 270-849-7726. 2012-02-20 03:12:40 | Comments | Printable version
LWC, Cafe on the Square, to hold Soul Night, Mon., Feb. 27, 2012 Area residents are invited to participate in the open-microphone night by singing songs, reading poetry or playing an instrument. Pieces performed should relate to Black History Month or themes of justice, equality and human rights. By Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY - Area residents are invited to help Lindsey Wilson College and Cafe on the Square celebrate Black History Month. LWC and the restaurant are teaming up to sponsor "Soul Night," a night of history and entertainment at 6pmCT on Monday, February 27, 2012 at Cafe on the Square, 212 Public Square, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-20 02:51:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
NWS, Louisville, KY, warns of patchy fog, possible road ice Special Weather Statement The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, issued a Special Weather Statement at 1:02amET/12:02amCT, Monday, February 20, 2012, warning of Patchy Fog and Possible Ice on Roadways in South Central Kentucky, in an area including Casey, Monroe, Metcalfe, Adair, Russell, Cumberland and Clinton Counties, including the cities of Liberty, Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia, Jamestown, Burkesville, and Albany: The combination of clear skies...Light winds and moist ground fromprevious precipitation will likely result in patchy freezing fogdeveloping across portions of South Central Kentucky overnight.The freezing fog is likely to develop in areas southeast of a linefrom Tompkinsville to Liberty. This freezing fog may result in avery thin layer of ice that could develop on roadways where thefog forms. Travelers should slow down and use caution if drivingovernight or early monday morning. Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio and your local mediafor the latest on this weather situation.For the complete National Weather Service report, including 7 day forecast for Columbia, KY, click to National Weather Service, Louisville, KY, Forecast for Columbia, KY 2012-02-20 02:43:41 | Comments | Printable version
Today, MONDAY with CM, February 20, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for February 20, 2012: Before learning how--Robert Stone, Monday, 20 February 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 160, in progress 2012-02-20 02:26:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 20 Happy Birthday, Annette Waggener Richards (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Armitage | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brent Hatfield | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cindy Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deana Kimbler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, George Blair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Stanley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Phillips Dudley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaiden Warren (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jody Richards (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lilly Quinn (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Spoon (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Case | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael England | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Pickett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Stearns Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Thomas Williamson (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Lynn Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina Burton-Sinclair (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Frances Wilson, Columbia, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Gene Milby, Summersville, KY (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marlene Taylor, Casey Co., KY native (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bradley E. Arnold, Columbia, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Richardson, 84, Liberty, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Mae Thomas, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret M. Sullivan Redmon,, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael "Booger" England, Adair Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearl Bennett, Adair Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kazimierz Rusek, Adair Co., KY (1922-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Gordon Lee Campbell, Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Duck) McBeath, Russell County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Ann Cooley York, Adair County, KY, (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna M. Fairbairn, 92, Casey County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Maxie Bowlin, 82, Burkesville, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Dial, 64, Adair County, KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Bryant Jarrell, 66, Mt. Pleasant, NC (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Ashbrook Hainey, 94, Russell Co., KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bradford Earl Fields, Metcalfe County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Todd Anderson, Burkesville, KY (1969-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anastasia Szymura Lepiarczyk (1870-1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Keith (Don) Young, 84, Edmonton, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Y. Overstreet, 70, Dunnville, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kyle Trevor Burchett, 29, Russell Springs, KY (1991-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Wayne Ellis, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthias Conrad Kania (1875-1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Kelley Gosser, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Aaron, Russell Springs, Russell County, KY (1911-1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Violet Lucille Bale Graham, 101, Green Co., KY (1922-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, February 20, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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