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Daily News for Thursday, March 15, 2012
Shirley Ann Maupin, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2012) She was the state wide director of Kentucky Toll services and a retired property manager. She was a member of The Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels. Shirley Ann Maupin, 71, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in Evansville, Indiana. The funeral service will be at 11amET/10amCT, Friday, March 16, 2012 at the Parrott& Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY byRev. Ted Tempel. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, West Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 5pm-8pmET/4pm-7pmCT, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-15 18:34:59 | Comments | Printable version
Pauline Marie Grimsley, Russell Springs, KY (2011-2012) Pauline Marie Grimsley, age 1, Blue Bird Drive, Russell Springs, KY, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY. Funeral services will be at 12pm noon CT, Saturday, March 17, 2012, at the Wilson Funeral Home, 391 Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Garlan Wilson officiating. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Friday, March 16, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-15 18:17:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Agenda, Adair Co. Board of Education, March 15 , 2012 meeting ADAIR COUNTY BOARD of EDUCATION AGENDA Thursday, March 15, 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. 2012-03-15 16:37:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Cloverbuds 4-H meeting for March 15, 2012, postponed The 4-H Cloverbuds meeting scheduled for 6pmCT, Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, is postponed due to the weather. We will be rescheduling for a later date. Tony Rose, Adair County Extension Agent for for 4-H Youth Development 2012-03-15 16:17:52 | Comments | Printable version
Severe Thunderstorm Warning A severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Louisville in effect until 4:15pmCT, Thursday, March 15, 2012, for Western Adair County, Eastern Barren County, Southern Green County, and Norther Metcalfe County. Click to National Weather Service for Columbia, KY for the latest current weather for our area from NWS. 2012-03-15 16:08:11 | Comments | Printable version
JIM Gem: Mr. Vaughan lauds Columbia Found in the November 24, 1915 News: Mr. W.J. Vaughan, a field Sunday School worker, went over a large portion of Columbia last Wednesday. He was profuse in his compliments, saying that it was one of the best towns he visited."I was astonished," he said, "in seeing so many imposing business houses and handsome residences. We have not got such buildings in the town of Lousia."Submitted by JIM 2012-03-15 14:56:24 | Comments | Printable version
School Supplies for West Liberty, KY still being gathered Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Patty Jones, Principal Col. William Casey Elementary School, 220 General John Adair DR, Columbia, KY Students, staff, and families of Col. Wm. Casey Elementary have come together to help West Liberty Elementary School start over. On Monday, March 19, 2012, West Liberty Elementary will return to school in a formerly empty factory in the community. Through communication between Dana Harvey and Sarah Burton, teachers at CWC, and the principal and community members of West Liberty Elementary, supplies have been collected and will be delivered to the school location on Saturday, March 17, 2012. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-15 14:37:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Names added to list of veterans BJ Bray writes: I would like to send two additions to your list of Adair County Veterans.BJ -- Both names have been added to the list. Thanks for writing, and thanks again to everyone who has helped with our list of Adair County Veterans. 2012-03-15 12:38:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Jobs picture improves in CM 7-county area over 2011 The jobs picture improved for the 7-county Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties area in January 2012 compared with the figures from a year ago From Kentucky Office of Employment and Training data January 2011 vs. January 2012 Below best at top, poorest employment at bottom
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Hospital administrator will speak to Westlake Auxiliary The Westlake Hospital Auxiliary will meet at at 6:30pmCT, Monday March 19, 2012, in the cafeteria at Westlake Hospital, 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY. Tim Menton will be the speaker. - Delwin Blair 2012-03-15 10:38:14 | Comments | Printable version
Chris Benham has made news often: Links Chris Benham, the 32 year old Glens Fork, KY, man who led law officers on a wild chase last night, Wednesday, March 14, 2012, has made the news often over the past six years. Here are links to other CM stories.
Related court appearances: Hearing for William Meece in circuit court Monday, July 31, 2006 2012-03-15 10:32:01 | Comments | Printable version
David & Kristi Taylor: Circle R back to original tastes David and Kristi Taylor write: We would just like to compliment the new owners of Circle R. Our family had dinner there last evening and the food and service were outstanding. Thank you for bringing back the original tastes of the old Circle R. Keep up the good work!-David and Kristi Taylor 2012-03-15 10:21:13 | Comments | Printable version
Crime suspected in case of missing Carly, friendly retriever Margie Williams' dog may have been stolen. Call 270-250-4044 with any information Click on headline for story with photo By Helen Williams Mom (Margie Williams) actually believes that Carly, her one year old golden retriever was taken from her home (200 West Guardian Street) in which case, I doubt this will help much, but Mom would really like her home. In case whoever took her decides she's too much trouble and lets her loose: She's wearing an orange collar with her name, Carly, on it and Mom's phone number "(270) 250-4044." Any other ideas to help find her would be appreciated. I'm going to contact the shelter today, as well. Thanks. I'm sorry I don't have better pictures of Carly. She is such a fast mover that most of what I have of her is video. I'll keep looking. The accompanying photo is from where she greeted me one day coming in the garage at mom's. She's just a big ole baby. Help, please. Thank you. -Helen Williams 2012-03-15 07:36:23 | Comments | Printable version
Paul Patton: Pi and Cornbread story, told in Algebra (You learn something new every day: The Venerable Jim had already explained to me, when I was only 68, that Kenyon is not in Africa. Now this! -EW Paul Patton writes: Dear Ed and Anon, You had me wondering if you were going to tell the old joke about Pi, which is probably unknown to many of the younger generation.Comments re article 50638 Anon learned about pi and cornbread from Cookie Harris 2012-03-15 07:30:12 | Comments | Printable version
Criminal Investigation follows pursuit by local agencies Christopher Benham, Glens Fork, KY, was driving a 1990 GMC pickup with one passenger, his wife, Jamie Benham, 31. Chris Benham airlifted to UK Medical Center; Jamie Benham airlifted to UL Medical Center Related story: High speed chase - Adair, Russell, ends The Flatwoods, KY By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY - On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at approximately 10:22 CT the Russell County Sheriff's Department advised Post 15 they were in pursuit of a vehicle headed west on the Louie B Nunn Parkway. During the pursuit, the vehicle crossed the median several times, driving in both the east and westbound lanes and struck a Russell County Sheriff's Department cruiser. The pursuit left the Parkway at the Columbia exit and headed south on KY 0061. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-15 07:04:22 | Comments | Printable version
High speed chase - Adair, Russell, ends The Flatwoods, KY UPDATED: Two police cruisers hit in chase. Driver, Christopher Benham, airlifted to UK, faces multiple charges in two counties and by Kentucky State Police, according to Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss. Chase involves Russell County Sheriff's Department, Adair County Sheriff's and Columbia City Police and Kentucky State Police. Sheriff Moss said that the fleeing vehicle, crossed the median during the chase, and left the Cumberland Parkway through the on ramp at KY 61 South, while Columbia City Police Officer Charles Greer had the Off Ramp blocked. The chase began at about 10:30pmCT and ended some 30 minutes later. Related, later story: Criminal Investigation follows Pursuit by local agencies By Larry Smith, The WAVE, 92.7 FM Special to ColumbiaMagazine.com An Adair County man has been airlifted to UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY, as a result of a high speed chase through Russell and Adair Counties, and ending in the The Flatwoods, just south of the building which most recently housed the "Two Sisters' Restaurant on Wednesday night, March 14, 2012.Enroute, Christopher Benham crashed into and totalled 2 police cruisers, one an Adair County Deputy Sheriff Justin Claywell's prowler , the other a Russell County sheriff's vehicle. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-15 06:25:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Lindsey Wilson 49, Evangel University of Springfield, MO 60 Blue Raiders lose in opening round of NAIA National tournament. Adair County's Kalen Kimberland was high for the Blue Raiders with 15 points; and Darren Ballou, Columbia, KY, scored 3. Other Blue Raider scoring: Wesley Hanspard 4, Charles Baker 2, Justin Archie 8; former Taylor County, KY star Chase Cox, 9; Chase Spreen, 6. Information from Chad Waller, NAIA Evangel University, Springfield, MO, defeated Lindsey Wilson College's Blue Raiders 60-49, in an opening round game played Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Kansas City's Municipal Auditorium. The Blue Raiders were in the NAIA Men's Basketball national tournament for the tenth time overall and the seventh time since 2000. The Blue Raiders have an overall record of 6-10 in the tournament, but have now lost two-consecutive openers. In 2009, Lindsey Wilson lost to Texas Wesleyan in its tourney opener. Overall, the Blue Raiders entered the game second nationally in 3-point field goal percentage (.388), but ended this game just 5-of-20 (.250). Attendance (Not given, listed as 0) 2012-03-15 06:03:47 | Comments | Printable version
JIM Gem: A Sketch of Rev. Wood B. Cundiff (1898-1961) Fossicking around through the research facilities of JIM, Worldwide, another JIM Gem is uncovered, a story about a Cane Valley native recalling his early life in Cane Valley for a newspaper story which appeared in a Northern Ohio newspaper and was later reprinted in the prestigious Adair County News. Rev. Wood B. Cundiff, studied at Columbia High School and was a graduate, and continued his studies at two of America's best post secondary schools, Bethany College and Oberlin School of Theology in Ohio, before entering on a life of service as an outstanding Disciples of Christ Christian church minister. - CM By JIM The following sketch of Adair Countian Rev. Wood B. Cundiff, written by Jean Weaver, appeared in the Saturday, Octoboer 18, 1947 edition of the Lorain Journal. Subsequently, the Adair County News reprinted it in the November 26, 1947 edition. (Lorain, Ohio, is located in northern part of the state on the shores of Lake Erie.) Wood B. Cundiff (1898-1961) was a son of Perry V. and Mary E. (Conover) Cundiff. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-15 05:27:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
(Ad) Remember to check CM Electronics & Computers each visit There are frequently great opportunities for great computer buys in CM Electronics & Computers , but readers have to watch the category closely for the best buys. Here's one just posted: KINDLE FIRE for $150 My daughter has a Kindle Fire for sell. It was bought In January and has been used very little. It's In great shape; no scratches. Asking $150.00 firm. Email: lexiejo03@gmail.comTo post a computer you no longer need, send using any Contact/Submit button. Computers & Electronics is a free classification for up to four line text ads for individuals in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties of Kentucky. Low cost dealer and photo ads available. See Rates & Terms for what's Free, what's Paid Categories. Current as of today, March 15, 2012, but subject to change at any time 2012-03-15 04:56:54 | Comments | Printable version
C-ville driver, Liberty passenger injured in St. Francis, KY crash Overcorrection a factor in Wednesday, Marion County accident TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY MARION COUNTY, KY - Trooper Fred Cornett is investigating a collision which occurred Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at approximately 8:40pmET in the limits of St. Francis on KY 52. The collision occurred when a 2005 Toyota, operated by Kelly Cox, age 21, of Campbellsville, KY was traveling East on KY52, dropped off the right shoulder of the roadway, the operator overcorrected and the vehicle struck an embankment. Cox and a passenger in her vehicle, 21 year old James M. Steele, of Liberty, KY, were both belted at the time of the collision and were transported to the Spring View Hospital in Lebanon where they were treated and released. Trooper Cornett was assisted at the scene by other KSP personnel, Marion County Rescue and the Loretto Fire Department. 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. Thanks also to Dispatcher Stacy Estes. 2012-03-15 04:08:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
THURSDAY with CM, March 15, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for March 15, 2012: Overwhelming is--Robert Stone, Thursday, 15 March 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 184, in progress 2012-03-15 03:16:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Mark Parrish, Adair County, KY (1956-2012) He was a member of a highly regarded South Adair County, KY, family and of Antioch United Methodist Church. He worked at Columbia Candy Company on Reed St. in Columbia, KY Mark Parrish age 55 years of the Sparksville Community in Adair County passed Away Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 1:33 PM at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Funeral service is at 1pmCT, Saturday, March 17, 2012 Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Bro. Terry Turner, Bro. Troy Elmore and Bro. Lonny Karnes will be the officiating clergy. Interment will be in Roach Cemetery on Toria Road, Adair County, KY. Visitation will be after 3:30pmCT, Friday, March 16, 2012. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-15 03:09:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sneed Family in concert at Mt. Carmel UMC March 25, 2012 The Sneed family will be in concert at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 2472 Mt. Carmel Road, Columbia, KY, on at 11amCT, Sunday, March 25, 2012. Bro. Steve Willis and congregation invite everyone to attend. Bro. Steve Willis phone: 270-250-1121. - Jeana Pike 2012-03-15 02:29:08 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 15 Happy Birthday, Bethany R. Frost | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby D. Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dolly Bragg | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jewell Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Page | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kasey Blue Edward Kessler (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kellye Held | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kristi Loy Irvin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roger McKinney | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Russell Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Bailey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zachary Streeval | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Warren, Casey Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgia Gupton Beard, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Isabell Bernard, Russell Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William A. Farmer, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Fred Serra, Jr., Glasgow, KY, formerly of Burkesville, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. J.W. (Bill) Edwards, Green Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Edward Parmley, Cumberland Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marybelle Godbey, Casey Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby L. Davis, Green County, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cymbeline Pyles Shofner, 89, Taylor County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jane Smythe Corbin, 77, Adair County, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny O'Neal Beal, 53, Casey County, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Christopher Jay York, Greensburg, KY (1977-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Howard Pelston, 67, Adair County, KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Clyde Augustine, 73, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allan Miller, 49, Columbia, KY (1973-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anita Kay Parker Campbell, 54, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny D. Grant | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Burchell, 88, Liberty, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Lee Gaskin, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Sue Ballard, 75, Edmonton, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy K. Cape, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Macie A. Franklin, 97, Cumberland Co., KY native (1924-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Z. Johnson, 94, Jamestown, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine (Smith) Radford, 92, Burkesville, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Shearer Butler, 88, Adair Co., KY (1921-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomie Ruth Taylor, Green County, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel Bragg Brown, Taylor Co./Adair native (1930-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Pendleton, 83, Adair Co., KY (1927-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Stapleton, 89, Columbia, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Mattingly, 60, Elizabethtown, KY native (1962-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola Noel Tungate, Taylor County, KY (1927-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, March 15, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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