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Daily News for Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Adair Co. Garden Club is Freecycling Spring! Adair County Garden Club is offering free trees, shrubs, and spring bulbs to anyone who is willing to plant and care for them Click on headline for item with photo(s) By Barbara Armitage The Adair County Garden Club is Freecycling Spring to our neighbors! It turns out that those black clouds that brought us storms and hail just a few days ago have silver linings. Thanks to a very generous donation and a lot of hard work by our dedicated membership the ACGC is able to share a bit of Spring with you. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-21 23:13:36 | Comments | Printable version
Lucky, Black Lab, is Lost in Sparksville area Stevie Pelston writes: Lost family dog,. Goes by Lucky. She is a black lab who was lost in the Sparksville area. If found call 270-634-1040 or 270-378-6323 thanks. - Stevie PelstonFind Pets Quick In CM ANIMALS 2012-03-21 21:42:24 | Comments | Printable version
The Red Bus Project at LWC March 22, 2012 By Sarah Jo Jacobs The Red Bus Project will be at Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY, Thursday, March 22, 2012, 10amCT-4:30pmCT. The Red Bus Project is designed to help orphans by buying and donating cloths. It is called the Red Bus Project because the cloths are sold from a double decker red bus. Students and community will be able to donate gently used and modern clothing no later than Thursday, March 22, 2012. Donation boxes are located in the SUB, Dining Center, Smith Hall and Phillips Hall. Purchase clothing on the traveling thrift store and proceeds go to orphan care. Buyers will be able to purchase on Thursday, March 22, 2012. in front of Cranmer Dining Center. They will also host a concert by Caleb on the quad that night. - Sarah Jo Jacobs.. 2012-03-21 21:05:44 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Another Job Opportunity in CM Employment LEARNING TREE needs an additional part-time staff person to work. If you enjoy working with children, please call for additonal information or stop by and fill out an application. We're located at 730 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY. 270-384-1300 - Carrie Estes Find Jobs NOW In CM EMPLOYMENT 2012-03-21 20:18:16 | Comments | Printable version
Al Sullivan, Adair Co., KY (1933-2012) He was a member of Fairview Separate Baptist Church, an educator working at Lindsey Wilson College and the Adair County School System for 44 years. During his tenure he assumed the role of a teacher, principal and superintendent. He had served in the U. S. Army and was a member of Columbia Masonic Lodge #96. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo Al Sullivan age 79 years of the Glensfork Community passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 5:05amCT, at Westlake Regional Hospital, Columbia, KY. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 10amCT at Fairview Separate Baptist Church Hwy 55 South in Russell County, KY. Bro. Doug Baldwin wil be the officiating clergy. Interment W. P. Campbell Cemetery, Hwy. 55 South in Russell County. Visitation after 4pmCT, Friday, March 23, 2012, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, and Saturday morning, after 6am-7amCT, and after 8amCT, at the church until time for services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-21 19:53:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Project Graduation meeting is Thursday, March 22, 2012 Click on headline for item with photo of Project Graduation past Project Graduation will be having its 2012 organizational meeting at 5:30pmCT, Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Drive. Anyone interested in assisting with this event for our 2012 graduates is asked to attend this meeting or contact Ellen Zornes at 270-384-3400 or Brenda Mann at 270- 384-2476. As always, we appreciate all our community does to support our students! -Ellen Zornes 2012-03-21 17:40:05 | Comments | Printable version
Sneed Family at Hadley Community Church Sun., March 25, 2012 Adair County Sunday night singing The Sneed Family will be singing at 6:30pmCT, Sunday March 25, 2012 at Hadley Community Church, 8269 Fairplay Road, Columbia, KY. Pastor Elbert Hadley and congregation invite everyone. - Alterine Hadley 2012-03-21 17:04:52 | Comments | Printable version
Robbie Hazel Garmon, 87, Knob Lick, KY (d. March 21, 2012) She was the matriarch of a large, respected Metcalfe County family. She leaves 139 direct living descendants. She retired after almost 40 years of service at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was a member of Gods House Church of God in Knob Lick, KY Robbie Hazel Garmon age 87 of Knob Lick, Kentucky died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Funeral services will be held 1pmCT, Friday, March 23, 2012, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Garmon Cemetery. Visitation will be 4pm-8pmCT, Thursday, March 22, 2012, and after 9amCT, Friday, March 23, 2012 at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-21 16:49:09 | Comments | Printable version
Community Baby Fair is Thursday, April 5, 2012 By Paula Garrison There will be a Community Baby Fair, at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY, at 5pmCT, Thursday, April 5, 2012.This event is for all expectant Adair County parents and parents with children up to 6 months of age. There will be gift bags, door prizes, refreshments, and many educational booths with valuable information on pregnancy, parenting, and child safety. Registration is required to attend by calling 270-384-9752, 270-384-9112, or 270-384-6050. - Paula Garrison.. 2012-03-21 16:23:28 | Comments | Printable version
L.G. (Peanut) McKinley, Adair Co., KY (1928-2012) He was the beloved patriarch of a large Columbia, KY family. He leaves 24 direct living descendants. His marriage to Helen Fay Waggener McKinley endured a remarkable 60 years. He spent his childhood in Russell Springs, KY. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 6097, where he served as the Post Commander, Secretary and Treasurer and Quartermaster. He also served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Adair County Fair. He was the owner of M & W Auto Parts, worked for Burton Auto Parts, Waggener-Walker Newspapers and Burton Ace Hardware. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) L.G. "Peanut" McKinley, 83, of Columbia, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at 7:28pmCT. at WestlakeRegional Hospital, Columbia, KY. Funeral services will be at 11amCT, Friday, March 23, 2012 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with George Rice officiating. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with full military honors presented by Columbia VFW Post 6097. Visitation after 4pmCT, Thursday, March 22, 2012, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-21 15:14:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Two injured in collision in front of C-ville Elementary There was a two car injury accident, injuring both drivers, this morning, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in front of the Campbellsville Elementary School on West Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-21 13:20:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Willard L. Phillips, Taylor Co. KY native (1942-2012) He was a member of a large, respected Taylor County, KY, family and was a self-employed musician Willard L. Phillips of Shelbyville, Indiana, died at 2:15amET., Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in Shelbyville, Indiana. Services will be graveside, at 11amET/10amCT, Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Brookside Cemetery, East Main Street, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. Robert Grammer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-21 13:06:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Avery Earl Ashbrook, Russell Co., KY (1922-2012) He was a member of a highly regarded Russell County, family with strong ties to Adair County. He was a longtime resident of Adair County, where he was a merchant and United States Postmaster at Milltown, KY. He was also a former Intermediate Sunday School Department Superintendent at the Columbia Baptist Church. He was a merchnat for 35 years, a postmaster for 32 years, a Mason for over 60 years, and a Kentucky Colonel. He served in the United States Army as a private. He was a member of the Russell Springs United Methodist Church at the time of his death Avery Earl Ashbrook, Grider Lane, Russell Springs, KY, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at his home. Funeral services will be at 10amCT, Friday, March 23, at the Russell Springs United Methodist Church, 206 Jamestown Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Jim Kingrey the officiating clergy. Visitation will be after 3pmCT, Thursday, March 22, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 E. Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY. Burial will be in the Russell Springs City Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-21 11:50:20 | Comments | Printable version
L.G. (Peanut) McKinley, 83 Columbia, KY (d. March 20, 2012) L.G. "Peanut" McKinley, 83, Columbia, KY, husband of Helen Fay Waggener McKinley, died Tuesday night, March 20, 2012, at Westlake Regional Hospital. A complete list of survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced later when received from Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. 2012-03-21 11:25:25 | Comments | Printable version
Arvel Craig, Russell Co., KY (1915-2012) He was a farmer and a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II Arvel Craig, 96, Bardstown, KY, formerly of Russell County, KY, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, Wilmore, KY. Funeral services will be at 12pm noon CT, Friday, March 23. 2012, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 Main Street, Russell Springs, Ky, with Bro. Bobby Conner the officiating clergy. Burial will be in Ridgecrest Cemetery. Visitation will be after 9amCT, Friday, March 23, 2012 at Bernard Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-21 11:12:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Willard Branham, Adair County, KY (d. Mar. 18, 2012) He was a member of a highly regarded South Adair County family and former resident of the Breeding Community. He was employed by the Branham Corporation Click on headline for full obituary with photo(s) Willlard Branham, of Louisville, former resident of the Breeding community in Adair County, KY, passed unexpectedly Sunday March 18, 2012 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Funeral services will be Friday, March 23, 2012, at 12pm noon ET/11amCT, at the Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY, with burial in the Bethany Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be 12pm-8pmET/11am-7pmCT, Thursday, March 22, 2012, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-21 10:59:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rev. Terry White speaker for Lenten Service today Columbia Christian Church will host lunch following service at 12:05pmCT, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Columbia United Methodist Church, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY The Adair County Ministerial Association will sponsor a Community Lenten Service to be held Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at 12:05pmCT at the Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville St., Columbia, Ky. A lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall, The Columbia Christian Church will be hosting the service and the lunch. Rev. Terry White will be the speaker. All are invited. - Connie Scott, Trinity United Methodist Church 2012-03-21 10:41:25 | Comments | Printable version
Sad word of the passing of former Supt. Al Sullivan We have received sad word of the passing of former Adair County School Superintendent Al Sullivan, early this morning, at Westlake Regional Hospital. We will post more information with complete obituary and funeral information as soon as received. 2012-03-21 10:15:35 | Comments | Printable version
Found cat - gender as yet unknown - in Little Cake Gritty - but very sweet - little kitty has endured at least two encounters with doggish ilk, so person who adopts it must have no cat-hating canines. It's available for adoption, unless human associate of the wonderful creature calls to claim. By Shelley Davis We have a probably abandoned kitty that has shown up in our yard. My dad saw it the other day when he took one of his dogs for a walk in the woods. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-21 07:47:15 | Comments | Printable version
CM Site note - Thanks! A brief note on Events submission With all your help, this free CM service continues to grow beyond our grandest hopes. By Ed Waggener A happy note: We are so pleased that CM Events are being utilized so much. CM Events are Free for Churches, schools and so many other qualifying Events. We're happy to report that the submissions are a bit overwhelming right now, but we think we'll be able - with your help - to be able to continue to handle more and more seamlessly and routinely. Thanks - especially to the ministers and public schools of Adair County - for working with us in a way which allows us to deliver this free service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-21 07:10:45 | Comments | Printable version
Great architecture in Lebanon, KY Comments re photo 44347 Scenic Marion Co KY Beautiful home with keyhole window photo by Larry Smith, FM 92.7 The WAVE Cathy Green writes: Now there is some architecture!! Would love to explore the inside - I am sure just as beautiful as the outside! - Cathy GreenThanks, Cathy: Don't know if any of the homes in Lebanon are open for tours, but will post if we learn that tours are available. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-21 06:45:08 | Comments | Printable version
Respect for Joe Burton (1948-2012): Services cancelled tonight Nancy Taylor writes: In memory of our neighbor and friend, Joseph Burton, Adair County, KY (1948-2012), the Prayer Meeting and Bible Study services at Pickett's Chapel United Methodist Church, 3047 Portland Road, Columbia, Kentucky, will be Cancelled tonight, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, to allow visitation at the funeral home. Please remember his family in your thoughts and prayers at this time. - Nancy TaylorPickett's Chapel United Methodist Church regularly holds Wednesday night prayer meeting at 6:30pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-03-21 06:26:14 | Comments | Printable version
Kay Haupt Mystery Flowering Tree: Bartlett Pear Comments re photo 44346 Flowering tree on Greenbriar Ridge What kind is itCharles Marshburn writes: Looks like a Bartlett Pear! - Charles MarshburnThanks.. Thanks, We'll append that name to the photo, with credit to the Courageous Taxonomist. -EW 2012-03-21 05:30:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Columbia, KY/NWS Weather Forecast: Summer-like day A Beautiful, Summer - like day in our neighborhood. (And it's only been Spring since 1:14amET, this, March 21, 2012) -CM Columbia, KY/NWS Weather Forecast: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, according to National Geographic/Vernal Equinox 2012: First Day of Spring Myth Busted The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY, updated at 4:41amCT March 21, 2012 Today:Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind between 3 and 11 mph.For complete current NWS forecast: Click to National Weather Service for Columbia, KY 2012-03-21 05:23:07 | Comments | Printable version
Zoey found. Makes way to original owners home; gets to stay Lost German Shepherd/Pit Bull Mix had been reported missing on CM for three days. Peg Schaeffer writes: Zoey has been found. She returned to her original owner's home and they have decided to keep her. - Peg Schaeffer 2012-03-21 04:33:44 | Comments | Printable version
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, March 21, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for March 21, 2012: Uninformed judgments--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 21 March 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 190, in progress 2012-03-21 04:27:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Sad word of the passing of L.G. (Peanut) McKinley We have the sad word of the death of World War II U.S. Navy veteran L.G. "Peanut" McKinley, 83, Russell County native and long time Adair County resident, last night, Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, KY. Complete details will be posted later when received from Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in Columbia, KY 2012-03-21 04:25:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 21 Happy Birthday, Anita and Barbara | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Stapleton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe N. Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Howery (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnnietta Jessie (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin R. Tucker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kara Murphy (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Karnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rick Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Judd | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Parthena McQueary Bradshaw, 92, Russell Co., KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Rhodes, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marla Jean Walls, Russell Springs, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melody I. Coffey, Russell Springs, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca June Watts, Edmonton, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Randall (Randy) Richards, Liberty, KY (1961-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John C. Bray, Burkesville, KY (1921-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernie Alice Brewer English, Greensburg, KY (1938-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, R.B. Tincher Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Versie Colwell, Taylor Co., KY (1915 ) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joslynn Ann Luttrell, Adair Co., KY (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Byron Whittle, Russell County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judge James G. Weddle, Liberty, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Ray Patton Casey County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andy A. Miller, Casey County, KY (1962-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Elmore, 46, Russell Co., KY (1967-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Russell Murphy, Casey County, KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Lee Page Wayne, Taylor Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie J. Hinton, 80, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorinda Key, 55, Cumberland Co., KY |1959-2014| | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, M. Rey Yarberry, Green Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gladys M. Keltner, Green County, KY (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Johnnie W. Price, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Genia Lynn Stephens, 45, Russell Co., KY (1970-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Underwood, 69, Taylor County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Ballenger, 74, Jamestown, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Danny Lee (Dan) Dunbar, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sue Miller, Adair Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Levettia (Tiny) Hicks, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Sullivan, 90, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Hopper Selby, Russell Co., KY (1966-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John L. Burchett, 49, Russell Co., KY (1967-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denesa Burton Veatch, Taylor County/Adair Co., KY native (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Henry Judd, 97 Jefferson County, KY/Green County Native (1921-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rodney Earl Scott, 46, Marrowbone, Cumberland Co., KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloria Dean Luttrell, 60, Dunnville, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Wayne Acree, 71, Green Co., KY native (1952-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Iza Pearl Helm, 91, Jamestown, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Norman Coffey, 90, Columbia, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karsyn Rubbo, 4 months, Jamestown, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Clifford Buel Hayes, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Dale Wilson, Sr., 66, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven (Half-pint) Mitchell, 35, Taylor Co., KY (1987-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theresa A. Goldsmith, 66, Taylor Co., KY native (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Uriel C. Sparks, formerly of Adair County (1930-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Junior 'Willie' Murrell, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie York, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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