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Mr. Sullivan was best friend

Gaylon Yarberry writes:
I am totally devastated; he was best friend. - Gaylon Yarberry
Comments re article 50785 Al Sullivan Adair Co KY 19332012


2012-03-23 19:37:14 | Comments | Printable version

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Old Craftsman plant after fire engulfs building



2012-03-23 - 3511 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY. - Photo by Ed Waggener.
The Adair County Fire Deptment responded to an industrial building fire at 11:15pmCT, Thursday night, March 22, 2012, to 3511 Holmes Bend Road to the Old Craftsman cabinet shop. Upon firefighters arrival the building was engulfed in flames. The Knifley and Breeding Fire Departments were also on hand. - Donald Hare.

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Joslynn Ann Luttrell, Adair Co., KY (2012-2012)

Joslynn Ann Luttrell, daughter of Kelly Lee Sandusky and Steve Curtis Luttrell of the Cooper Ridge community Columbia, KY, passed away Wednesday March 21, 2012 at 3pmET/2pmCT at the Spring View Hospital in Lebanon, KY.

Graveside services will be Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 1:30pmCT/2:30pmET atSalem Memorial Gardens in Casey County.


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2012-03-23 19:33:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Paul Peck is outstanding coach, outstanding person

Sue Stivers writes:
The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Commissionextends "Congratulations" to Coach Paul Peck on being a finalist for theNational Coach of the Year. That is indeed a high honor! Paul Peck is not only an outstanding Coach, but an outstanding person. He values education and makes sure his athletes do well in the class room as well as on the gym floor. Coach Peck is not only great advertising for Lindsey Wilson College but also for Columbia and Adair County. - Sue Stivers
Comments re photo 44378 Coach Paul Peck is National Coach of the Year Finalist


2012-03-23 18:17:45 | Comments | Printable version

Wonderful group at Leftwich Hall

Jennifer Fudge Carter writes:
What a wonderful group of people. I know only a few in this picture, but I am so happy to see old friends that I attended church with at Chestnut Grove Christian Church in the outskirts of Breeding, KY. Lynn & Cheryl Calendar, Donita England and Sandy England. I am not sure if Kirby Acree is Kirby England or not I could not pick her out of the picture. My mother was from Metcalfe County and we had a lot of strong ties to this beautiful town. Thanks for the memories. --Jennifer Fudge Carter
Comments re photo 44366 Large group present for opening of Leftwich Hall Edmonton


2012-03-23 18:14:10 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Epicurean Everywhere

About: Epicurean Kentuckian: Rice with Avocado and Radish

Michele Coomer writes:
Your photo of the rice w/sesame seed, avocado and radish is being used this morning (referenced) on AOL front page - page 21.:) --Michele Coomer
Michele,

Thanks much for the heads' up!

You get to see them first on ColumbiaMagazine, but many of my EK photos eventually get to Flickr, and one of the benefits of participating on Flickr is the possibility of a wider-world audience. We also got word today that some of Amy's homemade biscuits are the models for a post about a delicious sounding Corsican recipe for Fennel Biscuits (en Francais, bien sur) at cuisinez-corse.com. --Pen


2012-03-23 16:15:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

CU starts new RN to BSN program

News from Campbellsville University

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University will be starting a program for registered nurses to earn their bachelor's of science degree in nursing beginning in May, 2012.


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2012-03-23 10:29:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Sketches of Adair Countians: Physician & Surgeon John Grady

He a gallant soldier for the Confederacy, a noted physician with practice in Albany, and later, Columbia, in an office over Paull Drug Co., in the present Dan Antle/Reed Bros. Insurance building, and often attended the Old Soldiers' Reunions, including some on the grounds of the Green River Memorial, Tebb'sBend, Taylor County. He is buried in the Columbia City Cemetery. -CM

By Mike Watson


"The subject of this sketch was born in Adair County in 1842, near thevillage of Gradyville. His youth was spent working the farm andattending the public schools of the neighborhood. When seventeen yearsof age, he came to Columbia and entered the High School, where heremained two years. At the expiration of this time, he began the studyof medicine in the office of Dr. S.B. Fields* and soon after, thecountry was plunged into the ravages of war and our subject was forcedto abandon his course of reading. In July 1863 he enlisted with theConfederate army and made a gallant soldier for the cause he believedto be right.


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2012-03-23 09:27:57 | Comments | Printable version

Old Craftsman Cabinet Shop engulfed in flames as firemen arrive

By Donald Hare, Public Affairs Officer
Adair County Fire Department

The Adair County Fire Dept responded to an industrial building fire at 11:15pmCT, Thursday night, March 22, 2012, to 3511 Holmes Bend Road to the Old Craftsman cabinet shop. Upon firefighters arrival the building was engulfed in flames.

There were 18 firemen on the scene for 5 hours. Also Breeding Fire Department. and Knifley Fire Department responded to the scene for assistance with the blaze. The origin is yet to be determined and under investigation. -Donald Hare


2012-03-23 09:00:40 | Comments | Printable version

Glenda Komar will speak on dairying at Columbia Woman's Club

By Vonnie Kolbenschlag

The Columbia Woman's Club will meet at 6pmCT, Tuesday, March 27, 2012, in the lower lever of the Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

The speaker will be Glenda Komar, telling about one of our county's largest businesses - the dairying business.

Visitors are welcome to our meetings; and each attendee is invited to bring items for Bethany Abuse Shelter, and for veterans' backpacks, Boxtops for Education and an elephant - those white kinds. Proceeds from the sale of the "elephants" go to help our community. --Vonnie Kolbenschlag


2012-03-23 06:15:04 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia, KY/NWS Weather Forecast: March 23, 2012

Hazardous Weather Outlook issued. Showers with thunderstorm possible
The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY, updated at 5:41amCT Mar 23, 2012
Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind between 3 and 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Click to National Weather Service for Columbia, KY

2012-03-23 06:06:55 | Comments | Printable version

Congratulations to W01 William (Doug) Nobles

Joe Hare writes:
Congrats to WO1 Nobles on getting his wings. It makes me proud to be an Adair Countian to see the accomplishments of this young man. Also to see the Combat Infantry Badge, and if I see correctly, an Army Commendation Medal W/2 Bronze Stars. Thank you WO1 Nobles for protecting our Freedoms.

Joe Hare
1st Infantry Div.
28th Inf, 1967 --Joe Hare
Comments re photo 44380 W01 Doug and Laura Nobles at Ft Rucker graduation


2012-03-23 05:18:09 | Comments | Printable version

(Ad) Baby Chicks For Sale in time for Easter

Pam York writes:
Baby Chicks (straightrun) for sale just in time for Easter. $1.50 each or 4 for $5.00 Call or text 270-585-3608 --Pam York
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2012-03-23 05:14:11 | Comments | Printable version

Adair County Garden Club still has about 75 azaleas

Freecycling Spring

By Barbara J Armitage

The Adair County Garden Club wants to thank everyone who participated in Freecycle Spring. We lost count of how many trees, shrubs and bulbs that were given away.

We still have a few - 75 or so azaleas that are available if anyone can give them a good home. Please remember that azaleas like morning sun and afternoon shade and are not at all forgiving in this demand.

If you would like some of our remaining azaleas please contact Barbara at 270-250-2979 for information or directions. - Barbara J Armitage


2012-03-23 05:03:59 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia Rotary Bike Clinic is March 31, 2012, at Jim Blair Park

By Jerry Holt

The Rotary Club of Columbia will have a bicycle clinic, at the Jim Blair Community Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY, from 3pm-6pmCT, Saturday, March 31, 2012.We will help you get prepared for biking this summer. We will put air in your tires and oil on your chain.

We will also be accepting bicycle donations to the Rotary Club, any donated bike will be repaired and raffled off at our community events. - Jerry Holt


2012-03-23 04:51:00 | Comments | Printable version

W01 William (Doug) Nobles graduates as Army Aviator

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W01 William "Doug" Nobles, 2nd generation Army Aviator, graduated from the United States Army Aviation Course, Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Fort Rucker, AL as an OH-58D, Kiowa Warrior Pilot.

Nobles was chosen to attend flight school in September 2009. He began his long journey by attending W.O.C.S.- Warrant Officer Candidate School in March 2010. During this whole process he completed Dunker training, B.O.L.C.- Basic Officer Leadership Course & S.E.R.E- Survival Evasion Resistance & Escape, all before starting flight school in March 2011.

Doug was pinned his Aviator Wings by his wife Laura at this morning's ceremony. Doug is the son of Bill and Debbie Nobles and the grandson of Louise and the late Tommy Nobles. --Laura Nobles


2012-03-23 04:35:25 | Comments | Printable version

Today, FRIDAY with CM, March 23, 2012

Haiku by Robert Stone for March 23, 2012:
Whisper heart desires
loud enough for self to hear
above howling winds.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 23 March 2012.
-1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 192, in progress



2012-03-23 04:19:42 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 23
Happy Anniversary, Clifton & Rosemary Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jon and Laura Lacy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Austin O'Neal Coffey (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Clayton Tucker (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dustin Reed Rooks (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eddie Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hayden Young | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John Partin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Josh Piercy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joshua Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda Grigsby | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Margaret Harden | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Rooks (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steven Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Todd Robertson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Whitney Reed | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Doris E. Gaines, Campbellsville, KY (March 23, 1928 - October 1, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Lewis, Columbia, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Murrell V. Wooldridge, Jamestown, KY native (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifford McCray, Edmonton, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Allen McKinney, Green Co., KY (1959-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Horace Pearman "Harry" Beard, (1927-2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nathan (Junior) Norman, 57, Dunnvillle, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Mirl Brock, 86, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clara Jean Graves Adair Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vitis Johnson, Casey Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald W. Bernard, Russell County, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ilena P. Sandusky, Casey County, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Amos (Puddle) Judd, Green County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lura Jane Wilson, 95, Russell County, KY (1917 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Kerns, Adair County, KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reba Bybee, Adair County, KY (1945-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lola Hatfield, Casey County, KY (1918-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Keane, Russell County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Frances Morine Hopper Brown, Cumberland Co., KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Bill on the Hill) Ray Nelson, 63, Russell Co., KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mike Wiggins, Cumberland County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Stalcup Graves, 89, Cumberland County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reba Kathryn Jones, 80, Russell Co., KY, (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dalton Earl Wilson, 74, Nancy, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert C. (Bob) Consier, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Don Southerland, Casey County, KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pearl Chelf Watson, 91, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Farris, 75, Edmonton, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jack Eagle Strode, Cub Run, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Faye Hampton Propes, Casey County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lewell W. Wilson, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Frank Mayes, Taylor Co., KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Guinn Richards, 79, Pulaski Co./Adair Co., KY native (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judith Ann Dunphy, Columbia, Adair Co., KY/Wisconsin native (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon Hoover, 85, Adair County, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Abston Glidewell, Cumberland Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin Roe Grant, 82, Columbia, KY native (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cody Carson Baxter, 33, Campbellsville, KY (1990-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Kemp, 65, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Kay White, 61, Columbia, KY (1963-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eddie Dean Duncan, 65, Elizabethtown, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn David Bell, 81, Russell Co., KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Moss, 65, Columbia, KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lois Reynolds, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mickey I. Kempf, 98, Jamestown, KY (1922-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Ivy Carole Brasher Ferree, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert K. Boston, 77, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William L. (Bill) Humphress, 84, Knifley, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, March 23, 2012
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTBird Photography Art Exhibit at CU
Dr. Robert Doty, a retired Campbellsville University English Professor, will be having a nature photo exhibit of birds from March 19 to March 30, 2012, at Campbellsville University's Art Gallery, 205 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY. The exhibit is open on Mondays and Fridays from 8am-5pmET/7am-4pmCT, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45am-12:15amET/9:45am-11:45amCT and 2pm-5pmET/1pm-4pmCT; and on Wednesdays from 9am-5pmET/8am/4pmCT. -From Campbellsville University | (ID:16393, Comment)
8:00amCTAdair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: No (0) case(s) scheduled to start in AdairCircuit Court. No (0) court case(s) in Adair District Court. For latestupdates courts in 7-County Area, click on these links at the KentuckyCourt of Justice: AdairCounty. Also: CaseyCounty.Cumberland County. GreenCounty. MetcalfeCounty. RussellCounty. TaylorCounty. | (ID:16493, Comment)
11:00amCTServices in Louisville, KY, Willard Branham, Adair County, KY (d. Mar. 18, 2012) | (ID:16470, Comment)
Services in Columbia, KY, for L.G. "Peanut" McKinley, Adair Co., KY (1928-2012) | (ID:16473, Comment)
NoonCTPause for Chimes at noon, Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections | (ID:16263, Comment)
Services in Russell Springs, KY, for Arvel Craig, Russell Co., KY (1915-2012) | (ID:16471, Comment)
Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia, KY. Two selections | (ID:16598, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices in Edmonton, KY, for Robbie Hazel Garmon, 87, Knob Lick, KY (d. March 21, 2012) | (ID:16475, Comment)
5:00pmCT Chimes for the evening, Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections | (ID:16231, Comment)
Chimes for the evening, Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections | (ID:16232, Comment)
6:00pmCTSmokie Watch 5-7, Downtown Columbia, KY, Moore's Poolroom, Fountain area
Smokie frequently visits around this time, of a Friday. | (ID:16295, Comment)
Revival services March 19-23, 2012 at Union Chapel (Speaker schedule)
Revival services, at Union Chapel Church, 756 Union Church Lane Glensfork, KY 42741. will be having revival services at 6pmCT, Monday-Frday, March 19-23, 2012. Everyone is invited to attend.Thank you. - Darlene Bunch.. | (ID:16445, Comment)
6:30pmCTYouth revival starts March 23, 2012 at Millerfield BIC
Bro. Drew Eastes, 18 year old evangelist from Tennessee, will return to Millerfield Brethren in Christ Church, 1935 Millerfield Road, Columbia, KY 42728, with services nightly at 6:30pmCT, nightly, Friday, March 23 through Sunday, March 25, 2012. All youth and their families are invited to attend. Sunday morning service will begin at 9:30amCT with Sunday school, then 10:30amCT worship service. --Roxanne Roberts or Rhonda Burton. | (ID:16480, Comment)

 
































 
 
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