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Daily News for Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Sign-up, registration for new 6th Grade beginning band By Shamarie Claiborne Thursday, April 19, 2012, there will be Sign-up and Registration for next year's 6th grade (beginning) ADAIR band this will take place behind 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia KY 42728 in the band room from 3pm-6pmCT. You and your student may stop by during any of these times. Your student will be given the opportunity to decide which instrument is best suited for them at this time. A representative from Don Wilson Music Company will also be in attendance to discuss options for instrument purchase / payment plans / etc. If you already have an instrument to use, please come to the meeting anyway for registration purposes. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the ADAIR band room at 270-384-5149 or e-mail: tom.case@adair.kyschools.us - Shamarie Claiborne 2012-04-18 17:50:27 | Comments | Printable version
Epicurean Kentuckian in Florida: Skyline 5-Way Darrell Young discovers addictive Cincinnati favorite in Ft. Lauderdale. Something just makes you just keep coming back for more,' he writes Darrell & Frieda Young write: For the brave at heart, try the Skyline 5-Way which is sure to delight your epicurean taste and give you the most wonderful case of heartburn ever. They have one of their restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. The dish is made with spaghetti, chili, beans, onions and a thick layer of grated cheese. There is something about it that you just keep going back for more. :-) --Darrell & Frieda YoungComments about - Epicurean Kentuckian: Skyline Cheese Coney with the Reds 2012-04-18 17:45:48 | Comments | Printable version
Ollin Reed Scott, Green Co., KY (1941-2012) He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Holly Grove Baptist Church. He was a lifelong farmer, a carpenter, and an oil well driller Mr. Ollin Reed Scott of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Homer Scott and Lurie Dobson Scott, was born on June 8, 1941 in Green County, Kentucky and departed this life on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at his home in Greensburg. He was 70 years, 10 months, and nine days of age. There will be graveside services for Mr. Ollin Reed Scott held at 11amCT., Thursday, April 19, 2012 at the Bloyd-Perkins Cemetery in Green County, KY. Bro. Leslie Jewell, Bro. Dannie Nelson, and Bro. Jonathan Willis will be officiating. There will be private family visitation held at 9amCT, Thursday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 South Main Street, Greensburg, Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-04-18 16:01:48 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS Football team pancake breakfast is Sat. April 21, 2012 By Kellie Claypool The ACHS Indian Football Team & Boosters will be hosting a pancake breakfast with sausage/bacon, milk, juice and coffee, at Wheet Fellowship Hall, Columbia Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY 42728, on Saturday, 7amCT-10:30amCT, Saturday, April 21, 2012. The cost of the breakfast will be by donations only. "We just want to show our appreciation to Adair County for the continued support of our football program" say Travis Gay, Head Coach of the ACHS Indians Football. The money raised, by the donations, will be split between uniform expenses and camp fees. Our goal is to raise $1000. Every is invited to bring an appetite and plan to join us for breakfast.- Kelli Claypool 2012-04-18 15:35:10 | Comments | Printable version
Zelphar Smith, Portland Community, Adair Co., KY (1930-2012) She was a member of a large, respected Northwest Adair County, KY, family. She leaves 11 direct living descendants Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Zelphar Smith, 81,of the Portland community, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 2:14pmCT at her residence. Funeral services will be Friday, April 20, 2012 at 2pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY with Rev. Wayne Keith officiating. Burial in Tarter's Chapel Cemetery, 4350 Milltown Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Friday, April 20, 2012, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-04-18 15:21:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KHD planning work on US 68 in Green County, KY Delays of up to 15 minutes may occur, MP 6-7 By Chris Jessie, Public Information Officer Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 4, Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown, KY (April 18, 2012) - Beginning Monday, April 23, 2012, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet contract crews will be excavating a portion of US 68 in Green County from Mile Point Six through Mile Point Seven (MP 6.0-7.0). The work will improve safety on this section of road by increasing sight distance on a vertical curve. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-04-18 14:54:29 | Comments | Printable version
New parent link on Adair County website By Phyllis Curry, Instructional Supervisor News from Adair County, KY, School District The Adair County school district now has a new parent link on the website that includes information about how parents and guardians of students in grades 6-12 can access and review their child's Individual Learning Plan (ILP). Students in grades 6-12 are required to complete an ILP that is designed to bring together their academic achievements, extracurricular experiences, and career and education exploration activities in one place. The guidelines for the ILP state parents/guardians are to review their child's ILP at least once each school year and sign off that they have reviewed the plan. The Power Point posted on the parent link of the Adair County school district website explains the process. Parents may also contact their child's guidance counselor at ACES, ACMS or ACHS or contact Phyllis Curry at 270-384-2476 for user names and passwords to access the ILP. --Phyllis Curry 2012-04-18 11:50:09 | Comments | Printable version
Marshall Burton, Adair Co., KY (1940-2012) He was the patriarch of a large, highly regarded NE Adair County, KY family. He leaves 26 direct living descendants. He was retired from Chicago Metallic Corporation Marshall Burton, age 71 of the (Christine Community) Columbia, KY passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at his home. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 1pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Ralph Foster the officiating clergy. Interment in the Bearwallow Cemetery, 6080 Liberty Road, Colmbia, KY. The family requests visiting after 4pmCT on Friday, April 20, 2012, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-04-18 11:24:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Wicked (Poisonous) Weeds & Pretty Flowers Nick Roy spots suspect flower on CM, sends sample to UK expert, and confirms we do have Cressleaf Grounsel growing in Adair County, KY. Cressleaf Grounsel can be a threat to cattle. He touches on two other common but little known plants, Poison Hemlock, and Perilla Mint. There's also a fascinating YouTube video from Voice of America with a huge surprise about what one author, Amy Stewart, thinks is the most wicked plant in the world, the one which kills more people worldwide than any other: Shouldn't be a surprise to Adair Countians. Click on headline for Mr. Roy's findings, links, and the video By Ed Waggener Nick Roy, Adair County agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, noticed something amiss with the plant growing in the Green River Commerce Park with the beautiful yellow flowers. It looked like it might be a concern to Adair County's cattle industry if he were right and the plant was, as he suspected, Cressleaf Grounsel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-04-18 10:45:39 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky's jobless rate drops to 8.6 percent in March 2012 An improvement of 1.1 percent from one year ago By Cathy Lindsey FRANKFORT,KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate fell to 8.6 percent in March 2012 from a revised 8.7 percent in February 2012, making this the third consecutive month with an unemployment rate below 9 percent, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-04-18 09:58:34 | Comments | Printable version
Mike Watson: More research on McFarland Canterberry A revised piece on McFarland Canterberry Comments about: McFarland Canterbury/berry was from Wayne County By Mike Watson McFarland Canterberry (or Canterbury) lived in Wayne County previous to coming to Adair. He was a blacksmith by trade and operated a shop in Columbia for some years, having moved here in the 1830s, bringing his wife and in-laws. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-04-18 09:42:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
(Ad) Give your Yard Sale an added boost: List in CM today Yard Sale weather is here! Sales are added regularly. Check CM Yard Sales often for the latest ones. Sales listing are steadily growing each week now that the good weather is here. We're adding listings daily. If you are having a Yard Sale: Build sales trafficText only Yard sales ads for individuals in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties are mostly Free, when Street and Number are used for venue. See RATES and TERMS, CM Classifieds for what's NO COST and what's LOW COST in CM Classifieds. And remember, if you're classified isn't posted, give us a call at 270-250-2730; and we'll help you get it posted. 2012-04-18 09:19:35 | Comments | Printable version
Agenda, Adair Co. Board of Education, April 19, 2012 meeting The Adair County School Board meets at 7pmCT, each third Thursday, at the Board Conference Room, lower level, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Adair County Board of Education: Chairman Floyd Burton (Division 4) Members Rebecca Turner (Division 1); Marsha Walker (Division 2), Joseph Payne, (Division 3), Mike Harris (Division 5). ADAIR COUNTY BOARD of EDUCATION AGENDA Thursday, April 19, 2012, 7pmCT Regular Board Meeting Adair County Board Conference Room 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-04-18 09:10:03 | Comments | Printable version
PurePOWER Technologies open house Friday, April 20, 2012 News from Western Kentucky University BOWLING GREEN, KY - PurePOWER Technologies, 2413 Nashville Road., Bowling Green, KY. Western Kentucky University's Center for Research and Development and WKU's Office of Research will celebrate the opening of PurePOWER's new Bowling Green facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1pmCT, Friday, April 20, 2012. PurePOWER, a Navistar Company, is located in the Center for Research and Development, An open house and tours of their facility will follow the ceremony. Those making remarks include PurePOWER officials Houman Kashanipour, president; John Cagney, vice president for Engineering; and Jon Bigley, director of Engineering; and Gordon Baylis, WKU vice president for Research. Tours of other research centers in the Center for Research and Development will be available 2:30pm-4:30pmCT.Bob Skipper, WKU 2012-04-18 08:40:47 | Comments | Printable version
How the two Coras were differentiated in Pellyton, KY Joyce M. Coomer writes: W.S. Sinclair was my grandmother's second husband. Since her first name was Cora, and Gerald Doss's grandmother's first name was Cora, and the two women were married to brothers (Walter and Oscar Sinclair), they were called Mrs. Walter (my grandmother) and Mrs. Oscar (Gerald's grandmother) by the people in the Pellyton neighborhood. --Joyce M. CoomerComments re article 51335 JIM Mr CG Jeffries and the election of 1921 2012-04-18 08:35:10 | Comments | Printable version
Chamber Awards: Enormous family pride for Kim Goodin She's also nominated for Goodin Family Outstanding Member award, if there were one. (Which is saying a lot in the Goodin family) -EW Carol Goodin Parker writes: With enormous pride I congratulate my niece, Kim Goodin, on being recognized for the wonderful work she does. I know how deeply committed Kim is to her students, her staff and the Adair County School System. If families recognized outstanding members, she would win that award also. - Carol Goodin ParkerComments re article 51352 A Highly Successful CAC Chamber Awards Banquet 2012-04-18 07:25:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Crusade for Children Dance at Knifley Area VFD, April 28, 2012 Remember: Every dollar raised from Adair County for the Crusade for Children is returned by the Crusade in the form of grants to Adair County. There will be a Crusade for Children Dance, the Knifley Area Volunteer Fire Department, 6130 Elkhorn Road, Knifley, Ky 42753 7pm-11pmCT, Saturday, April 28, 2012 with all proceeds going to Crusade for Children. Cost is $5 a person Children 8 under are free. Phone: 270-634-3530. Help us dance away the night to raise money for the children. - Kim Farmer 2012-04-18 06:50:45 | Comments | Printable version
Russell County man arrested for impersonating a peace officer By Larry Smith, FM 92.7 the WAVE COLUMBIA, KY (2012-04-18 rec'd at 5:51amCT) - A 20 year old Russell County, KY man was arrested last night, Tuesday, April 17, 2012, on charges of impersonating a (peace-police officer). Logan Powell was lodged in the Russell County Jail by Russell County Deputy Sheriff David Cain. Larry Smith, FM 92.7 the WAVE radio 2012-04-18 05:58:10 | Comments | Printable version
Young/Davis/Robertson reunion May 5, 2012 at Sulphur Well Anita Matney writes: The descendants of Garfield & Crittie Edwards Young, Simon & Sarah Pedigo Davis, and John & Flossie Robertson will hold a reunion with lunch served at 12pm noon CT, Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Park, 1500 Sulphur Well-Knob Lick Road, in Sulphur Well, Metcalfe County, KY. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and join us. Lunch served at 12pm noon CT. Contacts: Robert & Louise Young at 270-565-4718 or Boon & Anita Matney at 270-670-9168. --Anita MatneySee also: CM REUNIONS and for your next reunion or event, see Venues for Meetings in CM Classifieds. 2012-04-18 05:45:57 | Comments | Printable version
Capitol tulip bulbs donated to KY community food banks, organizations By Parry Barrows News from First Lady Jane Beshear's Communications Office FRANKFORT, Ky. - First Lady Jane Beshear today announced that for the second consecutive year, tulip bulbs from the State Capitol grounds were donated to Kentucky community food banks and organizations to help the groups' fundraising efforts. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-04-18 05:32:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
McFarland Canterbury/berry was from Wayne County See updated version: Mike Watson: More research on McFarland Canterberry Mike Watson writes: McFarland Canterbury/berry was from Wayne County and came here, forreasons unknown. He married Mary Walker and both are buried in theColumbia City Cemetery with only their exact ages on grave markers, nobirth or death dates. Mike WatsonThanks. Mike Watson for a bit more about the unusual name - for Adair County - of the man in whose term the "new" 1857 Adair County Jail was built, as related in the article, MIKE WATSON: A brief history of two Adair County jails 2012-04-18 04:55:43 | Comments | Printable version
Sad word of the death of Zelphar Smith Sad word of the death of Zelphar Smith, 81, of the Portland Community on Tuesday afternoon, April 17, 2012, at her home. Complete obituary information will be posted when received. 2012-04-18 04:52:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, April 18, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for April 18, 2012: Love plants each garden,- Robert Stone, Wednesday, 18 April 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 218, in progress WEATHER:For information on Hazardous Weather, if any, click to Hazardous Weather Columbia, KY/NWS Weather Forecast: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. this forecast updated at issued at Update: 3:55amCT April 18, 2012 Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind between 3 and 8 mph.. Mesonet stations are live in: Adair - Casey - Cumberland - Metcalfe - Taylor Quick links to FEATURES direct links to articles, columns, poems and/or photos possibly with other important links, are posted next: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-04-18 04:38:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 18 Happy Anniversary, Linda and Glenn Seaton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Phillip and Sharon Garmon (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alessa Grace Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashton Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenda Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caleb James Turner (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charlene Brock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cheryl Mitchum | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chuck Rogers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug DeRossett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jade Coomer (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Arnold | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mia Stephens (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rayson Wesley Richard (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Virginia Garner | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Mae (Giles) Pyles, Knifley, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Gary Dooley, Campbellsville, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine Henderson Morrison, Greensburg, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lisa Jean (Kerr) Walden, Tompkinsville, KY (1983-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Cundiff, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Dale Coomer (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Dean Brockman, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Hunt, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rick Taylor, Burkesville, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve (S.L.) Reynolds, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Edward Capps, Burkesville, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geary E. Newcomb, Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Raffety, Taylor County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Lee Grant, Adair County, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janis Murphy Lynn, Casey Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Wesley, Casey County, KY (1917-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Strong, Casey County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Ann Minton, 45, Jamestown, KY (1970-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norris L. Long, 89, Jamestown, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Frances Romine Gilpin, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Hattie Elizabeth Bagby Edmonds, KY, Green County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Millie J. Knight, Russell County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John B. McKinney, 77, Scottsville, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dortha Rosa Coker Grider, 81, Casey Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allie Harris Emerson, 98, Russell County, KY (1919-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Louis Veatch, 46, Taylor County, KY (1971-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Maness Briscoe , 64, Green County, KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Greer, Columbia, KY (1959-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Gosser, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Lenwood Gore, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Coffey, Russell Co. (1918-2001) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Ray Akin, Green County, KY (1976-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Irvin | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Shreve Bright, Taylor County, KY (1921-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Melson, Russell County, KY (1937-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hartsell Hodges (1924-2002) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Haskin Allen 'Hack' Rowe, Adair County, KY (1935-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Mitchell Callahan, 89, Demossville, KY (1930-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Douglas (JD) Barlow, Sr., Summer Shade, KY (1936-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Madonna J. Yeadon, Russell County, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha L. Overfelt, 88, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Daly Taylor, 78, Cumberland County, KY (1940-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maurice Leon Shearer, 89, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Harmon, 55, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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