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Heavenbound will sing at Purdy SBC on April 29, 2012

Adair County Sunday Night Singing
Announcement includes group's names

Heavenbound will be singing at Purdy Separate Baptist Church, 8004 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, on 6:30pmCT, Sunday, April 29, 2012. Members of Heavenbound are Matt, Mark and Reva Brown; Seth Yadan, Randall Davis and Corey Hewitt. Everyone welcome. Pastor Jamie Bryant. - Danny Goodin


2012-04-24 17:36:24 | Comments | Printable version

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Stop and go traffic on Young Street



2012-04-24 - Young & Short Streets, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener.
There was stop-and-go traffic on Young Street between Short and Williams Streets as work continued on the Columbia/Adair Utilities District waterline replacement project which will get get clean, potable water - and plenty of it - to the Westlake, Russell Road, and some of Jamestown Street areas. Photo taken Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

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Debbie Murray finishes 3rd in her group at Butterflies for Maddie

Debbie Murray, user support analyst with Campbellsville University's Office of Information Services, ran third in her age group for Butterflies for Maddie, research for pulmonary venoocclusive disease, at the 5th annual race Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Glasgow, KY. Her brother, Chris Cash, won second place in his age group. There were over 400 registrants. - Linda Waggener, Campbellsville University

2012-04-24 16:15:30 | Comments | Printable version

In construction zones? Why is it so hard to sit for a few moments?

Misty Claywell writes:
Barbara is so right! Why is it so hard to sit for a few minutes? How many lives would have been damaged due to that person's need to be impatient? Please people, stop and think about what you are doing.

If you want to put your own life in jeopardy then so be it, but my life and my daughter's life is more valuable to me and you don't have the right to make a life changing decision for me!

*off my soapbox now*

Thanks,
--Misty Claywell
Comments re article 51500 The Consequence of Our Actions


2012-04-24 16:09:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

The Consequence of Our Actions

A collision between a construction zone red light running pickup and an Adair County Fire Truck with sirens wailing was barely prevented today, the writer says, and a near tragedy was narrowly averted. Next time, Lady Fortune might not be so kind.

By Barbara Armitage

Do you ever wonder about the consequences of your actions? Is it true that what comes around goes around? Does every action really have a reaction? Can the choices we make every day affect others?


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2012-04-24 14:32:49 | Comments | Printable version

(Ad) CharBroil Grill for sale

Angie Pierce writes:
My mother has a Char-Broil Commercial Series gas grill for sale. She's asking $150, or best offer. It was bought at Lowe's, and has only been used a few times. Call (270) 378-0156. - Angie Pierce
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In CM For Sale
11 more entries today, April 24, 2012, at 2:18pmCT


2012-04-24 14:16:36 | Comments | Printable version

1991 Geo Tracker a total loss in Fairplay, KY fire

By Donald Hare, Public Affairs Officer
News from Adair County Fire Department

The Adair County Fire Dept responded to a car fire on Tuesday morning at 8:56amCT at the intersection of Hwy 704 and Hwy 768, Fairplay, KY, A 91 Geo Tracker owned by Travis Coomer of Columbia, KY, was a total loss. 12 Firemen on the scene for 20 minutes. -Donald Hare


2012-04-24 13:20:54 | Comments | Printable version

Metcalfe County opens Public Library Workforce Center

Metcalfe County Public Library, 200 South Main Street, Edmonton, KY, now offers more computer stations, employment workshops
"This grant is providing the community with technology and training for improving skills and knowledge for employment as well as assisting with daily life and needs," -RHONDA GLASS, Metcalfe County Library Director

By Paige Sexton
News from the KY Education Workforce Center

FRANKFORT, KY - (April 24, 2012) - Metcalfe County residents seeking employment opportunities now have more computer access, training and job workshops at the new Public Library Workforce Center (PLWC). The Metcalfe County Public Library is one of 46 public libraries in the state that will have a PLWC.


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2012-04-24 13:14:18 | Comments | Printable version

Millerfield Ladies Quilting Circle thanks all for help

Many contributions help with materials for more quilts - and quilts are going to many, many places and for many, many causes
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By Linda Roberts

The members of the Millerfield Ladies Quilting Circle want to thank everybody who has responded to help for her mission over the past few weeks.

We especially want to thank Bro. Jim and Sister Ann Goff of Shepherdsville, KY and Fay McKinley of Columbia, KY, for their very generous donations.


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2012-04-24 12:59:33 | Comments | Printable version

CU presents awards to students, faculty and staff

Valedictorian for the December 2011 graduating class was Bilen Melles Ghirmay of Campbellsville, KY; while Felechia Kemper Wainscott of Worthville, KY, was salutatorian for December 2011. Co-valedictorians for May 2012 were: Johnnie Lynn Decker of Louisville, KY, Trask Anthony Murphy of Summersville, KY, Jessica Haley Brinker Tucker of Lexington, KY, Leslie Jo Way of Science Hill, KY, and Courtney Michelle Welsh of Lawrenceburg, KY Salutatorian for May 2012 was Daniel Chase Padgett of Stanford, KY
Click on headline for complete story, itemized lists of awards in many categories

By Joan C. McKinney
News from Campbellsville University

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University's annual Honors and Awards Day presented students, faculty and staff awards recognizing them for their academics and service to the university and community.

Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of the university, called the ceremony a "very special celebration" and said, "We celebrate with those recognized."


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2012-04-24 09:47:44 | Comments | Printable version

LWC will close out cultural affairs series with two concerts

By Duane Bonifer
News from Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson College community will close out the college's 2011-12 cultural affairs schedule with two concerts.

On Sunday, April 29, 2012, the Lindsey Wilson choral ensembles will be joined by the Commonwealth Strings and LWC Professor of Music Robert Reynolds for an evening concert at Columbia Christian Church. The concert begins at 7pmCT at Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

Then on Sunday, May 6, 2012 the Lindsey Wilson Concert Band will give a 2pmCT concert at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY.


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2012-04-24 09:06:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Speaking Through Silence booth at McDonald's today

Speaking Through Silence's final Autism Awareness Booth with Autism Facts, give aways, t-shirts for sale, starts at 4pmCT, today, Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at McDonald's, 980 Jamestown Street, Columbia KY.

The Autism Awareness Concert is at 7pmCT, Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Columbian Theater, 126 Public Square. Columbia, KY.

We would also like to thank everyone at Fiesta Mexico and all who dropped by yesterday for your help. It was a great Success. - Gregory Blair


2012-04-24 08:42:10 | Comments | Printable version

Openings available for Camp KickIt 2012 summer camp

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There are openings for students to attend Camp KickIt 2012. This camp will focus on health and wellness and be held at the Holloway Health and Wellness Center, 299 Williams Street, Columbia, KY. It is free and open to K-5 grade students from Col. Wm. Casey Elementary and John Adair Intermediate. This is a four week camp which begins on May 21, 2012, 9am-12pm noon CT each day. For registration please contact Dana Harmon, 270-384-3367 or Paula Garrison at 270-384-9752. - Paula Garrison


2012-04-24 05:03:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Camp Casey Summer Program Fair is April 26, 2012

Col. Wm. Casey Elementary, 220 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY, will host the What Can We Do Now? Summer Program Fair, 5pm-6:30pmCT, Thursday, April 26, 2012. The community is invited to attend to find out what learning opportunities are available to young people during the summer break. Program providers will be available for information and registration. It is not necessary to stay the entire time. There will also be door prizes and giveaways. - Dana Harmon, Camp Casey Director

2012-04-24 04:34:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

ACES treated to Unity in Strength classes.

Unity in Strength was the theme of a week of creativity and learning about the arts, writing, and music at Adair County Elementary School. This story includes names of many participants and their photo(s)
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By Paula Bault
News from Adair County Elementary School

Early Monday morning of March 26, 2012, Adair County Elementary students helped Gregory Acker, the visiting artist, unpack a week of fun and learning. Mr. Acker was inspired by the arts and culture of West Africa after living there as a Peace Corps volunteer, and later studying with master drummer Abraham Adzenyah of Ghana. Gregory Acker has devoted himself to making African-style instruments and teaching music and related West African arts.

Students in Mrs. Lisa Godsey's, Mrs. Denessa McCann, Mrs. Amy Walker's and Mrs. Missy Garmon's homeroom spent time each day learning African rhythms, techniques for playing djembe drums, folktales, songs, and basic storytelling dance moves.


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2012-04-24 02:04:14 | Comments | Printable version

Adair High School Drama Play, Ax of Murder, April 26-27, 2012

Adair County High School Drama Class and Club will be presenting a play at 7pmCT, Thursday-Friday, April 26 and 27, 2012, at at the ACHS gym, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. The play, "Ax of Murder" is a who-done-it mystery similar to the game Clue (CLUE entry, Wikipedia).

"Ax of Murder" by Pat Cook performed by ACHS Drama Class:
Cast: Melanie Alexander, Terica Derringer, Whitney Frost, Jayce Grant, Ben Holt, Desiree Kerekes, Sam locker, Jeremy Mackin, Destiny Mardis, Monica MeElyea, Derrick Overstreet, Curtis Pavlik, Matt Rogers, Courtney Shuck, Harlee Smock, Jessi Taylor, Julia Wallace, Blaze Wooten, and Jacob Brehm.

Crew:: Sami Jo Ballou, Tyler Burton, Carrissa Carter, Cynthia Eaton, Tabitha Mann, Felicia Morgan, Allison Owens, Kyle Powell, Kasey Risinger, Samantha Roszak, and Audra Turner.
There is no admission, but donations will be appreciated. Refreshments will be sold during intermission. - Joanne Held


2012-04-24 01:31:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Today, TUESDAY with CM, April 24 2012

Haiku by Robert Stone for April 24, 2012:
When times are stressful,
beauty should get preference
in guiding future.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 24 April 2012.
-1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 224, in progress

WEATHER:
For information on Hazardous Weather, if any, click to Hazardous Weather

Columbia, KY/NWS Weather Forecast: TUESDAY, April 24, 2012
The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. this forecast from update at: 3:11amCT April 24, 2012
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 8pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind at 9 mph becoming south.
Tuesday night: A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind between 5 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Click to National Weather Service for Columbia, KY
The Kentucky Mesonet is The Commonwealth's Official Source for Weather and Climate Data.
Mesonet stations are live in: Adair - Casey - Cumberland - Metcalfe - Taylor


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2012-04-24 01:23:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 24
Happy Anniversary, Billy and Patricia Hadley (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Bro. Ralph And Bobbie Sue Hadley (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Owen and Evelyn Pollard (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Sheena Kelsay (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allison Burton (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Deven Stone (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelsi Walker (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin L. Bault | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lee Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lillian Collins (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda (Bell) Forbis (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Coomer (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Jo Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, McKinlee Danielle Stone (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Richard Paul Baldwin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stephen Parnell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tommy Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell A. Vassallo, Esq, Casey County, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Waggener, Adair County, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nona Bess Curry Bennett, Adair Co., KY (1938-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Georgia Flatt, 85, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvin Spurling, 77, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl Allen Cox, Casey Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Nash, Taylor Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sophia Burton, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma C. Dalton, Casey Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John C. (J.C.) Bryant, Adair County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iva Dean Pittman, Casey County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendell Gleason Pyles, Adair Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Gene Anderson, 67, Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Graves Shively, Taylor Co., KY (1916 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carrie Helen Lester Garrett, Beaumont, Metcalfe Co. KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Muriel Gene Tedder, Knifley, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dean Miller Alexander, 62, Cumberland Co., KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patty D. Boone Russell County, KY, (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenton Lyle Pierce, 56, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Renee Marie Weddle, 44, Russell County, KY (1971-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Getha West, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Paul McCubbin, Taylor Co., (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lawrence E. Bryant, 76, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Douglas Mills, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Helen (Garmon) Parks, Austin, IN (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, June Etta Cornell, 93, formerly of Breeding, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Velma Sue Stocton, 61, Taylor Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Risen Dile, 73, Taylor Co., KY/Green County, KY native (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale (Peewee) Johnson, 76, Russell Co., KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank C. Ramsey, Adair County, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Grace Ann Jones , Taylor Co., KY (1963-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ancil Curtis Vanoy, 90, Liberty, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bill Newcomb, 80, Cub Run, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cathy Bell, 62, Jamestown, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Finis Foster, 77, Adair Co. native (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeary Arnold Withers, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessica N. Passmore, 31, Loretto, KY (1991-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kermit Eugene (Gene) Johnson, 93, Liberty, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Wayne Burton, 65, Liberty, KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Velma Bond, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Paul (Pookie) Baldwin, 32, Columbia, KY (1990-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose Cravens, 91, Liberty, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William W. (Pooch) Poynter, 78, Knob Lick, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 2012
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTAdair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: Sixty-eight (68) case(s) scheduled to start in AdairCircuit Court. No (0) case(s) 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:16893, Comment)
10:00amCTWKU, USDA to open research facility at National Laboratory
Western Kentucky University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will celebrate the grand opening of a new research facility at the WKU Farm at 10amCT Tuesday, April 24, 2012. The 4,079-square-foot, $2.6 million greenhouse/headhouse is part of a national laboratory/office complex housing the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Animal Waste Management Unit at 230 Bennett Lane, Bowling Green, KY. | (ID:16876, Comment)
NoonCTServices, Russell County, KY, for Roger Dale Shearer, Russell Co., KY (1955-2012) | (ID:16885, Comment)
Chimes at Noon. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections | (ID:16772, Comment)
4:00pmCTSpeaking Through Silence booth for April Autism Month
McDonald's of Columbia, 980 Jamestown Street, Columbia KY - Greg Blair | (ID:16753, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes for the Evening. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections | (ID:16627, Comment)
5:15pmCTAerobics at the Jim Blair Center
Aerobics classes are held at the Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY, every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:15pmCT. Contact: Lee Ann at 270-634-2935. - Lee Ann Jessee | (ID:16721, Comment)
6:00pmCTKSP Farmers outreach program in Lebanon, KY April 26, 2012
The Kentucky State Police, University of Kentucky and the Marion County Extension Office will offer a 'Farmer Outreach' forum that will forge enhanced relationships between law enforcement and the agricultural community, Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 7pmET/6pmCT, at the Marion Co. Extension, 415 Fairgrounds Road, Lebanon KY. Officer DeWayne S. Koch, PAO Region 2, Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement | (ID:16825, Comment)
ACHS Class of 84 Reunion Meeting
There is going to be an Adair County High School Class of 1984 reunion meeting. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 6pmCT at Columbia Pizza Hut, 990 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. - Eric Goodin | (ID:16889, Comment)
6:30pmCTAdair County Hospital Board meeting, 901 Westlake DR, Columbia, KY AGENDA
The Adair County Hospital Board, governing body for Westlake Regional Hospital, Westlake Healthcare Team, meets each last Tuesday at 6:30pm in the board room of Westlake Regional Hospital, 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY 42728. The board consists of members James Evans, Josh Harden, John Nall, and Bruce White, and Russell Guy Perkins. The meetings are open to the public. | (ID:16715, Comment)
7:00pmCTAllan J. Share will lecture on Civil War at Slider, April 24, 2012
The Columbia Woman's Club and the Kentucky Humanities Council bring a lecture by Allen J. Share, Distinguished Teacher and Professor, Division of Humanities, University of Louisville, KY, on the topic, "The Civil War: Irrepressible Conflict or Avoidable Tragedy?" The program will be at 7pmCT, Tuesday April 24, 2012, at Lindsey Wilson College's Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall, 155 Blue Raider Drive, Columbia, KY. The lecture is free and open to all. -Phil Hanna | (ID:16878, Comment)

 

































 
 
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