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Daily News for Friday, May 25, 2012
Atlee and Ovalene Rexroat made impact on student's life Sherry Stephens Turner writes: I am so glad to see this photo. They made a impact on my life as they were my 1st & 6th grade teachers. Had often wondered how they were doing. Congratulation on their 66 yrs. together, May God's Richest Blessings be with them. - Sherry Stephens TurnerComments re photo 45338 Atlee and Ovalene Rexroat 66 happy years as man and wife 2012-05-25 17:42:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Thanks to Mike Watson; Reeder Reunion in October, 2012 Joyce Reeder writes: Mike Watson, I am glad you liked the Watson family photo. Thank you so much for identifying the Watson sisters. This picture was found in a frame behind another picture. My uncle, Joe Reeder, brought it to me a few years ago. I know Stanley, but have never met you or Steve. We have a Reeder Reunion in October. I will post it on CM this year. We would like for you and your family to come. Thanks,- Joyce ReederComments re photo 45304 Favorite old photo Watson family 2012-05-25 17:37:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Movies
Adair County Class of 1962 Members Click to links to other Adair County School Class lists. By Ricky Clutterbuck Class of 1962 Harold Eugene Atchley, Edward Dewey Bailey, Sanford Bailey, Ella Dee Baker Janes, Joe Lynn Barbee, Kenneth Preston Beard, Mildred Rebecca Bennett Brecht, Thelma Bennett Hagan, Thelma Mae Bledsoe Knifley(dec.), Connie Ruth Booher (dec.); Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-05-25 17:27:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Camp Kickit off to a great start Click on headline for full story with photo(s) By Dana Harmon 21st CCLC Camp Casey Director Camp Kickit!, the health and wellness summer program offered to students in grades K-6, is off to a fantastic start! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-05-25 14:54:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Kenneth (Jack) Collins, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2012) He was a native of Adair County, KY, and a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville, KY. He was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the Korean War and will receive full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard at his burial in Brookside Cemetery in Taylor County, KY. Kenneth "Jack" Collins of Campbellsville, KY, died at 8:30pmET, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Campbellsville, KY Age: 81 Funeral services will be at 11amET/10amCT, Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville. KY, by Rev. Jim Collison. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, West Main Street, Campbellsville, KY, with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be 5pm-8pmET/4pm-7pmCT, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-05-25 12:34:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rexroat Picture: A blessing beyond words Telissa Moore writes: I agree 100% with Mrs. Linda Tiller! Mr. and Mrs. Rexroat's picture is a Blessing beyond words that shows just how powerful God in a person's life and their marriage can be! I would like to wish Mr and Mrs. Rexroat a Very Happy Anniversary and May God continue to Bless them each day! --Telissa MooreComments re article 52106 Moved by picture of Atlee and Ovalene Rexroat 2012-05-25 12:10:23 | Comments | Printable version
Earlene Richardson, Columbia, KY (1947-2012) She was a native of Russell Co., KY and the matriarch of a large, respected family with strong ties in Adair and Russell Counties. She leaves 13 direct living descendants. She was a registered nurse. Earlene Richardson, 65, died May 24, 2012, at the home of her daughter, in Columbia, KY. The funeral will be Saturday, May 27, 2012, at 3pmCT, at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Kenny Spaw the officiating clergy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-05-25 12:07:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Flan famine firestorm spreads to Gradyville, KY Comments re photo 45336 Epicurean Kentuckian Pastel Tres a Leche strikes Columbia Mary Keltner writes: While I am sure that the beautiful dessert pictured tastes wonderful, I still vote for flan on the menu. Just putting my two cents in on the dessert controversy...- Mary KeltnerMs. Keltner: On behalf of my favorite mother-in-law, whom the staff of Pablo's refers to as "The Lady," and who testifies that Pablo's has the best trout she's ever eaten, let me do my part to stick up for them. Now, having defended them so staunchly, I do have to ask, "What in the name of Jose Cuervo is going on?" -EW 2012-05-25 11:49:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food
Comments about: Gallery of Adair Co Veterans... Thurston Sullivan writes: For Mike Watson,Comments re article 52107 Gallery of Adair Co Veterans Carl Watson WWII South Pacific 2012-05-25 11:47:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Sneed Family of Glasgow to sing at Pine Grove SBC The Sneed Family from Glasgow, KY will be singing at Pine Grove Separate Baptist Church, 292 Sunshine Road, Eli, Russell County, KY, on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Service starts at 9:30amCT. Pastor Troy Grider and congregation invite everyone to attend. For more information call 270-250-3523. - Marcia Grider 2012-05-25 11:23:02 | Comments | Printable version
Whitfield Memorial Day statement WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield, (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, released the following statement today on Memorial Day: "As Kentuckians gather this Memorial Day weekend with friends and family, I ask that you take a few minutes to reflect and remember why we celebrate Memorial Day. "We recognize Memorial Day to honor the brave men and women who are serving and have served this great Nation in the Armed Services. Our Military personnel put themselves in harm's way so that we may live free. This Memorial Day, please take a moment to thank one of these selfless members of our military and send praise to the families and loved ones of our fallen. "Whether you are traveling or staying at home, I wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend." Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-1) 2012-05-25 09:38:50 | Comments | Printable version
Class of 1962 Planning 50th Class Reunion, July 28, 2012 By Ricky Clutterbuck The ACHS Class of 1962 is now planning for their 50th Class Reunion to be held on July 28, 2012. (The tentative location for the event is at Ol' Joe's B&B Que, 824 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY, at 5:30pmCT) If you wish to attend or have contact information on any classmate, please contact one of the following persons: Marsha Walker @ 270-384-2243, Jim Marshall @ 270-866-6231, John Pendleton@ 270-384-4190, or Ricky Clutterbuck @384-4863. - Ricky England Clutterbuck Adair County Schools Quick Alumni Information A special request for the ACHS Class of 1962 information is being honored - we think. Thanks. - ED WAGGENER
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Travel: Eggners Ferry Bridge reopens, 1pmCT, Fri., May 25, 2012 Highway crews finalizing details to resume traffic; public invited to walk bridge prior to opening. Our KY 80 now passable, at 1pmCT, coast-to-coast, from Pike County to Columbus, KY, smack dab through Russell Springs, Columbia, and Edmonton, KY News from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet FRANKFORT, Ky. - Gov. Steve Beshear hailed tomorrow's planned reopening of the U.S. 68/KY 80 Eggners Ferry Bridge - a full 2 days ahead of schedule. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-05-25 09:28:42 | Comments | Printable version
The Rexroats: Blessed and wonderful Sheila Wood writes: Mr. Waggener,Comments re photo 45338 Atlee and Ovalene Rexroat 66 happy years as man and wife 2012-05-25 09:19:38 | Comments | Printable version
Gallery of Adair Co. Veterans: Carl Watson, WWII, South Pacific All four Watson Brothers - Carl, Cameron, Hugh, and William - sons of Milton and Mollie Reeder Watson, came home from the war. Carl Watson is the father of Adair County historian Mike Watson, the author of this article Click on headline for item with photo(s) By Mike Watson With Memorial Day upon us and in conjuction with Jim's history of theDay, let me take this opportunity to submit another photo. A "modern"one. Our father, Carl Watson, son of Milton and Mollie Reeder Watson,along with all three of his brothers, Cameron, Hugh, and William,fought in World War II. All four came home. This photo of Dad (which accompanies this article) was taken in 1943 or 1944 in the South Pacific, we never knew exactly where. I always keep up with additions to the Veterans List on CM and havecontributed additions from time to time. Photographs of the men and women who have served the United Stateswould be a nice addition to the collection. This Memorial Day would bea fine time to begin a collection, so I submit this single photo, andhave others that I will be happy to send. I encourage others to do likewise. - Mike Watson 2012-05-25 09:11:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Moved by picture of Atlee and Ovalene Rexroat Comments re photo 45338. Atlee and Ovalene Rexroat, 66 happy years as man and wife Linda Tiller writes: This picture is one of the most touching and beautiful ones that has ever been on Columbia Magazine. Keep it where I can go back and look at it often. What a statement it makes to the world! - Linda TillerAmen, Linda Tiller: Thanks for expressing exactly our thoughts. - Linda and Ed Waggener 2012-05-25 08:44:22 | Comments | Printable version
Jon Halsey replies to letter: I did not vote Essay is written in response to Letter: I did not vote, a letter to ColumbiaMagazine.com from Ralph Waggener, President of South Central Printing and Publisher of It's Just for a Smile News ColumbiaMagazine.com's position is that everyone should vote in every election, every opportunity they get, that it is an absolute responsibility of citizenship. By Jon Halsey While I have always held Ralph Waggener (Publisher of It's Just for a Smile News - CM) in high esteem as an editor, publisher and raconteur, I must take issue with his recent post. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-05-25 08:00:21 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Maury Lewis needs treadmill belt off broken down one We suspect Maury is out to get more fit, from deductions and inferences harvested from this Reverse Freecyle post, just up: Reverse Freecycle: If anyone has a treadmill sitting at their house that is not working I would like the belt you run or walk on from it. Maury Lewis 270-634-2092. --Maury LewisSee all today's fast changing CM Classifieds 2012-05-25 07:42:43 | Comments | Printable version
Farmers' Market open today, Friday, May 25, 2012 Beth Rutherford reports, at 7:18amCT, FRIDAY, May 25, 2012 Click on headline for today's Farmers Market post with photo(s) By Beth Rutherford News from Adair Farmers Market We're rocking and rolling this morning. Cait couldn't make it, but she sent bread by her father, and the fresh produce is rolling in. We're also welcoming new vendors today. Janie and Ken Mooney, who live in the Pelham Road suburbs of Cane Valley. Margie still has some great fresh produce and plants, but early customers are grabbing them up. If you know the difference in fresh and brought-on potatoes, this is a great day to be here! They're in abundance. We're here from 6am-10amCT, today. Here's what we have:
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Memorial Day weekend notes: Link - Dakota Meyer essay Dakota Meyer has published a short essay to his blog, Actions Not Words, about the importance of Memorial Day 2012. Memorial Day weekend is a good time to make sure all of your relatives are properly listed on our Adair County Kentucky Veterans Page. Be sure to send us any updates or corrections using our contact form. 2012-05-25 05:04:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Ronoh, Mhlanga compete at NAIA outdoor track championships  Sharon Ronoh crosses finish line. Left. LWC file photo, Louisville, KY, by Duane BoniferSharon Ronoh earns All-American honors after finishing third in the women's 10,000-meter run. She, trio of LWC Race Walkers, compete today at Indiana Wesleyan, Marion, Indiana. By Dan White News from Lindsey Wilson College MARION, IN - Sharon Ronoh finished third in the women's 10,000-meter run, earning six team points and being named an All-American for Lindsey Wilson at the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships at the Indiana Wesleyan Outdoor Track Complex, 4201 S. Washington St. Marion IN. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-05-25 04:14:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Today, FRIDAY with CM, May 25, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 25, 2012: Beautiful colors--Robert Stone, Friday, 25 May 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 255, in progress WEATHER:Special Weather Statement/Heat Wave issued at 2:30amCT, Friday, May 25, 2012 from NWS, Louisville, KY.For information on Hazardous Weather, if any, click to Hazardous Weather Columbia, KY/NWS Weather Forecast: Friday, May 25, 2012 The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. this forecast from update at 2:14amCT May 25, 2012 Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light south wind.The Kentucky Mesonet is The Commonwealth's Official Source for Weather and Climate Data. Mesonet stations are live in: Adair - Casey - Cumberland - Metcalfe - Taylor Quick links to Sunday with CM Columns, more: 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. 2012-05-25 03:19:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Bluegrass singing at Light House, Knifley, KY, June 9-10, 2012 There will be a Bluegrass gospel singing by the Cockman Family of Sherrill's Ford, North Carolina, at the Light House Tabernacle Church, 29 Mount Tussell Road, Knifley KY. Saturday June 9, 2012, at 6pmCT, and Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 9:30amCT. Everyone is welcome. Pastor Bill Warren. Contacts: Floren Morrison 270-585-1351 or Alan Beavers 270-634-4232. --Julinda Morrison 2012-05-25 03:11:27 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 25 Happy Anniversary, Bradley and Ashley Adamson (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chasity & Timmy Ballou (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Craig and Felicia Lasley (May 5, 1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David & Linda Kinnett (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Eugene and Mildred Robinson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angela Dean | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angela Ford, (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cameron Derman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Desiray Jasper (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennie Cowan Snider (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Perkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Campbel | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laney Grace Stotts (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madeline Hardwick (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matilda Anne Waggener (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Milton Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patty Smith Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina York | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy Luttrell, Windsor, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernestine Conner, Russell Co., KY native (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelle Vaughn | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Greg Corbin, Columbia, KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Beagle, Russell Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John King Stephenson, Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amelia Meyer, 99, Russell County, KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Tarter, Russell County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Holley Madison Claywell Guffey, Burkesville, KY (1994-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Lynn Harvey, Adair County, KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rester Higginbotham, 84, Russell Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Louise (Taylor) Russell, Casey Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oma Christine (Teenie) Lawhorn, Russell Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Gregory, 75, Casey County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Elbert (Pee Wee) Puyear, Taylor Co. KY (1939-2015 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Dean Blair, 68, Pellyton, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Lee Smith, 62, Russell County, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Derry, Sr., Columbia, KY, (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Hudson, 79, Russell Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Myers Branham, 55, Cumberland County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beth Paige Herron, Taylor Co., KY (1984-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Donald Decker, 84, Russell County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herman Wood (H.W.) Roach, Adair County, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Wade Coomer, 64, Adair Co., KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Cecil Clay Stubbs, Taylor Co./Adair Co., KY native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Woodard, 60, Taylor Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arminda Fudge | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby C. Sneed, 84, Columbia, KY (1940-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel G. Spieker, 81, Columbia, KY (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debbie Ramsey, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Bradshaw, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Davis, 79, Columbia, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maybelle Berry, 82, Green Co., KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melvin C. Branham, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael L. Foster, 74, Columbia, KY native (1950-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Satalich, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma J. Walters, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Othel Rollin Jeffries, 92, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray M. Edrington, 80, Columbia, KY (1936-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Nell Crawhorn, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Lee Veatch, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, May 25, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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