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Daily News for Friday, July 13, 2012
Big Friday night at the Adair County Fair starts at 6pmCT Coca-Cola Talent Contest, Myers International Midways, the Rodeo, Woodcarver, and ATV Extreme competition all part of a packed Friday schedule at the Adair County Fair, Friday, July 13, 2012, starting at 6pmCT The Adair County Fair's Friday night card gets underway shortly, at 6pmCT, when the Coca-Cola Talent Contest opens in the Pavillion, and, as happens each evening, Myers International Midways rides will begin at 6pm, with a $10 entry paying for all rides. The Coca-Cola Talent contest is open to entrants from all counties, in three age groups: 6-12 years old, 13-21 years old, and 22 years and up. There is a $5 entry fee, with 1st, 2nd and third Place Prizes being awarded. Contestants will be performing as vocalist or vocalists, instrumental solos or group, dance solo and ensemble categories, acrobatics/gymnastic solo or group, or variety acts. Billy Pickett is in charge of this event.At 7pmCT, the Serbra Bulls & Barrels Show - the big rodeo show will begin, on the main track. Winston Keltner is in charge of this event for the Fair Board. The rodeo is sponsored by Day & Day Feed and Pet, IMO Pump, First & Farmers National Bank, Bank of Columbia, Tractor Supply, and Community Trust Bank. At 7:30pmCT the Bear Hollow Wood Shop Wood Carvers show will begin in the Grove. Also at 7:30pmCT the ATV Extreme Competition will begin in the Back Parking Lot. The competition is for two gave groups: 13-16 year old and 17 year and old division. Thomas Long is in charge of this event for the Adair County Fair Board.On Saturday, July 14, 2012, events start at 9amCT and culminate with the big money $10,000 giveaway. 2012-07-13 16:56:29 | Comments | Printable version
CAUD Boil Water Advisory lifted July 13, 2012 At time of posting, there are now no Boil Water Advisories in effect for any customers of the Columbia/Adair Utilities District As of 2:55pmCT, on July 13, 2012 the boil water advisory for customers on West FrazierStreet, Burkesville Street and Lancaster Drive has been lifted by the Division of WaterColumbia office. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longerhave to boil your water. Thank you Columbia/Adair Utilities District (CAUD) 2012-07-13 15:11:38 | Comments | Printable version
Record heat combined with drought impacting fish In Kentucky Isolated fish kills reported at Russell Creek in Adair County (from this story); BJ Fudge says he observed small fish kills in Crocus Creek, enough so that vultures were feasting on fish - an unusual sight in Amandaville, Cumberland County, KY - CM By Lee McClellan From Kentucky State government news FRANKFORT, KY - Record heat and extreme drought are causing isolated fish kills in a handful of Kentucky streams. Jeff Ross, assistant director of fisheries for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, noted that some areas of the state are short of rainfall by 12 inches or more this year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-13 13:50:45 | Comments | Printable version
J.C. Willis, Adair Co., KY (1934-2012) He was the head of a large, highly regarded Clay Ridge Community family. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Greensburg, KY and was a retired logger and farmer Click on headline for complete obituary with links J.C. Willis age 78 years of the Greensburg Road, Greensburg, KY(the Clay Ridge Community of Adair County), died Thursday July 12, 2012at 4:42pmCT, at the Westlake Regional Hospital Emergency Room, Columbia, KY, after several weeks illness. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 2pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Dr. Gary Ervin and Rev. Bobby Milburn the officiating clergy.Interment in the Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. The family request visiting after 3pmCT, on Saturday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-13 13:05:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Columbia Police make arrest on cocaine, other charges Arrest made approximately 3 hours ago, at posting On Friday, July 13, 2012 at approximately 8:55amCT. the Columbia Police Department arrested 22 year old Brandon Burton. Burton was charged with public intoxication; tampering with physical evidence, possession of controlled substance, 2nd degree, drug unspecified; and possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, cocaine. He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by CPD Sergeant Gary Roy, who was assisted by Adair County Deputy Sheriff B.J. Bray. - From Columbia Police Department 2012-07-13 12:47:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Laverne Pierce Moore, Green Co., KY (1923-2012) She was a member of a highly regarded Green County family with family ties in Columbia, Campbellsville, and elsewhere. Her marriage to the late James Taylor Moore endured almost 50 years. She leaves 7 direct living descendants. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greensburg Baptist Church. She was a former School Teacher and Bookkeeper for the Ford Motor Company Click on headline for complete obituary with link(s) Mrs. Norma Laverne Pierce Moore, 89, of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the Golden Living Center-Green Hill, Greensburg, KY. The funeral services for Mrs. Laverne Pierce Moore will be conducted at 10amCT., Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main Street, Greensburg, KY with burial to follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery by Bethlehem Baptist Church, 526 Temperance RD, Greensburg, KY. Bro. Blake Jessie will be officiating. Visitation is requested 4pm-8pmCT, Friday, July 13, 2012, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Saturday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-13 12:15:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LW Basketball: Ballou, Spreen earn 2011-12 NABC honors court By Dan White News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Darren Ballou, Columbia, KY, and Chase Spreen, Bedford, IN, of the Lindsey Wilson College men's basketball team earned National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court accolades for the 2011-12 season, the Kansas City-based organization announced on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. The Blue Raider pair are the only student-athletes from the Mid-South Conference included on the Honors Court which includes honorees from NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA institutions. In order to be named to the NABC Honors Court, an athlete must meet a high standard of academic criteria, including junior or senior academic status, possessing a cumulative grade-point average of 3.2 or higher at the conclusion of the 2010-11 academic year and have spent at least one year at their current institution. Spreen, also an NAIA Scholar Athlete and Academic All-MSC selection last season, averaged 15.4 points and 4.5 rebounds en route to being named a Third Team NAIA All-American. Ballou also earned Academic All-MSC honors and helped the Blue Raiders win their first out-right MSC Regular-Season Championship averaging 4.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per contest. - Dan White 2012-07-13 11:51:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Summary Adair County Budget 2012-2012 PUBLIC NOTICE (Not posted at Taxpayer Expense) Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-13 11:10:42 | Comments | Printable version
Stray hound dog - going various places on Jones Chapel Road Happy ending, owner has claimed same day as this article posted Maybe a red tick coon hound - last seen heading west, toward Jones Chapel United Methodist Judy Reliford writes: Stray hound dog - going various places on Jones Chapel Road - There has been a stray hound dog (maybe a red tick coon hound) going various places on Jones Chapel Road for the last three days. It has been at my house on Wednesday and today. The dog has two collars, but I can't get close enough to see if a name is on one of them. After it left our property this morning, it headed toward Jones Chapel Church on the West 80 side of this road. --Judy RelifordAnimal/human associates reunited quick Through CM ANIMALS 2012-07-13 09:51:29 | Comments | Printable version
WWII Vet Herman Melton celebrates 91st birthday today Gary Melton writes: Today is the 91st birthday of my father, Herman Melton. He is a veteran of WWII. He served with the 318th combat engineers in Italy, Sicily and North Africa. Thank you. --Gary MeltonThanks, Gary Melton for reminding us of this happy occasion, which also serves as a reminder of how much we owe World War II veterans. -EW Related: BIRTHDAYS and Adair County Veterans List 2012-07-13 08:26:43 | Comments | Printable version
Burn Ban lifted for Adair County, KY Public Notice Burn ban lifted for Adair County, KY as of July 13, 2012As of this morning, July 13, 2012, the Burn Ban for Adair County has been lifted. -Gale Cowan, for Adair County Judge Exeutive Ann Melton. 2012-07-13 07:47:40 | Comments | Printable version
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(Ad) Adair Farmers Market: Friday, July 13, 2012 Margie Rooks reports, at 6:34amCT. Click on headline of listing of items today, with photo(s)Posted live from the market By Margie Rooks News from Adair Farmers Market Early this morning, there are two vendors, and we do have some great fresh garden produce today. Hope to see you this morning!
Not here at 6:34amCT, but regular vendors: The Adair County Farmers Market current hours for 2012: Tuesdays, Two Sessions at 6am-10amCT AND 3pm-6pmCT AND Fridays 6am-10amCT. Saturdays, 7am-11amCT. Any Adair County growers interested in selling their locally grown produce at the Adair County Farmer's Market should contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-384-2317. -Nick Roy, Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources. 409 Fairgrounds Street, Columbia, KY 2012-07-13 06:45:55 | Comments | Printable version
I Support Veterans: Kentucky license plate now available I Support Veterans license plate. Part of fee will support state veterans programs. By Kerri Richards & Terry Sebastian News for Kentucky State Government FRANKFORT, Ky.- Governor Steve Beshear announced today that Kentuckians can show their support for veterans with newly available vehicle license plates. "Kentuckians are proud of our veterans, and many will want to display that message of support in a visible way," Gov. Beshear said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-13 06:16:35 | Comments | Printable version
Sad word of the passing of Mamie Birge McIntyre Sad word of the passing Mamie Birge McIntyre, age 73, of Summer Shade, Metcalfe County, KY, on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at U of L Hospital, Louisville, KY has reached us. Arrangements are incomplete at this time at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY 2012-07-13 04:52:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Chris Cato says thistle always attracts summer time finches American Goldfinch on thistle, photo at left by Pen Larger photo Chris Cato writes: Please try some thistle seed. You can't go wrong with this approach. I haven't been home to check the Finch activity on thistle. Though if they weren't consuming it, I would definitely be concerned of their wellbeing. - Chris CatoComments re article 53072 Why no finches at feeder 2012-07-13 04:18:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Birds of Kentucky
(Ad) Yard Sales - Bing map links really pay off for advertisers! Haley Burton's Yard Sale for tomorrow, Saturday, July 14, 2012, was just posted. It has a Bing Map/Directions link which really pays off. The location is not so well known, but it is so close, so easy to find from anywhere using the map link. And the sale itself is a big one, especially as Back to School is now less than 4 weeks away! Yard Sale - Adair County - 7amCT-12pm noon CT, Saturday, July 14, 2012, at 170 Liberty Hill Drive (Bing Map/Directions), Columbia, KY. TONS of clothes - juniors, womens, boys, young men: various sizes, seasons, and styles. Womens shoes sizes 8 and 10. Purses, belts, backpacks, jewelry and other accessories. Home decor and household goods. Toys. Several novels 50 cents each and much more!! Call or text 270-634-3941 for more information. - Haley BurtonAt the moment, at 3:16amCT, Friday, July 13, 2012, EVERY Yard Sale listed on ColumbiaMagazine.com has a map link! If you are having a Yard Sale today or tomorrow, there's still time to list it FREE - Free with Street & Number, for Yard sales in Adair and surrounding counties. The Map Link is free, too. For what is FREE, what's not, see Rates & Terms. 2012-07-13 03:18:29 | Comments | Printable version
Today, FRIDAY with CM, July 13, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for July 13, 2012: Without pride, goodness;--Robert Stone, Friday, 13 July 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 304, in progress Countdowns
WEATHER: Columbia, KY/NWS Weather Forecast: FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2012 Hazardous Weather Outlook. Issued at 3:50pmET, Friday for Friday, July 13, 2012 A surge of moisture . . . brief torrential rainfall possible with gusty winds possible with any storm. For information on Hazardous Weather, if any, click to Hazardous Weather The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. this forecast from update at 2:35amCT July 13, 2012 Overnight - Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.BR>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 - plus some - your comments welcome on editorial choices - added since Sunday, but appropriate to Sunday with CM, items: direct links to articles, columns, poems and/or photos possibly with other important links, are posted next:
2012-07-13 02:38:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 13 Happy Anniversary, Billy and Betty Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Robert and Melissa Horton (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday! Abella Phelps (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Barker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Arlinda Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Sue Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany DeSeive | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dalani Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emmett Davenport (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fran Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Glenn Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gracie Kelsay (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Harper LaShay Stearns (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaxon Ray Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenna Claywell (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenna Lee Claywell (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Smith (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leo Abner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matthew Janes (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Akin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nenia Dykes (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shannon Kay Pendleton Sexton (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shannon Pendleton Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Reliford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve "Doc" Watson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler James Renfro | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Jo Turner, Columbia, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Rowe, Columbia, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Glenn Rooks, Columbia, KY native (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herman Melton, Adair County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhoda Lynn Kimbler, 56, Adair County, KY (1957-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lowell B. Hadley, 76, Columbia, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Esther Meyer, 82, Adair County, KY (1932-2014 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Wilson, 53, Taylor County, KY, (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bonnie Mae (McDaniel) Williams Perkins, Taylor Co., KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Stamp, 80, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Matthew Albert Wyatt, Russell Springs, KY, native of Cumberland Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maddie Brockman, 21, Boyle Co., KY (1994-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tara Nicole Simpson Lamer, 35, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. native (1981-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Eulene Taylor, 85, Adair Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Elizabeth London Worley, 84, Center, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audra Rogers Royse, Adair County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Gayle Hagan Newman, 67, Green County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alfred W. Flowers, 87, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Mann Fields, 83, formerly of Jamestown, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie J.D. Tallent, 74, Burkesville, KY (1941-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Roy Robertson, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert Thompson, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Rae Bright, 71, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene M. Stanbery, 88, Greensburg, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Calvin Stumph, 80, Greensburg, KY (1936-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Mack Willis, 74, Columbia, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard C. Smith, 76, Russell Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maddox Tye Durbin, Adair Co., KY (2014-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Kathleen Helm Clements White, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nona Gene Atchley, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Ellen Stalcup Long, Cumberland Co., KY (1917-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Novella M. Phillips, Casey Co., KY (1940-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orene Mae Sapp Richenburg, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Janet Richards, 75, Columbia, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Preston Stapp, 78, Russell Co., KY (1935-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodger Abel Monson, Taylor County, KY (1938-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Winfrey, 78, Burkesville, KY (1936-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Kidd, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernella Davis Beasley, Windsor, KY (1925-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, July 13, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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