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Daily News for Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Catherine Camille Campbell, 59 Edmonton, KY (d. Oct. 17, 2012) She was a native of Fairfield, Butler County, Ohio, and a homemaker Catherine Camille Campbell, age 59 of Edmonton, KY, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Metcalfe Health Care in Edmonton, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 19:38:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sad word of the passing of Kyle O. Gordon, Summer Shade, KY Kyle O. Gordon, age 68 of Summer Shade, KY died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Celina Health & Rehabilitation at Celina, TN. Arrangements are incomplete and will be posted when complete. McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY, in charge of arrangements. 2012-10-24 19:00:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CU Piano Ensemble to perform November 2, 2012 By Mary Kutter News from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University's Piano Ensemble will perform its fall concert Friday, November 2, 2012, at 8pmET/7pmCT in the Gheens Recital Hall, Gosser Fine Arts Center, 210 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY. The event is free and open to the public. Students from six different nations are in the ensemble: Colleen Ames of Elizabethtown, KY; Milagros Boso Galli of Salta, Argentina; Hanna Jang of Jangyu, South Korea; Shu-Hua Lin of Taipei, Taiwan; Ayaka Ogawara of Fukuoka, Japan; Sampson Tarpeh of Monrovia, Liberia; and Hannah Warren of Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 18:48:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Celebrate Recovery meeting November 1, 2012 at Asbury Church There will be a first meeting of Celebrate Recovery at Asbury Church, 9600 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY at 5:30pmCT/6:30pmET, Thursday, November 1, 2012. Contact: 270-789-4111 or email: office at asburynow.com. Don Watson 2012-10-24 18:36:21 | Comments | Printable version
Sending Events to CM couldn't be easier A number of contributors have adopted a submission procedure with has streamlined posts to the CM Events calendar. It's a simple 1-2 method: 1) Copy and Edit (Make the changes needed to fit your Event.) from one of CM online Events posts. They are edited to say it the way we say it and the way we post it - in the exact sequence, style, content, even the spacing we use. Small things matter, like the way we say a time and date ("5amCT/6amET, Saturday, October 20, 2012"). This is the way we say time, day, month day and year on the site.Because of the time savings to ColumbiaMagazine.com, submissions handled in this manner are given a higher priority in the queue. If a submission is not posted within two hours, call 270-250-2730. Thanks. - Ed Waggener 2012-10-24 16:30:35 | Comments | Printable version
Gov. Beshear: State Ranks 2nd-Highest in job growth in U.S. Kentucky job growth more than double the state average of 12 regional competitor By Kerri Richardson and Terry Sebastian News from Governor Beshear's Communications Office FRANKFORT Ky. - Governor Steve Beshear today announced Kentucky ranked second in the nation for job growth over the past year, according to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Division of Current Employment Statistics. The Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary, released Friday, finds that Kentucky's net job growth from September 2011 to September 2012 was 2.6 percent, second best in the nation behind only North Dakota's 5.6 percent growth. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 15:41:10 | Comments | Printable version
Doyle Davis, Russell County, KY (1943-2012) He was a native of Pulaski County, KY, He was a truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Army Doyle Davis, 69, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday, Ocotber 23, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be at 10amCT, Monday, October 29, 2012, at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Mill Springs Ntional Cemetery, 9044 W. Highway 80, Nancy, KY/ Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Sunday, October 28, 2012, at the Bernard Funeral Home, 367 Main Street, Russell Springs, KY. Bro. Jimmy Garner will be officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 15:35:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Thinks new school name and street name sound great Billy Joe Fudge writes: Sounds great to me. I would have probably spouted off if I had not liked it so in the spirit of "fair play" I thought I should spout off while finding myself in agreement. - Billy Joe FudgeComments re article 55344 Adair County School Board Adopts new school name street name 2012-10-24 15:22:47 | Comments | Printable version
Clint Conner, 31, Russell County, KY (1981-2012) He was a native of LaRue County, KY and a member of a highly regarded Russell County, KY family. He was a farmer and a member of Russell Springs United Baptist Church Clint Conner, age 31, of Jamestown, KY, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at his home. The funeral will be at 10amCT, Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the Bernard Funeral Home chapel, 367 Main Street, Jamestown, KY, with burial in the Jamestown City Cemetery, N. Main Street, Jamestown, KY. Visitation after 5pmCT, Friday, October 26, 2012, at the Bernard Funeral Home. Officiating Clergy will be Bro. Rick Cross. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 15:14:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CU's DPI election interview to air on KET KY John Chowning moderates program with Trey Grayson, Colmon Eldridge II, and Jeffery Scott Jennings By Mary Kutter News from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - "Dialogue on Public Issues," Campbellsville University's WLCU-TV show, will have a special one-hour show discussing the upcoming presidential race on the KET Kentucky Channel, KET3. The air times of the DPI episode are Friday, October 26, 2012 at 6:30amET; Monday, October 29, 2012 at 4:30amET and 5:30amET, and Monday, November 5, 2012 at 5:30amET, all on KET KY, which is cable channel 239 in Campbellsville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 15:01:29 | Comments | Printable version
Genealogical/History Book Fairs coming soon! Adair's next, for June 1 in planning stage; complete details on Metcalfe County and Green County events below; also in CM Reunions; also in CM Events By Mike Watson Adair County Historian The History-Genealogy community is very excited about the second Adair County Book Fair which will take place at the Historic Courthouse on the first Saturday in June, June 1, 2013! Our turn in June 2012 was tremendous and patrons and vendors alike were pleased with the selection of Adair County and regional items for sale. We hope the second book fair will be even bigger! In the meantime, I would like to alert the history-genealogy folk about the upcoming: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 12:58:39 | Comments | Printable version
Mindy Smith will speak at Jones Chapel Church on identity theft Mindy Smith, First and Farmers National Bank, will be the featured speaker at 6pmCT, Thursday October 25, 201 at Jones Chapel Church, 2267 Jones Chapel Road, Columbia, Ky. Ms Smith will speak on the topic of Identity Theft and its prevention. Identity theft is a crime that affects millions of Americans each year. The October Service concludes the Fourth Thursday Night Services, from Jones Chapel Church for 2012. Fourth Thursday Services will begin again in January 2013 as the Church continues to offer programs on a variety of informative topics. - Terry Partin 2012-10-24 12:27:34 | Comments | Printable version
Teresa Roberts, Taylor County, KY (1943-2012) She was a member of a highly regarded Taylor County, KY, family. She was a retired employee with Cumberland Optical as a sales representative. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church Teresa Roberts of Campbellsville, KY, died at 1:08pmET, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in Campbellsville. Age: 68. The funeral service will be at 11amET/10amCT, Friday, October 26, 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. Don Gowin and Minister Joe Hatchett. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, West Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation is 5pm-8pmET/4pm-7pmCT, Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 11:46:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
AC Dispatcher has been suspended without pay following arrest From WHVE and ColumbiaMagazine.com Adair County Judge Ann Melton has suspended Adair County Dispatcher James O. Absher without pay following Absher's arrest and incarceration at the Adair County Jail for alleged "promotion of a sexual performance by a minor." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 11:06:21 | Comments | Printable version
Complete October 2012 Columbia/Adair Co. Chamber Insights In this issue: President's report, Corporate Sponsor of the Month, New Members, Upcoming Events, New Member Highlights, Identify Theft Prevention Tips. And More. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 10:09:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce
LW Volleyball puts 6-game streak on line, Thurs., Oct. 25, 2012 By Charles Balcom Sports News from Lindsey Wilson College The Lindsey Wilson College volleyball team faces Cumberland (Lebanon, TN) University at 6 pmCT, Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. The Blue Raiders are currently on a six-game win streak. Over those six games Lindsey Wilson has won 18 sets while losing just two sets. - Charles Balcom 2012-10-24 09:22:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Daniel Fitzgerald, Russell Co., KY (1934-2012) He was a native of Michigan and the patriarch of a large, respected Russell County, KY family. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Marlene Fitzgerald, and 19 direct living descendants. He was a veteran of the US Army and was retired from Ford Motor Company. Services will take place in Wilmington, OH. Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Daniel Fitzgerald, 78, died Monday October 22, 2012 at his home in Russell Springs, KY. The funeral service is at 2pmET/1pmCT, Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the St Columbkille Catholic Church, 73 N. Mulberry, Wilmington, Ohio. Visitation is at 12pm noonET/11amCT, at the church Burial in the Sugar Grove Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 09:13:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair County Sportsmen's Club offers First Shots seminar By Ken Hill The Adair County Sportsman's Club, 130 Sportsman Club Road (use our new entrance across from Majestic Yachts), Columbia, KY, will offer FirstShots, an introduction to shooting, at 10amCT, Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the club. Pre-registration is required. Contact: Erik Garland, 270-864-2608. The Seminar is free and is intended to familiarize new shooters with gun safety and how to handle a rifle, pistol, and shotgun. There is no charge. It's a free seminar. - Ken Hill 2012-10-24 08:52:49 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County School Board Adopts new school name, street name Story in progress
By Ed Waggener The new Adair County elementary school was officially named "Adair County Primary Center," at the 12pm noon CT, special regular October 22, 2012 meeting of the Adair County School Board. After a month long period taking suggestions from the public through the media, and after letters were sent home to Colonel William Casey parents, the consensus was to name the facility Adair County Primary Center, giving the school name parity with the other three schools, Adair County Elementary, Adair County Middle School, and Adair County High School. The school will be located on "Col. Casey Drive," again following a pattern in place for the other "drives" on the the campus: Gen. John Adair Drive, Indian Drive, and Booster Drive. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 07:25:27 | Comments | Printable version
The Crossing, at CUMC, inaugural service has amazing turnout ![]() By Neil Janes, Pastor, Columbia United Methodist Church The Crossing at Columbia United Methodist Church got off to a great start. We had almost 150 people at the contemporary service this past Sunday and 82 at the 9amCT Traditional Service. I was amazed at the turnout. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 07:09:21 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Women's Soccer jumps to No. 2 in national rankings By Chris Wells News from Lindsey Wilson College KANSAS CITY, MO - Lindsey Wilson College moved up one spot to No. 2 in the latest NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Top-25 Poll, released by NAIA officials on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. The Blue Raiders (12-2-1) move up after spending five consecutive weeks at No. 3. Lindsey Wilson received 563 voting points and one of the 21 first-place votes from the national raters. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 06:47:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Carol Perkins: Special eligibles trip - IV, Home to Guy & Fluffy With a stop off in New Orleans. Carol Perkins bills this as the final installment - and just for those who can't wait to read the next Carol Perkins episode, it's being posted today - of a Wednesday, no less. This last of a four part series brings the intrepid Metcalfe County travelers back to the United States, through New Orleans, a flight to Nashville, and a Briley/I-65/Louie B. Nunn/US68/KY80 motor car trip home to Edmonton The next earlier episode, Carol Perkins: Special eligibles trip - Part III, Jamaica and more By Carol Perkins In this final chapter of the cruise, our sea days were almost over. Before we retired for the night, we set our luggage outside our rooms and would see it again inside the terminal. Disembarking is a waiting process. The crew must move 3,000 people off and welcome 3,000 new travelers within a few hours. The process begins around eight and ends at ten. During this time, the food area is open for breakfast, coffee, and waiting. We were a sagging group by then, drinking slouching over our coffee and muffins. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-10-24 05:34:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Large list of important people list in Birthdays today There's a large list of names in Birthdays today. Readers are almost sure to find someone they know - or maybe they are on the list themselves. We try to make the list comprehensive for Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Taylor and Russell Counties - but we know we miss some. If you or someone you know should be listed, please send, using any Contact/Submit button. We're now posting for October-November 2012. 2012-10-24 05:00:42 | Comments | Printable version
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, October 24, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for October 24, 2012: To keep perspective--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 24 October 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 407, in progress WEATHER for today from National Weather Service: Hazardous Weatherif any The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. This forecast from update at 4:15amCT, WEDNESDAY, October 24, 2012 Today - Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.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:
2012-10-24 04:17:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 24 Happy Anniversary, Betty and Richard Todd (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David and Susan Wise (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angela Bradshaw Stephens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Arlene McAllister (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Brummett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandi Coomer Page (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carline Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, CJ Simpson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, DaShawn McClister (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Derek Allen Cundiff (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gina Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Curry (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenny Stotts-Lundy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Dewayne Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lorena Arnold Christie (1910) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mable Ruth Bryant (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Hamlett (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Willis McCloud | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tristyn Renee Burton (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memoriam, James Woody (1916-2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Allen Murley, 72, Russell Co., KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Dickson, 89, Adair County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cally Paige Wilson McFall, 23, Columbia, KY (1995-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Paul Young, Cumberland County, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Paul Mason Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W. R. (Dutton) Beard, Campbellsville, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Harmon, Adair County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Ricky Johnson, Sr., Elkhorn, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip D. Randolph, Casey Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Rainwater, Knifley, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everett Wilford Cuningham, Russell Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy E. Ballard, Cumberland Co. KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian O. (Bobbie) Foley Shelton, Russell Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Gail Vanoy, 67, Casey County, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ila Olene Johnson, Russell Springs , KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie C. Newton, 81, Taylor Co., KY (1933-201 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Tommy) Colvin, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Faye (Honkey) Daniel, Burkesville, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Firkins Jessie, 79, Edmonton, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Marie Williams, 81, Burkesville, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Wheeler Galloway, Casey County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia L. Ashlock Strong Williams, Burkesville, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Bernard Shirley, 81, Metcalfe County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Frost Marsh, 75, Russell County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ada Irene Thornton, 85, Russell Co., KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alyssa LeaAnne Bagby, 23, Greensburg, KY (1996-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce M. Crawhorn, 88, Adair Co., KY family (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles B. (Bud) Smith, Jr., 73, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flossie Green Campbell (1925-2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Hibbard Wise, 69, Taylor County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, LaQuita Hunt, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lleslie Lynne Wilson, 58, Columbia, KY (1966-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorena Brockman, 72, Taylor County, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike Allen Burton, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Owen Lee Pollard, 98, Columbia, KY (1922-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Arvil Allen, 86, Casey Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Denton, Columbia, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Lewis (Mouse) Wise, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve F. Mann, 61, Jamestown, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Lynn Murray, 63, Columbia, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tracy Jo Miller, formerly of Columbia, KY (1971-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Trudy Crabb, 76, Louisville, KY (1948-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Mae Miller, 77, Greensburg, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, October 24, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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