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Daily News for Friday, November 2, 2012
Two inmates walk away from Marion County Adjustment Center By TFC William Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY LEBANON, KY - 49-year-old Ronny Ray Stutes and 55-year-old Kenneth Gibson walked away from the Marion County Adjustment Center this morning, Friday, November 2, 2012 at 9:18amET Stutes is a 5'10", 205 lb., white male with brown hair and eyes. He has a medium build and complexion with a last known address of Ky Route 306, Wheelwright, KY. He was serving a sentence for being a Persistent Felony Offender, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Perjury, Bail Jumping, and Theft by Unlawful Taking. He was also serving time for Escape 2nd. Gibson is a 5'7", 160 lb. white male with black (graying) hair and brown eyes. He has a medium complexion and has previously lived in Garrett and Meade County, KY. He was serving time for Manufacturing, Sale, Possession of Marijuana, Escape 2nd, Burglary 1st, Persistent Felony Offender and Robbery 1st Degree. If anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of the two men, please contact local law enforcement by dialing 911 or call the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555. 2012-11-02 18:27:43 | Comments | Printable version
Donnie Ray (Rusty) McAllister, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2012)  He was a former Respiratory Therapist for Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY. He was the patriarch of a respected Family with strong ties in Green and Taylor Counties of Kentucky and elsewhere. He leaves eight direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Donnie Ray "Rusty" McAllister, 57 of Campbellsville, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. The funeral services for Mr. Donnie Ray "Rusty" McAllister will be conducted at 10amCT/11amET, Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Green County Memory Gardens in Summersville. Bro. Les Bullock will be officiating. Visitation is requested 4pm-8pmCT/5pm-9pmET, Friday, November 2, 2012, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT/8amET, Saturday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-11-02 16:36:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Test score bright spots even better - Alan W. Reed writes I want to thank Ms. Phyllis Curry and others who pointed out two glaring eliminations in our media release today.See earlier press release Test scores show bright spots 2012-11-02 16:12:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Quentin (Carlos) Allen, Jr., Casey County, KY (1952-2012) He was a native of Beech Grove, IN and a member of a respected Casey County family. He leaves three direct living descendants. He was an electronic technician for the state of Indiana and member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Pleasant View, Indiana. He graduated from Triton Central High School in Fairland, Indiana and ITT Tech in Indianapolis , Indiana Quentin "Carlos" Allen, Jr. passed away Thursday November 1, 2012 at his home in Danville, KY. He was 60. Funeral services are 2pmET/1pmCT, Sunday, November 4, 2012 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Brent Huggins officiating. Burial wiil be at Poplar Grove Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday 6pm-9pmET/5pm-8pmCT,. at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-11-02 15:34:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Van Higgason, Green County, KY (1936-2012)  He was the patriarch of a highly regarded Summersville, KY, family. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rose Mary Knebel Higgason. He leaves six direct living descendants. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church, and was a farmerClick on headline for full obituary with photo(s) Mr. Clarence O. "Van" Higgason of Summersville, Kentucky, son of the late Clarence A. and Theodicia Chaudoin Higgason, was born on April 11, 1936 in Green County, Kentucky, and departed this life on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at his home. He was 76 years, 6 months, and 19 days of age. The funeral services for Mr. Van Higgason will be conducted at 1pmCT, Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Thompson Cemetery. Bro. Darrell Hensley, and Bro. Leslie Jewell will be officiating. Visitation is requested 4pm-8pmCT, Friday, November 2, 2012, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Saturday, November 3, 2012, until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-11-02 15:21:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
2 ACHS clubs collect 47 boxes for Operation Christmas Child News of Adair County High's BETA and National Honor Society Click on headline for story, photo(s) By Sheila and Keri Willis Faculty advisiors Members of Adair County High's BETA and National Honor Society have collected 47 boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The boxes will be taken to Columbia Baptist Church, then forwarded on to North Carolina for distribution around the world. Students participating and in accompanying photo: Sarah McQuaide, Aaran Taylor, Madelyn Murrell, Sydney Bright, Kyndal Caldwell, Mason Burton, Brooklyn Robertson, Anna Parson, Anna Murrell, Kyle Castaneda, Noah Richard, and Trevor Stonecypher. 2012-11-02 14:46:15 | Comments | Printable version
Beatrice C. Ladebauche, Adair Co., KY (1926-2012)  She was a native of Massachusetts and the matriarch of a large, highly regarded Adair County, KY family. She leaves 37 direct living descendants. She was a housekeeper and a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Columbia, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary with photos Beatrice C. Ladebauche, 86, of Columbia, died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 12:05pmET, at the Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY. Funeral Mass will be Monday, November 5, 2012 at 10amCT, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. 1217 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Father David Naylor officiating. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Visitation after 5pmCT., Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-11-02 14:32:10 | Comments | Printable version
John Adair scored proficient, just two points shy of distinguished Proud of role CWC plays as feeder school to JAIS, and that for state testing, John Adair and Col. Casey are considered "Joint School". By Patty Jones, Principal, Col. Wm Casey School Today is the release day for the 2011-2012 state test results. Col. Wm. Casey Elementary School is considered a "joint school" with John Adair. While no students are tested statewide at K-2 our students feed directly into JAIS and their 3-5 results reflect back to our school and the preparation students receive here. I am thrilled to announce that John Adair/Casey scored in the 88%tile in the state. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-11-02 14:08:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
AT&T network is being upgraded to 3G/4G service S.Grant, Manager, WirelessOne, authorized AT&T retail writes: The reason for the network issues with AT&T is because we are final stages of conversion to 3G/4G service. This conversion will result in the newest, fastest wireless data service available to this area....we are almost there. --S. Grant, Manager WirelessOne authorized ATT retailComments re article 55569 Shamarie Claiborne Any more on ATT service outage 2012-11-02 13:55:16 | Comments | Printable version
City of Columbia starts relief drive for Hurricane Sandy victims The City of Columbia will be accepting donations for Hurricane Sandy victims starting today, Friday, November 2, 2012 through Friday, November 9, 2012. Items will be taken to Connecticut for distribution. Columbia, KY native Melinda Coomer McNaughton lives in this area with her family. She has been in contact with their Mayor who advised that the following items would be greatly appreciated:
--Rhonda Loy, Assistant City Clerk 2012-11-02 13:52:20 | Comments | Printable version
Remembering Ralph Willis: From Violet and Henry Graves Violet and Henry Graves writes: To the family of Ralph Willis: Our hearts go out to the Willis family. Just put it in tge Lord's hands and it will be alright. It there is anything we can do for you all, please feel free to call on us. Yours Truly! - Violet and Henry GravesComments re article 55527 Ralph Willis Adair County KY 19502012 2012-11-02 13:45:42 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County's positive test score outcome counter to KY trend Adair County's Bright Spots ran counter to a statewide trend the other way;Challenges seen as Kentucky's test scores drop as expected by Chris Kenning on the Kentucky School Board Association website. - CM 2012-11-02 12:07:37 | Comments | Printable version
LWC National Alumni will honor three special people Ben Breeding, Adair County native; Amanda Main, Louisville, KY, and Tula Peterson of Campbellsville, KY will be in spotlight at Brunch. Click on headline for full story with Event Details with photo(s) By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, Ky. - The Lindsey Wilson College National Alumni Association will honor two alumni and one longtime friend of the college at this year's homecoming weekend. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-11-02 11:52:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
LWC Homecoming 2012/Running with Blue Raiders The fifth-annual Running with the Blue Raiders 5K race/walk event will start at 7:30amCT, Saturday, November 3, 2012, at the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center, 299 Williams Street, Columbia, KY. - Rebecca Schmidt 2012-11-02 11:11:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LWC 81st Homecoming/Rally in the Valley There will be a Bonfire and Pep Rally at the West End of Walter S. Reuling Stadium, 151 Holloway Drive, Columbia, KY, at 9:30pmCT, Friday, November 2, 2012, featuring the Blue Raider Marching Band, football team, and cheerleaders. S'mores and complimentary hot cocoa provided by Cafe on the Square. Duane Bonifer, LWC 2012-11-02 11:01:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Shamarie Claiborne: Any more on AT&T service outage Shamarie Claiborne writes: Can anyone tell me more on the AT&T service outage? So far I've learned it is all or parts of Adair, Metcalfe and Monroe Counties. - Shamarie ClaiborneThanks. CM can't help much for the moment, but maybe we'll hear from readers who know. -EW 2012-11-02 10:20:36 | Comments | Printable version
Test scores show bright spots for Adair Co. School District Both John Adair/ Col. Wm. Casey and Adair County Elementary School (ACES) score above 70th percentile - achieving proficiency. Adair School District score in top half of schools in the state, but even heavier emphasis on academics needed to give Adair County Students the best hope for success in college and/or immediate success in the job market "Education Commissioner Dr. Terry Holliday has been preparing everyone in the state for a significant drop in test scores. At least in our school district, that just did not happen" - ALAN W. REED By Phyllis Curry, District Assessment Coordinator News from Adair County, KY, School District The test results from 2011-12, released on Friday, November 2, 2012, show many bright spots for the Adair County school district and some areas for improvement. Overall, the district garnered a score of 56.7, which puts Adair County in the top half of the state. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-11-02 08:40:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Lindsey Wilson College 81st Homecoming/Singers Rehearsal I & II The LWC Singers Rehearsal will be at 5pmCT, Friday, November 2, 2012, in the W.W. Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall, 155 South Blue Raider Drive, Columbia, KY. All former members of LWC choral programs are invited to celebrate the program's heritage at this special reunion. Alumni will perform at the Homecoming Alumni Awards Brunch with current Lindsey Wilson Singers. To register: contact the Alumni Office at alumni@lindsey.edu or 270-384-8400. 2012-11-02 07:34:23 | Comments | Printable version
Morris Shepherd's 12th Annual Ping Pong tournament at 2pmCT Sports News from Lindsey Wilson College The 12th Annual Morris Shepherd Pingpong Tournament will start at 2pmCT, in the Cralle Student Union Building, 420 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. Hosted by Adair County native Morris Shepherd, '53. Sign up the day of the event, and the winner receives a prize. No registration fee. Duane Bonifer 2012-11-02 07:29:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Welcome, Lindsey Wilson College 81st Homecoming visitors Columbia/Adair County welcomes Lindsey Wilson College's 81st-annual homecoming weekend, Friday-Saturday, November 2-3, 2012 on the college's A.P. White Campus and at other LWC Venues around Columbia/ Adair County, KY. Follow CM Events for individual stories from Duane Bonifer and others on significant events during the two day celebration. - CM 2012-11-02 07:17:34 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Veterans Appreciation Luncheon Nov. 12, 2012 The Lindsey Wilson College Veterans Appreciation Luncheon will be held at 11amCT on Monday, November 12, 2012 in the Roberta Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. The luncheon is free to all veterans, veterans' survivors and a guest. Guests should RSVP by contacting Lindsey Wilson at alumni@lindsey.edu or 270-384-8400. - Duane Bonifer By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA,KY - The Lindsey Wilson College community will hold its annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Monday, November 12, 2012. This year's speaker will be the Rev. Terry Swan, who is dean of the chapel and a retired colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-11-02 06:37:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Glasgow Musicale to present works of John Jacob Niles By Samuel Terry News from the Glasgow, KY, Musicale The Glasgow Musicale will present "Written in the Stars," a program by mezzo-soprano Sherri Phelps and pianist Rachel Taylor, featuring the music of the Kentucky composer, John Jacob Niles, at 2pmCT, Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the Glasgow Baptist Church, 401 South Green Street, Glasgow, KY. The public is invited at no admission charge. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-11-02 06:03:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Today, FRIDAY with CM, November 2, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for November 2, 2012: Words are but concepts.--Robert Stone, Friday, 2 November 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 416, in progress WEATHER for today from National Weather Service: Hazardous Weather Advisoryif any. The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. This forecast from update at 5:15amCT, FRIDAY, November 2, 2012 Today - Sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 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 Most recent posts have boldface:
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Gospel Meeting at Southside Church of Christ Nov. 2-3-4, 2012 Bro. Todd Houston, Knoxville, TN, will be the minister at the Gospel Meeting at the Southside Church of Christ, 24 Burnett Road (Bing Map/Directions from Anywhere), Columbia, KY (near the location of the old Adair Drive) at 7pmCT, Friday-Saturday, November 2-3, 2012, and at 9:45amCT and 6pmCT on Sunday, November 4, 2012. - Mike Ratliff 2012-11-02 05:10:34 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 2 Happy Birthday, Carter Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Drake Sneed. (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Franklin (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Neat (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julinda Kean Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayden Birdwell (2005 | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenetha Dial Atwell (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marjorie B. Payne | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Moriah Catherine Young (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Scott Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ryan Moss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Bell Coomer (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Jeanette Johnson, 52, Scottsville, KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Frances Walker, Cumberland Co., KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Evan Scott, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Carroll Eastridge, Columbia, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Leah Overstreet, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Staten, Cumberland Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha R. Baxter, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cosby Munday, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence Fredrick Boger, Russell Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ruth Shuffett Rogers Bruton, Green Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Lynn Melson, Russell County, KY (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Houk Wall, Taylor Co., KY native (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Finis Crawhorn, Adair Co., KY (1946-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ret. Lt. John E. Humkey, Adair County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vesta M. Nankivell, 88, West Milton, OH (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy C. Ooten, Cumberland Co., KY native (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilburn (Geary) Wolford, Adair County, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lavern Stone, Taylor Co., KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lori Elaine (Hopper) Keen, 49, Russell Co., KY (1964-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin Harper, Metcalfe County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Faye Rice, Adair County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Arnold, Taylor County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Abner Wooldridge, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Walker, 78, Taylor County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean Miller, 76, Adair County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cheryl Wall Hembree, Adair County, KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Bell Perkins, Jamestown, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Luster, 80, Middleburg, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Deering (1953-2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Land, 84, Liberty, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Lester Wright, 77, Greensburg, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeanette Jones, 86, Columbia, KY native (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Donald Dickson, 62, Knifley, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Browning, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Missy Grider, 50, Columbia, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Onia Tucker Semones (1922-1971) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Tucker Bryant (1922-2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Cook, 73, Burkesville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rondall Fredrick (Freddy) Gibson, 67, Breeding, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas J. 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