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Daily News for Wednesday, December 12, 2012
LWC College students dress for mathematics finals Click on headline for introduction with photo(s) By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College Students in Lindsey Wilson College Assistant Professor of Mathematics John LaGrange's "Foundations of Analysis" class took their fall final examination Wednesday morning in the Jim and Helen Lee Fugitte Science Center dressed in tribute to their professor. The students wore plaid, flannel shirts - which is how LaGrange often dresses for class. - Duane Bonifer 2012-12-12 20:10:43 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. School Board Agenda, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 Adair County Board of Education Agenda Thursday, December 13, 2012, 7pmCT Special Board Meeting Adair County Board Conference Room 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-12 20:01:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair Co. School Finance District Finance Corporation to meet Adair County School District Finance Corporation There will be a special meeting of the Adair County School District Finance Corporation on Thursday, December 13, 2012 in concert with the regular meeting of the Adair County Board of Education (approximately 6:50pmCT). The meeting will be held at the Central Office of the District. The purpose of the meeting is to consider adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance of refunding revenue bonds for school building purposes. Agenda items are as follows:
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Adair School Board meeting rescheduled for December 13, 2012 Public Notice (not printed at Taxpayer Expense) This is official notification that the Regular School Board Meeting that is scheduled for December 20, 2012 has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 7pmCT. This meeting will be held at the Adair County Board of Education Conference Room. 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. This meeting is considered a Special Regular School Board Meeting due to the change in date. The public is invited to attend. - Becky Bailey 2012-12-12 19:08:46 | Comments | Printable version
James Whitney Barnes, Adair Co., KY (1928-2012)  He was a member of a highly regarded South Adair County family. His wife, Wanda Burton Barnes, who preceded him in death, was from Knifley, KY. He leaves two direct living descendants. He was a Baptist by faith and retired from National Homes as a woodworker. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds under enemy fire in the Korean War___________________ James Whitney Barnes, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Essex Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Louisville, KY. The funeral service was at 10amCT/11amET, Thursday, December 6, 2012, at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY, with burial in Bethany Cemetery, 10917 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-12 17:04:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CU serves the community with over $1 million in monetary value While the monetary value of the community service is estimated to be worth more than $1 million during the past year, the greater value is beyond human measure as we seek to change lives, impact the community and world for Christ, and give of ourselves in service to others in the name of Christ.- Dr.MICHAEL V. CARTER By Samantha Stevenson CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - "Campbellsville University faculty, staff, coaches and students are providing community service as part of their call to be Christian servant leaders," Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, said, and the monetary value of this service totals over $1 million. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-12 15:57:39 | Comments | Printable version
Marilyn Bonta Simpson, Green County, KY (1935-2012)  She was the matriarch of a highly regarded Green County, KY family. Her marriage to Homer Bloyd Simpson, who survives, endured 58 years. She leaves three direct living descendants. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church. She was a former employee for Fruit of the Loom, Inc. having worked 38.5 years, and was a homemaker.Mrs. Marilyn Jean Bonta Simpson of Greensburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY. The funeral services for Mrs. Marilyn Bonta Simpson will be conducted at 11amCT/12pm noon ET, Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Green County Memory Gardens. Joseph Wilcoxson, Bro. Jonathan Meadows, and Bro. Troy Arnett will be officiating. Visitation is requested 4pm-8pmCT/5pm-9pmET, Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT/8amET, Thursday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-12 14:13:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Edith E. Campbell, Casey Co., KY (1936-2012) Mrs. Campbell was retired from Fruit of the Loom and a member of the Hilltop Trinity Full Gospel Tabernacle. She was the widow of Edgar Lewis Campbell, who passed away April 22, 2000. Edith E. Campbell, of Campbellsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. She was 76. Funeral services will be at 10amCT/11amET, Friday, December 14, 2012, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Don Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Hilltop Cemetery. Visitation will be 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET, Thursday, December 13, 2012, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-12 13:40:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Purdy SBC Christmas Play tonight, December 12, 201 Purdy Separate Baptist Church, 8004 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, will be having their Christmas Play "This Week In The News," at 6:30pmCT/7:30pmET, Wednesday night December 12, 2012. Pastor Jamie Bryant and congregation invite everyone to attend. - Marsha Allen 2012-12-12 13:28:35 | Comments | Printable version
Open House for Billy's Christmas Train, Dec. 17-18, 2012 A Christmas Train from half century ago, with lifetime of additions Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Julia Ann Pickett Thompson Billy's Christmas train will be on my back porch at 307 East Guardian Street, Columbia, KY, 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET, Monday-Tuesday, December 17-18, 2012, for an Open House for the Public. Anyone wanting to bring their children or visit is welcome. There will be cotton candy for the children. This set is a collection of Billy Pickett's through the years. The train was a Christmas present to him from Santa when he was about 5 years old. We want to share this with anyone who would be interested to visit. - Julia Ann 2012-12-12 13:10:45 | Comments | Printable version
Traffic: Lane closures both ways on 1-65 N. of Cave City, KY By Keirsten Jaggers, Public Information Officer Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3, Bowling Green, KY BOWLING GREEN, KY (Dec. 12, 2012) - KYTC contract crews will have both directions of Interstate 65 pushed down to one lane between mile markers 55 and 59 for the placement of barrier wall this evening from 7pm-7amCT/8pm-8amET. The work this evening will finish up the placement of barrier wall for the time being. This section of interstate between Cave City and Horse Cave should be lane-closure-free until after the first of the year, barring any unforeseen issues with the project. Motorists are encouraged to reduce their speed and anticipate slow moving traffic while traveling through this work zone. - Keirston Jaggers 2012-12-12 13:03:21 | Comments | Printable version
Wendell Jeffries, 81, Louisville, KY (d. Dec. 12, 2012) He was a member of a highly regarded family and was born in the Pink Ridge Community of Metcalfe County, KY, the son of the late Cecil and Ada Cassady Jeffries. He was a Korean War Veteran, had retired from Gamble Bros., and was a member of the Highland Baptist Church in Louisville, KY Wendell Jeffries age 81 of Louisville. KY, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Norton Hospital. Funeral services will be held 11amCT/12pm noon ET, Friday, December 14, 2012, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 4pm-8pmCT/5pm-9pmET, Thursday, December 13, 2012. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-12 12:57:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Nine from LWC on 2012 NAIA Football Scholar-Athlete List Only 259 nationwide qualified for the honor By Dan White Sports news from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - A record nine football student-athletes - Caleb Bogard, Keith Couch, Trey Knecht, Shane Latham, Ryan Locker, Charlie Mullennex, Matt Powers, Chase Simpson and Tanner Strein - from Lindsey Wilson College received 2012 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors, officials from the national office announced on Wednesday. In order to be nominated by their head coach or sports information director, a student-athlete must maintain a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and have reached a junior academic status. 2012-12-12 12:45:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LWC tradition continues: Midnight breakfast winter 2012 Lindsey Wilson College students take a break from finals with 12am breakfast in Cranmer, courtesy college's residence hall program Click on headline for story, photo(s) By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - More than 730 Lindsey Wilson College students took a study break Tuesday night to relax and refuel before resuming studies on their final examinations of the fall semester. The students attended the college's semiannual "Midnight Breakfast" in Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. The two-hour event, sponsored by the college's residence life program, provides students with a late-night breakfast and study break. LWC's 2012 winter commencement: Lindsey Wilson College Winter Commencement at Biggers Sports Center (STORY) Lindsey Wilson College 2012 winter commencement will be at 10amCT/11amET, Saturday, December 15, 2012, in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY, followed by reception in Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. Contact : LWC Alumni Office at alumni@lindsey.edu or 270-384-8400. - Duane Bonifer 2012-12-12 06:29:07 | Comments | Printable version
ACSO officers arrest pedestrian on DUI charge Man arrested after report of man walking up and down KY 61 north of Columbia. He said he'd swerved to miss a deer and had run off road. After a series of sobriety tests, he's charged with DUI and lodged in the Adair County Jail News from the Adair County Sheriff's Office Deputy Adam Cravens, Officer John Dial and Officer Charles Greer responded to a report of a man walking up and down Hwy 61 North just outside of the city limits Tuesday night, December 11, 2012. Logan Turner of Columbia was the party in question. He told Deputy Cravens and Officer Dial he had swerved to miss a deer and ran off the road into a creek bank. After observing Turner he was given a series of sobriety tests at which point he was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs first offense. Turner was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. Blood results pending. - Deputy Adam Cravens 2012-12-12 05:26:38 | Comments | Printable version
Supt. A.W. Reed gives teachers credit in Race to the Top win Academics starring role in Adair County's Tradition of Excellence enhanced by success of Teacher supported initiative to join with GRREC consortium to go after additional Federal Funding. It's paid off magnificently. Neighboring school districts Campbellsville Indiependent, Green County, Metcalfe County, and Russell County participated with equal zeal - a big financial boost fell the region's way By Ed Waggener Only the dedicated teachers of Adair County can be happier than Superintendent Allen Reed at the news yesterday, Adair other area GRECC counties will benefit from share of $400 million grant about the big story of the day that the Green River Region Education Cooperative and a consortium it organized was one of just 16 applications nationwide scheduled to receive additional funding from the U.S. Department of Education. Before Adair County committed to the effort, he asked for a vote on the matter, and received overwhelming, enthusiastic support. "Our teachers committed early--- knowing that while the initiative will require more work of them, students would benefit," he said. "Without the 97% YES vote from our teachers to participate, we would not be receiving this kind of great news today. I don't think anybody in Adair County can ever say that our teachers aren't committed to improving education in this county. "Much emphasis will go towards personalizing instruction, more Science, Technology, Engineering and Math instruction (known as STEM), and a strong emphasis on career and technical education. Race to the Top monies will help put Adair County Schools at the forefront of school districts with sights set on excellence." 2012-12-12 04:47:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
COF finds possible CM plot to bait him He writes, from Knifley, KY, he's way too smart to take the lure By the COF Dang-Nab-It Ed ! I knows you jest posted this to get me ta take a bite, but ole COF has bean in this pond way to long ta grab thet hook, line en sinker. -COF at Dun Roman High o'er beautiful Downtown Knifley. Where the only men that makes hit oer a hunert are them thet does thar on cookin' and ain't none o them. - COF Comments re article 56339 2010 Census More than 80 of centenarians are women 2012-12-12 04:32:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
ACHS Drama to present Collette and Wright's Toy School Where can toys learn the importance of education? At Toy School of course. By April Shepperd The ACHS Drama Club will be presenting their rendition of Collette and Wright's Toy School at 6:30pmCT/7:30pmET, Thursday, December 13, 2012 on the stage at Col. Wm. Casey Elementary, 222 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. The play, under the direction of Joanne Held, teaches the importance of believing in yourself and getting a good education. Cast members include: Tyler Burton, Terica Derringer, Jace Grant, Beau Harrison, Chris Hobaugh, Ben Holt, Tabitha Mann, Destiny Mardis, Allison Owens, Christian Owens, Tristan Phelps, Kyle Powell, Jeremey Rogers, Harlee Smock, Jessi Taylor and Cheyiann Wheeler. They are supported by crew members Malayna Alexander, Byam Carter, Carrissa Carter, Cynthia Eaton, Whitney Frost, Levi Hausdofer, Samuel Locker, Brandie Merritt, Katrina Rogers, Megan Shuck, Spring Taylor, Julie Wallace and Destiny Wooten. - April Shepperd 2012-12-12 03:49:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, December 12, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for December 12, 2012: Beauty rejoices--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 12 December 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 456, in progress The Weather for Today Hazardous Weather if any. The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. This forecast Updated on 12 Dec 2012, 3:15amCT/4:15amET, NWS, Louisville, KY Overnight - Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Calm 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 2012-12-12 03:30:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Lindsey Wilson College honors former Rockcastle educator Guidance Counselor Dale Whitaker has helped nearly 100 Rockcastle County, KY, attend Lindsey Wilson College Click on headline for complete story with photo By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson College community recently honored a retired Kentucky educator for his efforts to promote higher education in his community. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-12 03:21:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Clinton County Collision results in fatality Forty-six year old Lesia G. Brinson pronounced dead at the scene; second driver flown to University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY ALBANY, KY - Tpr. Dewayne Holder is investigating a collision that occurred at 3pmCT/4pmET, Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 9 miles east of Albany on KY 0090. 46-year-old Lesia G. Brinson, of Albany, KY, was traveling east on KY 0090, operating a 2000 Mercury sable, when her vehicle entered the westbound lane and struck a 2006 Pontiac G6. The Pontiac was operated by 20-year-old Tara J. Doran of Monticello, KY. Brinson was pronounced dead at the scene and was wearing a seatbelt. Doran was also belted and was flown to University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY. Story courtesy TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. 2012-12-12 02:57:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky State Police Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 12 Happy Anniversary, David and Kathy Keith (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kyle and Natalie Riddle (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Caleb Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Hitch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colton Back (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Don Burton (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Erica Antle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kendra Leveridge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tabatha Beard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wendell Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Maholm, Adair Co., KY (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Berry Franklin Major, Jr.. former IM0 plant manager, Columbia, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlene Pettey, Russell Springs, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs Ruth Eloise Salsbury, Taylor County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Duke Emerson, Casey Co., KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Hardin, Taylor County, KY (1942-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Watkins, Russell County, KY (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Downey (1937-2001) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernard Janes (Dec. 12, 1937- Nov. 17, 2003) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward B. Williams (Dec.12, 1910 - Oct. 31.1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Wheat Helm (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, December 12, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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