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Daily News for Saturday, December 15, 2012
Safety in Our Schools: Message to parents and community Precautions, safeguards in place following Connecticut tragedy I expect that due to the media attention given to the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary, many of our students will come to school this Monday morning with questions. Our counseling staff and our classroom teachers will be ready - ALAN W. REED By Alan Reed, Superintendent Adair County School District I feel that it is important to reach out to Adair County parents following the school tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. Parents need to know we have precautions and safeguards in place and that the safety of our children remains the top priority of Adair County Schools. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-15 20:21:26 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Winter Commencement 2012: Record 381 receive degrees Attorney General tells LWC graduates they have opportunity to lead Kentucky. Mr. Conway addresses 96th Lindsey Wilson College Commencement. He reminds graduates that, in Kentucky, fewer than 20 per cent hold baccalaureate degree. He, and Columbia's George Kolbenschlag receive honorary doctorates. Record 381 degrees awarded. Click on headline for story over fifteen (15) photos by Duane Bonifer By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson College graduates have an opportunity to help lead Kentucky. That is what Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway told members of the first half of the Class of 2013 Saturday morning at the college's winter commencement, held in Biggers Sports Center. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-15 19:49:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Basketball: LWC Women 82. Wilberforce University 66 Brimm, Rainey lead Lindsey Wilson women’s basketball in home court victory The game was played before a crowd of 110 at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Four players reached double figures for Lindsey Wilson College as the Blue Raider women's basketball team used a 19-4 run halfway through the second half to top Wilberforce (Wilberforce, Ohio) 82-66 on Saturday December 15, 2012, at Biggers Sports Center. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-15 19:04:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Shannon Anderson, Cumberland Co., KY (1971-2012) She was a native of Cumberland County, KY and a member of a large respected family. She was the daughter of Freddie Anderson and the late Vickie White Anderson. She had attended Western Kentucky University, and was a former employee of Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville, KY. Shannon Anderson age 41 of Tompkinsville, KY passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the Monroe County Medical Center, Tompkinsville, KY. Funeral services will Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 2pmCT/3pmET, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with Bro. Todd Bryant officiating. Burial will in Marrowbone Cemetery. Marrowbone, KY. The Family requests visitation 2pm-9pmCT/3pm-10pmET, Monday, December 17, 2012, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home in Burkesville Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-15 18:44:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Two vehicle collision sends four to WRH for treatment Columbia Police Officers Jamie Cole, Brad Scholl, and Jordan Dean assisted on the scene by th Adair County Search and Rescue. Injured transported to WRH by Adair County EMS By Officer Joshua E. Brockman, Public Affairs Officer Columbia Police Department, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY Columbia Police Department is investigating a injury accident that occurred Friday, December 14, 2012, sending four people to Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, KY, for treatment. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-15 15:55:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Two from Adair County, KY receive WKU doctoral degrees Chris Schmidt, Lee Ann Wall Two from Columbia, KY, were among the eight recipients of doctoral degrees in education leadership during Fall 2012 Commencement on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Western Kentucky University's Diddle Arena. They are:
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Emily Louise Evans Egbert, Adair County, KY (1926-2012) 
She touched the lives of everyone with whom she came in contact. She was an Angel. She was a retired nursing professor, teaching at University of Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky University. She served in the Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. Along with her husband, she served mission fields in Africa, Haiti and Breathitt County, KY, and pastored churches in Scott County and Paint Lick, KYClick on headline for complete obituary, photo(s) Emily Louise Evans Egbert, 86 ,of Columbia, KY, formerly of Georgetown and Versailles, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at 12:05 A.M. at the Westlake Regional Hospital after a short illness from natural causes. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 2pmCT/3pmET, at Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Neil Janes officiating. The family will receive friends at the Church after 12pm noon CT/1pmET, on Saturday, December 22, 2012. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-15 11:44:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Fredia Corine Hadley, Russell County, KY (1928-2012) Fredia Corine Hadley, 84, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY. Funeral services for Fredia Hadley will be at 1pmCT/2pmET, Monday, December 17, 2012, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 Main Street, Russell Springs, KY with burial in the Grider's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Jesse Jewell will be the officiating clergy. Visitation will be 5pm-9pmCT/6pm-10pmET, Sunday, December 16, 2012, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-15 11:21:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
William Taylor Roddy, 78, formerly of Tompkinsville, KY He was retired from Ingersoll-Rand in Indianapolis, IN and was a Veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a member of the Beckton Church of Christ. He was a member of a respected family, the son of the late Robert Taylor and the late Kate Pitcock Roddy. His wife, Mary Jane Crabtree Roddy, survives. He leaves one direct living descendant. William Taylor Roddy, age 78 of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Tompkinsville, KY, died December 12, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 15, 2012, at 1pmCT/2pmET, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY, with burial in the Old Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, December 15, 2012, at 11amCT/12pm noon ET, until time of service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-15 07:51:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter from CU: Lauren Goodin has made a great contribution Adair County's Lauren Goodin honored as co-Valedictorian in commencement exercises at Campbellsville University. Her sister, Ashley will attend CU starting in the Fall, 2013 John Chowning writes: Congratulations to Lauren Goodin, as well as all of our other Campbellsville University graduates. Lauren is a very fine young lady and has made a great contribution to CU during her time as a student and now as a very fine staff member in our Office of Admissions. It was a joy to have the opportunity to meet Lauren's family yesterday and to help celebrate the very special day in their lives. And we look forward to having Lauren's sister as a CU student in the year ahead. Congratulations and best wishes to all of our CU graduates for December 2012. They are truly Christian servant leaders and will help make our world a better place in the years ahead. Merry Christmas to everyone from all of us at Campbellsville University.Comments re article 56406 Proudest parent on the planet in Adair Co KY 2012-12-15 07:21:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Shamarie reflection picture looks like small dollhouse Comments re photo 47889 Reflections Historic Adair Co Courthouse perfectly framed Larry Joe Murray writes: Beautiful. Looks like a small dollhouse sitting in the window. - Larry Joe MurrayThanks: Maybe some local miniaturist (so long as its stamped "Made in Kentucky" will start building them as dollhouses. -CM 2012-12-15 06:55:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Welcome LWC Commencement visitors, basketball fans Big Happenings, two major Events, today in Columbia/Adair County Columbia/Adair County, KY, welcomes two big events today. A very large influx is expected at the record-breaking December 2012 Commencement at Lindsey Wilson College, today. A very large number of visitors from out of town will be in town today. George Kolbenschlag, Adair Countian, and Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway will receive honorary doctorates at the event. DETAILS The other event which is expected to draw a highly noticeable number of visitors is the Hoopin' It Up Classic at Adair County High School. Games are listed in today's CM events as they occur through the day. The first one, at 11:45 will present a Canadian team playing the ACHS JV's. Games will continue throughout the day, with the final one at 7pmCT/8pmET, when Adair County's Boys Varsity meets Glasgow in a regular season game. The ACHS Girls team will play Glasgow, but it's an away game for them. See: ACHS Hoopin' It Up Classic - Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 or today's CM Events for the complete schedule today. 2012-12-15 06:34:05 | Comments | Printable version
Tom Chaney: Books at Christmas Of Writers and their Books, Books at Christmas is a plea for giving books for Christmas or any occasion. This column first appeared 18 December 2005 The next earlier Tom Chaney column: A Mirror Up to Life By Tom Chaney Books at Christmas When I think of the presents of Christmases past, I mostly remember the books. Oh! There were the other presents such as the Lionel train set that ran on a figure-eight track. It was special. But there were always books. And they were always exciting. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-15 06:09:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Tom Chaney: Of Writers and Their Books
Bro. Josh Carry preaching at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church Bro.Josh Carry will be preaching at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church, 1025 Wheeler Hill Road, Columbia, KY 42728, at 11amCT/12pm noon ET, Sunday December 16, 2012. Everyone is invited. Phone: 270-789-3905. - Todd Corbin 2012-12-15 05:51:09 | Comments | Printable version
Second performance added, Glens Fork UMC Christmas play Because of advance interest in the play a second performance of A Christmas Play written and directed by Laura Brummett, and inspired by The Gift of the Magi, will be presented, in addition to the originally planned one at 6pmCT/7pmET, Sunday, December 16, 2012. The second performance will be at 6:30pmCT/7:30pmET, Monday, December 17, 2012, at the Glens Fork United Methodist Church, 124 Hwy 900, Glens Fork KY. 2012-12-15 05:27:17 | Comments | Printable version
Today, SATURDAY with CM, December 15, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for December 15, 2012: Having seen changes--Robert Stone, Saturday, 15 December 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 459, in progress The Weather for Today Hazardous Weather issued at 2:36amCT/3:36amET Saturday, December 15, 2012: "ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE TODAY AS A WARM FRONT MOVES NORTH ACROSS THE REGION. DANGEROUS CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING WILL BE THE MAIN THREAT WITH ANY THUNDERSTORM." The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. This forecast Updated on 15 Dec 2012, 4:15amCT/5:15amET, NWS, Louisville, KY Today - Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.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 Favorite CM Columns - plus some - your comments welcome on editorial choices - added this past week, with maybe a few from History, and more: direct links to articles, columns, poems and/or photos possibly with other important links, are posted here:
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Chia: Have your pet and eat it, too (?) Kentucky Ag Development Fund Board makes grant to Franklin, Simpson County, KY, firm to study market development and feasibility for processing chia for food If any reader has a good Chia Pet photo (and an interesting caption (Maybe your landlord wouldn't let you have a kitten of the animal kingdom, f'rinstance) please share. Click for full story, the famous Chia Pet Commercial-CM Special ColumbiaMagazine.com Story News of Kentucky State Government When the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund Board met in Frankfort, KY, Friday, the panel, chaired by Gov. Steve Beshear, handed out $5,586,102 for 14 agricultural diversification projects on Friday, December 14, 2012, there was this one especially noticeable: $33,850 Chia Feasibility StudyChia brings to mind, for many of us, an earlier age, the novelty "Chia Pet," which, as if by magic, grew "fur" of greenery. It was a staple of Tv sales people for years. It's still around, but the product line has expanded to include dogs, cats and more. And, while it's not the hot fad it once was, people still buy them. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-15 04:07:40 | Comments | Printable version
Dwight Arnold England, 82, Edmonton, KY (d. Dec. 13, 2012) He was a veteran of the Korean War and an active proponent of veterans issues. He was a member of VFW Post 6281 and was past commander of the unit. He will be accorded military honors by DAV Chapter 20 at interment in Glasgow, KY. He was the patriarch of a highly regarded Metcalfe County, KY, family, the son of the late Hastel and Brentz England, the husband of Virginia Hood England, who survives. He leaves 12 direct leaving descendants. Dwight Arnold England, age 82 of Edmonton, KY, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Metcalfe Co. Health Care Center, Edmonton, KY. Funeral services will be Monday, December 17, 2012 at 1pmCT/2pmET, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY, with Bro. Aaron Trimm officiating. Burial will follow in the Happy Valley Memorial Garden with DAV Chapter 20 providing military honors. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-15 03:17:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Likes beautiful Brent Thompson Christmas Tree photo Celia Stuart writes: That is a beautiful picture. Thanks for sharing - Celia StuartComments re photo 47887 Christmas tree and the glow of the fireplace 2012-12-15 03:02:40 | Comments | Printable version
Forest Reece Hines, Casey County, KY (1922-2012) He was a native of Argyle, Casey County, KY, the son of the late William Dock Hines and Emaline Meeks Hines and the patriarch of a large Casey County, KY, family. He leaves 26 direct living descendants. Forest Reece Hines, age 90, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Thursday December 13, 2012, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. Visitation will be held 10amCT/11amET, Sunday December 16, 2012 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY. Funeral Services will be held 12pm noon CT/1pmET, Sunday December 16, 2012 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bobby Clark officiating. Burial will be in the Valley Oak Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-12-15 02:58:24 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 15 Happy Anniversary, Ricky and Linda Smith (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Annabelle Jane Robertson (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Autumn Bailey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Jo Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Isabelle Mullins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James (Bo) Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josie Darian Clements (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Dunnington | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shanna Carney (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Hare | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trenton Upchurch (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Marie Johnson, Columbia, KY (1920-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henrietta Lyons, Columbia, KY (1939-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brad Conover, Adair County, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Mignault, Adair County, KY (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Compton, 82, Adair Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Compton Shively, 85, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Sue Cravens Embree, Greenwood, IN (1948-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Buck Lemons, 55, Casey County, KY (1962-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Corine Bell, 88, Columbia, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Ray Stephens, 52, Edmonton, KY (1966-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah Faye Brown, Metcalfe Co., KY (1956-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Montgomery, 95, Green Co., KY native (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Lewis Phillips Clark, Green Co., KY (1936-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma L. Bell, 89, Russell County, KY (1926-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Vaught, 87, Casey County, KY (1927-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Allen Hartman, Russell Co., KY (1947-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George C. Todd, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Frank Hagan, Taylor Co. KY/Monroe Co, KY native (1927-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerri S. Akin, 79, Greensburg, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard L. Wilson, Edmonton, KY (1932-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack Odell Vrocher, Sr., 65, Edmonton, KY (1953-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Madge Hatter, 72, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Jacob Lawrence, Casey Co., KY (1939-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nona Faye Beard, 77, Taylor County, KY (1940-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela (Pam) Thomas, 43, Campbellsville, KY (1980-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Speed, 96, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Remington Kyle Murrell (Stillborn, Dec., 15, 2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roscoe Sayers, Casey Co., KY native (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosie Parnell (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Johnson, 78, Casey County, KY (1940-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Roger Leonard, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, December 15, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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