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Daily News for
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Happy reunion: Mountain feist, family

Jennifer Krell writes:
Found! Contacted family, they are coming to get her. Thanks for posting! --Jennifer Krell
Comments re photo 48045 Lost dog Rat TerrierMountain Feist Mix Columbia KY area

2013-01-07 19:50:54 | Comments | Printable version

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Name adopted for entrance to Sportsman Club Road



2013-01-07 - Columbia, KY - Photo Map prepared by Justin Bailey.
The Columbia City Council voted to designate the connector road from the Adair Veterans Memorial Bypass as Westwood Drive and, at its "T" with the new Sportman Club Road, have the right hand continue as Westwood Drive, and the left become a new road, Sportsman Club Road. The proposal, by Adair County 911 Mapping and Addressing Coordinator Justin Bailey, was approved 6-0. The city will be responsible for one sign. Sportsman Club Road and the Sportsman's Club are in the County; Westwood Drive is in the City. The photo was taken at the Monday, January 7, 2012, City Council meeting. Paired photo. See photo: Pondering Westwood/Sportsmans Drive Proposal
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Strong for Life Classes begin again, January 8, 2013, at Jim Blair

Strong for Life Classes will begin again, Tuesday, at 5:15pmCT January 8, 2013 at the Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY. Classes will be every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:15pmCT. Participants should bring own hand and arm weights. Strong for Life is a combination of of weight bearing exercises and aerobics. Contact: 270-634-2935. - LEE ANN JESSEE

2013-01-07 19:42:16 | Comments | Printable version

Russell Holmes, Adair County, KY (1922-2013)

He was the patriarch of a large, highly regarded Adair County, KY family. He is survived by his wife, Manette Smith Holmes. He leaves 14 direct living descendants. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, member of the Adair Gideon Camp, was a farm equipment dealer, farmer, merchant and real estate agent
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Russell Holmes age 90 years of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 3:20pmCT, at Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, KY after an illness.

Funeral service Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 1pmCT/2pmET, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Steve Pescosolido and Rev. William R. Davenport the officiating clergy. Interment in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4pmCT/5pmET. Visitation will be after 4pmCT/5pmET, Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Trinity United Methodist Church and after 7amCT/8amET, Wednesday morning until time for funeral services.

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2013-01-07 17:36:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Gov. Beshear opens section of reconstructed road in Casey Co.

$3.9 million project eliminates dangerous curve on KY 1649, corrects steep grade

By Terry Sebastian and Kerri Sebastian

FRANKFORT, KY - Governor Steve Beshear today joined with local and state officials to celebrate and ceremonially open a reconstructed section of KY 1649 designed to improve safety and traffic flow in Casey County.

The $3.9 million project eliminated a sharp curve and corrected a steep grade.

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2013-01-07 16:06:19 | Comments | Printable version

COF outlines new career for Peg Schaeffer: Author

COF writes:
Been a readin' Miz Peg's musin's fer some time now. I jest gotta believe thet in a heart thet big thars gotta be a pretty dang good book jest floppin' round ta be set free.

COF at Dun Roman
Out on a windswept ridge o'er beautiful Downtown Knifley
Pinin' fer some good readin' ta wile away the winter.
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2013-01-07 15:41:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary

Campbellsville PD initiates death investigation

Woman found inside Brookside Cemetery, unconscious and unresponsive; Deputy Coroner later pronounced her dead at the scene. Investigation ongoing, but no foul play suspected

From Campbellsville, KY Police Department

The Campbellsville Police Department initiated a death investigation on Friday, January 4, 2013, upon receiving a report of an unknown person found lying inside the Brookside Cemetery. The person was reported to be unconscious and unresponsive.

Officer Ben Riggs responded along with members of the Campbellsville - Taylor County Emergency Medical Services and Campbellsville Fire & Rescue. The unconscious person was examined and determined to be deceased. The Taylor County Coroner's Office was notified and Deputy Coroner Judy Dabney arrived on the scene and pronounced the person deceased.

The unresponsive female was identified as Teresa Druin, age 50, of Campbellsville. The incident remains under investigation and is classified as a Death Investigation. No foul play is suspected.

2013-01-07 15:37:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky State Police

JAIS Site Based Council called meeting Jan. 8, 2013

There will be a called meeting of the John Adair Intermediate Site Based Council on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 4:30pmCT/5:30pmET, at the school, at 202 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. Contact: the school at 270-384-3341. - JANE W. BRANHAM, Principal

2013-01-07 13:04:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Adair Genealogical Society holds regular meeting tonight

The Adair County Genealogical Society meets at 6pmCT/7pmET, Monday, January 7, 2013, at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Everyone to welcome to attend. This will be a regular meeting. - LILA FORD

2013-01-07 12:27:14 | Comments | Printable version

Beginning beef farmers course will be offered in Columbia, KY

The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service will be hosting an 8-session education program for beginning beef farmers starting at 10amCT/11amET, January 16, 2013, at the Adair County Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, with classes one time per week afterward. The class will meet once a week from thereafter. Participants will receive both classroom and hands-on training. Registration for the program is $40 per person. Program made possible through a grant from KY Farmstart and the USDA Beginner Farm & Rancher Program. Contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service 270-384-2317. - NICK ROY, Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources

2013-01-07 12:14:55 | Comments | Printable version

Cloverbuds 4-H meets Thursday, January 10, 2013

A 4-H Cloverbuds 4H meeting will be held at 6pmCT/7pmET, Thursday, January 10, 2013, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Cloverbuds is a program designed for youth ages 5-8 years old. We will be working on projects that the kids can enter in this year's Adair County Fair. - TONY ROSE.

2013-01-07 08:22:52 | Comments | Printable version

Public invited to swearing in ceremony, Commonwealth's Atty.

Gail Williams, Mike Harris will take oaths of office, this morning in the Circuit Court Courtroom at 9amCT/10amET. The ceremony is open to the public

Circuit Judge Judy Vance will administer the oath of office to Columbia lawyer Gail Williams as Commonwealth's Attorney, and Mike Harris as Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, for the 29th Judicial Circuit, Adair and Casey Counties, at 9amCT, Monday, July 7, 2013, at the Adair Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Their offices will be at 204 Public Square, Columbia, KY. - LARRY SMITH, 92.7 FM, The WAVE Radio

2013-01-07 08:19:01 | Comments | Printable version

ACHS Boys Basketball at Caverna High School, Jan. 7, 2013

Adair County High School Boys Varsity Basketball at Caverna High School, 2276 South Dixie Street, Horse Cave, KY 42749, at 7pmCT/8pmET, Monday, January 7, 2013. The Indians are 9-5 on the season, and are riding a three game winning streak. Adair Co. HS 2012-13 Boys Varsity Basketball Schedule

2013-01-07 07:40:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

ACHS Girls basketball at Caverna High School, Jan. 7, 2013

The Adair County Girls Basketball team meets Caverna High School, 2276 South Dixie Street Horse Cave, KY 42749, at 7pmCT/8pmET, Monday, January 7, 2013. Both teams have 11 wins, 5 losses for the season. (Adair Co. HS Girls Basketball 2012-2013 Schedule)

2013-01-07 07:35:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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Lepiarczyk Bros., Miss Stone enjoy Walt Disney World

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Society News Special to ColumbiaMagazine.com

Messrs. Erwin Heinrich Lepiarczyk II and David August Lepiarczyk; and Miss Bailey Ann Taylor Stone all enjoyed the Christmas holidays at Walt Disney World in Florida from December 24 to December 27, 2012.

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2013-01-07 00:50:35 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Monday with CM, January 7, 2013

Haiku by Robert Stone for January 7, 2013:
With love to inspire,
there are unlimited ways
to invent praises.
--Robert Stone, Monday, 7 January 2013.
-1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 482, in progress

The Weather for Today

For Continuously updated weather, click to National Weather Service for Columbia, KY The NWS issued this update on 7 Jan 2013, at12:15amCT/01:15amET OVERNIGHT - Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Calm wind. MONDAY - Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. MONDAY NIGHT - Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Hazardous Weather Outlook if any

The Kentucky Mesonet is The Commonwealth's Official Source for Weather and Climate Data.
Mesonet stations are live in: Adair - Casey - Cumberland - Metcalfe - Taylor

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2013-01-07 00:25:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 7
Happy Birthday, Betty Cash | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Colby Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Collin Curry (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dana Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Felicia Morgan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Dial | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Josh Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kara Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Krishana Lynne Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melinda Beard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tim L. Baker (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George William Beard, Adair Co., KY (1929-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Brown, Hustonville, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Marie Grimsley, Russell Springs, KY (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarence (P.I.) Fair, Casey County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Coakley L. Matney, Campbellsville, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steller Reliford, Adair County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, January 7, 2013
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8:00amCTHealth Solutions, LLC opens this morning (More details)
 Health Solutions, 9321 Russell Springs Road, Russell Springs, KY, will open Monday morning, January 7, 2013, with full medical services for the Adair-Russell Community. Dr. Ann Burton, MD, is the owner and medical director. | (ID:20705, Comment)
7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at at Glance.
Always Click on County Name for Link to Docket at Kentucky Court of Justice:
Adair County. Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: No (0) Cases Circuit Court. Ninety-five (95) cases District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. No (0) Cases Circuit Court. Forty-three (3) cases District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. No (0) Cases Circuit Court. No (0) cases District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Cases Circuit Court. Seventy (70) cases District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. No (0) Cases Circuit Court. No (0) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY, One (1) Cases Circuit Court. One hundred thirty-three (133) cases District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. No (0) Cases Circuit Court. Eighty-six (86) cases District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:20716, Comment)
8:30amCTDAV service officer will be at VFW Post, Monday, Jan. 7, 2012 (MORE DETAILS)
A Disabled American Veterans Service Officer will at the VFW Columbia Post 6097, 411 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, Monday, January 7, 2013. Registrations 8:30amCT/9:30amET until 11amCT/12pmET. - JOE HARE, Post 6097 Commander | (ID:20679, Comment)
9:00amCTGail Williams, Mike Harris will take oaths of office, Jan. 7, 2013
Circuit Judge Judy Vance will administer the oath of office to Columbia lawyer Gail Williams as Commonwealth's Attorney, and Mike Harris as Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, for the 29th Judicial Circuit, Adair and Casey Counties, at 9amCT, Monday, July 7, 2013, at the Adair Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. - LARRY SMITH, 92.7 FM, The WAVE Radio | (ID:20707, Comment)
10:00amCTServices, Campbellsville, KY, for Maribeth Davis, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2013) | (ID:20702, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at noon. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections. | (ID:20549, Comment)
Services, Shelbyville, IN, for Robert Murrell, Adair County, KY native (1941-2013) | (ID:20700, Comment)
2:00pmCTServices, Russell Springs, KY, for Everett Wilford Cuningham, Russell Co., KY (1932-2013) | (ID:20703, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes for the Evening. Downtown Columbia. Two Selections | (ID:20581, Comment)
ACHS Boys Basketball at Caverna High School, Jan. 7, 2013
Adair County High School Boys Varsity Basketball at Caverna High School, 2276 South Dixie Street, Horse Cave, KY 42749, at 7pmCT/8pmET, Monday, January 7, 2013 The Indians are 9-5 on the season, and are riding a three game winning streak. Adair Co. HS 2012-13 Boys Varsity Basketball Schedule | (ID:20718, Comment)
5:30pmCTACHS Girls basketball at Caverna High School, Jan. 7, 2013 The Adair County Girls Basketball team meets Caverna High School, 2276 South Dixie Street Horse Cave, KY 42749, at 7pmCT/8pmET, Monday, January 7, 2013. Both teams have 11 wins, 5 losses for the season. (Adair Co. HS Girls Basketball 2012-2013 Schedule) | (ID:20717, Comment)
6:00pmCTColumbia City Council meets, City Hall, 116 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY (Agenda)
The Columbia City Council holds its regular monthly meeting each first Monday at 6:00pmCT in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. The meetings are open to the public. Mayor Mark D. Harris.. Councillors Craig Dean, Linda Waggener, Jim Hadley, Robert Flowers, Tony Grider, and June Parson. City Clerk Sonya Roy. City Attorney Marshall Loy. City Police Chief Jason Cross. City Gas Superintendent Ron Cook. City Sanitation Department Superintendent Kenneth Dulin. City Street Department Superintendent Donnie Rowe. City Events Planner Rhonda Loy. | (ID:20187, Comment)
Boy Scouts meet at Columbia United Methodist Church
The Boy Scouts meet at the Columbia Unitied Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY every Monday night at 6pmCT. (We will meet at the Sportsmans Club occasionally, depending on the weather.) Phone 270-250-9482. - Shane Patterson | (ID:20615, Comment)
Cub Scout Pack 888 meets, CUMC, 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY
Check with scoutmaster for any Labor Day change
Cub Scout Pack 888 meets each Monday night at 6pmCT, in the basement of the Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. Anyone who wants to join the Cub Scouts is welcome to attend. -Phillip Richard | (ID:20611, Comment)
Adair Co. Genealogical Society regular meeting at Public Library
The Adair County Genealogical Society holds its regular monthly meetings at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, each first Monday of the month. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact: Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, Ky. 270-384-2472 ask for Ernestine or LeeAnn. -Lila Ford | (ID:20251, Comment)

  


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