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Daily News for Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Comment: A.L. Sinclair is right - roadsides are a mess Writer has had 11 tire punctures in three months from debris which didn't make it to the Transfer Station on L. Willis Road. She writes, 'It looks bad for the community as a whole when people interested in moving or investing in our county come off the Cumberland Parkway to see trash and debris scattered all along and sometimes in the roadways' By Victoria Pike Personal commentary I wholeheartly agree my A.L The roadsides are a mess. It is a shame that people don't respect their community enough to try to keep it clean. In the last two to three months I have had eleven flat tires on my tractor traveling from the farm in front of Walmart to the farm 1 1/2 miles south on Burkesville Road, KY 61S. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-02-13 19:36:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Adair Fiscal Court Report, February 12, 2013 Report In the Tuesday, February 12, 2013 meeting:
By Ed Waggener The Adair County Road Department will have two 2014 Mack Trucks in early March, following votes to sell two 2012 Mack Dump Trucks, and approve the purchase of the two new ones from Worldwide Equipment, along with the approval for Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton to sign necessary paperwork and to arrange financing through the KACO - The Kentucky Association of Counties. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-02-13 19:21:39 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Community marks start of Lenten season Ash Wednesday service Click on headline for item with photo(s) By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson College community began the Lenten season Wednesday with an Ash Wednesday service, February 13, 2013, in the college's John B. Begley Chapel. Students, faculty and staff at The United Methodist Church liberal arts college received ashes on their foreheads from members of the chaplain's office to mark the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, reflection and fasting. - Duane Bonifer 2013-02-13 17:15:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Pamela F. (Pam) Craft, Cumberland Co., KY (1955-2013) She was a member of The Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church and an employee of The Kentucky Department of Parks at The Mary Oaken Lodge Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Miss Pamela F. "Pam" Craft age 57, of the State Park Road in Burkesville, Kentucky passed away Sunday Evening February 10, 2013 at The Clinton County Hospital in Albany, Kentucky. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday February 14, 2013 at 1pmCT/2pmET, in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, Kentucky with burial in the Perkins Cemetery in Cumberland County, KY. Visitation will be after 3pmCT/4pmET, Wednesday February 13, 2013 until the funeral hour on Thursday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-02-13 16:44:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kentucky exports set all-time annual record in 2012 Governor Beshear credits Kentucky Export Initiative partners for banner year By Kerri Richardson and Terry Sebastian News from Gov. Steve Beshears Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY (Wednesday, February 13, 2013) - Governor Steve Beshear today announced Kentucky's 2012 exports set a new all-time annual record, with $22 billion in sales of Kentucky-made products and services. With exports to 199 nations, the record represents a 10 percent growth from 2011, more than double the U.S. average growth rate of 4.5 percent. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-02-13 16:23:18 | Comments | Printable version
Isabell Bernard, Russell Co., KY (1916-2013) She was a prominent businesswoman, the longtime owner of The Dress Shop in Russell Springs, KY. She was a member of a highly regarded Russell County, KY family. She was the widow of George Bernard. Mrs. Bernard was a member of the Russell Springs Christian Church Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Isabell Bernard, 96,of Russell Springs, KY, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown, KY. Funeral service for Isabell Bernard will be 10amCT/11amET, Saturday,February 16, 2013 at the Russell Springs Christian Church, 315 Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Rev. Carroll Egnew officiating. Friends may call after 5pmCT/6pmET, Friday, February 15, 2013, at the church. Special music by Heavenly Harmony. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-02-13 16:04:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Suggests change to Burkesville Street entrance By Ralph Roy Waggener Personal opinion of the editor of It's Just for Smile News On the subject of the Public Square, the two lanes coming in on Burksville Street: If the state would let a curved white line continue on to the Square a short distance to help drivers understand when they are in the right position to not run in to the other lane, if would help. Both lanes need to turn to the right even if going around the Square or proceeding to Jamestown Street. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-02-13 15:31:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Barbara Jean Rattliff, Green County, KY (1931-2013) She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was a retired Machine Operator for Fruit of the Loom, Inc. having worked 32 plus years. She was the widow of Rev. Joseph Clellan Rattliff. She leaves six direct living descendants Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mrs. Barbara Jean Rattliff, KY, of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. The funeral service for Mrs. Barbara Jean Rattliff was conducted at 1pmCT/2pmET,, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Bloyd-Perkins Cemetery. Dr. Gary Ervin, Bro. Otis Skaggs, and Bro. Larry Shelton officiated. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-02-13 15:12:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Barbara J. Lamb, Taylor County, KY(1936 - 2013) She was a native of Washington, DC, and a retired employee of the National Institute of Health in Washington. She was a resident of Campbellsville, KY, at the time of her death and attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She was the matriarch of a large, highly regarded family. She leaves 23 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Barbara J. Lamb, 76, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 7:29pmET, Friday, February 8, 2013, in Campbellsville, KY. The funeral service will be at 12pm noon CT/1pmET, Thursday, February 14, 2013, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Visitation will be after 10amCT/11amET, Thursday, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Burial will be in Washington National Cemetery in Suitland, Maryland. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-02-13 14:52:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kenyatta Joe Duncan, Taylor County, KY (1978-2013) He is survived by his wife, Kelly Duncan. He leaves five direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Kenyetta Joe Duncan, age 34, of Campbellsville, KY, died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services for Joe Duncan will be conducted Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 10amCT/11amET at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home, 503 E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Internment will be in Pleasant Union Cemetery. Visitation will be after 8amCT/9amET, Thursday, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-02-13 14:27:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACHS Site Based Council meets Feb. 19, 2013 The regular scheduled meeting of the Adair County High School SBDM Council will be at 3:15pmCT, Tuesday February 19, 2013 in the conference room at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. The public is invited.- Troy Young 2013-02-13 13:47:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACMS Site Based Council meets February 21, 2013 The Site-Base Council at Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY will be having a regular monthly meeting at 3pmCT, Thursday, February 21, 2013, at the school. The meeting is open to the public. Contact: 270-384-5308. - Alma Rich, Principal 2013-02-13 13:13:15 | Comments | Printable version
Power Outage Reported, 7:40amCT: Back on at approximately 9amCT UPDATED: 9:40amCT, Jerri Nixon in the Adair County Judge's Office said that the power is now back on. UPDATED: At 8:20amCT, power was lost for a large portion of Adair County. At this time, Emergency Management Director Greg Thomas has reported that the problem is likely due to an East Kentucky Power Company transmission line to TRECC and KU. However, the exact source of the problem has not been identified, and it's not known how long the outage may last. Judge Executive Ann Melton called and asked that no one call 911 unless it's a time-sensitive emergency. It's very important to keep the 911 lines open. For information about the outage, you can follow updates on ColumbiaMagazine.com, or use radio. We've received word that Larry Smith is broadcasting on 92.7, thanks to a backup generator at their tower. Link to CDC.gov Power Outage tips 2013-02-13 08:22:21 | Comments | Printable version
Two Meade County men plead guilty to arson, insurance fraud Case originally investigated as a motor vehicle accident By MTPR Norman Chaffins, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 4, Elizabethtown, KY BRANDENBURG, KY - On Thursday February 7, 2013 two Guston men entered a plea of guilty in Meade County Circuit Court relating to Charges of Arson and Insurance Fraud. 51-year-old Joseph D. Ross pled to 10 years and Joshua D. Fuqua, 31, pled to 7 years for their involvement in a staged accident to collect money from an insurance policy on a motor home that was owned by Ross. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-02-13 07:08:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Two vehicle accident in Campbellsville, KY 2005 Chevy vs. 2008 Kia The driver of a 2008 Kia was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY, following a two car collision at 8:30amET, Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at the intersection of US 68 and Tabernacle Road in Taylor County. According to the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, Aaron Richerson, 19, operating a 2005 Chevy, pulled into the path of George Porter, 49. Porter was transported to the Taylor Regional Hospital; Richerson refused treatment. Rodney Cox was the investigating officer. 2013-02-13 06:39:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LWC Men's golf shoots low round of day at St. Simon's Blue Raiders finish third at Coastal Georgia Invitational News from Lindsey Wilson College ST. SIMON’S ISLAND, GA - The Lindsey Wilson College men’s golf team shot Wednesday’s low round in the final round of the Coastal Georgia Invitational at Sea Island Golf Club Retreat Course, 100 Cloister Drive, Sea Island, GA 31561. The Blue Raiders finished 3rd in the meet. 2013-02-13 06:32:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Taylor County student removed after making threats No weapons involved, no one ever in danger From Larry Smith, FM 92.7 The WAVE and FM 99.9 The Big Dawg Taylor County School Superintendent Roger Cook said that a student was removed from the school setting yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, February 12, 2013, after the student made threats to do bodily harm and that she is being given the treatment she needs. He emphasized that at no time were there any weapons involved or any students in danger. He said that all parents were notified by Call One. He said that copycat incidents are happening all over the nation, including Kentucky, and this one was one of those. Mr. Cook said that the administration never knows at the outset if an incident is serious or not, but, he said, "You have to take it seriously." 2013-02-13 06:22:55 | Comments | Printable version
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, February 13, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for February 13, 2013: Enjoyers observe,--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 13 February 2013. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 519, in progress Haiku by Robert Stone for February 12, 2013: Body being dead,--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 12 February 2013. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 518, in progress Quick links to Favorite CM Columns Mostly from Sunday with CM, February 10, 2013 and a few others from the past week :
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Jesse Baize, English, IN, wins Lindsey Idol competition Nazeem Bartman, Bonteheukiel, South Africa, is seond; and Abby Calhoun, Lexington, KY, is third Click on headline for item with photo(s) By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - The talent of the Lindsey Wilson College student body was on display over the last week at the liberal arts college's annual "Lindsey Wilson Idol" competition. Sponsored by the Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association, the three-day event - held February 7, 11, 12 - featured 26 students who competed for cash prizes by singing a song. After using a three-panel judge to narrow the contestants to five finalists, Lindsey Wilson students voted on the top three finishers based on two songs performed by each contestant Tuesday night in V.P. Henry Auditorium. The winners were: Jesse Baize of English, IN, first place; Nazeem Bartman of Bonteheukiel, South Africa, second place; and Abby Calhoun of Lexington, KY, third place. - Duane Bonifer 2013-02-13 04:03:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
ACSO, CPD make arrest in Taylor' Farm Supply burglary On Sunday, February 10, 2013, Adair Sheriff Deputy Justin Cross was dispatched to Taylors Farm Supply in Cane Valley, KY on a burglary complaint. After investigating, Deputy Cross arrested Mr. Malachi Webster of Cane Valley. who was charged with burglary 3rd degree and criminal mischief 3rd degree. Mr Webster was lodged in the Adair County Jail. Deputy Cross was assisted on scene by Officer Josh Brockman Columbia Police Department. - Information from Adair County Sheriff's Department 2013-02-13 03:35:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 13 Happy Anniversary, Bill and Brenda Henson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday to twins Eulah and Beulah | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Melton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angela Cook | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bill Matthews | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billie Ann Slaven Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bishop Grant Bailey, (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bradley Owen Moore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenda Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Lucas (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cynthia Smith (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Lynn Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Schorman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennell Burton (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnny Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keera Storm Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keith Blakey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenzie Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lorie Fortune | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Franklin (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Megan Staten | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis Noel | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Bohannon (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Graves | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tiffany Hadley Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Will Bonta | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Maxson, Adair Co., KY (1922-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mae Grant Hadley, Adair Co. native (1933-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Akin, Adair County, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ora M. Smith, 59, Russell County, KY (1954-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leah Skipper, 42, Casey County, KY (1972-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Misty Padgett 27, Russell Springs, KY (1987-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edgar Holmes, 94, Adair County, KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lindsey Muriel McDonald, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Gloria Daisy Gilbert, Cumberland Co. KY native (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Stovall, 74, Barren Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Raymond Dunphy, 66, Adair Co., KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary E. Hawkins, Russell County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lewis (Louie) Ray, Green County, KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Bell, 67, Adair County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Chaney, 61, Russell County, KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James -Jimmy- Coffey, 75, Green County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Curtsinger, 71, Russell County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oba Davis, 102, Casey County, KY (1916-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jane Foley, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Corner Moore 55, Russell Co., KY (1963-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connor Thomas Wilson, 6 mos., Casey Co. KY (d. Aug. 30, 2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah Capps Polston, Cumberland Co., KY (1957-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Boyd Puckett, 87, Green Co., KY (1927-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgia Sandusky Scott, 73, Liberty, KY (1945-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel L. Burton, 87, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Vontress Noe, Green Co., KY (1928-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John W. Pettit, 61, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Humphrey, 70, Burkesville, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lt. Colonel Dalton Taylor, Gradyville, Adair County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lynda Loy, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Susan McCubbin, Green County, KY (1930-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjorie H. Bale, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike Bowen, 68, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Collins, 97, Russell County, KY (1919-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rissie Burton, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1921-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Eldred Ware, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherril (Pete) Holtzclaw, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Harris, 86, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Valarie Nicole Poynter, 30, Metcalfe Co., KY (1982-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2013 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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