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Daily News for Friday, May 31, 2013
Mr. Dennis Ray Campbell, Adair County, KY (d. May 30, 2013) He was a car dealer and a farmer. He leaves 7 direct living descendants Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mr. Dennis Ray Campbell, age 78 years, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday in Lexington, KY, at the VA Hospital. The funeral service for Mr. Dennis Ray Campbell, will be conducted Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 2pmCT/3pmET, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY. The family requests visitation after 9amCT/10amET, on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-31 21:24:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LW College Community welcomes second group of Class of 2017 Total of 70 incoming freshmen at EDGE day, Friday, May 31, 2013 Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - The second installment of the Class of 2017 was welcomed Friday morning by the Lindsey Wilson College community. A total of 70 incoming freshmen attended the second EDGE day of the summer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-31 20:48:22 | Comments | Printable version
Farmer's Market on the Square - For June 1, 2013 13 Vendors, More Produce, and Singing by Spiritual Warfare for Saturday! The Farmer's Market on the Square, open 8am-12pm noon CT, Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Adair Annex Parking Lot, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The Farmer's Market on the Square brings you only the best Kentucky farmers, gardeners, crafters, artisans and musicians have to offer. By Barbara Armitage Farmers Market on the Square Market Coordinator - Special Event at the Market this week: Spiritual Warfare - Contemporary and traditional gospel music. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the concert. Special Guests at the Market this week: - Sugarfoot Farm Rescue, Peg Schaffer, learn about the importance of spaying and neutering your pets. Maybe you'll meet your new best friend. - Adair County Recycle Program, Get involved and help make Adair County a safer and more beautiful place to live. - Amedisys Home Health, Beverly Curry RN, Patient Advocate, free blood pressure checks. Here's some of what you can expect at the Farmer's Market on the Square for Saturday, June 1, 2013
The Farmer's Market is open Saturday 8am-12noon CT. We're on the way to everywhere - stop by and visit with us soon - Barbara Armitage Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-31 19:57:34 | Comments | Printable version
iPad Update: Gift from Alabama puts goal only $131 away Just three hours ago, a generous gift from Alabama brought the iPad's for science students campaign to within $131 of its goal. But with the matching funds from Donors Choose.org, one gift of just $65.50 (matched) will put teacher Denise Pyles Grant's Technology Literate Science Class over the top! Adair County, we can do it tonight. Remember to use the Promo Code INSPIRE to double your donation between now and June 2, 2013. This is an incredible opportunity, click now to Technology Literate Science Class and lend your support today. - Shamarie Claiborne 2013-05-31 19:31:25 | Comments | Printable version
Kids Need Kicks Ministry kicks off 5th shoes drive It's a great "Adair County Way" ministry. Churches, with "Shoe Box" program are the foundation of the highly successful program. Individuals, giving cash donations have always come through for the rest. The organizers are hoping more and more people join a program which builds self esteem, puts a smile and pride on kids who learn more when they have the pride which comes with a new pair of shoes. The goal is one businesses and individuals and churches can and always. Kids Need Kicks needs 200 pairs of new shoes. $20 buys a good pair - giving a good baseline for the size gift one might want to make. - CM By Mindy Smith Columbia, KY (May 31, 2013) - For the fifth year, Kids Need Kicks Ministry is diligently at work to provide new athletic shoes to school-goers for the 2013-2014 academic year. Co-founders Cricket McCloud, Mindy Smith, Jennifer Richard, and Family Resource and Family Resource/Youth Service Center representatives could use Adair County's help making this possible. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-31 19:21:02 | Comments | Printable version
CU LINC orientation welcomes students to their new Fall home 140 incoming freshman get orientation to campus in preparation for August move-in, start of fall 2013 semester Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Ellie McKinley News from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University had over 140 students visit during the weekend of May 23-24, 2013 for the first LINC freshman orientation of the summer. This orientation is designed to help students learn in a new environment, invest in their futures, navigate life changes and connect to Campbellsville. Incoming freshman from Greensburg, KY, Olivia Parrott said her favorite part about LINC was, "being able to experience the life and freedom on campus by staying in the Village that I would be living in next semester! It really got me excited to move in for August!" Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-31 16:52:00 | Comments | Printable version
LWC's Krupinski named NAIA Softball All-American Elizabethtown, KY, sophomore had home-run filled season Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Dan White COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson sophomore Kristina Krupinski earned a spot on the NAIA Softball All-America Second Team, national office officials announced on Friday, May 31, 2013. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-31 16:24:27 | Comments | Printable version
City of Columbia Council Meeting Agenda, June 3, 2013 The City Council of Columbia, KY will hold its regular meeting on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 6pmCT in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Roll Call ______Craig Dean ______Linda Waggener______Robert FlowersThe following items will be considered:
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, Robert Flowers, June Parson, Dr. Ronald P. Rogers, and Charles Grimsley. City Clerk Sonya Biggs. City Attorney Marshall Loy. City Police Chief Jason Cross. City Gas Superintendent Ron Cook. City Sanitation Department Superintendent O.D. Frazier. City Recycling Department Superintendent, Ken Dulin. City Street Department Superintendent Donnie Rowe. City Events Planner Rhonda Loy. 2013-05-31 16:12:05 | Comments | Printable version
Drive to put iPads in Science Class needs just $78 (with match) YOU CAN BE A HERO, PUT THIS EFFORT OVER THE TOP: Remember to use the Promo Code INSPIRE to double your donation between now and June 2, 2013. This is an incredible opportunity, click now to Technology Literate Science Class and lend your support today. By Shamarie Claiborne Ms. Grant has been over whelmed by the kindness of the community. So let's really bless her socks off and finish this up! Her kids need either one more person to make a 78 dollar contribution (remember to put in the code INSPIRE and hit apply so the matching funds are provided) or three people to make 25 dollar donations (with matching funds) or 8 people to make a 10 donation (with matching funds). Let�s make this final push and provide these 7th graders technology that will enrich their learning experience! Shamarie Claiborne Adair County Board of Education District Migrant Recruiter / Homebound Teacher 2013-05-31 15:58:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Coach McQueary made a mistake, but he's a fine man Writer says that with his public apology he's shown the true Ryan. She would be proud for him to be her grandson's coach again By Kathy Tucker Everyday someone in Adair County makes a mistake. This includes our government leaders, school leaders, police departments and citizens, no one person is exempt. What we do after the mistake is what's important. With his public apology Ryan has shown the true Ryan. He is a fine young man; one that I am proud to say has coached my grandson and did a great job. I would be proud for him to coach him again. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-31 15:51:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Ramona Smith, Adair County, KY (1929-2013) She was a native of Russell County, KY, and formerly lived in Columbia, KY. She was the daughter of the late William and Rachel Holt Bradshaw and the widow of Garnett Smith. She leaves 1 direct living descendant. She was a homemaker. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Ramona Smith, 84, of Louisville, formerly of Columbia, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 6:15pmET, at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, KY. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 1pmCT/2pmET, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Donnie Walkup delivering the eulogy. Burial in Holt Cemetery in Russell County. Visitation after 11amCT/12pmET, Tuesday, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-31 15:29:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sweet yellow lab is at the Green River Animal Shelter A yellow lab came in from Walmart and he is very sweet. Please contact the Green River Animal Shelter 270-385-9655 - Sandy Ford 2013-05-31 15:10:39 | Comments | Printable version
Reminder that traffic on the Square has right of way David Coomer writes: The new traffic stripe on the square is beneficial. However, with improvements also comes new issues. Now, the authorities need to convince the traffic entering the square from Burkesville Street in the right lane that it is still a requirement to yield to the traffic circling the square. - David CoomerComments re photo 49778 Progress Downtown A new stripe on roadway 2013-05-31 15:08:20 | Comments | Printable version
Rethel Asbery, Casey County, KY(1916-2013) She was a homemaker, farmer, and member of the Poplar Grove Baptist Church. She was the widow of Daniel Grover Asbery. She leaves 22 direct living descendants Rethel Asbery passed away Thursday May 30, 2013 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY. She was 97. Graveside services are 2pmCT/3pmET, Sunday June 2, 2013 at Poplar Grove Cemetery with Bro. Brent Huggins officiating followed with burial. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-31 14:58:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Betty Foster, Adair County, KY (1930-2013) She was the widow of Bert Foster. She leaves 16 direct living descendants. She attended Eunice Church of God Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Betty Foster, 82, of the Pellyton community, died Thursday, May 30, 2013 at her residence. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-31 14:41:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Picketts Chapel UMC Annual Homecoming is Sunday, June 2 2013 By Nancy Taylor Pickett's Chapel United Methodist Church, 3047 Portland Road, Columbia, KY will have their annual Homecoming Service on Sunday, June 2, 2013, beginning at 9:45amCT. The Kelly's, a male quartet, from Lawrenceburg, TN, will perform with worship service lead by Bro. Okie Trumbo, a returning member of the church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-31 12:13:45 | Comments | Printable version
June Dairy Day schedule - Saturday, June 15, 2013 By Debbie Selby June Dairy Day will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013. All festivities will be held on the square. The tentative schedule is as follows: - 08:00amCT - Vendors will be setting upWe ask everyone to bring their own chairs and enjoy a day of fun, food and good entertainment. Anyone interested in setting up a booth or participating, please contact Charles Grimsley at 270-384-5658 or Debbie Selby 270-384-6433. - Debbie Selby 2013-05-31 10:08:26 | Comments | Printable version
Special Called Meeting - CACEDA, Monday, June 3, 2013 The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority, Inc. will have a Special Called Meeting Monday, June 3, 2013, at 8amCT, at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 201 Burkesville Street. The agenda is as follows:
No other topic or discussion is permitted other than the published agenda in a Special Called Meeting. -Sue C. Stivers Executive Director 2013-05-31 09:51:34 | Comments | Printable version
Cowbird inhabiting Halsey barns are attentive parents Even build their own nests. They're big. Infants seem to be about the same size as little chickens, writer says. By Jon Halsey I had always heard the same tale re: the Cowbird "never raising it's own young but lays its eggs in the nest of other birds" and I have seen the same behavior. However, for the past three years I have had a small flock of Brown Headed Cowbirds nesting and raising their brood in the Southwest eave of my barn. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-31 09:45:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Birds of Kentucky
Coach Ryan McQueary apologizes for incident "If I could somehow take it all back I would but without being able to do that all I can do is become better and stronger following the mistake I made. I also want to issue a challenge to all parents, grandparents, and spectators that little league sports are for kids and we should allow them to have fun so please learn from my mistake." - - RYAN McQUEARY Statement by Coach Ryan McQueary I want to personally and publicly apologize for the incident that took place a couple of nights ago at Joe Johnson Little League Park. I am deeply sorry for the decisions that I made and for my actions that occurred that night. As an educator and coach in the Adair Co. School System, I understand how I let down a lot of children and parents and I can assure you that this mistake was out of character for me. If I could somehow take it all back I would but without being able to do that all I can do is become better and stronger following the mistake I made. I also want to issue a challenge to all parents, grandparents, and spectators that little league sports are for kids and we should allow them to have fun so please learn from my mistake. I learned that we have to make this a positive experience for our children and I again apologize for interrupting the chance for our kids to love baseball. Sincerely, --Coach Ryan McQueary 2013-05-31 09:37:20 | Comments | Printable version
Enjoying FM2, but can hardly wait for tomatoes to come in Melewi writes: I do like the farmers market on Saturday morning. The fresh cheese, fresh baked bread, cucumbers, spinach, lettuce - the lettuce bought here lasts a lot longer in the fridge than the stuff you buy in the store. I can hardly wait till the tomatoes start coming in. Yum Yum. - MelewiComments re photo 49777 Its almost blackberry time in Adair County 2013-05-31 07:37:40 | Comments | Printable version
Wendy Burt: Odd egg is likely that of brown-headed cowbird She would remove the egg, she says, if it were on her property. Cowbirds are significant threat to other more desirable birds About: The Whitehurst Diaries: A bit of a bird mystery and a Cat Watch By Wendy Butler Burt This "odd" egg most likely is that of the brown-headed cowbird. The cowbird, known as a parasitic nester, never raises its own young but lays its eggs in the nests of other birds. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-31 07:29:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Birds of Kentucky
Russell Springs man charged with robbery By Larry Smith, 92.7 The WAVE radio A Russell Springs man has been arrested on a robbery charge. 43 year old William Patton was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff's Department. Authorities say Patton is charged with robbing Theo Branscum at gunpoint. The incident occurred at the Highway 80 storage business on the west side of Russell Springs at 6:30pmCT last night, Thursday, May 30, 2013. Patton was lodged in the Russell County Jail at Jamestown on a charge of robbery 1st degree. - Larry Smith, Operations Manager, Shoreline Communications 2013-05-31 06:18:54 | Comments | Printable version
Today, FRIDAY with CM, May 31, 2013 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 31, 2013: Plenty of people--Robert Stone, Friday, 31 May 2013. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 626, in progress Quick links to Favorite CM Columns Mostly from Sunday with CM, May 26, 2013 and a few others from the past week
Congratulations to the ACHS Class of 2013 Click for photos and bios for all the students graduating in 2013. Click on individual letter below for students whose last name begins with that letter A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z 2013-05-31 04:52:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 31 Happy Anniversary, Bobby and Jerry Moore (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Richard and Gladys Baker (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allene Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angelina Firkins (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Long Hogan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandi Garrett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brayden Christopher Stotts (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christy Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Williams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David J. Wells (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Bardin (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ernestine Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Firkin (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kasen Lane Maulden (2018 | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Lacy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison Bishop (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maryann Koerner (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Elizabeth Bardin, (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Payne | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vicky Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vocal Pelly | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Thomas Anderson, 50, of Marrowbone, KY (1965-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Grider Patterson, Liberty, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Ray Smith, Danville, KY (1954-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Aleen Davis, Green Co., KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond "Ray" Coles FlewwellinTaylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Louise Cox Lobb, Green Co., KY native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Jackson, Russell Co., KY (1934-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessaphine Janes Wheeler, Adair Co., KY native (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Leon Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Wright, Green County, KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arthur Wayne Cox, Taylor County, KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tonnie E. Bell, 70, Casey County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lela A. Vetter, Green County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie J. Robertson, Russell Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Goff Cary, Burkesville, KY, (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clemmie Odell Karnes, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Isenberg, Summer Shade, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene (Peggy) McKinney Darnell, Green Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie White, 60, Columbia, KY (1955-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth M. Houk, Russell Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alene H. Grider, 87, Russell County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas D. Wilson, 70, Windsor, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James V. (Jimmy) Beams, 82, Green Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elma P. Buis, 80, Casey County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard L. Blaul, 77, Taylor County, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Blakey, 88, Russell Co., KY/Adair native (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elvin Grider, 80, Adair County, KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Ray Mondie, 46, Liberty, KY (1971-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Flickner, 76, Adair County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Long, 83, formerly of Adair County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sally Mae Edwards, age 100, Casey County, KY (1912) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Adam Michael Edwards, 31, Green County, KY (1988-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, August Lepiarczyk (1901-1981) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Richardson, 70, Greensburg, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benny Joe Humphress, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Redmon | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank W. Loveless, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Don Abney, 60, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John R. Carli, 72, Columbia, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Gail Meeks, 76, Casey County, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ladel Louise Rule Davidson, 29, Somerset, KY (1989-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Upchurch (1913-1997) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Darnell Adkins, 84, Greensburg, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2013 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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