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Mary Houk, Adair County, KY (1942-2013)

She was an employee at Holmes Bend Boat Dock for 13 years. Her husband, Wendell Houk, survives. She leaves 25 direct living descendants.
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Mary Houk, 70, of Columbia, KY, died Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 3:03pmCT, at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg, KY.

Funeral service, Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10amCT/11amET, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, KY, with Bro. Bill Henson and Bro. Ralph Foster. Burial in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 3878 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmCT/6pmET, Sunday, June 30, 2013, at the funeral home.


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2013-06-28 19:13:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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(Ad) - CLINT ABNEY, The Critter Gitter



2013-06-28 - Taylor County, KY - Photo CM staff photo.
Clint Abney Critter Gitter Nuisance Wildlife Control.
Control any animal except for turkeys, bats, and snakes. Raccoons, squirrels, skunks - no problem. Reasonable fees. $25 (mileage based) for initial call plus $25 per animal trapped. Phone 270-465-1529. (Sponsored)

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Suggests answer to Maury's largest bird house

Lee Murphy writes:
Uh, let's see...I bet she is talking about the old Adair Courthouse??? - Lee Murphy
Comments re article 60411 Bird House Largest one in US here


2013-06-28 18:55:22 | Comments | Printable version

Calf, child's pet, is missing

Lost Calf Lost tan heifer calf wearing a red halter and possibly still a lead on it it weighs approximately300 #. This is a child's pet. If you have nay info or have seen this calf please call 270-378-1130 --Tommy Grider

2013-06-28 18:41:51 | Comments | Printable version

Bird House: Largest one in U.S. here?

Maury suggests it would bring bus loads of people from Canada. And asks which house she is writing about.hr>
Maury Lewis writes:
I was talking with some people yesterday about how to get people to come to Columbia. Maybe even a bus load from Canada. We could advertise having the largest bird house in the state. Maybe the largest in the United States Does anyone know which house I am writing about? melewi --Maury Lewis
CM is stumped. Anyone know which house Maury is talking about? -CM


2013-06-28 16:08:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Herbert Kent White, Metcalfe Co., KY (d. June 27, 2013)

He was a retired barber and army veteran. He was a member of the Glendale Baptist Church. He leaves four direct living descendants

Herbert Kent White age 84 of Bowling Green died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT/3pmET, Monday, July 1, 2013 at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton, KY, burial in the White Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:30amCT/11:30amET, Monday until service time at the funeral home.


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2013-06-28 14:59:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

6-Year-Old in critical condition after Hardin County crash

Over correction a factor. Driver faces charges including driving on suspended license. Little girl airlifted from scene to Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville, KY
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By MTPR Norman Chaffins, Public Affairs Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 4, Elizabethtown, KY

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY - On Thursday, June 27, 2013 at approximately 7:35pmET, Post 4 received a call of an injury crash near the 128 mile marker on the Western Kentucky Parkway. Tpr. Josh Cummings responded and learned that a 6-year-old female had been ejected from a vehicle.


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2013-06-28 11:35:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Jon Halsey: One individual's opinion . . .

. . . and maybe that of a majority of others. Cruelty to animals may be a gateway to 'more serious crimes,' some studies say. Agreed, he says, and Jon Halsey also thinks cruelty perpetrators have already crossed the line
Comments about: Comments re article 60403 Comment Puppy left in trash can at Columbia Walmart

By Jon Halsey
Commentary

I agree wholeheartedly.

"America's Mayor" started the "Broken Window" approach which ultimately led to a huge drop in NY's crime rate. What kind of community would we be if we became so selective as to what types of crime and criminals we sanctioned pursuing?


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2013-06-28 07:42:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary

63rd Harvey-Loy Reunion, Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Wheat Hall

Since 1950. One of Adair County's Great Traditions. Celebrating two distinguished families - CM

The 63rd Harvey-Loy Reunion will be Saturday, July 6, 2013, at 12pm noon CT, at Wheat Fellowship Hall, 1200 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY, Harveys & Loys are invited to bring a covered dish and family. Contact: 270-384-3864. - Phillip Burris

Related story with history of this Event: 2008 Harvey-Loy reunion one of largest ever by Diane Harvey Burris and Tony Harvey, with a lot of facts, including the founding of the reunion in 1950 by Peyton Loy, Dr. M.C. Loy, and Gordon Harvey.


2013-06-28 07:05:22 | Comments | Printable version

(Ad) Farm Fresh Produce at The Farmers Market, June 22, 2013

The Farmer's Market at the Adair Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY is open this Friday morning, June 28, 2012, from 6am-10amCT.

By Margie Rooks

Sorry we're late, but we've been very busy this morning. And we got a lot to tell you about today. We've got the largest number of producers here today. Adair County gardens are coming in fast today. At 6:36amCT, the vendors and their products are:
  • Margie Rooks, Sano KY: Green Onions. Bell Peppers. Eggplant. Red Tomatoes. Green Tomatoes. Red Potatoes. Zucchini. Yellow Squash. Cucumbers. Hot Peppers.
  • Ken Mooney: White Potatoes. Green Onions. Green Tomatoes. Ripe Tomatoes. Green Beans. Slicing Cucumbers. Pickling Cucumbers. Cabbage. Squash.
  • Holly Kerns, Sano, KY: Cabbage. Zucchini. yellow Squash. Cucumbers. Potatoes. Onions. Tomato Plants. Sweet Pepper Plants.
  • Ken Thiery, Edmonton Road, Columbia, KY: Green Beans. Burgundy Beans. Cherry Tomatoes. Squash. Zucchini. Cucumbers. Turnips. Farm Fresh Eggs.
The Adair County Farmers Market proudly accepts Senior and WIC vouchers. For more information, contact the Adair County Extension Service at 270-384-2317. - Nick Roy, Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources


2013-06-28 06:32:20 | Comments | Printable version

Cocanougher Reunion at Perryville, KY July 28, 2013

By Mike Crain

The Descendants of Jacob & Neley (Silvertooth) Cocanougher will hold our 38th annual Reunion Sunday, July 28, 2013, at The American Legion Hall, 428 W Second ST, Perryville, KY Perryville KY starting at 10am - 4pmET. The potluck meal is at 12:30pmET, or around that time.


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Today, FRIDAY with CM, June 281, 2013

Haiku by Robert Stone for June 28, 2013:
Respect disregards
any unglamorous names
when one behaves well.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 28 June 2013.
-1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 654, in progress

Quick links to Favorite CM Columns
Mostly from Sunday with CM, June 6, 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


2013-06-28 05:45:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 28
Happy Anniversary, Danny and Connie Phelps (June 19, 1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Freeman and Joyce West (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Pat and Kenny Hopper | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Paul and Kelly Holland (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Randal and Jamie Murrell (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Rick and Sandy Wilson (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Steve and Barbara Hale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Billy Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Caroline Kay Gardner (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christgen Joseph "C.J." Rodgers (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Grant Feese (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Isaac Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kalli Jade Bailey. (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Edward Harrison Moss (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mitchell Burton (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Paul Abell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shannon Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Bunch | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sherry Parnell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steven Willis (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emma Gladys Cochran, Casey Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Guffey, Russell Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Wills, 73, Burkesville, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean L. Land, Casey County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Pendleton, Casey County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David L. Guffey, 68, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zackary Goodson Coleman, Metcalfe County, KY, (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janie Kaye Morgan, Green County, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, L V Janes, 90, Gradyville, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Austin Shirley, 84, Glasgow, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jim Symmes, Adair County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lester Glen Anderson, Casey Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patrick Benton Sapp, 41 (1975-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David E. Tungate, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Addina Fudge Graves, 86, Taylor Co./Cumberland Co. KY native (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arneva Yates Hendrickson, 84, Indianapolis, IN/Adair Co. KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose Hagy, 89, Casey Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sella (Bertie) Brown, Stanford, KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie Lou Atchley, 95, Columbia, KY native (1928-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol Joyce Peasley, 72, Gradyville, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Ann Williamson, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daniel Ray Napier, 67, Knifley, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennie Harold Cloyd, 73, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Paul Sacks, 83, Breeding, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Robert Allen, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Pickett Bertram, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Margaret (Peggy) Stine, 74, Green Co., KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Monica N. Thompson, 39, Columbia, KY (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Naomi Cheatham, 97, native of Adair County, KY (1921-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray Nathan Curry, Adair Co., KY native (1913-1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roca Rice, Taylor Co., KY (1919-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Woodrum, 67, Taylor County, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steven Earl LeRoy, Taylor County, KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Corbin, 65, Breeding, Adair Co., KY, native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2013
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTAdair County Farmers Market open, 6am-10amCT. Recurring Events
Sales area next to Adair Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY | (ID:22900, Comment)
8:00amCT7 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) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. Three (3) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Six (6) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Two (2) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Eighteen (18) Court Event(s) District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:23090, Comment)
10:00amCTACMS Site Based Council Special Called Meeting
At Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY | (ID:23083, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at noon. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections. | (ID:22699, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes in the evening. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections. | (ID:22731, Comment)
ADAIR COUNTY BAND BINGO - at Adair Band Bingo Building - Doors Open 5pmCT - Close 10pmCT
Bingo is each Tuesday and Friday. Open 5pm-10pmCT/6pm/11pmET, in the Adair Band Bingo Building, 50 Shady Lane (Bing Map/Direction from Anywhere) Columbia, KY. License # ORG0002285. Five Regular Games, Pull Tabs, and Much More. Concessions available at all sessions. (Sponsored) | (ID:22745, Comment)
14th Annual Southern Gospel Music Singing Convention. Free Admission
at Cave City Convention Center, 502 Mammoth Cave Street, Cave City, KY | (ID:22910, Comment)
5:30pmCTVacation Bible School, Son/West, June 26-27-28-29, 2013
at Bethany Baptist Church, 4537 Greensburg Road, Columbia, KY | (ID:22830, Comment)
Vacation Bible School, "Kingdom Rock", 5:30pm-7:30pmCT, June 24-29, 2013
Cane Valley Baptist Church, 3145 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY | (ID:22959, Comment)
Vacation Bible School, 5:30pmCT/6:30pmET to 7:30pmCT/8:30pmET, June 26-29, 2013 at First General Baptist Church, 58 West Bear Track Road, Campbellsville, KY | (ID:23071, Comment)
6:00pmCTPlum Point Baptist Vacation Bible School, 6pm-8:30pmCT, June 24-28, 2013
Plum Point Baptist Church, 6107 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY. | (ID:22846, Comment)
Vacation Bible School 6pm-8pmCT, June 26-28, 2013. Meal each evening
at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, 2267 Jones Chapel Road, Columbia, KY | (ID:22989, Comment)
Vacation Bible School "Kingdom Rock," 6pm-8:30pmCT, June 25-29, 2013 at Word of Life Church, 895, Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY | (ID:22997, Comment)
7:00pmCTRobin Hawdon's Perfect Wedding, Directed by Robert Brock
TheatreFest! Summer Series. (Full TheatreFest Schedule/Story/by Duane Bonifer)
Performance in V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY (Sponsored) | (ID:22920, Comment)

 
































 
 
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