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Daily News for Monday, July 15, 2013
The Parrishes win top prize in 2013 AC Fair Give-Away Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Greg Thomas, Chairman, Adair County Fair Board Janet, Perry, and Rachel Parrish of Columbia, KY, were the grand prize winners in the 2013 Adair County Fair Give-Away, taking home a check for $5,000, sold to them by Holly Loy. Brian Robertson won the $3,000 prize, which he bout from Billy Rowe. He was accompanied by his daughter Shelby, to the presentation. Third place prize, $2,000, was won by James Davidson, Columbia, KY. He bought the winning ticket from Jennifer Carter, Columbia, KY. Marc Evans, chairman of the Give-Away, presented the checks on Saturday night, July 13, 2013, at the last event of the fair. - Greg Thomas 2013-07-15 18:20:09 | Comments | Printable version
Fugee Barnes, Jackie Passmore Demo Derby winners Click on headline for item with photo(s) By Greg Thomas News from the Adair County Fair 2013 Adair County Big Car Demo Derby winner was Fugee Barnes from Monticello, KY 2013 Adair County Fair Small Car Demo Derby winner was Jackie Passmore from Russell Springs, KY. Winners trophies were presented by Adair County Fair Board Members Thomas Long and Ray Rowe. - Greg Thomas, Adair County Fair Board Chairman 2013-07-15 17:55:31 | Comments | Printable version
Omar A. Hendrickson, Louisville, KY (1975-2013) He was a member of Shively Christian Church and was employed by Rev-A-Shelf. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Omar A. Hendrickson, 38, of Louisville, KY, died Monday, July 15, 2013 at 5:15amET, at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, KY. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 12pm noon CT/1pmET, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia KY, with Rev. William Paul Harden delivering the eulogy. Burial will be in in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 10amCT/11amET, Saturday, July 20, 2013. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-07-15 17:22:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Winners at the 2013 Adair Co. Fair: Coca-Cola Talent Contest Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Greg Thomas, Chairman, AC Fair Board Winners at the 2013 Adair County Fair, Coca Cola Talent Show, are as follows: Age 6-12 year old category: First place - Brianna Stapleton from Columbia, KY; Second Place - Emma Grider from Columbia, KY; and Third Place - Breydon Helm from Russell Springs, KY.The competition was held Friday, July 12, 2013, at the Jaycees Pavilion. - Greg Thomas 2013-07-15 16:32:56 | Comments | Printable version
ESL students from China graduate from program at CU Many aspects of American life excited, even surprised them. The first time they saw the hills, one said, 'Whoa! This looks like Lord of the Rings!' Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Drew Tucker News from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - For a group of Campbellsville University Chinese students studying in the English as a Second Language Program (ESL), July 1 was a very special day: they got to graduate, and they were going home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-07-15 16:17:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
VBS at West 80 Church of God is July 28-31, 2013 The West 80 Church of God, 3727 KY 80 (MAP), Russell Springs, KY, invites all children to Vacation Bible School, themed "Galactic Blast, A Cosmic Adventure Praising God", at 6pm-8pmCT, Sunday-Wednesday, July 28-31, 2013. Call Sister Jen Proctor at 270-343-5093 to enroll. - Gail Flatt 2013-07-15 15:54:09 | Comments | Printable version
Pamela Jeffries Moore, Green County, KY (1970-2013) She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. She was also a Line Worker for Amazon.com. She was the daughter of the late Sylvester Jeffries and Elsie Belle Jeffries Wilson. She leaves one child, a son, Colton Augustus Thomas Moore. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Pamela Gayle Jeffries Moore, 43, of Green County, KY, departed this life on Friday, July 12, 2013. She was 43 years, five months, and one day of age. The funeral services for Pamela Gayle Jeffries Moore will be conducted at 1pmCT/2pmET,, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY with burial to follow in the Pink Ridge Cemetery in Metcalfe County. Bro. Greg Whitlow will be officiating. Visitation is requested 4pm-9pmCT/5pm-10pmET, Monday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT/8amET, Tuesday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-07-15 15:44:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Melissa Kay Melson, Adair County, KY (1963-2013) She was a native of Columbia, KY, the daughter of the late John & Rema Hadley Dabney. She leaves 1 direct living descendant. She was employed by Fruit of the Loom Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Melissa Kay Melson, 50, of the Cundiff community, died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 6:55pmCT, at the Westlake Regional Hospital Emergency Room, Columbia, KY. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 11amCT/12pmET, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Michael Helm officiating. Burial will be in the Shearer Cemetery, Cundiff, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmCT/6pmET, Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-07-15 15:16:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Columbia Police arrest 2 Taylor Countians after traffic stop One had outstanding Warrant of Arrest from Taylor County Click on headline for complete story By Ofc. Jason Cross, Public Affairs Officer Columbia Police Department, Jason Cross, chief Columbia Police Department arrest two Taylor County residents on drug charges in the limits of Columbia on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at approximately 5:49pmCT. The arrest came after CPD Ofc. Drew Conn observed a 1996 Plymouth Breeze, travelling North on Greensburg Street, commit multiple driving violations and initiated a traffic stop. During the stop it was found that at least one of three occupants had a outstanding Warrant of Arrest from Taylor county. Further investigation led CPD officers to conduct a search of vehicle were suspected cocaine, pills, drug paraphernalia, and scales were located. Arrested were:
2013-07-15 15:02:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Taste of Adair is Friday, July 19, at the Farmers Market By Nick Roy, Adair County Extension Agent There's no better taste than fruits and vegetables grown right here in Adair County. Everyone is invited to get a "Taste of Adair," 9am-11amCT, Friday, July 19, 2013, at the Adair County Farmer's Market, 409 Fairgrounds Street, Columbia, KY (next to the Extension Office). Free samples of locally grown produce will be available. Try a fruit or vegetable that you've never eaten before or a new way of preparing it using KY Proud recipes. A new addition to this year's "Taste of Adair" will be locally grown beef raised by DAB farms. Contact: Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 270-384-2317. - Nick Roy 2013-07-15 11:55:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food
Harmony School Reunion is July 20, 2013, at Emory Chapel UMC The Harmony School Reunion will begin at 4pmCT, July 20, 2013, at Emory Chapel United Methodist Church,1830 Highway 1952 Road, KY KY 1952, Columbia, KY in the Chance Community of Adair County. Please bring a sack lunch like we did when we attended Harmony School. Desserts and drinks will be provided. Also, Bobby D. Morrison will be there to discuss a project he is spearheading to leave a legacy for our children; therefore, search your memory for stories you can share about the school as well as the community. If you have pictures, be sure to bring them to share with us, also. This event is open to all former students, teachers, and their families as well as anyone who wants to attend. For more information call 270-378-6129. - Nancy Burton 2013-07-15 11:46:15 | Comments | Printable version
Wilma Pickett Williams, 82, Adair native (d. July 14, 2013) She was the daughter of the late Felix & Vivian Pickett of Adair County and the widow of James Lee Williams. She leaves 6 direct living descendants Click on headline for complete obituary Funeral services will be Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 1pmCT/2pmET at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY with burial in Bethany Cemetery, 10917 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station, KY 40272 Visitation after 10amCT/11amET, Thursday, July 17, 2013, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-07-15 10:49:31 | Comments | Printable version
Kenneth Doug Conner, Albany, KY (1966-2013) He was a native of Adair County, KY and a resident of Clinton County, KY, at the time of his death. He has strong ties in the Columbia area to the Harper, Kassem, and Moss, families. He leaves two direct living descendants. He was in the construction industry Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Kenneth Doug "Bowlyguard" Conner, 47, died Friday, July 12, 2013, at the University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY after a brief battle with leukemia. Funeral services will be at 2pmCT/3pmET, Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Fairland Baptist Church Map, Albany, KY. Visitation will be 5pm-9pmCT/6pm-10pmET, Monday, July 15, 2013, at Weldon Haddix Funeral Home, 502 Cross Street, Albany, KY. Burial will be in the Conner Family Cemetery in Clinton County, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-07-15 10:33:15 | Comments | Printable version
One car crash on US 172 S of Liberty takes life of Casey man A passenger in the vehicle treated and released at Casey County Hospital Click on headline for complete story By Tpr. Clint Walker, Asst. Public Affairs Officer KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY LIBERTY, KY - Trooper Adam Likins is investigating a single vehicle fatal collision that occurred Sunday night, July 14, 2013 1 mile south of Liberty on US 127 at 11:32pmET. James L. Baugh, age 37 of Liberty was traveling north in a 2004 Saturn when he lost control of the vehicle, overcorrected, and overturned. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-07-15 09:17:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Happy Tail: The Kindness of Strangers This past week was an amazing one for Sugarfoot Farm Rescue for donations. Donations helped pay off a vet bill of $700, and gifts from Sandy Pyles, Cindi Waggener, Jolene Wuertenberg. and Miss Donna Rieder brought a lot of happiness to the dogs at Sugar Foot Rescue. The next earlier Happy Tail - Happy Tail: Mojo Von Buren, III By Peg Schaeffer News from Sugarfoot Farm Rescue, 270-378-4521 or 270-634-4675 In April I received a call about a dog who had shown up at someone's back door. He told me the dog had a cable embedded into its leg. He said he cut the cable off but the wound was very deep and he was unable to care for the dog. I went to his home and found the sweetest, elderly yellow dog. She had the kindest eyes and you could tell she was in pain. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-07-15 07:20:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Happy Tails by Peg Shaefer
Wanda Skaggs Fisher, Green County, KY (1946-2013) She was a member of a respected Green County, KY, family. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bobby E. Fisher. She leaves six direct living descendants. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Hogards Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a former Office Assistant for Farm Credit Service and a member of the Eastern Star #232 Click on headline for complete obituary Mrs. Wanda Skaggs Fisher. 67, of Greensburg, KY departed this life on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at her home in Greensburg, KY. The funeral services for Mrs. Wanda Skaggs Fisher were conducted at 11amCT, Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 210 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 3878 Greensburg Road, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Earl West and Bro. Montie Fugate officiated. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-07-15 06:53:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
VBS at Pickett's Chapel is Monday-Friday, July 15-19, 2013 Commencement and cookout will be Sunday, July 21, 2013 Vacation Bible School will be from 6pm-8pmCT, Monday-Friday, July 15-19, 2013, at Pickett's Chapel United Methodist Church, 3047 Portland Road (Portland/Milltown Community), Columbia, KY. This year the theme is "The Sea...The Sand...The Son" There will be classes for all ages (infants through high school), and a full meal will be provided each evening. Additionally, the commencement program and cookout will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2013 beginning at 4pmCT. Contact: 270-378-2404. - Nancy Taylor 2013-07-15 06:31:33 | Comments | Printable version
Healthy Food/Link: National Geographic story on Food Fraud A story in National Georgraphic on Food Fraud will be of interest to those who want to make sure what they eat is wholesome and that it is what they think they are eating. Click to Food Fraud: Labels on What We Eat Often Mislead/Despite trend in local, "authentic" foods, many aren't what they seem 2013-07-15 06:19:47 | Comments | Printable version
Corrine Cobb Williams, Taylor County, KY (1928-2013) She was a native of Taylor County, KY, the daughter of the late William H. Cobb and Cordie Acree Cobb. She was the widow of Carl "Pete" Williams. She leaves 16 direct living descendants. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the ElkHorn United Methodist Church. She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a former employee of Kroger. Click on headline for complete obituary Corrine Cobb Williams of ElkHorn, died at 5:18pmET, Saturday, July 13, 2013, in Campbellsville, KY Funeral services will be at 10amCT/11amET, Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. Ron Dooley and Bro. Randall Underwood. Burial will be in ElkHorn Cemetery. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-07-15 06:01:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
National Weather Service warns of prolonged heat wave Hot and Humid Conditions will prevail today - NWS At 3:06amCT/4:06amET, the National Weather Service in Louisville, KY issued a warning: "The first prolonged heat wave of the summer is set to occur over Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana this week, with high pressure keeping skies mostly clear...Temperatures across the region will top out in the lower to mid-90's during the work week. High Humidity will combine with these temperatures to creat heat indices between 100 and 105 degrees in many locations. The high humidity will also present temperatures from dipping below 70 for morning lows. Anyone who must spend extended periods of time outdoors this week should prepare for the heat by dressing in light colored, light weight clothing and take frequent water breaks."The area affected includes the CM area counties of Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties. Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service. Click to Prolonged Heat Wave National Weather Service Watches, Warnings, and Advisories. 2013-07-15 05:00:38 | Comments | Printable version
Today, MONDAY with CM, July 15, 2013 Haiku by Robert Stone for July 15, 2013: Loneliness stalks those--Robert Stone, Monday, 15 July 2013. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 671, in progress Quick links to Favorite CM Columns Mostly from Sunday with CM, July 14, 2013 and a few others from the past week
2013-07-15 02:01:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 15 Happy Anniversary, Tony and Janet Harmon (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Abbie Lynae Sprague (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aiden Edwards (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Altha Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Burris Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Audrey Young! (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Sue Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brady Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bruce McCloud | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Greer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dimple Yates | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Evie Burton (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Frankie Gosa (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenny Chelf-Devenney | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jera Kessler (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jim Russell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paul Morris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sara Coop | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Lewis Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Smith Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Byrd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Wood (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trey Stephens | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Joseph Cary, Burkesville, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harriet Ashbrook Blair, Russell Springs, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dimple Rebecca Howell, Columbia, KY (1923-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Jones, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Emmett Thompson, Greensburg, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Poore, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Florence Dorothy Russell, Green Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Lou McGowan, Russell Co., KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Pritchard, Taylor Co., KY (1939 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delores Sharp, Taylor Co, KY, Adair native (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Carl "Mike" Davis, Burkesville, KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Clark Harris, Adair County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Perry Wade Scott, Cumberland Co., KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley B. Parrish, 75, Adair Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Whitney Cecil, 92, Green County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlton (Bull Moose) Noel, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frankie Gosa, 96, Adair County, KY (1920-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Cecil Hunt, 68, Taylor County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvin Thomas Micho, 64, Metcalfe County, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Kilpatrick Williams, Russell County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Philip Thompson, 63, Taylor County, KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Dianne Johnson Russell County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Julius Middleton "J.M." Stephenson, 97 1/2, Burkesville, KY, oldest practicing dentist in Kentucky (1920-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Irene Stayton, 97, Taylor County, KY (1922-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Thomas Smith, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Powell, 72, Columbia, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Maxine Withers, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louis Randell Jones, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Elizabeth Burris, Green County, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Faye Wethington, 84, Taylor County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Carol G. Perkins, 79, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Versie Mae Antle, 59, Columbia, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2013 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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