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Daily News for Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Kayaking Russell Creek: Would love to join others, explore area Anita Rees writes: I'd love to get together with other kayakers and explore the area. How do we get in touch? - Anita ReesComments re article 61706 Kayaking Russell Creek offers beauty only seen from the water 2013-09-04 16:51:29 | Comments | Printable version
Raymond Goode, 81, Casey Co., KY (1932-2013) He was born in Casey County, KY and was a resident at the time of his death in Liberty, KY. He was the son of the late Josh B. and willie Myrtle Leonard Good. His wife of over 62 years, Louise Baldock Goode, survives. He leaves 21 direct living descendants spanning 4 generations. He was a truck driver and owner and operator of R&L Car Wash. He was a member of Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Raymond Goode of Liberty, KY passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the Casey County Hospital, Liberty, KY. He was 81. Funeral services are 1pmCT/2pmET, Saturday, September 7, 2013 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Garry Allen officiating. Burial is at Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, September 6, 2013, 4pm-8pmCT/5pm-9pmET, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-09-04 16:45:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair County has another smoke-free dining option Click on headline for item with photo(s) By Jelaine Harlowe Adair County now has another option for smoke free dining. Hardscratch Country Store, 7694 Hwy 55 South Road , Columbia, KY. The person in the shadow is owner Ken Hill. - Jelaine Harlow, Health Educator 3 Adair & Casey County, Adair County Health Department, 801 Westlake Drive Columbia, KY 42728 2013-09-04 16:27:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Healthy Lifestlyes by Kelli Bonifer
Mrs. Louise Slinker Shepherd, Green Co., KY (1924-2013) She was a native of Taylor County, KY, and a resident of Green County, KY, at the time of her death. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She was also a former Clerk for the Green County Health Department. She leaves six direct living descendants Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mrs. Louise Slinker Shepherd, 88, of Greensburg, KY departed this life on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the University of Louisville Hospital. The funeral services for Mrs. Louise Slinker Shepherd were conducted at 10amCT, Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, with burial in the Green County Memory Gardens. Bro. Curtis Slinker and Bro. Darryl Coffey will be officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-09-04 16:04:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Alfred Jones Thomas, Adair Co., KY (1920-2013) He was a native of Adair County and a resident at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Earnest and Martha Jones Thomas. He leaves 9 direct living descendants spanning three generations and three step descendants. Mr. Thomas was retired after 30 years at Ford Motor Company Louisville, KY and was a farmer in the Cundiff and Montpelier areas of Adair Co., he was a US Army World War II veteran where he served in Guam, and will be accorded full military honors at interment by Columbia VFW Post 6097. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Alford Jones Thomas, age 93 of Zion Community of Adair County, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 8:35pmCT, at the Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, KY. Funeral service: Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 2pmCT/3pmET, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Interment in the Zion Cemetery, 64 Montpelier Road, Columbia, KY with full military honors by Columbia VFW Post 6097. The family request visitation after 10amCT/11amET, on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-09-04 14:36:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Picture of Sidda get very high praise Jim writes: "Transcendent Joy" is the best photo ever to appear on CM. --JimComments re photo 51204: A young ballerina dances for the joy of dancing 2013-09-04 12:25:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
JIM: Melvin White Buys a Fiddle and Shames the Hypocrites By JIM Melvin Lucien White, a native of the Auld Sod of Adair, left the most sacred hills and hollows on earth in the early 1880s and took unto himself a new home some 350 miles away in south-central North Carolina. Although he was far removed from Adair County in distance, his thoughts were always near, and his long, rambling letters, liberally laced with humor and wry observations on the human condition, sporadically graced the pages of the Adair County News for several decades. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-09-04 11:43:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History
Adair School District receives $25,841. Crusade Grant Money will help fund a speech therapist for the district Click on headline for story with photo/s By Shamarie Claiborne, Media Publicity Coordinator News from the Adair County School District This year marked the 60th Anniversary of the WHAS Crusade for Children telethon. As many of you know local fire department's work together to raise money for children with special needs in the State of Kentucky. In our case the Columbia/Adair Fire Department, Knifley Fire Department, and Breeding Fire Departments work for the betterment of the Adair County special needs children enrolled in the School District. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-09-04 10:47:32 | Comments | Printable version
Kayaking: Russell Creek offers beauty only seen from the water Comments re article 61698 Kayaker urges everyone to kayak Russell Creek at least once Robyn Curry writes: Russell Creek does offer some really pretty scenery while paddling on it. Only those who actually get out on the water will ever fully enjoy that beauty. Now that kayaking and canoeing are becoming a little more popular I see several more people enjoying my passion of paddling the local waterways. To the Community: Anybody want to paddle? If you're interested in giving it a try just let me know. -Robyn CurryRobyn Is there a regular group which kayaks on Russell Creek? Readers might want to know. And, of course, we always welcome photos like the ones Michele Foster posted this morning. - EW 2013-09-04 08:41:15 | Comments | Printable version
Annual Tebbs Bend Flea Market is September 7, 2013 Event near by and on the same day as the annual Fall Heritage Festival at Homeplace on Green River, 5807 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY, will be 8am-4pmCT/9am-5pmET Saturday, September 7, 2013. The Tebbs Bend Annual Flea Market is 7am-4pmCT/8pm-5pmET, Saturday, September 7, 2013 on a 3 mile stretch on Tebbs Bend Road in Taylor County, around 2144 Tebbs Bend Road (Bing Map/Directions), Campbellsville, KY 42718, 3 mile long yard sale. Food will be available on site. To set up to sell items, contact Betty Williams, 465-4210. The setup fee is $15. Vendors can be guaranteed that at least 1,000 people will visit the Flea Market. Eveyone is invited to come and enjoy. - Betty Gorin 2013-09-04 07:19:54 | Comments | Printable version
Leaders to gather to discuss arts education and workforce development By Emily B. Moses News from the Kentucky Arts Council FRANKFORT, KY - Some of the state's most influential leaders in business and education will meet at 9:30amCT/10:30amET, September 11 to discuss the role arts education plays in preparing Kentucky's young people for the workforce. The forum at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History,100 W Broadway, Frankfort, KY, is sponsored by the Kentucky Arts Council in recognition of National Arts Education Week, this year celebrated the week of September 8-14, 2013. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-09-04 07:09:08 | Comments | Printable version
Cars are not safe from lightning, writer finds Shellie Hornback writes: I was thrilled with the lightning show until after the storm arrived, and my car was struck by lightning! Always thought a car was safe from lightning, but now I know better!!!! - Shellie HornbackComments re photo 51142 Storm passing north of Columbia KY August 31 2013 2013-09-04 06:33:24 | Comments | Printable version
TCSO charges Columbia, KY man in Campbellsville burglary Ricky D. George also had arrest warrants outstanding in Adair and Russell Counties By Larry Smith, FM 92.7 The WAVE Deputy Ricky Underwood of the Taylor County Sheriff's Department has arrested a Columbia man, Ricky D. George, 45, charging him with burglary, 3rd Degree, in connection with an investigation on Heather Drive in Campbellsville, KY, and also on an arrest warrant from Adair County for theft by deception, and an arrest warrant from Russell County for theft by deception. Ricky George was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center. The arrest occurred on Heather Drive, Tuesday, September 3, at around 1:57pmET. Taylor County Sheriff Allen New has observed two individuals at the Heather Street residence who were acting suspiciously. He stopped their vehicle as it was leaving and called deputies for assistance. On further investigation he learned that the residence had been entered and items were placed in the yard which belonged in the residence. When deputies arrived and checed the two individuals, it was found that Ricky George was wanted on warrants from Adair and Russell Counties. The driver of the car of the car, Aaron George was cited for operating on a suspended drivers license and was cited for that offense and released. The case is being investigated by Taylor County Sheriff's Office Deputy William Rice. 2013-09-04 06:12:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
City Administration tax program moving swiftly ahead In last night's City Council meeting
By Ed Waggener The Columbia City Council, in a brief Tuesday night - because of the Labor Day holiday - September 3, 2013 meeting, had a first reading of an ordinance setting the ad valorem tax rate for the City of Columbia setting the rate at $.2625 per $100.00 worth of property for the Year of 2013. Mayor Harris said he will call a special meeting later this month to give a second reading on the tax. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-09-04 03:28:11 | Comments | Printable version
Grassroots program reduces crashes, fatalities, in Pike Co., KY Pike County's 'Drive Down' initiative - coordinated with radio campaign - credited with reducing vehicle crashes, injuries, fatalities in Pike County. Gov. Beshear announces national award for grassroots program to curb crashes in an eastern Kentucky county By Kerri Richardson and Terry Sebastian From Gov. Steve Beshear's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY - Gov. Steve Beshear announced Tuesday, September 3, 2013, that a grassroots program to reduce the number of collisions, injuries and fatalities in one eastern Kentucky county has earned a national safety award. The "Drive Down" program is a concerted and coordinated effort to reduce highway crash rates in Pike County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-09-04 01:26:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Healthy Lifestlyes by Kelli Bonifer
JoAnn Boggs, Casey County, KY (1956-2013) She was a native of Casey County, KY, and a resident of Jessamine County, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late George Howard and Dorothy Wethington Hafley. Her husband, Steven Boggs, survives. She leaves 5 direct living descendants. She was a homemaker. Click on headline for complete obituary JoAnn Boggs, age 57, of Nicholasville, KY passed away on Sunday September 1, 2013, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held 12pmCT/1pmET, Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY, with Rev. James Humphrey officiating. Burial will be in the Clearview Cemetery. Visitation will be held after 10amCT/11amET, Wednesday September 4, 2013 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-09-04 01:15:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kayaker urges everyone to kayak Russell Creek at least once A day a or so after a decent rain proves fun and less chance of a literal drag of your boat. <-i> - Michelle Foster Click on headline for article with photo(s) By Michele Foster Jana Esch and I went kayaking Monday, Labor Day, September 2, 2013. The accompanying photos were taken while on the water, as seen in one photo. Jana Esch and I had a great time. Russell Creek has some of the most breathtaking views. I encourage everyone to try kayaking Russell Creek at least once. Just check the water level first. A day a or so after a decent rain proves fun and less chance of a literal drag of your boat. - Michele Foster 2013-09-04 00:51:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, September 4, 2013 Haiku by Robert Stone for September 4, 2013: Feelings are fragile;--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 4 September 2013. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 722, in progress Quick links to Favorite CM Columns Mostly from Sunday with CM, September 1, 2013 and a few others from the past week. Please note date of posting
2013-09-04 00:40:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Community Pride Exposition at Jim Blair, Sept. 7, 2013 U.S.C.C. Community P.R.I.D.E. Exposition at the Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia KY, Saturday September 7, 2013, all day, starting at 8amCT By Charlie Crawhorn, Program Director Jim Blair Recreation Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY The Jim Blair Center extends a free invitation to everyone to the first Community P.R.I.D.E. Exposition. Saturday, September 7, 2013 starting at 8amCT/9amET. There will be the following free programs:
Contact: Jeff Coffey 270-634-3830 or Charlie Crawhorn 270-634-2246 ccrawhorn@yahoo.com. - Charlie Crawhorn 2013-09-04 00:39:11 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 4 Happy Anniversary, David and Marla Ray (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Dwayne and Susan Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Lisa and James Flatt (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Lyle and Marilyn Heitz (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Branham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Nathan and Brenda Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, April Barkes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ava Mary Hickerson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Branston Gene Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chloe Faith Vance (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Craig Dean | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Roach | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Glen Hunt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jared Conover | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jewel Kimbler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landon Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LaShonda Darnell (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mason Caldwell (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Missy Garmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, RyLee Jean Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Lynn Barbee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Theron Reed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tonya Darnell Roy (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wyatt T. Long (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memoriam Janice R. Aubin, 63, Adair Co., KY native (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memoriam William Homer Jessie, Edmonton, KY (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Wayne Flanagan, 63, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Maxey Bailey (1954-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Russell, Jamestown, KY (1966-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Rae Wilson, Russell County, KY (1915-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Kay Robertson, Greensburg, KY (1963-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Rainwater, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney Burress, Taylor County, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Woody (1916-2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell Stotts, Adair Co. native (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Seth Allen Akin, formerly of Adair Co., Ky (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ferry Carolos Muse, Cumberland Co., KY (1938 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell David Noel, Taylor Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Bright, Taylor County, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winfred Amy Childress, Dunnville, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances (Shorty) Brockman, Adair Co. KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everett Lewis Perkins, Buffalo, KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Felton G. Fudge, Adair County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma (Jane) Smith, 104, Russell County, KY (1910-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ron Calhoun, 68, Casey County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Kerns Corbin Casey, Adair Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Willis Claywell, 78, Adair County, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Staten, 52, Adair County, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don Edwards, 51, Hustonville, KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Terry Carson Muse, Cumberland Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tenabel Lowe Hancock, 91, Green County, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Jean Bowen Stanfield, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Mae Wilson, 85, Casey Co., KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timmy Burton, 54, Adair County, KY (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Rosa (Rosie) Smith, (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nevis Alley Jasper Grider, 93, Russell Co., KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Hayes, 55, Casey County, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Derrell Willoughby, Sr., Taylor County, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brent Allen Ollery, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell C. Stearns, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell W. Halcomb, 66, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Wayne Pelly, 67, Columbia, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Chumbley, 55, Russell Springs, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josie G. Coomer Compton (1909) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Nell Taylor, 89, Columbia, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry K. Warren, 69, Adair Co., KY native (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester Melton, 77, Burkesville, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lilly Irene Franklin, 58, Adair Co., KY native (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mae Pierce Judd, 90, Greensburg, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Phillips McDonald, 101, Campbellsville, KY (1920-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Kelly George, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary E. Marcum, Russell County, KY (1958-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Noah "Jack" Scott, Bliss, KY (4 Sept 1906-4 May 1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nolan Robinson, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Russell Arnold, (1914-2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell Donald Cape, 85, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2013 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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