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Daily News for Monday, December 14, 2015
ACMS Site Council meets Tue 15 Dec 2015 The Adair County Middle School SBDM Council meets in regular session on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at 3:30pmCT, at ACMS, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. - Alma Rich, Principal 2015-12-14 18:09:24 | Comments | Printable version
INFAC donates $2,000 to Campbellsville Independent Schools By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer Campbellsville Independent School District INFAC North America Inc. recently donated $2,000 to Campbellsville Independent Schools. Superintendent Mike Deaton and CIO/District Technology Coordinator Virgil Parker accepted the donation on behalf of Campbellsville Independent Schools. Brian Bland, INFAC general manager, presented the donation on behalf of his company. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 17:08:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Bevin announces solution to KyNG tuition assistance shortfall Schools will front tuition money until State reimburses them next year By Jessica Ditto News from Governor Matt Bevin's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY (Mon 14 Dec 2015) - Last week it came to the attention of Governor Bevin that nearly 700 Kentucky Guard members had been denied tuition assistance due to an unforeseen funding shortfall. Upon hearing of this situation, Governor Bevin immediately began to work with Adjutant General Hogan and State Senator Chris McDaniel to find a solution to allow these Guard members to enroll in classes for the spring semester. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 17:03:46 | Comments | Printable version
A statement from Mayor Hardwick on liquor license rumors Concerning rumors of liquor and beer licenses already awarded for Adair County Statement from Mayor Curtis Hardwick: I am hearing rumors that the liquor licenses have already been awarded for Adair County. This is not TRUE! 2015-12-14 17:01:00 | Comments | Printable version
Lonnie D. Allan Stone, 66, Adair Co., KY (1949-2015) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary Lonnie D. Allan Stone, 66, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 11:50amCT, at his home after an illness. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 11amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Robert Knight and Bro. Raymond Garrett officiating. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, with full military honors presented by V.F.W. Post 6097. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 16:13:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gov. Bevin appoints David Dickerson, Glasgow, to head cabinet Dickerson will be Secretary of Public Protection Cabinet. The Western Kentucky University graduate was most recently CEO of family lumber business. By Jessica Ditto FRANKFORT, KY (Mon 14 Dec 2015) - Governor Matt Bevin today announced the appointment of David A. Dickerson of Glasgow as Secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet. Dickerson served as Barren County Judge Executive from 1994-1999. "David has the character and commitment I am looking for as I continue to fill key positions in this administration," said Gov. Bevin. "He is a proven business leader and a trusted friend. He will be a great leader in Public Protection." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 16:00:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Adair Schools, KCTCS, SCC forge alliance Robotics welding will be a bonus program for program with a robotics welding arm on site; program is a forerunner to the new community learning center to be built across from Adair County High School which be be a facility to train all Adair Countians for high tech jobs. Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Ed Waggener Adair County Schools and Somerset Community College (KCTCS) have been working through the Lake Cumberland Area Development District to bring training programs to Adair County to meet manufacturing needs. For the first time ever, beginning January 2016, adults in Adair County will be able to earn take Gas Metal Arc Welding classes leading to an approved certified certificate through SCC, all at Adair County High Schools. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 15:46:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Glenna Mae (Sandy) Mitchum, 81, Adair Co., KY (1933-2015) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary Glenna Mae "Sandy" Mitchum, 81 years formerly of the Fairplay Community passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 4:30amCT, at the Golden Living Green Hill Manor in Greensburg, KY. Funeral services will be Wednesday December 16, 2015 at 11amCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Gerald Reliford the officiating clergy. Interment will be in McClister Cemetery, 4138 Fairplay Road, Fairplay, KY. Visitation will be after 4:30pmCT, Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 12:21:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
November 2015 Attendance Update Adair County Schools expects high levels of attendance from our students, faculty and staff. Every month we report on attendance of all our employees, schools and departments as well as students. Below is the November report:
Bus Drivers -97% Food Service Staff-98% Maintenance Staff-99% Central Office Staff-97% Student Attendance rate August 6th-October 20th -95.28% Student Attendance Rate Yearly Goal-96% Thanks to the many school employees represented above who understand the direct correlation with attendance and high levels of student performance. We also appreciate the role parents/guardians play in attendance. Alan W. Reed, Superintendent Adair County Schools 1204 Greensburg Street Columbia, KY 42728 270.384.2476 Related: October 2015 Attendance Update 2015-12-14 11:13:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACHS Academic Team Wins League Championship Adair County A-team makes wins 9th in a row Green River Regional Academic League Championship. Coaches Brett Relilford and Vicki Leibeck's strategy to get two teams accepted pays off: One team came in first, other takes second! Next in sights: Another District Championship in Governor's Cup competition. Click on headline for complete article By Shamarie Harper The ACHS Academic Team won the 2015 Green River Regional Academic League Championship on Monday, December 7. Since the league was first formed in 2007, Adair County has won every league championship, this year making it nine years in a row. The team plays on Monday nights over a three-month-long season, and this year the team accomplished a first. At the coaches meeting in early September, the league approved Adair County to enter two full varsity teams to compete. The first team of Rebecca Montgomery, Eli Jackson, Courtney Green, Zane Sanders, Dylan Pendleton, Samuel Willis, Erwin Ruczienski, and Arabella Caldwell swept through the regular season and league tournament undefeated. Adair's second varsity team of Austin Bradshaw, Treyton Grant, Ben Hancock, Trevor Smith, and Jaiden Taylor finished second in the league both in the regular season and in the tournament. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 09:25:33 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia/Adair EDA board meets Tue 15 Dec 2015. Agenda The Board of Directors of the Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority will meet at the Chamber Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY, 8amCT, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 with President Mark Dykes presiding with the following the following agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 09:04:47 | Comments | Printable version
Gov. Bevin appoints Daniel Bork III to be Revenue Commissioner New Commissioner recently retired as VP for Tax at Lexmark International, Inc. By Jessica Ditto News from Gov. Matt Bevin's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY (Dec. 14, 2015) - Governor Matt Bevin and Finance Secretary William M. Landrum III today announced the appointment of Daniel Bork as Commissioner of the Department of Revenue. "I'm pleased that Daniel Bork has accepted this important position within the Finance Cabinet," said Gov. Bevin. "His expertise in the tax field will serve the Cabinet and the Administration well." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 08:53:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
History: It happened in era of outstanding newsboy athleticism - 57 years ago in Columbia, KY Hunter Durham writes: Several times I helped Ed deliver papers from the Izetta and would sit at the open top. Ed would bind the papers with rubber band and I would throw on to the door step - sometimes the roof. A lot of fun in that little car. - Hunter DurhamComments re article 79549 Rodney L Thompson Sr might have driven Izetta on sidewalk 2015-12-14 08:02:12 | Comments | Printable version
Greensburg, KY driver injured in single vehicle collision By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY SUMMERSVILLE, KY (Mon 14 Dec 2015) – Tpr. Jonathan Houk is investigating a collision that occurred today at approximately 7:15amCT, in Green County, 6 miles north of Summersville, KY on KY 569. 38-year-old Shannon L. Rogers, of Greensburg, KY, was operating a southbound 2002 Ford Escort when she lost control in a curve, ran of the road, struck an embankment, crossed the roadway and overturned. Rogers was treated at Jane Todd Hospital and was wearing a seatbelt. 2015-12-14 07:57:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
10 year old injured in Green Co. bus/KIA collision, 11 Dec 2015 Injured girl treated and released at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY GREENSBURG, KY (Mon 14 Dec 2015) – Tpr. Jonathan Houk is investigating a collision that occurred Friday, December 11, 2015 at approximately 1:34pmCT, on Maple Hill Church Road, 10 miles south of Greensburg. 39-year-old Angela Price, of Greensburg, was operating a northbound 2004 bus when she sideswiped a 2009 KIA operated by 20-year-old Chelsea Bradshaw of Summersville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 07:54:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Injury collision, KY 163 & Commerce Dr., Tompkinsville, KY By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY TOMPKINSVILLE, KY (Mon 14 Dec 2015) - Tpr. Charles Hedgespeth is investigating a collision that occurred on KY 163 and Commerce Drive in Tompkinsville. 78-year-old Barbara Brown, of Tompkinsville, was operating a 2007 Hyundai on KY 163 when she failed to stop at a stop light and pulled into the path of a 2006 Toyota pickup operated by 45-year-old Glen Watson, of Tompkinsville. Both drivers were belted. Brown was transported to Monroe County Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Tpr. Hedgespeth was assisted at the scene by Monroe County EMS and the Tompkinsville Police Department. 2015-12-14 07:47:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
JIM: Odd bits of news, December 1905 The hottest conversational topic was "fer and agin" notion of new-fangled furnaces in churches, even at early adopter Columbia Christian Church, then - maybe even yet - in the vanguard of the times. That was front page news 100 years ago in Columbia. Within the weekly paper, there was a revelation of causes of deaths in Gradyville, KY, in the miscellaneous category, was "general prostration," which hardly registered against 145 deaths due to the leading killer of the day, consumption. Huge news was the declaration by Esto, a righteous angle in the sacred triangle of Sano, Ono, and Esto, that the city of Esto was the capitol of Russell County. For these and divers other matters of import, click the headline for one generous read of this great page out of history. By JIM The December 13, 1905 edition of the News carried precious little of the commodity named in its masthead. In Columbia, the warmest item concerned the furnace newly installed in the Christian Church. The paper duly noted that some members of the congregation were still "agin" it but went on to observe,"The hot air proposition will probably extend to other churches in town..." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 05:49:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History
BJF: Thinks Hour of Coding had interesting effect on CM Thinks it may have spurred extraordinary number of stories and photos during the past week on CM. (In fact, records may have been set) - EW By Billy Joe Fudge It seems to me that all this coding taking place at Adair and Campbellsville Schools has had an interesting "effect" on CM. The productivity level has gone through the roof, so to speak. Story after story and dozens of photos posted each day. The photos are coming so quickly I hardly have time to read the caption till another photo is posted. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 04:44:29 | Comments | Printable version
Michael Blackburn, 54, Summer Shade, KY (1961-2015) He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a nurse and of the Baptist faith. He was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Summer Shade, KY, at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Robert & Geneva Simpkins Blackburn. He leaves five siblings, 35 nieces and nephews, and one very special friend to mourn his passing Click on headline for complete obituary Michael Wayne Blackburn, age 54 of Summer Shade, KY, died December 10, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services were Saturday December 12, 2015 at 3pmCT, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road. Visitation was Saturday from 11amCT until Funeral time of 3pmCT. Burial is in the Summer Shade Cemetery, Summer Shade, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 03:58:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mrs. JoAnn Allison Durrett, 76, Greensburg, KY (1939-2015) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary Mrs. JoAnn Allison Durrett, age 76 of Greensburg, KY, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the Golden Living Center in Greensburg. The funeral services for Mrs. JoAnn Allison Durrett will be conducted at 1pmCT, Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home, 205 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in Green County Memory Gardens, Summersville, KY. Visitation will be 3pm-8pmCT, Tuesday, December 15, 2015, and after 7amCT, Wednesday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 03:41:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Shelby Nelson, 78, Buffalo, KY (1937-2015) He was a carpenter and lifetime farmer. He was a native of LaRue County, KY, and a resident of Buffalo, KY, at the time of his death in Greensburg, KY.His wife of 44 years, Geraldine Nelson, survives. Click on headline for complete obituary Shelby Nelson of Buffalo, KY, died at 7:40pmCT, Saturday, December 12, 2015 in Greensburg, KY. A graveside service will be held at 1pmCT/2pmET, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Nelson Cemetery in Taylor County, KY, by Rev. Twyman Davis. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-14 03:27:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Melewi says UK 2000 idea for revamp of Square is beautiful Really likes the trees in the concept melewi writes: That looks beautiful. Really like the trees. Are those trees with the seats built around them by the courthouse? - melewiComments re photo 63877 2000 Square redesign by UK in 2000 closer up 2015-12-14 03:13:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mt. Carmel UMC play 'Silent Night' is Thu 17 Dec 2015 Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 2472 Mt. Carmel Road, Columbia, KY, will be presenting a Christmas Play and Candle Light Service entitled "Silent Night" on Thursday night, December 17, 2015 at 6:30pmCT. Pastor, Bro. Lanny Garner and congregation invite everyone to attend. - Jeana Pike 2015-12-14 02:30:21 | Comments | Printable version
Today, MONDAY with CM - 14 Dec 2015 Haiku by Robert Stone for December 14, 2015: Having inspired fear,--Robert Stone, Monday, 14 December 2015. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1553 2015-12-14 02:16:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 14 Happy Anniversary, Clifton & Phyllis Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David & Schella Pittman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jackie & Kim Helm, (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James & Erin Bonta | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashtin Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Berberich | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Bethany Taylor Shain | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Brown (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brody Page (2016) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Danny Pyles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Gonzalez | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Sneed birthday | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fred Daniel Cross | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Isaiah Larguero (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie "Speedy" Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeanene Suesann Pike (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeren Franklin (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerrod Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaden Bardin (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenzey Madison Crawhorn (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lester Brock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lizzie Mae Stephens (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mallory Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matthew Alan Luttrell (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick Curry (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nolan Cole (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Lawson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Begley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roger Huckaby, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vickie Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Long, 65, Casey Co., KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy L. Morgan, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Louise Davis Price, Green Co., KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joshua Lee Read, Campbellsville, KY (1983-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnathan Davenport, Green County, KY (1986-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Arthur Grover, 58, Adair Co. KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Inez Adams,Taylor Co., KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estil Cochran, Campbellsville, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma A. Harvey, Adair Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Bowen, Taylor Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fairis G. (Slim) Jones, Cumberland Co.,KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Radford Cary, Burkesville, KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Wright Staley, Burkesville, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Billie Lynn Rutherford, Adair County, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Loy, 70, Russell Co., KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte O. Ricker, 84, Pulaski Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betsy Cheatham Stotts, Columbia, KY native (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry D. (Danny) Coffey, 61, Russell Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timmy Ernest Gosser, 55, Russell County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, McKenley Johnson, Cumberland County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lizzie Mae Stephens, 88, Edmonton, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Michael Propes, 66, Willow Shade, KY native (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ella Mae Lobb, 83, Greensburg, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Grider Mann, 71, Russell Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Selva Fay Baker Gilbert, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Day, 64, Cumberland Co., KY (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Lee Geron Smith, 82, Summer Shade, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Carolyn Yeadon, 69, Russell County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Lois Edward Fields, Hart Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josephine Perkins, Casey County, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Davis Hampton, 78, Liberty, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty M. Northern Baldwin, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth York, 91, Adair County, KY (1932-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Henry Allen, 87, Burkesville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nolan Lee Cole, 70, Columbia, KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia D. McGlone, 76, Jamestown, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherry Corbin, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, December 14, 2015 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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