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Daily News for Monday, February 8, 2016
After midnight Wed night, hospital will be TJ Health/Columbia Thursday morning, at 00:00:00amCT - New era begins By Ed Waggener The Adair County Hospital District, and the Adair County Public Hospital District Boards of Directors, meeting concurrently Mon 8 Feb 2016, voted to authorize CES Neal Goal, Vice Chair David Herbst, and Secretary Brad Keltner to sign documents at TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY, in a "Dry Closing" for the transfer of the Westlake Regional Hospital to TJ Regional Health, Inc. At the meeting on Tuesday, at 11amCT, all paper work will be signed for the transfer. On Wednesday, fund transfers will be made with will effect the first payments under the Chapter 9/Chapter 11 Bankruptcy settlement. At midnight Wednesday night, the transfer will be effect, and, according to Westlake CEO Neal Gold, Westlake Hospital will become "TJ Health/Columbia." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 21:17:50 | Comments | Printable version
Go or No Go for Tues 9 Feb 2016 By Larry Smith, FM 99.9 The Big Dawg, FM 92.7 the WAVE, and ColumbiaMagazine.com Public Schools - No GO. Classes cancelled for Tues 9 Feb 2016. Please check with schools for those systems with Internet Non Traditional Snow days:
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CU graduates 228 in two December ceremonies By Joan C. McKinney, news and publications coordinator CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. -- Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, told 228 undergraduate and graduate students in two commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 11 in Ransdell Chapel to live by fellowship, leadership and scholarship - words on the university seal. Those graduating from Campbellsville University are: From Columbia, Ky.: Lindsay NaCole Corbin received an Associate Degree in Nursing. Jacob James Cotten received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Misty Jo Willis received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Area. She is Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and College Graduates and Magna Cum Laude. Michael Cody Willis received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Area. He is Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and College Graduates. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 19:11:44 | Comments | Printable version
Cancelled: Adair County Fiscal Court Transfer Committee meeting The Transfer Station Committee meeting scheduled for for 9amCT, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in the Adair County Judge/Executive's office, Ste 1, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. has be CANCELLED due to possible hazardous travel conditions. - Holly Grimsley, Adair County Deputy Judge/Executive. 2016-02-08 17:53:46 | Comments | Printable version
Mary Alice Rich, 48, Edmonton, KY (1968-2016) 
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the Dorothy Fields England, who survives, and the late Garnett England. She leaves five direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Mary Alice Rich age 48 of Edmonton, KY, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green, KY. Funeral services will be held 1pmCT, Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5pmCT until 8pmCT, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, and after 9amCT, Wednesday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 17:36:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Darrell Goodin, 71, Casey County, KY (1944-2016) 
He was a self-employed gate dealer. He was a native of Casey County and a resident of the county at the time of his death. He was the son of Docey Roy Goodin and the late Clyde Goodin.Click on headline for complete obituary Darrell Goodin, 71, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at his home in Liberty, KY. Funeral services are 12pmCT/1pmET, Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET,at the funeral home. Pallbearers are David McKinney, Derrick Pendleton, Terry Allen, David Tarter, Barry Ballenger, David Morgan, and J.C. Atwood. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 17:14:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lena Lee Fowler, 84, Indianapolis, IN, (1931-2016) 
She was a native of Creelsboro, KY, the daughter of the late Oakley & Decie Lee Johnson Lee. She was the widow of Eugene Fowler. She leaves relatives, including a sister, brother and sister in law in Columbia, KY.Click on headline for complete obituary Lena Lee Fowler age 84 years of Indianapolis, IN formerly Columbia, KY died Monday February 1, 2016 in Indianapolis, IN. Funeral service Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at 12pmCT/1pmET, at Legacy Funeral Home, 1604 W Morris Street, in Indianapolis, IN. Entombment will be in the Floral Park Cemetery in Indianapolis, IN. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 10amCT/11amET, until the time of the service at 12pmCT/1pmET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 16:57:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Basketball homecoming celebrated at CHS By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer/Grant Writer Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS), Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville High School celebrated basketball homecoming this week, culminating with the crowning of a homecoming king and queen, CHS seniors Kathryn Doss and Austin Hash. Caylie Blair and Ricky Smith-Cecil, juniors, were crowned prince and princess. The homecoming ceremony was before the CHS boys’ varsity basketball game vs. Metcalfe County on Saturday, Feb. 6, which CHS won by a score of 67-66. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 16:04:08 | Comments | Printable version
J. Lynwood Kessler, Taylor County, KY (1921-2016) Mr. Kessler was brought up in the Pleasant Hill Community as a farm boy until he volunteered to serve his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II. He was discharged in January 1946 as a T4, of the Company E, 3258th Ordinance Base Depot and John Deere Battalion. Lynwood joined Kessler Implement Company in 1952 and became owner and operator from 1963-1978. He served the community in the implement and farming business until 1978 when his health started to decline. Mr. Kessler was elected to the Campbellsville City Council in the late 1950's and was instrumental in the building of the first City Hall building in Campbellsville. Click on headline for complete obituary U.S. Veteran J. Lynwood Kessler, 94, of Campbellsville, KY, went to be with the Lord at 1:15amCT, Saturday, February 6, 2016 in Campbellsville, KY. Funeral services will be at 10amCT/11amET, Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Dr. James Jones, Rev. Brad Lauer, John Kessler and Billy Perkins. Burial will be Brookside Cemetery with full Military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be 5pm-7pmCT/6pm-8pmET, , Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 15:17:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Marshall Green, 90, Russell Co., KY, (1925-2016) He was a Veteran of US Navy and will be accorded full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He was a native of Adair County, KY, and a resident of Russell County, KY, at the time of his death. Click on headline for full obituary Marshall Green, 90, of Russell Springs, KY, died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his home. Funeral service for Marshall Green will be 1pmCT, Wednesday, February, 10, 2016 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY. Visitation after 11amCT, Wednesday. Burial will be in the Square Oak Cemetery with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 15:03:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Willia Hicks (Aunt Bill) Smith, 107, Burkesville, KY (1909-2016) 
She was Cumberland County, KY's oldest living resident at 107 years old. She was a member of the Parrish Chapel United Methodist Church for over 90 years, a Sunday School Teacher for many years and a homemaker. She was the daughter of Timothy Freeman "Tim" and Fannie (Lee) Hicks and the widow of Raymond Smith.Click on headline for complete obituary Mrs. Willia Hicks (Aunt Bill) Smith, age 107, the oldest resident of Cumberland County, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville, KY. Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2pmCT, at the Parrish Chapel United Methodist Church in Cumberland County, KY, with Bro. Jimmy Powell and Mr. Keith Radford officiating. Burial will be in the Smith Cemetery in the Howards Bottom community of Cumberland County, KY. The family will receive friends after 4pmCT, on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY until 12:30pmCT, on Sunday. The body will then be taken to lie in state at the Parrish Chapel United Methodist Church from 1pmCT, until the funeral hour. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 14:30:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Black Vulture depredation a priority for KY, US Farm Bureaus Last year, black vultures accounted for losses of 174 calves and 10 cows in Kentucky alone Click on headline for complete story By Joe Cain, Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation Forwarded by Nick Roy, Adair County Extension Agent Black vulture depredation on livestock has become a very serious issue in Kentucky. As you know, the black vulture, and turkey vulture, are protected under Federal law (The Migratory Bird Act), and international treaty (the Migratory Bird Treaty). Last year according to USDA APHIS Wildlife Services (WS), Kentucky livestock producers reported losses of 174 calves and 10 cows to black vulture depredation, up from 63 calves being reported killed the previous year. Up until now, the only legal option livestock producers had available to protect livestock from depredation was to apply for an individual black vulture depredation permit at the cost of $100, with a permit duration of one year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 13:44:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
Crash on I-65 South in TN creates traffic queue into KY By Chris Jessie, Public Information Officer KYTC, District 4, Elizabethtown, KY BOWLING GREEN, K (8 Feb 2016)— A crash on Interstate 65 south just across the Tennessee State Line has created a large traffic queue backing up into Kentucky. It is not known how long the crash will impact traffic, but it is estimated a couple of hours. Motorists need to seek alternate route. Motorists should use Exit 2 to get on US 31-W south and rejoin I-65 in Tennessee at TN 52 Exit 117. Navigate traffic with KYTC, http://511.ky.gov, and Waze, http://waze.com! Free Waze App for Android and iOS Smartphones. Download at http://waze.com 2016-02-08 13:29:39 | Comments | Printable version
Camp Casey, Camp Safari, cancelled for today Camp Casey at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, for today, Monday, February 8, 2016, has been cancelled due to the incoming hazardous weather condition. Camp Safari at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Drive, Columiba, KY, is also cancelled for today. - Patty R. Jones, Principal, Adair County Primary Center 2016-02-08 13:15:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Writer: If we don't control black vultures, we may end up hungry Dswilk writes: The black vultures in all of the recent posts are creating serious challenges for livestock producers. My fear if we don't control them one day we may wake up hungry. -DswilkComments re photo 64761 Birds of KY Vultures catching some rays Adair Co KY 2016-02-08 10:28:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Greg Thomas, Columbia, KY new President of KY Fair Association Thomas is the 5th Adair County Person to hold the title of President of The Kentucky State Fair and Horse Shows, in addition to Terry Harvey, Joe Johnson, Billy Wilson, and Grover Gilpin Click on headline for complete story, photo(s) Click on headline for complete story, photo(s) By Amanda Davis News from the Adair County Fair On January 17, 2016, Greg Thomas was promoted to President of The Kentucky Association of Fair and Horse Shows. Greg Thomas now becomes the 5th Adair County person to hold this prestigious title. He will represent all county fairs statewide until January 2017. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 10:18:48 | Comments | Printable version
Comment on Black vulture preying on wildlife Linda Waggener writes: This is so sad! Would you share where a person would start to get a permit to shoot these birds? --lindaComments re article 80873 Vicky Pike Black vultures dangerous to our livestock 2016-02-08 09:29:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
ACHS senior Hannah Absher signs with UPike softball Click on headline for story with photo By Jennifer Myers ACHS senior Hannah Absher signed a letter of intent on Friday, January 29, 2016, to play softball at University of Pikeville. Hannah was recruited to play shortstop. She has a love and passion for the game. Hannah has played on several travel teams as well as Adair County Middle and High School teams. She has won numerous awards. Hannah is excited to begin this next chapter in her life. Hannah plans on majoring in Psychology. Present at the signing were Margie Absher, Teresa Absher, and Hannah Absher. ACHS Coach Steve Martin, Allen Absher, and UPike Coach Robert Staggs. 2016-02-08 09:25:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Granny Nannie says - on those black vultures Granny Nannie says Bet in Mexico those black vultures are shot when they're attacking livestock . . . - Granny Nannie.About - Vicky Pike: Black vultures dangerous to our livestock 2016-02-08 08:49:33 | Comments | Printable version
Another Cycling National Championship for LWC: Bice in BMX Sabrina Bice captures women's BMX national title, Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders finish as national runner-up Click on headline for complete story By Charles Balcom LOUISVILLE, KY - Sabrina Bice added her name to the list of Lindsey Wilson national champions on Sunday as she captured the women's BMX individual national title at the 2016 Collegiate BMX National Championships held at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Bice edged out Marian's (IN) Kristen Bob in the main event on Sunday as Bice led right out of the gate and was able to hold off a late-charging Bob to secure the title. Bice becomes the 17th different Blue Raider to capture a national title for the Lindsey Wilson cycling program. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 06:31:30 | Comments | Printable version
JIM: Wheats, Williams families of Montpelier, KY store A brief account of the Wheat and Williams families of the famed Montpelier General Store & Post Office, 1868-1917. Click on headline for complete account. Click on photo for large render and detailed cutline 
By JD GeeFor many decades, the Montpelier General Store and Post Office served as the commercial and secular social center of that section of Russell and Adair counties In its heyday, it was the go-to place for brought-on merchandise -- dry goods to dippers, hosiery to housewares, underwear to undertaking supplies, pumpkin seed to plowshares, hatpins to harness, and the myriad other items carried by the Big Box community stores of the day. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 06:07:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Today, Monday with CM, 08 Feb 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for February 8, 2016: No self-improvement--Robert Stone, Monday, 8 February 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1609 2016-02-08 05:29:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Vicky Pike: Black vultures dangerous to our livestock They kill calves and blind calving mothers and they are protected by a treaty with Mexico By Victoria Pike Black vultures are not a Kentucky bird but are the national bird of Mexico and they are very dangerous to our livestock. They sit around waiting to attack when our cattle are having new babies. They will pick cows' eyes out while they are down calving and get the calf especially in the eyes as well. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-08 05:28:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 8 Happy Anniversary, George & (In Memory, Bobbie Sizemore Keltner 1935-2012) (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Arnold Todd Corbin (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody James Claywell (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Corey Alan Stephens (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dwayne Evans (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Perkins (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Howard Dickson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Upchurch (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kasey Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lillian Faith VanArsdale. (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lou Vena Leigh | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Lawson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Fletcher (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Glenn P. (Pat) Glasgow, Ph.D., Columbia, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Cathleen Houk Milby Columbia, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Cody Allen Ervin, Green Co., KY (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha J. Gross, Louisville, KY, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Lee Cowherd, Taylor County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Garrett, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert E. (Bob) Story, Russell Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray McClellan, 70, Glasgow, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maerene Shirley, Adair County, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Sue Baker, 66, Russell County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Wagoner, Taylor County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Willard Wilkerson, Adair Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verla Hughes of Elk Horn, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Green, 90, Russell Co., KY, (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J. Lynwood Kessler, Taylor County, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Turner (Billy) Bloyd, Adair Co., KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Wooldridge, 66, Russell County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlene Farmer, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey Shepherd Pike, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Perkins, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1963-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Baxter, 71, Liberty, KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Gibson, 69, Metcalfe County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David (Clyde) Wooldridge, 75, Russell Co., KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Mike (Goat) Lobb, 61, Greensburg, KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Rippey, 52, Columbia, KY (1968-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keisha Janes, 27, Columbia, KY (1995-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lacona Mae Bryant, 81, Adair Co., KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maurice Coakley (Buddy) Bryant, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Foster, 28, Knifley, KY (1994-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Bennett, 80, Columbia, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sara Marjorie Ann Sexton, 81, Edmonton, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Henderson, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Travis R. McGowan, 41, Jamestown, KY (1981-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Bithday, Alfred Thompson, Casey County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, February 8, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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