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Daily News for Thursday, April 28, 2016
Gardening by the square foot and square bale Dr. Rick Durham sets out main needs for successful gardening in small spaces with six principles to follow. Adair County Garden Club members made the class their regular monthly meeting. For those unable to attend, brochures outlining Dr. Durham's class are available at Extension Office. Click on headline for complete story w/photo(s) By Nick Roy The "Gardening by the Square Foot & Square Bale" meeting was held at the Adair County Extension Office on Thursday, April 28, 2016. The event was attended by 21 of Adair County's avid gardeners. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-04-28 20:24:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
2016 LWC Honors Convocation recognizes 51 individuals Fifty individuals recognized at Annual Honors Convocation: Colby Allen, Melissa Arnold, Delena Ballou, Elizabeth Caldwell, Joe Cozart, Darrian Dalton, Sarah Durham, Amy Farmer, Christian Faulls, Courtney Fleeger, Sydney Fleurdelys, Olivia Garlt, Amanda Gerald, Aaron Goode, David Harting, Tyler Harting, Susan Herrington, Gloria Hensley, Kristen Hoehler ,Karly Jefferson, Nicole Jones, Caleb Keeton, Jessica Marie King, Samuel Lowe, Sumer Marsee, Carrie Mason, Wes Murphy, Michael Hart, Zack Lawson, Alec Mueller, Zac Oaks, Aleksi Pahkasalo, Lileana Pearson, Leslie Pelston, Jordan Perry, Josh Powers, Rebekah Sanders, Courtney Sandlin, Benson Sexton, Sarah Shell, Kasey Smallwood, Elizabeth Smith, Taylor Southwood, Mariah Stearns, Lane Thompson, Amy Wethington, John Paul Williams, Tyler Williams, Roslin Wilson, Daylon Wynn, Rebecca Wynn Click on headline for complete story By Travis Smith News from Lindsey Wilson College A total of 49 students received academic honors and two faculty members were recognized by their peers and LWC students at the college's annual Honors Convocation held Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in Biggers Sports Center. The following awards and honors were announced: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-04-28 16:10:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Kathern Akin, 77, Green County, KY (1938-2016) 
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She was also a homemaker, gardener and farmer. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Theodore Archie Akin. She leaves one direct living descendant, a son, Archie Akin of Greensburg, KYClick on headline for complete obituary Mrs. Eva Kathern Akin, 77, of Greensburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the University of Louisville Hospital. The funeral services for Mrs. Kathern Akin will be conducted at 1pmCT, Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the A.H. Akin Family Cemetery in Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Scott Coates, Bro. John Hargan officiating. Visitation is requested from 4pm until 8pmCT, Friday, April 29, 2016, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Saturday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-04-28 15:44:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mrs. Christine Watts Harper, Green County, KY (1927-2016) 
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville United Methodist Church. She was also a former Secretary for Georgetown College. She was the widow of Richard H. Harper. She leaves 12 direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Mrs. Christine Watts Harper, 88, of Richmond, Kentucky, formerly of Campbellsville, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, KY. The funeral services for Mrs. Christine Watts Harper will be conducted at 11amCT, Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 699 Old Hodgenville Road, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old U.S.68, Campbellsville, KY, with Bro. Kevin Brantley officiating. Visitation is requested after 9amCT, Saturday at the Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-04-28 15:26:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mr. Chad Huston Ervin, Green Co., KY (1970-2016) 
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Little Barren Separate Baptist Church. He was a self-employed logger. His wife, Carletta Jewell Ervin, survives. He leaves four direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Chad Huston Ervin, 45, of Green County, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital, in Greensburg, KY. He was 45 years, four months, and eight days of age. The funeral services for Mr. Chad Huston Ervin will be conducted at 11amCT, Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Little Barren Cemetery. Bro. Joseph Wilcoxson and Bro. Charlie Houk will officiate.. Visitation is requested from 3pm until 8pmCT, Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Friday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-04-28 15:09:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
J. Miller: Thinks Mystery Barn is on Hwy 900 J Miller writes: Is it on Hwy 900? - J MillerComments re photo 66027 Where in the World Is It Reader submitted puzzler 2016-04-28 14:30:08 | Comments | Printable version
Mr. Donald Keith (Donnie) McFall, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2016) 
He enjoyed spending time outdoors; fishing and gardening were two of his favorite pastimes. He loved to travel and spent several weeks in the Smokies throughout his lifetime. Mr. McFall professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First General Baptist Church.Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Donald Keith "Donnie" McFall was born in Taylor County on February 18, 1949 to the late Calvin and Doris (Harmon) McFall. He departed this life on April 27, 2016 at his home in Campbellsville at the age of 67 years, 2 months, and 9 days. Mr. McFall was a retired mechanic. He enjoyed spending time outdoors; fishing and gardening were two of his favorite pastimes. He loved to travel and spent several weeks in the Smokies throughout his lifetime. Mr. McFall professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First General Baptist Church. It was Mr. McFall's request that his body be cremated and buried beside his parents. A private interment service was conducted at the Brookside Cemetery, W Main St, Campbellsville, KY Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-04-28 14:19:36 | Comments | Printable version
Mr. Thomas Davis, Green Co., KY (1973-2016) 
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed working with his hands and earned a living as a farmer and landscaper. He was born in Tippecanoe County, IN and was a resident of Hardin County, KY, at the time of his death. He was the son of Mary Jonson Leonard and the late Riley Angelo Davis, Sr. He leaves seven direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Thomas Davis, Sr. of Radcliff, KY, formerly of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Grayson County, KY, as the result of an automobile accident. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Davis on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 4pmCT/5pmET, in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Youth Minister Alex Williams will be officiating. At the request of Mr. Davis, cremation rites will be performed after the service and his ashes will be scattered in some of his favorite places. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, April 28, from 2pmCT/3pmET, until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-04-28 13:37:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
New readers get to ring the bell for literacy in Edmonton By Gaye Shaw Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber Of Commerce Parents and community members are invited to the Ring the Bell for Literacy celebration this Friday, April 29, 2016, at 9amCT at the Metcalfe County Public Library, 200 S Main Street, Edmotnon, KY. This program is a partnership between the Metcalfe County Public Library and the Metcalfe County Schools to recognize new readers in kindergarten and first grade. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-04-28 12:48:09 | Comments | Printable version
Joyce Coomer: Mystery object looks like drain filter About: What is it: Strange object which perplexed experts at Breeding Joyce Coomer writes: - Joyce CoomerThanks. A good guess and one many others have thought, at least that was one of my first guesses. - EW 2016-04-28 12:25:27 | Comments | Printable version
Vonnie Kolbenschlag: Easy - a device to hold flowers in a vase Vonnie Kolbenschlag writes: EASY - a device to hold flowers in a vase. - Vonnie KolbenschlagAbout: What is it: Strange object which perplexed experts at Breeding 2016-04-28 11:42:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Janice Wilkerson: Mystery item is flower frog Janice Wilkerson writes: The object in the photo is an antique flower frog used to arrange fresh cut flowers in a vase. --Janice WilkersonWhat is it: Strange object which perplexed experts at Breeding 2016-04-28 11:36:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Susan Breeding, Washington Co., KY - Mystery item is a frog Susan BreedingWashington County writes: It is a frog for arranging flowers in a container, vase or whatever would hold water. -- Susan Breeding, Washington CountyComments: What is it: Strange object which perplexed experts at Breeding 2016-04-28 11:28:51 | Comments | Printable version
Chris Reeder Good Guess No. 3: Mystery barn on Olk England RD Chris Reeder writes: This reminds me of the barn that was in the past owned by the late and great Fred Sexton at the bottom of the hill on Olk England Rd in southwestern Adair County. I would think this is a bit out Mr. Stotts's normal stomping grounds but it's worth a shot. - Chris ReederComments re photo 66027 Where in the World Is It Reader submitted puzzler 2016-04-28 11:19:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Carol Perkins: Manifesto - the case against chickens Remembers the only true reward was the when the chickens' laid eggs which made their way into her grandmothers famous dump cake. Next previous Carol Perkins article: Carol Perkins: The most idiotic thing I've done in my life By Carol Perkins Chickens are nasty creatures. Those of you who raised chickens back in the days of chicken coups and henhouses in the back yard know this is true. Even when I visited my grandmother and begged to collect the eggs, I knew they were nasty, dangerous and confrontational. As I lifted a chicken "leg" from her nest, she could either cooperate or peck me. Being nice to the chicken did not assure me of her being nice to me. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-04-28 10:04:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Jane Grant: Still has many of her grandmother's flower frogs Jane Grant writes: It's a flower frog. They are put in the bottom of a vase to hold flowers upright between the sections. I still have many of my grandmothers. - Jane GrantAbout: What is it: Strange object which perplexed experts at Breeding 2016-04-28 09:51:12 | Comments | Printable version
Cynthia Meyer: Her mother's frog did not have dome Cynthia A Meyer writes: My Mom had one when I was growing up, but ours did not have the dome one it.- she said it was a Frog ...so when I Googled images of "Vintage Florist Frogs" the sister ( or brother) to your item was the first one that showed up ! - Cynthia A MeyerAbout: - What is it: Strange object which perplexed experts at Breeding 2016-04-28 09:44:05 | Comments | Printable version
Mike Watson not at all confused by 'mystery' Flower Frog Mike Watson writes: Looks like a flower frog. Goes in a big vase to arrange fresh cut flowers. - Mike WatsonComments re photo 66192 What is it Strange object which perplexed experts at Breeding 2016-04-28 07:05:47 | Comments | Printable version
Confirmation pouring in: Mystery device is a frog Comment about: What is it: Strange object which perplexed experts at Breeding By Willard Pritchard This looks like an item called a Frog used to arrange flowers in a wide mouthed vase. They were used in days before plastic pieces were used in flower arranging. Miss Betty at Flowers and Things might be able shed some light on this. - Willard Pritchard 2016-04-28 06:31:24 | Comments | Printable version
Six LWC student-athletes earn Baseball Academic awards All Mid-South Conference honorees: Ryan Harper, Jayden Jackson, Caleb Ratzman, Andy Weddle, Victor Garcia and Ty Bennett Click on headline for complete story By Charles Balcom COLUMBIA, KY - Six members of the Lindsey Wilson baseball team earned Academic All Mid-South Conference honors, the conference office announced on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-04-28 06:24:38 | Comments | Printable version
Mystery solved post haste: Grenade like object a 'frog' Page Candler writes: Pretty sure it's a frog used to hold flowers in the arrangement "just so". My grandmothers had them, have seen them in glass, looks like great pen holder. --Page CandlerPage: Thanks. It surely is a frog, as you let us now so quickly. Wow! Thanks for sharing the expertise. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-04-28 06:13:49 | Comments | Printable version
Thursday, TODAY, April 28, 2016, is Pay it Forward Day 'We all need to participate in and witness more good in our world.' - TIFFANY KESSLER. Governor Bevin has proclaimed the day for Commonwealth; CJE Mike Stephens will do same for Adair County, this morning. Writer encourages all to join her family and do something kind - big or small - for someone else. Click on headline for complete story By Tiffany Hadley Kessler Today, Thursday, April 28, 2016, is "Pay it Forward Day!" A good friend got us involved this year. He became a volunteer for this movement. This morning at 8amCT, at the Adair County Judge Executive's office, Ste 1, Adair Annex, we'll have a proclamation signing for Adair County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-04-28 05:05:19 | Comments | Printable version
OKLAHOMA! at LWC: Far better than just OK A critical review of the one of the great American musicals, Oklahoma! performed at 7pmCT, Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat, 27-28-29-30 April, 2016, then at 2pmCT Sun, 1 May 2016, all in V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY. Click on headline for complete review By George Kolbenschlag Oh what a beautiful evening! The performance of OKLAHOMA! at Lindsey Wilson Wednesday evening was first rate! If you've not seen it, there are still several chances with performances at 7pmCT Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a matinee at 2pmCT, Sunday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-04-28 04:52:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
MSC Tournament: Columbia a hot baseball town today, tomorrow Lindsey Wilson Baseball's MSC Tournament Opening Round series against Cumberlands moved to Thursday and Friday, April 28 & 29, 2016, to avoid weekend weather. By Charles Balcom COLUMBIA, KY - The Mid-South Conference Baseball Tournament Opening Round three-game series between Lindsey Wilson and Cumberlands (KY) has been moved up one day to avoid incoming weekend weather. The series now begins on Thursday, April 28, 2016 with a single game at 6pmCT, followed by a doubleheader on Friday, April 29, 2016, beginning at 1pmCT at Egnew Park, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. Friday's second game will be "if necessary" as the series is a best two-out-of-three, with all games lasting nine innings. The opening round series was originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 29 & 30, 2016, but the forecasted weather for the Columbia area on Saturday has forced the change. The winner of the four opening round sites around the conference will advance to the four team, double-elimination tournament held at Bowling Green Ballpark beginning on May 6, 2016. - Charles Balcom is Assistant Sports Information Director at Lindsey Wilson College 2016-04-28 03:17:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Campbellsville Middle School announces summer school By Calen McKinney Campbellsville Middle School recently announced its dates for upcoming summer school classes. The classes are for students who need to complete some of their course credits. Teachers will be on hand to help students finish their work. Summer school will be May 23-27, 2016, from 8amET to 3pmET and May 31 through June 3, 2016 from 8amET to noon. For more information, call the CMS office at 270-465-5121. - Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer, Campbellsville Independent Schools. (CIS) 2016-04-28 03:00:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Today, THURSDAY with CM - 28 Apr 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for April 28, 2016: Tiresome inquiries--Robert Stone, Thursday, 28 April 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1689 2016-04-28 02:18:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Captain Grider, named for Capt. Tony Grider, wins at Keeneland Wins by a nose in his first race By Kenny Davis CM Racing Contributing Editor Capt. Grider won the fourth race at Keeneland Wednesday. He looked to have been beaten at the eighth pole, but got up in the last jump at the wire to win by a nose. This was his first race. - Kenny Davis 2016-04-28 02:15:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 28 Happy Anniversary, Lorie and Ken Fortune | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Michelle Atwood | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brianna Nicole Ford (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooke Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Catherine Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Cowan (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Absher, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Edwin Ward | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Jeff Morris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Westmoreland | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Lee Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Viola Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Marie Burton, 82, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvil Roy, 64, Adair County, KY (1949-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dakota (Coda) Tarter, 62, Adair Co., KY native (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Foster, Casey County, KY (1933-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Keith (Donnie) McFall, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest R. Tanner, Russell Co., KY (1918-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Franklin Roosevelt (Junk Man) Walker, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1945-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harriette A. Cornett, Taylor County, KY (1922-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herman Dale Statham, Casey Co., KY (1934-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inez Mae Cary Williams, 96, Cumberland Co., KY (1921-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inez Sandusky Griffith, Casey County, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice James New, Science Hill, KY (1944-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Austin, Casey County, KY/Lincoln County, KY native (1938-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Alton Hoskins, Casey Co., KY native, (1932-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Brown, 70, Russell County, KY (1946-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Lou (Becky) Grinstead Grant, Adair Co., KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosetta (Delta) Rodgers, Casey Co., KY (1931-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell L. Daniels, 84, Dunnville, KY native (1935-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Evelyn Hill Wells, 80, Adair County, KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stacy Renee Ford, 45, Taylor Co., KY native (1977-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Pyles (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Bunch, 59, Adair Co., KY (1956-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma Jean Holmes, 74, Standford, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Eugene (Fireball) Bass, 84, Green Co., KY native (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Henry Franklin, Adair Co., KY (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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