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Daily News for Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Mayor and Council - Mayor/Council comments An overview, with mayor and council comments Other stories from the June 5, 2017 session:
Click on headline for complete overview By Ed Waggener The well attended Monday, June 5, 2017, meeting of the Columbia City Council marked a significant tipping of the balance sidewalks, with the an emphasis by several members to make sidewalks a line item in the budget - for some, not just the use of "left-over" funds, but now to be one of the city's top priorities. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 22:36:29 | Comments | Printable version
Willis Pooler named MSC Athletic Director of the Year he honor is the fifth for Pooler since becoming the athletics director at Lindsey Wilson during the 2003-04 academic year Click on headline from complete story with photo(s) By Chris Wells, Assistant Sports Information Director, LWC BOWLING GREEN, KY - (Wed 7 Jun 2017) - Lindsey Wilson College athletics director Willis Pooler has been selected by his peers as the 2016-17 Mid-South Conference Athletics Director of the Year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 21:40:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Adair Ambulance board meeting will be to Mon 19 Jun 2017 Special Meeting re-scheduled from 12 Jun 2017 The Adair County Ambulance Service regular monthly meeting is being rescheduled to Monday, June 19, 2017, at 6pmCT, in the basement of the Adair County Ambulance Service building, 906 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY. As this is a special called monthly meeting, the only items which can be discussed are on the agenda, which follow: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 20:45:02 | Comments | Printable version
Steven Dwain Pierce, Casey County, KY (1948-2017) He was a native of Casey County, KY, and a resident of the county at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Charles E. Pierce & Opal Thompson. He leaves three direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Steven Dwain Pierce of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at his home. He was 68 years of age. Graveside services will be held 10amCT/11amET, Friday, June 9, 2017 at Antioch Cemetery with Brother Derick Terry officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 20:18:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jeffrey DeWayne McFarland, Casey County, KY (1975-2017) Mr. McFarland professed faith in Christ and was an elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he enjoyed being a primary teacher of children. In his spare time, Mr. McFarland enjoyed fishing and working in his yard. He was the son of Frank & Alleen (Shuler) McFarland, who survive, as does his wife, Martha (Rakes) McFarland, and a son, Levi Mason of Liberty, KY Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Jeffrey DeWayne McFarland of Liberty, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at his home. There wil be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. McFarland on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 10amCT/11amET, in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY. President Larry D. Crenshaw will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Whited Cemetery, Hwy 1547, Liberty, Casey County, KY. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, June 9, 2017m after 8amCT/9amET, until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 20:03:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Anna Sandusky, 80, Bowling Green, OH/Casey Co., KY native (1937-2017) She was the daughter of the late Cleo Moore & Ruby Allen Blake. She leaves 16 direct living descendants. She was a former employee of the Whirlpool Corporation and a restaurant worker Click on headline for complete obituary Anna Sandusky, age 80, of Bowling Green, OH formerly of of Liberty, KY passed away on Sunday June 4, 2017 at the Heartland of Perrysburg Nursing Home. S Funeral Services will be held 11amCT/12pmNoonET, Friday June 9, 2017 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Eric Hughes officiating. Burial will be in the Brush Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be 5pm-7pmCT/6pm-9pmET, Thursday June 8, 2017 and after 7amCT/8amET, Friday, June 9, 2017 at Bartle Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 15:23:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Diane Lynn York, 64, Russell Co. KY (1953-2017) She was the daughter of the late Alger & Reba Pettey Wilson. Her husband, Donnie Ray York, survives. She leaves four direct and one step- living descendants. She was a homemaker. Click on headline for complete obituary Dianne Lynn York, 64, of Russell Springs, KY died Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Funeral service for Dianne Lynn York will be 12pmCT, Friday, June 9, 2017, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Larry Johnson and Bro. Bobby Cole officiating. Visitation will be 10am-12pmNoonCT, Friday, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Russell Springs City Cemetery, Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 15:04:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jean Jones, 52, Adair County, KY (1964-2017) She was a member of a large, popular Adair County, KY. She was a member of New Grace Fellowship Baptist Church. She leaves five direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Jean Jones, 52, of Columbia, KY, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 7:58amET, in Louisville, KY. Funeral service, will be Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. K.F. Tuck delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow in the Jones Cemetery, 3069 Edmonton Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 6pmCT, Friday, June 9, 2017, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 14:36:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Barbara Armitage: Ideas for FM2 mural/banner at FM2 In this commentary, founder of FM2 addresses: First things First. Permission(s) needed. Costs? Grant odds? Banner v. Mural? Click on headline for complete commentary By Barbara Armitage It's nice to see all the support for the Farmers Market on the Square. Thank you! The FM2 board members have discussed the possibilities and challenges of either a mural or large format banner on this wall (or any wall) for about 2 years. We agree that it would be an incredible asset to us all - what a way to greet everyone driving into Columbia. As market manager, I have gathered a great deal of information on the subject. So, what stands in our way? Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 13:25:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Carol Perkins: Cruise 2017 - Part II Visit in Honduras took already adventurous diners into whole new territory, including a delicacy some had ever tasted in Metcalfe County, fried iguana, but not Carol. Next earlier Carol Perkins column: Carol Perkins: Cruise 2017 By Carol Perkins Continuing from last week's adventure, thirteen of us ladies boarded the Carnival Dream on Sunday afternoon. What is quite interesting about this group is that few of them knew exactly where we were going, how many days at sea or in port we would be, or when we would return. They were a trusting group. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 11:06:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Have Korean lunch with Ty and Gabe at FM2 By Barbara Armitage Hey Kids! Come to the Square Meals Cafe at the Farmers Market on the Square for a glimpse into the Korean culture! Gabe and Ty Coleman along with their mom, Maggie Coleman, will be our special guests at the Square Meals Cafe on Saturday June 10, 2017. The boys want to share their Korean experiences with you during lunch 10:30am - 1pm CT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 10:39:39 | Comments | Printable version
Campbellsville has a first: Ol' Red Ace Liquors package store First for Taylor County Campbellsville now has 31 ABC licenses, and its first Quota Retail Package Store, Ol' Red Ace Liquors, 410 S Central Avenue. The store is owned by Carl B. Bush and Joseph A Huddleston. The store also has an NQ Malt Liquor License. The effective date of both licenses was May 5, 2017. According to information at LLicense Look Up The store is now open. 2017-06-07 10:26:41 | Comments | Printable version
VBS at Hadley Community Church 12-16 Jun 2017 Hadley Community Church, 8269 Fairplay Road, Columbia, KY 42728 will host VBS "Galactic Starveyors" Mon-Fri 12-16 Jun 2017 at 6pmCT each evening. You are invited to join us each night. --Alterine Hadley 2017-06-07 09:55:49 | Comments | Printable version
Chip in Fore the Kids golf tournament Sat 10 June Golf Tournament in Columbia this Saturday From Cumberland CJE John Phelps, Jr. The Dale Hollow Shrine Club will be holding their 6th annual Chip in Fore the Kids golf tournament to benefit the kids of Kosair Charities on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at The Pines, 275 Country Club Lane, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 09:53:16 | Comments | Printable version
110 Years Ago Today- The Gradyville Flood (7 Jun 2017) 21 Lives Lost in Mere Minutes: An Event That Shall Never Be Forgotten in Adair County, story went viral, for it's day. Included below are acounts from Hartford, KY and Monticello. The latter includes a list of those who perished in the flood. Click on Headline for complete story, with photo(s) Compiled by Mike Watson, Adair County Historian This is the anniversary of the catastrophic Gradyville Flood. Every year we stop and remember the great loss of life that ended the lives of so many and changed the course of the community forever. Much as been written of the event. The following two articles, from neighboring county papers, a presented here as a memorial. A Horrible Catastrophe Young Johnston Flood Visits Gradyville, Kentucky Twenty-one Lives Snuffed out in a Moment--Senator Nell's Great Loss Last Friday night a cloud burst in the valley of Big Creek, Adair County, almost destroyed the town of Gradyville. Several families being wiped out. Ex-Senator Nell lost his home and all his family, five in number. Senator Nell would have perished also but for the fact that he was away visiting a patient, being a physician. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 09:20:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
2017 Crusade for Children fundraiser donations: $25 & Up "Thanks to each and every person that stopped and donated, no matter if it was a few loose coins or a check, Every donation counts." - DONALD HARE Click on headline for complete story By Donald Hare, Public Information Officer Columbia/Adair County Fire Department 2017 was a great year for the Adair County Crusade for Children Drive, which marshaled a significant increase in giving over the previous year. (See earlier details, posted Sunday, 4 Jul 2017: 2017 Columbia-Adair County Crusade Results: Total Up! ) In addition to the earlier list of each of the fire departments totals and thanks to major donors and sponsors, the following list is of a special categories of $25 and up contributors from Breeding, Columbia/Adair County, Knifley, and the very important "Churches category": Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 08:52:50 | Comments | Printable version
Rep. Bam Carney appointed to key SLC committee post Appointment of 51st KY House District - Taylor & Adair Counties - by Speaker Jeff Hoover (Jamestown, KY) is for a two year period. From Daisy Olivo, Communications Director, House Republican Leadership FRANKFORT, KY (6 Jun 2017) - Rep. Bam Carney, a Campbellsville Republican and Chairman of the House Education Committee, has been appointed by Speaker Jeff Hoover to the Education Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 08:52:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Bevin still committed to overhauling state's tax code But special session will be sometime after middle August Click on headline for complete story From Kentucky Press News Service (Wed 7 Jun 2017) Gov. Matt Bevin said Tuesday he is still committed to overhauling Kentucky's tax code and will call a special legislative session to do so sometime after the middle of August. Bevin made his intentions known by sending a letter to all state lawmakers. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 08:40:44 | Comments | Printable version
VBS at Egypt Christian Church is 12-16 Jun 2017 Egypt Christian Church, 4855 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY will be having Vacation Bible School 6pm-8pmCT, June 12 thru June 16, 2017. Everyone is invited. - W.M. Feese, Jr. 2017-06-07 08:02:35 | Comments | Printable version
Egypt-Shiloh Men's Prayer Breakfast is 10 Jun 2017 The Egypt-Shiloh Men's Prayer Breakfast. held the second Saturday of each month will be held at 8:30amCT, Saturday June 10, 2017, at Liberty Road Grocery and Deli, 5097 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. All men and boys are invited. - W.M. FEESE, Jr. 2017-06-07 07:43:03 | Comments | Printable version
His Heart gospel group in concert at Egypt, 11 Jun 2017 The popular Gospel group "His Heart" will be in concert at 6:30pmCT, Sunday evening, June 11, 2017, at Egypt Christian Church, 4855 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY Pastor Paul Patton and congregation invite everyone to come enjoy an evening of great Gospel music and Christian fellowship. --W. M. Feese Jr 2017-06-07 07:38:12 | Comments | Printable version
Kerrie Benningfield is speaker at Journey to Recovery 9 Jun 2017 Kerrie Benningfield will be speaking to Journey to Recovery, 24 Burnett Road, off Old Burkesville Loop, Columbia, KY, this Friday, June 9, 2017, at 6pmCT. Everyone welcome. Please come out and support Journey to Recovery program. - Laverne Hadley 2017-06-07 07:25:06 | Comments | Printable version
Sharon Whitehurst: Calkins kittens have impressed Willis The kittens Sharon Whitehurst vouches for, have earned the grudging respect of Willis, perhaps Adair County's most celebrated feline, made famous in a series of stories which have fascinated CM readers since 2011. Willis took the Whitehurst family into his care in early summer 2010. (See his introduction - The Whitehurst Diary: Raising Willis the Cat) Sharon D Whitehurst writes: I am well acquainted with these kittens and their very personable Mom-cats. The kittens are charmers! Willis-the-Cat shares the farm a bit reluctantly, but admits that Bonny's felines are of a high caliber. - Sharon D WhitehurstComments re photo 73076 Free Adorable kittens born in April 2017-06-07 06:51:39 | Comments | Printable version
Farmers Market on the Square opens Wednesdays, too, today Tastes of Adair County season are here in earnest. The Farmer's Market on the Square will be open also on Wednesdays starting today, Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 1pm-6pmCT, in addition to the Saturday FM2. Wednesday FM2's will continue through September, Saturday markets will continue through October. The market is thriving in its new, greatly expanded location in the Municipal Parking Lot, corner Campbellsville & Merchant Streets. Locally sourced fresh vegetables and fruits are now offered four days a week, with two Farmers Markets on the Square, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and two Adair County Farmers Markets, on Tuesday and Friday mornings 2017-06-07 06:49:26 | Comments | Printable version
Three in 7-County area appointed to KY Education Standards Bd. Appointees include Tracy Voils Adams, Russell Springs; Donna Rice Hedgepath, and Stephen Robert Thomas, both of Campbellsville, all from the CM 7 County - Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell & Taylor Counties - primary coverage area. Click on headline for complete list of latest appointees Gov. Matt Bevin included several area residents in his appointments to the Education Professional Standards Board: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 06:35:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Beshear Calls for tougher restrictions on ringless robocalls Attorney General says Kentuckians need protection from unwanted, costly scam and robocall messages. Joins AG's in Massachusetts and New York to urge FCC action Click on headline for complete story By Terry Sebastian & Crystal Staley Attorney General Andy Beshear's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY. (Tue 6 Jun 2017) - Today, Attorney General Andy Beshear announced he joined with attorneys general from Massachusetts and New York to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to crack down on the national onslaught of robocall messages and oppose ringless robocalls. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-06-07 06:14:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM - 7 Jun 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for June 7, 2017: Changes come quickly--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 7 June 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2094 2017-06-07 05:32:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 7 Happy Anniversary, Jay and Ida Wheeler (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Judy and Phillip McLean (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bethany Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassie Taylor (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Franklin (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeannie Picknell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Stearns (2002). | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenneth Farris (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Ann Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leon Huff (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rondal C. Rexroat, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alan W. Warriner, Adair and Russell Counties, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon C. Curry, Adair County, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pete McKinney, Russell County, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Paulette Acree, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Clifton Riggins, Liberty, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Enola Vest, Casey Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Ann Simpson Underwood, Greensburg, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Ray Burton, Russell Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Hazel Bunch, Adair Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William H. (Billy) Sandusky, III, Adair Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Gilpin, Taylor County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eudinia McFarland Fox, Campbellsville, KY, Russell Co., KY native (1930 - 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louis Edward Mudd, Caneyville, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Absher Turner, Adair County, KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron A. Phipps, Adair County, KY (1976-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Linnie Pearl Manis Wells, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Parker Goforth O'Neal, Casey Co., KY (1918-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vincent Thomas Hayden, 50, Taylor Co, KY (1965-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Murrell, Adair County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Dean Crosier, Casey County, KY (1974-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Lee Kennard, 87, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Roy, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lyle Heitz, 88, Adair Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Dowell, 84, Edmonton, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Cloristine (Tena) Corbin Myles, Adair Co. KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David A. Braun, Russell County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby M. Smith, Russell County, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Walters Bland, 68, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer Russell Powell, 52, Adair Co., KY (1969-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Howard Keltner (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph (Leon) McGowan, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mae (Tucker) Sneed, 76, Knifley, KY (1947-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Miyanta Emony (Mony) Matney, 25, Greensburg, KY (1997-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Joyce Jones, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip M. Shroyer, 84, Gulfport, MS (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Smith (1915-1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin Wayne Wright, 71, Greensburg, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Earl Branham, 79, Burkesville, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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