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Daily News for Sunday, December 17, 2017
Nell's Variety 5/10 brings back memories for kid at heart About: Mike Watson: Favorite Old Photo - Nell's Variety Store AND JIM - Christmas Wish List, 14 Dec 1964 - Nells Variety Store Click on headline for complete story By Tim Baker Picture of Nell's variety store brings back my childhood of when I went to town as a young child. This was my version of Walmart in the early 70's! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-17 19:34:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Cam Tesari takes 157-lb bracket at Midwest Classic in Indy COLLEGE WRESTLING - Tessari wins 157-pound bracket; Reed fifth, Gonzalez seventh as Lindsey Wilson Wrestling captures ninth place of 35 teams competing at Midwest Classic. STATS By Charles Balcom, Assistant Sports Information Director News from Lindsey Wilson College INDIANAPOLIS, IN (Sun 17 Dec 2017) - Cam Tessari captured the 157-pound bracket title as the Lindsey Wilson wrestling team finished in ninth place overall at the 39th Annual Midwest Classic on Sunday, hosted by the University of Indianapolis. The ninth-place team finish matches Lindsey Wilson's best-ever team finish at the highly competitive Midwest Classic that featured 24 teams ranked or receiving votes in the NCAA Division II poll, including eight of the top 15 teams. Lindsey Wilson also posted a ninth-place finish at the event during the 2013-14 season. LWC accumulated 62.5 team points across the two-day competition. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-17 19:16:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Knifley Christian Church will hold one service on Christmas Eve 24 Dec 2017 Knifley Christian Church, 6029 Elkhorn Road, Knifley, KY will have a Christmas Eve Church, Sunday, December 24, 2017, at the regular 9:30amCT Worship Service. There will be no Sunday School and no Sunday Evening worship service on this day. - Emily Pilant, Church Clerk 2017-12-17 18:27:29 | Comments | Printable version
Creon Melson, 75, Cundiff, Adair County, KY (1942-2017)  Creon was owner of Melson Roofing for over 45 years. He attended Melson Ridge Community Separate Baptist Church, was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a strong Republican. He was an extremely influential leader in his area and of all Adair County. He was a one-man economic development institution in his community, who provided good employment for dozens of workers, primarily from his district, who applied his Christian faith in all aspects of his life. He was the patriarch of his family. He was the son of the late Russell & Lela Shearer Melson. His wife, Betty Coomer, survives. He leaves 18 direct living descendants. He will be greatly missed.Click on headline for complete obituary. Creon Melson, 75, of the Cundiff community, died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 12:12amET at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmCT on Tuesday, December 19. The funeral service will be Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 11amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Michael Helm and Bro. Stanley Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Shearer Cemetery at Cundiff, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-17 15:25:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Commentary: Real wrestling is exciting, fast-paced, never dull She's a booster for the sport just introduced to Adair County Schools this year: 'It's great fun. Short matches. Fans are on their feet cheering most of the time, ' . . . so you don't even have time for your behind to get numb.' - PEGGY FUDGE By Peggy Fudge Personal Commentary I was warned that watching my nephew wrestle would be difficult. Forewarned was not forearmed. The shock of seeing your kid's face being pressed into the mat is never forgotten, but you get past that pretty quickly. Josh started wrestling (Real Wrestling) in middle school and showed a real talent for it. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-17 13:29:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LWC Classic: Charles Sutton leads LWC to 84-63 win over Taylor Five Blue Raiders in double figures: Sutton, 16; Jordan Hamlette and Bryan Wallace 15 each; Kel Stotts and Can Oztamur 10 each, before hometown crowd of 110 at Begley Sports Center. STATS Next: Blue Raider Men's Basketball hosts Cumberland (TN), at 4pmCT, January 6, 2017, at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY By Anthoney Latessa COLUMBIA, Ky. - The No. 9-ranked Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team defeated Taylor (IN) 84-63 Saturday during the final day of the Lindsey Wilson Christmas Classic at Biggers Sports Center. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-17 12:33:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Tina the Doberman lost in Lemon's Bend, re-united with owner Happy Reunion Notification received 2017-12-17 at 10:26:00amCT Page Candler writes: Tina, the doberman, ran delirious circles around her owners when they came to fetch her...thank you for posting her notice so quickly...she was on her way home before a raindrop fell...another win for Columbia Magazine...thank you, Page --Page CandlerAbout: Comments re article 94541 Large lost Doberman shows up on Lemons Bend posted posted on 2017-12-17 08:12:37. 2017-12-17 10:51:18 | Comments | Printable version
Christmas in Columbia -- More parade names, thanks Sarah! Our thanks to Sarah Hancock who filled in the names on the photo of the FFA float in the parade: Adding all the names on the float, and correcting Charity's last name to Frost. (clicking the link below takes you to the parade photo from Christmas in Columbia). "Left to right are - Lexi Gist, Charity Frost, Santa (Conway Loy), Paige Grider, Tori Kimbler, Shelby Jones, Susan Spinks, Ty Cheatham, Emily Farmer, Kyron Burton, Sarah Hancock." --Sarah HancockComments re photo 76168 2017 Christmas in Columbia riding the FFA float Thank you, Sarah! The names have been added and corrected under the photo of your FFA float! We hope to hear from others who would like to add names of those who contributed to this event and need names added/corrected to keep the record straight. -- LW 2017-12-17 10:48:38 | Comments | Printable version
Largest number in CU history awarded degrees at Dec 2017 Former Columbia, KY, resident and Adair County High School Student, resident Janice Parrott Robinson, now a resident of Burgin, KY, gets surprise, receiving her Associates of Arts requirements after almost 60 years. By Joan C. McKinney, director, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. -- Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, told 313 undergraduate and graduate students in two commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 15, the largest in the history of December commencements, to thank those who helped them along their journey and that today will be a day they will remember. The number of the graduates was a 54 percent increase over one year ago. Although the 313 graduates knew they were going to be honored, one 80-year-old woman in the audience had a surprise waiting for her. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-17 09:53:31 | Comments | Printable version
Election 2018 - 46 have filed as Dec 16, 2017 for Adair offices A few notes: - Five of those filed at present are women (four Republicans and one Democrat). Filing at Adair County Court Clerk's Office can resume at 8amCT, Monday, December 18, 2017. Click on headline for complete story with over 26 candidate photos linked. IMPORTANT - ColumbiaMagazine.com post candidate filing photo(s) free as new photos. Hope every candidate will submit one to add to the list. Please scan the article and photos carefully and your favorite candidate know not to miss this opportunity. Thanks for your help. - CM By Ed Waggener There was net total of 46 (47 who filed, but one withdrew) candidates who have for office in Adair County Court Clerk Lisa Greer's office 12pmNoonCT, when the office closed for the weekend. Latest to file: Jordan Burton, Terry Sullivan, Tony Denton, Matthew Hadley, and Daril Salyers, whose names are all now in the list below. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-17 09:46:44 | Comments | Printable version
Large lost Doberman shows up on Lemon's Bend Page Candler writes: A large female doberman with no collar turned up at our house on Lemon's Bend. We can't keep her. She's friendly and well cared for. 270-469-4316 - Page Candler 2017-12-17 08:12:37 | Comments | Printable version
Trayton Stargel creating interest in wrestling Wrestling as a public school sport is not fake at all, rising ACMS star says, adding, "This is the real thing!" He continues his dual competition, for both the Adair County Middle School wrestling team and the Taylor County Youth Wrestling Program. By Amanda Taylor On Sunday, December 10, 2017, Trayton Stargel traveled to Fern Creek in Louisville, KY, for a wrestling tournament with the Taylor County Youth Wrestling Program, coached by Chris Harrison, where he brought home a 2nd place win and medal. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-17 06:42:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Give the gift of safety this holiday season 52 Weeks of Public Health - 14 Tips on Toy & Gift Awareness, for safety, health (even obesity), and learning. Click on headline for complete list By Beth Fisher News from the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) As part of the 52 Weeks of Public Health campaign, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is recognizing Toy Safety Awareness Month during this holiday season. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-17 05:24:45 | Comments | Printable version
Today - SUNDAY with CM - 17 Dec 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for December 17, 2017: Good friends will tell you--Robert Stone, Sunday, 17 December 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2287 We woke up to a damaging winter storm last year On this corresponding Sunday one year ago, we woke up to a damaging winter storm. For an album of blown off roofs, blown over trees, and other destruction, and the news of a power outage which lasted over three hours but was barely noticed, read ColumbiaMagazine.com as a Daily Newspaper for that day at: Daily News, Sunday, December 18, 2017. There was more, including one of Robert Ellis' great albums of beauty too often taken for granted, but, in its own way through his lens, classic art. 2017-12-17 03:34:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 17 Happy Anniversary, Sammy and Nadene Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tony and Sheila Franklin (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amber Natasha Neat (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashlee Meridith Corbin (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Benningfield | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carl Dwayne Kelsay (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Conway Wilkerson (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gabe Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeanette Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timmy Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wes Stone | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae Butt, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeanette Shearer, Adair County KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosetta Parnell Montgomery, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis (Denny) Gene Withers, Russell County, KY native (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Glen Posey, Mell Ridge, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Dean Ford, 76 Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Newton, Taylor Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Hunn Rogers, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruchin E. Fudge, Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Former Mayor Charles R. Marshall, Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Welby Thomas, Jr., Russell County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Todd Cundiff, Russell Springs, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bryan E. Hadley, Columbia, KY, native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith "Kevin" Burton, 79, Adair Co., KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katherine M. Withers, 58, Hillview, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Wilson Johnston, Liberty, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Donna Sue Richerson Mendoza, 51, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Groce Farlee, 63, Burkesville, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Tommy) Murphy, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aubrie Jay Cook, 7 months, 13 days Russell County, KY (December 17, 2015-July 29, 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verna Jill Price Groce, 60, Burkesville, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike Meece, 56, Casey County, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester Wallace Burress, 93, Elk Horn, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Donald Stamper, 58, Russell County, KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Milby, 87, Taylor County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ambrose (A.J.) Judd, 15, Greensburg, KY (2006-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Miller, 87, Rickman, TN (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Lee Allen, 73, Columbia, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Lynn Moronese, 68, Liberty, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Rodgers, 73, Liberty, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Harvey (Jim) Evans, 85, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenyatta (K.D.) Duncan, 48, Columbia, KY (1974-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Edith Parson, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Merritt Lawless, 64, Liberty, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert L. Merrill, 74, Jamestown, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, December 17, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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