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Daily News for Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Beverly Frances Bryant 81, Bladen County, NC/Taylor County, KY (d. 10 Jun 2018) She was a resident of Bladenboro, NC, at the time of her death and a former resident of Campbellsville, KY. She was a loving, devoted mother, grandmother and sister. She cherished her children and grandchildren. Beverly's passion was giving of herself and her time to others as she had volunteers for twenty eight years at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed shopping, especially for shoes, listening to classical and soft gospel music and caring for her canine babies: Bella and Susie. A sincerely sweet lady who will be missed. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lois Hester, and the widow of John Robert Bryant. She leaves 13 direct living descendants. Her final resting place will be in Campbellsville, Taylor County, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Beverly Frances Bryant, age 81 of Bladenboro, NC, formerly of Campbellsville, KY, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. The family will receive friends on 5pm-7pmCT/6pm-8pmET, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home,3131 Martin Luther King Drive, Elizabethtown, NC Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 2pmCT/3pmET, at Northside Baptist Church, 898 Sunset Park Road, Bladenboro, NC, with Rev. Ricky Donaldson and Pastor Brandon Meadows officiating. Visitation in Campbellsville, KY, will be 11am-12pmNoonCT/12pmNoon-1pmET, Friday, June 15, 2018 at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old US 68, Campbellsville, KY, with burial in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens at 12pmNoonCT/1pmET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 19:52:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sanford Allen Dicken, 75, Taylor County, KY (1942-2018) He was a retired employee of the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsvile and Walmart. He was married to Mary Judith Shirrell Dicken who preceded him in death. Mr. Dicken enjoyed learning about his fellow man, he spent countless hours reading atlases and studying geographical charts. Click on headline for complete obituary Sanford Allen Dicken of Campbellsville passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Taylor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. A funeral service will be held Friday, June 15, 2018 at 10amCT/11amET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. John Butler will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 14, from 4-7pmCT/5-8pmET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 19:47:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CAUD Agenda regular session, Thu 14 Jun 2016 Public notice: Significant meeting - Audit will be reviewed. Truck bids will be opened. Downtown Project and Natural Gas Initiative reports are on Agenda. A wage review, always of high interest, also in 12 item agenda. Click on headline for complete agenda By Jennifer Carter There will a regular meeting of the Columbia/Adair Utilities District (CAUD) Board of Commissioners, Thu 14 Jun 2017, at 4:30pmCT at the conference room of the CAUD office, 109 Grant Lane, Columbia, KY, with the following agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 17:46:10 | Comments | Printable version
Maury Lewis: Good job on Wild Turkey at Salato Maury Lewis writes: That is a beautiful picture of that wild turkey. Good job who ever took it. - Maury LewisComments re photo 79276 Birds of Kentucky Wild Turkey 2018-06-13 17:29:30 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: Swearing off the Happiest Place on Earth A visit to Disney World was a killer. The next earlier column: Carol Perkins: Life lesson - it's not the seat, it's the principle By Carol Perkins Somewhere inside, I found the strength. The courage. The stamina. Deep in the bottom of my soul, I knew I had to carry on, move forward, and forge ahead. It occurred to me as I was in the middle of Disney's Animal Kingdom with not a dry thread on my body or a dry hair on my head that a stroke was possible. "Your face is red," Guy said. "I think I might explode," I replied. Even with a wet towel around the back of my neck, I had never felt so miserable. What I thought would hinder me (my knee) didn't bother me, thanks to a shot before I left, but the heat nearly "did me in." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 17:26:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Cumberland Thunder at Union Chapel UMC Fri 15 Jun 2018 Russell County, KY By Brenda Higginbotham Cumberland Thunder, with a special guest Buddy Liles will be in concert at 6pmCT, Friday, June 15, 2018, at Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 999 Hwy 1058, Jamestown, KY. Everyone is welcome. Liles is a former singer with the Florida Boys. - Brenda Higginbotham 2018-06-13 17:12:22 | Comments | Printable version
Campbellsville Middle School choir presents Soul Train By Calen McKinney Campbellsville Middle School choir recently presented its spring concert entitled "Soul Train" which included performances of songs made popular in the 1970s. CMS students prepared for the show for several months, and helped with musical arrangements and choreography. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 16:02:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Dr. Stuart Foster sends thanks from Kentucky Mesonet For help getting funding restored Click on headline for complete story Fellow Kentuckians, As the cold winds of early spring have given way to the warm breezes of approaching summer, the prospects of the Kentucky Mesonet at WKU have brightened with the restoration of funding in the latest biennial budget for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I would like to thank everyone who played a role, big or small, in championing the Mesonet as a valuable asset that benefits people in communities throughout the Commonwealth. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 12:11:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
The Crossroads Quartet at Egypt Christian 17 Jun 2018 Southern Gospel group The Crossroads Quartet, will offer Gospel music at Egypt Christian Church, 4855 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY, at 6:30pmCT, Sunday, June 17, 2018. Pastor Paul Patton and congregation invite all to attend. - Jr Feese 2018-06-13 10:23:48 | Comments | Printable version
BJF Thinks slow implementation of speed changes is working Billy Joe Fudge agrees the state regulations requiring a one-at-a-time approach: I think one size fits all government regulations have been and continue to be an impediment to efficient and effective governance. - BJF By Billy Joe Fudge Personal opinion of the writer I am a believer in government of, by and for the people. Don't know the applicability of that Constitutional norm in this case but I thought it sounded "wisdomic" this early morning. And no, it is not in the dictionary but all the scholars at the Great Wooded South University are seeking support in our effort to put together a petition encouraging its inclusion in the Oxford Dictionary. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 09:47:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Joyce Coomer explains failure to document cornbread claim Joyce M Coomer writes: I was too busy enjoying eating the cornbread to take a picture!!! --Joyce M CoomerComments re article 97877 Epicurean Kentuckian In praise of Tuesday poolroom cornbread 2018-06-13 09:41:20 | Comments | Printable version
Keith Adkins named Lindsey Wilson Men's Basketball Coach Adkins takes over for Paul Peck, who retired last week after more than 40 years of collegiate coaching. Adkins becomes the seventh coach in the program's history since Lindsey Wilson became a four-year institution in 1987-88. Click on headline for complete story By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director COLUMBIA, KY - (Wed 14 Jun 2018) - Keith Adkins has been named Lindsey Wilson College's men's basketball head coach, Lindsey Wilson athletics director Willis Pooler announced on Wednesday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 09:31:07 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Fiscal Court Personnel Committee meets Thu 14 Jun 2018 Public Notice The Adair County Fiscal Court Personnel Committee will meet Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 9:30amCT in the basement of the Adair County Courthouse Annex building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. This meeting is open to the public. - Bridget Compton, Executive Secretary Adair County Fiscal Court 2018-06-13 09:13:02 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Fiscal Court Special Called Meeting - June 14, 2018 - AGENDA The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in a Special Called Meeting, at 9amCT, Thursday, June 14, 2018 in the basement of the Adair County Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, Kentucky 42728 with the following Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 09:04:29 | Comments | Printable version
Dorlis Mae Edwards White, 75, Metcalfe County, KY (1943-2018) The the daughter of the late Maurice Glenn and Lula Devore Edwards, she was a retired secretary and attended the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Richard Martin and Jack White. Click on headline for complete obituary Dorlis Mae White, age 75, of Edmonton, KY passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. Memorial services will be held 2pmCT Friday, June 15, 2018 at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY. Visitation will be at 1:30pmCT until the service begins. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 08:55:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Traffic Alert: Travel west next week in Logan County A section of US 68 in Logan County will be closed for railroad maintenance next week By Wes Watt BOWLING GREEN, KY (Tue 12 Jun 2018) - A section of US 68 near mile point 10.2 near KY 3519 Lewisburg Road in Russellville in Logan County is expected to be closed Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 19 at the railroad crossing for maintenance. Semi-trucks need to use the other sections of the bypass as a detour. Local traffic can use KY 3519 and US 431. Motorists need to allow for extra travel time to get through the area. Motorists also need to be on the lookout for semi-trucks who may have missed the turn off to avoid the closure. Work is subject to change. Wes Watt, Public Information Officer, KY Transportation Cabinet, District 3, Bowling Green, KY. 2018-06-13 06:34:46 | Comments | Printable version
Epicurean Kentuckian: In praise of Tuesday poolroom cornbread Joyce Coomer writes: Cornbread from Moore's Pool and Lunch . . . for my lunch today . . . . mmm, mmm good! - Joyce M. CoomerThanks, Joyce Coomer for noting one of the advantages of working in Downtown Columbia. Next time though, you need to send a picture for proof. Readers of CM can be persnickety about such oversights. But laying on Al Jolson's side as the late Dr. Steve Aaron was wont to say, thanks for the well deserved tribute to a cherished institution. - EW 2018-06-13 06:18:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food
Inquiry: What about rules on trapping and releasing squirrels? James Getchell writes: Very interesting article about trapping and releasing raccoons. What are the rules about trapping and releasing squirrels? - James GetchellComments re article 97871 Sycamore Springs On trapping and releasing rascally raccoons 2018-06-13 06:06:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair Fiscal Court 12 Jun 2018 gets good news from GRAS Court approves miniscule rescue fee increase, from $7.50 to $10 per animal By Ed Waggener The Adair County Fiscal Court heard an outstanding May 2018 report delivered by Tammy Campbell, the shelter's director. Total collections for the shelter were $3,339.50 for the month. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 06:03:44 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Fiscal Court 12 Jun 2018 - Two more slow county roads Headscratcher: One road gets a reduction from 55mph to 25mph, another from 55mph to 35mph. You may wonder why. Is it because the state requires the irrational system of changing speed limits one road at a time? It's a confusing solution to a confusing problem. Comments? By Ed Waggener The Adair County Fiscal Court approved first readings for two more slower, safer roads last night: The court unanimously approved first readings reducing the speed limit on New Hope Church Road in District 1 from 55 mph to 20 mph. . In a separate action, the court approved reducing the speed limit on Buell Collins Road from 55 mph to 25 mph. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 05:45:19 | Comments | Printable version
Robert Cumming: Unlawful to transport live raccoons Robert Cumming writes: According to Ky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife regulations it is unlawful year round in Ky to transport live raccoons which they consider varmints. Licensed raccoon hunters and trappers can take them during hunting season Oct.1- Feb 28 --Robert CummingComments re article 97871 Sycamore Springs On trapping and releasing rascally raccoons 2018-06-13 05:12:04 | Comments | Printable version
Women's introduction to Handguns Course 28 Jun 2018 At Adair County Sportsman's Club. Reservations required. From Barry Jones, Adair County Sportsman's Club The Columbia KY Chapter of The Well Armed Woman and The Adair County Sportsman's Club will offer an Intro to Handguns Course for Women on 5pm-8pmCT, June 28, 2018, at the Adair County Sportsman's Club, 130 Sportsman Club Road, Columbia, KY. There is no fee. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 03:49:05 | Comments | Printable version
Sycamore Springs: On trapping and releasing rascally raccoons Catching and releasing may just be relocating your own problem onto someone else - author has had issue with this problem at Sycamore Springs. Click on headline for complete story By Cynthia A Meyer One main drawback to live trap and release is - you are usually just relocating your problem on to someone else! My farm sits a half mile off the road, and more than once I have stopped some kind hearted soul who live trapped their ring tailed problem, and was about to release it to what they thought was an underpopulated area. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-13 02:54:28 | Comments | Printable version
Today - WEDNESDAY with CM - 13 Jun 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for June 13, 2018: Spiritual gifts--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 13 June 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2465 Kentucky - Louisville, KY, ranks high in WalletHub Best Cities for Soccer rankings Source: WalletHub 2018-06-13 02:46:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 13 Happy Anniversary, Eric and Casi Melton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Matthew and Keri Willis (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Candice Robertson (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Erin Bonta | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gabrielle Kemp (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gretchen Burton (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Krapf | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janice Newton Reed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Thrasher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Anthony Reliford II (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Sullivan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyla Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Luke Rich (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Pelly | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Mayse Mann | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Portia Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Radius Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Russell H. Bennett (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Ann Lewis | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joseph M. Jones, Green County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Dale Garrett, Taylor Co., KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Jones, Greensburg, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura E. Farrar, Levelwoods, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry James Thorpe, Taylor Co., KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Ballou, 94, Cumberland County, KY (1925-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Jean Wood, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Jones Kilby Bault, Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Lawson Tungate, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee Tungate, Taylor Co. KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Whitney Allison Flowers, Adair Co. KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John M. Schwoebel, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1944-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles J.R. Wethington II, Green Co., KY (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith A. Blackwell Adair County, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Anne Anderson, Taylor Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Scott, Adair County, KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas Dix, 60, Russell County, KY (1953-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Dale Sneed, Taylor Co., KY (1955 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester K. Spears, 77, Cumberland Co, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherri Lynn Stargel , 46, Russell County, KY (1968-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Isabella (Happy) Spears, 88, Burkesville, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sullivan, Taylor Co., KY, Metcalfe native (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Salyers, Casey County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary McKinley Pelly, 93, Adair County, KY (1922-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cornelius Harvey,, 86, Adair County, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie Noel, 86, Casey Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. John Steward (Stu) Lyons, 82, Adair Co., KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Alfred Squires, 86, Adair County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thornton Crum, Jr., Taylor County, KY (1978-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Bault, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Mae Reed, 72, Adair County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Lois Bell, Lebanon, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Lou Kilian, 68, Columbia, KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sophie Mae Allen Marples, 95, Casey County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Griffin Benningfield, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Howard Keltner, Columbia, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grover Glenn Tungate, 70, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason Wesley Propes, 32, Green Co., KY (1988-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lynn Badgley, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1966-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Austin Harvey, 65, Taylor Co., KY native (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nettie Jewel Carey, 61, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Montgomery, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rozella Louise Crew, 91, Liberty, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theola B. Skaggs, Jamestown, KY (1924-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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