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KSP investigates bank robbery in the Big Clifty community

The preliminary investigation has revealed that two unknown suspects entered the bank brandishing a gun and demanding money. The suspects then exited the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency, and left in a blue. newer model passenger car believed to be a Nissan (see accompanying), traveling north toward Hardin Springs Road.
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By Trooper Scotty R. Sharp, Public Information Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 4, Elizabethtown, KY

Big Clifty, KY. (Mon 2 Jul 2018) - On Monday July 2, 2018 at 12:07pmCT, Grayson County Dispatch notified Kentucky State Police Post 4 requesting assistance with a bank robbery.


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2018-07-02 22:24:48 | Comments | Printable version

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KSP Post 4 seeks information concerning Big Clifty bank robbery



2018-07-02 - Big Clifty Community - Photo from KSP Post 4, Elizabethtown, KY.
The suspects in the Monday, July 1, bank robbery in the Big Clifty Community exited the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency, and left in a blue. newer model passenger car believed to be a Nissan (above), traveling north toward Hardin Springs Road. The Kentucky State Police Post 04 is requesting if you have any information regarding this case or know the identity of the unknown males and/or their whereabouts, please contact Kentucky State Police at 270-766-5078. - Trooper Scotty R. Sharp

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Velta Brown, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2018)

Velta was a cook in the Russell County School System and a member of the Free Union Separate Baptist Church. She was a native of Adair County, KY, and a resident of Russell County, KY, at the time of her death. She was a member of a respected family, the daughter of Ada Bell Wilson Bailey, who survives, and the late widow of Oris Bailey. She leaves seven direct living descendants. Her final resting place will in her native Adair County, at Free Union Cemetery, beside her church.
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Velta Brown, 82, of Russell Springs, KY died Sunday, July 1, 2018, at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs.

Funeral service for Velta Brown will be 1pmCT, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at the Free Union Separate Baptist Church, 4642 Sano Road, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Dale Brown, Bro. Dustin McGowan, and Bro. Johnny Hood officiating. Visitation will be 5pm-8pmCT, Tuesday, July 3 and after 9amCT, until funeral time at 1pmCT, Wednesday, at the Free Union Separate Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Free Union Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ethan Brown, Nicholas Dabney, Darren Brown, Billy Carroll, Mark Collins, Charles Shepherd, Austin Ricketts.


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2018-07-02 22:09:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Rollin William (Rattler) Burriss, 72, Green County, KY (1946-2018)

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Tarter's Chapel United Methodist Church. He was also a former school bus driver for the Green County Board of Education, a farmer and a truck driver.
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Rollin William Burriss, age 72 of Greensburg, KY passed away Sunday in Glasgow.

The funeral service will be conducted at 10amCT Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Tarter's Chapel Cemetery in Adair County. Bro. Travis Keltner, Bro. Larry Wisdom, and Bro. Dennis Estes officiating. Visitation is requested from 5-8pmCT Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the funeral home and after 7amCT Thursday until time of the funeral service.


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2018-07-02 21:43:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adair County Farmers Market, 2018 open Tuesdays and Fridays, 6am-10pmCT

Reminders of Adair County Farmers Markets will be posted each market day in CM Events, linked to who's at the market and what they have for the day, as reported to ColumbiaMagazine.com by the vendors

By Nick Roy, Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources

A variety of fruits and vegetables can now be found at the Adair County Farmers Market located at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service parking lot on 409 Fairgrounds Street, Columbia, KY.

The Adair County Farmers Market is open on 6amCT, Tuesday and Friday mornings, throught the season.


2018-07-02 21:43:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden

Carole Ann Wilson, 75, Adair County, KY (1943-2018)

She was a member of the 3Trees Church and a homemaker. She was a native of Kenton County, KY, and a resident of Adair County, KY, at the time of her death. She was the matriarch of a respected Gradyville, KY family, the daughter of the late Lynard & Catherine Haynes and the widow of John O. Wilson. She leaves 13 direct and four step- living descendants.
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Carole Ann Wilson, age 75, of the Gradyville Community of Adair County, KY, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at 3:20pmCT, at her home.

She had chosen cremation and a private burial will be held.


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2018-07-02 21:28:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Columbia Rotary meetings are every second and fourth Monday

From Hunter Durham

The Columbia Rotary Club meeting times have reverted back to the original times at 6pmCT, every second and fourth Mondays at Lindsey Wilson College's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. Meetings are open to the public with programs of real importance and helping stop polio worldwide.


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Connie S. Pittman, 52, Casey County, KY (1966-2018)

She was a daughter of Sue Carman Pittman and the late Corbitt Shannon Pittman, born in Indianapolis, IN on April 15, 1966. She was a factory worker.
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Connie S. Pittman age 52, of Liberty, KY passed away on Sunday July 1, 2018 at the Casey County Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pmCT/2pmET Thursday July 5, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Danny Bailey officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-8pmCT/6-9pmET Wednesday July 4, 2018 and after 8amET Thursday July 5, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial will in the Rainey Cemetery.


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2018-07-02 21:15:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Jeanie Lucy Bow, 58, Burkesville, KY (1959-2018)

She was a native of Letcher County, KY, and a resident of Cumberland County, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Bobbie and Kenneth Sizemore. Her husband, Freddie Bow, survives. She leaves eight direct living descendants. Her final resting place will be in the Perkins Cemetery
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Jeanie Lucy Bow, age 58 of Burkesville, KY passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Cumberland County Hospital, Burkesville.

Funeral service will be Friday, July 06, 2018 at 2pmCT, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Perkins Cemetery. The family requests visitation 4pm-9pmCT, Thursday, July 05, 2018, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home.


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2018-07-02 20:58:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

One injured in a two vehicle collision in Metcalfe Co.

Steering wheel malfunction believed a factor in collision Sunday afternoon
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By Tpr Nick Hale, Public Information Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY

METCALFE COUNTY, KY - Mon 2 Jul 2018) - Trooper Ricky Cross is investigating a collision that occurred on July 1, 2018 at approximately 5:38pmCT, on New Liberty-Big Meadow Road in Metcalfe County.


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2018-07-02 19:56:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Adair County Clerk's office closed July 4, 2018

The Adair County Clerk’s Office, Ste 3, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, will be closed Wednesday, July 4th for the holiday. We will be back open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 5, 6, and 7, 2018. We wish everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July. - Lisa Greer and Staff

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Campbellsville PD reports on armed robbery, attempted rape

Incident occurred Saturday Morning, at Trendsetters Consignment on Nancy Cox Drive, Campbellsville, where a 50 year old man allegedly held a clerk at gunpoint and to rape her. He was located later, taken into custody, and now faces charges of Robbery First Degree and Attempted Rape 1st degree. Next earlier item, this story: WDRB-Tv reports alleged Campbellsville armed robbery
Note - A charge is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a subsequent court of law.
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From Sgt Scotty Perian, Campbellsville Police Department

On Saturday, June 30, 2018 the Campbellsville Police Department responded to Trendsetters Consignment located at 109 Nancy Cox Drive to the report of an armed Robbery. Upon officers arrival it was determined that a male subject had held the clerk at gunpoint and attempted to rape her.


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2018-07-02 16:04:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Adair Co. Grand Jury returns indictments Tue 26 June 2018

Indictments brought against 19 individuals from Columbia, Campbellsville, Irvington, Russell Springs, Jamestown, Somerset, Lebanon, and Louisville, KY and Hickman and Lenoir City, TN, on counts including possession, trafficking, reckless driving, flight, theft, promoting contraband, and flagrant nonsupport.

NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

The Adair County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Columbia, KY, returned indictments against the following individuals on Tuesday, 26 June 2018:


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2018-07-02 12:29:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Caud Boil Water Advisory: 1116-1203 Jamestown ST area - (LIFTED)

UPDATE: The Boil Water Advisory LIFTED. See:
LIFTED: CAUD Boil Water Advisory: 1116-1203 Jamestown ST area
Date/time Issued: 07/2/2018 at 12pmCT. Received: 12:12pmCT. Posted 12:18pmCT.

A Boil water advisory is in effect for consumers of Columbia Adair Utilities District
starting at 1116-1203 Jamestown St., Industrial Park Dr., Parkview Dr., and 1561-1798 Hwy 55 South.
The advisory has been issued due to line modification. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bring the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. The advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality.For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. Mrs. Ashley Bennett


2018-07-02 11:58:09 | Comments | Printable version

JIM: In summer of 1928, looming depression scarcely noticed

Sales of Model A's continued strong. And in Columbia, at Miss Lula Jones', high quality soisettes, cretonnes & underwear, and high quality, were presented in the building now owned by Ben Arnold in the Southwest Corner of the Square (JIM follows the occupants of the building from Miss Lula Jones, through it's S.E. Kelsay bowling alley days to its days as Wooten's Department Store. Up at Knifley, L.R. Chelf was enticing Adair Countians to buy the Pride of the Household McCormick-Deering Cream Separators, offeredas splendid investments. They were "beautiful to the eye - glossy black japanning with gold pin-striping" and had graceful lines. The population was oblivious, it seems to the bad days just around the corner.
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By JIM

By the early summer of 1928, microfissures, unknown to many and ignored by others, had started creeping into the United States economy.

Still, Henry Ford's recently introduced Model A was taking the country by storm, the stock market continued its dizzying ascent, and from speakeasies to Wall Street, America partied like it was 1925.

The advertisements linked to this article appeared in the News ninety years ago this week (July 3, 1928), almost exactly a year before what began as minor downturn in the market accelerated to Black Tuesday and cascaded into the Great Depression.


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2018-07-02 11:36:52 | Comments | Printable version

WDRB-Tv reports alleged Campbellsville armed robbery

There's a story of local interest this morning with photo(s) on WDRB-Tv.com at this link: Man accused of robbing Campbellsville consignment store, trying to rape clerk/Police say the clerk had to be taken to the hospital for treatment of her injuries. Monday, July 2, 2018, 11:02 am EDT Updated: Monday, July 2 2018, 10:02amCT/11:02amET

2018-07-02 11:22:18 | Comments | Printable version

ACMS Parent Teacher Organization tonight, 2 Jul 2018

The Adair County Middle School Arrows Parent Teacher Organization will have their regular monthly meeting tonight July 2, at 5:00pmCT,in the ACMS Cafeteria, 322 Gen John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. All ACMS teachers, parents and grandparents are welcome to attend. - Tammy Stotts PTO President

2018-07-02 10:15:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Opening play at Homeplace receives warm reception

The players received a long-standing ovation when the show was over. The performance was preceded by a fish dinner prepared by Adair County's First Baptist Church. The play included some familiar faces on the local stage including Hanna Peck, Kevin Baily, Renee' Daffon, Sharon Archey and Lindsey's assistant director of theater, Jeremy Cloyd. Lindsey students included veteran actors Tyler Harding, Sydney Shearer and Thomas Alvey.
Remaining 2018 LWC Theatrefest! Performances at Shakespeare in the Barn at Homeplace on Green River
The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare will be performed at Shakespeare in the Barn at Homeplace on Green River, 5807 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY at 6pmCT/7pmET, Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Fish fry dinner optional)

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe will be performed at Shakespeare in the Barn at Homeplace on Green River, 5807 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY at 6pmCT/7pmET, Saturday, July 28, 2018. The production was dramatized by Joseph Robinette from the story by C.S. Lewis.
For reservations for Shakespeare in the Barn productions shows contact Phil Hanna at 270-384-2894 orcphanna51@msn.com.
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By George Kolbenschlag

Homeplace on Green River soared with good gospel music and good humor Saturday evening despite the heat. About 120 people attended the first full theater production - Smoke on the Mountain , in the renovated barn at the farm.

The players received a long-standing ovation when the show was over.


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2018-07-02 10:06:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Mount Salem SBC homecoming includes Southern Heirs singing

The Southern Heirs will be singing at Mount Salem Separate Baptist Church, 2361 Aetna Furnace Road, Magnolia, KY at 9amCT, Sun 8 July 2018, Sunday July 8, 2018 Pastor Eudell Stilts and congregation invites you to their Homecoming, everyone welcome. - Charles Shepherd for Southern Heirs

2018-07-02 07:17:32 | Comments | Printable version

Ralph Harmon, 76, Green County, KY/Adair County, KY native (1942-2018)

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Jesus Name Tabernacle in Campbellsville, KY. He was a self-employed mechanic. His wife Ann Matney Harmon, survives. K.
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Ralph Harmon of Summersville, KY, departed this life on Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Hodgenville, KY.

The funeral services for Mr. Ralph Harmon will be conducted at 11amCT Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Neagle Cemetery. Elder Ruel Boils and Elder Jimmy Sharpe officiating. Visitation is requested from 3-8pmCT Monday at the funeral home and after 7amCT Tuesday until time for the funeral service.

Pallbearers: Adam Harmon, Corey Harmon, Jordon Harmon, Christopher Scott, Dakota Price, Bryer Stotts, Colton Moore. Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Dial, Johnny Dial, Russell Dial, Devin Wood, Jason Jones.


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2018-07-02 07:10:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Ila Emerson Tarter, 89, Casey County, KY (1928-2018)

She was a former cook at the Galilean Home, a caregiver and a member of South Fork Separate Baptist Church. She was born in Evona, Casey County, KY, and was a resident of Liberty, Casey County, KY, at the time of her death. She was a daughter of the late George A. and Levona Luttrell Emerson, and the widow of Bernal Lewis Tarter. She leaves 25 direct living descendants.
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Ila Emerson Tarter, age 89, of Liberty, KY passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Liberty Care Center.

Funeral Services will be held at 10amCT/11amET Tuesday July 3, 2018 at South Fork Separate Baptist Church with Bro. David Coffey, Bro. Danny Bailey and Bro. Troy Coffey officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-8pmCT/5-9pmET Monday July 2, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY, and after 9amET Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 at the South Fork Separate Baptist Church. Burial will in the South Fork Cemetery.


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2018-07-02 06:48:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Bowling Park celebrates Independence Day today 2 Jul 2018

It all happens this evening at Edmonton, KY, starting at 6pmCT

By Ed Waggener
Information courtesy Gaye Shaw, Edmonton/Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce

Bowling Park, 1608 West Stockton Street Edmonton, KY will hold a huge, free Independence Day Celebration today with a Gigantic Fireworks Display at dark (Sunset 8:05pmCT, but fireworks likely to be around 9pmCT) tonight, Monday, July 2, 2018, presented by pyrotechnicians Shock & Awe. The evenings events start at 6pmCT, with activities for kids in the gym, and corn toss and horseshoe tournaments on the grounds. At 7pmCT, the 20 first entrants can complete in an Apple Pie Eating Contest. Concessions will be available. Free activities. Contact the park at 270-432-7204.
To post your community or church event for for the 4th of July and this week, use Contact/Submit form. If you are unfamiliar with ColumbiaMagazine.com format or understandings, or are a first time user, call 270-250-2730 and we'll do our best to help get it right. - CM


2018-07-02 06:00:37 | Comments | Printable version

Donald Goff, 76, Taylor County, KY (1941-2018)

Donald was a former Ferrier, lifelong farmer, avid outdoorsman, a gardener and to say he was a horse lover would be putting it mildly. He professed faith in Christ and was a lifelong member of Friendship Baptist Church. He was married to Ellen Buchanan who survives. He leaves six direct living descendants. The family remembers a special grand dog among other survivors
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Donald Goff, 76, died at 8:05 P.M., Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Louisville at age 76.

Funeral service will be at 10amCT/11amET Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Kent Ashley and Barry Blevins. Visitation will be from 4-7pmCT/5-8pmET Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery.


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2018-07-02 05:43:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Campbellsville 4th - Mon 2 Jul 2018: Classic Rock Experience

There's one event today in Campbellsville's 4-day Fourth of July celebration, and it's a big one. Ingersoll-Rand presents Classic Rock Experience, 6:30pmCT/7:30pmET, tonight, Monday, July 2, 2018, at Murikami Main Stage, on S. Central Avenue off E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. - CM

2018-07-02 05:32:15 | Comments | Printable version

Jim Milby, 71, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018)

He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a retired employee of UPS and was as a member of the Pitman Masonic Lodge #124 F & AM. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church.
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Jim Milby died Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Campbellsville, KY at the age of 71.

His funeral service will be at 10amCT/11amET Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY by Dr. Brian Rafferty. Visitation is from 4-7pmCT/5-8pmET Monday, July 2, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.


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2018-07-02 05:31:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

K-9 Gunner plays key role, again, in early morning arrest

K-9 Gunner and Officer Johnny Dial called after ACSO Deputy Joey Keith makes traffic stop, roadside investigation. With Gunner's help, Deputy Keith was able to locate, the report alleges, a small amount of methamphetamine inside the vehicle, which led to charges against 35 year old Columbia man, a passenger in the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was cited and released.
Note - A charge is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a subsequent court of law.
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From Adair County Sheriff's Office

COLUMBIA, KY - (Mon 2 Jul 2018, 5:08amCT) - Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss reports that on Monday, July 2, 2018 at approximately 02amCT Adair County Deputy Joey Keith observed a 1998 Chevy driving carelessly and conducted a traffic stop on the Public Square. After a roadside investigation, Deputy Keith asked assistance from Columbia Police Officer Johnny Dial and K-9 Gunner.


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2018-07-02 05:01:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Today - Monday with CM - 2 Jul 2018

Haiku by Robert Stone for July 2, 2018:
Who has covered tracks
no longer feels any need
to go far away.
--Robert Stone, Monday, 2 July 2018.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2484

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2018-07-02 03:14:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Sugarfoot Farm: Fireworks fun, but frightening for animals

More pets run away from home over Fourth of July Holiday than any other time of the year. July 5th is the busiest day for shelters." Peg Schaeffer writes, with some tips for protecting pets.
Related: Josie is missing. Last seen Glens Fork and CM ANIMALS
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By Peg Schaeffer

Sugarfoot Farm Rescue

I saw your comment about two lost dogs.

Celebrating with fireworks is great fun for people but is a frightening experience for pets. More pets run away from home over the Fourth of July holiday than any other time of year. July 5th is the busiest day for shelters.


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2018-07-02 03:13:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Happy Tails by Peg Shaefer


Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 2
Happy Anniversary, Charles and Phyllis Miller (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Chris and Jennifer Appleby (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Gene and Sue Ann Collins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Hershel and Yvonne Keith Harmon (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jimmy and Geneva Curry (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda Marcum Waggener | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Austin Graham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brayleigh LaShay Mattingly (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brett Burton (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cathy Wheeler Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charlotte Murrell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cindy Turner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dan Streeval | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gerald Wisnar | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jack Harrison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James "Clutch" Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Mitchell Bragg (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jameson Brock Miller (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Irvin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lesa Hagan (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nathan Cape (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rebecca Heuser | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Richard Butler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, sisters Louella Hutchison Gore and Prudence Hutchison Westholm | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Johnson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vivian Rice | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hunter Wayne Hedgespeth, 3, Columbia, KY (2015-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Lawrence Dixon, Greensburg, KY (1954-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dan Streeval, Louisville, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl McLean, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George L. Pike, Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kim Dearth Lawson, Casey County, KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Tim Perkins, Greensburg, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Grider, Russell County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glee Watson Key, Cumberland Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Pickett Goodin, Adair Co., KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susan Renee Harrison, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susan Renee Harrison, Russell County, KY (1965-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scott Williams, Buffalo, KY (1965-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Orville Junior Hughes, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Douglas (Doug) Earl Taylor, Glasgow, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Terry Riggs, 66, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Katherine Loy, 81, Adair County, KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juston Bennett, 71, Columbia, KY (1944-2015 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Damron Johnson, 79, Jabez, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vestora Grant, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scott Clayton Burton, 31, Adair Co., KY (1984-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Burton, 85, Adair County, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeanette Doss, 73, Russell Co., KY; Adair native (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Carl Johnson, 63, Casey County, KY native (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tammy Lynn Bledsoe, 48, Adair Co., KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bradley (Brad) Miller, 77, Adair County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joshua Keith Knifley, 32, Taylor Co., KY (1984-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freida Carol Tate, 63, Adair Co., KY/Casey County, KY native (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arvist Lee (Pee Wee) Sinclair, 82, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deborah Sue Conner, 65, Jamestown, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dolly Thomas Beasley, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald (Shorty) Barrett, 69, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elain Pearl DuBose, 103, Green County, KY (1915-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Earl Morrison, 65, Burkesville, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Milton Blythe, Metcalfe Co., KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mae Bell, 96, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine Gaines, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ella Underwood, 80, Greensburg, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Rafferty Embry, 85, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mayme Parrigin, Adair Co., KY (1927-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Clark, 89, Greensburg, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph James Compton, Breeding, KY (1924-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby C. Keltner (July 2, 1930 - May 28, 2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Mae Wade, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Akin Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendell R. Cook, 66, Jamestown, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, July 2, 2018
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
MidnightCTFlag status information is available at Governor.ky.gov/flag-status | (ID:54304, Comment)
A Reminder: Earlier, Today or Tuesday is Better.
8amCT, Wednesday is the deadline to submit Events for the weekend.
Highest priority given to events sent earliest - no later than it is provided to ANY media (including organization's own, by e-mail, in paragraph form. Free news events postings are not advertising - but advertising is available.
Service is primarily for the CM 7 County Primary Service area of Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell & Taylor Counties. Check CM Events. All during the day for additions, changes, and cancellations which may occur today. If your event is not listed, let us know by writing edwaggener@gmail.com. Call 270-250-2730 for assistance or if an exception is needed and if you are New to CM. - Call anytime for help posting, regardless of deadline. | (ID:54312, Comment)
7:00amCT Adair Recycling Center, 32 Service Road, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782 Hours: Mon-Tue-Wed from 7am-3pmCT. Thu-Fri Bins are available outside; Supervisor will be in and out of shelter from 7am-3:30pmCT. | (ID:54305, Comment)
8:00amCTToday at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. - Open 8am-5pmCT. Bookmobile 8:30am-3:30pmCT, Town Book Run. No Baby Lapsit today for birth-three years - 10am-11amCTCT. Genealogy Meeting 5pm-6pmCT. Inclement Weather Policy | (ID:54306, Comment)
7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at a Glance. Not Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties Once at Docket for all Kentucky Counties, Choose 1) Circuit or District, 2) County - from drop down list 3) Verify dates :
Adair County. Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY. No (0) Event(s) Circuit Court. Sixty-three (63) Events in District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Thirty-three (33) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. No (0) Court Events in Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. Seventy six (76) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. One hundred seventy-four (174) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Twelve (12) Event(s) in Circuit Court. Ninety-five (95) Court Event(s) District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:54307, Comment)
The DAV service officer will be at VFW Post 6097, 500 Greenhills Road, Columbia KY, 0800 hrs-1000hrs. This service is for any veteran and is on a first come first served basis. - Joe Hare, Commander, VFW Post 6097 STORY | (ID:54313, Comment)
10:00amCTServices, 10amCT/11amET, Campbellsville, KY, for Gilbert E. (Gil) Blevins, Taylor County, KY (1943-2018) | (ID:54263, Comment)
Service for Billy Dean Humble, formerly of Russell County, (1941-2018) | (ID:54235, Comment)
Services, Russell Springs, KY, for Mabel Chumbley Minton, 94, Russell Co., KY (1924-2018) | (ID:54276, Comment)
First Monday Siren test in Adair County

Recurrent, every first Monday event unless there is a possibility of inclement weather.

- Mike Keltner, Adair County Emergency Management Director

| (ID:54314, Comment)
NoonCTServices, 12pmNoonCT/1pmET, Elk Horn, KY, Don Antle, Taylor County, KY (1931-2018) | (ID:54264, Comment)
The DAV service officer returns to VFW Post 6097, 500 Greenhills Road, Columbia Ky, on Monday 01 Jul 2018. He will begin seeing clients at 0800 Hrs. - Joe Hare, Commander STORY | (ID:54266, Comment)
Service for Marvin Owen May, 82, formerly of Green County, KY (1935-2018) | (ID:54289, Comment)
Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:54308, Comment)
Check with leaders for Holiday Schedule
The Columbia Rotary Club meets regularly meets four times a month. The first and third Mondays at 12pmNoonCT meeting at Anderson's Pizzeria, 1411 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. The second and fourth Mondays at 6pmCT, at the Lindsey Wilson's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Hall, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. - George Kolbenschlag | (ID:54318, Comment)
1:00pmCTService, Burkesville, KY, for Ricky Wayne Spears, 67, Celina, TN/Cumberland Co., KY native (1950-2018) | (ID:54292, Comment)
4:00pmCTACES Site Based Council special called regular scheduled monthly meeting in the Conference Room of the Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. - Steve Burton, Principal - STORY | (ID:54279, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes for the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:54309, Comment)
Adair County Genealogical Society regular 1st Monday monthly meeting, at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. (Recurrent Meetings) | (ID:54316, Comment)
The Adair County Middle School Arrows Parent Teacher Organization will have their regular monthly meeting tonight in the ACMS Cafeteria, 322 Gen John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. All ACMS teachers, parents and grandparents are welcome to attend. - Tammy Stotts PTO President STORY | (ID:54327, Comment)
6:00pmCTBusiness coach Luke Ramsay speaks on growth from within | (ID:54078, Comment)
Columbia City Council Regular meeting at City Hall. (AGENDA)
116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. CM Directory of Recurring Events | (ID:54251, Comment)
Check with leader for holiday schedule
Columbia Boy Scout Troop 185 meets regularly each Monday night at Columbia Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. - Troy Elmore, Scoutmaster. (RECURRING WEEKLY) | (ID:54310, Comment)
Check with leader for holiday schedule
Boy Scouts - Russell Springs, KY - BSA Troop 241 meets on Mondays at Liberty Baptist Church, 215 Wilson Street in Russell Springs, KY. Contact Becky at 270-585-1151. | (ID:54311, Comment)
Check with leader for holiday schedule
Russell County Bee Club 2688 S. Hwy. 127, Russell Springs. KY Serves Russell County and Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Pulaski, Clinton, and Wayne. Meetings are normally held on the first Monday of the month, at Russell County Extension Office at 2688 S. Hwy 127, Russell Springs, KY. (Recurrent Meetings) | (ID:54315, Comment)
Bowling Park, 1608 West Stockton Street Edmonton, KY will hold a huge, free, Independence Day Celebration today with a Gigantic Fireworks Display at dark (Sunset 8:05pmCT, but fireworks likely to be around 9pmCT) tonight, Monday, July 2, 2018, presented by pyrotechnicians Shock & Awe. The evenings events start at 6pmCT, with activities for kids in the gym, and corn toss and horseshoe tournaments on the grounds. At 7pmCT, the 20 first entrants can complete in an Apple Pie Eating Contest. Concessions will be available. Free activities. Contact the park at 270-432-7204. STORY | (ID:54326, Comment)
6:30pmCTCampbellsville's Fourth of July celebration Day 2 of 4: Ingersoll-Rand presents Classic Rock Experience, 6:30pmCT/7:30pmET, tonight. at Murikami Main Stage, on S. Central Avenue off E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. - CM. STORY | (ID:54320, Comment)
11:00pmCTGET MORE PEOPLE to YOUR EVENT THIS WEEK. Post early!: If your event is very important to you and the community, send it in the body of an email, with only edwaggener@gmail.com in the address line. Or call 270-250-2730. Or only to CM Contact-Submit. We check filtered items - those to multiple addressees when time permits. | (ID:54317, Comment)

 

































 
 
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