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Daily News for Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Travis Cape, 81, Adair County, KY (1936-2018) 
He was born August 12, 1936, in Adair County, KY. He was the son of late George & Edith Shearer Cape. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers - Curtis and George Cape, Jr.Click on headline for complete obituary Travis Cape, 81, of Columbia, KY, died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 8:35amCT at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 1pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY with Bro. Rick Shelton officiating. Burial will be in Burchett Cemetery at Cundiff. Visitation will be after 10amCT until time for the service to begin. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-08 23:07:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ron Rossok comments on Robert Ellis photo Ron Rossok writes: I have one of those antique water pumps in my back yard. --Ron RossokComments re photo 80122 Robert Ellis Photogging in NE KY Antique Water Pump 2018-08-08 22:51:46 | Comments | Printable version
LWC International Host Family Orientation - Thu 9 Aug 2018 By Sabine Eastham, LWC Director of International Studies The fall orientation for new host families and Welcome Ambassadors of the International Student Programs at Lindsey Wilson College, will be at 4:30pmCT August 9, 2018, at the Catherine Wilson Center, 304 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY, on the A.P. White campus. Parking is behind the house and in front of the Glen and Norma Hodge Building. --Sabine Eastham 2018-08-08 21:58:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Randall Mings, 76, formerly of Taylor Co., KY (1942-2019) He worked as a grounds keeper for The Housing Authority in Lexington and really enjoyed his job. He enjoyed watching wrestling and drag racing, he loved going to car shows and was an avid UK Basketball fan. His wife, Wanda Mings, survives. Click on headline for complete obituary Randall Mings of Lexington, KY, formerly of Campbellsville, died at 3pmET Sunday, August 5, 2018 in Lexington at age 76. His memorial service will be held at 1pmCT Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Feathersburg First Church of God by Bro. Alex Cox. Visitation will be from 11amCT-1pmCT, Saturday before the funeral service at the church. Burial will follow the service in Elliot Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-08 17:16:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Glenda Sue Janes, 69, Adair County, KY (1948-2018) November 8, 1948 ~ August 7, 2018 (Age 69) She was a member of Amazing Grace Church and a retired teacher's assistant at John Adair Middle School for 27 years. She enjoyed her family & friends. She was a member of an outstanding Adair County, KY family. She was the daughter of the late Claudie Ray Grant & of Beula Earls Grant who survives, as does her husband, Bro. Ronnie Lee Janes. She leaves three direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Glenda Sue Janes, 69 years of Columbia, KY, died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 7:45amCT, at her home. Funeral service will be at 11amCT, Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Ronnie Janes the officiating clergy. Interment will be in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4:30pmCT, Friday, August 10, 2018, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-08 15:37:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. Grand Jury returns indictments Tue 7 Aug 2018 Indictments brought against 4 individuals from Columbia, KY and Dixon Springs, TN, on charges including bail jumping, burglary, theft, trafficking, and possession. 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, 7 August 2018: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-08 15:34:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Farmers Market on the Square, Columbia, KY By Caitlin Helm Open 12pm-5pmCT Wednesdays, at the corner of Campbellsville Street and Merchant Street, Columbia, KY. TODAY at the MARKET: Selections at FM2, Wed 08 Aug 2018 - Big Black Dog Farm - Donna & David Jones. 270-634-2125. The Big Black Dog Farm will have lots of Tomatoes(eating or canning). Okra. Cucumbers. Eggplant and as always Your Local Honey - Donna Jones (PHOTO) - Donna Jones.Swing by today, the selection is great, there's plenty and, if you don't mind a little rain, shopping today is a snap. - Caitlin 2018-08-08 13:53:13 | Comments | Printable version
Berean Community Fellowship free outdoor movie 14 Sep 2018 Free Outdoor Movie in the Park - Columbia Christian Church Park By Kellis Booth, Berean Community Fellowship The Berean Community Fellowship will present a free showing of the popular Star Wars "The Last Jedi" film at 8pmCT, Friday, September 14, 2018, at the Columbia Christian Church Park, off Reed Street behind the Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY 42728. Some refreshments will be provided, please bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. - Kellis Booth 2018-08-08 13:05:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Movies
Southern Heirs at Charity Baptist - Sun 12 Aug 2018 Adair County Sunday Night Singing The Southern Heirs, Charles Shepherd, Stanley Richardson and Dale Carey, will be singing at Charity Baptist Church, 4072 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY, at 6pmCT, Sunday, August 12, 2018. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a night of southern gospel music. - Janet Biggs 2018-08-08 12:38:48 | Comments | Printable version
CAUD Agenda regular session, Thu 09 Aug 2016 Major items on agenda includes Downtown Project, "Barney Janes Development." 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 09 Aug 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. 2018-08-08 12:31:32 | Comments | Printable version
Campbellsville University to host first August graduation All graduate students will meet in the Davenport Student Commons, 410 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, KY, at 12:15pmCT/1:15pmET Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 to pick up their name cards and participate in President Carter's historic graduate walk across the campus. At 1pmCT/2pmET, all students receiving a master's degree will become CU alumni. Click on headline for complete obituary By Amber Wright, communications assistant, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Campbellsville University is having her first graduation in August in the history of the university. As of Aug. 6, 2018 there are 263 students who are eligible to walk in the graduate ceremony on Friday, Aug. 17 at 1pmCT/2pmET in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-08 12:27:25 | Comments | Printable version
Where are you, Jason Harmon? Researcher hopes to connect Cindy Keller Ward writes that she is trying to contact Jason Harmon who has written articles for ColumbiaMagazine.com. "I found his contact information in the Edinburgh Indiana public library genealogy room and have read on his articles online published in your magazine when my mother and I visited Adair County, KY. Sadly, the email address he left in Edinburgh bounced. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-08 12:07:08 | Comments | Printable version
History Detective JIM: The Royal Cafe, Coffey Building located Historical detective work on the location of L.M. Young's soda fountain and ice cream parlor (later the Royal Cafe), 1916-1938. JIM has now located it. You have to read the full article for the answer. Test yourself to see if you knew. I didn't, but the answer was my second guess - ED WAGGENER See also: Jim: The sign in the window Query: What business occupies the 1916-1944 Coffey Building? By Jim The building to which reference was made as the Coffey Building in the Royal Cafe article was put up at the same time as the Jones Block, now occupied in the main by Red Brick Studio, and the Conover Hotel, remembered now as the New Adair. At the time construction began in the spring of 1898, the firm of Coffey, Hughes & Nell (J.N. "Newt" Coffey, E.H. "Ed" Hughes, and George Nell) held ownership. In November 1898 or thereabout Mr. Nell sold his interest in the firm to the other two partners and within weeks, James Johnston (better known as J.J.) Hunter joined and the firm's name was styled as Hughes, Coffey & Hunter. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-08 11:36:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History
Business Update: Comptons adding local beef to Circle R menu Matt Compton will be day-to-day CEO and his father, Jerry Compton and Compton family will be involved. They're adding Mondays - in the tradition of the J.D. Harper days. Two week closure starts at end of restaurant day on Sunday, August 12, 2018, during which time the employees will be preparing for the re-opening, scheduled for Sunday, August 26, 2018. Next earlier article, this story: Business Bulletin: Changes at Circle R - CJE Michael Lee Stephens By Ed Waggener The new management of the Circle R will be Matt & Jerry Compton and the Compton Family, Jerry Compton said in a telephone update this morning. The current leasehold, Sammy Genakos, will keep the restaurant through Sunday, August 12, 2018, Jerry Compton said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-08 11:11:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food
Election 6 Nov 2016 - Taft Neal files for Columbia City Council Neal is the fifth candidate to file for the six open seats to be decided this fall. PHOTO, see - Election Nov 2018 - Gordon (Taft) Neal seeks first term on City Council Five candidates have now filed - three incumbents and two for first term. Fourth incumbent, Linda Waggener, has picked up papers and will file very soon. One incumbent, Pam Hoots, has opted to run for Mayor and will not be a candidate for the Council. We hope to hear from Council Member Mark Harris on his plans. Click on headline for complete story From Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk (Wed 8 Aug 2018) Gordon "Taft" Neal (Taft Neal) of Pine Tree Street, Columbia, KY, filed today, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 for a first term on the Columbia City Council. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-08 10:07:31 | Comments | Printable version
Remembering Rollin Pyles (1917-2018) - A towering figure 
Services are at 1pmCT, Today, Wed 8 Aug 2018) Columbia, KY, for Rollin K. Pyles, 101, Adair County, KY (1917-2018) By ColumbiaMagazine.com staff Here are just a few of the many times that Rollin K. Pyles made the news on ColumbiaMagazine over the years: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-08 09:17:11 | Comments | Printable version
Sign-ups underway for LL Football & Cheerleading - 13 Aug 2018 Sign-ups also at First practice for Football & Cheerleading grades K-6 Mon 13 Aug 2018 By Craig Dean Signups are underway for Little League Football & Cheerleading for grades K-6. The first practice will be on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 5pmCT at the brown building next to the High School Field, 623 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. You may also sign up at the field that night. Players will be sized for jersey and pads at signups. - Craig Dean 2018-08-08 06:51:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
What if Start of School were day Paz Holley goes over the top? Goal could be reached any hour, any day now. . . ColumbiaMagazine.com staff, with a breakfast time reminder The Countdown for the Start of School is now just one day away. The Paz Holley Project is now within $13,391 (as of August 6, 2018). Wouldn't it be great if the Paz Holley Project goal of $108,000 for the purchase price of the Paz Holley House were announced on the same day? Or better yet, sometime today? What if just 134 people were to contribute $100 each today? That would put Paz-Holley over the goal line. To help with the Paz-Holley Project contact any one of the committee members that follow: Paz-Holley Project Chairman Rick Wilson 270-378-1490, Treasurer Maggie Coleman 704-281-3055, Robin Lewis 270-250-5299, Troy Grider 270-250-3523, Dennis Loy 270-634-1429, Jane Reed 270-805-9183, Sarah Dean 270-634-2204, Marian Grant 270-378-1782, Danny Fudge 270-634-0727 and Stacey Wilson 270-250-4798. 2018-08-08 06:15:33 | Comments | Printable version
Today - WEDNESDAY with CM - 8 Aug 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for August 8, 2018: Begin to feel free--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 8 August 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2521 Kentucky Ranks Among the 15 States with the Most Underprivileged Children. - Wallethub Source: WalletHub 2018-08-08 04:51:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
DNA research and family discoveries shared by speaker Campbell By Linda Waggener Darlene Campbell was the featured speaker at the August 6, 2018 meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society to a crowd of over 40 filling the Adair County Public Library. Those attending were eager to learn from her about DNA research. She spoke from her experience with DNA Testing and Research, handing out information that might help others begin their own family research. She also will share her power point presentation by email to all who request it. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-08 00:04:39 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 8 Happy Anniversary, Jr. and Donna Feese (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wally and Laura Burress (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Jaggers (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Bivens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ed Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ella Ann Conover (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ernie Rogers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Peck | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JC Bean | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenna McGaha | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenny Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lexxus (Lexi) Danielle Evans (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nikki Loy (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rick Wilson (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Flowers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Minton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Todd Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ty Cundiff (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Sue (Ann) Melton, 66, Adair Co., KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Louise Knifley Spires, Columbia, KY (1928-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Skaggs Taylor Co., KY, (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vontress Jones, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William C. (Bill) Moore, Green Co, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lois Bartley, Green Co., KY (1936 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles William Nicklas, 23, Russell Co., KY (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Elvin O. Giles, Adair Co., KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert L Bob Wise, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kimble Parker Jessie, Taylor Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. John William Phillips, 67, Burkesville, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Hawthorne, Green County, KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mavis Jude Burkhart, infant, Casey County, KY (2015-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jasper Leon Burton, 69, Adair County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Appleby McQueary, 62, Russell Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Lee White, 74, Adair Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Dean (Murrell) Brockman, 85, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Van Coop, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Yolande Ann Marie Wittamer Oostens, 78, Adair Co., KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Garnett (Dean) Redford, Casey Co., KY (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Rahill, Green County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Edith Gooch Birch (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Glen Capps, 60, Cumberland Co., KY (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba Bryant Dobson, 78, Green Co., KY/Adair Co., KY, native (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Stephen Acree, Metcalfe County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Vanarsdale Bivens, Adair County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benjamin Dennis (Bennie) Warren, 75, Columbia, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lucille Grider, 70, Columbia, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly C. Smith, 56, Columbia, KY (1967-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billie Ann Hadley, 63, Columbia, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Darnell, 92, Columbia, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Lee Sneed, 81, Columbia, KY native (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ericka Wooldridge, 48, Columbia, KY native (1972-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ilda Stanley, 84, Liberty, KY native (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.C. Bean, 89, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Bennard (Ben) Meyer, III, 66, Adair Co., KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Bennett, 73, Columbia, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Lou Marcum Blakeman, 75, Green Co., KY native (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Alice Martin, Liberty, KY (1921-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadine Rafferty, 91, Louisville, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Elaine Brown, 93, Burkesville, KY (1929-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Collins, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otto Brock, 78, Columbia, KY (Aug. 8, 1914-Aug. 15, 1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Philip Mason Blaydes, 81, Edmonton, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Lee Shirley, 55, Green Co., KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma Hershberger, Greensburg, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, August 8, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. 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