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Daily News for Thursday, August 23, 2018
Preschool begins at Campbellsville Elementary By Calen McKinney Campbellsville Elementary School preschool classes began Monday, Aug. 20. About 40 students began classes with teachers Denise Spencer and Julie Shelton, and assistants Lisa Durham and Tesa Novak, respectively. Students spent the first day of school listening to stories, coloring, playing with their new friends, learning classroom procedures and rules and much more. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 22:35:52 | Comments | Printable version
Martha Moon Steiner, 92, former Russell County business owner SEPTEMBER 19, 1925 – AUGUST 13, 2018 (Age 92) She will be remembered locally as co-owner of the Pinehurst Lodge in Jamestown, KY. She was an avid fisherwoman and enjoyed playing cards, quilting, knitting, crochet, making prayer shawls for children in the hospital, and working out at Silver Sneakers at the Y. She was active in the Eastern Star, a lifetime member of VFW Post 2800 Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of the Christ Church United Methodist. Click on headline for complete obituary Martha (Moon) Steiner, age 92, passed peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, August 13, 2018. The funeral service was held at Tobias Funeral Home - Far Hills Chapel in Dayton, Ohio Saturday, August 18, 2018. Burial was in Miami Valley Memory Gardens. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 22:08:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Uriel C. Sparks, 88, formerly of Adair County (1930-2018) He was born in March 1930, the son of the late W. B. "Bertress" & Onie C. Hayes Sparks of Adair County. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, Buster Sparks and Don Sparks; Thera Reliford & Enola Davidson; and granddaughter, Sabra Scroggin. Click on headline for complete obituary Uriel C. Sparks, 88, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Adair County, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Hosparus in Patient Care Center in Louisville, KY. Cremation was chosen. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 21:47:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Home can your food safely - these words of advice will help Bacteria, yeasts and molds can grow quickly on fresh fruits and vegetables. Oxygen and enzymes that can cause food to spoil are found all over and inside produce. Despite what you may find on the Internet or social media, there are only two acceptable methods for home canning of safe, quality products -- the boiling water canner method and the pressure canner method. Click on headline for complete story By Kelli Bonifer, Adair County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences Safety is of utmost importance for those of us preserving food because improperly home canned food can lead to foodborne illness. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 20:30:43 | Comments | Printable version
Katherine Morgan Powers, 93, Glens Fork, KY native She was the daughter of Pleas A. and Jennie Grant Morgan of Glens Fork, KY. She had worked at St. Francis Hospital but was primarily a wife and mother. She loved to garden and travel with her husband Edward J. Powers who preceded her in death September 20, 2000. She was also preceded by children, John A. Wright, Judy Wall and Nancy Ramey and several brothers and sisters. Click on headline for complete obituary Katherine (Morgan) Powers, 93, of Fairland, IN passed away August 20, 2018. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 1pmCT/2pmET at Little & Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main Street Beech Grove, IN. Visitation will be held from 10amCT/11amET until the service time. Burial will be in Acton Cemetery in Acton, IN. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 20:01:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Eddie Davis, 60, Taylor County, KY (1958-2018) August 07, 1958 - August 20, 2018 (Age 60) He was of the Catholic Faith. He was a native of Taylor County, KY, and a resident of Franklin, IN, at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Edmond Jasper Davis, II and Katherine "Katie" Silva Davis. He was a quality control employee with Webber Farms in Lawrenceburg until he was disabled by an automobile accident on his way to work and prior to this, he worked at Caulk Hardware, Campbellsville, KY. He loved motorcycles and was formerly employed at Smith Yamaha Shop, and he enjoyed boats and anything with speed. The fact that he survived the 1974 tornado because his father put his helmet on him which was ripped off by the wind may have made him feel invincible. Click on headline for complete story Eddie Davis, 60, of Franklin, IN, formerly of Campbellsville, KY, died Monday, August 20, 2018 in Franklin. Funeral service will be at 12pmNoonCT/1pmET, Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Fr. SajuVadakumpadan. Visitation will be 9am-12pmNoonCT/10am-1pmET, Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 17:30:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Day Trip comment: roads need checking for various reasons Day trip through the region report reminds writer of trips in Vermont, and of why the bear went over the mountain. From Sharon Whitehurst I always enjoy the words and photos that chronicle the road trips. My Dad served as road commissioner in the small Vermont town where I grew up, and our usual outings were to go along when he drove the dirt roads evenings after work to see what needed fixing. Jim and I enjoy puttering off to explore where a road leads -- a sort of 'bear went over the mountain' mindset! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 17:25:58 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: The seven foot tall chainsaw sculpted wizard What will the neighbors think of her friend with the seven foot chainsaw wizard in the front yard? Carol wonders, while pondering a seven foot chainsaw sculpted John Denver for herself. Next earlier Carol Perkins column: Carol Perkins: Just winging it By Carol Perkins When my good friend (whose name I will withhold for fear someone might question her sanity) sent me a picture of her seven -foot wooden statue of a wizard, I didn't know what to say. "Oh, what a lovely piece of yard art?" I couldn't bring myself to lie. She didn't wait for me to comment; she needed to explain, "You know what a Harry Potter fan I am." Yes, I knew. Probably the only books she's read in the last ten years have been those (a self-proclaimed none reader that she is). My only question was, "Where did you find such a piece?" I wanted to ask if it was left along the roadside. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 16:37:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Jessie Thomas Russell, 57, Adair County, KY (1960-2018) He was a farmer and a veteran of the United States Army. Born October 16, 1960 in Tompkinsville, KY he was a son of the late Lemuel Russell and Frances Harper Russell. Click on headline for complete obituary Jessie Thomas Russell, 57, Columbia, KY, died Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 1pmCT at McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY. Burial will follow in the Union #2 Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 10amCT until time of the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 16:15:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kid friendly FM2 eat-free menu for Sat 25 Aug 2018 By Lois Cunningham Kids eat free at the Hungry Kids Cafe, open Saturdays for breakfast and lunch at Farmer's Market on the Square, Corner Merchant & Campbellsville Streets, Columbia, KY 8am-1pmCT (our hours may be slightly different from FM2). Here's our menu for Saturday, August 25, 2018:
Parents are welcome to join children for a donation. And thanks to the seniors who eat with us and tell us it's the best meal they've had all day. We really appreciate that. - LOIS All kids eat free every Saturday. - LOIS 2018-08-23 15:11:29 | Comments | Printable version
Keri Legg tabbed to lead Lindsey Wilson Cheer & Dance programs By Charles Balcom, Assistant Sports Information Director COLUMBIA, KY - (Thu 23 Aug 2018) - Keri Legg has been named head coach of the Lindsey Wilson Cheer & Dance programs, athletic director Willis Pooler announced on Thursday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 13:57:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Fishing gear recovered; allegedly taken from Knifley, KY, men Russell Springs male, Magnolia, KY woman arrested; now face numerous charges related to the fishing gear, as well as drug charges. Both were lodged in Adair County Regional Jail Note: An arrest is not a finding of guilt. An individual placed under arrest is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. Click on headline for complete story. By Tpr. Nicholas Hale, Public Information Officer KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY ADAIR COUNTY, KY - (Thu 23 Aug 2018) - On August 22, 2018 at approximately 9:46pmCT, Troopers Jake Harper and Levi Scott were on routine patrol on Arnolds Landing Road in the Knifley community when they observed 2 suspicious people standing beside a 2012 Ford pickup. As soon as the subjects observed the state police cruiser they attempted to get in their vehicle and leave. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 13:44:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Health offices in Pinewood Center hold open house 22 Aug 2018 First Choice Immediate Care and the adjacent Taylor Regional Hospital's Specialty Physicians and Diagnostic Center, offer an early to late, seven day a week, option which allows primary care in extended hours without the need for an emergency room. Click on headline for story with keepsake photo album By Linda Waggener The leadership of Dr. Eric Loy has brought many changes to heath care in Russell and Adair Counties plus over twenty other Kentucky locations. One of them, First Choice, the newest Columbia location which celebrated its open house in Columbia at the Pinewood Shopping Center August 22, 2018, offers extended hours over seven days each week. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 09:56:23 | Comments | Printable version
TheatreFest! and LWC Theatre to present: The Last Five Years The Last Five Years is directed by and stars Jeremy Cloyd and Caitlin Corder. Photo(s) with full story. Individual dates for the 2018 Fall Season of TheatreFest! will appear in CM Events on the day of each performance - EW Next earlier article, story of Fall 2018 TheatreFest! LWC Theatre produces three musicals for fall season Click on headline for full story By Jeremy Cloyd COLUMBIA, KY - TheatreFest! and the Lindsey Wilson College Theatre Program will present the Jason Robert Brown musical The Last Five Years at 7pmCT each evening, September 5, 6, 7, & 13, 14, 2018, in V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY. For ticket information, contact Robert Brock at brockr@lindsey.edu. The musical is co-directed by LWC Assistant to the Director of Theatre, Jeremy Cloyd, and LWC Theatre Senior, Caitlin Corder. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 09:46:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Purdy SBC Homecoming Sun 26 Aug 2018 starts with singing Purdy Separate Baptist Church, 8004 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, will celebrate Homecoming Sunday, Sunday, August 26, 2018, starting with the Feese Family (7,8,9,10) singing at 9:30amCT. Bro Raymond Atwood will be preaching afterwards. Pastor Bro. Richie Curtis and congregation invite everyone. - Lonnie McAllister 2018-08-23 09:13:55 | Comments | Printable version
David Williams: Larry Smith Main Street like Van Gogh painting David Williams writes: Reminds me of a Van Gogh painting. - David WilliamsComments re photo 80373 Main Street Campbellsville KY A glistening mirror of Lights Larry Smith 2018-08-23 09:06:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Rubber-Modified Asphalt road surfacing begins today in Adair If you are traveling in the Egypt community of Adair County starting today and in the coming days, you'll notice that there is a fresh new surface on West Egypt Road. The process, using Rubber-modified asphalt that contains rubber from recycled waste tires, is starting today, August 23, 2018. Click headline for complete story By Adair County Deputy Judge/Executive Andrea Waggener The Adair County Fiscal Court has been awarded funding for a thin rubber-modified asphalt (RMA) overlay project on West Egypt Road. This innovative RMA overlay consists of a new layer of rubber-modified asphalt applied over an existing solid foundation asphalt surface. If you are traveling in the Egypt community of Adair County in the coming days you'll notice that there is a fresh new surface on West Egypt Road. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 08:19:33 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. HS FFA Chapter has outstanding year at 2018 State Fair Students in attendance were Maddie Harmon, Lexi Gist, Dana Greer, Devan Burton, Kyron Burton, Holly Absher, Ashley Hadley, Kiley Feese, Elizabeth Stamper, Rebecca Heuser, Tori Kimbler, Elizabeth Rexroat, Matthew Irvin, Hayden Hancock, Ty Cheatham, Walker Karnes, Tyler Bryant, Walter Baker, Casey Wall, Braxton Coomer, Reece Giles, Bohdi Bryant, Hunter Crowe and Jacob Morrison. Several champtionships. Click on headline for complete list, with photo(s) By Matthew Irvin, Chapter Reporter On August the 16 and 17, 2018 the Adair County FFA Chapter traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to the Kentucky State Fair. Members competed and placed in many contests and Career Development Events. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 04:24:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Whats up at the Fall Heritage Festival? It's coming soon - September 8, 2018 11th Annual, 2018 HGR Fall Festival list of demonstrators grows Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By George Kolbenschlag Demonstrations will be major features at the 11th Annual Homeplace on Green River Fall Festival, today just a little over two weeks away, 09am-4pmCT/10am-5pmET, Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Homeplace on Green River, 5807 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY. This year's line up of demonstrators already includes: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 03:15:16 | Comments | Printable version
Mike Watson finds date Zona Bryant was Miss AC Fair - 1958 This gives when, but photograph still unavailable, Adair County historian notes Mike Watson writes: According to the good old Adair County News, "Miss Zona Bryant...last week was named Miss Adair County Fair," but there was no photograph published. [6 August 1958 issue] --Mike WatsonComments re article 99107 Granny Nannie Year Zona Bryant Hedrick was Miss Adair Fair 2018-08-23 02:41:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Lindsey Wilson Volleyball dominant in a sweep of Asbury Victories at Biggers Sports Center extends win-streak to 37-straight Next: Lindsey Wilson Volleyball faces Union (KY) at 2pmCT, Friday, August 24, in the Mid-South Conference Challenge at Ephram White Gym, 885 Mt. Olivet Road, Bowling Green, KY. Click on headline for complete story. By Chris Wells, Sports Information Director, LWC COLUMBIA, KY - (Wed 22 Aug 2018)Top-ranked Lindsey Wilson volleyball blitzed visiting Asbury (KY in three sets to win its 2018 home-opener tonight at Biggers Sports Center. The Blue Raiders (2-0) backed up their .589 hitting performance in Tuesday's season-opening win at Fisk (Tenn.) with another offensive clinic in the 25-14, 25-12, 25-16 win. Lindsey Wilson posted a .431 team attack as six different Blue Raiders hit north of .300 in the match. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-08-23 02:25:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Metcalfe Co. Veterans Breakfast at Leftwich Hall, 8 Sep 2018 George K. Bowling Community Park invites all Metcalfe County Veterans and their spouses to the Bicentennial Veterans' Breakfast at 9amCT, Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Leftwich Hall, 1608 W. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. RSVP a must by August 24, at 270-432-204. From Gaye Shaw 2018-08-23 02:15:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Today - THURSDAY with CM - 24 Aug 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for August 23, 2018: With no onlookers--Robert Stone, Thursday, 23 August 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2536 2018-08-23 01:50:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 23 Happy Anniversary, Ray and Betty Miller (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Austin Burress (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, B.J. Steinhilber | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooke Bishop (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carole Thomas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chad Parnell (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chuck Woodbury | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna McKinney Jewell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Perkins Barbee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Ann Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Makayla Marie Janes (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Ollery (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ramie Hutchison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Thomas Hill | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trinity Burton (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wichita Owens | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aletta Kay Shofner Johns, 51, Taylor Co., KY (1964-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlon (Tick) McInteer, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Rose, Cumberland Co., KY (1944-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Kerns, 89, Adair County, KY (1928-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Marie Walker, 94, Adair County, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernestene (Shorty) Janes Kemp, 87, Adair Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fredia Corine Hadley, Russell County, KY (1928-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fuller Harding, 94, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary D.Butler (1950-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilary Ann Shuffett, Green Co., KY (1978-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.T. Bland, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Wilson, 59, Casey County, KY (1957-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Allen (JJ) Jeffries, Jr., 36, Louisville, KY (1983-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeannie Norris, 71, Cumberland County, KY (1947-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Adkins, 36, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffery Fugate, 58, Creelsboro, Russell County, KY (1961-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jenice Madeline Prater, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessica Ann Molter, 29, Russell Co., KY (1984-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Nelson Posey, Green County, KY/Adair County Native (1943-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence B. (Butter Head) Scott, Cumberland Co., KY (1938-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis Ray Davis, Sr., 70, Adair Co, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Curry Thompson, Adair County, KY (1919-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike Ollery, 55, Adair County, KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Joines, 50, Casey Co., KY (1961-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Patterson, 73, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Dale Wilson, 72, Casey County, KY (1944-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sam Cowan, 85, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon Lynn Crew, 36, Liberty, KY (1979-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila Kay Hollenbeck, Green County, KY (1951-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian Black, 92, Casey Co., KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, August 23, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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