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Daily News for Friday, March 28, 2014
Phyllis Gilpin Yaglowski challenges HHD story Writer apparently doesn't realize how mature the young H. Hunter Durham was in his rising star, single digit years, though all Columbia Rotarians sense that of their leader. Phyllis Gilpin Yaglowski writes: Hunter Durham,Comments re article 66303 9year old used to ride bus alone Columbia-Louisville and back 2014-03-28 19:03:57 | Comments | Printable version
Corine Bell came home on weekends from Indianapolis on bus Corine Bell writes: That picture brings back a lot of memories. When I was 18 in 1951 and 52, I worked at RCA in Indianapolis and rode the bus to Columbia about every weekend. --Corine BellComments re photo 54102 Favorite old photo Greyhound stop Columbia 1968 by Jimmie Lowe Cravens, from Larry Smith collection 2014-03-28 19:00:58 | Comments | Printable version
Mrs. Dessie Uldeen Garner Ferguson, Burkesville, KY (1923-2014) She was a native of the Modoc Community of Cumberland County, KY, and a resident of Louisville, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Wilbur S. and Mattie Ethel Spears Garner. She leave 13 direct living descendants spanning 4 generations. She was a member of the Brandenburg Church of God and was a factory worker for the Logan Company. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mrs. Dessie Uldeen Garner Ferguson, age 90, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at her residence in Louisville, KY. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 2pmCT, in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY, with Blayne Burnett, Jackie Sewell and Bro. Randy Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Modoc Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 3pmCT on Sunday, March 30, 2014 until the funeral hour on Monday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 18:14:45 | Comments | Printable version
Busses were big part of Metcalfe County, KY, youth Comments re photo 54102 Favorite old photo Greyhound stop Columbia 1968 by Jimmie Lowe Cravens, from Larry Smith collection By Linda Waggener Loved this photo reliving moments on the square when the bus rolled to a stop and the air brakes hissed as folks got off/on at the side of the old Miller Hotel. Busses were a big part of my youth. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 17:30:46 | Comments | Printable version
Reminder: Jankovic Ensemble concert starts 30 minutes earlier than usual Petar Jankovic ensemble at LWC, March 28, 2014 at 6:30pmCT. The Petar Jankovic Ensemble is a unique chamber ensemble because it is a traditional string quartet, except it is led by Jankovic on guitar. Schedule moved up 30 minutes to accommodate 'Game of the century,' - for 2014. Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College The Petar Jankovic Ensemble will perform a concert at 6:30pmCT tonight, Friday, March 28. 2014 at Lindsey Wilson College's W.W. Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall, 155 Blue Raider Drive, Columbia, KY. The event is free and open to the public. The concert will last about 90 minutes. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 17:21:41 | Comments | Printable version
David Daniels, 49, Adair Co., KY (1964-2014) He was a resident of Adair County at the time of his death. His wife, Sally Daniels, Columbia, KY, survives. He leaves many relatives, both in Adair and Taylor Counties, and in the Hazard, Perry County area, where services and interment rites will be held. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Click on headline for complete obituary David Daniels, 49, of Columbia, formerly of Perry County, died Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. Funeral services will be Monday, March 31, 2014 at 10amCT/11amET at Maggard's Mountain View Chapel, 352 Roy Campbell Drive, Hazard, KY, with Rev. Mike Barnett officiating Visitation from 6-9pm Sunday, March 30, 2014, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 16:39:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Tornadoes hit Cane Valley, Chance exactly 17 years ago today The devastating storms hit without warning, but new technology, including CodeRed alerts, helps. Click on headline for complete story, with photos and information on updating your CodeRed information By Greg Thomas, Adair County 911 Director On this date in 1997 Adair County was struck by a F3 tornado in the Cane Valley, Holmes Bend, and Egypt area Another F2 tornado also hit that same time and night in Charlie Morrison Road area of the County. That was 17 years ago today. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 16:14:43 | Comments | Printable version
Lillie Hunt Fawcett, 81, Taylor County, KY (1932-2014) She was a native of Taylor County, KY and a resident at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Rodford Hunt and Ella Arvin Hunt. She was the widow of Ollie Fawcett. Their marriage had spanned over 52 years. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church. She was a retired employee of Victor's in Campbellsville, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Lillie Hunt Fawcett, 81, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 2amET, Thursday, March 27, 2014 in Campbellsville. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT/2pmET, Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY. Service by Dr. Mike O'Neal, Rev. Ken Forman and Rev. A. Landon Hadley. Burial will be at Brookside Cemetery, W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 4-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 14:01:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Charles Burton, 77, Adair County, KY (1936-2014) He was a member of a large, highly regarded Adair County, KY, family. She was the son of the late Tim & Mary Jane Burton Burton. His wife of over 57 years, Peggy Sue Lewis Burton, survives. He leaves eight direct living descendants. He was a Veteran, 1950's U.S. Army and was a distributor salesman of forty and a half years for Wynn Oil Co. and several other companies at Warsaw Chemical, Harper Brush Works, S.K. Tools and cleaning supply companies. Click ln headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Charles Burton age 77 a Liberty Road resident, Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 11:10pmET, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, KY Funeral service Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 2pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Clergy officiating are Bro. Jamie Bryant & Bro. J. Richard Lehman. Interment will be iin Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, with full military honors presented by Columbia VFW Post 6097. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Saturday, March 29, 2014. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 13:29:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACMS Pride works to raise awareness of school supply needs Click on headline for item with photo(s) By Shamarie Claiborne, Media Publicity Coordinator Adair County School District, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY The Adair County Middle School Team Pride worked this week in conjunction with the family resource teams to raise awareness and much needed items for both Adair County Primary Center and Adair County Middle School students. Shown here with the results of their efforts are the members of the ACMS Team Pride - in no particular order they are 6th graders: Jadie Smith, Meredith Compton, Maggie Young, Maddie Harmon - 7th graders: Landon Carter (No pictured), Samantha Harris - 8th graders: Hunter Cundiff, Sam Baker, Kyla Kessler, Lauren McQuaide, Jax Kemp, Dylan Hale. Paula Garrison Director of the ACPC Family Resource Center and Jaime White Director of the Adair Count Middle School Youth Service Center want to thank the students for all their hard work and donations. Without the communities support their jobs would be much harder. 2014-03-28 13:13:26 | Comments | Printable version
Halls at ACHS buzzing this week in anticipation of BIG GAME Click on headline for item with photos By Shamarie Claiborne News from the Adair County School District As most of the State of Kentucky today the Halls of Adair County High School were buzzing in anticipation of the BIG GAME tonight. It has been building all week with students planning get together to watch at different places. Mr. Young being the motivator that he is decided to allow students and staff the opportunity to show their pride today at school. He even made a little competition out of it with awards going to the best dress from each side. There was great participation from both staff and students. Our entire school wishes both teams the best tonight. - Shamarie Claiborne 2014-03-28 12:53:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Reforest Frankfort is Arbor Day April 5, 2014 at Salato Center Free Arbor Day Event Salato Wildlife Center in Frankfort is named for the late Dr. J.C. Salato of Columbia, KY. The Dr. J.C. Salato Building, housing the Adair County Health Department, 801 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY, is also named for Dr. Salato Information from Laurie Davison FRANKFORT, KY - The public is invited to attend the sixth annual Reforest Frankfort event 8am-12pm noon CT/9am-1pmET, Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the Salato Wildlife Education Center, 1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, KY. Admission to the center is free for this event. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 11:30:15 | Comments | Printable version
CU cheerleader/mascot tryouts April 25-26, 2014 From Campbellsville University The Campbellsville University Cheerleaders will be holding a two-day cheer and mascot tryout 5pm-7pmCT/6pm-8pmET, Friday, April 25, 2014, and 9am-11amCT/10am-12pmET, Saturday, April 26 in Campbellsville University's Powell Athletic Center, 203 Tiger Way, Campbellsville, KY. The university cheerleaders have won four Mid-South Conference championships - three out of the last five - and have qualified for the NAIA championships for the past three years. Requirements for women include: Standing back handspring, running tumbling pass, roundoff back handspring (or higher), tumbling, sideline and fight song, jumps (toe touch and hurkey). Requirements for men include: Co-ed stunting and sideline. Mascot requirements include: Game scenarios and game readiness. Contact Coach Vanessa Adkins at vladkins@campbellsville.edu. 2014-03-28 11:05:11 | Comments | Printable version
March 2014 Adair Grand Jury indicts 12 individuals Large number of indictments. All arraignments set for 1pmCT March 25, 2014 in Adair Circuit Court, Adair Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. The Adair County Circuit Court grand jury returned indictments against the following individuals on Tuesday, March 25 , 2014. Those indicted were: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 10:50:19 | Comments | Printable version
She remembers cross-state train ride, alone, at 4-5 years of age About: 9-year old used to ride bus alone, Columbia-Louisville and back By Martha Berry Hunter Durham's story of going to Louisville by bus reminded me of my travels. We lived in Elkton when I was 4 and 5 years old and had a neighbor who was very special to me. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 09:20:17 | Comments | Printable version
Pedestrian hit by driver's side of car at Broadway & Central Plaza Report from Campbellsville, KY 911 The Campbellsville Police Department Thursday, March 27, 2014, responded to an injury accident on Broadway at 2:30pmET.. Catherine Sexton (76 yoa) of Campbellsville was driving a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. Joseph Smith (77 yoa) of Campbellsville was crossing Broadway when he was struck by the driver's-side of Sexton's vehicle. Smith was checked by Campbellsville/Taylor County EMS and refused treatment. The accident is still under investigation by Officer Rodgers. The Campbellsville/Taylor County Emergency Medical Service also responded. 2014-03-28 08:40:07 | Comments | Printable version
9-year old used to ride bus alone, Columbia-Louisville and back Going to the orthodontist in Louisville was an adventure, and Columbia attorney Hunter Durham remembers, 'I miss the Greyhounds traveling this area. Of course we traveled over Muldraugh Hill, the old Campbellsville Road, and across narrow bridges, but without any problem.' Click on headline for complete story with link to Jimmy Lowe Cravens/Larry Smith collection photo of a waiting sceni-crusiser Greyhound on Greensburg Street in the late 1960s By Hunter Durham There used to be two trips each day from Columbia to Louisville, through Campbellsville, Lebanon, Bardstown, and on into Louisville to the bus station at 4th & Broadway. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 08:14:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Monroe Co., KY drug roundup results in large scale arrests Click on headline for full story, list of those arrested, hometowns, and where jailed From TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer KSP, Post 15 Columbia, KY On March 26, 2014, Kentucky State Police, Drug Enforcement/Special Investigations concluded a three year investigation into a large scale methamphetamine drug syndicate reaching Allen, Warren, Barren, Metclafe, Cumberland, Powell, and Monroe Counties. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 07:28:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
KyHealthNow to monitor, measure efforts to improve health Health team holds first meeting; seeks to make big strides in state’s overall health. Goals include targets in areas of health insurance, smoking, obesity, cancer, cardiovascular disease, dental health, drug addiction and mental healt Click on headline for complete posting From Gov. Steve Beshear's Communications Office < FRANKFORT, KY- Kentucky's health is "in dire need of improvement," yet the state is poised to make remarkable progress in the coming years by building on its recent efforts to make all Kentuckians healthier. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 07:07:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Healthy Lifestlyes by Kelli Bonifer
ACMS supports Dr. Seuss with costume day Click on headline for item with photo(s) By Shamarie Claiborne, Media Publicity Coordinator Adair County School District, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY Adair County Middle School decided to support Dr. Seuss this week since his birthday was this month, March 2, 2014. Students and staff could dress like their favorite characters. The purpose of course is to encourage students to read. Many of the staff and students dressed up that day. Accompanying photos: My favorites were Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Hardin or should I say Thing 1 and Thing 2. And then three of the 101 Dalmatians were roaming the halls as well. The puppies were Mrs. Loy, Mrs. Holt, and Mrs. Scholl. - Shamarie 2014-03-28 04:37:16 | Comments | Printable version
Today, FRIDAY with CM, March 28, 2014 Haiku by Robert Stone for March 28, 2014: Telling one's strange thoughts--Robert Stone, Friday, 28 March 2014. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 927, in progress Reminders of Great Recent Reads we hope you didn't miss: Mostly from Sunday with CM, March 23, 2013 and a few others from the past week. Please note date of posting Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 03:59:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Spring Fishing Frenzy: Smallmouth bass fishing great nearby Dale Hollow, Lake Cumberland, and Laurel Lake among nation's best for smallmouth bass fishing, right in here South Central Kentucky (This is the sixth installment of the Spring Fishing Frenzy series of fishing articles. The series - detailing productive fishing opportunities across Kentucky - will continue weekly until early summer.) By Lee McClellan, Associate Editor KY Afield Outdoors magazine, KY Fish & Wildlife FRANKFORT, KY - You hear about Lake St. Clair, Mille Lacs, Lake Erie and the upper Mississippi River as waters that produce the best smallmouth fishing in the United States. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-03-28 03:50:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Harrod's Fork Baptist will host clothing give-a-away Harrod's Fork Baptist Church, 169 Harrod's Fork Circle, Columbia, KY, will host a clothing give-a-way Saturday April 12, 2014 from 9am-11amCT. We will offer free clothing and shoes of various sizes to anyone. A free lunch will also be available. - Michelle Eastham 2014-03-28 03:31:44 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 28 Happy Anniversary, Dale and Lana Roy (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Kelsay (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Exie West | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jean Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jess Sparks (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruthie Jackson Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Derman | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Ivan G. Blevins, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark B. Chandler, 92, Taylor County, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Warren Dobson, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dayton Luttrell, Dunnville, KY (1938-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. William Densil Lobb, Green Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenstill Eastham, Russell Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ellon Adams Fugate, Adair County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia (Jody) Lane, Casey Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Gooch, Casey County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelda Morrison, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Don Davis, 63, Burkesville, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Benjamin (Big Ben) Campbell, Lebanon, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Edwards, 92, Green Co., KY (1918-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Collins, Taylor County, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacqueline M. Smith Bunting, Pellyton, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Branscum, Russell County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ann Harris, 70, Casey Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Sneed, 80, Columbia, KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elva Doris Clark, 69, Green County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billy Lee Durrett, Green County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ernest Joe Ratliff, 89, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Zenith Wynez Despain, 75, Green Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles H. Shirley, 88, Edmonton, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audra Carol (Pudgey) Greenfield , Edmonton, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Atwood, Casey County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Carlis Compton, 85, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co., KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Michael Bruce Kenyon, 75, Green County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim Quinn, 52, Taylor County, KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Telica Rochelle Taylor, 39, Adair County, KY (1978-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Shively, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Mae Bailey, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Cape, 82, Columbia, KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Holt Giles (1909) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Sue Gaskins, 74, Adair Co., KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lisa Campbell Sallee, 54, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Ree Dickson, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Curry Russell, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melissa A. Roberts, 48, Campbellsville, KY (1973-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, March 28, 2014 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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