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Daily News for Tuesday, October 7, 2014
MIKE WATSON: Vendor list 3rd Annual Adair County Book Fair, 11 Oct 2014 HUGE BOOK FAIR runs during DOWNTOWN DAYS The Third Annual Adair County Book Fair will take place 9am-3pmCT. Saturday, October 11, 2014 , in the Historic Adair County Courthouse, 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY, Exhibitors expected to be at this year's Adair County Book Fair: Rev. and Mrs. Doug Moseley, Denver Wilson, Darlene Campbell, LouAnn Russell, Barbara Wright, Russell Lunsford, Mike & Renea Watson; and groups: Daughters of the American Revolution, Green County Genealogical Society, Metcalfe County Historical Society, Adair Heritage Association, Adair County Public Library, Adair County Genealogical Society, various Lineage Society's will provide information, etc. Some Adair County titles to be available this year include: Columbia Bank Robbery, 1872; Adair County Cemeteries, volumes 1 through 8; Adair County Marriages, including Adair County Black Marriages 1813 through 1899; News and Notes from Knifley, 1897-1905; Looking Back 3, a new volume; Janice Holt Giles; Hudson Willis; Dr. Thomas Clark; World War II Prisoners of War; Adair County News Historical and Genealogical Abstracts, 1902 and 1905; and many more! By Mike Watson, Adair County Historian Local Writers. The more I read, the less I seem to know, or at least remember. Someone once told me, and I have adopted the line, "I try to learn new things each day, but some old things seem to be pushed off the back side of my memory shelf." We are told that no thing is forgotten, just not as easily accessed as more and more is processed. An anecdote told of Albert Einstein says he was once asked for his address and his reply was that he didn't know. Why?, he was asked. His reply, that he saw no reason to try to remember such trivial information; if he needed to know, he'd ask someone. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-10-07 23:03:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
Today, TUESDAY with CM, 7 Oct 2014 Haiku by Robert Stone for October 7, 2014: Orphan who finds love,--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 7 October 2014. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1120 Favorite Stories you may have missed Mostly from Sunday with CM, 05 Oct 2014 and a few others from the past week. Please note date of posting
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Six performers named for Silent CIty By Ernestine Bennett, ACPL Genealogy Librarian Here is a list of the performers in the "Silent City" cemetery walk, This year's "Silent City," will start at 5pmCT, Monday, October 27, 2014, starting from the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, (Google Map) followed by a walk to the Columbia City Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, (Google Map), Columbia, KY, for presentations and a return to the Library or followup discussions and refreshments. The production is sponsored by the Adair County Genealogical Society and the Adair County Public Library. The production is held annually on the last Monday in October.
Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, Kentucky 42728 270-384-2472 2014-10-07 22:41:10 | Comments | Printable version
Mrs. Lanora Judd Johnson, Taylor County, KY (1935-2014) Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Liberty Separate Church in Greensburg, KY, and also attended the Campbellsville Baptist Church. She worked 25 years at the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville, but her passion was farming. When she wasn't cooking or taking care of her home, she was often seen driving her tractor around the family farm. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mrs. Lanora (Judd) Johnson, a native of Greensburg, KY and a long-time resident of Campbellsville, KY, passed from this life on Monday, October 6, 2014 in Campbellsville, KY. There will be a funeral service for Mrs. Lanora (Judd) Johnson conducted at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718 on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 1pmCT/2pmCT. Bro. Freddie Thompson will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Brookside Cemetery, W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 10amCT/11amET, until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-10-07 22:12:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Tpr. Chase Willis investigating collision on Bradfordville RD, Lebanon, KY By TFC Wm Gregory LEBANON, KY - Tpr. Chase Willis is investigating a collision that occurred at 10:45amET on Bradfordsville Road. 71-year-old Mary E. O’Bryan, of Louisville, was traveling south on KY 49, operating a 2002 Chevy Cavalier and attempted to turn into a private drive. She turned into the path of a northbound 1992 Nissan Pickup operated by 53-year-old Ted McCollumm of Nicholasville. O’Bryan was wearing a seatbelt and was treated at Springview Hospital, Lebanon, KY. McCollum and a passenger, 28-year-old Shawn McCollum, of Lancaster, KY, were both belted and were not injured. 2014-10-07 21:41:11 | Comments | Printable version
Darrell D. Hafley, 61, Casey County, KY (1952-2014) He was a native of Casey County, KY, and a resident at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Jesse and Elizabeth Wheeler Hafley. He leaves 10 direct and two step living descendants. He was retired from Matsushita. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Darrell D. Hafley, 61, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at his home in Casey County, KY. Funeral services are 12pmCT/1pmET, Friday, October 10, 2014 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Ron Robinson officiating. Mr. Hafley will be laid to rest at Poplar Grove Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 5pm-8pmET/ 6pm-9pmET at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-10-07 21:16:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Columbia Masonic Lodge #96 open house 2014 Downtown Days Event The Columbia Masonic Lodge #96, 501 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY will hold open house 11am-2pmCT to celebrate the 200th year since it was chartered in 1814. - Robert Flowers 2014-10-07 21:07:41 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Men's Soccer retains No. 9 ranking in new NAIA Poll Blue Raiders have placed within the top-10 of each poll this season Next - Lindsey Wilson hosts conference opponent Cumberland (TN) for a 7pmCT match on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at Walter S. Reuling Stadium, 151 Holloway Drive, Columbia, KY. By Matthew Stokes COLUMBIA, KY - For the second-straight time, the Lindsey Wilson men's team placed in the No. 9 spot of this week's NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll, as announced by the national office on Tuesday, 7 Oct 2014 Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-10-07 19:34:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Sharon Coomer, Adair County, KY (1947-2014) 'Sharon was part of a large extended family. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and consistently demonstrated her Christian faith. She was a long-time member of the Columbia United Methodist Church, having held various committee positions within the church, primarily being the Choir Director for the past several years. She was a valued employee of Reed Brothers Insurance for 42 years. Some of her greatest times were when she and her two card partners would beat the men playing a rousing round of Canasta. God has chosen to take a special angel into His midst. While she will be welcomed into His presence, her family and friends on earth will miss her terribly until we see her again. Godspeed Sharon.' Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Sharon Coomer, age 67 years of Knifley Road, Columbia, KY, following a courageous battle with an aggressive cancer, finally completed the race and won the victory on Monday, October 6, 2014. Surrounded by her family, she surrendered into God's arms at 8:20pmCT. Funeral services Friday, October 10, 2014 at 11amCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Neil Janes and Dr. Jay F. Smith the officiating clergy.Interment in the Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. The family requests visitation after 3pmCT, on Thursday, October 9, 2014. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-10-07 19:17:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Loving little dog picked up on Jamestown Street at GRAS Sandy Ford writes: We have a little dog that was picked up on Jamestown Street and if the owner is missing it please call the shelter to id it. It is a very loving dog. Green River Animal Shelter, 455 Jim Blair Road, Columbia, KY. Hours: Closed-Monday. OPEN-Tuesday through Friday 10am-5pmCT. Saturday, 10am-3pmCT Phone 270-384-2801. --Sandy Ford, Director Find this and other PET ads in CM ANIMALS Classifieds, this morning, including a new one just posted for Golden Retriever/Lab mixed puppies, free for adoption. Scan all the CM Classifieds now and each time you visit. For costs and information on submitting your ad, see RATES & TERMS. If you need help, call 270-250-2730. 2014-10-07 15:13:18 | Comments | Printable version
FM2TE - 7 Oct 2014 - Know before you go The Farmers Market on the Square is open Saturdays through October 25, 2014, from 8am-1pmCT and Tuesdays 4:30pm-7pmCT, AND NOW Tuesdays, 4:30pm-7pmCT, September 2 through October 25, 2014, at the Adair Annex Parking Lot, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. Click on headline for Know Before You Go + Photo(s) By Caitlin Helm, FM2TE Market Coordinator & Ed Waggener, and other contributors ColumbiaMagazine.com (c) report Here's the line up today's Tuesday Farmers Market on the Square for Tuesday Evening (FM2TE), 7 Oct 2014.
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Jon Halsey: Wants photo of Blood Moon By Jon Halsey Sure hope someone can get up early tomorrow (pre-dawn) and snap a pic of the Blood Moon. Lunar eclipses don't happen that often and if the atmosphere is clear enough they can produce a rather eerie red cast to the moon. - Jon Halsey, Knifley Comments re photo 56958 Scenic Adair Co KY Full moon on a cushion of clouds 2014-10-07 14:37:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Nat'l Fire Prevention Week dedicated to Memory of Tony Grider By Donald Hare, Public Affairs Officer Columbia/Adair County Fire Departments The Columbia/Adair County volunteer fire department would sincerely like to thank everyone in the community for all the food, Acts of generosity, prayers and support during the difficult time. Next week is national fire prevention week and we would like to dedicate this in memory of Tony Grider. In the next few weeks. The Columbia Adair County fire department will be teaching fire prevention at the schools along with the Breeding and Knifley fire departments. - Donald Hare haredonald@air-evac.com. (417) 505-9241 2014-10-07 14:21:53 | Comments | Printable version
Men's Soccer: Blue Raiders host Cumberland - 8 Oct 2014 LWC Men's Soccer hosts Cumberland (TN) at 7pmCT, Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at Walter S. Reuling Stadium, 151 Holloway Drive, Columbia, KY. 2014-10-07 10:49:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Welcome: New arrival, Alexandria Dawn Campbell Full name of beautiful baby girl is Alexandria Dawn Campbell but she will be known as "Lexi". Alexandria Dawn "Lexi" Campbell was born at 8:20amET time on Monday, October 6, 2014. She weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. and was 20 1/4 in. long. Proud parents are Randall Brian and Tiffani Lynne Campbell of Columbia, KY, and she was also welcomed by her 23 month old big brother Joshua Todd Campbell. Maternal Grandparents are William Todd and Kerri Barnes of Russell Springs, KY. Maternal Great-Grandparents are Alberta Thomas and the late Donald Thomas of Jamestown, KY; and Doris Barnes-Blair and the late William "Billy" Barnes of Russell Springs, KY. Paternal Grandparents are John Mark and Shirley Campbell of Columbia, KY. Paternal Great-Grandparents are Mary Enna Campbell and the late Rudy Campbell of Columbia, KY; and Grace Piercy of Columbia, KY and the late Avery Piercy of Columbia, KY. Lexi was also welcomed by a special aunt, her namesake Rebecca Dawn Barnes of Russell Springs, KY, and a special great aunt, Leslie Smith of Lawrenceburg, KY --Brian Campbell 2014-10-07 07:56:13 | Comments | Printable version
Investigation ongoing in early Tue, 7 Oct 2014 fatality crash First responders responding to single vehicle accident find driver ejected from vehicle. Driver pronounced dead at the scene. Investigation is only by Adair County Sheriff's Office Click on headline for complete story By Deputy Sheriff Jared Conover From the Adair County Sheriff's Office The Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County EMS and members of the Knifley Fire Department responded to a single vehicle accident on Millerfield Road, just before Freeman Coomer Road at around 2:30pmCT, Tuesday morning, 7 Oct 2014. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-10-07 06:14:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
City Council passes landmark payroll tax on 5-1 vote Mayor Harris, in recommending passage, noted Columbia residents who work in other communities are paying the taxes there already. Only three citizen comment heard, one from a city resident who was for the tax, and from two who work in the city but live in the county. Final version is exactly the same as "Working Copy." Read Occupational License Tax Ordinance PDF for full text. By Ed Waggener At its regular Monday, 6 Oct 2014 meeting, the Columbia City Council approved the second reading of a landmark tax, voting 5-1 to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 430.15, "An ordinance relating to the imposition and administration of an occupational license requirement and payment of an occupational tax by persons and business entities conducting business, occupations, and professions wihtin the City of Columbia, Kentucky." The ordinance imposes a 1% tax and will take effect January 1, 2015. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-10-07 05:47:42 | Comments | Printable version
Hazardous weather outlook for CM 7-County area A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued by the National Weather Service in Louisville, KY at 2:54amCT/3:54amET, Tue, 7 Oct 2014 for a wide area of Central Kentucky and South Central Indiana, which includes Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties in the 7-County CM Primary Coverage area: DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND STORMS ARE EXPECTED TODAY AS POTENT UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCES PASS THROUGH THE REGION. STORMS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME STRONG TO MARGINALLY SEVERE. THE MAIN THREATS FROM THESE STORMS WILL BE HAIL...STRONG WINDS...AND CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING.More at Weather.Gov/Louisville 2014-10-07 05:20:25 | Comments | Printable version
Taft Neal comments on city's new payroll tax Commentary Thank the city council for proving that they are not capable of holding their office and passing the mishandling of funds and overspending on to this struggling community. I'm sure they struggled with the decision and are remorseful for the food they are taking out of hardworking people's kitchens. - Taft Neal 2014-10-07 04:09:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 7 Happy Anniversary, Ryan and Julie McQueary (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adysen Jewell Wooley (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake A. Burriss (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Boon Matney (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Briley Stephen Taylor (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassie Jo Rogers (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Michelle Hancock-Edwards (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ellie Cristin Cheatham (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elliot Smith (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hilda Legg | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jonathan Wayne Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julius Holmes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Libby Moss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marlena Sharpe McDonald (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Froedge (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandra Elaine Pyles Parker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sonny (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stefani B. Knight (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timothy Eaton (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Wilson, 88, Russell County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Porter McCoy, Cumberland County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, C.W. Goff, Green County, KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory Birthday, David Yeagley, Taylor County, KY (1966-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcella Lawless, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcia Ann McKinley Cook (d. May 14, 2003) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Corey Lee Spears, Green Co., KY (1989-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herman Duncan Cundiff, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Ramsey , 85, Taylor Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilbur Roy , Russell Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Ray (Gene) Strode, Adair County, KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Lawrence Barber, Jr., Burkesville, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelia Cox, Taylor County, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Mills, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Bennett, Russell County, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell D. Hafley, 61, Casey County, KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Gayle Stidham , 66, Columbia, KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin Depp Harbison, 97, Summer Shade, KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna White, Taylor County, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Lee Brown, 61, Russell Co., KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Phelps, 65, Yosemite, KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce Michael Werner, Sr, 69, Russell County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Adkins, 72, Adair Co., KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Grant Tipton, Russell Springs, KY, formerly of Dunnville, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Joseph Kramer, Glasgow, KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Wayne Gossett, Metcalfe County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles W. Mann, Jamestown, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher D. Neely, 40, Bowling Green, KY (1982-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph (Sonny) Vance, 82, Cane Valley, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny Dale Jewell, 66, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leslie Keith Thurman, 83, Cumberland Co., KY native (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Irene Roark, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Shofner, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merial Jean Sanders Greer, 87, Liberty, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Gilpin, 85, Columbia, KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Lee Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vinice Fay Roach Finley Tinsley, Burkesville, KY native (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Combest, 90, Jamestown, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vola Mae Bailey Bennett, 80, Columbia, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Taylor, 81, Liberty, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2014 All events are listed in Central Time. 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