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Dello Foley, 83, Russell County, KY (1932-2015) He was a retired truck driver and a member of Good Tidings Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. He was a native of Russell County, KY and a resident of the county at the time of his death. His wife of 64 years, Flora Wilmoth Foley, survives. He leaves eight direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Dello Foley, 83, of Russell Springs, died Saturday, May 16, 2015, at his home. Funeral service for Dello Foley will be 10amCT, Wednesday. May 20, 2015 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Josh Owens and Bro. James Robertson officiating. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Burial will be in the New Friendship Cemetery. Special Music by the The Foley Family. Pallbearers: Mike Robertson, Walter Robertson, Mitchell Robertson, Terry Robertson, Greg Foley, and Paul Barger. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-17 15:09:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rodney Burris comments on kynect Comment above about: - kynect Special Enrollment Period ends Rodney Burris writes: I have been away from Columbia for years but still call it home and can keep up by reading your online magazine. I do have 1 question about this article Do you or anyone ever think about who is paying the bill to offer such a deal? I will tell you it's the hard working people of Kentucky whose rates are going through the roof to provide for the non producers as always. Thanks for allowing me to vent. - Rodney BurrisThanks, Rodney - You're right about sky high rates, but that happened a long, long time before the Affordable Care Act. It was really frightening during the period after Blue Cross Blue Shield management took the then mutual (policy holder owned) Blue Cross/Blue Shield private. Management got rich. We policy holders saw our rates go through the roof. -EW 2015-05-17 12:37:07 | Comments | Printable version
Bus spotted in Cincinnati carrying future community leaders Kathy Gaskin writes: My daughter, CarriAnne Gaskin, along with many other future leaders of our community, are traveling on this bus. All are most definitely precious cargo and I pray for fun and safe travels for every one of them! Thanks, Kathy Phelps Gaskin --Kathy GaskinComments re photo 60283 Spotted in Cincinnati 2015-05-17 10:58:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Dual Credit 3-D Printing Class, with SCC, is possibility A group of 75 students from ACHS recently visited the pre-engineering and 3-D printing program at Somerset Community College and were treated to a special day with Mr. Eric Wooldridge in the 3-D lab. Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Robin Loy The apprenticeship program through the Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center and Dr. Schneider Automotive systems is very exciting for Adair County High School and the community. As we are moving into the third year of the Race To The Top-District grant, the focus of college and career readiness is shifting to life ready skills. Job shadowing opportunities, apprenticeships, internships, and capstone projects are being looked at closely with hopes of expanding those opportunities to all of the Kid-Friendly districts participating in Race to the Top. Our work will center around matching kids with opportunities that fit with their long range plans as we move forward. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-17 10:52:52 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS site council regular meeting is Mon 18 May 2015 Adair County High School's regularly scheduled monthly SBDM meeting will be Monday, May 18, 2015, at 4pmCT, in the library at the high school. 526 Indian Dr. 270-384-2751 - Troy Young 2015-05-17 10:31:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
CAUD hires Damon Talley as additional attorney Highly respected Hodgenville Attorney guided merger of Columbia water & sewer and Adair County Water District into what is now Columbia/Adair Utilities District. Click on headline for complete story, details By Ed Waggener The Columbia Adair Utilities hired Damon Talley, a member of the law firm Stoll, Keenon Ogden, to represent the utility in certain certain litigation situations and possible litigation facing CAUD. Mr. Talley is the attorney who guided the merger of the old Columbia Utilities water and sewer department merger with the Adair County Water District, the entities which now make up Columbia/Adair County Utilities district. The vote to hire Mr. Talley came at the utilities board's regular Thursday, 14 May 2015 meeting, to hire the second attorney came on the recommendation of CAUD attorney Marshall Loy, General Manager Lenny Stone, and Chairman Tim Baker. The vote to hire him was unanimous, with Baker and members Barry Stotts, Larry Russell Bryant, David Jones and Mike Newton affirming. Though much of Mr. Talley's work is shrouded in Executive Sessions, it is believed that it has to do with the abrupt change of Engineering Firms and a surprise rescinding of a contract with Stotts Construction Company. In the opening meeting, Mr. Talley said that he would be performing legal work which Marshall Loy couldn't do or wouldn't do. Mr. Talley, a resident of Hodgenville, KY, is a member of the law firm Stoll- Keenon-Ogden. Offices are in Lexington and Louisville and now, at Mr. Talley's longtime office at 112 N Lincoln Blvd, Hodgenville, KY.Mr. Talley's hourly fee, he told the CAUD Board of Trustees at its May 14, 2015 meeting, is $330.00 per hour. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-17 10:20:51 | Comments | Printable version
Trevor Merideth, Edmonton, KY, is Scholar of the College at WKU Trevor Merideth, Edmonton, KY, has been named one of 42 Scholars of the College for Spring 2015 at Western Kentucky University. Merideth is an Interdisplinary Studies major in WKU's University College. He is the son of Billy and Joe Merideth. 2015-05-17 09:54:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
kynect Special Enrollment Period ends More than 3,000 additional Kentuckians signed up for private health insurance coverage during the special enrollment period. By: Kerri Richardson/Terry Sebastian FRANKFORT, Ky. - Governor Steve Beshear today announced that an additional 3,047 Kentuckians signed up for quality, affordable health coverage during a special enrollment period that ran from March 2 through April 30 to give Kentuckians unaware of possible tax penalties for the uninsured more time to sign up. "Our second open enrollment period was extremely successful, with many new individuals signing up or continuing their health coverage through kynect," said Gov. Beshear. "However, we knew there were Kentuckians who did not realize that if they do not obtain health coverage they may face significant penalties when they file their taxes. Given that the personal risks of not having health coverage are even greater than the penalties, we decided to continue a special enrollment period to allow those individuals more time to sign up. I'm pleased that the extra time allowed more than 3,000 Kentuckians to join the more than 100,000 who enrolled in private health coverage through kynect for 2015." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-17 09:45:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Free Square Meals for kids at the FM2 starting 6 Jun 2015 The Farmers Market on the Square (FM2) and the Adair County School District will offer "Square Meals" beginning Saturday, June 6, 2015. All of the children in our community are invited to eat a free breakfast and lunch here every Saturday during summer break. Breakfast is 7am-9amCT; lunch, 11am-1pmCT. The Farmers Market on the Square, Parking Lot, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square is open Saturdays during the season 8am-1pmCT; Tuesdays, 4:30-7pmCT. - BARBARA ARMITAGE. 2015-05-17 09:25:29 | Comments | Printable version
Sen. Max Wise: Reflections on Memorial Day 'Here in Kentucky, we have a unique and rich history in military service to the U.S. dating back to the War of 1812, and we continue to have many sons and daughters volunteer to defend our nation. In most of our communities across the state, there are statues and memorials dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives.' - MAX WISE Memorial Day is observed this year on Monday, May 25, 2015 By State Senator Max Wise (KY S-16) Frankfort, KY - Memorial Day is significant in Kentucky as it brings in the unofficial beginning of summer with schools nearing the end of the semester, vacationers descending in droves to our lakes and rivers, and warm weather and sunshine becoming the norm. The holiday also is a day on which many of us remember our loved ones who have died. We take flowers to the graves of relatives, and often travel to our hometown for reunions and visits with old friends and family. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-17 09:13:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Jim: Big doin's in Columbia, mid-May, 1915 One hundred years ago in Adair County, society and school items dominated the news, politicians were out in earnest, and the dangerous life facing pedestrians had begun - as pedestrians dodged Tin Lizzies By Jim Had Marty Stuart been in Columbia about a hundred years ago, no doubt any number of the denizens of the Square would have heard him exclaiming, "Big doin's in town this week, big doin's!" And big doin's there were, as reported in the May 19, 1915 edition of the Adair County News. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-17 09:09:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History
Erin Burris, Greensburg, KY, is WKU Scholar of the College (SAT, 16 May 2015) Erin Burris of Greensburg, KY, a Communication Disorders major and daughter of Justin and Pam Burris, is one of 42 Scholars of the College, recognized as having the highest GPA's in their colleges while completing at least 60 credit hours at Western Kentucky University. Erin is enrolled in the College of Health and Human Services at WKU. 2015-05-17 09:04:57 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Enjoyed George Rice's Story Mitzi Bault writes: What a great story. I had so much fun reading this, I have so much love and respect for George Rice. Reading about the school yard where I attend church. The Bault children were Ricky's father Leon and uncles. The Renfro children included Ricky's mother Lois Renfro Bault. I hope we get another chapter. --MitziComments re article 75292 George Rice remembers Jericho University 2015-05-17 09:04:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Angelia (Angie) Christena Lester, Willow Shade, KY (1964-2015) She was a native of Barren County, KY, and a resident of Metcalfe County at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Harold (Brownie) and Lois Friend Lester. She was a residential assistant in the behavioral health care industry. Click on headline for complete obituary Angelia (Angie) Christena Lester, age 50, of Willow Shade, died at her residence Friday, May 15, 2015. Memorial services will be Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 1pmCT, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY, with Brother Gary Richardson officiating. Visitation will begin Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at 10amCT, at the funeral home and will continue until time of services. Cremation was chosen. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-17 08:45:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ben Arnold: Old Egypt School exactly like Egypt Ben Arnold writes to George Rice: George, Thank you George for these oh so familiar stories. My mom and dad had their first date at that Jericho church and your school is exactly like out Egypt one room school down to the grape vine swing, outhouses, etc. I can smell the chalk board, wood stove, and taste the lemonade in the bucket. We must ask Mike Morris to write a similar dissertation on the Egypt school. --Ben ArnoldComments re article 75292 George Rice remembers Jericho University 2015-05-17 08:31:13 | Comments | Printable version
Happy Tail: The dog who cried 'Wolf' - Darryl ![]() Next Previous Happy Tail: Happy Tail - Spanky, the red-nose pit bull By Peg Schaeffer Everyone who knows me knows Darryl. I've written a Happy Tail about my Beagle that has been more places than most people - most of them uninvited. So the other day when I thought he was sick I was very concerned. Darryl is always by my side. If he's not in trouble he's laying by my feet while I'm at the computer, sitting by my chair at the table looking for some treats, or riding in the truck waiting for me to open the door so he can jump out (even if he's supposed to stay in). The other day he kept whimpering as if he was hurt. He came downstairs with me and lay on the Kuranda bed but whenever he moved he would cry out. He wasn't his usual active self. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-17 07:08:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Happy Tails by Peg Shaefer
Mrs. Alva Mae Morrison, 96, Green Co., KY (1919-2015) She was the wife of the late Russell Morrison, Sr., with whom she had shared many happy years. Mrs. Morrison was retired from the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Church of God faith. Her sharp mind and quick wit will be long remembered by all who knew her. Mrs. Alva Mae Milby Morrison was born in Green County, Kentucky on February 17, 1919 into the marriage of the late Nearce Clay and Shirley (Madden) Milby. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Jane Todd Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, having attained the age of 96 years, 2 months, and 28 days. There will be a graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Morrison on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Greensburg City Cemetery, North Main Street, Greensburg, KY 42743 at 2pmCT/3pmET Bro. James Walker will be officiating. There will be no public visitation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-17 06:33:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kyle Mann graduates Summa Cum Laude at WKU Honors College ![]() Kyle Mann graduated Summa Cum Laude May 16, 2015, with a Bachelor of Science Biochemistry degree from Western Kentucky University Honors College. Kyle, a 2012 Adair County High graduate completed his college degree in three years. Kyle will continue his education in the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree program at the University Of Louisville School Of Dentistry beginning July 8, 2015. Kyle is the son of Gary and Brenda Mann and the grandson of Millard Eldon Kinnett and the late Maxine Kinnett and Earl and Lola Mann. - Brenda S Mann 2015-05-17 06:15:56 | Comments | Printable version
Conover School Reunion, Sat 23 May 2015 The 17th Annual Old Conover Grade School at Freedom Separate Baptist Church, 576 Freedom Church Road, Adair County, KY will be Saturday, May 23, 2015. All former students, teachers, friends and their families are invited to attend. Please bring enough food and beverage for your group. Lunch will begin at 12pm noon CT. For more information call 270-384-4108 Hope to see you there - Fern Roy 2015-05-17 05:35:24 | Comments | Printable version
Poetry by Billy Joe Fudge: the Stone and Goat Limerick ![]() by the poet, Billy Joe Fudge There is a man whose friend is a goat.Saturday, May 16, in the Green Hills of Columbia, Adair County, KY 2015-05-17 05:26:56 | Comments | Printable version
Today, SUNDAY with CM, 17 May 2015 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 17, 2015: When mind is made up,--Robert Stone, Sunday, 17 May 2015. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1342 2015-05-17 05:23:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Tom Chaney: It's Not That We Forgot - We Never Knew Of Writers And Their Books: "It's Not That We Forgot.... We Never Knew." Tom says The Rohna was the first ship to become victim of a guided missile. This column first appeared 16 May 2010. The next earlier Tom Chaney column: Though You Kill Me, I Must Bury My Brother! By Tom Chaney "It's Not That We Forgot.... We Never Knew" One of the delights of running a bookstore is the occasional customer who comes in looking for something I've never heard of — and together we find it. Such is the case with this 2001 volume by Western Kentucky University historian Carlton Jackson [University of Oklahoma Press]. Jackson documents a terrible secret tragedy of World War II in his Allied Secret: The Sinking of HMT "Rohna". This book is an updated edition of an earlier work, Forgotten Tragedy published some five years previously. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-05-17 05:22:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Tom Chaney: Of Writers and Their Books Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 17 Happy Anniversary, Lynn and Mary Stephens (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Marshall and Joyce Sneed (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wayne and Elizabeth Miller (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Stotts (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hailey Birdwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kate Erin Spinks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Ruth Scott Norris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Schella Pittman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Whitley Anna-Grace Janes (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie M. Cundiff, Casey Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall (Mark) H. Sasser, Liberty, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everett L. Davis, Jamestown, KY (1969-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Sherrell Morrison, Taylor Co., KY native (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bell Marie Keltner, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W.C. Conner, Green Co., KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Wiley Galliher, Casey County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis H. Gupton, 86, Taylor County, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Joe Wesley , 44, Casey County, KY (1969-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Auda Mae Tucker, 77, Russell Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola S. May, Casey Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Phipps, 87, Knifley, KY, (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwade Tolou Mings, 97, Taylor County, KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, John T. Durham, Jr., Wilmore, KY (1919-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vallace Denton Elmore, 79, Casey County, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Cox, Casey County, KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Garrett, Taylor Co., KY/Nelson Co. KY native (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessi LP Lowery, 18, Russell County, KY (1999-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harvey Henry Estes, 86, Metcalfe Co., KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Infant Olivia Grace Grider, Cumberland County, KY (May 17, 2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Weddle Norman, 66, Casey Co., KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Cox Allen, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Dell Whitlow Bills McAfee, 77, Green Co., KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Effie Heskamp (1910-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Tucker, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Joyce Wright, 73, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthew Paul Summers, 41, Marion County, KY (1974-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Mae Cave, 81, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ranae Lynn Smith, 39, Jamestown, KY (1979-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robbie H. Jones, Green Co., KY (1936-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Ann Darnell Williams, Russell Co., KY native (1924-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Wayne Benningfield, Taylor Co. KY (1960-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2015 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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