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Today, Sat. April 19, 2008: AC PRIDE free tipping

Scroll to end of this feature for Today's Picture Album with standalone (no story) photos. Added to throughout the day!.-CM

Primary Election 2008 Countdown: 31 Days until the May 20, 2008, Primary Election. Last day to register to vote, if you have not already done so, is Monday, April 21, 2008, 8:00am to 4:00pmCT. Register in the office of Adair County Court Clerk Shiela Blair, Adair Annex. Phone (270) 384-2801

Road Eighty Bridge closed for 202 Days today, April 19, 2008

EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 110 of 2008 (Leap Year - 256- days remaining).
  • Today: PRIDE Spring Clean-up April 15-19, 2008
    Judge Executive Ann Melton and the Adair County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with PRIDE cleanup, will have their annual dumpsters and free-tipping days at the Adair County Transfer Station.To see locations of dumpsters around county for today, Saturday April 19, 2008, Click here
  • 7:00am-11:00amCT/8:00am- noonET: Taylor Regional Hospital Health Fair at TCHS gym
  • 8amCT to ? ?: Summit Manor Relay 4 Life Team yard sale; quilt drawing
  • 9:00amCT. - ?: ACHS Football team car wash, doughnut sale at Wal-Mart
  • 9:00amCT: LWC student/family visitation day
  • 9:00am to 11:00amCT: sign-in for Carhartt 5th Annual Poker Run, Glasgow, KY
  • Sue Stivers wants us all to be especially welcoming today. Every Adair Countian is asked to be a goodwill ambassador to our special guests!
  • 10:00am-NoonCT/11:00am-1:00pmET: Bridge to Faith MC will cruise for St. Jude's starts GR Plaza, C-ville
  • 10:45-11:45amCT: Registration for Fun Pageant (starts at noon) at Trinity UMC to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House
  • 11:00amCT: Bloomington Chapel fish fry/fundraiser
  • NoonamCT: The Harpers will be singing at Bloomington Chapel
  • 2:00-4:00pmCT: Bro. Ralph and Bobbie Hadley, anniversary celebration at VFW Building. PHOTO
  • 4:00pmCT: The Blakeys will be singing at Bloomington Chapel
  • 5:00pmCT: Fish fry with David Jones frying. Country Ham, at Jones Chapel to support fall revival
  • 6:00pmCT: Dancing with the Stars at RCHS, Russell Springs, KY
  • 6:00pmCT/7:00pmET: Revival at Saloma Baptist Church with Dr. Lincoln Bingham, evangelist; Rev. John Chowning, pastor
  • 6:30pmCT: Payne Family will sing at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church
  • 7:00pmCT: Dream Depot offers encore of "Life Is a Highway"
  • Don't forget the Adair County High School Bands annual Spring Concert is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, April 20, 2008, at 2:00pmCT at the Adair County Middle School
  • Reminder: Send mail from home to Adair Countians who are deployed to war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. How to and list
For events in detail and to scan future events into 2009, Click here

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    (ADV): Food, What's Cooking in Adair Co. Saturday, April 19, 2008

    OL' JOE'S B&B QUE. Ol' Joe Barbee has both Cookers #1 and #2 loaded and smoking. Ribs, chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, Kentucky Wings, loaded potatoes, homemade coleslaw in both vinegar and creamy styles, baked beans, potato salads, and elegant, premium desserts like nowhere else will served up. If you can't wait, check around 8:30am for BBQ for breakfast. Ol' Joe's is the place to be today, for food and fun. TODAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008. Phone 270-384-2360. The orders may be picked up this weekend April 18 & 19 during regular hours. Open 10:30am to ? (7:30-8.00pm CT) We now take Mastercard, Visa, and Discover Credit Cards. Open the 1st & 3rd Fridays & Saturdays of every month. MENU for other items.
    BOB'S COUNTY KITCHEN & GENERAL STORE, 5097 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY, Vester Community, Phone (270) 384-6774. MENU
    Hours: 5:00am-8:00pm, Mon. through Sat. Sunday, 8:00am-5pmCT.
    Today's Hot Bar: Country Fried Steak and Gravy. Stewed potatoes with cheesy sauce, succotash, Fried Apples. Coleslaw. Pea Salad. Cornbread.
    Breakfast anytime! Adair County's best kept secret, but word is getting out. Okay, we're being too modest: Adair County's best breakfast! And you're the boss at Bob's. If you want fried chicken, biscuit and gravy, and a side of canteloupe or tomatoes, for breakfast, we'll make it. And, unlike the chain restaurants where you can't get fish before 10:00am, we deep fry it anytime you want it. (with Pie!) anytime. 40cent bottomless cup of coffee! Our pie case brimmeth over, after the Magic Pie Fairy came in during the night and baked up a wonderful batch. Buy a whole Pie one to take to work or to be the family hero tonight!
    CATTY SHACK, Delicious catfish, seafood + more. 855 Campbellsville Road, Columbia. Call 384-8989 for carryouts or to expedite your order.
    Open: Wed.,Th, Fri, & Sat.! Now open 4 days a week! 10:00am to 8:00pmCT. MENU.
    Special today: TBA
    DAIRY DIP of COLUMBIA, Picnic at the Dip today! 114 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY. Open 10am-7pmCT every day of the week. Call: (270) 384-4644 for carryouts or to expedite your order MENU.
    Special today: BBQ sandwich, French Fries or Tater Tots, Reg. Drink, Just $4.50 Don't forget to call ahead (270) 384-4644, and we'll have your order ready when you arrive! We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover cards!

    DONUT EXPRESS - 605 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY 42728. Nick Warmouth, owner, operator. Open after midnight every night until 2:00pmCT. Call: (270) 384-8903 for carryouts or to expedite your order.
    TODAY: Pick up a dozen or two to share with your friends. Donuts are fun food. They make everybody's day go better. ($4.98/dozen=41.5 cents each, by the dozen!) MENU.
    Delicious Fresh Baked, Donuts Baked every day right here in Columbia. Glazed, cake, jelly-filled, plain, fancy and more! People drive from miles around to get them. Fresh brewed hot coffee, hot breakfast biscuit sandwiches..
    • A+ Computers, 406 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY, Tom Wilson, owner. Repair, Buy, Sell computers. "The Most Helpful Guys in Town."
    • Cane Valley Storage. 24 units, each 12 x 30 ft., overhead doors, lighting. $45 per month. Call (270) 378-1282.
    • Columbia Music Center is open 12-6pmCT M-T-Th-Fri, and 9am-2pmCT on Saturdays. 503 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY.
    • Columbian Theatre: Now playing: Nim's Island, rated PG. It will play nightly at 6:00pm and 8:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pm and 4:00pmCT only.
    • Diversified Marketing offers Programs and Packages start at $19.95 for a 40-channel package. Diversified Marketing Company. 703 Campbellsville Street, Suite B, Columbia, KY 42728. (270)384-9010 or 1-(800) 599-9010, Fax (270) 384-1158. Open 8-5 Monday-Friday
    • Ja Ci's Boutique Come by and check out the bright new summer fashions. Ja Ci's Boutique has capris, summer dresses, shorts, jackets and tops. Sizes from 4 to 2XL. Also have lots of bold, bright costume jewelry. Located at 703 Campbellsville Road, next to Diversified Marketing. Call (270) 384-1177. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central Time. Closed Sunday and Monday. JULIE CAMPBELL, owner
    • Mitzi's has new shipment of summer fashionsMITZI'S has just received a new shipment of summer fashions. Designers include Calvin Klein, Needles & Threads, Karen Stevens, Jane ashley, Jenny, Kreations and more. We have shirts, dresses, sundresses, shorts, capris, & pant sets - sizes small thru 3X. These are 20- 40% off our already low prices. While you are here, check out our $5. and $10. rack for great savings. Shoes are 1/2 price starting at $12.00. Mitzi's is located at 303 Greensburg St. /Columbia, next to the library. Look for the bright pink door. (270)634-0541. We are open Wed., Thurs., and Fri. from 9:00am to 4:00pmCT and Sat., from 9:00am to 1:00pmCT.
    • Click Here to do your shopping in the comfort of your home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store (SM). Order online, pick up at Columbia Wal-Mart or other Wal-Mart store.
    To advertise here, or to alert CM to Breaking News, use any of the over 11,000 Contact/Submit Buttons on this site or call (270) 250-2730.Much more, inside (or below), including "Driver's Seat" quick links to sites of local interest, including Adair County Public Library, local, state and national news sources. Today's outstanding, stand alone (no story, just great photos, follow this feature).




    Click here to read yesterday's "Today" feature.

    Court:
    Monday, April 21, 2008.
    Eighty-six (86) cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge James Weddle). No (0) cases scheduled in Adair District Court (Judge Michael Loy). Click Here to check Adair Court schedule at the Kentucky Court of Justice Website. To visit Adair Circuit Clerk site, Click Here

    Adair County Schools "Learning for a Lifetime"
    Regular class schedule resumes today, Monday, April 14, 2008. CATS testing will be April 21 through May 2, 2008. See Adair County School website for school schedule.

    School website was updated April 14, 2008, with new Adair County School District News items. News items are frequently added. Click Here Daily for the comprehensive Adair County Schools website. In a community with some of the world's best websites, this frequently updated one is a standout. Find your child's school for important contacts, athletics, clubs/organizations, faculty staff listings, SBDM Council meetings, events, and links.

    Adair County Schools Menu: Mar. 24 , 2007 through April 18, 2008

    ACHS BAND
    2007 Adair County Band website. Doyle Lloyd, webmaster. With 2007 KMEA AAA State Champions posts. A must see site; includes video, audio, old photos and pictures

    Click here for Adair County Band Audio Tapes. Great gifts!

    AT THE COLUMBIAN THEATER:

    Now Showing at the Columbian Theatre
    Nim's Island, rated PG. It will play nightly at 6:00pm and 8:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pm and 4:00pmCT only.Click here to read more about the historic Columbian Theatre.

    This date in history:

    Click Here to access facts from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia including lists of events, births, deaths, holidays, and other facts about this day in history.

    Roads, Travel

    Adair County Road Department maintenance report, Please drive carefully in work areas and be prepared for sudden stops. -LISA LEE, Adair County CJE Administrative Assistant. Announcement March 21, 2008: Adair County April 12, 2008 Clean-up Day: Watch here for next report from -LISA LEE, Office of Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton. 270-384-4703. Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton.

    High detail Adair Co. Map: Click Here

    Kentucky Highway Department, Adair County
    Road Eighty Bridge closed for 202 Days today, April 19, 2008 First Story: Closed since Monday, October 1, 2007 , KY 80 Columbia-Russell Springs east of Columbia.

    Western Bypass from 24,000 feet, 13 minutes from Lexington, KY, photo by Doug Campbell, Columbia Pilot posted on CM on June 28, 2007.

    Wolf Creek Dam
    To access the Army Corps of Engineers Wolf Creek Dam website online, Click Here

    Weekly Update: Latest, Dated April 9, 2008 with photo of Drilling on work platform. Water level, at 694.16 feet Click here for April 09, 2008 (latest) Wolf Creek Dam update.

    2008 Kentucky Primary & Election Calendar & Candidates
    Click Here for 2008 Election Calendars at the Secretary of State's website.

    For complete filings at Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson's office for President, US Senator US Representative, State Representative, Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, and District Judgeships, Click Here.

    LAST DAY TO REGISTER to vote in the May 20, 2008 primary is April 21, 2008. 4/22 through 5/27"Registration books are closed starting April 22, through May 27, 2008. (fourth Tuesday preceding through first Monday following primary)(This time period may vary depending on whether the last day to register to vote falls on a state or federal holiday. If the last day to register to vote falls on a state or federal holiday, the period runs until the end of the next day which is not a Saturday or Sunday nor a state or federal holiday.)," according to Secretary of State Trey Grayson's website and word from the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair.

    Please remember to submit events, celebrations now for January 2008 and all of 2008 ColumbiaMagazine.com calendar of Events and Celebrations and to send new and updated entries for the Directory of Churches

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    Scenic Adair CO: Redbud on Appen AV, Columbia, KY



    2008-04-19 - Appen Avenue, Columbia, KY - Photo By Shamarie Claiborne.
    REDBUD PINK, and a BLUE ADAIR COUNTY SKY was captured by Shamarie Claiborne on a visit to home. She captioned, "Redbud tree at Mom and Dad's on Appen Avenue. Really loved this one." So will everyone else, we believe. -CM.
    To see other ColumbiaMagazine.com group photographs at Flickr, Click HereClicking Read More accesses the "Today, Saturday, April 19, 2008" feature. Check the special Today Picture Album by scrolling at the bottom of the feature.

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    (ADV) Ol' Joe's B&B QUE also has wonderful cake & history



    2008-04-19 - North KY 55, Columbia, KY - Photo By CM Advertising Dept..
    OL' JOE'S B&B QUE is open today, Saturday, April 19, 2008, with homemade desserts including delicious lemon ring cake and chocolate cake with chocolate icing. The walls are filled with dozens of entertaining and educational pictures. Ol' Joe's is barbecuing now. It'll all be ready at around 9:00am. Follow the crowd across the bridge for the best barbecue in America! Call (270) 270-2360. Call in your order now, whether for a carry-out, a reunion feast, or to expedite service. Remember, Ol' Joe's B&B Que offers catering, too. Today there's meaty ribs, chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, Kentucky Wings, loaded potatoes, homemade coleslaw in both vinegar and creamy styles, baked beans, potato salads, and elegant, premium desserts like nowhere else are being served. Ol' Joe's is the place to be today, Saturday, April 19, for food and fun. Phone (270) 384-2360. The orders may be picked up today, April 19, 2008 during regular hours. Open 10:30am to ? (7:30-8.00pm CT) Open the 1st & 3rd Fridays & Saturdays of every month. MENU
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    Clicking Read More accesses the "Today, Saturday, April 19, 2008" feature. Check the special Today Picture Album by scrolling at the bottom of the feature.

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    Reading Magazines at Col. William Casey



    2008-04-19 - Col. Wm. Casey School, Columbia, KY - Photo By Justine Chapman.
    Brett Scholl, John Luke Partin, Abby Myers, Nealee Tarterand Devan Burton, students at Colonel Wm. Casey Elementary School, are reading magazines. Subscriptions to the magazines were a gift from First & Farmers Bank. Clicking Read More accesses the "Today, Sunday, April 20, 2008" feature

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    (ADV) : Barbecue Chicken dinner at Ol' Joe's B&B Que



    2008-04-19 - North KY 55, Columbia, KY - Photo By CM Adv. Dept..
    Ol' Joes B&B QUE OPEN TODAY! What could be better today! Ol' Joe's B&B Que has the best chicken around! And other gourmet delights are available, all day, today, including ribs, Kentucky wings, pulled pork and barbecued chicken. Sides of baked potatoes, vinegar slaw, and wickedly delicious desserts.Take a peek at the mouth watering Menu and weekend.. Call in to expedite your order. Phone (270) 384-2360. Open the 1st & 3rd Fridays & Saturdays of every month. MENU
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