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Today, Sat. April 26, 2008: Absentee voting until noon

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

Primary Election 2008 Countdown:
24 Days until the May 20, 2008, Primary Election.
Registration books are closed until May 27, 2008 .

Road Eighty Bridge closed for 209 Days today, April 26 2008

EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 117 of 2008 (Leap Year - 249- days remaining).
  • Today: LWC Humanity Hands conducting roadblock at Wal-Mart intersection
  • 8:00amCT to 12noonCT: Absentee voting machine open in Adair County Court Clerk's office
  • 10:30amCT: Ride honors Rex. L. Coffey, benefits the 2008 Relay for Life
  • 1:00pmCT: "A Class Act Dog Show," ACHS track for Relay for Life (Rain Date May 10, 2008)
  • 2:00pmCT: Memorial service for Rayburn Daugherty at Lindsey Wilson College
  • 4:00pmCT: Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department 11th Annual Fish Fry and Auction
  • 4:00pmCT: Benefit singing, chili supper, auction, at Christian Life Center for Doris "Tootie" Hovious
  • 5:00pmCT: Steadfast singing, First General Baptist Church on Bear Track Road
  • 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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Advertising: Auction calendars
  • Burton Real Estate & Auction Service: for auction calendar

  • Walker Realty Auction Service Richard L. Walker 384-2242, Broker & Auctioneer. 107 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY 42728. (270) 384-3661.
    • May 3, 2008 at 10:00amCT Estate Auction .Selling 6.92 Acres M/L. Selling in two tracts. Located Intersection of Loy-Cemetery Rd. and Eddie Compton Rd. Selling for the Dimple Loy Estate.
    • May 10, 2008 at 10:00amCT Estate Auction. May 10, 2008 at 10:00amCT. Selling personal property, for estate of Earl & Frances Huddleston. VFW Building, Fairgrounds, Columbia, KY.
ColumbiaMagazine.com REAL ESTATE has links for seven leading real estate agencies. Check for real estate ads including new ones just added, and at least one more today, April 24, 2008. For rent, business opportunities, real estate wanted, photo ads.

(ADV): Food, What's Cooking in Adair Co.Saturday, April 26, 2008
To learn how to get the low cost, highly, effective What's Cooking in Adair County to work for youand support a unique Adair County community service, call (270) 250-2730 now.

OL' JOE'S B&B QUE will be open Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3, 2008. Ol' Joe is taking orders now for Derby Day weekend parties. Order meaty ribs, chicken, and all the sides Ol' Joe's Kentucky Wings, pulled pork, and sides from the MENU. Now. Visa, Mastercard, or American Express accepted. (270) 384-2360, regular phone. Or call the Bulk Order/Special Catering Hotline (270) 634-0602.
BOB'S COUNTrY 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: Salisbury Steak w/gravy. Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Cooked Cabbage. Cornbread hoecakes.
Breakfast anytime! (with Pie!) anytime. 40cent bottomless cup of coffee! The pie situation is Good! Read the full Pie report at today's menu. You got to try this cool, refreshing, light treat, short-named: "Soaring strawberry pie," but the full name is "Soaring strawberry lemonade Koolaid Pie, with Cream Cheese," if you are are real hoity-toity, proper Vestertonian.
CATTY SHACK, Delicious catfish, seafood + more. 855 Campbellsville Road, Columbia. Call (270) 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.
Saturday: Have a great Seafood Picnic at the Catty Shack. Great views of Columbia, gentle Russell Creek Valley breezes, Picnic Tables, or just eat in the comfort of your car. Call ahead for carryouts.
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: Our fresh, steamy hot BBQ sandwich, fries or tots and a drink for only, All for Just $4.75 Don't forget to call ahead (270) 384-4644, and we'll have your order ready when you arrive! Have fun! Have a picnic in your car under the shade, or mix with the crowd at the tables in our Picnic Yard at a great Kentucky landmark: The Dairy Dip in Memorable Old Columbia. 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!) Let us Mix a Box for you today! 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. ("Thank you, Campbellsville. Quite a compliment when you compare us to the great bakery you used to have but is now closed) 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.
  • Columbian Theatre: Friday, April 25, 2008, the Columbian will start Leatherheads, starring Kentuckian George Clooney. Rated PG-13. It will play nightly at 6:00pm and 8:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pm and 4:00pmCT only.
  • Columbia Music Center is open 12-6pmCT M-T-Th-Fri, and 9am-2pmCT on Saturdays. 503 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY.
  • 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 We have women's clothing (sizes 4 - 2XL), handbags, costume and sterling silver jewelry, flip flops. If you don't know what to get remember we have gift certificates also. Just arrived capris and walking shorts in bright summer colors. Still have some of the summer skirt sets at 20% off.Ja Ci's Boutique, 703 Campbellsville Road, next to Diversified Marketing. Remember it's not too early to get Mother's Day gifts, either. So hurry in to Ja Ci's s Boutique. 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
  • MITZI'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.
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Court:
Monday, April 28, 2008. No (0) cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge James Weddle). Thirty-six (36) 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"
CATS testing will be April 21 through May 2, 2008. See Adair County School website for school schedule.

School website was updated April 25, 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: April 21, 2008 through May 22, 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
Columbian Theatre: Friday, April 25, 2008, the Columbian will start Leatherheads, starring Kentuckian George Clooney. Rated PG-13. 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.

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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 209 Days today, April 26, 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 23, 2008 with photo of Drilling on work platform. Water level, at 690.00 feet Click here for April 23, 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.

ABSENTEE VOTING MACHINE OPEN Absentee voting machine is open in the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair. From now until Primary election day, Tuesday, May 20, 2008, the office will be open regular hours 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday, plus special hours 8:00am-12:00noonCT on Saturdays.
"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.

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Flowers: Pink Dogwood, Young Street, Columbia, KY



2008-04-26 - Near Lindsey Wilson College - Photo By George Kolbenschlag.
A PINK DOGWOOD in George and Vonnie Kolbenschlag's yard is a delightful display this Spring, from afar and closeup. Mr. Kolbenschlag took this stunningly beautiful close-up on Thursday, April 24, 2008. The dogwoods in Columbia are especially beautiful in the Jones Wright addition, too. And on Highway 55 north near Cane Valley, residential hillsides are fabulous. Clicking Read More accesses the "Today, Sat. April 26, 2008," feature.

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Flowers: Azaleas, Young Street, Columbia, KY



2008-04-26 - Columbia, KY - Photo By George Kolbenschlag.
AZALEAS are in bloom around Adair County many in whites, blues, and these pinks, like these on Young Street at the Koblenschlag residence. Photographer George Kolbenschlag too this photo Thursday, April 24, 2008. Clicking Read More accesses the "Today, Sat. April 26, 2008," feature.

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Adair Countian finds Andy & Barney's car in Indiana



2008-04-26 - Danville, IN - Photo By Tony Harvey.
TABOR COMMUNITY PHOTOGRAPHER TONY HARVEY made a trip recently to Illinois and made a surprising discovery in Danville. "After all these years, I have found out where Andy Taylor and Barney Fife have been hiding out. It's at the Mayberry Cafe in Danville, Indiana. Clicking Read More accesses the today, April 26, 2008," feature. To see more ColumbiaMagazine group photos at Flickr, Click here

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Starting 2nd Annual Rex's Ride 2008



2008-04-26 - Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY - Photo By Shamarie Claiborne.
CYCLISTS MAKE THE TURN SOUTH out of Rex's Cycle Shop on Campbellsville Road to begin the 2nd Annual Rex. L. Coffey Memorial Charity Ride. The ride memorializes the late Rex Coffey, who died June 11, 2006 of gunshot wounds received the night before at a church picnic near Glens Fork, KY. Money raised in the ride goes to the Relay for Life. Clicking Read More accesses the "Today, April 26, 2008" feature.

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