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Today, Wed., Sept. 17, 2008: Childrens Story Hour, ACPL

EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 261 of 2008 (Leap Year - 105 days remaining).
  • Today: Adair County Public Library Bookmobile is in KY 206 area
  • 6:00amCT/7:00amET to 6:00amCT/7:00amET: Blood draw at Casey County Hospital, Liberty, KY. $300 worth of tests for $12.00. Last names ending in N-O-P-Q-R-S
  • 9:00amCT/10:00amET: Dr. Rick Gage speaker at The Ransdell Chapel, CU
  • 10:00amCT: Children's Story Hour at Adair Public Library
  • 10:00amCT and later: Grandparents lunch at ACES Schedule, Order of Invitations
  • 1:00pmCT: Homeschool Story Hour with Miss Aleina at ACPL
  • 4:00pmCT: The Adair County Middle School SBDM Council
  • This evening: Rick Gage, Go Tell Crusade at Taylor County High SchoolThis evening: See Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules.
  • Reminder: Send mail from home to Adair Countians who are deployed to war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. How to mail to servicemen and list of addresses

For events in detail and to scan future events into 2009, Click here

This date in history: Click Here to access facts from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia about this day in history.

Countdown to Firstbook vote deadline: The voting is over. The announcement of the winner is not yet on the site. If anyone was watching at midnight Monday, September 15, 2008 and knows whether Kentucky stayed in first place, please let us know. . To check for confirmation Click Here If Kentucky wins 1st place, First Book will send 50,000 free books to the state for needy children.You can vote once each day.

Countdown to Second Sunday: It's only 25 days to 2:00-5:00pmCT, Sunday, October 12, 2008, when Adair Countians make a bold move for a healthier, wealthier, happier community. A wonderful stretch of roadway, from on Greensburg Street, now also KY 439, from Paul Mann Road to the Adair County Schools Administration Building and across Indiana Drive to the Adair County Elementary School, will be closed to motorized traffic on Second Sunday. A huge turn out is expected. For further information, contact Kelli Bonifer at the UK Extension Service. Phone (270) 384-2317.

Countdown to November 4, 2008 General Election 47 days remaining. Ballot position, local candidates Register to vote in the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair Mon.-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pmCT. RCP Electoral College Outlook. Presidential Polls; RCP Presidential Poll, Kentucky only

The candidates' messages:

The following candidates are seeking your vote in the Tuesday, November 4, 2008, Election:51st District Kentucky House of Representatives
  • Billy Joe Fudge
    Pd. Pol. Adv. Paid for by candidate, Libby Reynolds Fudge, treasurer.
Columbia City Council:Court:
Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
One (1) Cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge James Weddle). Ninety (90) cases in 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

Real Estate Auction Calendar:
There are currently many once in a iife time opportunities in Adair County Real Estate. For listings and links, Click Here

The Epicurean Kentuckian: Organic, open faced omelet

PRETTY GOOD BLISS BOOKSTORE OMELET WITH A BURN: Two eggs, some ham bits, cheeses to taste; tomatoes, zucchini, hill onions, jalapenos and tomatoes from Bruce Wilson's organic garden (no Pewees), sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, cooked in a black skillet. Cheap black coffee. Security food laid by in case of ongong hunger: Potassium laden banana. Avocado to serve in half shell with lime juice and sea salt.

(ADV): What's Cooking in Adair County, KY, today:
Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices.
  • Betty's OK Country Cooking On The Buffet Today, Wednesday, September 17, 2008: Meats: CATFISH.ROAST PORK. MESQUITE CHICKEN Vegetables: Mashed Potatoes. Green Beans. Fried Apples. Breaded Squash. Corn. Stir Fried Vegetables. Whole Parsley Potatoes. Great Northern Beans On the buffet cold bar: A Betty's Special Treat, Cornbread Salad salad plus Potato Salad. Coleslaw. Peaches. Pears. Cottage Cheese. Pepper relish. Sweet onion. Buffet includes Cornbread, Rolls. Today's SPECIAL DESSERTS: Peash Cobbler. Sugar Free Chocolate Pie. Sugar Free Lemon Pie. Plus our really big regular list of favorite cakes and desserts.

  • Bob's Country Kitchen & General Store
    Hotbar Special, Wednesday, September 17, 2008: It's Wednesday and that mean MEATLOAF. Sides Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans. Fried Apples, (Beans as a soup with cornbread and onion, only $1.79 a bowl). Coleslaw. Sliced Red Tomatoes. Crunchy, Crusty, Ovenbaked Cornbread. Biscuits. DESSERTS: Kay Burton Chocolate Cocanut, Butterscotch Meringue Pies. The famed Vester Turtle Cheese Cake, or Plain Cheese Cake. Jello with fruit desserts.

  • Buffalo Hills RanchNothing can be more refreshing in on Summer Day than a Dr. Smoothie Smoothie from Buffalo Hills Ranch. Get America's Original Health Food, Buffalo (American Bison), for weekend grilling. Soon: First Adair County Grown Buffalo will be available here.

  • The Dairy DipWednesday, September 17, 2008: Our famous BBQ SANDWICH, French Fries or Tater Tots. 16 oz. Pepsi product drink ALL for Just $4.75. The weather is absolutely lovely this week. Stop by for lunch or dinner today. Take away, eat in your car, or have a picnic under the bright umbrellas.-PATRICIA WILLIS.

  • Donut ExpressDelicious, Fresh Baked Donuts every day right here in Columbia. Glazed, cake, jelly-filled, plain, fancy and more! People drive from miles around to get them.

  • Ol' Joe Barbee's B&B QUE Just two more days! Ol' Joe's will be open this weekend, Friday, September 17, 2008, and Saturday, September 18, 2008. Ol' Joe's is the Home of Ol' Joe's Original KY Wings, Ol' Joe's Sauces and Rubs, and just about the best barbecue you'll find anywhere. Slow smoked to perfection. Meaty ribs. Delicious barbecued chicken. Catering.

  • NEW! Old Town Restaurant, KY 551, Knifley, KY.Open, each day at 5:00amCT with full breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the completely remodeled Knifley Grade Center.

  • Rerun's Holmes Bend General Store
    DAILY SPECIAL:Wednesday, September 17, 2008:
    CHILI PIE + 16oz drink, $5.00. or WINGS ANY STYLE & ANY SIDE + FOUNTAIN DRINK. All of for just $6.00 Best Food on Green River Lake Menu. Come play Miniature Golf all day and under the lights. Just $2.00 per game per player!

    Desserts: Our Adair Co. Pie Wars Entries: Fresh Homemade Apple Cobbler. Or: Rerun's Brownies, 50cents each. Homemade Fruit Turnovers. $1.50.

  • Adair County School District Menu for Wednesday, September 17, 2008: BREAKFAST: Breakfast Pizza. Choice of Low Fat Milk. Cereal choices and toast offered daily at breakfast. LUNCH: Chicken Filet on Bun or Hot Ham & Cheese on Bun. French Fries. Broccoli w/Cheese. Grapes. Choice of Low Fat Milk. Salads available daily. Fruit and/or juice offered daily with lunch. Menu through September 26, 2008

Special advertising today:

The 2008 Casey County Hospital
HEALTH FAIR
Saturday, September 20, 2008!
Will be held at the Old Casey County Hospital, Liberty, KY
7:00AM to NOON EASTERN TIME!


A COLOR TELEVISION WILL BE GIVEN AWAY!

BLOOD DRAW SCHEDULE at Old Casey County Hospital, Liberty, KY:
  • Monday, Sept. 15: 7:00-9:00amEDT, First letter of last name, A-B-C-D-E-F
  • Tuesday, Sept. 16: 7:00-9:00amEDT, First letter of last name, G-H-I-J-K-L-M
  • Wednesday, Sept. 17: 7:00-9:00amEDT, First letter of last name, N-O-P-Q-R-S
  • Thursday, Sept.18: 7:00-9:00amEDT, First letter of last name, T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z
  • Saturday, Sept. 20: 7:00-12:00amEDT, ALL

At the Health Fair . . .
We are offering over $300.009 in health screenings for only $12.00 and there will be many healthcare-related booths and much more. Blood drawing from 6:30 A.M. To 10:30 A.M. Blood will be drawn from your arm for more than 30 different analyses, which include a complete blood count (CBC) a chemistry profile with HDL Cholesterol and a Thyroid profile. Also available are three free Colo-rectal cancer screens. The PSA cancer screen is recommended for men over 50 or men who meet any of he following three criteria: (1) Family history of cancer of the prostate or (2) had a vasectomy, or (3) is a black American.

The PSA will be an additional cost of $8.00.

REMEMBER TO FAST, having only water to drink for 12 hours before your blood draw.
Due to the changes in federal law regarding a patient's right to privacy, we have had to make some changes in the way we distribute lab results. You may pick up you own results. We are not allowed to give you your spouse's or family member's results. Results not picked up at the health fair will be mailed directly to you. PLEASE DO NOT CALL ABOUT REPORTS UNTIL AFTER OCTOBER 11, 2008

Casey County Primary Care - 787-8348
CASEY COUNTY HOSPITAL-787-6275
CASEY COUNTY HOSPITAL, 787-1460
IOP of Casey County Hospital, 787-1460

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Entertainment
Now Playing Hit comedy Tropic Thunder
The Columbian Theatre is showing the new hit comedy Tropic Thunder starting Friday, September 12, 2008. Tropic Thunder is rated R. It will play nightly at 7:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pmCT only.
Sports Calendars

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Scroll to end of article for Today's Picture Album. More added throughout the day. Also, NEW: Photos added within Today. Check throughout the day for updates.

Click here to read yesterday's "Today" feature.
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Academic calendarsCultural events calendarsSPORTS SCHEDULESAdair County Schools "Learning for a Lifetime"

For 2008-2009 School Calendar, Click Here.

School website was updated September 10, 2008Click 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.

ACHS BAND

2007 Adair County Band website. Doyle Lloyd, webmaster.

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

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

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

Perry Parrish Aerial Photographs: CWB, others, August 9, 2008 Photos of Holladay Place, Majestic Yachts, The Long Bridge, the Adair Justice Center, Adair County Water Treatment Plant, ACES and ACHS, Green River Lake, and Adair School Property will be in the series.

Wolf Creek Dam

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

Wolf Creek Dam Weekly Progress: Latest, with aerial view of all the new work at Halcomb's Landing, Dated September 4, 2008 Water level, down, at 680.53 feet Click here for September 4, 2008 (latest) Wolf Creek Dam update.

2008 Kentucky Primary & Election Calendar & Candidates
See candidate filings for City Council, Constable, School Board, and Soil Conservation District races. Click Here

Click Here for 2008 Election Calendars at the Secretary of State's website.
To see the results by precincts or absentee voting, click on links below:
Absentee totals. White Oak.Eunice-Pellyton. Little Cake. East Columbia.Ozark.S. Columbia-Ozark. Glens Fork-Melson Ridge. Gradyville-Nell. Sparksville-Breeding. Milltown. West Columbia. Cane Valley-Holmes. Knifley-Roley. North Columbia. Hurt.

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.

Voter Registration is open in the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair. Office hours 8:00am-4:00pmCT Monday, Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Qualified individuals who are not registered to vote may do so.

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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The Epicurean Kentuckian: Hot peppers



2008-09-17 - Photo By Pen.
Pen writes: "I've been cooking with some of these, and they have wonderful burn." Flickr. A Today, Wednesday, September 17, 2008, Today's Picture Album photo.

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Happy Birthday, Robbie Harmon



2008-09-17 - Destin, FL - Photo From Harmon Family Album.
Happy Birthday, September 17, 2008, to our daddy, Robbie Harmon. We love you bunches!!! - Maddie and Emma. A Today's Picture Album photo
CELEBRATIONS

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