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Today, Wed. Feb. 11, 2009: CACEDA meeting, 8:00am

Photo Album: Gov. Beshear visit for KY 61 S groundbreaking
Governor Steven L. Beshear was in Columbia, KY, on Monday, February 9, 2009, for the groundbreaking for the 5.999 mile KY 61 reconstruction project. A pictorial account (photos still being added at 5:35amCT) is at PHOTO ALBUM: Gov. Beshear breaks ground for KY 61 South

Adair County prepares for Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 13-16, 2009



Birds of Kentucky: RED WINGED BLACKBIRD
Photo by Pen


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Countdown to The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) February 13 through 16, 2009:
2 days away


Celebrations
Check CM Celebrations for birthdays and anniversaries today, and for the months of February and March.

EVENTS:
Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 42 of 2008. 323 Days remaining in year.
  • Today: ACPL Bookmobile in Milltown & Portland, KY Feb. 2009 Printable Bookmobile Schedule
  • Today: The Adair County Recycling Trailer is at the new Walmart Supercenter, Holliday Place, Columbia, KY.
  • 08:00amCT: Meeting, Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority
  • 09:00amCT: John Johnson, Executive Director of Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, at CU
  • 10:00amCT: Children's Story Hour at ACPL
  • 01:00pmCT: Homeschool Story Hour at ACPL
  • 04:00pmCT: Teen Book Club at ACPL
  • 06:00pm-9:00pmCT: AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance at LWC
  • This 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

    Court:
    Wednesday, February 11, 2009 No (0) Cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge James Weddle). Eighty-three (83) 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

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

    (ADV): What's Cooking in Adair County, KY, today:
    Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices.

    • Betty's OK Country Cooking
      BUFFET MENU: WEDNESDAY, February 11, 2009: MEATS: CATFISH. MEATBALL STEW. PORK TENDERLOIN. Mashed Potatoes. Green Beans. Potato Cakes. Corn. Blackeyed Peas. Applesticks. Great Northern Beans. Rolls/Cornbread. On the buffet cold bar, Potato Salad plus Coleslaw. Peaches. Pears. Cottage Cheese. Pepper Relish. Sweet Onion.
      TODAY'S SPECIAL DESSERTS: Sugar Free Banana Creme Pie. Cherry Cobbler Plus our really big regular list of favorite cakes and desserts.
      BREAKFAST: Served anytime. New! Served on Tuesdays and Thursdays only Real Fried Potatoes for breakfast!

    • Bob's Country Kitchen & General Store, KY 206, Vester, KY
      BREAKFAST ANYTIME: Served anytime! Try this 89 cent one: 39 cent Cinnamon Roll + Bottomless Cup of Coffee, 50 cents = Total 89 cents
      ON THE $4.99 HOTBAR: Wednesday, February 11, 2009
    • SALMON PATTIES. Fried Potatoes. Macaroni/Cheese. Mixed Beans (as a soup for just $1.99). Cornbread hoecakes Sweet onion. Sliced Tomatoes. Meat plus one or all sides Just $4.99!!!
      OUR COOKIE FACTORY IS HERE: Oatmeal Raisin, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Cranberry Chocolate Chip fresh baked in the Magic Bob's Cookie Oven, 69 cents each/or 3/$2.00; Pig-out special, $7.99 for a dozen.
      DESSERTS: Chocolate Pie. Butterscotch Pie. Cocanut Pie by Kay Burton. Turtle Cheesecake.
      DELIVERY: Yes, Bob's delivers. $25 minimum. Some limits. Call (270) 384-6774.NOW OPEN UNTIL 7:00pm each evening. Thanks for a great Saturday, January 31, 2009! -BOB HAMLETT.

    • Buffalo Hills
      Located at 906 Greensburg ST in the Curves Building, Columbia, KY.
      Lunch hours 10:30-1:30 Mon -Fri Serving nutritious and delicious 1/3 pound Buffalo burgers, buffalo hot dogs and an outrageous 3 bean buffalo chili.
      YOU'LL LIKE OUR COZY DINING TABLES. Eat in, or call ahead for takeout orders (270) 385-9092. To make them taste best, our Buffalo burgers are grilled to order. The slight extra time is worth it. They are so good!
      ALSO: Smoothies, Christian Gifts, Tanning Beds. Buffalo Meat--America's Original Health Food. Buffalo steaks, roasts, burger and brats available for your grilling at home! Open10am-7pm Mon-Tue & Thurs.-Fri. 10am-6pm Wednesdays. Closed Saturdays, Sundays. Jim & Carol Leib, Owners. We accept Visa, MC, and Discover Credit Cards. Dr. Smoothie smoothiesEnjoy a refreshing, healthy drink. In the Curves Building on Greensburg St.

    • The Dairy Dip
      Wednesday, February 11, 2009:
      SOURDOUGH BREAD:Beautiful week we're having, huh? We are foregoing the chili, veggie soup and beans this week. But we still have our famous POTATO SOUP.Also, we have the SOURDOUGH BREAD today! We still have a few left that aren't reserved yet, so call us to ensure you get yours today! - Patricia Willis.-PATRICIA WILLIS.
      REMEMBER, WE ALSO DELIVER for orders of $15 or more.
      SPECIAL WINTER HOURS: We are now open from 10:30am to 4:00pmCT, Monday thru Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

    • Flatwoods Deli
      6770 Burkesville Road/KY 61 S., Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 378-6610.
      CLOSED.

    • Ol' Joe Barbee's B&B QUE
      BULLETIN!!!: Joe's will open next the first weekend in March, 2009. Friday and Saturday, March 6 & 7, 2009. Closed now through February.
      OL JOE'S BARBECUE SAUCE in the bottle with his likeness, makes wonderful gifts for all occasions. Now in two flavors: 1) Ol Joe's Original Barbecue Sauce, and 2) Ol Joe's Mustard Barbecue Sauce which send the best from Adair County. It is on sale, in 16 oz. bottles ($4.00 per bottle; $37.95 per case of 12; add 50 cents per bottle for Christmas bows) at Ol' Joe's B&B QUE, Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Buy a bottle for everyone on your Christmas list! Gift certificates available, too. Call today, (270) 384-2360, to order the sauce, or to to arrange Ol Joe's sure-to-please catering service. MENU

    • QUICK STOP
      Next to Downey's Gun & Pawn and Downey's ATV's and Motorcycles. 702 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-9833. Hours: Mon-Friday, 4:00am to 2:00pmCT. Sat. 4:00am to 12noonCT.BREAKFAST: Cooked to order. Pick up breakfast sandwiches quick at Quick Stop.
      SPECIAL: Wednesday, February 11, 2009:
      SLOPPY JOES + Tater Tots or French Fries Just $3.50
      Call ahead for large carryouts; we'll try to have it ready when you get to the Quick Stop: (270) 384-9833

    • Rerun's Holmes Bend General Store
      BREAKFAST: Cooked to order. Served anytime.
      SPECIAL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009: BEEF TIPS w/Noodles. Baby Limas. Macaroni/Cheese. Green Beans. All for $6.00
      SPECIAL EVERYDAY. Ask for Chef Cornelison's BIG MOUTH CATFISH SANDWICH. A meal in itself with two piping hot Catfish Pieces + Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickle/Jalapeno starting at $3.00. Add catfish for $1.25 a step; add as many pieces as you like at $1.25/2!
      AT RERUN'S, the boy born to cook is Serving Simply the Best Food on Green River Lake!
      Desserts: Enjoy Rerun's. HUGE Chewy, Chocolaty BROWNIES, only 50 cents each. Great take-home treats.
      THIS WEEKEND: Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 & 15, 2009: BARBECUE!

    • Adair County School District menus February 2-27, 2009-
      Wednesday, February 11, 2009 BREAKFAST: Scrambled Eggs. Bacon & Toast. Juice/Fruit. Choice of Low Fat Milk. Cereal choices and toast offered daily at breakfast. LUNCH: PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SANDWICH or GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH. CHILI w/CRACKERS. Carrot and Celery Sticks. Pears. Rice Krispie Treat. Choice of Low Fat Milk. Salads available daily. Fruit and/or juice offered daily with lunch.

    Special Advertising

    Ja Ci's Boutique is having a STOREWIDE 50% OFF SALE

    Order online
    Do your shopping from home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store (SM).

    Westlake Family Practice
    is now open Mondays through Fridays. Dr. Robert Kell. Details: CM Healthcare

    Make this Valentine's Day Special--at Sheila's Country Junction & Mariah's
    Sheila's Country Junction, 206 Public Square, Columbia, KY, will have beautiful Fresh Roses for $49.99/dozen for your sweetheart on Valentines Day. Like the past 3 years we are offering our customers a great dinner for 2 worth $50.00 at Mariah's in Bowling Green. To be redeemed at your choice of date. Mariah's is located downtown and is a great evening out. Along with roses we will offer fresh boquets, silks. Bears, balloons, candy, and home decor. Come by and register before February14, 2009, at noon. Good Luck from Sheila's and Mariah's. Phone (270) 384-0022.

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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.

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    Lindsey Wilson Arts & Lectures Spring 2009 Schedule
    Adair County Schools "Learning for a Lifetime"

    For 2008-2009 School Calendar, Click Here.

    School website was updated February 9, 2009Click 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. Watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2009 Fund Drive Thermometer. Contribute online.

    Election Results: Nov. 4, 2008 General Election
    Precinct by precinct votes in the November 4, 2008, General Election are now posted. Click on the office to access printer friendly chart:Quick links to Election night storiesNational, State, Election Report2008 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.

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    Scenic Adair Co., KY: The Tree, after a storm



    2009-02-11 - Above The Holler toward New Concord Road, Adair County, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne.
    The Tree. By now, almost every reader is familiar the Adair County landmark whose many moods Shamarie Claiborne is chronicling with photos of its silhouette in every season. This one, taken after the February 11, 2009, rainstorm is almost certain to be a favorite. Clicking Read More accesses the Today, February 11, 2009 feature.

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    A storm rising beyond Grider Hill Pass from Summit Manor



    2009-02-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne.
    A storm of dust was rising south of Grider Hill Pass on KY 61 South today, Wednesday, February 11, 2009 when Shamarie Claiborne made this photo from the parking area behind Summit Manor on Bomar Heights in Columbia. She writes, "Looking toward the new Walmart. The dustcloud from the construction area was very visible. Glad I was not at the Wallyword!"

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