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Obituary: William Edward Firkin, 81

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He was a member of Epiphany UMC, a retired Kroger warehouseman and member of the Teamsters Local 89, a Mason, member of Eastern Star. A native of Adair County, he will be returned to Breeding for commital service

William Edward Firkin, 81, Louisville, KY, formerly of Breeding, died Friday, January 18, 2008, at the Norton Healthcare Pavillion in Louisville.

The funeral service will be Monday, January 21, 2008, at 11:00amET/10:00amCT, at J.E. Ratterman & Son Funeral Home on Southside Drive in Louisville with visitation on Sunday from 2-8:00pmET/1:00-7:00pmCT.

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2008-01-18 17:19:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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(ADV) Katie Kerr photo art at Ol' Joe's B&B Barbecue



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YOU'll HAVE TO COME SEE THESE LATEST Katie Kerr photographs for yourself to see just how wonderful they are. They now on display at Ol' Joe Barbee's B&B Barbecue on North 55 in Columbia. The framed landscape on the left is from just south of Adair County on Scenic KY 704, a picture of the Grider footbridge over Crocus Creek. On the right is Katie Kerr's capture of Cumberland Falls. For old history buffs, Joe has an ever expanding collection of black and white photography. If you're not into art, come talk awhile. Ol' Joe's is open this weekend, Friday and Saturday, January 18 and 19, 2008. Judging from the smiles on the faces of the crowds today, Ol' Joe is doing as good this weekend with the cooking as he is with the culture. Come on down and get a little of both.
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Adair SAR team will conclude photo project Jan. 27, 2007

The Adair County Search and Rescue Team will be concluding their Photo Fund Raising Project on January 27, 2008. Master Artist Studios hada photo day in December and will be trying to contact those that they were unable to contact by phone for thatphoto dayduring this week. If you gave a donation to the Adair Search and Rescue Team and were giving a coupon for a free 8 x 10 photoand was not contacted please feel free tocall Master Artist Studios at 1-888-473-4000 toll free to get you family scheduled.

2008-01-18 16:55:53 | Comments | Printable version

Mayor Bell finds yet another answer to high gas prices

ColumbiaMagazine.com International Desk

With a grain of salt. Photos accompany this feature.
Even when he's not working, he's working. That's all one can conclude from what Nina Nixon observed of Kentucky's No. 1 Municipal leader.

When Mayor Pat Bell went on a vacation with a LIndsey Wilson College sponsored tour group travelling to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, he wasn't just eating exotic foods, lollygagging and gawking around. He was finding new ideas to help alleviate the gas price burden Columbians bear, Mrs. Nixon says.

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2008-01-18 13:12:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic International Desk

(ADV) Hungry? It's time for lunch from Ol' Joe's Barbecue

It's barbecue weekend again! Master Barbecue chef Ol' Joe Barbee is open today and everything is ready: Barbecue ribs, chicken, pulled pork and the only Kentucky Wings on earth! Call in your order, or, better yet, come on down. Call ahead (270) 384-2360 for faster service from the MENU Ol Joe's B&B Que, North Hwy 55, Columbia, KY.

2008-01-18 10:23:51 | Comments | Printable version

Board of Education Meeting Report Jan. 17, 2008 meeting

In last night's regular January 2008 board meeting
  • Chris Watts elected board chairperson
  • Marsha Walker elected vice chairperson
  • Mr. Treece re-elected board secretary
  • Mr. Treece says CWC heat fixed; "warmer than ever"
  • Special education report shows impact of AYDC
  • Ag building funding in place
  • VPAT team leader urges board to focus on student achievement, despite bleak financial outlook
  • Instructional Supervisor Phyllis Curry reports on new pre-ACT tests
  • Vice Chairman makes symbolic vote against out-of-state training
  • Debt assistance grant acceptance raises board's bonding capacity by half-million dollars
  • Superintendent issues letter of appreciation to board members
  • Board plans work session on February 9, 2008 contingent on Lure Lodge availability
  • Board plans two sessions in February
By Ed Waggener
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Adair County has a new school board chairperson and vice chairperson.

Chris Watts (District 3) was unanimously elected to succeed Mike Harris (District 5), who presided at the regular January 17, 2007 meeting last night until the selection of a 2008 board leader. The show of hands vote was 4-0, with Watts himself abstaining.

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2008-01-18 07:25:25 | Comments | Printable version

Greg Willis possible candidate for 51st House seat

Since the filings of Russell Montgomery and Asa James Swan for the Republican nomination for the 51st Kentucky House Seat, no others have officially entered the race, as of Thursday, January 17, 2008.

After last night's Adair County School Board meeting, Greg Willis, the First District board member, said that he's considering the race. Willis said that he feels good about his ties in Taylor County, and that this might be a good year for a Democrat to run.

2008-01-18 04:12:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Today, Fri., Jan. 18, 2008: Benefit for Ashley Bottoms

Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 18 of 2008 (Leap Year - 348 days remaining).
  • Today: AC Schools Logo Contest Open
  • 7:00pmCT: High School Musical at Barn Lot Theater
  • 5:30CT: Benefit auction and chili supper for Ashley Bottoms
Click Here for Events in Detail, Calendar as Posted for Events throughout 2008.

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  • Ol' Joe's Barbecue Restaurant, B&B Que, Open Today, Friday & Saturday, January 18 & 19, 2008. Phone (270) 384-2360. MENU
  • Country Corner Restaurant & Buffet is open 5:00am-8pm today. 3 miles from Columbia at Garlin on KY 206. Great country breakfast any time of the day. The best all-you-can eat buffet in Adair County, $6.99 lunch and supper. Country Cooking the way your momma fixed it. Call in orders at (270) 384-3533. MENU. TODAY's BUFFET, and CCR&B NEWS
  • Mitzi's continues Big 50-60% Off Sale today
  • Certa-CARE Pharmacy offers guaranteed lowest prescription prices in Adair County. Guaranteed.
  • Movies at Columbian Theatre The Columbian Theatre will have a new moving starting tonight, Friday, January 18, 2008. Cloverfield (2008), rated PG-13, will show nightly at 6:00pm and 8pm and Sundays at 2:00pm and 4:00pm only
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  • Let 2008 be the year your Internet Presence is felt with advertising on ColumbiaMagazine.com. Phone (270) 250-2730. Contact/Submit button
  • Doodleland Christian Academy is now offering daycare ages birth-10 years
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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.

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2008-01-18 03:37:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Obituary: William T. (W.T.) Collins, 84, WWII hero from Adair Co.

COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM OBITUARIES

Mr. Collins was a member of a respected Adair County family who leaves several relatives here. Funeral will be at New Albany, IN; burial will be in Shelbyville, IN.

William T. (W.T.) Collins, 84, of Floyds Knobs, IN, died Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at his home.

A native of Adair County, KY, he was a son of the late Millard and Nona McFarland Collins. He was retired from Ford Motor Company, and was a decorated Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II. Mr. Collins was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church.

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2008-01-18 03:09:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Car leaves roadway, strikes house in KY 206 accident

POLICE REPORTS

ColumbiaMagazine.com special story

The driver of a car which finally came to rest after hitting a house was injured and taken to University of Louisville Hospital after being first treated at Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, KY.

The crash occurred last evening at 6:10pmCT, Thursday, January 17, 2008, one and one-half miles east of Columbia at KY 206 and Clifty View Road, the Liberty Road.

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2008-01-18 02:32:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Adanta will conduct survey to determine number of homeless

By Tammy Walker
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

On January 24, 2008, between 12:01am and 11:59pmCT, Adanta, Kentucky Housing and HUD will be conducting a survey to determine the number of homeless individuals that we have in our state.

This number will determine the amount of funding that our state receives next year for homeless services and housing. If you or anyone you know lack a fixed, regular and adequate night-time residence, please contact the Adanta Group to have your household counted.

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2008-01-18 02:05:31 | Comments | Printable version

Last Chance to Purchase a 2008 ACHS Yearbook

Now through Friday, January 25th, is the last chance to purchase the 2008 ACHS yearbook entitled "There's an Indian in Every Crowd." The cost is $50.00 for the full color yearbook and the student's name can be added for $5.00 Extra yearbooks will not be ordered so be sure to reserve your copy!

Parents and businesses may also place student recognition ads in the yearbook. Please call or e-mail for pricing information.

If you have any questions, please contact Chad Parnell, Yearbook Adviser, at 270-384-2751 or by e-mail at chad.parnell@adair.kyschools.us.

2008-01-18 02:03:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 18
Happy Birthday, Andrea Curry (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Curl (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charles Greer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Bauer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Begley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donald Hare | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Hadley (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Josephine Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy DeRossett (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Krystal N. Sinclair (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larimie Moore | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lauren Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lauren Murphy (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Adams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael and Matthew Hancock (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Payton Landon Bell (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tristen Kendrick Stotts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wendell Froedge | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Catherine Graves, Adair Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah Catherine Montgomery, Adair Co., KY native (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hayden Aaron Oseguera-Paxtian, Russell Springs, KY (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jared W. Floyd Casey Co., KY native (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norine Lawrence Johnson, 91, Russell Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley F. Wooley, 79, Taylor County, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael R. Hammond, 56, Russell County, KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Barbara Helen Saviakas Mensik, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Sullivan, Russell Co., KY/Adair native (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Lee, 90, Casey County, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Lee McQueary, 69, Russell County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roberta (Bobbie) Leonard, Casey Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Dimple Buck, 84, Taylor County/Adair County, KY native (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Jessee, 96, Adair Co., KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell Duff Brown Jr., Metcalfe County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Bale, 83, Green County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Regina Mae (Parrish) Jones, 84, Cumberland County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Connie Lackey, Taylor County, KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Hayden Davis, 90, Metcalfe County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Aaron, 95, Russell Co., KY (1916-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bill Blakley, 77, Louisville, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Deener Hall, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dortha Ellen Hoosier, 84, Taylor County, KY (1935-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva Rae Gaskin Russell, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jack Eastridge, 84, Elk Horn, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James C. Hill, Sr., 78, Jamestown, KY family Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Luther G. (Buddy) Cravens, 78, of Columbia, KY (1947-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn McKinney Noel, 68, Columbia, KY native (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Hansford Penick, 58, Green & Adair Counties, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Evelyn Cannon Wade, 93, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia A. (Pat) Rucker, 88, Columbia, KY (1936-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, January 18, 2008
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
NoonCTAC Schools Logo Contest Open
Participants may enter Adair County Schools Logo Design Contest for $150 prize today. Deadline is Thursday, January 31, 2008. Click Here for details contained in letter to community, "Learning for a Lifetime," logo contest, from Supt. Darrell Treece. | (ID:842, Comment)
High School Musical coming to Barn Lot Theater
MCHS will present "High School Musical" at the Barn Lot Community Theater, January 17-20, 2008 and January 24-27, 2008, at 7:00pmCT each night. No reservations are being taken and seating is on a first come, first serve basis. All seats are $5. For more information please call the director Emily Coffey at (270) 432-4234. | (ID:912, Comment)
Benefit auction and chili supper for Ashley Bottoms
There will be a benefit auction and chili supper to benefit Ashley Bottoms, who was been off work since being in an auto accident on November 25, 2007. The benefit will be January 18, 2008, at 5:30CT, at the Columbia VFW Building, Fairgrounds ST, Columbia, KY. Ashley does not have any health or disability insurance and will be off work for some time. She will need additional surgeries before she will be able to go back to work. She and Tim could use any help in these difficult times. Contact persons are Debbie Blevins, (270) 384-4537 or Leslie Sparks (270) 634-1996. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. | (ID:944, Comment)

  

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