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Saturday, March 8, 2008
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LWC (Men) Basketball season ends for LWC men, 76-69

Raiders drop MSC conference tournament opener to Pikeville College

With one photographBy Chris Wells, Lindsey Wilson Sports Information Director

PIKEVILLE, KY: The Lindsey Wilson College mens basketball teams season ended today with a 76-69 loss to Pikeville (KY) College in the opening round of the Mid-South Conference Tournament at the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center.

The Blue Raiders finish the season 16-15.

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2008-03-08 20:51:13 | Comments | Printable version

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Snow of March 8, 2008: Wayne Armitage digging out



2008-03-08 - Bull Run Road, Columbia, KY - Photo By Barbara Armitage.
WAYNE ARMITAGE OUT AT TUCKERS STATION FARMS on Bull Run Road, Columbia, KY, clearing the back porch. "This is one of the best snows weve had in a long time," Barbara Armitage wrote when she sent the photo, "Its pandemonium this morning here at the farm. Wayne is clearing porches and walkways the dogs are running and playing in the snow and I am out in my bathrobe and boots taking pictures of it all.This is natures way of telling you to take it easy today. Stoke up the fire and pull a comfortable chair over to the window and just watch it snow."Clicking Read More accesses the "Today, Sun. Mar.9, 2008," feature.
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Barnetts Creek UM Church Service for this Sunday cancelled

The service for Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Barnetts Creek United Methodist Church has been cancelled because of the winter weather. -BRYAN RICH

2008-03-08 19:22:19 | Comments | Printable version

Bear Wallow UM Church Service for Mar. 9, 2008 cancelled

Due to the weather, the service for Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Bear Wallow United Methodist Church, has been cancelled. -SUE BAILEY

2008-03-08 17:51:11 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Senator Obama wanted in arctic Knifley

COF has hisself in a bad predicament, and need's Barack

Ed,

Do you have Senator Obama's phone number?

I'm trying to get Miz Emily to go up on the roof and push off the snow afore hit gits so heavy in comes crashing down on us.

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2008-03-08 11:31:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

(ADV) What's cooking today in Adair County, Sat. March 8, 2008

  • Bob's County Kitchen & General Store, 5097 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY, Vester Community, Phone (270) 384-6774. Today, Saturday, March 8, 2008: Breakfast anytime. 40cent bottomless cup of coffee. The Pie Factory is in full production Have a piece of pie, pick up a pie on the way to work. Special on hotbar: Pork Chops with mushroom gravy. New pie list. Criispy hot from the deep fryer from 10:30 to closing today. Adair County's best cook to order, anytime MENU. Call ahead for carry outs, pie orders, or to expedite your service. (270) 384-6774.

  • Ol' Joes B&B CUE OPEN TODAY! At 9:37am, we called and found that everything is now ready: Ribs, Chicken, Pulled Pork, and KY Wings. Wih all the sides! And Desserts! Thanks for making yesterday our best ever Friday, both in terms of sales, but more importantly, in terms of the big time everybody enjoyed. Special thanks to Arkansawyers, who already knew how to truly enjoy great barbecue. Menu and plan your weekend at this barbecue heaven. Be sure to order ahead to stock up for weekend and 5th Regional Tournament games. Phone (270) 384-2360. Open the 1st & 3rd Fridays & Saturdays of every month from around 9:00am to around 8:00pm.


2008-03-08 10:04:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food

COF advises portable radio with extendable antenna

About: Little Cake Hollow radio reception difficulties

Ed,

As you know I live on the point of a high ridge above beautiful downtown Knifley and therefore have excellent radio reception.

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2008-03-08 10:01:39 | Comments | Printable version

LWC basketball, cheer receive honors at MSC banquets

(ADV) Burton Real Estate & Auction Service
auction in Gradyville, selling for Rita Gayle and Dee Jones (one time Woodson, Elizabeth, and Chesley Nell home) is at 10:00amCT, today, Saturday, March 8, 2008. Click Here for handbill with complete details.(ADV>

John B. Wethington is Mid-South Coach of the Year. Center Terran Duncan, Edmonton, and Krystal Jackson repeat as MSC all-conference team members
With one photo

By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director

PIKEVILLE, KY. The Mid-South Conference handed out its annual awards tonight at the mens and womens basketball banquet and cheerleading competition at Pikeville (KY) College.

Fifteen Lindsey Wilson College student-athletes and one coach received conference honors. The Blue Raider womens basketball team was also recognized for their share of the MSC regular season title.

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2008-03-08 06:56:39 | Comments | Printable version

Road conditions: KSP says travel only if absolutely necessary

Snow is still coming down. Though ground cover is the prettiest and deepest it's been this winter, driving is treacherous. Only ight traffic is heard in Columbia this morning

By Ed Waggener

Mark Coker, dispatcher at Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, said this morning Saturday, March 8, 2008, at 6:00amCT, that road crews are out today trying to clear snow covered roads, but they are not making much headway.

"With the wind blowing new snow on the roadways, and the temperature at 23 degrees, the salt is not able to do it's job the way it should," Dispatcher Coker said..

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2008-03-08 06:21:38 | Comments | Printable version

Ice on KY 61 bridge contributes to injury crash

POLICE REPORTS

An icy KY 61 roadway contributed to a crash at 10:02pmCT, last night, Friday, March 7, 2008. which resulted in injuries to the driver and two passengers.

The accident occured 11 miles south of Columbia, KY, between Breeding and Sparksville, KY.

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2008-03-08 06:00:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

GIGO Diary, for 2008-04-07: Freecycling also helps

GIGO Diary of a Recycler: Everyday we are going to follow my garbage to see just how close I can come to eliminating my contribution the landfills in America Today is Friday March 7, 2008, posted 2008-03-08

By Barbara Armitage

Today I am going to clean out some stuff. We all have stuff. Stuff we need, stuff we cant live without, stuff someone gave us that we think we have to keep forever.

What do you do with your stuff?

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2008-03-08 05:39:15 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Sat. Mar. 8, 2008: Snow causes many cancellations

Scroll to end of Today! forseveral outstanding featured photos.

EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 68 of 2008 (Leap Year - 298- days remaining).
  • Today is International Women's Day
  • 7:00pmET/6:00pmCT: Shakespeare, Taming of the Shrew at CU
  • Cancelled for today: ACHS Seniors Yard Sale, Academic Bake Sale.
    Rescheduled for March 15, 2008 -JUDY RELIFORD.
  • Cancelled for today: Child training class at LWC cancelled
    Will be rescheduled at a later date. -JELAINE PHILLIPS
  • Cancelled for today: Knifley Cub Scout Chili/Soup/Auction
    Will be rescheduled at a later date. -KATHY KEITH
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Advertising: Food, What's Cooking in Adair Co.
  • Bob's County Kitchen & General Store, 5097 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY, Vester Community, Phone (270) 384-6774. Today, Saturday, March 8, 2008: Breakfast anytime. 40cent bottomless cup of coffee. The Pie Factory is in full production Have a piece of pie, pick up a pie on the way to work. Special on hotbar: Pork Chops with mushroom gravy. New pie list. Criispy hot from the deep fryer from 10:30 to closing today. Adair County's best cook to order, anytime MENU. Call ahead for carry outs, pie orders, or to expedite your service. (270) 384-6774.
  • Ol' Joes B&B CUE OPEN TODAY! Thanks for making yesterday our best ever Friday, both in terms of sales, but more importantly, in terms of the big time everybody enjoyed. Special thanks to Arkansawyers, who already knew how to truly enjoy great barbecue. Menu and plan your weekend at this barbecue heaven. Be sure to order ahead to stock up for weekend and 5th Regional Tournament games. Phone (270) 384-2360. Open the 1st & 3rd Fridays & Saturdays of every month from around 9:00am to around 8:00pm.

  • Columbia Dairy Dip, 114 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY 42728. WATCH HERE for SPECIAL for TODAY! Not open today because of snow. See you tomorrow! Historic, first soft serve in Adair County, ice cream store. Plus great meals served fast, served hot. Check complete MENU. Phone (270) 384-4644 for carry outs or to expedite your order.
Advertising: Auction calendar
  • Burton Real Estate & Auction Service: Auction for Rita Gayle & Dee Jones coming at 10:00amCT, Saturday March 8, 2008, Gradyville Residence known as Woodson Nell Place. Click Here for handbill, details.
  • Burton Real Estate & Auction Service: Coming Saturday, April 12, 2008. Auction. Country Corner Buffet & Restaurant, Garlin, KY. Watch for details.
Advertising: Entertainment, sales, services
  • 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.
  • Mitzi's. Sale (See AD continues with discounts on newly arrived Spring Clothing. Plus other discounts to 60% off.
  • Certa-CARE Pharmacy offers guaranteed lowest prescription prices in Adair County. Guaranteed.
  • Vantage Point Sony. PG13. Plays nightly at 6 & 8:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:000pmCT & 4:00pmCT only. For more on the historic Columbian Theatre, Click Here
  • 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).

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    2008-03-08 05:15:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

    • Why some Celebrations submissions may not be posted

    Thanks for the increasing number of Celebrations notices being posted at ColumbiaMagazine.com. Almost all of them are submitted in a form which is easy to process, However, we are unable to post a very few because of the following reasons:

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    2008-03-08 04:33:28 | Comments | Printable version

    Chamber awards nominations deadline is March 12, 2008

    Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

    Ballots for nominating people for the Chamber Awards that will be given at the Chamber Banquet are due to the Chamber office not later than 4:00pmCT on Wednesday, March 12, 2008.

    Those who are nominated consider it an honor, even if they don't receive the award. By having a lot of people nominated means a larger attendance at the banquet.

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    2008-03-08 03:58:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce


    Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 8
    Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Michelle Westmoreland | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Justin Akers | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Alice Lynn Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Andy Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Arlis Price | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Brandon Roberts | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Brenda McCoy Harvey | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Brian Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Bridget (Keltner) Singleton | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Charles Shaw | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Collin Darnell (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Deloris Franklin | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Justin Akers (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Keith Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Neil Goodin | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Nina Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Sharon McGuire Gupton | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Betty Nelson Sharp, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Dustin Trevor Oakes, Russell Springs, KY (1990-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Hawkinson, Liberty, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Ellen Willis Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Flossie Janet Wright, 83, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Tara Bennett Hickey, Russell Co., KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Chester (K) Maynard Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Virgil Corbett Humphrey, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Thomas Bradshaw, Crocus, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Lee Woolridge, Green County, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lee (Tony) Byrd, 55, Casey Co., KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Helen Feather Faulkner, Taylor County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mary Jo Owens, 75, Windsor, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Wanda Daniels 81, Burkesville, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Joe David Acree, 68, Russell Co., KY(1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Bobby Ronald (Bear) Combs, Summer Shade, KY/Ary, KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mary (Gussie) Scott Lawhorn, Albany, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, James Thomas Maynard, 73, Adair Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rosie Virginia Lowery, Green Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Pamela Jean Wilson Scott, 67, Cumberland County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Ashley Allen, 41, Campbellsville, KY (1980-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Belva (Belle) Walden Bagshaw, 71, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Donald R. Routt, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Doris Mae Burton Johnson (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Edwin (Ed) Breeding Cheatham, 65, Campbellsville, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Henry Noel, 82, Adair County, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, John Taylor Hubbard, 39, Taylor Co., KY native (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Joyce Dean Rodgers Lee, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Milerdine (Mammy) Paxton, 93, Green Co., KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Wethington, 68, formerly of Casey Co., KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Paul Lewis Pike, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Ruby Morrison, 92, Glens Fork, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Sharon Gosser, 68, Liberty, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Sophia Autumn Lynn Redwine, infant, Burkesville, KY (2016-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Thelma Garcia, 84, Fallbrook, CA (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

    Events scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2008
    All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
    NoonCTACHS Seniors Yard Sale, Academic Bake Sale
    Cancelled. Rescheduled. See March 15, 2008 EventsThe Adair County High School Class of 2008 will be having a yard sale at the ACHS cafeteria on Saturday, March, 8th from 7:30am to 2:00pmCT. The ACHS Academic Team will be having a bake sale in the ACHS lobby at the same time. Questions can be addressed to Judy Reliford 384-2751, ext. 114 | (ID:1316, Comment)
    Shakespeare in South Central KY: Taming of the Shrew at CU
    Campbellsville Universitys Department of Theater will present The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 6,7, and 8, 2008 7:00pmET/6:00pmCT and Sunday, March 9, 2008, at 2:00pmCT in the University Theater. The Taming of the Shrew is a story of secret identities, sarcasm and romance, said Garrett. The play is educational and entertaining. Tickets are $5 for general admissions with group rates available. Student admission is free. CU Staff admission is $1. | (ID:1361, Comment)
    Child training class at LWC cancelled
    The child care training scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Lindsey Wilson College Dining Center has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later date. -JELAINE PHILLIPS | (ID:1405, Comment)
    CANCELLED: Knifley Cub Scout Chili/Soup/Auction
    This event CANCELLED (March 7, 2008). Will be RE-SCHEDULED at a later date
    Knifley Cub Scouts Pack #12 will be having it's "Annual Chili/Soup Supper and Auction" on Saturday, March 8, 2008, with supper starting at 4:00pmCT. and the auction starting at 5:00pmCT at the Knifley Fire Department. Supper is $5.00 for all you can eat, chili/soup, crackers/cornbread, cheese, dessert and drink. All money raised will go towards the purchase of awards and scouting supplies needed to continue this great program. - KATHY KEITH | (ID:1407, Comment)

    		  

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