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CU professor Beverly C. Ennis receives Ph.D. degree

By Bridgette Sallee, student news writer

Dr. Beverly Ennis, assistant professor of education at Campbellsville University, has received her Ph.D. degree, according to an announcement from Dr. Frank Cheatham, vice president for academic affairs.

Ennis graduated from the University of Louisville-Western Kentucky University Cooperative Doctoral Program. Her Ph.D. is in educational leadership and organizational development.

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2008-03-12 19:51:51 | Comments | Printable version

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Scenic Adair Co, KY: Columbia at night



2008-03-12 - Town Hill, Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY - Photo By Pen.

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LWC Baseball sweeps Brescia 20-4, 13-3 at Raider Field!

By Chris Wells, LWC Director of Sports Information

COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson College baseball team pounded out 29 hits in today's doubleheader to sweep visiting Bresica (KY) University at Raider Field.

The Blue Raiders improve to 10-6 on the season with the 20-4 and 13-3 wins. Brescia falls to 3-14 on the season with the losses.

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2008-03-12 17:35:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Letter: Writer passionate about dog rescue

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Thank you so much for the pets' pictures you post from the shelter.

Dog rescue is one of my passions. Any word out about the babies is always such a great welcome.

So thank you so much for your help!

s/Sincerely
Marketta Dubree


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2008-03-12 17:24:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Interagency monthly meeting is Thursday, March 13, 2008

The monthly Interagency Meeting for March will be on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 9:00amCT. The meeting will be held in the basement of the Adair County Annex building. All agencies are welcome to attend.

2008-03-12 16:40:49 | Comments | Printable version

Relay 4 Life Fundraiser: City of Columbia cookout Mar. 14, 2008

EVENTS

The City of Columbia Relay For Life team is having a cookout on Friday, March 14, 10:30am to 1:00pmCT in the Municipal Building (City Hall) Parking Lot located on Reed Street in back of the Municipal Building. The menu includes the choice of a Hamburger or Cheeseburger, chips, drink and dessert for $5.00. Call (270) 384-2501 for orders to be ready.

2008-03-12 16:34:51 | Comments | Printable version

Spc. Casey Melton is in Iraq

With photo, Spc. Melton

Spc. Casey Melton joined the United States Army on July 7, 2007. He graduated in ASUC, November 2007, at Ft. Benning, GA.

He is the son of Jerry Melton of Glens Fork, KY. And the grandson of Herman and Madge Melton, Columbia, KY.

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2008-03-12 15:59:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Horton Hears a Who starts Friday at Columbian

Starting Friday, March 14, 2008, the Columbian Theatre will show Horton Hears a Who. Rated G. Nightly at 6:00pm and 8:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pm and 4:00pmCT only. To learn more about the historic Columbia Theatre, Click Here

2008-03-12 14:02:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Movies

Knifley Cub Pack Chili/Soup Supper, Fri., March 14, 2008

EVENTS

The Knifley Cub Scouts Pack # 12 Chili/Soup Supper and Auction has been rescheduled for Friday, March 14, 2008 at the Knifley Fire Department. The Chili/Soup Supper will begin at 6:00pmCT and the auction will follow at 7:00pmCT. The cost is $5.00 per person all you can eat chili/soup, crackers/cornbread, cheese, dessert and drink.-KATHY KEITH

2008-03-12 13:48:19 | Comments | Printable version

Good luck to cheerleaders at nationals

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Best of Luck to our Cheerleaders! And, as a Relay For Life volunteer, team captain and committee member, a gigantic "Hope you win" to the parent squad who chose Relay For Life as their charity! Good Luck to all!s/Ellen Zornes

2008-03-12 13:40:33 | Comments | Printable version

GIGO Diary, for 2008-03-11: Auto batteries 99% recycled

Batteries present a big issue for the environment. Barbara Armitage favors rechargeables, stays completely away from nickel-cadmium because of potential health hazard. March 11th, only floss went to landfill

By Barbara Armitage

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 Tuesday March 11, 2008. Posted 2008-03-12.

Wayne and I have a difference of opinion about batteries. It's the rechargeable type that we really disagree on. To be more exact I want to leave the charger for the battery powered drill unplugged and he wants to plug it in.

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LWC students play Deal Or No Deal

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By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Affairs

COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson College students took a couple hours off from studying on Tuesday night and participated in the campus' version of Deal or No Deal, held in V.P. Henry Auditorium.

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2008-03-12 12:07:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

ACHS Cheerleaders in National competition

Group leaves tonight for Myrtle Beach, with Adair competitors in cheerleading squad , stunt group, and parents in Crazy Fan competition.
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By Julie K. McQueary

The ACHS cheerleaders will be leaving tonight for the CANAM National Cheerleading Competition in Myrtle Beach, SC.

The squad will be in team competition both Saturday and Sunday, March 15, and 16, 2008.

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2008-03-12 11:41:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Obituary: Kenneth O. Andrew, 79

OBITUARIES

He was a member of a large, respected South Adair County family. He was an elder in the Glensfork Christian Church and had retired from service with the Adair County Board of Education

Kenneth O. Andrew, 79, 1830 Hwy 768 East, Glensfork, KY, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at 3:30pm, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethown, KY.

The funeral service will be Friday, March 14, 2008, at 1:00pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Carroll Egnew and Bro. Bill Wethington the officiating clergy.

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2008-03-12 11:30:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

P&Z Commission meeting cancelled

The Regular Meeting of the City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for Thursday March 13th at 6:00pm has been cancelled. There are no items on the agenda for March. - RHONDA Loy, City of Columbia

2008-03-12 11:14:08 | Comments | Printable version

Japanese lunch Friday at LWC benefits Jamaican student

(ADV) What's cooking in Adair County today, Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Updated Menu's are ready to read at Bob's County Kitchen & General Store, Vester, KY (270) 384-6774, , and Dairy Dip, 114 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY. (270) 384-6774. (ADV)
CM NOTICE: The story with some major news from last night's Adair County Fiscal Court meeting will be posted later today, because of the length of the story, because the writer overslept, because of an emergency photo op at the Adair County Recycling Center, and because of an inconvenient doctor's appointment. With apologies. Will try to to do better. -Ed
Shereen Clarke from Jamaica lost her father and Student Services has already bought her plane ticket.

To pay it back, we are going to raise money for her by selling Japanese curry rice for lunch, which will be served in the SUB.

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2008-03-12 09:00:51 | Comments | Printable version

Freedom Church of God Directory listing added

Freedom Church of God's listing has been added to the ColumbiaMagazine.com Directory of Churches listing as follows:
FREEDOM CHURCH OF GOD, 519 Freedom Church Road. Service times: Sunday School 10:00amCT. Worship 11:00amCT. Sunday evening worship 6:30pmCT. Wednesday night Bible Study 6:30pmCT. Pastor: Carlie Riggs.
Our thanks for the listing. If your church information needs editing, let us know. If your church is not in the ColumbiaMagazine.com Directory of Churches use one of the over 11,000 Contact/Submit buttons to send the information today.

2008-03-12 07:38:50 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Wed., Mar. 12, 2008: Lenten meal, service at CUMC

Scroll to end of Today! for featured photos.

EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 72 of 2008 (Leap Year - 294- days remaining).
  • Today: See Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules.
  • Today: ACPL Bookmobile in Milltown/Portland area today
  • 7:00pmCT: Christian speaker Ami Samuels at Slider
  • 10:00amCT: Children's Story Hour at ACPL
  • 12:05-12:30pmCT: Lenten service, meal At Columbia UMC
  • 4:00pmCT: Chamber awards nominations deadline
  • 5-6:30pmCT: ACJ Motivators (Tumble Towne) parent information meeting at ACES
  • 6-9pmCT: Free tax service at Lindsey Wilson College
For events in detail and to scan future events into 2009, Click here

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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, Wednesday, March 12, 2008, open 5:00am to 8:00pm
    Today's Hot Bar: It's Wednesday, it's Meatloaf day. Plus sides of Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Coleslaw, and Pinto Beans. With corn Squares. But that's just part of the story. To read the rest of the story, see the complete MENU. Breakfast anytime. Call ahead for carry outs, pie orders, or to expedite your service. 40 cent bottomless cup of coffee any time.(270) 384-6774.
  • DAIRY DIP of COLUMBIA,
    114 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY 42728. Wednesday Special:
    Char Grilled Deluxe Cheeseburger, French Fries or Tator Tots AND,a regular milkshake!All these yummy favs for only $6.39 All these yummy favs for only $6.39.." 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.
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  • Ja Ci's Boutique is open today with discount prices on women's clothes, jewelry, and handbags. Julie Campbell, owner. Ja Ci's Boutique, 703 Campbellsville RD, Suite A, Columbia, KY 42728. Phone: (270) 384-1177.
  • 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.
  • Mitzis Special Sale! We will be open Today and the rest of this week with a special sale for winter clothing sizes 1X thru 4X at 60% off our already low prices. This will be the last week of the 50% off shoe sale. After this week, all shoes will return to their regular price - $24.00 to $39.99. Our new spring clothing is 20% off and a large rack of XS thru 4X is 40% off. Dont forget to look at our $10 rack which is added to daily. Looking forward to seeing you at Mitzis, 303 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728. Phone 634-0541. Look for the bright pink door.
  • Columbia Music Center is open 12-6pmCT M-T-Th-Fri, and 9am-2pmCT on Saturdays. 503 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY.
  • Certa-CARE Pharmacy offers guaranteed lowest prescription prices in Adair County. Guaranteed.
  • Doodleland Christian Academy for daycare, birth to 10 years.
  • 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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    • Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 12
    Happy Anniversary, Lester and Peggy Tallon | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Anniversary, Steve and Sarah Meredith (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Alice Keen Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Allison Roy, (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Amos Gaskins (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Ben Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Brayden Dallas Paige Benham (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Chester Newport (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Destiny Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Edward Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Ellie and Emma Willis (Twins, 2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Garnett Dean Luttrell, Jr (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Grant Wilson (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Harold Burton (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Jane Aaron | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Jessica Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Judy Grant McLean | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Katherine Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Kennedy Bryant Neat (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Mark Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Mitzi Rodgers Cundiff (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Neva Richards | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Sherry Phillips | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Sylvia Gowen Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Raymond Lewis "Lew" Edwards, Greensburg, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Lana Carol Brown, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, V.D. Tucker, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Dean Burton, Columbia, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Bobby Huff, Russell Springs, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Perry Allen Ferguson, Cumberland Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Furkin, Adair County, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, George L. Grider, Casey County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Irene Owens, Russell County, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Warren O'Neal Hayes, West, KY, (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Tommie Burton, Adair County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Jessie Ford, Adair County, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Herbert Franklin Ellis, 82, Russell Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Maxine Burton, Adair County, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Donald Rozier Burke, 87, Casey Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Marion Froedge, Metcalfe Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Pastor Joseph B. Payne, 64, Adair Co., KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Russell W. Smith, Russell Co., KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Anna Eva Gilbert, 67, Metcalfe County, KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Carlie Roy, 79, Ono, Russell Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Bryant, 86, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Vick Wells Rogers, Russell Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Agnes Davis Judd, Green County, KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Ronald Cochran, 71, Casey Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Ralph D. Roy, 75, Russell County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Hudgins, 66, Taylor County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Joe Tom Booher, 87, Burkesville, Cumberland Co., KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Chris Hicks, Jr., 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Deanie Bryant, 79, Adair Co., KY native (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Erwin Heinrich Lepiarczyk (1943-1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Howard Carman, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Norman Bell, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Sgt. Dallas Leonard Badger, Knifley, KY, KIA (1918-1944) (information) | (Updates/Corrections)

    Events scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2008
    All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
    NoonCTMarch 12, 2008: Christian speaker Ami Samuels at Slider
    Ami Samuels, Christian Speaker, "What to do When the Glass Slipper Doesn't Fit." 7:00pmCT, in Slider Recital Hall. We welcome all of the community to join us for these exciting events! For more information, please contact Katie Ingraham (270) 384-8375. DETAILS, CM STORY | (ID:985, Comment)
    Lenten service, mealAt Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. 12:05-12:30pm. DETAILS, SIX SERVICE SERIES | (ID:1014, Comment)
    Deadline for Recycling Poetry/Poster Contest is March 14, 2008
    All entries are to be submitted to the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office by 4:00 pm Friday, March 14, 2008. For more information contact Pam Spires at (270) 384-5602 or Jennifer Smith at (270) 384-3701. Click Here for details, contest rules. | (ID:1018, Comment)
    See Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules. | (ID:1036, Comment)
    Children's Story Hour
    At the Adair County Public Library at 10:00am CT. Children's Story Hour is each Wednesday at 10:00amCT. -ALEINA MILLIGAN, ACPL Children's Librarian. | (ID:1040, Comment)
    Free tax service at Lindsey Wilson College
    DETAILS
    Lindsey Wilson will offer free tax-preparation assistance from 6-9pmCT every Wednesday through April 9 in the college's Academic Success Center. The service will not be offered on March 19. For more information, contact Associate Professor of Accounting Gary Lee Gibson at gibsong@lindsey.edu or (270) 384-8478. | (ID:1076, Comment)
    ACPL Bookmobile: Bookmobile in Milltown/Portland area today
    For more information about the Adair County Public Library Bookmobile, call the Adair County Public Library at (270) 384-2472. The library is located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. | (ID:1377, Comment)
    ACJ Motivators parent information meeting
    Parent information meeting for ACJ Motivators unity elementary school cheerleading squad will be March 12, 2008 5-6:30pmCT. Adair County Elementary School (ACES) in the ACES cafeteria. -BRANDI WAGGENER, Tumble Towne USA. DETAILS | (ID:1389, Comment)
    Chamber awards nominations deadline
    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. There are a lot of people in our community that deserves to be nominated. Please participate by getting your nomination form turned in to the Chamber office. Remember the deadline is 4:00pmCT Wednesday, March 12, 2008. -SUE STIVERS, Executive Director, Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. Phone (270) 384-6020. | (ID:1408, Comment)

    		  

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