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Friday, July 11, 2008
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Tickets for Annie available for Sundays

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Opening night of Annie at Barn Lot Theater in Edmonton was a huge success. As of yesterday there were tickets still available for the Sunday, July 20, matinee and the closing night, Sunday, July 27.

2008-07-11 16:48:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

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Bridge over Crocus Creek at Bakerton



2008-07-11 - Bakerton, Cumberland Co., KY - Photo By Chrls Bennett. "This is a photo taken from my boat on the Cumberland River in June 2007, Last June I traveled down the Cumberland River from Winfreys Ferry, to just above the Mississippi River. (a trip of about 600 miles by the way the rivers run.) Thanks!" Chris Bennett of Columbia wrote. Clicking Read more accesses the Today, July 12, 2008 feature with the July 12, 2008 Today's Picture Album.
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Book signing for "Dragon's Heir" Saturday at ACPL

The Adair County Public Library would like to invite everyone to come out and talk to Darlene Campbell, a local author who has written her first book. The title of the book is "Dragon's Heir." Please come out and support Darlene on her new book! The book signing will be from 10:00amCT-12:00noonCT July 12, 2008.

2008-07-11 16:38:11 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Thanks for Gifts of Gradyville by Melissa Taylor

The Gifts of Gradyville, by Melissa Taylor

"Gradyville always sounded like some magical place that was truly a heaven on earth for a boy to grow up in." -MARY KELTNER

To ColumbiaMagazine.com,

This lovely story brings back memories of all the wonderful stories told to me by James Howard before I moved here with him from Chicago.

Gradyville always sounded like some magical place that was truly a heaven on earth for a boy to grow up in.

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2008-07-11 14:16:14 | Comments | Printable version

Riley Grant is 2008 KY Junior Golf Champion

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By Chris Quinn

Riley Grant won the 2008 KY Junior Golf Amateur Championship on Thursday, July 10, 2008. He competed in this two day event in Elizabethtown, KY at Pine Valley golf course. Riley had an overall score of 81. Riley is the 10 year old son of Dr. Anthony and Keena Grant.

2008-07-11 13:09:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Adair 11 year olds 5th District RUs

Huge crowd turns out to support local team at Joe Johnson Little League Park

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By Chad Bivens

The Adair County 11 year old all stars lost to C-ville in the Championship game last night @ JJLLP by a score of 10-3. The coaches and players would like to thank the huge crowd that came out to support this team. The coaches would like to especially thank the parents for their dedication and willingness to get their kids to practices and games, we really appreciate it.

2008-07-11 13:08:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

(ADV) What's cooking: Rerun's seafood beats Calabash today!

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Rerun's
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Is Having a Seafood Feast today, Friday, July 11, 2008 starting at around 10:30am today!
With fried fish, shrimp, froglegs, breaded oysters, clams
+ A combination seafood platter

Rerun Cornelison was already one of Adair County's best known cooks when he went to took over Holmes Bend General Store. Family members and members of the Adair County Sportsman's Club knew he just had a knack, a style, a flair for cooking good food. Especially fish and seafood.

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2008-07-11 08:55:06 | Comments | Printable version

Feedback: Reader spots Sourwood walking stick

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Frank Dickerson's keen eye spots old classmate Robert Coffey's sourwood walking stick in CM photo, and the sight brings back memories of their Barnetts Creek Days, when "when the world was still quite new and entertainment was mostly homemade"

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I was very pleased to see my former Barnetts Creek school mate Robert Coffey, in this photo and to notice the walking stick he is holding.The walking stick looks like the ones we used to make from "Sourwood" saplings.

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2008-07-11 07:45:18 | Comments | Printable version

Pink Poker Run benefits Komen Breast Cancer Research

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The second annual Wings of Pink Poker Run will be July 26 in Campbellsville KY. All proceeds from this ride are for the Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Registration is from 10am to noonET, Meet behind Burger Kind at the Green River Plaza. Meal is provided at the end of the ride. No limit to the number of hands at $10 each. Top hand pays $200, door prizes, and 50/50 drawing. Come out and support this fund raiser for a great. Contact Linda Hayes at 270-403-4381 with any questions.

2008-07-11 06:58:40 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Fri. July 11, 2008: Under 4 weeks til school

Scroll to end of this feature for "Today's Picture Album," with stand alone (no story) photos. Additions throughout the day! -CM

Road Eighty Bridge closed for 285 Days today, July 11, 2008
 July 1, 2008. Blacktopping begun. Word from Local Contact Man is that the bridge will be complete no later than July 21, 2008.

School Vacation Countdown: Adair County Schools start in just 27 days, on Thursday, August 7, 2008, when students enroll. Student Enrollment Procedures

November 4, 2008 General Election Countdown 127 days remaining. Register to vote in the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair Mon.-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pmCT

EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 193 of 2008 (Leap Year - 173 days remaining).
  • Friday at the Adair County Fair
    • 9:00amCT: Dairy Cattle Show
    • 6:00pmCT: Myers Amusement carnival opens
    • 6:00pmCT: Wood carver show
    • 6:30pmCT: Floral Hall opens
    • 7:00pmCT: Mudsling
    • 7:00pmCT: Talent contest
    • 7:30pmCT: Archery contest

  • Today: ACPL Bookmobile is in Gradyville
  • Today: Deadline for application for Clown Camp at Old Mulkey, Tompkinsville, KY
  • 6:00am-10amCT: Farmers Market open 409 Fairgrounds ST
  • 12:00noonCT to 7:00pmCT: VBS at Union Chapel UMC, Russell Co.
  • 7:00pmCT: Annie at Barn-Lot Theater, Edmonton, KY
  • Reminder: Send mail from home to Adair Countians who are deployed to war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. How to and list

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  • Bob's Country Kitchen and General Store, Vester, KY. Breakfast anytime. Lunches packed. Pies a specialty.
    Hotbar Special: Friday, July 11, 2008 Our perfected fried Catfish. Potato Wedges. Baked Beans. Coleslaw, and Bob's Patent 206 Hush Puppies. Pies-wise The Vester Pie Factory has Chocolate Pie, Lemon Pie, and Cocanut baked and ready to serve, with more on the way. We've also got Turtle Cheese Cake and today, Chess bars.
  • Donut Express. 605 Fairgrounds ST, Columbia, KY. Nick Wortham, proprietor. Make Today special with Fresh Hot Donuts from Donut Express. Take a $5.00 dozen box to work, on sales calls, or home to make the family happy. They're good! They hot and they're ready, today. Made right here in Columbia! And they're making Columbia famous! FAIR WEEK WARNING: Get your DONUT EXPRESS donuts early today before the Fair crowd buys them out!
  • The Dairy Dip, Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-4644.Special Friday, July 11, 2008, Our "world famous" Chili Cheese Dogs, topped with our yummy Chili and your chooise of shredded or nacho cheese, Tater Tots or French Fries, and your choice of our Pepsi Products, All for only $3.29. If you haven't tried the chili dogs, come by today and see what all the fuss is about. They are absolutely great! Remember, the weather's just right for the ice cream you remember from childhood. Have a picnic anytime today. Always look for the Red, White and Blue specials in the windows. s/P. RADFORD WILLIS.
  • Buffalo Hills Ranch 906 Greensburg ST in the Curves Building, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 385-9092. Smoothies, Christian Gifts, Tanning Beds. Buffalo Meat--America's Original Health Food. Open 10am-7pm Mon-Tue & Thurs.-Fri. 10am-6pm Wednesdays. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Jim and Carol Leib, Owners. We accept Visa, MC, and Discover Credit Cards. Cooling Dr. Smoothie smoothies to beat the heat, enjoy a refreshing, healthy drink. In the Curves Building on Greensburg St. Remember, stock up on the original American health food, American buffalo (bison) grill parties.
  • Re-Run's Holmes Bend General Store. 3399 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY.
    Phone (270) 384-7253: For carryouts and expedited orders. Let us prepare your Green River Lake picnic! Hours: Mon-Sat: 4:00am to 9:00pmCT. Monday, July 7, 2008
    Breakfast: Any time of day. Cooked to order. Eggs, bacon, ham, tenderloin, and the best sausage you ever ate. Country biscuits. Redeye or sawmill gravy. Generous portions. Kinfolks prices. We treat everybody like favorite cousins! Get Famous Nick's Made-in-Columbia Donuts right here.
    DAILY SPECIAL:Friday, July 11, 2008:
    Today is Green River Seafood day Rerun's Holmes Bend General Store Jericho is the seafood capital of Kentucky. Rerun will have fish, shrimps, froglegs, breaded oysters, and clams! See "What's Cooking" for more details this morning!
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Columbian Theatre:
Now showing, at the Columbian Theatre, we have The Incredible Hulk rated PG-13. It will play nightly at 7:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pmCT only. -NATHAN COMPTON, Mgr.More later

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2008-07-11 06:34:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY investigating fatality

POLICE REPORTS

Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, is investigating a fatal accident which occurred on July 8, 2008, on KY 152, six miles west of Springfield on Thursday, July 10, 2008.

Jeffery D. Glass, 48, Springfield, KY, was traveling eastbound on KY 152 in a 1990 Pontiac 4-door.

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2008-07-11 05:29:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 11
Happy Anniversary, Jamie and Elizabeth Head | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Kevin and Norma Jean Hoskins (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Tiffany and Jason Collins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Tony and Melissa Bragg (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Beverly Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Herschel Harmon (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jackie Tucker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jackstin Cooper Stang (2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Spencer (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kyler Chase Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Allen Fudge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nicholas Boils (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Riley Harrison (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rylee Gilbert (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sam DeRossett (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Walter Blankenship, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthdays, brothers and sister, Bill Janes, Herbert Janes, Frieda Janes Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memoriam Bro. A.J. Parrish (1931-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Selby, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Holman, Magnolia, KY (1946-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Finn, Brownsville, KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clara Burress Pickett, Taylor Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois McFarland, Casey Co., KY (1922 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ken McDonald, Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Money Coakley, Taylor Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hallie Cox, Taylor County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kimberly Ruth Carter, Russell County, KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Carol Johnson, Taylor Co., KY native (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hulen Warriner, Russell County, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lorine Oakes, Russell County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Clarence (Ron) Johnson, Adair Co., KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Julie Ann Corbin Wilkerson, Adair Co., KY (1958-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin (Howdy) Scott, Pike Co., KY native Russell Co., KY (1953-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. William Edward Davidson, Burkesville, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Karnes, Green County, KY; Adair native (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Thompson, 67, Louisville, KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Pemberton, Casey County, KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Bernard (RB) Campbell, Adair Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Buck, Casey County, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matthew Casey House, Summer Shade, KY/Texas native (1973-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matthew Casey House, Summer Shade, KY/Texas native (1973-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Danny Gosser, Russell County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Halcolm, 78 , Taylor Co./Rockcastle Co., KY native (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Henry Clemmons, Metcalfe County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harry Samuel Hanlon, 74, Russell Co., KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Dean (Bill) Simpson, Greensburg, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Della (Doris) Brown, 98, Russell Co., KY native (1924-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Norris, 87, Columbia, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry D. Johnson, 69, Burkesville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jacob Omrie Cooper, 80, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Ray Gibson, 31, Edmonton, KY (1990-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lyndell Reid Oakes, Green Co., KY (1946-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Irene Miller, 94, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rachel Antle, 96, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell Williams, 80, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tony Hays, 67, Jamestown, KY native (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2008
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTAdair County Farmers Market open this morning
The Adair County Farmers Market in now open for the season on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:00am to 10:00amCT in the parking lot of the Extension Office. The he market is open to growers residing in Adair County with produce grown in Adair County. For complete details and guidelines, stop by the Extension Office or call (270) 384-2317. The Farmers Market is located on Fairground Street in front of the Extension Office and next door to the VFW Hall. | (ID:2117, Comment)
NoonCTAdair County Fair
The 2008 Adair County Fair will start on July 4th and 5th this year with the Carnival and the fair getting into full swing from July 7th to 12th. Watch for more details, daily schedule of events. -GREG THOMAS, President of Adair County Fair. | (ID:969, Comment)
Deadline for application for Clown camp at Old Mulkey
Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site near Tompkinsville, KY will host "Clown Camp" on Thursday and Friday, July 17 and 18, 2008. The two-day camp for children age 10 and over will give participants an intensive hands-on learning experience on street performing and clowning as taught by members of "The Clockwork Clown & Co." Pre-registration for Clown Camp is required by July 11, 2008. Call Sheila Rush at 270-487-8481 to register or for additional information. STORY with MORE DETAILS | (ID:2131, Comment)
Adair County Public Library Bookmobile is in Gradyville
Visit the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2472 Full schedule for July 2008 Anita Riddle is the Bookmobile Librarian. Remember that you can now walk, drive in, and bike in to the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg St, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2472 Thanks to Lindsey Wilson College, Judge Ann Melton and the Adair County Road Department, the library now offers bike rack parking next to Mitzi's for up to 12 bikes. Lee Ann Jessee is the library director. | (ID:2245, Comment)
VBS at Union Chapel on Friday, July 11, 2008
Union Chapel United Methodist Church, Jamestown, KY. Located approximately 17 miles from Columbia off Hwy 55 South on Hwy 1058, will be having a one day Vacation Bible School on Friday July 11, 2008. Classes and activities for all ages. 12:00noonCT to 7:00pmCT. We will end the School with an evening cookout. Please call (270) 343-4737 for more information. Rev. Sheldon Alley, Pastor. | (ID:2258, Comment)
7:00pmCTAnnie at Barn-Lot Theater, Edmonton, KY
The musical "Annie," with local area cast including 4 Adair Countians, will be performed at Barn-Lot Theater in Edmonton, KY on July 10-12, 17-19, and 24-27, 2008, at 7:00pmCT each evening. For reservations or more information you may call (270) 432-BARN (2276). -LAURA MURRELL. | (ID:2222, Comment)

  

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