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Thursday, August 28, 2008
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Adair Co. Public Library Bookmobile Schedule, Sept. 2008

The Adair County Public Library bookmobile schedule for September 2008 follows:
  • In Cane Valley, September 15 and 29, 2008
  • In Gradyville, on September 5 and 19, 2008
  • On KY 206 on September 3 and 17, 2008
  • On KY 80 on September 4 and 18, 2008
  • In Knifley: September 9 and 23, 2008
  • In Milltown and Portland, September 10 and 24, ,2008
  • In Sparksville, Breeding, Montpelier, Melson Ridge, on September 11 and 25, 2008.
  • In town, Columbia, on September 8 and 22, 2008
  • Off the road for Maintenance September 1, 2, 12, and 26.
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. Lee Ann Jessee is the library director.

2008-08-28 18:40:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books

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Brandon Thompson has new post at CU



2008-08-28 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo Campbellsville University photo.
Brandon Thompson,, Columbia, KY, a 2004 graduate of Lindsey Wilson College, has been named an out of state and international admissions counselor at Campbellsville University, according to an announcement from the office of President Michael V. Carter.
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CU names Columbian Brandon Thompson to admissions post

New Out-of-State and International Admissions Counselor is 2004 LWC grad and graduate of Cumberland County High School, Burkesville, KY

By Christina Miller, CU student news writer

Brandon Thompson of Columbia, KY, has been employed as out-of-state and international admissions counselor in the Campbellsville University's Office of Admissions, according to an announcement from Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University.

Thompson graduated from Lindsey Wilson College in 2004 with a bachelor of arts in Christian ministries, as well as an associate degree in social science.

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2008-08-28 17:28:13 | Comments | Printable version

Lindsey Wilson College trio leads USA in Canada

ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS

By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director

Three of Lindsey Wilson College's newest student-athletes are competing and succeeding at the highest level. Ricardo and Roberto Vergara and Evan Crowdus participated in the 2008 USA vs. Canada Junior Race Walk Match on August 16, 2008, in British Columbia, Canada.

"You always want to represent your country and I believe we did that," said Ricardo Vergara.

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2008-08-28 17:13:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

P&Z hearing on zoning for Parrott Ave annexation

The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 11, 2008, at 6:00pmCT, in City hall to consider the following:
  1. Annexation and map amendment for the following properties identified as Lots 10-14, 15, 16, 17, 18,19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 30.1 located on Campbellsville Road and Parrott Avenue. These lots are proposed to be annexed by the City of Columbia and zoned as C-2 Highway Oriented Commercial.

  2. Annexation and map amendment for the following properties identified as Lots 10-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12.01, 12.02, 13, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30, and Lots 11-1, 2, 3, 4, 6.02, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 located on Parrott Avenue. These lots are proposed to be annexed by the City of Columbia and zoned as R-2 Low Moderate Density Residential.
These properties consist of approximately 49.171 acres.

The hearing is open to the public. s/Carolyn Edwards, City Clerk/Treasurer
The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission: Chairman Joe Flowers. Members Lloyd French, George Kolbenschlag, Anissa Radford, and Sue Stivers.

2008-08-28 13:09:44 | Comments | Printable version

KY Arts Council seeks nominations for Poet Laureate

From Commonwealth News Center

September 30, 2008 is the nomination deadline for candidates to be considered for appointment by Governor Steve Beshear to the post of Kentucky Poet Laureate for the 2009-2010 term. The Kentucky Arts Council coordinates the nomination and selection process for the position, created by the General Assembly in 1991 to honor an outstanding Kentucky writer.

The Poet Laureate promotes the literary arts in Kentucky through readings and public presentations at meetings, seminars, conferences and events, including Kentucky Writers' Day.

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2008-08-28 12:55:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Adair Co. School Board Agenda for Aug. 28, 2008

A tax hearing at 7:00pmCT tonight, Thursday, August 28, 2008, to set tax rates for 2008-2009, will precede the meeting.

The complete agenda follows:

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2008-08-28 12:26:58 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: KY is in first place at First Book. Keep voting, people

To vote, Click Here

To ColumbiaMagazine.com

Just a few moments ago, I voted for our state on the First Book site. Kentucky is now in first place! Keep voting people. There is no reason to let up now.

s/Charles G. Miller

2008-08-28 10:14:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books

10th Annual RunDezvous Car Show in Columbia on Labor Day

Great Weather, one hundred twelve (112) trophies + Best of Show adds up to promise of fabulous Labor Day RunDezvous Car Show

By Dean Quinn

The Green River Kruzers Car Club will be having their 10th Annual Car Show this coming Monday at the Fairgrounds here in Columbia. Registration is from 8:00 am till 12:00 noon CT.

The entry fee is $20.00 per vehicle. There is no charge for spectators and we want to invite everyone to come out and be a part of this event.

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2008-08-28 10:08:51 | Comments | Printable version

Dream Depot presents Gospel Music Gaither Style

ENTERTAINMENT

The Dream Depot presents another edition of "Gospel Music Gaither Style" Saturday, August 30, 2008, at 7:00pmCT. This show will feature the Dream Depot cast and guests.

Please join us for another night of joyful singing and fellowship. -ELAINE BENNETT

Location: The Dream Depot is located at 106 Jamestown Street in Columbia, KY42728.
Admission:Adults $6.00, Children 12 and under $4.00
Phone: (270) 634-2894. .

2008-08-28 09:41:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Two dogs hanging out at Day & Day may be lost pets

Two dogs showed up Monday, August 25, 2008, at Day and Day Feed Mill, 1011 Campbellsville Rd Columbia, KY. We hope they are someone's pets. They are in great shape and just hanging out. If anyone is missing these pets call (270) 384-2209. Thanks. daystrucking@alltel.net. PHOTO

2008-08-28 09:35:43 | Comments | Printable version

CPD arrests Columbia Wal-Mart employee on theft charges

POLICE REPORTS

The Columbia Police Department arrested a Wal-Mart employee yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 2:30pmCT on theft charges.

Tabitha Grider, age 23, Columbia, KY, was arrested and charged with Theft By Unlawful Taking Over $300.00. She is alleged to have been taking money from the cash register for about two months.

She was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. CPD Officer Terry Flatt investigated.
The Columbia Poice Department, Mark Harris, Chief, is located in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY.

2008-08-28 07:41:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Shades of Autumn poem is ILP Editors Choice pick

"I love it when 'one of our own'gets recognized. Pam Spires is a talented woman who quietly works behind the scenes to make Columbia a better place to live. Now some of her hidden talents are being discovered. -Barbara Armitage"
With photo

By Barbara Armitage

Pam Spires of Columbia has been awarded the Editor's Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry.

This award was presented to her by the International Library of Poetry Managing Editor Howard Ely. Mr. Ely went on to say that he was delighted to inform her that her poem "Shades of Autumn" was awarded this prestigious honor because it displays a unique perspective and original creativity - judged to be the qualities most found in exceptional poetry.

"Shades of Autumn" will be featured in a Deluxe Hardbound Edition as well as the "Sound of Poetry" a 3-CD limited soundtrack both to be released soon.

Thousands of poems are published yearly but only a select few will receive this great honor.

To read "Shades of Autumn" you may log on to www.Poetry.com and type in the title of the poem, or "Pam Spires."

This is the third poem Mrs. Spires has had published with two of the receiving Editors Choice Awards.

2008-08-28 05:52:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books

KY general assembly members to visit Campbellsville Sept. 8

Interim Joint Legislative Committee on Education will learn more about education's role in nationally acclaimed 'Campbellsville Comeback' following FoL flight.

By Joan C. McKinney, CU news and publications coordinator

Campbellsville University will host the Kentucky General Assembly Interim Joint Legislative Committee on Education for its meeting at 1:00pmET/NoonCT, Monday, September 8, 2008 in The Gheens Recital Hall on the campus of Campbellsville University.

The meeting will bring 25-30 Kentucky State Senators and Representatives from across Kentucky to Campbellsville University.

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2008-08-28 04:51:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Letter: Wants to know more on Labor Day weekend car show

ColumbiaMagazine.com

Just wondering if you have any details regarding the car show in Columbia this Labor Day Weekend? I have family coming into town in a show car and we just needed more information regarding the show. Can you help me with this?

s/Joyce Kelley

Thanks. We'll post it as we get it. Columbia wants your guests to have an unforgettable weekend here. All we know here at ColumbiaMagazine.com for sure is Columbia, KY, is the place to be this Labor Day Weekend. The car show will be on the infield on Labor Day, and special events set up by the Columbia Parks & Recreation Board will be held in the spiffy Columbia City Park on the City Pool Side. We're adding updates several times a day. -CM

2008-08-28 04:37:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

KY now in 3rd place for free books. We can do better.

By Barbara Armitage

This opportunity for Kentucky kids was brought to my attention through a friend who has a friend in Eastern Kentucky who is a retired school librarian. It is a program to get underprivileged children hooked on reading. The state which wins this online vote will receive 50,000 new books for needy children.

All you have to do is follow the link below--you don't have to answer the question about your favorite book - just scroll down on the left hand side, select KY, put in your name and email (uncheck the box so you don't receive updates) and submit your vote.

If we can move Kentucky up to 1st place, First Book will send 50,000 free books to the state for needy children. You can vote once each day. To vote, Click Here. Thanks for taking time to do this, and feel free to forward to your email contacts.

2008-08-28 04:30:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books

LWC Volleyball team sweeps opener with St. Catharine

ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS

Raiders take all three matches, 25-20, 25-3, 25-12

By Chris Wells, LWC Director of Sports Information

The Lindsey Wilson College volleyball team opened the 2008 season with a 3-0 sweep of visiting St. Catharine (KY) College of Springfield, KY, on Wednesday night, August 27, 2008 at Biggers Sports Center.

The Blue Raiders played a near flawless match -- committing just three hitting errors on the night -- in defeating Mid-South Conference newcomer St. Catharine 25-20, 25-3, 25-12.

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2008-08-28 04:21:04 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Thurs., Aug. 28, 2008: School Board tax hearing

EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 241 of 2008 (Leap Year - 125 days remaining).
  • Today: ACHS Girls Golf at Marion Co. at Rosewood Country Club. (Was Barren Co., Pinewood C.C.)
  • Today: Adair County Recycling to accept old computers today
  • Today: ACPL Bookmobile is in Sparksville, Breeding, Montpelier, and Melson Ridge
  • 6:30-9:00amCT: WRH Health Fair Blood Draw for Healthscreen tests.Thursday, for persons whose First Letter of Last Name is H-I or J SCHEDULE See also: CM Healthcare
  • 12:00-2 pmCT: Diabetes self-management classes at ACHD
  • 7:00pmCT: Adair County School Board tax hearing, August Board meeting
  • 7:00pmCT: Columbia VFW & Auxiliary, meet at VFW Hall
  • 7:00pmCT: Lindsey Wilson's undefeated Volleyball team at IUS, New Albany, IN
  • Cancelled: Duo County Telecom, Bluegrass Cellular groundbreaking , Holladay Place due to rain
  • 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

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

Countdown to Second Sunday: It's only 45 days to Sunday, October 12, 2008, when Adair Countians make a bold move for a healthier, wealthier, happier community. Tentative location: The new Columbia Western Bypass by Adair Elementary School. A huge turn out is expected. For further information, contact Kelli Bonifer at the UK Extension Service.

Countdown to November 4, 2008 General Election 67 days remaining. Ballot position, local candidates Register to vote in the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair Mon.-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pmCT.


The Count: 51 Wacky Quacky Ducks Sold
As of August 25, 2008 at 6:30pm.
Previous report, was 48
  • (PSA) Click here to go directly to Entry/Order Form
    for 2nd Annual Wacky Quacky Duck Race
    Support Columbia Parks & Recreation-Order Yours Now.
    From $5 for 1 to $100 for a Whole Flock of 30 Ducks

    • Court:
    Thursday, August 28, 2008. Six (6) Cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge James Weddle). No (0) 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 HereAdvertising

    The 2008 Westlake Regional Hospital
    HEALTH FAIR
    Saturday, September 13, 2008

    We are offering over $300.00 in health screenings for only $12 and lots of healthcare-related booths, concessions and much more!

    Blood will be drawn from your arm for more than 30 different analyses, which include a complete blood count (CBC) a chemistry Profile with HDL Cholesterol and a Thyroid profile.
    Also available are three fee colo-rectal cancer screens. The PSA cancer screeen is recommended for men over 50 or men who meet any of the following three criteria: (1) Family history of cancer of the prostate or (2) had a vasectomy, or (3) is a black American.

    The PSA will be an additional cost of $8.00

    REMEMBER TO FAST, having only water to drink for 12 hours before your blood draw.
    Due to the changes in federal law regarding a patient's right to privacy we have had to make some changes in the way we distribute lab results. You may only pick up your own results. We are not allowed to give you your spouse's or family member's results. Results not picked up at the health fair will be mailed directly to you.

    PLEASE DO NOT CALL ABOUT REPORTS UNTIL AFTER OCTOBER 11, 2008.
    Blood Draw Schedule
    Time - Day & Date
    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Monday, August 25, 2008, First Letter of LastName A-B

    • 6:30-9:00amCT:. Tuesday, August 26, 2008, First Letter of LastName C-D

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, First Letter of LastName E-F-G

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Thursday, August 28, 2008, First Letter of LastName H-I-J

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Friday, August 29, 2008, First Letter of Last NameK-L-M

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Monday, September 1, 2008, First Letter of LastName LABOR DAY, NO BLOOD DRAW

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, First Letter of LastName N-O-P

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Wednesday, September 3, 2008, First Letter of LastName Q-R

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Thursday, September 4, 2008, First Letter of LastName T-U-V

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Friday, September 5, 2008, First Letter of LastName W-X-Y-Z
    SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008: HEALTH FAIR DAY!

    The 2008 Westlake Regional Hospital
    HEALTH FAIR
    Saturday, September 13, 2008! Events all day!

    Westlake Primary Care - (270) 384-4764
    Edmonton Primary Cre - (270) 432-5782
    WESTLAKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, (270) 4753
    Westlake Primary Care of Russell County (270) 858-3636

    Real Estate Auction Calendar:
    There are currently many once in a iife time opportunities in Adair County Real Estate. For listings and links, Click Here

    Thursday, September 11, 2008. 12:30pmCT. Absolute Auction, : 300 Bomar Heights, Columbia, KY. 15,500 sq. ft. Sprinklered former Medical Office/Hospital.
    3.57 Acres. Remax 100 Auction Team/Hansford Auction Co. Details, Photo

    (ADV): To see What's Cooking in Adair County, KY, today, Click Here
    • BETTY'S OK COUNTRY COOKING KY 55 North/Campbellsville Road across from Trinity United Methodist Church, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-5664. Plenty of parking. Table seating for parties from 2 to ten. Sit down service or serve yourself at the big buffet.
      HOURS: Open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, from 5:00amCT to 9:00pmCT. Closed Sundays.
      ON THE BUFFET TODAY, Thursday, August 28, 2008: Meats: Catfish. Pepper Steak. Smoked Sausage with peppers and onions. Fried Chicken. VegetablesMashed Potatoes. Green Beans. Fried Potatoes. Golden Hominy. Apple Sticks. Blackeyed Peas. Pinto Beans. On the buffet cold bar: Pasta Salad and Pea Salad today, plus usuals Coleslaw. Peaches. Pears. Cottage Cheese. Pepper relish. Sweet onion. Buffet includes Cornbread. Rolls. Buffet consists of one Meat and Vegetables, one trip only, $7.25; Extra Meat, $1.25. Child's buffet for children under 6, $4.95. Three Vegetables, $3.95; Four Vegetables, $4.95, Vegetable Plate, $5.95.
      IN THE PIE CASE: Today's cobbler: Strawberry!Every day: Sugar free cheese cake. Peanut butter pie. Plus all our usual pies, starting with Betty's Famous Sand. and Chocolate. Butterscotch. Cocanut. Pecan. Apple. Caramel Apple. Banana Split. Lemon.
      FULL, COOKED TO ORDER BREAKFASTS served anytime. NEW! Everyday until 10:30! Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits! We have Grits. Try our Western Omelets. Country Ham. Pancakes. Sausage links. Gravy (White seasoned with sausage and Chocolate Gravy served until 10:30amCT.

    • BOB'S COUNTRY KITCHEN & GENERAL STORE,
      5097 Liberty Road, Vester, KY. Breakfast anytime. Lunches packed. Pies a specialty.
      Hotbar Special: Thursday, August 28, 2008,:Bob's Marinated PORK LOIN. Sides: Scalloped Potatoes. Cream style corn. Green Beans seasoned up good with Country Ham (As a soup--some make a meal out of it--$1.50 with choice of crackers or cornbread, sweet white onion). Sliced Red Ripe, straight from the patch Adair County Tomatoes. Sliced Homegrown Cucumbers. Coleslaw. Bob's Crunchy, Crusty, Ovenbaked Cornbread.Ovenbaked Cornbread Squares.
      SANDWICHES: At Bob's, we'll cut a country store sandwich and fix it up the way you like it. Made to order eat in sandwiches with the widest variety of cold-cuts in Adair County. Eat here. Or let us fix your lunch to go.
      The PIE SITUATION: Chocolate Pie. Pumpkin Pie. And more sweet treats coming from the oven all day long!
      SPECIALS From the Drink Case: Aqua Fina bottled water, 99 cents! Also, 4/32 oz. Powerade Drinks, just $5.00. Dasani, 20 oz. just 99 cents.
      GAS UP AT BOB'S: The beauty of Bob's is It's all right here. Everything from work gloves and hardware, to sit down meals, to fill in groceries to gas. Heck, we've even got a recreation room. Save time and money. And remember, you're always welcome at Bob's, whether you're here to buy or visit. Y'all come!

    • BUFFALO HILLS RANCH,906 Greensburg ST in the Curves Building, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 385-9092. Dr. Smoothie 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.

    • The DAIRY DIP,
      Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-4644.
      Special Thursday, August 28, 2008:
      The Dairy Dip's Huge CHUCKWAGON STEAK SANDWICH, Chips, Reg. Pepsi Product Drink All for just $3.50, or deluxe it with lettuce, tomato, onion for just $3.99
      Look for posters in windows.       Great deals, everyday. Stop in and see the colorful new picnic table umbrellas we ve added. There's no better place to enjoy the perfect weather we're having than to have a picnic lunch in the wonderful shady at Dairy Dip, and come down for a picnic under the stars tonight. - Patricia Willis.
    • DONUT EXPRESS
      Start the day right. Take a box of Donuts from Donut Express on sales calls, to work, and home to be a hero everywhere you go today!
      Donut Express. 605 Fairgrounds ST, Columbia, KY. Nick Wortham, proprietor. Start the week off right. 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!

    • RERUN'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.
      Breakfast: FOR THAT GREEN RIVER LAKE COUNTRY HAM BREAKFAST, this is the place. Best Country Ham on Green River Lake 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:Thursday, August 28, 2008:
      Two great Rerun specials today:
      1. MEATLOAF. Sides Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Butter Beans, Bread All for just $6.00
      2. GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH and Rerun's own Special Vegetable Soup, Fountain Drink, All for just $4.00
      SEAFOOD FEAST every Friday:RERUN's: For The BEST FOOD on GREEN RIVER LAKE.
      Great Gas Stop Save money. Fill up your car and your boat tanks at Rerun's. Coming soon Miniature golf! Where else in Adair County but Rerun's can eat so grandly for so little and play 18 holes of miniature golf without moving your car. It's almost ready. We're shooting for Labor Day Weekend!

    • What's Cooking for Adair County School District Kids
      Thursday, August 28, 2008: BREAKFAST: Scrambled Eggs. Bacon. Toast and Jelly. Juice/Fruit. Choice of Low Fat Millk. Cereal choices and toast offered daily at breakfast. LUNCH: Steak Nuggets or Chicken Strips. Creamed Potatoes. Green Beans. Homemade Roll. Pears. Choice of Low Fat Milk. Salads available daily. Fruit and/or juice offered daily with lunch.Click Here for School menu for August 7-August 29, 2008!

    Special advertising today:

    Click Here to do your shopping from home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store(SM).

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    Special Sales in New CM Clothing Classification: Click Here for CM classifieds, "Clothing"

    • Ja Ci's Boutique has new shipment of Plus Size Clothing
    • Mitzi's is reducing inventory as quickly as possible before closing in September because of health reasons
    Submit Your Classified Ad:
    To place your ad now contact form. to place your ad.

    Entertainment
    Columbian Theatre:
    Now playing at the Columbian Theatre will play Stepbrothers starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. It is rated R and will play nightly at 7:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pm only. -NATHAN COMPTON, Mgr., The Columbian Theatre .SPORTS CALENDARS
    NEW! Click Read More to go links to SPORTS CALENDARS, TODAY'S BEST PHOTOS, and MUCH MORE

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    2008-08-28 03:41:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

    (ADV) 2008 Westlake Health Fair



    The 2008 Westlake Regional Hospital
    HEALTH FAIR
    Saturday, September 13, 2008

    We are offering over $300.00 in health screenings for only $12 and lots of healthcare-related booths, concessions and much more!

    Blood will be drawn from your arm for more than 30 different analyses, which include a complete blood count (CBC) a chemistry Profile with HDL Cholesterol and a Thyroid profile.
    Also available are three fee colo-rectal cancer screens. The PSA cancer screeen is recommended for men over 50 or men who meet any of the following three criteria: (1) Family history of cancer of the prostate or (2) had a vasectomy, or (3) is a black American.

    The PSA will be an additional cost of $8.00

    REMEMBER TO FAST, having only water to drink for 12 hours before your blood draw.
    Due to the changes in federal law regarding a patient's right to privacy we have had to make some changes in the way we distribute lab results. You may only pick up your own results. We are not allowed to give you your spouse's or family member's results. Results not picked up at the health fair will be mailed directly to you.

    PLEASE DO NOT CALL ABOUT REPORTS UNTIL AFTER OCTOBER 11, 2008.
    Blood Draw Schedule
    Time - Day & Date
    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Monday, August 25, 2008, First Letter of LastName A-B

    • 6:30-9:00amCT:. Tuesday, August 26, 2008, First Letter of LastName C-D

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, First Letter of LastName E-F-G

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Thursday, August 28, 2008, First Letter of LastName H-I-J

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Friday, August 29, 2008, First Letter of Last NameK-L-M

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Monday, September 1, 2008, First Letter of LastName LABOR DAY, NO BLOOD DRAW

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, First Letter of LastName N-O-P

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Wednesday, September 3, 2008, First Letter of LastName Q-R-S

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Thursday, September 4, 2008, First Letter of LastName T-U-V

    • 6:30-9:00amCT: Friday, September 5, 2008, First Letter of LastName W-X-Y-Z
    SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008: HEALTH FAIR DAY!

    The 2008 Westlake Regional Hospital
    HEALTH FAIR
    Saturday, September 13, 2008! 7:00am to NoonCT!

    Westlake Primary Care - (270) 384-4764
    Edmonton Primary Cre - (270) 432-5782
    WESTLAKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, (270) 4753
    Westlake Primary Care of Russell County (270) 858-3636



    2008-08-28 03:29:00 | Comments | Printable version

    Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 28
    Happy Anniversary, John and Cathy Chowning | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Anniversary, Johnny and Shirley Jones, (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Alexis Claywell | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Andrea Bault | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Angel Nashae Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Billy Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Brady Allen Cowan (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Cody Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, George Pollard | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Jacob Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Jamie Grider Benham | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Kenny Scott Guffey | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Krislee Johnson (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Phillip Weston | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Tanner Dale Johnson (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Virigina Nix | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Jean Grider, Adair County, KY native (1941-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Elmo Franklin, Columbia, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Alan Moore, Russell Springs, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Virginia Ann (Loy) Nix, Adair Co. native (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Darlene Lois Butler, Columbia, KY (1962-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Rural Houston Compton, Metcalfe native (1942-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Jessie Marie Cox, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mr. Timothy Wayne Parson Taylor Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Heloise Neat, Adair Co., KY native (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Lucille (Mickey) Cogbill, 80, Burkesvillle, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Bobby E. Shelton, Albany, KY (1958-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Fay Cowan, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mr. Calvin Eugene Price, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Capt. Marion V. Bowman USMC Ret., Taylor Co., KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Randy (Peanut) Hatfield, Casey Co., KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Jocelyn Kay Jackson, Taylor Co. KY, infant (2014-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Carmel Anderson, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Myra Jean Meece, 90, Russell Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, William Carl Streeter, Liberty, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Maudye Anne Feese Hovious, Taylor Co., KY; Adair Co. native (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Ina Cochran, 47, Greensburg, KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, James Atwood (Wood) Corbin, Green Co./Adair Co., KY native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Doris Leslie Rattliff Rodgers, 83, Taylor Co. KY/Green Co. native (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mistey Ann Jackson, 38, Summersville, KY (1978-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Kenneth (Kenny) Wilson, 73, Russell County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Ree Hannah Shuffett Larimore, Green County, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Hobert Bell, 82, Russell County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Doris Burton, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Doris Robison, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Harold Dalton Cox, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Ida Shearer, 55, Columbia, KY (1968-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Jacquelyn (Jackie) Marie Brendel-Kean, Columbia, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Wayne Spears, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mark Allen (Junk Man) Mattingly, 55, Columbia, KY (1967-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mike (Monkey) Reynolds, 61, Columbia, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

    Events scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2008
    All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
    7:00amCTAdair County Recycling to accept old computers today
    Judge Ann Melton and the Adair County Fiscal Court will have a free drop off for old computer at the Adair County Recycling Center, 62 Service Road, Columbia, KY starting Thursday and Friday, August 28 and 29 from 7:00am to 3:00pmCT and on Saturday, August 31, from 7:00am to noon CT. The following itms willl be accepted: Power backups, sealed batteries, power transformers, printers, copiers, computers, all associated peripherals, monitors, wire, cable, and telephone equipment. Any product which is computer or office related will be accepted. If you have any questions, please call Judge Executive Ann Melton's office, (270) 384-4703, or email acjudge1@duo-county.com | (ID:2534, Comment)
    9:00amCTCancelled: Duo County Telecom, Bluegrass Cellular groundbreaking , Holladay Place
    Duo County Telecom announced Wednesday, August 27, 2008, that, due to the much needed rainfall, the groundbreaking ceremony has been cancelled.
    Duo County Telecom and Bluegrass Cellular will be breaking ground for the construction of their new Customer Care Center. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, August 28, 2008, at 9:00amCT The new structure will be located in Holladay Place, in front of the new Super Wal-Mart off KY 61 South and the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway in Columbia, KY. The public is invited.

    | (ID:2575, Comment)
    NoonCTTwilight Golf at Pinewood Country Club
    DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST THIS EVENT SUSPENDED FOR 2008 -Eric Goodin
    May 1 -August 28, 2008: The return of Twilight Golf 5:45pmCT. Thursdays until August 28, 2008. Pinewood Country Club. SEE COMPLETE 2008 PINEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB SCHEDULE | (ID:1581, Comment)
    Diabetes self-management classes at ACHD
    A new series of diabetes self-management classes will begin in July at the Adair County Health Department, 802 Westlake DR, Columbia, KY. Classes will be held 12:00-2 pmCT in the ACHD conference room on the following dates: July 3, 24, & 31, and August 14, 21, and 28, 2008. Also, we will be offering evening classes July 7 and August 25 at 5:00pmCT at the health department. All classes are free and open to anyone who wishes to attend. Anyone with questions may contact me at (270) 384-2286 ext 245. -DESTINY BURTON, RN | (ID:2154, Comment)
    Adair County High School Girls Golf
    Marion County at Rosewood Country Club. (Was Barren Co., Pinewood C.C.)
    2008 ACHS GIRLS GOLF SCHEDULE | (ID:2359, Comment)
    Adair County Public Library Bookmobile is in Sparksville, Breeding, Montpelier, and Melson RidgeAdair 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. Lee Ann Jessee is the library director. | (ID:2384, Comment)
    7:00pmCTAdair County School Board
    Rescheduled for tonight, August 28, 2008.
    The Adair County School Board meets each third Thursday at 7:00pm at the Board's conference room on Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Members of the board are Chair Chris Watts (3), Vice Chair Marsha Walker, Members Floyd Burton (4), Mike Harris (5) and Greg Willis (5). | (ID:2571, Comment)
    Columbia VFW & Auxiliary, meet
    The Columbia VFW Post 6097 and Ladies Auxiliary 6097 will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 28, 2008, at 7:00pmCT at the VFW building. -JIMMY LUTTRELL, Post Commander | (ID:2599, Comment)
    LWC Volleyball away
    Lindsey Wilson returns to action at 7:00pmCT on Thursday, August 28, 2008 as the Blue Raiders travel to Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, IN | (ID:2604, Comment)

    		  

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