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Benefit for family of Donnie Joe Young at VFW Hall

Benefit Auction and Corn Toss Tournament for the family of Donnie Joe Young, Saturday, February 21, 2009 at the Adair County VFW building. The auction will start at 11:00amCT. There will be hot dogs-chips-chili and soups available to be purchased. Sign in for the Corn Toss Tournament is from 1:00pm To 2:00pmCT. The tournament will start at 2:00pmCT. Cost is 30.00 dollars a team with 50% pay back. For more information contact Helen at (270) 250-9140 or (270) Betty 250-3892 or Beanie at (270) 250-3941. Thanks and hope to see you all there. -HELEN PHILLIPS

2009-02-06 18:38:18 | Comments | Printable version

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Birds of Kentucky: Ruby, one cool turkey



2009-02-06 - Jr. Loy Road, Adair Co., KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne.
NOT SO CUTE UP CLOSE: "Now the old saying goes 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder,' but I found out today that turkeys, while very beautiful in a field, are not that cute up close. Old Ruby was just about five feet from my car today as I dropped the boys off, but I must say she is still the coolest turkey I know. I don't know that many; in fact just Ruby--but who is counting?" -Shamarie Claiborne
Old Ruby ruling the roost

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Obituary: Virgie Furkin, 89

Mrs. Furkin was a member of a large South Adair County family, a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church, and a homemaker

Virgie Furkin, 89, 1548 Sparksville Road, Columbia, Ky. passed awayThursday, February 5, 2009, at 9:45pmCT, at Westlake Regional Hospital Columbia, KY.

The funeral service will be Sunday, February 8, 2009, at 1:00pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, Columbia, KY with Bro. Stanley Watson the officiating clergy. Interment in Antioch Cemetery. Visitation is after 2:30pmCT, Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY.


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2009-02-06 18:10:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Letter: Thinks higher taxes means less use not absolutely true

Response to: "Higher tax means less smoking, better health, writer says:

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Let me first say that I feel sorry for anyone who has lost a loved one due to tobacco use or for any reason. However since the Surgeon General made it mandatory to put warning labels on tobacco products as well as an age limit on buyers, everyone knows using tobacco could be very harmful. I am not a lobbyist for people to use tobacco. I have two young children and I hope that they will not use tobacco.

To say that higher taxes mean less smoking is not absolutely true. With an estimated 30% of cigarettes sold in Kentucky coming from out of state buyers and Kentucky having the 4th lowest tax in the nation, I think you can see the direct link. Also internet sales of cigarettes is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. So to me higher taxes may not be the answer people are looking for to get people to stop using tobacco and definitely not the answer for new revenue.

Oh, and by the way--NBC has a reality show on primetime television full of people who eat candy "once in a while". It is called the "Biggest Loser."

s/Scotty Carter


2009-02-06 17:25:23 | Comments | Printable version

ACHS boys varsity and JV team face N. Oldham

The Adair County High School boys basketball team will be playing North Oldham at the Adair County High School gym on Saturday, February 7, 2009. The JV game begins at 5:00pmCT and the varsity game will begin at approximately 6:30pm. North Oldham is one of the top teams in the 8th region.

2009-02-06 17:16:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Thinks Fat Bird is a Northern Mockingbird


Get Ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count
Starting Friday, February 13 and running through Monday, February 16, 2009

About: "Fat bird watching sunset"

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Given the body size, color of the eyes, and the beak color, along with the size, I believe this to be a Northern Mockingbird as most in these parts known as a Mockingbird. I will concede to anyone else who is willing to give a different ID on this one though. It's a tough angle, and along with the closeness of the image, it's hard to make a definitive call on this one.

s/Tony Harvey


2009-02-06 17:11:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE/State faces two storms

One is the ice storm; the other is the financial storm
"I am fully committed to working with every member in a bipartisan, bicameral manner to usher Kentucky through this storm toward brighter, more prosperous days." -BAM CARNEY

By State Representative Bam Carney
51st KY House District, Adair and Taylor Counties

General Assembly Back to Business For
February Portion of 2009 Regular Session


As we reconvened the February portion of the 2009 General Assembly, one of the first orders of business was to hear Governor Steve Beshear deliver his State of the Commonwealth Address.

The Governor began by mentioning the devastating ice storm that left thousands of our citizens without electricity and sheer destruction in its wake. After acknowledging and honoring the first responders who bravely came to the aid of so many Kentuckians, the Governor mentioned another storm devastating our state- the financial situation that has left us with a $456 million shortfall.


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2009-02-06 16:59:55 | Comments | Printable version

Thinks those addicted will buy cigarettes regardless of price

Thinks higher taxes will mean cigarettes will be bought, even if family suffers from lack of necessitiesResponse to: Smoking taxes. It's hard to watch loved one commit slow suicide

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

I don't smoke. I never have and I never will.

Personally, however, I believe that if the tax is raised, then those that are addicted will spend their money on the cigarettes instead of things that they need, which will in turn take away money they could be spending to save their house, their car, feed their children, or achieve a higher education.

I believe whole-heartedly that raising the tax would make things worse, not better. Perhaps not worse for the county, but for the individual and the individual's family. They will be able to come up with the money to buy cigarettes if that is what they want.

s/Amy Martin


2009-02-06 15:17:55 | Comments | Printable version

Obituary: Jimmy Dale Coffey, 64

Mr. Coffey was a member of a highly respected NW Adair County family, a member of Pickett's Chapel United Methodist Church, and was a former partner in Coffey's Trucking

Jimmy Dale Coffey, 64, Portland community of Adair County, died Friday, February 6, 2009, at 3:16amCT, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green.

The funeral service will be Sunday, February 8, 2009, at 1:30pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Roger McKinney and Bro. Herbert Janes officiating. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation will be after 3:00pmCT, Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY.


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2009-02-06 12:36:00 | Comments | Printable version

Obituary: Robert Linzie Dowell, 73

Mr. Dowell was a highly regarded member of a prominent Adair County family. He was retired businessman, who returned to Columbia after owning and operating Economy Service-Heating and Air Conditioning in Elizabethtown, KY.

Robert Linzie Dowell, 73, 1098 Hemlock Circle, ColumbiaKY, passed away suddenly, Thursday, February 5, 2009, at2:59pmCT, at the Westlake Regional Hospital Emergency Room inColumbia, KY.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 2:00pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Larry Williams and Rev. Ronnie Dooley the officiating clergy. The family has chosen cremation. The family will receive friends after 11:30amCT Sunday, February 8, 2009, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY.


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2009-02-06 11:38:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Smoking/taxes: It's hard to watch loved one commit slow suicide

In support of letter: "'Amen' to Dwain Harris comments"

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

It's so hard to sit back and watch a parent or loved one commit slow suicide with cigarettes. Most of them can't be talked out of giving it up and all you can do is just watch them slowly die from it.

s/Barbara Barnes


2009-02-06 11:21:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Invitation to hear UL Chemistry professor speak at CU

Dr. Michael Nantz, WKU '81, and Kentucky native, will give seminar, "New Materials and Methods for Non-Viral Gene Therapy."

By Joan C. McKinney, CU news and publications coordinator

Dr. Michael Nantz, professor of chemistry at the University of Louisville, will speak at Campbellsville University Friday, February 20, 2009, at 10:00amET, in room 15 of the Administration Building.Everyone is invited to the seminar, tentatively titled "New Materials and Methods for Non-Viral Gene Therapy."


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2009-02-06 10:55:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Technology News

Evidence overwhelming tobacco has negative impact on health

In support of: Duane Harris: "Higher tax means less smoking better health, writer says"

To Columbiamagazine.com:

I'm with Duane Harris (and Marsha Walker) on the smoking/tax issue.



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2009-02-06 10:49:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Time (and COPD) changes how we look at smoking

In supprt of : Dwain Harris: "Higher tax means less smoking, better health"

To ColumbiaMagazine.com

Time changes the way we look at things.

Just a couple of years ago (a very dear relative) told me that he would smoke until the day he died and no one could convince him otherwise. He understood that smoking would bring an early death for him - he would say that he had the right to die any way he choose.

Soon after that he was diagnosed with COPD and now lung cancer. Today he is clinging tightly to what's left of his life. Trying to stay alive he has undergone what could only be termed as torture just to try to breath a few more breaths.

I think (that relative) would argree that raising the cigarette tax would be a good thing if it protected even one person from what he is now enduring.

s/Barbara Armitage


2009-02-06 10:39:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Amen to Dwain Harris comments

In support of: "Higher tax means less smoking, better health"

To ColumbiaMagazine.com

I want to commend Dwain on his well-written support of an increased tax on tobacco. While an increased tax may be offensive to smokers, we all know that tobacco kills our loved ones. When you have watched a family member die after suffering for two years with what the surgeon diagnosed as "Camel cancer," it's difficult for me to see anything progressive or helpful in opposing a substantial tax increase on tobacco.

Kentucky has the highest lung cancer death rate in the U.S., AND smoking is so costly today, it takes away from providing the basic needs of many Adair County families. Anything we can do to reduce the deaths caused by smoking is okay by me. Thanks, Dwain.

I also support Scotty Carter's idea about increasing taxes on unhealthy foods and alcohol.

s/Marsha Walker


2009-02-06 09:39:13 | Comments | Printable version

Pre-school registration is March 6 & 13, 2009

Answer for: "Wants information on preschool signup"

Preschool registration and screening is March 6 and March 13, 2009, at Adair County Elementary School from 8:00amCT to 2:00pmCT. Your child must attend with you. Please enter through the back entrance and sign in. Preschool is for children ages 3 by October 1st and 4 years old. Proof of income, birth certificate, immunization certificate and social security card are required to complete registration. If you have any questions, please contact Anita Wethington or Ruth Ann Lewis at (270) 384-2476. They will not be in the office until Monday, February 9, 2009. -CHARLENE PIKE


2009-02-06 08:42:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Walmart sales nationwide up strongly in Jan. 2009: NYT

A story in the New York TImes business section, "Sales Fall Sharply for Retailers Not Named Wal-Mart", published Thursday, February 5, 2009, says that sales at Walmart stores rose sharply in January, 2009. The Walmart Supercenter at Holladay Place in Columbia is the largest retailer and largest employer of retail personnel in Adair County.

2009-02-06 06:58:22 | Comments | Printable version

Stimulus package wish lists: $3,678,000 for Columbia sewers

Three major sewer projects are on City of Columbia Wish List. Earlier CM Wish List Report(s): Bridge and County Roads. Joint City-County Building Wish List
Adair County Leaders are putting together a list of shovel ready projects for consideration when the Fiscal Stimulus Package makes its way through Congress. Adair County CJE Ann Melton, Columbia Mayor Pat Bell, and Vice President Dean Adams of Lindsey Wilson College have coordinated a consolidated booklet of project descriptions for the Fiscal Stimulus Proposals which are are forwarding to state legislative contacts and members of the Kentucky Congressional Delegation. Independent requests are being made by the Adair County School Board and by the Adair County Water District and Adair County Water Plant

If the Mayor Patrick R. Bell and the City of Columbia gets its wishes, the Stimulus Bill program would provide money for three major sewer projects for the CIty of Columbia:


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2009-02-06 05:55:21 | Comments | Printable version

GR Chapter Wild Turkey Federation announces 2 meetings

The Green River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold meetings at 6:00pmCT on Thursday, February 18, 2009 at Rerun's Holmes Bend General Store, 3399 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY.

The group will meet again on Sunday, March 1, 2009, at 6:00pm at Rerun's Holmes Bend General Store.

These meetings come in advance of the groups annual banquet at Cranmer Dining Center, Lindsey Wilson College, on Satuday, March 7, 2009, at 6:00pmCT.

Anyone interested in becoming a member is invited to the meetings or, call (270) 384-7253. -STEVE CORNELISON.


2009-02-06 05:27:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Benefit Supper and Auction at BVFD will be re-scheduled


Update received Friday morning, February 6, 2009, at 5:01amCT:

"Due to circumstances beyound our control, the benefit has been for tonight and will be scheduled for a date to be announced later." -SANDY COFFEY

Earlier announcement: There will be a benefit for Truman and Ruby Jessee and Mike England, at Breeding Volunteer Fire Department, February 7, 2009, at 4:00pmCT. This family lost everything due to a house fire December 22, 2008. Soups and chili will be served, along with a drink. There will also be a cakewalk and an auction. The meal will begin at 4:00pmCT., along with singing by the Gospel Sounds from Edmonton, with the auction and cakewalk to follow. For more information or to donate any item contact: Sandy Coffey 270-378-6019 or Wilma Firkins 270-432-5684. In case the temperature is below 32 degress, the benefit will be moved to Red Lick United Methodist Church basement, located on Mosby Ridge Road. -SANDY COFFEY


2009-02-06 05:18:49 | Comments | Printable version

GBBC Preparation: AC Garden Club's Backyard Birding 101

It's tomorrow, Sat. Feb. 10, 2009!
By Barbara Armitage

Prepare for the Great Backyard Bird Count by learning to identify the most commonly seen birds in Adair County. The Adair County Garden Club wants to help everyone to participate in the GBBC February 13-16, 2009. Join life long bird watching enthusiast Wendy Burt on Saturday February 7, 2009, at 10:00amCT at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground St., Columbia, KY.

This class has been specifically designed to help even a fledgling birdwatcher become an expert in identifying our fellow feathered Adair Countians. This free class is brought to you by the Adair County Garden Club and is open to bird lovers of all ages. For more information please call Barbara Armitage at (270) 250-2979.

2009-02-06 04:51:32 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Fri., Feb. 6, 2009: Columbia welcomes Coach Oliver

Celebrations
Celebrations today at 3:56amCT: Check CM Celebrations for the five important names today. Celebrations for birthdays and anniversaries for the months of February and March.

EVENTS:
Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 37 of 2008. 328 Days remaining in year.
  • Today: ACPL Bookmobile in Gradyville, KY Feb. 2009 Printable Bookmobile Schedule
  • Today: Adair Recycling Trailer at Old Walmart Parking lot, Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY
  • 12:00-2:00pmCT: Diabetes Class at Adair County Health Department
  • 06:00amCT: Reminder time: Cancelled: Junior Homemaker Club meeting for today. Will be rescheduled
  • 09:00amCT: Coach Chris Oliver introduction to LWC and C-AC Communities at Cranmer
  • 07:00pmCT: ACHS hosts Campbellsville High School. Boys/Girls games.
  • 07:00pmCT: Fundraiser at Trinity
  • 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


Adair County prepares for Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 13-16, 2009





Birds of Kentucky: HUMMINGBIRD AT FEEDER
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Court:
Friday, February 6, 2009 No (0) 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 Here

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(ADV): What's Cooking in Adair County, KY, today:
Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices.

    • Betty's OK Country Cooking
      BUFFET MENU: FRIDAY, February 6, 2009: MEATS: CATFISH. ROAST BEEF. PORK TENDERLOIN. Mashed Potatoes. Green Beans. Cooked Cabbage. Macaroni/Cheese. Stirfry Vegetables. Corn Nuggets. Baked Beans. Creole Tomatoes. Pinto Beans. Rolls/Cornbread. On the buffet cold bar Coleslaw. Peaches. Pears. Cottage Cheese. Pepper Relish. Sweet Onion.
      at Betty's OK Country Cooking

      TODAY'S SPECIAL DESSERTS: Blackberry Cobbler. Sugar Free Cheesecake. Plus our really big regular list of favorite cakes and desserts.
      BREAKFAST: Served anytime. New! Served on Tuesdays and Thursdays only Real Fried Potatoes for breakfast!
      A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS LEFT: Betty's OK Country Cooking presents Caleb Brown as Elvis
      Betty's OK County Cooking proudly presents "A Double Feature Gospel Concert by Caleb Brown," on Sunday, February 8, 2009, at 2pmCT with a second at 5:00pmCT. Tickets are $5.00 each and are available at Betty's Restaurant Monday through Saturday during normal business hours. Only 100 tickets per performance will be sold and they are going fast!. Get yours before they are gone! When buying your tickets, please specify if you want the 2:00pm or 5:00pm show. The restaurant will be closed, but drinks and concessions will be available. For information and tickets: Contact Betty's OK Country Cooking during business hours at the restaurant or call (270) 384-5664.

    • Bob's Country Kitchen & General Store, KY 206, Vester, KY
      BREAKFAST ANYTIME: Served anytime! Try this 89 cent one: 39 cent Cinnamon Roll + Bottomless Cup of Coffee, 50 cents = Total 89 cents
      ON THE $4.99 HOTBAR: Friday, February 6, 2009
    • Another Special Plate Lunch!
      BOB'S FRIED CATFISH! Hushpuppies. Potato Wedges. Baked Potato. Great Northern Beans (as a soup for just $1.99). Cornbread hoecakes Sweet onion. Sliced Tomatoes. Meat plus one or all sides Just $4.99!!! OUR COOKIE FACTORY IS HERE: Unless someone comes along and buys out (it happens) we've usually got Oatmeal Raisin, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Cranberry Chocolate Chip fresh baked in the Magic Bob's Cookie Oven, 69 cents each/or 3/$2.00; Pig-out special, $7.99 for a dozen.
      DESSERTS: Pecan pie. Plain and Turtle Cheesecake. Cherry Delight. Lemon Pie and Chocolate Pie.
      DELIVERY: Yes, Bob's delivers. $25 minimum. Some limits. Call (270) 384-6774.NOW OPEN UNTIL 7:00pm each evening. Thanks for a great Saturday, January 31, 2009! -BOB HAMLETT.

    • Buffalo Hills
      Located at 906 Greensburg ST in the Curves Building, Columbia, KY.
      Lunch hours 10:30-1:30 Mon -Fri Serving nutritious and delicious 1/3 pound Buffalo burgers, buffalo hot dogs and an outrageous 3 bean buffalo chili.
      YOU'LL LIKE OUR COZY DINING TABLES. Eat in, or call ahead for takeout orders (270) 385-9092. To make them taste best, our Buffalo burgers are grilled to order. The slight extra time is worth it. They are so good!
      ALSO: Smoothies, Christian Gifts, Tanning Beds. Buffalo Meat--America's Original Health Food. Buffalo steaks, roasts, burger and brats available for your grilling at home! Open10am-7pm Mon-Tue & Thurs.-Fri. 10am-6pm Wednesdays. Closed Saturdays, Sundays. Jim & Carol Leib, Owners. We accept Visa, MC, and Discover Credit Cards. Dr. Smoothie smoothiesEnjoy a refreshing, healthy drink. In the Curves Building on Greensburg St.

    • The Dairy Dip
      Thursday, February 5, 2009:
      SOURDOUGH BREAD: Wow! What a great response we had introducing our Sourdough Bread!!! We were sold out before lunch even started. I will be making more for Friday and the orders are flying in. So If anyone would like to reserve a loaf for Friday, let me know soon so you don't miss out. Call us at (270) 384-4644 or (270) 634-0712. This bread is made fresh on a daily basis, you just can't get ANYTHING like this at the store Chili and veggie soup are still on vacation at least for a few more days.I hear they went south for warmer weather, but that's just gossip. I do believe they'll be back by Monday, February 9, 2009 though! -PATRICIA WILLIS.
      REMEMBER, WE ALSO DELIVER for orders of $15 or more.
      SPECIAL WINTER HOURS: We are now open from 10:30am to 4:00pmCT, Monday thru Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

    • Flatwoods Deli
      6770 Burkesville Road/KY 61 S., Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 378-6610.
      BREAKFAST: Full breakfasts, lunches, dinners served anytime. We make great country store sandwiches.
      DEEP DISCOUNTS. EVERY DAY! we'll have a $2.99 Lunch Special!
      • Mondays: LASAGNA & Garlic Bread Plate lunch special: Just $2.99
      • Tuesdays: PINTO BEANS + Fried Potatoes + Cornbread: Just $2.99
      • Wednesdays: SPAGHETTI & Meatballs. Plate lunch special: Just $2.99
      • Thursdays: CHILI + Grilled Cheese, Just $2.99
      • Fridays: VEGETABLE SOUP + Grilled Cheese, Just $2.99
      • Saturdays: Everything cooked to order from our Menu!
      FLATWOODS HOURS: M-F, 5:00am to 6:00pmCT. Saturday, 7:00am to 4:00pm. Closed Sun.

    • Ol' Joe Barbee's B&B QUE
      BULLETIN!!!: Joe's will open next the first weekend in March, 2009. Friday and Saturday, March 6 & 7, 2009. Closed now through February.
      OL JOE'S BARBECUE SAUCE in the bottle with his likeness, makes wonderful gifts for all occasions. Now in two flavors: 1) Ol Joe's Original Barbecue Sauce, and 2) Ol Joe's Mustard Barbecue Sauce which send the best from Adair County. It is on sale, in 16 oz. bottles ($4.00 per bottle; $37.95 per case of 12; add 50 cents per bottle for Christmas bows) at Ol' Joe's B&B QUE, Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Buy a bottle for everyone on your Christmas list! Gift certificates available, too. Call today, (270) 384-2360, to order the sauce, or to to arrange Ol Joe's sure-to-please catering service. MENU

    • QUICK STOP
      Next to Downey's Gun & Pawn and Downey's ATV's and Motorcycles. 702 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-9833. Hours: Mon-Friday, 4:00am to 2:00pmCT. Sat. 4:00am to 12noonCT.BREAKFAST: Cooked to order. Pick up breakfast sandwiches quick at Quick Stop.
      SPECIAL: Friday, February 6, 2009:
      Two money-saving big meals, either for Under $4.00!!!:
      1. BIG PATTIE MELT SANDWICH (Hamburger + Grilled Onions + Cheesse on Toasted Bun) + Tater Tots or French Fries + Coleslaw, All for $3.99!!!!
      2. 3 MINI-BURGERS + French Fries or Tater Tots, both for Just $3.69
      Call ahead for large carryouts, Quick Stop: (270) 384-9833

    • Rerun's Holmes Bend General Store
      BREAKFAST: Cooked to order. Served anytime.
      SPECIAL TODAY, Friday, February 6, 2009: ALL YOU CAN EAT CATFISH and COUNTRY HAM SPECIAL. One or both, all you can eat!For just $8.95! Choose one or the other. And get Baked Bens. Corn. Green Beans. French Fried Potatoes. Coleslaw. Potato Salad. Any other side. Hushpuppies. Cornbread. Works just like You Know Where, only it's right here in Adair County, it's Rerun's Quality: Simply the Best Food on Green River Lake, and you get it all for a little more than half the price you'd pay at You Know Where over in Sulphur Well.
      Also, SEAFOOD FEAST all day today: Pick from these great Rerun seafoods: Fish Meal $6.95, Shrimp Meal $7.95, Froglegs, $9.95, Oysters Meal, $8.95, Clams, $7.5. Side items: Fries/Onion rings, Potato Wedges/Spicy Fries, Potato Salad/Cole Slaw, Bake Beans, Hushpuppies. Meals come w/2 sides and huspuppies. Seafood Platter $9.95! comes with your choice of 3 meats and 2 side items & hushpuppies.
      EVERYDAY: Ask for Chef Cornelison's BIG MOUTH CATFISH SANDWICH. A meal in itself with two piping hot Catfish Pieces + Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickle/Jalapeno starting at $3.00. Add two pieces of catfish for $1.25; add as many pieces as you like at $1.25/2!
      AT RERUN'S, the boy born to cook is Serving Simply the Best Food on Green River Lake!
      Desserts: Enjoy Rerun's. HUGE Chewy, Chocolaty BROWNIES, only 50 cents each. Great take-home treats.

    • Adair County School District menus February 2-27, 2009-
      Friday, February 6, 2009 BREAKFAST: CHICKEN on BISCUIT. Juice/Fruit. Choice of Low Fat Milk. Cereal choices and toast offered daily at breakfast. LUNCH: HOT DOG or MANWICH on BUN. French Fries. Peas. Pears. Choice of Low Fat Milk. Salads available daily. Fruit and/or juice offered daily with lunch.

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    2009-02-06 04:24:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Higher tax means less smoking, better health, writer says

". . . we Kentuckians cling fast to the apparent conviction that since we once produced large amounts of tobacco, we should eternally protect its use. That belief will only keep setting us back while we should be moving forward." -DWAIN HARRIS
Answer to: Letter Questions aim of cigarette tax increase

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

The difference between candy and tobacco is that tobacco sickens and kills when used as directed. You can eat candy once in a while, but you either smoke or you don't, and when you smoke, you are much more likely to be sicker and to die younger. There is no scientific debate about this. It is fact.


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2009-02-06 03:49:02 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Co. Relay for Life Feb. 10, 2009

The February team meeting for the 2009 Adair County Relay for Life will be held Tuesday, February 10, 6:00pmCT in the Chamber of Commerce basement, 201 Burkesville ST (Fortune ST entrance), Columbia, KY. We need all team captains to attend and encourage anyone who would like to start a team to attend. -STEVEN BAKER, Chair, Adair County Relay for Life.

2009-02-06 03:22:59 | Comments | Printable version

Four adorable puppies adopted or redeemed at G.R.A.S.

Happy endings: Puppies now in new homes or back with their families, thanks to G.R.A.S

We received this happy note from Jeff Thomas, Director, Green River Animal Shelter, on Thursday, February 5, 2009.
Ed: Please remove animals (Id 2892, 2893, 2809, 2808). They have been adopted or redeemed by their owners. Thanks, -Jeff

Though these four have returned to their homes or have new homes, readers are reminded: A Puppy, Dog, Kitten or Cat Just for You Is Waiting at Green River Animal Shelter, 455 Jim Blair Road (take Appleby Drive off KY 55 at Columbia Church of Nazarene; Jim Blair Road goes around Adair Youth Development Center, Columbia, KY. Phone 270-385-9655.
ANIMALS


2009-02-06 03:04:33 | Comments | Printable version

Sondra Graves, Glasgow, receives masters from Kaplan U.

Sondra Graves of Glasgow, KY, has been awarded a Master of Arts Degree in Education from Kaplan University at a graduation ceremony on January 31, 2009 in Miami, FL. Five-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist John Legend served as the commencement speaker.

The Kaplan University winter 2009 class of approximately 2,500 students earned their associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees completely online. Almost 500 of them traveled from around the country and the world to attend the ceremony, meeting face-to-face for the first time.


2009-02-06 02:34:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Dr. Smith identifies Susie Grant's hand-held bird

Get Ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count
Starting Friday, February 13 and running through Monday, February 16, 2009

About: To hold a wild bird

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Thanks to Dr. Roger Smith who was able to ID this little bird correctly that Mom was holding. The little bird is a Rose-breasted Grosbeak. I searched the internet for the bird like Dr. Smith told me to and the Rose-breasted Grosbeak looks exactly like the bird Mom was holding. Thanks Dr. Smith!!

s/Hilda Smith


2009-02-06 02:24:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Arts Council accepting nominations for Governor's Awards

From Commonwealth News Center

The Kentucky Arts Council is currently accepting nominations until March 1, 2009, for the 2009 Governor's Awards in the Arts. Governor Steve Beshear has been invited to honor the 2009 award recipients at a special public ceremony and reception in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort in October of 2009.

The awards are the state's highest honor in the arts, recognizing individuals and organizations with extraordinary achievement in the arts or making outstanding contributions in Kentucky through the arts. Any individuals, organizations or businesses may make nominations.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 6
Happy Anniversary, Garnett and Geneva Kessler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Irvin and Mary Claywell (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Willard and Marsha Pritchard (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Olivia York (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Audrey Ina Burton (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Becky Antle | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Blade Thompson (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby D. Loy (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Candice Diane Carter (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Lynn Keith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Junior Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Layla Grace Murphy (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Mae Phelps | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mia Rayne Patrice Bailey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mildred Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Noel Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Payton Barnes (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandy Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shayla Grace Cravens (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tim Morgan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vernon Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Johnson, Columbia, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ware Pyles, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Thompson, Nancy, KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Evan Peavey, Casey Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Cundiff, Dunnville, KY (1942-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cloma Faye Murphy, Casey County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Coppage, Russell Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Clifford, Taylor County, KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Dr. James Dillon Kemp, Adair Co., KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Anderson, 71, Taylor County, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernestine Loy Dalton, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randall Martin, 57, Casey Co., KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fredrick Maxwell Wesley, 57, Casey Co., KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Beverly Eleanor Matthews, Green Co., KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Homer Passmore, 71, Dunnville, (Russell Co.) KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Wilson Warren, 53, Taylor County, KY (1964-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvis (Doodle) Compton, 80, Knob Lick, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Gerald Wade, 68, Russell Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip C. Jackson, 56, Greensburg, KY (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glen Allen Antle Russell County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mable Florence Franklin Pulliam, Metcalfe County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patsy Sue Coleman Lampley, 80, Taylor County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gordon Wesley Doughty,, Taylor County, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Kay Antle, 56, Russell County, KY (1960-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Debbie L. (Hinton) Harris, 64, Taylor County, KY (1952-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennie E. Luttrell, Windsor, KY (1931-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elroy (Buck) Rowe, 90, Columbia, KY (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freida Elliott, 73, Casey Co., KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iva Dean Emerson, 79, Liberty, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James E. Hatfield (1923-2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Rollen Cochran, 63, Casey County, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John William Kerns, 84, Russell County, KY (1935-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, La Verne B. Stephens, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lecil Riley, 78, Cumberland County, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maye Smith Gore, 77, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Keith, 51, Columbia, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Perry, 83, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray Lawhorn, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Harper, 70, Edmonton, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Keith Edwards, 34, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2009
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTTime to remember Cancellation Junior Homemaker Club meeting February 5, 2009
The Junior Homemakers Club meeting scheduled for Thursday - February 5, 2009 at the County Extension Office has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later date. -KELLI BONIFER | (ID:3877, Comment)
9:00amCTCoach Chris Oliver introduction to communities is Friday
Please join us at 9:00amCT on Friday, February 6, 2009, at the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center as we introduce Coach Oliver to the LWC and Columbia-Adair County communities. -CHRIS WELLS, Lindsey Wilson College Sports Information Director | (ID:3864, Comment)
7:00pmCTTrinity UMC will offer dinner and a movie
The Movie"Fireproof" from the creators of Facing the Giants will be shown at Trinity U.M. Church. Plan to have Dinner and a Movie with us on Friday, February 6 at 6:00pmCT. Dinner will be catered by Paula Miller. Cost is $8.00 per meal. Menu is Grilled Tenderloin, salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, homemade rolls & dessert. Childcare will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. at (270) 384-3259 or (270) 250-3865 by Wednesday, February 4, 2009. (Dinner is optional - please let us know when you call) -CARMEN WALL. | (ID:3863, Comment)

 

































 
 
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