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Cancelled: Carol Booker signing event for 19 Feb 2015

Editor's Book signing event in Russellville KY of her edited edition of the late Alice Dunnigan's autobiography is cancelled due to weather

Victoria Stephens
Kentucky Human Rights Commission

Carol Booker's signing of her edited edition of Alice Dunnigan's autobiography, 'Top of the Hill,' has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The event was to be held at African American Heritage Center, 252 S Morgan Street, Russellville, KY, and was scheduled for 2pmCT, 19 Feb 2015. . It is not known at this time if a book-signing session with the editor will be rescheduled.


2015-02-18 22:13:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books

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Birds of Kentucky: Inverse frosted Cardinal Art



2015-02-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener.
Looking for Shadows on Snow art today, I found this Frosted American Cardinal scene which worked just fine, inversely. - EW

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Hillview, KY Police Chief convicted of making false statement to Federal agents

From U.S. District Attorney's office
Western District of Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, KY (13 Feb 2015) - Hillview, Kentucky Police Chief Glenn A. Caple was convicted today of making a false statement to federal agents when questioned about his knowledge and involvement in moving evidence found on an elected official’s property on January 4, 2012, announced Acting United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr.


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2015-02-18 22:05:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

WKU winter weather alert for Thu 19 Feb 2015

All Western Kentucky University campuses will be closed Thursday 19 Feb 2015 and Friday 20 Feb 2015. Essential personnel should report as scheduled. Use caution if traveling. From Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

2015-02-18 21:51:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Westlake Regional Hosptial returns to full operation 19 Feb 2015

By Neal Gold, CEO
Westlake Regional Hospital

Westlake Regional Hospital will return to full operation for all emergency, outpatient, and inpatient services tomorrow, Thursday, February 19. All of the Westlake clinics will be open as well at their regular time: 9amCT. This includes:
  • Westlake Primary Care, 810 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 270- 384-4764
  • Westlake Family Practice, 902 Westake Drive, Columbia, KY. 270-384-0451
  • Edmonton Primary Care, 112 Sartin Drive No. 1, Edmonton, KY. 270-432-5782
  • Westlake Primary Care Russell County, 2465 Lakeway Drive, (in Lakeway Shopping Center), Russell Springs, KY 280-858-3636
- Neal M. Gold, CEO, Westlake Regional Hospital. Phone 270-384-4753.


2015-02-18 21:31:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Healthy Lifestlyes by Kelli Bonifer

Kelli Bonifer: Adair Extension Office closed rest of week

At the request of the University of Kentucky, the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, will be closed the remainder of the week, Thursday & Friday, February 19 & 20, 2015. Stay safe and warm. --Kelli Bonifer

2015-02-18 21:23:42 | Comments | Printable version

Bob Barnes: Tips for protecting water lines

A little longer article. A few more tips. The author, Bob Barnes is a professional plumber, who operates Bob Barnes Plumbing in Columbia, KY. Phone 270-250-4073 or 270-384-5567.

By Bob Barnes

I would like to help remind your readers ways to keep water flowing in their homes during this cold weather. Here are some tips. I hope they help tonight.


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2015-02-18 20:53:46 | Comments | Printable version

Wonders if AC Little League signups can be handled by mail?

Telissa Moore writes:
I was just wondering if little league baseball/softball signups can be handled through the mail just in case someone can't get to the ball park on the designated days and times.

Can signups be mailed in? What information is needed? Where can they be mailed to and by when?

Thanks and May God Bless,
--Telissa Moore
Comments re article 73292 Little League BaseballSoftball Signups rescheduled


2015-02-18 20:33:57 | Comments | Printable version

Adair County School Board meeting rescheduled for Mon 23 Feb 2015

The regular February 19, 2015 meeting of the Adair County Board of Education will be cancelled due to the weather and rescheduled for Monday, February 23, 21015 at 5:30pmCT, at the School Board Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. This will be a special regular meeting because of the date and time change. - Becky Bailey, Administrative Assistant, Adair County School System

2015-02-18 18:31:14 | Comments | Printable version

Lindsey Wilson College on delayed schedule Thu Feb 19, 2015

In order to allow additional time for faculty and commuter students to travel to campus, Lindsey Wilson College will follow the Delayed Class Schedule shown below on Thursday, February 19:

Normal T/Th Meeting TimeDelayed T/Th Schedule
8:00amCT - 9:15amCT10:00amCT - 10:40amCT
9:30amCT - 10:45amCT10:50amCT - 11:30amCT
11:00amCT - 12:15pmCT11:40amCT - 12:20pmCT
12:30pmCT - 1:45pmCT12:30pmCT - 1:45pmCT
2:00pmCT - 3:15pmCTNo Delay
3:30pmCT - 4:45pmCTNo Delay


2015-02-18 18:01:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Little League Baseball/Softball Signups rescheduled

Adair Co Little League Signups for baseball and softball are cancelled for Thursday, February 19, 2015 and will be held 5pm-7pmCT, Monday, February 23, 2015 and Thursday, February 26, 2015 from at Joe Johnson Little League Park, 167 Doc Walker Road, Columbia. Signups will be in the blue indoor practice facility. Thank you, - Scott Bennett. ACLL Board President

2015-02-18 16:33:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Joymakers singing Sun 22 Feb 2015 at Antioch UMC

The Joymakers from Greensburg, will be singing Sunday, February 22nd at 11:00 am at Antioch United Methodist Church, 3422 Wheeler Hill Road, Columbia, KY. Bro Troy Elmore and congregation invite you to come and be with us for a great time of fellowship and worship. --Angie Murphy

2015-02-18 16:31:56 | Comments | Printable version

(Sponsored) - Betty's OKCC closed Thu 19 Feb 2015

Betty's OK Country Cooking will be closed on Thursday due to the frigid temperatures. They plan on opening up again on Friday at 9amCT.

2015-02-18 16:27:52 | Comments | Printable version

USDA Service Center will be closed Thursday, 19 Feb 2015

Columbia USDA Service Center (FSA, NRCS, RD), 961 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. All offices are CLOSED Thu 19 Feb 2015. - TONY CORBIN - Tony Corbin

2015-02-18 16:00:09 | Comments | Printable version

CU Women's XC and golf named NCCAA Scholar Teams

By Jordan Alves

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Two Campbellsville University fall teams were honored by the National Christian College Athletic Association. Women's cross country and women's golf were both chosen as NCCAA Scholar Teams the national office announced on Monday, Feb. 12.

Both teams recorded higher than the minimum 3.4 grade point average (GPA) with women's cross country leading all CU teams with a 3.67. It is the third-straight season head coach Hilary Lakes' squad has achieved this honor but this year's feat was the highest mark yet. Last season the Lady Tigers finished with a 3.52 GPA and the year before that a 3.58 GPA.


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2015-02-18 15:23:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Reminder: Leave water running during extreme cold

By: Bob Barnes

With the impeding record low temperatures at our door a few reminders of how to keep your family running water.

It is always to leave a faucet running both hot and cold water at the far ends of your house. The steam can be the size of pencil. This is especially important if you live in a house trailer. Heat bulbs and heat tapes will be a must on the incoming water service under the house trailer.


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2015-02-18 15:08:56 | Comments | Printable version

Judicial Center will be open Thurs, Feb 19

According to Circuit Court Clerk Dennis Loy, the Judicial Center will be open tomorrow, Thursday,February 19, 2015, from 10amCT until 2pmCT.

2015-02-18 15:00:53 | Comments | Printable version

Campbellsville University cancels day classes Thurs, Feb 19

There will be no day classes tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 19, at all Campbellsville University locations, according to an announcement from Dr. Frank Cheatham, senior vice president for academic affairs.

Day classes are those that are before 5 p.m. A decision on night classes will be made later.

Staff are to travel to work at their own discretion.


2015-02-18 14:54:48 | Comments | Printable version

City Hall Open, Sanitation Running on a Delay

Tiffany Collins writes:
City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. will be open today February 18, 2015. We asked that if you do plan to come to City Hall please use the rear entrance as the front is not passable. The City Sanitation Department is running on a delay and plan to pick up both the Tuesday and Wednesday routes today. All Natural Gas bills are normally due by the 20th of the month. However, due to the inclement weather, the penalty will not be applied until Wednesday morning February 25, 2015. We ask that you continue to take precautions when traveling and continue to call 911 for all emergencies. Rhonda Loy, City Clerk --Tiffany Collins
Comments re article 73281 Wonders if City Sanitation is still running schedule


2015-02-18 14:53:20 | Comments | Printable version

Addie Lee Irvin Burton, 87, Adair Co., KY (1928-2015)

She was a member of a large, respected NE Adair County family. She was the daughter of the late David & Pert Burton Irving and the widow of Everett E. Burton. She leaves 11 direct and one step living descendants. She was a member of Bearwallow United Methodist Church and a homemaker.
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Addie Lee Irvin Burton, 87, of Columbia, died Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 12:40amCT, at Westlake Regional Hospital, Columbia, KY.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 11amCT, at Bearwallow Cemetery by Bearwallow United Methodist Church, 6132 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY.with Bro. Clifton Bennett officiating. Burial will follow the service. Visitation after 5pmCT, Monday, February 23, 2015. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.


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2015-02-18 14:18:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adair Annex offices open 10am-2pmCT THU 19 Feb 2015

Adair County Government Offices will be OPEN 10am-2pmCT Thu 19Feb 2015 Deputy CJE Holly Grimsley announced at 2:08pmCT, Wed 18 Feb 2015, that Adair County Offices, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, will be open 10am-2pmCT, today, Wed 18 Feb 2015. This includes the Adair County CJE office, the Adair PVA office, the Adair County Clerk's office, the Adair County Attorney's office, and the office of Adair County Attorney. The Adair County Sheriff's office is open regular hours.

2015-02-18 13:53:24 | Comments | Printable version

Wonders if City Sanitation is still running schedule?

Anthony Riddle writes:
Do you know if the City Sanitation is still running on schedule? They have been a no-show on Fairgrounds St. this morning. Thanks, - Anthony Riddle


2015-02-18 13:49:09 | Comments | Printable version

Bobby Lee Dykes, 66, Russell County, KY (1948-2015)

He was a electrician and a Veteran of US Army. He leaves five direct living descendants.
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Bobby Lee Dykes, 66, of Jamestown, KY, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at his home.

Funeral service for Bobby Lee Dykes will be 10amCT, Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Jesse Jewell officiating. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Friday, February 20, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Dykes Cemetery.


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2015-02-18 13:40:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adair Circuit Clerk's Office closing at 2pmCT, 18 Feb 2015

The Adair County Circuit Clerk's Office, Adair Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, will be closing Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 2pmCT. Thanks, be careful and safe. - Holly Jessie

2015-02-18 13:14:12 | Comments | Printable version

Dental office of Dr. Smith closed until Mon 23 Feb 2015

The dental office of Roger D. Smith, DMD, 923 Russell Road, Columbia, KY, will be closed until Mon 23 Feb 2015. Maybe the weather will clear by then. - ROGER D. SMITH, DMD.

2015-02-18 12:58:26 | Comments | Printable version

Now Posting Prayer Meeting Cancellations

If your Wednesday church service or prayer meeting is cancelled because of the weather, let ColumbiaMagazine readers know by using our contact form, sending an email to edwaggener@gmail.com, or calling 270-250-2730.

Please include the following with your notice:
  • Your church or organization name
  • Full street address
  • The usual time for the meeting being cancelled
  • A phone number, in case we have any questions
We'll be happy to post notices from Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell, and Taylor Counties.


2015-02-18 12:36:51 | Comments | Printable version

Dr. Paul Detterman in Concert March 3, 2015

By Joan C. McKinney, news and publications coordinator
Campbellsville University


CAMPELLSVILLE, Ky. - Dr. Paul Detterman, national director of The Fellowship Community, will give the Noon Organ Series Concert at 12:20pmET, Tuesday, March 3, in Campbellsville University's Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, KY.

Dr. Detterman will be playing works by Gordon Jacob, J.S. Bach, Louis Vierne, John Philip Sousa and himself. The 30 minute concert is open the public and free of charge.


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2015-02-18 12:29:21 | Comments | Printable version

Jessica King named MSC Women's Tennis Player of the Week

Lindsey Wilson player won all four of her matches during the week

By: Charlie Balcom

COLUMBIA, Ky. - Jessica King is the Mid-South Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Tuesday.

The award is the first of the season for the Mid-South Conference.

The Eagleville, Pennsylvania, native, won four times last week -- two singles and two doubles wins -- while helping the fourth-ranked Blue Raiders to a 1-1 record during the week.


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2015-02-18 12:22:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Adair Tenco will be closed rest of week

Adair Tenco 10170 New Columbia Rd will be closed for the rest of the week due to weather. Thank you. - Amanda McCloud Tenco Supervisor McCloud

2015-02-18 11:51:04 | Comments | Printable version

Clerk's Office open 10am-2pmCT, Wed 18 Feb 2015

The Clerk's Office, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, was not on the list of offices open. could you please let everyone know that we are also open, from 10amCT till 2pmCT today. Hope everybody has a great day and be careful if you have to be out. - Lisa Greer

2015-02-18 11:47:31 | Comments | Printable version

CAUD office closing at 2pmCT Wed 18 Feb 2015

Columbia/Adair Utilities District, 109 Grant Lane, Columbia, KY will be closing today at 2pmCT, Wed 18 Feb 2015. Thank you. -Jennifer Carter

2015-02-18 11:28:37 | Comments | Printable version

No night classes at Campbellsville University Wed 18 Feb 2018

No night classes at Campbellsville University Wed 18 Feb 2018 There will be no night classes tonight Wednesday, Feb. 18 at all Campbellsville University locations, according to an announcement from Dr. Frank Cheatham, senior vice president for academic affairs. Linda Waggener, Campbellsville University

2015-02-18 10:51:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

School cancellation: Adair Schools out rest of week

​Adair County Schools will not be in session for the remainder of the week. We will contact everyone through local media and our call system on Sunday afternoon, February 22, 2015 about school on Monday, February 23, 2015. - Alan W. Reed , Superintendent, Adair County Schools, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728

2015-02-18 10:29:28 | Comments | Printable version

Genesis Family Medical Center closing at 12pmCT 18 Wed 2015

Genesis Family Medical Center, 1463 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY, will be closing today, Wednesday February 18, 2015 at 12pmCT. The office will be closed on Thursday, February 19. - Kelly Bryant

2015-02-18 09:42:18 | Comments | Printable version

Dr. Giles & Associates open limited hours Wed 18 Wed 2015

Charles S. Giles, M.D. & Associates, 3066 Campbellsville Road Columbia, KY will be open today, February 18, 2015 during the hours of 10am-2pmCT. Thank you, Cheryl L. Wall, Office Manager.

2015-02-18 09:26:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Healthy Lifestlyes by Kelli Bonifer

White Nose Syndrome Identified in Bats at WKU Research Cave

By: Chris Groves

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - White Nose Syndrome (WNS), an often-fatal disease that is ravaging bat populations throughout eastern North America, was positively identified last week within WKU-owned Crumps Cave in northern Warren County near Smiths Grove.

Dr. Rick Toomey, Director of the Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning, led a team of National Park Service scientists on a survey of the cave's bats on Feb. 10. It soon became clear that there was a serious problem when the second bat they investigated had unmistakable signs of the telltale white fungus associated with WNS that can grow on the bats' faces and other areas of the body.

Of the 53 individual Tri-colored bats (Perimyotis subflavus) observed by the team, 12 had clear signs of WNS. Several big brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus) were also found, but appeared to be healthy.


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2015-02-18 09:04:28 | Comments | Printable version

City Hall, Columbia, KY, is OPEN, today, Wed 18 Feb 2015

Request, for safety, that parking lot entrance be used

City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. will be open today February 18, 2015. We asked that if you do plan to come to City Hall please use the rear entrance as the front is not passable. The City Sanitation Department is running on a delay and plan to pick up both the Tuesday and Wednesday routes today. All Natural Gas bills are normally due by the 20th of the month. However, due to the inclement weather, the penalty will not be applied until Wednesday morning February 25, 2015. We ask that you continue to take precautions when traveling and continue to call 911 for all emergencies. Rhonda Loy, City Clerk


2015-02-18 09:02:55 | Comments | Printable version

I-65 northbound closed - Hart County, KY

Semi Crash. Duration of Closure estimated at 4 hours

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (Wed 18 Feb 2015 at 8:10amCT) I65 northbound is closed between Exits 58 and 65 due to a semi crash at Green River Bridge in Hart County. Estimated duration is more than 4 hours. Traffic is being detoured off at Exit 58. Heavy congestion is expected along US 31W from Cave City to Munfordville. Updates coming. - CHRIS JESSIE, Public Information Officer, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 4 - Elizabethtown


2015-02-18 08:58:05 | Comments | Printable version

Thanks!!! Adair County Search and Rescue

By Jane Potts

Thank you to all the members of the Adair County Search and Rescue, for all you all are doing. I listen to you all going day and night and am thankful l I haven't needed you, but I'm so glad to know you are there for those who do. You all give a lot to be out. Just to help others and want you to know you are appreciated. - Jane Potts


2015-02-18 08:28:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary

Columbia USDA Service Center closed Wed 18 Feb 2015

Columbia USDA Service Center (FSA, NRCS, RD), 961 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. All offices are CLOSED Wed 18 Feb 2015. - TONY CORBIN

2015-02-18 08:02:14 | Comments | Printable version

Adanta Clinics closed, District Wide

From Felicia VanArsdale, Adanta

Adanta Clinics Closed: Due to the current and ongoing declaration by Governor Beshear of a State of Emergency for KY, requesting that people stay off roads in order to allow road crews to salt and clear; an organizational concern by the Board of Directors and Executive Staff for everyone\'s safety due to drifts, roadway ice, and continued snow; and regional forecasts of below freezing temperatures that prohibit improved road conditions through the work week, Adanta offices and programs will be CLOSED the remainder of the week=m February 18-February 20, 2015.

All Adanta Offices and Programs are scheduled to RE-OPEN on Monday, February 23, 2014.

- Submitted by Felicia VanArsdale on behalf of Jamie S. Burton, Chief Executive Officer


2015-02-18 07:46:44 | Comments | Printable version

Coming out of the shortlived thaw: Circle R is open today.

The Circle R has joined the growing list of What's Cooking advertisers who are open today. They are opening regular hours, and will feature there two regular Wednesday specials, Hamburger Steak with two sides and French Texas Toast - heaven forgive us, or Cornbread with 2 sides OR Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and 1 side. Either choice, $6.99.

It be showing up on your Main Page in What's Cooking shortly.

We've already head from Betty's OKCC and from Patty's Liberty Road.

We're awaiting word from Steve Chundy at Harvest Cafe and Kellis or Ned at Anderson's Pizzeria. These will be posted when received, which we hope will be very soon.


2015-02-18 07:31:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food

Blizzard of 16 Feb 2015: Global warming results from Gadberry

Scroll down for photo(s) from Charles Marshburn which he entitled "Global warming results from Gadberry." Gadberry, as everyone knows is the biggest suburb of Fairplay, KY - or is Fairplay a suburb of Gadberry - aka Butterp'int Ridge, at the Adair County's Great Crossroad's on Kentucky 704, home to both Dave Rosenbaum and John Chowning - and Chris Bennett and lots of Harvey, Loy, McClister, Spoon, Hadley, Johnson, Ballou, Crawley, Turner, a few Fudges, Coomers, and other world-class luminaries. It's a road which is often called the most Scenic Road in America.

Gadberry, in its old glory days - there are new ones now - is at The Cross Roads of Adair County, mentioned above. It's where KY 704 intersects with, to the west, the north end of Johnson School Road, and, on the East, Loy Cemetery Road, marking, for many a righteous person, The Center of the Universe.

Charles Marshburn abides on Johnson School Road. Scroll down for the pictures he sent, yesterday. They are some of the most beautiful we've received.


2015-02-18 07:18:51 | Comments | Printable version

Someone: Talk to the Weather Man!

Charles Marshburn writes:
Someone talk to Weather Man! Since he lowered our chances of snow from 100% to 70% it has snowed much harder! - Charles Marshburn
Thanks. Needs his head peeled, doesn't he. Which raises an issue for the Great Thinkers: How do weather prognostications affect the weather? For a later time, of course. Just thinking how in some ways, weather predictions are like the Curse Bidness: Issue enough curses and one day you'll be right. Then you need to tout that 1 in 7 billion curses issued which came to be as providentially inspired. - CM


2015-02-18 07:03:06 | Comments | Printable version

County Offices will be 10am-2pmCT Wed 18 Feb 2015

Deputy CJE Holly Grimsley announced at 6:30amCT that Adair County Offices, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, will be open 10am-2pmCT, today, Wed 18 Feb 2015. This includes the Adair County CJE office, the Adair PVA office, the Adair County Attorney's office, and the office of Adair County Attorney. The Adair County Sheriff's office is open regular hours.

2015-02-18 06:19:52 | Comments | Printable version

Just in: Westlake announces new Winter Storm CLOSINGS

Latest revision, received at 5:47amCT, Wed 18 Feb 2015 are in CM EVENTS for WED 18 Feb 2015, affect outpatient services at the hospital, Westlake's Primary Cares, and Westlake Family Practice.

2015-02-18 05:50:44 | Comments | Printable version

(Sponsored) Patty Smith reports in: She's open today

Getting back to normal, a little bit

Patty Smith writes:
Ed, I will be open today, regular hours. Cook to order. Everyone be safe! - PATTY SMITH. Patty's Liberty Road General Store & Deli, 5097 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY


Today's Restaurant "We are Open," notices, including this one, will be found in the regular spot, "What's Cooking."


2015-02-18 05:10:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food

New snow and it's eerily quiet, even for 4:10amCT

The Adair County Way is working in a seemingly flawless manner, as we cope again this morning. In Campbellsville, Larry Smith at the Big Dawg, 99.9 FM sends an early cue that new snow, to be followed by extremely frigid wind-chill factors, present a new challenge - one that may be around for days to come. Through yesterday, emergency response and road snow clearance work by City, State and County Roadwork, augmented by Good Samaritan private pitch in work in the tradition of Grover Gilpin - and now by Stotts Construction, Barry Stotts and his dog - has made this extraordinary weather phenomenon almost routine
A note: We're on standby to post Closings for today. And, during today's new emergency conditions - a number of normally paid commercial announcements are being "waved through," posted at no charge, as we have staff to do so at ColumbiaMagazine.com.

By Ed Waggener

After City, County, and State Road crews did such a magnificent job clearing the roads yesterday, this Wednesday morning we're waking up to a whole new layer of fresh snow, and, in the dark, it looks like "deja vu all over again," as new snow has covered streets and roadways. At just before 4amCT, when I stuck my head out the door, there was an eery quiet on Jamestown Hill, the soundcheck I do to assess if something big is or is not happening.

Our short stretch of City Street, Fortune Street - one of the few overlooked by the City Street Department, is covered again, even though Good Samaritan Barry Stotts of Stotts Construction pitched in to help on a few of city streets the crews didn't get to - is covered again, but we're still able to get out easily, even with the new snow.

When Barry Stotts showed up with his front end loader and his dog, the first thought was a memory of another Good Samaritan, Grover Gilpin, who made it a point to clear driveways of his friends - and I guess non-friends, if he had any - without depending on the overworked street crews.


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2015-02-18 04:48:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary

Men's Tennis remains at No. 5 in NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll

Campbellsville University is receiving votes and is No. 24

By Tyler Scott
News from Campbellsville University

COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson men's tennis team remains at No. 5 in the newly released NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced on Tue 17 Feb 2015. The Blue Raiders are receiving 299 total votes. The top 11 teams remained the same as the preseason poll released on Jan. 27. Reigning national champion Georgia Gwinnett is the top-ranked team receiving 343 votes and all 13 first-place votes. Embry-Riddle (FL) comes in at No. 2 with 332 total votes, while Auburn Montgomery (AL) is ranked third with 320 total votes. Cumberland (TN) (282) is ranked sixth, Pikeville (KY) (157) sits at No. 17 and Campbellsville (KY) (24) is receiving votes to round out the Mid-South Conference.


2015-02-18 03:32:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Reader begs for picture of Kenny Buck

About: The Pampered Pet of Browning-Pike Farm: Kenny Buck

An Anonymous Reader, a Retired District Forester, we call no names writes:
Post pictures of Kenny Buck on CM, p-l-e-a-s-e. -Reader who writes anonymously but whose initials are Billy Joe Fudge
Comments re article 73228 Victoria Pike Kenny Buck birthday today not mine


2015-02-18 03:27:17 | Comments | Printable version

(Sponsored) - Betty's OKCC open at 5amCT, Wed 18 Nov 2015

Betty's will be open at Wednesday at 5amCT with open grill and chili, vegetable beef soup, and pintos. No buffet, and we will close early, time to be determined. Thanks. - RICH OLLESTAD

2015-02-18 02:56:17 | Comments | Printable version

Barry McGaha to give testimony at Victory A.D.O.

Friday, 20 Feb 2016, 6:30pmCT, Barry McGaha, will be giving his testimony at Victory Community Church, A.D.O. (alcohol, drug, outreach) program, 1165 Russell Road, Columbia. Everyone is welcome. - Laverne Hadley

2015-02-18 02:26:06 | Comments | Printable version

Today, THURSDAY with CM, 18 Feb 2015

Haiku by Robert Stone for February 18, 2015:
What contrasting thoughts
come to those who are hearing
a single bird sing.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 18 February 2015.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1254



2015-02-18 02:12:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 18
Happy Anniversary, Joseph and Becky Chapman (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mike and Sheila Sexton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tessa Starr Primm-Moss | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bradley Pelston (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cathie Rogers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charlotte A. Milby | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chasity Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cody Wayne Turner (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daniel Fishback | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Danielle Symmes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Waltz | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dean Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dwight Sexton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Everett James Thrower (2021) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janice VanZant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jayden Blake Schorman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joshua Atwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Kyle Bledsoe (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katie Spoon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leslie Grace Streeval (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Margie Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Lois Clark (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Olivia Murrell (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peyton Lee Stephens (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phillip Carney, (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Quinton VanArsdale (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Reed Norris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tony Scott | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hobert Ray Sonny Pyles, Jr., Columbia, KY native (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Edwin Campbell, Columbia, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernice Montgomery Loy, Columbia, KY, (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Forrest Lee Devore, Knob Lick, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah Laverne Crawley, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allen Ray McCubbins, Hudgins, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Wilson Russell Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.T. Sneed, Adair Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Berneice Lowery, Taylor Co., KY (1924-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Smith, Cumberland Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy Bottoms Taylor Co., KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Orvenice Davis Bishop, Greensburg, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sheila Marie Wilson, Russell County, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucas Scott Denham, infant, Columbia, KY (Feb. 18, 2014 - Feb. 18, 2014 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danielle Mae Symmes, Adair County, KY, (1993-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dallas Hatter, Casey County, KY (1940-2014 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marjorie (Margie) Tucker, 83, Adair Co., KY |1931-2014| | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Bowen Mills, age 88, Taylor Co., KY, Adair Co. native (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Michael Thompson, Tompkinsville, KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Rexroat, Russell County, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Montie June Hamm, 81, Casey Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Frances (Granny) Martin White, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wesley Goodin, , 93, Adair County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Archie K. Chase, 79, Green County, KY/Barren County, KY native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ethel Rachel Jeffries Adams, 96, Green County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Wayne Keith, 70, Adair County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Dale Grider, 73, Adair Co., KY (1945-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Michael Lemons, 73, Green Co., KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose M. Tarter, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1930-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Michael Thompson, Tompkinsville, KY (1957-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Ann Richards, 80, Russell County, KY (1939-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley M. (Laney) Williams, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William David (Big Dave) Wesley, 43, Columbia, KY (1978-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2015
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
MidnightCT
GO or NO GO for TUE 17 FEB 2015
Coordinated report Columbia/Magazine.com, The WAVE FM 92.7 & The Big Dawg 99.9 Compiled by Larry Smith & Ed Waggener

Schools and Colleges CLOSED WED 18 Feb 2015
Still being updated
  • Adair County School district, closed because of weather, rest of week. (Headstart, too).
  • Campbellsville University, all locations, all classes day & evening. Details, Evening Class cancellation
  • Casey County School District, closed today and rest of week
  • Cumberland County School District, due to hazardous road conditions
  • Green County School District, Greensburg, closed today due to weather
  • Lake Cumberland Area Headstarts (Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne Counties) closed all week due to weather
  • Marion County School District, closed today due to winter weather
  • Metcalfe County School District, closed all week due to winter weather
  • Russell County School District, closed all week due to winter weather
  • Taylor County School District, closed because of weather
  • Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY, all day classes, due to winter weather

Health Facilities

  • Westlake Regional Hospital

    (Updated at 5:47amCT, Wed 18 Feb 2015). Here is the REVISED schedule/announcement for Westlake Regional Hospital, 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY, and its clinics for Wednesday, February 18, 2015:

    The following services will be definitely OPEN on Wednesday:
    • Westlake Emergency Room
    • Westlake Inpatient services
    Outpatient (waiting on word from Dr. Korba), lab and radiology will be available on a limited basis but should be rescheduled if not critical. All other non-emergency services are cancelled due to the icy road conditions and extremely low temperatures. No outpatient surgery or physical therapy. The following clinics are CLOSED:
    • Westlake Primary Care, 810 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY
    • Westlake Family Practice, 902 Westake Drive, Columbia, KY.
    • Edmonton Primary Care, 112 Sartin Drive No. 1, Edmonton, KY
    • Westlake Primary Care Russell County, 2465 Lakeway Drive, (in Lakeway Shopping Center), Russell Springs, KY
    All non-essential administrative offices are closed - NEAL GOLD, Administrator

  • Adair Tenco 10170 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY will be closed for the rest of the week due to weather. Thank you. - Amanda McCloud Tenco Supervisor McCloud
  • Adanta Clinics are CLOSED District Wide for rest of week. - Felicia VanArsdale (DETAILS)
  • Office of Roger D. Smith, DMD, 923 Russell Road, Columbia, KY, will be CLOSED until Mon 23 Feb 2015. - ROGER D. SMITH, DMD.
  • Genesis Family Medical Center, 1463 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY, will be closing today, Wednesday February 18, 2015 at 12pmCT. The office will be closed on Thursday, February 19, as well. - Kelly Bryant
  • Dr. Giles & Associates OPEN limited hours Wed 18 Wed 2015 -Charles S. Giles, M.D. & Associates, 3066 Campbellsville Road Columbia, KY will be open today, February 18, 2015 during the hours of 10am-2pmCT. Thank you, Cheryl L. Wall, Office Manager.

Government Offices
  • Adair County Offices will be OPEN 10am-2pmCT Wed 18 Feb 2015 Deputy CJE Holly Grimsley announced at 6:30amCT that Adair County Offices, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, will be open 10am-2pmCT, today, Wed 18 Feb 2015. This includes the Adair County CJE office, the Adair PVA office, the Adair County Clerk's office, the Adair County Attorney's office, and the office of Adair County Attorney. The Adair County Sheriff's office is open regular hours.
  • Adair County Circuit Clerk's Office, Adair Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, will be CLOSING today at 2pmCT. - Holly Jessie
  • The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY will be closed today, due to the weather conditions. Any meetings scheduled are canceled. - Kelli Bonifer
  • Columbia/Adair Utilities District, 109 Grant Lane, Columbia, KY will be closing today at 2pmCT, Wed 18 Feb 2015. Thank you. -Jennifer Carter
  • City of Columbia, City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. OPEN! - . City Hall will be open today February 18, 2015. We asked that if you do plan to come to City Hall please use the rear entrance as the front is not passable. The City Sanitation Department is running on a delay and plan to pick up both the Tuesday and Wednesday routes today. All Natural Gas bills are normally due by the 20th of the month. However, due to the inclement weather, the penalty will not be applied until Wednesday morning February 25, 2015. We ask that you continue to take precautions when traveling and continue to call 911 for all emergencies. Rhonda Loy, City Clerk
  • Columbia USDA Service Center CLOSED - Columbia USDA Service Center (FSA, NRCS, RD), 961 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. All offices are CLOSED Wed 18 Feb 2015. - TONY CORBIN

| (ID:32943, Comment)
7:00amCTAdair Recycling Center, 32 Service RD, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782
Open 7am-3pmCT Monday through Friday; 7am-12pm noon CT, Saturdays. | (ID:32663, Comment)
8:00amCTArt Exhibit "A Thousand Words: by Len Davis 8am-4pmCT, Mon-Fri through 20 Feb 2015 at Lindsey Wilson College's Lucretia C. Begley Gallery, W.W. Slider Humanities Center, 155 Blue Raider Drive, Columbia, KY. | (ID:32764, Comment)
CANCELED: Ash Wednesday Mass previously scheduled for Holy Redeemer Church, 110 Industrial Drive, Greensburg, KY. | (ID:32940, Comment)
8:30amCTKatie Speer quilt exhibit 8:30amCT/9:30amET-2:30pmCT/3:30pmET at CU Pence-Chowning Art Gallery, 205 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY | (ID:32827, Comment)
10:00amCTServices, Campbellsville, KY, forLucy Helen (Shofner) Skaggs, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2015) | (ID:32920, Comment)
NoonCTPause for Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:32602, Comment)
CANCELED: Ash Wednesday Mass previously scheduled for Holy Spirit Church, 406 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY. | (ID:32941, Comment)
12:05pmCTCanceled due to hazardous road conditions. - NEIL Janes
Lenten Service with meal at Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Speaker and meal provided by Columbia United Methodist. Full schedule of Adair County Ministerial Services - LANNY HARLOW | (ID:32864, Comment)
2:00pmCTCanceled: Softball Practice in the gym for girls for Adair County Middle School, 322 Gen John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY has been cancelled for the rest of the week. Practice usually starts at 2pmCT. Practices for Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri, 17-18-19-20 Feb 2015, are cancelled. - Leighann Loy | (ID:32929, Comment)
3:00pmCTLindsey Wilson hosts Union (KY) at 3pmCT on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at Egnew Park, inside Lindsey Wilson Sports Park, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. | (ID:32913, Comment)
4:00pmCTTime to check CM DIRECTORY of CHURCHES for Wednesday worship service schedules. | (ID:32721, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes at the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:32630, Comment)
Prayer Meeting Cancellations 2/18/2015:

Adair
  • Columbia church of Christ, 501 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY. Reg. 6pmCT - Jason Roach
  • Gradyville Baptist, 158 Old Gradyville RD, Gradyville, KY reg. 6pmCT --Mike Bennett
  • Kellyville Community, 77 Kellyville RD, Columbia, KY reg. 6pmCT. - Lisa Burton
  • Victory Community, 1165 Russell RD, Columbia, KY. Reg 6:30pmCT - Kathy Shelton
  • Knifley Christian Church, 7710 Elkhorn Rd., Knifley KY Wednesday Evening 6pm service has been cancelled due to inclement weather. --Judy Cole

Taylor
  • Saloma Baptist, 1505 Saloma RD, Campbellsville, KY. Reg. 6pmCT/7pmET. John Chowning

| (ID:32945, Comment)
6:00pmCTPrayer meeting CANCELED for tonight at Sparksville Baptist, 9401 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY | (ID:32934, Comment)
Cancellation: Due to the inclement weather, Saloma Baptist Church, 1505 West Saloma Road near Campellsville, KY, will have no 6pmCT/7pmET, Wednesday, February 18, 2015, evening service or other activities. - John Chowning | (ID:32936, Comment)
6:30pmCTCANCELED: Ash Wednesday Mass previously scheduled for Good Shepherd Church, 1221 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. | (ID:32942, Comment)

 

































 
 
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