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Today, Wed., April 23, 2008: Administrative Professionals Day

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

Primary Election 2008 Countdown:
27 Days until the May 20, 2008, Primary Election.
Registration books are closed until May 27, 2008 .

Road Eighty Bridge closed for 206 Days today, April 23, 2008

EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 114 of 2008 (Leap Year - 252- days remaining).
  • Today: It's Administrative Professionals Day. (Secretary's Day)
  • Today: ACPL Bookmobile in Milltown & Portland
  • 10:00amCT: Children's Story Hour with Aleina Milligan, ACPL
  • 6:00pmCT: Praise AG Kids Ministries Orientation Kick Off
  • 6:00pmCT: Revival at First General Baptist Church
  • 6:30pmCT: Revival April 20-23, 2008, at Hadley's
  • This evening:See Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules.
  • Reminder: Send mail from home to Adair Countians who are deployed to war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. How to and list
For events in detail and to scan future events into 2009, Click here

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(ADV): Food, What's Cooking in Adair Co. Wednesday, April 23, 2008
To learn how to get the low cost, highly, effective What's Cooking in Adair County to work for youand support a unique Adair County community service, call (270) 250-2730 now.

BOB'S COUNTY KITCHEN & GENERAL STORE, 5097 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY, Vester Community, Phone (270) 384-6774. MENU
Hours: 5:00am-8:00pm, Mon. through Sat. Sunday, 8:00am-5pmCT.
Today's Hot Bar: Wednesday means Meatloaf at Bob's. Sides are Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fried Apples, and Pinto Beans. Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad, and Jewell Browns world famous crunchy, crusty Ovenbaked Cornbread Squares.
Breakfast anytime! Adair County's best kept secret, but word is getting out. Okay, we're being too modest: Adair County's best breakfast! And you're the boss at Bob's. If you want fried chicken, biscuit and gravy, and a side of canteloupe or tomatoes, for breakfast, we'll make it. And, unlike the chain restaurants where you can't get fish before 10:00am, we deep fry it anytime you want it. (with Pie!) anytime. 40cent bottomless cup of coffee! Our pie case brimmeth over, after the Magic Pie Fairy came in during the night and filled the pie case with delicious new creations!. Buy a whole Pie one to take to work or to be the family hero tonight!
CATTY SHACK, Delicious catfish, seafood + more. 855 Campbellsville Road, Columbia. Call 384-8989 for carryouts or to expedite your order.
Open: Wed.,Th, Fri, & Sat.! Now open 4 days a week! 10:00am to 8:00pmCT. MENU.
Special today: Homemade Tuna Salad Sandwich on Wheat + Pasta Salad + Drink, All for just $5.50
DAIRY DIP of COLUMBIA, Picnic at the Dip today! 114 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY. Open 10am-7pmCT every day of the week. Call: (270) 384-4644 for carryouts or to expedite your order MENU.
Special today: Our yummy Deluxe Cheeseburger, Fries or Tots and a drink
for only $4.99 plus tax Don't forget to call ahead (270) 384-4644, and we'll have your order ready when you arrive! We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover cards!

DONUT EXPRESS - 605 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY 42728. Nick Warmouth, owner, operator. Open after midnight every night until 2:00pmCT. Call: (270) 384-8903 for carryouts or to expedite your order.
TODAY: Pick up a dozen or two to share with your friends. Donuts are fun food. They make everybody's day go better. ($4.98/dozen=41.5 cents each, by the dozen!) MENU.
Delicious Fresh Baked, Donuts Baked every day right here in Columbia. Glazed, cake, jelly-filled, plain, fancy and more! People drive from miles around to get them. Fresh brewed hot coffee, hot breakfast biscuit sandwiches..
  • A+ Computers, 406 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY, Tom Wilson, owner. Repair, Buy, Sell computers. "The Most Helpful Guys in Town."
  • Cane Valley Storage. 24 units, each 12 x 30 ft., overhead doors, lighting. $45 per month. Call (270) 378-1282.
  • Columbian Theatre: Now playing: Nim's Island, rated PG. It will play nightly at 6:00pm and 8:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pm and 4:00pmCT only.
  • Columbia Music Center is open 12-6pmCT M-T-Th-Fri, and 9am-2pmCT on Saturdays. 503 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY.
  • Diversified Marketing offers Programs and Packages start at $19.95 for a 40-channel package. Diversified Marketing Company. 703 Campbellsville Street, Suite B, Columbia, KY 42728. (270)384-9010 or 1-(800) 599-9010, Fax (270) 384-1158. Open 8-5 Monday-Friday
  • Ja Ci's Boutique Don't forget that April 23rd is Administrative Professionals Day. Come by Ja Ci's Boutique for the gift to show your appreciation to that great secretary. We have women's clothing (sizes 4 - 2XL), handbags, costume and sterling silver jewelry, flip flops. If you don't know what to get remember we have gift certificates also. Just arrived capris and walking shorts in bright summer colors. Still have some of the summer skirt sets at 20% off.Ja Ci's Boutique, 703 Campbellsville Road, next to Diversified Marketing. Remember it's not too early to get Mother's Day gifts, either. So hurry in to Ja Ci's s Boutique. Call (270) 384-1177. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time.
  • MITZI'S has just received a new shipment of summer fashions. Designers include Calvin Klein, Needles & Threads, Karen Stevens, Jane ashley, Jenny, Kreations and more. We have shirts, dresses, sundresses, shorts, capris, & pant sets - sizes small thru 3X. These are 20- 40% off our already low prices. While you are here, check out our $5. and $10. rack for great savings. Shoes are 1/2 price starting at $12.00. Mitzi's is located at 303 Greensburg St. /Columbia, next to the library. Look for the bright pink door. (270)634-0541. We are open Wed., Thurs., and Fri. from 9:00am to 4:00pmCT and Sat., from 9:00am to 1:00pmCT.(
  • Click Here to do your shopping in the comfort of your home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store (SM). Order online, pick up at Columbia Wal-Mart or other Wal-Mart store.
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Court:
Wednesday, April 23, 2008.
One (1) cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge James Weddle). Fifty-three (53) cases scheduled in Adair 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

Adair County Schools "Learning for a Lifetime"
CATS testing will be April 21 through May 2, 2008. See Adair County School website for school schedule.

School website was updated April 21 2008, with new Adair County School District News items. News items are frequently added. Click Here Daily for the comprehensive Adair County Schools website. In a community with some of the world's best websites, this frequently updated one is a standout. Find your child's school for important contacts, athletics, clubs/organizations, faculty staff listings, SBDM Council meetings, events, and links.

Adair County Schools Menu: April 21, 2008 through May 22, 2008

ACHS BAND
2007 Adair County Band website. Doyle Lloyd, webmaster. With 2007 KMEA AAA State Champions posts. A must see site; includes video, audio, old photos and pictures

Click here for Adair County Band Audio Tapes. Great gifts!

AT THE COLUMBIAN THEATER:

Now Showing at the Columbian Theatre
Nim's Island, rated PG. It will play nightly at 6:00pm and 8:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pm and 4:00pmCT only.Click here to read more about the historic Columbian Theatre.

This date in history:

Click Here to access facts from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia including lists of events, births, deaths, holidays, and other facts about this day in history.

Roads, Travel

Adair County Road Department maintenance report, Please drive carefully in work areas and be prepared for sudden stops. -LISA LEE, Adair County CJE Administrative Assistant. Announcement March 21, 2008: Adair County April 12, 2008 Clean-up Day: Watch here for next report from -LISA LEE, Office of Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton. 270-384-4703. Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton.

High detail Adair Co. Map: Click Here

Kentucky Highway Department, Adair County
Road Eighty Bridge closed for 206 Days today, April 23, 2008 First Story: Closed since Monday, October 1, 2007 , KY 80 Columbia-Russell Springs east of Columbia.

Western Bypass from 24,000 feet, 13 minutes from Lexington, KY, photo by Doug Campbell, Columbia Pilot posted on CM on June 28, 2007.

Wolf Creek Dam
To access the Army Corps of Engineers Wolf Creek Dam website online, Click Here

Weekly Update: Latest, Dated April 18, 2008 with photo of Drilling on work platform. Water level, at 693.72 feet Click here for April 18, 2008 (latest) Wolf Creek Dam update.

2008 Kentucky Primary & Election Calendar & Candidates
Click Here for 2008 Election Calendars at the Secretary of State's website.

For complete filings at Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson's office for President, US Senator US Representative, State Representative, Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, and District Judgeships, Click Here.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER to vote in the May 20, 2008 primary is April 21, 2008. 4/22 through 5/27"Registration books are closed starting April 22, through May 27, 2008. (fourth Tuesday preceding through first Monday following primary)(This time period may vary depending on whether the last day to register to vote falls on a state or federal holiday. If the last day to register to vote falls on a state or federal holiday, the period runs until the end of the next day which is not a Saturday or Sunday nor a state or federal holiday.)," according to Secretary of State Trey Grayson's website and word from the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair.

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Scenic Adair Co., KY: Anise swallowtail in lilac at Gradyville



2008-04-23 - Gradyville, KY - Photo By Betty Fausnaugh.
UNMISTAKENLY BETTY FAUSNAUGH. An Anise Swallowtail Butterfly. Gradyville photographer Betty Fausnaugh sent this photo with a note: "Thought I would send you another of Gradyville picture. I took this gorgeous guy on my Lilac bush in my yard Tuesday night. It's a sure sign that summer is on it's way. Thanks again!", - Betsy Fausnaugh. Clicking Read More Accesses the "Today, Wed., April 23, 2008" feature.

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