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Klassic Types show is tonight at Dream Depot

There are still a few good seats left
"Klassic Times," will be at the Dream Depot at 7:00pmCT, November 3, 2007. if you have never heard them you are in for a treat! They are a great band and will be playing a lot of your favorite 50s 60s & 70s music. The last two years that we've had them, they have filled the house so get your reservations early to make sure you get a seat! Thanks for your support of the Dream Depot! Admission: Adults $6 and 12 and under $4 For reservations call (270) 634-2894 or (270) 250-4064. -ELAINE BENNETT.


2007-11-03 10:24:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

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(ADV) New Joe Barbee Barbecue Menu



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OPEN FIRST & THIRD WEEKENDS, Friday & Saturday, of Each Month
OL' JOE BARBEE'S BARBECUE has a new menu. Use it to call ahead today. Also, remember to book catering events for the holidays now. Thanksgiving and Christmas Cajun Turkey and Trimmings should be order now:
BULK PRICES
Cajun Style Deep Fried Turkeys, $35.00 each.

Sides, Prices per pan
  • Potato Salad, Creamy Cole Slaw, or Vinegar Slaw - $16.00
  • BQ Baked Beans, $15.00
  • Homemade Dressing, $22.
Desserts
  • Lemon Pound Cake, Whole Cake, $15.00
  • Chocolate Chip Cake, Whole Cake, $22.00
  • Italian Cream Cake, Whole Cake, $35.00
  • Hummingbrid Cake, Whole Cake, $35.00
Open at 10:30am; closing time each evening varies with supply of barbecue. It's located on the East side of the road, just north of the Russell Creek Bridge on KY 55 (Campbellsville Road) inn Columbia. Book your orders for Ribs, Kentucky Wings and Chicken Quarters and more for your parties. (Ask about sides when you call.) Joe will also take orders, book catering events, take your holiday Cajun Turkey Orders, at reasonable times, at this phone number: (250) 634-0602. as well as the Store Phone, (270)384-2360

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2007-11-03 09:09:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food

Travel: Travel story in NYT on Kentucky

Editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com,

This article should be of interest to lots of people. Pass the link along, even toteetotallers. Steven Kurutz writes a long article about traveling the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, visiting distilleries for their tours and tastings (he compares it to a wine tour of Napa Valley, California) and catching some Bluegrass musicand food along the way.

The article also has a link to "Kentucky Travel Guide" that has its own links to articles about KY from recent years in the NYT. Check it out.

For today's article: Click Here

Peace,

Rob


2007-11-03 07:49:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

LWC homecoming November 8-11, 2007

Distinguished alumni to be honored this year are Sam Clark, Gary Lane, Jim Gaskins, and Walter "Wally" Rich. 1st day events include Seventh Annual Morris Shepherd '53 Ping Pong Tournament

By Duane Bonifer
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

Four Lindsey Wilson College alumni will be honored when the college celebrates its 76th Alumni Homecoming Weekend, to be held November 8-11, 2007.

The four alumni will be honored at the annual Alumni Homecoming Banquet, to be held at 11:30amCT on Saturday, November 10, 2007 in Roberta D. Cranmer Dining and Conference Center.


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2007-11-03 06:35:07 | Comments | Printable version

Chief Mark Harris issues CPD October 2007 report

Columbia Police Chief Mark Harris has released the October 2007 activity report for the department. The report includes general topics activities, plus an itemized report of citations, with specific offenses listed. A parking citations report is not printed below because of technical problems.

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2007-11-03 06:21:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Adair County Schools issues tips to prevent MRSA

"As a preventative measure, parents and students are urged to follow specific hygiene practices to deter colds, flu and other viral infections. These measures are also recommended for preventing staph infections/MRSA," says the introduction to the article on a hot-topic health issue which appears today on the Adair County School District website. For the article, "Tips to Prevent Spread of Infection" and "What is Staph Infection/MRSA," on the school website.Click here

2007-11-03 05:50:37 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Sat. Nov. 3, 2007: Historical markers dedications

Today's Picture Gallery at bottom of this feature. It's where be put the best photos which don't accompany a story.

Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 307 of 2007 (58 days remaining).
The Kentucky General Election is just 3 days from now!
  • 8:00am to 2:00pmCT: Genealogical book fair at Rescue Building on Hodgenville Ave., Greensburg, KY
  • 8:30am to Noon: Absentee machine open, office of Sheila Blair, Adair County Court Clerk, Adair Annex
  • 9:00amCT registration: Corn Toss Tournament, Edmonton starts 10:00amCT
  • 10:00amET/9:00CT-6pmET/5pmCT: Columbian Tom Waggener opens Main Street Bikes, Shelbyville, KY
  • 10:00amCT&10:45am: Two historical markers to be dedicated, Columbia
  • 10:00am until closing: Band fundraiser at McDonald's of Columbia, KY
  • 3:00pmCT: Registration Corn toss tournament at ACMS, for band. Tournament at 4:00pmCT
  • 5:00pmET/4:00pmCT: Chili Supper/Benefit Auction for Tyler Payne, Campbellsville Community Center
  • 4:00pm CT: Mary and Mister Lincoln play at Old Courthouse, Greensburg, KY, 1st if 2 performances today
  • 6:30pmCT: Revival at Christian Home SBC, Jabez, Russell County, KY
  • 7:00pmCT: Klassic Tymes at Dream Depot
  • 7:00pmCT: Revival at Charity Baptist Church
  • 7:00pm CT: Mary and Mister Lincoln play at Old Courthouse, Greensburg, KY. 2nd if 2 performances today
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  • Accent Furniture & Picture Gallery is open 10:00am-3:00pmCT today. Click Here for ad in Classified for sale

  • Ol' Joe Barbee will have barbecue ready sometime around 9:30am. Open today, Saturday, November 3, 2007. North Hwy 55, Columbia, KY. Call ahead (270) 384-2360 for take-outs, faster eat-in service, catering, and to book Thanksgiving and Christmas Cajun Turkeys. NEW MENU New menu cutline includes Cajun Turkeys for the holidays and sides prices.

  • 11:00am-6:00pmCT: DAIRY DIP, Jamestown Street just off the Square in Downtown Columbia, now open MTWThF&Sat. Call in your lunch order for quick pickup. (270) 384-4644. New items just added include hamburgers, cheeseburgers, homemade chili, and grilled cheese sandwiches. A South Central Kentucky tradition. Click here for new, Printable Menu

  • Movies: Bee Movie. PG. Plays nightly at the Columbian Theatre at 6:00pm and 8:00pmCT. Sunday at 2:00 and 4:00pmCT only

  • Adair's lowest Rx Prices GUARANTEED: CertaCARE Pharmacy.
    Mention ColumbiaMagazine.com and save more.

  • Wal-Mart Site to Store order. Order online. Pick up at Columbia Wal-Mart. To place your order: Click Here


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2007-11-03 05:35:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY, issues Oct. 2007 activity report

Traffic fatalities down 26% in KSP Post 15 area, through October, much better than the statewide reduction of 9.5%, but both jurisdictions moving in right direction
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com report

During the month of October 2007, there were 46 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY.There were two fatalities:


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2007-11-03 04:59:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Adair County Property taxes have been mailed

2007 Adair County Property Tax bills were mailed on October 31,2007.

The Adair County Sheriff's office, which in charge of property tax collections for all local taxing units except the City of Columbia, reminds tax payers to contact them if you do not get the bill within a reasonable amount of time at (270) 384-2776.

The sheriff's office says that failure to receive a bill doesn't relieve the debt.


2007-11-03 04:48:20 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Co. Sheriff issues department activity report Oct. 2007

Special ColumbiaMagazine.com reportAdair County Sheriff Ralph Curry has issued the Sheriff's Department activity report for October 2007.

It shows the following:


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2007-11-03 04:35:14 | Comments | Printable version

Grandson of 1st President sees LWC for 1st time

With one photo
By Duane Bonifer
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

Bob Bennett, the grandson of the Rev. R.V. Bennett, who was Lindsey Wilson's first president visited Lindsey Wilson College for the first time on Friday, November 2, 2007.

Bennett's grandfather led Lindsey Wilson from 1918 until he left the college in 1932 to become president of Kentucky Wesleyan College, which was then located in Winchester, KY.>


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2007-11-03 03:06:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

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There's a lot of activity in the ColumbiaMagazine.com classifieds. From missing pets, to new automotive entries, to a search for a mobile home. As always, yard Sale listings are needed now.If you are having a Yard Sale this weekend, send your yard sale information now for a FREE (limit 100 words) Yard Sale ad. Be sure to include 1) Dates and hours of sale. 2 Address and good directions to sale 3) List of items. Longer descriptions generally acceptable. Prices help 3) Phone number is you are available for calls. 4) If sale is for a special cause, be sure to include that. For contact form, Click Here


2007-11-03 02:49:02 | Comments | Printable version

Chamber celebrates 50th Year at Nov. 20, 2007 meeting

Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce
The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce meets at 11:45am at the Cranmer Dining Center on the Campus of Lindsey Wilson College.

The Chamber will be celebrating its Golden Anniversary - 50 years of being the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. Richard Phelps is Chairman of the program and the Corporate Sponsor will be Duo-County and Bluegrass Cellular.

All past presidents have been invited to attend. -SUE STIVERS, Executive Director, Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce.


2007-11-03 02:46:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 3
Happy Anniversary, Keith and Cindy Gilbert (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Holden Bryce Gabehart | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alexia Sharee Snider (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Belinda Jane Rice (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Byron Chandler Corbin (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Cravens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Craig Cravens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Crystal Tucker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joseph Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kylie Grace Cowan (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda Taylor (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michelle Moore (November 11, 1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Randy Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Rice | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tonya Powell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Warren Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeffery Garland Scales, Russell County, KY (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye Blythe Morgan, Greensburg, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen King, Casey County, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Rhea (Red) Goff, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Kay Rector, Columbia, KY (1964-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnel Lee Benningfield, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Henry Pierce (November 3, 1928 - September 19, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Smith Ferguson, Cumberland Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Klarissa Grace Moore, newborn, (2010-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry D. Lay, Casey Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Phillips, Campbellsville, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Walters, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Edwards Tompkins, Green Co., KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ola Lawhorn, Adair County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Goodman, Casey County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred W. Emerson Randolph, Casey Co. KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Lee Graybeal, Taylor County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline C. Power, 83, Russell County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva Anderson, 83, Russell Co., KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Orville E. Noe, Green County, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norris L. Long, Jamestown, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Charles, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Ann Revis Collier, 74, Adair Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dellie Jewel Feese Evans Johnson, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon Lee "Pete" McKinney, 80, Adair Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Clayton Eugene Edwards, 62, Green Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruel H. (Sonny) Wilson, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Samuel F. Cook, Green County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Douglas Dewayne (Bubba) McAfee, Jr., 48, Adair Co., KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garland (GB) Lanham, Casey County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arnold Paul Spears, 83, Cumberland Co., KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Dale Parker, 74, Campbellsville, KY native (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Rodgers, 75, Adair County, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earnest Richardson, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herald Gaddis, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerome Lee Raney, 64, Liberty, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John W. Holtzclaw, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Naomi London, 87, Metcalfe County, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Mae Davidson, 59, Burkesville, KY (1962-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Eads, 79, Liberty, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Walter Noel, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry George, 72, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
Services, Russell Springs, KY, for Laverne Grider, 78, Russell Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, November 3, 2007
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
NoonCTMary and Mister Lincoln play at Old Courthouse, Greensburg, KY
Three performances of the "Mary and Mister Lincoln" Play, are scheduled at the Old Courthouse, Greensburg Square, Greensburg, KY. Performances are at 4:00pm CT, Sunday, October 28, 2007. On Saturday, November 3, 2007 there will be two performances, one at 4:00pm CT and a second in the evening at 7:00pm CT. This play revolves around Mr. Lincoln's courtship and marriage proposal to Mary Owens of Green County, KY. | (ID:205, Comment)
Revival at Christian Home Separate Baptist Church
Pastor Bro. Avery Russell invites everyone to the revival at Christian Home Separate Baptist Church in Jabez, Russell County, KY, November 2-4, 2007, at 6:30pmCT nightly, or as long as the Lord leads. The evangelist is Bro. Ronnie Campbell. | (ID:433, Comment)
Klassic Tymes coming November 3, 2007 at Depot
"Klassic Times," will be at the Dream Depot if you have never heard them you are in for a treat! November 3, 2007, at 7:00pmCT. They are a great band and will be playing a lot of your favorite 50s 60s & 70s music. The last two years that we've had them, they have filled the house so get your reservations early to make sure you get a seat! Thanks for your support of the Dream Depot! Admission: Adults $6 and 12 and under $4 For reservations call (270) 634-2894 or (270) 250-4064. -ELAINE BENNETT. | (ID:448, Comment)
Corn toss tournament at ACMS, for band
The ACHS Band Boosters will hold a Corn toss tournament on November 3, 2007 at 4:00pmCT. The entry fee is $10. Registration starts at 3:00pmCT. A chili supper and an auction will be part of the events. Adair County Middle School. | (ID:453, Comment)
Band fundraiser at McDonalds of Columbia, KY
Friday, November 2, 2007, and Saturday, November 3, 2007, is Adair County Marching Band Days at McDonald's of Columbia, KY. McDonald's will donate $1.00 to the band for every Big Mac Value Meal or Quarter Pounder Value meal sold on those days. The band booster will appreciate it if you stop by and show your support for the band. -KRISHANA MELSON. | (ID:495, Comment)
Two historical markers to be dedicated
Two Kentucky Historic Markers will be dedicated Saturday, November 3, 2007 in Columbia. At 10:00amCT a marker telling about the Male and Female School will be dedicated at 305 E. Guardian Street. That marker will be next to the horse mounting block left from years ago. At 10:45amCT the second marker in front of the Columbia-Union Presbyterian Church will be dedicated. Both markers relate and help us remember significant happenings in Columbia and Kentucky history. The markers are placed by the Kentucky Historical Society and sponsored by the City of Columbia. A reception will follow in the Columbia-Union Presbyterian Church. -VONNIE KOLBENSCHLAG | (ID:497, Comment)
Genealogical book fair at Greensburg, KY
This Saurday, November 3rd, Green County Genealogical Society will hold their annual Genealogy Book Fair. It will be from 8:00am to 2:00pmCT at the Green County Fire and Rescue Building on Hodgenville Avenue. Adair County Historian Mike Watson, Breeding Community Historian R.J. Dooley, and the Adair County Genealogical Society will be among the vendors who have booths at the event. -LILA FORD | (ID:517, Comment)
Revival at Charity Baptist Church
There will be a Fall Revival at Charity Baptist Church starting Friday, November 2, 2007, and going through Sunday, November 4, 2007. Friday and Saturday night the Revival will begin at 7:00pmCT and on Sunday it will start at 10:00amCT. Jeff Karnes will be the evangelist and Pastor is Bro. Jim Hagan. Everyone is invited to attend and we Hope to see you there. -JULIA DARNELL | (ID:507, Comment)
Chili Supper/Benefit Auction for Tyler Payne
There will be a chili supper/benefit auction for Tyler Payne, November 3, 2007 at the Campbellsville Community Center. Food will be served at 5pm with the auction to follow. Tyler is the 16 year old son of Travis and Debbie Payne of Campbellsville and the grandson of Jack and Wyeneth Eastridge of Knifley. Tyler has bone cancer. He has been battling this awful disease for 14 months. He has undergone numerous treatments and endured several surgeries. Tyler has more chemotherapy and surgeries to undergo. Please come out and support this brave young man. Tyler will turn 17 on November 5, 2007, so we have a few surprises in store for him. -YEVONNE HUMPHRESS | (ID:509, Comment)
Main Street Bikes opens in Shelbyville, KY
Main Street Bikes, LLC, 545 Main ST, Shelbyville, KY, will have an open house Saturday, November 3, 2007. Columbia native Tom Waggener sends a special invitation back home to Adair Countians to visit the bike store and to visit the the coffee shop next door, where Columbians John Cox and Pen Waggener alternate management. Phone (502) 220-4136. Bike Store Hours: 10:00amET/9:00CT-6pmET/5pmCT Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.545 Main Street, is in historic downtown Shelbyville right next to the Sixth and Main Coffeehouse and is in the middle of Shelbyville's antiques district. Several really good restaurants are within two blocks of the bike store and coffee shop. Directions: If you start at Coburg, Adair County, KY, Shelbyville, KY is just 85 miles straight up on KY 55, remembering that KY 55 takes a right hand turn in Campbellsville and a left and a left in Lebanon, and a right near Elk Creek in Spencer County. | (ID:523, Comment)
Corn Toss Tournament at Edmonton
There will be a big corn toss tournament on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at the blue gym at Edmonton Elementary School, Stockton ST (US 68/KY80 West), Edmonton, KY. Registration is at 9:00amCT, and the tournament starts at 10amCT. It is a double elimination tournament. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners in each category. Entry fees are as follows: ages 21+= $15/$30 team, ages 13-20= $10/$20team and ages 12 and under, $5 each. Concessions and games for the whole family will be avaliable. For more information please contact Emily Coffey at (270) 432-4234. All proceeds go to the Metcalfe County High School Senior Class. -GAYE SHAW, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce. | (ID:524, Comment)

 
































 
 
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