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Daily News for
Saturday, November 17, 2007
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Good news: Mitzi came through surgery with good results

To all, with thanks for your prayers, concern:

Just heard from Mitzi. She is out of surgery. Dr. was very pleased with the way it went. Can't tell you any more at this time. We're just thankful that she has such a good surgeon and that he is pleased with results. - Fay McKinley

2007-11-17 20:25:18 | Comments | Printable version

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2007 Homemakers Bazaar: Santa & Mrs. Claus



2007-11-17 - Adair County Extension Office - Photo By Barbara Armitage.
SANTA and MRS. CLAUS made quite an entrance at the Adair County Extension Office today during the 2007 Holiday Bazaar.
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ACHS has won BOA National Championship for division!

The band has won the championship for their division. My sister in law Tammy Feese just called me. They are going to put on an exhibition show later on tonight but just wanted to let you know that they have won. -JO ANN CURRY.

2007-11-17 17:17:19 | Comments | Printable version

Deer hunt total rises by 33 from yesterday

The number of deer harvested in Adair County in 2007 has risen by 33 from yesterday's total of 504.
The total listed at the Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Saturday, November 17, 2007, is 537. Males taken now total 286 or 53.3%; females 251 or 46.7 %.

By weapon type, the figures are firearm, 438; archery, 54; muzzleloader, 38; and crossbow, 7.

2007-11-17 17:13:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Santa visits Holiday Bazaar at Extension Office

With two photographs by Barbara Armitage

By Barbara Armitage

The Homemakers of Adair County held their annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the Adair County Extension office on Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

Thanksgiving may still be 4 days away but at the Columbia Extension Office it was all about Christmas.

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2007-11-17 16:38:20 | Comments | Printable version

Obituary: Prof. Rodney K. Ivery, 94, beloved educator

He contributed to the educational advancement of many young people through the years
Many are saddened by the eternal homegoing of Professor Rodney K. Ivery, Campbellsville, KY, on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. He was 94.

Prof. Ivery, as many knew him, was a highly beloved educator. He was an early teacher and administrator at theCampbellsvilleDurhamHigh School, successful basketball coach, and taught in the integrated public schools several decades ago.

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2007-11-17 16:32:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Welcome: Kendall Brooke Melton

Congratulations to Chris and Amy Melton on the birth of their new baby girl, Kendall Brooke Melton, born November 15, 2007.

Kendall Brooke weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces.

The proud grandparents are Ricky and Linda Bennett and Wayne and Barbara Melton.

2007-11-17 13:35:42 | Comments | Printable version

ACHS Band one of 30 competing in BOA semi-finals, Sat. AM

Kentucky has two of 30 semi-finalists who competed this morning: Adair County and Bourbon County. Bourbon County is under the direction of Adair Countian Eric Hale.
Word from Bands of America National Contest, Indianapolis: The Adair County Marching Band performed at 8:30am this morning. They were one of 30 bands competing in the semi-finals, according to information relayed from Susan Lynn Barbee at Ol' Joes B&B Barbecue in Columbia, KY.

The Semi-Finals Award Presentation is at around 4:00pm this afternoon, at which time it will be known whether not Adair County, and/or Eric Hale's Band, will be in the finals.

Susan Lynn Barbee received the information in a call to Lesha Breeding in Indianapolis.

2007-11-17 10:31:59 | Comments | Printable version

(ADV) Order Thanksgiving Cajun Turkeys now

Joe L. Barbee's B&B Barbecue restaurant is taking orders now for Cajun Turkeys for Thanksgiving. Reservations are limited.

B&B Barbecue also offers the special catering service. Hurry, the year-end schedule is booking fast.

See MENUfor Cajun turkey, sides, prices. Telephone number: (270) 384-2360

2007-11-17 09:46:13 | Comments | Printable version

KY 61 bid awarded November 15, 2007

To view bid letting results (Courtesy Curtis Hardwick), Click Here

A reliable source, K.I. Riddle, said this morning, Saturday, November 17, 2007, that the KY 61 project was awarded yesterday, Friday, November 16, 2007, in Frankfort.

The project is 6.25 miles long, from 1000 feet south of the Louie B. Nunn Parkway to the new section of KY 61 which extends south from Sparksville through Breeding through Metcalfe County, another part of Adair County, and thence into the Renox Valley of Cumberland County to Jones Chapel United Methodist Church.

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2007-11-17 08:48:46 | Comments | Printable version

Crusade pancake breakfast at firehouse, Sat., Nov. 17, 2007

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By Donald Hare
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Coumbia-Adair County Fire Department annual pancake fry is now going on today, Saturday November 17, 2007. Doors officially opened at 6:00amCT. Diners will be served until 12:00noonCT at the Fire Station at 200 Merchant Street.

The price is low: All you can eat for $5.00. All proceeds go to the 2008 Crusade for Children. Extra donations go to the 2008 Crusade for Children.

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2007-11-17 07:02:18 | Comments | Printable version

Prayer for Mitzi: Surgery is today at noon

The family of Mitzi Bault asks continued prayers for her as she faces surgery scheduled for noon, today, Saturday, November 17, 2007, at the University of Louisville Hospital. Her mother, Fay McKinley, asked that the family's appreciation for everything done on Mitzi's behalf be expressed. "We are deeply touched by everyone's concern, for everyone who has told us how special Mitzi is," she said. Mitzi's husband, Ricky Bault, remains at her side at UL.

2007-11-17 06:39:46 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Sat. Nov. 17, 2007: Pancake breakfast at Firehouse

Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 320 of 2007 (45 days remaining).
  • Today: ACHS Marching Band 2nd day at Bands of America
    To see the complete Adair County Marching Band BOA webpages Click here
  • Today:LWC student/family visitation day
    A reminder from Sue Stivers: Every Columbian should be a Hometown Ambassador today to welcome students and families to Columbia abd Lindsey Wilson College
  • 6:00amCT-Noon CT: C-AC Fire Dept. annual pancake fry at Firehouse
  • 7:00amCT throughout day:Taylor Co. Homemakers bake sale
  • 9:00am.-12:00pmCT: BIG: Extension Homemakers Bazaar
  • 2:00pmCT: 1st Winter Wonderland Pageant at LWC Nov. 17, 2007
  • 5:00pmCT: Columbia SDA Elementary School open house
For Events in detail, including dates into next year, Click Here

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  • Today: 50% OFF Sale at Mitzi's, next to AC Public Library
  • 9:30amCT: Ol' Joe's Barbecue Restaurant is open to day and tomorrow: Call orders in for pickup, express service. MENU
  • 10:00am-3:00pmCT: Accent Furniture & Picture Gallery is open today. Ad in Classified for sale
  • 11:00am-6:00pmCT: DAIRY DIP. MENU
  • Columbia Music Center, 503 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY 42782. Musical Instruments, Music Lessons. Phone (270) 384-1011. 12noon-6, M, Tues. Thurs, Fri. 9-2 Sat. Closed Wed, Sun. Click here or access from Side Ad.
  • 6:00 and 8:00pmCT: Movies: Bee Movie
  • Bargains every day: But be sure to mark Friday, November 23, 2007 for Day after Thanksgiving Early Bird Sale at Best Buy Clothes & More. Watch ColumbiaMagazine.com and Adair-Russell Shopper for details.
Much more, inside (or below), including "Driver's Seat" quick links to sites of local interest, including Adair County Public Library, local, state and national news sources.

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2007-11-17 05:28:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Reminder: Tuesday Chamber meeting is extra special

50th Year of Columbia-Adair Co. Chamber of Commerce presentation promises to be extra special
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

Anyone who has been fortunate to see a Richard Phelps presentation knows she or he can anticipate something special at 11:45amCT, Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at Cranmer Dining Center.

Mr. Phelps has spent days researching the history of the organization for a special presentation on the 50th Anniversary of the local Chamber of Commerce.

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2007-11-17 05:07:50 | Comments | Printable version

(ADV) 50% OFF Sale at Mitzi's continues TODAY!

THANKS! FOR THE WONDERFUL RESPONSE YESTERDAY! -FAY McKINLEY
Mitzi's will be open today, Saturday, November 17, 2007, with a big sale continuing. Everything in the store will be 50% OFF! Mitzi's is now located in the building just behind the little store building that burned. Access the store from the Adair County Public Library parking lot. Park on the Library side and then look for the bright pink door. Mitzi's features Women's and Children's clothing and women's purses, jewelry, and accessories. Hours 10amCT until 5pmCT. Phone (270) 384-3811 (Adv.)

2007-11-17 04:22:24 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 17
Happy Anniversary, Danny and Tina Kinser (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ajada Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alex Meads | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brexlei Caroline Quinn Barnett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Briley Melton (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Furkins (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daniel Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Denise Bagby | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Diane Murphy (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hailey Stanley Stotts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haley Cromwells (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jake Nicholas Riddle (2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeffrey Vorier | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmy Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joshua Gibson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kailey Petty | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Martha Cox | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matilda Myers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pam Scott | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronald Kaluya | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandra McCaffree Flickinger | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Seth Dunbar | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shannon Mester | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Taylor Bunch (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trent Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wes Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gene Thomas Groves, Green County, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda K. (Pelston) Poynter, Edmonton, KY (1953-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chester Clayton Sneed, Adair Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nolan Dick Richard, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis P. Neal, Russell Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles C. Cochran, Casey Co., KY native (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Powell, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Francis Garmon, Burkesville, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carldon H. Owens, Casey Co., KY 1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alverta (Bert) McGaha, Adair Co., KY (1916-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Wayne Harper, Barren Co., KY (1951-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aaron (Big A) Floyd, Casey Co., KY (1917-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith M. Davis, Casey County, KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nadine Rainwater, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Cecil VanArsdale, 74, Green County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Colby Jade Thompson, Greensburg, KY (1994-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edgar Johnson, Casey County, KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Westmoreland Wells, Burkesville, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Raymond W. Perkins, 73, Green Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Effie Oliver, 80, Eli, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adam S. Lawless, 39, Russell Co., KY (1976-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jackie Andrew Perkins, Sr., Taylor County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Otis Terry, 89, Dunnville, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice D. Bailey, Adair Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Luther Cox, Yosemite, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nita Faye Wells Loy, 93, Russell County, KY (1922-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendell Edward (The Oxbaker) Bell, 40, Taylor County, KY (1975-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel N. Newton, 96, Metcalfe County, KY (1920-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann White, 66, Metcalfe County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommy Breeding, Taylor/Adair/Estill Counties, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lindy Luttrell Roy, 52, Casey County, KY, (1964-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margo Crew Moore, 52, Liberty, KY (1964-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Brown, 72, Taylor Co., KY native (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Marie Wise Cheatham, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Karen Calhoun, Green County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Talmadge (Tab) Elton Rush, Summer Shade, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Riley White, Russell County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Emiline Chriswell, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eldon Burchett, 81, Jamestown, KY native (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe David Bennett, 78, Russell County, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Grider, 93, Columbia, KY native (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha (Frankie) Cox, 73, Elkhorn, KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Merle Brown (1904-1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rachel Dudley Grant, 94, Columbia, KY (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell McGaha, 90, Columbia, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Todd Hall, Greensburg, KY (1959-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2007
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
NoonCTBands of America Grand Nationals, RCA Dome, Indianapolis, IN
To see the complete Adair County Band Fall 2007 Competition Schedule Click here | (ID:112, Comment)
LWC student/family visitation day
Lindsey Wilson College will host visitation days for prospective students and their families on October 20, 2007; November 17, 2007; January 26, 2008; March 29, 2008; and April 19, 2008. The March 29 event is a talent showcase, which allows student-athletes, vocalists, pep band musicians and artists to show off their talents. Each visitation day starts at 9am CT and goes until noon, beginning in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. A complimentary lunch will be served in the college's award-winning Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. To make reservations, contact the Lindsey Wilson Office of Admissions at (800) 264-0138, (270) 384-8100 or info@lindsey.edu, or go to www.lindsey.edu. For complete details, Click here | (ID:194, Comment)
1st Winter Wonderland Pageant at LWC Nov. 17, 2007
The 1st Winter Wonderland Pageant. It will be held at the LWC Auditorium on Nov. 17th at 2:00pmCT. The categories start at birth to crowning of Miss Winter Wonderland 2007. The deadline for registration is November 12, 2007. Crowns, trophies and other awards will be given. For more information and registration forms please contact Brandi Waggener (270) 250-2715. -BRANDI WAGGENER | (ID:487, Comment)
Taylor Co. Homemakers bake sale
The annual Taylor County Homemakers Bake Sale/Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the Taylor County Extension Office, 1143 South Columbia Avenue from 8:00amET/7:00amCT until 2:00pmET/1:00pmCT. There will be all kinds of baked goods (Italian Cream & Jam Cakes, fried apple pies, etc.) for the holidays, craft items, holiday decorations, etc. for sale and of course, there will be bean soup and/or chili served for lunch. Santa will be there at 10:00amET/9:00amCT to have pictures made with the kids. At 2:00pmET/1:00pmCT we will be drawing for the Homemaker Quilt made by Christine Gabehart and Karen Prince. Please make plans to stop by the Extension Office to shop and visit on November 17, 2007. For more information, contact the Extension Office at (270) 465-4511. -CAROLYN MORRIS. | (ID:567, Comment)
C-AC Fire Dept. annual pancake fry
Coumbia-Adair Co. Fire Dept is having its annual pancake fry on Saturday November 17, 2007 it will be from 6:00amCT untill 12:00noonCT at the Fire Station at 200 Merchant Street. All you can eat for $5.00. All proceeds go to the 2008 Crusade for Children. Directions: From the Columbia, KY Public Square, take Campbellsville ST., to the first light, turn left on Merchant Street, and 200 Merchant ST, Columbia, KY is the first building on the right at the corner of Merchant and Monroe Streets. Remember, every dollar raised in Adair County for the 2008 Crusade for Children comes back to Adair County to aid our children. If you would like to simply send a check to the Adair County 2008 Crusade for Children, use the contact information in the public service announcement below and make checks payable to the Adair County 2008 Crusade for Children. Public Service Announcement: Adair County Fire Dept. dues are payable for July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008Fire dues for the Adair County Fire Department run from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008 and are now due and payable. Send to PO Box 96, Columbia, KY 42728, or drop off in our drop box on the side of the fire station on Merchant Street in Columbia, or pay to any firemen. Dues are the same as last year at $25.00 per deed. The cost of a non-member run if $500.00. -Donald Hare, Information Officer, Adair County Fire Department, PO Box 96, Columbia, KY 42728. | (ID:579, Comment)
Extension Homemakers Bazaar
The annual Extension Homemakers' Bazaar is coming up Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service. Santa will be here from 9:00am.-12:00pmCT. Children can have their pictures taken with Santa for $5.00. The Homemakers' bazaar is always a popular place to get handmade items for the holidays. -KELLI BONIFER | (ID:582, Comment)
Columbia SDA Elementary School open house
Saturday evening, November 17, 2007, at 5:00pmCT, the Columbia SDA Elementary will have the school doors open. The theme is Native Americans. Refreshments will be served. Come see some of the students work!Following this there will be recreation at the Baptist Christian Life Center across the street. Thanks! -CAROL PEASLEY. | (ID:592, Comment)
(ADV) 50% OFF Sale at Mitzi's
Mitzi's will be open Friday, November 16, 2007, and Saturday, November 17, 2007, with a big sale. Everything in the store will be 50% OFF! Mitzi's is now located in the building just behind the little store building that burned. Access the store from the Adair County Public Library parking lot. Park on the Library side and then look for the bright pink door. Mitzi's features Women's and Children's clothing and women's purses, jewelry, and accessories. Hours 10amCT until 5pmCT. Phone (270) 384-3811 (Adv.) | (ID:614, Comment)

  

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