LWC Women's Soccer falls in national semifinal to Concordia 3-0

By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The Lindsey Wilson College women's soccer team's season ended tonight with a 3-0 loss to Concordia (OR) University in the NAIA National Tournament semifinals at Embry-Riddle Soccer Field.

The Blue Raiders close their season with a 21-2 record. Concordia faces the winner of No. 3-seed Lee (TN) University and No. 10-seed Trinity Christian (L) College at 6:00pmCT on Saturday, December 6 for the NAIA National Championship.

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2008-12-05 19:11:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Big 20th Anniversary drawings underway at Betty's

The big 20th Anniversary drawings at Betty's OK Country Cooking first winners have been announced.So far at 5:28pmCT, five prizes, including the Big 40" Tv, have been given away, including:

1. Big 40" Tv was won by John and Henrietta Lyons
2. Bicycle: Tracy Lee
3. Craftsman Tool Set: Sue Karnes
4. 1st $50 Gas Card from Gate, Julia Darnell

Watch ColumbiaMagazine.com for the winners of the remaining items in the drawings.

2008-12-05 19:07:35 | Comments | Printable version

Heartland Pkwy Foundation holds inaugural meeting Wednesday

John Chowning, chair of group, says Heartland Parkway will major north-south connector. Columbia Mayor Pat Bell is secretary of Kentucky Heartland Parkway Foundation; several Adair Countians at meeting, including Senator Vernie McGaha, former Judge R.L. Walker, County Judge Executive Ann Melton, Mayor Bell, AC Sixth District Magistrate Joe Rogers, LWC's Keving Thompson, and Sue Stivers, representing the C-AC Economic Development Authority. Rep. Bam Carney, sends message of support.

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By Joan C. McKinney, CU news and publications coordinator

The Hon. Brett Guthrie, U.S. Representative-Elect from Kentucky's second congressional district, announced his strong support for the proposed Heartland Parkway during the inaugural meeting of the Kentucky Heartland Parkway Foundation Inc. at Centre Square in Lebanon on December 3, 2008.

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Poetry: Gene Jessee sends Christmas verse

The Joy of Christmas

The joy of Christmas God gave to all;
A Baby Jesus born in a stall.

Twas the beginning of a great plan;
To bring salvation to all of man.

I hope in Jesus you have believed;
And the joy of Christmas you have received.

--GENE JESSEE

2008-12-05 14:56:46 | Comments | Printable version

AC SAR will sell hot chocolate before parade

By Tiffany Smith

The Adair County Search and Rescue will be selling hot chocolate before the Christmas Parade in Columbia. Just look for us along the parade route around 5:00pmCT and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate on a cold night.

The proceeds will go toward helping purchase much needed rescue equipment. If you would like to donate to the Search and Rescue organization accounts are set up at the local banks for donations. Thank you and Merry Christmas from the members of the Adair County Search and Rescue Organization.

2008-12-05 14:46:59 | Comments | Printable version

Metcalfe school bus, pickup collision injures 6 students

26 students on board. All six treated and released at TJ Samson

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By William Gregory, KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY

An injury collision occurred on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at 3:46pmCT on Ratliff Mitchell Rd at the intersection of Savoyard Park Rd and KY 314 in Metcalfe County.

A school bus operated by 70 year old Herman Yates of Horse Cave was attempting to cross at the intersection and pulled into the path of a 1997 Ford Ranger pickup operated by Jeffery E. Childress, age 20, of Glasgow, KY.

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2008-12-05 14:43:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

AC schools drug testing meeting, December 11, 2008

By Brenda Mann, Assistant Superintendent , Adair County Schools

The Adair County School District invites parents, students, school staff and the community to a Drug Education and Student Random Drug Testing Informational Meeting to be held on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Adair County High School cafeteria.

The Random Drug Testing Program is in its second year of implementation in the Adair County School District.

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Pinewood CC Board meeting Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008

The regularly scheduled meeting of Pinewood Country Club Board of Directors will be December 11, 2008 at 6:30pmCT. All Pinewood Country Club members are urged to attend. -KATHY JONES

2008-12-05 14:07:07 | Comments | Printable version

Fire destroys mobile home on Millerfield Road

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By Donald Hare, ACFD Director of Public Affairs

The Adair County Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire at 1:47 this morning, Friday morning, December 5, 2008, at 25 Millerfield Road.

When firefighters arrival the mobile home was engulfed in flames. The home was vacant and the owner information was not known at the time of this report..

There were 17 firemen on the scene for around an hour.

The cause is under investigation.

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(ADV) Christmas Open House at Rex's Cycle

Rex's Cycle Shop will be having a Christmas Open House on Saturday December 6, 2008. Santa will be here from 10amCT - Noon and pictures will be taken at no charge. We will be having hot dogs, chili, popcorn and drinks. Everyone is welcome. -TAMMY COFFEY

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Boil water advisory lifted at 8:35am this morning

We are pleased to inform you that Boil Water Advisory has been lifted by the Division of Water as of today, December 5, 2008 at 8:35 for customers east of Campbellsville Street and east of Burkesville Street.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

For more information contact Columbia Utilities at (270) 384-2006. -JADA COOMER

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ACHS Indians White Out at game here tonight

The ACHS Indians will host the Green County High School Dragons this Friday night, December 5, 2008, at 7:00pmCT. We will be having our 1st "White Out!" All fans are encouraged to wear white to the game. We hope to fill the gym with ACHS spirit by wearing white. White Adair County Indian t-shirts are available at the high school for $10 from Jenny Myers in the library during school hours. -COACH MARK FUDGE

2008-12-05 06:43:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Two Beagle Dogs in Egypt Area

Two Beagle dogs were found in the Egypt area Thursday, December 4, 2008. If you have lost them call and identify them (270) 384-1022.

2008-12-05 06:01:37 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Fri. Dec. 5, 2008: Betty's OK CC 20th anniversary!

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Boil water advisory lifted at 8:35am this morning

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We are pleased to inform you that Boil Water Advisory has been lifted by the Division of Water as of today, December 5, 2008 at 8:35 for customers east of Campbellsville Street and east of Burkesville Street. Thank you for your patience during this time. For more information contact Columbia Utilities at (270) 384-2006. -JADA COOMER

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Columbia City Council December 1, 2008 Report full Council Report includes appointments to "Renaissance Columbia" board

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EVENTS:

Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 340 of 2008 (Leap Year -26 days remaining)

• Today: Adair Recycling Center Trailer will be Annex Building Parking Lot
  Printable poster Recycling Trailer Schedule, Dec. 5, 2008 to Jan. 4, 2009
• Today: Last chance to purchase a 2009 ACHS Yearbook
• Today: 20th Anniversary, Betty Ollestad's OK Country Cooking family restaurant. Drawing for prizes around 5:00-6:00pmCT.
• 10:30amCT: "Scriptures and Songs of Christmas" at LWC
  Series Schedule
• 4:00pmCT: LWC Women's Soccer in National Tournament semi-finals
• 6:00pmCT/7:00pmET: A Christmas Tapestry music program at CU
• 7:00pmCT: ACHS Basketball vs. Green County High School at ACHS
• This afternoon: Columbian Doug Beard to be a closing bell, NYSE
• Reminder: Send mail from home to Adair Countians who are deployed to war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. How to mail to servicemen and list of addresses

For events in detail and to scan future events into 2009, Click here

Court:
Friday, December 5, 2008. One (1) Cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge Janes Weddle). No (0) cases in District Court (Judge Michael Loy). Click Here to check Adair Court schedule at the Kentucky Court of Justice Website. To visit Adair Circuit Clerk site, Click Here

This date in history: Click Here to access facts from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia about this day in history.

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

• Betty's OK Country Cooking
  Betty's OK Country KitchenBUFFET MENU: Friday, December 5, 2008 MEATS: CATFISH. FRIED CHICKEN. COUNTRY HAM Vegetables: Mashed Potatoes. Green Beans. Fried Apples. Corn. Turnip Greens. Potato Wedges. Baby Carrots. Macaroni/Cheese. Pinto Beans. Rolls/Cornbread. On the buffet cold bar: Potato Salad. Coleslaw. Peaches. Pears. Cottage Cheese. Pepper Relish. Sweet Onion.
  TODAY'S SPECIAL DESSERTS: Banana Pudding. Sugar Free Lemon Pie. Plus our really big regular list of favorite cakes and desserts.
  BREAKFAST: Served anytime. Chocolate Gravy served on Fridays & Saturdays. We have Grits
  CELEBRATE OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY. Drawing TODAY Friday, December 5, 2008 at sometime between 5:00pm to 6:00pmCT. for 42" Flat Screen Tv. Register by signing your ticket each time you visit. Betty's will be closed on Christmas Day, December 25, 2008.


• Bob's Country Kitchen & General Store
  ON THE HOTBAR, Friday, December 5, 2008.
  FRIED CATFISH with Hushpuppies. Potato Wedges. French Fries. Pinto Beans. Coleslaw. Sliced Tomatoes. Sweet White Onion. Cornbread. Meat plus one of each or all of sides, Just $5.99
  SOUP du JOUR: Bob's CHILI. $1.99 a bowl, with crackers or hoecakes.BREAKFAST Cooked to order. Served any time.
  
DESSERTS: Butterscotch. Cocanut. Chocolate Meringue Pie. By Kay Burton. Peanut Butter Pie. Cherry Delight. Turtle Cheesecake. Plain Cheesecake. Plus, Tammy Cornell's Hot Fudge Cake today! Yesterday's sold out in a hurry. Have it with a scoop of Haagen-Daze for just $1.99!Confirmed at 9:02amCT, by the baker: "It's in the oven now," she affirmed. =.


• Buffalo Hills
  Located at 906 Greensburg ST in the Curves Building, Columbia, KY.
  New lunch hours 10:30-1:30 Mon -Fri Serving nutritious and delicious 1/3 pound Buffalo burgers, buffalo hot dogs and an outrageous 3 bean buffalo chili. Call to find out about our "Special of the Day" on Wednesdays and Fridays.
  Wednesday, November 26, 2008: BARBECUE BUFFALO BRISKET. We now serve BUFFALO BRATS all week long. Call ahead for takeout orders (270) 385-9092. Buffalo steaks, roasts, burger and brats available for your grilling at home! (270> 385-9092ALSO: Smoothies, Christian Gifts, Tanning Beds. Buffalo Meat--America's Original Health Food. Open10am-7pm Mon-Tue & Thurs.-Fri. 10am-6pm Wednesdays. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Jim and Carol Leib, Owners. We accept Visa, MC, and Discover Credit Cards. Cooling Dr. Smoothie smoothies to beat the heat, enjoy a refreshing, healthy drink. In the Curves Building on Greensburg St.


• The Dairy Dip
  Come in today for one of our delicious warming soups! Chili, pinto beans, or potatoe soup. They're delicious. Call ahead for large orders. -PATRICIA WILLIS
  Our winter hours are: Monday through Friday, 10:30am to 5:00pmCT, Saturdays, 11:to 5:00pm. Closed Sundays.
  


• Donut ExpressDelicious, Fresh Baked Donuts every day right here in Columbia. Always fresh. Always a big variety. Glazed, cake, jelly-filled, plain, fancy and more! Try our Chocolate Eclairs: Custard or Creme Filled. People drive from miles around to get them.


• Flatwoods Deli
  6770 Burkesville Road/KY 61 S., Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 378-6610.
  HOURS: M-F, 5:00am to 6:00pmCT. Saturday, 7:00am to 4:00pm. Closed Sun.
  BREAKFAST: Full breakfasts served anytime.
  GROCERY now being restocked.Special today: PHILLY STEAK SANDWICH (Fixed Flatwoods style with roast beef, cheese, peppers and onions on a hoagie bun) + French Fries All for just $5.49
  STOCK UP on 20 oz Coke or Pepsi Products. Our's are just $1.49
  BOOK YOU CHRISTMAS or NEW YEARS EVENT NOW: Large meeting room with tables for up to 25 people, just $25.00 for two hours. Bring in food, order from our menu, or arrange for us to cater event.



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OL JOE'S ORIGINAL BARBECUE SAUCE in the bottle with his likeness, makes wonderful Christmas gifts which send the best from Adair County. It is on sale, in 16 oz. bottles ($4.00 per bottle; $37.95 per case of 12) at Ol' Joe's B&B QUE, Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. The restaurant is open the First and Third Fridays and Saturdays of each month.. It is Not too sweet. Not too hot. Not too mild. Just Right, Joe Barbee, who likeness is on each and ever bottle, says. The sauce is cholesterol free, and carries the famed "Kentucky Proud." Those wishing to order by email can do so at oljoesseasonnings@gmail.com.

• Ol' Joe Barbee's B QUE
  OPEN TODAY, Friday, December 5, 2008, and Saturday, December 6, 2008.Ol' Joe's Sauces and Rubs are now available. Order at: oljoesseasonings@gmail.com or buy at the store; coming soon to grocery shelves near you. Give an Ol' Joe's Gift Certificates--Great for all occasions, especially Christmas. (270) 384-2360.


• QUICK STOPNext to Downey's Gun & Pawn and Downey's ATV's and Motorcycles. 702 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-9833. Hours: Mon-Friday, 4:00am to 2:00pmCT. Sat. 4:00am to 12noonCT.BREAKFAST cooked to order. Served any time.
  CALL AHEAD FOR CARRYOUTS, (270) 384-9833
  GREAT SPECIAL for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008: CHUCKWAGON STEAK SANDWICH, dressed the way you want it with choice of lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle,+ Potato Salad, Just $3.75



• Red Barn Bar-B-Q. 309 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY. A smoke free restaurant.
  OPEN TODAY! on Friday, December 5, 2008 from 10amCT until 8:30pmCT The first smoke free restaurant in Columbia. So dine in or carry out from our delicious MENU featuring some of the best Open Pit Barbecue around! With all the great choices: Shoulder, Shredded Pork, Ribs, Tenderloin, and Chicken cooked fresh daily. Or zest up your mouth with our Stuffed Tator Skins, Shredded Nachos or the Red Barn Wrap. See our MENU then call ahead (270-384-1645) for quicker service or for large orders. HOURS: Thursdays (10-8), Fridays (10-8:30), Saturdays (10-8:30) and Sundays (10-7) with Genuine Monroe County Style Barbecue. We'll make your taste buds tingle. Catering available. Our Gift certificates make great Christmas presents! Owners Gary & Marketta Dubree. Credit cards: Visa. MC. Discover.



• Rerun's Holmes Bend General Store
  BREAKFAST: Cooked to order. Served anytime.
  
  A Fried Catfish Plate at Rerun's. Simply the Best Food on Green River Lake
  
  DAILY SPECIAL: Starts at 11:00amCT. Friday, December 5, 2008:
  ALL YOU CAN EAT CATFISH and COUNTRY HAM SPECIAL. One or both, all you can eat!For just $8.95! Choose one or the other. And get Baked Bens. Corn. Green Beans. French Fried Potatoes. Coleslaw. Potato Salad. Any other side. Hushpuppies. Cornbread. Works just like You Know Where, only it's right here in Adair County, it's Rerun's Quality: Simply the Best Food on Green River Lake, and you get it all for a little more than half the price you'd pay at You Know Where over in Sulphur Well.
  Also, SEAFOOD FEAST all day today: Pick from these great Rerun seafoods: Fish Meal $6.95, Shrimp Meal $7.95, Froglegs, $9.95, Oysters Meal, $8.95, Clams, $7.5. Side items: Fries/Onion rings, Potato Wedges/Spicy Fries, Potato Salad/Cole Slaw, Bake Beans, Hushpuppies. Meals come w/2 sides and huspuppies. Seafood Platter $9.95! comes with your choice of 3 meats and 2 side items & hushpuppies.Desserts: Enjoy Rerun's. HUGE Chewy, Chocolatey BROWNIES, only 50 cents each. Great holiday treats!
  


• Adair County School District Menu
  Menu: November 24 through December 19, 2008
  FRIDAY, December 5, 2008. BREAKFAST: Peanut Butter and Jelly Uncrustables. Juice/Fruit. Choice of Low Fat Milk. Cereal choices and toast offered daily at breakfast. LUNCH: HOTO DOG on BUN or PIZZA. Tossed Salad. Corn. Baked Potato Chips. Fruit Icee. Choice of Low Fat Milk. Salads available daily. Fruit and/or juice offered daily with lunch.

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Crossroad Flowers & Gifts has handcrafted aluminum bells. The prices are $19.00 for the large set and $16.00 for the small set.

See them at
CROSSROAD FLOWERS & GIFTS

LOCATION: 215 Westwood Drive, Columbia, KY, 42728
DIRECTIONS: We're just off Burkesville ST, at Westwood Drive, the last street south of Columbia before the Columbia Western Bypass. We're adding signs which can be seen from Burkesville Street and from the CWB.

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Columbian Doug Beard at NYSE closing bell ceremony today

Columbia native Doug Beard, Strategic Events Manager for Brown-Forman Corporation, Louisville, KY, will be at the NYSE Exchange to take part in the closing bell ceremony today, December 5, 2008, the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition. Prohibition ended on December 5, 1933, when Utah ratified the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution and alcoholic beverages in the United States. Beard is the son of Harry and Bea Beard. The closing bell is carried each evening on the MSNBC Channel, among others.

2008-12-05 04:58:15 | Comments | Printable version

Snow White delights over 1,000 ACES, CWC students

Susan Minton's Introduction to Theatre class at Lindsey Wilson College performed the classic "Snow White at Adair County Elementary School for the students at ACES and Colonel William Casey Elementary, on November 20, and 21, 2008, to the delight of over 1,000 students who attended the performances.

"The students worked extremely hard on memorizing lines and constructing props, but it was all worth it when they saw the reaction they got from the audience," Mrs. Minton said.

Mr. Robbie Harmon, ACES Principal, said, "Im very grateful for hard work of the performers, those behind the scenes, and Ms. Minton for her direction. Our students had a wonderful time, and as usual, the Dwarfs stole the show!"

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Antioch Christmas play is Sunday, December 7, 2008

Antioch United Methodist Church, Sparksville, KY, will be presenting their Christmas play on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 6:30pmCT. An additional performance will be presented on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 6:30pmCT. Rev. Ronnie Dooley and the congregation invite each of you to share this most blessed time of year with us. -RITA CAMPBELL

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Columbia Woman's Club Home Tour homes announced

By Vonnie Kolbenschlag

Four homes will be on the Columbia Woman's Club Tour for Sunday, December 7, 2008, from 1:00pmCT to 4:00pm. The homes are as follows:

• Sandra and Bradley Irvin's house on the hill, 710 Jr. Burton Road, Columbia, KY.
• Mike Stephens' boathouse. A small house on a lake. Water Works Road, Columbia, KY.
• Sheila and John Lynch large white house on circle drive. 302 Maple Street, Columbia, KY
• J.L. And Loreta Adams. 601 Crestview Loop, Columbia, KY

Tickets cost $5.00 and can be purchased at any of the homes on the tour.

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(ADV) New in CM Entertainment: Carrie Underwood tickets

Two Carrie Underwood concert tickets available.

Carrie Underwood concert ticketsTwo floor seat Carrie Underwood Little Big Town Concert tickets. Face value. This weekend at 7:30pmCT, Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Sommet Center in Nashhville, TN(270) 384-1645.

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