Grover Gilpin now 96 years young, blows out birthday candles 2013-10-15 - 400 Bomar Heights, Columbia, KY - Photo By Ed Waggener. Dozens of friends came by to wish Grover Cleveland Gilpin a happy 96th birthday today, Tuesday, October 15, 2013, starting with an early morning group including Porter Stotts, Ralph Waggener, and W.M. Feese, Jr, to an afternoon delegation on hand for Grover to blow out 6 candles, one for every 16 years of his life. Holding he cake is Ashley Stearns. Mike Gilpin, Grover Gilpin's only son, is standing behind him. At left is Billy Keys. On the right are J.D. Montgomery and Blake Martin. Tributes to Mr. Gilpin were rendered by Robert Flowers and former Adair County Judge Richard Lee Walker. Flowers attempted a few lines of "Happy Days are Here Again." Judge Walker sang "Happy Birthday to You," as only he can. Mr. Gilpin's pastor, Rev. Neil Janes, pastor of the Columbia United Methodist Church said a prayer at Mr. Gilpin's request. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Singapore White Rice Noodles, Seafood 2013-10-15 - Trays Garden, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Peter Cheng's Tray's Garden Chinese buffet is serving an excellent Chinese buffet. I went on the recommendation of food critic Sam Avery. Tray's is an all-you-can eat affair, but this trip was enough at the lunch meal Tuesday, October 15, 2013, with Singapore White Rice noodles, peeled shrimp, mussels baked in cheese, and flaky white fish celery/onion/carrot broth. The noodles/spaghetti dish sometimes has curry, as above, sometimes it's pure white, depending on the chef. The color above confesses the curry content. Really good. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Campbellsville University receives $10,000 contribution 2013-10-15 - Campbellsville Universtty - Photo by Yvonne Matheas, CU. Sun Tan City has pledged $10,000 to continue their corporate sponsorship to and to make an additional contribution to the Campbellsville University Scholarship Fund in each of the next years. From left are: Benji Kelly, vice president for development, and Chuck Vaughn, director of planned giving, both from CU; Amy Smith, regional manager; Mark Nelson, vice president of operations, a 2011 MBA CU graduate; Erin Kenady, district manager; Dr. Michael V. Carter, CU president; Dr. Joseph Owens, chair of the CU Board of Trustees; and Dr. Ted Taylor, director of CU's Big Maroon Club. Sun Tan City has been a corporate sponsor for the last four years. - - Campbellsville University Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad) Beautiful home off Creekbend Road ($129,000) 2013-10-15 - 200 Liberty Hill Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by owner. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home less than 1 mile from town. This gorgeous home is only 5 years old with a brand new roof, siding and stain redone only last year. 1200 sq. ft plus a 1200 sq. ft unfinished basement. Basement has poured walls and 9ft. ceiling. All appliances included washer/dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, built-in over and stovetop. Central heat/air. Rear deck plus master bedroom balcony. Storage building. From Columbia: KY 55 S, cross parkway, T/L onto Creekbend, then T/R onto Liberty Hill. 200 Liberty Hill Dr. House with green metal roof. $129,000. Call 606-524-8808 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Glasgow, KY resident Debbie Tinsley wins 2013 Camaro 2013-10-15 - Frankfort, KY - Photo from Kentucky State Police. Debbie Tinsley, center, and her husband Larry, left, of Glasgow, KY, picked up the keys to her new 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Coupe from Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rodney Brewer right at KSP headquarters in Frankfort on September 30, 2013. Tinsley bought a $10 ticket for the 2013 Trooper Island raffle and her name was picked at a drawing held on August 25 at the Kentucky State Fair. The raffle is the major fundraising event for Trooper Island, a free summer camp for underprivileged boys and girls age 10-12 operated by the Kentucky State Police on Dale Hollow Lake in Clinton County. It is financed entirely by donations, no public funds are used. Each year, the camp hosts approximately 700 children, providing good food, fresh air, recreation, guidance and structured, esteem-building activities designed to build good citizenship and positive relationships with law enforcement officers. Visit www.kentuckystatepolice.org for more information. (Charitable gaming license #0000633.) Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Baughman lecturer: Dr. Christopher K. Peters of Louisville, KY 2013-10-15 - Hodge Center, 402 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo. Dr. Christopher K. Peters of Louisville, KY, will speak about "Top 10 List for a Healthy Lifestyle" at 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in the Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship, 402 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. - Duane Bonifer, LWC Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Haskin Coomer & Hobart Bear Coomer, 40 years ago 2013-10-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo from the collection of Eddie Kessler. Posted 2008-02-22EDDIE KESSLER found this photo and sent it with the this note: "Here is a vintage (circa 1960's) black bear photo. Looks to be in Columbia, next to Haskin Coomer & Son building." ColumbiaMagazine.com will be eternally grateful to Eddie Kessler for reminding all us Old Timers (160 years old and up) of these most beloved Adair County buddies. Haskin Coomer and his bear buddy, Hobart. Clicking ReadMore accesses a letter from Glenn Murphy, requesting photos of Coomer's Cafe, the never to be forgotten little restaurant in Downtown Columbia. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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