Historic LaRue Co., KY: Benningfield's, Mt. Sherman, KY 2013-05-06 - Main Street, KY 61, Mt. Sherman, KY - Photo from the collection of Larry Smith. The cars tell the story, Larry Smith says, "they're 1956 or about, but the photo is marked 1958 on the back, so I'll go with that. Before there was a Big K, before they even heard of Walmart east of the Mississippi, there was "Clyde's" - Clyde Benningfield's in Mt. Sherman, KY - where everything was available in one place. The "mall", located on the East Side of KY 61, had the post office, a barber shop, and, inside the vast emporium every manner of merchandise any responsible person would want, much less need. Clyde's was the fashion setter, as trendy as New York, London or Paris - they had the First Levi's in this region, as high a fashion item, today, as anyone could want. I was saddened to see, on a recent trip to Louisville that the structure is all gone today. It was a time when Mt. Sherman was a mercantile center, serving not only South LaRue, but the northern reaches of Green County, some of Taylor, and even nearby Hart County. Adair Countians remember Mt. Sherman as a stopping point for gas and take out food. One did not have to pause in metropolitan Summersville or starve or run out of gas before making it to Buffalo, KY, everything was right there, if not at Clyde's at other stores along the shady pull off that Mt. Sherman remains today. Thanks to everyone who listens to The Big Dawg, 99.9, in the Mt. Sherman area, from our transmitter high over Little Cake, Adair County, KY. This picture is for you - with hopes you'll send comments to ColumbiaMagazine.com or to me, at, this morning, at The WAVE, FM 92.7, at 270-384-7979. - Larry Smith Rickie Williams has identified the car on the left as a 1956 Ford Fairlane 2dr sedan; and the car on the right as a 1956 Dodge Royal Lancer 4dr sedan. See letter: Two vehicles in Benningfield's Store photo identified Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Strawberry Time is here 2013-05-06 - Adair Co., KY - Photo Various Photographer. Betty's OK Country Cooking is having Strawberry Cobbler today, Monday, May 6, 2013 - perhaps other restaurants will have strawberries on their menus, too. In the upper left, Barbara Armitage sent a photo of the first starwberries of the season from Tucker's Station Farms, which were offered at the Farmer's Market on the Square, Saturday, May 4, 2013 but were sold out before the official market opening. (She'll be having more as the season moves along. In the lower left, photo by Sharon Whitehurst, were some of the first pickings in Gradyvillle, KY, last year, from their farm, Willis the Cat, CEO (cat executive officer). Upper right is Nadine Baker's Bridge Cake, which established a new tradition for dedications of bridges in her husband's Third Magisterial District. In the middle right, Pen posted a great way to enjoy fresh strawberries, carefully washed and trimmed, eaten as part of a healthy lifestyle. And lower right, shed a tear for old time sake, one of those fabulous three layer strawberry cakes they served at the unforgettable Cafe on the Square. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co., KY: Pasture scene Pelham Branch Road 2013-05-05 - Pelham Branch Road, Columbia, KY - Photo CM staff photo. Cattle and Horses graze in spring pasture north of Columbia, KY on Pelham Branch Road. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad) Bob is a high energy Border Collie/Aussie mix 2013-05-05 - Sugarfoot Farm Rescue, 860 Sparksville Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Peg Schaeffer. Bob is a Border Collie/Australian Cattle Dog mix. He is very high energy and loving. He needs a job or someone with an active life style. He is 1 1/2 years old is neutered and has been vaccinated. Contact: Peg Schaeffer, Sugarfoot Farm Rescue, 860 Sparksville Road, Columbia, KY 42728. peg@sugarfootfarm.com. Home telephone: 270-378-4521. Cell phone: 270-634-4675 Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad) Tippy can be an inside dog 2013-05-05 - Sugarfoot Farm Rescue, 860 Sparksville Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Peg Schaeffer. Tippy - Tippy is a Terrier mix. She is 2 years old and very quiet and shy. She can be an inside dog and would love someone who will be patient with her. She is spayed and has been vaccinated. Contact: Peg Schaeffer, Sugarfoot Farm Rescue, 860 Sparksville Road, Columbia, KY 42728. peg@sugarfootfarm.com. Home telephone: 270-378-4521. Cell phone: 270-634-4675 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dylan Blue eyes awaits furever home 2013-05-05 - Sugarfoot Farm Rescue, 860 Sparksville Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Peg Schaeffer. Dylan - Dylan has the bluest eyes you'll ever see. He's 1 1/2 years old. I really don't know what breed he is. He's very well behaved and would be a great family dog. He is neutered and has been vaccinated. Contact: Peg Schaeffer, Sugarfoot Farm Rescue, 860 Sparksville Road, Columbia, KY 42728. peg@sugarfootfarm.com. Home telephone: 270-378-4521. Cell phone: 270-634-4675 Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: A cozy place for hot coffee on chilly day 2013-05-05 - 104 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo CM staff photo. A clean, cozy, well-lighted place (Ad) It's a rainy, bone chilling Sunday, May 5, 2013 morning but TaP's Diner already had fresh-brewed coffee on ready for 6amCT opening time customers wanting hearty cooked to order breakfasts. Sundays are special at TaP's. Today - and most Sundays - Sunday dinner, served 11am-3pmCT, is Turkey with Turkey Dressing, Giblet Gravy and Cranberry Sauce + 2 Sides, for Just $6.50. Phone in orders to 270-250-2730. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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