Salvation Army Bell Ringers: Noah Richard, Brittany Martinez 2011-11-26 - Walmart, Holladay Place, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ellen Zornes. Adair County High students, Noah Richard and Brittany Martinez, took time out of their Thanksgiving weekend to ring the Salvation Army bell on Black Friday and Black Saturday. You too can help us help others right here at home in their time of need. Just call Ellen Zornes at 270- 384-3400 to reserve your date. Groups, churches, organizations, families or individuals can volunteer. Or, mail your donation to PO Box 1085, Columbia, KY 42728. And Spread the spirit of Christmas all year long! -ELLEN ZORNES Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co., KY: J.C. Lasley farm 2011-11-26 - KY 61 S, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. The early brick house on the J.C. Lasley farm, Saturday afternoon, November 26, 2011, scene from the new KY 61 S. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co., KY: Things in the middle of the road 2011-11-26 - 500 Greensburg Street from Wall Street intersection, Columbia, KY - Photo CM. Late afternoon view of the Courthouse Clocktower: Roughly based on a black and white by a Central Kentucky News photographer, maybe the great James Cravens himself, ca 1965. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

2011 Epicurean Kentuckian Christmas: Holiday Oatmeal Cookies 2011-11-26 - Photo by Pen. A Variation on a Favorite: Oatmeal Cookies with butterscotch. The best of all worlds for Christmas. Baked by Amy for Christmas 2008. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Favorite Old Postcard: Russell Co. Academy - 1911 2011-11-26 - Russell Springs, KY - Photo from collection of Larry Smith. Larry Smith found this old postcard in his collection. And what a great discovery. If the building were still standing, it would be a major architectural tourist attraction. Larry, and we sure CM readers, would like to know more about it. According to the 1911 Reports of County School Superintendents, the Russell Springs Academy building was purchased for common school purpose in 1911. The account describes the building as an eight-room building and states that it was located at "Russellville Springs." We've never heard of the one-time town of "Kimble" being known as "Russellville Springs," but maybe it was. The biennial report is free as an e-reader download at Google Books. It is "Biennial Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction of Kentucky for the Two Years ending June 30, 1011, Ellsworth Regenstetine, Superintendent of Public Instruction. Frankfort, Ky, Kentucky State Journal Pub. Co., 1911." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair Courthouse: Place for greater recognition of veterans 2011-11-26 - 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Home of Sgt. Dakota Meyer sign installation still in progress should mark the turn point in care for Veterans' artifacts at the Historic Adair County Courthouse, shown, above, framed by antique lamps. More than a few people have noted the neglect of important artifacts of the county's tradition of military service, most notably, a decades long neglect of the World War II Veterans Honor Board. Fortunately, the Adair Heritage Association is now addressing the situation, though they bear no more responsibility than each of those who have been, rightfully critical. Perhaps the courthouse itself will become a component - maybe the central one - a Veterans' Park itself. -EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Favorite Old Postcard: 4th Street in Louisville 2011-11-26 - Louisville, KY - Photo from collection of Larry Smith. Larry Smith writes:This is a picture of 4th street in the late 20's or very early 30's. I worked at 4th and York Street in the 80's at WLRS FM 102.3 in Louisville, then to 840am WHAS. -LARRY SMITH, FM 92.7 The WAVE Radio Station. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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