I was wondering what has happened, if anything, to the World War II bronze plaques that had Adair County's veterans names on them. Are they still in the old courthouse or have they been removed to a different location.

I remember going in to look at all the names when I was a kid growing up and when I came into town for a haircut. I always walked in to look at my dads name, Geo. Frank Hagy, among the many names which were on there.

Thank you,

- BJ Hagy
New Hampshire

I personally would not be upset either way about the flat-roofed wings on the courthouse, whether they are left or whether they are removed. I just hope that the building is put to good use by tenants/users who will take care of the building.

I hated to see it set there empty with utilities cut off.

It seems a vacant building goes down so much quicker than one that is being used. Also, I worry about vandalism if it is empty.

I know the flat on the wings are a problem for leaks, but they might provide extra space a potential tenant would like to have. I also think the building would be pretty returned to original "footprint" but I just wonder how hard it would be to remove wings and replace windows and fix the walls to where they didn't bear "scars" of where the wings were if they were removed. -RICHARD RAINES

1. Request for zone change from R-2 Low-Moderate Density Residential toC-2 Highway Oriented Commercial for 6 lots located on Hurt St. (PVA MapNo. C06-01A-023,C06-01A-024 and C06-014-025) and Office Park Drive.(PVA Map No. C06-01A-031, C06-01A-018.001 and C06-01A-.019.001)Property owned by Michael Stephens.

1. The birthplace and childhood home of Jane Lampton, the mother of one of America's greatest writers, Mark Twain.
2. Adair County during the Civil War.
3. The true account of the Bank of Columbia robbery.
4. The home of two Medal of Honor recipients.
5. The contributions of Colonel William Casey and Daniel Trabue.

It appears that there are no doors on the front and back of the Courthouse, just a walkthrough. And what is the little one story structure on the right front?

Thanks for putting me on a higher plain than Alan and even Mike! That's quite an honor.

Have a great and full-filling Thanksgiving. Thanks. -MARTHA BERRY

I want Gaylon Campbell to know I am so sorry hearing of the death of his son. I will be thinking of the family through this tough time. -CHRIS MORRISON

I like this picture.

What is the year? There seems to be no doors on the court house and the middle is a walk through.

There also seems to be a wing add on on the right side of the building or am I seeing another building that is sitting behind the courthouse?I like the grass and tree area.

That could be a new idea. Take some of the other buildings that are not being used or kept up downtown and put small mini parks in with fountains, benches or perhaps a childrens garden like they have in Somerset.

It would be nice to have all the buildings full but even if they are not being used they need to be kept clean by the owners.

We need more curb appeal by the owners of the buildings.

Some more ideas from beautiful Joppa. -MAURY E. LEWIS

• Metcalfe Co., Down from 2010: 10,8% to 2011 - 8.4%
• Green Co., Down from 2010: 10.0% to 2011 - 8.7%
• Taylor Co., Down from 2010: 9.5% to 2011 - 8.7%
• Casey Co., Down from 2010: 9.7 to 2011 - 9.1%
• Russell Co., Down from 2010: 10.0% to 2011 - 9.1%
• Adair Co., Down from 2010: 9.8% to 2011 - 9.4%
• Cumberland Co. Down from 2010: 10.3 to 2011 - 10.1%

Here's another wonderful picture of a lovely court house in Columbia, KY. It's been beautiful all these years, so let's keep on keeping on. But what beauty in this old photo for the ones who weren't there. Thank you for sharing. It doesn't get any better than these courthouse pictures I've seen the last couple of days, Just wonderful! -CHRIS MORRISON

I would like to see a welcoming center in the courthouse for everyone who travels through and an information center for those who are buying land and moving here.

The welcoming-information center needs to be run by people who know the area and love the area not just someone holding a position. -MAURY E. LEWIS

• Billy Joe Fudge Thanks at Thanksgiving 2011: For the energy and optimism brought to Adair by incomers
• Maury E. Lewis: Thanks at Thanksgiving 2011: from Maury Lewis
• Doug McCammish: Doug McCammish Gives thanks: Thanksgiving 2011

• Tom Chaney: Of Writers and Their Books.Tom Chaney R737: Resurrection Man
• Billy Joe Fudge: KY Color Kentucky Color - Coyotes are recent residents
• Billy Joe Fudge: Kentucky Color: KY Color: How to spot Frost Flowers, review of what they are First Posted December 4, 2011.
• Billy Joe Fudge: Kentucky Color: Kentucky Color - Nature News Flash
• Chuck Hinman: An old-fashioned Thanksgiving
• Jim: Local History JIM: An Arkansan visits Adair County, KY Another Epic Feast.
• Jim: Local History. The Well-Traveled Possum
• Teresa Bell Kindred: A Kindred Spirit: The case of the squeaking drier
• Carol Perkins: Carol Perkins: Las Vegas trade show
• Robert Stone: Poetry by Robert Stone: A world anew. A sonnet
• Robert Stone. Haiku: Poetry by Robert Stone: Haiku
• Mike Watson. Local History.Caleb Powers: Great orator, spoke in Historic Adair Courthouse
• Rev. Joey N. Welsh: Another Angle, the occasional musings of a Kentucky pastor: Rev. Joey N. Welsh: Thanksgiving thoughts on small town virtues

• Adair County Boys JV Basketball Schedule 2011-2012
• Adair County Indians Boys Varsity/JV Basketball Schedule 2011-2012
• Adair County Boys - Freshman Basketball Schedule 2011-2012
• Adair County Lady Indians Freshman - JV Basketball Schedule 2011-2012