Adair County High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Columbia, KY)

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The way we were-1980-81 The year of 1980 was one of national events, changes, and occurences that affected the lives of Americans in many ways. On November 4. 1979, Iranian militants under the Iranian leader Aya- tollah Khomeini, stormed the Ameri- can Embassy in Tehran, Iran, to take 52 American hostages in an attempt to gain vengeance on the United States for protecting the former Shah. After well over a year (444 days to be exact) of captivity and a futile attempt to res- cue them, they were finally released when the two countries came to an agreement and settled the dispute. Also on the political scene, the 1980 Presidential election left Ronald Rea- gan a happy victor. He took strong stands on foreign relations and the na- tional economy, and said that as presi- dent he would try to improve these par- ticular areas. In addition to a new president, the government reinstated the draft registration so as to prepare our country in case of interational ca- tastrophe. The people residing around Mount. St. Helens, Washington, experienced a terrifying encounter with destruction when the huge volcano violently erupt- ed on May 18, 1980. Approximately 22 people lost their lives and over twice as many were never found. The losses to- taled over 1.5 billion dollars of destruc- tion and ruin. Another natural disaster was an enormous earthquake centered around Naples, Italy. Claiming approxi- mately three-thousand, this proved to be one of the most destructive of its kind. Days after its occurence, humans were being dug out of Italian ruins, both dead and live. This was an event that left many Italian people homeless and that no one will ever forget. The city of Las Vegas, Nevada, suf- fered a great loss with the burning of the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Be- tween 80 and 100 people lost their lives for reasons ranging from smoke inhalation to jumping from windows. According to news reports, MGM hadn't met certain fire safety laws but these reports hadn’t been confirmed. With the extreme heat this past sum- mer, fall brought on the hot, dry condi- tions inviting fires. Soufhern California suffered desperately as huge brush fires destroyed over 40,000 acres and well over 300 homes. Approximately 1,000 people were forced to evacuate thier home, but the fires reached some too soon and several lost their lives. One of the worst and most destructive blazes began in San Bernadino as an arson. It grew out of control because of erratic 55-mph winds devastating 257 homes and 12,000 acres across the northern edge of the city and San Ber- nadino National forest. The losses in,: this particular city totaled about $44 million. Sue Ellen? Christen? Cliff Barnes? Who did it? American minds have been boggled, confused, and contemplative over the world-wide saga of who shot J.R. Ewing. In the spring of 1980, the second season of the CBS series Dallas” left everyone hanging as to who the culprit was. Be- ginning with the third season, several suspects had been exposed and finally Christen was found guilty of this deed. But old J.R. has nothing to worry about. Everyone knows he can worm his way out of anything; even death. 24 current events

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II would seem that Ray and Clay Martin have been 'trained Allender. Leila feels being a twin is different,” while Mary likes it be- cause it makes her and her sister clos- er friends. Leila likes summer and playing basketball. Mary likes to talk on the phone and to run around. Kerry Grant doesn’t enjoy being a twin because he says they fight all the time, but his sister Sherry likes it be- cause she wins the fights. Sherry likes math and enjoys riding around. If Kerry could have one wish it would be to grow five inches. Ronnie and Donnie Wooldridge and Timmy Miller weren't available for interviews and last but not least is Jimmy Miller. Jimmy feels being Timmy’s twin makes them closer friends. He spends a lot of time work- ing with his father. No two are exactly alike, but as one sees, some can fool just about anyone. Kerry Grant and his twin sister Sherry are ready to ride away on his Honda Leila Allender seems to have mirrored her sister Mary'e appearance 23 twins

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The building of the Christian Life Center gave Adair Countians a place lo brush up on many sports activities. So far, the year set-ms like a total failure, but optimism leabs us to con- sider the many favorable additions to our immediate community. With the construction of the new Westlake Cumberland Hospital, medical facilities were upgraded a great deal Mayor Coy Downey and Judge James Brock led the ribbon cutting ceremony which opened the new facilities to the public on September 7. In the area of recreation, the Colum- bia Baptist Church sponsored the building of a Christian Life Center. After only weeks, the Westlake Cumberland Hospital was in lull swing Contained within the large gymnasium- like building are a skating area, and basketball and volleyball courts. The center also has a baseball field and three tennis courts. Another advancement was the final- ization of the Portland Skating Rink. Along with the main skating area, there is a pool and pinball room and a res- taurant. Adair Countians spent many enjoyable hours skating the night away at this bright new addition. The Portland Recreation Center provided many enioyable evenings for the people of our commu- nity 25 current events