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

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counties,” said Junior Greg Corbin. On a less serious side Greg said that the building of Wal-Mart would be, “a great place to buy shotgun shells — cheap.” Other additions to the county were the second plant of Osh Kosh B’Gosh manufacturing, the Student Union Building and the gymnasium at Lindsey Wilson College, and the Westlake Cumberland Medical Center. Osh Kosh B’Gosh now has two major units in operation and is the highest manufacturer in the Osh Kosh B’Gosh Corporation. At the Kentucky State Fair, Adair County set up a booth in the “Pride of the Counties” tent. Twenty-five to thirty businesses and organizations helped in some way with the booth. According to Mrs. Allender, approx- imately 10,000 people registered for the cherry table which was made in the county and which was given away at the state fair. Mrs. Allender was also pleased by all the help that the Adair County youth gave with the booth. “They were very informed about the community and its progress,” she stated. In March of 1984, students were given the chance to work “on camera.” Principal George Critz was offered the opportunity of the high school to host the KET Youth News Program. Mr. Critz gave the information to Mrs. Betty Jean Moseley, 1984 journalism Established in 1884. the Pleasant View Baptist Church remains on the site which it was first built. sponsor, who chose people of various interests in the school and those in- terested in journalism as a career to help prepare the script. The students selected to assist were 1984 Seniors Todd Cundiff and Steve Taylor and 1985 Seniors Kevin Jenkins and Lesley Young. Also asked to help was 1984 Senior Laura Webb who could not appear due to a previous commitment to basketball, but helped with the composing of the script. The steps which had to be taken before the program was ready to be shown were to develop the format, to get the information and pictures, and then to write the script to fit into the fif- teen minute schedule of the show. Finally, the program was ready to go on the air. “They were nervous at first, but once they were on they acted like professionals,” Mrs. Moseley said. “The sponsor, Mrs. Moseley, and the students did fantastic,” said Mr. Critz. “I was really pleased, and the students were pleased,” Mrs. Moseley stated. — Alma IrvinD community activities 15

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Building for tomorrow Since 1884, the Adair County Fair has provided chances for many people to exhibit crafts and canned goods, to show their prize cattle, and to race their best horses. The 100th year of the fair exceeded itself by adding more events for its par- ticipants. The major additions were an old-fashion style show, an antique equipment show, and a flea market. In honor of the centennial, a replica of the cover which appeared on the Fair Book in 1884 was printed on the first page of this year’s book. The number of the people attending the fair was greater than the past year’s and, according to Chamber of Com- merce member Mary Allender, part of the rise was due to the anniversary, but she believed there would be a con- tinued increase. Scattered throughout Kentucky are several log churches, but found in Adair County is the only one which is 100 years old. The Pleasant View Baptist Church, located on Highway 531, is the oldest log church still in use in the state. On September 2, 1984, nearly 400 people gathered to celebrate the an- niversary of the church. The all day event consisted of old-fashion dress, a singing, the dedication of a historical marker, and an “Old Timers’ Parade.” The parade consisted of a horse- drawn stagecoach, horse and mule teams, and an antique car show. Reverend James C. Porter, pastor of Pleasant View, was in charge of getting the celebration underway. Junior Pam Conover, who has at- tended the church since age seven, stated her reason for the success of the church, “Most of the older people who come have children and grandchildren who attend, and the church is located in a good community.” Adair County citizens helped to celebrate these two centennials and to welcome new surroundings. One such surrounding being the building of the county’s new shopping center. “It will help the unemployment rate and save shoppers from driving miles in order to get discount prices,” said Senior Stacy Pendleton. Through a feasibility study, the area was proven to be a prospective trade market. “Most people must pass through here to get to other places they now go to shop,” said Mrs. Allender. The next step was to contract an an- chor store. This was done by contacting several discount stores. Wal-Mart signed, and the preparation for the con- struction was on its way. Finally in June, the excavating of the land began. The completion of the project was set for November of ’84. “I feel that the shopping center will add number one employment with about 100 new jobs opening up in Wal- Mart. Key Market, and Rite-Aid, alone,” said Mrs. Allender. “It will attract business from other 14 community activities

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Senior Eddie Darnell and Freshman Tim Wheeler are occupied in a favorite summer pastime, riding around Swimming is not only a recreation for Susan Barbee, it is a job as life guard at the Jaycee's pool 16 summer fun