Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Opens County Museum

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BEDFORD—A number of individuals who missed the Sneak-Peak dinner last Saturday night, helped swell the crowd that gathered for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony that officially opened the museum on the 15th Street side of the Courthouse Square on Thursday night.

Mayor Joe Klumpp named Thursday, October 5th, 2005 officially "Larry King Day". Larry, who retired from GM has worked many 40-hour volunteer weeks helping with the transformation of the building that now houses the astounding property.

Larry's 5 month-old great-grandchild and his two and a half year-old grand daughter were the youngest onlookers. Edward L. Hutton, now 84, shook hands with many folks who personally wanted to thank him for the generous financial boost he has given. Larry continues to match local contributions up to $250.000.

A fitting, large handsome sign near the reception desk announces the Lawrence County Museum of History research library, courtesy of Johnny's Signs.

A gentleman who introduced himself to me as Bob Ferguson explained he had come all the way from northern California to research his family history. He has six ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War before coming to this area. They and their descendants are buried in nearby cemeteries and Bob Ferguson is taking pictures of their graves.

Lana Ingle who resides in Fayetteville was waiting to enter the museum. She thinks it's wonderful, and remarked:

"I can't wait to get in there and utilize all the research items: I'm a history buff: I volunteer at Spring Mill State Park in the village."

The local PBS TV affiliate, WTIU, was also there filming for their "Weekly Special" and for a documentary on Bedford that'll air next March.

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