"All Things Jessamine with Doug Fain"

Robert Thompson, PVA – 2/8/20 - # 261

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Robert Thompson, the retired Property Valuation Administrator for Jessamine County. This is the 261st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on February 8, 2020 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Custer & Helen Reynolds (with son, Burnam) – 01/25/20 - # 260

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Burnam Reynolds about his parents, Custer and Helen Reynolds, longtime educators in Jessamine County.  This is the 260th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 25, 2020 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Teater’s Grocery (with Bradley Teater) – 1/18/20 - # 259

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Bradley Teater about his parents, Kirby and Louise Teater, and Teater's Grocery that sat on U.S. 27 south for many years.  This is the 259th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 18, 2020 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Ben Van Hook – 1/11/20 - # 258

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Ben Van Hook about his life as a world renowned photographer and his family as they grew up in Nicholasville.  This is the 258th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 11, 2020 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast on September 3, 2016 as episode # 90)

The Warren Family (with Van Warren) – 1/4/20 - # 257

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Van Warren, one of nine sons who all excelled in Jessamine County Sports.  On December 29, 2019, Van’s mother, Vera, died at the age of 97. Mrs. Warren has 9 sons and all are still with us. We replay this episode to honor her memory. This is the 257th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 4, 2010 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.

Milton "Red" Stinnett (with wife, Teenie, and daughter, Judy) – 12/28/19 - # 256

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Teenie Slugantz Stinnett and Judy Stinnett Mullins about their husband and father, Milton "Red" Stinnett, who worked at the Bluegrass Stockyards for many years and was an auctioneer in Jessamine County.  This is the 256th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on December 28, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast on August 27, 2016 as episode # 89)

Old Time Radio Christmas - 12/21/19 - # 255

On this special edition of "All Things Jessamine" join host Doug Fain as he plays an hour of old time Christmas music dating from 1934 through 1962...Christmas songs that would have been popular in past days in Jessamine County. This program aired on WNJK, JessFM 105.9 on Saturday, December 21, 2019.  

Billy & Margaret Glover (with son, Bill) – 12/14/19 - # 254

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Bill Glover about his parents, Billy & Margaret Glover who owned several businesses in Wilmore, Kentucky. This is the 254th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on December 14, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville. (Originally broadcast as episode # 87 on August 13, 2016)

Victor & Geraldine Comley (with son, Mark) – 11/30/19 - # 253

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to magician Mark Comley about his family and his parents, Victor and Geraldine Comley.  This is the 253rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 30, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville. (Originally broadcast as episode # 86 on August 6, 2016)

Hugh “Buddy” Adams Jr. (with wife, Mary Helen) -11/23/19 - # 252

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Mary Helen Adams about her husband, Hugh "Buddy" Adams Jr who was Jessamine County schools superintendent for many years. This is the 252nd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 23, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville. (Originally broadcast as episode 83 on July 16, 2016)

Estes Auto Parts (with David Estes) – 11/16/19 - # 251

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to David Estes and remembers his business, Estes Auto Parts, which sat on Oak street for many years.  This is the 251st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 16, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.  Originally broadcast on June 11, 2016 as episode # 78.

Jarod Polson - 11/9/19 - # 250

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Jarod Polson, who grew up in Wilmore, played basketball at West Jessamine High and with the U.K. Wildcats. This is the 250th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 11, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville. (Ooriginally broadcast as episode # 75 on May 21, 2016)

The Hager Girls (with Johnetta Ogden & Judy Brumfield) – 11/02/19 - # 249

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Johnetta Ogden and Judy Brumfield about the Hager Sisters...Eudell Hager Cobb, Thelma Hager Cobb, Flossie Hager Hayden and Marie Hager Preston., This is the 73rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 2, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville. (Originally broadcast as episode # 73 on May 7, 2016)

Ira Bruner Store (with granddaughter, Jennifer Shropshire) – 10/26/19 - # 248

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Jennifer Bruner Shropshire about her grandparents, Ira and Lotella Bruner who operated the Bruner Store in the southeastern part of Jessamine County for many years. This is the 248th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on October 26, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast as episode # 65 on March 12, 2016)

Sleepy Head House/Marx Matthews (with son, Mike) – 9/28/19 - # 247

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Mike Matthews about his dad, Marx Matthews, who owned and operated the local Sleepy Head House that used to be on Main Street in Nicholasville.   This is the 247th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on September 28, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast on February 27, 2016 as episode # 63)

 

1st National Bank (with Ben Brown) – 9/21/19 - # 246

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Ben Brown about his life and community contributions. Ben is the former President of the old 1st National Bank that used to be in our county. This is the 246th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on September 21, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast on February 20, 2016)

Clay & Ann Brumfield (with children Billie & Jim) – 9/14/19 - # 245

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Billie Brumfield Haws and Jim Brumfield about their parents, Clay & Ann Brumfield. Clay was a mail carrier in Wilmore for almost 30 years.  This is the 245th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on September 14, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast on February 13, 2016 as episode # 61)

The Easley Family (with Jeff Easley) – 8/31/19 - # 244

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Jeff Easley about his artwork and his parents, Roger and Wilma Easley. Roger was a Postmaster in Jessamine County and Jeff grew up and went on to be a nationally known artist.  This is the 244^TH episode of the program "All Things Jessamine"  broadcast on August 31, 2019  on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast on February 6, 2016 as episode # 60).

Lillian Thompson and Jessamine Cleaners (with daughter, Paula Thompson Elder) – 8/17/19 - # 243

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Paula Thompson Elder about her parents, Lillian and Richard Thompson, owners of Jessamine Cleaners. This is the 243rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on August 17, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast as episode # 50 on November 28, 2015)

W.E. “Speck” and June Lowry (with daughters Billie and Grace)- 8/10/19 - # 242

In memory of Mrs. June Lowry, join host Doug Fain as he talks with Billie Goodwill and Grace Woods about their parents, W.E. "Speck" and June Lowry of Wilmore. Mrs. June Lowry died on August 5, 2019. This is the 242nd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on August 10, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast as episode 110 on January 21, 2017)

Jean D. Goldey, Sheriff & Barber (with son, Gary) – 08/03/19 - # 241

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Gary Goldey about his dad, former Jessamine County Sheriff and barber Jean D. Goldey. This is the 241st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on August 3, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast as episode # 49 on November 21, 2015)

Bob Fain - Lex. Herald Leader & Pollard – 7/27/19 - # 240

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Bob Fain who was born and grew up in Pollard, a settlement in Jessamine County. Bob worked for years for the Lexington Leader and Lexington Herald Leader newspaper and was the wire editor the day President Kennedy was killed. This is the 240^th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on July 27, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast on October 31, 2015 as episode # 46)

Zeb Blankenship (JCHS Principal with daughters Kathy & Barbara) – 7/20/29 - # 239

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Jessamine County High School Principal Zeb Blankenship "Mr. B" by talking to his daughters, Kathy and Barbara. This is the 239^th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on July 20, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast on November 7, 2015 as episode # 47)

Frank Cannon Sr. (Principal of Dunbar High, with son Frank Jr) - 7/13/19 - # 238

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Frank Cannon Jr. about his dad, Frank Sr., who was the Principal at the old Dunbar School, and owned Cannon's Fixit Shop here in Nicholasville. This is the 238^th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on July 13, 2019  on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.(Originally broadcast as episode 45 on October 24, 2015).

Ned Leitch (Kroger Mgr. 40s & 50-s, with daughter Terry) - 7/6/19 - # 237

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Terry Leitch about her father, Ned Leitch.  Ned was the manager of the Kroger for many years when it was located in downtown Nicholasville. This is the 237th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on July 6, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Ooriginally broadcast on October 17, 2015 as episode # 44)

 

 

John's Grocery (with Cindy Johns Overbay & Charlotte Johns Moss) – 6/29/19 - # 236

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Cindy Johns Overbay & Charlotte Johns Moss about their parents, Harold and Helen, who owned Johns Grocery and their grandfather, Buford, who was a barber. This is the 236th episode of the program “All Things Jessamine” broadcast on June 29, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (originally broadcast on December 26, 2015 as episode 54)

Leo Wild and the fireworks (with Lee Wild, son) – 6/22/19 - # 235

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Lee Wild, son of Leo and Libby Wild. Leo was a banker in Nicholasville and was responsible for the big fireworks display at the Jessamine County High School football field every year. This is the 235th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on June 22, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (originally broadcast on July 4, 2015 as episode # 29).

Breiner's Store in Sulphur Well (with son, Ronnie Breiner) - 6/15/19 - # 234

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Ronnie Breiner, son of Joe and Nancy Breiner of the Trading Post store in Sulphur Well.  This is the 234th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine"  broadcast on June 15, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (originally broadcast as episode # 33 on August 1, 2015)

Greg Ritchey, International Conductor, JCHS grad, 6/8/19 - # 233

Join host Doug Fain as he interviews Greg Ritchey, an internationally known conductor, composer and musician. Greg graduated from Jessamine County High School in 1980 and the Julliard School of Music in New York.  This is the 233rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on June 8, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville. 

Buddy Hager/Hemphill’s Pharmacy (with Todd Downing) – 6/1/19 - # 232

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Buddy Hager and Hemphill's Pharmacy with Todd Downing, one of Buddy's great nephews and a Pharmacist himself. This is the 232nd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on June 1, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville. (Originally broadcast as episode # 76 on May 28, 2016)

Jimmy Wells - Remembering City & County Government – 5/25/19 - # 231

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Jimmy Wells. Jimmy remembers different persons who he served with on the Jessamine County Fiscal Court and the old Nicholasville City Council. This is the 231st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on May 25, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast as episode # 43 on October 10, 2015)

Jessamine Journal (with Ed Easterly) - 5/18/19 - # 230

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Ed Easterly , former owner/editor/publisher of the Jessamine Journal. This is the 230th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on May 18, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast as episode # 104 on December 10, 2016)

R.J. Corman (with son, Jay) - 5/11/19 - # 229

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Jay Corman about his father, R.J. Corman, and the company and legacy he left behind. This is the 229th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on May 11, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville. (Originally broadcast on May 20, 2017 as episode 127)

 

 

The Tom Miller Family (Nicholasville Baptist with son, Mark Miller) - 5/4/19 - # 228

Join host Doug Fain as talks to Mark Miller, whose father, Tom Miller, was Pastor of Nicholasville Baptist Church. He also talks about his mom, Mary Ann and brothers, Tim and Jonathan. This is the 228th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on May 4, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Dr. O.P. & Jean Moss Nicholson - 4/27/19 - # 227

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Nancy Nicholson Case about her parents, dentist O.P Nicholson and his wife, teacher Jean Moss Nicholson. This is the 227th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on April 27, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (original broadcast on February 24, 2018 as episode # 167)

 

 

John & Ruth Canter Nickell (with daughter, Donna Miller) - 4/13/19 - # 226

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Donna Nickell Miller about her parents, John and Ruth Canter Nickell. John was a former Magistrate on the Jessamine County Fiscal Court.  This is the 226th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine"  broadcast on April 13, 2019 (originally broadcast as episode # 111 on January 28, 2017) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Harry Miller/Sargent & Greenleaf (with Mark Miller) – 4/6/19 - # 225

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Mark Miller about his grandfather, Harry Miller, who brought Sargent & Greenleaf to Jessamine County. This is the episode # 225 of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on April 6, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast as episode # 118th on March 18, 2017)

Brad & Billie Garrison (with son, Roger) - 3/29/19 - # 224

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Brad and Billie Garrison...he was an attorney, she was a nurse. Doug will be joined by their son, Roger.  This is the 224th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on March 29, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast as the 119th episode on March 25, 2017)

Thompson’s Foodtown - Cleveland & Elizabeth Thompson (with daughters, Ann & Carol) – 3/23/19 - # 223

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Carol Thompson Brown and Ann Thompson Nicholson about their parents, Cleveland & Elizabeth Thompson, who owned and operated Thompson's Foodtown for many years. This is the 223rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on March 23, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville. (Originally broadcast on March 26, 2016 as episode # 67.) 

Coach Elmer Stephenson (wife, Doris) – 3/16/19 - # 222

Join host Doug Fain as he interviews Doris Stephenson, widow of former Nicholasville/Jessamine County High teacher and coach Elmer Stephenson. This is the 222nd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on March 16, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Original broadcast was episode # 22 on May 16, 2015)

Elesteen & Mae Florence Hager (with granddaughter, LeeAnn) - 3/8/19 - # 221

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to LeeAnn Hager, who is a granddaughter of Elesteen and Mae Florence Hager. Elesteen was an owner/ funeral director/embalmer at the Guyn, Kurtz, Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home and his wife was a long time school teacher. This is the 221st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on March 9, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast as episode # 64 on March 5, 2017)

J.W. “Dub” & Hester Hunter (with daughter, Becky Hunter Garrett) - 3/2/19 - # 220

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Becky Hunter Garrett about her parents and family. Her dad, J.W. "Dub" Hunter, was a long time meat cutter at the local Kroger, and her mother, Hester, operated Hunter's Florist. This is the 220th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" airing on March 1, 2019. (The original broadcast, episode # 36 aired August 22, 2015) on WNJK, 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Creed Johns - 2/23/19 - # 219

On Thursday, February 21, 2019, our community mourned the passing of one of our guests, Creed Johns of Nicholasville who, at that time, was 92 years old and was a mail carrier and WW II veteran that fought in Germany. Host Doug Fain replays, in his memory, the interview that he had with him that aired as episode # 82 on July 9, 2016. This broadcast. # 219, was aired on February 23, 2019 on Jessamine County radio station, WNJK, 105.9 FM. 

Faye Rainwater Hogue - 2/16/19 - # 218

On Thursday, February 14, 2019, our community mourned the passing of one of our first guests, Faye Rainwater Hogue of Wilmore. Host Doug Fain replays, in her memory, the interview that he had with her that aired as episode # 6 on 1/24/15. In the interview she talks about herself, her family (her daughter Jody Brock joins us) and her beloved town of Wilmore. This broadcast. #  218, was aired on February 16, 2019 on Jessamine County radio station, WNJK, 105.9 FM. 

Charles Miller and family - 2/9/19 - # 217

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Charles Miller who is a 5th generation farmer in Jessamine County. This is the 217th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on February 9, 2019 (originally broadcast on February 18, 2017 as episode # 114) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Nicholasville Service Stations - Part 2 (with John V. Carpenter, Jr) - 2/2/19 - # 216

Join host Doug Fain as he interviews John V. Carpenter, Jr. in part 2 of a two part series about service stations in Nicholasville (part one aired 01/26/19).  This is the 216th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 26, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (The original show was broadcast on 3/28/15 as the 15th episode).

Nicholasville Service Stations - Part 1 (with John V. Carpenter, Jr.) - 1/26/19 - # 215

Join host Doug Fain as he interviews John V. Carpenter, Jr. in part 1 of a two part series about service stations in Nicholasville (part two airs 2/2/19).  This is the 215th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 26, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (The original show was broadcast on 3/21/15 as the 14th episode).

Mary Patricia Moynahan Mullins - 1/19/19 - # 214

Host Doug Fain interviewed Mary Patricia Moynahan Mullins about her family in episode # 38 that aired on September 5, 2015. We were saddened to learn that Patricia passed away after a short illness on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Virginia. We rebroadcast that episode today in memory of her. This is the 214th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 19, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

The Buford Family (with Tom Buford) - 1/12/19 - # 213

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers the Buford Family and their 200+ year service to Jessamine County. Doug will be talking to Kentucky Senator Tom Buford. This is the 213th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" (originally broadcast on January 9, 2016 as episode #56) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

The Gillispie Family (with Stanley Gillispie) - 1/5/19 - # 212

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Stanley Clay Gillispie. His grandfather was on the Wilmore Fire Department, his dad, "Fee", was the long time Chief of the Wilmore Fire Dept. and Stanley, himself, was Chief of both the Nicholasville and Jessamine County Fire departments. His dad also owned and operated a grocery store in Wilmore.  This is the 212th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine"  broadcast on January 5, 2019  on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast as episode # 66 on March 19, 2016)