Gov. Paul Patton listened as Mrs. Eugene Neal of Carlisle told him about the 1923 Ford Model "T" that she and her husband bought decades ago at Paul Miller Ford in Lexington.  The antique automobile is one of several exhibits already in place at the Eugene and Dorothy Neal Museum, Arts and Welcome Center in downtown Carlisle, the seat of Nicholas County.  Mrs. Neal and her husband at one time were owners of the 120-year-old store building where the museum and arts center are located.  In addition to the museum, Carlisle community leaders hope to restore Mozart Hall, a community hall and theater on the second floor of the building.  
Gov. Patton's visit to Carlisle was one of several he made to Northern Bluegrass area communities on October 3.

October 3, 2003