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COMMUNITY
Georgia
on my mind
Safe
form the floodwaters of 1937
Birthday
Logan
Littrell
Jayce
Clemons
Five
Generations
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Photo submitted
The Smith-House family welcomed it’s fifth generation recently,
Gracie House. Pictured here are Isabelle House, Doris Smith, Willie
House, his wife, Amanda, and daughter, Gracie. Not pictured is
Gracie’s grandmother, Marilyn Smith-Hammond, .
Honored
for Efforts
— Photo submitted
Modern Woodmen of America representative Keith Miller presents
Bob Cull with the “2005 Hometown Hero” award. Each
year Modern Woodmen recognizes a person who has made a difference
in the community. Modern Woodmen made a donation of $100 to New
Horizons.
Senior
Citizens
The senior
citizens did not hold their regular meeting Jan. 18 due to snow
and ice. The next meeting is 11 a.m. Feb. 15. The menu will be
soup, sandwiches and desserts. If you cannot bring one of these
foods, bring what you can and everyone will have fellowship together.
Everyone is welcome and will be missed if not there. Remember
that if schools are closed, the meeting will not be held.
Spring is just around the corner — we hope.
New
salon opens in Owenton
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Photo by Nicole Guest
Dianna May recently opened a hair salon in Owenton, In His Image,
next to Low Bob’s.
Dianna
May, owner and operator of In His Image Salon, announced the opening
of her establishment located at 310 N. Main Street at the front
of the AmeriStop Plaza. Under her care, the building space has
undergone complete renovations and opened for business on Jan.
16. A grand opening is planned for February.
May is known to many Owen County residents for her work at other
salons in Owenton, and most recently she worked at a Georgetown
salon. She said she chose to open her own business here in Owenton
because it allows her more flexibility to be with her two children,
Jarred, 13, and Jorden, 3.
“I decided this is the only way I can be a full-time mom
and have a career at the same time. I’m very excited to
be back in Owen County,” she said. Originally from Pike
County, May and her family moved to Owen County in 1996.
The salon is actually a family affair, with husband, Michael,
and both children pitching in to help with the redecorating and
planning. “We are all proud of what we’ve accomplished
and hope everyone will stop by, even if only for a visit. I’d
like to renew acquaintances and let everyone see our new space.
We think it is comfortable and attractive,” she said.
May said she chose the name “In His Image” because
of her religious affiliations and to give glory to Jesus and to
God. “I can improve someone’s image on the outside,
but it’s what happens in the heart that makes a difference
on the inside.”
Historical
society gearing up for new year
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Photo submitted
Pictured at the Owen County Historical Society monthly meeting
are, from left: Jeannie Williams, president; Jerry Raisor, professional
museum curator and guest speaker; and Margaret A. Murphy, program
chairperson. The society was formed and chartered in 1963.
The Owen
County Historical Society met Thursday evening with 33 members
and visitors enjoying a potluck dinner at the Owen County Public
Library. The society represents an abundance of history, where
roots run deep and a goodly heritage of many ancestors.
President Jeannie Williams called the meeting to order, discussed
old business and gave the balance of the bank account, due to
the absence of treasurer Doris Riley. Margaret Murphy, program
chairperson, introduced guest speaker. Jerry Raisor, a professional
museum curator. Raisor attended University of Kentucky and Morehead
State University, holds a master’s in fine art and did post-graduate
work in conservation of museum objects. He had recently visited
Owen County’s museum, taking a tour of the entire building
and providing information on the preparation and preserving of
the fine history which we have stored in boxes.
The organization is getting revitalized and eager to discover,
collect and preserve materials helping to establish or illustrate
the history of the exploration, settlement, development progress
and activities of Owen County and its people.
The organization is pleased to announce that it has 17 new members
who have joined since October 2005. People who have a love for
the history of their county and family heritage are stepping up
to the plate to work and pull together. Great things can be accomplished
when people take things seriously and put their hearts and minds
in it.
The heat has just recently been turned on at the museum by Southern
States and Buddy Wingate is looking into the repairs of the water
system. The goal is to get part or all of the downstairs main
floor opened up to the public this summer or fall for visitation.
It will take time, money and lots of work, but we are determined
to accomplish this project.
We take this opportunity to invite new members into the society
to join with us to preserve our Owen County heritage, with only
$10 membership per year or $100 lifetime membership. We desperately
need to generate more money to do the work that is required to
open the museum.
Our motto is: “That We May Learn From The Past.” Without
a past we have no future.
Officers for the year 2005-2006 are as follows: Jeannie Williams,
president; Bobby Gipson, vice-president; Nancy Kahmann, secretary;
and Doris Ann Riley, treasurer. Directors are: Berta Gayle, Verna
Payne, Peggy Trinkle, Bobby Lee Goodrich, Christie Kennedy and
Ruth Ann Hazlett.
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