Postmaster Randal Murrell thanked Candi Flowers for 33 years 2018-04-28 - USPS, 800 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. At a special event in her honor at retirement, Postmaster Randal Murrell thanked Candi Flowers for 33 years of dedication to the United States Postal Service and to her customers and coworkers. Standing by at their posts, making sure the mail moves quickly no matter what else is happening, were Jeff Johnson, at left in back, and James Renfro in back at right. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kharli Stockton is youngest guest at retirement party 2018-04-28 - USPS, 800 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. Miss Kharli Stockton was the youngest guest in attendance at the party for her grandmother Candice (Candi) Stockton Flowers when she was honored for her retirement from a 33 year career at the Columbia Post Office. Kharli is one of five grandchildren who will be getting many more hours of attention from Candi now that her schedule is opening up. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Work husband reads official divorce decree 2018-04-28 - USPS, 800 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. To uproarious laughter, Bernard (Bernie) Dunn, at left, presented a surprised Candi Flowers with an official work divorce decree at her retirement party April 25, 2018 - signed by both the work husband, Bernie, and by her actual husband, Joe Flowers. After working as a team for so many years, Bernie referred to Candi as his work wife and read the certificate the reason for the divorce decree -- her retirement. To Burnie's right are Candi, her husband Joseph, her son-in-law Todd Davenport, son John Stockton holding granddaughter Kharli, and daughter Cayce Davenport who instigated the media coverage. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wondering what Bernie Dunn is about to say to Candi Flowers 2018-04-28 - USPS, 800 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. These expressions announced knowing anticipation when Bernard Dunn took over the presentations after Postmaster Randyl Murrell's more serious moments at Candice Flowers' retirement celebration Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Their laughter prepared the mood for Bernie's pronouncements. From left are: Justin Farmer, Zack Humphrey, Jason Costello, Jack Bailey, Ken Lefaivre, Joseph Flowers and, at right, Dustin Oakes who Candi calls "the new me." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Retirement party given at USPS for Candi Stockton Flowers 2018-04-28 - USPS, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. Candice Stockton Flowers has retired from the United States Postal Service (USPS), Columbia, KY. Her "official retirement party," the day following her last workday of her 33-year career, brought together family, current and former co-workers to celebrate her dedication and hard work and the new chapter in her life. With her from left were: Jim Owens, Ken Lefaivre, Joey Topping, Bernard Dunn, Jeff Johnson, Postmaster Randal Murrell, Dustin Oakes, Ronnie Holt, Ralph Mings, Candi Flowers, Neal Owsley, James Renfro, Joe Flowers, Jack Bailey, Jason Costello, Candi's daughter Cayce Davenport and son, John Stockton holding granddaughter Kharli Stockton, son-in-law Todd Davenport, Zack Humphrey, Katie Norfleet, Billy Caldwell, Sandy Loy, Cathy Murphy, Nathan Irvin, Joe Bryant, Justin Farmer, Steve Watson, Darrell Coomer, Elizabeth Coffey, Bro. Stanley Watson, Micah Harvey and Darrell Scott. Certificates of appreciation, gratitude and good wishes were given in abundance. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Reigning in Style Icon 2018-04-28 - Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY - Photo by Pen. The energetic filly briefly got away from jockey and handler before the 5th race at Keeneland on Friday. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Large crowd on final day of spring meet at Keeneland 2018-04-28 - Lexington, KY - Photo by Pen. A crowd estimated at over 18,000 packed the stands for the final day of Keeneland's spring meet. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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