Betty's at her restaurant and all's well with the world 2017-08-03 - OKCC, 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c). Few people will ever know the scope of the silent philanthropy that Betty Ollestad has showered on Columbia, KY, but everyone who's ever been in her restaurant realize she really does understand the legacy she has to one day pass, to be improved. Where's Betty, above, with her son, Dr. David "Mitchell" Sneed, who wrote the classic story assessed by the Read More link with this photo. And Betty, looking so happy now, with much of the future transitions well in hand, will have much more time to sit at her favorite table and greet devoted generations of diners. And Mitchell, above, right, the author of the story, is being encouraged to take the material and write the book about Betty. (Just don't tell her. It will be a surprise best seller; but she's never been one to talk about herself). - EW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Miss Victoria: How you gonna keep 'em down on the farm 2017-08-03 - Miss Victorias Pampered Angus Ranch, Greater Bliss, Adair County, KY - Photo by Miss Victoria Browning Pike. The burning question for the demure rancher who gives her 'girls' everything in the world, is "How you gonna keep 'em down on the farm, after they seen the bright lights of New Columbia/(Greater Bliss)"? Here, they are "Girls heading uptown Greater Bliss-New Columbia," Miss Vicky writes, a realization that 'more' is a deep seated yearning of the kindred ilk: Cows and Humankind. More astounding is that it has became a common saying around these parts, "If I die, I want to come back to earth as one of Vicky's Pampered Black Angus cows." Such is the fabulous luxury her "girls" live in. So far, with the high security enclosures, there has been no jailbreaks. - CM Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Recovery: Misty May is living in gratitude 2017-08-03 - Adair County, KY - Photo from family collection. Misty May, second from left, lives each day in gratitude as she looks to her 12th anniversary in recovery from addiction this November. She says she has thanked her Lord and rededicated her life to Him, has thanked her family for their tough love and all those who helped her along the way. She also says her children C.J., a senior, at left, and Jenna, a sophomore, at ACHS, at right, are the lights of her life and they frequently share my story with others when they feel it will help someone. She says she is deeply grateful to her fiance beside her, J.D. Davis, an Army Veteran, and a strong and supportive part of her life. She shares her story in hopes of helping others. (Clicking 'read more' takes you to Part II of her story and it has a link to Part I.) Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad Photo) Hamburger Steak, Baked Potato, Side Salad at BCM 2017-08-02 - Breeding Country Mart, 14332 Burkesville Road, Breeding, KY - Photo by Sherri Norris (c) BCM - Breeding Country Mart. HAMBURGER STEAK - With Baked Potato & Side Salad. And Biscuit. $6.95, Wednesday, 02 Aug 2017. At Breeding Country Mart (BCM), Breeding, KY. - Sherri Norris Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Flowers: Pink Cotton Candy Crepe Myrtle 2017-08-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c). Crepe Myrtle, in multiple colors, is in beautiful full bloom all over the region and this one called for a picture. It is on the corner of Young and Williams Streets in Columbia, KY. -- LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Betty's employees are a big family: Some closer with Pie Ties 2017-08-02 - OKCC, 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com photo(c). There were hugs a-plenty at the private changing-of-the-guard announcement that Kevin & Arlinda Kessler, would be the new Managing Partners of a South Central Kentucky institution with a national - even international fame. LaTonya Caldwell, left, and Lisa Hughes share a closer tie, they are both part of the Betty's Far More than OK Pie Team. LaTonya is also part of the wait staff, Lisa also is a day cook. EW/LW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Managing Partners at Betty's Country Cooking - Arlinda & Kevin 2017-08-02 - OKCC, 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c). Kevin and Arlinda Kessler and their children were on hand Sunday, July 30, 2017, as Betty Ollestad and her son Mitch announced that they will join her as the new management partners at Betty's Country Cooking. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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