BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE Aug 3, 2012

Hello Friends!  Kentucky Waterways Alliance (KWA) and the Bacon Creek Watershed Council wish to THANK everyone who came out on Sat July 28^th for CLEAN UP BACON CREEK DAY!  Volunteers came out to clean up around Bonnieville’s Creek area. We made new friends, had great discussions and enjoyed fresh watermelon under the gingko tree! Volunteers: Ted Diamond, Margo Diamond, Elaine Digges, Tessa Edelen, David Givens, Nancy Givens, Bonita Hendren, Wanda Gregory, John Perry, Judy Peterson, Dale Reynolds, Linda Watts, Cindy White & Suellyn White.

WELCOME To the neighborhood! Postmaster Cheri Ross retired last month after 19 years of dedicated service to USPS and Bonnieville citizens. We’ll miss you Cheri! On July 31^st Patrick Gray officially became Bonnieville’s newest USPS Postmaster. Congratulations to Patrick Gray! Stop in and welcome Patrick to Bonnieville.

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Bonnieville School 1961-1962

Bonnieville school 1961-62. L-R 5 rows of desks.
starting with 1st row of desks front to back. photo courtesy: Loraine Jaggers Ard. row 1: Marsha Harper, Wanda Butler, Brenda Reynolds Cottrell. row2: Glen Ragland, Roger Gibson, Gary McDowell, Lonnie McDowell, Judy Key, boy1. row3: Huston Moody Jr, boy2, Vicky Hack, Raymond Hughaugh, Melvin Caswell. row4: girl4, girl5, Travis Gunterman, boy4, David Riggs. row5: girl6, girl7, girl8, girl9.


photo courtesy: LORAINE JAGGERS ARD

BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE July 6, 2012

Hello Friends! Community Friends would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2012 STARS & STRIPES BEAUTY PAGEANT. Pageant Judges: Kandyce Walters, Cindy White & Sue Williamson. Thank You for a difficult job well done ladies!

Thanks to Kadison “Kat” Warren, our Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal! Congrats Patricia Kirkpatrick, Duck Race winner of $340! A heartfelt Thank You to Wanda Gregory, Linda & Bonita set up a BOAZ booth and enjoyed meeting everyone who came out to celebrate the historic mural. 

Thank you ACME lodge, Ike Neal and lodge members for agreeing to host the mural, Country Girl at Heart Bed & Breakfast for such a beautiful place for Glenda & Dale Krauss to stay, the workshop volunteers and Weiss Hardware for donating several paintbrushes. Please patronize the advertisers in the Homecoming insert, they made this grant possible!

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BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE June 29, 2012

Hello Friends! The final Bonnieville directional sign was placed at the Exit 71 North ramp. Thanks to the BOAZ Foundation, the latest ARC/Brushy Fork-Flex-e-grant, Janet Clauson and Kenny Signs there is a sign directing visitors to Bonnieville and to the Frenchman’s Knob Land Preserve, currently under development. 2012 Jan-June Grant Projects included: Community Meetings & Open houses, the Historic Mural, a pocket Garden behind city hall and the I65 directional sign. Completion of the ramp sign finishes the sign project proposed during the first BOAZ Beautification grant in 2010.

We appreciate every one who advertised in the Bonnieville Homecoming New-Herald Insert, purchasing an ad helped fund this grant! There are many people to thank for their contributions to all of the projects completed during this grant cycle; a heartfelt Thank You to each and every one!

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BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE June 22,2012

Hello Friends! The Historic Mural on Bonnieville’s ACME lodge is completed. Thank you to our talented muralist Glenda & Dale Krauss for creating such a beautiful scene of Bonnieville’s history. It took hundreds of hours to transform the wall into a collage of historic scenes. Stop by and see depictions of days gone by; WK Jameson, Camp Jefferson, the Jameson House and Bacon Creek Station as a hub of local activity, post office, stagecoach stop, and hotel. Come out and see the magnificent depiction of the Jameson house! Visit glendaswalltowallart.com to see more of her artistry.

On Thursday, June 21^st participants of the Community Mural Workshop gathered at the mural to receive certificates of Gratitude from the BOAZ Foundation. Their efforts will be appreciated for years to come. Thank you to all who participated in the workshops and helped in painting the mural: Lilly Clauson, Chaz Condiff, Calib Cottrell, Shirley Dye, Herb Key, Todd Giles and Wendy Giles. Submit local happenings: lindamwatts at yahoo.com or facebook; Bonnieville page.

BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE June 8, 2012

Hello Friends! Last weekend during the 59^th annual WHAS Crusade for Children, the Bonnieville Volunteer Fire Department collected over $9500.00! A heartfelt THANK YOU to our Bonnieville Volunteer Fire Department and to their families, they work year round to raise money for the Crusade for Children. At the Firehouse, Community Friends is constructing a stone planter dedicated “In Honor of Scotty & Mildred Gibbons” for their tireless work for the Crusade, over the years, bringing much needed funds to the special needs children in our area. Thank you to Gary Marsh for laying the block and to David Denney of Bonnieville Stone for donating rock. The planter should be completed by July 4^th. Congratulations to Bonnieville Quilt Raffle winner: Rachel PENCE.

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BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE May 25, 2012

Hello Friends! Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Memory Park Cemetery Committee sponsored a paint project Sat May 19^th in time for the May 27^th Memorial Day Veterans Ceremony. Volunteers painted the poles that border the cemetery. Thank You to the volunteers and to Mike Bostic, owner of Bostic Painting!  

THANK YOU to all who are helping to create the garden behind Bonnieville City Hall. This area has been in need of a face lift for a long time. Volunteers are tilling, shoveling, making paths, planting trees, roses, flowers, and sprucing up the area. Thank you David Denney, Bonnieville Stone for donating sand! Thank You John Bourne for hauling sand and Hardy’s Construction for hauling dirt & rock.

Submit local happenings: lindamwatts at yahoo.com or Bonnieville facebook. Dare yourself each day to be a blessing. Thank you Bonnieville Community, where random acts of kindness are encouraged!

BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE May 18, 2012

Hello Friends! The long awaited outdoor MURAL is now under construction at Bonnieville’s ACME Lodge! Stop by and watch Glenda KRAUSS & Dale KRAUSS as they create a beautiful historic mural. Thank you to all who attended our hands on Mural Workshop May 17^th. Lilly Clauson, Herb Key, Chaz Condiff, Todd Giles, Wendy Giles, Calib Cottrell, Suellyn White, Shirley Dye, Linda Watts, Sherman Bowman, Kim Cook, Cindy White & Bonita Hendren enjoyed hearing Glenda & Dale speak about their creative process. Several participants were invited & encouraged to paint areas of the mural. See photos and follow the mural progress on the Bonnieville KY Facebook page.

The Bacon Creek Watershed Council sends out a special thank you to all who have been participating in the Watershed Meetings at Bonnieville City Hall! Everyone is invited to attend.

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BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE May 11,2012

Hello Friends! Memorial Day Service Sunday, May 27^th 2:00 CST at Memory Park Cemetery, the 3^rd Annual Veterans Wreath Ceremony will be held. Mayor Edwards and Council members proudly announce Bonnieville is now one of the first cities in KY to be designated a “PURPLE HEART CITY”!  There will be special guest speakers and a ceremony to commemorate Bonnieville’s designation. Thanks to the efforts of Viet Nam Veteran, Irvin Lyons Jr., members of his organization have paid for signs to be placed in our town identifying us as a Purple Heart City. These exceptional signs signify our community support for veterans injured during their service to our country. See you there!

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! BOAZ Bonnieville beautification projects are underway. Mural and painting Volunteers are needed to work on the mural and the Garden project is now under construction!

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BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE May 4, 2012

Hello Friends! CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS. Bonnieville BOAZ beautification projects are underway. Garden, Mural and painting Volunteers are needed!

CONGRATULATIONS to Barbara Logsdon, chosen as Hart Co Chamber’s ‘OFFICE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR’. Barbara has worked over 50 years for our local newspaper. At Bonnieville’s May Council meeting; Angie Woodward was presented with a City of Bonnieville CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT & the BOAZ Foundation’s COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD. CONGRATULATIONS to Angie, ECTC workforce liaison, for her outstanding work with the City and The BOAZ Foundation. Hometown hero, Kat Warren was chosen as Bonnieville’s 38^th Homecoming parade GRAND MARSHAL. Congrats Kat !

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who donated their time and money, helped organize events, donated items, baked goodies, and to all who attended several local fundraisers this past week. Our Community gets things done!

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BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE April 27, 2012

Hello Friends! The county wide 31W corridor yard sale is coming up the 1^st weekend in MAY. Bonnieville Homecoming Committee reminds you: All churches are invited to participate in the July 1^st Gospel Singing under the gingko tree. The Stars & Stripes Beauty Pageant is July 3^rd, the PARADE July 4^th. Call Betty Atteberry, Janet Clauson, Shirley Dye, Linda Nunn, Linda Watts or Suellyn White for more info.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! BOAZ beautification projects are underway. Mural and painting Volunteers are needed to work on the mural and the pilot Garden project! Contact Linda or Suellyn.

Bacon Creek Watershed Council met at city hall April 23^rd. BCWC Membership drive is now underway. Be a part of the efforts to make Bacon Creek safe for fishing and swimming again! Visit: kwalliance.org/baconcreek or bonnieville.org.

Submit local happenings: bonnievilleky at yahoo.com or Bonnieville facebook. Thank you Bonnieville Community, where random acts of kindness are encouraged!

BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE April 13, 2012

Hello Friends! CLEAN UP BONNIEVILLE DAY is Sat April 28^th at 9 CST. Lets meet at Country Corner at 9. Volunteers will be cleaning up problem areas around town and along Bacon Creek. The county wide yard sale is the 1^st weekend in May, this is the perfect time to Spring clean your yard, garage and closets.

The latest ARC-Brushy Fork grant projects are underway. Garden projects are underway, Mural and 65 sign work will begin soon. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated!

The 38^th annual Grand Marshal of the Bonnieville July 4^th Homecoming Parade will be announced soon! July 1^st: Gospel Singing; under the gingko tree. July 3^rd: Stars & Stripes Beauty Pageant. July 4th: PARADE & Old fashioned Celebration.

For more info or to submit local happenings: email bonnievilleky at yahoo.com or visit Bonnieville facebook, bonnieville.org / boaz-foundation.org. Thank you Bonnieville Community, where random acts of kindness are encouraged!

BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE March 30,2012

Hello Friends! Thank you to all who attended the BONNIEVILLE COMMUNITY MEETING March 29^th. Taco salads, various desserts and door prizes were enjoyed by 60 guests. THANK YOU Charles Williams, for donating AMARYLLIS ‘belladonna’ bulbs as a gift for all in attendance and to Suellyn White for donating door prize items. Thanks to all who made the night successful, those involved in the table & chair set ups, the BVFD, Country Corner Mkt & volunteers; Janet Clauson, Donnie Clauson, Brandy Rothgerber, Bonita Hendren, Linda Watts, Suellyn White, Shirley Dye and Wanda Gregory.

Bonnieville Homecoming Committee reminds you planning is underway for our annual HOMECOMING. July 1^st: Gospel Singing. July 3^rd: Stars & Stripes Beauty Pageant. July 4th: PARADE & Old fashioned Celebration. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated!

For more info; visit bonnieville.org / boaz-foundation.org. To submit local happenings email bonnievilleky at yahoo.com. Thank you Bonnieville Community, where random acts of kindness are encouraged!

BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE MARCH 20, 2012

Hello Friends! You are invited to a BONNIEVILLE COMMUNITY MEETING Thurs March 29, 2012 6 CST at the Bonnieville Firehouse. We’ll talk about current projects, grants, local issues; take a look back at the past 2 years of B.O.A.Z., refreshments, special guests, raffles and volunteer opportunities. 

FREE B.O.A.Z. community event.

Bonnieville Homecoming Committee is currently planning the July 4^th celebration. If you are interested in volunteering or helping with any upcoming projects or events, let us know. Thank you to everyone who attended the 132^nd Birthday open house at city hall last week commemorating when Bonnieville officially became a city, March 18, 1880. Several fundraisers are coming up for citizens in need and local sports are in full swing.

For more info: email bonnievilleky @ yahoo.com or visit Bonnieville Facebook / bonnieville.org / boaz-foundation.org. Thank You to everyone who makes a difference. Bonnieville Community, where random acts of kindness are encouraged!

BONNIEVILLE COMMUNITY MEETING

THURS MARCH 29, 2012
6PM CST
BONNIEVILLE FIREHOUSE

EVERYONE INVITED TO COME AND TAKE PART IN DISCUSSIONS, CURRENT PROJECTS & LOCAL ISSUES.
CELEBRATE 2 YR ANNIVERSARY OF B.O.A.Z.

REFRESHMENTS
BOAZ : A LOOK BACK AT THE PAST 2 YEARS
GRANT INFORMATION
CURRENT PROJECTS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

FREE EVENT SPONSORED BY: BOAZ FOUNDATION

BUZZ AROUND BONNIEVILLE March 9, 2012

Hello Friends! Leap Day, BOAZ foundation hosted an Open House at Bonnieville City Hall celebrating our community! Visitors enjoyed cupcakes, cookies, goldfish crackers, a mini duck pond and Tony Roberts won a t shirt. The current ARC Brushy Fork Flex-E-Grant projects were announced. Thank you to Bonita Hendren, Linda Watts, Suellyn White and Shirley Dye for baking cupcakes.

Bonnieville Homecoming Committee is currently planning the 2012 July 4^th celebration. If you are interested in volunteering or helping with any of our projects, call City Hall or email bonnievilleky@yahoo.com. For more info:  visit Bonnieville facebook or Bonnieville.org.

Membership Drives are NOW underway. Everyone is invited to attend upcoming Meetings: Bacon Creek Watershed March 19^th 6pm City Hall, BCHS April 5^th 6pm City Hall and Community Friends 6pm April 12^th at the Firehouse. Thank you to everyone in our community who make a difference. Bonnieville Community, where random acts of kindness are encouraged!

BOAZ BONNIEVILLE LEAP DAY CELEBRATION

Jiggs & Tooter Jaggers Tourist Camp Store

The following building that sits on 31W in Bonnieville, KY was both a store and home to Arthur(Jiggs) and Evelyn(Tooter) Jaggers and their son Leon. The small room on the left was a cream station and the large tree on the right was one of many that lined a quaint lane that once held 4-5 small cabins built in the late forties to accommodate travelers on U.S. 31-W. Behind the big sign was a lane with big beautful trees leading to the little cabin rentals. That same lane originally ran up to the front of the Jameson House before the L&N railroad cut it in half.


THANK YOU :
building information : BCHS / Betty Atteberry / Anthony Taylor
photos courtesy: Anthony Taylor / BCHS / Linda Watts

Tourist Camp Post Card
courtesy: Anthony Taylor

The structure circa 1970's.
photo courtesy: BCHS

The structure on 4-7-2010
photo courtesy: Linda Watts

Jessie Lee "Jake" Crump Viet Nam Veteran

Jake’s Letters Home

By: Linda Watts; inspired by Nadine Crump Ray

In our community, any time Veterans issues or a Wreath ceremony is being discussed; Jessie Lee Crump’s name is mentioned with love and pride and a deep sadness. Jessie Lee Crump “Jake” was born in Bonnieville, Hart Co., KY July 16, 1946 and died Oct 28, 1966 in Quang Nam Province, South Viet Nam. Jake was a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend to many, an avid hunter, an expert Rifleman, a Private First Class, and a

Marine. He served with F CO, 2ND BN, and 1ST MAR DIV, III MAF, United States Marine Corps. As a member of the Marine Corps Selective Service, PFC Crump served our country until October 27th, 1966 when he was severely injured, while guarding a medical helicopter that was attempting to land to transport wounded soldiers. He was hit by small arms fire and died the next day Oct 28th. We know a little about the last year of his life from his letters home. Jake was 20 years old and was not married but in a letter to his Mother, he sent home a ring for safekeeping. She never had a chance to find out who Jake was going to ask to be his wife.

In the last letter home to his sister, written on Oct. 8

th & received on the 12th, Jake told of being wounded Oct 4th. He described being shot in the back while on duty, speaking sadly of seeing his buddies receive mortal injuries and witnessing deaths of several of his friends. In his letters home, He often spoke of hunting on Frenchman Knob, working in the tobacco on the farm and of missing home. His letters always ended “love always” or “with love” Jake.

Jake was in the service less than a year when he died. During his short Military career he earned a Purple Heart, Viet Nam Service Medal, Rifle Expert Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Republic of Viet Nam Campaign Medal. Jake died Oct 28th, 19

66 from small arms fire/grenade fire, and is listed in Military records as casualty number 7187. PFC Jessie Lee Crump is honored on panel 11E, line 121 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.

Jake didn’t live long enough to be a husband, a father or a grandfather but in his short 20 years of life, he lived in such a way that even 45 years after his death, he continues to be loved, respected and remembered with tears and a smile. It makes me wish I could have met him.

Service Photo and information: Courtesy Nadine Crump Ray. Thank you to Jake’s sister Nadine, for sharing photos, information and letters home from her brother Jessie Lee Crump, Jake to all who knew and loved him.

UPDATE:  January 2012

Classmates of Jessie Lee "Jake" Crump recently placed a memorial stone at his grave. Several Munfordville High school Class of '64 students gathered at Mt Pisgah to dedicate the stone. BONNIEVILLE Native Pvt. 1st Class Crump, F CO, 2ND BN, 1ST Marines, 1ST MAR DIV, III MAF, United States Marine Corps Served & died Viet Nam 1966.