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Gene Hoots recognized at special Jeffries Hdw. event

Retired electrician receives flag flown over US Capitol in his name, Kentucky Colonel certification, and recognization from Leon Lewis and Jeffries Hardware for his service as a retired electrician in Columbia
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By Pam Hoots

Gene Hoots of Columbia was recognized today by US Representative Ed Whitfield's office, represented by Sandy Simpson, with a flag flown over the US Capitol in his name. Sandy Simpson said, "We appreciate your service as a World War II veteran; and, your years of community service in Columbia and Adair County."



All of Gene and his wife, Joyce's family were in attendance: Anna Claire Hoots, Gene and Joyce Hoots, Ryan Hoots, Paul Abell, Dr. Cathy Hoots Abell, Caitlyn Abell, Doug Hoots, Pam Hoots, and Tami Kinsey Hoots.

Paul and Cathy Abell live in Bowling Green, where she is an associate professor at Western Kentucky University and Paul is with UPS-Bowling Green. Their daughter, Caitlyn, is a graduate student in genetics, statistics, and animal science at Iowa State.

Doug and Tami Hoots live in Lexington, where Doug is a partner with Landrum-Shouse Law Firm. Their son, Ryan, 16, is a junior in high school and is an award-winning golfer and ice hockey player; daughter, Anna Claire, age 11, is in the gifted and talented program in Fayette County.

In addition to receiving the flag, Gene Hoots, received a Kentucky Colonel certification from Leon Lewis with Jeffries Hardware. All of the employees at Jeffries Hardware recognized Hoots for his contribution; and, also for his service as a retired electrician in Columbia.


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Gene Hoots honored by Jeffries Hdw. Employees



2009-11-26 - 704 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Pam Hoots. Employees of Jeffries Hardware gathered around Gene Hoots, seated retired Columbia Electrician, at a special ceremony at the store where Jeffries owner Leon Lewis presented Mr. Hoots with Kentucky Colonel certification, and Sandy Simpson, Tompkinsville, KY, representing the First District of Kentucky congressman, presented Mr. Hoots with a US Flag flown over the nation's capitol in Mr. Hoots name. In the photo are Front row behind Mr. Hoots: Dallas Neat, Randy Coomer, Stanley Rich, and Ada Burton.Back row: Brandon Lewis, Anne Lewis, and Leon Lewis.
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Gene Hoots and family at special ceremony



2009-11-26 - 704 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY - Photo Jeffries Hardware Co. photo. Gene Hoots family was present for the special awards ceremony at Jeffries Hardware in Columiba on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Front, from left: Anna Claire Hoots, Gene and Joyce Hoots. Back row: Ryan Hoots, Paul Abell, Dr. Cathy Hoots Abell, Caitlyn Abell, Doug Hoots, Pam Hoots, and Tami Kinsey Hoots.
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