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[dgonano]

Bettye Jo,

Thanks for relaying that info. I had to learn all the

the different tasks also, as I had to relieve all the various operators during their break-time.But never did

they let me operate the forklift. It would have been a

disaster.

Thanks again

[boone]

This is a picture that is "rarely seen". Only by a few. It's Heaven Hill resting for the night. This is what I LOVE to see alot of times when the night has gone crazy with breakdowns and line changes. The double doors at the end of that hallway mean home to me. Only maintenance and our supervisor see this. I must say, the first time I "heard" Heaven Hill completely silent was erie

Bettye Jo

BTW---sorry it's a bit blurry. I must have been so tired, I didn't steady the camera

[TNbourbon]

I had the pleasure of accompanying Bettye Jo on a private tour of Heaven Hill Thursday, and was fortunate to be able to bring her a couple of decanters (one sealed and full) from the old Michter's (PA) Distillery, where her uncle, C. Everett Beam, once was master distiller.

Bettye Jo, for those of you who haven't met her, can best be described as a 'force of nature', though a very gracious one. I am both gratified and amazed how often she seems to take the time to accommodate those of us here on these forums for tours, pictures, etc. Obviously, that's why she's the 2004 Bourbonian of the Year -- and rightfully so.

Again, thanks, Bettye Jo.

[boone]

Tim,

Hmmmmm...turning the tables on Bettye Jo? Ya, sure nuff did

Thank you so much for the Michter's Jugs. I will display them "proudly" in my little bunker Right along side the EWSB 1986 Vintage, given to my by a "Dear Friend"

Of course, everybody knows that I always take pictures, especially of my guest that visit me

This is Tim, in front of the Heaven Hill display case, inside the bottling house at Heaven Hill

Bettye Jo

[boone]

I nearly forgot (this picture) with all the commotion, with the Sampler and posting all those pictures...

Val and Randy Blank, came for a visit. We had a real good time. I enjoy meeting new people. After a bit with the both of them, I felt like I have known them for a long time ...I am looking forward to September It's gonna be great

Here they (Val and Randy Blank) are in front of the HH display case

Bettye Jo

[boone]

This man (Steve Likins) is someone "hidden" behind the scenes in the bourbon industry. He teaches one of many classes at Elizabethtown Technical College. He has been teaching us (Heaven Hill Maintence) Industrial Matitenance, one of many, many classes that we are required to take...He also teaches Industrial Maintenance for Jim Beam and Maker's Mark. Today, is the last day of school. I will leave in a hour or so to pick my grades up ...

Steve, has a Master's degree is in Chemistry...a really "smart" guy. He knows just about anything and everything there is. We tried to stump him with questions all the time...The entire semister we would come up with some of the most complicated questions imaginable. We could not stump him He just loved it

Here he is, I had just tapped him on the shoulder and told him to smile really big cause "Big Al" is gonna take your picture

Bettye Jo

[dgonano]

Let us know your grade, Bettye Jo. Keep up the good work, as I really enjoy your camerawork.

[boone]

Sure I am "thrilled" you asked

That date is wrong. I didn't notice it until I scanned it...I hope they will accept it I get a (instant) hourly raise when I pass each class

The 151 is the Lab.

Ohhhhhhhhhhh Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Bettye Jo

[gr8erdane]

Well done Bettye Jo! Are you going to get your degree any time soon? If so, let us know when graduation is. We'll throw you a graduation party.

[dgonano]

Bettye Jo,

Congratulations, that's great. I am sure it is well deserved.

[boone]

The night shift maintenance for Heaven Hill, during class at Elizabethtown Technical College...One fella, is missing from this photo. Jerimy Fletcher, was absent that day .

From left to right. Allen Downs-O--line, Ben Geoghgan--A and B-line, Me (on fork lift)--C and D-line, Brian Boone-apprentice, Wendell Golf--E and F-line, Mike Mattingly--floater.

We keep Heaven Hill operational. Hard work, but when ya work with this "Crew" everyday is a adventure A great bunch of guys

Bettye Jo