Bits & Lines (Personal News)

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In the Hospital:

No hospital news available at this time.

Obituaries:

John "Strawberry" Odom, 47, dies

John Odom, 47, of Kuttawa, Kentucky died the morning of March 4, 2009.

John was better known to many of the horseman in Kentucky and Indiana as Strawberry. He worked for the Roger Cullipher Stable for many years. The last four years he had complications from diabetes.

Even though he hadn't been able to help the Cullipher's over the last four years he always stopped at their barn in the winter to see the horses.

Source: USTA Web site

At Home:

Rick Conner returns home

Rick Conner, who was involved in a training accident at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on July 3, was moved from the rehabilitation center to his home on Friday, August 3. Progressing well, this move was about 3 weeks ahead of schedule. Conner will still be having intensive physical therapy, but being home is certainly a plus for him. Although returning to familiar surroundings is helpful, it will be nice if he continues to hear from his friends in the industry.

Cards may be sent to his home address:
Rick Conner
829 W. 500 N.
Shelbyville, IN 46176

Please keep Rick in your thoughts and prayers as he continues his recovery.

Births:

No births to report at this time.

Weddings:

No wedding news available at this time.