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Trabue Russell House luncheon enjoyed by many By Linda Waggener The Trabue Russell House locally sourced salad luncheon Tuesday, May 23, 2017 was enjoyed by many -- several more than the 50 hostess Mary Anne Loy had prepared food for. Good thing she knows from experience to always prepare more than enough, just in case more guests drop in. No reservations were required and since the traditional salad luncheon hadn't been held for several years, none of the members of the Adair Heritage Association knew what to expect. The crowd was perfect, however, and with the help of young volunteers Kaylee Campbell, Amber Loy, Kiara Collins, Kennedy Stephens, and Laney Stotts serving, and the much needed help of volunteer Thelma Robertson who gave her time washing dishes, all went well. Dr. Barry Loy volunteered to drive the golf cart provided for the event by Don Franklin Motors so that folks could park in the lower parking lots and have help getting up the hill to the entrance. Parking around the house has been an issue in the past, so this was a real benefit. Promotions and preparations were done by the Loys and Heritage Association president Ellen Zornes. The food was all prepared by Chef Mary Anne who conceived the idea after a recent tour of the grounds, then the updated inside. She said she felt it was something that everyone needed to have access to. And the idea to revisit the original annual salad luncheon was born. When the house was originally purchased by the Heritage Association, the salad luncheon with all members bringing a dish, was held each spring as a fundraiser. Those who attended, and those who have been part of saving the house in the past, have one main thing in common -- they share a love of preserving local traditions, history and the architecture of our past. When Attorney Jim Blair became president of the Heritage Association, he made arrangements with the City of Columbia to take ownership of the property and open it for tours and meetings. Upon his death, he left a savings account with interest to be used to keep it going and a request for at least one main event held there each year. He would undoubtedly have been pleased. Special guests of the luncheon were members of the Adair Garden Club whose many volunteer house make the grounds beautiful season after season -- roses, lilies and more were blooming and thriving on this day. For the interior of the house, credit was given to Vonnie Kolbenschlag for her leadership to accomplish much needed repairs and updates. She has a list of more items needed and is working closely with Lindsey Wilson's Bonner Scholars, Library Director Lee Ann Jessie and Ernie Bennett, and with the owners of the property, the City of Columbia, Mayor Curtis Hardwick and City Clerk Rhonda Loy. Kathy Hunt's letter after the event documented what many said to one another during or as they were leaving the luncheon. As a lifetime member of the Adair Heritage Association (AHA) and one who has worked to help promote it and thank the volunteers from the beginning, it is my personal hope that more will join the organization and work together to maintain this property and save the historic courthouse on the square. The AHA and the Adair Arts Council, along with many interested individuals, are in discussion about needed immediate action on the courthouse. For information on becoming a volunteer or to share ideas, click 'contact' below. -- LW This story was posted on 2017-05-24 09:16:16
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