Greg Reecht of Crystal City, assistant track and field coach for Crystal City High School, sent a picture of himself in June at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oreg., for the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.
Greg Reecht of Crystal City, assistant track and field coach for Crystal City High School, sent a picture taken by Julie Skei of Reecht in June at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Ore., for the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. “Not every day you meet Olympic and world champions, plus world record holders,” Greg said. Pictured are, from left, Al Joyner, 1984 Olympic triple jump gold medalist; Jackie Joyner-Kersee, three-time Olympic gold medalist and current world record holder in the heptathlon; Jamie Burnham, head cross country coach and assistant distance track and field coach at Southern University in Joplin; Greg; and Maurice Green, two-time Olympic gold medalist and current world record holder in the indoor 60m sprint.
Bev Dougherty, 73, of Herculaneum took this picture of her husband, Pat Dougherty, while in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in June 2017. “We were near an open-air market and a merchant had a bubble machine going in order to attract attention,” Bev said. “Pat was delighted to enjoy the bubbles.”
Bev Dougherty, 73, of Herculaneum sent a picture of herself taken by her husband, Pat Dougherty, in September 2010. “We were in Florence, Italy, in the courtyard outside the Uffizi Gallery, and this was a mime who entertained passersby outside,” Bev said. “He received a fee for letting you have a photo taken with him.”
Robert Morgan, 56, of Pevely can be seen scuba diving with his 14-year-old son, John Morgan, in July at Sea Base in Key West Florida. “My son got scuba certified, and we could do a hobby together that I have loved for a long time!”
Kay Houghtaling, 60, of Fenton took this picture of a “handsome” iguana in August 2013 while vacationing on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. “It was a lovely trip,” Kay said.
Kay Houghtaling, 60, of Fenton took this picture of her husband, Creig Houghtaling, holding a sea cucumber in August 2013 while vacationing on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. “It was a lovely trip,” Kay said.
Tricia Reese, 53, of House Springs sent a picture taken by Regina Ray in July while at Lake Haiyaha in Rocky Mountain National Park. “The Reeses and the Rays have vacationed together for many years, and this picture marks another beautiful memory for our families,” Tricia said. “All nine of us entered the park before 5 a.m. to hike the Bear Lake Corridor. We made it to Lake Haiyaha just as the sun was rising, and it brought out the most breathtaking colors in the sky, mountain peaks, trees and water. It has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth.”
Carolyn Jonas, 74, of High Ridge took this picture in July at the Lake of the Ozarks near Rocky Mount of her husband returning from a fishing trip.
Pat Sebaugh, 73, of Hillsboro took this picture at Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia. “We took a three-week road trip in May from Hillsboro to Nova Scotia,” Pat said. “The scenery along the way was amazing, which included stops in Canada, New Hampshire, Maine and New Brunswick, Conn., among other states on the way home. One of my favorite trips.”
Pat Sebaugh, 73, of Hillsboro took this picture in August 2023 in Glacier Bay in Alaska. “This may be one of my all-time favorite vacations,” Pat said. “Two weeks on land and sea. It was our first cruise, and it couldn't have been better. This was a 40th wedding anniversary gift to ourselves. One we will never forget.”
Carole Allen, 61, of High Ridge took this picture in May 2022 of Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. “It was our only morning in Portland during an 11-day trip to Maine,” Carole said. “I got so lucky with this sunrise. Maine is quite special to my husband and me; we've had seven trips there in five years.”
Carole Allen, 61, of High Ridge took this picture in May 2023 of Lake Lousie in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. “This was our final morning of a 12-day trip to the Canadian Rockies last year, and the second half of our trip was hampered by smoke from fires in a nearby province,” Carole said. “We got up this morning to find the smoke had diminished considerably. We were staying nearby, so we went up to the lake and I got this beautiful shot of the lake and the not yet open canoe rental cabin.”
Robert Campbell, 76, of Hillsboro sent a picture his wife took in Inveraray Scotland last month. “It was a vacation we saved up for years to find our Campbell ancestral roots,” Robert said. The castle in the photo is operated by the Campbell Historical Society. “Inveraray Castle is one of the family’s original castles. It was so great and fun to learn about our heritage and meet other Campbell family members. Driving on the wrong side of the road and the roundabouts were a trip in themselves but still one of our best vacation memories ever.”
Robert Campbell, 76, of Hillsboro sent a picture his wife took in Inveraray Scotland last month. “It was a vacation we saved up for years to find our Campbell ancestral roots,” Robert said. The castle in the photo is operated by the Campbell Historical Society. “Inveraray Castle is one of the family’s original castles. It was so great and fun to learn about our heritage and meet other Campbell family members. Driving on the wrong side of the road and the roundabouts were a trip in themselves but still one of our best vacation memories ever.”
HenryElla Haynes, then 95, of De Soto can be seen at Platinum Yucatan Princess resort, Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Mexico, in this picture taken by her daughter, Roxie Lane. HenryElla was on a family trip in February 2023 to celebrate her grandson’s fifth wedding anniversary. She also took a catamaran to Isla Mujeres for shopping and a bus tour to Chichen Itza to see Mayan ruins.
Amber Ried, 62, of Pevely sent a picture taken by her husband, Mike, while hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park in July. “Aside from the spectacular mountain views, I was equally impressed with the colorful little butterfly that followed me all day long,” Amber said of the “hitchhiker” that can be seen on her shoe.
Danni Foreman, 58, of De Soto sent a picture taken while on vacation with a high School friend last October in Riviera Maya, Mexico. “It was the morning before our last day, so we got up to see the beautiful sunrise,” Danni said.
Ray Huskey, 69, of De Soto sent a picture of himself, right, and his brother, Lindell, at Hemlock Falls in Georgia last October. Ray said he and his brother take a waterfall photography trip every year. “We have visited over 100 waterfalls and have pictures of them all,” he said.
Ray Huskey, 69, of De Soto sent a picture of himself with his wife, Elaine Huskey, in January 2023. The pair stands in front of Anna Ruby Falls in Helen, Georgia, while returning from visiting Ray’s son in Greenville, S.C.
Karen Brown, 61, of Wildwood took this picture in July in Hilton Head, S.C.
Karen Brown, 61, of Wildwood took this picture in June 2023 in Ouray, Colo.
Alvin Rankins, 71, of Eureka sent a picture from December of his granddaughter, Isla Shay Rankins, at Powder Valley Nature Reserve in Kirkwood.
Alvin Rankins, 71, of Eureka sent a picture taken in January of Ursula Rankins taking a walk in Route 66 Park in Eureka.
Tim Reese of Fenton sent a picture taken in May at Zion National Park in Utah.
Tim Reese of Fenton sent a picture taken in October last year at Huzzah Creek, a tributary of the Meramec River near Steelville.
Cindy Barrett, 58, of High Ridge took this picture in July 2022 in Juneau, Ala. “This was the most beautiful place I’ve ever been,” Cindy said.
Cindy Barrett, 58, of High Ridge took this picture in July 2022 in Juneau, Alaska. “This was the most beautiful place I’ve ever been,” Cindy said.
Kevin Kovarik, 67, of Arnold took this picture of the sunrise at his family’s lake house.
Kevin Kovarik, 67, of Arnold took this picture in February 2023 in Key West, Fla.
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