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Shop Around the Corner Paige Graves
Spring: Weather or Not . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Robert A. Valentine
Notes & Neighbors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Murray Life Staff
Trivia Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Murray Life Staff
Lose the Blues, Lady! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Erin Carrico
Pet Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Kathy Hodge
A Laughing Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Murray Life Staff
Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 John Pollpeter
Count On It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Murray Life Staff
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Edited by Robert A. Valentine
Money Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ron Arant
Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Caina Lynch
Uncommon Mystery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Michael Cohen
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Caina Lynch
Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Murray Life Staff
Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 What’s Happening & Where
The Last Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Robert A. Valentine
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Spring: Weather or Not by: Robert A. Valentine
“In the spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside 24 hours.” – Mark Twain e all share Mr. Twain’s opinion that spring is a time beset with Nature’s meteorological indecision. Still, some of the finest examples of her handiwork will include, along with mud, rain, and wind, the colorful, pleasant and longawaited joys of flowers, buds, birds, sun and all.
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Murray Life has not been idle during the cold winter months. Regional advertising professional Amy Gannon has joined the staff as Sales Director,
bringing her years of experience to the benefit of our advertisers – and our readers. Our staff brings you the notes on events you may have
missed, and we will regale you with tales of Shakespeare, the grandest places to have your spring wedding, and plenty of laughter and learning. If you’re a new reader, you’re just in time. With this issue we bid a very fond (if sad) farewell to our assistant managing editor, Caina Lynch, who is seeking greener pastures in Nashville. Her predecessor, Austin Dodd, is starting work in New York City with an advertising firm, leaving the rest of us to enjoy spring in Calloway County. With best wishes to these two talented young people, we await news of their continued success as fervently as we wait for dogwood blooms and iris blossoms.
LBL naturalist John Pollpeter tells us about the birds and beasts who will seek to nest in your back yard
this spring. Ron Arant is back this year with insights into managing money and, this time, keeping your business secrets private. We’ll recount the history of Calloway and Murray in our annual 100-year look backward, and we’ll examine the present in a quick tour of Murray’s “cute little shops” specializing in fashion and bringing in shoppers from miles around. Spend your leisure time wisely with the help of our calendar of events, and find out what you missed in the last few weeks with our “Notes ‘n’ Neighbors” feature. Plan your evening out with our dining guide, work puzzles, take trivia quizzes, and enjoy news and insights from gardening to humor. You can do it all again on your computer by visiting www.mymurraylife.com -- if you’re that sort of person, that is. The Friendliest Small Town in America is raising the windows and hanging the porch swing. It’s spring, and we are ready. On that first warm day, when you can sit on the porch or patio and feel the sun warm your bones and your soul, we hope a copy of Murray Life might be right beside you to share the once-in-a-year moment. Enjoy! s
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She Stoops to Conquer Murray State University Department of Theater takes a step far into the past with the spring performance of “She Stoops to Conquer.” A comedy by the Irish author Oliver Goldsmith, the play is a comedy of manners and romance set in the mid 1700's. Formerly known as “Mistakes of a Night” the events in the play occur during the time frame of a single night. Matthew Crider directs this Restoration England play, which has been a standard on stages around the world.
It is usually considered to be appropriate for audiences aged 16 and older, but only due to length of the play and the language of the 1700's. The play is scheduled for four performances April 18 to April 21, in the Robert E. Johnson Theater. Evening performances will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with an afternoon matinee on Sunday. Call 270-809-4421 for ticket information and reservations.
A Century for the Courthouse The Calloway County Courthouse celebrates its 100th birthday this year on the downtown court square. In 1906 the old courthouse was ruined in a fire and planning began for a new courthouse. However, bond issue votes failed twice before the third vote was held in November of 1912. Legend has it that when voting ended, the bond issue again failed to receive enough votes to begin construction of a new courthouse. That night, however, a supporter of the new building sneaked into the clerk's office and altered some of the precinct tally sheets. The next morning a recount was demanded and the new courthouse was approved.
the courthouse still serves the county housing offices of the county clerk, county judge executive, county planner and finance officer, county treasurer, 911 addressing coordinator, environmental
planner and property valuation administrator. The town clock, housed in the cupola at the top of the building, continues to be an iconic emblem of Murray and Calloway County 100 years after its construction. s
In the late summer of 1913 the new structure was completed downtown on the court square at a cost of $49,679. 100 years later
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LBL Scenic Trail Officially Opens While winter was upon us, Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area officially opened the newly constructed Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail that runs parallel with US68/KY80, east and west between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake. “We designed this family-friendly trail with smooth surfaces, gentle grades, and trailside rest areas,” stated Bill Ryan, Land Between The Lakes’ Trails Manager. “The paved 3.2 miles of the eastern portion of the trail provides shoreline views of Lake Barkley as well as wildlife viewing opportunities in adjacent open areas. The 8.5 miles of the central and western portions were developed using a compacted stone surface. Here visitors will explore rolling hills and ridge tops of a central hardwood forest ecosystem,” Ryan added,
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Hikers will enjoy a variety of seasonal and scenic diversity along the 6 foot-wide Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail. Spring and summer showcase vibrant wildflowers, lush plants, and a canopy provided by the hardwood trees. Fall and winter give way to an array of colors as well as deep woodland views from ridges and narrow valleys. Outdoor enthusiasts will also encounter 12 bridges along the trail. You don’t have to hike the whole thing at once. "Seven access points give visitors multiple opportunities to bike and hike different sections of the Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail,” said Ryan.
If you’re interested in hiking the new trail, Land Between the Lakes staffers encourage you to prepare. As a first step, you should visit the official website at www.lbl.org. There you can find a useful Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, safety information, maps, temporary trail and road closures, and additional information. You may also call 800-LBL-7077 or 270-9242000. s
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Eagle Watch Weekends For three weekends in January and February the Kentucky State Parks offer Eagle Watch Weekends. During this time the frozen waterways in the northern U.S. and Canada bring North American Bald Eagles south in search of more food. Kentucky State Parks take this opportunity to arrange special field outings to view this majestic bird in the wild. In cooperation with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Eagle Watch Weekend events at Kentucky Dam Village, Kenlake, and Lake Barkley are continuing the nearly 40 year tradition. These programs offer the opportunity to see and learn about live birds of prey from expert speakers who are devoted to the observation, education, and
conservation of our national symbol. This year, the guided tours at Kentucky Dam Village, Kenlake, and Lake Barkley took place aboard the CQ Princess yacht or by passenger van. While boat tours may provide increased opportunities to view eagles more closely, van tours provide a larger variety of wildlife viewing, including wild turkey, deer, and possibly elk and bison. Murray Life’s Caina Lynch had the opportunity to attend a preview of the programs on the CQ Princess for Eagle Watch Media Day. The group of media professionals from Bowling Green to Paducah kept their eyes
Photo by Katherine Doty
peeled on the shoreline and caught close-up glimpses of 21 Bald Eagles and 1 Golden Eagle. Mark your calendar for the first two months of 2014, and keep your eyes open for news about the next Eagle Watch on Kentucky Lake. An eagle is really something to see. s
April 10: Peter, Paul and Bullies Every child deserves to wake up in the morning and be excited for the prospect of going to school. However, some children are often the victims of bullying, whether it is physical or emotional abuse. To that end, Peter Yarrow, of the folk group Peter, Paul & Mary, has been working tirelessly to address this issue. On Wednesday, April 10, Yarrow will be at Murray State University holding a workshop as part of “Operation Respect.” “Operation Respect” is a non-profit organization
that aims to create a respectful, safe and compassionate climate of learning so students may develop and learn without fear of ridicule or violence. The movement also developed the Don’t Laugh at Me program, which utilizes inspiring music and conflict resolution to help children better understand the nature and effects of bullying. The workshop will be held in the Curris Center on Murray State’s campus from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Participants will have McGraw Hill materials available to
them to aid in the training sessions. Lunch will be provided. Online registration is required for this workshop, though it is free to anyone who wishes to improve the environment in schools and public places. Later in the evening, Yarrow will perform in a free concert the public in Wrather West Kentucky Museum from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Yarrow will have the book Puff the Magic Dragon available for purchase and autographs. Individuals are urged to register as soon as possible by visiting www.kycss.org. Learn more at www.operationrespect.org. s
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The Friendliest County in the U.S.A. by: Caina Lynch Formed in 1822 as the 72nd county in the Commonwealth, Calloway County was parceled from Hickman County. The county encompasses 395 square miles. Did you know that it was named in honor of Colonel Richard Callaway? Over the years it went through misspellings before reaching the official "Calloway County" spelling. What else do you know about our county and the city at the heart of it? (see the answers on page 19 – but no peeking!)
1. The Calloway County Courthouse, designed in the Classical Revival style was constructed within 200 days and open for business in what year?
5. The statue of Robert E. Lee located in the northeast corner of the court square is the only Confederate monument in the South that does not face:
A. 1906 B. 1912 C. 1913 D. 1943
A. squarely south B. squarely north C. the courthouse D. the river
2. Dr. James Hart was the first man in Murray to have a working:
6. The first classes offered by what is now Murray State University were held at:
A. telephone B. computer C. central heating and air unit D. Ford truck
A. First Methodist Church B. Wrather Hall C. Wilson Hall D. Murray High School
3. In the early 1900s every fourth Monday of every month was one of the biggest and busiest days of the year in Murray known as "Trade Day" or:
7. One of the worst storms in the history of Murray caused damage and power outages that lasted weeks to months across the county. When was this ice storm?
A. "Farmer's Day" B. "Downtown Day" C. "Mule Day" D. "Maple Street Meanders"
A. February, 2003 B. March, 1967 C. January, 2009 D. July, 1990
4. As it approaches its one-hundred-year anniversary, Murray State University has gone through quite a few names. Which name below has the university NOT been titled? A. Murray State Community School B. Murray State Normal School C. Murray State Teachers College D. Murray State College
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8. According to some sources Richard Callaway, for whom Calloway County is named, was
credited with the first crop of ____ raised in Madison County. A. corn B. tobacco C. cotton D. soy beans
9. There has been a school on the corner of Eighth and Main in Murray since: A. 1804 B. 1872 C. 1889 D. 1912
10. According to the 2010 census, women outnumber men in Calloway County by: A. 2.2% B. 5.2% C. 7.2%, D. 25%
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Lose the Blues, Lady! by: Erin Carrico Earlier this year, we prevailed on Erin Carrico, Murray’s best tourist and travel fan, to suggest a real treat close to home. As usual, her eagle eye found just the thing. inter can get you down. There’s the cold wind with the threat of snow, short days with long dark evenings, and gazing out the window wishing there was something to do to avoid cabin fever. Then I discovered an easy way to shake off the winter blues that is unique to our little section of America. “L.B.L.” could easily stand for “Lose the Blues, Lady.”
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Even in the depths of winter, when people join the annual January Eagle Watch on Kentucky Lake, Land Between the Lakes is still quite active off the water. While not all of the visitor facilities are open, there is still a full schedule of activities to keep families entertained. One great stop is the Golden Pond Visitors Center. Like many people in our region, it had been years since I had made a visit.
I was pleasantly surprised to see a fantastic exhibit on the formation of L.B.L. and the lakes. Colorful, descriptive displays walk you through history to present day L.B.L. In the Visitor’s Center, the Golden Pond Planetarium offers a unique look into the night sky of the L.B.L. Shows are offered several times a day – even on Sundays. Everything from the winter constellations, to learning about Earth and the moon is presented in a darkened dome topped by an endless sky. Comfortable, reclining seats in a soothing light provide an experience that’s remarkably relaxing, while being enjoyably educational. Just down the road is one of the most famous areas of L.B.L.: the Elk and Bison Prairie. Driving up to a huge gate surrounded by imposing fences, I started to wonder if the car I was driving was fast enough to escape a running bison. The gates slowly squeak open and for a fleeting moment I thought, “Is
this Jurassic Park?” As the 3.5mile loop begins, the expansive view overlooking a wide prairie is impressive in itself, but more so with its unique wildlife. Then, I came upon a bison. The sheer size of the beast is incredible close up – and the bison and elk can get extremely close. Driving at a snail’s pace, because I did not want to miss one creature, I followed the loop as it navigated in-and-out of hills and valleys. An array of creatures duck around trees and peer through tall grasses: deer, turkey and – was that a fox? I had not been a tourist in L.B.L. since I was small child. Perhaps you, too, can relate to the feeling that, for natives, even though this amazing treasure is in our backyard, L.B.L. can easily be taken for granted. I found that just because it is winter does not mean our area is lifeless. Now that it’s spring, think of what you can rediscover right next door. Let’s go: Lose the Blues!
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e’re used to poisonproofing our home to make it a safe environment for infants, toddlers and young children. A wide variety of the same and some different toxins in your home and yard are poisonous to your pets as well.
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The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center fields more than 150,000 calls a year from worried pet owners who think their pets may have been exposed to a poisonous substance. They have tallied types of poisons that make up the majority of their calls. Take a look at the list and see if there are ways you can make your pet’s home safe from these dangers.
Prescription and Over-theCounter Human Medications People frequently call the Poison Control Center because they are afraid that or know that their pet, especially dogs, have ingested a pill or pills that were dropped on the floor. A large portion of calls about prescription medications are for cardiac and ADHD medication. Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can kill your pet. Never give these pain relievers or any medication to your pet without talking to your veterinarian first. Some human medications are harmless but many are deadly. Just as you would if you have an infant in your home, keep
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medications up and out of the reach of pets and particularly make sure that you take these medications in a safe place away from your pets so, if a pill falls on the floor, your pet cannot get to it.
People Food
If a pill falls on the floor, be sure your pet cannot get to it.
Although most of us know that chocolate can make your pet very ill and can cause death, chocolate is still the number one people food that is the subject of calls to the Poison Control Center. Eating too much chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhea, accelerated heart rate and seizures. The second most common food is the sugar substitute xylitol. Xylitol is found in sugar free candy and gum as well as chewable vitamins and throat lozenges. Xylitol causes dramatically low blood sugar in dogs very quickly so that the pet can die of hypoglycemia or liver failure in a short period of time. For a 65 pound dog, just 8-10 pieces of gum can be deadly. A smaller dog could die after ingesting only one or two sticks of gum.
Household Products Pet owners generally know that it is amazing what animals can find to
chew up around the house. From fire logs to paint, many items typically within reach of our pets can cause poisoning if chewed. Some household items may just cause stomach upset, while others can be deadly.
Just as you would if you “have an infant in your home, keep medications up and out of the reach of pets.
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Veterinary Medications Since dogs and cats don’t typically take pill-type medications easily, manufacturers have developed chewable medications to make it easier to give your dog or cat a pill. However, this tasty pill seems like a
treat to your pet so that, if the pet has access, will eat all the pills in the bottle or package. As with human medications, be sure to keep pet medications out of reach. If you have both cats and dogs, be mindful that cats can easily knock medications off a countertop making it available to the dogs in your household. Always contact your veterinarian if your pet ingests more than its proper dose of medication or ingests another pet’s medication.
Rodenticides If you put out baits to kill mice and rats, never underestimate the resourcefulness of your pet to get at that bait. Most bait is grain based and is attractive to dogs. Depending on the type of rodenticide, ingestion can cause internal bleeding, kidney failure or seizures.
Plants Both cats and dogs will sometimes eat plants, but this is one area that the ASPCA Poison Control Centers reports that cats lead dogs in exposures. Plant ingestion can vary with the type of plant and the extent of the exposure. One of the most deadly common plants if eaten by a pet is lilies which can cause kidney failure and death in cats. A comprehensive list of common toxic plants along with photographs can be found at http://www.aspca.org/petcare/poison-control/plants/. If you suspect that your pet has ingested something toxic, call your veterinarian immediately or call the Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435. There may be a charge for the hotline service. s If you would like more information about saving animals by becoming a Humane Society foster home, contact the Humane Society at 270-759-1884, at humanesociety@murray-ky.net or visit us at the Weaks Community Center, 607 Poplar Street, Murray, KY. You can find a Foster Home Application Form on our website at www.ForThePets.org.
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Ah! Spring! by: Murray Life Staff
Spring calls us to go outdoors, and we answer: “Can’t; got homework.” When we get older we answer, “Can’t; gotta finish this tax return.” If that sounds like you, take a break and celebrate spring with a good laugh.
A teacher called out a student dosing off, "Craig, you know you can't sleep in my class." The boy responded, "I know, but maybe if you were just a little quieter I could." .......................................................
Four high school boys afflicted with spring fever skipped morning classes. After lunch they reported to the teacher that they had a flat tire. Much to their relief she smiled and said, "Well, you missed a test today so take seats apart from one another and take out a piece of paper." She waited for them to sit down, then said, "First question: Which tire was flat?" ...................................................... Thousands of college kids head south to vacation on a shoestring. Or at least that's what they wear on the beach. ......................................................
Stressing the importance of a good vocabulary, a teacher told her young students, "Use a word ten times, and it shall be yours for life." From somewhere in the back of the room, came a small male voice chanting, "Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda." .......................................................
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After the first day of first grade Billy's mom asked him what he learned on his first day. Billy answered, "Not enough, I guess. I have to go back tomorrow."
The college kids call it spring "break." Their parents, however, call it spring "broke." ....................................................... A little boy wasn't getting good grades in school. One day he tapped the teacher on the shoulder and said, "I don't want to scare you, but my daddy days if I don't get better grades, somebody is going to get a spanking." .......................................................
....................................................... A student arrived early to class to ask his teacher a question, "Would you punish me for something I didn't do?" Concerned, the teacher responded, "Of course not." The boy smiled and said, "Good, because I didn't do my homework."
I don't "spring clean" because I love all the seasons and wouldn't want one of the others to get jealous.
This is medium level puzzle #23...Good Luck!
This is hard level puzzle #24...Good Luck!
Instructions: Place the numbers 1 through 9 in each blank field. Each column (down), row (across) and 3x3 region must contain each of the numerals only one time.
By popular demand, we are providing two different puzzles with two different degrees of difficulty.
Again, good luck! Where is the Solution? Not sure of your answers? Turn to page 19!
If you have a favorite kind of print puzzle you’d like to see, contact us with your ideas at:
Go to www.murraylifemagazine.com We’ll see you next issue with another great puzzle!
Puzzle Editor, Murray Life PO Box 894 Murray, KY 42071
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ften, that’s not a phrase you want to hear at the dentist’s office, but for a homeowner interested in attracting wildlife to the backyard, it is welcome news. Like the cavities in teeth, cavities in trees are due to rot, wear, and outside forces like insects and woodpeckers in the case of trees. These cavities are essential for many of our favorite neighborhood residents such as bluebirds, martins, chickadees, squirrels, and owls. In Kentucky over 25 species of birds and mammals commonly use tree cavities in suburban habitats.
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animal, broken branch, or exterior damage to the trunk. The new pocket allows wildlife to access it as a shelter for nesting or a winter den. Beech, maple, and sycamores are important wildlife trees especially for their potential for cavities. Woodpeckers play a crucial role for cavity nesters and are considered a keystone species for the oak hickory forests of Kentucky. We host seven species of woodpeckers (pileated, redPhotograph Courtesy of Friends of the LBL headed, red-bellied, downy, hairy, northern flicker, yellow-bellied sapsucker). The most abundant species in neighborhood habitats are downy and red-bellied
How to Help Cavity Nesters * Put up nest boxes in the right conditions * Keep cats indoors or place bibs or bells on outdoor cats * Leave dead trees or snags in places they will cause no harm * Plant native trees, shrubs, and plants to feed cavity nesters * Keep one or two corners of your yard wild * Learn about the cavity nesters in your area * Clean out and stop house sparrows and starlings from nesting
woodpeckers. Using their hammering heads, they will break through the cambium to expose beetle larva, potential nesting pockets, and mark territory by the “rat-tat-tat” drumming. By just having woodpeckers in a wooded environment, so many other species can take advantage and survive. Putting up nest boxes or leaving natural cavities in your backyard can be quite rewarding, as it will bring a different kind of life to your home. Many of these species are still in trouble and can use the extra hand homeowners can provide. As more and more of the wild corners of the world disappear, can’t you spare one of yours? So, the next time you hear someone shout, “Hooray! I have cavities,” you might not look at them as a mental dental patient. I could be a concerned neighborhood naturalist hoping to attract wildlife to his back yard. s
Cavity Nesters: Downy Woodpecker, Screech Owl, Barred Owl, Flying Squirrel, Eastern Bluebird, Gray Squirrel, Prothonotary Warbler, House Wren, Chickadee, Little Brown Bats, Tree Swallow, Titmouse, Purple Martin, Wood Duck, Kestrel Eastern Bluebird Bluebirds are the best example of backyard cavity nesters. These grassland birds once inhabited hollowed knots in hedgerows, roadside trees, and wooden fence posts. The loss of hedgerows and wooden fence to modern agriculture continues. The matter was further accelerated as Eurasian house sparrows spread across the country. House sparrows, an invasive bird, aggressively take over natural cavities, often destroying the bluebird nest or killing the nesting pair. Recognizing the plight of this vividly-colored bird, conservationists began designing artificial nesting cavities: what we know as the bluebird box. These boxes dot country lanes, backyard habitats, and farm fields, giving the bluebird its amazing comeback. In fact, a birder from Louisville, Kentucky started the first bluebird trail, which led to similar movements across the nation. Using a one and one-half inch hole, only the smaller birds like bluebirds can utilize the box, keeping the starlings out. Diligent homeowners remove the house sparrow nests, and you may, too. Bluebird nests are hollowed, woven grass bowls. Sparrow nests are often built to the top of the box with any messy material, including plastic rubbish, hair, paper scraps – anything. Feel free to pitch ‘em to make room for the Blues. Bluebirds begin to look for new nesting territories in March, so try to have your boxes cleaned and set up early. Place them in an open area about 4-5 feet off the ground, away from thick vegetation as that may increase the likelihood of predators like black rat snakes. The bluebirds will use the box two to three times a year. You can purchase bluebird boxes at local home/garden stores or build your own from plans available at www.nwf.org.
House Wren These miniature birds are migratory and often fly back from Central America in late March. Artificial houses or wicker nests can be built or purchased, but house wrens are famous for using almost anything they can squeeze into. Their long, pleasant melodies, insect-eating habits, and their gregarious nature around humans make them a backyard favorite. One negative note: house wrens will often occupy multiple cavities, as the female is quite particular. This behavior means those cavities will not be available for other species.
Screech Owls Screech owls, misnamed by European naturalists, do not actually screech, but whinny like a horse. One of the tiniest owls in Kentucky, screech owls can be attracted to your neighborhood through nesting boxes. These nests are a bit unusual, but plans are available on line. Place your screech owl box in a heavily wooded section of your property. Placing it in the open will attract starlings.
Flying Squirrels Believe it or not, but flying squirrels are the most common squirrel in Kentucky. They live in your yard and raid your bird feeders. We just don’t notice them as they are nocturnal. These tiny rodents will occupy almost any nest box placed in a wooded lawn. In summer, they may raise two or three litters in a nesting box. In winter, many of them will cram into a nesting box to sleep through the coldest parts of year. In some tree and nesting box cavities, flying squirrels will cram up to 50 squirrels into one space.
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Tornado Tallies by: Murray Life Staff
What happened to the cow that was lifted into the air by the tornado? An udder disaster! What do a tornado and a redneck divorce have in common? In the end someone is going to lose a house trailer. It is nearing the time of year when tornados spring up in our area. Here are a few F-factor facts you may not have known about these tunneling twisters.
100 mph:
77%:
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wind speed in an average tornado
of tornados are considered weak
on the EF scale is considered incredible damage
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average number of tornados per year in Kentucky
tornados occurred in a single 24 hour period in 1974.
the length of the Tri-State Tornado trail
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deaths caused by the Tri-State Tornado (1925)
0: tornados in the history of Antarctica
10 minutes: average time a tornado spins on the ground
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Have I got an answer for you? 1. C – The court house celebrates its 100th year in 2013 2. A – His was the first phone and his phone number was “1.” 3. C – People brought their mules and other goods to town for sale or trade 4. A – We're glad we've settled on MSU 5. B – In the south they tend to face north in defiance of their enemy 6. D – 4 classrooms and the auditorium at MHS were reserved for use by the new college 7. C – Many Murrayans remember those weeks of trouble a few short years ago 8. A – Madison Co. Farmer's Market hosts the Annual Corn Festival 9. B – Murray Elementary School opened during the presidency of U. S. Grant. 10. C – Men, youʼre outnumbered by women at 53.6%
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We are indebted to the vision, art, and generosity of Dorothy and Kerby Jennings, whose work, The Story of Calloway County, 1822-1976, remains the best source of local history for Murray and the County. The following article draws heavily from their very readable record, and directly quoted passages are in italics. t has only been a century, but the turn of events is both astonishing and enlightening. Calloway County completed miles of gravel roads – much in demand because of the increasing number of automobiles – and got its new courthouse. Citizens enjoyed circuses and Wild West shows; most people saw their first airplane – and their first airplane crash.
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It was 1913. There was big medical news, too. A cynical Kerby Jennings observed that The new Murray Surgical Hospital was having a field day performing appendectomies day and night for patients as far as Nashville and north to Paducah. The fad of appendicitis had reached the proportion of social status. If you couldn’t boast a scar, you failed to capture the admiration of the parties, church, or political gatherings. The scar was the “in thing” for the glorious year of 1913. A new water system was built at the cost of more than $24,000. Houses along main streets had the service, as did a system of hydrants and a huge tank for servicing passing steam engines. The new system didn’t quite save the McDaniel
The Courthouse in the 1920s.
Boarding House when a fire broke out, but it kept the blaze from spreading. A replacement boarding house was in service before the end of the year. The State Superintendent had already increased the school year from five months to six. In 1913, the county schools extended the year to seven months. (This trend has continued.) The extra month must have paid off; the graduating class at Murray High held three men among the 10 graduates. Male high school graduation was such an
Front view of the first original courthouse.
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Construction Company of Louisville went to work and completed the task well within the promised 200day limit.
Excitement in the Air
achievement in 1913 that the newspaper remarked on the “sizeable class of three boys.” Younger boys were involved with the Boy Scouts, a group that had begun in America only three years earlier.
Excitement on the Square The United Daughters of the Confederacy finally decided on the likeness of General Robert E. Lee to serve as the Confederate Memorial. A total of $2,250 had been raised to enlist the help of an Italian sculptor and, when completed, it would be placed on the Courthouse Square. And, at long last, there would be a courthouse. A tragic fire in 1903 had destroyed the original courthouse on the square and years of political wrangling had prevented the new bond issue to raise the necessary money. In 1912, most mysteriously, the bond issue finally passed (see the whole story in our Summer, 2012 issue). Even the laying of the cornerstone was a cause for celebration. Rainey T. Wells gave the dedicatory address to an estimated crowd of 5,000. Falls
As for excitement, fires and large construction projects were only the tip of the iceberg. Kit Carson’s “Buffalo Ranch Wild West Show” came with bands of Sioux, Cheyenne and Commanche Indians. The Sun Brothers Circus came to town, as did the I. W. Swain tent show. The County Fair kicked off with two days of horse racing, and then swung into an exhibit of “animals, birds, foods and needlework.” But that was nothing compared to the appearance of barnstorming Thomas Brady and his biplane.
Things went well until Friday when, . . . it quickly returned to the field after a brief foray over Jack Kennedy’s apple orchard and Mayme Barwell’s tobacco patch with the pilot frantically waving his hands in a life and death maneuver that alerted field hands for an emergency landing. It bounced down but couldn’t stop . . . cracking up in the ditch on the west end of the oval. Despite the mishap, it was an aerial display that was long remembered in Calloway County where 98 percent of her people had never before seen a biplane.
And, at long last, there “would be a courthuse.” – Robert Valentine
A Few Good Mules Best of all the news, however, was the campaign initiated by the editor of the Murray Ledger to gravel the road from Murray to the Marshall County line near Wadesboro. The offer was this: donate two days of labor or the use of two mules, or 6 dollars. Everyone who did so would have his name printed in the newspaper, and that seemed to be motive enough. Oct. 15 and 16 were set aside as work days with 400 teams of work animals and 800 to 1,000 workmen, armed with picks, shovels, wagons, and pond slips gathered
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for gravel inauguration day. In fact . . . this prearranged circus of farmers staged the biggest three ring show ever held outside a tent in these parts – two stirring days, rain or shine. Just about half of the job was completed in the two days’ grandstand performance. A spontaneous version of the same thing happened south of town on the Old Murray-Paris road, and again on the old Concord Road out to Cherry Corner. When the dust settled, “the people of this county [accomplished] within a 30-day period a goal that had seethed in political cauldrons for generations but with nothing noteworthy constructed.” Now, 100 years later, we look back over the last 20 years of planning for a bypass around Murray. Perhaps we need another O. J. Jennings to call for ablebodied men and women to donate a week’s worth of D-9 ‘dozers, backhoes and “motor graders” to free 12th Street from its excessive traffic. 1913 was big year. Perhaps, by 2113, we’ll see a by-pass, too. s
The World in 1913 It may not have seemed like much at the time, but February 3 of 1913 saw the ratification of The Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, allowing the Congress to levy an income tax “without apportioning it among the states or basing it on Census results.” It would create one of the wealthiest governments the modern world has ever seen. In March, the customary date back then, Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated as the as 28th President of the United States. He would serve a second term and lead the nation through World War I, but that was long into the future. The great Harry Houdini began to perform his signature straitjacket escapes while suspended upside-down. It usually took him about two and one-half minutes. A major shift in political power: state governors were stripped of their authority to appoint U. S. senators. Having started in the Senate back in 1911, the Seventeenth Amendment to the Constitution, ratified by the states on April 8, called for direct popular election of senators, although Governors could appoint in cases of an unfilled vacancy. On March 10, the great Harriet Tubman died in Auburn, New York. The next year, a large bronze
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plaque was placed at the Cayuga County Courthouse. Freedom Park, dedicated to this most heroic AfricanAmerican emancipationist, opened 81 years later. In a noteworthy coincidence, Rosa McCauley was born on February 8, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. As Rosa Parks, a leader of the 1960s Civil Rights movement, she would help to complete Tubman’s work for individual liberty. Gideon Sundbak, a Swede living in Hoboken, patented the zipper. Pants and corsets would never be the same. Henry Ford instituted a moving assembly line and, half a world away, Mohandas K. Gandhi led a peaceful protest of South African coal miners. Not far from Hoboken, English immigrant Charlie Chaplin signed his first movie contract with the Keystone Company for a fabulous $150 per week. In very little-known news, a 14-year-old boy was thrown out of school for striking a teacher. “She hit me, and I hit her back.” Alfonse Capone never went back to school, but he eventually made it to jail. And the year started with great joy in Yorba Linda, California, as Francis A. Nixon and Hannah Milhouse Nixon celebrated the birth of their son, Richard, who never went to jail, and did quite well in politics later on.
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iving in a small town with a university provides an abundance of opportunities for members of the community ranging from sports to music to the arts. Orchestras, jazz combos, symphonic bands and choral groups galore have given Murray State University an international reputation. These events flood evenings and weekends with astonishing music – that is, of course, when there isn’t a university sports event. The Murray State football and basketball programs have made many Murrayans proud of their nationally recognized teams. Murray State is well known for its graphic artists, sculptors and innovators in the visual arts. Theatre plays its role in the community and university as well.
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Playhouse in the Park, a non-profit community theatre, produces theatre year-round. The university theatre program offers a wide variety of theatre produced and performed by faculty and staff. University productions take place most commonly in the Robert E. Johnson Theatre; programs are also performed at the Wilson Theatre and Lovett Auditorium. The campus has produced some significant theatre, with celebrity grads like Earl Brown (Something About Mary, Deadwood), Charlie Hall (Radio City Music Hall) and
Chrishell Stause (All My Children), just to name a few. For the last dozen years, the campus has been a reservoir for theatre's biggest name: William Shakespeare.
The Bard Each year, faculty members of Murray State University, in conjunction with regional high school teachers and local community arts leaders, organize and present the Murray Shakespeare Festival. Since 2001, the festival has reached thousands of students from schools throughout western Kentucky, northern Tennessee, southern Illinois and southeastern Missouri. Audiences of all ages experience Shakespeare's drama performed by highly skilled actors from the American Shakespeare Center (ASC). Professional actors conduct workshops with theatre students while directors discuss Shakespeare (and other works) with English majors and other scholars. An acting workshop will be held at Playhouse in the Park during the festival. The event will be a lesson in "Speaking
Shakespeare," an interactive workshop with the ASC actors who will explain and present their process of breaking down Shakespeare's lines. This workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 6 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
In a Variety of Flavors At the University, panels are presented and “flash mobs” prepare the students for a week of Shakespeare. The Theatre Department will conduct a workshop on Shakespeare's metrics set to rock music on Monday evening and be sure you are lurking around the Curris Center Rocking Chair Lounge on Tuesday at noon for a Shakespeare Flash Mob! Each year leading up to the festival, festival organizers and community Shakespeare enthusiasts team up with local NPR member station WKMS to produce a series of segments called "A Minute with Shakespeare." These recordings pack the fun and wonder of Shakespeare's memorable characters into 60-second punches guaranteed to make you laugh. This series usually begins two weeks prior to the festival. In addition to the performances there will be presentations from ASC artists and producers, in addition to programs by MSU faculty and students. Murray State Theatre often performs Shakespeare's works, but there is a need for the audience to experience a variety of theatre, which means that MSU can only produce Shakespeare every second or third year. The festival brings extra resources and enormous professional energy to the celebration of theatre and all its arts. Professor William “Rusty” Jones will be heading
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the festival for the fourth year as the ASC brings the “Tempt Me Further Tour” to the Murray Festival. This year will feature William Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night and an evening performance of John Webster’s tragedy The Duchess of Malfi. The school performances of Twelfth Night are at 10 a.m. and geared towards kids from all over the 18-county region including Webster, Ballard, Christian, Carlisle, Livingston and Crittenden. The schools reserve tickets months in advance, as tickets are limited to 650 and will sell fast. Local university students often attend the morning productions, often required by professors, or for the opportunity to see a professional production. MSU students and community members attend the evening performances, often joined by groups from Austin Peay and Madisonville. "Most students who come for the first time generally walk in with mixed feelings of annoyance about being ‘forced’ to be there," said Jones. "After the show they love it and leave the theatre talking about their favorite parts with their friends." The style of the ASC promises that audiences will be as engaged by what they see as by what they hear, and the shows are open to the public. The ASC traveling troupe performs plays as if they were on their home stage, Blackfriar's Playhouse in Staunton, Virginia. In re-creating Renaissance conditions of performance, the ASC actors perform with the lights on, professionally referred to as "universal lighting." In Shakespeare’s time perfor mances were held in the afternoon, which allowed for a naturally lit stage. Actors can see the audience and when
actors see an audience, they can engage with an audience, which is why the ASC incorporates "thrust staging" in their presentation. In Lovett Auditorium you will see chairs on opposite sides of the stage encouraging audience members to sit on stage; this allows the actors to interact with the audience. Eleven ASC actors will grace the stage of Lovett Auditorium for four performances. Jones believes the festival offers our entire region some of the best professional theatre possible. Don't be wary of only seeing eleven actors on the playbill; the actors also use the Shakespearean technique "doubling." Most actors play more than one character per play and it is not uncommon to see a woman playing a man's role or vice versa! There will be three performances of Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night. It is an amusing tale of misunderstandings between friendships, relationships and of love. The play and its lovesick characters "bends gender to show love in all its guises and disguises." The Thursday evening performance of John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi is a “wicked and shocking” play that tells the story of sibling rivalry, deceit, ambition and forbidden love. Workshops and panels are all free of charge. Daytime and evening performances are $10 for general admission and $5 with a MSU or any student-ID. The ticket sales pay for the performances and help fund the non-profit festival. The festival is now central to the cultural life of Murray: Tragedy, comedy, history and education all packed into an annual five-day festival. Get in touch with your theatre side and attend an event for this year's "Twelfth Annual Murray Shakespeare Festival." For more details and times visit the website at www.murraystate.edu/shakespeare. It is theatre at its best and, for once, as the ASC puts it: they're doing it with the lights on. «
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eddings. Whether you're planning your own through Pinterest or browsing stacks of bridal magazines, there are many facets to what some have called, “the most important day of your life.” While weddings have traditionally been held in churches, this region provides a variety of different venues to make your wedding even more special.
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Wedlock on the Water Kentucky Lake is more than just the largest geographic feature of the region: it also has several locations that provide a beautiful setting for your ceremony as well as lodging and dining for your guests. Your first step is to decide upon the park that interests you most. Beach-side and boat ceremonies aren't out of reach for the bride and groom hoping to have a destination wedding, because the area offers both scenarios land-locked couples usually have to travel for. Sure: Cancun or Tahiti would be memorable, but so is the down payment on your first house, which would be spent on travel and lodging to those exotic locales. Remember, too, that the beauty and romance of an outdoor wedding can be ruined by capricious turns of weather. Both Kentucky and Tennessee State Resort Parks can provide alternative indoor options only a few steps away.
Resort Receptions When deciding on your menu, keep in mind that most commercial venues (like State Resort Parks) permit only food prepared by the park in the facilities or at outdoor receptions planned by the park. In the lakes region, there's no need to have the reception in a recreation center or a gym. Here, there's the option to have a rehearsal dinner with large windows that let the afternoon sun illuminate the banquet room. Whether it’s Kenlake, Barkley, Kentucky Dam Village or Paris Landing, the facilities are lovely – and air conditioned, too. And don’t forget that the convenience lodges and cottages may add to the enjoyment of friends and family who have come from afar. After the bride and groom zoom off to the honeymoon destination, guests may take an extra week to enjoy the recreational bounty of the Lakes Region – or just sleep in for a day or two with a handy restaurant and the luxury of maid service. Whether you're hoping for an outdoor wedding or just a change of scenery, the lakes region offers the experience and the memories in one great place. Visit www.parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks and www.tn.gov/environment/parks .
In the Heart of Jackson’s Purchase Couples have also been known to hold their wedding ceremonies at the Murray State University Arboretum. Here, the happy couple and their guests can enjoy the distinct areas of the Arboretum, including the open woodlands, the Oak and Hickory Forest, Savanna, as well as the display and community gardens. Some guests to
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Find Out More! Parks and Resorts Kenlake State Resort Park Tammy Nanney : 270-474-2211
the Arboretum even have the option of renting a tent, tables and chairs, which eliminates going to an outside source. This is a venue best suited for smaller wedding ceremonies to minimize the human impact in nature. Located on Pullen Farm at the University, the gardens hold more than two miles of pathways for guests to enjoy – and, perhaps, to serve as a site for your wedding ceremony itself. Not too far away, the University campus provides more opportunities for weddings in historical buildings. Lovett Auditorium has become a favorite for Murray State students who couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else but where they met their significant other. The classic theatre in Lovett, built as one of the four original buildings on campus, holds rows of theatre-style seating and a stage perfect for the vow exchange. Historic Wrather West Kentucky Museum has also housed ceremonies in the past, as it provides the same sort of setting as Lovett. Wrather is a bit smaller and older, as it was the very first building erected on campus, but the vintage feel is just the same. There are several components to a wedding. What will the guests eat, what music do we play and who will do the photography? If you've gotten as far as actually finding a suitable candidate for your bride or groom, that in itself is half the battle. A venue can, in fact, be a large part of determining the rest of these questions. So, if you're still wondering where your wedding will take place don't be afraid to explore your options and make a blissful memory.
Kentucky Dam Village Karen Faughn : 270-362-4271 Lake Barkley State Resort Park Kerry Allen : 270-924-1131 Paris Landing State Park : 731-641-4465
Murry State University MSU Arboretum Heather Blankenship : 270-767-0467 Lovett Auditorium Matt Parker :mparker@ murraystate.edu Wrather Museum Kate Reeves :270-809-4771
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Protect Yourself from Online Scams by: Ron Arant ere is an overview of two of the most widespread techniques being used to commit online fraud, as well as some practical tips to protect your personal security.
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Phishing This is one of the most popular methods of online fraud. Phishing, or "spoofing," is a scheme whereby users are sent fake e-mails that claim to be from a legitimate source. The e-mail directs the user to a counterfeit Web site where they are asked to update personal information, such as passwords and user names or credit card, Social Security, and bank account numbers. By hijacking brand names of banks, online retailers, and credit card companies, phishers often convince recipients to respond. Crimeware This is a class of computer programs designed exclusively to facilitate online identity theft. Cyber thieves use a variety of techniques to steal confidential data through crimeware, including: • Secretly planning keystroke
loggers onto a user's computer to collect sensitive date – such as login and password information for online bank accounts – and reporting the data back to the thief. • Redirecting a user's browser to a counterfeit Web site controlled by the thief even when the user types the Web site's proper address in the address bar.
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• Stealing passwords cached on a
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encrypted. Always ensure that you are using a secure Web site – one that employs state-of-the-art encryption technology – when submitting credit card data or other sensitive personal information. • Check your accounts. Regularly log in to your online accounts and check your bank, credit, and debit card statements to ensure all transactions are legitimate. • Keep your system up-to-date. If your computer's operating system is more than five years old it may not offer the same degree of protection as new models. Most system manufacturers issue updates and security patches on their Web sites or automatically through your Internet provider. Similarly, be sure to use the latest Web browser and anti-virus software.
The Federal Bureau of “Investigation estimates that online scams were responsible for more than $240 million in losses in 2008.
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Play It Safe With the number and sophistication of online scams increasing, there are some basic recommendations you can follow to help avoid becoming a victim. • Don't recognize it? Don't open it.
Do not open any e-mail, e-mail attachment, or Web site link from suspicious or unknown senders. • Don't give out your info. Be wary of any e-mail that asks for personal information such as passwords or account numbers. Similarly, avoid any e-mail that promises a prize or gift in exchange for completing a survey or answering questions online. • Blast those pop-ups. These small windows typically appear on or behind the window that you are currently viewing. While many are harmless advertisements, some may contain viruses or software that can monitor your Web activity.
Finally, if you think you've fallen victim to a scam, report it. The FBI has a Cyber Operations unit devoted to fighting cyber crime. Their Internet Crime Complaint s Center is at www.ic3.gov.
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] gardening Spring Into the Garden by: Caina Lynch
here’s nothing like the feeling of stepping out your back door to collect the makings of a salad for dinner, or gathering a handful of cherry tomatoes as a snack while you wander the yard, or chat with a neighbor over the fence. The flowers from your garden are the freshest you’ll ever put into a Sunday centerpiece and the joy of growing may be the oldest pleasure of civilized humans.
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So, it’s time to wake up and get growing! Waking up the garden to a new growing season is not just about the soil and seedlings; this rite of spring is a rejuvenator for the gardener as well. The weather tends to be calm in the early spring and your only excuse to avoid digging in the cold garden on a sunny afternoon will be the wind. Don't ignore your garden for too long though; just like our
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homes, the plants need spring cleaning as well.
Sun, Sun, Sun! If you don’t have a plot laid out, then your first step is to plan your garden before you begin. Garden locations are an important step in starting your garden. Locating a reasonable space on relatively level land and well-drained, high ground will enable the vegetables in your garden to escape “borderline” freezes for an earlier start in the spring and longer harvest in the fall. Be sure your garden will receive full sun each day for at least eight hours. If possible, choose an area with a southern or southeastern exposure. This will warm the ground faster in the spring and will
receive the maximum amount of sunlight throughout the growing season. Along with the sunshine, water is very important for your garden to thrive, so plan your garden to be near a water source – unless, of course, you enjoy carting watering cans back and forth across the backyard.
Going to Beds If your gardening space is limited, you might want to consider “raised bed” or “square-foot” gardens. You can create a wooden “box” of scrap lumber, let us say six feet by three feet, and then fill it with soil. This is especially helpful if the soil in your yard is poor or, as is often the case in our part of the country, little more than tightly compacted red clay. The raised bed warms up faster in the spring, giving you a head start on cool weather crops and seedlings that will transplant later.
You can build raised beds in any size or shape, but most backyard gardeners prefer a 3 to 4-foot width so you can reach the very center of the bed without straining or stepping into the soil. Raised beds also provide a great opportunity to cover young plants with plastic or porous cloth, turning the bed into a sort of “green house” or cold frame so tender plants can be protected for unexpected night chills or excessive sun – both of which we often experience in Jackson’s Purchase.
Soil is More Than Dirt To rejuvenate the garden from its winter rest it is key remove leaves and debris that have gathered in drainage areas. Remove any old crop debris before planting, and then turn the soil or till. That will ensure your new plants have root room and soil to breathe in. It is best to do this prior to planting because once new growth begins it will become difficult to thin and weed without damaging the plant.
weather tends to “beThe calm in the early spring and your only excuse to avoid digging in the cold garden on a sunny afternoon will be the wind.
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Soil is a very important part of any garden or raised bed. Prepare the soil properly and add fertilizer and lime according to soil test recommendations. An ideal garden soil has a 10‑ to 12‑inch loamy surface layer overlying welldrained subsoil. This type of soil can retain large amounts of water but still drains well after rain. It should have enough minerals for optimum growth, and the pH should be between 6.2 and 6.8. When planting your seeds, whether in seed trays, compressed peat pellets or
directly in your garden, prepare the soil with the right amount of water. Moist soil is a must for seeds. To test for moisture content, squeeze together a handful of soil. If it crumbles easily rather than clumping together, proceed with planting.
What to Plant? Plant flowers and veggies that you enjoy. You’ll be surprised at how easy it can be to raise green beans of edible pod peas, and all the salad fixin’s and root crops of spring. These include lettuce, turnips (and their greens), radishes, cabbage, broccoli and brussel sprouts, among many others. Corn, tomatoes and okra are popular summer crops, and by the time you get to fall, you can either give the garden a rest or lay in another supply of turnips – after you harvest your sweep potatoes. For more information regarding soil, pH levels, composting, and other gardening tips visit your local nursery or refer to educational pamphlets and reading material available from your area Agricultural Extension Office. Local nurseries are a great resource for plants and seedlings that are best for your area, and they are the very best places to get helpful instruction from people who know the soil, the weather, and the seasons. Get back into your garden this spring and start growing your new and old favorite things. s
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[ ] uncommon mystery A Death in Belmont (2006) Sebastian Junger by: Michael Cohen
ou may remember Sebastian Junger as the author of The Perfect Storm, his book about the 1991 Halloween storm in the Atlantic that killed crews aboard fishing vessels and caused billions of dollars of damage. In A Death in Belmont, published in 2006, Junger writes a true-life mystery about a murder that took place in Belmont, a suburb of Boston where his family lived when Sebastian was only a year old. In the fall and winter of 1962-63, Sebastian Junger’s mother Ellen, who lived with her husband and one–year-old Sebastian in
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Belmont, employed a builder and his two assistants to add a studio to their house. One of the two workers was Albert DeSalvo, who eventually confessed to most of the murders the papers were calling those of the Boston Strangler. Before they were finished with the building, and on a day when DeSalvo had spent a short time by himself on finishing work in the new studio, a woman was strangled just a few blocks away. The pattern of the crime was like that of the murders to which DeSalvo eventually confessed, although his confession did not mention this particular killing. In the meanwhile, a black man named Roy Smith, who had worked as a housecleaner at the murdered woman’s home that day, was arrested, tried, and convicted of the murder. When DeSalvo was later caught and confessed to a number of stranglings, no attempt was made to implicate him in the Belmont killing or to overturn the Smith conviction. DeSalvo was stabbed to death in a prison hospital in November, 1973, ten years after Roy
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Smith’s conviction. Roy Smith died of lung cancer in another prison hospital in 1976. Junger cannot prove that Smith was innocent and DeSalvo guilty of the Belmont strangling (the way it was told to him by his parents when he was a child). Indeed, during his investigation of the crimes and the people involved he is not always convinced of De Salvo’s guilt and Smith’s innocence, but he seems to end with that conviction, while admitting it cannot be proved. For my money, Junger is more convincing at showing that Roy Smith is very unlikely to have committed the crime than he is of proving that DeSalvo did it, but DeSalvo left very little evidence at some of his crimes. Without his confession, some of them would have been difficult or impossible to successfully prosecute him for. Junger reawakens some of the horror of the time, partly by making it personal, recording how on more than one occasion his mother was alone in the house with the Boston Strangler. s Michael Cohen has been doing a feature commentary, “Uncommon Mysteries,” on WKMS for several years. These short mystery reviews focus on the unusual or uncommon stories which may be a deviation from conventions of the mystery genre, an odd viewpoint or historical first, or a new twist on an old plot device, such as the locked room murder or the unwilling amateur detective. This is an excerpt from Cohen's forthcoming collection of reviews.
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The Pie-sibilities are Endless! by: Caina Lynch
vidence shows the ancient Babylonians and Egyptians (around 1900-1650 BC) calculated the area of a circle, what we now refer to as pi. Before the Greeks made π the sixteenth letter of their alphabet, the Babylonians and Egyptians began calculating the area of a circle nearly 4,000 years ago.
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A Babylonian tablet indicated a value of 3.125 for the area of a circle by taking three times the square of its radius. In Egypt, the Rhind Papyrus, written by the scribe Ahmes, calculated 3.16049, which is fairly accurate. Pi is a ratio that applies to all circles; pie also applies to all circles of people who like good food, and also dates back to the ancient Egyptians. Historians trace the initial origins of pie to the Greeks and the early Romans followed. Those pies were sometimes made in beds of reeds which were to hold the filling – more of a shell than a crust.
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Just as pi has gone through alterations since it was discovered thousands of years ago, so has pie and its name. In the twelfth century the English "pyes" were predominantly filled with meat such as beef or lamb. The crusts of the first pies were called "coffins" or "coffyns" referring to a basket with a tall crust and top layer. The sole purpose of these coffins, just as the ancient pies, was to hold the filling during baking. English tradition credits the first cherry pie to Queen Elizabeth I. Over the years, pie has evolved to become what it is today. It is often considered the most traditional American dessert. The common phrase "as American as apple pie," became popular in the 20th century but didn't really catch on until the 1940s after the downfall of mince pie. Mince pie provided a way to preserve meat for weeks
common phrase “"asTheAmerican as apple pie," became popular in the 20th century
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without salting or smoking. The meat filled pie reached its downfall when the Prohibition made it difficult to gather the liquor for the pie, as well as facing problems of bad health, nightmares and over-indulgence. The unsweetened apple pie squeezed its way onto our dessert tables from England. Believe it or not there are two nationally recognized days of the year whereupon eating pie is encouraged! The American Pie Council named January 24 "National Pie Day," a day to encourage any and all pielovers to bake and cook one or more of your favorite pies. It is a day devoted to sharing and eating pie!
Although it is past, keep it in mind for next year. If you don't think you can wait until January 2014 for your next pie day, celebrate National Pi Day on March 14! Pi Day was founded 25 years ago by physicist Larry Shaw to recognize pi (3.14) on 3/14 in the month and date format. It is also the birthday of Albert Einstein. In 2009, March 14 became officially recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives as National Pi Day, as a special day for schools to encourage the study of mathematics and science. To commemorate the occasion of Einstein's birth and honor the infinite wonder of π, why not celebrate with a piece of pie? Here are some suggestions, don't worry, we won't give you the ingredients to "humble pie".
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Quiche Supreme One of the healthier and filling pies is the quiche. This cheesy ham recipe makes two pies great for an Easter brunch. Feel free to substitute sausage or bacon for the ham for more versatility. Ingredients 2 (9 inch) deep dish frozen pie crusts 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper 1 small onion, finely chopped
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and chopped 6 eggs 2 cups heavy cream 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese 8 ounces shredded Swiss cheese 12 ounces cooked ham, chopped 1/2 teaspoon vinegar 1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 pinch garlic powder 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1 pinch dried parsley salt and pepper to taste
Directions Preheat oven to 350° F and pre-bake crusts for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a large skillet, sauté green pepper, onion and mushrooms until onions are soft and translucent. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large bowl, mix eggs and cream together. Stir in the shredded Jack and Swiss cheese, chopped ham and sautéed vegetables. Stir in vinegar and season with tarragon, garlic powder, nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper. Divide filling into the 2 baked pie crusts. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until filling is set and crusts are golden brown.
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Sweet Potato Pie These bites are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Substitute sausage or bacon for the ham for more versatility.
1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
Ingredients 1 (1 pound) sweet potato
Directions Boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. Run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin. Break apart sweet potato in a bowl. Add butter, and mix well with mixer. Stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. Pour filling into an unbaked pie crust. Bake at 350° F for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Pie will puff up and slowly sink down as it cools.
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Pear Pie Apple pie may be the face of American tradition but here is an alternate recipe to a fruit-filled pie just as tasty.
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No Bake Peanut Butter Pie For those warm spring or summer days when you need more pie, but not more heat in the kitchen. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup milk 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts Directions Beat together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Mix in peanut butter and milk. Beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into two 9 inch graham cracker pie shells; cover, and freeze until firm. s
Ingredients 1 9-inch double crust pie crust 1/2 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon lemon zest 5 cups peeled and sliced pears 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and lemon rind in mixing bowl. Arrange pears in layers in a 9 inch pastry lined pan, sprinkling sugar mixture over each layer. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Roll out remaining dough; cut slits for escape of steam. Moisten rim of bottom crust. Place top crust over filling. Fold edge under bottom crust, pressing to seal. Flute the edge. Bake at 450ยบ F for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350ยบ F and bake for an additional 35 to 40 minutes.
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Northwood Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Baptist Health Paducah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Kentucky Farm Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
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BB&T Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Kopperud Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3, 50
Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery . . . . . . . . . . .8
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Playhouse in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Briggs & Stratton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Loft, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Primary Care Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Carey’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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Computer Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
MidSouth Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Red Bug on Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Der Dutch Merchant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Murray Auto Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Right Way Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Ezell’s Cosmetology School . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
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Rolling Hills Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Forever Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Murray-Calloway Co. Chamber . . . . . . . . . . .50
Roof Brothers Wine & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Froggyland Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Murray-Calloway Co. Hospital . . .Outside Back
Urology Associates, H.S. Jackson, MD . . . .19
Gear Up Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Murray Electric System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Wall Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Grey's Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Murray Family Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Heritage Family Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . .19
Murray Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
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Murray State University . . . . . . . . .Inside Back
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Imes-Miller Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Murray Woman's Clinic . . . . . . . . .Inside Front
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Jarvis Vision Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
My Wedding Logos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Woodmen of the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
[ ] coming soon ... Well, spring is here and it’s time to think about getting outdoors again. Our next edition will kick off the summer of 2013 with some suggestions about what to do with those warm days and pleasant nights. Look for it at the beginning of May. • Why not take the whole family out for a dose of learning and mystery very close to home. Larry Ray will introduce you to the adventure that helped change the nation as he takes you to and through historic Fort Donelson – a national treasure only minutes from your driveway. • We return to our series on preserving community history with Part 2 of “Is History, History?” We’ll find out why making everything digital is both a benefit and a threat to future generations, and what’s being done in Murray to make sure the past is accurately preserved. • What to do with all that summer time and all those kids? Our calendar of summer programs for youth will answer all those questions with some options you wouldn’t dream possible – but they are!
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[ ] dining guide Shogun Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill 816 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 759-5551
August Moon 1550 Lowe’s Dr. . . . . . .(270) 759-4653
Baldy’s Grill 901 Coldwater Rd. . . . .(270) 762-0441
Big Apple Café 1005 Arcadia Circle . .(270) 759-8866
Burrito Shack
Willow Pond Catfish Restaurant
706 N 12th St., Suite 9 (270) 761-7486
The Keg 1051 N 16th St. . . . . . .(270) 762-0040
The Olive 216 N. 15th St. . . . . . . .(270) 759-3663
501 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 753-4521
Bad Bob’s Bar-B-Que Tumbleweed Southwest Grill
806 Chestnut St. . . . . . .(270) 767-0054
807 Walmart Dr. . . . . . .(270) 873-2300
Coldwater Bar-B-Que & Catering 8284 Hwy. 121 N. . . . .(270) 489-2199
El Mariachi Loco Fiesta Grill 604 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 761-8226
GigaBites Deli 104 N. 15th St. . . . . . . .(270) 761-4335
Gloria’s World Village Food 124 N. 15th St. . . . . . . .(270) 759-3233
HRH Dumplin’s 305B S. 12th St. . . . . . .(270) 753-0000
Jasmine Restaurant - Thai & Asian Cuisine 506 N. 12th St. Suite E (270) 761-8424
Magnolia Tea Room 306 Gilbert St. . . . . . . .(270) 492-6284 Hazel, KY
La Cocina Mexicana 501 S. 12th St. . . . . . . . .(270) 767-1627 Murray
La Cocina Mexicana 314 Main St. . . . . . . . . . (270) 492-6392 Hazel, KY
Ann’s Country Kitchen 318 Main St. . . . . . . . . .(270) 492-8195 Hazel, KY
Tom’s Grille
214 North 15th St. . . .(270) 761-4444
406 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 759-9000
16814 Hwy. 68 E. . . . .(270) 474-2202 Aurora, KY
Cracker Barrel
Aurora Landing Restaurant 542 Kenlake Rd. . . . . . .(270) 474-2211 Aurora, KY
650 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 762-0081
Domino’s Pizza 110A S. 12th St. . . . . . .(270) 753-3030
Belew’s Dairy Bar US Highway 62 East . .(270) 354-8549 Aurora, KY
Brass Lantern 16593 Hwy. 68 E. . . . . . 270-474-2773. Aurora, KY
Happiness Restaurant 638 N. 12th Street . . . .(270) 293-4952
Holmes Family Restaurant 1901 N. 12th St. . . . . . .(270) 767-0662
Hungry Bear
Cindy’s on the Barge 888 Kenlake Marina Ln.(270) 474-2245 Hardin, KY
Cypress Springs Resort 2740 Cypress Trail . . . .(270) 436-5496 New Concord, KY
Eagle Nest Marina & Dockside Bar and Grill 500 Eagle Nest Rd. . . .(731) 642-6192 Buchanan, TN
1310 Main St. . . . . . . . .(270) 753-7641
Laird’s Bar-B-Que 77 W. Main St. . . . . . . .(731) 247-3060 Puryear, TN
Martha’s Restaurant 1407 N. 12th St. . . . . . .(270) 759-1648
Mary’s Kitchen 11205 Stadium View Dr..(270) 759-2036
Matt B’s Main Street Pizza
Kentucky Dam Village 166 Upper Village Dr. .(270) 362-4271 Gilbertsville, KY
1411 Main St. . . . . . . . .(270) 759-1234
Latin Lovers 716 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 767-0026
Los Portales 506 N. 12th St. . . . . . ...(270) 767-0315
Olive Pit 905 Mineral Wells Ave.(731) 642-5030 Paris, TN
Ruby Renee’s Restaurant 1196 State Route 121 North(270) 761-7829
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[ ] dining guide Mr. Gatti’s Pizza 804 Chestnut St. . . . . . .(270) 753-6656
Mugsy’s Hideout 410 Main St. . . . . . . . . .(270) 767-0020
Nick’s Family Sports Pub 614 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 762-0012
Pagliai’s Pizza 970 Chestnut St. . . . . . .(270) 753-2975
Papa John’s Pizza 656 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 753-6666
Pizza Hut 1113 Chestnut St. . . . . .(270) 759-4646
Pizza Pro 1304 Chestnut St . . . . .(270) 767-1199
Renfro’s Hih Burger Inn 413 S. 4th St. . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-1155
Rudy’s, “On the Square” 104 S. 5th St. . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-1632
Sirloin Stockade 922 S. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 753-0440
Candy Cravings
818 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 761-2858
1303 Main St. . . . . . . . .(270) 753-4925
1407 Main St. . . . . . . . .(270) 761-7655
217 S. 12th St. . . . . . . . .(270) 759-9885
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt and Bubble Tea
Dunkin’ Donuts 302 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 761-3865
602 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 761-9999
Subway
Fazoli’s 507 Rushing Road. . . . .(270) 761-5555
622 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 753-7827
Taco Bell
Fidalgo Bay Coffee Shop 1201 Payne St. . . . . . . . .(270) 761-4800
402 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 753-8758
Taco John’s
Fifth & Main Coffees 100 S. 5th St. . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-1622
1100 Chestnut St. . . . .(270) 753-9697
Victor’s Sandwiches
Hardee’s 505 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 753-3246
1301 W. Main St. . . . . .(270) 753-7715
Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers
KFC 205 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 753-7101
McDonald’s
974 Chestnut St. . . . . . .(270) 753-5434
Sonic Drive-In
Dinh’s Vietnamese Cuisine
Spanky’s
1203 Chestnut St. . . . . .(270) 753-8880
Sammon’s Bakery
Dairy Queen
Little Caesar’s Pizza
506 B North 12th St. . . .(270) 761-1818
Quizno’s Subs
Culver’s
Snappy Tomato Pizza 1550 Lowes Dr. . .(270) 761-7627
9505 Hwy. 641 N. . . .(731) 247-5527 Puryear, TN
Murray Donuts
506 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 759-2010
1111 Chestnut St. . . . . .(270) 759-4695
Yogurt Your Weigh
500 S 12th St. . . . . . . . .(270) 761-7777
1304 Chestnut St. . . . . .(270) 761-7564
Zaxby’s
107 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 753-5548
1209 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . .(270) 792-2375
Penn Station East Coast Subs Tom’s Pizza
110 S. 12th St. . . . . . . . .(270) 761-7366
506-A N. 12th St. . . . . .(270) 753-9411
Backyard Burgers 801 Paramount Dr. . . . .(270) 759-2480
Boulders 317 Chestnut St. . . . . . . .(270) 761-9727
Brother’s Barbeque 1415 Main St . . . . . . . . .(270) 761-7677
Burger King 814 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 759-8266
Captain D’s 700 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 753-9383
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the most weight for a short distance. For more information on this event visit www.murraystate.edu or call 270.809.3125.
MSU Spring Break
march 16-24
The Duchess of Malfi Shakespeare Festival
march 7 Murray State University presents The Duchess of Malfi during the 4 day Shakespeare Festival. For tickets and more information visit www.murraystate.edu.
The streets and stores will be a little less crowded this week as the 10,000-plus Murray State students head for beaches, mountains, job interviews and homes for the annual Spring Break. Let the tanning begin.
Easter on the Square
march 30 On the Sunday before Easter, the downtown fills with children for the annual Easter on the Square event. The Easter Bunny makes an appearance as 5,000 Easter eggs are hunted on the ground. For more information, call 270.759. 9474.
Twelfth Night
march 8 The American Shakespeare Festival returns to the Murray State campus to present Shakespeare's hilarious comedy Twelfth Night. The play will be performed in Lovett Auditorium, for more information visit www.murraystate.edu.
Bluegrass Horse Pull
Visual Evidence by Murray Art Guild
march 8-9 MSU Expo Center. Horse pulling is a draft horse competition where horses in harness, usually one or two animals, pull a stone-boat or weighted sled and the winner is the team or animal that can pull
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march 30-april 15 Robert O. Miller Conference Center. Visit www.murrayartguild.org for more information.
Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus
dates??? CFSB Center. Come watch all the excitement as tigers and bears take over Murrays CFSB Center. For more information regarding tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Driving Miss Daisy
april 12-21 Playhouse in the Park. A timeless American play, which inspired the beloved Academy AwardÂŽ-winning film, Driving Miss Daisy tells the affecting story of the decades-long relationship between an elderly Southern Jewish woman, Daisy Werthan, and her compassionate African-American chauffeur, Hoke Colburn. Their iconic tale of pride, changing times and the transformative power of friendship has warmed the hearts of millions worldwide. For more information visit www.playhouseinthepark.net.
Murray Calloway County Hospital Endowment for Healthcare Half-Marathon
april 13 The Murray Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile route that gives runners a grand tour of Murray and Calloway County. Visit www.runwalkmurray.org for more information regarding the halfmarathon.
Every Day in Murray The West Kentucky/Wrather Museum Preserving the visual and emotional traditions of the Jackson Purchase Area. Located at North 16th Street and University Drive on the campus of Murray State University, the museum is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. handicap access. For more information, call 270.809.4771.
The Cheri Theater Murray has a seven-screen movie theater located on Chestnut Street. For a list of current movies and times, please call 270.753.3314 or visit www.moviesinmurray.com.
She Stoops to Conquer
Murray State University’s Fine Arts
april 18-21
The University presents a variety of performances form dance to plays, from symphonies to choir concerts. For current information, call 270.809.ARTS.
Robert E. Johnson Theater. A Murray State University theater production is scheduled for four performances Thursday through Sunday. A comedy by the Irish author Oliver Goldsmith, the play is a comedy of manners and romance set in the mid 1700's. Evening performances will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with an afternoon matinee on Sunday. Call 270809-4421 for ticket information and reservations.
KHSAA Fishing Championship
april 25-29 Come and watch the Kentucky High School Athletic Association fishing tournament at Kentucky Lake. For more information, visit www.khsaa.org.
The Clara M. Eagle Gallery at Murray State University The gallery offers a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, from student artwork to national tours. Art ranges from drawing to sculpture, from photography to multimedia. For more information, please call 270.809.6734.
Playhouse in the Park Calloway County’s 30-year-old community theatre. Playhouse presents a variety of plays throughout the year. For detailed information, please call 270.759.1752
The Murray Art Guild A nonprofit organization that offers workshops and exhibitions for children and adults. Stop by and see some of the area artists at work. The Guild is located in downtown Murray at 500N. 4th Street. For additional information, please call 270.753.4059.
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[ ] calendar of events Saturday Market
Spring Citywide Yard Sale
april 25-29
may 4
Continuous Every Saturday through October Murray, Kentucky's downtown transforms itself on the south side of the square on Saturday mornings in May through October from 7a.m.-12p.m. It becomes the site of the Saturday morning farmer's market selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, home made goods and even fish! This 10-plus year tradition gives local folks a place to come, get some good fresh produce and visit everyone.
Clean out your closets, it’s time for Murray's bi-annual Citywide Yard Sale! Applications to participate in the yard sale can be downloaded at http://www.tourmurray.com and returned to the Murray CVB at 201 S. 4th St. along with a $10 fee. This will get your yard sale on the official map. Participants may set up a yard sale in Central Park. Maps may be picked up at 201 S. 4th St. for $2. This is a fundraiser for Freedom Fest. For more information contact the Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau, 270.759.2199.
BLM Wild Horse & Burrow Adoption
may 9-12 Adopt a living legend. The Bureau of Land Management uses its Adoption Program as the primary tool to place these iconic animals into private care. For more information on the event visit www.murraystate.edu/expo.
MSU Spring Graduation
may 11 CFSB Center. Restaurants will be crowded around noon as Murray bids “farewell” to nearly 1,000 MSU graduates who will complete their studies. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., but a 9:30 arrive is required for best seats and graduates should be there by 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.Murraystate.edu.
Luther F Carson Center for the Performing Arts Josh Turner
April 12, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday March 15, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! Family Matters the Musical
Dreamgirls Saturday March 23, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday March 24, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.
Monday April 15, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
Wine Tasting and Auction Jim Gaffigan- The White Bread Tour
Thursday April 18, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday March 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Wintley Phipps Elvis Lives
Sunday April 21, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday April 11, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday
For more information call 270.450.4444 or visit www.thecarsoncenter.org
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Shop Around the Corner by: Paige Graves ome would say it’s hard for Murray to compete with the shopping opportunities of Paducah, Louisville or Nashville. However, when our editor (a man) told us that women in larger cities both north and south of the Tennessee border had named Murray as their shopping destination of choice, we were both proud and more than a bit curious. We set out to find out if Murray is, truly, the regional capital of “cute little shops.”
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The key to the success of the numerous local boutiques is originality and a certain friendliness known only in Murray. If one were to visit the little yellow cottage called Carey’s, one would find a store specializing in women’s shoes, accessories, baby items
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Further south, at the corner of Sycamore and 12th streets, is the home of chic women’s clothing, cute outfits for kids and jewelry engraved with the
boutiques “big.Small treasures of own.”
With just a little research, it becomes vividly clear that the small clothing boutiques of Murray hold big treasures of their own. Of course, the town has a wide selection of local stores with other items to pique your interests, but for now, fashion will have the spotlight. Take the time to discover why you need not travel a great distance to get the shopping experience you crave all in one day.
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and clothing. If you’re tired of choosing between one mass-produced item and another, Carey’s is the sort of establishment where you can count the multiples of an item on one hand. During seasons and holidays the mood of the store shifts to please the shopper. Whether it’s original springtime dresses or brilliant Christmas decorations you’re after, Carey’s packs a punch in a cozy space at 403 Chestnut St.
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most inspirational of sayings. Ribbon Chix, as the name might imply, keeps plenty of hair ribbons in stock to go with any little girl’s outfit and has accessories for women of any age. If you’ve found the perfect dress for your special occasion at Ribbon Chix, you would also have the pleasure of finding the perfect boots here to make the outfit complete. DK Kelley, often visited after a hearty lunch at H.R.H. Dumplin’s right next
door at 305 S. 12th St., features all the right elements for your next original ensemble as well. Inspired by the love of shopping and the desire to find something your typical chain establishment will never have, DK Kelley has the means to help you develop your signature style. Tunics, dresses, and a weekly email newsletter are just a few of the things that set this store apart from the rest. Walk in with a special occasion in mind and walk out with the outfit and maybe a purse, too. Gate 28 came onto the scene as a place where vintage meets country chic, as well as the exclusive Fossil retailer for our area. Located at 310 N. 12th St., More than clothing: Murray’s shops offer a wide range of gifts.
...and eliminates the “necessity to go elsewhere for a day of shopping.” – Paige Graves
the store offers an array of more unique items displayed in an equally unique way. Gate 28 is a favorite stop for students hoping for a few new outfits for school, a treasure trove as far as date night ensembles go and a place with just enough country spirit to suit the area.
The perfect outfit for a special occasion - or a special someone.
Each boutique provides a wonderful local flavor to Murray, and eliminates the necessity to go elsewhere for a day of shopping. Conversely, individuals have seen the worth in driving into Murray for a retail adventure that provides a one-of-a-kind look. It’s a day trip that doesn’t require prior planning or too many hours of your time. The
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establishments offer special deals, seasonal sales and the friendly and personal touch the town is so well known for. Complete you’re your shopping experience by visiting The Place, Flowers by Whitney, Penique's, Vintage Rose and Red Bug on Third to find more So if you have the urge to spend a little money in a little town, get ready for a big adventure as you scour the distinctive shopping racks of Murray. s
Accessorize to excess for less - it’s all right here in Murray.
Shop Vintage Inspired Meets Country Chic with Gate 28’s wide variety of clothing and accessories!
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A Sense of Style by: Robert A. Valentine
s this a good color to go with my hair?" he held the freshlylaundered shirt up next to his face. The answer was obvious: he had no hair to speak of, and what little vestigial mane remaining was snowy white. So was the shirt.
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"Perfect match," she said, quietly. It was an old joke, but she never tired of it. He had first used it over 30 years ago. Now, it was not such much a clever joke as it was a ritual. They were off to church for a special program on missions. Someone (she could not remember who) was coming to talk about the work their church sponsored in India. That's why he grumbled, too. After 15 years of retirement, he still resented using evenings for anything than resting or recreation. Church going was, in his opinion, neither of those things. After a short and very interesting talk, she helped serve tea and other refreshments in the parlor. The little man from India, whose name she feared she could never pronounce, was very gracious. She found his hint of a British accent
made him seem wise and, in a way, mysterious. People started to leave and she began her ritual of cleaning up. It was the habit of a lifetime, as messes were made, it was her instinct to eliminate them. The room was almost empty when he picked up a half-filled cup of tea only to hear a soft voice say, "Please." She was face to face with the Indian visitor. "Please." He said, again, and she understood that he wasn't quite finished. She handed over the cup. "Oh," she said. "I'm sorry." "There is no need, I assure you," he said, smiling. "Who are you, please?" She smiled, gave him her name, and extended a hand. "Yes," he said. "I did not ask your name, however. Who are you?" She was instantly disoriented. She blushed, as if she had said something wrong. "Well, I'm on the hospitality committee," she said, as if having to explain her existence. "I'm quite sure," he smiled. "But, who are you?" His question had a certain insistence. "She is the most wonderful wife any man ever had, or could ever hope to have on this earth," said her husband as he eased up beside her and put a protective arm around her shoulder. He reached for the Indian's hand and
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introduced himself. "Then I am the person who is shaking the hand of the world's most fortunate man," grinned the visitor. From thin air a committee descended and he was whisked away. Later, in bed, she found she could not be comfortable. The little man's question kept nagging at her: "Who are you?" if not a name, if not a member of a group then what answer could she give? She had not noticed that, earlier that night, she had been gliding around the room quietly looking after everyone else. There was a natural grace to the way she did it; quiet evidence that concern for others lay at the very core of her being. All those little things made a foreign visitor interested in her as person – not as a set of classifications. Her very being was reflected in the way she bore herself, and things she did. It was her style, and she didn’t even notice it. Her husband moved next to her. "Can't sleep?" he asked. "I'm just wondering who I am," she said. "I mean, beyond a name and an address, who?" He settled into his pillow. "That would take too long," he mumbled, "So I'm going back to sleep. And if it turns out you're not my wife, let's keep this a secret." She smiled, and tolerated him. It was her style, after all, to do so. s