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Caina Lynch

Fort Heiman: The Forgotten Fort

Paige Graves

Our Fine Feathered Fisherman Paige Graves

Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Robert A. Valentine

Notes & Neighbors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Murray Life Staff

Trivia Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Murray Life Staff

Uncommon Mystery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Michael Cohen

Pet Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Jacqui Reed

A Laughing Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Murray Life Staff

A Step Ahead: Racer Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Rebecca Feldhaus

Count On It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Murray Life Staff

Summertime Adventures in Murray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Paige Graves

Day Trips: Evansville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Megan Tubbs

Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Caina Lynch

Profile: The Bass is Yet to Come . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Charles Hart

Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Robert A. Valentine

Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Murray Life Staff

Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Happening & Where

The Last Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Robert A. Valentine

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Summer

by: Robert A. Valentine

sum•mer : 1. The usually warmest season of the year, occurring between spring and autumn and constituting June, July, and August in the Northern Hemisphere 2. A period of fruition, fulfillment, happiness, or beauty. - The Free Dictionary

cientists will tell you that summer runs from the summer solstice until the autumnal equinox. Kids will tell you that it runs from the last day of school ‘til the first day of school. Mark Twain observed that the coldest winter he ever spent was the summer he spent in San Francisco, and Henry James said, “Summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Whenever summer is to you, we hope you will choose to spend it in line with Definition #2: “a period of fruition, fulfillment, happiness and beauty.” We’re here to help,

but you’ve got to take the first step on your own. Larry Ray will get you started with a challenge to go out to find your history. Larry says that you’ll find a fascinating piece of it only moments from your front door, and he’ll tell you how to find out more about Fort Heiman, on the banks of Kentucky Lake. If you’re a youngster, will show you more camps, workshops, clinics and classes than you could enjoy in a dozen summers. Paige Graves has compiled a list of camps, lessons, and recreational outings with the help of librarian Sandy Linn, City Parks’ Tab Brockman, and dozens of folks who responded to our request for suggestions. Don’t tell them there’s nothing to do this summer! Aviva Yasgur will show you best fisherman you ever met: the Osprey. If you want to see the airborne angler at work, you’ll have to get outside. While you’re roaming the shores looking for birds, you might as

well throw in a line and try to find a fish yourself, and Caina Lynch will detail what to do with fish and frying pan before you sit down to dinner. In this issue, we’re going to provide you plenty of reasons to get out there before Autumn chases you in next to the fire. Megan Tubbs will give you a guided tour of Evansville, Indiana, and confirm once again that Murray is in the center of everything. Bec Feldhaus returns to our pages with a story of people who are getting a jump on life in the Racer Academy, and there’s much, much more. Of course, our dining guide and calendar of events will keep your days full of friends and fun. We’ve got humor for families on vacation, trivia for outdoors lovers and fans of Kentucky lake, news tidbits we thought you might have missed and, as usual, more. We hope you will learn something, recall something, or just enjoy a helpful hint or a silly story. It’s summertime, and we’re happy to share it with you. So, find a shady place, sit back, turn a page, and write another chapter in your own Murray Life. s

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Peter Was Here! As promised, Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, visited Murray in April and brought fond memories to Baby Boomers and great hope to their grandchildren. After a day of workshops for parents and teachers as part of an international anti-bullying campaign, Yarrow took the stage in Murray State’s Wrather Hall Auditorium to continue his message of harmony and individual respect for others. To the delight of his audience, he accomplished his mission by inviting the audience to join in as he played and sang many of the songs that made the famous trio immortal: Leaving on a Jet Plane, Blowing in the Wind, If I Had

a Hammer and, of course, Puff, The Magic Dragon.

instrumental in Yarrow to Murray.

bringing

His moving performance was highlighted by his invitation to the stage, which was taken up by a dozen children of various ages. They assisted in the singing of Marvelous Toy, a PP&M favorite that acquired new fans right on the spot.

The lesson (for all good songs have a moral, don’t they?) was simple for Peter Yarrow: you can’t really hate someone with whom you have sung, can you? All together ... s

Yarrow had some very kind words to say about Murray’s own Prof. Joe Baust and his efforts to further environmental education at Murray State and on an international scale, as well. Baust was

The Fort in Your Backyard General Lew Wallace, known today as the author of Ben Hur, led his Union troops on a flanking maneuver aimed at Ft. Heiman. Legend – and a good deal of verifiable history – has it that Wallace’s forces moved south from Paducah through the streets of Murray enroute to the hostilities that would close the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers to the Confederacy for the rest of the war. It is now easier than ever to share west Kentucky’s historical traditions with family and friends when they visit this summer. After years of being an archeological rumor or a “little known fact,” historic Fort Heiman on the banks of Kentucky Lake, is now open to visitors.

Although the site has been formally closed to visitors for decades, recent action by the National Parks Service has attached Ft. Heiman to Forts Henry and Donelson, thus providing funds to prepare the Calloway County site for visitors. You can now set foot on the

grounds of the “unfinished fort” that some historians suggest might have changed the outcome of the battle for river control and, thus, the entire Civil War. Accessible by Hwy 121 south from Murray (Hwy 119, in Tennessee), the Fort sits on a small peninsula now almost surrounded by Kentucky Lake. Maps and signage are available. If you are unfamiliar with this part Calloway County’s story, guest writer Larry Ray of Henry County, Tenn., will familiarize you with the events and the present realities in a series of articles that begin with this issue. If you’re amazed and intrigued, then both Larry and the editors of Murray Life will be more than pleased. s

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It’s Summer! Head for the Library! The Calloway County Library hosts many activities throughout the year, but programming booms in the summer. Children’s programming will include the library’s annual summer reading program and summer story times. Aimed at kids 4 to 12, the Summer Reading program is designed to encourage the use of the public library and reading for pleasure. “Research shows that a child’s reading skills can diminish during the summer recess,” says the Library’s Sandy Linn. “However reading skills can be maintained and even increased when children read while out of school.” Children attend one program each Monday for six weeks. Each program features professional entertainers or a special prize event.

This year’s scheduled performers are Chris Egelston, Animal Tales, MadCap Puppets, Jim Gill and Runaway Puppet Theatre. The sixth meeting date will be ReadMart, a special “shopping” event for participants to spend the book bucks they have earned during the program. The program will be begin on Monday, June 3 and will continue each Monday, through July 8. Parents with Ones and Twos is designed for children 12-36 months accompanied by an adult. Board books, music and toy time are incorporated into the program. Parents with Ones & Twos will be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:3010:00 during the month of June. Preschool story time is for children age 3 - 5 and consists of

picture books, music, crafts and activities. Story time will be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., during the month of June. All children’s’ programming is free of charge, but preregistration is required and spaces are filled on first-come, first served basis. Summer Wednesdays will feature Family Movie afternoons, from 1:00-3:30 p.m. in the library meeting room with a variety of featured films scheduled for viewing. Two special events for adult and family enjoyment will be a concert presented by Peter Fletcher, classical guitarist on Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. and a family story time event performed by Mary Hamilton on Thursday, June 27. These presentations are sponsored by a donation presented to CCPL programing by David and Jennifer Bryson. For more information, call the Library at 753-2288, or visit them online at www.callowaycountylibrary.o rg. “Dig In” to great reading and fun at the Calloway County Public Library. s

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Freedom Fest Highlights Summer For some the summer really doesn’t begin until the 4th of July. For others, it begins with Freedom Fest in Murray. This year, Freedom Fest is closer to the scientific beginning of summer (June 21) than ever before. Since the 4th falls on a Thursday, Murray will celebrate American Independence on Friday and Saturday, June 28 and 29, with a special Veterans’ Remembrance on the 4th. That gives Murrayans all the fun of Freedom Fest with plenty of time left over to spend with family and friends during the formal holiday. The kickoff comes on Friday, June 28, with an evening street fair feature food, fun, and fantastic music from Matty McRae and the great Clarence Dobbins. The “Red, White and Blue Block Party will continue until 10:30 on Murray’s Court Square.

On Saturday, Freedom Fest gets going again with a 5K run sponsored by Primary Care Medical Center at 7:30 a.m. At 8 a.m. the Street Fair re-opens with inflatables for the kids, and the Ezell Cosmetology School’s Kid’s Zone. Briggs and Stratton’s Main Street Mile is slated for 8 a.m., as well, and the greatest small town Independence Day parade in America is slated for 9:30. The Street Fair closes at 1 p.m. (it will be getting pretty warm by then, anyway), but Family Night in the Park launches at 6 p.m. as the day cools off in Murray’s Central Park. Bands, events for kids and families and the great Town and Gown Community Band will perform at 7 p.m. As the darkness sets in around 9:30, the sky will light up with the Briggs and Stratton Fireworks Extravaganza. What a weekend!

On the Cover... We are once again indebted to W. Gross Magee, a member of the faculty at Murray State University, for this issue of Murray Life Magazine’s cover photo. Gross teaches graphic communications skills to his students and regularly practices what he preaches. His outstanding nature

photography has, more than once, graced our pages, most recently as a part of last summer's feature article on his 3D photography of Mammoth Cave – a history-making expedition to recreate 19th Century stereopticon images of Charles Walldach. Great photography makes our job much easier and makes your reading more enjoyable; great photographers make that possible. Thanks, Gross. s

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The British Are Coming! by: Paige Graves Think you know more than Paul Revere when it comes to the American Revolution? Also known as the War of Independence, it began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies, but gradually grew into a world war between Britain on one side and the newly formed United States, France, Netherlands and Spain on the other. Test your knowledge and see if you're fit to wave the Old Glory.

1. 1. Where was the first battle of the American Revolution? A. Concord, MA B. Lexington, MA C. Boston, MA D. White Plains, NY

6. Which fort did the traitor Benedict Arnold intend to turn over to the British? A. Fort William Henry, NY B. Fort Ticonderoga, NY C. West Point, NY D. Fort Dusquesne, PA

2. In George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River, which town did he attack? A. Trenton, NJ B. Philadelphia, PA C. Newark, NJ D. Dover, DE

7. Whose last words were "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"? A. Horatio Gates B. Abraham Lincoln C. Nathanael Greene D. Nathan Hale

3. Where was the worst American defeat of the war? A. Springfield, NJ B. New London, CT C. Augusta, GA D. Charleston, SC

8. Who was known as the "Swamp Fox"? A. John Paul Jones B. Anthony Wayne C. Francis Marion D. Ethan Allen

4. Which battle caused the British to abandon plans to conquer the Carolinas? A. Fishing Creek, SC B. Cowpens, SC C. Guilford Courthouse, NC D. Savannah, GA

5. Which battle was the first major American victory of the war? A. Brandywine Creek, PA B. Princeton, NJ C. Saratoga, NY D. Monmouth, NJ

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9. Which British general surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia, effectively dashing British hopes for winning the war? A. Charles Cornwallis B. Henry Clinton C. William Howe D. John Burgoyne

10. In which state was the last battle between American and British forces fought? A. Virginia B. South Carolina C. New York D. Massachusetts

[  ] uncommon mystery The Man Who Liked Slow Tomatoes

(1982)

K. C. Constantine by: Michael Cohen

ario Balzic is Chief of the Rockford Police Department. This little western Pennsylvania town used to house a big bituminous coal mine, and the mine’s closure has caused plenty of problems for the residents, or in some cases, like that of Jimmy Romanelli, the loss of work has revealed character flaws that are going to end in tragedy. When Jimmy goes missing, his wife Frances starts calling Chief Mario every couple of hours. It’s a largely working class town with many first-generation immigrants among the older population, and in the mixture of Greek and Italian and Eastern European and other groups, Mario feels at home. He is half Italian and half Serb;

moreover his father was a mine union organizer. But he begins this investigation with a guilty conscience, because Frances Romanelli’s father and Jimmy’s father-in-law is Mario’s own father’s old friend, Mike Fiori. Fiori was the mine organizer most feared in the old days by the mine owners, and Mario hasn’t visited Fiori since his father died. Mario, like his father before him, thinks something might be learned from Mike Fiori’s inflexible attitudes about union negotiation and his complete confidence in himself. Mario is engaged in negotiations, along with police union representatives, the mayor, and a particularly unpleasant city councilman, about the new police contract. And the chief has his father’s trait of seeing all sides in a dispute. This makes him a bad negotiator, though it also makes him a good coach of his young patrolmen at handling dangerous domestic disturbances. Unfortunately, the present case turns out to be a domestic disturbance that’s past handling. I had heard of this book before I picked it up and began reading it, but I was not aware at the time what a favorite of the critics it is. It shows up on several lists of best mysteries of the twentieth century, among them the one compiled by members of the

Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. Critics compare the depiction of social class in Constantine to the books of John O’Hara. They say his handling of dialect and dialogue hasn’t been seen since the great crime writer George V. Higgins. Sometimes his recreation of milieu gets mentioned as reminiscent of The Sopranos, and his concentration on the workings of his main character’s mind reminds others of the Maigret books of Georges Simenon. K. C. Constantine is actually Carl Constantine Kosak, a writer about whose personal life we know little because he has the sense of privacy of a J. D. Salinger. We do know that between 1972 and 2002 he wrote seventeen books about Chief Mario and the other members of the Rocksburg Police Department, and that The Man Who Liked Slow Tomatoes is the fifth in that series. I think you’ll like it. 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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 ] pet pause Never Too Old! by: Jacqui Reed

enior dogs – those more than seven years old – are often overlooked when people are searching for a new canine family member. Puppies and young adult dogs get the attention while seniors usually have long stays in foster homes or stay in no-kill shelters for months or years or, in the worst case, are euthanized in shelters. We at the Humane Society of Calloway County get a special thrill when a senior, especially a very senior dog, is placed in a new, loving home. Puddin’, an 11-year-old Boston terrier, was one of those successes and when you hear her story, you’ll see why the deck was stacked against her by more than her age.

When Puddin’ was 10 years old, her lifetime owner relocated where he couldn’t take her. A few months later he became ill and his caregiver took care of Puddin’ as she continued to live in her original home alone, without her beloved owner. Her owner ultimately became terminally ill and her caregiver contacted the Humane Society. When her owner passed away, Puddin’ arrived at her new foster home scared and anxious. Puddin’s foster parents, Wayne and Donna Tervo, had previously fostered dogs for the Humane Society, but not a senior dog and not one whose life had taken such a turn in the previous months. Puddin’ had severe allergies, was very anxious and would nip at people when they picked her up.

Puddin’s story ends with love and success.

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They had finally found “something that made Puddin’ feel at home.” – Jacqui reed

“She would sit on the end of the loveseat and look at the door,” Donna said. “It always seemed like she was waiting on someone to come in.” Wayne added, “She just wasn’t happy.” She slept under Wayne and Donna’s bed. They believe she picked this spot because she felt safe there. Despite the challenges Puddin’ presented, the Tervos did not give up. They tackled her issues head on. In consultation with her veterinarian, they tried several foods to help her allergies. They also got her a sweater to keep her from scratching hot spots. They forced her to sit with them on the couch while they gave her love and attention and slowly she began to relax. Having always been an only dog, Puddin’ initally ignored the Tervo’s beagle, Bandit, and Boston terrier, Ellie. It was a big breakthrough when she began to play with them. Wayne and Donna stayed in touch with Puddin’s caregiver and during a phone call they discovered Puddin’ had a job at her previous home: getting the newspaper every day. So one morning they put on her leash

and walked her out to get their paper. Puddin’ loved it and pranced back to the house, paper clutched dutifully in her mouth. They had finally found something that made Puddin’ feel at home. “That’s her job,” Wayne said. Several months after arriving at the Tervos, Puddin’ was adopted by another family. Wayne and Donna were hopeful but had their doubts that Puddin’ would adapt to the active puppy in the house and unfortunately they were right. Puddin’s anxiety and nipping habits intensified and she was returned five days later. Soon Wayne and Donna decided to make Puddin’ a permanent member of their family. She’d had enough change in her life in the past year and she’d had already become part of their family. Since Puddin’ joined the Tervos, her allergies have improved significantly; the staff at the vet’s office say they hardly recognize her since nipping is no longer her response to being handled. You might have seen her on Main Street taking in the MSU Homecoming parade with Wayne in October and she joined us in her lobster costume at Barktoberfest – and she still has her daily job of fetching the paper. The Tervos have even been known to put a paper in the yard on Sundays and holidays for Puddin’ to bring in the house. Unlike so many others, Puddin’s story ends with love and success. People hesitate to adopt older dogs for a variety of reasons, but most senior dogs are available for adoption through no fault of their own. Adopting older dogs has many benefits: they are emotionally mature, they don’t require the time and patience needed to train and socialize a puppy, size, physical appearance, and temperament are all known, and they make great companions for those who want a calm, relaxed pet. Older dogs make wonderful companions and should never be overlooked simply because of their age. 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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Vacations by: Murray Life Staff

It's that time of year when the family van is packed full of luggage and the destinations are set. Whether you're driving, flying or sitting at a family reunion, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never be far from a few good laughs. A hotel patron went up to the roof to get a good tanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one without any lines. As she lay there in all her glory, the manager came up and insisted she wear her swimsuit. "What difference does it make? I'm up here alone," the patron said. The manager replied: "We wouldn't care, ma'am, except you're lying on the skylight." ...................................................... After a man got settled on his flight for Florida, the pilot came over the intercom. "Folks, feel free to move about as you wish, but please stay inside the plane till we land... it's a bit cold outside, and if you

walk on the wings it affects the flight pattern." ...................................................... When you get in the ocean this summer, remember sharks are often times smarter than their prey. In fact, their favorite novel is FINnegan's Wake by James Joyce. ....................................................... From a passenger ship, everyone can see a thin bearded man on a small island, shouting and desperately waving his hands. "Who is it on that island?" a passenger asks the captain. "I have no idea... but every year when we pass, he goes nuts like that.

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An exhausted family who had lost their way walked into a small bakery hoping to get directions to their hotel. The father asked an employee if he knew the way to the resort, to which the employee retorted, "It's on a knead to know basis." ....................................................... A family of pigs went on vacation in the Bahamas. Unfortunately, they had to cut the trip short because they were bacon under the sun. .......................................................

The loaded mini-van pulled in to the only remaining campsite. Four children leaped from the vehicle and began feverishly unloading gear and setting up the tent. A nearby camper marveled to the youngsters' father, "That is some display of teamwork." The father replied, "I have a system: no one goes to the bathroom until the camp is set up."

A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.

Roderick had finished his summer vacation and gone back to school. Two days later his teacher phoned his mother to tell her that he was misbehaving.

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"Wait a minute," she said. "I had Roderick with me for three months and I never called you once when he misbehaved."

..................................................... When our family went on vacation to Florida, we took Southwest out of Nashville. The SWA flight attendants are famous for their wise-cracking cabin messages, and as we approached Orlando, one of them announced: "Weather at our destination is 50 degrees with some broken clouds, but they'll try to have them fixed before we arrive. Thank you, and remember, nobody loves you, or your money, more than Southwest Airlines."

This is medium level puzzle #24...Good Luck!

This is hard level puzzle #25...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! Go to www.murraylifemagazine.com Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see you next issue with another great puzzle!

If you have a favorite kind of print puzzle youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see, contact us with your ideas at: Puzzle Editor, Murray Life PO Box 894 Murray, KY 42071

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 ] community A Step Ahead: Racer Academy by: Rebecca Feldhaus

am Medlock would much rather be watching professional wrestling on TV than practicing a speech for his public speaking class. As a high school senior, it’s not an unusual priority list but the tall, dark haired teen is enrolled in his second “dual credit” class this year through Murray State University’s Racer Academy. Although he may not tell you in so many words, these two steps toward college have really made the difference. Sam has Asperger’s Syndrome, a type of high performing autism that can complicate an individual’s response in social and public situations. Mary Anne Medlock, Sam’s mom, said her son’s form of autism sometimes makes it seem as if he’s not paying attention in class but, in fact, he can repeat almost everything his teachers say, including inflections and mannerisms. School has always been a challenge for Sam, especially during presentations in class. So, the thought of Sam taking basic public speaking once he enrolled at Murray State University was terrifying, Mary Anne said. In the fall semester of 2012, Mary Anne enrolled her son in a Racer Academy course for Murray High School students. Racer Academy is a dual credit opportunity for high school juniors and seniors. Dual credit means students complete requirements for high school credit and receive college hours

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at the same time. Students work with their high school guidance counselors to choose classes that will benefit them most. Mary Anne said it wasn’t just the reduced rate on tuition that Racer Academy offers, but the peace of mind she and her husband, Vince, received when they discovered their son would be in a class of 20, rather than 200 when studying public speaking. “It’s going to give him [college] hours before he graduates but, as much as anything, it’s the comfort level for him being able to take those classes here at Murray High with his friends and his peers,” Mary Anne said. His first Racer Academy class was “The Theatrical Experience,” with professor Lissa Graham. After his overwhelmingly positive experience in the class, Mary Anne knew she wanted her son to continue. “As he’s gone through school, all the teachers know Sam. They know about Sam,” she said. “So this was teachers coming from outside our little Murray High world and interacting with him.

Three “President

ago, years Randy Dunn developed Racer Academy to enable students across Murray State’s 18-county service region to take college classes.

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The one thing that really fascinated me is that his theater teacher also told him that she had Asperger’s and that she understood where he was coming from. And that was really cool that she shared that.” Mary Anne was also able to take some college courses, through Western Kentucky University, before departing from her high school alma mater. The set up was a little bit different, she said. Rather than having classes in her normal classroom, she studied in a trailer behind her school. She was the only high schooler in the course. At that time, it just wasn’t heard of.

campus has evolved into an offering of dynamic courses available to students on their high school campus, on the MSU campus, at regional campuses and online. Currently, more than 400 Kentucky high school students are enrolled in Racer Academy.

For many years Murray State University made college courses available to high school students who lived within driving distance to campus.

Vince also had his version of a dual credit class, but he didn’t take the credit because he knew it wouldn’t transfer outside his home state of Tennessee. Vince and Mary Anne took the courses because they could. Sam, however, isn’t as outgoing in telling you what he likes about the classes. “It’s good to get it out of the way,” Sam said. “But I’m not good at it -public speaking.” Despite his pessimism about his public speaking skills, Vince and Mary Anne said the biggest difference in Sam has been at home. “I think we’ve had a lot more interaction. Seems like we talk a lot more. Not that his mother and I have problems talking anyway,” Vince joked. Despite his success with his theater and communications classes, Sam is clear that he wants to study economics and accounting once he enrolls at Murray State University.

The whole family seems to be more at ease than they described themselves before Sam started taking classes.

More than four hundred “Kentucky high school students are enrolled in Racer Academy.

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“I’m not so panicked about him going to Murray State next year,” Vince said. “And I was panicked, a little bit.” For many years Murray State University made college courses available to high school students who lived within driving distance to campus. Three years ago, President Randy Dunn developed Racer Academy to enable students across Murray State’s 18-county service region to take college classes. What began with dozens of classes offered to high school students only at the MSU main

An example of courses offered prior to what is now Racer Academy is in the Hutson School of Agriculture. A partnership between Murray State University and Hopkinsville Community College, involving six local high schools, was launched with funding from sources including Murray State University’s Office of Regional Outreach. Students who enrolled could gain credits in four courses in agriculture technology. Brandon Wilson, Racer Academy of Agriculture program coordinator and MSU professor, said it’s been an overwhelmingly beneficial program for students and for Murray State. He mirrors the sentiment from professors across academic colleges and disciplines. “I think it’s a great way to connect high school students to opportunities to enhance their quality of life, specifically through Murray State University and postsecondary education,” he said. So, after 90 years of educating students from around the world, Murray State University is no longer waiting for students to come to campus. The Racer Academy is taking education to the students, wherever they may be in “the heart of Jackson’s Purchase.” s

For more information about Racer Academy at Murray State University, visit www.murraystate.edu/raceraca demy or call the Registrar’s Office at 270-809-5727.

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Summer Stats by: Murray Life Staff

Gas prices aren't the only summer numbers that might surprise you in a few months. Whether you plan to soak up the sun at the beach or relax at a backyard barbecue, we hope you don't sweat the small stuff. However, we've got some big numbers that might surprise you!

92%:

1946:

the water content of a watermelon

year the bikini was invented by French engineer Louis RĂŠard

30 million:

14,000:

years the mosquito has been around

firework displays held each 4th of July in the U.S.

$1,180:

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life span of a lightning bug

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odds that the three hot dogs you will eat at the family cookout came from Iowa

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number of rainy days in Orlando

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minimum SPF recommended in sunscreen. Don't forget to reapply!

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known species of ants ready to invade your summer picnic

2.5 billion:

gallons of water used per day to irrigate the world's golf courses

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number of double-takes per day caused by wearing a sundress.*

* We made this up. However, it could very well be true!

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1. B - On April 19, 1775, the "shot heard around the world" was fired by Massachusetts militiamen at Lexington. 2. A - The battle occurred on December 26, 1776. 3. D - On May 12, 1780, the British captured Charleston and the entire southern American army of 5400 men. 4. C - On March 15, 1781, the Americans inflicted heavy losses on the British, forcing General Cornwallis to retreat. 5. C - The Battle of Saratoga was fought on October 7, 1777. 6. C - Arnold's plan to turn West Point over to the British was discovered in time. 7. D - Hale was caught spying on British troops. He was executed on September 22, 1776. 8. C - Marion led guerilla raids against British troops, primarily in South Carolina. ival 9. A - The British surrendered at Yorktown on October 19, 1781. 10. B - The battle was fought on August 27, 1782 along the Combahee River.

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f all the delicious summer vegetables available to us, the last thing you want on your plate is a couch potato. Summer is the time when students finally get a break from school, and after emptying their heads of pesky equations and famous words by what's his name, they might just be ready to sleep in until noon and glue themselves to the television. This isn't the case for every bright young mind. Just because school is out doesn't mean there won't still be opportunity to participate in sports, the arts, science, fellowship and more. Consider the following calendar of events to give your student's summer a little structure. .................................................................................

CyberCave Academy (270) 809-3987 June 13 - 17, June 27 July 1, July 11 - 15, July 25 - 29

Young Authors Camp (270) 809-4725 June 10-14 In addition to lots of writing each day, activities include crafts, art, and swimming.

Murray Parks May 25 Pool opens in Central Park May 31 - June 15 Playhouse in the Park's "Fiddler on the Roof" June 7 - July 26 Friday Movies in the Park (Amphitheatre, sponsored by Harvestland Ministries) June 22 Tymeless Hearts Carnival (Chestnut Park) July 15 - 26 Playhouse in the Park Theatre Camp July 26 - 28 Playhouse in the Park's "The Jungle Book" July 27 Third Annual Murray Disc Gold Tournament (Central Park) August 3 Back to School Bash Baseball Tournament September 2 Pool Final Day

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Robotics Camp (270) 809-4647 June - July Athletics Camps (270) 809-6864 Football June 10 - 11: Future Racer Camp June 12 - 14: Quarterback School June 15: Senior Mini Camp Tennis June 10 - 14, 17 - 21: Camp Women’s Basketball June 21 - 22: Team June 24 - 27: Individual Men’s Basketball June 10 - 13: Mini Camp, ages 5-7

June 14 - 15: Team Camp June 17 - 20: Youth Camp #1, ages 7-17 July 29 - August 1: Youth Camp #2, ages 7 through entering 7th grade Horse Camp (270) 809-3125 May 31 - June 2: MSU Expo Center .................................................................................

Murray Art Guild (270) 753-4059 June 5 Murray Art Guild’s Summer Party June 14, 21, 29; July 12, 19, 26 Messy Fridays June 3 - 7 Drawing July 8 - 12 Hammer Time (Jewelry)

Land Between the Lakes (270) 924-2000 May 23: For Goodness Snakes (Nature Station) May 25 - 26: River Days (Nature Station) June 1 - August 31: Daily Nature Station Programs June 6: "Animal Meet & Greet" Tour June 23: Nature Photography for Kids .................................................................................

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Area Churches Poplar Spring Baptist Church (270) 436-2564 June 10 - 14: Vacation Bible School Session 1: 9:00-11:30 a.m. Session 2: 6:00-8:30 p.m. For all ages (parents are encouraged to attend at least 1 day with their children). Snack will be served mornings, meal at night. Pre-registration begins 2 weeks prior to event. Murray Cooperative VBS (270)-753-3824 (First Christian, St. John's Episcopal, New Life, & First Presbyterian) Week of June 17 VBS theme: "Athens: Paul's Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth"

While the library hosts numerous activities throughout the year; programming is boosted during the summer months with programs that will appeal to everyone. This summer youngsters will “Dig Into Reading”; teens will go “Beneath the Surface” and adults will experience “Groundbreaking Reads” to discover the joys of reading and the treasures that are found within the doors of the public library. Children’s programming will include the library’s annual summer reading program and summer story times. Call the Calloway County Public library for a complete schedule. Monday, June 3 9:00; 10:30; 1:00 “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading Program Begins. Performer: Chris Egelston Tuesday, June 4 9:30-10:00 Parents with Ones & Twos Story Time 10:30-11:30 Preschool Story Time Wednesday, June 5 9:30-10:00 Parents with Ones & Twos Story Time

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10:30-11:30 Preschool Story Time 1:00-3:30 Movie Afternoon - The Guardians All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an Adult. Monday, June 10 9:30; 10:00; 1:00 “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading Program Performer: Animal Tales Wednesday, June 12 9:30-10:00 Parents with Ones & Twos Story Time 10:30-11:30 Preschool Story Time Monday, June 17 9:00; 10:30; 1:00 “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading Program Performer: MadCap Puppet Theater Wednesday, June 19 9:30-10:00 Parents with Ones & Twos Story Time 10:30-11:30 Preschool Story Time 1:00-3:30 Movie Afternoon - Wreck-It Ralph Monday, June 24 9:00; 10:30; 1:00 “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading Program Performer: Jim Gill Monday, July 1 9:00; 10:30; 1:00 “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading Program Performer: Runaway Puppet Theater s

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Farewell to Heritage

rdway Hall stands tucked away behind several large magnolia trees and tucked within the memories of those who have shared in its eightyone year history. Soon those memories will be all that remain of a structure that was home to many and later served as office space. In June – perhaps by the time you read these words – the building will be razed. Behind the brick walls of this seemingly formidable structure lie the hazards of asbestos, damage from water leaks and a failing infrastructure. Ordway is a large building of approximately 38,600 square feet, including an 11,000 square feet basement suitable only for storage. Ordway Hall was the fifth building constructed on the campus of the Murray State Normal School and Teachers College. Named after 1928-1932 Board of Regents member George Preston Ordway, the building was completed in 1931 at a cost of $106,765. The estimated price of demolition is $1,158,000.

During the Second World War, men were moved into Wells Hall and women were moved into Ordway while naval units trained on campus. It was renovated between 1955 and 1960, and then became a women’s dormitory. Another renovation is not feasible as it would be more cost-effective to replace the structure rather than attempt repairs. The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education’s study of Ordway Hall found the building in violation of current safety standards such as being a fire hazard, and failing to meet the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act. It was the CPE’s recommendation that building be torn down after the study showed that, in an estimated five to 10 years, the building would collapse on its own. The decision to raze Ordway came after the Dec. 9, 2011 meeting of the Murray State Board of Regents and a final vote of 8-1 to raze the building. Before demolition can be completed, The Office of Students Affairs, as well as a few other offices, had to find new places to relocate.

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THE BEGINNING OF THE END Former Faculty Regent and Building and Grounds Committee Chairman, Jack Rose, made the motion to raze Ordway Hall, with the stipulation that it would not be destroyed if a grant or other funding was made available before the board’s June 2012 meeting. Marilyn Buchanon was the only regent to vote “No.” In explaining her vote, Buchanon said Ordway Hall did not belong to the board or to the administration. She said it belonged to the citizens of Kentucky and the alumni and students of the University. “(Ordway) is a part of us all, and when we destroy it, we destroy a part of ourselves,” she said. She said each generation has the responsibility to preserve cultural property so future generations can inherit and appreciate these historic treasures. “These buildings cannot be replaced,” Buchanon said. “If they are destroyed, they are gone forever, along with part of our heritage.”

Ordway is a

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Ordway Hall joins several “legacy buildings” that were built in a period within 10 to 15 years of the University’s founding. Wilson Hall, Wrather Hall, Wells Hall, Pogue Library, Lovett Auditorium, the Old Fine Arts Building and Carr Health Building are now in the 80-plus year age range and looking toward renovation.

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William G. Hart, retired ophthalmologist who was raised in Murray, wrote several letters to the editors. In one, he observed, “All of the original buildings on the Murray State campus are over 80 years old.

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Kim Oatman, chief facilities officer for Facilities Management, said the estimated cost of the renovations would be approximately $9 million. Murray State and those wishing to preserve Ordway had only until June 2012 to gather the funds for restoration as per the stipulation. The needed money was not found and the thought of razing Ordway Hall became a grave reality. Letters poured in to local newspapers such as the Murray Ledger & Times and The Murray State News, the student publication at the University. Since the Board of Regents approved the demolition of Ordway Hall in early December, money still has not been found to finance the costly renovations that could preserve the historic building.

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Oatman said Facilities Management is currently working on the bid documents for demolition of Ordway and hope to open bids in early to mid-May. The goal would be to start demolition work in June of 2013. If it happens on schedule, the historic building will just miss her 82nd anniversary as a picturesque part of the MSU campus.

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They cannot be replaced. If they are demolished they are simply gone, along with part of our heritage. Heritage cannot be purchased. It is inherited and is totally dependent on the stewardship of the current generation.” In the 1970s Ordway was converted from residential use to student support spaces, housing Student Affairs, Career Services and the Testing and Counseling Center. Dianne Boswell O'Brien, Professor Emeritus of Murray State, said she has fond memories of Ordway Hall. “It has a beautiful floor,” O’Brien remembers. “The building has some real pretty materials that the new dorms just don’t have. The windows are just gorgeous. It’s a shame to see it go.” The stately common room that commanded the ground floor featured a parquet floor that has been replaced by a checkerboard black and white tile without losing its grandeur. Ordway’s “lobby” has been the site of retirement receptions, Christmas celebrations, choral concerts, and hundreds of “first dates.”

ROTC uniform and I was a cheerleader. He was just hanging out in front of his dorm and that’s how I remember it.” She said the University needs to register the remaining original buildings with the National Register of Historic Places so they do not suffer the same fate as Ordway. “These new buildings don’t have the lifespan of the old ones,” O’Brien said. “The building means a lot to different people; friendships formed because of the building,” O’Brien said. Reflecting on her memories of Ordway Hall, O’Brien said she was upset future generations of students would not get to experience the immensity of the building, but she hoped they would make memories in the ones they had.

O’Brien said the building played a larger role in her life after she was graduated from Murray State. The first time she saw her husband Bill, he was standing outside Ordway Hall.

In Ordway Hall’s final weeks I accompanied Kim Oatman on a tour of the building, catching a glimpse of what used to be. I heard stories of men coming home from war, with women hanging out the windows of Ordway welcoming them back to Murray. I saw deterioration of walls and ceilings left untouched by the repairs they needed. In my first and last good look at Ordway Hall, I came to understand why so many people lobbied to keep the historic structure.

“I remember seeing him outside of Ordway and saying he was such a good looking guy,” O’Brien said. “He was in his

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In celebration of the Civil Warâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sesquicentennial, Larry Ray has compiled a history of Confederate Fort Heiman â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a mystery of history right in his own backyard.

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Editor’s Note: Murray and Calloway County lie within easy drives of many vital Civil War sites. However, trips to Nashville, Paducah, Shiloh, or Vicksburg are not required if one wants to see important and historic places where history was made and the future changed. Forts Henry and Donelson are moments away by car and now you can visit the fort that might have changed the war – right here in Calloway County. We are indebted to Larry Ray, an avid student of the site and, as you will see, a skilled writer of history for his devotion to the subject and his willingness to share his insights into this fascinating mystery.

y wife, Kathy, and I purchased our property on the Tennessee side of Cypress Creek on Kentucky Lake in 1983. Although Kathy is originally from Paris, we were living and working in Memphis. We came up almost every weekend and eventually moved here in 1994.

A wonderful thing happened a few years ago when Fort Heiman became a part of Fort Donelson in Dover, Tenn., and was, therefore, included in the Fort Donelson National Battlefield. Since that time there have been several improvements and Fort Heiman is being saved and restored for future generations.

From our home, we can see the southern portion of Confederate Fort Heiman; it has fascinated me from the very first time I saw it. Growing up on the Gulf Coast, I have always been interested in Civil War history and wanted to know more about this mysterious fort.

Visitors are now able to look out over the river toward Fort Henry, Heiman’s sister fortress. She was buried under the waters of Kentucky Lake when the area was flooded in the 1940s by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The resurrection of Fort Heiman has inspired me to continue my research of Heiman and the rich Civil War history in our area.

My early basic research provided lots of information about Forts Henry and Donelson, but not much about Fort Heiman. My first visit to the fort was several years ago by boat; I climbed up the rocks and walked around. The defensive earth works were still there and were intriguing. There were signs showing the location of the powder magazine and other points including some empty graves. The soldiers’ bodies had been removed after the war and taken to the National Cemetery in Shiloh. Over the years, I would drive up to the fort occasionally. It was sad to see it gradually deteriorating, taking with it the amazing history that this forgotten fort had kept hidden for the last 150 years. Through the years I enjoyed telling our family and guests the few things I knew about the fort. We would go by boat and explore the history in our “backyard.” As time passed, it looked like Heiman would eventually just fade away. Thankfully, I was wrong.

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2011 began the 150th anniversary of the Civil War stirring renewed interest throughout the nation and abroad about the conflict. Construction of Fort Henry began in June of 1861; Fort Heiman was started in January of 1862. Both forts, along with Fort Donelson in Dover were built to protect the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers from federal invasion and transportation of troops and supplies into the very heart of the Confederacy. This series of articles is dedicated to exploring the history of Fort Heiman and its relationship with her sister forts, Henry and Donelson along with an entertaining cast of characters that changed the nation and the world.

Fort Heiman - The Beginning At first I was only interested in finding out more about Heiman. However, during my research I found that Fort

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destroy Fort Henry, nature would finish the job for the Federals. Something had to be done, and rapidly. The General looked west across the Tennessee River at the high rocky bluffs that were located on the Tennessee/Kentucky line and ordered another fort to be built. Its commanding view of the Tennessee River and Fort Henry made it ideal to support the low-lying, flood-prone Fort Henry. Engineers were quickly sent across the river to start planning the construction. Slave labor from Alabama and Mississippi did most of the work. The new fort – named after Colonel Adolphus Heiman of the 10th Tennessee Regiment, who commanded the 1,100 troops at the fort and oversaw its construction – was still unfinished when the Union launched an offensive in February 1862. This strategic fort, which might have stopped the passage of Union gunboats up and down the Tennessee, would soon be occupied and completed by the Federals.

Fort Heiman Heiman was involved in a whole series of battles and historic events that dramatically influenced the course of the Civil War. One of the best books I read was Where the South Lost the War by Kendell Gott. He said, “Some historians argue that the pivotal action of the Civil War was not Antietam or Gettysburg, but the Confederate losses at Forts Heiman, Henry and Donelson.” I truly believe he was right! Early in the War, the South realized that they needed to quickly protect the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers from the coming Federal invasion. Kentucky was a neutral State, which severely limited locations that could be used for defense. The new Confederacy had to hastily choose locations in Tennessee for Fort Henry and Fort Donelson to protect these vital routes and started construction in autumn of 1861. During construction of Fort Henry, it was discovered too late that Henry was poorly sited. It was prone to flooding and needed more protection. Confederate Brigadier General Lloyd Tilghman, then the commanding officer at both Forts Henry and Donelson understood that if the gunboats did not

Time was running out and a dark cloud was brewing to the north. Union Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant wasted no time, leaving Cairo, Illinois on February 2nd. His invasion force consisted of 17,000 men in two divisions and a Naval Flotilla of 7 gunboats commanded by Navy Commodore Andrew Hull Foote. There were insufficient transport ships this early in the war to deliver all of the army troops in a single operation, so two trips upriver were required to reach Bailey’s Ferry, just north of Heiman Trench Forts Heiman and Henry On February 4, with Heiman still not completed, Gen. Tilghman realized he probably could not prevent the destruction or capture of Fort Henry. Tilghman moved the Fort Heiman garrison back to Fort Henry under the cover of night to supplement that fort's defenses. Federal troops were sent across the river the next day to take Fort Heiman, but they found it empty. Fort Heiman had been abandoned, but her fight was not over. She still had a big part to play in the war. In our next issue: The Battle for Fort Henry

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Evansville: Four Freedoms & Fun by: Megan Tubbs

estination: Evansville. This charming river town is packed full of family-friendly enjoyment. I started my day off with what everyone should. A trip to the bank. What? A bank? Don’t I mean breakfast? Actually, I do. I had breakfast at a bank, Donut Bank to be exact. This little staple of Evansville is simply sinfully delicious. Known for their honey glazed circles of yumminess, this "bank" has something for everyone. Fruit fritters, jelly filled, cream filled, mounds of muffins, you name it, Donut Bank is the place to find it. To top it off, with six locations throughout the city, you're sure to find one just around a corner. Enough about food, for now…it’s only a matter

of time before I mention it again, I am a foodie. So, after stuffing myself silly with enough sugar to get me through the day, it was off to the riverfront. This is one of the only riverfronts I've ever seen with a walking/running track running parallel to the river. Evansville’s famous Donut Bank Called the Pigeon soldiers, two of which are Creek Greenway Passage, this is a helping one wounded. This great view with a great place to monument is sculpted out of walk off my breakfast; it's just copper and wire and shows what I needed. For a cool day, the every small detail, down to the river bank was busy with people hair on their heads. walking, talking and bike riding. There were even a few canine Along with the waterfront, the companions out to enjoy the downtown area is an essential weather and people. part of the city. Historic buildings and local shops are scattered on the street. While many are closed on Saturday, If you want most are open during the week. something more A must-see for anyone in the than the riverfront, city is the old courthouse. It is there are monuments one of the most striking scattered along the walk. The buildings in the city. You can see Four Freedoms Monument, the history in every crevice of and my personal favorite, the ornate building. The the Korean War Memorial architecture and crafts-manship are two adorning the area. are stunning. This statue features three One of the newest buildings to Evansville is the Ford Center. Looking like something out of the future, or maybe just New York City, this structure is both

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I couldn't believe there were 18 holes in this huge building waiting for me. I was clearly playing miniature golf in a jungle. There were running mini rivers, bushes and vines, this inside course left nothing to be desired. Looking at it, you wouldn’t think there a full 18 holes to play. Wrong. This course wound into every corner and back again.

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eye-catching as well as functional. It has hosted such stars as Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Neon Trees. It is also home to both the men’s and women’s University of Evansville basketball teams and the Evansville IceMen of the ECHL, an affiliate of the St. Louis Blues.

the oldest ball parks in the nation. You say you’re more of a movie guru than a baseball fan? Bosse Field is still the place for you, as “A League of Their Own” was filmed here in 1992. I don’t know about you, but anywhere that Tom Hanks has set foot seems like a place to go to me.

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Of course, with all this walking, shopping and exploring, I was once again hungry, but then, I am always in the mood for food. Wanting to keep with the local fare, I had lunch at G.D. Ritzy's. This old-school diner served up thin, fresh-off-the-grill burgers and shoestring fries. Paired with a creamy milkshake, or a fountain soda and a splash of vanilla, you have one tasty meal. This was the perfect 50s grub.

On the topic of sports, during the summer between the months of May and August, check out the mighty Evansville Otters. Games are held at the historic Bosse Field. First opening in 1915 makes it one of

The next place to visit... Walther's Golf and Fun. Calling this place a miniature golf joint just seems wrong. Fully equipped with an arcade, laser tag and not one, but TWO puttputt courses, it screams family fun.

One of the newest “buildings to Evansville, the Ford Center, has hosted such stars as Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean.

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Then, just when I think I can’t take on anymore greens: an outdoor course. The outdoor course is elaborate. Also having 18 holes to hit the ball uphill, downhill, around the corner, but not in any the winding waterways, this course will test anyone’s golfing skills. For a day of fun, Golf and Fun is the ideal place to play. Unfortunately, this is where my adventure in this charming city came to an end. However, I’ll back to visit more of the attractions I didn’t have time to squeeze into this trip. Mesker Park Zoo and the Botanic Garden is at the top of my list. It’s the largest zoo in Southern Indiana with 50 acres and more than 700 animals to see. They also have an indoor rainforest exhibit, Amazonia, Forest of Riches. Amazonia is a completely enclosed, climate-controlled, 78 degree exhibit featuring animals of the amazon, including jaguars. For you history buffs out there, they also have Angel Mounds State Historic Site, as well as the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science and Evansville Museum Transportation Center. All I can say, is after a day of adventure in Evansville, I cannot wait to go back. After all, I do have a winning putt-putt title to s maintain.

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See Your Sea Food by: Caina Lynch

own here in the south when fish is for dinner we are used to it being served one way: breaded and fried extra crispy in good ole’ fashioned lard. Restaurants often provide grilled or baked fish on their menus, but who’s to say you can’t cook these healthy sea food options in the comfort of your own kitchen. With summer and swimsuit season quickly approaching, keep fish in your diet but include less fried options to your personal menu. Fish contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, commonly known as omega-3, which is an essential fatty acid that the body cannot create. Omega-3 not only boosts normal growth and developments in brain function, these fatty acids are important for cognitive and behavioral function. The

American Heart Association recommends eating fish twice a week to improve heart health, which can reduce inflammation and lower the risk of diseases such as heart disease, cancer and arthritis. Although attending a “Friday Fish-Fry” every week ensures one serving of fish a week it may not be the most health conscious addition to your diet. Catfish, cod, haddock, tilapia, salmon and tuna are excellent sources of the omega-3 that should be added to any diet.

Provisions to Preparing Fish

The Sea-Food Diet: Healthier options to frying your fish Grilled fish is the runner-up when it comes to favorite forms of fish preparation. Grilling cooks fish

from fish fries “to Everything fish tacos.” – Caina lynch

fast and maintains the flavor and juicy tenderness. To prepare a fillet for the grill, lightly oil the fish with extra-virgin olive or canola oil, to prevent it from sticking to the skillet or grill. Season it with fresh (or dried) herbs and spices or add a bit of lemon juice for a citrus taste. Salt and pepper may be used to spice up your grilled selection. Fish cooks on the grill or skillet in about 10 minutes, an easy way to tell is if the inside is no longer translucent and it flakes easily it is ready! Steamed fish is one of the healthiest cooking methods because it does not require added fat. In order to steam any food though, you must first own a steamer. Steamed fish will stay moist due to the fact that you are cooking it above boiling water. Placing the fish above boiling water will steam the filet and infuse the flavor of the seasons that have been added. A skinless fish fillet is a great piece to sauté. First, season the fish as desired with a spice, herb, salt, pepper, lemon and/or blacken-seasoning. Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium to high heat. Once the skillet is

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1 pound catfish, tilapia or haddock (cut into 4 portions) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Directions Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Thoroughly bread fillets and discard any leftover flour. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook until lightly browned and just opaque in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve immediately. ..................... warm, cook the fish for 2 to 3 minutes per side; the thicker the fish, the longer the cooking time. Oven-baked and broiled fish allow you to prepare and let it cook on its own. To bake fish, arrange seasoned fillets on a cooking spray coated baking sheet. Bake for 7 to ten minutes per inch of fillet thickness. No need to flip the fish once it is in the oven. Broiled fish works best for fish steaks. Oil and season the fish and place on a broiler-pan rack and broil for 4 to 6 minutes on each side. If the steak is thicker than an inch allow more cooking time. The main difference in most of these cooking styles, excluding steamed, other than the type of fish being prepared is whether or not to lather the fillet in oil or simmer oil in the skillet/pan first. Here are a few recipes to encourage

your adventure in the sea food world, everything from fried fish to fish tacos a few times a week can ensure your family is getting the omega-3 it needs. ....................

Grilled Fish Fillets

This is an easy method for quickly cooking fish fillets. Feel free to experiment with seasonings and herbs. Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Ginger Coconut Salmon

After the first bite you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe each fillet is less than 300 calories. Rich coconut flavor blends well with sweet ginger to season this easy grilled salmon recipe. Ingredients 1/3 cup ginger beer 1/3 cup coconut milk 3 clove garlic, grated 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 6 skinless salmon fillets, about 2 pounds total 1/3 cup toasted flaked coconut 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions In shallow dish, whisk together ginger beer, coconut milk, garlic, salt and pepper. Add salmon fillets, turning to coat each side.

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Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours, turning occasionally. Remove fillets from marinade, letting excess drip off (discard marinade). Grill fillets on greased grill over medium heat, turning once, until fish flakes easily, about 10 minutes. Serve sprinkled with coconut and cilantro.

1 handful baby/grape tomatoes, sliced 2 Tablespoon capers 1/3 to ½ cup lemon juice 1/4 cup flour 2 ounces unsalted butter (½ stick) 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil Salt, to taste Directions Slowly caramelize the onions in a pan with a bit of butter and oil. This will take about 20-30 minutes.

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Sautéed Tilapia with Tomatoes and Bacon

A great summer supper with sliced tomatoes from your local farmer’s market or garden. Ingredients 4 fresh tilapia fillets 2 strips bacon, diced 1 medium red onion, peeled and sliced

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Meanwhile, in a cold sauté pan, slowly cook the bacon until most of the fat has turned liquid. The diced bacon should be golden brown but not too crispy. Set aside once prepared. Lightly dredge the tilapia fillets in flour and shake off any excess. Pour about half the bacon fat back into the sauté pan you cooked the bacon in. Bring the heat up until it starts to sizzle, and then add the tilapia.

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Cook the tilapia for 2-3 minutes, without moving it around the pan too much. Lower the heat if the pan starts to smoke. Gently flip the fillets over and cook the other sides for another couple of minutes. The fish should be crispy and golden brown. Remove the fillets from the pan and set them aside. Pour the rest of the bacon fat into the pan, and then add the rest of the butter. When the butter foams, add the sliced tomatoes, the lemon juice and the capers. Cook for a minute, and then add the caramelized red onions and the diced bacon. When everything is nicely bubbling, return the tilapia to the pan and heat it through for about 30 seconds, then remove from heat. Gently remove the fillets from the pan and plate them, topping generously with the bacon, onion and tomato mixture. s

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The Bass is Yet to Come by: Charles Hart

rom the yarns of the old yellow-coated sailor to the tall tales of the local blowhard, stories of bass fishing are as numerous as the boats on Kentucky Lake at 5 a.m. during fishing season. That said, there are a few characters that stand out from the masses. Heck; you might even be one of them.

overrated; hand signals work just fine, especially since the windows won’t roll up. His boat resembles the S.S. Minnow, after it was lost. He prefers his boat be made of the same material as the

Billy’s commitment environment comes from his use of an old milk crate as a tackle box. His use of milk jugs for bait storage is a

the

testament to his efforts to save the planet through recycling.

Mr. Billy Bass The stereotypical fish hook on his cap, rebel flag t-shirt, and straight leg Levis from the 70’s is his standard attire. Billy buys sardines for bait so if the fish won’t bite, he can. He drives an old, rusted out truck that makes you wonder if it uses more oil than gas. Standard equipment, such as taillights, is considered

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container for his refreshment of choice – aluminum. Billy has another preference when it comes to a storage choice for his cold slender friends – Styrofoam. This type of cooler is lightweight, making it easy to lift and easy to dispose of in case it needs to be thrown from the truck window to avoid an uneasy discussion with local law enforcement. His arsenal of fishing gear bears witness to his skill in making use of what he’s got. Regarding his pocketknife, he has adopted the thinking of American Express: “never leave home without it.” The knife was used in the production of his homemade cane fishing poles and is a valued aid as he customizes the sleeveless shirts for which he has become famous. Additional evidence of

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Although he is living proof that fishing inspires humility, he is not without pride. He has an impressive collection of stuffed small mouth mounted right over the factory-installed mirror of his doublewide. The collection sits just to the right of his fishing shrine. The shrine is a plastic trophy with a plate reading: “4-H Large-Mouth Bass Fifth Place.” To the left is his chewing tobacco and his individually wrapped toothpicks.

Mr. Everything Bass What a character! He speaks “bass” all day long, 24/7. He is, however, willing to put his money where his mouth is: Mr. Everything Bass is the first to pay after a trip with his buds to the old diner near the lake. As he approaches the register, he pulls out his signature largemouth bass checks with the

matching checkbook cover. Sure; the checks and cover cost a little more, but he’s worth it. This attitude helps him rationalize the special order bass fisherman boxers. While no one can see them, the boxers resemble his snug, but contemporary t-shirt emblazoned with a simple statement, “I fish therefore I lie.” To complete the ensemble, he sports a fish scale belt that matches his loafers. But EB doesn’t stop with merely “dressing bass.” He has extended his “bassness” to the neighborhood with his largerthan-life bass mailbox, complete with fishing pole flag. The postal service will find him because he adds bass-shaped return stickers to each brightly colored envelope. He embraces another opportunity to use his bass checks when he pays for the partyware for his Christmas gettogether. Nothing says Merry Christmas like bass plates, napkins, and cupcake holders. He even uses fishhooks to hang ornaments from his tree. This fisherman comes full circle at holiday time by converting his bass speaking into storytelling. He gathers his guests and spins his tale that is a long as his boat. He is proud to talk about bass and can yap the nuts off an iron bridge. A survey of guests reveals he is not telling stories, but taking hostages. If you attend his party, hit the buffet before settling in around the tree. You will be there for hours and leave the room dumber than you entered.

fishing has, thus far, cost him two marriages. Still, he is never alone. He tows his boat wherever he goes, fishing season or not. When he feels the need to hear a voice other than his own, he needs only to switch on the “Billy Bass” talking, animated plastic bass he has hanging in every room. He buys batteries in bulk to insure others don’t miss the experience.

uses fishhooks “to Hehangevenornaments from his tree.” – Charles Hart

Mr. Old School Bass Here’s a guy with a philosophy: To be good at your craft does not require that you change, no matter the times. Newer is not better, although bigger might be. “Bigger” certainly describes his potbelly that enters a room a couple of steps ahead of the rest of him. The delicate balance of

belly over belt line creates an imbalance for the rest of him causing his knees to pull together. Yet, the likelihood of him suffering negative body image is slim (pardon the expression). To keep his expertise under wraps, he is content to wear the pants his grandfather handed down in 1963. He furthers his disguise because the knees are worn (from harvesting his own worm beds). Although conservative in dress, you may catch a whiff of Old Spice mixed with just a hint of unfiltered cigarettes. There is no mistaking it; this is a man’s man. Mr. Old School Bass doesn’t limit big to his size. He lives his motto: Go big or stay home. When it comes to fishing, going home is not an option. He’s a big guy so his big hand fits perfectly on the side of his steel-sided Coca-Cola cooler. Mildred, his wife, packs his cooler before every outing. She knows he insists on large ice cubes and, by all means, “go heavy on the real mayo.” He returns home to

Perhaps it was the storytelling (or maybe the boxers), but his commitment to

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know about. He enjoys a shady Mildred and his spot, but direct sunlight will not oversized tube-style television, plops down into deter him from a day of peace and his big mouth bass recliner. On quiet. Communication is not why the water he likes his boat he came to the lake. His plan is to bottom flat, unlike his TV. The go one on one with a wide mouth bass. You will never see this guy good old days are evident as he take any form of technology that clings to his hand tiller, to prove allows contact he still can. It with the outside also leaves one The harsh reality for him world: fish don’t hand free to is that bad day fishing is use cell phones. work the paper His wife can’t cup he can’t better than a good day understand why seem to dispose anywhere else. he continues to of. Change only occurs when – Charles Hart lose his cell phone when he goes the bottom gets fishing. At some point, it became soft enough to fall out. He sets awfully easy to say, “My hands his tractor radio just outside the were slippery from the fish. I was range of his swing with the trying to call you honey, when the tiller. He turns up Tommy phone fell in the water.” (Perhaps James and the Shondells. Old she does not remember: “He School still cleans his own bass fishes, therefore he lies.”) There is and believes you eat what you a marine radio on his vessel, but catch and the more you catch, that is only for emergencies. By the more you eat. “emergency” he means the sighting of a long-nosed shark on his Mr. All I Need is Bass starboard side while crossing under the Eggner’s Ferry Bridge. This guy doesn’t care if the fish are biting. He doesn’t even care if This guy just wants some time the boat motor will start. The alone with the fish. He hardly ever harsh reality for him is that bad takes a buddy despite the fact that day fishing is better than a good they prove handy when backing day anywhere else (this includes the boat trailer. Overall, fishing is his home). There are very few rules for this man. He requires a large body of water nearby, but the fish population is a matter of indifference to him.

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If anyone should show up on the lake bank desiring his attention, it will be well nigh impossible to make out what they are saying. Therefore, he is really not responsible for what he doesn’t

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an exercise in solitude. It requires he be alone and practice often. This guy just may have found the path to enlightenment, but don’t ask. Fishermen are as unique as these four standouts indicate. You’ve seen them and you can’t look away. Be they hobbyists, sportsmen, or professionals, these characters will catch fish or, at the very least, your attention. s Editor's Note: When not busy fishing, Chuck Hart can be found waiting for good fishing weather at Hart Floors, Kitchens and More, on Hwy 641 North, with a pretty easy shot at Hwy 80 east -- goes right to Kenlake. He won't say if he tows his boat or has one tied up out there.

[  ] advertiser’s directory Need a phone number or an address to a business but can’t remember the page you saw it on? This is your guide to Murray Life Magazine’s advertisers. Enjoy! Advertiser

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Bank of Cadiz & Trust Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Imes-Miller Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Northwood Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Baptist Health Paducah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Jarvis Vision Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Norma Kellum, Shop of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

BB&T Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

K-Squared Designs, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery . . . . . . . . . .22

Briggs & Stratton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Kentucky Farm Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Playhouse in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Carey’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Kopperud Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3, 50

Primary Care Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Carson Center

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Lee Jewelry Artisans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Computer Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Loft, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Red Bug on Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Der Dutch Merchant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Mattress Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 50

Rolling Hills Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Ezell’s Cosmetology School . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Murray Auto Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Roof Brothers Wine & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Fit Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 38

Murray Bank, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Thornton Heating & Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Froggyland Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Murray-Calloway Co. Chamber . . . . . . . . . . .50

Urology Associates, H.S. Jackson, MD . . . .19

Gear Up Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Murray-Calloway Co. Hospital . . .Outside Back

WENK/WTPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Grey's Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Murray Electric System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

West Wood Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Healthy Living & Wellness Expo 2013 . . . . . .34

Murray Family Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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Heritage Family Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . .19

Murray Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

WK&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Highway 80 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Murray State University . . . . . . . . .Inside Back

WNBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Hilliard-Lyons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Murray Woman's Clinic . . . . . . . . .Inside Front

Woodmen of the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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[  ] coming soon ... If it’s summertime in Murray, can thoughts of school be far behind? Our next edition will kick off plans for the 2013-14 school year with some suggestions about what to do with those last few days and pleasant nights of freedom. Look for it soon after July 4. • Why not take the whole family out for a dose of learning that’s close to home? larry ray continues his literary tour of Calloway County’s Fort Heiman with a description of the battles that “made Grant” and spelled the end of the Confederacy. • 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 was it like to grow up in murray in the 1930s? In the 50s? The 80s? We begin our series on “Growing up in Calloway” and we need your help: do you have a fond memory of childhood in these parts? From Hazel to Dexter; from Kirksey to Stella to Wiswell to new Concord, we’d like to hear from you.

Join the fun: submit your calendar notes or news items to murraylife@aol.com, or drop us a note at P.O. Box 894, Murray KY 42071. Photos are welcome, but they become property of Murray Life and return cannot be assured.

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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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[  ] calendar of events The murray life Calendar of Events is graciously provided by the murray Convention and Visitors bureau. The CVb is your source for information on everything from dining, shopping, recreation and fun in the community to relocation. learn more at www.tourmurray.com.

Friday noon-7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Adoptions will be on a first come first serve basis. For more information call 866.468.7826., or visit www.blm.gov.

across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. For more information call 270.759.1752. Tickets may be purchased at playhouseinthepark.net.

Downtown Saturday Market

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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.

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.

Fiddler on the Roof

may 9-12

The BLM protects, manages and controls wild horses to ensure that healthy herds thrive on healthy rangelands. There will be a preview on Friday from 8 a.m. noon and adoption time will be

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2013 Horse Camp

may 31-june 2

MSU Expo Center The 2013 Horse Camp brings more than 150 kids and their horses together to train and compete over a fun-filled three day weekend. For more information call the Calloway County Cooperative Extension Office at 270.753.1456.

Murray Art Guild’s Summer Party

BLM Wild Horse & Burrow Adoption

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MSU Spring Graduation

may 31-june 16

Enjoy our local community theater as they present Fiddler on the Roof a great story about hope, love and acceptance. The universal theme of tradition cuts

Summer Edition

june 5

View inspiring artists from the local area displaying their hard work at the annual Murray Art Guild Summer Party. Find out more about this event by calling 270.753.4059, or visit murrayartguild.org.

400 Mile Yard Sale

june 6-9

Murray, Kentucky, will be part of the 400 Mile Yard Sale from June 6-9. If you enjoy looking for lost treasures, here is your opportunity to find them! For more information about this event visit 400mile.com

Randall Jones Speaking

june 10

The Captain Wendell Oury Chapter of the DAR sponsoring noted Historian & Author, Randall Jones will be speaking at the Wrather Museum in Murray KY on Monday, June 10th at 4:00 pm. The event is free & open to the public. His latest books are The King’s Mountain Boys and Marking the Daniel Boone Trail in Kentucky.

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.

Murray State University’s Fine Arts

The University presents a variety of performances form dance to plays, from symphonies to choir concerts. For current information, call 270.809.ARTS.

The Clara M. Eagle Gallery at Murray State University

Freedom Fest

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.

june 28-29

Playhouse in the Park

The best part of summer in Murray, Kentucky, is Freedom Fest. The entertainment, activities and food is something for all ages to enjoy. This year there will be new activities including a free concert in the park on Saturday night. Find out more about this year’s Freedom Fest at tourmurray.com, or call 270.759.2199.

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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ď &#x201A; ] community Championship Chamber! by: Murray Life Staff

he Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce once again received recognition from the Kentucky Chamber of

Commerce Executives (KCCE) honoring its 2012 Community Viewbook. The award for Outstanding Publication was received at the KCCE Annual Spring conference in May where the Chamber also was recognized for Outstanding Member Retention (93 percent) among local chambers of similar size. The Viewbook was edited by Murray Life

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publisher Bob Valentine and was designed by K-Squared Designs under the direction of Murray Life art directors Justin Kimbro and Amanda Newman. Casey Northcutt was the principal writer and researcher, and the Chamber's Lisa Satterwhite and Murray Life sales personnel were responsible for ad sales. Naturally, we're proud of Murray and its Awardwinning Chamber. s

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Our Fine Feathered Fisherman by: Aviva Yasgur

f you have spent any mornings or afternoons at the lake, you are probably used to seeing all sorts of different individuals doing different activities. You see people fishing, swimming, kayaking, relaxing on pontoon boats, working on barges, cruising along on jet skis, bird watching, and even traveling the country on houseboats. Over the past decade, a new visitor has joined the ranks of the lake lovers in our region. This visitor is an excellent fisherman – one of the best

around. Also, like many of us, he visits the area only during the spring and summer, spending the colder seasons elsewhere. However, this visitor is not human. He is the famous feathered fisherman known as the osprey, or “fish hawk.” The osprey is a large hawk that looks like a cross between an eagle and a gull. With a wingspan of about five feet, it is one of the largest hawks in our region. The osprey has wings that are dark on top, like those of a bald eagle. The underside, however, is white, making them

An osprey is a large hawk, like a cross between an eagle and a gull.

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An osprey makes a “successful catch about 40 percent of the time” – Aviva Yasgur

appear quite light-colored when seen from below. Like an eagle, its head is white, but an osprey has a dark raccoon-like mask across its face. The osprey flies with a distinctive crook in its wings, angling them back the way a gull does. Unlike a gull,

Meet the Rest of the Crowd Other birds to look for at the lake in summer • • • • • • • • • •

Great Blue Heron Bald Eagle Black-crowned Night Heron Green Heron Little Blue Heron Double-crested Cormorant Great Egret Snowy Egret Killdeer Belted Kingfisher

Little Green Heron

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however, an osprey is quite large and does not hang out in flocks. If you get a really good look, you will notice its bright yellow eyes. Almost exclusively fish eaters, osprey always live near the water. The largest populations of osprey in the United States live along the Atlantic Coast, but they will also make their home around large inland lakes. In the Land Between The Lakes region, they are most commonly seen on Lake Barkley, but they can be found by Kentucky Lake too. They prefer to hunt on large bodies of open water, especially in shallow areas where they can most easily find and catch fish. Osprey nests, often confused with eagle nests, are a common sight on Lake Barkley. Just look for a large nest made of sticks, generally about five feet across. They are especially easy to spot because osprey have a habit of nesting in seemingly strange places. They often build their nests on power poles, towers, navigation lights, channel markers, and other man-made structures. They also use trees, especially tall dead ones. They have even built nests on the large metal bridges on Highway 68/80 that cross Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. In comparison, eagles generally hide their nests in the forested areas about half of a mile inland. If you have a chance to watch an osprey hunt for fish, you will surely be impressed with its abilities. An osprey

searches for fish while standing on a high perch or hovering over water. When it spots its potential lunch, it quickly plunges head first toward the water, and at the last moment thrusts its powerful talons forward. Not only are their talons strong and sharp, but they also have nature’s version of Velcro on the bottoms of their toes. The pads of their feet are covered in sharp spikes that help them get a good grip on their slippery, slimy prey. An osprey can dive underwater to catch a fish up to three feet below the surface. On average, an osprey makes a successful catch about 40 percent of the time. Not bad for a fisherman without any bait! When are you likely to see an osprey? They usually begin to arrive during the early part of March, around the same time we see the first Purple Martins of spring. By early October, they depart again for their winter homes in Central and South America. Osprey generally mate for life and return year after year to the same nesting site, although they seem to separate during the winter. They appear to meet up each spring at their nest site. The female lays between one and three eggs, which she incubates for 35-40 days. During the nesting period, the male serves as the sole provider of food for the female and the chicks. He must be a hardworking bird because a brood of three growing chicks requires about six pounds of fish every day! After eight to ten weeks, the young can fly on their own. However, they do not fly with their parents down

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to the wintering grounds. The adults usually leave first, with the young following a week or two later. By their third year, they will return to breed and raise chicks of their own. Although osprey are common in our area today, there was a time when their fate was in question. Several decades ago, we almost lost the osprey in many parts of the country. Before they began to make a comeback in the 1980s, the last pair of osprey nesting in Kentucky was seen in 1949. For several decades, they vanished. To try to bring

Osprey Nest

them back, during the 1980s, 61 young osprey were released on Lake Barkley, hoping this would spark a renewed nesting population here. It worked! As these osprey grew up, many returned to this area to start nests of their own. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, by 1999, there were 23 occupied osprey nests on Lake Barkley. By 2008, this number had grown to 49. If you go out to the lake this summer, keep an eye out for this new neighbor. If you see a large hawk flying overhead, with a light-colored underside and a dark mask on its face, you will have spotted the osprey. Look around on any nearby structures in the shoreline trees for his nest. You might be able to spot mama and the kids. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky, you might even get to watch this s fine-feathered fisherman in action. This article has appeared previously in Murray Life Magazine and is reprinted, with editorial changes, with the permission of the original author.

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Kicking the Can by: Robert A. Valentine

arry loved to play “Kick the Can.” He remembered the first summer he learned the game. A can is placed in the middle of the street and someone is “It.” He patrols around the can until another kid, hiding in the darkness, working closer and closer to the can, runs out to kick it to be “in free.” If “It” kicks the can first, the other kid is “It” and the game goes on. Larry learned to wait. After a while, he longed to be the last one out there in the dark. It was the greatest challenge and he was good at it. He was fast and compact, that first year, and he surprised the older kids who thought he couldn’t do anything. After that first summer of Kick the Can, they started to pick him for baseball games in the park, and basketball in David Wolfe’s back yard. He could hardly wait for nights to get longer, and for lightning bugs to emerge. They were sure signs that Kick the Can season was not far away.

But all his old playmates were gone, now. He had been the youngest and older kids seemed to lose interest. Lots of them moved to other towns; others were just gone. Only Liz still remained of all those kids, and she said she was “too old” to play in the street.

house. After two or three games, “It” always concentrated on the “dark side,” as they had come to call it. A patient fellow could almost stroll in from the side where a light still burned with its bluish-green tint swarming with bugs and bats nearly 35 feet in the air.

Then, almost before he noticed it, there were new kids. He could count eight or ten whom he thought of as good friends, not counting Julie, the prettiest. Let out of school and freed from the forced labor of homework, they were hungry for something fun to do while parents watched TV; Kick the Can had been just the thing. He had to teach them the game. None of them seemed to know it and it was fun to see them take to it so quickly. Now, a long last, he had someone to play with, again.

He hadn’t been able to play for two nights because of a church thing. A city councilman was supposed to have the light fixed, but it was still out tonight. Tonight, he would be champ again. He would use the darkness and fool them with rocks thrown into the blackness from high over their heads; when “It” went to look more closely, he would run on long legs and kick the can high into the air. If he wasn’t last, he would kick it closer to where Julie was hiding so she could kick it and get in free, too.

The kids in the neighborhood were smaller and faster than he. He looked at himself in the mirror and thought, “How did I get so tall?” He had never thought of himself as tall, but the last week or so, since the weather turned warm, and parents let kids stay out later into the dusk and the light blue darkness of a summer night, he realized that he was tall; too tall to hide behind a garbage can without getting down on all fours, anyway. Short legs were quicker than his and the new kids were bolder.

Tonight would be like that first year.

Tonight, though, would be different. One of the streetlights had burned out and the uneven shadows made it harder for unwary eyes to see someone coming at the can from the Hendricks’

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Then he heard Julie at the bottom of the stairs. He looked out the window and saw that summer darkness had come again. He finished putting a hard double bow on his tennis shoes, as she yelled up the stairs to him. “Grandpa,” she called, “We’re going to play Kick the Can! Come on, or you’ll be ‘It’.” He straightened up and looked in the mirror again. “I may be 67,” he said to his image, “And I may be too tall and too slow, but being a city councilman has its small advantages.” Then Larry went out to play, again. s