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Holidays, Anyone? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Robert A. Valentine

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

A Decade of Angels in Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10A Recollection with Donna Herndon

Pet Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Caina Lynch

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

Time Traveler: Homeplace 1850s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Andrew Dundee

Count On It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Caina Lynch

One Square Block, One Afternoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Erin Carrico

Trivia Quiz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Caina Lynch

Money Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Ron Arant

Homes for the Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Jamie Helton

Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Caina Lynch

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

Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Whats Happening & Where

Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Caina Lynch

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

Goodbye Winter Blues, Hello Winter Migrants

Get REAL-alistic

A Musical Note

Andrea Woody

Suzanne Cathey

Devin Perkins

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VOLUME 19 - NUMBER 5 - HOLIDAY 2012Printed in the USA

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PublisherRobert Valentine

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Associate Managing EditorCaina Lynch

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Contributing WritersConnie Alexander | Ron Arant | Erin Carrico | Suzanne Cathey

Jamie Helton | Sandy Linn | Caina LynchDevin Perkins | John Pollpeter | Robert Valentine | Andrea Woody

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Holidays, Anyone?by: Robert A. Valentine

Old Mr. Scrooge was in aserious argument withhis nephew when heraised the question

more than 150 years ago, but theanswer is just as important touse, today. What reason, indeed?

In this issue, we salute the seasonof holidays from Thanksgivingto Valentines Day with a hopethat we will remind you, discoverwith you, and rejoice with you allthe reasons to be merry in thisseason and into the new year. Formany, this is been a hard

year. As it came to a close,Murray lost three of its mostprominent and productivecitizens in a single week. Whatreason, indeed.

To begin, Jamie Heltons elegantpen will take you on a tour ofsome beautiful homes as theKappas of the Murray WomensClub seek to share communitywith charity again this year. Welltake you to the oldest home in theFour Rivers region with a visit toPryor Hollow in 1862 and you

wont even have to leaveyour chair.

Andrea Woody will takeyou on a journey ofthousands of miles withthe migrant beast andbirds that pass throughour area, but you wontneed your passport.Our old friend RonArant will help youput 2012 to bed,financially, withsome tips on taxes,and well joinTodd HillsQuintet incelebration ofa new recording.Well alsocelebrate tenyears of angelicprogress with thehelp of DonnaH e r n d o n smemories of

Angels Clinic and AngelsAttic. Is that reason enough?

Reasons to be merry abound inthis friendliest of towns, so keepyour schedule up to date, yourdining plans on target, and yourmind challenged with our helpfulcalendars, dining guide andpuzzle and humor pages. Readclosely and Suzanne Cathey willtell you more about Christmastrees than you thought possible.Our own Caina Lynch will giveyou the berries cranberries,that is but in some new andinteresting forms.

From our eclectic little group ofartists and scribblers to you andyours: may the season be warmedby your heart and the darkness bedispelled by the smiles of thoseyou love. Well see you in 2013,and share more reasons to bevery, very merry as we each liveour own Murray Life. s

What reason have you to be merry? Ebenezer Scrooge



[ ] notes & neighbors

Cozying up with a good book is awonderful way to spend a chillyafternoon and a great place to findfabulous books is, of course, theCalloway County Public Library.Readers of all ages are guaranteedto find a good book whether it is anold favorite, a new release by afavorite author, or a New YorkTimes bestseller. But many may notbe aware that in addition to booksthe Calloway County Public Libraryoffers a wonderful collection ofaudio-visual materials includingBlu-Rays, DVDs and audio books,electronic resources and greatprogramming.

In May of this year, the CallowayCounty Public Library implementeda new library automation systemthat has made managing theelectronic and paper materials ofthe library much easier. Anautomation system designedspecifically for public libraries fromThe Library Corporation.

Patrons can now check their library

accounts, renew books and placeholds online as well as searchelectronic databases.

Kentucky Libraries Unbound is aconsortium of Kentucky Librariesand is now available at CCPL.Patrons may access KentuckyLibraries Unbound through CCPLsweb site and after logging in withtheir CCPL library card number andpin number may borrow e-books,audio and video material.

Access to all library materials andelectronic resources is available toall library patrons free of chargewith a valid library card. Librarycards are also free and the newlydesigned to offer convenience foradults. Children of all ages aregranted library cards with parent orguardian permission.

Mignon Pittman, library directorstated, "Weve been very pleasedwith the successful transition to ournew system. It has beenenthusiastically received by both

patrons and staff all of whomare enjoying the varied optionsthat are now available with it.

So whether you are looking forgreat reading, information or funyou can find what youre searchingfor at the Calloway County PublicLibrary! -- Sandy Linn s

Good Book, Anyone?

Programs the PublicLibrary offers:(check the website for more information) BROWN BAG BOOK GROUPHeld one Monday a month from noon to

one bring lunch and discussion ideas. THE FORT DONELSONDISCUSSION GROUPMeets one Sunday a month for those who

love American History. BOOK TO MOVIE CLUBHeld one Saturday a month offers book

and movie lovers the opportunity to discuss

the book and the film version with snacks

and a viewing of the film. SCARF-MAKING AND QUILTINGFOR ADULTS CHRISTMAS STORYTELLING ANDSANTA WINTER BOOK SALE

Once again, inour last issue,we published aphoto withoutgiving propercredit to thephotographer.Were used to it.

The reason is that many peopleprovide photographic art to theMurray Life. We ask for permission

to use it, and we ask if we may creditthe photographer. In the last fewyears, weve been getting morephotos with kind and generouspermission, but without a clear ideaof who took the shot. 9 times out of10, it was Terry Little.

A not-so recent arrival to Murray,Terry is a fixture at public events.Armed with his very fine array ofphoto gear, he generously donates

his time and his talent topreserving the visual memories ofthe events that make Murray theplace it has officially become thefriendliest town in America.

We pause, in this space, to sayThanks! to the man who selflessly and often anonymously preserves the images of thecommunity. Terry Little: havecamera, will travel. s

A Lot of Help from a Little


From Bah, humbug! to Godbless us, everyone, and everyyuletide sentiment in between,Kentuckys Twelve Days ofChristmas covers the agony andecstasy of the season. Justreleased from Vested InterestsPublications in time for theholidays, this collection of storiesand poems features work fromsome of the Commonwealthsbest-loved writers, past andpresent.

According to James B. Goode,editor of the anthology,Christmas stories, poems andsongs were being written byKentucky writers almost from thebeginning of the Commonwealthin 1792. Kentuckys Twelve Daysof Christmas builds upon thatfoundation and includes worksseldom seen, including RobertPenn Warrens story, TheChristmas Gift, and westernKentuckys own Irvin CobbsThe Exit

of Anse Dugmore, which wasfirst published in the belovedSaturday Evening Post,December 17, 1910.

More contemporary offeringswere penned by Frank X Walker,whose poem Elves describes theagonizing wait for Santa Claus,starting with grocery shopping atthe A & P, cooking chores,watching favorite Christmasspecials on TV, and extendingright up to Christmas morningwhen mamma teased me/from my pretend slumber.

A more reflective note is soundedin a chapter from KarenMcElmurrays memoir,Surrendered Child, whichrecounts her journey from herteen years to middle age, whenshe is reunited with the son shereleased for adoption at birth.

Kentuckys Twelve Days ofChristmas puts thespotlight on top qualitywriting from every era ofthe Commonwealths

history. Writers from the turn ofthe nineteenth century arerepresented, including FrancisJames Child. From the turn of thetwentieth century, such greats asJames Lane Allen, John Fox, Jr.,John Jacob Niles and PaducahsIrvin S. Cobb are featured. Somecurrent Kentucky authorsfamiliar to todays readers areLeatha Kendrick, Sallie Binghamand Richard Taylor.

The mood of each piece varies,ranging from solemn to silly,reverent to raunchy. A holidaynarrative of mine pays homage tomy Susie Walker doll who, like averitable sugar plum, was a visionthat danced in my head in thedays leading up to Christmas,until an unfortunate encountersoured my passion.

Kentuckys Twelve Days ofChristmas is designed as a giftquality coffee table book that willenthrall readers of all ages. At $24.95 plus tax, the book is available atwww.kentuckymonthly.com, orthrough a toll free call to Lindsayat 1-888-329-0053. Locally,Kentuckys Twelve Days ofChristmas is on sale at theMurray State UniversityBookstore. s

Constance Alexander won a poetrycontest in fourth grade and has beenwriting ever since. Her column,Main Street, has been featuredweekly in the Murray Ledger &Times for twenty-four years. She is acommentator on WKMS-FM, and isan award-winning poet, playwright,fiction and non-fiction writer.

Kentuckys 12 days of Christmas




October 27th was a busy day inCentral Park. Beginning beforedawn, trailers unloaded cattleand sheep, tents went up, andmen in kilts started to arrive. Itwas, once again, the MurrayHighland Festival.

This time, there was an officialHighland Athletic competition.Members of the Society forCreative Anachronism stagedsimulated medieval combat, asfolks strolled the shaded Avenueof the Clans toward the stageswhere Highland and Irishdancing was performed. Thepopular Highland Reignperformed, the Wee Bairns

Games were held for thechildren, and the weather, despitea brisk Scottish breeze, was verycooperative as bagpipers EdSmith and Ray Main brought thesounds of the Scots to Murray.

Very successful, was the verdictof festival board president DebbieMcConnachie at the Ceilidh(party, that is) that evening. Shepromises more fun when theScots get together on January26th to celebrate the birthday ofScottish poet Robert Burns.Watch the Murray Life Facebookpage for an update on time andplace as the kilts turn out for theirfirst event of 2013. s

Trees Flew

There are people who havenever known a Murraywithout the Angels Clinicor its companion

institution, the Angels Attic. In fact,both organizations are celebratingtheir tenth year of partnership in2012 and, as fundamental andreliable as they seem to us today, theshort decade of their birth andgrowth started with moreexcitement than anyone wanted.

On Friday, July 12, 2002, the bannerheadline of the Murray Ledger &Times proclaimed An Answer toPrayers. The answers could nothave come at a better time.

The Angels Community Clinic hadopened in February 2000. Thesupport for the clinic and its missionwas enthusiastic, but volunteers anddonations were not able to keep upwith the need.

Our mission to provide health careto the uninsured working poor ofour community was in jeopardy,recalls Donna Herndon. There was a

good reason for prayer.I did all I knew to do to continue raising the funds needed on an ongoing basis andthen relinquished theseemingly insurmountabletask to God, Donnaremembers. As it turnsout, it was the best choiceshe could have made.

Exactly one week after Imade the decision, Ireceived a call from aretired nun. She had beenfollowing the story of theAngels Clinic in the paperand asked, Could you usesome money? My eyesfilled with tears as Ishared my prayer ofdesperation with her.

Donna tells it best in a memoir shewrote celebrating the Tenthanniversary.

She had inherited some money. Itwas invested in a CD which had

matured. She was willing togive the Angels Clinic theentire $10,000 amount. Aswe discussed the bleaksituation, she suggested thatwe use her donation as amatch to encourage otherdonors. I sent hand-writtenletters of appeal to people Iknew, as well as to churches,and civic organizations. Bythe end of the month, the fullamount had been matched!We had $20,000 in the bank!

The welcome cash did the job, butsoon began to run short. There hadto be a regular source of revenue orthe project would leap from crisis tocrisis. Fortunately, it was acommunity project and thecommunity came to the rescue.

In a meeting with Rev. Carolyn Westand Rose Bogal-Allbritten duringthe Spring of 2002, the suggestionwas made that St. Johns churchcould be the site of a thrift shop thatmight help raise some of the badlyneeded funding.

The Ledger & Times told the storynearly ten years later: With aninitiative that was started by St.Johns Episcopal Church about amonth and a half ago, Donna

A Decade of Angels in PartnershipA Recollection with Donna Ruth Herndon

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Photo by Mike Crick. From left to right, Betty Blodgett, Jackie Harrison, Donna, & Carol Sampson


Angels Attic 2012 Open House decoration


Herndon, chair of the AngelsCommunity Clinic Board, was finallyable to find the answer to herprayers as plans to open AngelsAttic, a thrift shop, began toflourish.

In a matter of weeks, Donnarecalls, the Angels Attic outgrew thespace provided by St. Johns. Thecommunity had never had a thriftshop, and the Angels Attic proved tobe wildly popular. The communitywas thankful for a place to recycleused clothing and householdobjects. And shoppers loved it! Butof greatest importance, desperatelyneeded funds were being generated

to keep the Angels Clinic open.

Now, the challenge was for a largerlocation. In a few months, theAttic opened on Chestnut Streetwith almost 17,000 square feel ofspace which quickly absorbeddonations and shoppers. With theincrease in activity came a greaterneed for staff. Once again, simpleacts of kindness took the form ofsolutions to deeper problems.

We were able to provideemployment opportunities, tosenior citizens who were living onfixed incomes, individuals whoneeded part-time work, specialneeds friends, and former felonswho had done community serviceat the Attic during theirincarceration, said Donna. It wasan added bonus.

And the bonuses multiplied. Bydoing good deeds, Angels Atticwas providing support for theClinic. Now, this center forreaching out to those in need

provided a focus for strongcooperative relationships withNeed Line, the local Red Crosschapter, the Family Resource andYouth Services Center, domesticviolence and homeless shelters,and other social service agencies.Those in need could receivevouchers to Angels Attic so thoseneeds could be met moreeffectively. From school clothes forneedy children to help for thevictims of house fires, hundredshave been helped.

And the giving doesnt stop withMurray. In August of 2005,Hurricane Katrina struck NewOrleans. The community sent abus filled with relief supplies, andthen received more than 100refugees from the hurricane, mostwith nothing but the clothes ontheir backs.

Literally tons of clothing,bedding, personal and householditems were donated by caringpeople from all over the area.Says Donna. Angels Attic becamethe clearinghouse for processingand distributing all thesedonations.

The attempt to raise just a littlemore money for communityhealth has turned into somethingremarkable. After a decade ofpartnership, the Angels Clinic nowemploys four caregivers, includinga Nurse Practitioner as itsdirector. Dozens of volunteershelp them provide health care forthe uninsured working poor of ourcommunity. To date, there havebeen nearly 29,000 patient visitsto the Angels Community Clinicsince the opening in February2000. By tapping indigent drugprograms, almost $7,000,000worth of prescription medicineshas been dispensed at no charge topatients.

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Literally tons of clothing,bedding, personal andhousehold items weredonated by caring peoplefrom all over the area.

Donna Herndon


On their first visit to theHumane Society ofCalloway County at theWeaks Community

Center, many people aresurprised to only find an officefull of volunteers and tworesident, adoptable cats. Insteadof having a building with kennelsand cages, the Humane Societyhas foster families that houseand care for their animals as theymake the transition to a foreverhome.

Except for actually owning a dog or cat, nothing is moreenjoyable or more rewardingthan fostering an animal and realizing that you are the one making itpossible for the animal to spendtime with a loving family instead of at a shelter or, possibly, being euthanized.

What exactly is a fosterhome?

A foster home is a transitionalhome from an animals past to itshappy future. Fosters, as thehumans are called, provide love,attention and safety for a period oftime until the animals perfectfamily comes along. Its sofulfilling to know that youvehelped an animal through adifficult time in its life and made itpossible for it to be adopted, saysHumane Society ExecutiveDirector Kathy Hodge. Fosters areso excited when a forever home isfound for the animal they foster.

Dont know if you are thefostering kind?

There are as many types of fostersas there are types of pets. Eachfoster home is unique. They vary

from college students to familieswith and without children at hometo homes with more animals thanhumans. Each foster has one thingin common: the desire to helpanimals in need.

What kind of animals needfoster homes?

Foster parents are needed forpuppies, young dogs, senior dogs,kittens and adult cats. Fosters arealso needed for animals waiting fortransport to a rescue organizationand for animals that need medicalcare or time for recuperation frominjury or illness. As a foster, youdecide what you are able to foster.Foster parents are needed in allthese categories at different timesand the Humane Society offersorientation with each type.

How much time does it take?

The length of time you may beasked to foster a dog or cat variesdramatically, depending oncircumstances. Foster parentsdon't need to be home 24 hours aday, but you might have to alteryour schedule to the animalsneeds.

Fostering For a Happy Futureby: Brandi King

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On the 2nd Wednesday of each month at WKMS, we take adoptable dogs to the station. Left to right, Brandi King, Chad Lampe, Arielle Lyford and Cheyenne.

Its so fulfilling to knowthat youve helped an animal through a difficulttime in its life and made itpossible for it to be adopted.

Kathy Hodge


What is there to do besideslove the animal?

There is more involved with afoster pet than affection, feedingand grooming. Being sure a doggets the appropriate exercise isessential. Working with a dog on basic training such ashousetraining, chewing orjumping will make it moreadoptable. Jordan Hayes, avolunteer and former foster momfor the Humane Society, fosteredkittens and puppies. Fosteringhas really helped to make me abetter dog owner and, with mynew job in dog training, I use theknowledge about traits of differentbreeds to solve training problems,Hayes says.

What if I fall in love with myfoster animal?

Of course, you will likely fall inlove with your foster pet, butadding one more pet to your

household is notalways the bestthing. If you adopt apet that you'refostering, you mightreach your limit andnot be able to acceptany others. That willbe one less fosterhome for theHumane Society.Betty Enoch, alongtime HumaneSociety supporter, hasfostered dogs, cats,horses, donkeys, andgoats, specializing inanimals with physicalor behavioral issues.By being a fostermom, my home is ahalfway house to aforever home,Enoch explains. Aslong as I think about

it that way, I dontget too attached. Its

worth it to watch an animalprogress from being fearful fromabuse to blossoming into a nice,friendly pet.

Some fosters say they realizethe animal has a perfect familysomewhere and it is simply a guest in their home. HannahWolf, college student, volunteerand foster mom, focuses on the future. I know that they (her fosters) are going to a good home, she says.

When a foster dog getsadopted, it opens my home toanother dog that needssomewhere to stay and that'sthe best part.

What is the financialcommitment for thefoster?

The Humane Society pays forvet visits, medication, collars,leashes, ID tag, microchip and crates. They are happy toprovide other necessities suchas dishes, bedding and food asneeded. s

If you would like more informationabout saving animals by becoming aHumane Society foster home, contactthe Humane Society at 270-759-1884, [email protected] orvisit us at the Weaks CommunityCenter, 607 Poplar Street, Murray,KY. You can find a Foster HomeApplication Form on our website atwww.ForThePets.org.

Long-time cat foster, Jane Shoemaker and her current foster, Rusty.

My home is a halfwayhouse to a forever home.

Betty Enoch


Just when a man's wallet is recovering from Christmas, herealizes it's almost Valentine'sDay -- that is, if he's lucky herealizes it. So, let's face it: the"Love Boat" always leaks and theRoad to Romance is full of rocksand ruts. We'll all get throughValentine's Day much more happily if we remember to laughalong with love. Here are a fewreasons to chuckle while yousnuggle with your sweetie.

Q: What did the stamp say to theenvelope?

A: I'm stuck on you.

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At a wedding a little girl asked hermother why the bride was dressedin white. The mother respondedthat white is the color of happi-ness and today is the happiest dayof her life. After thinking aboutwhat her mother said, the little

girl asked "So why is thegroom wearing black?"

Q: What did the light bulb say tothe switch?

A: You turn me on.

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Q: What happens when you fallin love with a pastry cook

A: He desserts you.

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A strained voice called outthrough the darkened theater,"Please, is there a doctor in thehouse?!" Several men stood up asthe lights came on in response to awoman's cry. An older lady,already standing, pulled herdaughter to stand next to her,"Good; are any of you single doc-tors interested in a date with anice girl?"

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After being with her all evening,the man couldn't take anotherminute with his blind date.Earlier, he had secretly arrangedto have a friend call him to thephone so he would have an excuseto leave if something like this hap-pened. When he returned to thetable, he lowered his eyes, put ona grim expression and said, "Ihave some bad news. My grandfa-ther just died." "Thank heavens,"his date replied. "If yours hadn't,mine would have had to!"

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Lovesick Laugh Linesby: Murray Life Staff

[ ] a laughing matter

A man and his wife werehaving an argumentabout who should brewthe coffee each morning.The wife thought heshould since he was thefirst one awake in themorning; the husbandthought she shouldbecause it was her jobto do all the cookingand cleaning aroundthe house. She defend-ed herself by sayingthat in the Bible theman should make thecoffee. Seizing theBible she opened tothe New Testament,she triumphantlyshowed him at the topof several pages thatit, indeed, said,"HEBREWS."

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By popular demand, we are providing a two different puzzles

with two different degrees of difficulty.

If you have a favorite kind of print puzzle youd like to see, contact us

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Puzzle Editor, Murray Life PO Box 894

Murray, KY 42071

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William Pryor was abusy man. In theearly 19th Century,the industrious

farmer acquired about 40 acresof land lying between theTennessee and CumberlandRivers in what is now modernday Stewart County, Tennessee,not far south of the Kentucky-Tennessee border.

Pryors family worked the landfor at least 10 years, and thefertile flatland, ringed by lowhills, became known as PryorHollow. Today, nearby PryorCreek and Pryor Bay giveevidence that the family was well

known in the region. Theirhomeplace was well situated,with protection from the winds,access to fresh water from therunoff of the hills, flat grazingacreage and plenty of wood forbuilding.

Today, their homeplace is justthat: the Land Between theLakes Homeplace 1850s. Thefarm, which includes 16 logbuildings 14 of them retrievedand restored from sites within 10miles of Pryor Hollow represents a prosperousfarmstead from a century andhalf in the past. A visit to theplace, carefully and lovinglymaintained, must be much akinto stepping out of a timemachine into an age where hardwork paid big dividends, life wassimple and often dangerous, andevents such as war and scandalwere worlds away. This December, however, the

greatest war in American historywill visit the bucolic paradise,just as it did in 1862. The timemachine that is Homeplace1850s will spin the dials anddeliver visitors to the early daysof the Civil War, when armiesmoved across the Land Betweenthe Rivers, when men and boysmight be called to arms andwomen were thrust intopositions of leadership andresponded with wisdom andcourage.

You could be there.

On Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10a.m. until 4 p.m., the volunteersand staff who bring Homeplaceto life of its visitors will portraywhat must have been one of themost difficult times for thefarmers, iron workers andcraftsmen who lived and workedbetween two of Americasgreatest rivers. The Civil Warwill come to Pryor Hollow.

What you will see is a farmwhere Federal Troops, under thegeneral command of the newly-minted Major General Ulysses S.Grant, may have marchedthrough on their way to FortsDonelson and Henry, one on theCumberland and the otheroverlooking the Banks of theTennessee. Grant, whosecommand included General LewWallace, later to become famousfor writing the book, Ben Hur,took both forts during the earlypart of 1962, thus cutting off therest of the Confederacy from the

Time Traveler: Homeplace 1850sby: Andrew Dundee

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Reality was much closer,and far more fearful.

Andrew Dundee

Photograph Courtesy of Friends of the LBL

productive Tennessee Valley. Ina year, he would take Vicksburg,dividing the south in half.

But all that was only rumor tothe people who tried to maintaintheir lives and their property inPryor Hollow. Reality was muchcloser, and far more fearful. LBLinterpretive director Cindy Earlsputs it this way:

The Union Army stationed atFort Donelson is sending outforaging parties to gather food,bedding, livestock, etc., to supplythe armys needs. IrregularConfederate guerillas are alsoforaging for food to feed

their men; some harass familiesthat have Union sympathies.Some, still under the guise ofguerillas, are criminals that aretaking advantage of the situationand rob families of valuables. Wefind our Homeplace family inDecember 1862 facing a winterwith limited food supplies andlittle money to buy any provisionsfor their family, even if they wereavailable. There is a constantworry about the safety ofhusbands, sons and brothers whoare in distant army camps.

Visitors will be spared the worry.They have only to cross the bridgeover the small, usually dry creekin order to enter a Confederate

winter camp somewherein the South. You

can chat with thesecitizen soldiers

and learn whatlife is like whenyou are facinga dangerouswinter, far away

from home.

On the farmstead,you will be able to look about you

at the smokehouse, the barns and

stables, and the fields.During summer, it is easy toimagine the fertile soil providingplenty of food and a good livingfor hardworking families. Now, asthe last leaves fall from the oaksand the sun rides low on thesouthern horizon, the farmyardis silent; most of the farmanimals are either taken byforaging parties or hidden in thewoods. Without work animals,putting in a crop next year willbe difficult, if not impossible. Ifthey are able to put in a crop,says Cindy Earls, there is a bigchance that it will be taken bythe army or destroyed byunsavory characters. If all themen go to war, it is left to thewomen next spring to put in acrop to feed their family.

It was a time when legends werecreated. It only waits for you tojoin the spirits of the past tobetter appreciate your ownpresent. The program is freewith Homeplace admission.Don't mind the cool breezes ofDecember; the ghosts of theCivil War are wrapping theirarms around you in welcominghugs. s

For further information, contactLand Between The Lakes NationalRecreation Area 100 Van MorganDrive Golden Pond, KY42211. Phone: 270-924-2000 TollFree: 800-525-7077 Email:[email protected], or visitwww.LBL.org.

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A visit to the place . . .must be much akin tostepping out of a timemachine.

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#1:New Years Resolution --

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77 feet:the distance the ball on TimesSquare travels in one minute

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1 billion:people around the world

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46:the year (BC) Julius Caesar

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first day of the year

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alcohol impaired

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Paducah is more thanKentucky Oaks Mall.Paducah is more thanOlive Garden. Paducah is

an eclectic mesh of artisans, localcrafts and creative experiences.Seeing Paducah from a differentperspective, as a tourist, createdthe most enjoyable afternoon.

Being a visitor to Paducah can beoverwhelming. The options areplentiful downtown,Lowertown, museums, malls,shopping and beyond. I am goingto the beyond. One block and twostreets surrounding the MarketHouse Theatre downtownprovide more than one afternoonof delightful entertainment.

BeBe Artisan Market is the solidpillar for the downtown area.Keeping local artists works ondisplay for more than twelve

years, BeBesremains the place togo for unique piecesfitting anyonesbudget. Art is morethan just a simplepainting found in the historicestablishment. Art isjewelry created fromintriguing materials,kitchen accessoriescrafted in interestingways, hand-madesoaps that smellmore amazing thancandles and gardensculptures offeringdifferent effectsfrom the basic birdbath. Customerservice is top-notchat BeBes. The staffknows about thepieces on display andgreets customers witha warm, friendly smile. Everyplace a patrons eye falls, anintricate piece of art appears. Theterm something for everyoneapplies to BeBes in the mostflattering way. Shopping theremakes a customer feel as though itis okay to simply enjoy andappreciate regional artists bytaking a small piece of them home.

Next door to BeBe ArtisanMarket is the best kept secret indowntown Paducah. TheChocolate Factory has been astaple of Market Square since Iwas a small child. Walk into thisconfectionary wonder and oldwooden floors creek as the smellof fudge wafts through the air.Shelves and counters are linedwith old-fashioned glass jars,filled with freshly madechocolates and sugars.Homemade fudge lines the backcounter, standing in front of thekitchen where customers canwatch the fudge being made.Delicious candies (sugar-freeoptions, too) are placed into wax

One Square Block, One Afternoonby: Erin Carrico

[ ] day trips

Art is more than just a simple paintingfound in the historic establishment.

Erin Carrico

All photos courtesy of Erin Carrico


bags giving a nostalgic feel to theexperience. Being downtown forover twenty-seven years, theChocolate Factory has seenchanges come and go, but thewelcoming staff offer anexperience hard to find.Handmade English toffee andchocolate truffles are mostly seenin boxes in large stores, but notat the Chocolate Factory. At theChocolate Factory customers canre-live a childhood memory.

A new edition to Market Squareis Glisson Winery. Beginning as ahobby twelve years ago, grew byleaps and bounds into passion bythe vinter, Steven Glisson. Thefamily-operated tasting room ishoused in an eclectic and colorfulbuilding that cascades into acharming back patio. Beautifullyhandmade wine shelves offer adeep, rich feeling. Warmth is feltthroughout the largeestablishment, but customerswill not feel lost. Cozy cornersand chairs nestled into differentareas create a coffee house feel,except with wine. Board gamesare left to encourage guests to

relax and enjoy the local wine.Chef Andrew Cope offers tastingplatters of gourmet foods thepair well with the wines offered.A tasting costs only$5.00 for six wines,which includes thecomplimentary GlissonWinery wine glass.

An enjoyable afternoonends well with dinnerat Shandies, one of thenew hotspots ofdowntown Paducah.Shandies is located inthe old historic C.C.Cohen restaurantsitting on the corner ofMarket Square. Largewindows offer patronsprime viewing of the

happenings downtown. If the weather permits,

Shandies offers caf-style seating outdoors.

The cuisine offerstraditional foodwith a twist.Pickled friedgreen tomatoeswith a pink

p e p p e r c o r nranch give newlife to the

t r a d i t i o n a lsouthern dish.Plain chicken

salad sandwichesare not an option at Shandies.Instead, enjoy a RieslingChicken Sandwich where thechicken has been poached in thesemi-sweet wine creating amoist, succulent sandwich.Daily specials and liveentertainment help to create thelife of downtown Paducah.

In the one block of MarketSquare, there are more thanseven restaurants, the YeiserArt Center, boutique shops anda winery. Much like the tapasoffered at Glisson Winery, thisone block of downtown Paducahis simply a taste of the great things to find in oneafternoon. s

See For YourselfBeBe Artisan Market107 Market House Square

The Chocolate Factory109 Market House Square

Glisson Winery126 Market House Square

Shandies202 Broadway St.

Large windows offerpatrons prime viewing of the happenings downtown.

Erin Carrico


Christmas Around the World by: Caina Lynch

[ ] guess what

Just as Santa Claus may be known as Pere Noel in France, different countries and different parts of our country havevaried holiday traditions. How much do you really know about Christmas on this planet? (See the answers on page 19 but no peeking!)

1. Between December 16 and 24it is customary in Caracas,Venezuela to ____ to the dailyearly morning mass services.

A. jog at sunriseB. drive with the entire familyC. roller skateD. forget to go

2. Although less than 1% of theirpopulation is Christian, whatcountry has made it a commonpractice to eat Kentucky FriedChicken during Christmas?

A. JapanB. ScandinaviaC. AustraliaD. Mexico

3. In Italy, the Christmas cele-bration lasts 3 weeks and onEpiphany Eve (January 5) chil-dren are visited by La Befanainstead of Santa. What is thiswoman that children leave wineand food for at night?

A. an elfB. a witchC. an ogreD. the neighbor

4. What is the event held dur-ing the holiday for Santas andelves in New York?

A. "World's Largest Santa Festival"B. "Welcome to the New North YorkPole"C. "Santa and Elf Day"D. "SantaCon"

5. Mexican artisans carve nativ-ity scenes out of what vegetable,which has its own celebration?

A. carrots, Carnival of Carrots B. radishes, The Festival of RadishesC. pumpkins, The Party of PumpkinsD. onions, The Celebration of Layers

6. People from all over theworld send letters to Santa inthis country because it is saidhe lives north of the ArcticCircle?

A. RussiaB. IcelandC. FinlandD. Antarctica

7. Sending a red Christmas cardin Japan is considered badmanners because usually______ are printed in red.

A. funeral noticesB. Cupid cardsC. birthday cardsD. baby announcements

8. It is traditional in Icelandthat everybody receives a newpiece of ____ for Yule.

A. furnitureB. jewelryC. candyD. clothing

9. In France few people sendChristmas cards, instead optingto send cards on which holiday?

A. Valentine's DayB. Boxing DayC. New YearsD. Marie Antoinette's birthday

10. In Slovakia it is the customto lay this underneath the table-cloth.

A. strawB. pine needlesC. dirtD. dirty sponges

G O O D B Y E W I N T E R B L U E S ,

Winter. My feelings about winterare as frosty as the season itself.The days are shorter, its cold, theflowers are gone, and fun outdoor activitiesare a no go. There is only one redeemabletruth about winter, in my humble opinion:it is a wonderful time to be an animal lover.

When the sun sets earlier and the coldbreezes keep you from going outside, manyof the animals we cannot see during otherseasons appear. They leave the cold, shortdays of their northern ranges behind and

travel south to warmer, greener pastures.While winter in Kentucky might seem coldand dreary to us, to some animals thisregion is a refreshing vacation.

Migration is one of lifes greatest mysteries.There is not much mystery about wantingto travel somewhere warm in the winter;the mystery is, How? How do they know where to go? And how are animals,some as small as the head of a pin, ableto physically endure such long-distancetrips?

Hello Winter Migrants

B Y : A N D R E A WO O DYP H OTO G R A P H Y B Y : W. G R O S S M AG E E


Migration is one of L I F E S G R E AT E S T

H ow D o T h e y D o I t ?

It is not easy. Migration means facing many obstacles:swimming upstream, moving nonstop, fasting, avoidingpredators, overcoming barriers (mostly man-made),and making complex round trips over land, sea andmountain before reaching that final destination.Migrating animals must physically prepare and changein order to survive a substantial trek to warm weatherand ample food.

Some will start eating high protein and energy diets toboost their fat reserves before the trip. Extra fat meansextra fuel for the trip. Other animals will forgo excessweight, but will change their bodies in other ways. Forexample, some migrating birds will develop larger wingsand breast muscles while shrinking the unnecessaryorgans, such as the stomach, gut, and liver. Migrants willdo whatever they can in order to make travel fast, quickand safe.

There is still one big question left: how do they knowwhere to go? Whatever it is that points migrating animalsin the right direction is the biggest mystery of all.Naturalists have discovered that some animals, such asants, might use the sun to find their way. Others, such assalmon, use their sense of smell. Still others, like bats andsea turtles, may use the Earths magnetic field.

Yet there are some animals treks that remain a completemystery to us. For example, one special generation ofmonarch butterflies stays alive for up to 7 months, asopposed to the regular life span of only a few weeks, inorder to travel thousands of miles, cross-country to anoverwintering site in Central Mexico. There theyhibernate through the winter. What is astounding is thatthese tiny travelers are the great-great-grandchildren ofthe butterflies that traveled to Mexico the previous year.They themselves have never been there before, nor hasanyone showed them the route. So, how do they alwaysfind the same twelve mountain tops?

Mysteries


W h o M i g r a t e s t o K e n t u c k y ?

So, what does all this migrating mystery have to do withmaking winter more bearable? The changing seasonbrings a number of exciting migrants: animals seen inour area for only a short time each year. Some of themonly stop to visit for a little while. Others stop and stayuntil spring arrives. As you can imagine, the list ofmigrating animals is overwhelmingly avian. Wingedvisitors include: Common Goldeneye, Mergansers,Ruddy Ducks, Peregrine Falcons, Yellow-belliedSapsuckers, Sandhill Cranes, Horned Grebes, and theCommon Loons, just to name a few. In other words, it isa great time to be a birder!

There is one big bird in particular that has been makingan even bigger impression here in western Kentucky:the American White Pelican. Pelicans are ocean birds,right? The truth is that American White Pelicans havebeen making themselves at home on Lake Barkley andKentucky Lake since 1984. In fact, American WhitePelicans spend much of their lives inland, nesting on thelakes of the Northern Great Plains and Canada duringspring and summer, and then migrating south to theirwintering grounds. Most travel to the coast of SouthernCalifornia, Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico, and the lowerSoutheastern states. But, somewhere along the way,some pelicans stopped in Western Kentucky, andstayed!

Wintering pelicans have become a more frequent sighton our lakes ever since that flock of pioneer pelicans

arrived in 1984. Still, the majority of pelicans, sometimesflocks of hundreds, can be seen as they migrate throughour area during March and October. More and morepelicans are coming every year. So now the onlyquestion is; how many will we have this year?

Pe l i c a n P u r s u i t

So, if you are like me and the winter quickly starts tobecome grating, it is time to get outside (bundle up!)and look for those pelicans. Even if you love thewinter time, watching these seemingly out-of-placegiants is a pleasure. Your best bet is to head toKentucky Lake or Lake Barkley, and two great hotspots are the Kentucky and Barkley Dams.

When pursuing pelicans, remember that they are oneof the largest birds in North America. They have awingspan wider than a Bald Eagles at 8 to 9 feetacross, so you are looking for a really big bird!Generally, they appear to be solid white when theyreon the water with their wings tucked in. When youspot them in the air, usually flying in a V-shape orriding air currents, you can spot their black wing tips.Also, keep in mind that you are more likely to run intoa big group, or pod, of pelicans, than you are a solitarypelican.

So, despite my chilly feelings about the season, I canalways find something to appreciate and I hope youcan, too. I think that the exciting mystery of migrationreminds us, as Aristotle observed: there is somethingof the marvelous in all things of nature.



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The tradition of the Christmas tree can be

traced to the ancient Egyptians. During thewinter solstice, they brought in green date palmleaves to celebrate lifes triumph over death.

The Romans also celebrated the solstice bydecorating houses with greens and lights and

exchanging gifts. Druid priests in GreatBritain used evergreens in mysterious

rituals during the solstice by placingthem over doorways to drive away evilspirits and medieval Germans placedevergreen trees inside their homes toshow their hope in the forthcomingspring. Most believe our modernday Christmas tree evolved fromthese early traditions.

The Christmas tree traditionmay have been brought to theUnited States with Hessiantroops during the AmericanRevolution or with Germanimmigrants to Pennsylvaniaor Ohio. The custom was notimmediately accepted bysociety; in fact, the Puritansbanned Christmas in NewEngland and even as late as1870 the tradition was notwidely celebrated.

The first Christmas treefarmer came on the scenearound 1851 when a Catskillfarmer named Mark Carrhauled two ox sleds full ofevergreens into New YorkCity and sold them all. By theearly 1920s the custom was

universal. During thedepression, nurserymen

couldnt sell their evergreens forlandscaping so they cut them for

Christmas trees. These trees had amore symmetrical shape than wild

trees and thus began the Christmas treefarming industry.

About 90% of the nations Christmas treetrade is comprised of only 6 species of trees.

With about 40% of the market, the scotch pineranks first, followed by Douglas fir, and finishing

with noble fir, white pine, balsam fir and white spruce.In the United States, Christmas trees have been subject to

many fads and fancies. In the 1930s the Addish Brush Company,a U.S. based toilet brush manufacturer, created an artificial treeusing brush bristles. At some point in the early 1960s, flockedtrees became all the rage.


From a nostalgic point of view, the pure aroma of evergreenbrings back memories of childhood, when Christmas ismagical. Keeping my familys tradition, my husband and Iwould take our young family to our farm and search high andlow for the perfect cedar tree. You and your family can stillparticipate in the family tradition by visiting our nearby LandBetween the Lakes Recreational Area. You must have a specialpermit to harvest a tree, so call their office at 270-924-2000 formore information. If you dont think the wild look of a cedaris for you, there are other types of real trees that you canreadily find this season. Some favorites are Fraser Fir, ScotchPine, White Pine, Douglas Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, BalsamFir, Noble Fir and Norway Spruce.

If you choose a real tree, there are positive economicand environmental consequences to consider. A realtree is grown in the United States and the industrycreates over 100,000 American jobs. There areapproximately 33 million real trees sold inNorth America each year. A single farmedtree absorbs more than one ton ofcarbon dioxide during its lifetime andeach acre of trees produces enoughoxygen for the daily needs of 18people. For each tree harvested, oneto three seedlings are planted thefollowing spring, ensuring a healthysupply of trees. Real trees are 100%biodegradable, support complexecosystems and can be recycled.About 93 percent of real trees arerecycled into mulch and used inlandscaping and gardening or chippedand used for playground material, hikingtrails, paths and walkways.

There are many who argue that artificial trees are the mosteconomical choice when compared with the annual expense ofa real Christmas tree. Also, many people think cutting down anew tree each year has a negative environmental impact on ourearth. Its true that fuel is used and pollution is created whentrees are move hundreds of miles from the farm to a sales lot.

But consider that 85% of all artificial trees are manufactured inChina. The few hundred miles some real trees may travel isinsignificant considering the thousands of miles an artificialtree travels from overseas. Fake trees are non-biodegradableplastic and metal and stay in landfills for years. They havetested positive for lead, PVCs and other chemicals; theirmanufacturing process uses petroleum a vital a non-renewable resource. They might not shed on your floor but

considering the dangers and negative environmentalimpact, they should not be your first choice for a

Christmas tree.

If the thought of cutting a real tree bothers you, consider a living Christmas tree

which would give you the best of bothworlds. There are a number ofevergreens can be used as aChristmas tree and then planted inthe landscape.

Keep in mind that living trees canbe very heavy because you need to

keep the roots consistently moist.Make sure that you can manage this

much weight without damagingyourself or your floor. Also, you can

only keep a living tree inside your housefor a brief period -- no more than 7 to 10

days; any longer could be detrimental to thetree. Be sure and find out how tall and wide the tree

will be at maturity and plant it where it will fit yourlandscape. Dig your hole for the tree and cover it with a boardin case the ground is frozen when you get ready to plant it afterthe holiday. This is not likely in Kentucky but you want to beprepared.

I am happy to report that I sense resurgence in the number ofpeople switching back to real trees in their Christmas dcor. Ihope that recent campaigns like Buy Local and recent newsstories encouraging us to support American farmers mightinfluence this buying trend as well as is a yearning for thegood old days that is driving this trend.

Fresh cut trees will need a substantial stand that will keep thetree upright and will hold enough water to keep the tree fresh

Try a Living Christmas Tree

Common varieties found in our area include:Leyland Cypress Carolina Sapphire Cypress

Northern White Pine Canadian HemlockEastern Red Cedar Virginia Pine

Eastern White Pine Norway Spruce

Evergreen shrubs may work as well: Buford Holly Arborvitae

China Girl HollyDwarf Alberta Spruce

A Real Tree grown in the United States

creates over 100,000 jobs.

Justin Kimbro

Uncle Carl

throughout the season. Make sure your tree is not top heavy and isplaced where there is no chance it can tip. One year, our three childrenpulled our tree over not once, but three times! In desperation, myhusband finally wired the tree to the ceiling.

Finally, if you decide to switch from artificial to real this year, it isimportant to ensure that your tree is the freshest possible. You can easilydiscern this when you, literally, pick up your tree: see how heavy it is.A really fresh tree will be very heavy since it has not dried out whilewaiting to be shipped. If you know your retailer ask if they know whenthe tree was cut.

Once you have purchased your tree, cut a couple of inches from thebottom to open the capillaries, whether you need to reduce the heightin the stand or not. Immediately put it in a bucket or stand full ofwater. A study has been done by North Carolina University thatproved a Fraser Fir, cut fresh and treated properly, will have excellentneedle retention and color all the way to the end of February. I guessyou could hang red hearts on it and be the first in our area to have aSweetheart Tree.

The look and the fragrance of a real tree remind us of the NormanRockwell paintings of Christmases of the past. In this face-pacedworld, it is comforting to go back to our childhood and remembergoing to Grandmas house on Christmas Day for dinner or theexcitement of opening our gifts on Christmas morning, with thatliving, sweet-smelling Christmas tree at the center of all.

The first

Christmas Tree Farmercame on the scene

around 1851.Photo by: Adam Funk

Caina Lynch

Bobs Mom



2012 Year-End Tax Planningby: Ron Arant

[ ] the money pages

Given the current levelof uncertainty, year-end tax planning for2012 is extremely

challenging. With a host ofmajor tax provisions expiring atyear-end and new taxes takingeffect January 1, 2013, someyear-end moves have thepotential for significant savings.But will new legislation changethe tax landscape once again?It's impossible to say for sure.Your best bet is to evaluateyour tax situation now,consider your options and stayon top of late-breakinglegislative developments.

Higher tax rates a significantconsiderationA fairly common strategy atyear-end is to try to shift incomeinto the following year by, forexample deferring a year-endbonus, or delaying the collectionof business debts, rents andpayments for services. This year,however, you have to considerany income timing moves verycarefully.

That's because federal incometax rates are scheduled to jumpin 2013. We'll go from sixfederal tax brackets (10%, 15%,25%, 28%, 33% and 35%) to five

(15%, 28%, 31%, 36% and39.6%). The maximum rate thatapplies to long-term capitalgains will generally increasefrom 15% to 20%. And while thecurrent lower long-term capitalgain rates apply to qualifyingdividends, starting in 2013,dividends will be taxed asordinary income.

Could the current federalincome tax rates be extended yetagain? Of course, but it's farfrom a certain bet. That meansany moves you contemplatehave to be considered in thecontext of several "what-if"scenarios.

New taxes also a factorNew Medicare taxes created bythe health-care reformlegislation passed in 2012 takeeffect January 1, 2013.Beginning then, the hospitalinsurance (HI) portion of thepayroll tax- commonly referredto as the Medicare portion-increases by 0.9% for high-wageindividuals. Also beginning in2013, a new 3.8% Medicarecontribution tax is imposed onthe unearned income of high-income individuals.

Make sure to considerwhether you'll be affectedby these new taxes in2013.

Ron Arant


Who is affected? The 0.9%payroll tax increase affects thosewith wages exceeding $200,000($250,000 for married couplesfilling a joint federal income taxreturn, and $125,000 formarried individuals filingseparately).

Make sure to consider whetheryou'll be affected by these newtaxes in 2013. Keep in mind alsothat the current 2% reduction inthe Social Security portion of theFederal InsuranceContributions Act (FICA)payroll tax is one of the taxprovisions that expire at the endof 2012.

Looking closely at itemizeddeductionsIt's sometimes possible toaccelerate or defer deductions sothat they can be claimed in oneyear instead of the other. Forexample, you might be able toaccelerate deductions into 2012by paying some deductiblemedical expenses, interest, orstate and local taxes before the

end of the year. Or, with highertax rates coming next year, youmight consider trying topostpone deductions so that youcan claim them in 2013 ratherthan 2012, since a dollar indeductions will be worth more ifthe tax rate is higher.

There are a couple of things tokeep in mind, though. The firstis that, as things stand rightnow, in 2013 most itemizeddeductions (and personalexemptions) will once again bephased out for individuals withhigher adjusted gross incomes(AGIs). The second is that,starting in 2013, the itemizeddeduction "threshold" forclaiming unreimbursedmedical expenses increasesfrom 7.5% of AGI to 10% ofAGI (there's a temporaryexception for individuals whoare 65 and older). If you'reitemized deductions are goingto be limited in 2013 because ofthese changes, deferringdeductions to 2013 might notmake sense.

AMT - a big wild cardIf you're subject to thealternative minimum tax (AMT)- essentially a separate federalincome tax system with its ownrates and rules- it gets evenmore complicated. AMTeffectively disallows a number ofitemized deductions, making it asignificant consideration when

it comes to year-end planning.And, while a series of temporaryAMT "fixes" have increasedAMT exemption amounts since2001, forestalling a drasticincrease in the number ofindividuals ensnared by the tax,the last such fix actually expired

If you're itemized deduc-tions are going to be limit-ed in 2013 because ofthese changes, deferringdeductions to 2013 mightnot make sense.

Ron Arant


at the end of 2011. As things stand now, the AMT exemption amounts that apply for 2012 and 2013are significantly lower than for 2011. As a result, unless Congress retroactively changes the AMT rules,it's estimated that more than 30 million taxpayers (roughly 20% of all taxpayers) will be hit by the AMTin 2012. (Source: The Tax Policy Center, "T12,-0169- Baseline AMT Projections Aggregate AMTProjections, 2011-2022," September 13, 2012.)

AMT EXEMPTION AMOUNTS 2011 2012 & 2013MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $74,450 $45,000

SINGLE OR HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $48,450 $33,750

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $37,225 $22,500

Other important changesThe earned income tax credit, the child tax credit, the adoption credit, the American Opportunity (Hope)tax credit all revert to prior, lower limits and (less generous) rules of application. Also gone in 2013 is theability to deduct student loan interest on student loans after the first 60 months of required repayment.

Tax changes that were originally made to address a perceived "marriage penalty" also expire at the end of2012. If you're married and file a joint return with your spouse, you'll see the effect in the form of areduced 2013 standard deduction amount, as well as in lower 2013 tax bracket thresholds in the tax ratetable (i.e., couples will move into higher rate brackets at lower levels of income).

Talk to a professionalWhen it comes to year-end tax planning, there's always a lot to think about. And this year is morecomplicated than usual. A financial professional can help you evaluate your situation, keep you apprisedof any last-minute legislative developments, and determine if any year-end moves make sense for you. s


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The Kappa Department ofthe Murray WomansClub will host its 32ndannual Homes for the

Holidays tour on Sunday,December 9 from 1-4 pm. Ticketscan be purchased in advance for$7 at any branch office ofCommunity Financial ServicesBank, The Murray Chamber ofCommerce or from any Kappamember. Tickets can also bepurchased at the homes for $8 ontour day. This years proceeds willgo to the following organizationsidentified by the homeowners:Kids Against Hunger (Fosters),Operation Blessing (Clauds), andJunior Achievement (Pittmans).The Kappa Department willdonate to the organizations in thehomeowners honor to thankthem for participating in the tour.

From old medicine bottles, toantique sewing machines, to amothers chair, the three homeson the tour this year give a nod tothe past and are full of history andcharm.

JASON AND AMANDA PITTMAN303 NORTH 6TH STREET

Striking navy blue siding, crispwhite trim, and well-designedlandscaping make Jason andAmanda Pittmans 1935 home ashowstopper, and the whiteceramic pig sitting proudly on theporch provides a touch of whimsy.Originally owned by the Wallisfamily of Wallis Drug Store, thehome was sold and fell intodisrepair during the 1990s.

Purchasing the house at thecourthouse in 2006, the Pittmansbegan a major restoration thatincluded new floors, windows,walls and a reconstructed openfloor plan. The original manteland brick chimney were preservedas well as the arched entry thatwas replicated in additionalarchways. Also preserved was abasement bomb shelter that nowserves as a storm shelter. Thekitchen was relocated, and the oldkitchen became a lounge area.New French doors in the diningroom and master bedroom opento a large deck that is perfect forentertaining. A repurposedsideboard is now an island in theopen kitchen, and a vintage chinacabinet holds medicine bottlesfrom the old drug store. Amedicine label cabinet also fromthe store is displayed on top. Aneye-catching gallery wall in thelounge area is filled with framedposters that hold special meaningto the couple. A sophisticatedcolor palette reflects the chic style

of this young couple. Jason saidthis restoration could not havebeen possible without theassistance of his parents, Sammyand Dora. They took a diamond inthe rough and polished it toperfection. This home will sparklefor the holidays with anabundance of trees including agold silver one, another withcandy canes, and even a chefstree complete with kitchenutensils.

JANICE AND KEN CLAUD90 KING RICHARD DRIVE

Ken and Janice Claud have alwaysliked older homes; however, in2009 they decided to build aspacious Craftsman-style homeand have filled it with vintage andfamily treasures. The homefeatures transom windowsrepeated over the interior Frenchdoors that lead the eye up to highceilings. One family treasure isevident right at the curb with a100 year old iron fence in the

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Homes for the Holidaysby: Jamie Helton

Jason and Amanda Pittman 303 North 6th Street


circular flowerbed. Originallybordering an old school inColumbus, Kentucky, the fencewas removed due to flooding andwas rescued by Kens grandfather.Kens carpentry skills can be foundin handsome cabinets in the studyand living room along withfurniture throughout the home.Warm hardwood floorscomplement the autumnal colorsused throughout the home. Aquilter, Janice has a cozy sewingspot on the only second-floor roomwhere she keeps the two sewingmachines she inherited from hergrandmothers. Her great-grandmothers machine dates backto the early 1900s. Janice has alsoinherited family quilts which dressthe beds in the guest rooms. Kensgrandmothers 110 year old glass

cake stand that survived a 1918cyclone is now safely tucked awayin the china cabinet in the warmand inviting dining room. TheClauds will be ready for theholidays with numerous trees thatinclude one filled with Santasfrom Janices extensive collection,and additional Santas will also bedisplayed around the house.Another special tree is one deckedout in ornaments representing thecouples twenty-five years ofmarriage. The phrase May OurHome Be Warm and Our FriendsMany over the fireplace perfectlydescribes this home and thecouple who lives here.

RON AND LASHLEE FOSTER2104 SPINDLETOP DRIVE

Built in 1996, Ron andLashlee Fosters home is aone-level beauty that is perfectfor this couple who are fortunateto have their children, Scott andLeslie, as well as fourgrandchildren, living in Murray.This comfortable home wherethe family can gather is layeredwith inherited pieces, familytreasures, and items Lashleepicked because she liked them.She defines her style as, a littlecountry, French, and Chinese,and this eclectic style creates aninteresting and thoughtful home.A treasured fruit-filled doughbowl from Lashlees great-grandmother sits front andcenter on the table in the Frenchcountry kitchen, and a whimsicalcollection of animals can befound on tabletops throughoutthe home. The great room with afireplace and large windows is allabout family and nesting. Theirson Scotts as well asgrandchildrens artwork isproudly displayed there and aninherited tobacco basket willhold a wreath to announce theholidays. Two chairs in themaster bedroom have specialmeaning to Lashlee. One is hermothers chair that sits at the endof the bed, and the other is onethat daughter Leslie beautifullyreupholstered as her firstupholstery project. Lashleessignature color is red and can befound in every room which givesthe Fosters a head-start withholiday decorating. The tree inthe great room will be filled withornaments representing allmembers of the family. Santaswill be tucked in here and there,and you just might find ananimal or two with a festive bow.An extensive Carolers Collectionwill be on display in the lovelyred dining room. The Fostershave created not only the perfecthome for the holidays but all yearround. s

Janice and Ken Claud 90 King Richard Drive

Ron and Lashlee Foster 2104 Spindletop Drive

Imogen Quy is the collegenurse of a fictional college atCambridge named St.Agathas. She moves into

the quarters of the dead ProfessorTalentire, who apparently killedhimself by taking the foolish leap,known as Hardings Folly,between his fourth story collegerooms and the ledge of the librarynearby. Theres quite a lot in thisbook about the culture of climbersat Oxford and Cambridge:undergraduates, usually, whoclimb the seemingly impossiblesheer faces of towers and turretsin these old college towns.

Quy becomes involved with acollege dramatic society thats in

serious financial trouble. A richundergraduate offers to bail outthe society if the players will lethim act the lead role in Hamlet.The artistic director, horrified atthe idea but outvoted by the othermembers, picks the text of Hamletknown as the Bad Quarto. It wasthe first printed version of theplay, in the ordinary size that thebook people call a quarto, and itscalled bad because its generallythought to be an unauthorizedversion of the play, put togetherfrom memory by actors from arival company who went to see theplay in order to steal it. The BadQuarto is only half as long as theother versions of Hamlet we have;so the artistic director thinks a

production with an amateurin the lead will be only half aspainful with this version.

When the play is performed,the Bad Quarto turns out to be not so bad, the amateur undergraduatesperformance is not thedisaster the director feared,but most surprising of all, theplay within the play, whichHamlet arranges in order to

accuse his uncleof murder, is

used by theundergraduate fora very differentpurpose: it notonly suggests the

death of ProfessorTarentire was

murder, but it directlyaccuses another Englishprofessor of the crime.

Many mystery writers have usedShakespeare for titles, quotes,and plot inspiration; NgaioMarshs Light Thickens, MichaelInness Hamlet, Revenge! andJohn Dickson Carrs Panic in BoxC are constructed aroundperformances of Macbeth,Hamlet, and Romeo and Juliet.Im not sure Jill Paton Walsh isquite in the same league withthose folks, but she manages tokeep us wondering whether theprofessors fall was really murderand, if so, who did it. This is thefourth book Walsh has writtenabout Imogen Quy, though someof you may know her better forhaving written Thrones,Dominations, starting with amanuscript Dorothy Sayers leftunfinished at her death. Sincethat book she has published yetanother Lord Peter Wimseynovel on her own. The BadQuarto will appeal to you if youlike backstage mysteries,academic mysteries, or the gentlesort of murder mystery perfectedby the English and often knownas the British cozy. s

Michael Cohen has been doing a featurecommentary, Uncommon Mysteries, onWKMS for several years. These shortmystery reviews focus on the unusual oruncommon stories which may be adeviation from conventions of the mysterygenre, an odd viewpoint or historical first,or a new twist on an old plot device, suchas the locked room murder or theunwilling amateur detective. This is anexcerpt from Cohen's forthcomingcollection of reviews.

The Bad Quarto (2007) Jill Paton Walshby: Michael Cohen


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A Decad of Angels inPartnership

continued from page 11

The Angels Attic staff now includes16 employees, 35 regularvolunteers, and countless othervolunteers from within student andchurch groups. The Attic is amajor resource of reasonablypriced clothing, household items,furniture, appliances, toys, booksand other items. Needed medicalequipment such as showerbenches, walkers and crutches, areloaned to anyone in need.

In need of more space Angels Atticexpanded to a second building,conveniently located behind theChestnut Street location at 976Arcadia Circle. After the opening ofthe new location, "Angels Attic 2"you will be able to find mainly furniture, purses, jewelry, vintage/collectables andappliances.

The help goes even to theenvironment itself. We recyclemetal, paper and cardboard, saysDonna, and tons of clothing whichultimately goes to inner cities andthird world countries. In a decadeof partnership, support of theAngels Clinic by Angels Attic nowtotals and estimated $1,500,000.

When God answered my prayers,says an enthusiastic Donna RuthHerndon, He definitely surprisedand overwhelmed me with Hisbountiful blessings!

It seems to the rest of us that Heincluded Donna Herndon as part ofHis blessing to Murray andCalloway County. And we dontthink Hes finished, either. s

Aturkey dinner withouta side of cranberrysauce may sound absurdto you but the early

Americans managed quite well,thank you, at the first hundredholiday meals. The cranberrywasn't served as a diningembellishment until Ulysses S.Grant ordered it in sauce form forhis troops in 1864. Nearly fiftyyears later, in 1912, the Cape CodCranberry Company begancanning cranberries for thepublic. But let's examine the moreinteresting facts about the berrythat can bounce.

That's right, cranberries bounce;not the cranberries that plop outof a can the day of a turkey dinner(jiggling doesn't count asbouncing) or the dried berries wefind on salads. Cranberries whenfresh can bounce -- a theory thatmay be hard to prove for theaverage consumer consideringonly 5% of cranberries producedare sold fresh. The rest aredevoted to dried berry, juice andsauce production.

Our "cranberry" was originallyreferred to as the craneberry,which came from the plant's

flowers that dip down andresemble the head of a crane. Thecrane also loves the berry that innature is grown in bogs wherethese birds make their homes.These bogs were first created byglacial deposits and formedwater-retaining beds layered withsand, peat, gravel and clay. Theberries are grown on the vine andat harvest time the bogs areflooded, the ripe berries areloosened from the vines and thenfloat to the surface.

Natural changes in theenvironment can easily affect thegrowth of cranberries on the vine.They require an acid peat soil, anadequate fresh water supply andsand in the bogs very similar towhere these craneberries firstbegan to grow. The growingseason stretches from April toNovember, including a dormancyperiod in the winter months

that provides an extendedchilling period that

is necessary to maturefruiting buds.C r a n b e r r yproducers do

not have toreplant vines as

often as other

producers; an undamagedcranberry vine will surviveindefinitely- some vines inMassachusetts are more than 150years old.

The cranberry joins the only othertwo fruits (blueberry and Concordgrape) that can trace their roots toNorth American soil. The earlyNative Americans used thesecranberries not only for food butalso as dyes and medicine. Full ofantioxidants, cranberries canprotect cells from damage byunstable molecules. Also,drinking cranberry juice can blockurinary infections by binding tobacteria so they are unable tocling to cell walls. The NationalInstitutes of Health fundsresearch on the effect ofcranberries on heart disease,yeast infections and otherconditions.

Cranberry sauce may grace thetable next to the entre; here are afew ideas to add this deliciousfruit to your desert table as well!

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Chewy OatmealCranberry CookiesWarning: These cookies, ifrevealed before dinner, maydisappear by desert time! Addchopped pecans or chocolatechips to take your taste buds ona rich ride.

Ingredients1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda

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Full of antioxidants,cranberries can protectcells from damage.

Caina Lynch


Its the Berries! by: Caina Lynch

1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats8 ounces unsalted butter,slightly softened1 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar2 large eggs, beaten lightly1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1 1/3 cup ounces driedcranberries

DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 F. Linesheet pans with wax paper. Mix the flour, salt and bakingsoda, then stir in the oats. Setaside.

Beat the butter and both sugarstogether until light and fluffy.Add the eggs, honey and vanilla.Beat until blended. Slowly addthe flour mixture. Stir in thecranberries (and chocolate orpecans).

Drop by tablespoonfuls about 2inches apart on parchment linedsheet pans. Bake until thecenters of the cookies are soft

and no longer look wet; about 9-11 minutes. Let cookies hardenfor 5 minutes before removingfrom parchment paper.

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Cranberry & PistachioBrownie BitesThese bites are sure to satisfyany sweet tooth.

Ingredients1/2 cup unsalted butter4 ounces bittersweet chocolate,chopped1 teaspoon instant coffeegranules 2 large eggs 2/3 cup packed dark brownsugar1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanillaextract1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup dry-roasted, unsaltedpistachios1/3 cup dried cranberries

DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 F. Line an8-inch square baking pan withnonstick aluminum foil.

Pour water to a depth of 1 inchinto bottom of a double boilerover medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat tosimmer; place butter,chocolate, and coffee in top of double boiler over simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally, untilmelted. Remove from heat, andlet cool.


In a large mixing bowl,beat eggs on low speed. Add

sugars, vanilla and salt; beatuntil blended. Stir in chocolatemixture; fold in flour. Stir inpistachios and cranberries. Pourinto prepared baking pan,spreading batter evenly.

Bake for 30 minutes or until atoothpick inserted in centercomes out with only a few moistcrumbs. Cover with plastic wrapand chill 8 hours or overnight.Cut brownies into squares.

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Cranberry ChristmasPunchChill the fingers and warm thehearts of your friends and family(those above the legal age ofcourse) with this sweet cocktailpunch.

Ingredients2 cups vodka4 cups cranberry juice1 cups fresh or rose's lime juice2 cups water3 tbsp sugar

DirectionsCombine all ingredients in alarge punch bowl. Add a largeblock of ice to keep cool. Serves20. Do not drive or operateheavy equipment during or afterconsumption. .

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Ms. Claus' PunchThis punch comes with quite apunch. What more could youexpect from a woman who issurrounded by elves? If wethought anyone would actuallytry this, we would warn: One toa customer, please.

Ingredients25 oz X-Rated Fusion liqueur25 oz Cabo Wabo BlancoTequila25 oz pomegranate juice25 oz cranberry juicelime twists for garnish

DirectionsCombine blanco tequila, fusionliqueur, pomegranate juice andcranberry juice in a punch bowl.Add ice block to chill. Garnishwith lime twist. s



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The American Shakespeare center will be performing once again in Lovett Auditorium as part of theMurray Shakespeare Festival, March 6th through 8th . The MSU English Department will welcome the"Tempt Me Further Tour" and 4 performances, and we will bring you the backstage story on this annu-al event.

We return to our series on preserving community history with Part 2 of Is History, History? Well findout why making everything digital is both a benefit and a threat to future generations, and whats beingdone in Murray to make sure the past is accurately preserved.

Youll enjoy our annual look into the Calloway County of a century ago, and youll be surprised at thenames who were in the news way back when.

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[ ] dining guide

Applebees Neighborhood Bar & Grill 816 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 759-5551

Asian Buffet638 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 753-3788

August Moon1550 Lowes Dr. . . . . . .(270) 759-4653

Baldys Grill901 Coldwater Rd. . . . .(270) 762-0441

Big Apple Caf 1005 Arcadia Circle . .(270) 759-8866

El Mariachi Loco406 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 759-9000

Fiesta Grill604 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 761-8226

Glorias World Village Food124 N. 15th St. . . . . . . .(270) 759-3233

HRH Dumplins305B S. 12th St. . . . . . .(270) 753-0000

Jasmine Restaurant - Thai & Asian Cuisine506 N. 12th St. Suite E (270) 761-8424

Magnolia Tea Room306 Gilbert St. . . . . . . .(270) 492-6284Hazel, KY

La Cocina Mexicana501 S. 12th St. . . . . . . . .(270) 767-1627Murray

La Cocina Mexicana314 Main St. . . . . . . . . . (270) 492-6392Hazel, KY

Latin Lovers716 N. 12th St. . . . . . . .(270) 767-0026

Los Portales 506 N. 12th St. . . . . . ...(270) 767-0315

Quarters200 N. 15th St. . . . . . . .(270) 753-3406

Olive Pit905 Mineral Wells Ave.(731) 642-503

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