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VOLUME 17 - NUMBER 4 - HOMECOMING 2011P r i n t e d i n t h e U S A www.mymurraylife.com

PublisherRobert Valentine

Managing EditorLogan Abbitt

Art DirectorJustin B. Kimbro, K-Squared Designs, LLC

Assistant Art DirectorAmanda G. Newman

Assistant ArtistsKyle Smith | Chelsea Hartmann

Sales & MarketingAndrew Dundee | VJ Stevens

Editorial StaffLogan Abbitt

Internet ConsultantJustin B. Kimbro, K-Squared Designs, LLC

Staff PhotographyWm. Gross Magee | Justin B. Kimbro

Contributing WritersRon Arant | Erin Carrico

Michael Cohen | Jamie Helton | Logan AbbittDee Mason | Adrianna Payne | Rupert Sebastian

Carrie Szwed | Kathy Hodge

PrintingImage Graphics, Paducah, Kentucky

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Sweets for SantaLogan Abbitt

Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Robert A. Valentine

Notes N’ Neighbors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Murray Life Staff

Pet Paws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Kathy Hodge

Kappa Tour of Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Murray Life Staff

Day Trips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Erin Carrico

Count On It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Murray Life Staff

A Pitch for the Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Logan Abbitt

Laughing Matter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Murray Life Staff

Uncommon Mystery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Michael Cohen

Home and Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Rupert Sebastian

Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43From Fast to Fabulous

Money Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Ron Arant

New Year’s Around the World. . . . . . . . . . . 48Robert Valentine

Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50What’s Happening & Where

Commonwealth Cuisine Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . 52What’s Happening Next

Last Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Robert Valentine

Cruise Survival TipsDee Mason

Where Are They Now?Carrie Szwed

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Robert A. Valentine, Publisher

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“Should auld acquaintance be forgot?” – Robert Burns

O ld friends, we may answer with confidence, should not be forgotten, asMr. Burns knew quite well. We will all raise our voices, linked arm-in-arm on December 31 as the old year fades and a newtwelve-month period of unrealized potential dawns, chilly

and innocent, on January 1.

We salute the season of holidays – from Thanksgiving to Valentine’sDay – with this issue of Murray Life. Christmas will take a big bite ofour attention, but we’ll acquaint you with New Year’s celebrations from around the world. For some insight into international practices, our thanks to Murray restaurateur TomKarvounis, MSU student Pedro Monedero-Izquierda, and Rex

Valentine, a thirty-year resident of Japan, whorecently retired from a life of honest work

despite being younger than your humble editor.

You’re invited to tour some beautiful homes in Murray as the Kappas of theMurray Women’s Club seek to share community with charity again thisyear. Kathy Hodge speaks out for all our furry friends with a word of

caution about holiday hustle and the wellbeing of pets. Our “Notes ‘n’Neighbors pages will bring you updates on honors and athletics, withhelp from the ever present camera of Terry Little.

We’ll go holiday cruising – in safety – thanks to British travel writer DeeMason, and explore the tasty variety of the sugar cookie with advice from

Murray’s favorite foodie, Logan Abbitt. Erin Carrico, Murray’s chief of all things tourist,will take us to nearby Columbus Belmont Park for a look into history, and LBL naturalist Carrie Szwed will reveal the seasonal secrets of animals who survive the

season with “a long winter’s nap.”

Events abound, so keep your schedule up to date, your dining plans on target, and your mind challengedwith our helpful calendars, dining guide and puzzle and humor pages. Read closely and you’ll find out moreabout Christmas trees than you thought possible.

As we prepare for press the clocks are turned back and the evening seems to come too early. It’s all the morereason to tuck up under a blanket with a good lamp and a copy of Murray Life. After all, it’s not the end ofthe year so much as it is the beginning of something new and wonderful.

From our eclectic little group of artists and scribblers to you and yours, may the season be warmed by yourheart and the darkness be dispelled by the smiles of those you love. We’ll see you in 2012, lest auld acquaintance . . . well, you know. v

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Old Friends


2Notes ‘n Neighbors

Three west Kentucky organizations shared honorsat the Kentucky Travel Industry Association’sannual conference in Lexington this October. Thenews should make Murray pretty proud.

The Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCVB)recently received six Traverse Awards at the KTIA meet-ing. Lakes area tourism group, KWW, received anotherthree awards, making a total of nine recognitions fortourism marketing designs involving Murray’s K-Squared Designs.

Traverse awards are given by the association each year torecognize excellence in marketing by those in the tourismindustry. K-Squared’s contribution to the west Kentuckyhonors included work on websites, ad campaigns,newsletters, print materials, brochures, and social mediacampaigns. K-Squared took home a total of nine awardsfor their designs.

"We are honored to have received these awards fromKTIA recognizing our marketing efforts," said ErinCarrico, executive director of the CVB. "Being such asmall CVB, it is always exciting to be recognized at thestate level." According to KTIA, the Traverse Awardshonor travel professionals for their talent, creativity andeffectiveness in marketing.

“It’s great for us to see our work recognized next to theefforts of older, larger firms with bigger budgets,” said K-Squared’s Justin Kimbro. “We always enjoy showing therest of the world why they should visit our part ofKentucky. Justin paid tribute to staff members AmandaNewman, Assistant Art Director and Kyle Smith,Production Assistant, for their efforts in the award-win-ning campaigns.

Congratulations! We’re not surprised that “K2DS” madethe rest of west Kentucky look good: they’ve been doingit for Murray Life Magazine for quite a while. v

Murray’s K-Squared Designs TakesKTIA Awards Galore

Murray Life Magazine wants to hear from you! Tell us what you think about our magazine and ourcommunity by writing to us at PO Box 894, Murray, KY 42071. You can also send email to [email protected] or you can visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Murraylife. v

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2 Notes ‘n Neighbors

If you missed the annual Murray HighlandFestival and Games, you missed a great deal offun. Parades, bagpipes, musicians, men in kilts,sheep herding dogs, and the Scottish athletic

competitions took over Murray’s Central Park onOctober 22 and promised to return on the third week-end of October in 2012. Plenty of people are waitingwith happy expectation.

“It is the perfect fall day,” said Mayor Bill Wells inhis welcoming remarks during opening ceremonies,and he was right. A crisp morning gave ‘way to awarm afternoon as the music group Highland Reignand the Birdsong Harpists filled the air with Scottishtunes and athletes from nationally-ranked profes-sional Mark Wrinkle (an MSU alum) and local ama-teur J. T. Lee astonished the onlookers with feats ofstrength and agility. Northcutt Farms provideddogs, sheep and other beasts of the highlands, andsome estimates put the total crowd near 1,000 for theday.

If you missed it, John McConnichie and “a few of thelads” have preserved the memories on YouTube. Justcrank up the steam in yer auld computer and go towww.MurrayHighlandGames.com. v

They Came, They Threw a Tree, They’ll Be Back

Terry LittleTerry Little

Pet Paws

Keeping Your Pets Safe During the HolidaysBy: Kathy Hodge

In the midst of all the holiday activities, our focus onfamily and friends is even greater that ever. In thisbusy season, don't forget the furry family membersthat are just as much a part of the family as Uncle

Harry and Aunt Mable.

Whether you own a careless canine or a fearless feline,keep their wellbeing in mind as we enter this holidayseason. Be aware of the things that may cause your petsto have a not-so-happy holiday season.

First of all, everyone will be enjoying special holidaymeals and treats. It is only natural to want to share thefamily feast with pets as an offering of thanks and love.While a taste of the turkey may seem to be a loving ges-ture, the truth is, it’s more caring not to share your holi-day meals with your pet.

Their bodies are not like ours and cannot handle someof the foods that we humans adore. Chocolate, alcoholand fatty foods can be deadly. Never give your pets left-over bones from the holiday meals. Cooked bones splin-ter and can be fatal to pets so be sure to discard all left-overs out of your pets’ reach.

While it seems that a little bit of turkey skin here and lit-tle stuffing there wouldn’t hurt, we also know howquickly the pounds can add up over the season. Thesame rules that apply to us apply to our pets.We know that pets will not refuse"people food." So, to keep yourpets lean, healthy, playingmachines, keep the tablescraps to a minimum – ifyou give them at all.

Pets want to experi-ence the glitter andglamour of theh o l i d a y s .

However, they need supervision around holiday deco-rations much like young children. Only allow furryfriends around the tree when they can be watched.Otherwise, they can get nosy and may even tip over thetree. You can anchor your Christmas tree to the ceilingwith a string or wire. To discourage your pet from play-ing with the tree, place sticky mats, crunchy aluminumfoil or bubble wrap on or around the tree. Try puttingsome pennies in an empty plastic drink bottle and bal-

ance the bottles on the bottombraches



Pet Paws

of the tree or plant so they will noisily tip over if acat or other pet jumps at or on the tree.

Don't forget that pets are notorious for chewing. Theextra cords and plugs for holiday lights and other fix-tures can look like chew toys. This is perhaps the great-est danger for pets. They can be seriously injured oreven killed if they get their pearly whites through theelectric cord. Tape down or cover cords and unpluglights when you are not at home.

Poinsettias are another major cause of pet problems.They are 100% deadly to dogs. If your dog ingests theflower, he or she will die without treatment. Much likethe live wires, keep them as far out of reach as possible.

Accidents and illness may require an emergency visit toyour vet. Of course, during the holidays, many animalclinics may be closed – another very valid reason to notbe so sharing with your pet and to keep a close eye onit. Just in case, make sure you have an emergency afterhours number for your vet.

Holiday guests and other activity can be very stressfuland even frightening to pets. It can trigger illness andintestinal upset. Make sure pets have a safe place toretreat in your house and make sure they are wearingcurrent ID and have been micro-chipped in case theyescape out a door as guests come and go. Reduce stressby keeping feeding and exercise on a regular scheduleand always make time for your pets. It will help bothyou and your pets have a more relaxing, safe and holiday season. v

“Poinsettias are another majorcause of pet problems. They are100% deadly to dogs. If your dogingests the flower, he or she will diewithout treatment. ”

For more information about any of the Society’s programs,contact the Humane Society of Calloway County at 270-759-1884, [email protected], visit our web-site at www.forthepets.org, find us on Facebook or stopby our office at 607 Poplar Street Suite A-1, Murray.

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Town & Gown

Kappa Tour of Homes

A“Legacy of Giving” will be celebrated on Sunday, December 11, 2011, when the Kappa Department of theMurray Woman’s Club hosts the annual Holiday Tour of Homes. Kappas have been honored to donateto many worthwhile community organizations over the past thirty years. This has been made possibleby the generosity of many local homeowners and the loyal support of the public. This year Need Line

will be the recipient of the fundraising effort. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $7 from any Kappa mem-ber or at the homes for $8 the day of the tour.

The three featured homes range from the historic to the newly completed. All three homes reflect the excitementof the holiday season and the wish to share it with others.

As Kappas begin their fourth decade of tours and celebrate the past thirty years of giving, they are very pleased toopen the tour with the home of Connie and Larry Evans who will also be celebrating a 30 year milestone. Afterbeing away from Murray for the past thirty years, Larry and Connie Evans have returned to Murray for retirementand have very graciously opened their spectacular home to the public for this much-anticipated event.

By: Murray Life Staff

The stately white house sitting majestically at 1321 MainStreet has been home to several families since its comple-tion in 1951. In 2009 Karen and Mark Welch became thepresent owners of this 4,200 square foot beauty built withturn of the 20th century architecture.

Outside, mature boxwoods, ivy lined walkways, and topiarytrellises add to the illusion of entering an old English garden.The addition of twinkling Christmas lights amidst the green-ery adds to the total ambiance of this impressive entrance.The tall Greek Revival columns supporting the porch callattention to the soaring grandeur of the home’s façade.

Once inside, the visitor is immediately impressed with thewarmth and comfort of dark painted walls, wide whitemolding enhanced with colors of eggplant, gold, bronze,and dark cranberry, as well as the use of wallpapersthroughout.

The eclectic furnishings add to the interest and comfort of this home. Karen and Mark will be sharing multiple“themed” Christmas trees throughout the interior including a vintage post card tree.

The kitchen features elegant cabinets with natural wood finish. A pantry located next to the kitchen would be theenvy of any homemaker.

A screened porch with a tiled floor looks out over the pool and courtyard and is the perfect place for the family torelax and enjoy the beauty and privacy of the fenced backyard. During the summer months the scene is complet-ed with a variety of holly, dogwoods, hostas and hydrangea.

An exercise area, recreation room and a handyman’s workshop make up the basement area while plans for morerenovation are in store for upstairs space.

A friendly family sharing a beautiful home is a true holiday gift to our community.

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Karen & Mark Welch1321 Main Street


Town & Gown

At the corner of 8th and Main Streets sits an elegant histor-ical green home built in 1909. The inviting and spaciouswrap-around porch hosts the long-standing “Porch Party”during Murray State University’s Homecoming Parade.

Shirley and Lowell Latto are members of a large and blend-ed family. Their children and grandchildren love to visit inthis wonderful home. The twelve foot ceilings, warm hard-wood floors, natural wood trim and stained glass make aninteresting and inviting home on all three levels.

Between the first and second levels is a beautiful stainedglass window from the original building of the First UnitedMethodist Church in Murray.

Enhancing the historical structure, the Lattos have recentlyrenovated a back porch into a combination kitchen/sunroom. This addition is light, bright, and airy and continuesonto the new deck and charming gazebo enhanced with beautiful landscaping.

The family begins their Christmas decorating as soon as the Thanksgiving dinner is cleared away. Much care andcreativity go into the holiday décor. An abundance of hospitality is extended to all who visit this home during theholiday season, and it is a “must see” on Main Street each Christmas.

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Since leaving Murray in 1981, Larry and Connie Evansdreamed of the day they would return. In planning fortheir retirement in Murray, one thing they both agreedupon was they wanted their house to feel as though it hada history, making it the perfect home for their children,Mallory and Garrison, to return to for the holidays. Theyplanned and designed a Georgian-style home basedaround a large center hallway. Larry and Connie wantedtheir dream to look as if the core of the home had alwaysexisted with additions adding to the “history” of this newconstruction. Many of the choices in the house relate tosomeone or some place in their past, resulting in a homefull of memories. They trusted Charles Robinson ofCharles Robinson Construction to complete this dreamhome for them. Chris Maley of Maley Landscapes, Inc.added the perfect landscaping design for the historicallybased home. Both paid attention to even the smallestdetail and exceeded the Evans’ expectations making theirdream home a reality.

Larry always made sure that his family was “home” in Murray for Christmas every year. Pulling out of theirdriveway in the Northeast for the long drive to Murray in December meant the holidays had begun for the Evansfamily. This year their drive will be much shorter, and the celebration will begin much earlier. The decorationsfor their home will be centered on a historical dressing in the front rooms, moving into a more traditional holi-day style in the central part of the home, and ending in the back of the home with a bit of Christmas whimsy inthe kitchen. Be sure to check out the outdoor living space at the back of the home as the holiday spirit will con-tinue in this family -inspired space. v

Shirley and Lowell Latto713 Main Street

Larry and Connie Evans201 Bridlewood Drive

Day Trips


The smell of gunpowder hangs in the air. Asmoky film of cannon fire covers the hills.High-society ladies in extravagant hats andgloves, escorted by soldiers clad in

Confederate uniforms, walk to the general store. Washladies scrub laundry in metal tubs, using wire fromtree-to-tree to hang garments. Small boys carryingdrums practice their battle cadence on the way to thefield. It was like stepping into a time machine…backto 1861, at the Battle of Belmont in Columbus, Ky.

The second weekend of October marks the celebrationof Civil War Days at Columbus-Belmont State Park with thisyear commemorating the150th Anniversary of theBattle of Belmont. Each year,a full weekend of re-enact-ment activities are plannedthroughout the state park.The authenticity of costumes,dialogues, food and camps issurreal; history comes alive inthe most fascinating way.

The highlight of the experi-ence was having an in-depthconversation with GeneralUlysses S. Grant. His personality was most enchanti-ng and humorous. The General’s accent and manner-isms were so accurate he seemed like a ghost. He tookgreat pleasure in jousting the South, but was quick tomention the beauty and sophistication in ourSouthern belles. He immediately asked where my

escort was, seeing as I am young. In those days, it wasimproper for an unmarried, young lady to be in pub-lic without an escort. General Grant offered up one ofhis many soldiers to be my escort for the day until, ofcourse, battle time.

Before battle, the wives of Generals Grant and Polkheld a high tea for the ladies of the camp. Punch andcookies were served, while ladies of all classes min-gled with one another. Generals Grant and Polk gavesmall speeches talking of their backgrounds andbeginnings in the military. Ironically, both men came

from West Point to begintheir careers.

Walking through theencampment, various sun-dries and goods were avail-able for purchase. The pub-lic is welcome to purchasedresses, goods, and furni-ture, but re-enactors areencouraged to trade forgoods, just like the old days.Watching a man actuallybarter with the manager ofthe general store in trading a

knife for new boots was capti-vating. The re-enactors truly behave as though it is1861.

The event of the day is the re-enactment of the Battleof Belmont. Everyone gathers around the hilly fieldsas the soldiers from each side march in with drummer

By: Erin Carrico

Step Into History

Day Trips


boys. Once the first shot is fired, rounds of can-nons and explosions fill the air. The shots of the

cannons were so powerful the ground moved.Soldiers fall to the ground as the Army doctor and hisnurses take the field – performing medical proceduresin the middle of chaos. The battle happened quicklyand accurately, according to historic records.

Several other events take place during the course ofthe weekend, including a Ghost Walk through thetrenches and trails of the park depicting stories of theCivil War. All of these activities are free for the publicto enjoy. No admission fee is necessary. The re-enac-tors encourage and enjoy the public speaking withthem and participating in activities. The Civil WarDays is an excellent family outing providing a uniquehistory lesson. However, if small children are attend-ing, bring along earplugs for loud gun noises.

Make your plans now; history will repeat itself atColumbus in 2012, and this time you won’t want tomiss it. v

Several other events take placeduring the course of the weekend,including a Ghost Walk through thetrenches and trails of the parkdepicting stories of the Civil War.


Instructions:Place the numbers 1 through 9 in each blank field.

Each column (down), row (across) and 3x3 region mustcontain each of the numerals only one time.

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This is medium level puzzle #18...Good Luck!

Count On It

Tree TriviaCompiled by: Murray Life Staff


27 million:Real Christmas trees

purchased

$36.12:

6.5 feet:

350,000:

24%:

8.2 million:

$64.61:

15,000:

40 million:

7 years:

260: 4.2 million:

Community


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The simple fact is that having a jobdoesn't guarantee that you'llhave health insurance orbe able to afford it on

your own. That's why wehave organizations likeThe Angels CommunityClinic and Angels AtticThrift Store. The clinicprovides free basicmedical and dentalcare to the working,uninsured citizens ofCalloway County. Thenumber of citizensthat qualify is prettybig, too.

The Angels CommunityClinic opened to patientson February 8, 2000. TheAngel's Attic Thrift Shopopened in July 2002, addingsome much-needed financial stability, and dental services wereadded in February 2003. The clinic nowlogs more than 2,000 patient visits a year.Eleven years later, it continues its mission of helping Calloway Countyresidents that need a little extra help.With the economic crunch goingon right now, their services areneeded more than ever. “There'sa tremendous need for obtain-able healthcare for our localneighbors and friends whowork very hard and haveno insurance," saidSherry Crittendon,Nurse Practitioner andExecutive Director of theAngles Clinic.

Given the level of community involvement inthe Angels clinic, it might be more accurate to saythat it's really the people of Calloway County who

are collectively providing these services to their neighbors.

Doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, and most of

the staff members volun-teer their time. The

M u r r a y - C a l l o w a yCounty Hospitalprovides assistancewith basic x-rayand lab servicesbased on incomeguidelines. OnTuesdays, churchgroups, previouspatients, and othervolunteers even

cook dinner for the staff.

The Angels Attic ThriftStore is also run by vol-

unteers and all proceedsgo to the clinic. In fact, 90% of

the clinic's funding comes fromAngels Attic. The thrift store is openTuesday through Saturday from 11:00

a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Donations can bemade to the store from Monday

through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. Angels Attic is located at

972 Chestnut St. Their phonenumber is 762-0505.

Private donations makeup the other 25% of the

clinics funding. Thereare several ways tomake direct dona-tions. See their web-

site at www.angelscommunityclinic.com for

more information or visit the clin-ic in person at 1005 Poplar St. They are open

Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Ifyou have questions, you can all them at 759-2223. v

By: Logan Abbitt

A Pitch for the AngelsAngels are real, and they live in Murray, Kentucky. I know; I've seen them.


CommunityvDuring this season of charity,please consider helping yourneighbors and your community.

You, too, can be anangel this holiday season.

Image GFX todrop in their ad

Angel’s Attic Thrift Store is open Tuesdaythrough Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Donations can be made to the store fromMonday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m.

Angels Attic is located at 972 Chestnut St.

Their phone number is 762-0505.

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A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.-Anonymous

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °Dubious New Year's Resolution #1: Learn what the heck "resolution" means.

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °I do think New Year's resolutions can't technically be expected to begin on New Year'sDay, don't you? Since, because it's an extension of NewYear's Eve, smokers are already on a smoking roll andcannot be expected to stop abruptly on the stroke ofmidnight with so much nicotine in the system. Also diet-ing on New Year's Day isn't a good idea as you can'teat rationally but really need to be free to consume what-ever is necessary, moment by moment, in order to ease yourhangover. I think it would be much more sensible if resolutionsbegan generally on January the second.-Helen Fielding, Bridget Jones's Diary

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °Dubious New Year's Resolution #16: Start buying lotterytickets at a luckier store.

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °Many people look forward to the New Year for a new starton old habits.-Anonymous

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °Dubious New Year's Resolution #38: I will try to drive closer to the speed limit.

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank wherethey have no account.-Oscar Wilde

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °Dubious New Year's Resolution #42: I will give up chocolates totally. 100%. Completely. Honest!

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °New Year's Day… now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Nextweek you can begin paving Hell with them as usual.-Mark Twain

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °Dubious New Year's Resolution #75: I will balance my checkbook…on my nose.

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °I will not chase that stick unless I actually see it leave his hand!-The dog

New Year’s ResolutionsCompiled by: Murray Life Staff


UA Laughing Matter


Sweets for Santa

Building the Perfect Sugar CookieBy: Logan Abbitt


According to legend, the medieval Germancustom of the Paradise Tree was decoratedwith apples, wafers and cookies. The tradi-tion was adopted by Christianity, along

with the edible embellishment, creating theChristmas tree. As Saint Nick visited each houseto leave his presents, he would often snack on adecoration from the tree—to keep up his strength.Children noticed the decorations that had beensnacked on and so began leaving them out onplates by the fire. This was done to keep themclose to Santa's entrance. Homes that did not usewafers or cookies thought it would be nice to leaveout something for Santa to munch on, too, afterhearing stories from other families about howmuch he enjoyed their cookies. Eventually, fewerand fewer people decorated the tree with food butwanted to keep up the tradition of leaving some-thing for Santa Claus. Americans leave milk andcookies for Santa, but in England, sherry andmince pie are more traditional. Today, somebelieve that Santa’s diet consists entirely of milkand cookies all year round. Judging by his broadface and a little round belly that shakes when helaughs like a bowlful of jelly, that just might betrue.

The Christmas season is a prime time for aspiringpastry chefs to try out a plethora of cookie recipesfor friends and family, as well as for Kris Kringle.Traditional Christmas cookies include biscotti,gingerbread men, shortbread, rugelach,thumbprints, snickerdoodles, rum balls,meringues, and many moredelicious treats, but the king ofthem all is the sugar cookie. (Asone comedian observed,though, isn’t every cookie asugar cookie?)

The sugar cookie stands outfor two reasons: First, they arethe most fun to play with.Sugar cookies can be cut intoan infinite variety of shapes;they can be painted, frosted,sprinkled, stacked, dazzledand dipped in chocolate.Second, they are very diffi-cult to get right. If you canmaster the sugar cookiefrom scratch, then you’reready for just about anyculinary challenge. Thismay take some practice,but even the mistakes areusually pretty tasty. Therecipe below is made espe-cially for rolling out and cutting into shapes.

The Best Sugar Cookie

Ingredients•1 ½ cups butter, softened•2 ½ cups white sugar•4 eggs•2 teaspoons vanilla extract•5 cups all-purpose flour•2 teaspoons baking powder•1 teaspoon salt•Pinch of lemon zest

Directions•In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugaruntil smooth. •Beat in eggs and vanilla. •Stir in the flour, baking powder, lemon zest andsalt. •Cover, and chill dough for at least two hours, orovernight.•Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out dough ondusted* surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. •Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Placecookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.•Bake 5 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Theyshould turn slightly brown around the edges.Watch them closely: they can burn easily. •Cool completely before decorating.

*Dust your working surface with powdered sugarrather than flour for best results. The dough maybe sticky; simply keep dusting it with powderedsugar and you can continue to work with it evenas you add additional flavor.

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The best part about making sugar cookies is personalizing them. Whilethere are many classic shapes for theseason such as trees, stars, and candycanes. I would encourage you to look forsomething more exotic. My favoritecookie cutter shape is puzzle pieces.You can use them to create entire puz-zles of cookies encouraging the recipi-ent to truly play with their food. Youcan find cutters in all of the letters ofthe alphabet; why not spell out a message? There are cookie cutters inthe shape of nearly every animal,cartoon character, or mythical beast.I happen to know that ponies arevery popular right now. Or howabout Mount Rushmore? There’sreally no limit. Some companiescan even make custom cuttersbased on your drawings.

When you’re ready to decorate your shaped cookies, the options areequally endless. Icing comes in almost every color, but it’s simple tomake your own. This is the basic recipe.

Icing for Cookies

Ingredients•3 cups of sifted confectioner's sugar•¼ cup milk*•½ teaspoon vanilla•Dash of salt•Food coloring

Directions•Combine sugar, milk, vanilla and salt; mix well. •Add food coloring.

*Adjust the amount of milk to get the desired thickness. Thinner icingscan be brushed on like paint, while thicker icings can be applied with abutter knife or the back of a spoon.

In addition to icing, you can use various candies and nuts. Look in thebaking section at your favorite supermarket and you’ll find a wide vari-ety of items to decorate with, from gels to sprinkles to colored sugar.Popular items include miniature chocolate chips, peppermint candypieces, M&Ms, and “red hot” candies. If you’re not using icing, you willwant to apply certain items (like the red hots, or whole nuts) before thecookies have cooled completely and hardened. Another amusing ideais to insert a stick into the cookie before baking and you have a cookielollipop. Decorating is a great way to get the kids involved. They willhave a lot of fun being creative, and they can take extra pride in know-ing that Santa is enjoying a treat made just for him by their own hands.

When it comes down to it, the perfect sugar cookie is the one you madeand personalized yourself. Santa will appreciate the extra effort. And,Santa, remember to leave one bite of cookie left along with a thank younote. Knowing you enjoyed it is one of the best gifts a child can receiveon Christmas morning.

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SURVIVAL TIPSfor an Unforgettable Cruise Holiday:

A Concise Guide


By: Dee Mason

As the weather turns towards typical autumn, cruise seasonis almost here again. Traditionally in our part of the USA,cruise travel to hotter climates becomes popular aroundthis time with the Caribbean being the main destination.

A typical weeklong Caribbean cruise holiday stops at about four tofive ports allowing passengers to explore the local culture and histo-ry. These days, cruise liners can be described as floating palaces as thehospitality offered rivals that of a four- or five-star hotel, dependingon the type of package you have.

If you are deciding to take a cruise this year, it is advisable to startplanning early as it is likely you won’t be the only one wanting toescape for a bit of sun during the wet miserable months of autumnand winter.

Once the decision is made to go on a cruise, the first step is to shoparound for a travel package from a travel agent. Thanks to theInternet, comparing cruise packages from different travel agentscouldn’t be easier. This is the best way to get the best price possiblenot to mention the facilities that you want.It is important to book your cruise holiday as soon as you find thebest package deal for you because if booking is left to the very lastminute, you might find that package prices have changed or the dealsare sold out. Delay could also mean that the dates you have set asidefor your travel is no longer available which is why research and book-ing your holidays at the earliest possible time is essential.

After you have booked your cruise, there are certain items you can-not go without. These are the “little things” that can make all the dif-ference. Such items will ensure your cruise holiday is an enjoyableone so here is a list of must have items for every cruise vacation.

Mobile Phone: this gives you a way of communicating with peo-ple back home when you are on the high seas. Having your ownmobile saves you the money you’d have to spend calling home fromevery port. Your research prior to the vacation must include gettingextra mobile phone batteries and also finding out if electrical circuitson the ship are compatible with your mobile phone.

Snorkel Gear: most cruises stop at several local ports meaning pas-sengers can explore. If you are a fan of snorkelling, it would be advis-able to bring your own gear from home instead of using equipmentthat is shared by all tourists or to save you having to buy new gear.

Camera: unless you plan to go on a cruise holiday every year, yourvacation might be the only one for years. This means you need tohave a camera with you to document all the places you visit and theactivities you engage in. When picking a camera to take with you ona cruise holiday, it is advisable to pick an inexpensive one so you arenot out of pocket in case you lose it. It also keeps you from being atarget for local thieves. Chances are you will not be able to tell the dif-ference in photo quality.

Nausea Medication: unless you are absolutely sure youare not prone to seasickness, it is advis-able to have nausea medica-tion with you, as excessivevomiting will surely ruin yourvacation. Also remember tobring other medication for ail-ments such as headaches andstomach bugs as food on shipsare kept for weeks at a time. It’sbetter to be safe than sorry.

Protective Gear: one of thebest things about cruise vacationsis that when you dock in a localport, you can explore the town toyour heart's content. That’s why itis important to have comfortableshoes for walking around, as wellas a hat and sunblock to protectyour skin from a level of UV mostpeople are unfamiliar with.

Portable Bag: most cruise pack-age holidays come with a tour guidemoving services that take passengersfrom one local destination to the otherso it is important to have a plastic bagin which you can store your valuablessuch as passport and money to pre-vent damage. The bag with your valu-ables can then go into your portablebag such a back pack you can keepwith you at all times when movingaround.

So there you have it: your survival guide for hav-ing an enjoyable cruise holiday. Following the tips given will save youmoney and give you peace of mind so you can enjoy your holiday experience to thefullest. v


BonVoyage!

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Have you everw o n d e r e dwhere some ofour favoritewild creatures

go in the winter-time? We knowmany birdsmigrate south,

but what aboutthe animals thatdon’t have theluxury of wings to

take them to a morehospitable place?

The answer to thisquestion lies just

beneath the surface – lit-erally! Many native animals

survive Kentucky winters byhibernating underground or,

sometimes, even underwater.

Take the groundhog, for instance. Thisfamous hibernator, named after its affinity for

living under ground, will disappear for three tofour months in the winter. How does a groundhog

survive this long stretch underground without food orwater? That’s where the amazing phenomenon ofhibernation comes into play. The groundhog is consid-ered a true hibernator because its body temperaturedrops significantly and its brain, heart, and metabolicactivity slow down, too. In its deepest sleep, a ground-hog’s temperature drops to a mere 40°F while its heartrate slows to five beats per minute! Slowing down allthese processes reduces the amount of energy neededto survive. Since energy comes from food, less energyrequired means less eating required, so the groundhogcan fast throughout the winter. Prior to hibernation, inthe fall, the groundhog pigs out on food to gain someextra fat reserves. Maybe that’s where the “hog” partof its name comes from.

W he re A re T


While other mammals such as skunks and opossumsmay become a bit sleepier in the winter, they are nottrue hibernators like groundhogs because their bodyprocesses do not change much. Even bears, which areoften considered the quintessential hibernators, do notfit the definition of a true hibernator. Their body tem-perature does not drop significantly, and they willsometimes even give birth in their dens, which mostmoms would agree is the opposite of not using energy!

Other animals, which join ground-hogs in the category of truehibernators, include thesnakes. Have you everthought aboutwhere those slith-ery snakes weencounter onour summerhikes andfishing tripsgo in the win-ter? That’sright: theyh i b e r n a t e .Scientists actu-ally use theword brumationto describe when anectothermic, or cold-blooded, animal goes intohibernation. Because snakesrely on their external environmentto heat them up and keep them active, thewinter weather does not serve them well. Therefore,each snake must find a warm, cozy cavity and slip intoa deep slumber for the winter. Ideal refuges can beunder rocks, among the roots of fallen trees, or simplyunder loose soil. Contrary to popular belief, snakescannot dig their own holes, so most snakes take upwinter residence in a pre-existing cavity. Because thereare not enough cavities out there to give each snake hisown winter abode, several snakes often hibernate

together. When a cavity hosts a group of snakes, it iscalled a hibernaculum. One of these hibernacula wasonce found with 10,000 garter snakes in it!

If the idea of thousands of snakes tangled up in anunderground cavity makes you feel a little squirmy,let’s move on to another cold-blooded creature thatactually has legs, and a shell to boot! What happenedto all those turtles we saw lazily basking on logs this

summer? Well, they got even lazier and went tosleep for four months, but you won’t

find them underground. Theyactually spend their winters

under water! How can ananimal stay under water

for several monthswithout taking even

one breath of freshair? Well, as chem-istry class taughtus, oxygen can befound in water,too. By circulatingwater over the soft

tissues in theirmouths and cloacas

(the orifice used tolay eggs and excrete

waste), turtles can get thelittle amount of oxygen

they need to remain alivewhile in a state of hibernation.

Amphibians like frogs and salamanderscan also hibernate underwater by absorbing the

oxygen in water right through their skin.

Hibernation, in all of its phenomenal forms, is a greatway for terrestrial wildlife to survive cold, harshweather. If you ever find yourself missing yourfavorite wildlife in the dead of winter, just rememberthat many of them are still there; they’re just in a “landdown under.” v

T he y N o w ?By: Carrie Szwed, Naturalist

Wildlife in Winter

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Uncommon Mystery

Happy Birthday, Turk!by: Jakob Arjouni (1985)

The detective is always an outsider, negotiating between two worlds, whether he is the classic, SherlockHolmes type or he, sometimes, she, is the hard-boiled detective, the loner fiercely guarding her independ-ence. The detective’s alienation is worse when his race differs from all those around him, and that is thecase in the books written by the German-born Turk Jakob Arjouni.

Arjouni’s Frankfurt detective is Kemal Kayankaya, a Turkish-born German who experiences daily prejudice andseems to make a specialty of it in his cases. When Arjouni describes Frankfurt from the point of view of his detec-tive, racial friction comes through even the most casual and mundane encounters. Arjouni is not well-known inAmerica, but he has a huge following in Germany, where his books are now routinely filmed and he is consideredone of the best crime novelists in the world.

Arjouni was only twenty-one when he published his first detective novel in 1985. Titled Happy, Birthday, Turk!, itintroduces Kayankaya, whose name and birthplace are Turkish, but who doesn’t speak the language, having beenraised by German foster-parents. His appearance is non-Aryan enough to arouse vicious prejudice in the seedyFrankfurt underworld where he spends most of his time. ''They are 'international' down to their Parisian under-wear," Kayankaya says of his fellow Germans, “but they're not able to recognize a Turk unless he's carrying agarbage can.'' On his twenty-sixth birthday, Kayankaya is hired by the widow of a Turkish immigrant who hasbeen stabbed to death in Frankfurt’s red-light district. The investigation dumps Kayankaya deep into places whereGerman intolerance for the Turks is not even thinly disguised. In a complicated plot he uncovers police corrup-tion and encounters as much violence as any American hard-boiled detective.

What is interesting to me about Arjouni is the combination of his subject matter,his method, and his reception by the Germans. His subject matter in theKayankaya novels, of which there are now four, is always the tension andresulting violence between cultures. Throughout these books, as Kayankayauncovers nationalism and racism or feels it in his own person, there is angerbut no preaching. For Kayankaya, prejudice is just one part of the wholeresistant milieu in which he works, and preaching about it would be, in asense, as silly as Dashiell Hammett’s Sam Spade preaching against violence.

The effect of these books is a stark picture of German xenophobia and themany problems of that country, where reunification, the European Union,and borders newly opened to former Soviet-bloc nations all happened

with a speed no one could have predicted. But German readersand moviegoers, far from being resentful at the mirror

Arjouni holds up to them, have made him a phenomenon:Germany’s most popular mystery writer. v

Michael Cohen has been doing a feature commentary, “UncommonMysteries,” on WKMS for several years. These short mystery reviewsfocus on the unusual or uncommon stories which may be a deviationfrom 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 mur-der or the unwilling amateur detective. This is an excerpt from Cohen's

forthcoming collection of reviews.

By: Michael Cohen

Home & Garden

Building the Perfect CampfireBy: Rupert Sebastian

Fall is here and winter is looming. This isthe time when we start to think aboutcampfires. Even if you're not actuallycamping, sitting around a nice fire with

friends and family is one of the best ways tospend a chilly evening. The smell, the warmth,the dancing flames, the songs, the stories, thecrackle of the fire and, of course, the s'mores.

There is an art to building a campfire, as well assafety concerns that must be addressed. Followthese tips and you'll be sure to enjoy your nextcampfire.

Prepare the pit. You can't place a fire just any-where. For safety and efficiency, you will need tocreate what is referred to as a fire pit. Don'tworry; there is no digging involved. First, clearthe area of all debris. Avoid areas with low oroverhanging branches, too. Next, construct ringby surrounding the pit area with rocks. Paversfrom the local home supply store work just aswell. Be sure to account for wind when selectingthe area, too. Those trees over there may be clos-er than you realize if the wind blows in thatdirection.

Gather the wood. You will want to collect thewood for the fire and keep it stacked in pilesaway from the pit stacked according to size. Donot use green or freshly cut wood. There arethree different kinds of wood needed for a suc-cessful campfire:

• Tinder – small twigs, wood shavings, dry leaves, paper, barkor dryer lint. • Kindling – small sticks, one inch or less in diameter • Fuel – larger wood that keeps the fire going

Build the fire. You've prepared the site and col-lected your tinder, kindling, and fuel wood. Nowyou just need to put it all together. The way youassemble your wood before lighting it is calledthe fire lay and there are several classic methodsto use. The purpose of the fire will usually deter-mine your fire lay selection. Whichever type offire you decide to make, keep these things in mind:

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• Plan where you will light it - leave an opening to reach the tinder.• Light the upwind side so the wind blows the flame into the fuel.• Leave air space between pieces of wood.• Build UP, not OUT. Create a higher pile of wood rather than a flatter pile.

Teepee Fire

The teepee fire lay is the most useful and easiest tolight. The key is to stick a few sticks into the ground tosupply support for the rest of the kindling. Followthese steps to create a teepee lay:

1. Place your tinder bundle on the ground or on a small piece of bark.2. Stick three or four kindling twigs in the ground to form a teepeeabove the tinder.3. Lean small kindling twigs against the downwind side of the tinder.4. Leave an opening on the upwind side where you can light the fire.5. Continue to lean twigs around the teepee structure. 6. Work your way up to pencil-sized sticks, leaving plenty of air spacebetween sticks.7. Poke three or four pencil-sized sticks into the ground forming a larg-er teepee structure.8. Lean some smaller fuel pieces against this support structure.

This style produces a fast flame and quickly falls intoitself in a pile of coals. The heat is directed up to a sin-gle point and is useful for boiling water in a single potabove the teepee. Once the teepee collapses, fuel canbe laid around it easily to keep it going.

Log Cabin Fire

The log cabin fire lay is the most popular style forbeginners to build. Follow these steps to create a logcabin lay:

1. Lay a small teepee fire.2. Lay two larger pieces of fuel parallel on opposite sides of theteepee.3. Lay two slightly smaller pieces of fuel parallel on the other twoopposite sides. 4. Leave a space under the upwind piece through which you can reachthe tinder to light it. You might need to fashion a mini-torch and stickit in to light.5. Continue to lay smaller and shorter pieces to form a cabin or pyra-mid shape.6. Have extra kindling ready to drop into the top or through the spaceson the sides to feed the internal fire until the outer walls catch fire.

This kind of fire makes good coals and is a classiccampfire look. Getting it lit is the challenge.


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Council Fire

This is the big daddy of large group camp-fires, and it is not recommended for begin-ners. A council fire burns hot, bright, andfor a long time without adding morewood. It does take bigger logs and ismeant for entertaining big crowds. Ifyou're ready to try, and have the occasion,here's how to do it.

1. Lay 4 logs, each about 5 or 6 inchesacross and 3 to 3.5 feet long, withabout 4 inches of air space betweenlogs.

2. Across these, lay a platform of about 6logs, each about 5 inches across and 3feet long.

3. Across this, lay a layer of 4 inch logs,2.5 feet long.

4. Then, two layers of 3 inch logs, 2 feetlong, in perpendicular layers.

5. Then, 2 layers of 2 inch logs, 2 feetlong.

6. Then, 2 layers of 1 inch split wood, 18inches long.

7. Make a lot of split kindling sticks andstick them into any open air space inthe log layers.

8. Create a teepee structure on top of thelast layer of split wood.

9. Leaving a space to light the teepee,continue placing more split piecesaround the teepee to make a few morelayers.

10. The teepee is lit and the fire burns itsway down through the layers.

This fire maintains good flame for a longtime as burning fuel drops down into thelarger pieces of wood and ignites them.There is no large structural collapse as youmight get with a log cabin.

Lean-To Fire

The lean-to fire lay keeps air space open due to thesupport stick and a steady, light wind really helps itget started. Follow these steps to create a lean-to lay:

1. Stick a long, large piece of kindling in the ground at a flat angle. It shouldpoint into the wind.2. Place your tinder bundle under the stick.3. Lean very tiny pieces of kindling on the tinder bundle.4. Lean more small kindling against the support stick.5. Lean larger kindling against the first layer.6. You could create a second lean-to of larger sticks over the first lean-to.

This is fun to light, but the most common challenge isburning up all the tinder without catching the kin-dling because too much air space is left open. Once itgets going, it's fun to anticipate the main support stickburning through and falling.

Hunter's Fire

The hunter's fire lay is good for cooking and has goodwind protection. It is not useful for entertaining orwarming, however. Follow these steps to create ahunter's fire lay:

1. Retrieve two short logs 6 to 8 inches in diameter and place them nearlyparallel to each other about 6 inches apart at one end and 3 inches at theother.2. Create small teepee fire between the logs and feed it fuel until there aregood coals.3. Use the two logs as a platform on which you set your pots to cook.4. Spread or pile the coals to create hotter and cooler cooking areas.

Light it up!

Finally, it is time to light the fire! A very important tipto keep in mind is that heat rises, so when lighting afire, make sure you light under the fuel so the fireburns up into the larger wood. Tips for lighting yourcampfire:

• Light under the tinder. Make sure kindling is above the tinder so the heatrises and burns.• Light upwind; the wind will blow the fire into the fuel. You should havechecked the general wind direction before laying your fire, anyway.• Position yourself between the prevailing wind and your fire lay. Too muchwind will extinguish your match or tinder so use your body as a windbreak.• Hold your match in place; don't toss it on the tinder or you'll use up a lotof matches.

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The Physics of Fire

The average campfire can get as hot as500° degrees Fahrenheit after burning foronly three hours. To have fire, you need tohave Three Key Elements.

• Fuel: material that will burn• Air: to provide oxygen to burning

process• Heat: enough heat to bring fuel to

ignition

When one of these three is removed, thefire stops burning.


Home & Garden@Put it out!

The final step in enjoying your campfire is knowingthat it is extinguished when you are through.Everyone will sleep better knowing that this has beentaken care of properly. Over nine million acres of for-est have been lost to fires this year, so don't take anychances. Smokey the Bear offers these guidelines:

1. Allow the wood to burn completely to ash, if possible2. Pour lots of water on the fire, drown ALL embers, not just the red ones3. Pour until hissing sound stops4. Stir the campfire ashes and embers with a shovel5. Scrape the sticks and logs to remove any embers6. Stir and make sure everything is wet and they are cold to the touch7. If you do not have water, use dirt. Mix enough dirt or sand withthe embers. Continue adding and stirring until all material is cool. 8. Do not bury the fire as the fire will continue to smolder and couldcatch roots on fire that will eventually get to the surface and start a wildfire.9. REMEMBER: If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave!

Campfires provide a connection with nature as well asa time of reflection and a feeling of peace. Follow theseguidelines and you're sure to enjoy a fantastic fire. v

Safety First!

When it comes to fire, there is nosuch thing as too safe. Rememberthese tips before you even begin.

• It is best to have a bucket ofwater, a shovel and a fireextinguisher nearby and readyto put out a fire just in casesomething goes wrong.

• Never build a fire near tentsor other flammable items.

• Never use flammable fluids tostart a fire.

• Never leave fire unattended.• Never burn aerosol cans or

pressurized containers. Theymay explode.

• Never put glass in the fire pit.Glass does not melt away, itonly heats up and shatters.

• Build a fire only as big as youneed.

• Make sure to completelyextinguish fire before youleave.


Seen Around Town ✆


Murray Dining Guide

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

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

August Moon1550 Lowe’s Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 759-4653

Baldy’s Grill901 Coldwater Rd. . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 762-0441

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

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

El Tequila716 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 767-0026

Gloria’s World Village Food124 N. 15th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 759-3233

HRH Dumplin’s305B 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

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

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

Olive Pit905 Mineral Wells Ave. . . . . . .(731) 642-5030Paris, TN

Ruby Renee’s Restaurant1196 State Route 121 North . .(270) 761-7829

Shogun706 N 12th St., Suite 9 . . . . . . .(270) 761-7486

The Keg1051 N 16th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 762-0040

Tom’s Grille501 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-4521

Tumbleweed Southwest Grill807 Walmart Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 873-2300

Aurora Landing Restaurant542 Kenlake Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 474-2211Aurora, KY

Belew’s Dairy BarUS Highway 62 East . . . . . . . . .(270) 354-8549Aurora, KY

Brass Lantern16593 Hwy. 68 E. . . . . . . . . . . . . 270-474-2773.Aurora, KY

Cindy’s on the Barge888 Kenlake Marina Ln. . . . . . .(270) 474-2245Hardin, KY

Cypress Springs Resort2740 Cypress Trail . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 436-5496New Concord, KY

Eagle Nest Marina & Dockside Bar and Grill500 Eagle Nest Rd. . . . . . . . . . .(731) 642-6192Buchanan, TN

Kentucky Dam Village166 Upper Village Dr. . . . . . . . .(270) 362-4271Gilbertsville, KY

Largo Bar & Grill4645 Hwy. 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(731) 232-8323Buchanan, TN

Willow Pond Catfish Restaurant16814 Hwy. 68 E. . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 474-2202Aurora, KY

Ann’s Country Kitchen318 Main St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 492-8195Hazel, KY

Bad Bob’s Bar-B-Que806 Chestnut St. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 767-0054

Coldwater Bar-B-Que & Catering8284 Hwy. 121 N. . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 489-2199

Cracker Barrel650 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 762-0081

Crossland Diner3034 Stateline Rd. W. . . . . . . . .(270) 492-6424Hazel, KY

Domino’s Pizza117 S. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-3030

With each issue we are including a comprehen-sive list of the wonderful places where youcan eat in Calloway County and the sur-rounding area. We’re hoping this will serve as

a reminder to our residents that you don’t have to go farfor a great meal, and will offer some help to visitors andnewcomers.

We think you’ll find pleasure in the wide variety of stylesand locations available to you. Our listing is organized bycategories of style so you can easily choose the dining thatsuits your taste. If your favorite restaurant isn’t listed,please let us know.

We’ll do our best to keep up. Enjoy!


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Murray Dining Guide

Happiness Restaurant412 Main Street . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 293-4952

Holmes Family Restaurant1901 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 767-0662

Hungry Bear 1310 Main St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-7641

Laird’s Bar-B-Que 77 W. Main St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(731) 247-3060Puryear, TN

Lynn Grove Country Corner7010 Hwy. 94 W. . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 435-4500

Martha’s Restaurant 1407 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 759-1648

Mary’s Kitchen11205 Stadium View Dr.. . . . . .(270) 759-2036

Matt B’s Main Street Pizza1411 Main St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 759-1234

Mr. Gatti’s Pizza804 Chestnut St. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-6656

Mugsy’s Hideout410 Main St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 767-0020

Nick’s Family Sports Pub614 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 762-0012

Pagliai’s Pizza970 Chestnut St. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-2975

Papa John’s Pizza656 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-6666

Pizza Hut1113 Chestnut St. . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 759-4646

Pizza Pro605-C S. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 767-1199

Renfro’s Hih Burger Inn413 S. 4th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-1155

Rudy’s, “On the Square”104 S. 5th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-1632

Ryan’s Steakhouse801 Walmart Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 759-3809

Sirloin Stockade922 S. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-0440

Snappy Tomato Pizza1550 Lowes Dr. . . . . . . . . .(270) 761-7627

Spanky’s9505 Hwy. 641 N. . . . . . . . . . .(731) 247-5527Puryear, TN

T & J’s Diner2667 St. Rt. 94 E.. . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-4826

Tom’s Pizza506-A N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-9411

Backyard Burgers 801 Paramount Dr. . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 759-2480

Boulders317 Chestnut St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 761-9727

Brother’s Barbeque401 Sycamore St. . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 761-7675

Burger King814 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 759-8266

Burrito Shack214 North 15th St. . . . . . . . . . .(270) 761-4444

Captain D’s700 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-9383

Culver’s 818 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 761-2858

Dairy Queen 1303 Main St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-4925

Dinh’s Vietnamese Eggrolls715 S. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 761-7655

Doughnut Hole, The404 S. 12th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-4900

Fidalgo Bay Coffee Shop1201 Payne St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 761-4800

Hardee’s 505 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-3246

KFC205 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-7101

Vitello’s Deli216 N. 15th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 759-3663

McDonald’s107 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-5548

Murray Donuts506 B North 12th St. . . . . . . . . . .(270) 761-1818

Quizno’s Subs1203 Chestnut St. . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-8880

Pitstop BBQ2393 State Route 121. . . . . . . .(270) 759-7001

Sammon’s Bakery974 Chestnut St. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-5434

Sonic Drive-In217 S. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 759-9885

Subway622 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-7827

Taco Bell402 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-8758

Taco John’s604 N. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-9697

Victor’s Sandwiches1301 W. Main St. . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 753-7715

Vietnamese Cuisine1407 Main St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 761-7655

Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers1111 Chestnut St. . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 759-4695

Zaxby’sN. 12th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(270) 792-2375

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Investment Insight:Three Keys to Surviving Market Turbulence

Most stock market investors are looking forthe same result: strong and steady gainsof their investments. Dealing with a peri-od of sustained falling stock prices is not

easy. All too often, investors react to a sharp drop inprices by panic selling or digging in their heels despitedeteriorating fundamentals. But more thoughtfulinvestors see a correction or downturn as an opportu-nity to review the risks in their portfolios and makeadjustments where necessary.

When confronted with any adverse market event –whether it is a one-day blip, a more lengthy marketcorrection (a decline of between 10% to 20%), or aprolonged bear market (a decline of more than20%)—take time to review your portfolio. Dealingwith volatility can be difficult. Here are three sugges-tions to help you and your portfolio survive marketturbulence.

1. TALK WITH A PROFESSIONAL.A financial professional can help you separate emo-tionally driven decisions from those based on yourgoals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Researchers inthe field of behavioral finance have found that emo-tions often lead investors to read too much into recentevents even though those events may not reflect long-term realities. As your Financial Consultant, I can help

you sort through these distinctions, and you’ll likelyfind that if your investment strategy made sensebefore the crisis, it will still make sense afterward.

2. ORGANIZE AND REVIEW YOUR FINANCIAL RECORDSCrisis events highlight the importance of knowingwhere your assets are and maintaining organizedfinancial records. Following the September 11, 2001terrorist attacks, markets closed for several days andmany records in the heart of New York City’s financialdistrict were destroyed. Yet the nation’s financial sys-tems were up and running in a matter of days andyour securities accounts were safe even when thestock exchanges were closed. While you cannot tradeinvestments or access your assets during a marketshutdown, securities firms maintain backup facilitiesand have contingency plans to help them service cus-tomers when trading resumes.

3. KEEP A LONG-TERM PERSPECTIVEThe only certainty about the stock market is this: Itwill always experience ups and downs. That’s why it’simportant to keep emotions in check and stay focusedon your financial goals. A buy-and-hold strategy—making an investment and then holding on to it

By: Ron Arant, a Financial Consultant for Hilliard & Lyons


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despite short-term market moves—can help. Theopposite of buy and-hold investing is market tim-

ing—buying and selling investments based on whatyou think the market will do next. Market timing, asmost investment professionals will tell you, is risky. Ifyour predictions are wrong, you could invest whenthe market is on its way down or sell when it’s on itsway up. In other words, you risk locking in a loss ormissing the market’s best days.

It’s important to remember that periods of fallingprices are a natural part of investing in the stock mar-ket. While some investors will use a variety of tradingtools, including individual stock and stock indexoptions, to hedge their portfolios against a sudden

It’s important to remember that peri-ods of falling prices are a naturalpart of investing in the stock market.

BUILDING COMPLEXITIESThe complexities of building, preserving and passing alongwealth have never been greater. Affluent investors areincreasingly seeking guidance and comprehensive solutionsthat consider their unique circumstances and long-termgoals. It’s my pleasure to work with such individuals tooffer insight, advice and solutions in helping them reachtheir goals.

drop in the market, perhaps the best move you canmake is reevaluating and limiting your overall riskposition. v

Hilliard Lyons does not offer tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax advisor or attor-ney before making any decision that may affect your tax or legal situation. Securitiesoffered through J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons, LLC. | Member NYSE, FINRA & SIPC. ©2007-2009 All rights reserved.

Everyone knows that New Year’s Day falls onJanuary 1st. However, you may be surprised tolearn that, although our New Year celebrationis nearly as new as the United States itself,

some of the traditions we practice may be thousands ofyears old.

Observing the New Year is as old as organized society.Man, like nature, seems to have some internal drive to“start over.” Ancient New Year’s celebrations centeredon natural phenomenalike the changing of theseasons, but may havebeen focused on eitherthe sun or the moon.Human life was stillclosely connected toweather because of aclose dependence on theharvest and the hunt.

We know that ancientsocieties in the MiddleEast celebrated the NewYear around the vernalequinox (our March 23)and marked it as the beginning of a new year. That was whendaylight equaled darkness, signaling for certain that the cycle of plant life would continue.

When Julius Caesar “fixed” the Roman calendarJanuary 1 was officially declared the Roman New Year,although many cultures celebrated either the vernalequinox or the winter solstice for many years. The earlyChristian Church disliked the connection between NewYear’s Day and so many pagan religions and, in the 6thCentury, officially moved the New Year to differentreligious occasions. Nearly one thousand years passedbefore Pope Gregory reformed the calendar and placedNew Year’s Day firmly on January 1, again, althoughearly American Protestants continued to observe March1 for many years.

So, New Year’s Day is January 1, but what to do to

observe the event? The answers are as many and as varied as the cultures that sent immigrants to the new world.

The Fires

Because the New Year arrives when the sun is still faraway (noticeably smaller) and low on the southern horizon for most European and North Americannations, light and warmth are scarce. It’s not surprising

that fires and lights play abig part in the welcoming of the NewYear. In the Netherlands,bonfires and fireworkssignal the New Year asold Christmas trees arethrown onto the fire. In the “Cajun country” of Louisiana, huge elaborate bonfires arebuilt along the levies ofthe Mississippi and setablaze to signal thearrival of the New Year.

Fireworks are a commonelement, perhaps datingback to a time when it

was thought loud noiseswould frighten away evil spirits. The Chinese arefamous for their use of fireworks during New Year’scelebration and why not? They invented gunpowderand fireworks as we know them today.

The Food

Linked as it is to a “rebirth” of life and hope, it’s notsurprising to find food used as both a symbol and astaple for many New Year’s observations.

In Spain, it is good luck to eat twelve grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve, for 12 months of luck andhappiness. Likewise, in Greece, one eats a big piece ofVassilopitta (or, “St. Basil’s cake”). New Year’s Day isalso the feast of St. Basil in the Orthodox Church, and acoin is baked into each Vassilopitta. The person who

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New Year’s Traditions Around the WorldBy: Robert Valentine

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finds the coin in his or her piece of cake will belucky throughout the year.

In the American south, the custom of serving Hoppin’John is as “old as the hills.” Black-eyed peas are cookedwith hog jowl or other pork, and the tradition says thatthe dish brings good fortune. In parts of the south, thecustom includes a hefty helping of “greens,” usuallyfrom turnips, and the saying is: “Peas for luck, greensfor money.”

Many traditional New Year’s foods commemoratehard times. In America, for instance, black-eyed peassuggest a less-than-wealthy diet. In Scotland, the NewYear table might include haggis, a pudding or sausagetraditionally made from the poorest cuts of meat,supplemented with oatmeal and spiced with whatever was available. In these times, however, thetraditional foods are more of a ritual than the one-timenecessary they used to be.

The Fun

New Year’s Eve and the following day are usuallygreat celebrations. In Scotland, where “Auld LangSyne” originated, the Day is called “Hogmanay” andthe celebration is varied. Edinburgh features an all-night festival (perhaps typical for a university town),but many people put off the carousing until January 1.Then, friends are expected to stop by to pay respects,share a bite and “a wee dram,” and wish each other

well for the coming year. The “first footer” is the firstperson to cross the threshold in the New Year and tradition says that if it is a “dark-haired man” bearinga “source of warmth and a sign of friendship,” both thehousehold and the visitor will have good luck.

In Japan, the tradition is called “Oshogatsu” and it isregarded by many as the country’s most importantholiday. Throughout December, you might be invitedto one of many “Bonenkai” or “forgive the past” parties. The idea is to rid yourself of the ills and mistakes of the past to prepare for the new year.Forgiveness is dispensed and houses are cleaned tosymbolize the new start. At midnight, gongs in theBuddhist temples ring 108 times to dispel the 108 kindsof human failing. On New Year’s Day children getgifts, often containing money, called “otoshidamas.”

In America, you can’t start the New Year withoutsinging “Auld Lang Syne.” The traditional Scottishpoem about good friends and fond memories wasre-written and set to music by the great poet RobertBurns in the 1790s, but it was probably made a part ofthe American celebration by Canadian bandleaderGuy Lombardo. His popular New Year’s shows atNew York’s Waldorf-Astoria were broadcast on radio,and then on television, and always included Burn’s“hymn to friendship.”

Across the country, there are hundreds of local customs and traditions that signal the end to the oldyear and the beginning of the new. What’s yours?There are no rules, but there is an expectation that youwill dispel from memory those unpleasant things fromthe old year, and “clear the decks” with hope and optimism for the New Year to come.

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“Across the country, there are hundreds of local customs and traditions that signal the end to the oldyear and the beginning of the new”


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The Murray Life Calendar of Events is gracious-ly provided by the Murray Convention andVisitors Bureau. The CVB is your source forinformation on everything from dining, shop-

ping, recreation and fun in the community to reloca-tion. Learn more at www.tourmurray.com.

Christmas in theParkEnjoy the wonderful display oflights located at Central Park.Drive thru the park, and feel the holiday spirit. For more information, call 270.762.0325.November 21-December31

The Sound of MusicCome out and watch The Sound of Music, it isPlayhouse in the Park’s most requested show! The finalcollaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein wasdestined to become the world’s most beloved musical.For more information, please call 270.759.1752.December 2-18Playhouse in the Park

Main Street Merriment andDickens' AlleyGet into the Christmas spirit by visiting Main StreetMerriment Dickens’ Alley. This decorated ally willopen at 5p.m. for everyone to walk through and enjoy.For more information contact Murray Main Street at270.759.9474.December 2

H. Thomas Rushing HamBreakfastThe Thomas Rushing Ham Breakfast is sponsored by

the Rotary Club of Murray. The breakfast will be locat-ed at Pagliai’s from 6am-9am. Don't miss theChristmas Parade right after the breakfast. For moreinformation, call 270.809.4771.December 3Pagliai’s

Rotary Christmas ParadeCome out and watch the annual Christmas Parade, andenjoy the holiday spirit. The parade will begin at 10a.m.and is located in downtown Murray. December 3

Reindeer Run 5KThe Trigg Co Middle School in Cadiz, Kentucky issponsoring the Reindeer Run 5K. The race beings at4p.m. and is located at Trigg Co. Middle School. Formore information, visit www.runsignup.com.December 3

MSU Fall Graduation CeremoniesGraduation for the Fall Class of 2011 begins at 10 a.m.in the CFSB Center north of Stewart Stadium on HWY121N. Residential Colleges will close for the semesterimmediately following. For more information, visitwww.murraystate.edu.December 10

MSU Spring Semester 2012 BeginsResidential Colleges open on Sunday, Jan. 15 for return-ing students. Classes begin on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Formore information, visit www.murraystate.edu.January 15-17

Journey Stories, a SmithsonianexhibitJourney Stories is a compelling Smithsonian exhibitionthat shows how our evolving mobility changed ayoung nation and how transportation made us grow.The accounts of travelers themselves express the hopesand promises of fresh starts, the grim realities of forced


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migrations and difficult journeys, and the thrills of per-sonal travel. The exhibit is located at Wrather Museumand is open to the public Monday thru Friday 8:30-4:30,and Saturday 10am-1pm.Jan. 28-Mar. 10Wrather Museum

Trivia NightThis Murray Main Street fundraiser is entrainment andfun for the whole community. This year, Trivia Nightwill be held in the Murray Room. For additional infor-mation, please call 270.759.9474.Feb. 4

"Suddenly Last Summer" ByTennessee WilliamsThis dark and gritty play introduces us to CatharineHolly, a young woman who seems to go insane afterher cousin Sebastian dies on a trip to Europe undermysterious circumstances. The play is located atActor’s Studio Theater in Wilson Hall 310, and will beperformed at 7:30 each night. For more information,visit www.murraystate.edu or call 270-809-4421.Feb. 23-28Actor’s Studio Theater, MSU

"The Mousetrap" By AgathaChristieIn this classic melodramatic theatre piece, the authorcomes forth with another hit about a group of strangersstranded in a boarding house during a snowstorm, oneof whom is a murderer. Come check out this mysteri-ous play at the Robert E. Johnson Theater in the FineArts building on campus. The performances are April25-28 at 7:30pm, and April 29 at 2:30pm. For more infor-mation, visit www.murraystate.edu or call 270-809-4421.April 25-29Robert E. Johnson Theater

EVERY DAY IN MURRAY

THE WEST KENTUCKY/WRATHER MUSEUMPreserving the visual and emotional traditions ofthe Jackson Purchase Area. Located at North 16thStreet and University Drive on the campus ofMurray State University, the museum is openMonday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., andSaturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Handicap access. Formore info, call (270) 809-4771.

THE CHERI THEATERMurray’s seven-screen movie theater. For a list ofcurrent movies and times, please call (270) 753-3314 or visit www.moviesinmurray.com.

MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY’S FINE ARTSPresenting a variety of performances from dance toplays, from symphonies to choir concerts. For cur-rent information, call (270) 809-ARTS.

THE CLARA M. EAGLE GALLERYAT MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITYOffering a variety of exhibitions throughout theyear, from student artwork to national tours. Artranges from drawing to sculpture, from photogra-phy to multimedia. For more information, pleasecall (270) 809-6734.

PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARKCalloway County’s 30-year-old community theatre.Playhouse presents a variety of plays throughoutthe year. For detailed information, please call(270) 759-1752.

THE MURRAY ART GUILDA nonprofit organization that offers workshops andexhibitions for children and adults. Stop by and seesome of the area artists at work. The Guild is locat-ed in downtown Murray at 500 N. 4th St. For addi-tional information, please call (270) 753-4059.


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?Guess What?

Food is a big part of any holiday celebration and Kentucky loves its food. Test your knowledge of food, famouseateries, and Bluegrass history with this taxing trivia test. (Answers are concealed somewhere in the magazine, andonline at www.mymurraylife.com)

1. Pikeville annually leads the nation in per capita consumption of ____?

a. Pepsi-Cola c. Cornb. Fried chicken d. Boiled Okra

2. ____ were first served in 1934 at Kaolin's restaurant in Louisville?

a. Deep fried apple pies c. Fried picklesb. Cheeseburgers d. Pulled pork sandwiches

3. The Kentucky Hot Brown is a sandwich that was created in 1923 by Chef Fred Schmidt at the Brown Hotel inLouisville. The original recipe was on toast, with turkey, bacon, pimento, and_____?

a. Brown gravy c. Vinegarb. Cheddar cheese sauce d. Mornay Sauce

4. The “Tater Day Festival” held in Benton was originally devoted to what kind of potatoes in 1843?

a. Yukon gold potatoes c. Sweet potatoesb. Russet potatoes d. Red potatoes

5. Trigg County has been holding a “Country Ham” Festival every year since 1977. They hold many contests, butNOT A . . .

a. Pig slaughtering contest c. Greased-pig catching contestb. Pig derby d. Kiss the pig contest

6. The Parkette Drive-In, located in Lexington was featured on which Food Network show?

a. “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” c. “Man vs. Foodb. “Throwdown” d. “Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives”

7. Dippin’ Dots® ice cream is headquartered in which Kentucky city?

a. Louisville c. Murrayb. Paducah d. Owensboro

8. Tobacco, soybeans, corn, and wheat are Kentucky’s leading field crops. The world’s largest Burley tobacco mar-ket is located in which Kentucky city?

a. Benton c. Lexingtonb. Eddyville d. Marion

9. Which Kentucky based fast food chain first translated its advertising slogan “finger lickin’ good” into Chineseonly to see it come out as “eat your fingers off?”

a. Kentucky Fried Chicken ® c. Pizza Hut ®b. Taco Bell ® d. A & W ®

10. Bourbon Whiskey was named after which county in Kentucky?

a. Christian County c. Henry Countyb. Jefferson County d. Bourbon County

Answers on page 54 and online at www.mymurraylife.com

A Commonwealth Cuisine QuizBy: Adrianna Payne


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Cagle and Bailey Adult Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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Answers from Trivia Quiz on page 52

1. (a) We know: you were thinkin’ “moonshine,” weren’t you? 2. (b) Surprised? 3. (d) If you said “mac ‘n cheese,” you are a New Yorker.4. (c) Welcome to the south, Sugah. 5. (a) No contest, but plenty of good pork, you can be sure.6. (d) Our Editor guessed “Nova.” 7. (b) I scream, you scream . . . . 8. (c) There’s a basketball team there, too. 9. (a) But don’t be too proud. Everyone knows the Colonel and his fried chicken.10. (d) Trick question: The Bourbon County in question was actually a county of Virginia, of which Kentucky was a part. Itcomprises the area now occupied by 18 Kentucky counties.

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