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| Zootoo Review Thu, 1 May 2008 11:24:56 -0500 As Zootoo. com’s Richard Thompson spoke about the chances of the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society winning $1 million from the pet owners’ networking site for its animal shelter, a handful of dogs in an outdoor kennel appeared to bark their approval. |
| Park nearing completion Thu, 1 May 2008 11:19:08 -0500 A flurry of activity is expected over the next few weeks to get Circus Square ready for its May 31 scheduled completion. |
| Cops warn of pot fields Thu, 1 May 2008 11:19:09 -0500 Corn and soybeans aren’t the only crops being planted locally. |
| Lean time for Community Action in BG Thu, 1 May 2008 11:19:10 -0500 A hundred and thirty people who volunteer at Community Action of Southern Kentucky’s senior centers got a thank-you lunch at Living Hope Baptist Church on Wednesday, posing for commemorative pictures and listening to “WVOL Radio Hour” comedy skits modeled on Burns & Allen and Raymond Chandler stories. |
| CASA remembers Thu, 1 May 2008 11:19:11 -0500 Court Appointed Special Advocates of South Central Kentucky took time to remember victims of child abuse, holding a candlelight vigil Thursday night in Fountain Square Park. |
| Houchens buys interest in fence materials business Thu, 1 May 2008 11:19:12 -0500 Bowling Green’s Houchens Industries continues to add to its diverse portfolio of enterprises, announcing Wednesday that it has purchased a 50 percent interest in a Russell Springs fence materials distribution company. |
| Program collects more than 80,000 tires Thu, 1 May 2008 11:19:12 -0500 The state-sponsored tire amnesty program collected between 80,000 and 90,000 tires in Warren County during its three days of operation, Saturday to Monday, said Stan Reagan, county Environmental Planning & Assistance coordinator. |
| POLICE NEWS: Georgia man pleads guilty to sex charge Thu, 1 May 2008 11:19:13 -0500 Fahrudin Music, 24, of Lawrenceville, Ga., pleaded guilty Tuesday to traveling across state lines with the intent to engage in a sexual act with a minor. |
| Exploring the arts Thu, 1 May 2008 10:30:38 -0500 Independent galleries will open their doors to show what the Bowling Green arts scene has to offer with the second Gallery Hop. The Bowling Green Gallery Hop - from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday - will be at 11 different sites. Admission is free. Maps with locations and addresses of participating galleries will be available at each site. The maps will also list stops of GO BG Transit, which is offering Get Out on the Town Friday night in conjunction with the Gallery Hop. The first 60 people to call will be able to ride free, said Memphis Marsha’s Art Gallery and Classes owner Marsha Heidbrink, co-chairwoman of the Gallery Hop. After the first 60, tickets are $5 to ride for the whole evening. “Normally, it’s $2 every time you get on,” she said. “We didn’t know too much about shuttle service when we started doing this. We were looking for a shuttle service that is handicapped accessible.” Ginny Miller, executive director of VSA arts of Kentucky, is happy about the addition of GO BG Transit. “We’re real excited to see how this will work,” she said. “Transportation will be accessible. It’s right there.” The Gallery Hop - which is patterned after similar events in Lexington and Louisville - will include various types of artwork, including drawings, paintings, printmaking, collages, photography, sculptures and more. Heidbrink said she hopes this one is just as successful as the previous one in February. “Most of the galleries will have a different show this time from what we (had in February). We are pleased with the different groups that wanted to be on the Hop. We got a lot of good comments on the first one,” she said. “A lot of people come by and you get a lot of people who say they’ve never been in before. We think that the shuttle will help with that. You don’t have to park or know where it is.” Miller said the VSA arts of Kentucky gallery will feature artists Lanny Taulbee of Lexington and Pamela Tingle of Bowling Green. Both will be at the Gallery Hop so guests can meet them. “Lanny does stippling (using small dots in artwork). He does a lot of different mediums but likes pen and ink. He captures a lot of animals in his work. Nature is the major subject of his work,” she said. “Pamela will have some abstract art work and some black and white and color artwork. She has one piece that’s realistic; she does a variety of work as well.” VSA arts provides arts education and inclusion programs for children and adults with disabilities. “We wanted people to know the many places in the community where they can see visual arts. We just moved into our public space last May because we want to be a part of this community and wanted to be a part downtown,” Miller said. “We wanted to find a place in the arts district so that can people learn who we are, what we do and what we provide. We exhibit work because we are trying to help artists become professional. We don’t put it up just because they have a disability.” One of the things Miller likes most about participating in the Gallery Hop is the camaraderie among the galleries. “Nobody’s competing against each other. We’re helping each other advance because of the arts,” she said. “Art brings joy to our lives in so many different ways. When we can work together, we have a much stronger product.” The next Gallery Hops will be Aug. 8 and Dec. 12. Those who ride GO BG Transit should arrive at their stop five minutes early. For more information about the shuttle schedule, call 782-3162. For more information about the Gallery Hop, call 781-0872. The following studios are on the Gallery Walk: |
| Strawberry Fest returns Friday to Woodburn Thu, 1 May 2008 10:30:38 -0500 Woodburn will celebrate one of its former cash crops with the 10th annual Woodburn Days Strawberry Festival. The two-day event will begin at 8 p.m. Friday and continue Saturday along Main Street in front of Marsha T’s Antique Center. Also held in conjunction with the festival will be Rock Garden Farm’s Spring Gathering from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the shop at 12785 Nashville Road in Woodburn, as well as Chaney’s Dairy Barn’s Kentucky Proud Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the restaurant at 9191 Nashville Road. The Strawberry Festival will include antique and collectible flea market, crafts, a citywide yard sale and children’s activities. There will also be barbecue, strawberry shortcake, strawberry fried pies, Mennonite baked goods and other types of food for sale, as well as registration for a free gift certificate and special discounts at Marsha T’s Antique Center. “The Strawberry Festival started as an anniversary celebration for Marsha T’s Antique Center, and now everyone in Woodburn is involved in it,” said Marsha T’s Antique Center owner Marsha McCurry, who helps with the festival. “The city does not charge the vendors. It’s a fun day for everybody.” It becomes a homecoming of sorts for people in and from Woodburn as well as a historical moment for those who visit, McCurry said. “People come who have a connection to Woodburn or because they want a little bit of history. You go back in time with the old buildings. There’s a lot of history in Woodburn,” she said. “They see friends they haven’t seen in a while. It’s like a big reunion. People come everywhere for this. Woodburn is a very special place.” Rock Garden Farm owner Darlene Sawyers agreed. Spring Gathering will feature 30 vendors from Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee bringing a mixture of antiques, primitives, crafts, collectibles and flowers. “It’s a real social day. People from the community all come out,” she said. “It’s a good day to see everybody. A lot of people come from out of state. It’s a little gathering we enjoy.” The festival draws at least 1,000 to 1,500 people to Rock Garden Farm alone, Sawyers said. “We’ve done this here for at least six years. There was another shop up the road having a festival, and we were getting the overflow so we just decided to join in,” she said. “It’s the biggest day of the year for us.” Now in its fourth year as part of the Strawberry Festival, Chaney’s Kentucky Proud Festival will boast 14 Kentucky vendors selling a variety of items including soy candles, honey, handmade items and stained glass. The restaurant will also sell grilled ribeye sandwiches and hamburgers as well as a strawberry dessert, owner Debra Chaney said. “We’re part of the Woodburn community. When there are more things for people to do, it gives the crowd a variety of things to see and do,” she said. “We’re excited. I think it will be a fun day.” — For more information about the Strawberry Festival, call 529-2424 or 529-5101. For more information about A Spring Gathering, call 529-9144. For more information about Chaney’s Daily Barn Kentucky Proud Festival, call 843-5567. |
| Chemistry between Fey, Poehler absent in ‘Mama’ Thu, 1 May 2008 10:30:38 -0500 Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are two very funny women. But not even their talents, nor those of some other high-profile actors, can save the rather pedestrian “Baby Mama.” While this comedy does have a few mild laughs, it mostly misfires, thanks to a script that is nowhere near the talent level of its cast. Fey plays Kate, a successful businesswoman who believes she is finally ready to have a baby. Her plans are derailed when she discovers that she is infertile, forcing Kate to find an alternative plan to motherhood. Kate goes to a surrogacy center, where she is matched with Angie (Poehler) - a dim-witted, working-class woman who is the exact opposite of Kate’s controlling personality. The arrangement hits a different level when Angie leaves her boyfriend and arrives at Kate’s apartment looking for a place to crash. Screenwriter and first-time director Michael McCullers is obviously going for a female “Odd Couple,” but the formula feels stale and wastes the obvious chemistry Fey and Poehler had as castmates on “Saturday Night Live.” What does work are several subplots that display the immense talent depth of the cast of “Baby Mama.” Steve Martin nearly steals the movie as Kate’s eccentric hippy boss, and Sigourney Weaver is a welcome surprise as the owner of the fertility clinic. It’s during those scenes that you can see McCullers has some talent as a writer (he did help write two “Austin Powers” films and “Undercover”). Still, I can’t help but wonder what “Baby Mama” could have been if someone like Fey stepped in and added her talents as a writer. This was a film with material and a cast full of potential that I think Fey could have successfully tapped into. As it is, “Baby Mama” is nothing more than the final afterthought before Hollywood brings out the big guns for the summer movie season with the arrival of “Iron Man” on Friday. DVD dandy of the week This week’s dandy is “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly” (A-), one of the most visually original films in recent memory, and one that features just as much substance as style. “Butterfly” is based on the true story of Elle magazine editor Jean-Dominique Bauby. Bauby seemed to have everything he could ever want, but his world came crashing down when he suffered a stroke that completely paralyzed his body - with the exception of his left eye. Despite his handicap, Bauby was still able to use his eye to blink his memoir - giving others a chance to feel his torment of being trapped inside a body that can no longer function. “Diving Bell and the Butterfly” was a film that received a lot of critical acclaim and arthouse buzz, but the subject matter was something I wasn’t sure would interest me. Fortunately, the film managed to greatly exceed my expectations, thanks in part to director Julian Schnabel. Here is a filmmaker not afraid to try something different, and his decision to film the majority of the movie from Bauby’s point of view after the stroke was nothing short of magnificent. By seeing the world through this person, Schnabel captures Bauby’s isolation - letting the audience have a better understanding of what he went through while writing his memoirs. It also serves as a way for Schnabel to take “Butterfly” out of the box - with dreamlike sequences that only emphasize how strong-willed Bauby was despite his paralysis. “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly” is rated PG-13 for nudity, sexual content and some language and is available on DVD. — Micheal Compton - one of the more visually original sportswriter/movie reviewers in recent memory - can be reached for comment by e-mailing mcompton@bgdailynews.com. |
| Appreciation Fest returning Sunday Thu, 1 May 2008 10:30:39 -0500 Nearly 20 southcentral Kentucky musical acts will show their appreciation to fans with Appreciation Fest 2008. Sponsored by the Kentucky Blues Society, the Son Rhea Foundation and Franklin Bank & Trust Co., the concert will be from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday at Wha Bah Steakhouse Saloon and Steelhorse Ranch. An afterparty will start at 10 p.m. Cost is $20. Tickets are available at Wah Bah, Tony Lindsey and Co. and Airport Liquors. Proceeds will benefit the Son Rhea Foundation, a nonprofit group that gives children the opportunity to participate in music and art. Son Rhea founder Tony Lindsey said the concert will benefit a lot of people. “The main benefit is for the (Son Rhea) Foundation and helping children,” he said. “We’re also showcasing great talent.” According to the event Web site at www.appreciationfest. com, Appreciation Fest began when southcentral Kentucky musicians joined with local business to put on an annual concert the Sunday after Louisville’s Kentucky Derby to show appreciation to those who supported them throughout the year. The funds raised went to charity, and the event was held at Beech Bend Park. The event was put on hold for lack of a compatible location after Beech Bend was repeatedly sold. “In the 20th century, Appreciation was an event Tony and I were involved in,” Kentucky Blues Society member Kenny Lee said. “It showcased whatever our music output was for that year. It was a chance for fans to attend a real nice event outdoors.” The last Appreciation Fest happened more than 10 years ago, Lee said. “It was one thing missing for community. We’ve had a lot of great things coming out of Bowling Green musically, musicians who have gone on to great acclaim,” he said. “There are festivals like this around country. The Kentucky Blues Society and the Son Rhea Foundation depend primarily on fundraisers for our programs. We think this is something that will help contribute to growth of our community.” The concert will also expose the bands to more people, Lee said. “People may go out because one of their favorite bands are playing, and they may find three or four other bands they like in the process,” he said. — For more information about Appreciation Fest, call 782-6400. Outdoor Stage 2 p.m. - Stormbringer 3 p.m. - Taildragger 4 p.m. - Floord 5 p.m. - Skip Bond and the Fugitives 6 p.m. - The Last Straw with Kyle Daniel 7 p.m. - John Cowan Bill Lloyd 8 p.m. - Von Guarde 9 p.m. - Appreciation Fest All'Stars Indoor Stage 2 p.m. - Just Us (acoustic) 2:30 p.m. - Jonesy (acoustic) 3 p.m. - Brennan Graves (acoustic) 3:30 p.m. - Cheap Shot 4:15 p.m. - Pure Gravel 5 p.m. - Steve Sanders and Hardknocks 5:45 p.m. - Cootie Brown 6:45 p.m. - C. J. Vaughn & Highway 58 7:30 p.m. - J-Rod and the NMR 8:15 p.m. - Andrea Tanaro and the Optional Italian Buffet 9 p.m. - T Martel and Kenny Lee 10 p.m. - Appreciation Fest After Party for people ages 21 and up |
| Around town Thu, 1 May 2008 10:30:40 -0500 What’s going on in the area. Art The paintings of Rhonda Hartis Smith will be on display at the Health and Wellness Center of Greenwood Mall through June. Alison Houk’s photography will be shown in The Medical Center’s Cancer Center through May 15. The Capitol Arts Alliance Galleries and ArtWorks, a Visual Arts Coalition, will present the second annual art fair, “Saturday in the Park … with Art” from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 31 in Fountain Square Park. Artists who want more information should call Lynn Robertson at 782-2787 or look under “projects” at artworksinc .org. Register by May 10. In conjunction with the Bowling Green Gallery Hop, VSA arts of Kentucky presents a joint exhibition by two of its own registry artists, Lexington artist Lanny Taulbee and abstractions by Bowling Green artist Pamela Tingle. This exhibition will run from Friday until June 27. The Gallery Hop is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday VSA’s gallery is at 515 E. 10th Ave. Art Times Three, an exhibition featuring the art of Colleen Hathaway, Marsha Heidbrink, and Delaire Rowe, is showing at The Presbyterian Church, 10th Avenue and State Street, in the Fellowship Hall Gallery from Friday to June 13. The works may be seen from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be an opening reception honoring the artists from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday in conjunction with The Gallery Hop. Opening at the Capitol Arts Center’s Houchens Gallery on Friday will be an exhibit titled “A Tribute to Local Trees” featuring the watercolors of specific trees in the community by Jay Dougherty and the photography of Jared Weaver, both arborists for the city. The exhibit will also feature the bonsai trees of Mitchell Leichhardt and Steve Gardner. Leichhardt is a well-known local nurseryman and Gardner is a bonsai artist. The opening reception is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and is a part of the Bowling Green Gallery Hop. Featured in the Mezzanine Gallery of the Capitol Arts Center will be the watercolors of Lana Williams with the photography of her son, Michael Williams. Both exhibits will run through May 27. Campus “Beyond Our Borders,” an exhibit of international photographs by Western Kentucky University photojournalism students, is on display at Mass Media and Technology Hall. The exhibit consists of photographs taken by students in France, Spain, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and others and will be on display in the gallery through August. The Kentucky Library & Museum will host two senior exhibitions this year. The Graduating Senior Art Exhibition will feature works from graduating visual art students Western Kentucky University. The exhibit will run through May 10. Exhibits at the Kentucky Building on Western Kentucky University’s campus include: “U.S. Bank Celebration of the Arts,” which opens Sunday; “VSA Arts: Side by Side,” “Recommended by Duncan Hines,” “Western 100,” “Growing Up Victorian,” “Roads, Rails and Rivers,” “Hascal Haile: Guitar-maker to the Stars” and “Taking the Mystery out of Prehistory.” For more information, contact the Kentucky Building at 745-2592. Western Kentucky University will host its semi-annual Performer of the Semester Recital at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. Clubs The Factory at Cave City will feature The Moon Woods Band from 8 p.m. to midnight on the first Saturday of each month. The facility is on U.S. 31-W, just north of the Ky. 90 intersection across from Dollar General. Saturday Night Karaoke with Wayne Hallet will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. each Saturday at Burgers On The Square in Franklin. The smoke-free facility is for the entire family, with the bar for adults only after 9 p.m. For more information, go to www.burgers onthesquare.com. Rick Dunn will have karaoke from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursdays at Spillway Bar and Grill, 2195 Louisville Road. Ricky Beavers has karaoke Friday nights at the Brown Jug, U.S. 31-W By-Pass in Bowling Green, beginning at 8 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays at Flealand in Bowling Green. Miss Kitty’s, 3315 Louisville Road, has live bands beginning at 9 p.m. each Friday and Saturday; Wednesdays feature karaoke and Thursdays feature acoustic music, nightly specials and pool tables. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 782-7777. Miss Kitty’s also offers a safe ride home program. Betty’s Bar has karaoke with Sheila on Wednesday and karaoke each Friday and Saturday. The Brewing Company, 423 Park Row, has live music from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday. Good Tymes 2, 1607 U.S. 31-W By-Pass, has top 40 hits from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Wednesday through Saturday. Music Fresh Fridays will be the first Friday of each month at Bread & Bagel, 871 Broadway Ave. The cost is $5 and doors open at 7:30 p.m. Nashville Soul Invasion will be there May 9, with doors opening at 8:30 p.m. Calvin Ray’s Live Music & Restaurant in Leitchfield features live music with Calvin Ray and The Blue Moon Highway Band from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. each Saturday. For more information, call (502) 538-2893. Dumplin’s Diner in Adairville has a karaoke contest each Saturday night. Entry fee is $5 and first prize gets $100. For more information, call (270) 539-5413. Lucio, along with The Rose Band, performs at Main St. Music in Morgantown from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays. Simply Country Band performs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays at Main St. The facility is behind McDonald’s. Theater Fountain Square Players will conduct auditions for “Crazy for You,” directed by Kathy Wise-Leonard, on May 12 and 13. This is FSP’s fifth and final show of the 2007-08 season. Auditions will be at the Capitol Arts Center beginning at 7 p.m. The show calls for a large cast. Bring a song and be prepared to sing. An accompanist will be provided. Performances will take be at the Capitol on July 17-20. Help will also be needed with set construction, costumes, props and stage crew. Pine Knob Theatre “Under the Stars” will begin its 22nd season with a meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Theatre. Present cast and former cast should attend, as well as newcomers interested in performing live theatre. Productions are Friday and Saturday nights, June through September. For more information, call (270) 879-8190 or go to www.pineknob.com. Expressions Performing Arts is looking to start a Creative Workshop Group for those interested in the performing arts. Those interested in traditional and improvisational storytelling, comedy, drama and Imagination Theatre as an art form are encouraged to attend. If you are interested, contact Robin Baldwin at 746-2988 for more information. Fountain Square Players presents, “First Baptist of Ivy Gap,” a comedy written by Ron Osborne and directed by Bill Russell, at The Phoenix Theater located on 545 Morris Alley. Performances are at 8 p.m. May 15-16 and at 3 p.m. May 18. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students and $8 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through the Capitol Arts Center by calling 782-2787. The New Era Planning Association has announced plans for the fifth Shake Rag Heritage Festival from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 17 at Riverfront Park. There will be music, art and entertainment for children and adults. Free inflatable games and other activities will be provided. On-site food vendors will have food for sale. Odds & Ends Free dyslexia presentation is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 8 at Greenwood Park Church of Christ. Sign up for the seminar online at www.GreenwoodEventBrite.com or call Bonnie Nicks at 303-6839 or Brandie Shelton at 846-7137 for more information. The law firm of Kerrick, Stivers, Coyle & Van Zant will be hosting an American Cancer Society Relay for Life yard sale from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday at 1025 State St. There will be many household items as well as office furniture. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is sponsoring “A Festival of Flava” on May 17 at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 874 East Eleventh Ave. (across the street from 11th St. Alternative School) This all day event begins at 6 a.m. with a yard sale. Beginning at 8 a.m., local grill masters will be competing for the best barbecue title. There will also be a competition for best side dishes and desserts. Inside the church there will be gospel singing and praise dancing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., ending with a fashion show at 4 p.m. The public is invited to come out and support the Sisters Inspiring Sisters Relay for Life team and help raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Barren River State Resort Park’s 5k Classic is May 17. This is the second race in the Kentucky State Parks’ fourth annual Race Series. Start time is 8:30 a.m. Registration is $15 prior to race day and $20 on the day of the race. The Barren River Race is run on the 2.5 mile paved trail and a short section of the park road. For information, contact Lisa Deavers at 270-646-2151 or e-mail: lisa.deavers@ky.gov The SKY Farmers Market will be open from 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays in front of the Riverside Building at The Medical Center on U.S. 31-W By-Pass. Kentucky-grown agricultural, horticultural and artisan made products will be available for purchase. All produce and plants available at the market are 100 percent locally grown, 100 percent of the time. Karaoke is at Southern Lanes every Friday and Saturday night from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. There is no cover charge. A regional chess club meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Players of all ages and talents are welcome. Tuesday’s meeting is at 9 a.m. and Wednesday’s meeting is at 1 p.m. For more information, call 991-0126. Friendly Hands Squares monthly dance is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Cave Mill and Smallhouse roads in Bowling Green. For more information, call 781-6382. American Red Cross has blood drives each Friday at its office, 430 Center St., from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional drives are: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Culvers of Bowling Green, 4903 Scottsville Road; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Adairville Elementary School, 226 School St.; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at WKU’s Diddle Arena; 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bristow Elementary at 6151 Louisville Road; 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Cumberland Trace Elementary, 830 Cumberland Trace; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 8 at Briarwood Elementary School, 265 Lovers Lane. Lewisburg’s Purple Martin Festival is Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. with a 5K. A parade will begin at 10 a.m., followed by various events throughout the day. — To add your event, go to www.bgdailynews.com/calendar |
| Hilton’s breakfast a luxurious escape Thu, 1 May 2008 10:30:41 -0500 There are several country-style, Southern breakfast eateries in Bowling Green that are deliciously greasy when I’m in the mood. But there is less than a handful of Tiffany-style breakfast establishments which I also find pleasurable. This is not to be confused with Breakfast at Tiffany’s, which was a simple menu outside the richest, most famous jewelry store in the country, but just the opposite - a breakfast with a well-to-do menu. I discovered the Hilton Garden Inn breakfast a few months ago, and finally made it in for a taste. While the Hilton did not have eggs Benedict on the menu (my personal standard for a lavish breakfast), it did offer a variety of breakfast items to enhance any morning meal. The restaurant, which also serves dinner, is housed just inside the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn. I became enamored by the travel atmosphere, feeling as if I were actually away from home, and out of the blue began striking up conversations with the other guests about where they were from. My dining companion, on the other hand, sat at the table nostalgically noticing the upscale hotel d/cor that is a mirror image of any Hilton you might visit throughout the country. This luxury lends itself to the Tiffany-style breakfast, with thoughtful and soothing color combinations, deep grained decorative woods and opulent fixtures. The breakfast at Hilton Garden is a mix of buffet and made-to-order food. We each ordered at the made-to-order bar from a chalkboard menu. I ordered Texas-style French toast, my dining companion an omelet with potatoes. While we waited, we enjoyed a wide variety of fresh fruit housed in a bed of ice in the buffet. There were also the usual breakfast foods: bagels, doughnuts, toast, cereals - and even not so usual, soy milk. The buffet also included three kinds of juices, orange, apple and cranberry, in large ornamental carafes on the bar. I went for a cup of coffee and, by chance, discovered the Hilton Garden offers one of the best cups of coffee I have ever had. I don’t usually drink coffee black, but had overfilled the cup while chatting with a fellow traveler. I drank it down a bit so that I could add some of the flavored syrups they offered and was taken aback by the smooth flavor. Even my dining companion, who is not a coffee drinker, agreed. The first sip went down easy and lacked that usual bitter bite coffee can have. Our breakfasts arrived and while the omelet was not “fluffy” as the menu described, it was a flat, flavorful blend of eggs with a variety of chunky, abundant ingredients of your choice, like bacon, sausage, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, cheese and the like. It did not list mushrooms, but they were inadvertently included - so if you’re not a mushroom lover, take note and make sure to exclude them. The fried potatoes were tastefully unique and flavorful. The potatoes were uniformly cut into perfect half inch squares that were flawlessly fried in every direction - thick on the outside with a hint of soft potato on the inside. My Texas French toast was two pieces of thick bread, slightly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. It needed just a small amount of butter and syrup because the sweetness of the egg batter was adequately enjoyable on its own. Breakfast at the Hilton Garden also offers patio dinning and was a splendid way to start the rest of our day, as we ended up engulfed in the true richness of taking in the wilderness while traveling down the Green River in a canoe. How lucky we are to have the best of both worlds in Bowling Green. — Our anonymous food reviewer gives new restaurants a six-week grace period before reviewing. To comment, please contact Managing Editor Mike Alexieff at 783-3235 or via e-mail to malexieff@bgdailynews.com. |
| Team slots still open for Rumble Run fundraiser Thu, 1 May 2008 10:30:41 -0500 Only a few team slots remain for the 2008 Rumble Run, a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green. The marathon coaster ride is from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 10 at Beech Bend Park. The team competition will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a rules briefing at 5:30 p.m. There will be food, live music concerts and fun for the entire family. Discount event coupons can be picked up at any BB&T Bank branch location in Bowling Green. Teams must consist of five members and each team member is asked to make a $25 event donation, as well as sign a liability waiver. At least one member of each team should be on the ride at all times. Each team member gets free admission; event T-shirt; event certificate; complimentary bottled water and energy snacks. Team Competition deadline to participate is Wednesday. Interested participants should e-mail paulblick@insightbb.com or call 782-5964. |
| Johnny L. Combs II Thu, 1 May 2008 10:58:23 -0500 GLASGOW — Johnny Lee Combs II, 21, of Glasgow died April 30, 2008, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. The Louisville native was an employee of Dana Corporation and a member of Dover Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was a son of Johnny Lee and Rebecca Sue Wilson Combs of Glasgow, who survive. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home, with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation is in progress until 9 p.m. today and continues Friday until service at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, c/o Nancy Richardson, 110 Ashwood lane, Glasgow, KY 42141; Kosair Charities, P.O. Box 37370, Louisville, KY 40233; or the Ronald McDonald House, 550 S. First St., Louisville, KY 40202. Other survivors include his fiancee, Emily Judd of Glasgow; three sisters, Vanessa Peterson and her husband, Marvin, of Horse Cave, Tonia Harris and her husband, Aaron, of Bowling Green and Vickie Shobe and her husband, Gus, of Glasgow; three brothers, Preston Ennis and his wife, Angela, Brian Combs and his wife, Amanda, and Timmy Combs and his wife, Tiffany, all of Glasgow; a maternal grandmother, Vetra Wilson of Glasgow; a paternal grandmother, Laverne Combs of Glasgow; 10 nieces; four nephews; and several aunts and uncles. |
| Agnes Ford Thu, 1 May 2008 10:58:24 -0500 TOMPKINSVILLE — Agnes Ford, 84, of Tompkinsville died April 29, 2008, at a Red Boiling Springs nursing home. The Monroe County native was born Feb. 24, 1924. She was a retired nurses’ aid from the Monroe County Medical Center and member of Cave Springs Missionary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Arthur James Coley and Verna Etta Birdwell Coley and the wife of the late Van Tooley. She was preceded in death by a grandson, James Robert Branstetter. Funeral is at 1 p.m. Friday at Strode Funeral Home, with burial in Mount Poland Cemetery. Visitation begins at noon today and continues until the service time Friday at the funeral home. Survivors include a son, Larry Van Tooley of Tompkinsville; three daughters, Jo Ann Page and her husband, Charlie, and Mary Eugenia Branstetter, all of Tompkinsville, and Nancy Copass of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; two brothers, James Coley of Tompkinsville and Jesse Coley of Texas; a sister, Mary Miles of Tompkinsville; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. |
| Neal Hall Thu, 1 May 2008 10:58:24 -0500 Neal Hall, 66, of Oakland died April 29, 2008, in Oakland. The Simpson County native was a farmer and truck driver for many years, a former employee of Snell and attended First Baptist Church of Woodburn and Lincoln High School. He was a son of the late Halis Viers and Loretta Duncan. He was preceded in death by a special family member, Sue Crowe. Funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Burnam & Son Mortuary, with burial in First Baptist Church Woodburn Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors include a sister, Mary Helen Bunton of Woodburn; three nephews, Ronald Bunton, Felix Bunton and David Bunton; and his special family, Betty and the Rev. Bradley Lewis, Chester Crowe and his wife, Patsy, Anna Jones, Gladys Hite and her husband, Phillip, Alice Sanders and her husband, Edward, Beatrice Proctor and her husband, Richard, William Crowe, Brenda Ray, Alonzo Britt, Leroy Britt, Scott Britt, Albet Britt, Beatrice Dunn and Maneva Hays; 33 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. |
| Lewis Hardison Thu, 1 May 2008 10:58:25 -0500 RUSSELLVILLE — Lewis Hardison, 81, of Russellville died April 29, 2008, at a Russellville nursing home. The Logan County native was born Dec. 27, 1926. He was a Baptist. He was a son of the late Eula Hardison. Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Friday at Young Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors include a son, Steven Hardison of Russellville; two stepsons, Forrest Smotherman of Scottsville and Terry Smotherman of Auburn; three stepdaughters, Dorothy Fuller and Sheila Armstrong, both of Russellville, and Judy Pierce of Dunmor; six grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; 13 great-stepgrandchildren; and four great-great-stepgrandchildren. |
| Verna R. Morgan Thu, 1 May 2008 10:58:25 -0500 GLASGOW — Verna Ruth Pickett Morgan, 91, of Glasgow, died April 29, 2008, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. The Barren County native was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was a daughter of the late Robert and Lucy Bowles Pickett and the wife of the late John L. Morgan. She was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Virginia Mills Morgan; a step-granddaughter, Ginger Beckner; three sisters, Mattie Pickett, Mae Crawford and Ada Polson; three brothers, Paul Pickett, Raymond Pickett and Hall Pickett; a half-sister, Mamah McCoy; and three half-brothers, Harry Pickett, Willie Pickett and Amos Pickett. Funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors include four sons, Leonard Morgan and his wife, Shirley, and Michael Morgan and his wife, Jan, all of Glasgow, James Morgan of Boston, Ky., and Richard Morgan of Bloofield; two daughters, Shelby Bush and her husband, Rondal, of Glasgow, and Carolyn Sturgeon and her husband, Bryant, of Cave City; 10 grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren, Tina Burton and her husband, David, of Westmoreland, Tenn., Douglas Bush and his wife, Patricia, and Kelly Sturgeon and his wife, Janet, all of Glasgow, Jamie Shirley and her husband, Brandon, of Cave City, Chris Morgan and his wife, Stephanie, of Louisville, Angela Durham of Chaplin, Scott Morgan and Kasey Morgan of Boston, and Sara Russell and her husband, Kelly, John Michael Morgan and his wife, Kara, Jeff Hale and Kelly Pinkel and her husband, Chris, all of Glasgow; eight great-grandchildren, Quentin Burton, Cody Bush, Kelsey Sturgeon, Tyler Shirley, Logan Durham, Molly Durham, Bailey Morgan and Madlyn Morgan; and several nieces and nephews. |
| Kenneth J. Morrow Thu, 1 May 2008 10:58:25 -0500 MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Kenneth J. Morrow died April 28, 2008, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. The Bowling Green, Ky., native was born Sept. 4, 1932. He was employed by Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Mich., where he retired. He attended State Street School in Bowling Green, where he was active in the sports program, participating in basketball and football. He accepted Christ and was baptized in the early 1950s. He united with Third Park Street Church of Christ in Bowling Green. Later in life, he moved to the Detroit area, where he met and married Alma “Janie” Beatty Morrow. Children to this union are Kennyatta Morrow of Mooresville, Kenneth Morrow of Anderson, Ind., Tyrone Cole of Princeton, Ky., Donald Beatty of Durham, Debbie Preston and her husband, Anthony, of Mooresville and Terri Still of Durham; a goddaughter, Juantissa Hill of Washington, D.C.; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was a son of the late George Morrow and Margaret Chapman Morrow. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Lucian Morrow, Walter Morrow and William “Bill” Morrow; four sisters, Mary Chapman, Eva Pearson, Ruth Shannon and Irene West; a son, Kenneth Donnell Morrow; and two great-grandchildren, Tyrell Stokes and Zacariah Hampton. Funeral is at 1 p.m. EDT Friday at Clyburn and Bigham Mortuary. Visitation begns at noon EDT Friday at the funeral home and other times at the residence, 733 Lark Glen Drive in Mooresville. Other survivors include four daughters, Katherine R. Houchins and her husband, Robert, Ruth Ann Morrow, Beverly Louise Gilbert and Kenetha J. Bryant and her husband, James, all of Bowling Green; a son, Danny Joe Morrow; and two sisters, Virginia Demmings of Cleveland, Ohio, and Juanita Woods of Anderson, Ind. |
| James A. Nichols Sr. Thu, 1 May 2008 10:58:26 -0500 SCOTTSVILLE — James Albert Nichols Sr., 73, of Adolphus died at 1:25 p.m. April 30, 2008, at his residence. The Nashville native was a carpenter. He was a son of the late Albert Anderson Nichols and Jeanetta Pearl Meadows Nichols Williams. He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Nichols. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Goad Funeral Home, with burial in Allen County Memorial Gardens. Visitation begins at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Nichols of Adolphus; three sons, James A. Nichols Jr., Danny Wayne Nichols and Timmy Nichols, all of Adolphus; five daughters, Debra Diane Prater and Tabitha Graves, both of Lafayette, Tenn., Janice Barrientos of Adolphus, Lisa Nichols of Gallatin, Tenn., and Tina Frost of Scottsville; two brothers, William Thomas Nichols of Franklin and Robert Wayne Nichols of Portland, Tenn.; three sisters, Clara Mai Smith and Shirley Centers, both of Adolphus, and Betty Lynn Hardaway of Nashville; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. |
| Michael A. Poteet Thu, 1 May 2008 10:58:26 -0500 GLASGOW — Michael Anthony Poteet, 45, formerly of Glasgow, died April 28, 2008, in Oakland City, Ind. He was a member of Grider Memorial Baptist Church. He was a son of Barbara Franklin Poteet and the late John Clinton Poteet Jr. Funeral is at 3 p.m. Friday at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, with burial in Hiseville Cemetery. Visitation is in progress at the funeral home. Other survivors include his wife, Charlotte; two daughters, Ashley Poteet and Amber Poteet of Cave City; two stepdaughters, Stephanie Sebrasky of Ohio and Danielle Coats of Cave City; a grandson, D.J. Miller; a brother, Johnny Poteet of Glasgow; there sisters, Rita Wilson of Indiana, Karen Elmore of Temple Hill and Christie Mosby Creek of Glasgow; five stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. |
| Barbara C. Renick Thu, 1 May 2008 10:58:27 -0500 Barbara Cole Renick, 69, of Cincinnati died at 9:35 p.m. April 29, 2008, in Cincinnati. The Brownsville native was born May 29, 1938. She was a former office clerk, a Baptist and loved reading. She was a daughter of the late Wallace M. Cole and Cleva Houchins Cole. She was preceded in death by a brother, David L. Cole. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Lovers Lane chapel, with burial in Bowling Green Gardens. Visitation begins at noon Saturday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104. Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com. Survivors include two sons, Steve Renick and his wife, Lori, and David Mark Renick and his wife, Beth, all of Cincinnati; three grandchildren, Lindsey, Megan and Aaron Renick, all of Cincinnati; three brothers, Charles Cole and his wife, Carole, of Rockspring, Ga., James Cole of Morgantown and Ronnie Cole and his wife, Karen, of Bowling Green; six sisters, Faye Moran and her husband, Ken, Eva Martens and her husband, Jim, and Dianne Hurlbutt and her husband, Al, all of Bowling Green, Jean Parsley of Cincinnati, Mary Brooks of Louisville and Sharon Pelicano and her husband, Chris, of Easley, S.C.; 25 nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. |
| Brenda G. Wimpee Thu, 1 May 2008 10:58:27 -0500 SCOTTSVILLE — Brenda Gayle Hill Wimpee, 62, of Scottsville died April 29, 2008, at her home. The Olney, Ill., native was born Dec. 28, 1945. She was a retired records clerk for the Allen County School System. She was a daughter of the late Bernice Harold “Elzo” Hill and Ethyl Bernice Miles Hill of Fairfield, Ill., who survives. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at T.W. Crow & Son Funeral Home, with burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is in progress today at the funeral home. Other survivors include her husband, Adair Wimpee; two sons, Wayne Wimpee and his wife, Jill, and Kyle Wimpee and his wife, Tonya; six grandsons, Brandon, Cody, Kolton, Preston, Gavin and Carson, all of Scottsville; and three sisters, Lonna Wheat and her husband, Charlie, of Arkansas, Kaylyn Owen and Karen Hill of Fairfield, Ill. |
| Smaller budget proposed in Bullitt Fri, 02 May 2008 10:46:00 EST Judge-Executive Melanie Roberts presented a $17.1 million budget proposal, a drop from $18.5 million the previous year, during a special meeting of Bullitt Fiscal Court on Wednesday. |
| Reed won't run again for Ind. education post Fri, 02 May 2008 10:10:00 EST Greater Clark Superintendent Tony Bennett has said he'll seek the Republican nomination for superintendent of public instruction. |
| Weather: Showers and storms stick around today, tomorrow Fri, 02 May 2008 06:23:00 EST There is a 50 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service. |
| Residents flee apartment blaze in eastern Jefferson County Fri, 02 May 2008 01:22:00 EST Residents were forced to flee a fire at an apartment complex in the Plainview area early Friday morning. |
| Up from the ashes Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:55:00 EST Susan and Rick Bissmeyer rebuilt their home after a devastating fire. |
| Proud Spell looks to be solid as an oak Fri, 02 May 2008 03:45:00 EST Trainer Larry Jones did a favor to the other trainers in today's 134th Kentucky Oaks by moving Eight Belles to the Kentucky Derby. |
| Reaping danger Thu, 01 May 2008 22:53:00 EST George W. Bush still doesn't get it. He thinks tactically, when America's greatest challenges are strategic. |
| Colonel John's trainer comes from long line of jockeys Fri, 02 May 2008 03:29:00 EST Ask Eoin Harty why he trains horses, and he will tell you it's because he was too scared to ride them. It's a flip line, the kind of self-deprecating response you'd expect from a guy who worked as Bob Baffert's assistant. |
| Hillary makes her pitch to S. Indiana Fri, 02 May 2008 01:59:00 EST Hillary promised she would boost jobs, bring down gas prices and improve education. |
| Stars shine bright at 20th Barnstable Brown Gala Thu, 01 May 2008 20:48:00 EST Tricia Barnstable Brown and her sister, Priscilla Barnstable, aren't playing around. They're throwing a big ol' bash for their 20th annual Barnstable Brown Gala. They've invited Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, who knows a thing or two about hosting legendary soirees. • Barnstable Brown celebrity guest list |
| The B-52s are back Thu, 01 May 2008 20:49:00 EST If anyone can resurrect the Derby Eve Jam, it's the B-52s. Tonight, the B-52s perform at the Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Derby Eve Jam on the Great Lawn at Waterfront Park. It's part of Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, and it's free with a Pegasus Pin. |
| Pegasus Parade keeps fun at ground level Fri, 02 May 2008 02:40:00 EST The music from a marching band got 5-year-old Ayana White the most excited at yesterday's Republic Bank Derby Festival Pegasus Parade. |
| Derby winner Funny Cide has new life as stable pony Fri, 02 May 2008 02:40:00 EST In May 2003, he was THE horse, winner of the Kentucky Derby, showered with media attention, roses and glory. Today, he is the most famous stable pony at any racetrack in the country. |
| Elliot Park fest offers cruising alternative Thu, 01 May 2008 01:53:00 EST In an effort to offer an alternative to cruising, several community organizations will hold a festival Saturday at Elliot Park in western Louisville. |
| Oaks Day and Derby Day closings: Fri, 02 May 2008 01:14:00 EST Government: Federal, state, Jefferson County clerk, Louisville Metro, Bullitt County and Oldham County offices open today and closed tomorrow. |
| Family has 'a good ride' at Churchill Fri, 02 May 2008 01:16:00 EST On the rail -- obscured by the shadows of front-runners Brokers Tip and Head Play in the famous "Fighting Finish" photograph of the 1933 Kentucky Derby -- is jockey Richard Fischer, aboard sixth-place finisher Spicson. |
| U.S. plans to end Oakwood funding Fri, 02 May 2008 01:17:00 EST Citing past mistreatment of residents, the federal government plans by May 15 to cut off all funding for Kentucky's largest center for adults with mental and physical disabilities. |
| Families of young crime victims given tickets to comedy show Fri, 02 May 2008 02:39:00 EST Families of 10 local young victims of homicides will get a chance to relax, laugh and relieve a little tension tonight. Organizers of a comedy show scheduled at The Gardens are donating 20 tickets to the families as a show of support for the Fight Crimes Against Children Partnership. |
| Accident victim's family sues club owners, promoters Fri, 02 May 2008 01:17:00 EST The family of a Louisville man killed in a drunken-driving accident early the morning after the 2007 Kentucky Derby has filed suit against the owners and promoters involved with a Louisville nightclub. |
| House backs tighter rules on combustible dust Fri, 02 May 2008 01:18:00 EST Defying a presidential veto threat, the House has approved legislation requiring tougher controls on combustible dust in the workplace, which can cause fatal explosions. |
| Council looks at proposed tuition increases Fri, 02 May 2008 01:18:00 EST There were no fireworks during a second day of tuition hearings before the state Council on Postsecondary Education yesterday, just a succession of university presidents making similar cases for approving their schools' proposed rate increases. |
| Obama's wife visits Jeffersonville Fri, 02 May 2008 02:41:00 EST The Rev. Jean Wilson, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church in Jeffersonville, had a question for Michelle Obama yesterday that she said has been troubling her. |
| Former party leader switches to Obama Fri, 02 May 2008 02:41:00 EST A Hoosier who became a Democratic Party leader under President Bill Clinton switched his allegiance yesterday to Barack Obama and urged fellow Democrats to end the bruising presidential nomination fight. |
| Judicial contests: 11 seek 4 seats Fri, 02 May 2008 01:26:00 EST Eleven candidates are battling in four contested Democratic primary contests Tuesday for judgeships in Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties. |
| IUS Diversity Committee to meet on Tuesday Fri, 02 May 2008 01:27:00 EST The Indiana University Southeast Diversity Committee will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Room 154 of the University Center South on the campus. |
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