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| Golf, family, friends sustain 102-year-old Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:14:36 -0500 SCOTTSVILLE — He had to stop playing golf at 99, but at 102, Murl Pitchford still exercises every day. |
| WKU gift is over $7M Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:14:38 -0500 Western Kentucky University announced today it is the recipient of the third largest one-time gift in its history. |
| City bucks U.S. trend Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:14:39 -0500 Although the nationwide economic crunch is having some local impact, things are much better here than in most other cities, according to the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual economic report. |
| Accused in slaying his own counsel Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:14:41 -0500 A man accused of murder and kidnapping in the death of his live-in girlfriend appeared to implicate both himself and his co-defendant in the incident. |
| Housing authority gets grant for job training Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:14:42 -0500 More people in Warren and nine surrounding counties will be able to get job training through the Housing Authority of Bowling Green over the next two years, thanks to a state grant that the agency’s board accepted Wednesday afternoon. |
| If it’s Wednesday, it’s Concerts in the Park Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:14:44 -0500 Randall Wills, 66, of Bowling Green plays the spoons Wednesday while listening to the band during the Concerts in the Park series at Fountain Square Park. |
| Police looking for two in connection with hit-and-run that left man seriously hurt Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:14:45 -0500 Two men are being sought in Barren County as persons of interest in a hit-and-run accident that severely injured a man Sunday in the Austin community. |
| Hillbilly Jim involved in incident over dog Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:14:47 -0500 Warren County resident and former professional wrestler Jim “Hillbilly Jim” Morris is accused of punching a man Monday in Bowling Green. |
| Annual field day is for radio enthusiasts Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:14:48 -0500 Thousands of amateur radio operators will be showing off their emergency capabilities this weekend. Saturday and Sunday, the public will have a chance to meet and talk with ham radio operators. |
| Health department nets $18,217 grant Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:14:48 -0500 The Barren River District Health Department received an $18,217 grant from the March of Dimes to develop a Prematurity Prevention Toolkit. |
| Man leads police on chase Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:14:49 -0500 A Louisville man was arrested Wednesday after ramming a police cruiser and leading three law enforcement agencies on two different chases through three counties. |
| POLICE NEWS: Police investigating robbery outside Checks Etc. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:15:28 -0500 The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a robbery this morning outside a check cashing business. |
| Celebrations of the Fourth of July Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:23:38 -0500 The hills of southcentral Kentucky will be filled with the sights and sounds of fireworks with upcoming Fourth of July celebrations. Fireworks displays will kick off with the 37th annual Thunderfest on July 3 at the National Corvette Museum Amphitheater. In case of rain, the display will be July 5. Gates open at 4 p.m. followed by 4:30 p.m. activities - including tethered balloon rides and children’s activities, such as inflatables and vehicle displays from the National Guard, Bowling Green Police Department and Bowling Green Fire Department. Musical performers include Skip Bond and the Fugitives, the Farewell Drifters and Lead-Based Paint. The fireworks show will be at 9:15 p.m. Admission is $5 per person or $15 per carload. Proceeds benefit various local children’s organizations. The event is presented by National City Bank and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green. Kiwanis member and Thunderfest chairman Brad Golden said the event usually draws about 15,000 people. “It’s one of the best fireworks displays in this part of the state. We’re really proud of the fireworks display we have,” he said. “We appreciate the Corvette Museum letting us use their facility. It’s a such a great place to have it.” Golden said Thunderfest’s longevity lies in the dedication of the Kiwanis Club and the response of the community. “It’s a great patriotic event,” he said. “It’s all about family, freedom and having fun.” The Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra will have its annual Star Spangled Spectacular and fireworks display on July 4 near Western Kentucky University’s Guthrie Tower. Participants can bring blankets, food and drinks for picnicking, beginning at 6 p.m. The concert will be at 8 p.m. followed by a 20 to 25 minute fireworks display. Tables will be available at the front of the stage. For more information, call the orchestra office at 846-2426. “We’re doing patriotic music. People can bring out blankets and have a celebration under the stars,” BGCO marketing director Heather Higgins said. “It’s going to be an amazing fireworks display.” The concert - which drew about 15,000 last year - will feature familiar tunes, including “Yankee Doodle” and “God Bless the U.S.A.” Guest soloist Jennifer Brennan-Hondorp will perform “America the Beautiful,” “God Bless America” and “American Anthem,” which was featured in the PBS special “The War.” In honor of President Lincoln’s bicentennial, which will be next year, the orchestra will dedicate a part of the concert to a medley of music from the Civil War. The orchestra will debut music by two Kentucky composers - Northern Kentucky University director of Bands Brant Karrick and BGCO composer in residence Charles Smith - and perform the “1812 Overture” and sousa marches during the fireworks display. The concert will honor those who have served in the military, those who have families who are serving and people who have died during service, said BGCO music director and conductor Jeff Reed. “We’re making the focus of the event celebrating America’s anniversary,” he said. “It’s one big flag-waving celebration.” The orchestra will honor people who have helped the group with awards. House Speaker Jody Richards, D-Bowling Green, will receive the Orpheus Award, which is given to a person who has shown exemplary support to the orchestra. Linda Chambers, who has served as head usher and president of BGCO volunteer group The Encore, will receive the Conductor’s Award for outstanding volunteer. Former “Gong Show” host Chuck Barris, who has emceed BGCO concerts, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award in Arts and Humanities for what he’s accomplished in his lifetime and what he’s done for the orchestra, Reed said. Concert sponsors include Trace Die Cast, Bowling Green Technical College, Carol and Denny Wedge, J.C. Kirby and Son Funeral Chapels, G.H. Tool and Molb, Sarah and Harvey Johnston, Hilliard Lyons and Warren Rural Electric. Other fireworks displays around the region include the following: |
| ‘Get Smart’ just gets by with solid cast, few laughs Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:23:38 -0500 With films like “Leave it to Beaver” and “Car 54 Where Are You?” emptying theaters faster than “Speed Racer” - the rule of thumb has generally been nothing but disappointment when it comes to remaking beloved TV comedies. But happily the new adaptation of the spy spoof “Get Smart” proves to be the exception to that rule. Although not quite as smart as its predecessor, “Get Smart” glides back thanks to a capable cast that is able to carry the film just enough to get by. Steve Carell takes the place of Don Adams as Maxwell Smart, who when the movie begins is dreaming of finally becoming a field agent for the secret government agency CONTROL. When CONTROL’s agents are compromised, Max gets his chance - joining forces with a reluctant Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway) to try to stop Siegfried (Terrance Stamp), the mastermind behind the enemy faction CHAOS. “Get Smart” has two big flaws that nearly sink the film. The first is a rather pedestrian script that could have been used for pretty much any action comedy ever made. Screenwriters Tom J. Astle and Matt Ember do sprinkle the films with moments of humor, but nothing is ever as clever as fans of the TV show (which was created by Buck Henry and Mel Brooks) remember. The other problem is the rather bloated two-hour running time, which feels like it has about one too many chases for its own good. But I managed to leave “Get Smart” willing to overlook those flaws, largely because the talented cast won me over. Carell does Adams proud, making the Maxwell Smart role his own. Hathaway has never looked better and has surprisingly good chemistry with Carell (even if their romantic tension was overdone at times). The supporting cast is just as good - including Alan Arkin as the chief, former WWE wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as another CONTROL agent and James Caan as a George Bush-like president. “Get Smart” doesn’t have a lot of laugh out loud moments, but it does have plenty of chuckles, which is just enough to make it miles better than the other new comedy - the disastrous Mike Myers vehicle “The Love Guru.” DVD dandy of the week This week’s dandy is “Vantage Point” (B), the stylishly slick action flick that doesn’t exactly tread into unfamiliar territory, but is still quite entertaining. “Vantage Point” takes a simple premise: an attempted assassination of the president (William Hurt) during a world peace conference in Spain. The story evolves over about an hour time frame leading up to and directly following the event, with the story being told from the perspective of eight different people. Among the points of view are the president, a veteran CIA agent (Dennis Quaid), an American tourist (Forest Whitaker) and a CNN-type television producer (Sigourney Weaver). Each person offers a different vantage point, unlocking more clues about who is behind the assassination attempt. Director Pete Travis takes this premise and milks it for every ounce of drama he can muster. The film gleefully shifts back and forth in time, tying up one loose end only to leave another thread dangling. I will admit “Vantage Point” doubles back a few too many times, but for the most part it’s a pretty fun ride. “Vantage Point” is also aided by a very solid cast that helps to sell a premise that I’ll admit nearly spins out of control at the final turn. This isn’t one of the most memorable thrillers in recent memory, but it does have its moments - just enough to warrant a second look on DVD. “Vantage Point” is rated PG-13 for sequences of intense violence and action, some disturbing images and brief strong language and will be available on DVD on Tuesday. — Sportswriter/movie reviewer Micheal Compton - whose own brief experience in a car chase ended when he realized he was simply in a one-lane construction zone on Interstate 65, and that the big-rig behind him wasn’t necessarily trying to flatten him so much as warm-mix asphalt - can be reached by e-mailing mcompton@bgdailynews.com. |
| Around town Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:23:39 -0500 What’s going on in the area. To add your event, go to www.bgdailynews.com/calendar Art The Capitol Arts Houchens Gallery will feature the exhibit “The Current Landscape: II,” paintings and mixed media works by Jesse Ray Sims, George Vitorovich and Heath Seymour from Friday to July 22. An artists’ reception will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 12. The exhibit is being sponsored by Southern Recycling. The Mezzanine Gallery at the Capitol Arts will display paintings by Brandon Harrod through July 22. The Capitol Arts galleries are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The galleries and the reception are free and open to the public. Myra Renee Dwyer’s paintings will be in the classroom of the Health & Wellness Center at Greenwood Mall from July through September. Teresa Christmas is showing her paintings through July 14 at the Cancer Center of The Medical Center. The paintings of Peg Truman will be on display there beginning July 15. The Presbyterian Church Art Board will exhibit “Jodi With an Eye” through July 25. The exhibit features the work of two Nashville artists, Jodi Reeves and Jodi Belinda Yandell. The exhibit may be viewed in the Fellowship Hall, 10th Avenue entrance, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Gallery at 916 will exhibit the newest works of Faye Christian Phillips and Rhonda Hartis Smith during June. For more information, call 843-5511 or visit www.thegalleryat916 .com. VSA arts of Kentucky will present a joint exhibition by two of its registry artists, Lexington artist Lanny Taulbee and Bowling Green artist Pamela Tingle, until Friday. VSA’s gallery is at 515 E. 10th Ave. Campus Warren County Sights and Sounds, an exhibit presenting the history and culture of Bowling Green and Warren County in photographs and film, will be in Western Kentucky University’s Kentucky Library & Museum. The exhibit is the result of a two-year joint project during which about 150 photographs and 45 feet of moving film related to Bowling Green and Warren County were collected. Sponsors of the project and exhibit are The Landmark Association, The Bowling Green/Warren County Historic Preservation Board, Insight Communications and The Kentucky Library & Museum. Sights and Sounds of Warren County will be in the Museum’s Garden Gallery and continues through Dec. 7. “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 includes photographs taken by students in France, Spain, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and others and will be on display in the gallery through August. 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. 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 Tonight’s Twilight Concert Series is “Cinematic Sounds,” featuring the Southern Kentucky Concert Band. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. at Basil Griffin Park Amphitheater. Nashville musician Darrel Scott will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday in downtown Scottsville for the Arts on Main program. Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends at the Concert on the Square in Glasgow at 7 p.m. July 3. July Jam in June is Saturday on the square in Franklin. The Cavemen Chorus will perform from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by the Fender Benders from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Games and other activities begin at 4 p.m. 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. 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 Pine Knob Theatre will present “At the Hop” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday with The Countdowns Band performing music from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Tickets are $15 or two for $25. For more information, go to www.pineknob.com or call (270) 879-8190. Kentucky Repertory Theatre’s season is in full swing in Horse Cave. For more information about tickets and show times, call (800) 342-2177. Expressions Performing Arts wants to start a Creative Workshop Group for those interested in the performing arts, including traditional and improvisational storytelling, comedy, drama and Imagination Theatre as an art form. For more information, contact Robin Baldwin at 746-2988. Odds & Ends Riverview at Hobson Grove will host a program about 19th Century Patriotic Holidays at noon July 3. Sam Terry will discuss the Fourth of July and other holidays, such as Decoration Day, presidential birthdays and more. For more information and reservations, call Riverview at 843-5565. The Mammoth Cave National Park Association, along with the national park and the Mammoth Cave Hotel, will revive July 4 activities this year with music, picnicking and stories. Picnic shelters have been reserved for families who bring their lunch. Box lunches are available for purchase through the hotel - order at (270) 758-2225 by 5 p.m. July 3. The hotel will also serve a picnic-style buffet on July 4. A formal program begins at 1 p.m. in the park amphitheater. Lynwood Montell, Kentucky author and folklorist, will speak on how family stories bind generations together. The Oak Forest Boys, Bluegrass Express and Crabgrass Conspiracy will perform gospel and bluegrass music. The hotel’s Rotunda Room will be open for Family History from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Land maps, purchase records and cemetery records will be available. Everyone is encouraged to bring photos and mementos from the area. Tickets are available for the Vettetastic 1950s Preview Party, sponsored by Holiday Inn University Plaza & The Sloan Convention Center with decor by Party 1 Superstore. The party will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 17 featuring Skip Bond and the Fugitives, food and a cash bar. A fundraiser for the American Red Cross, tickets are $30 a person and $50 a couple before Monday. Tickets then go to $35 a person and $60 a couple. For reservations, call 781-7377. June Dairy Day Celebration will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Cave City Convention Center. The free event will have entertainment, ice cream eating contests and more. Simpson County Fair continues through Saturday at Jim Roberts Community Park and will feature more events than ever. All events and the carnival will be $10 daily. For more information, call (270) 586-4484. Bowling Green Kiwanis will have Thunderfest on July 3 at the National Corvette Museum, featuring Skip Bond and the Fugitives. Gates will open at 3 p.m. Admission is $5 a person or $15 a carload. Rain date is July 5. Simpson County’s fireworks July 3 will be accompanied by a concert and activities. Sponsored by Simpson County Vietnam Veterans, the cost will be $5 a carload. Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra’s Star Spangled Spectacular will be July 4 on Western Kentucky University’s South Lawn. The free event features the orchestra, fireworks and picnicking. Barren River Lake State Resort Park will have activities all day July 4 at the beach beginning at about 10 a.m. A live band will perform at 5 p.m. and fireworks will go off at about 9 p.m. The Green River Catfish Festival in Morgantown coincides with holiday activities. The event’s firework show also will be at twilight July 4 in Morgantown City Park, where most activities are centered. Chaney’s Dairy Barn will have Ice Cream and a Moovie on Fridays. The schedule for the free event will be July 4: “Bee Movie;” July 18: “Shrek the Third;” Aug. 1: “Daddy Day Care;” Aug. 15: “Babe The Gallant Pig;” and Aug. 29: “Field of Dreams.” All movies are free and begin at dusk. Participants are asked to bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the outdoor movie. In case of the rain, movies will be shown in the pavilion. Anyone visiting an American Red Cross blood drive or donor center this June will be entered in a region-wide drawing for a grill package worth $1,250. The grill package will include a $500 gift card for a grill, grilling accessories and monthly steak delivery from Omaha Steaks for a year. The 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 will be from noon to 5 p.m. today at The Medical Center’s Health and Wellness Center at Greenwood Mall; from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Donorama at University Plaza Hotel; from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Wal-Mart in Franklin; from noon to 4 p.m. July 4 at Chaney’s Dairy Barn, 9191 Nashville Road; from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 7 at Pleasant Union General Baptist Church, 5529 Deer Lick Road, Lewisburg; from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 9 at Oakland Baptist Church, 400 Church St. in Oakland; from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. July 11 at Lewisburg City Hall, 4451 Stacker St.; and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 14 at Best Buy, 1875 Campbell Lane. Customers who visit Arby’s restaurants in Bowling Green, Glasgow and Russellville through Monday may donate $1 and sign a “Help Us Help Kids” pin-up to hang on the wall of the restaurant. Money raised will support Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky’s youth mentoring programs. Last year, Arby’s raised more than $1.6 million nationwide through its pin-up campaign. 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 products will be available for purchase. 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 at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Players of all ages and talents are welcome. 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. A veteran’s representative will be at The Salvation Army, 400 E. Main Ave., at 9 a.m. the first Thursday of each month. For more information, call 746-7425, Ext. 104. |
| Dairy Barn presents Barnfest Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:23:40 -0500 Chaney’s Dairy Barn will host fun on the farm Saturday with its annual Barnfest. The event will include a variety of activities, including inflatables by Party 1 Superstore. A tractor show, sponsored by the Woodburn Antique Tractor and Engine Club, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Barnyard Olympics featuring local youth group participants will be at 11 a.m. The prize for the winning team will be tickets to Holiday World. Other prizes will be awarded. At noon, there will be a special appearance by “Survivor” Kentucky Joe, Roger Bingham, and a celebrity milking competition featuring local celebrities attempting to milk a Jersey cow. T-shirt prizes will be awarded. Local media celebrities will eat brownies, ice cream and toppings in the Althea Ice Cream Eating Competition at 12:30 p.m. T-shirt prizes will be awarded. The Red River Fiddlers will perform at 1 p.m., followed by the antique tractor award presentation - sponsored by the Warren County Farm Bureau - at 2 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for Oldest Tractor, Best Restored Tractor and Longest Distance Traveled. All proceeds from Barnfest will benefit Potter Christian School. Other participating sponsors include Hartland Equipment, Farm Credit Services and Party 1 Superstore. — For more information, call 843-5567 or visit Chaney’s Web site at www.chaneysdairybarn.com. |
| Repertory theater to show ‘Private Lives’ Friday until Aug. 7 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:23:40 -0500 Kentucky Repertory Theatre at Horse Cave will present Noel Coward’s “Private Lives” at 7:30 p.m. Friday. An opening reception will precede the performance at 6:45 p.m. Directed by David M. Young, the play runs through Aug. 7. In “Private Lives,” happily divorced Elyot and Amanda discover too late that they have chosen the same hotel as a honeymoon destination to begin their respective second marriages. Unable to either talk civilly or completely avoid talking to each other, they do the only thing left and run off together, leaving their bewildered new spouses. — For more information or reservations, call the theater box office at (270) 786-2177 or toll free at (800) 342-2177 or go to www.kentuckyrep.org. |
| Riverview to host 19th century holiday program on July 3 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:23:40 -0500 Riverview at Hobson Grove will host a program about 19th century patriotic holidays at noon July 3. Sam Terry will discuss the Fourth of July and other patriotic holidays of the 19th century, such as Decoration Day and presidential birthdays. Reservations are required. — For more information, call Riverview at 843-5565. |
| Coffee shops offer more than just caffeine Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:23:41 -0500 emember when food and a lap meant TV dinners at home with the food brought to the entertainment? Now you can bring entertainment to the food. What I’m fumbling around trying to say is that this week I toted my lap top computer with wireless Internet to visit as many local coffee shops as I could until my nerves gave out. No more than two in one day, however, because otherwise this column might sound like a Picasso painting looks! I ordered an iced medium caramel macchiato at each place, and took my lap top to write my experiences on the spot. There are two shots of espresso (shot-glass sized portions of pure caffeine), milk and caramel in a macchiato. My first stop: Spencer’s Coffeehouse on the square. It was late in the afternoon and there was a row of what looked like regular patrons sitting outside looking relaxed and full of life at the same time. The counter staff was attentive and helpful when I entered and there were a bevy of local people, even some of whom I knew. Spencer’s wireless Internet was a little choppy that day, but as far as food goes, it offers muffins, bagels, cinnamon rolls and pastries, and for lunch, a full menu of sandwiches and salads. The macchiato was also an effective blend of coffee, caramel and milk flavor. My next stop was the new Starbucks on Campbell Lane. I wasn’t going to go in unless it offered a wireless connection, which it noted on the door, so I went in. The staff was vibrant and friendly. I was now on my second medium macchiato, which translates into four shots of espresso. This macchiato was equally good. It turned out, however, that you must subscribe to a specific Internet service, so the wi-fi at Starbucks is not free. A staff member actually said that sometimes people pick up the signal from Buckhead Caf/. I ended up leaving earlier than I planned because of this. Starbucks offers a variety of cakes, muffins, cookies and other baked goods, both in regular and low calorie versions. And, I will say, it was a peaceful place to write and research - if only I could have picked up Buckhead’s signal. So, the next day, I headed to Buckhead Caf/. Buckhead has a pleasant and expansive atmosphere for Internet working and a huge menu of eclectic sandwiches, salads, pizzas, burgers, etc. It’s not as quaint as Spencer’s and during the lunch rush you can’t even hear yourself think; however, this was the best macchiato to date. It had a punch of coffee flavor, with the milk and caramel just there to take the edge off. At least, that’s the way I like it! I decided one caf/ a day was enough and I knew that Mug Shotz would be open on a Saturday, so I waited a day. Unfortunately, even though the sign said it would be open, it wasn’t, so I can’t report on the atmosphere or macchiato, because I wasn’t able to make it back there by press time. I did call and Mug Shotz does have free wireless Internet service (with purchase) and offers wraps, sandwiches, muffins and desserts. Finally, I went to another local hang out with wi-fi, Bread and Bagels. While Bread and Bagels no longer has an espresso machine for macchiatos, it does have flavored coffees. And, much to my surprise, it has added pastas to its one-of-a-kind menu of sandwiches, salads and pizza. In the morning it also has muffins, scones, pastries, etc. The walls are covered with artwork from young local artists. The wait staff was helpful, but distracted by a large phone order (which I’m sure was just an in-the-moment experience). The wi-fi worked well and the atmosphere was upbeat yet relaxed and I opted to sit outside on the enclosed patio. So that wraps up the coffee and wi-fi chronicles for the week. Although I highly recommend people watching, toting a lap top computer along is a little something different for those times when you don’t have a dining companion. I wouldn’t recommend trying to write a column, however, because looking back over this, I can spot the moments the coffee kicked in and kicked out! — Our anonymous food reviewer gives new restaurants a six-week grace period before reviewing. To comment, contact managing editor Mike Alexieff at 783-3235 or via e-mail to malexieff@bgdailynews.com. Spencer’s Coffee House: 915 College St., 393-7060 Buckhead Caf/: 760 Campbell Lane, 846-0110 Starbucks: 710 Campbell Lane, 842-6201 Mug Shotz: 116 Old Morgantown Road, 796-4143 Bread and Bagel: 871 Broadway Ave., 781-1473 |
| Willene R. Beam Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:51:09 -0500 Willene R. “Weaver” Beam, 85, died at 3:30 p.m. June 25, 2008, at her resdience. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Lovers Lane chapel. |
| Shawn R. Bryant Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:51:10 -0500 Shawn Ratliff Bryant, 52, of Bowling Green died at 9:06 a.m. June 24, 2008, at his home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. The Glasgow native was an accountant for the Daily News and a graduate of Glasgow High School and Western Kentucky University. He was president of the Hunting Creek Neighborhood Association, past president of Friends of Lost River Inc., past vice-chairman of the city of Bowling Green Tree Commission and a member of the WKU Alumni Association. He will be fondly remembered for his never-ending sense of humor, his “never met a stranger” personality, his heartfelt passion for doing for others and his devoted love for his wife, Tammy. He was a son of the late Dr. W.H. Bryant and Dorothy Ratliff Bryant of Glasgow. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Myrtle Mae Carson of Bowling Green. Funeral service celebrating Shawn’s life is at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Church of the Nazarene, 1503 Westen Ave., where he was a member, with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Lovers Lane chapel, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to First Church of the Nazarene Building Fund or Hospice of South Central Kentucky. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Tammy Carson Bryant; a sister, Sybl Bryant Fleming of Mount Sterling; his father-in-law, Lewis W. Carson of Bowling Green; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie Carson Brown and her husband, Bill, of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Doris Carson Thomas and her husband, Roger, of Smiths Grove; two brothers-in-law, Joe A. Carson of Nashville and Donald D. Carson and his wife, Shirley, of Gurnee, Ill.; nieces and nephews, Drs. Scott T. Fleming and his wife, Alicia, of Lexington, Ginna Fleming Dombroskas and her husband, Jeff, of Mount Sterling, Blake T. Fleming and his wife, Cammi, of Oak Harbor, Wash., Kim M. Thomas of Bowling Green, Kathryn M. Thomas of Glasgow, Dr. Roger C. Thomas of Smiths Grove, Andrew J. Carson of Nolensville, Tenn., Julie Carson Campbell and her husband, Jeremy, of LaVergne, Tenn., and Adam J. Carson and Seth R. Carson, both of Bowling Green; seven great-nieces and great-nephews; and his treasured Chihuahua, Allie. |
| Jesse Froggett Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:51:10 -0500 GLASGOW — Jesse Froggett, 52, of Glasgow died June 25, 2008, at his residence. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home. |
| Jacqueline M. Hahne Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:51:11 -0500 Jacqueline Miller Hahne, 46, of Bowling Green died at 6:48 a.m. June 25, 2008, at her residence. The Washington State native was born March 8, 1962. She was a waitress at Murray’s-Kristie’s Kitchen and was a Baptist. She loved people, was full of life and lived for her two boys. She was a daughter of the late Walter Lee Miller and Margaret Bower Miller. She was preceded in death by a sister, Dianna Miller White. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel, with burial in Archie-Newman Wilson Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com. Survivors include two sons, Justin Thomas Hahne and Troy Lee Hahne, both of Bowling Green; an uncle, Harold Miller and his wife, Patsy, of Bowling Green; a brother-in-law, Dennis White of Bowling Green; and a nephew, Dennis Tyler White of Bowling Green. |
| Mary C. Isham Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:51:11 -0500 Mary Christine Isham, 79, of Bowling Green died at 9:37 a.m. June 25, 2008, at The Medical Center. She was born April 1, 1929, in Burgin in Mercer County. She was a retired factory worker at Cutler/Hammer-Eaton Corp. She was a member of Forrest Park Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher and taught Bible school, and was active in her church community. She was a dear friend to all. She was a daughter of the late Otho Jenkins and Bessie Mae Carr Jenkins. She was preceded in death by two sons, Joseph William “Bill” Isham Jr. and Glendon Keith Isham; a granddaughter, Leigh Ann Winstead; and two brothers, Ralph and LeRoy Jenkins. Funeral is at 1 p.m. Monday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel, with burial in Fairview Cemetery No. 2. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Joseph William Isham Sr.; a daughter, Vicki Winstead and her husband, Glen, of Henderson; a granddaughter, Rhonda Green and her husband, Joe, of Bowling Green; three great-grandsons, Tyler Meadors, Preston Green and Tim Ellison; a sister, Louise Hicks and her husband, Bob, of Houstonville; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. |
| Charlsie I. Madison Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:51:12 -0500 BROWNSVILLE — Charlsie I. Madison, 79, of Sweeden died at 2:33 a.m. June 26, 2008, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of Gravil Funeral Home. |
| Joshua M. Martin Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:51:12 -0500 Joshua Matthew Martin, 26, of Bowling Green died at 8:28 p.m. June 24, 2008, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Barren County. The Bowling Green native was born May 16, 1982. He was a support equipment operator at SCA. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, Plum Springs Baptist Church and had been attending Hillvue Heights. He loved to hunt, ride his motorcycle and coach soccer. Josh loved his family. He loved life. He was a very proud father of two boys and was devoted to his wife, children, parents and brother. He was a son of Ferrell Martin and Sharon Lowe Martin of Smiths Grove, who survive. He was preceded in death by grandparents, James C. Martin, Hazel King and David and Alma Lowe. Funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel, with burial in Smiths Grove City Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to a trust fund that has been set up at National City Bank for Josh Martin and family. Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com. Other survivors include his wife of six years, Michelle Nicholson Martin; two sons, Bradley, 4, and Luke, 1, both of Bowling Green; a brother, J.J. Martin and his wife, Beverly, of Smiths Grove; a niece, Emily Martin of Smiths Grove; his father-in-law, Doug Nicholson of Bowling Green; his mother-in-law, Jean Klatt of New York; grandparents-in-law, George and Mary Dale and Velma Nicholson of New York; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Rene and Doug Nicholson of New York; an aunt, Jean Lowe Scarberry and her husband, Lee Roy, of Bowling Green; three uncles, Jimmy Lowe and his wife, Nelda, of Gadsen, Ala., John Lowe and his wife, Brenda, of Park City and Joe D. Lowe and his wife, Lois Jean, of Brownsville; and several cousins. |
| Gregory L. Perkins Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:51:13 -0500 Gregory Lee Perkins, 54, of Bowling Green died at 2:52 p.m. June 24, 2008, at The Medical Center Emergency Room. The Kansas City, Kan., native was born June 19, 1954. He was the owner and operator of Gregory Lee’s Restaurant. He was a loving husband, father, son and grandfather. He was a member of Hillvue Heights Baptist Church and Goshen Masonic Lodge No. 503 F & AM. He graduated from Bowling Green High School, where he played football for the Bowling Green Purples. He was a son of the late Bobbie Lee Perkins and Sarah McMillin Perkins Boyd of Bowling Green, who survives, and the stepson of J.C. Boyd of Bowling Green, who survives. Funeral is at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Lovers Lane chapel, with burial in Bowling Green Gardens. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Masonic service is at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hillvue Heights Building Fund, 3219 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101. Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com. Other survivors include his wife, Michelle Perkins; two sons, Brent Kirby and Matt West, both of Bowling Green; a daughter, Jamie Dedman and her husband, Bart, of Franklin; a brother, Dale Bryant of Fairborn, Ohio; a sister, Cheryl Bunkley of Savannah, Ga.; three grandchildren, Jade Elizabeth and Rowan Grace Dedman of Franklin and Austin Kirby of Troy, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. |
| Walter T. Tolopka Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:51:13 -0500 GLASGOW — Walter Theodore Tolopka, 82, of Glasgow died June 25, 2008, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. The New York, N.Y., native was born Sept. 23, 1925. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church and a World War II Army Air Force veteran. He was a son of the late Theodore Tolopka and Mary Djadiw Tolopka. Rosary service is at 6 p.m. Friday at A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home, with burial in All Souls Catholic Cemetery in Sanford, Fla. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Elizabeth Juren Tolopka; three sons, Stephen Tolopka and his wife, Janet, of Portland, Ore., Kenneth Tolopka and his wife, Sharon, of Orlando, Fla., and Daniel Tolopka and his wife, Kathy, of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; a sister, Katherine Mitchell of Closter, N.J.; two grandchildren, Nicholas and Kristopher Tolopka of Orlando, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. |
| Carmon W. Travis Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:51:14 -0500 FRANKLIN — Carmon Wilson Travis, 86, of Indianapolis died June 22, 2008, at an Indianapolis hospital. The Allen County native was retired from Western Electric and was a World War II Marine veteran. He was a son of the late Milton Travis and Vana Wilson Travis. Graveside service is at 3 p.m. Friday at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and at 6 a.m. Friday at Crafton Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.craftonfuneral home.com. Survivors include four daughters, Carman DeAnne Allen and Patricia Gayle Goodrich, both of Mooresville, Ind., and Quinetta K. Avery and A. Tracy Jenkins, both of Lebanon, Ind.; seven grandchildren, Preston Dorfemeyer, Robyn Adkins, Lacy Monday, Melissa Ashpaugh, Brandon Beausoleil, Trish Marie Wells and Jimmy Wells; and 11 great-grandchildren. |
| Eva M. Willis Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:51:14 -0500 BROWNSVILLE — Eva M. Scott Willis, 90, of Brownsville died June 25, 2008, at Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was a homemaker, a member of Bell Key Methodist Church and a chaplain for Brownsville D.A.V. She was a daughter of the late Duncan Scott and Addie Parsley Scott. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Patton Funeral Home, Brownsville chapel, with burial in Brownsville Cemetery. Visitation is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.pattonfuneralhome. com. Survivors include her husband, Wiley Willis; a son, Russell McCann of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two daughters, Patricia Shaheen and her husband, Shaheen, of Houston and Linda Hamrick and her husband, Steven, of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren, Robin Griswold, Sindy McCann, Dean McCann, Eddie Marchal, Maryann Dubiel and Beth Hamrick; seven great-grandchildren, Crystal McCann, Brandon McCann, Kylie Clawson, Evan Clawson, Eva Marie Dubiel, Holly Griswold and Andrew Griswold; and a great-great-grandchild, Autumn Buss. |
| No major hazards released in recent Ind. flooding Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:08:00 EST EPA assessed 30 counties in the study. |
| Greenspan to resign as IU's AD Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:40:00 EST Indiana University has announced that athletic director Rick Greenspan will resign at the end of December. |
| Donation will pay kids' admissions to pools Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:30:00 EST City parks officials said Action Loan owner Gus Goldsmith has donated $12,500 to cover admission costs to four pools from July 4 to Aug. 9 for children aged 17 and younger. |
| NCAA adds a 6th charge against Indiana University Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:18:00 EST The NCAA Committee on Infractions charges IU with failing to monitor the men's basketball program. |
| Spalding president doesn't get Louisiana job Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:17:00 EST Spalding University President Jo Ann Rooney won't be leaving Louisville to head up the University of Louisiana System. |
| Wayside agrees to sell East Market property Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:09:00 EST Wayside Christian Mission agreed today to end a controversial expansion plan near downtown and sell 10 buildings on East Market and South Shelby Streets. |
| Ford starts another round of buyouts for local hourly workers Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:51:00 EST Ford Motor Co. this week began offering another round of buyout offers to hourly workers at the Louisville Assembly Plant and the Kentucky Truck Plant, Anne Marie Gattari, a spokeswoman for the automaker, said today. |
| Couple to give WKU $7.15 million Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:51:00 EST Western Kentucky University today announced a $7.15 million estate commitment from Dorris E. "D.B" and Lula Burchett of Germantown, Tenn. |
| Stocks tumble as more bad economic news piles up Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:25:00 EST Stocks tumbled Thursday as Wall Street contended with a barrage of bad news: another surge in oil prices and warnings of trouble in the key financial, automotive and high-tech industries. |
| Ind. food court staffed by youth teams Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:16:00 EST One Southern Indiana's annual Youth Entrepreneur Success program draws more than 40 participants. |
| Henderson worker killed boss, others after being reprimanded Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:42:00 EST Angry that he had been reprimanded for talking on his cell phone and failing to wear safety goggles while on the job, Wesley Neal Higdon called his girlfriend from work Tuesday night and said he was going to kill his supervisor. Click here to listen to the 911 calls Video: Prayer vigil held for the victims |
| Is tea good for you? Its health benefits seem real Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:05:00 EST In recent years, tea drinking has taken off in the United States, fueled in part by news about tea's possible health benefits. A Mayo Clinic researcher recently answered questions about the health benefits of tea — questions about what kind of evidence supports claims about tea and what forms of the drink we should consume. |
| Thousands turn out to seek 200 GE jobs Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:11:00 EST General Electric Co. will continue accepting applications today to fill as many as 200 manufacturing jobs at Appliance Park. |
| A budget, almost Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:55:00 EST It's dangerous, we suspect, to say what we're about to say, which is that the Metro Council has validated Mayor Jerry Abramson's approach to budgeting by proposing to add only $8 million to his plan for 2008-09. |
| Blondie a blast at Whitney Hall Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:22:00 EST Blondie delivered a tight, smart and — especially — fun set. The music may have been three decades old, but this was no nostalgia show. • Jeffrey Lee Puckett's music blog |
| Gordon's always played with big boys Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:04:00 EST The executive director of the Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center in Indianapolis was approached by his sports director with a unique inquiry. A precocious youngster wanted to play in a basketball league with older players, a request Jaffee, head of the JCC since 1984, hadn't heard before or since. |
| Cardinals' Radzionau will swim in Beijing Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:53:00 EST University of Louisville swimmer Andrei Radzionau will swim in the Beijing Olympics for his native Belarus after he set a national record in the 50-meter freestyle last weekend. |
| Key to safe-haven law is spreading the word Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:17:00 EST Supporters of a law that gives desperate mothers the chance to give up their infants anonymously at hospitals, police stations and firehouses are pushing an awareness campaign about the option. |
| House OKs pension bill Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:17:00 EST As House members hailed the passage of a pension reform bill yesterday, at least one lawmaker said future legislatures will be challenged to find the money needed to fully fund the retirement systems by 2025. |
| Talks may lead to Wayside buildings' sale Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:40:00 EST A bitter dispute between a homeless shelter and neighboring businesses near downtown may be winding down. Wayside Christian Mission was negotiating last night to forgo an expansion and instead sell its 10 buildings on East Market and South Shelby streets to businesses in the area. |
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