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February 13, 2015
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Fun Presidential Facts
BARACK OBAMA is our 44th president, but there actually have only been 43
presidents: Cleveland was elected for 2 nonconsecutive terms & is counted twice,
as our 22nd & 24th.
EIGHT PRESIDENTS were born British subjects: Washington, J. Adams, Jefferson,
Madison, Monroe, J. Q. Adams, Jackson, & W. Harrison.
EIGHT PRESIDENTS never attended college: Washington, Jackson, Van Buren,
Taylor, Fillmore, Lincoln, A. Johnson, & Cleveland. The college that has the most presidents as alumni (7 in total) is Harvard: J. Adams, J. Q. Adams, T. Roosevelt, F. Roosevelt,
Rutherford B. Hayes, J. F. Kennedy, & George W. Bush.
THE MOST COMMON religious affiliation among presidents has been Episcopalian,
followed by Presbyterian.
THE OLDEST president inaugurated was Reagan (age 69); the youngest was Kennedy
(age 43). Theodore Roosevelt, however, was the youngest man to become president——
he was 42 when he succeeded McKinley, who had been assassinated.
THE TALLEST president was Lincoln at 6'4"; at 5'4", Madison was the shortest.
14 PRESIDENTS served as vice presidents: J. Adams, Jefferson, Van Buren, Tyler,
Fillmore, A. Johnson, Arthur, T. Roosevelt, Coolidge, Truman, Nixon, L. Johnson, Ford,
& G. Bush.
THE TERM "First Lady" was used first in 1849 when Pres. Zachary Taylor called Dolley
Madison "First Lady" at her state funeral. It gained popularity in 1877 when used in
reference to Lucy Ware Webb Hayes. Most First Ladies, including Jackie Kennedy, hated
the label.
JAMES BUCHANAN was the only pres. never to marry. 5 pres. remarried after the death
of their first wives; 2 of whom, Tyler & Wilson, remarried while in the White House.
Reagan was the only divorced pres. 6 presidents had no children. Tyler; father of 15, had
the most.
PRESIDENTS LINCOLN, Garfield, McKinley, & Kennedy were assassinated in office.
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS were made on the lives of Jackson, T. Roosevelt, F.
Roosevelt, Truman, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, G. H. W. Bush, Clinton, & G. W. Bush.
EIGHT PRESIDENTS died in office: W. Harrison (after having served only one month),
Taylor, Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Harding, F. Roosevelt, & Kennedy.
PRES/ Adams, Jefferson, & Monroe died on the July 4; Coolidge was born on that day.
KENNEDY & TAFT are the only presidents buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
LINCOLN, JEFFERSON, F. Roosevelt, Washington, Kennedy, & Eisenhower are
portrayed on U.S. coins.
WASHINGTON, JEFFERSON, Lincoln, Jackson, Grant, McKinley, Cleveland,
Madison, & Wilson are portrayed on U.S. paper currency.
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The City Buzz Magazine 2015 edition dates:
Jan 2 & 16 & 30 / Feb 13 & 27 / Mar 13 & 27
April 10 & 24 / May 8 & 22 / June 5 & 19 / July 3 & 17 & 31
Aug 14 & 28 / Sept 11 & 25 / Oct 9 & 23 / Nov 6 & 20 / Dec 4 & 18
' ASK YOUR OWN LAWYER '
Notice; This column is not to be considered as any legal advice, always ask your own lawyer when you need legal advice.
The stories depicted in this column are commonsensical in approach and are intended for purely entertainment purposes.
Question: I have a contract with my previous employer (a private company) that states
when the company sells, someday, I get 5% of the sale price as my retirement package.
They are now selling off a piece of the company (not a separate company, just a d.b.a.
division) for $1,275,000. Am I entitled to receive the $ 63,750 or can they just keep selling
off pieces without giving me anything? This company is worth around $ 7,500,000. I
would hate for them to use this as a loophole to scam their way out of paying me what I
am owed. I worked long hours for this company for over 25 years and this is a lot of
money to me. What can I do?
Answer: Without seeing the actual contract, it is impossible to answer your question
correctly. Your attorney should review the contract; even if you have to pay for the
consultation. This type of practice was used more commonly several years ago, however
most people aren‟t offered this type of deferred retirement settlement. There is too much
chance that you won‟t live long enough to collect. I suspect that your employer was aging
and didn‟t want to offer you a retirement plan when he hired you, so he used this method
to make the deal more attractive to you. Given the amount of money you stand to gain (or
lose), it‟s a wise investment to hire a good contract attorney. I hope you come out OK, but
for some reason, I suspect that you will have a hard time collecting. Good Luck
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Area Events, Programs & Dates to Remember
ROHS Movie Lineup - ShowTime's are Fri. at 7:00, Sat. at 7:00 and Sun. at 2:00
Feb. 13-15 - to be announced
Feb. 20-22 - SELMA
Feb. 27-Mar. 1 - PADDINGTON
ROHS
Cinema
Feb. 17 - Special Country Tribute, Ralph Curtis and The Nashville Imposters Rohs Opera House, Cynthiana, KY - 7:00 pm. Come listen to the re-creation of Johnny
Cash, George Jones & Patsy Cline on stage. You‟ll believe these artists are the real deal.
Tickets are $7.50 in advance @ Biancke's on Main or $10 at the door.
Feb 11-14 - Rapido Cupido, presented by Bour-bon in downtown Paris, KY - Come
eat & enjoy a Romantic Comedy written by Joseph Clay - 8 PM - For info: 859-987-1662
Feb. 14 - Valentines Day - Don‟t forget your sweetie!
Feb. 16 - Presidents' Day Family Event - Mary Todd Lincoln House, Lexington, KY
11 am-2 pm - FREE to kids in grades K-12; FREE to members; $10 other adults - For
info: 859-233-9999
Feb. 17 - Fat Tuesday, the traditional name for the day before Ash Wednesday, the first
day of Lent. It is more commonly known as Mardi Gras, Get out your beads!
Feb 20-22 - Super, Super Sunday Weekend, sponsored by Licking Valley Campus At Ebenezer, Macedonia and St. James AME Churches in Cynthiana - Scholarships
Awarded, Prizes, Food & Music, All Free...Ages 10 to 25 - Friday Pizza Party at Macedonia Church, 103 E Pearl St. - Saturday Movie Selma at 7:00 pm sponsored by the Rohs
Cinema, Sunday 8:45 am Breakfast and morning worship at St. James AME Church.
Feb. 21 - I Love Lucy, Live on Stage - Norton Center for the Arts - 8:00 pm - 600 W.
Walnut St., Danville, KY - For info call; BOX OFFICE: 1-877-HIT-SHOW or
www.nortoncenter.com
March 12-15 - Disney on Ice Presents Passport to Adventure - Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY. tickets are $15 | $20 | $25 | $40 | $55 and are available at
www.Ticketmaster.com or the Lexington Center Ticket Office (859) 233-3535.
Mr. Tidbits
Why Old Dogs Never Die
A German Shepherd starts chasing rabbits and before long, discovers that he's
lost. Wandering about, he notices a panther heading rapidly in his direction with
the intention of having lunch. The old German Shepherd thinks, "Oh, no! I'm in
deep dodo now!"
Noticing some bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to
chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat. Just as the panther is
about to leap, the old German Shepherd exclaims loudly, “Boy, that was one
delicious panther! I wonder if there are any more around here."
Hearing this, the young panther halts his attack in mid-strike, a look of terror
comes over him and he slinks away into the trees. “Whew!" says the panther,
"That was close! That old German Shepherd nearly had me!"
Meanwhile, a squirrel who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby
tree figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection
from the panther. So, off he goes to find the panther. He soon catches up with
the big black cat, spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the panther.
The young panther is furious at being made a fool of and says, "Here, squirrel,
hop on my back and see what's going to happen to that conniving canine!"
Now, the old German Shepherd sees the panther coming with the squirrel on
his back and thinks, "What am I going to do now?" But instead of running, the
dog sits down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hasn't seen them yet,
and just when they get close enough to hear, the old German Shepherd says...
"Where's that squirrel? I sent him off an hour ago to bring me another panther!"
Moral of this story... Don't mess with old dogs. Age and skill will always
overcome youth and treachery! Cunning and brilliance only come with age and
experience.
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Feb. 19 beginning of the Chinese New Year
2015 is the year of the Sheep/Goat/Ram & ends Feb. 19, 2016
The sheep (goat, or ram) is among the animals that people like
most. It is gentle and calm. Since ancient times, people have learned to use its fleece to
make writing brushes and skin to keep warm. As it is white, people describe delicate and
precious white jade to be 'suet jade'. Thus it is close to the meaning of good things.
Fortune Foretelling in 2015
It is their order to encounter the Year of Birth (Benming Nian), a year to offend “Taisui‟,
the god in charge of people‟s fortune. In 2015, their fortune in all aspects will fluctuate.
In career, there won‟t be a promotion or salary rise. Only if they stick with their current
job and work hard, will they smoothly get through the year. In wealth, they should be
very cautious about any investment, or there will be a loss. In relationships, they are
suggested to be tolerant of their family, friends and colleagues to avoid any conflict.
Career: They may encounter some road blocks in career in 2015, especially in March,
June, September and December. In these months, their emotions will be fluctuant, so it is
likely that they will argue with colleagues. In comparison, their fortune in career gets
better in February, July and August. As long as they persist in working hard, they will
gain much in the coming year. At any rate, no promotion will fall upon them in 2015.
Wealth: The financial fortune of sheep people will be just so-so. They should reduce
daily expenses, or it will be hard to make ends meet. It is not a good idea to lend money
to others. The investment in stocks, bonds and real estate should be stopped. People who
are living in a rental house should keep doing this. Don‟t buy a new house or move. Setting a fish tank in the west or north of the house may increase their fortune in wealth.
Relationships: Sheep people can easily lose their temper in 2015. As a result, couples
and lovers may argue. They should communicate with each other to solve the problem to
avoid breaking up. Also this is not a good year to get married. Single males may get involved in a relationship, and females will still expect to get back their former love.
Health: They should keep away from sharp tools and weapons such as knifes, swords,
saws and scissors, because they may easily get injured this year. In daily life, they should
play sports and avoid eating too much greasy food. Sheep born in 1943 and 1979 need to
be careful in driving and doing sports, especially in June and December.
Study: Sheep students will hardly be able to concentrate on study and they should adjust
their emotions to focus. Some students‟ study may be affected by family problems, so
parents should pay attention to their behavior and try to be attentive to their children.
Moreover, children may get infected with illness, which could influence their study.
Eat Hardy My Cajun Friends (Mardi Gras Foods In Lexington)
Restaurants are celebrating Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday with parties and Cajun specialties.
■ A la lucie, 159 North Limestone. Cajun favorites jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee & king
cake. $35. Call (859) 252-5277. Sour Mash Jug Band will entertain.
■ Bayou Bluegrass is having its 14th annual Mardi Gras celebration at The Red Mile,
200 Red Mile Road. Lunch, $15, is served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu includes fried
catfish, red beans and rice, chicken and sausage gumbo, Cajun smoked brisket, chicken
Creole and bread pudding.
■ Gumbo Ya Ya, 1080 South Broadway, will have its ninth annual celebration. The
menu features alligator sauce piquant, crawfish etouffee, crawfish Creole and free slices
of king cake. Call (859) 252-9292 or go to Gumboyayaky.com.
Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library 234-4881
Visit the library website at www.cynthianalibrary.org
Cindy Franklin at [email protected]
Melody Bills Hubbard at [email protected]
***Free Computer Classes : 3rd Monday of each month, Pre-Registration Required.
The library is still located across the street to the Charles Feix Annex at 101 W. Pleasant
St. until further notice due to construction. Limited services are offered. Hours are the
same as before. The main building is closed to the public. We offer laptop computers,
new materials, magazines, and newspapers. We also have limited selections from the
remainder of our materials collection. Limited copying and faxing are being offered.
Thursday, Feb. 12th, 5:30 p.m. Bird Watching 101 for Kids - We will be talking
about common birds in our area, making a bird feeder and other fun crafts. Program will
take place in the basement of Presbyterian Church.
Thursday, Feb 26th, 5:30 to 7:00 pm - Family movie night - „Big Hero Six‟
Thursday, Feb. 26th, 6 to 7 pm - Women's Book Group "Nineteen Minutes" by Picoult
Hot New Tanning Bulbs
Just installed for the
Upcoming Tanning Season
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED
All bottled lotions 25% OFF
Monthly Packages (unlimited visits):
12-15 minutes - $ 34
20 minutes - $ 24
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Daytona 500 Sunday, February 22
1:00 p.m. (FOX-TV)
Daytona International Speedway Florida
200 laps, 500 miles
AKC TRACKING DOG TEST & TRACKING DOG EXCELLENT TEST
Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Kentucky Horse Park
Sponsored by the Lexington Kennel Club
The AKC Tracking Dog Test and Tracking Dog Excellence Test are the competition
form of canine search and rescue. A scent track is laid with multiple changes of direction
for the dog to follow to an item left at the end of the track. The dog will earn titles at the
completion of each type of tracking test. Upon completion of the test, the dog will
receive a TD or Tracking Dog Title. Upon completion of the Tracking Dog Excellence
competition the dog will receive a TDX or Tracking Dog Excellence Title. For more
information on the AKC Tracking Dog Test and Tracking Dog Excellence Test please
call the Lexington Kennel Club at 859-272-2846, or www.lexingtonkennelclub.com
Kentucky Wildcats 24-0
Tuesday night‟s game with LSU was a real test for John Calipari‟s young team. The
Cats won no doubt, 71-69, but blew a 13 point second half lead on an LSU 19-2 run. I
am sure Coach Cal had a little indigestion after the game. Karl Towns was the difference
as the rest of the team defense and shooting was sporadic. He had 12 pts., 13 rebounds,
and 2 blocked shots.
At right, Karl-Anthony Towns videobombs John Calipari as he's
calling him out for being immature after hanging on the goal and
getting a technical foul that opened the run for LSU. I believe he
may be right…...Come on KAT Man.
Next UP: # 1 Cats meet South Carolina
On February 14, Kentucky will play the SC Gamecocks in Rupp Arena. Game time is
2:00 pm and will be shown live on ESPN-TV. These chickens are 12-11 overall and 3-8
in the SEC. On paper this game should be easily won by the Cats, if they play ball and
not get caught up in a romantic moment on Valentines Day. Go Cats…. Eat Mor Chikin
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Weather Predictions; Old Farmers Almanac (Ohio Valley)
February 2015:
Temp: 35 deg. (1 deg above avg.)
Precip: 3” ( avg.)
1 - 4: Periods of rain and snow, turning cold.
5 - 7: Snow showers, cold.
8 - 12: Rain, then sunny, mild.
13 - 17: Sunny; cold, then mild.
18 - 22: Snow, then sunny, mild.
23 - 28: Showers, then sunny, cool.
201 S. Main in Cynthiana, Ky.
Happy Valentines Day
Nutty Cranberry Croissant
Veggie Burger
Soup & Salad Bar
Baked Potato Bar
Harvest Salad ….. &
Bonnie & Clyde Burgers
“We offer so much more!”
OPEN
Mon. Wed. Fri.
11:00 am
to
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Sundays
11 - 2 pm
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Call Layne Tussey / cell 954-0417
Bourbon n' Toulouse's 11th Annual Mardi Gras Party
Feb. 17 in Chevy Chase, Lexington, KY
859-335-0300
Festivities start at 11 am, Dinner 6:30 pm & will run late into the night.
Enjoy Real Cajun Food
Alligator Étouffée, King Cake from Sunrise Bakery & Crawfish Boil
Live crawfish will be driven up from Louisiana that morning!
New Class Schedule
Wednesday Nights
6:00 pm
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SISTER SUZZETTE‟S RECIPE CORNER
Loaded Cauliflower
[ 1 large head of cauliflower cut into bite size pieces (approx 6 C), 6-8 strips of bacon
cooked & crumbled (cooked in oven at 400° for 20 mins), 6 T chopped chives, 1/2 C
mayonnaise, 1/2 C sour cream, 2 C Colby Jack cheese ( may use cheddar), 8 oz container
sliced mushrooms (optional) ]
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large pot boil water & cook cauliflower for 8-10 min.,
drain & let cool. In a large bowl combine sour cream, mayo, 1/2 of crumbled bacon, 3 T
chives, 1 C of cheese, mushrooms & cauliflower & mix well. Place in baking dish & cover
with remaining 1 cup of cheese & rest of bacon crumbles. Bake for 15-20 minutes until
cheese is melted. Top with remaining 3 T chives & serve.
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks
[ 4 zucchini-quartered lengthwise, 1/2 C grated Parmesan, 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, 1/2 tsp.
dried oregano, 1/2 tsp. dried basil, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, Kosher salt & freshly ground
black pepper - to taste, 2 T olive oil, 2 T chopped fresh parsley leaves ]
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray & place on a
baking sheet; set aside. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic
powder, salt & pepper, to taste. Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with
olive oil & sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Place into oven & bake until tender, about 15
minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the crisp & golden brown. Serve immediately,
garnished with parsley, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
Sliced Baked Potatoes
[ 4-5 potatoes, 4 T butter-melted, 4-5 green onions-chopped, 1 C grated cheese of your
choice, 4 strips of cooked bacon ]
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice potatoes about 1/4" thick & brush both sides of potato
slices with butter; place them on a cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40
minutes or until lightly browned on both sides, turning once. When potatoes are ready,
top with bacon, cheese, green onion; continue baking until the cheese has melted; add
some sour cream & enjoy!!
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"any preference, limitation, discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin,
or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination."We will not knowingly accept any advertising which
is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are on an equal opportunity basis.
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Black History Month Salutes Kentucky Native Willa Brown
First Minority Woman to Earn a Commercial Pilot's License
Born on January 22, 1906 in Glasgow, KY, Willa
Beatrice Brown Chappell made significant
contributions to both politics & the field of aviation
during her lifetime. Her career began in 1926 as a
"commerce" teacher at the Roosevelt High School,
Gary, IN. She moved to Chicago after receiving
tenure & there met Col. John C. Robinson &
Cornelius R. Coffey, both pioneer pilots &
mechanics. Under their tutelage Willa was able to
follow in the steps of her mentor, Bessie Coleman, &
later organize the annual memorial fly-over of Bessie
Coleman's grave. In 1937 Willa earned her pilot's
license, making her the first African American
woman to be licensed in the U.S. Two years later she married Cornelius Coffey, who would
become one of the Tuskegee Airmen. She was also a founding member of the National
Airmen Assoc. of America, the sole purpose of which was to lobby Congress for the racial
integration of the U.S. Army Air Corps.
In 1941, with her flying service & aviation
credentials, the U.S. government named Willa
as the federal coordinator of the Chicago unit of
the Civil Air Patrol civilian pilot training
program. She was ranked an officer in this first
integrated unit. Her efforts were directly
responsible for the creation of the renowned
Tuskegee Airmen, which led to the integration
of the U.S. military services in 1948. She was
instrumental in training more than 200 students
who went on to become Tuskegee pilots.
(womeninaviation.com)
In July, 2010, Gov. Steve Beshear joined local leaders to unveil a sign designating the
entire I-75 corridor in KY as the „Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Trail‟—a 191-mile stretch of
highway from the Ohio to TN borders. “The Tuskegee Airmen revolutionized modern
military standards by flying beyond enemy lines & racial boundaries,” Gov. Beshear said.
“These soldiers never let racism & bigotry ground their skill, heroism & patriotism. We
honor their brave commitment to the safety & freedom of our nation.” The original group
of Tuskegee Airmen included 11 Kentucky cadets. Willa Brown Chappell was inducted
into the Aviation Hall of Fame for her native state of KY in 2003.
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“This Old House is Still Standing”
by Mary Riggs LeBus
This Week:
Scarlet Gate ~ Home of Lexington's James Lane Allen
"Behind all that I have written lie the landscapes of a single neighborhood" - JLA
James Lane Allen was born on December 21, 1849 in Lexington,
KY. He was the 7th & youngest child of Richard & Helen Foster
Allen. When young James was 2 years old, his family moved to a 20
acre farm which had been given to them by his grandfather. Located
on Lane Allen Road, near the Gardenside area, the home remained
in the Allen family throughout the majority of his life.
Allen has been described as "Kentucky's first important novelist."
After receiving his Master's degree from Transylvania, he pursued a
teaching career in KY, Missouri, & West Virginia. After moving to
New York, James embarked on a writing career whose published
works include With Flute and Violin, The Blue Grass Region, John
Gray, The Choir Invisible, & most notably, A Kentucky Cardinal where he described living
at the farm.
JLA's home on the farm known as Scarlet Gate dates to 1795. The original main block of
the 2-story Federal house consists of 2 rooms on each floor. The foundation is stone & the
roof is gabled, the rafters are numbered & joined by wooden pegs. JLA described his home
place as a "brick house of the Virginia pattern." Additions were made by later owners; most
notably by an Eastern horseman,
Frederick Johnson who
purchased the estate in 1900.
By this time, the place had fallen
into disrepair & needed dire
improvements & restoration.
Scarlet Gate was purchased
by the John Scott Lansill family
who remained here until 2011
when the home was sold to The
Lexington School for $ 1.3
million dollars. The present day
12.6 acre property consists of
the main house, a guest house,
an apartment, & a stable. The
adjoining Lexington School
property & Scarlet Gate are separated by a small stream. The wooded site is a popular venue
for the school children to visit & study nature. Charles Baldecchi, head master of the
Lexington School, now resides here with his family.
JLA died in New York in 1925, leaving his $ 12,000 estate to the City of Lexington for a
fountain "to the city's children." At the northern end of Gratz Park, a young boy shows a
young girl his sailboat as they sit atop a rock. This is part of the fountain, an everlasting
gift to the city's children from JLA, a man who never married or had his own.
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