Murray Life Magazine :: 2009 Homecoming Issue
His Honor: A Rememberance of Mayor Tom Rushing
His folks crossed the Tennessee River long before it was Kentucky Lake, and settled in the Blood River area of eastern Calloway County. Tommy was born in Murray in a day when kids could be kids.
He was 71 when the City of Murray filled Murray State’s Lovett Auditorium to say, “Goodbye,” to her leader and friend. Lovett was the only place in town large enough to hold the number of people who wanted to recognize the lifelong contribution of the kid from Blood River.
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Trigg County Ham Festival:
Going strong after 33 years
By Kyle Smith
Once the long, hot days of summer slowly begin to fade into the tranquil calm nights of fall, it is time again for a staple of Trigg County’s harvest season: the Ham Festival. This year’s festival takes place October 9th through 11th and will mark the 33rd anniversary of the event.
While there was always a celebration around this time prior to 1977, the first year the Trigg County Ham Festival took place, many residents felt it was not enough. Locals brainstormed to expand the celebration and the Ham Festival was born.
Over the years, the number of booths and activities grew. The first parade was held in 1982 and the debut of the world’s largest ham and biscuit took place in 1985. The entertainment during the festival has also grown, with new performers being brought in every year.
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Savvy Shopper: Natural Foods—They Do the Body Good
By Jay Dyer
Did you know Murray offers two different “health food” store options, each with its own unique selections?
Today, we are besieged by bizarre options from this fast-food joint or that pizza parlor. Elementary schools have come under increasing fire for offering far too much junk food and foods with very little nutritional value. But beyond just nutrition, there are other advantages to going all-organic as well.
Peach Blossom, one of Murray's two health food stores, is located at 1304 F Chestnut (270-759-5749), next to Video Gold. Owners Allie and Patsy Lampkin explain that a healthy lifestyle is vital to happiness and well-being. “You need a better option than processed food,” Patsy said. “The many additives in processed food, such as dyes, can have very pronounced negative effects on some people. Autistic children especially need an organic diet.” But healthy living and an organic diet are not just for individuals with special needs. “Many people are gluten intolerant and suffer problems as well, but a healthy diet is part of being a happy, energetic person,” she said. “Organic food is also believed by many to be better for pregnant women,” Patsy noted.
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 Those Who Serve: Murray Fire Department
By Brian Truskey
Regardless of the time of day, our men can respond to any emergency in the city limits within a 3-minute response time,” notes Lieutenant Mathew Tinsley. Those are very comforting words when speaking of the potentially devastating threat of fire.
When asked what his most memorable experience with Murray’s Fire Department was, Lieutenant Tinsley said, “My 14 years at the Murray Fire Department hold many memorable experiences: some funny, some surprising, some sad. One of my first memorable experiences, though, occurred shortly after I was hired. We received word that we were needed for mutual aide in Mayfield. Pat Scott, who was chief at the time, came downstairs and told me to get my gear. I thought that everyone was pulling a fast one on the rookie, but I decided to play along. We left the station running lights and siren. I was a little surprised at how far they were taking their prank. It wasn’t until we were north of Murray and I could see the enormous black smoke cloud in the sky that I realized that it was the real thing! At that point, I looked at Pat Scott and said, ‘This isn’t a joke, is it?’”
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 Harvest Moon
By Jay Dyer
Why, every October, do we look up at night and see what looks to be another large, orange planet? It always reminds me of what Luke Skywalker saw (though he saw two suns!) in that iconic scene from the original Star Wars. What you are seeing, however, is something quite fascinating and somewhat mysterious.
The harvest moon is a period of the moon at its fullness near the autumn equinox. It is often mistaken for the hunter's moon, which is when the moon is full, following the harvest moon. The harvest moon, however, derives its name from the extra amount of light, and therefore extra time, it provided for farmers during harvest season.
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