May 2013 (8), April 2013 (3), March 2013 (7), February 2013 (4), January 2013 (5), November 2012 (1), May 2012 (1), December 2011 (1)
Apr 9, 2013 — by Kara Schroader Everyone warned William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg they were doing things in the wrong order—the book should be created first, then the animated short film, and then maybe an iPad app. It’s a good thing they didn’t listen. As originally planned, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore appeared in two different screen adaptations before making the transition into print last summer. Since then, the animated short-film, the app, and the…
Mar 26, 2013 — by Kim Mattingly Spring Break will be here soon! Now is the perfect time to start planning your week. The Daviess County Public Library will be offering a variety of fun activities for children of all ages. MONDAY, APRIL 1st Fly Away with Captain Underpants Two sessions available: 2 pm and 3 pm You have the underpants- now you just need a cape! Join us in the Programming Room to hear some of Captain Underpants’…
Mar 22, 2013 — By Leslie McCarty While looking at the current issue of the Kentucky Explorer Magazine, there was listed a newspaper clipping about a stray balloon that had flew over Daviess County and mysteriously crashed. The only date given for this was December 1887. I checked our archives of the Owensboro Messenger and found three articles that cover this strange incident. The first article was listed on Sunday December 11, 1887. According to the article, “the citizens…
Mar 21, 2013 — The Derringer may have some answers! By Leslie McCarty Since this is the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, many people are curious to know if their ancestors took up arms during the War Between the States. Because Kentucky was a border state, many families were divided against each other. One could reason that it would not be uncommon to find a Civil War soldier when researching your genealogy. How do you know if your ancestor…
Mar 19, 2013 — by Courtney Hatley On May 21, 1905, an article in the Owensboro Messenger reports that the first artificial stone is on exhibition at the Artificial Stone Works, located on the river front at the foot of St. Elizabeth Street. This unique, pinkish tinted stone was used to build the recently destroyed First Christian Church and several houses in Owensboro, including the Rev. R. H. Crossfield’s, pastor of the church in 1905. The artificial block was…
Mar 18, 2013 — By Leslie McCarty James H. Davis Funeral Home, located at 3009 Frederica Street, can now say it is a centenarian. James H. Davis Sr. opened his first mortuary residence in 1913 at 120 Frederica Street. In connection with the undertaking establishment a livery barn was installed. Mr. Davis was born July 15, 1884 in Utica, KY. According the Messenger-Inquirer, for about seven years prior to opening the James H. Davis Undertaker establishment, Mr. Davis worked…
Mar 12, 2013 — If you’re lucky you’ll never have to call 911 in an emergency situation. In the event you do there is little doubt the person on the other end will do everything within their power to assist you, as will the emergency personal dispatched to help you. But that doesn’t mean more attention can’t be paid to improve how emergency response serves you. The Owensboro-Daviess County Dispatch is sponsoring a service called Smart 911 which allows…
Mar 8, 2013 — Greetings and salutations! Wesley here; I’m the IT Assistant at the Daviess County Public Library. In this edition of the Smart Phone companion, I discuss Apple’s iCloud and Find My iPhone – two very useful tools for Apple iDevice owners. I also offer a few suggestions for those looking for a similar experience on Google Android-based devices. Enjoy! Let’s face it: modern-day gadgets are getting more expensive and miniscule each year. This, of course, means…
Feb 26, 2013 — It’s Not Just for Rooftops Anymore! Tracey Williams of Greensleeves Design will show you how fun and easy it is to start your own rooftop, vertical, or balcony garden. Program is FREE but seating is limited. Call Daviess County Extension to Register. 270.685.8480 Sponsored by the Green River Area Extension Master Gardener Association and underwritten by Fred and Rebecca May
Feb 13, 2013 — Welcome to DCPL! by Jim Blanton My name is Jim Blanton, the Library Director here at the Daviess County Public Library, and I would like to welcome you to our new website! We’ve worked to put together a site that does three things really well: 1 – Provide a user-friendly interface that allows you to go where you want and get what you need. 2 – Highlight all the fun and exciting programs we have…