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William Henry Shrout Jr., 75, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kitty Damron Shrout, of Winchester; a son, William Henry Shrout, III, of Lexington; a daughter, Angela Shrout Young, one very beloved grandson, Johnathan Christopher Boone Young, of Winchester; one sister, Louise Shrout Sams (Arnold) of Oak Ridge, Tenn., two nieces and four nephews and many dear cousins. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and served as Ward Clerk for 30 years.

Mothers Day Ideas on a Budget Its the time of year for everyone to be thinking about ways to celebrate the special Mother in their life.  All the ads are encouraging you to go out and spend a ton of money so your mother will know how much you love her.  But are there options that will let you share your love without breaking your budget?  Of course! Get her Jewelry Cleaned Many people cannot afford to buy something new for that special person in their life.  So here's a great frugal idea - take a piece of jewelry you already own (a ring or necklace)

It's the time of year for everyone to think about ways to celebrate the special mother in their life. All the ads are encouraging you to go out and spend a ton of money so your mother will know how much you love her. But are there options that will let you share your love without breaking your budget? Of course! Get her jewelry cleaned: Many people cannot afford to buy something new for that special person in their life. So here's a great frugal idea - take a piece of jewelry you already own - a ring or necklace - and have it professionally cleaned - for free.

Alfalfa Weevil Tip feeding by alfalfa weevil larvae should be very obvious now. A short residual insecticide can be used if there is significant weevil activity and a week or more until harvest. Small parasitoid wasps play an important role in regulating alfalfa weevil populations so insecticides should be used only as necessary to control large weevil populations. Check the product label for rates and harvest intervals and match times with anticipated cutting.

When we moved into our house six years ago, there were absolutely no flowers in the backyard - none at all! Now, I have a huge butterfly bush, azaleas, coneflowers, lilies of all varieties, columbine, hostas, hibiscus, hydrangeas - the list could go on and on.   Have I spent a lot of money on my gardens? Of course not! You know me! So, how have I been able to grow such a huge variety of beautiful flowers without spending a fortune? Here are some ways to save money on your flower garden: Start talking to your friends.

It's almost here: yet another day to remind men we don't listen as well as expose our insensitivity.  I don't think, as conventional wisdom says, that this is just a conspiracy by the greeting card companies to sell their cards. No, I think it is a conspiracy by all wives and girlfriends to make a barometer check of how things are going in the relationship so they can plan for the future. Not to add any more pressure than is already there but men we are dealing with a very crafty bunch.

Saving money is not just about using a coupon to get cereal or Hamburger Helper for a great price. Sometimes life throws you a curve and you find yourself navigating hard times. This is when you find that there are ways to get some real life deals even then. At the hospital: • When you need a balloon to take to the hospital, make a quick stop at the Dollar Tree and pick up a helium balloon (or several). They only cost $1. • Grab a few items from your stash to make a busy bag for a patient (or stop by the Dollar General Store and pick up a few items)

A fire in a Hustonville flower shop Saturday afternoon is now being investigated as a suspected arson and store owner Troy Hafley admitted to this reporter that he had started the fire. Hustonville Police Chief Fred McCoy said that Hafley had made several official statements about his whereabouts at the time of the fire that did not match with eyewitness accounts. McCoy said that Hafley told him he'd closed his shop at 2:20 Saturday afternoon and did not return until after the fire was called in. However, an eyewitness told McCoy that he'd seen Hafley leaving the shop around 4:15.

Daylilies in the Smith’s garden is a mosaic of bright reds, oranges, and yellows mixed in with cool blues, purples, peaches, and even white.  Some are even two- toned, especially yellow and orange.   However, these are not the standard roadside lilies that can be found throughout the ditches and growing along country roads in the county. They range from simple Stella Lilies to the lesser-known Lucifer Lilies. Not only do they range in color and style, but size as well.  There are smaller lilies about the size of a baseball to large mature lilies the size of softballs.