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Datebook: June 27 - King Louis XII Turns 550

King Louis XII reigned from 1498 to 1515 and was called the "Father of the People," known for leading France through a period of transition (La Guerre folle, aka The Mad War), domestic policy, and the messy Italian War in which he seized and lost and seized again parts of Italy. 

Louis ascended the throne upon the death of King Charles VIII.  He annulled his marriage with Joan of France to marry Charles' widow, Anne of Brittany. Despite the sloppiness of his Italian conquests, Louis remained popular in France for simplifying the administration of justice, protecting his lowest subjects from oppression, for financing his wars without increasing taxes, and keeping France mostly free from civil war and invasion. He was succeeded by young Francis I, to whom Louis betrothed his daughter Claude of France.

 

It’s Wednesday, June 27

The Freedom Fest Kazoo Band will rehearse tonight at 6:30 at Stewart Stadium.  The band will perform at the Freedom Fest parade Saturday morning.  Those wishing to participate must be able to hum patriotic songs, walk approximately 1 mile, and create their own red, white, and blue outfit.  Kazoos will be provided.  To sign up, call (270) 759-2199.

The Calloway County Public Library offers a free beginners’ computer class tomorrow morning from 9 to 11. Call the library at 753-2288 for more information and to register.

There’s a Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop on Saturday from 10 to 2 at the Homeplace in Land Between the Lakes.  Prepare a dish in a 12-inch Dutch oven, then sit down for lunch to enjoy what was prepared.  Space is limited.  The cost for the workshop is $50.  Pre-registration is required by calling (270) 924-2020.

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Kala Dunn is a native of Princeton, Ky. She’s a 2006 graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy with a concentration in flute performance and a 2010 graduate of Murray State University with a B.M. in piano performance. She lives in Hamlin, Ky.
Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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