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For more information, see Realtors’ office ads for open house times.

REMAX 801 George Madison Drive Judy Lambert

SATURDAY, JAN. 30 EAST

L. Steve Castlen Realtors 2019 Ruby Court Bill Speer

SOUTH L. Steve Castlen Realtors 3514 Christie Place Nick Goss

L. Steve Castlen Realtors 2625 Central Park Tyler Shookman

L. Steve Castlen Realtors 1781 Celebration Circle Nick Goss

L. Steve Castlen Realtors 10303 Indian Hill Road, Knottsville Jim Tong L. Steve Castlen Realtors 6669 Waterford Place Jennifer Staser

SUNDAY, JAN. 31 SOUTH

L. Steve Castlen Realtors 4220 Highway 764, Utica Nick Goss L. Steve Castlen Realtors 2279 Woodstone Court, Utica Nick Goss WEST

WEST Home Realty Inc. 2229 Turnbury Cove Connie Lou Barnett

Home Realty Inc. 2119 Griffith Place West Gordon Barnett

L. Steve Castlen Realtors 925 Griffith Ave. Tyler Shookman

Home Realty Inc. 412 Ford Ave. Connie Lou Barnett

Real Estate Transfers The following real estate transfers were recorded between Nov. 10-14, 2020: 5175 Sea Biscuit Loop, Sandra Dawdy to Shawn Johnson, $215,000 447 Camden Circle, Benjamin and Melissa Kamuf to Jared and Chandler Lawless, $163,000 4036 Ronnie Lake Road, Milton and Marian Buskill and Independence Bank of Kentucky to 4036 Ronnie Lake Road LLC, $150,000 3632 War Admiral Drive, Jen Strong to Michelle Spencer, $167,000 3138 Old Hartford Road, Donna Bartlett to Maheshkumar Patel, $53,300 3212 Old Hartford Road, Homes by Benny Clark Inc. and RBC Inc. to Maheshkumar Patel, $106,600 2511 South Cherokee Drive, Roy and Marie Hicks to Emily Zuerner, $144,000 251 Ridgecrest Place, James and Janet

Murphy to Sean and Paige McGehee, $319,900 418 Center Street, Noel and Desire Maxwell to Project 1924 LLC, $62,500 2869 Silver Creek Loop, William and Mary Hays to Erica Wade, $221,900 3315 Adams Street, Donita Lucas to D’Angelo Scisney, $115,900 2324 Harriet Lane, Mark and Christina Embry to Alex Jewell, $82,000 714 Shelborn Drive, Terry and Kristy Cooney to R.C. Cooney, Jr., $115,000 3474 London Pike, Linda Field to Erica and Harry Pedigo, $265,000 17 River Road, Brandon and Meagan Smith to Malena and James Hendricks, $104,900 2637 Central Park Court, Jagoe Homes Inc. to Linda Fields, $195,320 The following real estate transfers were

recorded between Nov. 14-20, 2020: 4921 Graham Lane, Alex Lanham to Danny and Cynthia Saunders, $88,900 2542 Dillard Court, Deer Valley Subdivision LLC to Jagoe Homes Inc., $39,600 2542 Dillard Court, Jagoe Homes Inc. to Ricky and Julie Coltharp, $302,123 2581 Dillard Court, Deer Valley Subdivision LLC to Jagoe Homes Inc., $35,500 2581 Dillard Court, Jagoe Homes Inc. to Andrew Gray, $245,836 3528 North Dove Loop, Lawrence and Melissa Roberts to Cody Rust, $155,000 817 Walnut Park Drive, Jordon Jones and Cara Working to Alex Lanham and Paige McCarthy, $180,000 1638 Chapel Lane, Kevin and Terri Bailey to Shannon Book, $180,000 959 McFarland Ave., Brandon Sutton to William Minalga, $24,000

447 Camden Circle, Benjamin and Melissa Kamuf to Jared and Chandler Lawless, $163,000 4036 Ronnie Lake Road, Milton and Marian Buskill and Independence Bank of Kentucky to 4036 Ronnie Lake Road LLC, $150,000 3632 War Admiral Drive, Jen Strong to Michelle Spencer, $167,000 2511 South Cherokee Drive, Roy and Marie Hicks to Emily Zuerner, $144,000 251 Ridgecrest Place, James and Janet Murphy to Sean and Paige McGehee, $319,900 418 Center St., Noel and Desire Maxwell to Project 1924 LLC, $62,500 2869 Silver Creek Loop, William and Mary Hays to Erica Wade, $221,900 3315 Adams St., Donita Lucas to D’Angelo Scisney, $115,900 2324 Harriet Lane, Mark and Christina Embry to Alex Jewell, $82,000

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3332 Villa Point $3,700,000

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Ornamental grasses add life to winter garden

BY ANNETTE MEYER HEISDORFFER

rock gardens, or naturalized areas. The large ones leaves that form a compact upright plant reaching can be used for a screen. Grasses can even serve as 4 to 6 feet tall, including the flower head. This plant a background for other perennial has a narrow width for grasses at 2 he winter garden may seem dreary, especially Grasses can be used as plants. to 2.5 feet. The light, airy, and fine on cloudy days, but ornamental grasses Some examples of good textured flower heads are yellow continue to add interest. ground covers, specimen perennial grasses to grow are produced in summer.

I love to look out my window and see the showy plants, and mass groupings andWhen listed below. the seeds are mature in flowers or seedheads sway in the wind or glisten or in perennial borders, rock the fall, the plumes turn beige.

Fountain grass (Pennisetum in the morning with a light frost. By selecting gardens, or naturalized alopecuroides) has medium to The foliage also turns from green different grasses, the blooming period can range dark green foliage which turns from June to October. areas. The large ones can be to yellow-beige in the fall. It grows yellow and fades to a straw color in full sun. ‘Northwind’ Grasses usually require little care. In late winter used for a screen. Grasses can best in the fall. This medium-textured tolerates dry soil but prefers moist or early spring before the grass begins to grow, cut even serve as a background to wet soil. grass forms a dense, upright off the dead foliage to within a few inches of the mound and ranges in height from ‘Morning Light’ Japanese ground. for other perennial plants.

2 to 4 feet. silver grass (Miscanthus sinensis Some grasses grow best in full sun and others The bronze, foxtail-like flowers start to appear ‘Morning Light’) is 4 to 5 feet tall with arching in partial shade. Many grasses prefer a moist, in yellow in June, become reddish as they mature, foliage. The fine textured leaves have narrow bands well-drained soil, but some will tolerate dryer and fade to a straw color in the fall. of white on the green leaves. conditions.

This gives the plant a silvery color from a They range in height from 12 inches By selecting different Fountain grass prefers a fertile, moist, well-drained soil. distance. The flowers are reddish bronze when to 18 feet tall, giving options that grasses, the blooming It is best to plant it in full sun or they first appear in October and dry to fluffy cream. will suit any location. Foliage colors period can range light shade. The flowers can be used in ‘Morning Light’ prefers to grow in full sun and in a vary from green, red, and yellow to moist soil. combinations of green and white or from June to October. fresh and dried arrangements. It can also be planted in patio pots with other Zebra grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’) is green and yellow. unusual with narrow, horizontal bands of yellow up Grasses can be used as ground covers, specimen annuals and/or perennials.

Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ has bluish-green and down the one-half to three-quarter inch wide plants, and mass groupings or in perennial borders,

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leaves. The leaves arch outward in broad, spreading clumps. This grass ranges from 5 to 7 feet tall.

The pinkish flowers bloom in Fountain grass (Pennisetum September and alopecuroides) has medium reach from 1 to 2 feet above the to dark green foliage which foliage. Zebra turns yellow and fades to a grass makes a straw color in the fall. This striking accent medium-textured grass forms plant in the a dense, upright mound and garden. After first frost, ranges in height from 2 to 4 the the foliage turns feet. The bronze, foxtail-like brown, adding fall color to the flowers start to appear in landscape. This yellow in June, become prefers to reddish as they mature, and grass grow in full sun. fade to a straw color in the Porcupine fall. It is best to plant it in full grass (Miscanthus sun or light shade. The sinensis flowers can be used in fresh ‘Strictus’) also and dried arrangements. It has narrow, horizontal bands can also be planted in patio yellow up and pots with other annuals and/ of down the leaves or perennials. like zebra grass.

The leaves of the porcupine grass, which are three-eighths of an inch to a half-inch wide, are narrower than zebra

ANNETTE’S TIP Enjoy ornamental grasses throughout the winter.

Then cut them back to about 4 to 6 inches in height in the spring before growth resumes. Removing the foliage encourages spring growth to begin earlier.

grass. The leaves are also stiff and upright, making them look like porcupine quills.

The habit of this grass is tight and erect with a height of 5 to 6 feet. The copper-colored flowers appear in September and reach 1 to 2 feet above the foliage. Porcupine grass prefers full sun and a well-drained soil.

Foerster’s feather reed grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’) has a quarter to one-half inch wide leaves that form a clump reaching 2 to 3 feet tall. Flower spikes emerge in late May to June and reach about 3 to 4 feet above the foliage.

The flowers are greenish with red-bronze tones when they emerge and dr y a golden color. This grass prefers a moist, rich soil but will tolerate heavy soils. It will also tolerate heat if plenty of moisture is available. A location with full sun would be best.

Variegated hakone grass (Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’) is a low-growing grass for the shade.

The plant height reaches 1 to 2 feet tall with a clumping and weeping habit. The leaves are one-quarter to one-half inch wide and 3 to 6 inches long.

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They are a brilliant yellow marked with green streaks. The flowers appear in late summer, but the plant is best known for its Variegated hakone grass foliage, plant habit, (Hakonechloa macra and ability to grow ‘Aureola’) is a low-growing in light shade. It grass for the shade. The prefers a moist, well-drained soil. plant height reaches 1 to 2 For more feet tall with a clumping information and weeping habit. The about ornamental leaves are one-quarter to grasses, contact the one-half inch wide and 3 to Daviess County 6 inches long. They are a Cooperative brilliant yellow marked Extension Ser vice Office with green streaks. The at 270-685-8480 flowers appear in late or annette. summer, but the plant is heisdorffer@uky. best known for its foliage, edu.

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Annette Meyer grow in light shade.

Heisdorffer is the Daviess County extension agent for horticulture. Her column runs weekly on the Home & Garden page in Lifestyle. Email her at annette. heisdorffer@uky.edu.

This column ran in the Dec. 20, 2020 edition of the Messenger-Inquirer.

FEATURED HOME: 2320 BLUFF AVENUE • ORIGINAL CHARM, NEW LIFE Beautiful new flooring well matched with Original Charm. Wood burning fireplace and replacement windows will keep you cozy this winter. New Lighting Fixtures, Gas Water Heater, Exterior Doors, Roof (2019), Sewer Main to the public system. Double Lot on one of the highest hills in Owensboro.

Room for a potential addition. Full Basement ready to be customized to your needs. $119,900

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ORIGINAL CHARM,

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ew homes spring up like wildflowers each year in Owensboro, and many homeowners gravitate to the worr y-free solace offered by a newer build’s sparkling features.

But what if you could enjoy those new amenities inside a structure of pre-war charm? 2320 Bluff Ave. is the place for you.

A classic Cape Cod-style home from 1935, 2320 Bluff Ave. juxtaposes arched door ways, original millwork and a gabled roof

with modern interior features. Its pragmatism is balanced by elegant touches: The living room may feature updated paint and new waterproof wood laminate flooring, but the wood-burning fireplace retains its dentil detail. And while the bathroom gleams under new light fixtures, it keeps that era’s signature built-in cabinets.

When Dan Fuller purchased 2320 Bluff Ave. in 2019, the property needed some TLC. “Structurally, it was in good condition. There was nothing wrong with the bones of it,” he says. “But it needed a new roof. It needed a new main from the house to the sewer.”

Dan set to work, cleaning up

the yard, cleaning out the interior, replacing some of the original clay pipes and exterior doors, and removing a portion of the kitchen cabinets so a built-in refrigerator could be accommodated.

There are two bedrooms and one bath in this 1,729-square-foot home.

All three rooms are updated with new painting, fixtures and flooring.

And while the bathroom retains its original layout, Dan says it’s actually more spacious than most galley baths.

“I’m really happy with the way the bathroom came out,” he says. “For a small house to have such a large bathroom, that was one of the things about that house that I really liked.”

A full, unfinished basement awaits a number of possibilities: rec room, office or learning center, home gym, more bedrooms, an additional family room. And due to the affable design of Cape Cod-style homes and this one’s location on a comfortable double lot, 2320 Bluff Ave. has plenty of space to build on.

Despite being situated mere minutes from busy areas of town, from where it sits, 2320 Bluff Ave. feels a world away from bustling streets.

“With the open field next to it,” Dan says, “… it really makes it feel like you’re not right in the city.”

Glenn Ashby, REMAX

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Add space to bathrooms with pocket doors

BY FAMILY FEATURES

Today's designers, architects and builders are creating modern bathrooms that are practical, luxurious, comfor table and accommodating.

They know homeowners and homebuyers desire — even demand — these features regardless of the bathroom's size or layout.

Therein lies the challenge: How to create a feeling of spaciousness and openness without sacrificing valuable floor space, obstructing traffic flow or forfeiting storage space. Despite these impediments, building professionals can meet these bath-design challenges and even exceed them with an option like Johnson Pocket Door Frame Kits.

Pocket doors can be installed in virtually any room but are particularly well suited for use in bathrooms, where space is often at a premium.

The typical hinged door requires up to 14 square feet of floor space to swing open. A pocket door, conversely, slides into the wall, leaving the space in front of and on either side of the doorway open and available.

Pocket doors are commonly

installed at the entrances to bathrooms and can also be used to conceal linen closets and washers and dryers when the bathroom serves double duty as a laundry room.

There's also a growing bathroom

remodeling trend of enclosing the toilet alcove to create a toilet "room" within the bathroom. However, space restrictions seldom allow for the installation of a swinging door, so remodelers often install pocket doors.

Pocket door frames also allow for items to be mounted on the pocket wall. For instance, when used with Johnson's 151558PL Pocket Wall Reinforcement Clip Set and 5/8-inch thick plywood, the 1500SC Pocket Door Frame with all-steel split studs can support wall-mounted fixtures such as towel bars, shelves, framed mirrors or ar twork. The pocket door frame kit comes equipped with soft-close hardware that allows doors up to 200 pounds to be opened and closed by the touch of a fingertip for less risk of pinched fingers and slammed doors.

The frame also comes with self-tapping screws that work for both drywall and finish trim, and the smooth-rolling pocket door hardware and track exceed ANSI standards, meaning they can successfully complete 100,000 opening and closing cycles.

Another potentially unexpected benefit of using pocket doors in bathrooms is the free space gained can be used to install larger vanity cabinets, freestanding shelving units, bigger bathtubs and other fixtures that may have been squeezed out in order to accommodate swinging doors.

Former McAtee Department Store bldg. in Owensboro's downtown.

Excellent Condition. New roof & HVAC systems in 2016. Each floor is unique & the building is well suited for multiple users & easily modified to accommodate retail, boutique hotel and/or restaurant uses. Connected directly to the parking garage. Adjacent to the Riverpark Center, Museum & downtown businesses, restaurants, shopping, park, riverfront, hotels, & convention center. Call JoAnn Risner 270-570-3939. MLS#76897

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104 E 4th Street

121 E. 2nd Street

$279,900

1328 W. 4th Street

Great location on corner lot w/over 3,000 sq.ft. commercial building in a high traffic area. Being used as Maglinger Art & Frame Shop.

Totally remodeled in 2006, heating, cooling, plumbing, & electrical.

Near bustling downtown & live entertainment, restaurants, & shopping.

Inventory that is present at time of purchase will be included. There are two lots that go with this property & are located directly behind property.

421 Frayser Ave. (64x50) & is an all paved lot. And 1331 W. 5th St. lot & building (45x139). Call JoAnn Risner 270-570-3939 MLS#79761

Fantastic opportunity and a great location right in the heart of Downtown Owensboro Kentucky across from City Hall and the Post office. Sale includes (104 East 4th St.-7,292 Sq Ft office building, 112 East 4th St.-3,888 Sq Ft Victorian house and a 5 unit apartment building-2,743 Sq Ft, which totals approximately .982 acres with a large parking lot area for tenants and employees. Gross income potential of over $100,000 annually. Call Hope Margelot 270316-5476 or JoAnn Risner 270-5703939. MLS#80141

$129,000

JoAnn Risner Broker/Owner

Stephanie Miller Realtor®/Broker

Joetta O'Brien Realtor®

Pat O’Brien Realtor®

270-570-3939 270-929-3140 270-313-3032 270-929-0838

$579,000 120 E 4th Street Corner lot across from City Hall. Is Zoned B2 (Commercial). Call Hope Margelot 270-316-5476 or JoAnn Risner 270-570-3939. MLS#80142

991 W. 1st Street Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home completely remodeled home with a magnificent view of the great Ohio River. Beautiful landscaping, covered patio, within walking distance of the Downtown Riverfront with live entertainment, restaurants, and shopping. Call JoAnn Risner 270-570-3939. MLS#79797

225 W 7th St., Calhoun

Charming 3BR/2BA w/a split BR layout that has been completely remodeled & updated.Nice backyard w/a covered deck great for entertaining. Conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from Owensboro off Hwy 81. New plumbing, electric heating/air & water heater w/transferable warranties available where applicable. Redesigned kitchen has new stainless steel appliances & beautiful granite counters w/an extra built in pantry area great for a coffee bar & has plenty of room for a breakfast area. New flooring consist of engineered hardwood & vinyl wood throughout. Master BR features a walk in closet, a walk in shower w/double granite vanities that makes this home a must see.

Call Hope Margelot 270-316-5476. MLS#80390

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Jim Yeckering Realtor®

270-836-4440

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Hope Margelot Realtor®

Corner lot w/charm on the prestigious Griffith Ave. Unique home has been renovated & has character galore in this 5BR/4BA home starting w/beautiful flooring, tall triple tray ceilings, a formal DR & living room, lg. kitchen w/2 walk in pantries, archways, a basement & much more! Call Hope Margelot 270-316-5476. MLS#78392

Beautiful townhouse near downtown.

3BR/3BA newly remodeled and ready to move in. Hardwood floors, Granite counter tops, crown moldings, open concept. All in a very private setting centrally located within walking distance of downtown. Call JoAnn Risner 270-570-3939 MLS#79955

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Fall in love with these Valentine’s Day decor ideas

BY STATEPOINT

As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, celebrations may include romantic dinners, Galentine’s Day plans or even family fun. But you don’t have to break the bank: Here are some budget-friendly decor ideas that everyone will love.

ROMANTIC NIGHT IN FOR TWO

Make a night in special by adding a few romantic details around the home. Spruce up the dining table with a vase of fresh roses, candles and a decorative tablecloth—all of which is available at your local Dollar General the week of Valentine’s Day. Also consider filling the room with colorful heart-shaped balloons and bowls of sweet candies. Dress up a wall or mantle with a banner and some of your favorite photos. Pitch a blanket fort in

the living room for a fun indoor movie night.

Decorate it with a holiday-themed blanket and pillows to help create a unique and memorable Valentine’s Day.

distributing Galentine’s Day kits to friends, so everyone can that share in the decorating and celebrating.

BE MINE, GALENTINE

For a fun family night in, set aside time to create crafts with the kids. Crafting can be a great way for kids to express themselves, plus their creations can serve as cost-effective decorations. One example is to hang a paper heart chain, like a garland, above a fireplace or along kitchen cabinets. For this easy and adorable craft, gather red and pink craft paper, ribbon or string, scissors and tape. Cut out hearts and a small hole in a corner to string ribbon or string through. Another fun option is to gather the family to paint glass jars with hearts or sayings. Place tasty treats like cookies or candies inside or use the jars as a vase for flowers.

Don’t forget front door decorations!

For those spending the holiday with friends, incorporate all the fun Valentine’s Day decor into a Galentine’s Day celebration. Assemble a picture-perfect balloon arch by taping or stringing together pink, white, red and heart-shaped balloons. Create another space for photos by hanging streamers and a heart-shaped garland from windows or walls. Fill glass vases with red and pink candies for a charming coffee table centerpiece. Lastly, a message board could provide a fun opportunity for gathering gals to express appreciation or positive quotes.

This can easily be celebrated digitally by

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