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It’s the time of year for ghost stories, but Thursday night’s tales at the library will have a special twist. That’s when Thomas Freese and Brian Bush will be back, dressed in period costume, talking about accounts of ghosts that have been seen on Civil War battlefields. Whether you’re relaxing on a blanket or in a chair you’ve brought, or even if the event has to moved inside in case of rain, the setting will cease to matter as Freese and Bush talk about ghostly apparitions that are said to stalk the once bloody grounds where they fought and died. Freese is a professional storyteller who conducts programs for children and adults at schools, libraries, after- school programs and other functions. Author of several books, both fiction and nonfiction – including some ghost stories – he often uses music in his programs, sometimes playing guitar or harmonica or other instru- ments. Also a multimedia visual artist, Freese taught as an artist-in-residence for many years through the Kentucky Art’s Council’s Arts Education program; he is available to work with school and other groups, any age. Linda Mahone, market- ing and administrative assis- tant at the Shelby County Library, said she really enjoys his performances, and he always draws a large crowd. That’s why the library has been inviting him back for the past seven years, she said. “I think he’s great – he’s a master storyteller – it’s what he does for a living,” she said. “He’s very tal- ented. Everybody loves him.” Freese said that on Thursday, his sidekick, Bush, who is co- author of his book, Haunted Battlefields of the South, may tell a tale of the life of a soldier using first person. Freese said that his interest in ghosts is fueled by the mystery they add to life. “What I like about telling ghost stories is that it’s a reminder that we’re all spirits; we start as spirits and end up spirits,” he said. “Whether you’re a child or a grownup, it’s just a reminder that there are all these wonder- ful, mysterious things out there that we kind of dance around with and many times ignore, but basically it tells us that ghosts and spirits are everywhere. Some are Civil War ghosts, some are family members; some are in famous houses and some are just in regular homes, so I love telling ghost stories.” T HIS WEEK IN T HE S ENTINEL -N EWS A different take on fall decorations On Wednesday Saving green by going green On Friday www.SentinelNews.com Shelbyville, Kentucky Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Photos submitted Thomas Freese (right) and Brian Bush will tell Civil War ghost stories at the Shelby County Library Thursday. Thomas Freese plays guitar for children at Wright Elementary School in October during a storytelling event. Storyteller to visit library with ghost stories Popular author and storyteller expected to be big hit Ghost stories at library When: Thursday, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Where: 309 8 th St., on the lawn, or Hudson Room if raining Cost : Free More Info: 633-3808 By LISA KING Sentinel-News Staff Writer lisa@sentinelnews.com Store Hours: Mon., Tue., Wed & Fri.: 9:00am - 5:30pm; Thurs.: 10:30am - 7:30pm; Sat.: 10:30am - 3:00pm 151 Boone Station Road, 151 Boone Station Road, Hi-Point Shopping Center Hi-Point Shopping Center 633-4864 633-4864 SHELBYVILLE 25% 25% off all Recliners 35% 35% off all Chaise Lounges Like us on Like us on Holland Grills Holland Grills Don’t spend time grilling ... Spend time with your quests and enjoying the game with Holland’s no flare up guarantee. Shelbyville’s #1 Shop for dyson products. Certified dyson service center. You Won’t Find Ashley or United Simmons in Our Store 75% of our furniture is American-made & comes with a lifetime warranty on all frames, springs & mechanisms. Other Stores may have low prices, But we have GREAT PRICES on Quality Furniture. We are Kentucky’s exclusive dealer for Old Hickory. TV’s 50 TV’s 50 inch and inch and above above Catch all the games on our big screen TV’s.
