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Transcript of Kentucky Living August 2010
AUGUST 2010 • KENTUCKYLIVING.COM
BE SILLYWhat readers have learned from their pets
POWWOW SEASONWhere to celebrate Native American culture
CELEBRATING THE ENERGY OF YOUR COMMUNITY
CELEBRATING THE ENERGY OF YOUR COMMUNITY
SAFARICELEBRITYThe man who helpedbring elk back to Kentucky
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Aug 2010 vol 64 • no 8
17 30DepArtments 5 KL On the web
6 KL cOmmunity
7 frOm the editOr
8 cOmmOnweaLthsDog words, race a police car legally, Capitol art, collecting canned food, and more
on the griD
11 cutting cOstsCleaner dishes, lower bills
12 the future Of eLectricityEfficiency for everyone
14 cO-OperatiOnsFlood of volunteers,co-op member appreciation, Washington Youth Tour
15 gadgets & gizmOsUsing your new dishwasher
16 energy 101Rebirth of heat pumpwater heaters
24a LOcaL eLectric cOOperative news
17 tom Baker’s sAFAriCover story Baker is a big-game hunter and a
Boone and Crockett Club member (a pro-hunter century-
old conservation organization limited to only 100 regular
voting members). Whether he’s on safari in Kentucky or
on another continent, he has a keen understanding of the
fine balance between wildlife conservation and hunting.
He also worked to restore elk back to Kentucky.
on the Cover Tom Baker stands in the trophy room of his
Bowling Green home with several mounted animals he has
killed while on safari over the years, including a coastal
brown bear from southeast Alaska, a Canadian black bear
on the wall, an African sable antelope, and a male African
lion from Zimbabwe. Photo by Joe Imel.
kentuCky Culture
30 wOrth the tripnative American cultural events
33 eventsBlue licks battle, Hot August Blues and Ducan Hines festivals, Kentucky State Fair, and more
36 cOOperative herOScott Smith, always on alert
37 chef’s chOiceHigh on the hog
38 smart mOvesBike helmets save livesIncentives for long-term care
39 garden guruKnocked out by your roses
40 great OutdOOrsHanging around in hammocks
41 snap shOtPet adventures
45 KentucKy Kids
46 the view frOm pLum LicKA lick and a promise
22 Be loyal & Faithful... and other life lessons from pets
You may have trained your pet to fetch, sit, or
do a silly trick, but chances are your pet has taught you
how to truly live life—from how to believe, how to love,
how to stop and smell the roses, and much more.
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Pearl gemsGloria Stanton of
Somerset, shown
here, has learned a lot
from Pearl, including
patience and love.
After reading what
people learn from their
pets on page 22, get
more life lessons from
Pearl and Boomer, an
abused pit bull turned
family pet, by going to
www.Kentuckyliving.
com, typing “pet lessons” in the
Keyword Search box,
and clicking “Go.”
managing wildlifeAfter reading about Tom Baker’s views on wildlife conservation on
page 17, get the background on the state’s wildlife management
agency, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Go
to Kentuckyliving.com, type “kDFWR” in the Keyword Search box,
and click “Go.”
Dogs on the roadone of the best, and easiest, ways to rescue shelter animals is to
help transport them to their new home—sometimes across the state,
sometimes across the country. Read about the people who drive
dogs and other animals to rescue in the latest Creature Comforts
column by going to Kentuckyliving.com and clicking on Kentucky
Showcase.
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PauL wessLund
From the editor
For one-third of Kentucky Living’s 62 years David Dick filled the final editorial page
each month.
More precisely, The View From Plum Lick appeared in every issue of Kentucky
Living since his column debuted in April 1989, the same month the magazine
changed its name from Rural Kentuckian.
David introduced that first column promising encouragement to readers by
recounting both famous and lesser-known Kentuckians who had “lived their lives
well.”
Over the next two decades he became widely known and loved for keeping that
promise. On July 16 David Dick died, having lived his own life well.
If I could choose just one word to describe him, “sincere” comes to mind. He was
truly, deeply interested in who he was talking to at the time, whether for publication
or conversation.
If I could choose another word it would be “Lalie.” His wife complemented
his low-key exterior with an irresistible sunniness. Together they built Plum Lick
Publishing, producing 10 books celebrating the people and places of Kentucky. In busi-
ness and in marriage, they seemed perfect partners.
David’s last years offered another example of living well. He fought cancer with an
optimistic determination to keep doing what he loved.
I like to tell about the time he scolded one of our editors for shortening his column
to make it fit the space on the page.
“Every word is golden,” he told her.
That makes for an interesting anecdote, but it’s the rest of the story I find instruc-
tive about David Dick. He resolved the editor’s dilemma by asking for an exact word
count and said he would write to that exact length. Every month, for the rest of his
life, he kept that promise.
David Dick encouraged all of us with a life lived well.
send your tributesIf you would like to send a tribute to David Dick, we will print as many as we have
room for in future issues. Tell us what he meant to you by writing to David Dick
Tribute, P.O. Box 32170, Louisville, KY 40232. Or post your thoughts on the Kentucky
Living Web site by going to www.KentuckyLiving.com and clicking on “David Dick
Tribute.”
a life lived wellDavid Dick encouraged us with words and deeds
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Shepherdsville author Leigh Anne
Florence has worked and dreamed like a
big dog, much like she and her dachs-
hund Woody instruct
her readers to do, to
make her career switch from elemen-
tary school teacher to author and moti-
vational speaker a success that has
exceeded expectations. In fact, Woody
was recently inducted into the Kentucky
Veterinary Medical Association’s Animal
Hall of Fame, and an earlier work, Mr.
Dogwood Goes to Washington, was a World
Association of Newspapers Grand Prize
winner. Florence and her husband,
Ron, along with a menagerie of pets,
are now traveling the state promoting
the latest Woody adventure, Dog Gone
Wild (HotDiggetyDog Press, $12.95), and
speaking to kids about “Woody’s Five
Ways to Be Successful.”
When asked why she chose to use
Woody and his puppy siblings, Chloe,
Frannie, and Wally, to communicate
these important strategies to chil-
dren, Florence responds, “As a former
teacher, I have seen fi rsthand how diffi -
cult it can be to reach children. Children
are exposed to so many problems and
issues at a younger age. Woody and Chloe
can make a point in a powerful way
that hopefully doesn’t come across as a
lecture, but makes our audience mem-
bers think. We share our struggles with
our audience and try to make the point
that life is like a roller coaster with good
times and bad times. Our job is to make
wise decisions, take ownership in our
education and actions, keep a winning
attitude, and have respect for others,
ourselves, and our country. We have
people who come back to our shows and
events, send us e-mails and cards. Th ey
want to tell us about their latest report
card, their accomplishments, their new
pets…Th at’s the best part!”
Dog Gone Wild chronicles Woody’s
and Chloe’s fi rst camping trip as Woody
learns important lessons about what it
takes to survive not only in the wilder-
ness, but in everyday life. Florence says
living on seven acres with a lake provides
them with a daily environment much
like camping. In addition to being out-
doors, Florence also enjoys reading and
playing piano for her church’s praise and
worship band.
So what’s up next for the pups?
Florence says, “Woody and Chloe cer-
tainly have plenty of ‘tails’ to tell!” Th e
next story, CSI: Canine Secret Investigator,
will appear in newspapers across the state
beginning the week of September 12 and
will run as a 10-week serial story with a
chapter published each week. Th is is the
seventh book Florence has premiered
via the Kentucky Press Association’s
Newspapers in Education series. During
the course of the serial story, readers can
go to www.thewoodybooks.com or www.
kypress.com to participate in online activi-
ties, contests, and hear Woody and Chloe
reading each chapter.
dog words
consider using ceiling and other fans during the cooling season. they provide additional cooling and better circulation so you can raise the thermostat and cut down on air-conditioning costs. energy star-certifi ed ceiling fans do even better, especially those that include compact fl uorescent light bulbs.
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“my dad says there’s more to life than going to the mall. do you think he means boys?”
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miSS keNTuckY recc fiNAlS SeTThe Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperatives will be in the
spotlight at the Kentucky State Fair on September 14 at
2:30 p.m. when competition begins to select “Miss Kentucky
Rural Electric Co-op of 1960.”
Judges will have the task of announcing the winner from
a group of some 20 beautiful girls representing the various
co-ops throughout the state.
The queen will receive a 12-cubic-foot upright freezer, a
4-piece silver tea service, a bouquet of roses and an emblem-
atic sash. In February of 1961, she will compete in the National
Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Annual Meeting
contest at Dallas, Texas.
The second place winner will receive a lady’s diamond
wrist watch and an emblematic sash, and the third place
winner will receive a set of matched luggage and a sash. All
contestants in the state competition will receive a set of
pearls.
Prizes are the compliments of General Electric Company,
Sales and Distribution Department, Louisville.
Competition in the state contest will be fi rst in formal
dress, and fi nals will be in bathing suits.
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lAuGhiNG mATTerSInspired by 30 years as a teacher and school bus driver, Jerry Harwood of Burlington has written two joke books for kids, Jokes from the School Bus and A Joke Book for Kids. Harwood, an Owen Electric Cooperative member, says the books are fi lled with “corny jokes that kids love.” The fi rst book doubles as a coloring book.
“When you’re around kids, funny things happen,” Harwood says. “After I retired from teaching, I decided I should record these things.”
Harwood is available to do complimentary presentations for schools and other organizations. Buy his books and contact him through his Web site at www.ajokebookforkids.com.
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Race a police offi cer and not get arrested?
Join in a Beat the Heat event like the one this
spring at Bluegrass Raceway in Bath County.
Beat the Heat is a national organization of
police offi cers and fi refi ghters who conduct
educational programs using police drag cars
to gain the interest of the public. Shown here
is a drag car from Heath Police Department
in Ohio.
Maree Moscati, Bluegrass Raceway owner,
says local residents mixed with lawmen from
fi ve states, allowing “ordinary citizens to
mingle with those who carry a badge in a non-
threatening, familiar environment.” Using the
opportunity to educate the public, police offi cers intermingled
discussions on the perils of illegal street racing, DUI, underage
drinking, and illegal drug use with talk about engines, gear
ratios, fuel, tires, and track conditions.
Before the day was out, 23 brave residents raced to Beat
the Heat. The fi nal score—civilians, 15; offi cers, 8; arrests, 0.
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As Kentuckians celebrate our Capitol building’s first
100 years, new artwork has been installed thanks to a
nearly $300,000 donation by Marion and Terry Forcht of
Corbin. With the single largest private donation in the
Capitol’s history, four handpainted murals were com-
pleted by Evergreene Architectural Arts Inc., a New York
City firm. The murals were designed and painted by 10
artists over a period of six months.
The murals, measuring 30 feet at the widest point
and 25 feet tall, reflect Kentucky’s diversity of profes-
sions, landmarks, architecture, and culture as well as the
unique landscapes of the Commonwealth’s distinctive
regions.
Shown here is Nature, The Bounty of the Land, which
features Ceres, the classical allegorical figure of agri-
culture and prosperity. Joining her are representatives
of two signature industries—farming and horses. Other
Kentucky images include tobacco leaves, sunflowers,
cattle, and limestone and white plank fences.
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Several nonprofit organizations have united to help
feed the hungry in Hardin County, while honoring
Vietnam veterans and breaking a Guinness World
Record for the largest canned
food structure.
The goal is to collect 198,333 cans of food, which
will initially be used to construct a wall as part of
the Heartland Festival, August 26-28, and then will
be distributed throughout the year to those in need.
The wall will be modeled after the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor Hardin
County veterans.
Among organizations involved in the project are
The Helping Hand of the Heartland, North Hardin
Hope, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland,
Heartland Chambers’ Alliance, and Hardin County
Habitat for Humanity.
More than 60 local grocery stores, banks, busi-
nesses, and churches are accepting donations—check
out www.buildawall.org for locations. Monetary
donations are accepted through the Web site.
wall against hunger
COmmUNITy
The (electricity transmission) grid in the United States today cannot accommodate the mul-titude of technologies that we have…If you ever wanted to create the U.S. as a big, innova-tive energy market, you’re going to need to have a national grid that’s regulated by the federal government… without that, there’s always going to be a bottleneck to how much innovation will take place.
—Jeff immelt, ceO of general electric
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on the grid
Using an automatic dishwasher
is typically more efficient than
hand-washing dishes (although
if you take your time and are
very miserly with water usage, hand-
washing can be more efficient).
But your old machine probably
does need to be replaced because it
has already survived longer than most
typical dishwashers. No matter which
new dishwasher you select, it will use
less electricity and hot water than
your old one.
The vast majority of dishwashers
made today exceed ENERGY STAR
efficiency standards. Over
the life of the new dish-
washer, the energy and
water savings can pay back
its initial cost.
Most of the cost of using a
dishwasher is for the energy
to heat the water. Part of this
energy is used by the home’s
water heater; the rest, by a
heater inside the dishwasher.
With this in mind, if a dish-
washer design consumes less
water, less energy is needed to
wash a load. Always compare
the overall water consumption
specifications for an average
load cycle among the models.
making cleaning easierOf course, the most important feature
is how well a washer cleans dishes. If
it does not clean well, people tend to
run it on the heavy cycle when normal
will do, or they hand-rinse dishes
first. Rinsing can use more than 10
extra gallons of water.
Top-of-the-line dishwashers offer
many cycle settings to fine-tune the
process. This is a nice feature, but
most families can get by with three
basic cycles: light, medium, and
heavy (for pots and pans).
Newer dishwashers are also
much quieter than older ones,
accomplished by better motor and
pump design and more insulation.
Electronic controls offer greater
convenience and efficiency. Hidden
digital controls—which typically run
along the top edge of the door—look
good when the door is closed, but
you cannot watch the progress of the
cycle and see the time left. A dish-
washer with exposed controls can be
easier to see and use. kL
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Mail requests and questions to James Dulley, Kentucky Living, 6906 Royalgreen Drive, Cincinnati, oH 45244, or visit www.dulley.com.
cleaner dishes, lower billsMy 12-year-old dishwasher is noisy and does not have many cycle options. I think it’s time to replace it. What are the important efficiency features when I compare models? Is hand-washing dishes more efficient?—Sandi T.James duLLey
Washing dishes by hand
What about the efficiency of hand-washing
dishes? Using a spray kitchen faucet with
touch control allows you to minimize water
usage when rinsing.
The overall energy savings when
hand-washing is only realized during the
winter. You can leave the warm sudsy
water in the sink until it cools off. This
heat is given off to the kitchen air, so the
heating system has to run less. In the
summer, though, the air conditioner has
to run longer to remove excess heat and
humidity.
EFFICIENCyIDEAS
cutting costs
this efficient dishwasher uses three spray arms to clean the dishes from many directions.
wall against hunger
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Summer and winter, the key to
making homes more energy effi-
cient is keeping the good air in
and the bad air out. When you’re
paying for energy to cool your home
in August, then paying again to keep it
warm in January, you sure don’t want
all that expensive indoor air escaping.
Yet in far too many Kentucky
homes, that’s exactly what happens.
Indoor air dribbles out, outdoor air
sneaks in, and the extra energy use
adds up. Too many Kentucky fami-
lies are wasting a big portion of their
energy dollars all year long.
Weatherizing homes to improve
energy efficiency and cut down on
waste is an old idea. But for fami-
lies on budgets already stretched to
the max, finding the dollars to make
home improvements has been an
unlikely dream. Now several new
programs aim to connect Kentucky
households with financial resources
to get results. These new options will
make it easier and more affordable for
consumers to take action.
taming the energy hogsThe potential for energy savings in
Kentucky is huge. Almost 60 percent
of Kentucky’s 1.7 million housing
units were built before 1980. Long
ago, nobody gave much thought
to things like proper wall and attic
insulation or tight weatherstrip-
ping around windows and doors.
Compared to more recently built
homes, these older homes are real
energy hogs.
Fixing these homes so they
don’t waste so much energy is a big
deal. A 2007 report prepared by the
Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center
at the University of Louisville noted
that Kentuckians spend more than
$2 billion a year on household energy
bills. Almost half of that money is for
space heating and cooling.
Weatherizing older homes could
make a big difference in what families
spend. If some people make changes
and stop wasting so much energy,
across the state energy expenses could
go down about $500 million during a
10-year period. If a whole lot of people
make changes, the savings could add
up to $1.5 billion. That’s good news for
families on tight budgets.
It’s also good news for electric
utilities. Power plants are very expen-
sive to build. If enough people reduce
their electricity use by weatherizing
their homes, utilities can wait longer
before they need to build any new
power plants. That saves money, too.
Improving energy efficiency tops
the list of ideas in Gov. Steve Beshear’s
November 2008 report, Intelligent
Energy Choices for Kentucky’s Future.
The report says, “Not only does energy
efficiency result in savings today,
the savings are compounded over
time as energy prices continue to
rise. Dollar for dollar, energy effi-
ciency is one of the best energy
investments Kentucky can make.”
Moving energy-efficiency plans
into the real world of family homes,
each with unique needs and bud-
gets, takes time. Kentucky’s electric
cooperatives have a long history of
providing expert energy analysis and
practical ideas for their members.
Their experience and progressive
ideas have played a key role in devel-
oping the ideas being introduced
across the state now.
Building a team effortJonathan Miller, Kentucky Finance
and Administration Cabinet secre-
tary, says, “The most encouraging
thing about making energy efficiency
a real possibility for a lot of Kentucky
families is the strong partnerships
we’ve formed at all public and private
efficiency for everyonePrograms help families at any income level weatherize their homes, lower energy use
nancy s. grant
the future of electricity
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levels. We’ve gotten the involvement
and strong support of folks in the
utility industry, among environmen-
talists, housing advocates, and state
and federal government agencies.”
For Kentucky’s poorest families,
the Weatherization Assistance
Program offers trained inspectors and
work crews who can make energy-
efficiency improvements to homes at
no cost to the households. With $70
million from the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act recently
added to this existing program, more
households will be able to participate.
Families with incomes up to $44,100
typically qualify for this program.
For other families still struggling
to find cash for improvements, KY
Home Performance offers special
financing options and rebates. This
program has no income limits. It also
includes opportunities for indepen-
dent contractors to grow their busi-
nesses by establishing reputations as
reliable community leaders who meet
the high standards of the national
Building Performance Institute and
the ENERGY STAR programs.
Training people to do all these
new energy-efficiency jobs is also
a joint effort. Several members of
Kentucky’s Community and Techni-
cal College System offer energy
auditor training, testing, and certifi-
cation classes. Regional groups such
as the Mountain Association for
Community Economic Development
now offer energy micro loans to help
contractors attend classes and invest
in new equipment.
To help get the word out about
the benefits and opportunities in all
these new programs, the Kentucky
Clean Energy Corps is developing
a Green Ambassadors program of
trained community volunteers. Soon
they will be giving informal talks at
schools, churches, and neighborhood
gatherings, and hosting Energy Open
Houses to showcase improvements in
their own homes’ efficiency. KL
Energy journalist NANCY GRANT is a
member of the Cooperative Communicators
Association and the American society of
Journalists and Authors.
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in 2009, 2,658 houses manufactured by clayton Homes were eneRgy StAR-certified.
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Manufactured hoMes and energy useKnowing the age of a factory-built home is an important first step
in deciding on what kind of efficiency
improvements will help lower energy use:
Built before 1976 No construction
standards for energy use. stacey
Epperson, president of Frontier Housing in
Morehead, says, “Energy efficiency wasn’t
even on the radar for the 90,000 mobile
homes in Kentucky built before 1976.”
Built between 1976 and 1994 Improved
general construction standards.
1994-1995 Energy-efficiency guidelines
become part of construction standards.
2001 ENERgY stAR label rating for
manufactured housing introduced.
Many manufactured homes qualify for
weatherization assistance programs or
certain replacement options. Check with
your local nonprofit housing agency to
learn more about energy saving options.
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bills to the nearest dollar, for com-
munity needs.
thank-you celebrationsmcKee
Jackson Energy Co-op, based
in McKee, is holding Customer
Appreciation Days in its seven pri-
mary service counties.
At the events, co-op members
can register for door prizes, eat lunch,
and learn about co-op programs and
services. The 2010 events are being
held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and
started July 30 in Beattyville.
Other Customer Appreciation
Days will be: August 3, Booneville;
August 13, London; September 1,
McKee; September 3,
Irvine; October 1,
Manchester; October 4,
Mt. Vernon.
capitol studentswashingtOn, d.c.
Eighty-six Kentucky high
school students went to
Washington, D.C., for a
week this June for the 39th
annual Kentucky Rural
Electric Washington Youth
Tour.
Highlights of the trip
included meetings with
elected representatives to
discuss government and
issues of the day, as part of
learning about cooperative
utilities and American history.
The Kentucky Washington Youth
Tour is conducted by the Kentucky
Association of Electric Cooperatives
co-operAtions
cleaning up the floodLiberty
After more than 9 inches of rain in
Casey County in early May, vol-
unteer employees from South
Kentucky Rural Electric Co-op,
based in Somerset, went to help
clean up the millions of dollars in
damage to the town of Liberty.
Karen Black, South Kentucky
Co-op human resources team leader,
who presented the idea of the co-op
providing assistance, says, “Thirty-
nine employees put on their boots
and waded through the mud and
muck to help out.”
The county was also awarded
$1,000 from the co-op’s People Fund,
a flood of volunteers and customer appreciationpauL wessLund
LibertymcKee
on behalf of 22 participating
electric distribution co-ops in the
state. The activity is part of a nation-
wide program that brings nearly
1,500 students to the nation’s capital
each year.
For more info visit http://youth
tour.kaec.org. kL
paul wilson, one of 39 south Kentucky rural electric co-op employees who helped with flood cleanup in Liberty, hauls wheelbarrows of debris from the heavily damaged hong Kong buffet restaurant. photo by donna carman, Casey County News.
high school students on the Kentucky rural electric washington youth tour this summer discovered that the wwii memorial is not only a good place to learn about our nation’s history, but also to cool off on a hot washington day. photo by cayce collins.
Owsley county members of Jackson energy attend one of the co-op’s seven customer appreciation days being held this summer and fall. photo by Karen combs.
plus more than $1,200 in individual,
personal donations from the co-op.
The People Fund allows co-op
members to round up their electric
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miKe Jennings
SAFETyTIP
Be alert to fire risk
In June, Whirlpool and the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commis-
sion recalled 1.7 million dishwashers,
citing an electrical failure in a heating
element that had led to 12 fires.
no injuries were reported in
those fires, but some fires started
by dishwashers have proved deadly.
According to an August 2009
report by the national Fire Protec-
tion Association, from 2003-2006
dishwashers were involved in an
estimated 1,200 home fires per year.
In an average year, those fires killed
four civilians (nonfirefighters) and
injured 30 others.
using your new dishwasherhigher efficiency standards make it a prime time to buy
get the most from your new machine
if your dishwasher has a booster
heater, use it. Most dishwashers
will boost water temperature to at
least 140º, which allows for optimal
cleaning. You can then turn your water
heater thermostat down to 120º.
use the no-heat air dry feature if
available. If your dishwasher lacks
this option, air dry dishes by opening
the door after the final rinse cycle.
don’t pre-rinse dishes. Just scrape
off food and empty liquids.
wash only full loads. Follow
load instructions and allow for
proper water circulation.
don’t try to save energy by hand-
washing. EnERGY STAR estimates a
modern, efficient machine saves you
nearly 5,000 gallons of water, $40
in utility costs, and more than 230
hours in personal time annually.
choose a dishwasher with several
wash cycle options. Use the ones
that will use the least energy
needed to get your dishes clean.
choose the right size dishwasher for
your home. Don’t assume a compact
model will save energy if you will have
to run it a lot to clean all your dishes.
DOLLARS &SENSE
GADGETS &GIzmOS
now may be a good time to replace your old dishwasher.
Technological advantages of new dishwashers include sensors that adjust the cycle
to the food debris on dishes, improved filtration that removes food from wash water,
more efficient water jets, and better dish rack designs.
The federal EnERGY STAR program, which rates energy-efficient consumer
products, raised the standards for dishwashers in August 2009. To earn an
EnERGY STAR label today, a standard-size dishwasher must use no more than
324 kilowatt-hours per year and 5.8 gallons of water per cycle.
Be aware that an older “last year’s model” on sale may not meet EnERGY STAR
standards or qualify for rebates. Check before purchasing. The site www.energy
star.gov can usually clear up any confusion over whether a model that met the old
standard also meets the new one.
To find the most water-efficient models, check manufacturers’ literature as
well as EnERGY STAR. The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
says some EnERGY STAR
models use half as much
water as others. Models
that use less water use
less energy.
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Water heating is second to heating and
cooling for energy use in an average
home. now, an alternative type of water
heater is promising to save consumers
energy and money.
Heat pump water heaters,
while not a new technology, are
experiencing a rebirth. A few
companies produced units in the
1980s and 1990s, but random
failures and other issues soured
consumers on them.
Some major appliance
companies have entered
the market with a new and
improved generation of heat
pump water heaters. Electric coop-
eratives are testing them for possible
deployment in their territories.
Heat pump water heaters come in two
types. The more expensive “integrated”
model replaces an electric resistance
water heater with one that combines
a heat pump and storage tank. The
second version adds a heat pump to an
existing electric heater. A heat pump
circulates a refrigerant, which absorbs
heat from surrounding air before it
passes through a compressor, transfer-
ring heat to water in the tank.
A heat pump water heater consumes
roughly half the electricity of a con-
ventional unit. This effi ciency qualifi es
integrated heat pump water heaters for
an EnERGY STAR rating.
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can someone have a passion for hunting safaris and still be dedicated to preserving wild animals?
tom baker thinks you can.Baker, a Bowling Green resident
and avid outdoor sportsman, has par-
ticipated in more than 100 big-game
safaris in North America and Africa.
Each hunt requires a strict permitting
procedure that can last months and
even years before being approved.
Since only a limited number of per-
mits are available, an applicant can
spend years on the waiting list for a
permit to hunt for a specifi c animal
in a specifi c location. Because the
areas are so vast, in one case a million
acres, there are no guarantees you’ll
even see, much less shoot, what you
have gone there for.
“Lots of people think a safari
involves hunting endangered species,”
off ers Baker. “Th is is not the case at
all. For instance, elephants and rhinos
are not endangered in some parts of
the world. Keep in mind that
Africa is not a country, but a
continent, and yes, they are
endangered in some of those
countries, usually as a result
of civil strife. Th e military
and rebels, too, have killed
many of the animals to eliminate a food
source in order to control the people.
“But there are many countries
in Africa where the elephants are so
abundant that they are destroying the
forest. Th is is where the eco-system
gets out of balance.”
Baker’s hunting quest has taken
him on some of the most desirable
hunting locations in the world. But it
Tom Baker’s
How Tom Baker’s passion for hunting put him in touch with the value of wildlife conservation, and brought elk back to Kentucky
n tom baker shows off his custom-made .375 holland & holland magnum, which he used to take the elephant from matetsi private game preserve, the well-known southern africa safari area in zimbabwe near victoria falls. baker says he received a permit to hunt one bull elephant in this preserve that has a capacity to support 23,000 elephants, but had a population of 64,000.
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n tom baker in his bowling green trophy room with his black Labrador retriever gunner. mounted animals he has taken while on safari with permit—typically given for population control of wildlife—include a giraffe from zimbabwe (the meat was given to natives); an ostrich from south africa; and a host of animals on the wall including barren-ground caribou from alaska, a cape bushbuck antelope from south africa, and in the top left corner under the eaves is a javelina, a wild, native pig-like mammal found in the deserts of the american southwest and mexico.
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was an invitation from a brother-in-
law back in 1984 to take part in a quota
deer hunt at TVA’s Land Between Th e
Lakes that launched Baker to hunt for
something other than birds.
He had been deer hunting before,
but never actually fi red a shot at one,
so hunting of any type was not high
on his agenda.
“My dad had passed down
to me his father’s 1935 Model 94
Winchester, which my grandfather
had purchased in 1935,” says Baker.
“Th at was the only gun I owned.”
Th e LBL experience turned out to
be a life-changing event, especially
after taking his fi rst whitetail deer.
Twenty-six years later Baker
has earned a statewide, as well as a
national, reputation for his involve-
ment in animal conservation and its
eff ect on the eco-system.
As current chairman of Th e Congres-
sional Sportsmen’s Foundation in
Washington, D.C., current chairman
of the Appalachian Wildlife Founda-
tion, and past chairman of the board of
the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
based out of Missoula, Montana, Baker
sees fi rsthand some of the nation’s
eff orts to implement wildlife conser-
vation. One of the membership
organizations he is most proud of is
his inclusion in the Boone and Croc-
kett Club. Founded in 1887 by Teddy
Roosevelt, it is the oldest conservation
group in the nation and is limited to
only 100 regular (voting) members.
Kentucky is absolutely known as a
hunting state. Kentucky’s Department
of Fish and Wildlife is instrumental in
helping to fund, through licenses and
fees, much of the fi shing and hunting
brochures distributed across the state,
as well as conservation programs that
protect animals and the habitat in
which they live.
Th ousands of highly diverse places
to hunt—from the wetlands in the
west, to the rolling hills in the central
Bluegrass, to the mountains in the
east—are available to Kentucky hunters.
In other words, anywhere in Kentucky
is pretty much open to hunting.
At one time, hunting was a neces-
sity of life in order to put food on the
table. And though the majority of
hunters eat their kill, especially deer,
hunting is classifi ed as a sport. It is
only during specifi c times of the year
that certain animals can be hunted.
“Th e control of numbers and con-
servation of wildlife are very important,
whether it’s here or anyplace else in the
world,” Baker points out. “You don’t
just go out and shoot something indis-
criminately. Th ere are quotas, limits on
size and permits for various hunts.”
Baker’s treks have taken him to
Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Zambia,
South Africa, Zimbabwe, and all of the
Rocky Mountain states in search of big
game, and though he added a sizable
trophy room onto his home in 2001,
he is quick to point out that all of his
hunts are about more than the kill.
“None of the animals are wasted,”
he stresses. “Th e entire animal is car-
ried out and processed for food in
that area for the locals to eat. No meat
can be brought into the U.S.”
Most of Baker’s hunts are about
making memories, always adding to
his story collection that one would
tom Baker has an understanding and respect for the fi ne balance between conservation and the hunting of big game.
GETTING TO zImBABWE is not
exactly a pleasure trip. From Bowling
Green, Tom Baker says it requires three
hard days of a combination of driving
and fl ying.
A 6 a.m. departure from home to the
nashville Airport; an hour’s fl ight from
nashville to Atlanta; Atlanta to Dakar, nine
hours; Dakar to Johannesburg, another
eight hours; Johannesburg to Bulawayo,
Zimbabwe, two hours; a three-hour drive
from the airport to the safari area; and
another hour to the camp site.
“I planned for this trip three years
out,” he says.
Then called the lemco Safari Area of
Zimbabwe, it consists of 1 million acres
of safari area.
“At the time I booked this hunt, only
two lion hunting permits a year were
given for the entire safari area,” adds
Baker.
ZimBABwe sAFAri
KentucKy depArtment oF Fish And wildliFe resourcesFor more about
Kentucky Depart-
ment of Fish and Wildlife Resources
funding, youth hunting and trap-
ping, as well as number of employees
and what areas they manage, go to
www.Kentuckyliving.com and type
“kDFWR” in the Keyword Search box.
ONLINE
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expect from a worldwide traveler.
And though there’s an adrenalin rush
upon seeing deer or elk peek from
the edge of a tree line near dusk in
a Kentucky backwoods, it still may
not approach the level when being
charged by a huge Cape buffalo bull,
or stalked by two male lions, or run
out of a blind by a large black rhino.
“It’s definitely there,” he says.
“But through experience, patience,
and listening to your guides, it
becomes part of the hunt.”
Although Baker has created a
reputation for big-game hunts, his
biggest legacy might very well be
his involvement with the Rocky
Mountain Elk Foundation.
“The purpose was to establish a
chapter in Kentucky,” says Baker. “I
really became interested in elk and
the fact that they had completely dis-
appeared out of Kentucky.”
Baker says the elk had been
hunted into extinction.
“Back then in the 1850s this was a
frontier state, and because there were
no game laws, the people here had
eliminated all of their food supply,”
he says. “The elk had gone the way of
the buffalo.”
Getting involved in this conserva-
tion program, Baker soon became
a driving force in restoring elk to
Kentucky.
Initially there was some hesitancy
on the part of the state, because it
was thought elk in the East were
prone to a parasite called brain worm.
However, Baker and others coun-
tered that elk had been plentiful here
before being overhunted.
Finally, 29 elk were trailered in
from Canada and released into 750
acres at Land Between The Lakes near
Golden Pond.
“Today the number is up to 75,”
Baker adds. “It would be more, but
that’s the number they want to keep
it at because it is considered a dem-
onstration project.”
He soon found himself fully
immersed in bringing more elk back
to the state.
“I was so obsessed with the elk
project that for over a year I almost
forgot about my regular job,” says
Baker, a commercial real estate agent.
As more and more people began
to visit the LBL elk reserve, it quickly
became apparent they had become a
tourist attraction.
Soon, Baker began to receive
calls from a few people in eastern
Kentucky asking if a similar thing,
but on a much grander scale, could
be done in their area of the state.
“Tom Baker has been a tire-
less advocate for free-ranging elk in
Kentucky for nearly two decades,”
says Commissioner Jon Gassett,
Ph.D., of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife.
“In the mid-90s he joined forces with
commission member Doug Hensley,
raised public support to restore the
elk to eastern Kentucky, and con-
vinced the Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation to donate $940,000 to
fund the effort.” Baker’s fund-raising
on behalf of the Kentucky elk popu-
lation has brought in approximately
$2.4 million to date.
So on a cold day in December
1997, with more than 4,500 people
looking on, seven elk imported from
Kansas were released in Knott County
in what was the first of several pre-
planned stages.
In the beginning the goal was
1,700 elk on more than 3 million
acres in 20 years, according to Baker.
“That’s larger than Yellowstone
National Park,” he points out. “And
Yellowstone has over 30,000 elk on a
million less acres.”
Today there are an estimated 10,000-
12,000 elk roaming some 16 eastern Ken-
tucky counties, covering a total of 4 mil-
lion acres, and Baker says it is estimated
the elk project brings in more than $23
million a year in tourism revenue.
“In 2009, more than 46,000 hunt-
ers applied for 1,000 hunting tags
offered by the state,” Baker says. “Now
n baker took this large male african lion measur-ing 10’4” while on a big-game hunt in the mazunga conservancy in zimbabwe, africa, where permits are only given in areas where there is an overabun-dance of certain wildlife for purposes of keeping animal populations in correct balance.
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think about the economic impact from
all of these people coming to hunt, hire
guides, outfitters, meals, and lodging. It
all adds up.”
Baker also talks about the black
bears that have returned on their own
to several areas of eastern Kentucky,
and the fact that the state now has a
limited season on them.
Last December 19-20, the state
offered, for the first time, a two-day
hunt on the bears in Harlan, Letcher,
and Pike counties. However, a heavy
snowfall kept hunters away and no
bears were taken in what had been a
10-bear quota.
“Hunting them is what keeps them
wild,” he adds. “If we didn’t, they’d
lose their fear of people, and that
would lead to a real problem.”
Tom Baker has an understand-
ing and respect for the fine balance
between conservation and the hunt-
ing of big game. And because of his
involvement over the years, thousands
of Kentuckians for years to come will
be able to enjoy the state’s oldest sport,
even if they never travel to a safari in
another country. kL
“the control of
numbers and
conservation of wildlife
are very important,”
Baker points out.
“you don’t just go out
and shoot something
indiscriminately. there
are quotas, limits on
size and permits for
various hunts.”
n this wall of tom baker’s trophy room showcases an array of mounted animals taken from big-game hunts including an african male leopard—the strongest animals of the jungle—shown as he would appear by dragging his prey, a male impala, into a tree for dinner; a zebra from zambia; black wildebeest from south africa; blue wildebeest from zimbabwe; and a vervet monkey from zimbabwe.
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Be Loyal & Faithful…and other important life lessons from our beloved pets
By DEBRA GIBSON
They taught me how to fi nd joy in a simplewalk around the neighbor-hood, not to give up on people so easily, and that my dad loves me...
I taught my basset hounds to wait for my approval before crossing the street, not to nip at me for attention, and that they must attend to certain necessities outside.
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...although I had never believed it.
If you’ve ever shared your life
with a pet—merely owning one
doesn’t count—then you know that
people usually get the better end of
the deal in the human/animal rela-
tionship. Sure, we feed them, attend
to their needs, and even indulge
them. Th eir jobs, however, are often
much more demanding and impor-
tant—the stuff of changing hearts and
destinies.
Author Jon Katz calls it “the
new work of dogs,” but his belief
about this extends well beyond dogs
into other animals he shares life
with—a lovable bull named Elvis, a
chicken with personality plus named
Henrietta, and a persnickety rooster
named Winston.
Th e emotional connections we
make with our pets change our lives
for the better and teach us impor-
tant life lessons. Th is, Katz says, is the
essence of their jobs today since most
never herd sheep or eliminate mice or
pull a wagon.
Pets are our friends, counselors,
teachers, and companions. In short,
they change our lives in more ways
than we could ever have imagined.
Kentucky Living readers have made
the same discovery. Th is month we
share some of your stories about les-
sons learned, hearts opened, and
memories made with pets.
snowfl ake has taught me that no matter what is going on in my life, I need to enjoy every season. She seems to become one with nature whether it is snowing, raining, or the sun is shining.
In the winter, she frolics in the snow as she almost becomes a part of it. Springtime brings the rainy season, when Snowfl ake loves to be out under the trees letting the rain
fall on her. During the summertime, you will fi nd her stretched out on the deck enjoying every minute of the sunshine. In the fall, Snowfl ake rolls around in the leaves waiting on us to give her a belly rub, her favorite thing.
Snowfl ake has taught me to take some quiet time for myself. After all, there is a time and season for everything.
A time and a seasonRoBIn lovElACE, RADClIFF, nolIn RECC • PHoTo BY DAvID MoDICA
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A solid black cat with piercing yellow eyes, midnight taught Gilley these four truths:
1. Voice your needs loudly.
2. Differences make life interesting.
3. There’s always room for one more.
4. Be ready to make a fast getaway.
Four years ago, my daughter retired her competition barrel horse at age 16, and Bonnie became my horse. While Bonnie is a sorrel, and I’m in my 40s, notes of The Old Gray Mare ring true. I’ve learned a lot from my large pet as we both face life at a stage some would call past our prime.
I still practice Bonnie through the pattern to remind her that she is a barrel horse. And I show her
in events where she can succeed, like halter-trail. When Bonnie wins a ribbon, beating out younger and faster horses, I feel there is hope.
Bonnie has been an example for me of how to mature with accep-tance and dignity. She keeps me fi t and gives me confi dence in my appearance. And this stately retired champion reminds me that there’s always an arena you can win in.
Age with acceptance and dignitySARAH TSIANG, RICHMOND, CLARK ENERGY COOPERATIVE
Midnight’s four pointersAMY GILLEY, SHEPHERDSVILLE, SALT RIVER ELECTRIC
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I was diagnosed in 2005 with uterine cancer. I started chemotherapy in September, and I received the best gift ever in October—a cute little boxer puppy. We named him hank. He has been my “therapy dog.”
He came to me at a time I needed him most. Hank has shown me that above all else, no matter what, he would be there for me. Boxers are generally hyper dogs. Hank knew
something was going on in my life. Therefore, he picked up the most laid-back attitude ever. I have learned from him that life can be short, so live it the best you can while you can.
I do believe that animals are the best therapy in the world. Hanky, my boy, thanks for being there when I needed you the most.
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My dog vin taught me how to be eco-friendly and stay warm all winter long while saving on fuel/electricity. Just stay under the covers until spring.
I am 9 years old. My pet is a yellow Labrador retriever named charlie.
My daddy is a Marine and has been to Iraq three times. Mommy and I never had to be afraid when Charlie was in the house. He will always protect us and watch out for us. I have also learned that I
have to be responsible for feed-ing Charlie each morning before I go to school. I don’t mind, though, because he watches out for me, so I’m happy I can watch out for him. I wish that everyone had a good dog like Charlie.
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Dogs have not been my favor-ite pet in the past, to say the least. After the stress associated with our previous dogs, I was the holdout on getting another one. Eventually, we chose to look for a dog that needed a good home rather than buy one bred for profi t. Although this may sound noble, I was still not convinced this was a good move for me.
Little did I know that of everyone in our family, winston would bond
with me! It seemed I could under-stand him, as if we had some secret form of communication. There I was, as surprised as everyone else by my love for him. Despite my previ-ous experiences with dogs, I actually enjoyed caring for him, and dare I say “loved” him back!
Although we had rescued Winston from neglect, I think he rescued me from missing out on the joys and rewards of caring for one of God’s creatures.
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My giant schnauzer mix, ella, was destined to be in my family. When I decided to adopt another dog, I knew I wanted a schnauzer, and I’d been thinking the name Ella would be very pretty. So when I found a schnauzer at the Christian County Animal Shelter already named Ella, I dropped every-thing and ran.
Ella has since become something of an inspiration to me. Here’s a dog that’s been turned in to at least two kill shelters, and yet has maintained
a cheerfulness and love of life you don’t often see.
She never makes demands for attention, choosing to ask politely when I’m not busy. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve turned around from washing dishes or making the bed to fi nd her quietly sitting behind me, just waiting. She seems grateful for the life she has.
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Meet Boomer and Pearl onlineIt’s worth digging to meet Boomer, an
abused pit bull turned family pet with
10 life lessons, and Pearl, another dog,
who kept her distance until she taught
her owner some wisdom. Go to www.
Kentuckyliving.com and type “pet lessons” in the Keyword Search box.
Meet Boomer and Pearl online
dawn, my orange-sable Pomeranian, taught me unconditional, unmerited love. After leaping into my lap and chasing off all other dogs that sought my attention, she chose me as her person and remained the most loving, loyal friend to the day she died in my arms.
She showed me how to express joy with her ever-smiling face and eagerly wagging fl uffy tail. A warm welcome on my return was another lesson. It makes you look forward to coming home.
Loyalty she showed with her constant presence, regardless of the circumstances.
Dawn taught me that discipline is an important part of life. Her quick correction of her puppies, followed immediately with comforting licks, was a wonderful example of loving care.
A friend gave me a plaque that reads, “Lord, make me the person my dog thinks I am.” She thought of me as the most wonderful being in her life, and so I try daily to live up to her shining example.
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“Kentucky has a rich Native
American presence,” says
Sarah Elizabeth Burkey, a
Native American musician
who lives in Kevil. “And it is not just in
the history of the land and what hap-
pened here hundreds of years ago. It is
alive and well in the everyday lives of
people of the Commonwealth.”
Kentucky observes Native American
Heritage Month in November—but
several events, including powwows,
will have unfolded beforehand in cele-
bration of the contributions Native
Americans have made to the state’s
cultural heritage.
The events, which combine edu-
cation and hands-on activities like
tomahawk throwing, bow-and-
arrow and blow-gun shooting, and
Indian dancing and drumming, help
raise awareness and play an impor-
tant role in preserving Kentucky’s
Native American traditions.
“Some estimates put the per-
centage of people in Appalachia with
Native blood as high as 92 percent,”
says Kenneth Phillips, a Cherokee
from Corbin. “The Cherokee Trail of
Tears went through the southern half
of Kentucky, during which many of
our ancestors slipped away and lived
as white people while hiding their
ancestry due to fear of being removed
to the reservation.”
Phillips adds, “Much of what we
call folk art, folk music, and folkways
today is actually Native American
originally and has been handed down
by these Native ancestors who have
been forgotten.”
“We want to educate the public,
especially the children, about true
Native American culture and keep it
alive—not the Hollywood stereotype,”
says Jan Quigg, whose ancestors were
Cherokee. Jan and her husband, Dan,
organize the powwow in Richmond
that takes place at Battlefield Park.
Glenda McGill agrees that
the events cater to kids. McGill,
whose ancestry includes Cherokee,
Shawnee, Delaware, Choctaw,
Chickasaw, Scotch-Irish, and French,
helps organize the All Nations at
Westport event each year. Two kid
favorites are the candy dance and the
potato dance. The former is like the
cakewalk at so many fairs and festi-
vals, but with a candy grab when the
drumming stops. The latter is remi-
niscent of an old childhood game,
pass the potato—only with two kids
holding the potato between their
noses as they dance in a circle.
A highlight of the Native
American Heritage Museum Benefit
Powwow, held in early September in
Corbin, is an appearance by Emerson
Begay, a well-known traditional
Navajo dancer and artist, who will
be Head Man Dancer. Another is
the mobile museum that travels the
state with its collection of war clubs,
smoking pipes, arrows, jewelry, and
fire-starter kit, among other artifacts.
The museum’s mission is to teach
about the Eastern Woodland tribes—
Cherokee, Shawnee, Mohawk, and
Creek are the major tribes repre-
sented—that inhabited this region
when Europeans arrived.
Authentic crafts and foods are
staples of powwow events and might
include vendors from Cherokee,
Navajo, Apache, Lumbee, Shawnee,
and Mohawk nations. Typically there
are demonstrations of medicinal herbs,
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drumming, bead jewelry, and leather
crafts like bags and moccasins. These
items and others—pottery, sculpture,
dream catchers, clothing, and recordings
of Native American music—are sold.
At some powwows, kids queue
up for grab bags made especially for
them. Festival food generally includes
fry bread, buffalo burgers, and Native
tacos, though items like hamburgers
and hot dogs are available as well.
Singing and storytelling are major
components of these events. Burkey,
who is known by the English transla-
tion of her Cherokee name, SoftWalks—
which means “she who walks softly
with respect and love for all of nature”—
will spend each weekend in November
singing and telling stories at Native
American events all over the state.
Burkey has recorded several albums,
including Don’t Die Yet, on which she is
accompanied by Grammy-nominated
Navajo musician Tony Redhouse. By fall,
Burkey will release her newest album,
which features her singing many of the
songs in Cherokee.
Burkey will also appear in November
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sierra mullins of the Lumbee tribe of north carolina dances at a Kentucky native american heritage museum benefit powwow.
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at Sacred Soil: Foundation of Life, the
15th Annual Louisville Festival of Faiths.
While not a “Native” event, the festival
celebrates the different cultures, faiths,
and spiritualities of the world, and
explores how to unite them for the
cause of environmental sustainability.
She is also a frequent guest artist at
programs held at Mantle Rock Native
Education and Culture Center in Marion.
“I sing traditional songs in
Cherokee as well as songs I have writ-
ten in English,” Burkey says. “And
like many Kentuckians, I also have
Scotch-Irish heritage. Think about
all the generations and generations
of people from different cultures over
the ages that had to unite for me to
be here today.
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native American events are plentifulThere are many events in Kentucky each year that celebrate native American culture. A good source of information is the Kentucky native American Heritage Commission at www.heritage.ky.gov/knahc.
one partnership that has been established by the commission is with the U.S. Forest Service to support living Archaeology Weekend, a presentation of prehistoric and traditional native technology at Gladie Historic Site in the Red River Gorge.
Below are some native American events that will take place in late summer or the fall, but leave your watch at home. According to Jan Quigg, “all times are Indian time,” meaning events could begin a few minutes or more before or after stated times.
3rd annual Kentucky native american heritage museum benefit powwowSept. 3-5, St. John’s Park, College Street, Knox County, CorbinFriday Kids Day, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.: anyone under 17 gets in freeSaturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Grand Entry: 12 p.m.Sunday 12 p.m.-7 p.m.; Grand Entry: 1 p.m.Host Drum & Honor Guard: All nations Warrior Society, www.allnationswarriorsociety.comAdmission: adults $5; ages 13-17 $2; 12 and under freeContact: Kenneth Phillips, (606)
528-6342, www.stjohnscorbin.org; www.powwows.com
5th annual all nations at westportSept. 18-19, The Commons at Westport, 6700 W. Main St., oldham County, WestportSaturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Grand Entry: 1 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Grand Entry: 1 p.m.Host Drum: SkyHawk Drum, www.skyhawkdrum.comAdmission: adults $5; ages 8-14 $2.50; kids 8 and under freeContact: Glenda McGill, (502) 222-5902, [email protected]
17th annual richmond powwowSept. 24-26, Battlefield Park, Madison County, RichmondFriday School Day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Grand Entry: 6 p.m.; dancing till duskSaturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Grand Entry: 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Grand Entry: 12 p.m.Admission: adults $5; children $2Contact: Jan and Dan Quigg, (859) 623-6076, www.battleofrichmond.org or www.richmondpowwow.org
sacred soil: foundation of Life15th Annual louisville Festival of Faithsnov. 3-9, Henry Clay Building, 604 S. Third St., downtown louisvilleMany events are free; some will be ticketed. visit the Web site for details.Contact: lauren Argo, (502) 583-3100, www.festivaloffaiths.org
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Kentucky living Event Calendar brought to you by the Kentucky Depart-ment of Travel. For a complete listing of destinations, attractions, and events happening in your own back yard or throughout the entire state, visit KentuckyTourism.com.
duncan hines festivalGet your taste buds ready for the 14th Annual Duncan Hines
Festival, one of Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events of
Summer 2010. Bowling Green, the hometown of cake-mix king
Duncan Hines, celebrates his legacy on Friday, August 13, with
a free street dance featuring live music, a create-your-own
recipe contest, Uncle Duncan’s Duck Derby, and more at Circus
Square Park downtown. For more information, visit www.
duncanhinesfestival.com or call (270) 782-0800.
Kentucky state fair 2010Celebrate the 106th year of the Kentucky State Fair, August 19-29,
with 11 days of activities for the whole family, including concerts,
exhibits, crafts, animals, and contests. Enjoy the splendor of the
World’s Championship Horse Show at Freedom Hall. For more
information, visit www.kystatefair.org or call (502) 367-5002.
battle of blue Licks tributeon August 21-22, Blue licks Battlefi eld State Resort Park in Mt.
olivet will pay tribute to the pioneers who fought and died at the
Battle of Blue licks on August 19, 1782. A craft area features
artisans and vendors, along with special music and a battle re-
enactment at 3 p.m. each day. Stroll through the encampment and
see how the pioneers lived. This year marks the 228th anniversary
of the battle. For more information, call (800) 443-7008.
hot august blues festCome to Aurora on August 27-28 for the 21st Annual
Hot August Blues Festival at Kenlake State Resort Park
Amphitheater on scenic Kentucky lake. organizers
guarantee two days of unforgettable entertainment and
fun. For more information, visit www.hotaugustbluesfestival
.com or call (270) 293-6641.
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Thursdays on the Square (502) 316-0846 Georgetown.
SAT AUG 7
Buffalo Days (859) 865-2411 Through the 8th. Bluegrass Animal land, Salvisa.
Tunes in the Vines (859) 846-9463 Equus Run vineyards, Midway.
TUE AUG 10
Run for Your Wife(866) 597-5297 Through the 21st. Pioneer Playhouse, Danville.
National S’Mores Day (270) 826-2247 Audubon Campground Shelter, Henderson.
WED AUG 11
In the Footsteps of Lucy Braun (606) 558-3571 Through the 15th. Pine Mountain Settlement School, Bledsoe.
ThU AUG 12
Tree O’ Life Quilting Workshop (270) 442-8856 Through the 14th. national Quilt Museum, Paducah.
Main Event in Downtown (859) 498-8725 Mt. Sterling.
FRI AUG 13
The Bardstown Opry (859) 336-9839 Bluegrass Entertain-ment & Expo Complex, Bardstown.
Summer Band Concert (800) 638-4877 Bardstown.
Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival (800) 648-3128 Through the 14th. Audubon Mill Park, Henderson.
Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show (859) 255-7309 Through the 15th. lexington.
Sermon on the Mount (859) 635-2444 Through the 15th. Falmouth.
Jessamine Beef Cattle Cookout (859) 608-6295 Through the 14th. Tractor Supply, nicholasville.
Glen Rice Family & Friends Musical Concert Series (270) 325-3256 Hardin County Schools PAC, Elizabethtown.
Duncan Hines Festival (270) 782-0800 Bowling Green.
Gallery Hop (270) 781-0872 Bowling Green.
SAT AUG 14
Nature Rocks! Family Nature Club (270) 343-3797 Public library, Jamestown.
Whiskey City Cruisers (800) 638-4877 Bardstown.
Breakfast in the Park (270) 827-0016 Audubon Mill Park, Henderson.
Pickin’ & Pedalin’ Bike Tour (800) 648-3128 Henderson.
Jammin’ & Jumpin’ Street Vault (270) 724-2218 Henderson.
Dinner on the Rails (800) 272-0152 Kentucky Railway Museum, new Haven.
Cruisin’ the Ridge (859) 391-0149 Dry Ridge.
Hardin, Grayson, Green, & LaRue County Days (800) 762-2869 Through the 15th. Kentucky Down Under, Horse Cave.
River Daze Festival (502) 222-0646 Westport Park, Westport.
BIG Cruise (270) 392-0288 national Corvette Museum, Bowling Green.
Concerts at the Vineyard Series (859) 846-9463 Equus Run vineyards, Midway.
Cadiz Cruz In (270) 522-1005 Cadiz.
Bourbon Tasting Dinner Excursion (502) 348-7300 My old Kentucky Dinner Train, Bardstown.
TUE AUG 17
Nature Rocks! Family Nature Club (270) 343-3797 Public library, Jamestown.
FRI AUG 20
The Bardstown Opry (859) 336-9839 Bluegrass Entertain-ment & Expo Complex, Bardstown.
Summer Band Concert (800) 638-4877 Bardstown.
3rd on 3rd (800) 638-4877 Bardstown.
Multi-Cultural Festival (270) 684-1467 First Presbyterian Church, owensboro.
Adult Artist Retreat (270) 827-1893 Audubon Museum, Henderson.
Annie(859) 336-5412 Through the 27th. opera House, Springfield.
Car, Truck, & Tractor Show (270) 772-3294 Through the 21st. lake Malone State Park, Dunmor.
Ice Cream & a Mooovie (270) 843-5567 Chaney’s Dairy Barn, Bowling Green.
International Newgrass Festival (270) 784-0757 Through the 22nd. Ballance Farms, Bowling Green.
WAABI Golf Classic (502) 215-2379 Through the 21st. Bards- town/Shepherdsville.
SAT AUG 21
Living History (800) 638-4877 Civil War Museum, Bardstown.
Saturday Nite Sock-Hop Show (859) 336-9839 Bluegrass Entertain-ment & Expo Complex, Bardstown.
Recreation Bowl (859) 498-8744 MCHS Football Field, Mt. Sterling.
Small Town America Weekend (859) 497-8732 Through the 22nd. Mt. Sterling.
Pennyrile Classic Car Club Summer Cruise-In (270) 498-1795 Hopkinsville.
Olboystoys Car Show (270) 866-7294 Russell Springs.
Gateway Special Olympics Car, Truck, Tractor, & Motorcycle Show (859) 498-9874 Mt. Sterling.
Cruisin on Main (606) 682-9398 london.
Ohio Valley Truck & Tractor Pulls & Mud Bog (502) 477-9992 Spencer County Fair-grounds, Taylorsville.
Riders for Kids Benefit ATV/Horse Trail Ride (270) 536-3415 Hudson.
SUN AUG 22
Twilight Driving Tour (502) 451-5630 Cave Hill Cemetery, louisville.
WED AUG 25
Doubloon Day (502) 753-5663 Frazier International History Museum, louisville.
ThU AUG 26
Big Daddy’s Barbecue(866) 597-5297 Through the 28th. Pioneer Playhouse, Danville.
FRI AUG 27
Project WILD Facilitator Training (270) 343-3797 Through the 28th. Wolf Creek national Fish Hatchery, Jamestown.
The Bardstown Opry (859) 336-9839 Bluegrass Entertain-ment & Expo Complex, Bardstown.
Summer Band Concert (800) 638-4877 Bardstown.
ELVIS Nite (270) 879-8190 Pine Knob Theatre, Caneyville.
Bluegrass 101 Bluegrass Festival (502) 252-9004 Through the 28th. Bullitt County Fair- grounds, Shepherdsville.
Garrard County Rural Heritage Tobacco Festival (859) 806-8334 Through the 29th. lancaster.
SAT AUG 28
Pine Mountain Community Fair Day (606) 558-3586 Pine Mountain Settle- ment School, Bledsoe.
At the Hop(270) 879-8190 Pine Knob Theatre, Caneyville.
Somernites Cruise Car Show (606) 872-2277 Somerset.
Battle of Richmond (859) 624-0013 Through the 29th. Battlefield Park, Richmond.
mON AUG 30
Cornerstone Christian Academy Benefit Golf Scramble (502) 633-4070 Country Club, Shelbyville.
WED SEP 1
Teachers Month (270) 773-4345 Through the 30th. Dinosaur World, Cave City.
Sacajawea Festival (270) 668-3047 Through the 4th. Cloverport.
FRI SEP 3
Swift Silver Mine Festival (606) 668-3521 Through the 5th. Campton.
The Bardstown Opry (859) 336-9839 Bluegrass Entertain-ment & Expo Complex, Bardstown.
Summer Band Concert (800) 638-4877 Bardstown.
Plein-Air Studio & Workshop (270) 827-1893 Through the 4th. Audubon Museum, Henderson.
First Friday Art Gallery Opening Reception & Exhibit (859) 498-6264 Mt. Sterling.
Kentucky Native American Heritage Museum Pow Wow (606) 528-6342 Through the 5th. Corbin.
Antique Tractor & Engine Show (270) 668-4513 Through the 4th. Breckinridge County Fairgrounds, Hardinsburg.
SAT SEP 4
Downtown Walking Tour (270) 830-9707 Henderson.
Cruise-In Car Show (859) 498-9874 Mt. Sterling.
PMSS Community School Reunion (606) 558-3586 Pine Mountain Settle- ment School, Bledsoe.
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Kentucky Bluegrass Music Festival (502) 583-0333 Through the 6th. Water Tower, louisville.
Edmonson County Homecoming (270) 286-8532 Brownsville.
SUN SEP 5
Labor Day Car Show (859) 498-1960 Judy’s Drive-In, Mt. Sterling.
Bluegrass Animal Land Labor Day (859) 865-2411 Through the 6th. Salvisa.
Gospel Concert & Breakfast (502) 839-3487 Alton Baptist Church, lawrenceburg.
WED SEP 8
Senior Olympic Games (270) 827-2948 Through the 16th. Atkinson Park, Henderson.
ThU SEP 9
Main Event (859) 498-8725 Mt. Sterling.
To Kill a Mockingbird(270) 432-2276 Through the 11th. Barn lot Theater, Edmonton.
Little Women(270) 432-2276 Through the 11th. Barn lot Theater, Edmonton.
Hwy. 31-W Treasure Hunt Yard Sale (270) 670-3741 Through the 12th. Park City.
FRI SEP 10
The Bardstown Opry (859) 336-9839 Bluegrass Entertainment & Expo Complex, Bardstown.
Rolling Fork Iron Horse Festival (502) 549-3117 Through the 11th. new Haven.
Henderson RC Club Open Fly-In (270) 521-9001 Through the 12th. RC Club, Robards.
Athens Schoolhouse Antique Show (859) 255-7309 Through the 12th. lexington.
Jessamine County Beef Cattle Cookout (859) 608-6295 Through the 11th. Tractor Supply, nicholasville.
15+ Mile Yard Sale (606) 871-7894 Through the 11th. nancy/Faubush/Chesterview/Jabez.
Antique Show & Sale (270) 842-5991 Through the 12th. Knights of Columbus Hall, Bowling Green.
Music Festival (270) 776-5587 Through the 11th. Bluegrass Music Rv Park, Franklin.
Oktoberfest (859) 491-0458 Through the 12th. MainStrasse village, Covington.
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to view a comprehensive listing of events, go to www.KentuckyLiving.com and select travel & events. you can search by month, city, or event. published events are subject to change. please call ahead to confirm dates and times.
Events are published as space allows, must be submitted at least 90 days in advance, and include a telephone number for publica-tion. To submit an event online, go to www.Kentuckyliving.com and select Travel & Events, or send your info to Kentucky Living, Events Editor, P.o. Box 32170, louisville, KY 40232, or fax to (502) 459-1611.
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Scott Smith, the mild-mannered,
39-year-old vice president of First
Community Bank in Clinton, may
arrive at the offi ce wearing a tie,
but he often leaves changing into his
fi re helmet and other emergency gear.
A member of Hickman-Fulton
Counties RECC, Smith holds a
degree in fi nance from Murray State
University and served as Hickman
County’s director of emergency man-
agement for three years before join-
ing the bank in 1997. Since then, he
has continued to serve without pay
as assistant director of emergency
management and as a volunteer with
both the Clinton Fire Department and
Hickman County Fire and Rescue,
where he is assistant chief.
Smith has the green light from the
bank’s board of directors to respond
to daily emergencies, and during last
year’s ice storm he served as incident
command offi cer for 17 days straight.
“My president, Bruce Kimbell,
said, ‘Do what you need to do for the
county,’” Smith recalls.
And in early May, numerous people
reported that had they not been awak-
ened by Smith’s recorded telephone
warning on the night a tornado struck,
they wouldn’t have known of the
approaching twister. It touched down
along an 8-mile stretch of Hickman
County, but caused no injuries.
Greg Pruitt, Hickman County
judge executive, characterizes
Smith’s leadership and his many
hours of volunteer service to his
native county as exceptional.
During the 2009 ice storm, “I’m
sure there were many good incident
command offi cers across the state—
but there was not one any better any-
where than Scott Smith,” Pruitt says.
Smith is now taking emergency
medical responder training for cer-
tifi cation to assist paramedics and
emergency medical technicians on
ambulance runs.
“It’s hard to explain, unless it’s
something that you’ve ever done, but
once you’re involved in emergency
services, it becomes a part of you, I
guess,” Smith says. “It makes you
feel good to be able to help people.”
He also serves on the boards of the
local health department, a nursing
home, and his church in nearby Fulton.
“In my opinion, he is one of
the fi nest young men in Hickman
County,” says Lula Belle Puckett,
director of the mission house for the
local ministerial alliance.
Smith was named Hickman County’s
Citizen of the Year in 2009. kL
always on alertFrom tornadoes to ice storms, Hickman County can rely on Scott Smith in an emergencybyrOn crawfOrd
cooperAtive hero
“in times past i’ve tried to take a little break from it (volunteer emergency manage-ment) to concentrate on other things, but you can’t get away from it. it’s just in you and part of you, and you have to do it.”
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Courier-Journal, WHAS Tv and Radio, and KET’s
Kentucky Life.
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ROy’S BAR-B-q
has enjoyed 27
years of being
one of Kentucky’s
great pit barbe-
cue restaurants.
This business,
at 101 Sara lane
off the bypass
in Russellville—with a second carryout
location and a successful catering clien-
tele—is truly a family affair. The owners
credit great employees and loyal patrons
for almost three decades of success.
Harold Harris and Roger Morgan are the
pit masters while Janey Morgan and, in
the photo from left to right, lee Morgan,
Kathy Howard, leeAnn Harris, and Roy
Morgan cook, cater, and handle daily
operations. (At center is a portrait of
founder Ralph Morgan.)
Best sellers include barbecued
pork and farm-raised catfi sh.
Customer favorites also range from
ribs, chicken, beef, and mutton to
deep-fried items, vegetables in
season, and desserts. Roy’s also
sells barbecue by the pound.
lee Morgan, grill cook and night-
shift manager, credits the co-owners’
parents, Jolene and Ralph Morgan,
for launching the restaurant’s
success. He thanks their patrons by
quoting Ralph Morgan from a sign
in the restaurant that reads, “The
world’s fi nest people walk through
these doors.”
Roy’s hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday through Saturday, and 8 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Sunday; (270) 726-8057.
LINDA ALLISON-LEWIS writes from her
home in Bullitt County. A former restaurant
critic, her latest cookbook is Kentucky Cooks:
Favorite Recipes of Kentucky Living.
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high on the hogroy’s Bar-B-Q in russellville has been serving smoked treats for almost three decades to “the world’s fi nest people”Linda aLLisOn-Lewis
ChEF,SChOICE
peaches and cream cakecake1 box white cake mix
peach glaze3/4 c sugar5 tsps cornstarch1-1/2 c cold water1 pkg (3 oz) apricot gelatin 2 c frozen unsweetened peach slices
filling1 pkg (3 oz) cream cheese, softened3 tbsps confectioners’ sugar1 tbsp milk
1-1/2 c prepared, nondairy whipped topping
Preheat oven to 325°. Prepare cake mix according to package directions in 9”x13” pan. let cool thoroughly in pan. (If your cake doesn’t come out of the oven with a fl at surface, trim the top to create a fl at surface. This will give your cake a pretty, layered look when fi nished.)
In large saucepan, combine sugar and corn-starch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat. While still hot, whisk in gelatin until dissolved.
Add drained peaches. Set aside to cool slightly. In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and milk until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
Spoon cream cheese mixture over the cake, covering its surface. Then spoon peach mixture on top. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. Serves 12.
Submitted by JENNIFER BRYANT, Booneville, Jackson Energy Cooperative, who writes: “I am a married mother of two. I am a former home economics teacher and I currently teach devel-opmental reading at Hazard Community College. I tweaked this recipe from one I was given for a peaches and cream pie.”
READERRECIPE
popular dishes at the restaurant include the ranch potatoes appetizer and roy’s bar-b-Q baked beans. photo by edis celik.
ranch potatoes 6 medium potatoes1 large bottle ranch dressing1 c cheddar cheese, shredded1/2 c real bacon bitschopped green onions (optional)
Bake potatoes in a pan in a preheated 350° oven until fork tender. When cool, slice potatoes lengthwise into long, thin fi ngers (or halves). Pour ranch dressing on top of single layer of sliced potatoes and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake in a pan at 350° for 40 minutes. Arrange on plate; sprinkle with bacon bits and chopped green onion if desired. Serves 6-8.
roy’s bar-b-Q baked beans20-oz can pork and beans1/2 c brown sugar1/2 c ketchup
Mix ingredients together and heat on stove in oven-safe saucepan. Add 1/4 lb of Roy’s Smoked Bar-B-Q Pork (can be purchased at restaurant). optional—add onions, peppers, and bacon bits. Bake in oven-safe saucepan at 325° for 45 minutes. Serves 4-6.
Submit your recipe. See page 6 for details.
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Summer gives fami-
lies the chance to
enjoy the out-
doors on their bikes. While
inflating the tires and check-
ing the brakes are important,
a helmet is essential. Safe Kids
Fayette County, led by Kentucky
Children’s Hospital, urges par-
ents, caregivers, and children to
use their helmet each time they
ride their bike—no matter how
short the trip.
Each year, about 135 children
die from bicycle-related injuries
bike helmets save livesKids, adults shouldn’t pedal without themmary margaret cOLLiver
SmARTmONEy
A helmet should sit on top of
the head in a level position and
should not move loosely. The
straps must always be buckled,
but not too tightly.
Kids should not wear bike
helmets on the playground
(where straps can get caught on
equipment and cause injury) or for
activities that require specialized
helmets, such as skiing or football.
Ride on the right side of the
road, with traffic, not against it.
Use appropriate hand signals
and respect traffic signals, stop-
ping at all stop signs and lights.
The staff at a bicycle shop
or outdoor recreation store
can provide expert advice on
adjusting bikes and helmets.
and more than
267,000 nonfa-
tal bicycle injuries
occur. Helmets can reduce the risk
of severe brain injuries by 88 per-
cent; however, only 15 percent to
25 percent of children 14 and under
usually wear them.
“A bike helmet is essential
safety gear,” says Sherri Hannan,
coordinator of Safe Kids Fayette
County. “Helmets could prevent
an estimated 75 percent of fatal
head injuries and up to 45,000
head injuries to children who ride
bikes each year.”
Sometimes children mistak-
enly believe they don’t need to wear
helmets while riding near home.
Unfortunately, about 53 percent of
vehicle-related bike deaths to chil-
dren happen on minor roads and
residential streets.
“Teach kids to obey traffic signs
and the rules of the road. Kids
should not ride without supervi-
sion until they have demonstrated
that they always follow the rules,”
Hannan says.
A helmet should also be
labeled to indicate that it meets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission standards.
For more information, call Safe
Kids Fayette County at (859) 323-
1153 or visit www.safekids.org. kL
SmARThEALTh
mARy mARGARET COLLIvER provides
health information for UK HealthCare.
BIkE SAFETy
smArt moves
SARA PEAk is a Certified Financial Planner.
Have a money question? E-mail us at e-mail@
kentuckyliving.com.
Program offers incentives
for long-term care policiessara peaK
the state is providing incentives for
Kentuckians to purchase long-term care
insurance. The Kentucky long-Term Care
Partnership Insurance Program—a partner-
ship among the Department for Medicaid
Services, the Department of Insurance, and
private insurance companies—entices indi-
viduals to purchase private policies in hopes
of alleviating pressure on state Medicaid.
Here’s an example of how the program
works. let’s assume someone purchases a
private long-term care policy that qualifies
for participation in the program. Typically,
without a partnership, if the policy’s
benefits are exhausted and the person
is still incurring long-term care costs,
the policyholder would need to qualify
for Medicaid assistance in the traditional
manner. However, under the partnership
program, there are modified eligibility rules
that protect the policyholder’s assets if the
insurance policy’s benefits are exhausted.
According to the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, when deter-
mining Medicaid eligibility for someone
who owns a partnership policy, Medicaid
will disregard the amount of assets equal to
the amount of benefits received under the
person’s qualified long-term care policy.
The insurance policy must meet certain
criteria to qualify for the program, so
discuss this with your insurance agent.
learn more at the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services Web site, www.
longtermcare.gov/lTC.
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GARDENGURU
hAvE A GARDENING qUESTION? Go to www.Kentuckyliving.com, click on Home & Garden, then “Ask The Gardener.”
ShELLy NOLD is a horticulturist and owner of The Plant Kingdom. Send stories and ideas to
her at The Plant Kingdom, 4101 Westport Road, louisville, KY 40207.
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ASk ThE GARDENER
Knocked out by your roseskNOCk OUT ROSES ARE ThE mOST widely sold roses in the united states today,
and for good reason. these easy-to-care-for, reblooming, and self-cleaning roses are
perfect for low-maintenance gardens.
ThERE ARE SEvEN DIFFERENT kNOCk OUTS to choose from:
• ‘radrazz,’ the (original) Knock Out rose with its single cherry red/hot pink fl owers
• ‘radtko,’ the double Knock Out rose with double cherry red/hot pink fl owers
• ‘radcon,’ the pink Knock Out rose with single bright pink fl owers
• ‘radtkopink,’ the double pink Knock Out rose, below, with double bright pink
fl owers
• ‘radcor,’ the rainbow Knock Out rose with coral-pink fl owers with a yellow center
• ‘radyod,’ the blushing Knock Out rose with single light pink fl owers
• ‘radsunny,’ the sunny Knock Out rose with single bright yellow/pale yellow
fl owers
ALL ARE SAID TO BE DISEASE-RESISTANT, winter-hardy in usda
zones 5 through 10, and quite heat-
tolerant. when unpruned, they will
grow 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. they
bloom from spring to fi rst frost about
every fi ve to six weeks. each one is still
unique and will have subtle differences
in growth habit, foliage color and sheen,
size of fl ower, vigor, disease resistance,
and overall performance.
ThE FLOWERS, WhEThER SINGLE OR DOUBLE, are profuse bloomers, making
them diffi cult to cut and put in a vase
but perfect for the landscape. they are
particularly beautiful when viewed from a distance and when planted in groups of
three or more. these low-maintenance roses are appropriate for both residential
and commercial use.
ONE ImPORTANT mAINTENANCE PRACTICE is recommended: all Knock Out
roses should be cut back anytime in the late winter to early spring to about 18
inches. this maintenance technique will give you more compact and heavier bloom-
ing plants each year, for the most enjoyment with the least amount of effort from
your garden.
q where can i
fi nd a gooseberry
plant?
A There are a few
different varieties
of gooseberries,
although most
of them are
derived from
the European
gooseberry (Ribes
uva-crispa) and the American
gooseberry (Ribes hirtellum). These
berries are typically grown for making
jams, jellies, and pies, but some variet-
ies are very tasty just by themselves
and are a close cousin to currants.
To buy these plants, you might fi rst
call around to local garden centers
and nurseries or check out your local
farmers’ market. If local suppliers do
not have them, you can always ask if
they are willing to try to fi nd them for
you. In most cases they are happy to
do this.
If you cannot fi nd them locally, there
are several online sources that have
these berries on their mail order lists.
Gurney‘s, located in Indiana, can be
reached at (513) 354-1491 or online
at www.gurneys.com. Stark Bros.,
located in louisiana, is another online
source. They can be reached at (800)
325-4180 or www.starkbros.com. Both
companies have guarantee policies.
For more information on growing
gooseberries in Kentucky, visit www.
uky.edu/Ag/newCrops/introsheets/
currants.pdf to automatically download
a PDF fi le.
Ribes
GARDENER
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greAt outdoors
The days and nights I have
spent in the great outdoors
have added up to a good chunk
of my life by now. If I haven’t
done it, I’ve at least heard of it, or
so I thought.
I was caught completely off
guard recently when a fellow men-
tioned his “Thanksgiving hang.”
All kinds of terrible thoughts raced
through my head for an instant until
camping enthusiast Chris Reardon
of Lexington explained his termi-
nology. He’s talking about ham-
mock camping. When he and others
like him go camping, they refer to
them as “hangs.”
Chris and hundreds of other
enthusiasts across the country say
it’s the most comfortable sleep
you can ask for in the outdoors, far
better than tent camping on the hard
ground. And some people (including
me) like the notion of being
suspended above
things like snakes
and spiders.
Camping ham-
mocks function
the same way as
the rope ham-
mocks we’re all
familiar with, but they are specially
designed for camping. They’re made
of tent-like fabric and suspended
between two trees. Various designs
include the ability to zip oneself up
in the hammock, and some even
include mosquito netting.
To avoid sleeping like a banana,
all you do is tighten the ropes for
a flatter position, making it much
easier to sleep on your side or
stomach if you prefer.
Hammock enthusiasts say their
type of camping is more environ-
mentally friendly, as a suspended
camper “leaves no trace,” whereas
tents always do. And all you
need are two trees anywhere.
You may be suspended over
boulders looking out upon spec-
tacular scenery.
Hammock campers usu-
ally insert a sleeping bag into the
hammock. Even so, suspended
sleeping means cooling airflow
to the backside, desirable in the
summer but not when tem-
peratures plummet in the colder
months. To compensate for this,
all sorts of solutions have been
implemented, from foam camping pads
to quilts placed under the sleeping bag
to provide that extra layer of insulation.
Hammock camping is still in its
infancy in the U.S., so you won’t find
the hammocks or the people who do
it around every corner. One good way
to learn more is at www.hammock
forums.net. More than 6,500 people
have joined the site so far, and it’s
expected more and more folks will
discover the benefits of “hanging
around.” Or just search “hammock
camping” or “camping hammocks for
sale” on your computer and plenty of
information will come up.
Personally, I can’t wait to go on
a “holiday hanging” this summer.
Hmm, I’d better watch how I phrase
that. kL
DAvE ShUFFETT is host of Kentucky Life
on KET, airing Saturdays 7 p.m Central Time
or 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and Sundays 3:30 p.m.
Central Time or 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
hanging aroundHammocks are popular new option for the best slumber in the outdoorsdave shuffett
chris reardon’s “hang” at red river gorge included a skeeter beeter pro hammock and a funky forest tarp to keep rain away.
hammOcK campers often suspend
tarps above their hammocks in case of
rain.
cOnsider buiLt-in mosquito netting
for warm-weather camping.
use a sLeeping bag with an adequate
temperature rating for the time of year
you are camping.
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t DINO DOG shelby had a real adventure at dino-saur world, and even went on a boat ride. photo by a.J. mullins, submitted by brenda mullins, stanford, members of inter-county energy cooperative.
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This deer gets its name because
of its long tail with a white
underside that sticks up as it
runs. This animal can be shy
and run away from people, but
might sometimes become used
to human neighbors and end up
in a back yard looking for food.
The best times to spot this
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morning or the early evening.
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Knock Knock. Who’s there?Whale. Whale who?Whale you be my friend?Submitted by Lindsay Carrier, age 8
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The View from plum lick
Every now and then I’m asked what “lick” means,
and I scratch my noggin and say, “Well, it’s a small
amount of something or other”—anything from a
“cowlick”—a child’s stubborn lock of hair—to a
trickle of water, to a spark of electric juice. Doesn’t take
much to make a lick.
As for “Plum Lick,” there’s a legend that Native
American hunters carried plums for snacking in pouches
and spit out the seeds, creating plum trees along what
would become the Bourbon-Montgomery County line.
Couldn’t prove it by me, but I like the sound of it. They
probably licked their chops while doing it.
Then there’s the local saying, “He hasn’t hit a lick of
work since Hector was a pup.” Why Hector and not Joe,
John, Charles, or David is not clear.
“Lick a calf over again” suggests the job wasn’t done
right the first time. Might’ve licked your wounds on the
rebound.
“Lick and a promise” falls in the same slapdash cat-
egory as dribs and drabs.
And how about a lick log—a log with holes cut in it to
hold salt for cattle. And if you want to come to an agree-
ment or settle an account with somebody, you “lick
thumbs,” as long as you didn’t lick their boots in the
process.
In DeLorme’s Kentucky Atlas & Gazetteer, there are
more licks from the Big Sandy to the Mississippi than an
undoctored dog has fleas.
Some are Big Bone Lick, Buck Lick, Bullitt’s Lick, Red
Lick Creek, Flat Lick and Old Flat Lick (communities),
Clay Lick, Deer Lick, Deer Lick Creek, Grassy Lick, Paint
Lick, Big Fork of Rock Lick, Salt Lick (community), Snake
Lick Creek, Lick Branch of Difficult Creek, Lick Branch
of Rock House Fork of Pawpaw Creek, Lick Branch of
Troublesome Creek, Lick Branch of Stinking Creek, Lick
Creek (community), Lickskillet (community), Peyton’s
Lick (church), and Cow Branch of Ash Lick Fork of Smith
Fork of Right Fork of Peter Creek. No telling how many
licks I’ve left out. If yours is missing, drop me a short note
and let me know. If you know the origin of your lick, all
the better.
What’s the moral of this search for truth? We here on
Plum Lick believe all our rivulets of life-sustaining water,
in all our place of places, have an important story to tell
and should not be forgotten or ignored in the mad rush of
civilization.
The smallest creature has a right to be recognized.
Rhode Island has its place in the sun as much as Texas. Of
the 50 states, only Alaska has more stream shoreline than
Kentucky. As for the goodness of people, our state of so
many licks is unexcelled.
When it rains we rejoice, in times of August drought,
we wait for the licks to awaken. They always have.
Probably always will. KL
DaviD DicK , a retired news correspondent and University of
Kentucky professor emeritus, is a farmer and shepherd.
alickandapromiseEven the smallest places in Kentucky have an important story to tellDaviDDicK
Before David Dick died July 16 he left us with three
columns. I debated the propriety of printing them post-
humously, finally deciding it would be a disservice not
to print them: to David, since he wrote them to be pub-
lished; and to readers like you, who have admired and
encouraged him over the past 21 years.—Paul Wesslund
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