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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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

Watch out for each otherKAITlYn MACKEnZIE PARKER, FRAnKFoRT

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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.

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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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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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EvENTCALENDAR

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



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.



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.



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.”

nominate the hero in your community! See page 6 for details.

ByRON CRAWFORD is Kentucky’s story-

teller, a veteran broadcast and print journalist,

known for his colorful backroads tales from The

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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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 TWICE ThE FUN hannah Lynette steverson, age 7, of waddy, has her choice of horses to ride. photo by mom, stacy steverson, member of blue grass energy cooperative.

p COmE hERE OFTEN? a crab plays tour guide for ricky the dog at gulf shores, alabama. photo by Laurie and roby doan, Louisville, members of salt river electric cooperative.

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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of its long tail with a white

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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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