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PICKIN’ TIMEFarm fresh produce
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42 WORTH THE TRIP To market, to market— the farmers market
46 EVENTSTake in Maifest in Covington, Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival in Midway, Grayson County Alliance Art in the Park in Leitchfield, battle re-enactments in Stanford and Sacramento, and much more
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51 GREAT OUTDOORSFIshing, anyone?
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53 SMART HEALTH Teen vs. adult depression
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58 BYRON CRAWFORD’S KENTUCKYKentucky’s covered bridges are coming alive again
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7 YOUR COOPERATIVE COMMUNITYElections matter
8 COMMONWEALTHSArk opens soon, life’s unexpected experiences, energy rebates, and more
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14 GADGETS & GIZMOSSteaming away dirt
15 CUTTING COSTSSealing air leaks for comfort and savings
17 ENERGY 101How geothermal heat pumps work
18 CO-OPERATIONSGoing global to help communities grow
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6 K E N T U C K Y L I V I N G • M AY 2 0 1 6
As I walked into the
U.S. Capitol recently to
meet with members of
Kentucky’s congressio-
nal delegation, I could not help
but marvel at the civics lesson
unfolding before me.
Among the thousands of
American citizens witnessing
past and present history under
the Capitol dome, were leaders of
Kentucky’s electric cooperatives,
eager to participate in our nation’s
representative democracy.
In a testament to the impor-
tant role our co-ops play
in communities across the
Commonwealth, all eight of
Kentucky’s members of Congress
met privately with our delegation.
It is a great privilege to advo-
cate for your concerns. But each
and every one of us shares an
even greater responsibility: to vote.
The “Co-ops Vote” campaign, just launched by the National Rural Electric
Cooperative Association (NRECA), is a nonpartisan effort to make sure the voice
of America’s 42 million electric co-op customers is heard.
“Co-ops Vote” aims to educate and engage all voters on important issues, such
as ensuring continued access to reliable electricity, promoting co-ops’ develop-
ment of innovative renewable energy
solutions, and expanding broadband
coverage throughout rural America.
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U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (R), center, met with the state’s electric co-op leaders in Washington, D.C., in February, including Pennyrile Electric co-op’s board member James Futrell, left, and President & CEO Greg Grissom. Whitfield is chairman of the House Energy Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy and Power. He is retiring in January. Photo: Joe Arnold
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An ancient account from the
Bible and a one-of-a-kind
attraction come together on
July 7 in Williamstown.
The Ark Encounter, a sister
attraction to the Creation
Museum in Petersburg, is a
full-sized
reconstruc-
tion of Noah’s Ark that is more
than 500 feet long and 51 feet
tall (1-1/2 football fields long
and higher than a modern
four-story house), and cost
approximately $100 million to
build. When it opens, it will
be the largest timber-frame
structure in the United States.
President and co-founder
of the Ark Encounter Ken
Ham says visitors will be
in awe of its size. The ark
includes 132 realistic exhibits
that bring to life the biblical
account of Noah’s Ark. And
no ark would be complete
without animals, which have
been meticulously created by
hand from foam and metal.
Interestingly, the animals
on board the ark don’t look
the same as the ones we see
walking on Earth today. This
change, called speciation, is
one of the many educational
features of the attraction.
The venue will also have a
petting zoo, themed restau-
rant, and gift shop. Future
attractions will include a pre-
flood walled city, a Tower of
Babel, an amphitheater, and a
walk-through aviary.
“The vision goes back 30
years when I was a high school
science teacher in Australia,”
says Ham. “It is designed to be
family-oriented, historically
authentic, and environmen-
tally friendly.” Located near
northern Kentucky in Grant
County, they expect 1.4–2.2
million visitors in the first
year, an average of more than
100,000 per month.
Ark Encounter will be
open 40 days and 40 nights—
matching the biblical flood—
starting July 7, and then go
to daytime-only hours on
August 16.
Ark Encounter is located
at Ark Encounter Drive,
Williamstown. Directions,
more information, and tickets
are available online at www.
arkencounter.com or call
(800) 721-2298. Search “Ark
Encounter” to see a fly-over
and behind-the scenes videos
at KentuckyLiving.com.
—Debra Gibson Isaacs
COMMONWEALTHS
Encountering Noah’s Ark
energy efficıency
Avoid placing lamps
or TV sets near your
room air-conditioning
thermostat. The
thermostat senses heat
from these appliances,
which can cause the
air conditioner to run
longer than necessary,
says Energy.gov.
Ark Encounter construction, Williamstown, shown in March prior to the July opening in northern Kentucky. For perspec-tive, note the vehicle on the right that illustrates the size of the ark at 500 feet long and 51 feet tall. Photo: Answers in Genesis
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CONGRATS TO OUR “BEST” WINNER Whitney Pennington, a student at Murray State
University, is the winner of our April “Best in Kentucky”
drawing for an iPad. She and parents Charles Ray and
Angie Pennington are served by Grayson RECC. Whitney
is excited to use her new iPad to take pictures and to help
with her homework. Congrats!
2016 energy incentives and rebates Are you looking to make energy improvements to your
home? Contact your local electric co-op to find out what
incentives are available to you.
Each cooperative offers different programs, many with
cash, rebates, or bill credits for upgrades you may already
plan to do this year—like sealing ductwork, adding insula-
tion, upgrading the heating and air-conditioning unit, or
replacing windows or your water heater.
In addition to these incentives, most co-ops also offer
low- or no-cost home energy audits to members. Audits
are a great way to learn where your home’s energy leaks are
lurking and how to make your home more energy efficient.
For an up-to-date listing of the most popular energy-
efficiency rebate programs and tax incentives offered by
Kentucky’s electric cooperatives, as well as from state
and federal resources, search “2016 energy incentives” at
KentuckyLiving.com.
Unexpected life experiencesDoesn’t it seem like small
DIY home renovation proj-
ects always turn into some-
thing bigger and more costly
than was planned? Usually
after numerous
return trips to
the nearest home improve-
ment store, one is left to
believe the adage that there
are no small jobs.
The heroine in
Mary Ann Taylor-
Hall’s novel, At the
Breakers (University
Press of Kentucky,
$24.95, www.
kentuckypress.
com), likely feels
the same way.
Jo Sinclair, a
woman who has
a penchant for making bad
relationship choices, is run-
ning from an abusive boy-
friend when she stumbles
upon a relic from her past,
an old inn where she stayed
as a girl with her family.
After spontaneously landing
a job to paint and redeco-
rate the whole inn for a little
more than room and board,
Jo realizes her life needs a
renovation as well. Along
the process, Jo comes face
to face with who
she has become. A
rough start with a
pregnancy at only
age 14 certainly
changed her plans
and catapulted her
into adulthood. Four
children later, she
feels she has achieved
little for herself and must
decide whether to embrace
change and adventure or to
be comfortable with sta-
bility and the knowledge
of what her life has taught
her. Each option bears a
cost and could hurt some-
one she loves. Each option
also presents the oppor-
tunity for a fulfilling life.
Which will she choose?
Taylor-Hall, born in
Chicago, raised in Florida,
and now living in Scott
County’s Sadieville, based
Jo’s story on the experi-
ence of a friend who spent
the winter on the New Jersey
shore, the setting of At the
Breakers, painting an old
hotel her brother had bought.
Taylor-Hall thought the story
would make a quick novella
but found it developed into
much more.
“The action seemed to
need more space to unfurl
itself—there were so many
people involved, all those
children, and history, and
men,” Taylor-Hall explains.
The end result is a gripping
drama that encompasses
forgiveness, love, self-
examination, and growth,
keeping the reader riveted
from page one.
—Penny WoodsJA
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Grayson Chairman of the Board Roger Trent presents the iPad to Whitney Pennington, with President and CEO Carol Hall Fraley. Photo: Julie Lewis
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COMMONWEALTHS
Home sweet rural home low-cost loansWhen you own the floors
you’re standing on, the walls
surrounding you, and the
roof over your head, you also
own great satisfaction from
the hard work
that resulted in
your home becoming yours.
Yet, with the American
Dream of homeownership,
comes responsibility for
maintaining and, inevitably,
repairing your own home.
USDA Rural Development’s
Home Repair Program is an
affordable way to keep your
home safe, accessible, and
energy efficient.
The program provides
low-income rural home-
owners a 1 percent inter-
est fixed-rate loan of up to
$20,000 for essential things
like leaky roof repairs,
improving accessibility, or
upgrades to heating and
cooling systems. Seniors age
62 and older, who cannot
qualify for a loan, may be
eligible for a grant of up to
$7,500, or a loan and grant
combination to make needed
repairs and improvements.
Last year, 475 Kentucky
rural homeowners were able
to make necessary improve-
ments to their homes they
did not realize they could
afford. Some installed new
smoke and carbon monox-
ide detectors or replaced old
insulation. Some widened
doors and added ramps.
One family from Hardin
County discovered they
were able to afford to make
safety and energy-efficiency
improvements with a 504
Home Repair grant. They
worked with the local Rural
Development office to make
it happen, and other families
throughout rural Kentucky
can too.
Being a homeowner is
hard work and a big respon-
sibility, but USDA Rural
Development wants to part-
ner with you to keep rural
American homes safe, acces-
sible, and energy efficient.
We also want to help home-
owners preserve the pride
in their homes. To learn
more, go online to www.
rd.usda.gov/ky, a local Rural
Development office, or call
(859) 224-7300.
—Rural Housing Service Administrator Tony Hernandez
and Kentucky State Director Thomas G. Fern
COLORS OF THE YEARPantone Color Institute experts
recently announced its 2016 colors of
the year—Rose Quartz and Serenity. The
pale pink and almost baby blue palettes
are calming and lend themselves beau-
tifully to home décor as well as fashion,
housewares, packaging, and other
industrial uses.
According to Stephanie Pierce,
senior manager of the design studio
for MasterBrand Cabinets, “One of the
most exciting things about Pantone’s
new color of the year is that they have
seen fit to double it up. This being the
first time they have done this, it bodes
well for the positive thinking that color
is returning in full force.”
Pierce says, “For a few years
running our industry has seen white,
gray, and creams leading the way. Not
surprisingly, though, blue is starting
to come back as a strong contender
for accent color. With the multiple
ranges that blues play in, from soft
and serene to moody-dark tones, blue
is very appealing to most people in
both bathroom schemes and general
home décor. Pale shades such as Rose
Quartz and Serenity provide oppor-
tunities for subtle color inclusion to
accent those core colors like white,
khaki, and gray.”
Check out more photos featuring
2016 colors by searching “Pantone
2016” on KentuckyLiving.com.
HOME
One of two 2016 colors of the year named by Pantone Color Institute is Serenity, a pale blue that is “weightless and airy like the expanse of a blue sky, and offers a calming effect.” Serenity accents core colors like white, khaki, and gray. Photo: MasterBrand Cabinets
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KL book reviews give hopeThe road to becoming an author is
fraught with hardship and disappoint-
ment. Those who succeed are the ones
who did not quit, the professionals.
Your review section gives hope,
a little boost as we go along our way
hoping to build, to succeed.
You recently ran a review for my
newest book The Other Side of Heaven.
We have accumulated a number of
sales, and for that we are most grate-
ful to you and Penny Woods. On behalf
of all the authors you have reviewed,
I thank you, for the helping hand, for
the hope you bring.
Russell A. Vassallo, Liberty
Bourbon is not family friendlyWe were very disappointed with the
April issue. We subscribe individually
because the magazine is a family-
friendly publication. I am a pastor of a
Southern Baptist church and Kentucky
has been home to us for 46 years. We
ache for those who suffer regardless of
the circumstances. We have learned
that alcohol is a prominent player in
most domestic violence, teenage auto
fatalities, and a gateway to other drugs.
Bourbon, even though a very large
industry in Kentucky, is not family-
friendly. Look at the big picture of the
consequences of what you choose to
advertise or promote and ask, “Will
this enhance the lives of our readers or
could it be destructive?”
Tony Carson, Sonora
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Ordinary manufactured hous-
ing and old-fashioned mobile
homes are all too often
extreme energy hogs, with
high electric usages that put a real
strain on family budgets.
East Kentucky Power
Cooperative (EKPC), which gener-
ates and transmits electricity to 16
local electric cooperatives serving
people across 87 counties, has found
a way to change that.
Scott Drake, EKPC’s manager of
Corporate Technical Services, says,
“A large percentage of our distribu-
tion co-ops’ members live in manu-
factured homes.” These old homes
are often drafty with extremely high
monthly electric usages due to poor
construction methods. Drake says,
“We want to make sure those mem-
bers are comfortable and as energy
efficient as possible.”
Free upgrade to ENERGY STAREast Kentucky Power Cooperative
got together with the manufacturing
housing industry’s Systems Building
Research Alliance and Clayton
Homes, the nation’s largest manu-
factured housing builder, and the
local co-ops they serve to develop
a program that makes it easier for
homebuyers to upgrade to highly
efficient ENERGY STAR manufac-
tured homes.
Here’s how the program typi-
cally works: Orders for new manu-
factured housing to be installed
within the EKPC co-op territory are
flagged for an upgrade to ENERGY
STAR certification. The upgrade
in these new, all-electric homes
include a heat pump, plus better
insulation, and other construc-
tion choices for much better energy
efficiency.
Karen Combs, manager of
Member Services at Jackson Energy
Cooperative, headquartered in
McKee, says, “Working with East
Kentucky Power Cooperative, we are
able to offer a rebate that covers the
difference in price between a typical
manufactured housing unit and the
ENERGY STAR version of the same
floor plan and square footage home.
I think this will lead to more people
being willing to upgrade to an
ENERGY STAR home, because they
don’t have to pay for it themselves.
They don’t have the out-of-pocket
expense, and that makes doing the
upgrade possible.”
Combs points out that although
the incentive goes directly to the
manufacturer of the home, it’s the
co-op member who receives the full
benefit in the form of lower utility
usage every month.
There’s another community-
wide benefit for people who choose
an ENERGY STAR manufactured
home. Combs says, “Helping our
members use less electricity also
benefits the environment because
power plants do not have to produce
that extra energy.”
And there’s an even longer-term
benefit as well. EKPC’s Drake says,
“We’re supporting the cost of these
ENERGY STAR upgrades for our
member co-ops because it’s better
to use less energy than to have to
build another power plant.” That’s
not just good for budgets—it’s good
for the environment, too.
To participate in the program,
simply ask your manufactured home
sales person for more information on
how to upgrade to an ENERGY STAR
manufactured home—at no cost to
you in most cases—or contact your
local participating co-op for more
details. Additional information is
available online by searching key-
words “manufactured home
program” at KentuckyLiving.com.
Why choose an ENERGY STAR manufactured home?Incentive program and low-cost loan make new, all-electric home energy efficient and affordable NANCY GRANT
THE FUTURE OF ELECTRICITY
ON THE GRID
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SmartMH better loans, better homesA new program known as SmartMH
KY, launched one year ago, helps
homebuyers get connected with
lenders and other groups who can
provide assistance with down pay-
ments and low-interest rates on
mortgages for ENERGY STAR manu-
factured housing.
Stacey Epperson, CEO at
SmartMH KY, says, “We created this
alliance with the goal of changing the
market share of ENERGY STAR manu-
factured homes from being less than 1
percent each year to being 50 percent
of sales. During the first 10 months of
SmartMH KY, we’ve already increased
to 6 percent of the market so we’re
off to a good start.”
Epperson notes that the new pro-
gram isn’t just about market share
or lower monthly utility bills. It’s
about helping people reach their own
goals. “Buying a home is often the
single largest purchase for a family,”
Epperson says. “SmartMH KY is a
statewide effort to communicate to
homebuyers the value of buying an
ENERGY STAR manufactured home,
and being able to do it with a better
loan. Our program is about better
homes and better loans.”
SmartMH KY staff have been
explaining the value of ENERGY
STAR homes and the financing
options available to manufactured
housing retailers throughout the
state. “So far we’ve provided train-
ing and marketing support for 368
retailers and installers,” Epperson
says. “Our training covers how to
advise potential buyers about the
benefits of ENERGY STAR manufac-
tured housing and the best practices
for installing ENERGY STAR homes.
We talk about the importance of
things like sealed ductwork, better
insulation, and high-performance
windows, all the things that help
reduce utility bills.” KL
Energy journalist NANCY GRANT is a
member of the Cooperative Communicators
Association and the American Society of
Journalists and Authors.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer of manufactured housing, or considering trading in
an older model for something nicer, SmartMH KY can help you get the facts and figures
to make a decision for a low-cost loan. The program, managed by Next Step Network in
Louisville, can get you connected with retailers and lenders in your area who offer many
affordable options for qualified buyers of ENERGY STAR manufactured housing.
Visit the SmartMH KY Web site at www.SmartMH.org to read stories and watch
videos of people who are enjoying living in their new energy-efficient homes. Or you
can contact Megan Neff Sherehiy at Next Step Network, (502) 694-1976.
Donald and Brittney Jones, Campbellsville, members of Taylor County RECC, took advantage of programs offered for ENERGY STAR-certified manufactured homes for energy savings and homeownership. Photo: SmartMH KY
MORE INFO ON SMARTMH KY
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GADGETS &GIZMOS
LESLIE SCANLON
Steaming away dirtChoosing the right cleaning machine
In the ideal world, no one would spill spaghetti sauce on the light carpet, and
the dog would never track in mud. Most of us live in the real world, however,
where a good machine could save the day after a spectacularly clumsy
moment or just the daily dirt intrusions of family life.
When choosing a steam cleaning machine, first consider the kinds of
flooring you have and what tools and equipment you already own. Although
vacuums pick up dirt and dust, they don’t remove stains. To fill in the gaps,
many consumers are turning to steam cleaners and mops—some of which are
intended for hard flooring such as vinyl or tile, some for carpet, and certain
models for both.
Note these two important cautions. Although some manufacturers claim
their steam cleaners are safe for laminate floors, some makers of laminate
floors disagree. Additionally, using a steam cleaning machine on ceramic tile
may temporarily soften the grout.
Comparing features
Many consumers think that instead
of simply shampooing carpets or
mopping floors the old-fashioned
way, using a steam clean machine
will penetrate more deeply to remove
allergens and dust mites. When
comparing steam floor cleaners,
pay attention to how long it takes
to heat the liquid to the maximum
temperature, and what that level is.
Hotter temperatures will likely clean
faster and perhaps kill bacteria more
effectively. Models with bigger water
tanks will likely have to be refilled
less frequently—but also may be
heavier to lug around, or haul up and
down stairs.
What’s best, plain water or
detergent? Some consumers with
allergies might prefer pure steam
cleaning, thinking that it’s better for
the environment not to use harsh
chemicals. Be aware that models
that use detergent instead of water
may say that the only detergent that
should be used is the brand specifi-
cally sold for that machine. Nearly
all steam cleaners, whether they
use water or added chemicals, have
removable pads that can be cleaned
in the washing machine.
How to get the best results
Make sure the model you’re consider-
ing is a good match for your type of
flooring. Many steam mops are meant
specifically for cleaning hard-surface
floors. Canister-style models some-
times also come with attachments that
can be used to clean other surfaces,
such as countertops, upholstery, or
mattresses. Some models come with
carpet-glider attachments, so the
machine can transition from a hard
surface such as tile to carpets or rugs.
And here’s an important cleaning
tip: remember to empty out the water
tank between uses to keep odors and
mineral deposits from building up.
SMART SHOPPER
Ease of use, fast mopping and quick drying time, as well as the ability to use water to clean hard surfaces are just a few reasons why people choose a steam cleaner. Photo: Eureka
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Sealing air leaks for comfort and energy savings I recently moved into a new home, and it feels drafty. I added weatherstripping to the doors and windows, but it doesn’t seem to have solved the problem. Are there additional steps I can take to increase comfort?—Rob J.
PATRICK KEEGAN
A ir leak openings in the aver-
age home can easily add up to a
2-foot-square hole: that’s like
leaving a window open all day,
every day.
While drafty windows and doors
are obvious sources of air leakage,
there are many other places where
air could be escaping or seeping in.
The average home leaks about half
of its air every hour through various
cracks and gaps. For example, holes
drilled into your walls, ceiling, and
attic for plumbing pipes and electri-
cal lines can be a major source of air
leakage. Outlet covers and recessed
lights can also have small gaps where
conditioned air can escape. Other
sources could be leaks in air ducts in
unheated spaces, fireplace chim-
neys, and attic access hatches.
The more leaks you can find and
seal, the more energy you’ll save—
and you’ll be more comfortable, too.
Outdoors, check for air leaks
where different building materials
meet (siding and foundation, chim-
ney), and where water lines and
outdoor faucets are located. Indoors,
check around electrical and water
service entrances, and attic hatches.
Locate leaks and fix ’emIf you’d like some help hunting for
leaks, check with your local elec-
tric co-op to see if they offer home
energy audits with a blower door test
that can pinpoint leaky spots.
Your next step is to seal up as
many of the leaks as possible. The
materials you need will depend
on what gap is being sealed. Your
co-op’s energy advisor, an energy
auditor, or the folks at your local
hardware store can help guide you to
the right products.
Small gaps, such as around outlets
or between baseboards and floors,
can be filled with caulk. Large gaps
and holes, such as around pipes, may
need foam insulation, foil insulation,
sheeting, or a combination of materi-
als. Match the type of caulk or other
material to the location where you’ll
be using it, either inside your home
or on the home’s exterior. After you
seal the leaks you’ll be more comfort-
able–and you’ll save money on your
monthly energy bill, too. KL
PATRICK KEEGAN writes on consumer and
cooperative affairs for the National Rural
Electric Cooperative Association.
The difference between air leaks and proper ventilation
A home that is sealed up too
“tight” can also have issues
with improper interior moisture
levels and indoor air quality. And
there’s a risk of a deadly buildup
of invisible carbon monoxide. It
is especially important that you
not plug up vents that bring in
outside air to a gas or propane
furnace or stove. Ask your elec-
tric co-op’s energy advisor how to
maintain safe ventilation.
AIRQUALITY
CUTTING COSTS
Did you know that windows and doors aren’t the only places air leaks occur? Josh Littrell, an energy advisor with East Kentucky Power Cooperative in Winchester, says you’ll be more comfortable in your home and have lower energy bills if you search for and seal even the tiniest leak areas, such as behind electrical outlets. Photo: Tim Webb
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How geothermal heat pumps workKeeping cool in summer, warm in winter
In the most common installation, a geothermal heat pump (GHP) system
uses a series of plastic pipes—called ground loops—filled with water that are
buried beneath the soil’s surface. At the proper depth, the earth’s tem-
perature is generally at a constant 50 degrees
Fahrenheit throughout the year, although actual
underground temperatures will vary locally by a
few degrees. The sealed pipes are connected to
geothermal heating and cooling equipment inside a home or other building.
Water circulating through the system carries heat to or from the
ground, depending on the season. During the summer months, unwanted
indoor heat is transferred to the water and then goes outside to the
ground for cooling by the earth. That cool water then flows in the other
direction through the GHP system to return to the inside of the home to
provide cooling.
During the winter months, the role of the earth is reversed. Instead
of chilling the water in the pipe system, it adds warmth. The earth’s heat
is transferred to the water circulating through the pipes and then flows
through the geothermal system’s loop into the building to provide indoor
space heating.
A less common, but still effective, geothermal heat pump system uses
the constant temperature of water in a well, a deep pond, or a lake instead
of the ground to change the temperature of the water circulating in the
sealed pipes.
Geothermal heating and cooling saves energy by reducing the amount
of fossil fuels needed in a conventional heating system or at a power plant.
Homeowners who install geothermal heat pump systems use 25 to 50
percent less electricity than conventional heating and cooling systems,
reports the Department of Energy. For more information, go online to
www.geoexchange.org.
The federal government currently offers homeowners a 30 percent tax
incentive toward the cost of a qualified geothermal heat pump system (10
percent for commercial buildings) if installed and in service before the last
day of 2016.
—Ted Clutter, The Geothermal Exchange Organization
ENERGY BASICS
CO-OPERATIONS
Going global to help communities grow DEBRA GIBSON ISAACS
MCKEE
WINCHESTER
GRAY, MCKEE, WINCHESTER
Cumberland Valley Electric, Jackson
Energy, and East Kentucky Power
Cooperative have come up with
a new approach for the coop-
erative principle “Concern for
Community” by encouraging more
Kentucky businesses to export
their products to other countries.
Increasing Kentucky’s exports cre-
ates new jobs and strengthens local
economies.
The three co-ops recently held
a seminar for local business leaders
and officials to provide information
on how to market products in for-
eign countries. Area business lead-
ers learned about state incentives
and grants, as well as international
outlets for their products, from
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic
Development executives.
Farmers RECC, Big Sandy RECC,
and South Kentucky RECC have also
hosted export seminars, and more
are scheduled around the state.
Morgan Pierstorff, project man-
ager with the Cabinet for Economic
Development, says the state’s
export initiative offers access to
grants that can help businesses
reduce their costs when they’re
looking to export.
“Think of us as a free consultant,”
Pierstorff says. “We can help provide
exposure for your products in inter-
national markets, as well as help you
target the right companies.”
Ron Roy, director of sales and
marketing of Highlands Diversified
Services, spoke about his com-
pany’s exporting success and how
state incentives helped him take his
products abroad.
Highlands, which was recently
acquired by Bear Diversified, makes
aerospace, automotive, and satellite
television products. The company
supplies millions of antenna sets for
major service providers each year.
Roy used the Cabinet’s STEP (State
Trade and Expansion Program)
grant program to help him explore
exporting.
The Cabinet is currently accept-
ing applications for STEP grants and
other programs. For more informa-
tion, go online to www.kyexports.
com. You don’t have to be a huge
manufacturer or large industry to
get help from the Cabinet.
For more information on all
programs available through the
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic
Development, go online to
ThinkKentucky.com. KL
GRAY
Kentucky’s electric cooperatives are hosting seminars across the state to encourage business owners to explore how exporting more goods and services to countries around the world can help local economies grow.
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Healthy HomesWe see our homes as safe havens, protected spaces. But even the nicest of houses can contain health hazards.
Fortunately, there are ways to
spot the hazards and minimize
or eliminate them.
Poor indoor air quality,
lead paint, fall hazards, mold:
conditions in your home—some
obvious, some hidden—can affect
your family’s health.
Consider these facts from
the National Center for Healthy
Housing:
• Air quality inside your home
can be worse than outdoors.
The second leading cause of
lung cancer—radon—is found in
many homes. Carbon monoxide
poisoning results in more than
200 accidental deaths a year and,
at much lower levels, causes flu-
like symptoms, which often go
undiagnosed.
• Twenty to 30 percent of the trig-
gers for asthma attacks are found
in the home.
• Excluding the automobile, the
home is the most frequent site
for accidents—falls, burns, and
poisonings—for children up to 19
years old. It’s also where older
adults fall.
• In homes built before 1978,
deteriorated lead-based paint
and the dust it creates are the
Look-alikesSome hazardous products look similar to items that
are safe and consumable. Sometimes the packaging is
almost identical in each case. Following is a list of hazard-
ous products and their safe look-alikes. While this list is
not all-inclusive, it should help you think about products
in your home that have dangerous look-alikes.
The next two stepsYou’ve accomplished the essentials. Your home is dry, clean, clutter-free, and well-
maintained. Here are two more ways to make your home even healthier.
Provide for a planned exhaust system Install a heat recovery ventilator. Also
known as mechanical ventilation heat
recovery, a heat recovery ventilator
captures the energy in exhaust air to
dehumidify it and capture the energy
used to heat or cool it. As the fresh
air comes in, it is tempered. The air is
healthier and there is also about a 40
percent decrease in energy usage. The
alternative is a properly sized dehumidi-
fication and fresh air supply system.
Kitchens and bathrooms should also
have exhaust ventilation.
Manage ventilation properlyIf radon gas is detected, install a radon
mitigation system. Instead of radon
coming into the home, it will go out
through a pipe in the roof.
Source: The National Center for Healthy Housing
Package look-alikes Powdered cleanser Parmesan cheese
Dog biscuits Animal crackers
Cat food Tuna
Product look-alikesRed cold tablets Cinnamon candy
Liquid pine cleaner Apple juice
Glass cleaner Blue fruit drink
Motor oil Honey
Antifreeze Lime or lemon-lime drink
Alcohol Water
Rat/mouse poison Sunflower seeds, candy, cereal
Antacid tablets Candy
Powdered pesticides Flour
Children’s vitamins Candy, gumballs
Detergent pods Candy
Chocolate laxatives Chocolate candy bars
Source: UK Cooperative Extension Service
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primary cause of lead poisoning,
which affects 535,000 U.S. children,
according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Other
sources include lead in drinking
water and occupational take-home
exposure from parents who work in
lead industries.
“A healthy home provides a safe
and healthy environment for every-
one who lives in that home,” says
Ashley Osborne, an Extension asso-
ciate for environmental and natural
resource issues with the University
of Kentucky. “Think about each
family member—adults, children, and
seniors.”
To keep your family healthier, the
National Center for Healthy Housing
has seven principles for healthy
homes and recommendations to
achieve them. (See sidebar, page 24.)
Before you make improvements,
however, you need to assess your
home, says David E. Jacobs, Ph.D.,
chief scientist with the National
Center for Healthy Housing, which
has developed a handy assess-
ment checklist (see more at
KentuckyLiving.com).
You can hire a home inspector, or
you can call an environmental ser-
vices company like Evergreen AES in
nStewart VanHooser, senior project manager/consultant at Evergreen AES Environmental Services in Shelbyville, takes a baseline sample of the outdoor air. The cassette in his hand captures mold spore samples to compare with indoor air samples he will take later and send to a certified lab for testing. Photo: Jolea Brown
n Don’t weatherize your home
without considering ventilation.
n Don’t power sand paint or burn
off paint without checking to
see if it is lead-based.
n Don’t try to treat mold yourself
if there is more than 10 square
feet of it.
n Don’t just use a pesticide. Try
integrated pest management
(IPM) instead. IPM is based on
denying pests a place to live and
eliminating their food sources.
Source: The National Center for Healthy Housing
A FEW DON’TS
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Shelbyville, who will test your home
for mold and air quality issues. Senior
Project Manager/Consultant Stewart
VanHooser says, “We give you a full
report of our findings and recom-
mendations and can monitor your
contractor’s progress and re-test
afterward.”
“Each house is different,” Jacobs
says. “The first step is to determine
what the problems are for that par-
ticular house.”
Help close to homeCooperative Extension Service agents
in every county can help. They have
several programs to address many of
the common issues affecting homes
and human health.
Osborne says the key principles of
a healthy home are helpful for every
family member and are mostly a
matter of maintenance.
“Keep your home dry,” she
advises. “Any type of moisture can
lead to mold or pests. Also, keep it
clean. Clearing the clutter reduces the
potential for people falling. Making
needed repairs as soon as possible
decreases the likelihood of minor
issues becoming more major prob-
lems. Everything interrelates.”
Children need special consid-
erations, Osborne says, beyond the
familiar steps such as covering out-
lets, putting locks on cabinets that
contain hazardous materials, and
keeping electrical cords and clutter
from causing injuries and falls. One
overlooked issue is “look-alikes.”
Over-the-counter and prescrip-
tion drugs often have the shape and
bright colors of candy, Osborne says.
These include gummy vitamins,
antacids, and many detergent pods.
There are so many look-alike prod-
ucts that the Extension Service has
developed a list.
If you comply with these
seven principles, your home
will support your health, not
harm it.
DRY Damp houses provide
a nurturing environment for
mites, roaches, rodents, and
molds, all of which are associ-
ated with asthma and other
health problems.
CLEAN Clean homes help
reduce pest infestations and
exposure to contaminants.
PEST-FREE Recent studies
show a causal relationship
between exposure to mice
and cockroaches and asthma
episodes in children; inap-
propriate treatment for pest
infestations can exacerbate
health problems, since pesti-
cide residues in homes pose
risks for neurological damage
and cancer.
SAFE The majority of injuries
among children occur in the
home. Falls are the most
frequent cause of residential
injuries to children, followed
by injuries from objects in the
home, burns, and poisonings.
CONTAMINANT-FREE
Chemical exposures include
lead, radon, pesticides,
volatile organic compounds,
and environmental tobacco
smoke. Exposures to
asbestos particles, radon
gas, carbon monoxide, and
secondhand tobacco smoke
are far higher indoors than
outside.
VENTILATED Studies show
that increasing the fresh air
supply in a home improves
respiratory health.
MAINTAINED Poorly main-
tained homes are at risk for
moisture and pest problems.
Deteriorated lead-based
paint in older housing is
the primary cause of lead
poisoning, which affects
some 535,000 U.S. children,
according to the Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention.
Source: The National Center for Healthy Housing
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Seniors also need special atten-
tion, particularly when it comes to
falls. “In a given year, one in three
older adults can expect to fall,”
says Amy Hosier, Ph.D., an associ-
ate Extension professor with the
University of Kentucky Department
of Family Sciences and Cooperative
Extension Service. “Falls are the
leading cause of injury and injury-
related death among older adults.
Falls are also the leading cause of
nonfatal injuries and hospital admis-
sions for trauma among older adults.”
About half of falls happen in the
home. “Older adults may be at higher
risk at home because of poor lighting,
tripping hazards such as loose carpet-
ing, or the misuse of chairs or stools
in the kitchen to reach things on high
shelves,” Hosier says.
She suggests checking for safety
by walking through each room and
around the outside of the house.
Many of the preventive measures
are easy to implement. For exam-
ple, Hosier recommends that seniors
keep a cellphone or cordless phone
on their person in case they fall or to
keep from getting up too quickly and
rushing to get to the phone.
Breathe easyAnother big factor in keeping your
home healthy is improving indoor air
quality. “Contaminants can be con-
centrated in indoor air,” says Roberta
Burnes, environmental education
specialist with the Kentucky Division
for Air Quality. According to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency,
indoor levels of some air pollutants
may be two to five times higher than
outdoor air.
Even smart home improvements
can have undesirable health conse-
quences on air quality.
“Over time, homes have become
more energy efficient—a good thing,”
says Jacobs, the scientist with the
National Center for Healthy Housing.
“But if energy efficiency is not cou-
pled with proper ventilation, it can
lead to worse air quality indoors than
outdoors. Homes still need some
fresh air coming in.”
A lot of improving indoor air qual-
ity is common sense, Burnes says.
“Change furnace filters regularly,”
she says. “Keep up with general dust-
ing and sweeping; a lot of people are
sensitive to dust mites. Carpeting and
plush toys are havens for dust mites.
Keep these to a minimum unless you
can keep them regularly cleaned.”
Mold is a natural fungus that
exists in many forms, indoors and
outdoors, Burnes notes. “Inside the
home, mold is only a problem if you
have a moisture problem. Air condi-
tioners and dehumidifiers can help
with that,” she says. The EPA recom-
mends keeping the indoor humidity
level below 50 percent.
Whether it is air quality or any
other aspect of a healthy home, all
the experts agree on one point: start
now and systematically address each
of the issues. Then your home can
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nFar left, VanHooser checks his test equipment before entering the house, where he will be checking humidity levels and other crucial indicators.
Inside the house, VanHooser checks temperature and humidity throughout the home looking for conditions favorable to mold growth. He inspects the furnace, checking filters, humidifier, and looking for maintenance issues.
Far right, this cassette attaches to a pump and catches mold spore samples to be identified and measured in a certified lab. Photos: Jolea Brown
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prevention is a key in maintaining a
home that doesn’t present risks to your
health. The National Center for Healthy
Housing has a checklist, complete with
cost estimates, that makes this process
easier. Go to www.KentuckyLiving.com
and search for “Head off health issues.”
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When it’s 100 degrees outside and your air conditioning won’t kick on, it’s tempting to call
the first—or cheapest—contractor you can find. But
that can be a mistake.
“I hate to say it, but in the world of contract-
ing there’s a lot of scams out there, and a lot of scam
artists. It’s buyer beware, and a lot of times your
cheapest price is not going to be your best one,”
advises Jeff Hinkley, a Farmers RECC member and
general manager at HVAC Services in Glasgow.
It’s best to do your homework first—before an
emergency strikes—and to have a list of reputa-
ble contractors on hand for when you need them,
says Tim House, executive director of the Kentucky
Association of Master Contractors (www.kyamc.
com), which represents about 800 plumbing and
HVAC contractors across the state.
Wondering how to sort the reputable contrac-
tors from those who aren’t? Here are some simple
strategies:
1RESEARCH THE COMPANY ONLINE: Look to
make sure the contractor has a local address
and has been in business for more than three
to five years to avoid fly-by-night operations,
House suggests. “Finding out how long the company
has been in business is a good way of determin-
ing how likely it is that they will still be in business
(in a few years’ time) if any problems come up,”
agrees Don “Kat” Kurapkat, a Nolin RECC member
and project manager with Knight’s Mechanical, a
plumbing and HVAC company based in Cecilia. Look
for proof of membership in industry associations as
another good sign that the business is reputable.
“You’re not going to spend money to belong to an asso-
ciation unless you take this business seriously, you’re
in it for the long haul, and you care about the good of
the customer,” says Hinkley.
2CHECK TO SEE IF THE CONTRACTOR IS LICENSED IN KENTUCKY AND THAT THE LICENSE IS VALID. Kentucky requires state-
approved licenses for electricians, plumbers,
and HVAC contractors, a designation that certifies
these contractors have passed requisite industry
exams and field experience criteria. Additionally,
contractors in these trades are required by law to
publish their license number on any print advertising
they do, including on the side of their work trucks. You
“...treat the process of getting estimates more like a job interview rather than shopping for a product...you need to be comfortable enough to voice your opinions and concerns.”
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can go online to the Kentucky Department of Housing,
Buildings and Construction’s Web site to check the
status of any Kentucky plumbing, electrical, or HVAC
company’s license number at https://ky.joportal.com/
License/Search.
3PLANNING A HOME REMODEL OR ADDI-TION? LOOK FOR REGISTERED BUILDERS OR REMODELERS THROUGH YOUR LOCAL HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION. Kentucky
does not license building contractors. However, build-
ing and remodeling contractors who achieve status as
a registered builder or remodeler through their local
Home Builders Association must meet several levels of
eligibility criteria, including membership in their local
HBA, at least two years’ full-time industry experience,
proof of workers’ compensation and liability insurance,
continuing education hours, and more. See full details
at www.registeredremodelerky.com. “The requirements
for being a registered builder or remodeler are some of
the basic things that homeowners should look for, when
looking for someone to come in and do a project on
their home,” says Bob Weiss, executive vice president of
the Home Builders Association of Kentucky.
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Bid a project extremely low—far below any other bids you receive. That can be a sign that they are not licensed or insured, says Tim House, executive director of the Kentucky Association of Master Contractors.
Ask for a large portion of the money for a job—say, 50 percent or more—up front. Some scam contractors use this tactic to collect and then never show up to perform the work.
Refuse to provide references.
In the case of builders or remodelers, tell you they don’t use subcontractors. “If plumbing lines are being changed or electrical work is being done, then legally they have to use licensed plumbing or electrical subcontractors for that portion of the job,” explains Jim Stegman, president of Stegman Construction Company in Newport. So if a builder or remodeler tries to claim during a bid process that they’ll do it all, “they’re not doing it right,” he says.
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4ASK FOR PROOF OF INSURANCE. “Getting copies of insurance—proof of
both workers’ compensation and general
liability insurance—would be at the top of
my list if I was on the other side of the fence, looking
to hire a contractor,” says John Moss, owner of
Eagle Construction in Hopkinsville and a member of
Pennyrile Electric. “It is so worth it to have that piece
of paper in your file, just to know you’re covered” if a
worker is hurt while at your home, Moss says.
5GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING. “When we
do a proposal, we do a line-by-line, itemized
proposal, as well as a written scope of work
to be performed. So that way, there’s no
question between parties about the work that’s going
to be performed or not,” advises Erika Bledsoe, a home
comfort advisor with Monthie Mechanical Inc., an HVAC
company based in Lexington.
6TREAT THE CONTRACTOR SEARCH LIKE AN INTERVIEW PROCESS. You want a
contractor who’s willing to ask you questions
and listen—one who takes notes about your
needs, and makes you feel like you’re being heard,
Bledsoe adds. “I wish more homeowners would treat
the process of getting estimates more like a job inter-
view rather than shopping for a product,” she says.
“You are going to be entering a working relationship
with your contractor, and you need to be comfortable
enough to voice your opinions and concerns. And you
need to trust that when you need them, they will be
there.”
7BE SPECIFIC ABOUT THE WORK YOU WANT. If you have three contractors come in
to offer a bid on a room addition, for example,
you’re likely to get estimates that vary widely
unless you’ve given each remodeler a very specific
outline of the size of the room and all its specifica-
tions, all the way down to the type of windows and
floor covering you want. “Otherwise, if you just say, ‘I
want to add on a new living room, can you give me a
bid on that,’ you’re going to get prices that are apples
and oranges and lemons. They are not going to be the
same. Unless you have all the specifications listed out,
you really can’t have a competitive bid process,” says
Jim Stegman, president of Stegman Construction
Company in Newport.
8Get references from past customers—and be sure to follow up with them. Reputable
contractors “will actually like giving you ref-
erences if they’re proud of the work they’ve
done,” says Weiss. Often, talking with references or
even asking your own friends and family for refer-
rals can shed light on a contractor’s style of work and
ability to resolve any problems that may arise down the
line. “I’ve been in business for 20 years and all of my
business is from word-of-mouth referrals,” says Moss.
“I may not be known as the cheapest guy, but I’ve been
known to go back five years after a job and fix a little
something that might be wrong, and there’s no charge
for that. It’s a matter of pride. People know I’m going to
be here if anything should happen.”
9SEARCH OUT THE COMPANY’S RATING THROUGH SITES LIKE YOUR LOCAL BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AND THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING,
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION. Since 2014, the
KDHBC has been more actively investigating consumer
complaints against HVAC, plumbing, and electrical
contractors, says Tina Quire, assistant director of the
agency’s Engineering Division. Homeowners can call to
lodge a complaint against a contractor in these fields
or to inquire whether any administrative enforcement
action has been taken against a contractor or company
that holds an electrical, HVAC, or plumbing license.
Two caveats: be aware that sites that rely on customer-
submitted evaluations can sometimes be unreliable.
Competitors occasionally post false complaints about
their rival companies, says Hinkley. Also, when check-
ing the BBB rating, don’t just look at the letter-grade
score. “If the company has an A rating, but that’s after
having to settle 90 complaints, then that could still be
a red flag,” Bledsoe says.
10GET MULTIPLE BIDS, BUT DON’T BE TEMPTED TO ALWAYS GO FOR THE CHEAPEST OPTION. “The lowest price
is not always best. Whenever possible,
I’d encourage homeowners to get three prices, so
you’re going to see a low price and a high price. Usually,
the best scenario is you’re going to go with the one in
the middle,” House says. KL
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Whether you’re hosting a kindergarten bash for a bunch of boisterous 5-year-olds or a sophisticated college soirée, with the proper preparation and planning, your graduation party is sure to get an A+.
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All across the state, another
school year winds down for the
summer. Diplomas are being
awarded. Graduation caps
tossed high in the air. And 2016 grad-
uates everywhere are marching to the
traditional “Pomp and Circumstance.”
Now, for many families, there’s still
one thing left to do—celebrate! These
tips from our readers and from the
pros will help get your party started.
Party for threeSince fourth grade, college student
Colleen Ohler has been friends with
Katie Post and Katie Grinnell. These
fellow Girl Scouts celebrated one
another’s accomplishments through
the years. In 2012, they celebrated
another achievement together: their
high school graduation from the local
area homeschool group called FAITH,
an acronym for Families Acquiring
Instruction Through Homeschooling.
Instead of three separate gradu-
ation parties, the young women
decided to combine efforts and throw
one big bash. They opted for an out-
door event complete with volleyball,
Frisbee, and an evening bonfire.
When planning a graduation
party, Colleen’s mom, Tamara Ohler,
suggests involving the graduates.
“Find out what they truly want,” she
says, “and then do it, if it’s possible.”
Tamara also says sharing tasks
among several families, like choos-
ing a menu and decorating, makes
planning a group party easier. And of
course, splitting costs doesn’t break
the grad party budget.
But perhaps what the Ohlers
most appreciated about the group
party was the event’s slower pace.
“The girls actually got to spend a
whole day just enjoying themselves,
because they didn’t have to rush off
to another party and another party,”
Tamara says.
Colleen, who was a 2012 Nolin
RECC scholarship recipient, is gradu-
ating magna cum laude this month
from Murray State University. To cel-
ebrate, she’s planning another group
party with the three roommates she
met her freshman year as a Racer.
This party’s going placesWhen Deana Cowles planned her
daughter’s 2013 Bowling Green High
School graduation party, she kept
Haley’s future plans in mind. “We
knew that her major was political sci-
ence, and she was interested in polit-
ical affairs,” says Deana. “So we did a
travel theme.”
The Cowleses began by rent-
ing a pavilion at nearby Covington
Park. Deana decorated with many
repurposed items from home. Books,
globes, and maps already on hand
were turned into centerpieces. She
wrapped the tables in brown paper
and zigzagged maps across them to
create table runners. “It was real
low-budget. It didn’t look like it, but
it was,” Deana says.
One clever idea involved creating
a “table” by pairing a common travel
item with another from the kitchen.
“I put vintage suitcases positioned
on four souvenir coffee mugs,”
says Deana. The mugs, from differ-
ent tourist destinations, became the
“feet” of the luggage table.
Perched in the center were citro-
nella candles in champagne glasses
topped with glass ceiling fan globes.
They cast a warm glow at dusk as
the kids watched movies on the
inflatable theater and snacked on
goodies from nacho and popcorn
bars, with mix-ins like pretzels,
peanuts, and M&M’s.
The homemade photo booth was
a popular party hangout. An old
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“Keep it personal, and remember that (the party) is about your child.” —Diana Jenkins, PennyrileElectric member and party-planning mom
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window frame with a curtain served
as the backdrop, and cutouts attached
to skewers were used as props. “I left
out a camera, and let the kids go at
it,” says Deana. “They had a ball.”
Picture this partySouth Kentucky RECC member
Marisa Dungan decorated her
in-laws’ Pulaski County business,
Crown Party Rental & Sales, in
purple and gold for daughter
Lauren’s 2013 graduation from
Somerset High School.
“We also did the cake and cup-
cakes to match her school colors,”
says Marisa, who encourages involv-
ing others with party planning, par-
ticularly when it comes to the menu.
For Lauren’s party, instead of a heavy
meal, family and friends brought a
variety of appetizers like pigs in a
blanket and meatballs on skewers—
what Marisa calls “fun food.”
nTop left: Cakes by Camille in Campbellsville created this cake for a soon-to-be Murray State graduate. Photo: Shanon Camille O’Banion
Top right: Katie Post, left, and Colleen Grinnell celebrate their mutual homeschool graduation party in 2012. Colleen will graduate magna cum laude from Murray State this month. Photo: Tamara Ohler
Bottom left: Laura Dungan from Nancy, whose 2013 graduation party featured her Somerset High School colors. Photo: Marisa Dungan
Diana and Nathan Jenkins congratulate their son Christopher after handing him his diploma and gradu-ating him from homeschool. Photo: Susan Driskill
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Many of Marisa’s other grad party
tips are photography-related. She
suggests an uncluttered background
for taking photos. Drapes served as
Lauren’s backdrop, but, Marisa says,
“Even if you have a solid-color sheet,
you can hang that up. It will look
good in a picture.”
Each guest had a picture taken
with Lauren. Obviously, they were
special keepsakes from the day, but
Marisa also had something else in
mind. “We printed a 4 by 6 photo of
each guest posing with the graduate
to put in their thank you card,” she
explains.
Because capturing the moment
through photos is such an important
job, Marisa says someone should be
the designated photographer. “You’ve
either got to be prepared to do it
yourself, or get a volunteer.”
Finally, she advises dress-
ing comfortably and remembering
to just have fun: “That’s the most
important part.”
Personalized partyLast May, busy Belton homeschool-
ing mom and Pennyrile Electric
member Diana Jenkins took on a
new role: party planner for her son
Christopher’s high school gradua-
tion, held at the Jenkinses’ church,
Browder Missionary Baptist Church.
Diana involved the whole family
and many friends in celebrating his
accomplishment.
Christopher marched down the
aisle in his cap and gown as his sister
Emily played Pomp and Circumstance
on the piano. An uncle said the
opening prayer; Christopher’s dad,
Nathan, gave an inspirational speech;
and close family friend Dr. Mary
Carver gave the commencement
address. Before Nathan and Diana
awarded Christopher his diploma,
Emily returned to the piano for a duet
with youngest sister, Amber.
The girls’ surprise performance of
Rascal Flatts’ hit My Wish moved the
audience and Christopher to tears.
“This was actually their idea,” says
Diana. “They wanted it to be their gift
to him.”
Once Christopher’s tassel was
turned, the party moved to the fel-
lowship hall, where a memora-
bilia table displayed his childhood
treasures, like school scrapbooks,
basketball and fishing items, and
a handmade quilt from his grand-
mother. While sipping lemonade and
enjoying appetizers and cake, guests
signed an autograph book, leaving
messages for Christopher. Friends
from their homeschool co-op han-
dled the reception duties.
Looking back, Diana says she
minimized graduation celebration
stress levels by preparing early and
working together as a family. She also
recommends talking to others who
have experience, and borrowing dec-
orations to keep costs down.
Diana also offers this party-plan-
ning advice: “Keep it personal, and
remember that it is about your child.”
A graduation is a milestone celebration.
But it can also be overwhelming. To
avoid grad-party planning overload and
to keep your bash on track, check out
this checklist:
t Circle the date on your calendar. The
sooner, the better.
t Jot down a guest invitation list.
t Set a budget, and then stick to it.
t Select a venue, whether at home or a
by-reservation location.
t Choose a party theme, keeping the
grad’s interests in mind.
t Decide on entertainment options:
music, games, movies, etc.
t Plan the menu, while remembering
your budget. Finger foods or pizza
keeps it simple. A catered event
means less stress.
t Order the cake. Cupcakes and cake
pops are a hit with the younger crowd.
t Assemble photos and other memora-
bilia to add a personalized party touch.
t Enlist a few family members and
friends to help with decorations.
t Designate a photographer (if you
haven’t hired one), leaving you free to
mingle with guests.
It’s party day! Now relax. Seriously.
And enjoy celebrating your graduate’s
success.
PLAN YOUR GRAD PARTY LIKE A PRO
n The LOFT adds a trendy vibe to its rustic, historic location in downtown Russellville with features like this wall decorated in chalkboard art. Photo: Lisa Haley-Miller
Looking for the perfect venue, caterer, or baker for your special graduate? Here are just a few from across the Commonwealth.
1Sweet Surrender Dessert Cafe1804 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 899-2008
www.sweetsurrenderdessertcafe.com
Facebook: Sweet Surrender Dessert
Cafe
This award-winning dessert cafe is
known for its desserts, like the three-tier
graduation cake on this cover. Catering
is available. Call for more information.
2Eagle Lake Convention & Expo Center1008 Eagle Lake Drive
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 859-0999
www.eaglelakeconventioncenter.com
Facebook: Eagle Lake Convention &
Expo Center
Offers all-day, no-time-limit rentals
for The Ballroom, seating up to 350
guests, and The Grand Ballroom,
seating up to 650. Four package
options and event coordinator avail-
able. No catering restrictions.
3Cakes by Camille
108 S. Court St.
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 469-5769
www.cakesbycamille.com
Facebook: Cakes by Camille
Serving custom cakes, cupcakes,
and cake pops since 2010, with
a newly opened retail location in
2016. Check Web site and Facebook
for cake decorating classes offered
throughout the year.
4Kentucky State Parks(502) 564-8110
www.parks.ky.gov
Facebook: Kentucky State Parks
With locations across Kentucky, state
parks offer a variety of venue options,
from picnic tables beneath covered
pavilions to indoor conference rooms.
Explore each park’s Web site, then
contact the park for more information.
5Thompson Catering & Special Events
121 Hud Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-2019
www.partyky.com
Facebook: Thompson Catering &
Special Events
Catering, tents of all sizes, tables
and chairs, 30 inflatables to choose
from, concessions, carnival games,
DJs, photo booths, and more.
6Southern Springs Events835 Long Ford Bridge Road
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-4295
www.southernspringsevents.com
Facebook: Southern Springs Events
Located on a secluded 10-acre farm
with three landscaped ponds for photo
opportunities. The Event Barn accom-
modates 200 guests for banquet-style
seating, allowing room for a dance
floor and food service area. The Drake
Room accommodates up to 75 guests.
Packages include use and setup/break-
down of tables and chairs.
7 LaDonna’s Catering
835 W. Laurel Road
London, KY 40741
(606) 309-3187
www.ladonnascatering.com
Facebook: LaDonna’s Catering
In business for 15 years, offers full-
service catering both on- and off-
site. Specializing in corporate events
and weddings.
8The LOFT-Downtown Russellville280 E. 4th St.
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 348-5105
Facebook: The LOFT Downtown
Russellville
Two-story, all-inclusive, rustic venue
that seats up to 80 guests. Besides
tables and chairs, antique china, stem-
ware, silverware, linens, and a large
selection of floral arrangements are
available.
9The Peppermint Owl6201 Woodville Road
Bandana, KY 42022
(270) 816-6318
Facebook: The Peppermint Owl
120-year-old hardware store turned
custom event facility, featuring original
cabinetry, hardwood floors, and tin
ceiling.
For information on more suppliers,
including additional venues and cater-
ers, go online to KentuckyLiving.com
and search for “graduation parties.”
Supply side
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Party like a proDo you want to throw the ultimate
graduation party? Keep these ideas
from the professionals in mind as you
plan, and your bash will rise straight
to the top of the class.
To secure your party’s venue date,
Southern Springs Events Manager
Melanie Noffsinger recommends
booking as far in advance as possible.
“Usually most schools have gradu-
ation ceremonies around the same
time, which means many people will
be looking for places to host a party
on or around the graduation date,”
Noffsinger says.
If it turns out your top venue
choice is already booked, don’t
stress. Mike Thompson, manager of
Thompson Catering & Special Events
in Winchester, says, “It’s hard to beat
your own back yard, especially if you
have room for a tent and/or inflat-
able. You’ll save money and look like
a professional party planner.”
Thompson also suggests deter-
mining a budget and ensuring guests
are well-fed. Lisa Haley-Miller,
owner of The LOFT-Downtown
Russellville, agrees. “You don’t want
your guests to leave hungry,” she
says. “If you have family members
that want to bring in a couple of
appetizers, that really helps with
the costs.”
When it comes to selecting a
cake, Cakes by Camille owner Shanon
Camille O’Banion says a school colors
theme makes a great choice. Another
idea is a sculpted cake, such as one in
the shape of a school mascot.
Cupcakes or cake pops are
easy options for younger gradu-
ates. “There’s no cutting and serv-
ing, and no need for plates or forks,”
says O’Banion, adding, “Kids love
cupcakes.”
For any graduation celebration,
staying calm is important, according
to Summer Graves, manager of The
Peppermint Owl in Bandana. “There’s
always a hitch in the giddy-up.
Nothing’s ever going to be perfect,”
she says. “Just have fun, and get your
party on!” KL
The voice of experience:
If your graduate’s bash
was one to remember,
share your family-friendly
party planning tips or
ideas at Facebook.com/
KentuckyLivingMagazine
If your graduation celebration has
stretched your budget, don’t stress
about renting a professional photo
booth. Instead, make your own! These
ideas will get you started.
SET THE SCENE For photos that pop,
turn an old door, window, or privacy
screen into a backdrop.
Don’t have any of these things? Hang a
curtain or large swath of fabric to create
a classy look, or keep things fun with
colorful streamers or balloons. A chair,
stool, or bench adds flair, plus extra
seating, to any photo booth.
THE RIGHT PROPS ARE TOPS Whether your grad is into band, art, or
sports, personalize your booth by adding
props that represent those unique inter-
ests. Use cardstock for printing letters to
spell your grad’s name or school initials,
and numbers for the grad year.
For a funky vibe, recycle old picture
frames in a variety of sizes and colors.
Chalkboards and dry-erase boards let
partygoers write their own special mes-
sages to the graduate.
There’s no going wrong with wearable
props, like hats, jewelry, or silly glasses.
SAY “CHEESE” To make sure all of
your guests get in on the photo booth
action, be sure to add a sign, point-
ing them in the right direction. Don’t
forget to take a photo of guests with
the graduate to include in thank-you
notes later.
A photo booth can be as elaborate or
as simple as you can imagine. The main
thing is, have fun. And smile!
PICTURE-PERFECT PHOTO BOOTHS
n Rachel O’Hara set up this guest table at her daughter Taylor’s graduation party in 2014 at the Josephina Event Venue in Dry Ridge. Personalized details set the mood for the celebration. Photo: Rachel O’Hara
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IT’S IRONIC—IN FACT IT’S DISGRACE-FUL—THAT THE STATE KNOWN AS THE HORSE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
has so many horses that are abused, aban-
doned, or neglected. Then factor in the
people who sometimes, through no fault
of their own, are no longer able to care for
their horses; if they aren’t aware of a horse
rescue, the horse could easily end up in a
slaughterhouse.
That’s where the Kentucky Equine
Humane Center, or KyEHC, comes in.
Established in 2007 on 72 acres of roll-
ing pasture in Nicholasville, the Center
provides a refuge for horses of all breeds.
KENTUCKY EQUINE HUMANE CENTER HELPS NEGLECTED HORSES WHEN NO ONE ELSE CANBY PAULA SPARROW
Shaq, left, was surrendered by an owner who could not care for him. He arrived several hundred pounds underweight, with multiple abscesses in his front feet that took months to heal. Mystery is a miniature horse who was born at the Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC) to an abandoned miniature mare. Mystery and Shaq have each been adopted. Photo: Virginia Madelung
Housing approximately 50 horses at
any given time, they come from a
myriad of situations, with one thing
in common: they were lucky enough
to be placed at KyEHC.
Karen Gustin, the Center’s exec-
utive director, is passionate in her
mission to save as many horses as
she can.
“What we’re adamant about,” she
says, “is that we never turn away a
horse in an active crisis. Sometimes
we get a heads-up that a horse will
need to be brought here in the near
future, but if we get a report about a
horse that’s starving or being abused,
we don’t wait: we arrange to get that
horse to the Center immediately.”
While this is an all-breed horse
rescue, the Center maintains a
population of at least 50 percent
Thoroughbreds because there are so
many of that breed in need. The rest
are a mixture of paints, Saddlebreds,
Standardbreds, a draft cross, and
even a mule.
Getting a horse ready for adoptionHorses come from all over the state—
some are abandoned and unwanted,
some are from owners who can no
longer care for them. Often these
horses are left to fend for themselves;
many don’t make it. Karen and her
staff also work with county shelters
that don’t have facilities for horses.
Others come from individual owners
reaching out for help.
Spitting Image, a 20-year-old
horse, is a good example of the types
of situations the Center deals with.
“Spitting Image was part of a
hoarding/neglect case in Woodford
County,” Karen says. “More than
30 horses were starved, neglected.
There were at least 10 dead horses
in the barn. We were able to take in
six horses, and rehab them all. That
was an emergency situation.” The
remaining horses were rescued by
another organization.
Another recent emergency hap-
pened in Mercer County, a case that
received extensive media coverage
involving neglected stallions.
“We’ve got three of them,” Karen
says, pointing to a paddock. “They
could use a few more pounds, but
they’re in much better shape.”
Not every situation is as horren-
dous, but sad nonetheless. Noah is
a 16.2-hand draft cross who came
in when his owner passed away and
needed a home.
“Noah’s our gentle giant,” Karen
notes as she pats the long neck of
this palomino-colored horse. “We’ll
be trying him under saddle soon and
see how he does. He has Cushing’s
disease, which is chronic but we are
hopeful is manageable in his case.
He’s a great horse.”
Every horse that comes to KyEHC
is assessed for individual mental and
physical needs. They must come with
a current negative Coggins (equine
infectious anemia), but the Center
will provide farrier care, dental work,
and vaccinations. The horses are
placed in separate paddocks accord-
ing to their needs, as well as match-
ing personalities.
“We keep a horse as long as it
takes,” Karen points out, “whether it’s
months or even years. We get them as
ready as we can for adoption. We want
them to have a solid foundation.”
Adoption of these horses is the
goal, so if a horse has not been started
under saddle, a staff trainer teaches
each horse the basics in walk, trot,
and canter. Desensitizing props such
as ramps and coops are used to help
horses not be so easily spooked.
Trainer Olivia Dixon takes par-
ticular pride in the education given
to these horses: “There are few places
where horses in dire need, of any
breed, can go for rescue, medical
or nutritional rehabilitation, as well
as training, so that they can liter-
ally arrive near death and leave as a
healthy, well-educated horse ready
for their new forever home.”
“We don’t finish the horses,”
Karen stresses. “You won’t get a Pony
Club horse ready for the show circuit,
but you will get a horse that’s ready
to learn the discipline you’re inter-
ested in, and many go on to very suc-
cessful competitive careers.”
Training is important, Karen
notes, because 98 percent of adopt-
ers want a rideable horse. Those who
are not rideable are called companion
horses: they are suited for people who
want a pet horse, or need a compan-
ion for a lone horse.
nCoors is an off the track (former racehorse) Thoroughbred gelding who is currently available for adoption from the KyEHC. Photo: VIrginia Madelung
Another lucky horseA Thoroughbred named Lewis, meant
for the racetrack, turned out to have
little racing talent. He was sold, and
dropped off the radar. What happened
to him? Read Paula Sparrow’s Creature
Comforts column, “Lewis: The King of Antebellum Farm,“ at KentuckyLiving.
com. The twist? He was originally
Sparrow’s own horse.
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Reno, a Saddlebred, is a per-
fect example of a companion
horse. Karen’s face lights up as she
approaches him.
“Here is the clown of the farm,”
she says, smiling. “He’s like a dog,
always wanting attention. He was
an owner-surrender. He came with
an old neck injury that eventually
made it impossible for him to graze,
roll, or walk properly. He’s had a
lot of laser light therapy and chiro-
practic work, plus proper nutrition,
and can now be a regular horse. He’s
not balanced enough to be rideable,
but his personality and charm make
him an excellent companion horse.
Reno needs a person just like a person
needs a horse.”
Interested in adopting?Potential adopters are carefully and
extensively screened, and must agree
to several conditions before taking
a horse home. The horse cannot be
bred or raced, and regular vet checks
must be reported. If all goes well the
first year, the horse is fully turned
over to the new owner.
As for adoption fees, “That is
based on the horse’s capability,”
Karen says, “not what we’ve put
into the horse. It costs about $500
a month per horse for care and staff
salaries, but adoptions generally run
from $300 to $600.”
With those kinds of costs, it’s a
constant battle to keep the fund-
ing coming in. Karen gives much of
the credit to grantors such as the
Thoroughbred After Care Alliance,
Brennan Equine Welfare Fund, Equus
Foundation, Thoroughbred Charities
of America, Churchill Charities,
Turfway Park, the ASPCA, and
private donations. You can easily
donate to the Center at www.kyehc.
org/donate-money.html, or write
them at P.O. Box 910124, Lexington,
KY 40591.
Running the Center is incred-
ibly labor-intensive, but the staff
members obviously love their jobs.
As Karen notes, “You get to give
that critical care when they need it,
knowing without that care the out-
come would be very different. We lit-
erally get to see horses transformed.”
Julie Cooper, the Center’s barn
manager, agrees: “There’s great sat-
isfaction in helping horses, physi-
cally and mentally. You have visible
evidence of your success.”
As Olivia notes, “At the end of
the day we get to say, ‘We made a
difference, we fixed
something that
needed fixing.’”
Perhaps the
Center’s philoso-
phy says it all: “We
give horses a second
chance when often,
no one else can.” KL
nDolly, left, is an abandoned mare who came to the KyEHC from eastern Kentucky in foal to Pippa, a filly who was born at the KyEHC in 2014. Both Dolly and Pippa have since been adopted. Photo: Virginia Madelung
THINKSTOCK
April showers brought May
flowers and lots of them—
in hanging baskets and in
ready-to-plant containers.
Those showers also yielded blooming
strawberries, broccoli, and cabbage.
And before long, sweet corn, toma-
toes, and green beans will be ready to
pick, too. At these farmers markets,
you can find all of this and more.
Poore’s Nursery & Farms“It started out as more or less a
hobby,” Russell Poore says of the
Russellville farmers market he and
wife, Patsy, opened in 1960.
Now a fourth-generation, family-
run farm in Logan County, much
of the business’ longevity can be
attributed to the Poores’ commit-
ment to selling quality products at
reasonable prices, as well as their
unique operation method—the
honor system. Market customers
pay for produce by simply slipping
their money into a wooden box on
the counter, allowing the Poores
more time to tend to their 7-acre
orchard and seven greenhouses. It
also enables them to embark on new
ventures, like experimenting with
growing early tomatoes in bags in a
high-tunnel greenhouse this year.
Last fall, they began grow-
ing several acres of kale and col-
lard, turnip, and mustard greens, all
for the recently opened Champion
Petfoods USA in nearby Auburn, the
first United States location for the
Canadian dog and cat food com-
pany. “They’re using a lot of local
ingredients,” says Poore, who also
serves as chairman for both the
Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified
Roadside Farm Market Program
and Horticulture Commodity
Committee. “Some of their recipes
call for these greens.”
Whether raising produce for people
or for pets, Poore is especially proud of
the way his family works together to
make locally grown foods available for
others. “We’re family-oriented, and
we enjoy what we do,” he says.
Dennison’s Roadside MarketNearly 22 years ago, Kathy and Paul
Dennison, owners of Dennison’s
Roadside Market in Horse Cave,
were approached by a Hart County
WORTH THE TRIP
To market, to marketNo, not this little piggy, but to buy farm-fresh produce at a local farmers market
AMY COBB
GLENCOE
RUSSELLVILLE
HORSE CAVE
KENTUCKY CULTURE
SOMERSET
Poore’s Nursery & Farms owner Russell Poore takes a break from working in the fields of his Logan County farm to enjoy some watermelon with great-grandson Tanner Kash. Photo: Julie Hall Photography
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Extension agent about grow-
ing tomatoes commercially.
Once the tomatoes ripened,
Kathy says they didn’t all
meet the cooperative’s needs
for “a perfect palm-sized
tomato.” Some were too
red, too green, or too large.
So Kathy placed the toma-
toes on a front-yard picnic
table. They soon began sell-
ing by the pound and by the
bucketful.
Customers then asked the
Dennisons to sell even more
homegrown produce, so they
expanded their market by
building onto the side of a
tobacco barn on their farm.
“That’s when we started
growing different varieties of
different things,” Kathy says.
Today, besides selling
homegrown fruits and veg-
etables, the Dennisons sell
other locally made prod-
ucts, such as Penn’s country
ham, Kenny’s Farmhouse
Cheese, and Chaney’s Dairy Barn ice
cream. They also feature handmade
goods like brooms, wooden bowls
and Amish baskets, and even lawn
furniture like swings, gliders, and
rockers.
Kathy says Dennison’s sells
quality products at a fair price,
adding, “We don’t want to sell
anything that we wouldn’t buy
ourselves.”
Established in 1996, the Kentucky Farm Bureau
Certified Roadside Farm Market program began
as an initiative to help farmers market their fruits
and vegetables directly from roadside markets to
consumers across the Commonwealth. Now in its
21st year, it encompasses 89 member markets in 61
counties. Look for the cornucopia logo sign at certi-
fied markets. For more information, visit www.kyfb.com/roadside or on
Facebook, Kentucky Certified Roadside Farm Market Program.
FARM FRESH—AND CERTIFIED
An upcycled, tomato red door-turned-chalkboard invites you to explore the hanging baskets, perennials, and bedding plants in one of the five greenhouses at Dennison’s Roadside Market in Horse Cave. Photo: Dennison’s Roadside Market
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Besides offering some of the freshest fruits and vegetables around, a trip to the farmers market is a fun, family experience everyone can enjoy. Be sure to stop by these markets we’ve handpicked just for you. All are Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market members and feature Kentucky Proud products.
Beech Springs Farm Market4776 Old Boonesboro RoadWinchester, KY 40391(859) 744-2868Facebook, Beech Springs Farm MarketOpen May–Oct., 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; noon–5 p.m. Sun.
Cates FarmState Route 425 BypassHenderson, KY 42420(270) 823-6150www.catesfarmky.comFacebook, Cates Farm Corn Maze and ProduceRoadside market open June–Aug., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; closed Sun.
Dennison’s Roadside Market5824 S. Jackson Hwy.Horse Cave, KY 42749(270) 786-1663Facebook, Dennison’s Roadside MarketOpen April–Dec., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; noon–5 p.m. Sun.
Devine’s Farm & Corn Maze623 Talmage-Mayo RoadHarrodsburg, KY 40330(859) 613-3489 www.devinescornmaze.comFacebook, Devine’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin PatchOpen May–Oct. May–Aug., 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; closed Sun. Sept.–Oct., open to public Fri.–Sun. only; school field trips by appointment during the week.
Fannin’s Vegetables2140 Hwy. 460 WWest Liberty, KY 41472(606) 743-3343Facebook, Fannin’s Vegetable FarmOpen May to mid-Oct., 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri.; 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Sat.; closed Sun.
Gallrein Farms1029 Vigo RoadShelbyville, KY 40065(502) 633-4849
www.gallreinfarms.comFacebook, Gallrein FarmsOpen April–Oct., 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; 1–5 p.m. Sun. Bakery, café serving lunch Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hail’s Farm3115 Hwy. 461Somerset, KY 42503(606) 274-0011Facebook, Hail’s FarmOpen May–Oct., 9 a.m.–7 p.m., 7 days a week.
Hinton’s Orchard & Farm Market8631 Campbellsville RoadHodgenville, KY 42748(270) 325-3854www.hintonsorchard.comFacebook, Hinton’s Orchard & Farm MarketOpen April–Dec. Spring hours 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; also open Sun. 1–6 p.m. July–Oct.
Poore’s Nursery & Farms5486 Morgantown RoadRussellville, KY 42276(270) 542-4828Facebook, Poore’s Nursery & ProduceOpen April–Nov., 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; closed Sun.
Steepleview Farm10365 U.S. Highway 127 NorthGlencoe, KY 41046(859) 643-3339www.steepleviewfarm.netFacebook, Steepleview FarmMarket/restaurant hours: May-Nov., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday onlyFarm stand/honor system: Open 7 days per week, May-Nov.
Hail’s FarmIf you’re traveling through Pulaski
County this summer and your taste
buds are hankering for fresh sweet
corn and tomatoes, head right on
over to Hail’s Farm in the big red
barn on state Highway 461 near
Somerset.
Hail’s Farm owner Orville Hail Jr.
says he’s been farming nearly all of
his life. But it was in 2005 when he
first opened the red barn doors and
began offering a variety of fruits and
vegetables to the community. “We’ve
got about anything,” Hail says,
adding that he and his family raise
nearly 40 acres of produce on their
farm about 4 miles from the market.
“That’s a whole lot of produce.”
Hail takes pride in offering con-
sumers just-harvested produce
straight from his fields each day. “We
pick the corn in the morning, so it’ll
be fresh,” he explains. “If you pick
corn in the afternoon, it won’t be
good.” Beans, cucumbers, and other
crops are also handpicked daily.
Something else Hail values is
affordability so that everyone can
enjoy homegrown produce. “We
try to keep the prices down where
people can buy it,” he says.
Above, from left: At Hail’s Farm, located on Highway 461 in Somerset, corn, tomatoes, and green beans are picked fresh each morning. Photos: Amy Hail
The federally funded Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is commit-
ted to gaining market access for farmers, as well as to improving nutrition of
Kentuckians ages 60 and over by providing better access to fresh fruits and
vegetables. For eligibility information and income guidelines, visit www.kyagr.com
and search “Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.” Note: Vouchers provided
on a first-come, first-served basis.
HELPING SENIORS AND FARMERS
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Steepleview Farm “Why don’t we do something we know
and love?” Marc and Harriet Carey pon-
dered that question when they first
thought of opening a business on their
Owen County farm. They had fed their
family with fruits and vegetables they’d
raised themselves for 30 years, so they
began exploring the possibility of sharing
their homegrown produce with others.
After visiting other farmers markets
across the country, the Careys returned
home and opened Steepleview Farm in
2014. With their commitment to offer-
ing fresh, wholesome pro-
duce, Marc says the products
they raise are 100 percent
non-GMO (genetically modi-
fied organisms), as well as
pesticide-free.
The Careys are also dedi-
cated to ensuring patrons
have access to homegrown
products that aren’t read-
ily available elsewhere, such
as exotic herbs, lettuces, and
peppers. They sell heirloom
tomato pasta sauce and honey apple
salsa, made from the Careys’ own reci-
pes. “We’re testing the market,” Marc
says. “We’re really trying to find out
what works and what doesn’t.”
One thing that is definitely work-
ing for the Careys is their Upper Texas
Smokehouse at Steepleview. Here,
customers can dine on backwoods-
style, hickory-cooked pulled pork or
wood-fired artisan pizzas, based on
the Vera Pizza Napoletana method,
which mandates very strict guidelines
for both ingredients and prepara-
tion technique, focusing on the crust
rather than the toppings.
Marc says, “People have really
taken to the idea that when they come
to the market, they’re not just coming
to get tomatoes and corn. They’re
coming to get fed an uncommonly
good meal.” KL
AMY COBB, a freelance writer and member
of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and
Illustrators, enjoys writing fiction and non-
fiction for children and adults.
Many Kentucky roadside and
farmers markets are also
certified Kentucky Proud. To
find out what it takes to earn
the Kentucky Proud designa-
tion, visit www.kyproud.com.
KENTUCKY PROUD
At Steepleview Farm in Owen County, owners Marc and Harriet Carey value transpar-ency, and they invite customers to view their farming process from spring planting to harvest season. Here, Marc Carey transplants rosemary and sage seedlings, two of the many vari-eties of herbs they grow. Photo: Harriet Carey
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Francisco’s Farm FestivalMidway Renaissance hosts
Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival at
Midway University on May 21–22,
where 100-plus artisans set up
booths for the juried event. Eclectic
food concessions, live music,
children’s booth with activities.
Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday;
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday. Free
admission; $5 per car to park. For
details, call (859) 846-6046 or go
online to www.franciscosfarm.org.
Art benefit Jewelry, metal works,
textiles, paintings, and
more, plus internationally
acclaimed artist and native
son Larry Elmore highlight
Leitchfield’s Grayson
County Alliance Art in the
Park, May 21-22 at James
Beville City Park. Proceeds
from the juried fine arts
and crafts show benefit the
Grayson County Alliance,
which helps residents with
limited resources. Free
admission. Hours each day:
10 a.m.–5 p.m. For more
information, call (270) 589-
1425 or go online to www.
gcaartinthepark.org.
Spring in MainStrasseMaifest in Covington’s MainStrasse Village
on May 13–15 is crammed with arts and
crafts, German and international foods and
beverages—including a beer garden—live
entertainment, and a midway and its kiddy
version, the kinderplatz. Chalk it up on
Saturday with the Street Chalk Art Contest.
Free admission. Hours: 5–11:30 p.m. Friday;
noon–11:30 p.m. Saturday; noon–9 p.m.
Sunday. For information, call (859) 491-0458
or go online to www.mainstrasse.org.
Lines of battleIn the Siege of 1777, a handful of early Kentuckians
fended off British Army-backed Native Americans at
Logan’s Fort. The inaugural commemoration of the
battle is May 20–21 near downtown Stanford. Site
opens 2 p.m. Friday, with re-enactments at 11 a.m. and
3 p.m. Saturday. Period crafts and demonstrations,
music, and speakers. Admission $5, under 12 free.
For more info, call (606) 365-4547 or go online to
www.stanford-lincolncountytourism.com. May 20–22
also marks the annual re-enactment of the Civil War
Battle of Sacramento in downtown Sacramento in
McLean County, shown above. On display this year:
a replica of the Civil War submarine H.L. Hunley.
Admission $7.50, students $5. For more details, call
(270) 792-5300 or go online to www.battleofsac.com.
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SUN MAY 1
Fishing for Kosair Kids (502) 773-0866 Taylorsville Lake, Taylorsville.
FRI MAY 6
Pioneer Power Tractor & Engine Show (502) 558-4067 Through the 7th. Point Park, Carrollton.
Family Adventure Weekend (800) 325-1711 Through the 7th. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs.
Jim Beam’s Perfect Mint Julep Party (502) 543-9877 Jim Beam American Stillhouse, Clermont.
Kentucky Derby Weekend (859) 527-3454 Through the 8th. Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond.
Spring Campers Yard Sale (606) 330-2130 Through the 7th. Levi Jackson State Park, London.
Gypsymoon Marketplace (270) 393-2111 Through the 7th. Highland Stables, Bowling Green.
Derby City Brewfest (602) 418-6554 KFC Yum! Center, Louisville.
Walk on the Wildside: Float Your Boat or Sink Your Duck (270) 826-2247 John James Audubon State Park, Henderson.
Unbridled Eve Derby Gala (502) 894-9768 Galt House Hotel, Louisville.
SAT MAY 7
Charlotte’s Web (270) 442-7723 Maiden Alley Cinema, Paducah.
Derby Dash 5K Run/Walk (859) 363-2093 Williamstown Baptist Church, Williamstown.
Antique Tractor Show (606) 416-6080 Community Park, Shopville.
Plant Fair & Spring Fling (270) 259-3492 Grayson Co. Middle School, Leitchfield.
Tygart Creek Paddle Excursions (800) 325-0059 Also the 14th. Olive Hill.
Natural Bridge Hoedown (606) 663-2214 Also the 14th, 21st, 28th. Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade.
Shaker Music (800) 734-5611 Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg.
Ward Hall Open House (859) 396-4257 Through the 8th; also 28-30. Georgetown.
Ghost Hunt (859) 384-3522 Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Union.
SUN MAY 8
Mother’s Day (800) 272-0152 Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven.
Mum’s Day at the Garden with Family & Friends (270) 852-8925 Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, Owensboro.
Mother’s Day Celebration (859) 384-6617 Jane’s Saddlebag, Union.
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Grayson Lake Paddle Trip (800) 325-0059 Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill.
Mother’s Day Buffet (800) 325-2282 Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, Burkesville.
Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner Cruises (502) 574-2992 Belle of Louisville, Louisville.
TUE MAY 10
TCB for Elvis Fan Club (502) 969-1700 Bardstown Rd. Frisch’s, Louisville.
Second Tuesday Tea (859) 623-9178 White Hall State Historic Site, Richmond.
THU MAY 12
Pokey LaFarge (270) 926-7891 International Bluegrass Music Museum, Owensboro.
NMCA Bluegrass Nationals (270) 781-7634 Through the 15th. Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green.
FRI MAY 13
Maifest (859) 491-0458 Through the 15th. MainStrasse Village, Covington.
International Bar-B-Q Festival (270) 926-1100 Through the 14th. Owensboro.
Gala of the Unexpected (270) 442-8856 Through Aug. 9. The National Quilt Museum, Paducah.
Birchfield’s Magic Circus (606) 768-2350 Montgomery Co. High School, Mt. Sterling.
Behind the Beam (502) 543-9877 Jim Beam American Stillhouse, Clermont.
Spring Festival (502) 649-8497 Through the 14th. Mt. Washington.
LowerTown Arts & Music Festival (270) 908-0090 Through the 14th. Paducah.
Spring Camper’s Yard Sale (859) 527-3454 Through the 14th. Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond.
SAT MAY 14
American Girl Tea (859) 583-1716 Grand Theatre, Lancaster.
Second Saturday (270) 765-2175 Elizabethtown.
Crawfish Fest (859) 321-2293 Paris Landing, Paris.
Kentucky Gourd Art Show (877) 765-8594 Through the 15th. Spencer Co. Elementary School, Taylorsville.
Girl Scout Day (800) 272-0152 Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven.
Train Robbery (800) 272-0152 Through the 15th. Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven.
I’m a Dam Runner 5K Run/Fun Walk (270) 465-4463 Green River Lake, Campbellsville.
Great Saltpetre Cave Open House (606) 453-2991 Through the 15th. Mt. Vernon.
Strawberry Festival (270) 772-4612 Through the 21st. Adairville.
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Bourbon Excursion (866) 801-3463 My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, Bardstown.
Night Glow Golf Tournament (270) 362-8658 Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville.
Exploring with all the Senses: Animals in the Back Yard (502) 899-2213 American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville.
Hike-A-Thon (606) 337-3066 Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Pineville.
The Amazing Tour Is Not on Fire (800) 775-7777 Kentucky Center, Louisville.
SUN MAY 15
Family Event (270) 302-2755 Joe Ford Nature Center, Owensboro.
FRI MAY 20
Fridays After 5 (270) 926-1100 Through Sept. 2. Owensboro.
Yard & Plant Sale (270) 233-5658 Through the 21st. Joe Ford Nature Center, Owensboro.
Art in the Park (270) 259-4000 Through the 21st. James Beville City Park, Leitchfield.
Bourbon Open Golf Tournament (502) 349-6542 Through the 22nd. Kenny Rapier Golf Course, Bardstown.
Battle of Sacramento (270) 782-8699 Through the 22nd. Sacramento.
Summer Nights (502) 348-4877 Bardstown.
The Time Jumpers (800) 765-7464 Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon.
Jessamine Co. Beef Cattle Cookout (859) 608-6295 Through the 21st. Tractor Supply, Nicholasville.
SAT MAY 21
ART in the ALLEY (270) 734-5131 Greensburg.
GreenFest (859) 266-1572 Bluegrass Greensource, Lexington.
SpringFest (270) 369-6188 Glendale.
Pennyrile Classic Car Club Cruise-In (270) 886-5710 Hopkinsville.
Bluegrass on the Banks (270) 926-1100 Smothers Park, Owensboro.
Taylor Survivors ACS Relay For Life Motorcycle Ride (606) 636-6173 Pulaski Co. Park, Nancy.
’40s Day (800) 272-0152 Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven.
Dine by Rail (800) 272-0152 Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven.
Bloomfest & Spring Plant Sale (502) 955-8512 Bernheim Forest, Clermont.
Civil War Living History Event (800) 298-9105 Civil War Fort at Boonesboro, Winchester.
Wine Festival & Art/Craft Show (859) 384-6617 Through the 22nd. Jane’s Saddlebag, Union.
Oxford Antique Market (502) 370-7268 Georgetown.
Bark in the Park (859) 734-3314 Harrodsburg.
Kids to Parks Day (270) 677-2327 Columbus-Belmont State Park, Columbus.
Kids to Parks Day (270) 335-3681 Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, Wickliffe.
Kentucky Defenders 5K (606) 561-7117 Burnside Elementary, Burnside.
Kids to Parks Day (606) 337-3066 Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Pineville.
Jessamine Co. Quilters Quilt Show (859) 887-1292 Christian Church, Nicholasville.
THUR MAY 26
The Veep (270) 442-2510 McCracken Co. Public Library, Paducah.
Abbey Road on the River (888) 568-4784 Through the 30th. Louisville.
NASCAR Fan Weekend (859) 527-3454 Through the 30th. Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond.
FRI MAY 27
Kentucky Flea Market Memorial Day Spectacular (502) 456-2244 Through the 30th. Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville.
Memorial Day Celebration (606) 330-2130 Through the 30th. Levi Jackson State Park, London.
SAT MAY 28
Red Barn Farm Museum (859) 472-6761 Butler.
Somernites Cruise Car Show & Cruise (606) 872-2277 Somerset.
BBQ, Blues, & Bikes Festival (270) 982-2209 Elizabethtown.
Beach Party (800) 325-1711 Through the 29th. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs.
Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass (800) 734-5611 Through the 29th. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg.
Whiskey City Cruisers Car Show (800) 638-4877 Bardstown.
Backyard Concert Series (502) 732-4384 General Butler State Resort Park, Carrollton.
Memorial Day Celebration (270) 259-2735 Leitchfield.
Blood Drive (859) 527-3454 Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond.
Summer Fun Saturday (270) 335-3681 Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, Wickliffe.
Spring Trade Days (859) 527-3131 Through the 29th. Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond.
Cornbread Festival (606) 348-7314 Mill Springs Park, Monticello.
Fleur de Flea Vintage Urban Market (502) 533-2688 Waterfront Park Plaza, Louisville.
Pickin’ in the Park (270) 926-1100 Smothers Park, Owensboro.
TUE MAY 31
Tuesdays for Seniors (270) 335-3681 Through Aug. 30. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, Wickliffe.KL
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GARDENGURUSHELLY NOLD
A perennial Mother’s Day This year, give her a plant to enjoy for years
What better way to spend a beautiful spring day like Mother’s
Day than by giving the gift of perennial flowers? Perennial
flowers by definition are herbaceous plants that have a life cycle
that lasts more than two years. From a gardener’s perspective,
this is good because you don’t have to physically plant them
again each year and your investment will last for many years.
WHEN SELECTING PERENNIAL FLOWERS in the garden
center they may not be as showy or as colorful as many of the
annual flowers, but your gift will keep on living and giving in your
mother’s, grandmother’s, or friend’s garden. So this time shop
with your heart and not your eyes.
TO HELP YOU MAKE YOUR perennial flower selection easier,
here are a few that bloom or flower for incredibly long periods.
BERGENIA, BRUNNERA, EPIMEDIUM, hellebores, and
Solomon’s seal don’t have giant flashy flowers, but their beauty
is apparent yet gentle, peaceful, and welcome in a variety of
garden spaces.
YOU CAN’T GO WRONG by
selecting Caryopteris or Russian
sage. These blue flowering peren-
nials grow 3 feet or so tall and
bloom most of the summer. They
are also incredibly versatile and
tough. These two are a favorite
with most gardeners and all the
pollinators such as bees. They
are valuable and welcome as they
support our essential tiny garden
creatures.
IF YOU PREFER PERENNIALS that grow like groundcovers, peren-
nial geraniums and Ceratostigma,
or plumbago, are a perfect choice.
Each has beautiful, almost flawless
foliage that over time will fill small
garden spaces. Sweet small flowers
will cover the foliage, forming a sea
of color.
FOR THOSE WHO DESIRE BOLD AND BRIGHT flowers,
choose one of the many varieties
of astilbe, coreopsis, echinacea,
or rudbeckia. These perennial
flowers have strong growing
habits and flower profusely, so
even if you plant just one you
won’t be disappointed. You may
even decide to plant more. Happy
Mother’s Day and happy spring to
all who enjoy gardening.
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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Fishing, anyone?Hatchery Creek is the latest hot spotDAVE BAKER
Nature can take millennia
to carve the perfect trout
stream from the landscape. In
Kentucky, it only took con-
tractors 18 months.
Hatchery Creek, a newly built
man-made stream that draws its
cool waters from the depths of Lake
Cumberland, opens for fishing this
month.
What was once a stream flow-
ing through a muddy, deep gully
in Russell County has been trans-
formed into more than a mile of
pristine creek with boulders, gravel
bottoms, and wetlands on its flanks.
“Hatchery Creek will not be
like fishing in a swimming pool,”
says Mike Hardin, assistant direc-
tor of fisheries for the Kentucky
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Resources. “There are lots of sub-
merged stumps, logs, and places for
fish to hide. It’s full of all the habi-
tat that a fish would want.”
Local residents Larry Gillock and
Jeff Powers first proposed rerout-
ing the outflow from the Wolf Creek
National Fish Hatchery—where all
the trout stocked in Kentucky are
raised—from a drainage creek into
a specially built meandering stream
through the valley below Lake
Cumberland’s dam. Their proposal,
made more than a decade ago,
never gained traction because there
wasn’t money to build it.
The idea didn’t die. Years later,
officials began considering Hatchery
Creek as a Mitigation Fund project.
Companies or developers who fill
in streams or wetlands can pay into
a special fund to mitigate the loss
of these areas. Kentucky Fish and
Wildlife manages the fund to pay for
projects designed to decrease sedi-
mentation flow into streams and riv-
ers—a leading source of habitat loss.
An interagency review team,
including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, and Kentucky Division
of Water, considered Kentucky Fish
and Wildlife’s revised version of the
stream plan in 2009. The $1.85 mil-
lion project would not only signifi-
cantly reduce the amount of mud
flowing into the Cumberland River,
but its entire cost would be picked
up by the Mitigation Fund.
Biologists and engineers with
these agencies partnered with
contractors Ecogro, Ridgewater
and Stantec. Water first flowed
into the new stream in November
2015. Within days, trout from the
Cumberland River were already
migrating into its waters.
If the design works as planned,
trout might be able to reproduce
in Hatchery Creek—a rarity in
Kentucky. “We built this creek in
such a way that trout can spawn,
but we won’t know whether they’ll
spawn successfully until it actu-
ally happens,” says Dave Dreves,
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife fisheries
assistant director. KL
DAVE BAKER is editor of Kentucky Afield
magazine, with the Kentucky Department
of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Visit www.
kyafield.com or call (800) 858-1549 for more
information.
See drone overflights of
Hatchery Creek online at www.
fw.ky.gov. Search under the
keywords “Hatchery Creek
drone,” then scroll down.
INSIDER TIPS
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Murray State University Professor Michael Flinn holds a 23-inch rainbow trout found in Hatchery Creek during sampling conducted in March 2016. Photo: Bethany Mulhall
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Strawberries galore Berries liven up salads and cakes
SARAH FRITSCHNER
TRISH VANMETER , along with husband,
Danny, and family who live in Clarkson,
says, “The craziness starts in April.”
That’s when strawberry season begins.
Though the VanMeters grow a wide range
of produce, from broccoli and beans to
pumpkins and peppers, they are probably
best known for their fresh strawberries
that ripen sometimes as early as April 3.
Many family cooks might think the cra-
ziness comes every
day at dinnertime
if they had to cook
for a family of 11 as
Trish does. To cook
for that many, Trish
keeps it simple and
calls for backup.
While she makes her lasagna three or four
pans at a time, it’s an easy process that
uses ground beef, commercial spaghetti
sauce, noodles, and cheese. During the
growing season, “the most produce we use
is what we can pull straight from the field
and use. When you’re busy that’s all you
have time for.” That means sliced toma-
toes, fresh strawberries, and a lot of salads.
Trish freezes whole strawberries that
can be used out of season, when life is
a little less crazy. Her strawberry cake
has been made many times for gifts and
special meals. One year she and her daugh-
ters made it into cupcakes and packaged it
with VanMeter strawberry jam. “It makes a
nice little gift,” says Trish.
VanMeter Family Farms is at 164 Old
Peonia Loop, Clarkson. Reach them at
(270) 242-9056.
Strawberry Cake1 white cake mix3-oz package strawberry Jell-O1⁄2 C water1 C oil4 eggs 1⁄2 C frozen strawberries, thawed (if
fresh, add a few extra)
Icing1 lb. powdered sugar1⁄4 C softened butter 1⁄2 C frozen strawberries, thawed
To make the cake: Heat oven to 325°. Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Combine cake and Jell-O in a medium bowl. Add oil and water and beat briefly to mix. Add 1 egg at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in strawberries. When strawberries are broken up, pour batter into pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly pressed. Cool completely in pan.
To make the icing: Combine sugar and butter in deep bowl and beat to blend in butter. Add strawberries and keep beating until icing is smooth. Spread on fully cooled cake. Makes 12 to 16 servings.
SARAH FRITSCHNER coordinates
Louisville Farm to Table, a program bringing
more Kentucky-grown food into local homes,
restaurants, and institutions.
CHEF’S CHOICE
Go to KentuckyLiving.com, search for “Trish VanMeter” for cooking tips.
Strawberry-Feta Spinach SaladRecipe by Sarah Fritschner
1⁄3 C sugar1⁄3 C vinegar1⁄3 C vegetable oil1⁄2 tsp dry mustard1⁄2 tsp salt1⁄2 tsp paprika1 clove garlic, minced1 pint strawberries8 oz feta cheese, crumbled1 1⁄2 pounds (or so) washed salad
greens
Combine first 7 ingredients in a jar, close tightly, and shake to dissolve sugar (this dressing will keep for weeks refrigerated). Hull and slice strawberries. Place greens in a large bowl and toss with dressing to taste. Sprinkle with berries and feta cheese. Serves 12.
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SMART MOVES
Teen vs. adult depressionPay close attention to your teenager’s symptoms—depression is more than just occasional mood swings
DR. AMY LYNN MEADOWS
Adolescence is a time of many tran-
sitions: increasing independence,
maturity, and hormonal changes
may predispose many teenagers to
occasional mood and impulse fluctua-
tions. However, some teenagers expe-
rience more than just normal mood
changes. According to the American
Academy of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry, about 5 percent of children
and adolescents may have depression at
any given time.
Some depression in adolescents can
have similar features as depression in
adults, with complaints of sadness and
crying. In contrast to adults with depres-
sion, however, adolescents can also com-
plain of being “bored” or not enjoying
activities they used to enjoy. They may
begin to draw away from friends and
family, or increasingly isolate themselves
in their room. Parents might notice irri-
tability and anger.
Occasionally, teens will have thoughts
of death or make statements about kill-
ing themselves when they are depressed.
Sometimes these thoughts and feel-
ings become apparent through posts on
social media like Facebook. Depression is
diagnosed when these difficulties begin
to impair a teenager’s functioning. For
instance, if teens show worsening perfor-
mance in school, refuse to participate in
activities, or have more problems at home
in addition to mood changes, they may
have clinical depression. Since teenagers
with depression might not complain of
being “sad,” sometimes their behavior is
confusing to school, peers, and family.
Causes and treatmentScientists believe depression is caused by
both biological and environmental fac-
tors. That means some teenagers could
have a higher risk of developing depres-
sion if a parent also has a mood disor-
der, like depression or bipolar disorder.
At-risk adolescents can also develop
depression after a stressful life event,
such as neglect or abuse, medical con-
cerns, death of a close relative, or after
experiencing bullying.
Effective treatments are available for
adolescent depression. After evaluation,
recommended treatments can include
individual therapy, family therapy, or
antidepressant medication. Combined
treatment (therapy and medication)
is often the most effective. Lifestyle
changes, such as prioritizing good night-
time sleep, moderate exercise, and seek-
ing out positive social support, can also
have a role in recovering from depres-
sion. Parents or teens can ask their physi-
cian about how to find a qualified mental
health professional for further informa-
tion on diagnosis and treatment. KL
DR. AMY LYNN MEADOWS is director of the
Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison
program at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
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BYRON CRAWFORD’S KENTUCKY
A bit of where we came fromKentucky covered bridges coming alive againBYRON CRAWFORD
Lovers of Kentucky’s covered bridges will
be pleased to learn that the state’s lon-
gest timbered span still in existence—
the Beech Fork Bridge in northwestern
Washington County—is being restored.
Work begins this spring on the picturesque
210-foot-long structure, often called the
Mooresville or Mount Zion Bridge, which was
built soon after the Civil War and carried traf-
fic on KY 458 until it was bypassed in 1977.
Beech Fork is one of only 13 authen-
tic covered bridges remaining in Kentucky
where once there were well over 700.
Washington County alone had at least 18
covered bridges within its boundaries, and
shared five others with neighboring counties Anderson
and Nelson, according to Walter Laughlin, co-author of
Kentucky’s Covered Bridges.
If the old bridge could talk, it certainly would include
a story remembered by Roger Hahn of Mt. Washington,
about his brother, David, and two friends from Louisville
who were driving out to meet some girls from nearby
Willisburg many years ago.
The driver from the city was evidently unfamiliar with
covered bridges and mistook the bridge for a barn in the
middle of the road. When he suddenly swerved left to
avoid the “building,” the car went tumbling down an
embankment, coming to rest on its side against a small
tree beside the Beech Fork River. All three boys escaped
serious injury, if not humiliation.
Despite much confusion over the years as to who built
the Beech Fork Bridge, Dale Salmon of the Mt. Washington
Historical Society says his search of old records in
Washington County indicates that the two-span burr arch
truss was built by brothers Henry J. and William P. Barnes of
Mt. Washington, and that the bridge was completed in 1871.
Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
the bridge has long been a popular subject for artists and
photographers, and a favorite local landmark. During the
early 1980s, after flooding damaged the bridge’s pier, the late
Richard Hamilton, a retired Washington County highway
contractor, donated his time and equipment to make repairs,
using sandstone that had been quarried in 1895.
Current repairs are being done by Arnold M. Graton
of New Hampshire, who Yankee Magazine called “the man
who saves covered bridges.”
“Most of the timbers that we’ll be working with are
original to the bridge, primarily poplar and oak, and we
can probably re-use or leave in place 70 percent of it,”
Graton says.
Kentucky Heritage Council architect Jen Spangler
Williamson notes that, wherever possible, the bridge’s
original fabric and historic integrity will be preserved.
Since 2004, when Graton first came to Kentucky
to help with restoration work on the Goddard Covered
Bridge in Fleming County, he has returned to Kentucky to
work on the Cabin Creek Bridge in Lewis County and the
Johnson Creek Bridge in Robertson County.
“I think it’s important to save them for the same
reason it’s important to save the memory of your folks,”
says Graton. “We need a little bit of where
we came from.” KL
BYRON CRAWFORD is Kentucky’s storyteller— a
veteran television and newspaper journalist known
for his colorful essays about life in Kentucky. E-mail
him at [email protected].
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