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VOL. 93, NO. 50 Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Kentucky 42408, Thursday, January 17, 2013 SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS
ANNUAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT
Key Indicators
Rank Kentucky
Tenth In Nation
Kentucky’s ranking in an annual educate our young people which will
assessment of all states on key educa- result in stronger workforce and im-
tion indicators rose four places, mak- proved quality of life for the people of
ing it 10th in the nation for its efforts the commonwealth.”
to improve teaching, raise student “Kentucky is energizing as a leader
achievement and many other vari- in education,” said Kentucky Educa-
ables related to public education. Gov. tion Commissioner Terry Holliday.
Steve Beshear joined Education Com- “2009’s Senate Bill 1 mapped the
missioner Terry Holliday and other course with rigorous academic stan-
education advocates to celebrate this dards aligned to the demands of col-
new milestone Jan. 10. lege and career; assessment and ac-
Each year, Education Week, a na- countability that drives improvement;
tional publication that focuses on P–12 and a focus on educator training and
education, produces a special issue, effectiveness that results in greater stu-
“Quality Counts.” The report tracks dent achievement and readiness. We
key education indicators and grades would not have come so far, so fast,
states on their policy efforts and out- without the support of Gov. Beshear,
comes. Last year, Kentucky ranked legislators, business and community
14th in the nation. In 2010, the state members, and the hard work of teach-
was in 34th place in this annual report. ers, administrators, parents and stu-
“Kentucky has made dramatic dents and staff.”
progress in P–12 education in recent Quality Counts provides data and
years, and we should be proud of that,” information about states’ efforts in
said Beshear. “This Quality Counts six areas: K–12 achievement; stan-
ELIZABETH BLACK (right) presents the winning trophy to T. J. Puckettt at the Mr. Dawson Springs report recognizes all the hard work dards, assessments and accountabil-
pageant Saturday, Jan. 12, as former title holder Dan Dillingham, who was crowned Mr. Dawson Springs of teachers, administrators, parents,
in 1998, looks on. business and community members to —Continued on page A8
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO RECEIVE VACCINATION
Widespread Flu Being Monitored By School
By Baptist Health Madisonville has av- as well. Flu activity is widespread if mal, but unless the percentage rises in children, senior citizens and those
Carolyn Walker eraged between two and four people more than half the districts in a geo- above 10 percent, no consideration with chronic health problems.
hospitalized with fl u at any given time graphic area report heavy numbers of will be given to closing, Workman The CDC has found the current
Kentucky is one of 47 states experi- for the past few weeks. fl u cases. said. fl u vaccine to be 62 percent effec-
encing widespread fl u outbreaks, and, Most people with fl u symptoms School offi cials in Dawson Springs Healthcare providers are encourag- tive. While it is not perfect, it offers
according to Dr. Tom Frieden, direc- are diagnosed using a rapid fl u test. are closely monitoring illness among ing anyone who has not already had the best prevention possible. Flu shots
tor of the Centers for Disease Control According to the health department, local students. As of Tuesday less than a fl u shot to be immunized. In Ken- are still available at local clinics and
and Prevention, this may continue for this is an effective screening tool. Pa- 10 percent of students in the system tucky, only about a third of adults get pharmacies.
several weeks. While fl u cases typi- tients diagnosed with this test receive were absent. Three elementary stu- vaccinated. Since it takes approxi- Anyone with fl u symptoms should
cally peak in mid-February, this year the same treatment as those whose dents had confi rmed cases of fl u or mately two weeks for the vaccine to seek treatment immediately. Tamifl u
is far from typical. The current fl u sea- illness has been culture confi rmed, a fl u-like symptoms. be completely effective, some may and other antivirals can effectively
son began a month earlier than usual, procedure which takes much longer. “We’re going to track it pretty close believe mid-January is too late. How- reduce symptoms. Some parts of the
and the number of cases has continued The hospital culture confi rms pediat- here,” said Kent Workman, director of ever, Frieden said it is “better late than country have seen shortages of the an-
to rise. The CDC says the fl u has al- ric cases, pregnant women and criti- pupil personnel, adding that he hopes never.” tivirals, but none have been reported
ready been widespread in Kentucky cal care cases who have had positive the epidemic does not move west. The vaccine provides needed pro- in Kentucky.
for more than fi ve weeks. rapid tests. Several schools in the eastern part of tection for the general public. As of “If you get fl u-like symptoms, it
The Hopkins County Health De- If fl u activity has been designated the state have closed briefl y because Friday, 20 children nationwide have can really help you avoid serious ill-
partment reports seeing a recent in- widespread across the state, Hopkins of the fl u. died from the fl u this season. The dis- ness, hospitalization or even death,”
crease in the number of cases, and County is considered to be at that level Absentee rates are higher than nor- ease can be very serious, especially Frieden said.
RREEVVIIEEWW CCOONNTTIINNUUEESS
Elementary Council
Hears New Policies
By later this month.
Carolyn Walker The budget report, show-
ing an available balance of
The January meeting of the $11,578.08, was approved. As
Dawson Springs Elementary of Jan. 7, 64.2 percent of the
SBDM Council was held Jan. yearly allocation had been used.
10. During the meeting, mem- Ward noted that the elemen-
bers continued their review of tary and the high school council
council policies. The home- will each provide $500 toward
work policy and the school needed upgrades in the art room
space use policy were accepted used by both schools.
with no changes. In the Good News Report,
Principal Jennifer Ward pre- Ward announced that 40 stu-
sented a yearly policy revision dents who had perfect atten-
THE line extends around the building on opening day of the newest restaurant in town, Tuesday, Jan. 8, when Subway
schedule she prepared to keep dance for the second nine weeks
offered free sandwiches between the hours of four and six.
all council policies under con- were rewarded with lunch in
stant revision. The schedule the Hard Work Café and Dilly
will be considered again at the Bars from Dairy Queen. She CIRCUIT COURT CLERKS’ TRUST FOR LIFE
February meeting to make any also said the use of substitutes
needed changes in the time line. for staff members has declined. Donors May Add A Heart To License
The council also held a fi rst Dibels Progress Monitoring
reading of the Comprehensive of literacy skills has been a great
School Improvement Plan for success so far. All students mon- Starting Jan. 23, Kentucki- munities about the life-saving istered organ donors. Everyone “This is an important ad-
the areas of writing, social stud- itored have improved since the ans will have the option to have mission of organ donation. who says yes will have the op- vancement in Kentucky. The
ies, science, reading, math and last benchmark in August. an organ donor heart printed Thousands of kids and adults tion to have a small, blue heart organ donor heart will empha-
closing the gap. Minor changes Upcoming events include on their driver’s license. The are waiting for an organ trans- with the words “Organ Donor” size that it’s not about signing
were suggested, and the CSIP the Martin Luther King Jr. holi- commonwealth joins Indiana, plant today. Now, Kentuckians printed on his or her license. the back of your license any
will be subject to a second read- day Monday, midterm grades Ohio and several other states in can proudly show their sup- The Kentucky Transportation more. It’s about saying yes and
ing at a special called meeting Feb. 6 and the Pennies for Pa- adding this symbol of hope and port for these patients in need,” Cabinet has worked hand in joining the Kentucky Organ
tients program beginning Feb. generosity to something that is said Karen McKnight, Hopkins hand with the Kentucky Circuit Donor Registry,” said Shelley
11. carried everywhere. County Circuit Court Clerk. Court Clerks and the Trust for Snyder, Executive Director of
The next regularly sched- “For more than 20 years, When renewing a license, Life to get the heart symbol the Kentucky Circuit Court
uled meeting will be held at the Circuit Clerks of Kentucky deputy clerks ask all Kentucki- added to driver’s licenses and
3:45 p.m. Feb. 11. have been educating com- ans if they would like to be reg- ID cards. —Continued on page A8
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A2 The DA wson springs progress Thursday, January 17, 2013
Dawson Springs Officers Domestic Dispute Leads
Report Week’s Activities To Injuries And Suicide
The Dawson springs police with operating on a suspended A domestic dispute Friday found her sitting on a bed with a
Department released the fol- or revoked operator’s license, at 1862 Forrest Acres Loop in gun in her hand. she refused to
lowing reports last week: failure to notify the Department Madisonville was investigated put the weapon down and leave
—Melanie K. Ford, 49, 304 of Transportation of address by the Hopkins County Sher- the bedroom. Deputies spoke
w. hall st., was arrested Jan. change and failure to produce iff’s Department. with her for several minutes
7 at her residence. she was insurance card. Josh Travis was prior to arriving on the before they were able to disarm
charged with theft of a motor the charging officer. scene, deputies learned that a her. At that time they discovered
vehicle registration plate/decal —roger D. Todd, 48, 203 male subject, identified as Da- Mrs. Marks had suffered a self-
and three counts of nonpay- w. Munn st., was arrested Jan. vid Marks, 69, had been shot inflicted gunshot wound.
ment of fines (Crittenden Coun- 12 on water street. he was multiple times and was at a Mr. and Mrs. Marks were
ty bench warrant). Josh Travis charged with operating on a neighbor’s house. The shooter transported to the hospital in
was the charging officer. suspended or revoked opera- was identified as the victim’s separate ambulances where
—Courtney D. Williams, 21, tor’s license. Capt. Craig Pat- wife, roberta Marks, 68, who both underwent emergency sur-
1123 e. 18th st., hopkinsville, terson was the charging officer. had returned to her house. gery. David Marks was listed
was arrested Jan. 8 at the —Carroll J. Reeves, 40, Deputies secured the scene in stable condition. r oberta
Hopkins County Detention 105e e. hall st., was arrested and began attempts to contact Marks died during surgery.
Center. He was charged with Jan. 13 on east hall street. he Mrs. Marks. After one of these Kentucky state police and
two counts of failure to appear was charged with contempt of attempts, a single gunshot was Med Center Ambulance assist-
(Christian County warrants). court (Hopkins County Family heard from inside the residence. ed at the scene.
Capt. Craig Patterson was the Circuit Court warrant). Capt. Fearing for Mrs. Marks’ safety, Will Coursey was the report-
charging officer. Craig Patterson was the charg- deputies entered the house and ing deputy.
—sheila D. spivey, 27, ing officer, assisted by Chief
homeless, was arrested Jan. 9 at Bill Crider.
Hanson Woman Injured In
the Hopkins County Detention Three Dawson springs
Center. She was charged with residents were charged by the
four counts of nonpayment of Madisonville police Depart- Pennyrile Parkway Crash
fines (Hopkins County war- ment:
rants). Capt. Craig Patterson —Tony L. earl, 39, railroad A hanson woman was in- Abell’s vehicle exited the
COLE COLLINS makes his appearance in sportswear
was the charging officer. st., was charged Jan. 7 with al- jured Monday in a two-vehicle right shoulder and struck a road
during the Mr. Dawson Springs pageant Saturday, Jan.
—william B. “Brent” cohol intoxication, disorderly collision at the 45 mile-marker sign, coming to rest in the left
12.
Morse, 31, 305 e. Keigan conduct, third-degree fleeing or on the pennyrile parkway. lane of exit 45. hollis’ vehi-
st., was arrested Jan. 11 on evading police, resisting arrest The preliminary investiga- cle came to rest blocking both
east Arcadia Avenue. he was and three counts of failure to Hopkins Co. Health Dept. tion revealed r obert e. Abell, northbound lanes of the park-
charged with theft by decep- pay fines. 73, of Rockvale, Colo., was way.
tion–cold check under $10,000 —roland L. wilson, 34, 109 stopped in the gore area be- hollis was transported by
Issues Restaurant Report
(Hopkins County warrant). Christy Lane, was charged Jan. tween the northbound lanes of ambulance to Baptist health
Capt. Craig Patterson was the 9 with receiving stolen prop- the parkway and the northbound Madisonville for treatment.
charging officer, assisted by erty. The following restaurant •Water leak under hand sink exit lanes to U.s. 41 as Jeanetta Abell and his passengers, pris-
Chief Bill Crider. —Travis s. Menser, 26, 200 inspections were conducted by •Debris buildup on can hollis, 30, of hanson, was driv- cilla C. Abell, 72, and Kathryn
—David M. shipman, 34, pine st., Apt. 7, was charged the Hopkins County Health De- opener. ing northbound in the right hand A. Loyd, 72, were not injured.
was arrested Jan. 11, on park- Jan. 11 with three counts of partment Jan. 4 through Jan. 10. The Pit Stop C Store & lane. Abell attempted to merge All occupants were wearing
wood Drive. he was charged failure to pay fines. A food service establishment Deli (Mortons Gap) — 98 into the right, northbound lane seat belts.
must earn a minimum score of Minor violation: and pulled into the path of hol- Trooper nick rice conduct -
Sen. Rhoads Re-Elected To 85 with no critical violations •Warmer not at proper tem- lis’ vehicle. The front corner ed the investigation. Trooper
in order to pass. Follow-up in- perature. passenger side of the hollis ve- First Class John Komar and
spections of restaurants which Tommy D’s Classic Diner hicle struck the rear corner driv- Medical Center Ambulance
Senate Leadership Post
do not meet that criteria will be — 98 er’s side of Abell’s van. service assisted at the scene.
conducted. Minor violation:
senator Jerry p. rhoads, D- “These new appointments to
Papa John’s Pizza — 98 •Meat stored above toma-
Madisonville, was re-elected the natural r esources and energy
Minor violations: toes in walk-in cooler. Fire Closes Pennyrile Parkway
senate Minority whip by the Committee and the Energy Spe-
Senate Democratic Caucus. cial subcommittee will enable
“i want to express my sin- me to help promote and advocate All lanes of the pennyrile olds, 52, of Corydon, who was
Kentucky State Police Post 2
cere appreciation for the con- for the coal industry in western parkway between hanson and operating the 2007 interna-
fidence entrusted in me by my Kentucky,” he said. “This indus- slaughters were closed for sev- tional tractor hauling a 2012
fellow Democratic senators,” try is important to the three coal- Reports December Activities eral hours Monday as a result Brenner tanker-trailer, was able
r hoads said. “with this posi- producing counties in my dis- of a vehicle fire. A semi tanker to disconnect the cab from the
tion of leadership comes great- trict (Hopkins, Muhlenberg and For the month of December, ing seat belts; one victim was truck hauling hydrochloric acid trailer after it caught fire.
er responsibility, and i welcome ohio), and i am glad that i will be Kentucky state police post 2 not wearing a helmet; four vic- was traveling south on the park- no injuries were reported.
the opportunity. i look forward involved in the issues that will af- issued a total of 1,581 cita- tims were wearing helmets; and way when the cab caught fire at The parkway was reopened
to working in a bi-partisan fect coal and the people and busi- tions, 562 speeding citations, two victims were pedestrians. approximately 6 a.m. Monday afternoon.
manner with all of my senate nesses that rely on the industry.” 136 seat belt citations, 11 child Through Dec. 31, 2011, 35 The preliminary investiga- KSP CVE Officer Andrew
colleagues, members of the in addition, rhoads was re- restraint citations and 751 cour- people had been killed in 33 tion by Kentucky state police Mcgregor conducted the inves-
house and gov. Beshear in ad- appointed to the economic De- tesy notices. They arrested 37 crashes in the post 2 District. revealed Christopher W. Reyn- tigation.
dressing the challenges facing velopment, Tourism and Labor impaired drivers, investigated
our commonwealth. and the Judiciary committees. 96 traffic crashes, assisted 209
“As a legislator, i have al- As a member of senate leader- stranded motorists, responded
ways supported laws that are ship, he also has a seat on the to 877 calls for service, made
in the best interests of my con- Legislative Research Commis- 128 criminal arrests and opened Keep tobacco out of
stituency. i will continue to ad- sion, Committee on Commit- 55 criminal cases.
vocate legislation that improves tees, and rules committees. Four fatal crashes that result-
the quality of life for the people “The members of these ed in the loss of five lives were
i represent and all Kentuckians, committees look closely at is- reported in the post 2 District
while stressing fiscal responsi- sues and bills that are important in December. A double-fatality
bility in state government.” to western Kentucky,” he ex- crash and a single-fatality crash the hands of
The legislature convened at plained, “and serving on these occurred in Christian County.
noon Jan. 8 for a brief organiza- committees will allow me to be The double-fatality crash in-
tional session, which concluded an advocate for important legis- volved the suspected use of
Friday. Legislators will return lation that affects all citizens of alcohol, and neither victim was
to Frankfort Tuesday, Feb. 5. the commonwealth.” wearing a seat belt. The single-
Also during the organiza- rhoads, who represents fatality victim was wearing a Dawson Springs’
tional session, r hoads, who rep- hopkins, Muhlenberg and ohio seat belt. single fatalities also
resents the 6th District, was ap- counties, has been a member of occurred in Muhlenberg (pe-
pointed to the natural r esources the state senate since 2003. he destrian) and webster counties.
and Energy Committee and the was first elected Minority Whip The webster county victim was
energy special subcommittee. in 2009. wearing a seat belt.
Through Dec. 31, 2012, 29 Youth
fatal crashes that resulted in the
make a real
loss of 31 lives were reported
connection in the post 2 District. Fifteen
victims were not wearing seat
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Thursday, January 17, 2013 The Dawson springs progress a 3
Heath Teen Killer Denied
Flowering Trees Offered
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bituaries
Change By Appeals Court
By Arbor Day Foundation
Funeral Is This Morning
attorney general Jack Con- ly unfit to accept responsibility
residents of Kentucky can campaign.
way and his Office of Criminal for the crime. Carneal pled
ring in the new year with 10 The trees will be shipped
For Bruce Harry Davis, 78 appeals announced a ruling last guilty in 1998, but did not file
flowering trees by joining the postpaid at the right time for week by the sixth Circuit Court for state post-conviction re-
arbor Day Foundation any planting, between Feb. 1 and
of appeals in the Michael Car- lief until 2004 and did not file
time during January. May 31, with enclosed plant-
neal case. The unanimous opin- for federal habeas relief until
The funeral for Bruce Harry
By becoming a part of the ing instructions. The 6- to 12- Davis, 78, of Dalton, will be ion upholds a July 12, 2011, 2009.
nonprofit Arbor Day Founda- inch tall trees are guaranteed to held at 11 a.m. today (Thurs- ruling by the U.s. District The attorney general’s of-
tion, new members will receive grow or they will be replaced
day) at Beshear Funeral Home. Court for the western District fice successfully argued that
two white flowering dogwoods, free of charge. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. of Kentucky denying Carneal’s Carneal’s appeal was not time-
two flowering crabapples, two Members will also receive a wednesday and from 9 a.m. request to withdraw his guilty ly and therefore his conviction
washington hawthorns, two subscription to the foundation’s
until the funeral hour Thurs- plea in the 1997 heath high and life sentence should stand.
american redbuds and two bimonthly publication, arbor
day. school shooting that left three additionally, general Con-
goldenraintrees. Day, and The Tree Book, which Bro. Tommy Gunn and Jo- students dead and five others way’s prosecutors were able to
“These beautiful trees will includes information about tree
wounded. prove that Carneal was compe-
seph Coots III will officiate.
give your home in Kentucky planting and care.
Burial will be in Dalton Cem- attorneys for Carneal, who tent in 2002, at which time he
lovely flowers with pink, yel- To become a member of the etery with military rites con- was 14 at the time of the shoot- could have filed an appeal of
low and white colors,” said foundation and to receive the
ducted by the U.s. army, the ing, argued that he was mental- his conviction.
John rosenow, founder and free trees, send a $10 contri-
Madisonville american Legion BRUCE HARRY DAVIS
chief executive of the arbor bution to Ten Free Flowering
post 6, the Madisonville VFw
Day Foundation. “These trees Trees, arbor Day Foundation, Kentucky Ranks Seventh In
post 5480 and the earlington several telescopes for view-
are perfect for large and small 100 arbor ave., nebraska
american Legion post 2. ing the heavens. he enjoyed
spaces, and they will provide City, ne 68410 by Jan. 31.
Davis died Jan. 14, 2013, at capturing some great photos of Board Certified Teachers
food and habitat for songbirds. Kentucky residents can also
Baptist Health in Madisonville. differing galaxies, planets and
The free trees are part of the join online at arborday.org/
he was born Jan. 1, 1935, in comets. he found enjoyment in Teacher quality reached a the class of 2012. The top ten
foundation’s Trees for america january.
Cadiz, ohio, to the late Vernon sharing his love of astronomy new milestone in Kentucky states with the highest number
and Stella Baker Davis. with friends and young people with the National Board for of teachers achieving national
Ky. Transportation Cabinet he worked for many years and was known to have visited professional Teaching stan- Board Certification in 2012
and retired at peabody Camp the former Dalton school and dards’ (NBPTS) announcement were north Carolina, washing-
#2 where he was a fire-boss and to have shared opportunities for that 268 Kentucky teachers ton, illinois, California, arkan-
Requests Public Survey
a safety belt inspector. telescope viewings with many were awarded the prestigious sas, south Carolina, Kentucky,
Davis served in the U.s. students. National Board Certification® Virginia, Maryland, and new
army with the 11th airborne in addition to his parents, in the class of 2012. York.
The Kentucky Transporta- next two decades.” from 1954 through 1957. he was preceded in death by a The achievement recognizes nationally, 4,980 teach-
tion Cabinet must know what as part of the planning pro- Upon re-entering civilian life, sister, ethel Martin; and a half these educators among the top ers achieved certification. This
the state’s transportation needs cess, The Kentucky Transporta- he served in law enforcement brother, Clyde Vernon Davis. in the profession and promises brings the total certified up to
will be in 2035. will our fo- tion Cabinet has designed and in several western Kentucky survivors include his lov- to improve student learning 102,237. Kentucky has made
cus be on maintaining and will widely distribute a confi- communities. he was the po- ing wife, Belle Sutton Davis, and achievement in classrooms tremendous progress and is
improving existing roadways, dential public survey to gauge lice chief in Dawson springs Dalton; a daughter, Tammy Da- across the state. ranked 9th overall in the total
constructing new roads, or is- the transportation expectations in 1962–1963. additionally, vis Beckham, College Station, Kentucky is ranked 7th in number of teachers in the U.s
sues concerning other modes of all those who travel the state. he worked for five years with Texas; two sons, Vernon Davis, the number of teachers earning having earned National Board
of transportation? Kentucky The “Your Turn” survey will Mid-south plastics in Dawson Dalton, and David Lee Bruce National Board Certification in Certification.
Transportation Cabinet offi- run Jan. 9-Feb. 25. it consists of springs. Davis, indianapolis, ind.; a sis-
cials are asking these questions 19 questions concerning demo- Davis had a passion for life, ter, pearl Lazar, akron, ohio; KET Looks At Old Louisville
as they update the Kentucky graphics, transportation needs and he greatly loved his fam- and two grandsons, Daniel
Long r ange Transportation and desires, and funding op- ily. additionally, he shared in- Loyd Bruce Davis and Christo- Louisville Life, hosted by terviews the University of
plan. tions. Your input will be used to
terests in fishing, hunting and pher Beckham. Candyce Clifft, takes a look Louisville’s shirley willi-
in determining the trans- plan for the future transporta- nature, and he was an amateur pallbearers will be Joseph back at the history of Barney hnganz and visits r iver City
portation needs for all areas tion system for you, your fam- astronomer. at his residence, Coots iii, Conner Coots, Jamie Bright’s Louisville Clock winery.
of Kentucky over the next ily and your community. he constructed an observatory Lampton, Chase Coots, Jeffery and its restoration, profiles The program airs on KeT at
two decades, the updated The survey will be available where he owned and utilized wiles and Lonnie Mathis. architect Bill Weyland, in- 6 p.m. Jan. 26.
plan will consider changes in in electronic and hard copy
communities, freight move- form in english and spanish. a Obituary Policy
Women’s Bible Study Class
ment, financial resources, link to the “Your Turn” survey
economic development, rural and other transportation infor- obituaries are published free of charge as a public service by The
and urban transportation, the mation can be found by visiting Will Begin Monday Night Dawson springs progress. information is provided by funeral
environment and other trans- www.transportation.ky.gov and homes and the funeral home is responsible for accuracy. Free
portation issues that are im- clicking on the “Your Turn” A women’s Bible study will en out of them. They will be obituaries may include the following: person’s name, age, address,
pacting you. survey link. You can also access begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday at equipped with Biblical insights date of death, date and place of services, minister, burial site and
The process of updating “Your Turn” directly at the link the home of Tana r oberts. it’s and practical tools to partner memorial contributions. survivors and those who preceded the
the Kentucky Long r ange yourturn.transportation.ky.gov. a new year, and many people with Christ and experience deceased in death will include spouse’s name, childrens’ names,
Transportation plan has be- This direct link will also pro- have made resolutions to change transformed lives — a holy number of grandchildren and/or great grandchildren and siblings’
gun. The new plan will be vide compiled survey results in something about themselves. makeover. names. also included is place of birth, date of birth, parents’
an overarching policy guide late 2013 as well as other infor- wouldn’t it be great to truly The roberts home is at 2465 names, one occupation or former occupation if retired, service
with goals, objectives and mation throughout the update change from the inside out? Olney Road. Books will be or- club memberships, church membership, pall bearers and if they
strategies to address the core of this long range plan. in this study, having a Mary dered Monday night, and meet- graduated from Dawson springs high school. paid obituaries will
transportation opportunities paper surveys are available spirit, participants will look ings will continue on Mondays include any information the family wishes to submit. The charge
and challenges facing each at: past their shortcomings to the for six to eight weeks. for a paid obituary is $3.50 per column inch.
of us. —KYTC highway district god who stands ready, willing For additional information,
“a strong transportation offices and able to make new wom- phone [phone].
system is vital to a strong —area Development Dis-
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Pro-Life Winning The Abortion Debate? Some Wins, Some Losses
E a r l i e r how “we’re winning.” American law. Even after the rise meaningful ways in their states. abortion culture shows us what
this month, I think it’s more complicated of the Religious Right, two Reagan At that point, they shifted. we’re up against, but it doesn’t sap
the TIME than that. Administrations and three Bush I’m afraid the same is true on our spirit.
m a g a z i n e Yes, it’s a win just that the Administrations, abortion is legal the individual level. A feminist The cause of the unborn will
cover story concept of “pro-life” is still alive. everywhere in the United States. leader once said that most triumph, ultimately, because Jesus
announced The abortion rights movement With this the case, it is easy for Americans are pro-life with three is alive and justice will win. Until
that, 40 years probably assumed that 40 years Americans to see the debate as exceptions: rape, incest, and “my then, polls go up and down.
after Roe, the after the Supreme Court legalized a matter of theory rather than a situation.” When the teenage We advocate for life, whether
pro-life side abortion that the issue would be matter of policy. daughter is pregnant, the theory “winning” or not, because life isn’t
is winning as settled as school integration I remember having a discussion is abandoned and bloodthirsty a government grant or an act of
RUSSELL MOORE the abortion or women’s suffrage. It’s still a once with friends about what side pragmatism rules. I fear this charity granted by the “choice” of
debate. I say, controversy, and the pro-life side I would have taken on the Vietnam feminist is all too right. Lots of another human being.
“Not so fast.” hasn’t been sidelined by history. war had I been alive in the 1960s. people are pro-life and pro-child And we struggle for the
On the one hand, yes, as the And it’s true that there have That’s an easy coffee shop until the lives of children become protections we can gain for our
article points out, there have been been some gains in the numbers discussion to have because I don’t personally inconvenient. unborn neighbors as we seek to
some real gains in protections for of doctors who, for conscience have a draft notice in the mail. I’m Does that mean that I, as a pro- cultivate a long-term vision of the
the unborn in some important reasons, are unwilling to go not on a campus being mentored lifer, am pessimistic about the dignity of all human life in our
arenas. And public polling along with the lie that abortion is by an anti-war professor. I’m not future of our engagement on this churches and communities.
data does demonstrate, rather “health-care.” a Cambodian farmer or a south issue. Not at all. To paraphrase the radical
consistently, that younger people That said, we must remember Vietnamese shrimper in danger I just think that we must have a Edward Abbey, I am an optimist in
are more willing to identify that the large numbers of self- of being murdered by the Khmer realistic view about how ingrained the long-run, and by “long-run” I
themselves as being “pro- identifi ed pro-life people might Rouge or the Vietcong. the abortion-rights worldview mean the next 5,000 years.
life” than are their mothers’ itself in some instances be an There are all sorts of politicians is in our culture. We are on the Until then, we work, we plead,
generation. This is due partly to indicator of just how embedded who have identifi ed as “pro-life” lookout for the ways in which the we stand, whether we look like
sonogram and other technologies the abortion rights culture is in when all that meant was casting death culture seeks to circumvent winners or not.
that make it harder and harder American life. relatively symbolic votes. Former the state of the debate through (Dr. Russell Moore is Dean of
to maintain that the “fetus” is Here’s why. Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer and pernicious new technologies and the School of Theology and Senior
a clump of impersonal tissue. It’s easy to identify as “pro-life” former Idaho Gov. Cecil Andrus, through the more subtle changes Vice President for Academic
Whenever evangelical Christians when one sees nothing really at for example, were reliably pro- in culture that make children seem Administration at The Southern
see polls like this, we tend to see stake. For 40 years, legal abortion life, until they were presented with to be burden rather than blessing. Baptist Theological Semi nary in
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ABOUT TOWN By Scott OTHER EDITORS
Bad Side Of Sports Dueling Language
Rears Ugly Heads In Oath Is Outdated
Another bubble has been four last week i scored a whop-
every January, local and the oath, rather than the actual
burst. even though it was hard ping 25 percent. i’m guaran-
state politicians begin a new pledge to perform a good job,
to believe a human could be ca- teed to do either better or worse
term of office by reciting Ken- because a duel conjures up im-
pable of winning three straight this time.
tucky’s oath, pledging to sup- ages of men slapping each oth-
Tour de France bicycle races, since the only team i cor-
port the constitutions of Ken- er with white gloves or some
this human did it seven times rectly predicted to win was the
tucky and the United states, similar nonsense. state r ep.
— and each time with a straight new england patriots, i’ll pick
to be faithful to the common- Darryl owens, D-Louisville,
face telling the world he was them to win again, this time
wealth and to execute the duties sponsored legislation two years
“clean” and not “doping.” over the Baltimore ravens in
of the office. Then, as required ago to edit the oath of office
Lance Armstrong now falls the AFC championship game
by the constitution, they round and remove the reference to
into a group of athletes and and head to the super Bowl.
off the pledge with, “… and i dueling. it did not get enough
others who have betrayed us. over in the nFC, where i
do further solemnly swear (or support.
They make us feel good about was zero for two in last week’s
affirm), that since the adoption The language about duels
humans and then with an ugly, picks, it looks like the patriots’
of the present constitution, i, was added to Kentucky’s con-
mostly non-chalant smirk, they foe in the super Bowl will be
being a citizen of the state, have stitution in the 1800s because
burst our bubble by telling us the san Francisco 49ers.
not fought a duel with deadly too many men were shooting
something like, “well, yeah, i if neither of my picks is in
weapons, nor have i acted as a each other to settle disputes.
did cheat a little. But everyone the super Bowl, i won’t bore
second in carrying a challenge, how ironic that the country is
was doing it.” you with any more football
nor aided or assisted any per- now debating ways to deal with
As far as it goes with Lance picks — this season.
son thus offending, so help me gun violence but Kentucky
Armstrong now, who knows
god.” clings to dated constitutional
whether to believe he actu- ********************
This is dutifully followed language about dueling because
ally had and defeated testicu-
by a hearty round of snicker- it’s seen as charming and old
lar cancer. everything he says And speaking of picks, as
ing, often from the very official fashioned.
and has said is now tarnished. it stands now i won’t be pick-
administering the oath, not to The joke is old.
Questions are being asked if ing the University of Kentucky
mention audience members at no one’s history will be di-
his “sponsors” might now be wildcats basketball team any-
the swearing-in ceremonies and minished or lost if the oath is
able to get some of the money time soon.
the politicians taking the oath. rewritten to reflect that we elect
back they “invested” in his The young wildcats seem to
it’s a quaint nod to history, politicians to deal with modern
name. be proving what most fans have
as is jousting at medieval fes- problems. The oath of office
The saddest part of all this is suspected for a while and what
tivals. should reflect the belief that we
Armstrong is not alone. most pundits preach. College
Kentucky’s oath of office expect hard-working, honest
we have been duped for basketball teams cannot suc-
is administered to city, county adults to perform public duties
as long as people are gullible ceed at a high level with a team
and state elected officials and to such as serving on a city coun-
enough to be duped, and by full of freshmen and no signifi- attorneys when they are admit- cil or in the Kentucky general
whomever we want to make cant previous experience from
ted to practice law in Kentucky Assembly.
our heroes. upper classmen.
courts. There’s a time for yucking it
Makes you want to avoid all On the flip side is the team Unfortunately, the serious- up. Taking an oath of office is
so-called heroes. from Louisville. They are expe-
ness of the swearing-in cer- not one of them.
in fact here is what it does… rienced and accomplished and
emonies for politicians and at-
Last week, the Baseball right now ranked as the number
torneys bows to the humor of —Kentucky New Era
writers of America released one team in the country.
the results for their annual hall The only good news for
of Fame voting. There were no wildcat fans is the Cardinals
LOOKING BACK
winners. The fans lost, the eli- only defeated the Cats by three
gible players lost and baseball points.
lost. perhaps there is a glimmer 10, 25 & 50 Years Ago
it seems these writers, who of light for the wildcats at the
so many times seem to have a end of the proverbial tunnel.
holier than thou attitude, used 10 Years Ago gia Jeanon Morgan, 83, were
their muscle (the vote) to deny ******************** held Thursday, Jan 14, at
hall of Fame membership to (From the files of The Beshear Funeral home.
every former baseball player Thanks to cousin Driscol for Dawson springs progress, Funeral for Mrs. gra-
under consideration. this one via e-mail… Thursday, January 17, 2003.) cie pearl Martin, 77, was
why? Because several of —no dictionary has been The funeral for Doug- held Tuesday afternoon at
the big names have been linked able to adequately explain the las McArthur Lapradd, 60, Beshear Funeral home.
to doping. difference between complete was held Monday morning, Last rites for Leroy Chap-
never mind that Craig Big- and finished. Jan. 13, at Beshear Funeral pell, 50, will be conducted
gio had more than 3,000 hits At a linguistic conference home. at 2 p.m. at Beshear Funeral
and has never been linked to held in London, england, at- The funeral for Mrs. home.
Joan Yvonne pool, 62, was
or accused of using performace tended by some of the best lin- 50 Years Ago
held wednesday, Jan. 15, at
enhancing drugs. guists in the world: samsundar
Beshear Funeral home. (From the files of The
never mind that Mike pi- Balgobin, a guyanese, was the
The funeral for Mrs. Dawson springs progress,
azza, also never linked to or clear winner.
pansy ray shelton, 95, was Thursday, January 17, 1963.)
accused of using these drugs, His final challenge: Some
held sunday afternoon, Jan. Jolie Jean Cotton was
was arguably the greatest hit- say there is no difference be- L t t e
etters o he ditor 11, at Beshear Funeral home. born wednesday, Jan. 2, at
ting catcher the game has ever tween the words complete and
hopkins County hospital in
known. finished. 25 Years Ago
Madisonvile. she weighed
And the list of likely good please explain the difference
Sale Was A other crimes. (From the files of The eight pounds and four ounc-
guys who have been punished in a way we can all understand.
My first question I would Dawson springs progress, es.
and/or tarnished goes on and his answer:
Good Idea like answered would be where January 21, 1988.) suzanne Alexis r amsey
on because of the bad guys’ dis- “when you marry the right
were the parents at the time Michele Zaparanick and was born Friday, Jan. 11,
honesty and selfishness. woman, you are complete.
even though i think sev- when you marry the wrong Dear editor, the fire was reported and why edward Adcock were named at hopkins County hospital
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the problems in Major League he received a standing ova- i was shocked to see that you responsible for the damage of born Thursday, Jan. 14, he born Monday, Jan. 14, at the
Baseball all go back to the tion lasting more than 5 min- had made the decision to sell both houses. weighed seven pounds and Fort Campbell hospital. he
league for not taking action utes. The progress. That shock lasted Also, i understand that it is 9-1/2 ounces. weighed six pounds and 12
to ban the drugs. Many of the a couple of minutes, and then i a state law that prohibits print- services for Arnold rufus ounces.
drugs the players took were not ******************** thought what a wonderful thing ing the identity of juveniles that goodaker, 79, were held Funeral services were held
against baseball rules. it would be. are involved in any crime. if wednesday afternoon at the for James Monroe French,
And the moral of this story? we’ll end with these… The very idea that you could these juveniles are capable of First Christian Church. 49, sunday afternoon at the
Be careful who you pick for —The man walked over to spend more quality time with committing such crimes, then services for Mrs. geor- Beshear Funeral home.
they should be treated as adults
your heroes. the perfume counter and told the love of your life was great.
with their identity being public
the clerk he’d like a bottle of That you could continue what
for all to know. with the iden-
******************** Chanel no. 5 for his wife’s you were doing, along with M i t
tity known of these juveniles, oMents n iMe
birthday. Miss Faye and Carolyn, with-
citizens of the community will
i must have been crazy or “A little surprise, eh?” out some of the stress and wor-
know who to observe for in our
temporarily lost my mind to put smiled the clerk. ry of what is lurking over your • On Jan. 18, 1803, in a TwA DC-3 plane she is travel-
community.
in print professional football “You bet,” answered the head were paramount also. secret message to Congress, ing in crashes en route from
The downfall of this coun-
picks. They seem to be harder customer. “she’s expecting a The question of what Uncle president Thomas Jefferson Las Vegas to Los Angeles.
try began when the pledge of
to pick than any other sport, cruise.” niles and Jed would say i felt requests funding for the Lewis • On Jan. 15, 1951, Ilse
Allegiance, Bible reading and
other than horse racing which i —Teacher: i hope i didn’t was a grand hurrah. They, like and Clark expedition to explore Koch, wife of the commandant
prayers were removed from
always fail at miserably. see you looking at Don’s paper. me, are so proud of how you the mysterious Far west and of the Buchenwald concen-
our schools. in order for this
But here we go again. After Little Johnny: i hope you have handled The progress perhaps find a northwest pas- tration camp, is sentenced to
country to survive, we must
picking one correctly out of didn’t either. over the last few years since sage to the pacific. Jefferson life imprisonment in a court in
have these elements back in all
the loss of Uncle niles and Jed. officially asked Congress for west germany for her extraor-
school systems.
And i feel sure that my wonder- $2,500, though some sources dinary sadism. The “witch of
our state legislation must
ful Aunt polly surely feels great indicate the expedition ulti- Buchenwald” collected lamp-
The Dawson Springs Progress change the law where all juve-
joy in knowing that all is well mately cost closer to $50,000. shades, book covers and gloves
Progress Publishing Co., Inc. with you. niles should be identified that • On Jan. 14, 1875, theo- made from the skin of tattooed
are involved with a serious
if this sounds like i am logian, musician, philosopher camp prisoners.
—Established 1919— crime.
boasting about my family to and nobel prize-winning phy- • On Jan. 17, 1966, an
May god bless.
Published Every Thursday some out there, that is correct. sician Albert schweitzer is American B-52 bomber col-
stephen M. Boyd
Periodicals postage paid at Dawson Springs, Kentucky 42408 i am very blessed to be a part born in Upper-Alsace, ger- lides with a KC-135 jet tanker
Dawson springs
USPS 149520 of that Dillingham family tree. many. schweitzer’s philosophy over spain’s Mediterranean
Postmaster send change of address to: But i must also add, scott, revolved around what he called coast, dropping three 70-kilo-
Animal Care
P.O. Box 460, Dawson Springs, KY 42408 you are not really my favorite “reverence for life,” the idea ton hydrogen bombs near the
cousin — each and every one of that all life must be respected town of palomares and another
Is Important
them has that rating. and loved. into the sea. The U.s. eventu-
Member Member Marsha Brickeen • On Jan. 19, 1883, two ally settled some 500 claims
Farmville, Va. Dear editor, steamers, the Cimbria and the by residents whose health was
A recent report on the nBC sultan, collide in heavy fog adversely affected.
Where Are network talked about animal in the north sea, resulting • On Jan. 20, 1980, President
abuse. The state of illinois has in the deaths of 357 people. Jimmy Carter proposes that
The Parents the best record when it comes For those who did not make it the 1980 summer olympics
to protecting animals. For ex- into a lifeboat, the cold water be moved from the planned
ample, if a veterinarian in illi- was deadly. hypothermia and host city, Moscow, if the soviet
Scott N. Dillingham, Publisher, Managing Editor Dear editor,
nois suspects animal abuse, he drowning claimed hundreds of Union failed to withdraw its
i am writing this letter to
Niles O. Dillingham, Editor, Publisher, President 1946-2008 voice my opinions concern- is required by law to report it to lives within minutes. troops from Afghanistan within
Jed Dillingham, Editor 1980–2007 the animal protection enforce- • On Jan. 16, 1942, actress a month. The United states was
ing the recent arson fire that
ment authorities. Carole Lombard, famous for one of some 60 countries that
occurred at 301 Mineral and
phone: [phone] e-mail: [email protected] The state with the worst re- her roles in screwball comedies eventually boycotted the Mos-
also damaged the house at 201
cord for protecting animals is such as “My Man godfrey” cow olympics.
Subscription rates are $25.00 per year in Hopkins County, Mineral. Three local teens, two
$31.00 per year in Kentucky and $37.00 outside of Kentucky. 14-year-olds and a 15-year-old, Kentucky. in Kentucky, veteri- and for her marriage to actor
Clark gable, is killed when the (c) 2012 King Features synd., inc.
were charged with arson among —Continued on page A7
Thursday, January 17, 2013 The Dawson springs progress a7
Madisonville Gets Grant MCC Will Host
Super Sunday
In Litter Abatement Funds
Madisonville Community
The Kentucky Division of within our community. This College’ Multicultural student
waste Management has award- program utilizes paid and non- association and Cultural Diver-
ed the city of Madisonville paid personnel to clean litter sity Committee will present the
$11,186.37 in Litter abatement along city streets throughout the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cel-
grant funds. The funds will help year. These clean-up efforts ex- ebration Jan. 22 from noon to 1
offset costs associated with com- ceed the total street miles within p.m. in the John h. gray Build-
munity litter abatement activities the city of Madisonville,” noted ing. The celebration will include
outside the normal operation of Daron Jordan, Community De- an address by former MCC his-
the sanitation Department. velopment Director. tory professor Bob adkins, as
Mayor David Jackson stated, The state Litter abatement well as a musical selection and
“These state funds, while not grant program began in 2002 a video presentation. The event
large in scope, are important and is administered by the is open to the public.
in our efforts to address Madi- Kentucky Division of waste MCC will also host its super
sonville’s litter problem. we Management. since the in- sunday College Fair Feb. 24 be-
are fortunate that our citizens ception of the grant program, ginning at 2 p.m. The events will
take pride in our community, Madisonville has been award- be held at oak grove Baptist
and we don’t see a large scale ed more than $80,000 in grant Church in Madisonville and at eb-
litter problem like other com- funds for litter abatement ac- enezer Missionary Baptist Church
munities experience. however, tivities. ALL-DISTRICT Dawson Springs High School Band members who performed in concert in Central City. MCC representa-
litter is still an issue that we at Madisonville Community College Saturday, Jan. 12, are (from left) Kori Caldwell, tives will be on hand to share in-
must address as attested by the L Dakota Ford, Madison Garrett, Katlynn Adams, Lauren Davenport, Jessica Earl, Emily formation about the college plan-
333 50-gallon bags of litter that etters Garrett, and Connor Prow. ning process, admissions, degree
submitted photo
were collected in 2012 through programs, financial aid and more.
our litter abatement efforts.” —Continued from page a6 For additional information, visit
“The city will use these Jeff Hoover Elected Top GOP Leader supersunday.kctcs.edu.
funds to offset the cost of our narians are forbidden to report
current litter abatement pro- animal abuse. MCC Extends
gram. The litter abatement pro- people who abuse animals house r epublican Floor “it is very humbling to me election as house r epublican
gram complements our normal are probably more likely to Leader Jeff hoover, was elected that our members once again Floor Leader, members re-elect- Class Deadline
sanitation services through di- abuse their children. how can Jan. 8 to a seventh consecutive voiced their confidence in me as ed r ep. Bob Deweese as house
rected clean-up of litter found you teach children about love term as the top gop leader in the their leader,” hoover said. “we r epublican Caucus Chair, and The application deadline for
when they see you being cru- house. hoover was re-elected to have many crucial issues facing r ep. John “Bam” Carney was the respiratory Care p rogram
el and inhumane to animals? another two-year term during a our commonwealth, and i look elected as house r epublican at Madisonville Community
CAPITOL people need to stop looking the caucus meeting of the 44 house forward to working as house r e- whip. it is the sixth consecutive College has been extended to
other way when they see ani- r epublican members in Frank- publican Floor Leader with our time Deweese has been elected april 15. applicants seeking
CINEMAS mal abuse, and they should re- fort and becomes the longest members and those across the caucus chair, and the first time admission into the program are
port it. it’s the right thing to do. serving house r epublican Floor aisle on solving these problems.” Carney has been elected to a required to attend a pre-admis-
203 W. Main St. Princeton, KY richard Chiodo Leader in Kentucky history. in addition to hoover’s re- leadership position in the house sion conference.
FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY Dawson springs r epublican Caucus. Conferences will be held in
Eight Die In Road Crashes hoover, Dew eese and Car- room 014 of the hatley Build-
the last stand Don’t Send ney will serve in their respec- ing on MCC’s health sciences
(R) Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger; January 7 Through Jan. 13 tive leadership roles until Janu- Campus March 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Fri. 7:00 & 9:15; Sat. 1:45, 4:15, 7:00 & The Money ary 2015. and March 26 at 4 p.m.
9:15; Sun. & Mon. 1:45, 4:15 & 7:00;
Tue.-Thur. 6:30. eight people died in eight vehicle in simpson County.
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A8 THE DAWSON SPRINGS PROGRESS Thursday, January 17, 2013
33 IINN 55 AACCCCOORRDDIINNGG TTOO IINNDDEEPPEENNDDEENNTT PPOOLLLL
Most Kentuckians Favor
Statewide Smoking Ban
By higher among registered voters was also funded by the Health
Al Cross than nonvoters, perhaps a con- Foundation of Greater Cin-
Kentucky Health News sideration for legislators con- cinnati, was conducted from
sidering the proposal. Among Sept. 20 to Oct. 14 by the In-
Kentuckians now favor a voters, 62 percent favored it stitute for Policy Research at
ssttaatteewwiiddee ssmmookkiinngg bbaann bbyy aa while 36 percent opposed it. the University of Cincinnati. A
mmaarrggiinn ooff 33 ttoo 22,, aaccccoorrddiinngg ttoo Only 50 percent of nonvot- random sample of 1,680 adults
tthhee llaatteesstt KKeennttuucckkyy HHeeaalltthh IIss-- ers supported it. Support was from throughout Kentucky
ssuueess PPoollll ccoonndduucctteedd llaasstt ffaallll ffoorr slightly higher among Repub- was interviewed by telephone.
tthhee FFoouunnddaattiioonn ffoorr aa HHeeaalltthhyy licans (64 percent) than among This included 1,360 landline
KKeennttuucckkyy.. Democrats (59 percent); only interviews and 320 interviews
Interestingly, 38 percent 44 percent of Independents, with cell phone users. In 19 of
ooff tthhee KKeennttuucckkyy aadduullttss ppoolllleedd who comprise about 7 percent 20 cases, each statewide fi g-
ssaaiidd tthheeyy wweerree ssmmookkeerrss,, mmuucchh of Kentucky voters, said they ure will be accurate to plus or
mmoorree tthhaann tthhee 2299 ppeerrcceenntt ffoouunndd supported it. The poll also minus 2.5 percentage points.
bbyy oonnggooiinngg ffeeddeerraall ssuurrvveeyyss.. found that support for the law Smaller samples, such as those
AAmmoonngg tthhoossee iiddeennttiififi eedd aass increases as age and income of smokers and non-smokers,
ssmmookkeerrss,, 3377 ppeerrcceenntt ffaavvoorreedd increase. have larger margins of error.
ssuucchh aa llaaww,, wwhhiillee iitt wwaass ffaavvoorreedd The foundation noted, “Sec- There are other sources of vari-
bbyy 6688 ppeerrcceenntt ooff ffoorrmmeerr ssmmookk-- ondhand smoke poses serious ation inherent in public opinion
“LOOK into my eyes,” seems to be the request of contestant Kerry Oliver at the Mr.
eerrss aanndd 7755 ppeerrcceenntt ooff tthhoossee wwhhoo health risks. Smoke-free envi- studies, such as non-response,
Dawson Springs pageant Saturday, Jan. 12, as he listens to master of ceremonies Hank
ssaaiidd tthheeyy hhaadd nneevveerr ssmmookkeedd.. ronments are the only way to question wording, or context
Mills.
Overall, 59 percent of those fully protect nonsmokers from effects that can introduce er-
ppoolllleedd ssaaiidd tthheeyy ssuuppppoorrtteedd aa these hazards. To reduce these ror or bias. For more informa-
KKeennttuucckkyy RRaannkkss TTeenntthh IInn KKeeyy IInnddiiccaattoorrss
ssttaattee llaaww tthhaatt wwoouulldd pprroohhiibbiitt risks, many Kentucky com- tion, go to www.healthy-ky.org
ssmmookkiinngg iinn mmoosstt ppuubblliicc ppllaacceess,, munities have adopted smoke- or www.healthfoundation.org/
—Continued from front page No states received a grade of early childhood education; col- iinncclluuddiinngg wwoorrkkppllaacceess,, ppuubblliicc free policies. On Jan. 1, 2013, kentucky-health-issues-poll.
A in the 2013 edition of Quality lege readiness; and economy bbuuiillddiinnggss,, oofffifi cceess,, rreessttaauurraannttss Hopkinsville became the 22nd
ity; teaching profession, school Counts. The highest-ranking and workforce (transitions and aanndd bbaarrss,, wwhhiillee 3388 ppeerrcceenntt ssaaiidd municipality in Kentucky to Kentucky Health News is a
fi nance, transitions and align- state was Maryland, with a B- alignment). Kentucky received tthheeyy ooppppoosseedd iitt aanndd 44 ppeerrcceenntt implement a comprehensive service of the Institute for Ru-
ment, and chance for success, plus. Three states received B a perfect score in school ac- ssaaiidd tthheeyy hhaadd nnoo ooppiinniioonn.. TThhee smoke-free ordinance or regu- ral Journalism and Community
an index that combines infor- grades; eight states (including countability and economy and fifi gguurreess sshhoowweedd aa 55--ppooiinntt sshhiifftt lation,” bringing to 34 percent Issues, based in the School of
mation from 13 indicators that Kentucky) received B-minus workforce. The state’s lowest ttoowwaarrdd ssuuppppoorrtt ssiinnccee tthhee llaasstt the share of Kentuckians who Journalism and Telecommu-
cover state residents’ lives from grades; and 19 states received score was in spending (school ppoollll,, iinn 22001111.. TThhee ggaaiinn wwaass live in jurisdictions covered by nications at the University of
cradle to career. C-plus grades. fi nance), in which Kentucky’s aammoonngg ssmmookkeerrss aanndd ffoorrmmeerr comprehensive smoke-free or- Kentucky, with support from
States were assigned over- Quality Counts also pro- total was 53.4 points. ssmmookkeerrss.. dinances or health-department the Foundation for a Healthy
all letter grades based on the vides detailed scoring for each This is the 17th edition of Support for the law was regulations. The poll, which Kentucky.
average of scores for the six major area, and on a 100-point the annual Quality Counts re-
categories. This year, Ken- scale, Kentucky scored at 90 port. The theme this year is the GGGGaaaassssoooolllliiiinnnneeee PPPPrrrriiiicccceeeessss HHHHaaaavvvveeee RRRRiiiisssseeeennnn TTTThhhhiiiissss WWWWeeeeeeeekkkk
tucky’s overall grade was a B- or above in fi ve areas: school impact of a school’s social and
minus, an improvement over accountability (standards, as- disciplinary environment on
last year’s grade and a higher sessment and accountability), students’ ability to learn and on Average retail gasoline prices in Kentucky during the be little change in gas prices
grade than the national aver- building and supporting ca- the teachers and administrators pprriicceess iinn KKeennttuucckkyy hhaavvee rriisseenn past week, prices Sunday were between Christmas and mid-
age, which was a C-plus. pacity (teaching profession); tasked with guiding them. 77..22 cceennttss ppeerr ggaalllloonn iinn tthhee ppaasstt 3 cents per gallon lower than January, something that has
wweeeekk,, aavveerraaggiinngg $$33..3333 SSuunnddaayy,, the same day one year ago and only happened one out of the
aaccccoorrddiinngg ttoo GGaassBBuuddddyy’’ss ddaaiillyy are 14.9 cents per gallon higher last seven years,” said Patrick
OOrrggaann DDoonnoorrss MMaayy GGeett HHeeaarrtt OOnn LLiicceennssee
ssuurrvveeyy ooff 22,,662233 ggaass oouuttlleettss than a month ago. The nation- DeHaan, senior petroleum an-
iinn KKeennttuucckkyy.. TThhiiss ccoommppaarreess al average has decreased 1.4 alyst for GasBuddy. “Gasoline
—Continued from front page of Kentuckians are registered gives hope to patients and wwiitthh tthhee nnaattiioonnaall aavveerraaggee tthhaatt cents per gallon during the last inventories have rebounded
organ donors. families in need,” McKnight hhaass ffaalllleenn 00..66 cceennttss iinn tthhee ppaasstt month and stands 8.7 cents per sharply in the past several
Clerks’ Trust for Life. “Everyone who comes into said. wweeeekk ttoo $$33..2266 ppeerr ggaalllloonn.. gallon lower than this day one weeks, certainly a major fac-
Each day 18 patients die my offi ce for a driver’s license All Kentucky residents can Gas prices in Dawson year ago. tor behind the relatively stable
waiting for a life-saving organ or ID can add his or her name join the Kentucky Organ Do- SSpprriinnggss aass ooff TTuueessddaayy mmoorrnn-- “The holiday buzz is wear- gasoline prices. It’s hard for
transplant. Every 10 minutes to the confi dential registry nor Registry at their Circuit iinngg wweerree $$33..2255 aa ggaalllloonn,, 66 cceennttss ing off, and wholesale gaso- prices to rally with the mon-
a new name is added to the and receive the Organ Donor Court Clerk’s offi ce or online hhiigghheerr tthhaann oonnee wweeeekk aaggoo.. line prices have fi zzled. It ap- ster increases in supply we’ve
waiting list. Only 35 percent Heart. Every heart we print at www.donatelifeky.org. Including the change in gas pears that this year there will been seeing.”
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Thursday, January 17, 2013 ection
ALL ‘A’ CLASSIC
Girls Score 43 Points,
But Can’t Topple UHA
Although the Panther girls did turn Elizabeth Black and Tayler Mills City. Trinity is 2-11 while Fulton City
the ball over seven times in the first paced the Panthers with 14 and 13 is 3-7.
quarter Monday night in the opening points, respectively. A boy/girl doubleheader at
round of the All “A” Classic regional The Blazers’ LeLe Grubbs led all Hopkins County Central is scheduled
tournament their coach was pleased scorers with 15 points. for Tuesday.
with their effort in a 67-43 loss to University Heights, one of the fa- “Our record doesn’t show the
University Heights in Panther gym. vorites along with Webster County to amount of improvement we have ac-
Coach Erik Peyton was pleased his win the tournament, improved to 10-6 tually had,” Peyton said.
girls scored 43 points against what he while the Panthers’ record slipped to
called “a pretty good ball team,” and 4-11. PANTHERS FG FT F TP
especially pleased with the fact they “We know they are a good team, T. Mills 4 5 4 13
didn’t pack it in and give up but con- and we played pretty well against Black 6 1 2 14
tinued to play hard until the final horn. them,” Peyton said. “That might Loney 0 0 4 0
The Blazers led throughout the give us some confidence going into Menser 3 1 5 8
game, 16-6 after the first quarter, 30- our next games. We have a stretch of Robinson 1 2 0 4
12 at the half; and 44-21 after three about our next 10 games where we Miller 1 2 2 4
quarters. should be very competitive.” Winters 0 0 3 0
“I’m very pleased with the girls’ The Panthers played Fort Camp- TOTALS 15 11 20 43
effort,” Peyton said. “The fact they bell at home Tuesday (the score was 3-point goals: Black, Menser
didn’t give up shows a lot about their not known at press time). Then the
character and how much they’ve im- Panthers travel Thursday to Whites- Univ. Heights 16 30 44 67
proved.” ville Trinity and Saturday to Fulton Panthers 6 12 21 43
REED SMILEY drives to the basket against Madisonville-North
Hopkins in their game last Friday. At right is Colton Chapple.
Maroons Prevail
Over Panther Boys
The Panther boys hosted district Brad Puckett made the only free
foe Madisonville-North Hopkins throw attempt for the Panthers when
Friday night and came out on the he completed an old-fashion three-
short end of a 63-21 game. point play in the first quarter. The
The game was close through the Maroons made 15 of 24 attempts for
first quarter, but North Hopkins took 63 percent.
control early in the second quarter “When they started getting physi-
and coasted the rest of the way. The cal with our guards, we couldn’t
Maroons led 17-11 after the first overcome that,” Miller said. “We
quarter. were wore down mentally and phys-
“I’m really pleased with how the ically.”
guys played in the first quarter, and The Panthers dropped to 2-14
in the first part of the second quar- with the loss while the Maroons im-
ter,” Panther head coach Jeff Miller proved to 10-7.
said. “We handled the press really The score of Tuesday’s open-
well. We only turned the ball over a ing round game against University
couple of times in the first quarter.” Heights at Crittenden County was
However, minutes in the second not available at press time.
quarter the Maroons took charge The Panthers host Christian Fel-
of the game, holding the Panthers lowship Friday before two straight
scoreless for most of the second road games at Frederick Fraize Sat-
quarter and the early part of the third urday and at Hopkins County Cen-
period. tral Tuesday for a boy/girl double-
The score was 37-13 at the half header.
and 50-19 after three quarters.
TIKI ROBINSON gets a step on a UHA defender and drives to the basket in Monday night’s All ‘A’ Classic
The Panthers played without sec- PANTHERS FG FT F TP
contest. At right, Elizabeth Black tries to find an opening against the UHA defense. Dawson Springs got
ond leading scorer Austin Stevens Smiley 0 0 2 0
off to a slow start and lost 67-43.
who missed the game due to illness. Fambrough 2 0 3 4
“We were down a starter, and Chapple 4 0 3 12
Fambrough had to take up for two T. Puckett 0 0 0 0
in that position offensively and de- B. Puckett 1 1 1 3
fensively,” Miller said. “He did an Simpson 1 0 0 2
excellent job, but that took him out Matheny 0 0 2 0
of what he usually does.” T. Adams 0 0 2 0
The Panthers’ Colton Chapple TOTALS 8 1 13 21
led all scorers with 12 points on four 3-point goals: Chapple, 3
3-pointers. North Hopkins had bal-
anced scoring as 12 players scored, N. Hopkins 17 37 50 63
and none were in double figures. Panthers 11 13 19 21
Tré Fambrough
finds his path to the
basket blocked by a
Madisonville-North
Hopkins defender,
so he pulls up for a
jumper in their district
game Friday night.
Union Tops Panthers
LAUREN MENSER attacks the Madisonville defense for TAYLER MILLS gets free for a shot
the Dawson Springs girls squad. against Madisonville.
Photo by Mike Howton Photo by Mike Howton Four games in five days took its scored two.
toll on the Panther boys when they Union County’s junior guard
Poor Start Dooms Girls Friday
traveled to Union County Jan. 8 to Jashaud Fleming led all scorers with
face the Braves. The result was a 16 points. Eleven players scored for
73-30 loss to former Panther and Hensley’s Braves.
A poor start doomed the Panther or do anything offensively in the first points, eight coming in the third quar- Dawson Springs High School gradu- “Fambrough got to the rim, but
girls in Friday night’s 7th District tilt quarter.” ter. ate Mike Hensley’s talented Braves. the others had to settle for jump
against Madisonville-North Hopkins Both teams scored nine points in The Panthers made 17 of 29 free “Fatigue really set in on us men- shots,” Miller said. “We weren’t hit-
at Panther gym. the second quarter as the Panthers throws for 59 percent while the Ma- tally and physically,” Panther head ting them and couldn’t keep up.”
The Maroons ran out to a 14-point stayed behind by 14 points 27-13 at roons made 16 of 26 for 62 percent. coach Jeff Miller said. The Braves improved to 11-5
lead after the first quarter, 18-4, then the half. The Panthers dropped to 4-10 on Union County jumped out to a while the Panthers slipped to 2-13.
held that lead throughout the game in The third quarter went the Ma- the year with the loss while the Ma- 21-5 lead after the first quarter. “After the game was in hand, we
defeating the Panthers 48-32. roons way as they extended the lead roons improved to 9-7. “Give credit to Union County,” started using this game as a prac-
“We showed we can play with to 38-20 entering the final period. Miller said. “They played tremen- tice,” Miller said. “We’ve grown af-
PANTHERS FG FT F TP
them — after the first quarter,” Pan- “We weren’t rebounding, but dous defense. They are probably the ter this game.”
T. Mills 1 11 3 13
ther head coach Erik Peyton said. played pretty good defense,” Peyton best defensive team we’ve seen this
Black 1 2 3 5
The Panthers had 10 first quar- said. “They hurt us on put backs. I’m year.” PANTHERS FG FT F TP
Loney 1 1 5 3
ter turnovers and a total of 29 for not pleased at all with the rebounding That defensive effort led to a 43- Smiley 1 1 3 3
Menser 2 1 4 5
the game. The first quarter turnovers but I was pretty pleased with the de- 13 halftime deficit for the Panthers Fambrough 5 5 3 15
Robinson 1 0 1 2
helped contribute to the Maroons’ fense.” which ballooned to 60-22 after three Chapple 1 0 2 2
Miller 1 2 1 4
start. Senior forward Tayler Mills led the quarters. Stevens 4 2 2 10
“We came out without any confi- Panthers in scoring with 13 points. Winters 0 0 3 0 Tré Fambrough led the Panthers T. Puckett 0 0 0 0
dence,” Peyton said. “We came out She scored most of her points at the TOTALS 7 17 20 32 in scoring with 15 points. Austin TOTALS 11 8 10 30
3-point goals: Black
like we were down before the game free throw line, making 11 in 15 at- Stevens also scored in double fig-
ever started. I could see it by the look tempts. The Maroons’ junior forward N. Hopkins 18 27 38 48 ures with 10 points. Reed Smiley Panthers 5 13 22 30
on the girls’ faces. We couldn’t score Jolain McNary led all scorers with 15 Panther 4 13 20 32 scored three and Colton Chapple Union County 21 43 60 73
B2 The Dawson springs progress Thursday, January 17, 2013
Weak SEC Should Help UK Make NCAA Tourney
S I K back to earth with a thud, and previ- son. Kirovograd is called a “small ers and other contributors to the
portS n entucKy ously perfect Bellarmine recovers town of 270,000” south of Kiev in game. a pparently the n ational
from back-to-back blow-ups. central Ukraine. or, one might say, sportscasters and sportswriters
a nd, while western Kentucky middle of nowhere. association has a “wing” for writers,
Mid-January a win over Tennessee would be climbs out of a sun Belt hole r ay an nBa career not in the cards, another for broadcasters, and another
report cards on Kentucky’s 11th. of 15 remaining harper’s hilltoppers have dug ... who finding opportunity to keep playing a for clowns.
big dogs. games, 11 are winnables. rides out of basketball’s battlefield game he loves is impressive. sparks The nsaa has honored the likes
Louisville. on the national stage, logic tells us smoke? eastern Kentucky’s Colonels. must have a first class business agent. of Cawood Ledford (21 times) and
polls aside, the a defending national champion with Jeff neubauer’s surging Colonels a ssuming he’s learned to stash his inducted, for basketball alone —
Cardinals are another 20-win season as its resumé (14-3) sent stat boys and girls scram- cash, life is good. Brent Musburger, Verne Lundquist,
ranked best in high mark, being included in the field bling to the archives last week to Bob ryan, sally Jenkins, Jim nantz,
america where it of 65 looks to be far less a problem track down the milestones “the last Worth repeating department John Feinstein, Frank Deford and the
counts, defensive than for Big Blue nation to deal with time we ...” applications. list goes on.
a labama’s crushing win over
efficiency. poll a mid-range seed. • Beat Murray State at Murray? Qualifications?
notre Dame for the nCaa champi-
BoB Watkins position? not rel- 2007. exemplary reporting, thought-pro-
onship brought a gleeful response
evant for another NBA mock draft • Opened OVC play 4-0. 1979. voking commentary, visionary analy-
from Bowling green. “wKU gave
six weeks. one nBa draft (ahem) expert • Sell-out crowd at Alumni Gym. a labama a better game (in sis and originality in glowing prose
Kentucky, normally, this wildcat offered his 30 first round projections (Last time wKU visited?) Tuscaloosa) than notre Dame did.” about the game.
collection would get an “i” for last week for the June draft. at no. 4, • Fourteen wins in 17 games at Bama beat western 35-0 and The nssa ’s wing for Clowns,
incomplete, except it has under- nerlens noel, no. 9 willie Cauley- mid-January. crushed the Fighting irish, 42-14. perhaps it’s named for 1976 inductee,
achieved, responded poorly to Camp stein, no. 13 archie goodwin, and • And, a trio of Colonels earned Jay hanna “Dizzy” Dean, gets a new
Cal and in-your-face antics by its no. 23 isaiah Canaan. oVC player-of-week honors four Iri$h ball coach loyalty inductee this year. Dick Vitale.
coach and lost twice at home. Curiosities: times in December: g lenn Cosey, For what?
C-minus. 1. That Louisville has no player Corey walden and Mike Dinunno a year into his contract with notre Vocabulary-challenged and
Looking ahead ... projected for first round speaks well (2). Dame coach Brian Kelly interviewed scratch-a-blackboard awful, Vitale’s
of Louisville’s 16 games (at this of experience and team-ness. other answers? Look them up. with then spurned the n FL idea of vision is, well, lacking. he
writing), the Cardinals have played 2. once a top five projector, alex philadelphia eagles last week. with a has uttered nothing original or funny
three road games. poythress is no longer a top 30 pick. Patrick Sparks big hurt loss to alabama still fresh since running out of ways to say the
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we will see if U of L belongs at EKU-who? ing in international studies. Dame recruiters tell high school pros- sion with Dizzy Dean and Dick Vitale
the pinnacle of college hoops. since leaving UK in 2006, sparks pects about Kelly’s commitment to doing a telecast.
Kentucky. The sky-is-falling nega- while Louisville adjusts the target has made a living playing basketball south Bend? good Lord, Cawood, hide the
tive notion that the wildcats won’t on its Cardinal and Big Blue nation in portugal, russia, germany, greece women and children.
make it to the nCaa Tournament is worrywarts fret about their fiscal and now Ukraine. Parting shot and so it goes.
poppycock. a gainst an alarmingly cliff, i.e. “we might not get an nCaa now 30 and eight time zones from Baseball’s h all of Fame at
anemic seC field the rest of the way, bid!” home in Central City, sparks suits up Cooperstown has wings to honor for- You can reach Bob Watkins at
consider the number 11. while Murray state fans come for Kirovograd in Ukraine this sea- mer players and managers, broadcast- [email protected].
Seasonal Catch And Release Appeals To Anglers
By Lee McLellan Creek in the red r iver gorge national geological area in wolfe
K A
County offers a wilderness trout fishing experience for quality
entucKy fIeld
The buzz of the holidays is gone for another year. The college brown trout. anglers must hike into Chimney Top Creek. a parking
football season is over until next fall. Most hunting is gone until area on KY 715 grants access to Trail 221 that runs west down into
then, too. The sky is often low, leaden and depressing in January and pastoral streams attract hordes of anglers. in January, February and Chimney Top Creek.
February. March, you’ll have these two trout rich streams practically to your- a 16-inch minimum size limit with a one-fish daily creel limit
The stretch from new Year’s to the first warm shirt-sleeve self. applies to brown trout in Chimney Top Creek. The hike is fairly
weather of March is often a long, arduous stretch of weeks. Cabin r ock Creek flows through the Daniel Boone national Forest strenuous, but offers a day of good fishing spent in beauty away
fever inflicts anglers as they pine for the sound of a drag singing, the near the Big south Fork national r iver and r ecreation area in from the world.
gentle gurgle from water flowing over riffles and the satisfaction and McCreary County. This picturesque stream is one of the most For more information about the seasonal catch and release trout
tired body from a day of wading a stream. unique in Kentucky as rock Creek seems to disappear as its flow streams, visit the Kentucky Department of Fish and wildlife
You don’t have to brood waiting for warm weather to go fish a squeezes between house-sized boulders in many spots. in late win- r esources’ webpage at fw.ky.gov and click on the “Fishing and
stream. The 13 seasonal catch and release trout streams stretching ter, r ock Creek gives an angler a mountain trout fishing experience. Boating” tab, then “where to Fish.”
from Casey Creek in Trigg County eastward to Left Fork, Beaver Fisheries division personnel also stock rock Creek in november Don’t spend the winter moping until warm weather arrives.
Creek in Floyd County provide excellent rainbow trout fishing free and December, providing plenty of trout for anglers to catch. rock spend a day catching trout in a gorgeous setting, often without
from crowds. Creek is the most heavily stocked small stream in Kentucky, receiv- encountering another soul.
The catch and release season on these streams begins oct. 1 and ing 15,600 trout annually. seasonal Catch and release Trout streams:
runs until March 31, except for swift Camp Creek in the red r iver winter trout in streams usually locate near scour holes in the • Bark Camp Creek, Whitley County
gorge national geological area. The catch and release season on deeper flowing bends. They also locate in shallower runs near deep • Beaver Creek, Wayne County
this stream closes May 31. anglers cannot keep trout during the holes that appear aquamarine in color, often referred to as blue • Big Bone Creek, Boone County
catch and release season and may only use artificial lures. holes. on warmer days, trout move to shallower shoals and hide • Cane Creek, Laurel County
“we stock trout in october in the seasonal catch and release near broken rock, in cracks in the bedrock of the bottom and behind • Casey Creek, Trigg County
streams as a way to prolong the amount of time those fish are avail- boulders or logs that block current. • Clear Creek, Bell County
able for anglers to catch,” said Dave Dreves, fisheries research biol- in winter, these streams usually flow as clear as they do all year. • East Fork, Indian Creek, Menifee County
ogist who helps oversee trout management in Kentucky. spinning anglers should use ultra-light rods and reels spooled with 2 • Elk Spring Creek, Wayne County
Trout are a cold water species and all of Kentucky’s winter blast or 4-pound test line to fool trout in spooky clear water. small in-line • Left Fork, Beaver Creek, Floyd County
and chill does not bother them one bit. They provide excellent sport spinners, small silver or gold casting spoons and 1/32-ounce white, • Middle Fork, Red River, Powell and Wolfe counties
during the darkest days of winter and bite willingly year-round. olive or black marabou jigs all draw strikes. • Otter Creek, Meade County
The catch and release season allows trout to spread out from their “Fly anglers should stick to your basic wet flies,” Dreves said. • Rock Creek, McCreary County
stocking sites and settle into their natural environment, improving “small wooly buggers, prince and hare’s ear nymphs and small • Swift Camp Creek, Wolfe County
the fishing experience for anglers. Freshly stocked trout straight streamers all will work for these trout.” (Lee McClellan is an award-winning associate editor for
from the hatchery possess few natural defenses. hatchery workers Most of the rainbow trout in these seasonal catch and release Kentucky Afield magazine, the official publication of the Kentucky
feed these trout regularly when young and as a result they bite any- streams run 8 to12 inches long, so beefy fly or spinning gear is Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. He is a life-long hunter
thing edible they see when first released into the wild. The catch and unnecessary. a 3- or 4-weight fly rod makes a good choice for these and angler, with a passion for smallmouth bass fishing.)
release season gives them time to acclimate before anglers can har- fish.
vest them. “it is possible some of those streams like r ock Creek, swift
The seasonal catch and release trout streams flow through some Camp Creek, east Fork of indian Creek and otter Creek have some
of Kentucky’s most beautiful areas. east Fork, indian Creek in holdover trout that run a little bigger than stockers,” Dreves said.
Menifee County and swift Camp Creek in wolfe County are partic- Bark Camp Creek in whitley County along with east Fork, indian
ularly scenic and flow inside the r ed r iver gorge national and otter creeks also receive a few hundred brown trout annually.
geological area. During the summer camping season, these two although not a seasonal catch and release stream, Chimney Top
Fishing Boosts Economy; Is Quality Time For Families
Recreational fishing is more than just a pleasant getaway for together. according to the national sporting goods association,
millions of americans. as an industry, it provides a living for fishing as a leisure-time activity ranks higher than playing
countless people in businesses ranging from fishing tackle and basketball or softball, skateboarding, jogging or hiking.
boating manufacturing to travel and hospitality to publications, “Despite the uncertain economic conditions that beset all
magazines and more. As reported in Sportfishing in America: Americas, or because of it, anglers continue to fish and spend
An Economic Force for Conservation, a new fishing statistics even more time outdoors,” said asa Vice president gordon
report produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), robertson. “a growing interest in the outdoors helped fuel the
the number of anglers increased 11 percent over the past five growth in angler numbers which we believe will create even more
years and fishing tackle sales grew more than 16 percent. When momentum in fishing participation and sales in 2013 and beyond.”
expenditures are multiplied by our nation’s 60 million anglers, asa ’s new analysis is based on data from the 2011 national
their dollars have a significant impact on our nation’s economy. survey of Fishing, hunting and wildlife-associated recreation,
“as an industry, we are keenly aware of the impact that conducted every five years on behalf of the Association of Fish
sportfishing has on this nation’s economy,” said ASA President and wildlife agencies by the Census Bureau and the U.s. Fish and
and Ceo Mike nussman. “Just by enjoying a day on the water, Wildlife Service. Sportfishing in America was compiled for ASA
men, women and children across the United states pump billions by southwick associates, Fernandina Beach, Fla.
of dollars into this country’s economy.
“and it’s not just the economy. in many ways, america’s MADISONVILLE GOLF
anglers are the nation’s most powerful force for conserving our
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nation’s fisheries and waters, investing more than $1 billion dollars
each year in fisheries management and conservation through taxes
on fishing equipment and state fishing license sales.” NEWS OPEWCNIAELR SP RSIPCEECSI AFOL RM GAYO L- FJ!UNE
according to the new study, america’s nearly 60 million anglers
are estimated to spend $48 billion per year on fishing equipment,
transportation, lodging and other expenses associated with their
sport. With a total annual economic impact of $115 billion,
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fishing supports more than 828,000 jobs and generates $35 billion arned nsurance
in wages and $15 billion in federal and state taxes. Despite the
economic difficulties facing the U.S. economy over the past five
a , I .
years; the total amount spent on sportfishing, which encompasses gency nc
tackle, travel and other equipment, grew five percent.
A number of reports strongly indicate that fishing is identified
by american families as one of the best ways to spend quality time
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