Dawson Springs progress (The), 2015-01-07

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The Dawson Springs Progress
VOL. 95, NO. 49 Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Kentucky 42408, Wednesday, January 7, 2015 Seventy-Five Cents
preparatIons needed
Temperatures
Will Plummet
The new year arrived it as necessary, based
less than a week ago, on the manufacturer’s
but already it’s sending recommendations. A
temperatures in the area dirty filter will slow air
plummeting. With sin- flow, making the system
gle digit temperatures work harder to keep the
and subzero wind chills indoor air temperature
expected by mid-week, at a consistent, comfort-
Kentucky Utilities Com- able setting.
pany encourages cus- •Seal leaks and gaps
tomers to prepare for the around the home with
extreme cold. caulk, spray foam or
•Have the furnace weather-stripping to
checked by a certified keep the warm air in
professional to make and the cold air out.
sure it’s in peak operat- •Build an emergency
ing condition. Remem- kit that includes a bat- JUDGE BILL WHITLEDGE (left) administered the oath of office on Wednesday, Dec. 31, to (from left) Mayor
ber to check the filter Jenny Sewell and council members Ray Bochert, Rhonda Mills, Rick Hendrickson, Jackie Mathis, Kenny Mitch-
each month and replace —Continued on page A6 ell and Mark McGregor. submitted photo
dIesel should declIne In next month
Gas Prices Fall Below $2
Dawson Springs started gallon lower than the same gas.
the new year with gas prices day one year ago and are 57.7 “And while gasoline con-
below the $2 mark. On Jan. 2, cents per gallon lower than a sumers have been celebrat-
most local gas outlets dropped month ago. The national aver- ing, diesel consumers have
prices to $1.95. Yesterday at age has decreased 52.8 cents been slowly joining the party,
noon prices remained at $1.95 per gallon during the past with diesel prices declining
and $2.01 per gallon, down month and stands 112.7 cents an average 44 cents per gallon
from $2.17 and $2.19 one week per gallon lower than this day in the last month. And while
ago. one year ago. the party is nearing an end
Average retail gasoline “As we’ve welcomed in the for falling gasoline prices, the
prices in Kentucky have fall- new year, gas prices have diesel price decline has much
en 0.7 cents per gallon in the stayed at their bargain base- catching up to do. I see diesel
past week, averaging $2.09 ment levels in most states, prices declining another 35 to
per gallon Sunday, according with just a few seeing minor 50 cents a gallon nationally
to GasBuddy’s daily survey gas tax increases,” said Gas- over the next month or so.”
of 2,623 gas outlets in Ken- Buddy.com Senior Petroleum The GasBuddy 2014 Year in
tucky. This compares with Analyst Patrick DeHaan. Review showed the national
the national average that has “2015 will be a far better year average price of gas was more
decreased 7.7 cents per gallon at the pump than what we than $1 per gallon higher at
in the past week to $2.19 per saw in 2014, and motorists the start of 2014 than on the
gallon. will fare substantially bet- last day of the year. On Jan. 1,
Including the change in ter, shelling out $96 billion 2014, WTI crude oil was trad-
THE new year brought with it (on Friday, Jan. 2) the lowest gas gas prices in Kentucky dur- less this year at the gas pump ing at $98 per barrel, and gas
prices seen in Dawson Springs since 2009 with a gallon of regu- ing the past week, prices with motorists in most states
lar gasoline priced at less than $2.00 gallon. Sunday were 124.3 cents per seeing far more $2 gas than $3 —Continued on page A6
year-end revIew of front pages
Progress Looks Back At Second Part Of 2014
This is the second of a scheduled. announced this week. In ad- cess by the Dawson Springs Tradewater River Blueway
two-part series recapping the July 9 — City officials dition to the $500 grand prize, Community Center Board of Water Trail.
stories that appeared on the called last week’s Indepen- 30 additional prizes have been Directors. The community Aug. 13 — Peach Proper-
front page of The Progress in dence Day celebration a “tre- donated. center made a profit of more ties finalized a deal to pur-
2014. The months of January mendous success.” A large “Seniors Helping Seniors,” than $13,000, while vendors of chase the former Buckhorn
through June were reviewed crowd participated in activi- a five-minute shopping spree booths at the street fair were Manufacturing building from
last week. Following are the ties in the park, and many at Food Giant, will be raffled able to keep their proceeds. Buckhorn Inc. The building
highlights from July through more watched the fireworks off at the Barbecue. The pro- State Rep. Ben Waide was had been empty since 2007.
December. from the parking lot. ceeds from ticket sales benefit indicted for alleged violations A new ash and hickory mill
Bill Seibert threw out the the DSHS Class of 2015 and res- of Kentucky campaign finance is opening on Charleston Road
JULY first pitch in the baseball idents of Tradewater Health laws. Waide was charged with near Dawson Springs. The
July 2 — The annual In- game between the Tradewater and Rehabilitation Center. knowingly accepting contribu- new company’s end product
dependence Day celebration Pirates and the Kentucky July 23 — The treasurer’s tions from a corporation and will be ash dowels and hickory
in Riverside Park has been Colonels during the Indepen- report for the Dawson Springs causing funds in his campaign blanks for handles used in the
scheduled. The events include dence Day celebration. Seibert Independent School System account to be expended for manufacture of tools.
a Tradewater Amateur Base- played in the minor leagues in showed a general fund balance purposes that were not allow- School began in Dawson
ball Association all-star game, the early 1960s. below $1 million for the first able campaign expenditures. Springs with an opening day
musical entertainment and The First Baptist Church time in nine years. AUGUST enrollment of 661.
fireworks. held a free yard sale, giving Visitors to Piney Grove Aug. 6 — The Kentucky As- Aug. 20 — Gov. Steve
The Dawson Springs Board away items to those in need. Cemetery last weekend found sociation of Chiefs of Police Beshear addressed a crowd
of Education held a special The event replaced a similar a large pile of flowers, bench- named Dawson Springs Chief at the grand opening for Glen
called meeting to complete the give-away previously held on es, plaques, flags and even Bill Crider as its Chief of the Abbey Crossing, an affordable
superintendent’s evaluation. Thanksgiving weekend. some grave markers near a Year for 2014. housing property owned by the
Lenny Whalen, who has been July 16 — With a new woodline on the property. This The activities building ad- Woda Group. The completely
superintendent for less than a school year set to begin in less stemmed from a cleanup con- jacent to the Dawson Springs remodeled buildings were for-
year received an overall desig- than a month, the district’s ad- ducted at the direction of cem- First Baptist Church caught merly known as Peyton Circle.
nation of “Developing” on the ministration is being reorga- etery trustees. fire early Monday morning. The city council approved a
seven standards measured. nized. Superintendent Lenny Capt. Craig Patterson an- The fire, which was quickly first reading of an ordinance
An unidentified male was Whalen hopes the changes will nounced his retirement effec- brought under control, was setting tax rates. Percentages in
found dead near the White put administrators in areas tive July 31 after seven years likely electrical in nature. two areas were increased to keep
Plains ball park. The cause that play to their strengths. on the local police force. A public meeting was held income the same as last year.
of death is under investiga- Prizes for the raffle at the July 30 — The 66th annual in Dawson Springs to discuss
tion, and an autopsy has been 66th annual Barbecue were Barbecue was deemed a suc- the potential expansion of the —Continued on page A6
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Section A, Page 2 The Dawson Springs Progress — Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Services Today At 2:30 Phyllis M. Hill, 75, Dies
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bituaries
For Dwight Hulsey, 68 Saturday At Her Home
The funeral for Dwight ty, to the late Leonard Services Held Sunday Phyllis McGregor Hill, Northup and Barbara
Hulsey, 68, of Dawson and Margaret Lamson 75, of Dawson Springs, Hunt; and a brother, Bill
Springs, will be held at Hulsey. died Jan. 3, 2015, at her McGregor.
For Ada Williams, 101
2:30 p.m. today at Beshear He was of the Baptist residence. Survivors include two
Funeral Home. Visitation faith. She was born June 23, daughters, Karen Harper
will be from 10 a.m. until In addition to his par- The funeral for Ada Virginia Ellen Mason 1939, in Hopkins County, and Elizabeth Hill, both
the funeral hour. ents, Hulsey was preced- Williams, 101, of Princ- White; a brother, Lester to the late Benny and Elo- Dawson Springs; two
The Rev. J.W. Haire will ed in death by six broth- eton, was held Sunday at White; a sister, Lois Nich- ise Wood McGregor. sisters, Mary Burden,
officiate. Burial will be in ers and a sister. Morgan’s Funeral Home. ols; a half brother, Ever- She was a retired OB Draffenville, and Rox-
Gilland Ridge Cemetery. Survivors include The Rev. Harold Ray ette White; and two half technician at St. An- anne Holloway, Princ-
Hulsey died Jan. 4, a sister, Reba Nelson, Dunbar officiated, assisted sisters, Zora Childress thony’s Medical Center eton; a brother, Archie
2015, at Baptist Health Princeton; two broth- by the Rev. Tommy Tack- and Myrtle Stallins. in Crown Point, Ind. She McGregor, Ilsley; four
Madisonville. ers, Miron Hulsey, ett. Burial was in Princ- Survivors include a was of the Christian grandchildren; and six
He was born Dec. 17, Madisonville, and Vern eton Memorial Gardens. daughter, Adeline Dun- faith. great-grandchildren.
1946, in Hopkins Coun- Hulsey, Dawson Springs. Mrs. Williams died bar and her husband In addition to her par- There will be no visita-
Jan. 1, 2015, at Princeton Harold of Caldwell Coun- ents, Mrs. Hill was pre- tion and no service.
Health and Rehab Center ty; two grandchildren, ceded in death by her Expressions of sympa-
Roger ‘Deno’ Todd, 50
after a short illness. Harold Ray Dunbar II husband, Harold Henry thy may be made at www.
She was a homemaker and wife Kim, and Tonya Hill, Nov. 13, 2000; two beshearfuneralhome.
Dies Dec. 30, At Home and a member of North- Miller and husband sisters, Helen Geneva com
side Baptist Church. Scott; and four great-
Preceding her in death grandchildren, Caleb Funeral Is Held Friday
A memorial service death by an infant son,
were her husband, My- Dunbar, Colton Dunbar,
for Roger Dean “Deno” Anthony Todd.
ron Williams; her par- Caroline Dunbar and Ky-
Todd, 50, of Dawson Survivors include his For Rufus Claude Baird
ents, Thomas James and lie Grant.
Springs, will be held in wife of 30 years, Retha
the Katherine Barnett Hamby Todd, Dawson
meeting room at the Springs; two daughters, Services Held Tuesday The funeral for Rufus
Dawson Springs Branch Stacey Whitmer Smith, Claude “Sonny” Baird,
Library from 4 to 7 p.m. Owensboro, and Terri 88, of Dawson Springs,
For Kathryn Gresham
Saturday. Baucum Summers, Erie, was held Friday at
Burial will be in Mc- Penn.; three sons, Mark Beshear Funeral Home.
Neely Cemetery at a later Todd and Adam Todd, The funeral for Kath- John Glycon Gresham; The Rev. William
date. Beshear Funeral both Dawson Springs, ryn Thorpe Gresham, 88, two sisters, Mildred Jane “Bud” Baird officiated.
Home is in charge of ar- and Justin Todd, India- of Eddyville, was held Russell and Elizabeth Burial was in Meadows
rangements. napolis, Ind.; two sisters, yesterday at Morgan’s Lantrip; and four broth- Cemetery in Caldwell
Todd died Dec. 30, 2014, Darlene Adcock and Funeral Home. ers, Willard Thorpe, Ja- County.
at his home. Cathy Denise Clayton, The Rev. Dean Ray of- mie Thorpe, John Thor- Baird died Dec. 30,
He was born Aug. 4, both Dawson Springs; ficiated. Burial was in pe Jr. and Rube Thorpe. 2014, at Tradewater
1964, in Cook County, Ill., two brothers, Melvin Lamasco Baptist Church Survivors include a Health and Rehabilita-
to the late Edward and Todd, Dawson Springs, Cemetery. daughter, Laura Sue Mif- tion Center.
Oretha Mae Dickerson and Timothy Winters, Mrs. Gresham died flin, Lyon County; two He was born Feb. 23,
Todd. Raceland, La. Jan. 2, 2015, at Jennie grandchildren; and five 1926, in Caldwell County,
CLAUDE BAIRD
Todd worked in the Expressions of sympa- Stuart Medical Center. great-grandchildren. to the late Bud and Rosa
home improvement busi- thy may take the form of She was born Nov. 13, Pallbearers were Elisabeth Hicks Baird. two daughters, Gwen-
ness. He was of the Bap- donations toward Todd’s 1926, in Hopkins County, Darrell Estes, Andy He was a former con- dolyn B. Ramage, Princ-
tist faith. final arrangements. Do- to the late John C. and Lester, Robert McVick- struction worker and eton, and Rosanna Gunn,
In addition to his par- nations may be sent to Helen Mathis Thorpe. ers, Aubrey Merrick, served in the United Charleston; three sons,
ents, he was preceded in Beshear Funeral Home. She was a retired cos- Jonah Vance and Jacob States Army during Claude Lee Baird and
metologist and a mem- Vance. World War II. He was a William “Bud” Baird,
ber of Lamasco Baptist Expressions of sym- member of Mount Pis- both Caldwell County,
Church and Order of pathy may take the form gah Missionary Baptist. and Sonnie Gale Baird,
Arrangements Are Pending
Eastern Star #315. of gifts to Lamasco Bap- In addition to his par- Madisonville; a sister,
In addition to her par- tist Church, c/o Franklin ents, he was preceded in Elaine Hensley, Dawson
For James Weldon Wyatt
ents, she was preceded Kilgore, 512 SE St. Rt 903, death by his wife, Betty Springs; and a brother,
in death by her husband, Princeton, KY 42445. Jane Baird, Dec. 29, 2003; Robert Baird, Dawson
Arrangements are Wyatt died Jan. 6, and four sisters, Francis Springs; 13 grandchil-
pending at Beshear Fu- 2014, at Baptist Health Denton, Claudine Alex- dren; and five great-
neral Home for James Madisonville. Funeral Is Held Monday ander, Clara Rose Melton grandchildren.
Weldon Wyatt, 95. and Billie Stratman. Baird’s grandsons
For Mickey Nelson, 75 Survivors include served as pallbearers.
Visitor Guidelines Updated
The funeral for Mi- Robert Hugh and Louise Services Held Tuesday
At Baptist Health Hospital chael Barry “Mickey” Nelson; and a brother.
Nelson, 75, of Marion, Survivors include his
For James Wilson, 79
formerly of Dawson wife, Jo Nelson, Marion; a
Baptist Health By taking these pre- Springs, was held Mon- daughter, Michelle John-
Madisonville has issued cautions, Baptist Health day at Gilbert Funeral son, Colorado Springs, The funeral for James In addition to his par-
an update to patient visi- Madisonville hopes to Home in Marion. Burial Colo.; three sons, Rus- David Wilson, 79, of Crof- ents, he was preceded in
tation guidelines to aid help stop the further was in Crayne Cemetery. sell Nelson, Marion, Mi- ton, was held yesterday at death by two brothers,
in reducing the spread spread of the flu virus Nelson died Jan. 2, chael Scott Nelson and Crofton Baptist Church. Arnold Wilson and Ed-
of the influenza virus. in the community and to 2015, at Baptist Health Barry Todd Nelson, both The Rev. Charlie ward Wilson; and a sister,
The Centers for Disease protect the health of cur- Paducah. Nashville, Tenn.; and five Spears and the Rev. Larry Marlene Wilson.
Control weekly influ- rent patients who are vul- He was a 1957 Dawson grandchildren. Wilson officiated. Burial Survivors include his
enza summary shows nerable during this time. Springs High School Memorial donations was in Ridgetop Ceme- wife, Mary Anna Keys
Kentucky is in the wide- Influenza is an infec- graduate and a mem- may be made to the Mary tery. Reid-Walters Funer- Wilson; three daugh-
spread category for flu tious respiratory illness. ber of Marion Christian Hall Ruddiman No Kill al Home was in charge of ters, Susan Croft and
activity. The most common symp- Church. Animal Shelter, 24 Just A arrangements. Christi Spears, both Crof-
As a reminder, all visi- toms are a high fever, He was preceded in Mere Road, Marion, KY Wilson died Jan. 1, ton, and Julia Stuteville,
tors are required to fol- runny nose, sore throat, death by his parents, 42064. 2015, at Vanderbilt Medi- Hopkinsville; three sons,
low any and all infection muscle aches and pains, cal Center in Nashville, David Wilson, Richard
control precautions and headache, coughing and Tenn. Hensley and Leslie Wil-
requests of the nursing generally feeling tired. He was born May son, all Crofton; two broth-
Services Held Tuesday
and security staff while Symptoms can be mild to 5, 1935, in Craigsville, ers, Roger Donald Wilson
visiting patients at Bap- severe. W.Va., to the late George and Charles Othel Wilson,
tist Health Madisonville. Complications caused For Mae Lanham, 101 Othel Wilson and Mary both Craigsville, W.Va.;
Anyone who is expe- by the inflluenza virus Susan Martin Wilson. 10 grandchildren; and 20
riencing any signs or may include viral pneu- The funeral for Mae He served in the Unit- great-grandchildren.
symptoms of the flu is monia, secondary bacte- Owings Lanham, 101, of ed States Air Force and Memorial contribu-
asked to refrain from rial pneumonia, sinus Madisonville, was held was a former mayor of tions may be made to a
visiting patients. Chil- infections and worsening yesterday at Reid-Wal- Crofton. He was of the veterans organization of
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Wednesday, January 7, 2015 — The Dawson Springs Progress Section A, Page 3
Services Held Tuesday Services Held Saturday
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bituaries
For Betty Sue Summers For Monroe Rambo, 88
The funeral for Betty The funeral for the
Services Today At One
Sue Redden Ausenbaugh Rev. Noah Monroe Ram-
Summers, 81, was held bo, 88, of Madisonville,
yesterday at Beshear Fu- For Darlene Giffin, 55 was held Saturday at
neral Home. Beshear Funeral Home.
The Rev. Bobby McK- The Rev. Donald Ram-
night officiated. Burial The funeral for Dar- bo officiated. Burial was
was in Rosedale Cemetery. lene Giffin, 55, will be in Walnut Grove Cem-
Mrs. Summers died held at 1 p.m. today at etery with military rites
Jan. 3, 2015, at Baptist Beshear Funeral Home. provided by an honor
Health Madisonville. Pastor Troy Oakley will guard from Fort Camp-
She was born Feb. 24, officiate. Visitation is bell and the Hopkins
1933, in Caldwell County, from 10 a.m. until the fu- County Honor Guard.
to the late Elvis A. and neral hour. Rambo died Dec. 31,
BETTY SUMMERS
Lou Ada Capps Redden. Ms. Giffin died Jan. 4, 2014, at West Kentucky Vet- MONROE RAMBO
She worked for the Ot- Goodletsville, Tenn.; two 2015, at her home. erans Center in Hanson. wife of 67 years, Anna Jo
tenheimer garment fac- brothers, Allen Redden She was born Feb. 21, He was born Oct. 29, Lee Rambo, Madisonville;
tory for 20 years. She was and Wayne Redden, both 1959, in Hopkins County, 1926, in Dawson Springs, a daughter, Sandra Dar-
a member of Pleasant Dawson Springs; three to the late Joseph and Le- to the late Noah and nell, Madisonville; a
Grove Baptist Church stepsons, Mickey Sum- lia Mae Morgan Giffin. Mary Lovell Rambo. son, Timothy Rambo,
and the Order of the mers, Scott Summers and She was of the Pente- DARLENE GIFFIN He was a minister and Hopkinsville; a sister,
Eastern Star, Dawson Jeff Summers; a step- costal faith and attended served his country in the Hilda Bullock, Dawson
Springs Chapter #133. daughter, Regina Sum- the Church Extreme in Dawson Springs; and nu- United States Army dur- Springs; three brothers,
In addition to her par- mers McKnight; and sev- White Plains. merous nieces and neph- ing World War II. Bucky Rambo, Brent-
ents, she was preceded eral stepgrandchildren. In addition to her par- ews. In addition to his par- wood, Tenn., Jackie
in death by her first Pallbearers were Joe ents, she was preceded in Pallbearers will be ents, he was preceded Rambo and the Rev. Don-
husband, Billy J. Ausen- Redden, Roger Redden, death by a sister, Robbie Christopher Franklin, in death by a daughter, ald Rambo, both Dawson
baugh; her second hus- Johnny Cranor, Richard Young. Matthew Dillingham, Barbara Jo Brasher; Springs; seven grand-
band, Neal Summers; Jackson, Paul Krueger Survivors include two Troy Giffin, Brad Giffin, three brothers, Raymond children; 15 great-grand-
two brothers, Donald and Jon Baird. sisters, Sheila Orten, Ils- Jeffrey Brewer and Wes- Rambo, Doug Rambo children; and three great-
Redden and William Earl Honorary pallbear- ley, and Dean Newberry, ley Lynn. and Bennie Rambo; and great-grandchildren.
Redden; and a stepdaugh- ers were Garnett Young, Dawson Springs; two Honorary pallbear- four sisters, Mary Agnes Pallbearers were Kyle
ter, Pam Baird. Scott Summers, Mickey brothers, Charles Giffin ers are Jaxon Giffin and Ausenbaugh, June Baird, Rambo, Jake Brasher,
Survivors include two Summers, Scotty Alex- and Russell Giffin, both Alan Giffin. AmmaNell Buntin and Taylor Darnell, Jason
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Section A, Page 4 The Dawson Springs Progress — Wednesday, January 7, 2015
OPINION
ABOUT TOWN By Scott
First one, then two
mysteries solved
Everyone loves a good mystery, or so they say.
There have been a couple of mysteries in and around
the Dawson Springs area in the past few days, and
I’m glad to say it looks as if they are both solved.
The first mystery began early Monday morning
when I arrived at The Progress around 7 a.m. I no-
ticed several spatterings of blood on the sidewalk
in front of our office which went past the office of
South Hopkins Water District toward the museum
and beyond to the north and toward the corner of
South Main and Ramsey streets to the south.
Not really wanting to look farther, the blood was
put on the back burner — until Tuesday morning
Commentary…
when I left The Progress and headed toward the Post
Office. I noticed the spots of blood crossed Ramsey
Street and went south on down the sidewalk until the
trail went out into the street. At this point I deter- Can the healthcare card survive?
mined I was about to find where an animal had been
hit by a car.
But there was no big splotch of blood in the road. By Jim Waters force the citizenry to However, the “pri-
The trail stayed in the street but turned east on Munn pay for it without so ority” of fixing Ken-
Street where it proceeded until the trail turned on According to the Chinese zodi- much as a vote from tucky’s health-care
Mineral Street. The drops of blood continued right ac, 2015 is the year of the goat. the people’s represen- problems shouldn’t be
up to the door of a residence. According to the Kentucky Con- tatives? considered mutually
This only fueled my inquisitiveness. So where did stitution, it’s also the year that Distaste for Bes- exclusive of constitu-
the trail of blood lead heading north from my office? the Bluegrass State gets a new hear’s brash viola- tional government —
Again, my blood hound abilities helped me track this governor. tion of the important especially by a gover-
trail across South Main Street where it headed down Since governors must hit the constitutional protec- nor who takes an oath
West Arcadia right to a spot in front of the police sta- ground running in order to pres- tions provided by the to uphold the Consti-
tion where the emergeny phone is. ent a biennial budget to the Gener- separation of powers tution.
There was a very large splattering of dried blood al Assembly shortly after election is bipartisan. An 89-11 That document
on the sidewalk there. day and the beginning of a new vote in the Democrat- is not a ceremonial
The mystery was solved when I spoke to Police legislative session — as required ic-controlled House symbol to be viewed
Chief Jonathan Sholar. There had been a bit of a do- by state statute —it’s helpful, if and a 37-1 tally in the nostalgically and
mestic dispute, and no charges had been filed. also a bit odd, that the state Con- Republican-dominated JIM WATERS adhered to only when
We hope everyone is okay. stitution deems the inauguration Senate were cast in convenient. Heed-
The second mystery could have been a bit more to be held in December. favor of inserting into ing, defending and
perplexing, but after it was solved, it was determined Section 73 directs: “The gover- the state’s two-year budget bill a respecting it should, in and of
to be just what we expected. nor and the lieutenant governor measure prohibiting the use of itself — and according to the oath
While at the Panther basketball game Monday shall commence the execution of general funds for Obamacare and taken by the officer holder — be
night at the local gym, the fans all heard a very loud the duties of their offices on the its related programs. the top priority to which all other
sound of either a train or a helicopter a couple of fifth Tuesday succeeding their “The Governor is expressly “priorities” must bow.
times. This was heard inside the gym, above the election, and shall continue in the prohibited from expending any There are plenty of constitu-
sounds which would normally be made at a basket- execution thereof until a succes- General Fund resources on any tionally sound ideas available for
ball game. sor shall have qualified.” expenditure directly or indirectly addressing the thorny challenges
My wife Beth told me when I got home from the Some are rightly concerned associated with the Health Benefit of how to deal with preexisting
game there had been quite an interest in the sounds that Steve Beshear, current holder Exchange,” it said. conditions and crowded emergen-
on Facebook. It was said there were helicopters of the office just across the hall It remains to be seen wheth- cy room visits — including health
hovering over Hospital Road and shining spotlights from the capitol rotunda, has exe- er the courts will defer not to savings accounts for the poor (that
down in some of the yards. cuted the duties of his office and the executive but to the repre- could actually encourage doc-
A few residents called the county dispatch and then some. sentatives of the people to whom tors to start accepting Medicaid
never got a very good answer, only that is was noth- They point to his Obamanesque belongs the constitutional duty of patients again since they know
ing to be alarmed about or that would harm us. decision to act without legislative making — and then being account- they wouldn’t be relying on a
Seems here, that answer would only make us more approval when creating a govern- able for — expenditures of tax- hostile and bloated bureaucracy
worried. ment-run health insurance pro- payer dollars. for reimbursement) and allowing
But after talking to Chief Sholar Tuesday around gram and expanding a Medicaid What doesn’t remain to be seen Kentuckians to shop across state
noon, he made some phone calls and informed The bureaucracy that creates tenu- is the fact that Beshear and Obama lines for the insurance that best
Progress it was indeed helicopters from Fort Camp- ous hope among its 900,000 new both have articulated that some- fits their needs.
bell, apparently on a training exercise. patients that they will actually times constitutional restraints In fact, these ideas would go
Mystery number one solved, and mystery number receive care along with a card. on government must be twisted, much further in effectively
two solved. Some of us who came along stretched and ultimately broken addressing Beshear’s “priority”
before political correctness made — especially when it doesn’t jibe of health care than bypassing our
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it generally uncool to raise the with their grandiose vision of Constitution and the principles
We wish the changes forecast in our local weather question of whether a popular redistribution and equality. for which it stands ever could.
would not come true for reasons that would remain politician’s actions were actually “In the end, this is always about
a mystery. However, it appears with winter in full constitutional wonder: How can priorities,” Beshear once said. Jim Waters is president of the
swing, it’s going to be mighty cold this week. a state’s chief executive bring an “It’s always about priorities. Is the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s
Temperatures are forecast to be near zero in the unpopular president’s health-care healthcare of our people one of free-market think tank. Reach him
morning with wind chill values well below zero. fiasco into our midst and then our top priorities? It is mine.” at [email protected].
It only took the threat of one really frigid cold
snap for this Kentuckian to wish for much warmer
Other editors
weather — either spring or Florida, I wouldn’t be
picky.
Body cams will help but not heal the problem
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—A local policeman had just finished his shift one
cold November evening and was at home with his In light of several high-profile cases calling into placed in a choke hold while resisting arrest for sell-
wife. question the use of force by police officers, new tech- ing loose cigarettes, have brought to the tense rela-
“You just won’t believe what happened this eve- nology in the form of body cameras could serve as tionship that exists between law enforcement and the
ning; in all my years on the force I’ve never seen any- part of a solution. communities they police.
thing like it.” Body cams worn by police could offer many advan- There is blame to share on both sides. The prob-
“Oh yes, dear, what happened ?” tages, both to officers and the public. lem seems to be that each side is too busy pointing
“I came across two guys down by the canal “Drink- They would provide a valuable check and balance to the other’s faults instead of looking at what they
ing battery acid and eating fireworks!!” deserved by citizens who are involved in law enforce- need to do. Police need to realize that not every per-
“What did you do with them ?” ment interactions, as well as help with officer safety, son they deal with is a criminal, and they need to
He replied: “Oh that was easy, I charged one and court prosecutions and defense from spurious accu- show respect to citizens and refrain from violence
let the other off.” sations from the public. until it is absolutely necessary. Members of the pub-
—While visiting a big city, Betsy, who suspected Police are granted much power in carrying out lic need to understand that policing sometimes calls
her husband of cheating on her sneaked off to visit their jobs, which is necessary, as they stand between for violence — that’s why we arm police — and need
a fortune teller of some local repute. law-abiding citizens and those individuals looking to to show respect for the officers as individuals and as
In a dark and hazy room, peering into a crystal harm or cheat others. But they are all men and women the physical embodiment of government authority.
ball, the mystic delivered grave news. “There’s no — individuals who are fallible, just as we all are. In Both sides need to come together and understand
easy way to say this, so I’ll just be blunt: Prepare our free society, there must be a check on police pow- where the other side is coming from, and that applies
yourself to be a widow. Your husband will die a vio- ers, and if body cameras can help protect the public to New York, Ferguson and even right here at home.
lent and horrible death this year.” against bad officers, then the public deserves that. Body cameras might help in this effort. They can
Visibly shaken, Betsy stared at the woman’s lined But, quite frankly, most police officers are just record the images, but it’s going to take words and
face, then at the single flickering candle, then down trying to do their job to the best of their ability and action to work out our differences.
at her hands. She took a few deep breaths to com- they must often deal with people who are experienc-
pose herself. She simply had to know. She met the ing a traumatic event. Police are often accused of —The Kentucky Standard, Bardstown
fortune teller’s gaze, steadied her voice, and asked acting inappropriately in their dealings with the
her question. “Will I be acquitted?” public. The majority of those accusations are with-
—At the height of a political corruption trial, the out merit or a matter of perception. But not always. The Dawson Springs Progress
prosecuting attorney attacked a witness. “Isn’t it As it stands now, it is often a suspect’s word against
true,” he bellowed, “that you accepted five thousand that of an officer’s, and judges and supervisors have —Established 1919—
dollars to compromise this case?” little choice but to take the cop’s word over the perp’s.
The witness stared out the window, as though he Cameras could provide more context in resolving Published Every Thursday
hadn’t heard the question. those complaints. Periodicals postage paid at Dawson Springs, Kentucky 42408
“Isn’t it true that you accepted five thousand dol- As with just about any public issue, however, USPS 149520
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The witness still did not respond. body cameras. They aren’t cheap. President Barack P.O. Box 460, Dawson Springs, KY 42408
Finally, the judge leaned over and said, “Sir, Obama has proposed $75 million in federal funding to
please answer the question.” help defray the cost of up to 50,000 body cameras for Member Member
“Oh,” the startled witness said, “I thought he was police departments, but the funding would only cover
talking to you.” half the cost. Body cameras can cost up to $1,000
each, not to mention the cost of software, servers,
Contact your legislators… video storage capacity and maintenance.
It will be up to our elected representatives wheth-
In Frankfort… er they are willing to commit funds for police body
cams. They must weigh whether their benefits are
• Rep. Myron Dossett, 491 E. Nashville St., worth the price tag. Scott N. Dillingham, Publisher, Managing Editor
Pembroke, KY 42266; 270-475-9503 (home); email: While body cameras can help with the relation- Niles O. Dillingham, Editor, Publisher, President 1946-2008
[email protected] ship between the police and the public they are Jed Dillingham, Editor 1980–2007
• Rep. Jim Gooch, 714 N. Broadway B2, charged with protecting and serving, they are not
Providence, KY 42450; 270-667-7327 (office); email: the solution. phone: [phone] e-mail: [email protected]
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email: [email protected] death of Eric Garner in Staten Island after he was
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 — The Dawson Springs Progress Section A, Page 5
LOOKING BACK
10, 25 & 50 Years Ago
10 years ago
(From the files of The Dawson Springs Progress,
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005.)
The Rev. Rusty Akers, 29, better appreciates life in
the United States since completing a missionary trip
to South Africa.
The Dawson Springs Junior Pro cheerleading
squad recently repeated as national champion of the
World Association National Cheerleading Chham-
pionships. The girls are: Kendra Trover, Whitley
Dillingham, Amber Genseal, Everli Mitchell, Marisa
Trover, DeDe Hinton, Katelyn Potts, Brittany Potts,
Kaitlynn Adams, and Bradleigh Bruch.
The funeral for Ermal Pauline Morgan McCord,
75, was held Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, at Beshear
Funeral Home. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery.
The funeral for Joann Evans Faulk, 60, was held
Monday morning, Jan. 3, at Beshear Funeral Home.
Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
A memorial service for Elizabeth Terzah “Terry”
Other editors
Riggs, 85, was held Sunday afternoon, Jan. 2, at Rich-
land Missionary Baptist Church.
Carson Labrado, an eighth grader at Dawson
The war is over but violence continues
Springs Middle School, was named in November the
VFW Post 1913, Hopkinsville, Patriot Pen winner.
25 years ago For a war that cost more than 2,300 American lives 10,000 support troops for the ascending Afghan forces
and will end up costing Americans more than $1 tril- and security teams. Yes, that’s far fewer than the
(From the files of The Dawson Springs Progress, lion, you would think there would have been more high of about 100,000 Americans in 2010, but more —
Thursday, Jan. 4, 1990.) headlines coming out of the formal end of NATO’s per Time magazine — than fought in the country in
A New Year’s Day snowfall left about an inch of war in Afghanistan this week. But we can only pay 2002 and 2003.
snow on the ground Monday morning. attention to so much, and with the after-Christmas Together we have lifted the Afghan people out
Amy Klena Stallins was four years old on Christ- sales and news still being made by “The Interview” of the darkness of despair and given them hope for
mas day but celebrated with a party on Thursday and the Sony hacking, well, the ceding of bases and the future,” NATO combat mission commander and
night at her home. the lowering of flags rather took a back seat. U.S. Gen. John Campbell was quoted as saying in
Brittany Lee Simons was born Tuesday, Dec. 26, But why should the end of this war, the longest in an AFP report of the ceremony. He also told those
at Regional Medical Center at Madisonville. She American history, be any different from so much of who fought for Afghans’ freedom from al-Qaida- and
weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces. its life? Taliban-fueled terror to take “great pride in the posi-
Services for Maurice Lisanby, 73, were held Friday Our military men and women, and their families, tive impact you’ve made and will continue to make”
afternoon, Dec. 29, at Beshear Funeral Home. Burial sacrificed for this war, many of them experienc- upon the Afghan people.
was in Piney Grove Cemetery. ing multiple deployments, heinous injuries and the The same story noted the uphill climb that will be:
The funeral for Mrs. Pearl Gladys Baker, 83, was lingering after-effects in the form of post-traumatic Despite the years, democracy is still a struggle in the
held Saturday afternoon, Dec. 30, at Beshear Funeral stress disorder. But from the beginning, we the country, and so are efforts to improve the education,
Home.Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery. people were never asked to sacrifice anything in health and welfare for all people, as well as trying to
The fuenral for Mrs. Vada L. Lantaff, 88, was held our nation’s justifiable mission to trounce al-Qaida bring about greater equality for women there.
Monday morning, Jan. 1, at Beshear Funeral Home. and the Taliban after the 9/11 attacks — heck, we So, some of our troops remain to help the Afghans
Burial was in New Beulah Cemetery. even put this war and its pre-emptive, less-justifiable make that climb for themselves.
Services for Elza Hobart Brown, 92, were held sibling, the war in Iraq, on the national credit card If there were no parades or great speeches here,
Sunday afternoon, Dec. 31, at Beshear Funeral Home. (which is why we’ll be paying it off for quite a while). Afghan National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif
Burial was in Frazier Cemetery. A tiny percentage of our population stood for us Atmar was quoted in Time as paying the tribute we
50 years ago in Afghanistan, and it was possible for the rest of us should have: “We will never forget your sons and
to go for great stretches without even having to think daughters who have died on our soil. They are now
(From the files of The Dawson Springs Progress, about the troops we supported on bumper stickers or our sons and daughters.”
Thursday, Jan. 7, 1965.) the war they fought year after year after year. Shame At least someone spoke of them.
The Primitive Baptist Church of Dawson Springs on us. This orphan war, too long relegated to the back
will have “open house” in their new building Sunday Well, now that war is over. Sort of. seat of our national attention, is now over. For us,
afternoon between the hours of 2 and 4 o’clock. Violence in Afghanistan continues — the cer- anyway. For the most part.
Funeral services were held for William Barney emony ending NATO involvement had to be held in
Eades, 63, Monday afternoon at the Beshear Funeral secret because of bombings in Kabul — and the U.S. —The Courier-Journal
Home. Burial was in the Rosedale Cemetery. presence after the first of the year will be more than
Michael D. Miller was awarded the Eagle Badge,
the highest rank in scouting.
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Thomason Auto Parts owned by Edward Thoma-
son has been purchased by Joe Furgerson.
Michael Coy Anderson was born Wednesday,
Let’s seek to avoid profiling
Dec. 26, at Jennie Stuart Hospital, Hopkinsville. He
weighed seven pounds, 11 1/2 ounces.
Moments in time… Here on the start of the new year as we resolve Police are on edge because someone looks like a
with hopefully a measure of resolve to do at least terrorist while all they “look” like is someone from
some things differently than we did in the last 12 the Middle East because they are.
• On Jan. 11, 1908, U.S. President Theodore Roos-
months, we humbly suggest only one resolution: Young men and women gathered on a street corner
evelt declares the massive Grand Canyon in north-
When looking at our fellow sojourners, focus on watch as the police cruiser passes, anticipating noth-
western Arizona a national monument.
those things that make us alike rather than what ing good because the men or women inside wear uni-
• On Jan. 5, 1933, construction begins on the Golden
makes us different. To put it another way, seek to forms, carry guns and ride in a car where the front is
Gate Bridge, as workers start excavating 3.25 million
avoid profiling other people. caged from the back.
cubic feet of dirt for the structure’s huge anchorages.
What does it matter if he has a beard or is clean- Not the same color as me? You’re different.
• On Jan. 8, 1946, Elvis Presley receives his first
shaven, if his head features flowing locks or is bare? Speak with an accent or in another language? I
guitar. Competing versions of the story say that what
What’s in his heart? don’t understand you and I’m afraid.
Presley really wanted for his birthday was a rifle or
So why does it matter if he or she carries a Bible We think things can only improve when folks start
a bicycle. Instead, his mother took him to the Tupelo
or a Koran or no holy book all? Each person walks looking for similarities rather than forever seeking
Hardware Store and bought a $6.95 guitar.
his or her own journey, is moved by unique inner out the differences.
(c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
urgings, why must they be just like ours? How about it in 2015? Can we give similarities a
THE EYECARE CENTER Why must we judge by the color of another’s skin, try?
their ethnic background, place of residence, how
they talk? Must we assess based on external observa- —The State Journal, Frankfort
tion alone, forming an opinion of what a person is
Writing to us
like just because of what they look like?
With the proliferation of electronics that pro-
vides us the means of instant interconnectedness, • Include your name, address and daytime phone
DR. DANIEL A. TALLEY it seems as if we’re becoming less connected, more number. It is important to include a phone number so
inclined to embrace that which makes us different your letter can be verified.
and than what makes us alike, say mean and hurtful • Letters can be submitted in five ways — left at
things while cowering behind the veil of anonym- our office, mailed to P.O. Box 460, faxed to 270-797-
DR. KATIE B. PARKER ity. 3271, submitted on our Web site, or sent by email to:
We grow further and further apart when we [email protected]
Optometrists should be getting closer and closer together. • Deadline is noon on Monday.
We suggest the vastly oversimplified yet immense- • We don’t publish form letters, anonymous letters,
ly complex concept of profiling is on both shores of or letters we receive that don’t include an address and
the gulf that grows wider. phone number.
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Section A, Page 6 The Dawson Springs Progress — Wednesday, January 7, 2015
The Progress Takes A Look Back At Second Part Of 2014
—Continued from front page in Dawson Springs. Davidson
was also very active in Dawson
Mayor Jenny Sewell has Area Personal Services during
filed to run for a new term in his years here.
the Nov. 4 general election. The Dawson Springs Board
She will face no opposition. of Education passed a work-
Six candidates, including four ing budget at Monday night’s
incumbents, have filed for six meeting. The budget includes
city council seats. a 3.3 percent contingency, 2
Aug. 27 — Capt. Jonathan percent less than last year’s
Sholar was sworn in as the contingency fund.
newest member of the Dawson OCTOBER
Springs Police Department. Oct. 1 — The Dawson
Pennyrile Forest State Re- Springs Police Department
sort Park is set to celebrate its is investigating break-ins at
60th anniversary with a day the Dollar General Store and
of day of activities and enter- Woodburn’s Pharmacy. The
tainment. It is also the 90th two local business were ille-
anniversary of the Kentucky gally entered early Monday
State Parks Service. morning.
The annual Fun Night Dawson Springs High
competitions for students in School graduate David G. Mas-
grades 5–8 and 9–12 were held samore will be unopposed in
at the municipal park. the Nov. 4 general election for
SEPTEMBER Hopkins County Division 1
Sept. 3 — The Backpack District Judge. His opponent,
Meals for Kids program is Shaun McEntire, withdrew
in need of sponsors for al- her candidacy.
most half the 103 children in New athletic shoes from the MEMBERS of the Dawson Springs City Council and Mayor Jenny Sewell took the oath of office Wed., Dec.
the program. The fire which Happy Feet Equals Learning 31, from Judge Bill Whitledge. They are (seated, from left) Jackie Mathis, Ray Bochert, (standing) Mark
destroyed the First Baptist Feet program were received McGregor, Whitledge, Rhonda Mills, Sewell, Kenny Mitchell and Rick Hendrickson. submitted photo
Church fellowship hall also de- by 139 students in the Dawson
stroyed the program’s supplies Springs Independent School the Dawson Springs Police De- though the approximately collision at the intersection of
and equipment. System. partment as a patrol officer on 2-inch snow canceled most Industrial Park Road and Rose-
The Dawson Springs Board Oct. 8 — Results of the Oct. 21, 1994. schools in the area, classes dale Lane sent the 16-year-old
of Education voted to keep tax 2014 state mandated testing The annual Rotary Auction were held in Dawson Springs. driver of one vehicle to Baptist
rates the same. released Friday classified the is being held at the Dawson Nov. 26 — Kentucky offi- Health Madisonville. A second
Former employees of Dawson Springs Independent Springs Community Center. cials say the state’s Medicaid driver, Stephanie Littlepage,
Pennyrile Forest State Resort School District as proficient. Items are on display daily expansion under the federal sought treatment at a later time.
Park shared their memories An expansion is under way through auction time Saturday. health-reform law has enrolled The Dawson Springs School
with a large crowd attending for a seed distributor located A haunted house, sponsored more residents and created System has been hit hard by flu-
a dinner as part of the park’s in the local industrial park. by the DSHS senior class, will more jobs than expected, but a like symptoms and confirmed
60th anniversary celebration. AllSource Logistics executives be included in this year’s Hal- study will see whether the ex- cases of flu. Superintendent
Sept. 10 — The building signed papers to lease 70,000 loween festivities. pansion will pay for itself, as Lenny Whalen hopes to finish
which once housed Clark, additional feet of the former NOVEMBER an earlier study and Gov. Steve the week but is monitoring the
Beshear and Clark Furniture Buckhorn property from Har- Nov. 5 — Gov. Steve Beshear Beshear predicted. situation. (It was later learned
and Appliances, one of the old and Gayla Peach. returned to his hometown to In an effort to reduce high- that classes were canceled on
oldest business in the city, Dawson Springs High join state and local officials way fatalities, Kentucky State Thursday and Friday.)
was sold at auction to Tammy School’s newest sports team in ceremonially delivering Police ask Kentuckians to The board of education ap-
Workman. began practice for its second $84,231 in funding for a proj- “Finish Strong” in 2014 by ad- proved the purchase of a pick-
The Dawson Springs Police season. The bass fishing team ect that would link Dawson hering to safe driving proce- up truck with a blade and salt
Department arrested Chris- coached by Mark Taylor ex- Springs with Pennyrile Forest dures including wearing seat spreader that were salvaged
tina Hobgood, Melissa Mur- pects to begin tournaments in State Resort Park. belts, reducing speed, refrain- by the city and three buses
phy and Rickey Winn, all of early March. Voter turnout for the gen- ing from distractions and nev- salvaged by Oldham County
185 Mine Equipment Road, Oct. 15 — International eral election was lower than er driving impaired. Schools.
and Jesse D. Roberts of Gil- Dairy Queen Inc. confirmed expected in Dawson Springs City councilman Kenny The Teen CERT program
bertsville as a result of a joint that Internet hackers had with 39.8 percent of registered Thomas is spending Thanks- was approved by the Dawson
investigation with the KSP targeted more than 50 Dairy voters going to the polls. The giving at home after several Springs Junior-Senior High
and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Queen stores in Kentucky, in- mayor, six city council mem- weeks in the hospital for im- SBDM Council. The program
Department. Suspected drugs, cluding the Dawson Springs bers and four school board plantation of a ventricular as- trains teens to become part of
drug paraphernalia, firearms Dairy Queen. members were elected without sist device. a Community Emergency Re-
and possible stolen property The annual open house opposition. DECEMBER sponse Team.
were seized. sponsored by the police and Kentucky natural gas cus- Dec. 3 — Christmas ac- Dec. 24 — Joshua L. Peters,
Gov. Steve Beshear an- fire departments will be held tomers can expect to pay about tivities, including the annual 21, of Dawson Springs, was
nounced a ban on the use of Friday on the downtown 4.58 percent more this winter. lighting ceremony, parade and charged with murder in the
cigarettes and all other tobac- square. The average total bill for 10,000 home tour will be held this death of his girlfriend’s infant
co products, including e-ciga- Jilli, That’s Silly!, written cubic feet of natural gas is pro- weekend. daughter. He is being held in the
rettes on most state property by Christa Carpenter and il- jected to be $106.48. Gas prices in Dawson Hopkins County Detention Cen-
effective Nov. 20. lustrated by DSHS graduate Nov. 12 — The annual Springs were $2.69 and $2.74 ter on a $250,000 cash bail bond.
Sept. 17 — Dawson Springs Mark Adams, was selected as Veterans Day program in the per gallon on Tuesday. A contract was awarded for
Chief of Police Bill Crider an- the winner of the eighth Ev- Dawson Springs schools was Consumers are advised to more of the improvements
nounced his impending retire- elyn Thurman Young Readers attended by numerous local use caution when shopping needed for bringing the Julian
ment at the city council meet- Book Award. veterans. online after data breaches af- M. Carroll Purchase Parkway
ing. He will retire Oct. 31. Oct. 22 — Dan Franklin Nicole Zaluski, program fected more than 70 million up to interstate highway stan-
The Dawson Springs City was introduced as the city’s manager for Junior Achieve- people during the Christmas dards and eventual designa-
Council approved the pur- new code enforcement officer ment of West Kentucky, spoke season last year. tion as I-69.
chase of two trucks for the at this month’s city council to the chamber of commerce Dec. 10 — Kenny and Syl- A new public-private part-
street department at an esti- meeting, and a five-member about the JA program being via Thomas received the 2014 nership will develop a reliable
mated cost of $100,000. code enforcement board was organized in Dawson Springs. Community Service Award fiber “backbone” infrastruc-
Angel Killough will become named. Franklin will also Kentucky Utilities will sub- during the annual lighting ture to bring high speed In-
the librarian at the Dawson serve as the Alcoholic Bever- mit a request for a base rate ceremony. They served as ternet connectivity to every
Springs Branch Library next age Control administrator, re- adjustment to recover costs as- grand marshals of the Dawson corner of Kentucky. The criti-
month. placing Bill Crider. sociated with Kentucky’s first Springs Christmas parade. Di- cal first components are sched-
Sept. 24 — Mary Adams, The second annual Rose- natural gas combined-cycle anne Labrado was the recipi- uled to be operational in less
librarian at the Dawson dale Cemetery Ghost Walk generating unit and other in- ent of the Professional Wom- than two years.
Springs Branch Library, has will take place Saturday. Those frastructure projects. en’s Club award. Dec. 31 — Gerome Smith,
announced her retirement ef- portrayed on this year’s walk Nov. 19 — The board of edu- The Dawson Springs Fire 41, of Dawson Springs, was
fective Sept. 30. Adams began are Lee Wilson Stevens, W.I. cation voted to accept a release Department responded to a charged by the Dawson
working part time at the li- and Stacey Menser Hamby, and settlement agreement in room and contents fire at 208 Springs Police Department
brary in 1986 and went on to Camille Glenn, Fred and Tilla the amount of $37,000 from Hamby Avenue. There was with almost 300 charges re-
become the full-time librarian. Beshear, Dr. James A. Free- WBW Engineering and RBS no structural damage, and no lated to the illegal printing
The Rev. Larry Davidson man, Tim Johnson, Ruth Ash- Architects to repair the crack injuries were reported. A dog and cashing of lottery tickets.
will retire Sept. 28 after 44 more and Paul Stevens. in the floor in the seventh and and a cat that had been over- Smith, an employee of the lo-
years in the ministry, the past Oct. 29 — Chief Bill Crider eighth grade addition. come by smoke were rescued cal Minit Mart, collected more
10 years at the First Christian will retire Oct. 31 after 20 years The first snowfall of the from the home. than $15,000 through stolen
Church (Disciples of Christ) in Dawson Springs. He joined season occurred Monday. Al- Dec. 17 — A motor vehicle lottery tickets.
Temperatures Will Plummet Gasoline Prices Fall Below $2/Gal.
—Continued from front page ity’s primary heating assistance —Continued from front page owned stores and putting Speedway near
program, is available to customers the top of the largest gas station chains in
tery-powered radio, flashlights for who have difficulty paying their below $3 was found in just a handful of the country.
everyone in the family, fresh bat- heating bills during the winter states. In June, the ISIS army damaged the
teries for any devices, first-aid kit months. KU is once again matching When GasBuddy issued its 2014 Fuel Iraqi oil infrastructure, and the U.S. mili-
and over-the-counter and prescrip- residential customers’ donations to Price Outlook, it said the year “will find tary intervention threatened to light a fire
tion medications. A list of more es- the program dollar for dollar, creat- more consistent downward pressure on under global crude oil prices. But that did
sential emergency kit supplies can ing a greater pool of funds to help U.S. gas prices than any year since the not happen.
be found at www.ready.gov. those having a tough time keeping Great Recession.” However, no one antici- Crude oil prices fell steadily for the last
•Always operate a portable gen- their families comfortable during pated crude oil prices would plunge so far six months of the year because the boom
erator safely and outdoors to al- the frigid conditions. for so long and that 2014 gas prices would in U.S. energy in 2014 brought domestic
low for proper venting. It’s best to •With the match in effect through fall to 2009 levels. fuel production to the highest level since
consult with a qualified, licensed March 31, the utility encourages The first quarter of 2014 brought ris- 1986. The increased production in the U.S.,
electrician and review the manu- customers to consider making a ing fuel prices associated with the an- along with substantial production from
facturer’s instructions before in- tax-deductible donation to the pro- nual transition from winter blend gas to Canada and Mexico, seemingly nullified
stalling the generator. gram by making a monthly pledge the cleaner-burning gasoline mandated the impact any Middle Eastern volatility
•Strong wind, snow and ice ac- or a one-time contribution. Even by the EPA. By the end of March, the na- might have otherwise delivered.
cumulation can sometimes cause rounding a payment up to the next tional average stood at $3.53 per gallon, The relative weakness in the econo-
tree branches to break and fall into whole dollar makes a difference. and the price at the pump continued to mies of the U.S., China, India and Europe
power lines. Stay away and consid- Eligibility for heating assis- move higher as gasoline supply declined contributed to a global oil supply which
er all fallen wires dangerous. tance benefits is determined by and ethanol prices weighed on gasoline outpaced demand. By the end of July,
•KU customers should call 800- the Community Winterhelp non- prices. Ethanol prices through March the national average had already shed 20
981-0600 to report a downed wire profit organization. The program stood well higher than wholesale gasoline cents a gallon from its peak $3.70.
or power outage. KU customers assists families in dire financial prices, making the required blending of On Labor Day weekend Americans saw
can also report an outage online at situations and lack of resources, ethanol even more expensive. the lowest gas prices since 2010, and by
lge-ku.com after registering their leaving a family with no heat or In late April, refinery problems struck Halloween more than half of the gas sta-
account. the immediate prospect of no four facilities in the San Francisco bay tions in the U.S. were below $3, a drop of
•Be sure to use LG&E and KU’s heat and families with a member area, and the U.S. average peaked at $3.70 33 cents in the month of October.
outage map on the computer or who is elderly, very young, seri- per gallon. By Thanksgiving the national aver-
smart phone at www.lge-ku.com/ ously ill or disabled. Neither KU The biggest retail story of the year age was 44 cents lower than 2013, and by
storm to receive near real time in- or LG&E plays a part in determin- came in May with the Marathon Petro- Christmas the national average was 90
formation about outages through- ing eligibility. Families in need of leum/Speedway acquisition of all of Hess’ cents lower. At the end of 2014, motorists
out the system, a summary of out- assistance will be interviewed by retail locations. The acquisition expanded in all 50 states were saving money on ev-
ages by zip code and county and Community Winterhelp service Speedway’s footprint from nine Midwest- ery gallon. Gaps in gas prices were widest
estimated restoration time. partners and should contact the ern states to 23 states in the East and in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado,
Community Winterhelp, the util- agency to apply for funds. Southeast, leaving it with 2,733 company- Alaska and Hawaii.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2015 ection
Girls drop 2 games
The 2015 portion of the Pan- Hendrix 1 1 1 3
ther girls basketball season Whalen 1 0 0 2
began with a loss and a win Robinson 4 2 4 10
to give the team a 4-7 record Woolsey 1 0 2 2
entering last night’s game at Mitchell 0 0 1 0
Trigg County (the score was TOTALS 20 7 21 48
not known at press time). 3-pointers: Cotton
The Panthers dropped their
2015 opener 54-19 to Caldwell Comm. Christ. 4 20 27 35
County (6-3) Friday, but then Panthers 12 24 37 48
came back to win 48-35 Mon-
day over Paducah’s Commu- The Panthers were never in
nity Christian Academy (1-12). Friday’s game with Caldwell
Both games were played at County as the Tigers’ Lele
Panther gym. Rodgers exploded with 12
In Monday night’s win, the first-quarter points to put the
Panthers jumped out to a 12-4 Panthers in a 24-5 hole after
lead as they led comfortably the first quarter. The senior
throughout the first quarter. finished with a game-high 25
However, in the second points.
quarter the game became Turnovers haunted the
much tighter as the Warriors Panthers throughout the
hit a couple of 3-pointers to game and limited their points.
pull within 24-20 at the half. The score was 36-8 at the half
The Panthers pushed the and 49-14 after three quarters.
lead back to 10 points at 37-27 “We just didn’t play as well
in the third quarter behind as we can,” Peyton said. “We
Andie Mills’ six points. The were intimidated and turned
junior led her team in scor- the ball over too much.”
ing with 13 points and com- Robinson led the Panthers
pleted a double-double with 10 in scoring with 10 points. Only
rebounds. three other Panthers reached
Tiki Robinson also scored the scoring column.
in double figures for the Pan- The Panthers went to the
thers with 10 points. charity stripe eight times,
“We came out ready to play making four for 50 percent.
in the first quarter,” Pan- The Tigers made 13 of 19 for
ther coach Erik Peyton said. 68 percent.
“That’s a huge difference in The girls play at Hopkins
our other games when we County Central as part of a
didn’t come out ready.” boy/girl doubleheader Friday,
Peyton was mostly pleased then play at home Saturday
with his team’s performance, against Fort Campbell. They DAKOTA JONES (33) drives with the ball against Caldwell County’s Jaylen Boyd during Friday
but there was one aspect of it travel to Crittenden County night’s game at Panther gym. PHOTO BY MIKE HOWTON
he was very much displeased Tuesday.
with. The Panthers only man-
aged to make seven of 31 free PANTHERS FG FT F TP Boys get 3rd win from
throws for 22 percent. Al. Mills 2 0 0 5
The Warriors made 15 of 31 Miller 0 0 4 0
for 48 percent. An. Mills 0 0 1 0
“We played within our- Cotton 0 0 1 0
Community Christian
selves and tried to get the Robinson 3 3 2 9
ball to the post tonight,” Pey- Huddleston 1 0 0 2
ton said. “That collapses the Winters 0 0 1 0
defense, and then we got open Whalen 0 0 1 0
looks from the outside.” Woolsey 0 0 1 0 After winning only two the ball around and hit our “We didn’t handle their
Orten 0 0 1 0 games last year, the Panther shots. We are happy to get speed and size,” Miller said.
PANTHERS FG FT F TP Hendrix 1 1 1 3 boys won their third game the win.” “We were over powered.”
Al. Mills 1 0 5 2 TOTALS 7 4 13 19 of the 2014-2015 campaign Tanner Adams was the Dylan Simpson led the
Miller 3 0 4 6 3-pointers: Al. Mills by defeating Paducah’s Com- only Panther in double fig- Panthers in scoring with 13
Winters 3 0 2 6 munity Christian Academy ures with 12 points. The War- points. The Tigers’ Eli Pep-
An. Mills 5 3 1 13 Caldwell Co. 24 36 49 54 (0-12) 50-43 at home Monday riors’ Braden Smith led all per, who has signed to play
Cotton 1 1 1 4 Panthers 5 8 14 19 night. scorers with 15 points. his college basketball with
The win came in the sec- Neither team shot well David Lipscomb College, had
ond game of the 2015 por- from the free throw line as a game-high 22 points.
tion of the campaign after the Panthers made only 12 The Panthers turned
dropping the first one 74-33 of 28 attempts for 43 percent. the ball over 27 times com-
to Caldwell County (5-7) at But that was better than the pared to only 13 times for the
Panther gym Friday night. Warriors three of 11 for 27 Tigers.
The two games leave the percent. “We played their style, a
Panthers with a 3-9 record The difference in the game running game,” Miller said.
entering last night’s game was at the line as both teams “We ran out of steam.”
at Christian Fellowship made 19 field goals with the The Panthers made eight
School in Marshall County Warriors sinking the only of 20 from the charity stripe
(the score was not known at two 3-pointers of the game. for 40 percent. Caldwell
press time). County made 15 of 26 for 58
The Panthers struck first PANTHERS FG FT F TP percent.
Monday against the War- Brooks 3 0 1 6 The Panthers are on the
riors to take a 10-7 lead into Simpson 4 1 2 9 road Friday to face Hopkins
the first quarter break. How- Adams 5 2 2 12 County Central as part of a
ever, the Warriors came back Dyer 1 3 1 5 boy/girl doubleheader.
to tie the game at 22-all at Putman 3 1 2 7
the halftime break and took Riley 0 2 0 2 PANTHERS FG FT F TP
the lead at 34-33 after three Clark 1 3 2 5 Simpson 6 1 1 13
quarters. Cunningham 0 0 2 0 Adams 0 0 4 0
“We came out flat, almost Jones 2 0 1 4 Dyer 0 1 4 1
like we thought we’d just win TOTALS 19 12 13 50 Putman 3 2 3 8
it on our talent alone,” Pan- Clark 0 1 3 1
ther head coach Jeff Miller Comm. Christ. 7 22 34 43 Brooks 3 2 1 9
said. Panthers 10 22 33 50 Riley 0 1 0 1
The fourth quarter Cunningham 0 0 2 0
belonged to the Panthers as Against Caldwell County, Price 0 0 1 0
they outscored their visitors the Panthers seemed to be Jones 0 0 1 0
17-9 for the win. overmatched from the get-go TOTALS 12 8 20 33
“It took awhile, but in the as they fell behind 18-6 after 3-pointers: Brooks
fourth quarter we started the first quarter and 47-19 at
TIKI ROBINSON (42) moves around Caldwell County’s Destiny playing our team basket- the half. The score was 68-27 Caldwell Co. 18 47 68 74
Copeland during action here Friday night. ball,” Miller said. “We moved after three quarters. Panthers 6 19 27 33
Calipari expects Cats to be challenged in SEC
KEITH TAYLOR season before falling to even- body then wants to say, ‘Well, how can I hit my drive anoth- weren’t playing as well, but
The Winchester Sun tual national champion Con- the league.’ Well, you still er four-five yards? How can I they’re all fine. I got a bunch
necticut in the national semi- have Florida, you still have make one more putt a round. guys, and let me say this, I got
Kentucky had very little finals. Prior to the loss, the Arkansas, you still have LSU, One. How can I do that? Where a bunch of parents too. Think
trouble winning its 13 Gators had won 30 consecutive you still have Georgia playing can I make those small — that’s about your son. Your son is a
non- conference games, de- games. well. Our league is fine. I still world class. I told these guys, Top 10 pick and he’s playing
feating 12 of those teams by Although his squad is heav- think we’ll get five teams in. ‘What are you trying to do to 20 minutes a game in college.
double figures, combined with ily favored to win the SEC Our league’s RPI is No. 2 in add to your game? Just a little You happy? Oh you’d be doing
an eight-point win at Louis- title, Kentucky coach John the country. Our league’s RPI bit. What are you trying to do?’ backflips. That’d be so nice.
ville. Calipari doesn’t think the road is No. 2 in the country, non- I’m keeping them focused on Think about that. Kid is a top-
The top-ranked Wildcats to perfection will be a smooth conference schedule. It’ll be those kinds of things.” five pick and he’s playing 20.
began Southeastern Confer- one. fine.” Despite a roster stocked One game he didn’t get any
ence play against Ole Miss “We’ll be challenged,” he As for the Wildcats, C alipari with superstars, Calipari liked touches. What? Coach, we love
Tuesday night. said. “You don’t understand, is anxious to see “where we the way the team bought into you.
In the first month of the every single game we play is can take this.” the team concept during non- “Thanks for coaching our
league schedule, Kentucky going to be sold out. The stu- “World-class athletes are conference play and wakes up — I have the greatest group of
plays four home games and dents are lined up at 1 o’clock. never satisfied,” he said. each morning “whistling and kids and parents. That’s why
four games on the road at Every team we play you might “World-class athletes are self- skipping” and said team was I want to enjoy it because let
Texas A&M, Alabama, South as well not look at stats. I mean, critical. I don’t have to criti- the “greatest group” because me say this: It’s not always
Carolina and Missouri. we’re going to go on the road cize. You’re self-critical. And of their “selfless.” like this. We just happened to
Florida ran the table in the in hostile environments and the other thing is, they always “Think about (the game — the moon and the stars have
league last season, winning all we’re going to be challenged. look for small increments of against Louisville),” he said. connected, now let’s see what
18 games during the regular And then our league. Every- how can I — Tiger (Woods), “I changed up because guys we can do with this.”
Section B, Page 2 The Dawson Springs Progress — Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Rose on a ballot, among like-to-see(s) in 2015
New year, new chance(s) to get it 18-year-old. Sounded clever and SEC media herd bought it,
right. 6. Elijah Sindelar, Kentucky Mr. Football 2015 incorporated it into daily/weekly renderings.
Turning the sports calendar, a few becomes point man on revival of Boilermaker In January, reality showed up. SEC West teams
things I hope we see this year. football, starting in 2017. played in seven bowls, lost five, including No. 1-ranked
1. A Pew Foundation two-question 7. NBA Players Union drops age limit, lets Alabama. Meanwhile, East Division teams ran the
survey for fans across America: high school graduates do what most do, choose table, 5-0.
√ Would you like to see Pete Rose’s college or career. What’s it mean in 2015? Advertisers touting SEC as
name on a Baseball Hall of Fame 8. NBA draft in June, second overall pick: best in America could take a hit in profits. A harder
ballot? Willie Cauley-Stein, after Duke’s Jahlil Okafor. hit might be to Crimson Tide hearts.
√ If not, would you vote to eliminate 9. Year III of Mark Stoops’ football 17. Hope your favorite ball coach manages a sweet
other rascals, rogues, scoundrels, at Kentucky is a launch year. 1. Word deal like Tony Barbee’s at Kentucky. Titled special
womanizers and cheats with plaques at BoB Watkins inexperienced is deleted before it’s a crutch; 2. assistant, Barbee is not allowed to coach. A Louisville
Cooperstown? Another way of saying: With pay hike and contract extension last year Courier-Journal report said, his “... is essentially a
Sports in
Ty Cobb, Cap Anson, Leo Durocher, translates into progress this fall for Big Blue desk job and pays $150,000 a year.”
Gaylord Perry and, well, just say the list Nation: Year three. Show us something! So, essentially Barbee is a fan still being paid by
Kentucky
is long. 10. Somebody gives UK director of athletics Auburn, and $150,000 from UK ... to watch games from
Rose will be 73 in April, is a Mitch Barnhart a commendation, a medal, or at best seat in the house, free.
confessed liar and cheat. Cobb was a violent loon, least a gift card to Walmart. In two emails to UK fans, 18. Double college football playoffs to eight teams.
Anson a racist, Durocher suspended for gambling, and Barnhart crowed about his men’s basketball team’s 3.1 19. Need inspiration? Try Sum-It-Up. Life story
Perry an avowed cheat? grade point average for fall semester. And, he said, “We of college basketball’s winningest coach, Pat Head-
Truth is, Rose helped enrich MLB by millions of enter the New Year 26th in the latest Directors’ Cup Summitt.
dollars in 23 seasons. He drew fans to see him play in standings, which puts us ahead of last year’s record- Hope we see ...
3,562 games; won three batting titles; had a 44-game hit setting pace heading into the spring semester.” 20. Bill Walton guests on CBS’s The Late Show when
streak; owns three World Series rings; had best ever A public commendation for a man who uh, is doing Stephen Colbert takes over this year, could be classic.
4,256 hits; and played in 17 all-star games. his job. 21. Television sports network executives cut back
To bring Pete Rose in from the cold would make 11. Television sports executives end the mindless on talking heads. Guys and girls in 2014 analyzed
MLB another mega-bushel of money, score public halftime on-the-run dumb question interviews with everything they saw and too often were so busy
relations points, and give Americans a feels-good-to- ball coaches headed to locker rooms. blabbing we saw things they didn’t see.
forgive moment. 12. Army-Navy game. For series sake, hope the 22. Pittsburgh Pirates go to the World Series.
2. Ken Burns documentary — Basketball in Cadets end the Middies’ 13 years win streak. 23. Tribute. Stuart Scott, personality at ESPN more
Kentucky. Start at Carr Creek, reel up a generous 13. Hope the brainless cliche “Tell it like it is,” goes than two decades, died last Sunday. In 2015 someone
slice on personalities, pick the perfect narrator based the way of Howard Cosell ... allowed to die and be will sit in his chair knowing he or she cannot fill it.
on voice and understanding of every nuance in the buried. Boo-Yah!
material (Dan Manley in Mt. Sterling). Access a 14. When a college football player lingers over an 24. Talk show viewers/listeners experience more
wealth of priceless photos. Voila! A five-night series, opponent after a violent or unnecessarily brutal hit, classics like tweets from two Alabama fans to talk host
minimum. 15-yard penalty, automatic ejection for player and Paul Finebaum after Ohio State dumped the Crimson
3. Jake Bell, SEC coordinator for basketball position coach. Tide.
officials, shows courage over political correctness 15. Statewide canvas of fans: “Would you like to see √ Fan 1. “(It) wasn’t over when the Germans
insisting his designates do their jobs, demand coaches Western Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky compete in bombed Pearl Harbor.”
stay inside the coach’s box. football and basketball annually?” √ Fan 2. “Germans? Are you actually comparing
4. Kentucky Wildcats travel to Nashville for SEC 16. Will the sports guy confess who hatched the Bama’s loss to the bombing of Pearl Harbor?”
Tournament in March, 31-0. idea “... SEC West teams are strong and teams in the And so it goes.
5. Rick Pitino retires. A new career, before Da Coach East are weak,” identify himself? Maybe self-anointed
pops a vein in his neck while verbally scalping an genius Paul Finebaum in Alabama? You can reach me at [email protected].
Forecast for 2015 calls for fishing
By KEVIN KELLY Kentucky Afield area in 2014.
Kentucky Afield Outdoors Scott’s Creek, Warix Run and Zilpo Flats are poten-
tial sites for the 2015 work, which will improve anoth-
At about the time when the winter boat show sea- er roughly two miles of shoreline. Project leaders will
son starts to crank up, the annual fishing forecast for take angler preference into consideration before mak-
Kentucky’s major fisheries arrives as another wel- ing a final decision.
come diversion from the winter doldrums. More information about the Cave Run Lake habitat
Produced by the Kentucky Department of Fish and project, including a map that includes GPS coordi-
Wildlife Resources, it’s a valuable resource for anglers nates for fish attracting structures, is available on the
who want to be in the know and plan ahead. The fore- Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website.
cast is available online at fw.ky.gov. New mentoring program: Learning to fish can be
The 2015 edition highlights new and expanding fish- an intimidating and frustrating experience when you
eries and late winter and early spring hot spots. A spe- have little or no experience, and no one to coach you
cial section makes it easy to identify where the best along. A new mentoring program developed by
fishing can be expected for each species while the new Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will strive to help acceler-
up-and-comers section spotlights lakes and rivers that ate the learning curve.
showed improvement last year. For instance: the fore- The Angler’s Legacy program is slated to launch
cast for crappie has improved from good to excellent at this spring and will be geared toward people ages 16
Lake Cumberland, Cave Run and Fishtrap lakes in and older with limited or no previous fishing experi-
2015. ence. Skill-building courses will range from basic to
Here are a few other fisheries-related items to fol- complex. Information about the program will be avail-
low in 2015. able online at fw.ky.gov.
Hatchery Creek restoration: Anglers know the “Our hope is that those who participate will gain
Cumberland River below Wolf Creek Dam as a world- the technical skills and confidence to adopt a lifelong
KENTUCKY AFIELD PHOTO
class trout fishery. An improved Hatchery Creek will fishing tradition,” said John Gutzeit, Aquatics
Tom Timmerman, northeastern fisheries district biologist with
be another reason to visit the area. Education Administrator for Kentucky Fish and
the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, stands
Fed by the outflow from Wolf Creek National Fish Wildlife. “In the long term, the goal of the program is
with a group of stake beds to be planted on the lake bottom as
Hatchery, located at the base of the dam, the creek is to develop into a self-sustaining mentor program for
part of a fish habitat installation project on Cave Run Lake. The
being transformed through a project undertaken by Cave Run Lake habitat project is one of several accomplishments new anglers.”
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife for the fisheries division of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife in 2014.
Author Kevin Kelly is a staff writer for Kentucky
Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Afield magazine.
It includes construction of a new channel to divert Creek Stream and Wetland Restoration Project by vis-
the creek away from a heavily-eroded ravine that iting Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s website. On the
deposits sediment into the Cumberland River below homepage, click the “Fish” tab and choose “Hatchery
Lake Cumberland. The new channel will meander for Creek Stream Project” from the dropdown menu.
more than a mile below the upper rip-rap area of the Improving fish habitat at Cave Run: The project to
creek through riffles and pools before emptying into improve fishing at Cave Run Lake by increasing the
the river. One of the goals is to create stream condi- amount of habitat available for fish will see two more
tions that foster natural reproduction of trout. areas completed by the summer of 2015. Much of the
Construction began in August. work will be similar to this past year with cedar trees,
“I would say we’re doing very well and making good cable spools, stake buckets and other structure being
progress,” said Mike Hardin, Assistant Fisheries placed in the water to attract fish.
Director for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. “Ideally, we’ll “We also have a few new things including large con-
finish up most of the work by spring or summer and crete culverts and hardwood stumps,” said Tom
hopefully have enough of a growing season that we Timmermann, northeastern fisheries district biolo-
can let some vegetation get established and grow to gist with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. “We really hope
stabilize the site before turning water loose in it.” to increase the size of the materials we’re using now
Stocking will be dependent upon the natural migra- that we know some of the limitations of the habitat
tion of trout from the river into the new creek from barge and our crews.”
the time the project is completed to the time the new The first phase of the large-scale habitat project
channel opens to the public. created two nearly mile-long reefs from Stoney Cove
Anglers can track the progress of the Hatchery near the dam to Adam’s Point and in the Clay Lick
Recycle your natural Christmas tree for the fish
A natural Christmas tree is a holiday season tradi- est location, visit the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife web-
tion in many households. site at fw.ky.gov. Click on the “Fish” tab and choose
Cherished are the memories made around it and “Fishing Home” from the dropdown menu. A link for
dreaded is the day when it must come down, even if the the Christmas tree recycling program appears on that
needles are dropping like confetti on New Year’s Eve page.
revelers. Fisheries personnel collect the donated trees and
A Christmas tree’s usefulness doesn’t end when the bundle them to create fish attractors that will be sub-
holidays are over. merged in lakes across the state.
They may be recycled for mulch or donated to the These brush reefs provide new cover for all fish and
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources nursery habitat for young fish. They also attract bait-
to provide more cover for fish — and better opportuni- fish and algae, providing food for young fish and other H I
ties for anglers. aquatic organisms. arned nsurance
The department is accepting natural Christmas New habitat is placed in lakes year-round by fisher-
trees free of lights, ornaments, tinsel, garland and any ies personnel. The Global Position System (GPS) coor- a , I .
other decorations at more than 30 drop-off locations dinates of these features are plotted on lake maps avail- gency nc
across the state through Jan. 15, 2015. To find the near- able on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website.
State of western fisheries meeting Jan. 15 101 W. Arcadia Ave. • P.O. Box 428
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
[email protected]
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife catfish and paddlefish. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife
Resources will conduct a public meeting Jan. 15 to dis- employees also want to hear from the public on these
cuss fisheries issues affecting western Kentucky. topics.
While the primary focus will be on crappie and bass This meeting is being held at the Kentucky Dam
fishing in Barkley and Kentucky lakes, officials will Village State Resort Park Convention Center in
also provide updates on Asian carp, habitat projects, Gilbertsville at 7 p.m.
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HUBERT by Dick Winger LAFF A DAY
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uper roSSword
THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas
RFD by Marland
AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps
T Y G H
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By Keith Roach, M.D. to agree that no amount of alcohol is
Pancreatitis Means Giving Up Alcohol safe. Drinking even modest amounts of
DEAR DR. ROACH: I went to the wine, even months or years later, could
emergency ward with severe chest bring about pancreatitis again. In addi-
pains and bloating. I was sure I was tion to the pain and suffering that go
having a heart attack. After tests, a CT with an episode, the more episodes
scan revealed I had pancreatitis; also, of acute pancreatitis you have, the
my potassium was low and sodium was more likely you are to develop chronic
critically low. I am 62, 5 feet, 9 inches pancreatitis (with constant pain), pan-
tall and weigh 210; I have Type 2 diabe- creatic insufficiency (leading to inabil-
tes with an A1C of 6.7 and high blood ity to properly digest food) and worsen
pressure. I was discharged after four your diabetes.
days with no restrictions other than to ***
eat light and refrain from alcohol 100 DEAR DR. ROACH: I take the statin
percent for the rest of my life to avoid drug atorvastatin since my heart sur-
another occurrence. gery. The sticker on the bottle reads,
I had never heard of pancreatitis, “Do not eat grapefruit or drink grape-
and it was devastating news to me. I fruit juice at any time while taking this
make wine, and have for years. I do not medicine.” My cardiologist said this
drink anything except wine, and the warning was based on rather thin clin-
thought of never being able to drink ical trials, and it was OK to continue
again is very disturbing. Is there a eating one grapefruit in the morning
possibility that I may be able to drink and taking the statin at bedtime. Are
wine again in the future? The doctor’s there new developments on this topic?
assessment seemed pretty harsh to me. ANSWER: Grapefruit juice indeed
-- J.C. can affect the metabolism of atorv-
ANSWER: Acute pancreatitis is astatin (Lipitor) and many other
an inflammation of the pancreas, an medications. However, the amount of
organ that makes digestive enzymes grapefruit needed in order to have a
and insulin. Acute pancreatitis can be significant effect is quite high -- the
very severe, even life-threatening on manufacturer recommends avoiding
occasion. There are many causes, but consumption of more than a quart (1.2
the most common in North America liters) of grapefruit juice a day.
are gallstones and alcohol. The diag- I agree with your cardiologist that
nosis is made from the history and a grapefruit is a healthy way to begin
physical exam, and an elevated pan- the day and is not likely to cause any
creas enzyme level, usually amylase problems with atorvastatin.
or lipase. These often are elevated into ***
the thousand range. A CT scan also can Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to
help confirm the diagnosis. answer individual letters, but will
Before concluding that alcohol is the incorporate them in the column
cause of the pancreatitis, it’s important whenever possible. Readers may email
to make sure there is nothing blocking questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.
the pancreatic and common bile duct, cornell.edu. To view and order health
such as a stone or tumor. The CT scan pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com,
is good, but if there is doubt, an endos- or write to P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL
copy may need to be performed. 32853-6475.
If your doctor determined that the (c) 2014 North America Synd., Inc.
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states are named after a president? the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll?
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island is the home of Mount Fuji? pernong?
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gangster Al Capone convicted of, send- notation “da capo” mean?
ing him to prison for 11 years?
4. MOVIES: What 1980s movie fea- Answers
tured the lines, “My name is Inigo 1. One, the state of Washington
Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare 2. Honshu
to die.”? 3. Tax evasion
5. PSYCHOLOGY: What would some- 4. “The Princess Bride”
one who suffered from chorophobia be 5. Dancing
afraid of? 6. “Hee Haw”
6. TELEVISION: Which long-run- 7. Carolus Linnaeus
ning country variety show featured a 8. Charles L. Dodgson
radio station named KORN? 9. Type of grape
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