July 31, 2013, The Dawson Springs Progress

The Dawson Springs Progress VOL. 94, NO. 26

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Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Kentucky 42408, Wednesday, July 31, 2013

new security system should be ready

New School Year Begins For Students Monday

By Carolyn Walker School bells will be ringing in Dawson Springs Monday morning. The calendar may say summer, but students in kindergarten through 12th grade will be returning to the classroom.

Preschool will begin a regular schedule Aug. 26.

Kent Workman, director of pupil personnel, estimates

opening day enrollment for K-12 will be between 700 and 715 students.

Two new district employees will be on staff this year.

Derek Dukes was hired for the newly created LAN technician’s position, and Kristin Smiley Crook will replace Dorinda Allen as director of districtwide programs.

Despite several retirements, personnel has re-

mained stable with only one new faculty member. Katie Harris will teach high school social studies and coach boys soccer.

Elementary students will spend more time in their own building this year. During the summer, an elementary library and art and music rooms have been created so that students no longer have to share those facili-

ties with the junior-senior high school. The change will cut down on traveling time between buildings and keep students indoors in inclement weather.

The biggest change in the local district will be the installation of a new security system which Workman said began July 24 and should be completed in time for next week’s opening day. Work-

man spoke with a technician from Modern Systems Inc. who is confident the system will be in operation.

Nine entrances will have keypad and swipe entries — four in the elementary building and five in the high school. The main entry in each building will have a buzz-in system with a camera. Visitors must be “buzzed in” to enter the building.

The district will begin the 2013-2014 school year with an interim superintendent.

Alexis Seymore, longtime local superintendent, has returned to Dawson Springs to serve as interim until the position is filled.

Charles Proffitt resigned effective July 22 after just one year at the helm. He took a job with Cloverport Independent Schools.

‘good time’

Tradition Of Event Enjoyed

By Jacob Parker

DAN FRANKLIN reads the name of Sherry Jennings on a raffle ticket worth $500 at the 65th Annual Barbecue Friday, July 26 while Mayor Jenny Sewell holds up the five $100 bills to give to the winner. Miss Dawson Springs Kristin Peek drew Jennings’ winning ticket along with the names of 31 other prize winners. photo by Jacob Parker

net profit is $12,561.75

Barbecue ‘Worked Out Well’ Downtown

By Carolyn Walker “It worked out well,” said Kathy Nichols, a member of the Dawson Springs Community Center Board of Directors, as she looked back on Friday’s 65th annual Barbecue.

The street fair portion of the yearly event underwent numerous changes this year which seem to have worked to everyone’s advantage. Twenty-one individuals and organizations set up booths as fund-raisers, with some vendors selling out before the end of the night. Participating groups were able to keep the proceeds from

their booths.

“I hope more people will take advantage of setting up booths to use as money makers or to donate to other worthwhile causes,” Nichols said.

The Knights of Columbus and other volunteers were again in charge of cooking the 7,000 pounds of hams, at least 500 pounds more than in the average year. All 7,000 pounds were sold.

The community center grossed $26,272.68, $24,714.43 in food sales alone. Lunch and dinner sales totaled $4,156, an increase of more than $1,000 over 2012. Bulk sales of $18,399.18 were also consid-

erably higher than one year ago, and concessions at the street fair brought in another $2,150.25, more than $1,000 ahead of last year.

Nichols said lines at the concession stand, which provided barbecue sandwiches, chips and drinks, were long. She sees a need for a second stand next year and possibly a line for drinks only, to eliminate the crowding and wait time.

“It’s a learning curve,” she said. “There are adjustments to be made.”

Also adding to the community center’s total were the cake walk which brought in $371.25, $902

from the sale of raffle tickets and $285 from the 5K run.

The 5K was new this year, and organizer Jim Hillerich has plans to expand the event to include a fun run for kids in coming years.

After total expenses of $13,210.93 and $500 for the grand prize in the raffle, the net profit was $12,561.75. The community center will operate primarily on this amount for the next year.

“I do appreciate the city and the chamber of commerce for stepping in,” Nichols said. “Change is a good thing sometimes. It was time for a change.”

For 65 years, the annual Barbecue has been an important town event that everyone can enjoy. Although many changes have been made over the years, it still remains important to the citizens of Dawson Springs who can remember some of the first ones.

Dr. Herbert Chaney moved here in 1959 and attended his first barbecue the following year. The pits were still on the back patio of the New Century Hotel, and the festivities still held in the downtown area.

“It was a much smaller effort then,” he said.

Chaney said that despite the ups and downs relating to weather or economic woes, the Barbecue is still important.

“It’s just a time where everyone has a good time, everyone has reunions, and people come back home for it,” he said. “It’s a pretty big deal.”

This year’s Barbecue was the first to allow vendors to keep their profits, and Chaney said this change allowed for more particpation.

“It’s hard to do something for 60 years purely on a volunteer basis,” he said. “This change allowed more excitement and inducement to creep into the situation.”

Chaney also said the renewed location of a downtown Barbecue wasn’t significant to him.

“It didn’t make a difference to me,” he said. “It’s been enough years to where I just bring my chair and sit.”

Dr. Ralph and Anna Lou Kirkwood have been to the Barbecue —Continued on page A8

following recent patterns

Weather Extremes Continue The summer of 2013 is continuing a recent pattern of weather extremes, according to state climatologist Dr. Stuart Foster. Thus far, 2013 has been wetter and cooler than 2012, said Foster, director of the Kentucky Climate Center and the Kentucky Mesonet at Western Kentucky University.

Last summer, a dry and hot June and early July brought extreme drought conditions to parts of Western Kentucky. The drought came one year after heavy

rainfall caused widespread flooding across the region in April and May 2011.

Since 1895, 2011 ranks as the wettest year in Kentucky with an average of 63.12 inches of precipitation across the state, which is 14.22 inches above normal, based on data from the Midwestern Regional Climate Center.

The statewide precipitation average for 2013 based on the Kentucky Mesonet is running about 10 inches above 2012’s average year-

to-date, with June and July’s rainfall above last year’s average, he said. The statewide average in June 2013 was 6.04 inches compared to .13 in 2012, while the July 2013 average (through July 23) was 5.84 inches compared to 5.26 in 2012.

Nonetheless, Foster noted, some portions of the Jackson Purchase region of far Western Kentucky, which suffered from some of the worst drought condi—Continued on page A8

PARTICIPANTS in Saturday’s inaugural Dawson Springs 5K Barbecue Run stretched in preparation for the approximately 3.1 mile trek. photo by Charlie Beshears

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Hopkins Co. Health Dept.

Issues Restaurant Report

Dawson Springs Officers Report Week’s Activities

The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Hopkins County Health Department June 19 through Aug. 1.

A food service establishment must earn a minimum score of 85 with no critical violations in order to pass.

Follow-up inspections of restaurants which do not meet that criteria will be conducted.

Dave’s Sticky Pig — 99 Minor violation: •Some ceiling tiles in kitchen in need of repair.

Days Inn — 98 Minor violation: •Thermometer needed in milk cooler.

Madisonville Market Place — 93 Minor violations: •Floor in poor repair of walk-in freezer •Food stored on floor of walk-in freezer •Soiled wiping cloths stored on counter tops •Door gaskets on warmers in poor repair •Hand towels needed at all hand sinks •Liquid spillage in floor of meat cooler •Debris buildup on fan covers in milk cooler.

Pilot Travel Center (Mortons Gap) — 97 Minor violations: •Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler •Wiping cloths stored on counter tops •Liquid spillage coming from under cake machine •64-oz. cups stored on floor •Debris buildup under shelves.

Shorts Grocery — 96 Minor violations: •Cooker door gasket in

The Dawson Springs Police Department released the following reports last week: —James O. Miller, 39, 200 E. Pine St., Apt. E-8, was arrested July 22 on Pine Street. He was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place and seconddegree disorderly conduct.

Capt. Craig Patterson was the charging officer, assisted

by Officer Josh Travis.

—Mickey A. Royal, 29, 965 Racetrack Road, was arrested July 22 at 200 W. Arcadia Ave. He was charged with nonpayment of fines (Hopkins County bench warrant), leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance and failure of nonowner operator to maintain required insurance/ security. Josh Travis was the charging officer.

—Christopher B. Tate, 23, South Caroline Street, Madisonville, was arrested July 24 on U.S. 62 East. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/ etc. and operating on a suspended or revoked license.

Capt. Craig Patterson was the charging officer.

—Krista P. Huddleston, 23, Union Grove Avenue, was arrested July 24 at the Hopkins County Detention Center. She was charged with nonpayment of fines (Crittenden County warrant).

Capt. Craig Patterson was the charging officer.

—Corey S. Wheeler, 22, 311 1/2 Sugg St., Madisonville, was arrested July 24 on U.S. 62 East.

He was charged with nonpayment of fines (Hopkins County warrant). Capt. Craig Patterson was the charging officer.

—Terry Darnell, 60, East Hall Street, was arrested July 26. He was charged with theft by deception (Hopkins County warrant) and theft by deception (Caldwell County criminal summons. Chief Bill Crider was the charging officer.

—Patricia K. Morgan, 43, 557 Oak Hill Circle, Nortonville, was arrested July 26 on Ky. 109 North. She was charged with failure to appear (Christian County bench warrant), failure to

poor repair •Floor by front door in poor repair •Window missing in front of store •Hand towels needed in restroom and lid needed on trash can in restroom •Handles missing from meat cooler door.

Subway (Mortons Gap) — 99 Minor violation: •Liquid spillage in bottom of refrigerator.

Summer Snow Shaved Ice — 100 No violations.

Taco Bell — 94 Minor violations: •Quesadilla boxes stored on floor •Debris buildup under shelves •Debris buildup in cooler door gaskets •Ceiling tile missing by back door •Garbage disposal uncovered.

Surway #82 — 99 Minor violations: •Ceiling tile in meat department needs replacing •Floor spillage in bin in kitchen.

Tumbleweed — 95 Minor violations: •Liquid spillage under ice machine •Broken container lids in walk-in cooler •Liquid spillage in bottom of prep cooler •Floor tile in poor repair under dish washer •Dish racks stored on floor.

Wal-Mart — 99 Minor violations: •Debris buildup under shelves of walk-in cooler •Meat rack in deli in poor repair.

Eleven Die In 11Crashes Last Week In Kentucky Eleven people died in 11 separate crashes on Kentucky roads from July 22 through July 28.

One single-fatality motor vehicle crash occurred in each of the following counties: Hart, Letcher, Perry, Taylor, Warren and Wolfe.

The victims in Hart, Letcher, Perry, Warren and Wolfe counties were not wearing a seat belts. The crashes in Hart and Wolfe counties involved the suspected use of alcohol.

One single-fatality motorcycle crash occurred in each of the following counties: Edmonson, Marshall and Warren. The victims in Edmonson and Marshall counties were not wearing helmets.

One single-fatality ATV crash occurred in Rowan County. The victim was not wearing a helmet, and the crash involved the suspected use of alcohol.

One pedestrian was killed

in Harrison County. The crash involved the suspected use of alcohol.

Through July 28, preliminary statistics indicate 359 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roads during 2013. This is 76 fewer than reported for this time period in 2012.

Of the 279 motor vehicle fatalities, 141 victims were not wearing seat belts. Thirty-five of the 48 motorcycle fatalities were not wearing helmets. The five ATV fatalities were not wearing helmets. One bicycle rider and 25 pedestrians have been killed. One fatality involving an animal- drawn vehicle has been reported. A total of 75 fatalities have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol.

As of July 28, Kentucky has had 47 days with zero highway fatalities reported during 2013.

Repairs On I-69 To Cause Northbound Lane Closings Motorists should be prepared to encounter a northbound lane restriction on Interstate 69 in Caldwell County during daylight hours starting July 29.

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CAPT. Ricki Allen (left) receives a certificate of retirement from KSP Commissioner Rodney Brewer. submitted photo

KSP Post 2 Commander Retires After 22 Years Capt. Ricki L. Allen, Commander of Kentucky State Police Post 2, is retiring July 31 after 22 years of service with the KSP. Allen began his career in June 1991. After graduating from the State Police Academy in November of that year, he was stationed at Post 2 where he was assigned to Caldwell County. In October 1991, he was assigned to Muhlenberg County.

Throughout his career Allen has had numerous assign-

ments within the agency. He served as commander of Post 3 in Bowling Green before coming to Post 2 in 2012.

During his 22-year career, Allen has received numerous awards and commendations.

Prior to joining the KSP, Allen was an officer with the Madisonville Police Department from June 1990 to June 1991. He is a graduate of Bremen High School and Murray State University. He currently resides in Bremen with his wife and two children.

County Residents Charged With Cruelty To Animals In response to a complaint received July 23 by the Hopkins County Attorney’s Office, three defendants have been charged with second-degree cruelty to animals, and four horses have been seized.

The county attorney’s office was made aware that at least one horse was being neglected at property located on Randall Drive in Madisonville. Karey Roy Deardorff, Assistant Hopkins County Attorney, has worked closely with investigators to get the horses into the protective custody of the Hopkins County Humane Society.

“As both a prosecutor and a board member of the Hopkins County Humane Society, I take animal cruelty cases very seriously, Deardorff stated.

In late 2010, the Hopkins County Attorney’s Office prosecuted a case in which 13 horses were found to be severely neglected on the same Randall Drive property.

“Due to the history of these defendants, our primary focus is for the safety of all the horses on the property,” said Deardorff.

On Friday, Deardorff met with a Hopkins County district judge to request not only seizure of the horse on the property which shows immediate signs of neglect, but further requested that the Hopkins County Humane Society be allowed to seize all horses on the property.

Anyone interested in fostering horses should contact the Hopkins County Humane Society at 821-8965.

Human Remains Found

By Hopkins Road Crew The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department has determined that bones discovered on Continental Drive in Madisonville are human.

The office was notified July 25 by a road crew that more suspected human remains had been discovered.

The crew was doing repair work on the creek behind

residences on Continental Drive where excavation had been done during previous searches.

The remains were turned over to the Hopkins County Coroner’s office which delivered them to the Kentucky Medical Examiners office.

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maintain required insurance, failure to notify the transportation department of change of address and license not in possession. Capt. Craig Patterson was the charging officer.

—Athon D. Hopson, 64, 121 Russell St., Wheatcroft, was arrested July 26 at 402 E. Arcadia Ave. He was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place. Josh Travis was the charging officer, assisted by Capt. Craig Patterson.

—Larry R. Gamble, 34, 195 Frederick Road, was arrested July 26 at 605 E. Hall St. He was charged with fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) with no visible injury. Josh Travis was the charging officer.

—Carl W. Martin, 56, 325 Racetrack Road, Nebo, was arrested July 26 at 402 E. Arcadia Ave. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/ etc. and contempt of court (Hopkins County bench warrant). Josh Travis was the charging officer, assisted by Capt. Craig Patterson.

—Ernesto V. Rodriguez, 22, Rosedale Court Apt. 5, was arrested July 26. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/ etc, failure to produce insurance card, no operator/moped license and possession of a forged instrument first degree. Brad Ross was the charging officer.

—Christopher L. Hallum, 35, 1820 Walnut Grove Road, was arrested July 27 at 402 E. Arcadia Avenue. He was charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition (shoplifting). Josh Travis was the charging officer.

—Clifford L. Barnes, 39, 200 Munn St., Apt. 6, was arrested July 28 at 206 S. Parker St. He was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place. Brad Ross was the charging officer.

A local man was charged by the Madisonville Police Department.

—Justin W. Williams, 24, 745 Dexter Lane, was served July 26 with a Butler County warrant.

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WKU’s DUC Name Change Is Not A Regents’ Matter

By Chuck Mason The Daily News, Bowling Green The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approves placing a person’s name on campus buildings and other items. It doesn’t, however, approve the actual verbiage of a building’s name as it relates to the facility’s function.

That’s the answer Regent John Ridley received July 25 from WKU President Gary Ransdell during the regents’ retreat at the WKU-Glasgow Regional Center after Ridley asked why the change from Dero Downing University Center to Dero Downing Student Union didn’t go before the regents’ Student Affairs Committee.

Ridley is a former resident of Dawson Springs and graduate of Dawson Springs High School.

The building, commonly referred to as “DUC,” is one of the campus’ best known facilities, situated in the heart of WKU across from E.A. Diddle Arena.

The name change has raised the ire of the editorial board of the College Heights Herald, the student newspaper, and regents said they’ve received some telephone calls from alumni who are unhappy with the change.

Howard Bailey, WKU vice president for student affairs, said the name change reflects the mission of the building.

Calling it a student union, financed through student fees, is more in line with major universities in America, he said.

He expressed puzzlement

as to why the regents would be asked to approve the name of a bookcase in the Augenstein Alumni Center but not the name change of a $50 million building wellknown in the community.

Ridley said he’s gathering more information about the DUC name change and declined to comment when asked if he would introduce a motion to change current policy.

The idea of changing DUC’s name had been defeated by a vote of student government.

Each of the university’s nine presidents except for one — Kern Alexander — has a building named for him. Those buildings typically are referred to using the president’s name: Cherry Hall, Garrett Conference Center, Zacharias Hall, the Thompson Complex, Minton Hall, Meredith Hall and Ransdell Hall.

The prevalence of the “DUC” moniker, however, takes Downing’s name out of the common nomenclature, Bailey said. Ridley said Bailey’s reasoning can’t be the benchmark for renaming buildings.

Dero Downing, who served as WKU’s fourth president from 1969 to 1979, died April 4, 2011. He was 89.

The DUC name has mostly been scrapped from the university’s Web site, although an artist’s rendering of the finished building on the Web site says “Dero Downing University Center,” and some references to the old name remain scattered throughout the site.

Ohio River Bridge Section Destroyed In Trimble Co. From Kentucky Press News Service A portion of the old Ohio River bridge connecting Milton, Ky.– in Trimble County – to Madison, Ind. was destroyed with controlled explosives.

The old 700-foot-long bridge section was allowed to fall into the river below where it will be removed.

In the meantime, The Trimble Banner reports a new bridge has already been constructed beside the old bridge. The new structure is on temporary pilings and has been in use for several weeks as construction crews prepared the old bridge for demolition.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 960 Industrial Park Road Bro. Jackie Perkins, interim Pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH White School Road Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.

Training Union, 6 p.m.

Evening Worship, 7 p.m.

Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

CASTLEBERRY GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH Empire, Ky. Dwight Brown, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

LAFAYETTE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 5325 Niles Road Rev. Thurman Harris, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

SHYFLAT TABERNACLE Rev. Rick Denny Each Sunday, 2 p.m.

Once the pieces of the old bridge have been removed from the Ohio River, work will begin to restore the current permanent pilings.

Once the restoration of the original pilings is complete, engineers will move the new bridge using hydraulic jacks and position it on the permanent pilings.

This somewhat unusual construction technique of building a new bridge on temporary supports, restoring the original bridge supports in the river and then moving the new bridge onto them saves many months of construction time and millions of dollars, The Banner reported.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North Main Street Rev. E. J. Hatton, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

MISSIONARY BAPTIST TEMPLE Corner 4-H Rd. and Rosedale Ln. Bro. Donnie Howton, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service, 7 p.m.

FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER 550 Walnut Grove Road Thomas Childers, Pastor Sun. Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.

Sun. Evening Evangelistic, 6 p.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study, 7 p.m.

(Bible classes for children age 3-15) ILSLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Rev. Danny Earl, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

GREENWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH Union Temple Road Rev. Bobby McKnight, Pastor Morning Worship, 10 a.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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Obituaries Services Are Thursday For Sandra Joyce Corn The funeral for Sandra Joyce Corn, 76, of Ilsley, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Beshear Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour Thursday.

The Rev. Howard Jones will officiate. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery in Nortonville.

Mrs. Corn died July 28, 2013, at her home.

She was born Dec. 5, 1936, in Booneville, Ind., to the late Leonard and Nettie Garrison Fetter.

She was a homemaker and a member of The River Church in Nortonville.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Corn was preceded in death by a son, Calder Eugene Corn; three sisters, Nora Roll, June Hess and Margaret Williams; and two brothers, Gerald Fetter and Russell Fetter.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Nolan

SANDRA CORN Eugene Corn, Ilsley; two daughters, Camila Adams, Ilsley, and Cheryl Slaton, Nortonville; a son, Scotty Allan Corn, Dawson Springs; four sisters, Irene Dorsey, Booneville, Ind., Velma Jean Drummond, Chandler, Ind., Maxine Alexander, Newburgh, Ind., and Toni Mosner, Booneville, Ind.; a brother, David Fetter, Tyler Town, Miss.; seven grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchlddren.

Services Held On Tuesday For Arnold Barnes, 90 The funeral for Arnold Barnes, 90, of Princeton, was held yesterday at Morgan’s Funeral Home.

The Rev. Tom McKim officiated, assisted by the Rev. Roger Felker. Burial was in Beech Grove Church Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Barnes died July 28, 2013, at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was born March 16, 1923, in Caldwell County, to the late Edward L. and Flora Geneva Blackburn Barnes.

He was a retired merchant and a member and deacon of

Prospect Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson.

Survivors include his wife, Norma Faye Blackwell Barnes; a son, Mike Barnes, Caldwell County; a daughter, Becky Bush, Madisonville; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Beech Grove Cemetery Fund, 301 Beech Grove Church Road, Princeton, KY 42445.

Gospel Jubilee Features Lamb Song Saturday Rita’s Front Porch Gospel Jubilee, 8805 Ky. 112 in Ilsley, will feature Lamb Song at 7 p.m. Saturday.

There is no admission charge. A love offering and donations will be accepted.

For information, phone 875-6248 or 875-6249.

Lawmakers Will Target Constables Next Session

By Kevin Wheatley The State Journal The push to abolish Kentucky constables will continue in the 2014 legislative session, despite failed efforts in recent years.

Rep. Adam Koenig, RErlanger, said recently he will reintroduce a constitutional amendment in the 2014 session that would give fiscal courts authority to eliminate the office of constable by ordinance.

Some have said it’s an antiquated office that has outlived its usefulness, but lawmakers’ efforts to abolish constables have had limited success.

During this year’s session, Koenig’s House Bill 147 cleared the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee but did not get a vote in the House.

Constables gained notoriety in the state after former Jefferson County Constable David Whitlock shot a suspected shoplifter in a Walmart parking lot in November 2011. Whitlock entered an Alford plea and was placed in a diversion program.

“Is it a function that is really appropriate here in 2013, and if we were to rewrite the Constitution tomorrow, would we write constables into a new Constitution?”

Koenig asked the Task Force on Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Tuesday.

“My guess is we probably wouldn’t.”

John Bizzack, commissioner of the Department of Criminal Justice Training, said constables perform little law enforcement work, and

DUNN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Highway 109 North Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Training Union, 6 p.m.

Evening Worship, 7 p.m.

Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

MIDWAY VALLEY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Highway 62 West Bro. Willard Walls, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service, 7 p.m.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST Junction 1294 & 293 Rev. Harold Salyers, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Evening Worship, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, 7 p.m.

PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Walnut Street Elder Jeff Winfrey, Pastor Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service, 6:30 p.m.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM APOSTOLIC CHURCH Ilsley, Ky. Rev. Monty Fuller, Pastor Sunday Morning, 10 a.m.

Evening Worship, 5 p.m.

Monday Night, 7 p.m.

Paryer Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

BETHEL CHAPEL GENERAL BAPTIST Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

ILSLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH Hwy. 112, Ilsley Bro. Johnny Gibson, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

RABBIT RIDGE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Highways 109 & 502 Rev. Raymond Cummings, Pastor Morning Worship, 10 a.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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DAYSPRING ASSEMBLY OF GOD 55 E. Lee Wilson Stevens Dr. Rev. Kathy S. Redden, Sr. Pastor Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m.

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CHARLESTON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Highway 109 North Dr. Calvin Bryant, Pastor Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Eli Street Dr. Larry Davidson, Pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Children/Youth Programs 4:005:30 p.m. www.vci.net/fccds

SUTHARDS BAPTIST CHURCH Highway 112 Bro. George Brooks, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Training Union, 6 p.m.

Evening Worship, 7 p.m.

Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

SILENT RUN BAPTIST CHURCH Tim Morgan, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Evening Worship, 7 p.m.

Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

KIRKWOOD SPRINGS HOLINESS CHURCH Kennedy Lane Rev. Kenneth R. Moore, Pastor Sunday School, 10:15 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Sunday Night, 7 p.m.

Thursday Night, 7 p.m.

LAKE GROVE GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH Bro. Wayne McCoy, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Youth Meeting, 6 p.m.

Evening Worship, 7 p.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

PROSPECT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Highway 70, near Dalton Bro. Tom McKim, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

ADRIEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Olney Road Bro. David Frisby, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

NEW HOPE HOLINESS CHURCH 19000 Dawson Springs Rd. Rev. Douglas Barnett, Pastor Sunday Bible Study, 3 p.m.

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local sheriff’s departments can deliver court paperwork if constables are abolished.

Most constables are untrained and work full-time jobs, he said.

But Jason Rector, president of the Kentucky Constable Association, said constables are turned away or put on waiting lists when they apply for training through the Department of Criminal Justice Training.

The association proposed a bill that would provide specific training for constables, similar to training available for jailers and coroners. The program would be paid by adding $5 to court costs, said Jeff Jacob, the group’s government affairs director.

“Eliminating us is not going to solve that problem, and I truly don’t think that that’s what our constituents would go for,” said Rector, an Adair County constable.

Some lawmakers on the interim panel said they’d like to see the matter resolved without a constitutional amendment, which must be passed by two-thirds of the House and Senate before it can be put to voters.

Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer said other important matters could be considered as constitutional amendments in the 2014 session. Laws governing constables could be amended instead.

“Surely you all can get together over the next four months and come up with a compromise in the form of a statute and bring it to the General Assembly, and we can solve this issue once and for all,” said Thayer, RGeorgetown.

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RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Industrial Park Road Father Bruce Fogle, Pastor Sunday Mass, 10:00 a.m.

Thursday Mass, 8 a.m.

GOSPEL ASSEMBLY 1440 Industrial Park Road Rev. Ben Butero, Pastor Worship Service, 1 p.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Wed. & Fri. Services, 7:30 p.m.

GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH Trim Street Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service, 7 p.m.

LANDMARK APOSTOLIC HOLINESS CHURCH 590 Industrial Park Road Rev. Robert Akers, Pastor Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Victory Service, 6 p.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

UNION TEMPLE GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH Bro. David Hoard, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

GREATER FAITH APOSTOLIC CHURCH Highway 62 West Morning Worship, 10 a.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, 7 p.m.

EMPIRE HOLINESS CHURCH Empire, Ky. Bro. Rodger Fuller, Pastor Sunday Worship, 10 a.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Saturday, 7 p.m.

PLEASANT UNION GENERAL CHURCH Beulah Bro. Nathan Bone, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Evening Worship, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, 7 p.m.

GILLAND RIDGE GENERAL BAPTIST St. Charles John W. Haire, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Morning Worship, 11 a.m.

Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

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The Dawson Springs Progress — Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Evening Welding Courses Offered In Fall At MCC

Madisonville Community Enrollment in both coursCollege will offer two eve- es is required. WLD 100 ning welding courses in the meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesfall semester — WLD 100 day and Thursday followed Oxy-Fuel systems and WLD by WLD 101 from 7 to 9 101 Oxy-Fuel Systems Lab. p.m. Classes begin Aug. 20 Students successfully and end Dec. 12. completing both courses will According to the Bureau earn the gas welder certifica- for Labor Statistics, employtion and will have a working ment of welders, cutters, knowledge of oxy-fuel iden- solderers and brazers is extification; set-up, inspection pected to grow 15 percent and maintenance; consum- from 2010 to 2020. Properly able identification; selection skilled welders with up-toand care; principles of opera- date training should have the tion; and effects of variables best job prospects in a wide for manual and mechanized variety of industries, from A VERY large crowd took advantage of the ideal weather to attend the 65th Barbecue Friday, July 26, and oxy-fuel cutting, welding, car racing to manufacturenjoy the entertainment throughout the evening on the stage erected in Veterans Memorial Park. brazing principles and prac- ing. The work that welders photo by Sheldon Mitchell tices and metallurgy. The do and the equipment they lab course will provide skill use vary, depending on the training necessary to weld industry. and cut plate and pipe in all For additional informapositions, as well as brazing, tion or to register for the

By Carol Lea Spence change or if the state could has not been available. Using tucky, with its 52,000 acres, braze welding and gouging. welding courses, phone the obtain a federal waiver.

Canada as a model, profitable claimed about 10 percent of Shop safety and equipment MCC Enrollment Center at A recent University of “If political challenges opportunities to date have the market share. use are also covered.

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Kentucky College of Agri- are overcome, enticing pro- been largely limited to seed Today, though the U.S. culture, Food and Environ- cessing interests to locate and oil production. market for hemp-based ment study went beyond in Kentucky, along with “In the end, fiber produc- products is a shadow of what hope and hearsay and exam- production research, will be tion is going to depend on a it once was, it is growing, ined industrial hemp’s true critical to capitalize on a rel- processing plant being fairly driven by a dedicated base potential as a viable crop in atively small, but expanding close and willing to pay a that is interested in natural Kentucky. niche market for hemp prod- high enough price to entice foods and body care prodFrom Profitable opportunities ucts,” said Will Snell, one of farmers to switch over to ucts. There is no expectathe Kentucky New Era may exist for a limited num- the study’s authors. grow it,” Halich said. tion, however, that hemp ber of farmers and procesHemp is grown in more The hemp oil processing will ever be anything like Hopkinsville is the fastest-growing city in Kentucky with sors, particularly in seed and than 30 countries; China chain is fairly well estab- tobacco, which was highly a population larger than 1,100, according to estimates from oil, but the current lack of ef- boasts the most acreage, but lished. Maynard, however, profitable in many years. ficient fiber processing tech- Canada, the U.S.’s likely spoke with a representative of “While our study, under the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mayor Dan Kemp applauded the designation in a July 23 niques, potentially strong chief competitor, is beginning a Canadian processing com- the most optimistic scenarnews release. global and domestic com- to influence both production pany who said even a large ios does show some prom“I am extremely pleased to see our city’s continued petition, and a high return and trade. Their acreage has oil customer that might use ise, the current market for from row crops in recent grown steadily over the past 30,000 pounds of hempseed industrial hemp products growth with latest reports placing our population at just under years are some of the factors five years, and the Canadian oil per year would support would only generate hemp 33,000,” Kemp said.

This year, the city’s population grew by 975, the largest that could limit the number government provides grants only 96 acres of production. sales and jobs in the short jump since 2010, according to the release. of growers willing to shift and no-interest loans to sup“None of the processors run that would be relatively Hopkinsville has seen 4.4 percent overall growth since the much of their acreage into port production. with whom I spoke—and small compared to the rest industrial hemp production.

Hemp can be grown for some of these are well estab- of the Kentucky agricultural 2010 census, which puts Hopkinsville ahead of Kentucky’s 20 largest cities in retaining and attracting residents, the reIn response to an invita- both fiber and seed. Some lished companies in Canada economy,” Snell said. tion from the Kentucky De- people have talked about the — none of them thought it The study is a reminder lease said.

Kemp attributed the growth to collaborative efforts of partment of Agriculture’s potential for industrial hemp was going to be an activ- that should regulations relax local government and the work of groups like the Christian Kentucky Hemp Commis- fiber to be a major market for ity that would produce large and hemp production be alCounty Chamber of Commerce and South West Kentucky sion, researchers in the UK Kentucky farmers. numbers of employment or lowed, Kentucky producers Economic Development Council.

Department of Agricultural “Based on what I’ve seen, require large numbers of cannot assume they will auTop Five fastest growing cities in Kentucky with a populaEconomics recently released that is not going to happen acres,” Maynard said. tomatically corner the U.S. their review, Considerations in Kentucky,” Halich said.

For about 15 years in the market; other states will en- tion larger than 1,100 include: City 2011 Census 2012 Census Growth for Growing Industrial Hemp: “If people are doing this to middle of the 19th century, ter the market, as well.

Hopkinsville 31,991 32,966 3.05 percent Implications for Kentucky’s make money, it’s going to be Kentucky was one of the “If hemp proves to be prof29,673 30,271 2.02 percent Farmers and Agricultural on the oilseed side, not on major hemp producers in itable in the short run, without Georgetown 60,600 1.83 percent Economy. It was predicated the fiber side, at least in the the country, until cotton and barriers to entry, the emer- Bowling Green 59,511 Independence 25,246 25,664 1.66 percent on the Kentucky General foreseeable future.” imports of other materials gence of new producers from Lexington 301,429 305,489 1.35 percent Assembly’s passage of the To obtain the most value became more popular. Dur- other states and nations could “hemp bill” in March. The from the long hemp fiber, the ing World War II, industrial easily result in oversupply and bill established a regulatory outer layers of the stalk must hemp production peaked for price volatility, which could framework for the production be removed, a process known the manufacture of, among erode long-term profits to levand marketing of industrial as decortification. Cost-effec- other things, rope and twine els comparable with other row hemp if federal policy should tive mechanization for this for the war effort. Ken- crops,” Snell said.

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big event coming up saturday

McConnell, Grimes Head 2013 Fancy Farm Picnic

By Kevin Wheatley The State Journal

DEVAN BAKER has a turn at the fast pitch booth at the Barbecue street fair Friday, July 26, in downtown Dawson Springs. photo by Jacob Parker

cuts will amount to $26 million

More Federal Spending Cuts Hit Kentucky Schools Hard

By Jack Brammer Lexington Herald-Leader The impact of the across-the-board federal spending cuts on Kentucky programs ranging from special education to social work is expected to be more devastating next year than this year, state education and human resources officials warned lawmakers July 25.

They said the federal cuts, known as sequestration, will mean tough decisions for state legislators as they craft the state’s next two-year budget in Kentucky’s 2014 General Assembly that begins in January. The budget depends on state and federal tax dollars.

Education Commissioner Terry Holliday told members of the state legislature’s budget committees that the federal cuts to education this state fiscal year that began July 1 will amount to about $26 million.

Meanwhile, Beth Jurek, budget chief for the state Cabinet for Health and Family Services, said the cuts to the cabinet amount to about $8.2 million in fiscal year 2013 and between $17.7 million and $18.4 million the following year.

Hiren Desai, the education department’s associate commissioner for administration and support, said the impact of the cuts will be worse next year, particularly on school staffing, as school districts struggle with dwindling federal funds.

He predicted that “a perfect storm” will develop early next year when the public realizes the impact of the federal cuts and state lawmakers have to produce a balanced budget.

Jurek said the health cabinet that provides a number of social service programs had built into its budget this year cuts of about 8.4 percent but the sequestrations reductions actually are about 5 percent.

“It’s not as bad as we initially thought, but it’s still bad and could get worse in the future,” she said.

The education officials and Jurek outlined the impact of the cuts on several state programs.

For example, Title I federal dollars that help fund primary and secondary education will drop by $10.4 million, from $221 million to $210.6 million.

That means fewer student services will produce more students at risk of becoming academically unsuccessful, said Charles Harman, director of the education department’s budget and financial management division.

Federal dollars for special education in Kentucky will dip about $8 million, he said, meaning fewer instructional staff such as occupational therapists and speech therapists who often work directly with individual students.

Teachers also may have to travel further to attend training, since federal dollars for

Improving Teacher Quality will dip by $813,000, he said.

Also, an educational program to provide “supplemental enrichment” to students in literacy, math, science, technology, arts, nutrition and health education will drop by $1.4 million.

Jurek said the cuts to the health cabinet include $1 million to substance abuse prevention and treatment grants, $268,287 to community mental health service, nearly $9 million for low income energy assistance, about $2 million for support for social workers and $1.1 million to help old people.

Sen. Gerald Neal, DLouisville, said he was “outraged” by the cuts.

Rep. Bob Damron, D-Nicholasville, said Americans “need to know what these guys in Washington are doing.”

Rep. Reginald Meeks,

D-Louisville, asked Education Commissioner Holliday if he has contacted Kentucky’s congressional delegation about the “harm of sequestration to Kentucky.”

Holliday said he has, and each political party blames the other for the cuts.

The total sequestration cuts for the nation amount to about $85.4 billion, or about 2.4 percent of the $3.6 trillion federal budget for this fiscal year, which ends Sept.

30.

The cuts are split evenly by dollar amounts between the defense and non-defense programs. Some major programs like Social Security, Medicaid, federal pensions and veterans’ benefits are exempt.

State Rep. John Will Stacy, D-West Liberty, said he is concerned that no one knows how long sequestration will last. “We could have a real crisis in two to three years,” he said.

There will be plenty of political morsels to chew on Saturday at the Fancy Farm Picnic.

The 133rd annual event will feature one of the most anticipated midterm elections in the country and a rare preview of the primary and, likely, general elections.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell will share a stage with his primary challenger, Louisville investment executive Matt Bevin, and Democratic candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes, Kentucky’s secretary of state.

Interest in the 2014 U.S. Senate race’s first round of verbal sparring has drawn C-SPAN and other national news outlets to the tiny Graves County community, said Mark Wilson, political chairman of the picnic.

It’s only the second time C-SPAN has broadcast the picnic. The national nonprofit network came to Fancy Farm in 2010, when the event featured the race between Republican Sen. Rand Paul and Democratic Attorney General Jack Conway for U.S. Senate.

“When you have C-SPAN do it live, that’s about as good a barometer that you’ll get as far as the interest in the Fancy Farm venue,” said Wilson, who has organized the stump speeches since 2005.

Al Cross, director of the University of Kentucky’s Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues and former political writer for The Courier-Journal, said this year’s picnic could be “a classic.”

“I can’t recall another instance in which we’ve had a senator who will be on the same stage as his primary

opponent and his likely general election opponent, being attacked from either side,” Cross said.

Even without an election this fall, Fancy Farm should draw a raucous crowd of 10,000 to 15,000, Wilson said. McConnell’s camp has done its part to bring in spectators, placing robo calls to Republican voters urging them to attend the church picnic.

Heat has been building in the Senate race even before Grimes announced her candidacy in early July.

McConnell has portrayed Grimes as a liberal in lockstep with President Barack Obama while Grimes has said the five-term senator has lost touch with Kentucky voters. She’s begun distancing herself from Obama, an unpopular figure in the state, in brief interviews and on her campaign Web site.

Fancy Farm will be the first encounter between the two likely Senate candidates.

Bevin, McConnell’s primary opponent backed by Kentucky tea party groups, will also have five minutes at the podium. The Louisville hedge fund executive faces long odds at unseating McConnell, who has backing from Paul and prominent Republicans in the General Assembly.

A May poll by Democratic firm Public Policy Polling showed McConnell and Grimes even at 45 percent. Last week, Republican pollster Wenzel Strategies released a survey showing McConnell led Grimes by 8 points and Bevin by 39.

How McConnell handles attacks from both sides will be an intriguing storyline at Fancy Farm, which could be the first look at McConnell’s campaign strategy moving forward, said Steve Voss, a University of Kentucky po-

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“He’s got a challenge on his right flank in an attempt to pose a tea party challenge, and he’s got a Democrat who has generated at least some excitement,” Voss said.

“He has to decide early on, is he going to not worry about the tea party challenge and play to a general audience, or is he concerned enough about this primary challenge that he needs to shore up his conservative base?”

The Senate race will also take shape beyond the traditional stump speeches before hundreds of cheerleaders and hecklers. McConnell, Grimes and Bevin will work the crowds at pre-Fancy Farm dinners and breakfasts, Cross said.

Groundwork for potential gubernatorial campaigns will be laid in Western Kentucky next weekend as well, he said.

Three possible candidates — Democrats Conway and Auditor Adam Edelen and Republican Agriculture Commissioner James Comer — are scheduled to speak at the picnic. Democratic Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson, another potential candidate, declined an invitation to speak Saturday.

“The breakfasts are going to be quite interesting because you’ve got the McConnell and Bevin face-off at the Republican breakfast,” Cross said, “and at the Democratic breakfast you have Grimes trying to get her party fired up about the race, but you’ll have lots of other speakers, many of whom are interested in running for governor.”

The race is two years away, but there’s always intrigue surrounding the next resident of the governor’s mansion.

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ABOUT TOWN

The Dawson Springs Progress — Wednesday, July 31, 2013

By Scott

OTHER EDITORS

Barbecue Was All Good The 65th Annual Barbecue appears to be one of the most successful in the history of the event.

Several things came to pass to ensure the success of the city’s annual community get-together.

First, the weather could not have been more perfect.

Sprinkles were felt at the very end of the drawing for prizes, and the temperature was as comfortable as is possible for late July in Kentucky. Mother Nature was in complete cooperation with the Barbecue organizers.

Second, the meat of the Barbecue — hickory-smoked hogs — was cooked to perfection. The meat has been good in the past, sometimes very good, but this time it was absolutely delicious.

On my second trip to the community center to buy barbecue by the pound, volunteer Joe Allen said several people had made their way back to purchase extra pounds because it was so tasty.

And the third item which led to the success of this year’s Barbecue was having the street fair in the downtown section.

Of the many comments overheard Friday night, only one person yearned for the fair portion to be held at the municipal park.

Not everyone will be in agreement with this idea, but several thought a beer garden would go hand-in-hand with barbecue sandwiches and live entertainment.

Three letter writers in this week’s edition all were in agreement, thinking the downtown area is the best place to hold the street fair.

It’s actually rare for many readers to write a letter to the editor and express an opinion on a community topic. The Progress would like to hear your thoughts on the Barbecue. The only requirement is the letter must be signed, and your name will be published. A phone number is also required in order to confirm the authenticity of the writer, but the number will not be published. ******************* Where does the time go? Students will return to Dawson Springs Community School Monday morning whether they or the teachers are ready or not. Probably more of both sides will not be ready for the school year to commence — but that’s just how it is. The rest of us don’t really feel that sorry for them. ******************* Jonathan Lintner, a former intern at The Progress, has begun a new job at The Courier-Journal in Louisville after working at the Evansville Courier for a couple of years.

His new position in the sports department is as a sports digital producer. His first day at the new job was July 1.

Jonathan is from Louisville, so the move takes him back home as well as being a step up in his journalism career. *******************

The pun is intended in the following…

• When chemists die, the barium.

• I changed my iPod’s name to Titanic. It’s snycing now.

• Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.

• I know a guy who’s addicted to brake fluid. He said he can stop any time.

• How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it.

• I stayed up all night to see where the sun went.

Then it dawned on me.

• This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I’d never met herbivore.

• I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can’t put it down.

• I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words.

• They told me I had typeA blood, but it was a type-O. • Why were the Indians here first? They had reservations.

• We are going on a class trip to the Coca-Cola factory.

I hope there’s no pop quiz.

• I didn’t like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.

• Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher who lost her job because she couldn’t control her pupils.

• When you get a bladder infection urine trouble.

• Broken pencils are pointless.

• I tried to catch some fog, but I mist.

• What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.

• England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.

• I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest.

• I dropped out of communism class because of lousy Marx.

• I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough.

• Haunted French pancakes give me the creapes.

• Velcro — what a rip off?

• A cartoonist was found dead in his home. Details are sketchy.

• Venison for dinner again? Oh deer!

• The earthquake in Washington obviously was the government’s fault.

• Be kind to your dentist.

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— Dinner special: Turkey $2.35; Chicken or Beef. $2.25; Children $2.00.

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Law Should Be Repealed

President Barack Obama offered a deeply personal meditation on the shooting death of the black teenager Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman, one week after his acquittal by a Florida jury.

“When Trayvon Martin was first shot, I said that this could have been my son. Another way of saying that is Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago,” he said.

He also correctly called for a reconsideration of overly broad “stand your ground” laws, enacted by 20 states, including Kentucky, that remove the duty to retreat before using potentially deadly force.

Over the weekend, his concern was amplified by an unlikely voice: his former presidential opponent, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who recommended that the laws be reviewed.

The laws should not just be reviewed — they should be repealed. The Kentucky legislature should get rid of the law when it meets next year or at least restore the duty to retreat requirement.

Kentuckians have always had the right to self-defense.

State Sen. Kathy Stein, DLexington, noted that a 1931 Kentucky Court of Appeals case had already declared, “It is the tradition that a Kentuckian never runs. He does not have to.” But passing the law in 2006 codified the exemption — and could result in confusing and problematic

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Commentary Farming Is A Way Of Life By U.S. Rep. Ed. Whitfield Farming is a way of life in Western Kentucky. From corn and soybeans to hay and livestock, Kentucky’s farmers put food on the tables of families across the commonwealth and across our country. That is why it is so important that the people in Washington give these farmers the stability and certainty they deserve by passing a new long-term Farm Bill.

Recently, the House of Representatives passed with my support a long-term Farm Bill, known formally as the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act. This sets agriculture and food policies across the country and is critical to farmers. Most importantly, it also provides crop insurance and risk management for those who make a living on the land.

When you drive across Kentucky, you will pass many different farms growing many different crops.

While the crops are different, one thing that is the same is the risk farmers take to grow their crops.

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jury instructions, she said.

And Kentucky’s law removed entirely the duty to retreat from confrontations, allowing violent responses even when non-violent options, such as simply leaving the scene, are available.

“Stand your ground laws are turning vigilantes into law-abiding citizens,” State Rep. Kelly Flood, D-Lexington, said.

Indeed, an expansive study by two economists at Texas A&M University found that “the prospect of facing additional self-defense does not deter crime,” instead finding that the states enacting the expanded selfdefense laws suffered an 8 percent increase in homicides while the national average dropped.

All these laws really do is presume that victims are guilty until proven innocent.

Reinstating the duty to retreat would not hurt public safety — it would improve it.

Existing protections for self-defense had a robust judicial precedent and were working as intended. These new laws offer a crude, counterproductive solution to a nonexistent problem.

Most of the laws were heavily lobbied by the National Rifle Association and pushed by the American Legislative Exchange Council, from 2005 to 2006 during rewrites of state penal codes.

The NRA leadership’s —Continued on page A7

Just like a family would purchase insurance after investing in a new home or a new automobile, it is important for farmers to be able to have access to insurance for investing in new crops.

Farmers can’t predict the future, and have no way to control the weather. We saw this firsthand last summer with the devastating drought, and with crippling floods in past years. The ability for farmers to have access to crop insurance gives them the peace of mind of knowing that they won’t lose their farm for circumstances out of their control.

While insurance doesn’t make them whole, it will help their farm survive — much like families file an insurance claim after sustaining damage to their homes or automobiles.

I believe we must do everything we can to ensure that we do not rely on other countries for our food and fiber needs, which is why it is important that there are certain safety nets in place to protect our family farms. I believe a long-term farm bill is necessary because it pro—Continued on page A7

Letter To The Editor Downtown Was Great Dear Editor, On behalf of all the interested citizens in our little community, we wish to thank each and every one who had any part of bringing the Barbecue activities back downtown.

Everyone we spoke with had a positive attitude about the affair this year. Thanks to everyone who did all the actual work for all the rest of us to enjoy. We have a special town and very special and caring people. Let us strive to help keep it this way.

10 Years Ago (From the files of The Dawson Springs Progress, Thursday, July 31, 2003.)

The 55th annual Barbecue gross is off slightly from 2002.

The expanded golf course from nine to 18 holes at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park will open Friday, Aug.1.

The funeral for Joseph William “Bill” McGregor, 89, was held Friday morning, July 25, at the Primitive Baptist Church.

The funeral for Robert L. “Shorty” Purdy, 76, was held Thursday afternoon, July 24, at Beshear Funeral Home.

The funeral for Charles Wayne Yandell, 63, was held Saturday afternoon, July 26, at Beshear Funeral Home.

The funeral for William Leonard Brown, 84, will be today at 2 p.m. at Beshear Funeral Home.

The funeral for Mrs. Lora Mae Haulk, 83, was held Tuesady afternoon, July 29, at Beshear Funeral Home.

25 Years Ago

(From the files of The Dawson Springs Progress, Thursday, August 4, 1988.)

Shelby Caudill was named Guidance Counselor of the Year at the conference of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators held in July in Louisville.

Services for Burnis Lee Tooley, 44, were held Sun-

50 Years Ago

(From the files of The Dawson Springs Progress, Thursday, August 1, 1963.)

Gross receipts hit a new record at the 15th annual Community Barbecue and Picnic held here last Thursady. This year’s record gross totaled $3,679.34.

Mrs. Aloma Jo (Donald) Goodwin was the first runner-up in the Miss Highway Department beauty contest held at Frankfort.

Funeral services were held Sunday at the Walnut Grove Church for Leonard Hulsey, 57, who was killed when he was run over by a train.

Funeral services were held for Mrs. May Carl Howton, 84, Sunday afternoon at the Beshear Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mable C. Oldham, 54, will be held this afternoon at the Beshear Funeral Home.

Linda Louise Williams was born Monday, July 8, at the Caldwell County Hospital in Princeton. She weighed seven pounds and 11 ounces.

Michael Ray Neisz was born Saturday, July 13, at the Caldwell County Hospital in Princeton. He weighed eight pounds and three ounces.

Moments In Time

Thanks again to everyone involved.

Frank and Dorothy Hunt • On Aug. 3, 1492, from and family the Spanish port of Palos, Dawson Springs Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sets sail in command of three ships -- the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria -- on a journey to find a western sea route to China, Dear Editor, India and Asia.

I just wanted to let the • On July 29, 1909, the people who attended the newly formed General Barbecue downtown on the Motors Corporation acquires Veterans Park square Friday the country’s leading luxunight know how proud of ry automaker, the Cadillac them I am. Kathy Nichols Automobile Company, for did a wonderful job with the $4.5 million. help of all her team players.

• On July 30, 1965, PresiDawson Springs can stand dent Lyndon Johnson signs proud of their special people, Medicare, a health insurance

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day afternoon, July 31, at Beshear Funeral Home.

Monty Cox won the Dawson Springs Open Golf Tournament for the fourth time since it began in 1975.

program for elderly Americans, into law. At the billsigning ceremony, former President Harry Truman was enrolled as Medicare’s first beneficiary and received the first Medicare card.

• On July 31, 1975, Teamsters Union president Jimmy Hoffa is reported missing in Detroit. He was last seen alive in a parking lot outside the Machus Red Fox restaurant the previous afternoon.

Authorities have never been able to confirm what really happened to Hoffa. He was declared legally dead in 1982. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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2.9 Earthquake Is Confirmed

By Wendy Mitchell The Ledger Independent Officials at the Kentucky Geological Survey office in Lexington confirmed July 24 that a 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Mason County area.

The July 23 earthquake was centered near Emmons Lane, west of Minerva; the second incident since July 21.

Passing, apparently unnoticed, by residents was a 2.4 earthquake which struck the same area July 21, officials said.

A Bracken County 911 Dispatch office security video showing the tremble of a tree in the courtyard of the courthouse set the time rumbling began at about 10:42 a.m., July 23.

KGS officials listed the quake as registering at a real time seismograph station in Flemingsburg at 11:04 a.m.

Map coordinates 38.710 north and 83.947 west near the epicenter bordering Bracken County were triangulated, using a computer program, first, P-wave, and second, S-wave indications, along with time and location of reports, said N. Seth Carpenter, KGS spokesperson.

The quake was at a depth of 3.6 miles, he said.

The video shows a lone tree suddenly shaking, then going back to being still. It can be viewed on The Ledger Independent’s Facebook page and on Twitter.

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On the seismograph reading, definite activity was noted around 11 a.m. with large black lines appearing as the ground shook.

“It is a classic earthquake signature,” said Sparks.

No damage was reported though incidents of small objects rattling across surfaces were reported.

A loud noise which some reported as a boom, while others said sounded like a crash, accompanied the shake.

Seismic activity was reported from near Oakland

Road in Bracken County at the Robertson County line to Ripley, Ohio, and in Augusta, Minerva and Germantown.

Seismic activity is no stranger to the region. In 2011, a quake centered in Virginia was felt in the area.

Another in Perry County in Nov. 10, 2012, was felt in the region as well, Carpenter said.

In 1988 there was a 4.6 magnitude earthquake at Sharpsburg, the same area of a 1980 quake that struck the region, damaging buildings in Maysville, said Carpenter.

Carpenter asked for anyone feeling earth tremors in Kentucky to contact KGS at www.uky.edu/KGS.

Law Should Be Repealed —Continued from page A6 involvement, decidedly at odds with its average member who wants saner laws, is hard to square with any of its purported goals — other than the enrichment of the gun manufacturers who sit on its board.

When did unquestioning deference to the moral rectitude of the gun users over the gunned-down become part of the Second Amendment?

The “shoot first, ask later” mentality embodied by these laws is not just flawed because of the increased violence they promote but also

because of the fear and doubt they cast on our fellow citizens.

Imposing and incentivizing a worldview where every stranger is a lurking threat, whether real or imaginary, is deeply harmful to the trust that is the basis for civil society. The laws seek to affix a troubling asterisk on “the golden rule” dictum that has served this country so well.

As much as the NRA leadership may want it, an arms race among citizens is not public safety — it is mutually assured destruction.

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Letters To The Editor —Continued from page A6 special place.

Everyone was polite and friendly. They kept the streets neat and clean, no yelling or shouting. All in all I think those who would not have come to the park area did come downtown.

I know I went to the park only once and said never again, but downtown is perfect to walk, set up a chair, meet and greet. Just because we all live here year round doesn’t mean we see one another often. It was nice to see so many old and new home folks.

I pray all the booths made money for their cause. Food seemed to be enjoyed by all.

The entertainment was wonderful. The weather was perfect. The rain held off until later.

Parents seemed to be proud to show off their children, and children seemed to be happy to be having fun. No screaming babies or fussy parents. A good time was had by all.

If there is a vote to be cast for where to hold the next Dawson Springs Barbecue, I vote downtown. I am so proud to call Dawson Springs my hometown, a town of very special people.

Bless you all.

Lee Corum Dawson Springs

We’re Glad Farming Is A Way Of Life You Moved signature. Since neither the —Continued from page A6

vides our farmers certainty and saves a considerable amount of money compared to extending the old and outdated 2008 farm bill.

When it comes to government spending these days, almost everyone would agree that we need to find ways to do more with less.

The Farm Bill does just that by: saving approximately $20 billion, including $6 billion in sequestration; the repeal or consolidation of more than 100 programs administered by the United States Department of Agriculture, including direct payments; and eliminating and streamlining the duplicative and overlapping conservation program.

Now that the bill passed in the House, it will go to a conference committee with the Senate to work out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill before being sent to the President’s desk for a

House nor Senate bill is perfect, it is my hope that these recent actions will result in a long term solution on both the farm title and the food stamp and nutrition titles that can be signed into law before the old law expires at the end of the year.

I have met with numerous Kentucky farmers and I understand just how important the Farm Bill is to these producers, both as a safety net in hard times and as a framework for federal support of our farming industry. This legislation will give Kentucky farmers the tools that they need to keep producing affordable products for American consumers, and for people all over the world, while bringing more money into Kentucky’s economy.

It only makes sense that we get a long term solution passed, because when it is all said and done, everyone benefits from low-cost, high quality food.

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Dear Editor, What a wonderful Barbecue this year! Thanks to the committee for moving the event back to downtown.

We haven’t attended the evening gathering for several years due to the unlevel ground and the distance we had to walk after parking.

We saw more friends visiting and reminiscing on the street corner than ever before. Those that we spoke with stated they enjoyed being back downtown; all we

needed was a square dance.

We had a laugh. None of us could keep up like we did 50 years ago. The musical programs were well planned, and the Show Time group was perfect to top off a fun evening.

Thanks to the staff from Pennyrile State Park for having the bingo booth. We stayed at the park and “The Friends of the Park” made the alumni feel welcomed.

They did a marvelous job with the decorations and helping on Saturday night in the dining room. The staff at the park were very accommodating and made our stay very pleasant.

We will be looking forward to returning next year.

Bob and Virginia Stallins Shelbyville

Board Says Thank You Dear Editor, On behalf of the Dawson Springs Community Center board, we would like to thank every individual or group that participated in any way in making the 65th annual Barbecue and Homecoming a success. There can’t possibly be too many, if any, other communities especially of our size who can say they have had such an event as this for 65 years.

We hope that everyone had a great time.

We would like to thank the following: Knights of Columbus who are instrumental in the cooking of the meat under the guidance of Hank and Donnie Mills as well as all the other individuals who help with that aspect of the event; those individuals who make the sauce and bottle it earlier in the summer; Rotary Club who sell raffle tickets as well as finance the maintenance of the pits and equipment; those who pull the meat and cut it up for packag-

ing, making sandwiches or using on the serving line; those who man the serving lines; Y.W. Club for continuing to man the cake walk booth for the community center; those who ran the concession stand at the fair or sold raffle tickets; the city for all its support from delivering the wood to the park to taking over organizing the fair portion in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce; all the businesses who donated prizes; Joe Blue, Hopkins County Jailer, who arranged for us to use several individuals throughout the event; all the individuals who come back to Dawson Springs to support the event; those who brought cakes/baked goods for the cake walk; and to all those who bought the barbecue and sauce.

This event is the main source of income for our community center for the entire year. But just as important, it is an integral part of who this community is.

We should have great pride in the fact that we are continuing a tradition started 65 years ago. I think the founding fathers of this event would be proud of us today.

Dawson Springs Community Center Board of Directors

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Two Burglary Suspects Housed In County Jail

A large crowd attended the 65th Annual Barbecue in the downtown area Friday, July 26. It was the first time the event had been held downtown since 2008, when heavy morning rains left the municipal park a sea of mud. photo by Jacob Parker

$500 grand prize

Barbecue Winners Are Announced A large crowd remained for the drawing at the close of the Barbecue Friday night.

Although only the grand prize winner is required to be present to win, most of the additional 31 winners were on hand to claim their prizes.

Sherry Jennings was the winner of the $500 grand prize sponsored by the Dawson Springs Community Center Board of Directors.

Other winners were Melissa Cansler, $35 cash donated by The Dawson Springs Progress; Earl Menser Sr., $20 gift certificate from Happy Nails and Spa; Betty Baucum, $50 gift certificate from Purdy’s Grocery; Gary Sisk, country ham donated by Harned Insurance; Bob Gray, Olive

Garden gift card donated by Fifth-Third Bank of Dawson Springs; Sheldon Mitchell, Candleberry candle from The Peach Tree Florist and Gift Shop.

Also, Sandy Lamb, $25 gift certificate from Huddleston’s Jewel Gallery, Ron and Reneé Huddleston owners; Wanda Capps, $30 cash donated by Rex Parker Insurance; Zoe Howton, $15 everything pizza from Pizza Hunt; Melissa Heflin, large Godfather’s Pizza from the Dawson Springs Minit Mart; Cortney Dillingham, $25 gift certificate from Woodburn Pharmacy; Lindsey Morgan, 12-inch one item pizza from Panther Pizzeria.

Also, Hank Mills, 12-inch one item pizza from Panther Pizzeria; Donald Sisk Sr., lamp valued at $79.95 do-

nated by Clark Beshear and Clark Furniture and Appliances; Frank Hunt, $25 gift card from Planters Bank of Dawson Springs; Jo Goodwin, $25 cash donated by United Methodist Women; Korrie Alfred, folding chair and blanket donated by U.S. Bank of Dawson Springs.

Also, Mary Lear, six foldout chairs from Food Giant; Rachel Staton, $10 one topping pizza from Pizza Hunt; Susan Menser, $25 gift certificate from Miss Becky’s Place; Debbie Scott, $25 gift certificate from the Dawson Springs Chamber of Commerce; Danny Johnson, $25 gift certificate from the Dawson Springs Chamber of Commerce; Dana Smiley, Hummingbird Feeder and bird food nectar valued at $26.50 donated by Hayes

Hardware; Jason McKnight, finch bird feeder and two knife and tool sharpeners valued at $32 from Hayes Hardware.

Also, Jennifer Brewer, one night’s lodging at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park; Tracy Bruce, country ham donated by Leonard Law Firm; Brenda Howton, $50 cash from B.W. Akin Co., LLC, Chris and Trish Haulk owners; Jennifer Hall, 2014 family pool pass worth $160 donated by the Dawson Springs City Pool; Kathy Hickerson, 8-inch cake from the Dawson Springs Dairy Queen; Mary Ruth Armstrong, 8-inch cake from the Dawson Springs Dairy Queen; Carol Hatley, $25 gift card donated by Planters Bank of Dawson Springs.

The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department reported the arrest of two Hopkins County burglary suspects.

On July 21, the office received a complaint of a burglary in progress at 2580 Olney Road. Units from the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, Dawson Springs Police Department and the Kentucky State Police responded to the scene. Walter Fulcher was located on the scene and arrested. He was lodged in the Hopkins County Detention Center, charged with second-degree burglary and third-degree criminal mischief.

Timothy Copple fled the scene prior to the officers’ arrival and was apprehended July 29 in Caldwell County. He was lodged in the Hopkins County Detention Center, charged with second-degree burglary.

Copple was also charged in connection with a burglary that occurred July 9 on Dalton Road and with a Madisonville Police Department warrant accusing him of receiving stolen property

for the past 62 years. When asked about the importance

of the Barbecue to them, they both responded at the same time.

“This is home,” they said

in unison, “and I’ll be buried here,” Ralph finished.

Ralph said that most of the Barbecues were great,

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tions last year, have seen less abundant rainfall so far this summer.

As far as temperatures, 2013 “has been quite a bit cooler than last year,” Foster said. The statewide average temperature for July of 74.7 degress is 4.5 degrees cooler than last July’s 79.2.

The March 2013 avearge temperature of 39.7 degrees was 18.2 degrees cooler than March 2012’s 57.9.

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A recent extreme included a heavy day of rainfall of 5.92 inches in Hopkins County on June 24 and a monthly extreme of 11.49 inches in Hopkins County in June.

The average statewide precipitation through July 23 was 33.73 inches, an increase from 2012’s 23.51. Hopkins County currently ranks fourth in the wettest counties of 2013 with 40.53 inches, up from last year’s 15.59.

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Noel Rehab Going Well

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer Former Kentucky center Nerlens Noel’s injured knee is progressing well and he’s looking forward to playing again “as soon as possible.”

The 6-foot-10 Noel is recovering from a torn left anterior cruciate ligament, though that didn’t prevent the Philadelphia 76ers from acquiring the sixth overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans in last month’s NBA draft.

“The knee feels great,” said Noel, who had surgery on March 12 and is in the midst of rehabilitation period expected to last six to eight months.

“I’m just definitely staying after it, working hard, staying focused. As opposed to a timetable, I’m just (focused) on being careful, staying patient. I definitely want to come back a lot stronger than I was before.”

Another former Wildcat, Archie Goodwin, is looking to make a more immediate impact in the NBA. He had an impressive performance in his first action, helping the Phoenix Suns win the NBA Summer League title after the 29th overall selection’s pro potential was questioned before the draft.

Noel, Goodwin and fellow former Wildcats Julius Mays and Twany Beckham were back on campus Monday assisting Kentucky coach John Calipari’s pro camp for youth players.

Noel doesn’t figure to be an active participant in Calipari’s weeklong camp. But judging from his slow but smooth walk around Memorial Coliseum with his left leg wrapped, his recovery appears to be on track.

He doesn’t feel rushed to return and prove he should have been drafted higher.

Noel said he has been working out six hours daily and is prepared to follow doctors’ orders about his recovery and return, whenever that is.

Projected as a lottery pick before he arrived on Kentucky’s campus last year as the nation’s top high school recruit, the Everett, Mass., native, remained high on many draft boards despite the February knee injury and long recovery. He was considered a possible No. 1 pick, so it was somewhat surprising when he fell several spots on draft night before the Pelicans chose him and eventually traded him to Philadelphia along with a 2014 first round pick.

Already motivated to come back from the injury, Noel said his slide down the draft order has merely provided more incentive to return.

“It’s something to wake up (to) in the morning and just keep me going,” said Noel, who led the nation with 4.4 blocks per game and averaged 10.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per contest. “It definitely will put fluid to my fire and wanting to get back and show teams what I’m capable of when I get back.”

As Noel prepares for his chance to prove his NBA worth, Goodwin looks to build off a surprising effort in the summer league in which he played like somebody with something to prove.

There were doubts about Goodwin after he joined Noel in the draft pool following an inconsistent freshman season with the Wildcats. The Oklahoma City Thunder nonetheless took him late in the first round before trading him to the Golden State Warriors, who then shipped him to the Phoenix Suns that night.

Goodwin went on to lead the Suns to the NBA summer league title in competition against fellow rookies and second-year players. In seven games he averaged 13.1 points and shot 50% from the field but impressed many with his explosiveness and willingness to draw contact.

Other parts of his game remain a work in progress, but the 6-foot-5, Little Rock, Ark., native believes his performance suggests what he’s capable of providing for the rebuilding Suns.

“I knew that people would have negative things to say just because of the way our season went,” said Goodwin, Kentucky’s leading scorer last season at 14.1 points per game. “But at the end of the day I knew what I was capable of, I knew what I was going to do. I control my own fate and just continue to work hard and block out what people are saying.”

Goodwin added that Suns coach Jeff Hornacek has indicated that he will be part of Phoenix’s offense.

“He’s telling me that I’m going to play right away. He wanted to make that clear,” he said. “They were excited to get me as I was excited to be there. They said from the get-go that I was going to be a special player and be one of the better players out of this draft. I felt the same, and with my work ethic and the way I compete, I’m going to make that happen.”

Mays went undrafted after transferring to Kentucky and playing last season as a fifth-year senior. But he has worked out for several NBA teams and is exploring possibilities overseas.

He said he’s “got a lot of great opportunities to choose from.”

Racers prepare for the start of Saturday’s 5K run. Some 20 runners competed in the event.

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Bruch, Morgan Lead 5K Run The first 5K run to benefit the Dawson Springs Community Center was held Saturday. Plans are for the race to become an annual event as part of Barbecue weekend.

A total of 20 runners participated in this year’s race. The overall winner was Ryne Bruch with a time of 18:39. The women’s top finisher was Lindsey Morgan with a time of 28:24.

Race organizer Jim Hillerich hopes to

build on this year’s success and increase the number of participants in the future.

The date for the 2014 event has been set for July 26, and Hillerich does not want a lack of experience to stand in anyone’s way.

“Entering a 5K race for the first time may be a goal to set and bring a friend to enjoy the experience,” he said. “Don’t worry that you’ve never done it before.”

The other runners and their times are Reed Smiley, 19:24; Brandon Chappell, 20:18; Bo Menser, 25:07; Les McGar, 28:01; Shelby Merrell, 29:09; Kristin Crook and Kolby Crook, 41:29; Kathy Nichols, 43:31; Kenneth Farar, 43:56; Meredith Cunningham, 44:00; Jennifer Hall, 44:00; Kelly Bugg, 48:00; Alissa Shultz, 48:00; Keila Shultz, 48:00; Jahn Smiley, 48:00; Chris Smiley, 48:00; and Steve Boyd.

LINDSEY MORGAN (left photo) and RYNE BRUCH (above) were the top finishers on Saturday in the 5K run to benefit the Dawson Springs Community Center. Race organizer Jim Hillerich times Bruch as he crosses the finish line.

Charlie Beshears

Akron Soapbox Derby Big Draw

SOAPBOX DERBY participants from Hopkins County included (from left) Colin Berry (Super Stock - local) from Dawson Springs and sponsored by First United Bank & Trust; Alex Terry (Super Stock Rally) sponsored by Patriot Chevrolet and Blair Terry (Masters - local) both from St. Charles; Hannah Moore (Super Stock Rally) from Madisonville and sponsored by Madisonville Auto Parts; Lukas Ramey (Stock-local) from Hanson and sponsored by Douglas A. Ramey, Attorney. submitted photo

W O R L D RALLY Super Stock winners (fron left) Alex Terry, second place challenge, Blair Terry, masters, and Hannah Moore, 7th place champion. submitted photo

Several Hopkins County residents participated in a week long Soapbox Derby event in Akron, Ohio. They were Colin Berry of Dawson Springs, Alex Terry and Blair Terry, both of St. Charles, Hannah Moore of Madisonville and Lukas Ramey of Hanson.

Alex Terry placed second in the Rally Challenge July 24 and 25. Hannah Moore was edged out of Rally Challenge finals by .003 seconds but came back in the World Championship to place seventh overall.

The event drew more than 450 participants from the United States, Japan, New Zealand and Canada.

Youth League plans meeting The Dawson Springs Youth League will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 above the concession stand at the municipal park.

Community members who are affiliated with the league are encouraged to attend. Elections will be held during the meeting.

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New Set Of Buzz Words For College Sports Fans Sports In Kentucky Trial balloons were floated in 2011.

Last month an NCAA conference commissioner issued a new set of buzz words for college sports fans to wrap their minds and tongues around. The town crier was sent to the gate ringing his bell to declare “Hear ye!, hear ye all!”

Transfor­mational change.

Transfor­mational ... what?

Bob Watkins A five syllable synonym for Money.

Also a fool’s temptation to open the proverbial Pandora’s Box. More money for five Power Conference members, table crumbs for everyone else. Football’s proposed penthouse: SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC and Pac-12.

For the rest of more than 300 NCAA affiliates transformational change means: “Times, they are a changing, boys.

Best a luck to ya. Fend for yourselves!”

Now that you’re acquainted with transformational change be ready when television talking heads pull out another. Full Cost of Attendance and stipend.

Means pay athletes beyond value of a college athletic scholarship.

Two years ago the NCAA floated the figure $2,000-a-season for scholarship football players. If adopted, fans are certain to hear a howl go up from basketball coaches. And, the ACLU will clamor for Title IX equal pay for female athletes.

In recent years the media herd sitting for free on press row has bellowed righteously how universities rake in millions and exploit athletes who get nothing for their services.

Sniff.

So, what exactly does Thousand Yards Bert and JumpShot Ernie and their pals get from college these days?

A USA Today analysis found that “a typical player receives at least $120,000 annually in goods, services and

future earnings” for his work on the field or in the arena.

The median grant-in-aid is $27,923, athletic scholarship, received by men’s basketball players at 120 schools in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). At University of Kentucky the median is $32,703 a season.

Let’s see if we have this straight. A scholarship studentathlete receives a $120,000-a-year education and NCAA conference commissioners want to add a Full Cost of Attendance stipend starting at $2,000? Feels like the old commish is trying to pull a fast one, pick your pocket, doesn’t it?

Pandora’s Box, uh, Transformational Change ...

What the Power Conference commissioner(s) are not telling those who buy the products, fatten the (teevee) ratings and buy season tickets, is about on-the-ground realities. √ Ticket prices won’t be going down anytime soon, will they? History tells us athletic department officials at power conference schools will croon about ‘their product’ then squeeze Joe Fan to pay more for everything from right-tobuy tickets, to parking, souvenirs to end zone bleacher seats. √ Stipends will begin when ball coach knocks on a hot prospect’s front door. How will NCAA enforcement monitor the process? Stop laughing.

Examples of football programs left off the money train: Western Kentucky, Youngstown State, Florida A&M et cetera. All can forget competing for blue chip prospects.

Coaches? Ask yourself: If the Big Five becomes college football’s penthouse, what chance does say, WKU have of hiring a Bob Petrino? √ And, soon enough after stipend starts a hotshot tailback will tell a reporter: “Hey, I’ve rushed for a thousand yards for this school. I should be paid more than the guy behind me on the depth chart.” √ Basketball. Fan who believes his favorite ball coach won’t offer Johnny JumpShot ‘extra’ to come to his school probably believes John Calipari is Santa Claus, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs all rolled into one.

Finally, featuring noble intent and 2013 reality, this scenario.

Last year NCAA president Mark Emmert crowed long and loud that, on his watch, “there’ll be no straying from college athletics’ most time-honored tenet: It’s grossly unacceptable and inappropriate to pay players … converting them from students to employees.”

When the applause subsided and Louisville finished off Michigan to wrap up a tournament that generates more than $771 million a year in television rights alone, Emmert was apparently ready for a little transformational change.

“It’s time for a serious discussion about whether and how to spread a little more of the largess to those doing the playing and sweating,” he said.

Thus, that creaking noise you just heard was the lid being raised and ghostly words rising out of the darkness: Transformational change ... and Full Cost of Attendance.

Pandora’s Box.

Dis ’n’ Data • Coach Ray Harper’s Western Kentucky Hilltopper schedule was released last week. Highlights: A school record 17 games in Diddle Arena. Home dates with Murray State, Southern Miss and Ole Miss. Road dates with Louisville, Wichita State and Southern Illinois. No game with MIddle Tennessee, and, I still think it too bad, no Eastern-Western game.

• Internet web site Bleacher Report had a feature recently projecting which freshmen are most likely to be one-anddone. Among the top 28 projected to stay or leave after one season: Marcus Lee, James Young, Aaron and Andrew Harrison and Julius Randle. Staying: Dakari Johnson • Two weeks ago Las Vegas betting line had Kentucky favored over Western Kentucky by three. Last week the spread was 1.5. With practice still weeks away why the change? Maybe it was a Women’s Clinic by Mark Stoops at UK. Standing room only. Like politicians, the coach (and we) know women run the world, or should.

And so it goes.

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Biologists Battling Invasive Plants At State’s WMAs Kentucky Afield

By Art Lander

Imported plants which have established footholds in Kentucky’s fields and forests can pose a threat to the state’s native plants and animals.

Employees of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are fighting back at wildlife management areas throughout the state.

“A habitat team from the department’s Wildlife Diversity Program has completed hundreds of acres of invasive species removal and over 1,000 acres of other habitat work,” said Chris Garland, an assistant director in the wildlife division for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. “Additionally, our staff on wildlife management areas (WMAs) focuses a portion of their time and annual budgets on invasive species removal.”

Recent projects include removal of bush honeysuckle and autumn olive on Clay WMA and Griffith Woods WMA; and aerial spraying on White City and Peabody WMA to take out the European common reed, an invasive, exotic grass.

Reeds, which thrive in wet soils and can grow taller than 10 feet, clog streams and wetlands.

Exotic, invasive plants can damage natural systems. The effects are cumulative.

“It’s much easier and cost effective to remove and control

invasive species before they become established,” said Garland. “I urge private landowners to take action if they have invasive species on their property.”

In the U.S., it is estimated that the financial and environmental impact, loss of productivity, costs of herbicides and other control measures for invasive species exceeds $120 billion annually.

At Clay WMA, there are ongoing efforts to remove invasive bush honeysuckle and autumn olive shrubs.

“We had several fields that were completely grown up,” said Area Manager Nathan Gregory. “We used a forestry cutter. It grinds up the whole plant until what you’ve got is bare ground and mulch.”

Later, the area is sprayed with herbicide to prevent the stumps from sprouting.

“We cleared the fields and forested areas with the densest stands of invasive plants first, including one 10-acre field,” said Gregory.

Bush honeysuckle impacts wildlife by shading out every-

thing in the understory, eliminating other plants that wildlife need to thrive.

“Once the treated area was opened up, we started getting a lot of native plants that are beneficial to rabbits, quail, songbirds and other wildlife,” said Gregory.

Some of the invasive species of most concern in Kentucky include bush honeysuckle, tall fescue, multiflora rose, kudzu, autumn-olive, garlic mustard and about 10 exotics that impact wetlands, such as purple loosetrife.

Not all exotic plants are considered invasive and likely to cause environmental or economic harm, or pose a direct health threat to livestock, wildlife or humans. But, in 2008, the Kentucky Exotic Pest Plant Council declared that 92 species in Kentucky were considered exotic invasive plants.

“All of our WMAs are impacted to some degree by exotics,” said Ben Robinson, a small game biologist with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. “Every area has a different set of challenges. It’s a top priority to remove exotic invasive plants and replace them with native plant communities.”

Author Art Lander Jr. has been writing about the outdoors since the 1970s. He is a staff writer for Kentucky Afield Magazine.

Catfish, Trout Tips For Fishing Flooded Lakes Anglers Surveyed

By Jerry Maupin Murray Ledger & Times

A randomly selected group of catfish and trout anglers in Kentucky received a survey last week to gauge their thoughts on management of these species.

“These surveys are a great way for anglers to provide feedback to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources,” said department Fisheries Biologist Dave Dreves. “We really want people to respond — these angler attitude surveys help us gauge public opinion on management issues.”

Forms were sent to 1,800 catfish anglers and 1,800 trout permit holders. Names were selected at random.

Ohio River Fisheries Biologist Jason Herrala said the catfish survey seeks angler opinions on topics such as size and creel limits. The department also seeks angler attitudes about pay lakes, Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs) lakes and regulations concerning the Ohio River.

Dreves said the trout survey seeks opinions on stocking rates, size and creel limits, fishing methods and more. Anglers also will be asked a series of indepth questions, such as whether they prefer the department to stock fewer but bigger trout in certain bodies of water.

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Those who are new to turkey hunting or are thinking about taking it up will find the e-book Today’s Turkey Hunter a valuable how-to guide. It contains wild turkey video, audio of the most common turkey calls, and easy-tounderstand instructions.

“Turkey hunting is growing in popularity, with more than three million participants now. Providing basic information about how to turkey hunt will help make hunters’ trips afield safer and more rewarding,” said Kurt Kalkomey, president of Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. “We’re committed to accuracy. So to make sure this e-book provided the best possible information, we had the experts at the National Wild Turkey Federation review it.”

The National Wild Turkey Federation initiated the National Turkey Hunting Safety Task Force, which brought together hunting and shooting safety experts from across the country to develop a safety program. Today’s Turkey Hunter outlines those best practices for safe turkey hunting that were identified by the National Turkey Hunting Safety Task Force.

Today’s Turkey Hunter uses video, audio, photos, maps and realistic illustrations to deliver the following turkey hunting advice: Learning about wild turkey behavior.

Identifying the differences between hens and gobblers.

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Hunting strategies for spring and fall.

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What can you do when the lakes are flooded out of their banks? Look for a clean shoreline or a grassy one where you can cast your artificial worms, spinner baits or the worms you brought from home. As long as the water elevation is up you can locate bass, bluegill, crappie and some oversized bluegill roaming the shallow grasses as the heavy rainfall takes a long time to recede especially on Lake Barkley.

They are still flooded over the old stumps and it is difficult to locate them if you don’t fish those areas often. Locate the old stumps and you don’t have to go anywhere else. We used to catch the largest bluegill ever seen in this new space of water and if it wasn’t such a drive to get there I would still go there and spend the day and bring a tub full home with us.

I remember one trip

when all of the district game wardens were sent to Lake Barkley to provide boats and tackle for the visiting senators, governors, etc. on Barkley Lake. It was one of the best trips we ever did. I was assigned a senator who had never been to Barkley Lake and he chose to fish with me.

I had purchased a couple of brand new spinning rods so there wouldn’t be any trouble with the men casting. The senator I had to join with me was a super younger fisherman but he only had one arm due to an accident years before. It didn’t matter because this man could cast with his right hand, switch the rod over to his underarm, and start reeling. Now this angler was a true angler and sport all rolled into one and since I knew where the bass were gathering to do their spawning, we had it made.

This gentleman was not going to be left out because he only had one arm. I really had to work to keep up

with him. He could cast as well as anyone with just the one hand.

I knew where the large grass beds were so that was our hunting grounds and it paid off far more than we

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By Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Diabetic Diet Can be Daunting

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What should I eat with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol?

All the advice I get tells me what I cannot eat -- no potatoes, no bread, no crackers, no cereal, no fruit. Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I don’t know what to eat. -- C.L. ANSWER: The diet for type 1 and type 2 diabetes is not as restrictive as it once was. You can eat all the foods you mentioned. Sugar also can be eaten, something that was strictly prohibited in the past. You have to use it in moderation, and it’s best to save sugar calories for other carbohydrates by using artificial sweeteners.

Weight reduction, if applicable to you, is the best way for you to control blood sugar. A 5 percent to 10 percent weight loss is a sure way to keep blood sugar where it should be. For high blood pressure, limit salt. You ought not to eat more than 1,500 mg a day of sodium. Read the sodium content of foods on their nutrition labels. For cholesterol control, cut back on fatty meats and whole-fat dairy products. You can use low-fat dairy.

Carbohydrates are an

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issue with diabetes. Carbohydrates are sugars and starches. They should constitute 50 percent to 55 percent of your total daily calories. Fruits (yes, you can eat them), vegetables, cereals, breads, crackers, pastas and similar foods are carbohydrates. You have to get a book that lists the calorie content of foods and their protein, fat and carbohydrate makeup. These guides are in all bookstores, and they’re cheap.

Breakfast shouldn’t be a problem. You can drink orange juice if you like it, have cereal, have toast and drink coffee or whatever.

You need a coach in the form of a dietitian. The dietitian can help you navigate through the difficulties of understanding a diabetic diet. Your doctor or the local hospital can put you in touch with one.

You also need to contact the American Diabetes Association, whose website is www.diabetes.org. Or call 1-800-342-2383. The association will provide you with tons of information on diet and on diabetes in general.

The booklet on diabetes presents this illness and its treatments in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 402W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address.

Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 59-year-old man.

About five years ago, I had my spleen removed due to a traumatic injury. I was vaccinated with the pneumococcus vaccine. I was told that it would last a lifetime. Does that apply to a person without a spleen? -- J.K.

ANSWER: The spleen is an integral part of the immune system. People who don’t have one are more susceptible to infections and, in particular, to pneumococcal infections. The pneumococcus (NEW-moeKOK-us) causes pneumonia and potentially lethal blood infections. People without a spleen need a second dose of the vaccine five years after the first dose. The pneumococcal vaccine is popularly called the pneumonia vaccine. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible.

Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2013 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Prepping for the 65th Barbecue...

Volunteers gathered at sunrise Thursday to prepare and cook the pork for the 65th annual Barbecue. Several participated in unloading, unwrapping, salting, and cooking the meat. Despite having 7,000 pounds of meat, the teamwork allowed the process to be completed within an hour.

MEMBERS of the Mills family work together to salt the meat before placing it on the grill.

Hank Mills takes a ham that is coming down the human chain to place onto the pits while Donnie Mills waits for his turn.

Above: David Zaparanick pulls meat off the pits so that it can be taken to the community center to be pulled.

Below: Jerry Wooton (from left), Lori Wooton, Kevin Stockman, Tammy Audas, Gay Sisk, Cheryl Simons, and Theresa Coates help to pull the meat off the bone for the annual barbecue.

All photos by Jacob Parker

Bottom left: Barbara Barr emptys bags of meat into a pan in preparation to sell the barbecue.

Bottom Right: Bob and Cassie Bruch, Zack Willet, and Elizabeth Black prepare meat for the annual Barbecue.

Wanda Hughes helps to pull meat at the community center.

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and the fruits of those labors.

Anna Lou Kirkwood and her husband, Dr. Ralph Kirkwood, enjoy lunch at the community center.

The 65th annual Barbecue was held Friday with musical entertainment, activities, and prizes.

The sauce was made and bottled early in the summer season, and the meat was prepped and cooked the day before the events.

Although the 7,000 pounds of meat was late being delivered, the salting only took about 45 minutes to complete.

The pork remained in the pits to cook until the morning of the Barbecue, until being transported to the community center to be pulled and packaged. The community center opened the doors for lunch and to purchase barbecue at 11 a.m.

The downtown celebration officially began with musical entertainment at 6 p.m.; however, old friends and citizens had already been greeting one another and placing their lawn chairs down Railroad Avenue for the previous hour. Booths were set up along the street selling food, drinks, desserts, puppets, artwork and books; while bouncing B’s were set up for children.

The musical group The Dawsonettes received the most response from the crowd as they sang 50s and 60s songs such as Mr. Sandman, Lollipop, and Leader of the Pack. A skit was created to string the songs together, and pay homage to members in the town who were in high school at the time the songs were released.

A total of 32 prizes were given out to lucky ticket holders, including a $500 grand prize. The winner of the grand prize was Sherry Jennings.

Harold and Adeline Dunbar eat barbecue at the community center before the festivities.

DeNell Storms and Kim Menser joke around while serving barbecue at the community center.

Lesley Mills and Anita Black stop to chat at the annual Barbecue downtown.

Rita Ridley and Konner Brown participate in the cakewalk at the Barbecue on Friday.

Jennifer Hall and her son, Brody, make their way to the festival on Friday.

Left: Annicka Baird shows Don and Betty Rambo the goldfish she won in an activity.

Right: Karen Bowles enjoys herself at the 65th annual Barbecue.

Bottom Left: Leslie Fowler and Rita Rudloff hug after not seeing each other for a number of years.

Bottom Right: Nicholas Connors and Emily Abbott try out one of the puppets from the booth that was present at the Barbecue.

Musical entertainment was provided voluntarily by town citizens. Acts consisted of (from the top): Jalyn Cotton, singing recent country hits; the trio of (left to right) Mike Thomas, Traci McKnight, and Tom Skinner with folk, pop, and country selections; Tommy Scarpinato with classic hits of Elvis and other artists; and The Dawsonettes, comprised of Melissa Heflin, Cindy Bratcher, Traci McKnight, Mayor Jenny Sewell, Melissa Earnest and Alan Black, who performed hits of the 50s and 60s.

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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Princeton Animal Shelter Schedules August Activities

Run Through The Forest Set For Sept. At Pennyrile

August kicks off a month of activity for New Beginnings Animal Shelter. First on the schedule is the Summer Sweep Out donation drive Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Princeton. Donations of cleaning supplies including bleach, disinfectant sprays, 32-gallon trash bags, laundry detergent, brooms, mops, dust pans, hand sanitizer, dish detergent, paper towels, toilet paper and antibacterial hand soaps are requested.

Run Through the Forest 5K will be held at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Sept. 21. The race is part of the Western Kentucky State Park Race Series which begins Aug. 10 with the Hot August 5K at Kenlake State Resort Park in Aurora.

Each race has a preregistration fee of $20 and a race day fee of $25. For $90 runners can sign up for all five races if paid by Aug. 1. The fee for walkers for individual races is $15 in advance of the race and $20 on race day. Walkers can sign up for all five races for $65 if paid by Aug. 1.

Registration information is available at the state park race series Web site at

On Aug. 10 New Beginnings, along with the Caldwell County 4H Sharpshooters, will host the Dog Days of Summer Car and Dog Wash at the shelter, located at 489 Baker Hill Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Car or dog washes will be $5 each or both for $8. Proceeds will be split between the shelter and the Sharpshooters.

Tractor Supply Company in Princeton will host an adoption event Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering incentives and give-aways for pet adopters.

http://www.parks.ky.gov/ western-ky-race-series or by contacting Lisa Deavers at lisa.deavers@ky.gov or 502564-8110, ext. 246.

All races will begin between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

Awards will be given to the overall male and female winner of each race, and first and second place winners in each male and female age division. The grand prize winners, who must compete in all five races, will be named at the Dec. 14 John James Audubon race. Runners who participate in all five races will receive a certificate and will be registered for a special giveaway.

BARBARA AND ELMER STALLINS Celebrating 60 years of marriage

Elmer, Barbara Stallins To Celebrate Anniversary

TWO members of the Dawson Springs Class of 1938, Rita Ridley (left) and Polly Dillingham, shared a table at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Saturday, July 27. Other surviving members of the class are Alyne Allen Hay, Corydon, Ind.; Freida Huddleston Music, Colorado; and Jimmy Hopper, Dawson Springs.

Elmer F. and Barbara Wagner Stallins will celebrate their 60th Diamond Jubilee wedding anniversary Aug. 1, 2013.

They were united in marriage Aug.1, 1953, at the First Brethren Church in Fort Wayne, Ind. Mr. Stallins is retired from the Hopkins County Board of Education, and Mrs. Stallins is retired from K-Mart.

The couple has six children, 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Their children are hosting an anniversary celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Dawson Springs Community Center. All family and friends are invited.

The couple requests their friends’ presence, not presents for this special occasion.

SHERRY JENNINGS holding her winnings after her name was drawn for the grand prize of $500 at the Barbecue street fair Friday, July 26.

Kenlake State Resort Park To Host Hot Blues Festival The Hot August Blues Festival at Kenlake State Resort Park is celebrating its 24th anniversary Aug. 23 and 24.

The festival is held at the park’s amphitheater on the shore of Kentucky Lake. The show opens Aug. 23 with Street Corner Blue at 6 p.m.

The program on Aug. 24 starts at 2 p.m. with Nightfish.

Advance tickets are $12 for Friday and $17 for Saturday. Two-day advance tickets are $25 a person.

Children 12 and under are free. Tickets at the gate are $15 for Friday, $20 for Sat-

urday and $30 for both days.

Advance tickets may be purchased online through Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.

The park will host Neighborhood Night Aug. 22, with blues and rock music at 6 p.m. on the lawn at the lodge. The Harper Brothers Band and others will play.

This concert is free, but donations are accepted for local charities. Special lodging rates at Kenlake are available for Aug. 22.

More ticket and schedule information is available at www.hotaugustbluesfestival. com.

photo by Jacob Parker

Free Seminar Offered By Master Gardener Group The Pennyroyal Master Gardener Association is sponsoring a free vegetable disease seminar and ice cream social to be held at Hanson Berry Farm Aug. 8 at 5:30 p.m.

Information on controlling and treating disease in summer vegetables will be presented. There will also ANNA MARIE STALLINS, born June 27, completes six generations in the Stallins family. Holding Anna Marie is her great-great-great-grandmother Jeanetta Wagner, 97, Fort Wayne, Ind. Other family members are mother Breanna Stallins (seated, right) and grandfather Brian Lee Stallins (seated left). Standing (from left) Barbara Stallins, greatgreat-grandmother, and Douglas Stallins, greatgrandfather. submitted photo

Full Scholarship Offered

By MCC To 65 And Older The Donovan Scholars Program at Madisonville Community College is providing full tuition scholarships for those age 65 and older. Students have the option of taking courses for credit or audit. Textbooks and any related class expenses are not covered by the program.

To enroll, phone Aimee Wilkerson at 824-8696. A copy of a state-issued identification such as a driver’s license is required at the time of enrollment.

The fall semester class schedule may be viewed online at www.madisonville. kctcs.edu/schedule. Classes begin Aug. 19.

be a tour of the farm. Homemade ice cream and cake will be served.

Hanson Berry Farm is located on Eastlawn Road in Hanson east of the Veteran’s Center.

For more information, phone the extension office at 821-3650.

Perryville Battle In Top 20 The Battle of Perryville Commemoration re-enactment and festival has been named a Top 20 Event in the United States by the Southeast Tourism Society for October 2013.

The Southeast Tourism Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and developing tourism throughout the Southeast region of the U.S. Events and festivals across the Southeast region of the U.S. compete to receive the Top 20 Events designation.

Through a nomination process, Southeast Tourism Society chooses the Top 20 events in the Southeast for each month of the year and pub-

lishes the list of winners quarterly.

According to the Southeast Tourism Society Web site, to be considered for the Top 20 designation, independent judges evaluate nominations to identify 20 events. aThis year’s commemoration will be Oct. 5-6.

NAMI Will Meet

NAMI, a support group for family and friends of people with mental illness, will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 163 N. Main St. in Madisonville.

For information, phone Mary Poole at 824-8673.

Dawson Springs Residents Are Among Adult Grads ALANNA HARRIS nears the top of the climbing wall at the Barbecue street fair Friday, July 26. photo by Sheldon Mitchell

Several Dawson Springs residents were among the 2012-2013 graduates of the Adult Education Program in Hopkins County.

The 28th annual gradua-

tion ceremony was held July 19 in the Byrnes Auditorium.

Casey Randolph, of Dawson Springs, a 2011-2012 graduate, was the graduation speaker.

The graduates from Dawson Springs are Danielle Gerry, Ben Giffin, Kendra Hooper, Eric Johnson, Amanda Marcum, Meloni Menser, Harlan Miller, Jak-

en Orten, Jimmie Patterson Jr., Walter Phillips Sr., Corey Sherman, Ricky Skinner, Jerald Swetland, Megan Tapp, Danielle Thomas and Deidra Wallace.