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AFTER WE OOHED AND AAHED our way through photos for our annual contest, one fact was clear: Consumer-members of electric coop- eratives are great photographers. The ultimate goal of photography is to capture a moment that tells a story. You captured moments of joy, awe, love, action and beauty—the moments of life. Congratulations to everyone who entered. Your photos will become THE PEOPLE CHOOSE the keepsakes of tomorrow. Voting begins this month for People’s Choice photos And remember, we feature mem- The winners in the 2021 Kentucky Living Photo Contest are in this issue, but the contest is ber photos every month in Snap- not over yet. Readers pick their favorites from among other photo finalists and vote online Shots, so keep sending your photos. for People’s Choice winners. Five winners, one in each category, will receive $50. Vote Wineries offer another way to en- weekly, July 3–August 6, at KentuckyLiving.com. joy summer. With five dozen wineries in Kentucky, you’ll find one near you. Vroom. Motorcyclists experience the road more intensely and differ- ently, according to enthusiasts such as Jay Huber (page 24). They also use their bikes to raise money for important causes. Motorcycling is ultimately about freedom. After a year and a half of restric- tions, we are all ready for freedoms we might have taken for granted before the pandemic. Happy Fourth of July to all of us!

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6 KENTUCKY LIVING | JULY 2021 COMMONWEALTHS CURRENTS Reprinted birding book tip ENERGY blends art and science EFFICIENCY For those who enjoy birding, resources The inclusion of 51 color paintings specific to Kentucky are limited. Not by renowned wildlife artist William During summer months, run large until 1973 did such a resource exist at Zimmerman makes this work so much appliances that emit heat (like all, and it named only 228 species, a more than a field guide. Beautiful, clothes dryers and dishwashers) woefully inaccurate number. In fact, full-page depictions of birds in their during the evening when it’s cooler. 345 species of birds are now recorded natural habitats, some almost This will minimize indoor heat during in Kentucky, with 331 of these on the photographic in quality, accompa- the day when outdoor temperatures state’s documented list. nied by equally informative cap- are highest. The Birds of Kentucky, originally tions, lend to the feeling of a birding published in 1994 and reprinted this expedition in progress. year with an updated cover, filled Interestingly, Monroe seems to this resource void and documented have followed in his father’s foot- a lifetime of work by the late Burt steps. Burt L. Monroe Sr. began L. Monroe Jr., who was professor studying Kentucky birds in 1917 and chairman of the University of and served as the state ornithologist Louisville’s Department of Biology for Kentucky in 1941. He went on to from 1970 until 1993. achieve fame in the birding world Monroe describes each species in and was the first Kentuckian to be intricate detail with textbook accuracy, granted elective membership in the but also writes with an almost conver- American Ornithologists’ Union. sational style, as if the reader is on a The Birds of Kentucky notes the birding trip with Monroe himself as the history of Kentucky ornithology guide. Monroe discusses migration and began with John James Audubon, feeding patterns, nesting behaviors, who resided both in Louisville and and where in the state the species is Henderson between 1807 and 1820. most commonly found. During his stay here, Audubon wrote An elaborate chart notes the months his Ornithological Biography as well during which each species can be as compiled Birds of America, a spotted in the state, along with the printed volume of 431 life-size

commonality of occurrence, creating a watercolors of North American birds. ALEXEI ALIEV/ADOBE STOCK helpful tool to those looking for a Zimmerman’s artwork has been particular bird. A graphic provides a favorably compared to Audubon’s. regional look at the entries. » Penny Woods

More on Burt L. Monroe Jr. The Birds of Kentucky, (University Press of Kentucky, $40, hardcover 9-by-12 inches, 152 pages). Monroe was president of the Kentucky Ornithological Society from 1972 to 1975. He is the only Kentuckian to have been president of the American Ornithologists Union, serving from 1990 to 1992. He authored more than “Maybe you shouldn’t 100 scientific articles before his death in 1994. live tweet what the next pitch is gonna be....”

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Connecting kids with nature and play Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest opened Playcosystem last month, the first phase of a new, 10-acre natural playground there. “At Bernheim, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to engage in free, wild and adventurous play in nature,” says Mark Wourms, Bernheim’s executive director. “With Playcosystem, we are taking another step toward making that a possibility through our play areas, our education and our collaborations.” Playcosystem will consist of three zones: the Nature Playground with constructed areas to meet the developmental needs of young children; TreeCess in a park-like setting, where children can engage in more adventur- ous play; and Adventure Forest, a 5-acre forest where children will have free range to unstructured exploration play in the woods. TreeCess and Adventure Forest will be completed at a later date. Claude Stephens, Bernheim’s outreach facilitator and director of its Children at Play Network, says, “It’s not just a playground, but a play laboratory, where we are learning how the value of play supports the development of humans for their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.” Berhneim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Road, Clermont, is

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McKenna Vierstra of Horse Cave, a consumer-member of Farmers RECC, submitted this photo of Suzy Q, Sally Jean, Jesse and Rebel, taken at Green River. She says, “The horses enjoy rides to the river just as much as we do on hot summer days!”

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Investing in communities Looking ahead to solar energy and reliability, looking inward to serve local nonprofits

JOE ARNOLD

Big solar plans in Logan County TVA vice president, Origination and Renewables. The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to build Warren RECC President and CEO Dewayne the largest solar power and storage project in its McDonald says the project shows the co-op’s Kentucky service area. commitment to developing innovative solutions. The new Logan County solar farm will provide “We are proud to be the first electric cooperative Facebook’s regional data center operations with in the Tennessee Valley to sign a Green Invest 145 megawatts of solar power and General Motors’ agreement,” he says. “The Warren RECC service Bowling Green Assembly, exclusive home of the territory is an industry hub, and we continue to Chevrolet Corvette, with 28 megawatts of solar power. take bold steps to help make our community a TVA’s Logan County solar farm will look Facebook’s investment helps add 120 mega- competitive location for businesses that are pur- similar to this one: watt-hours of new battery storage technology, suing environmental goals.” Silicon Ranch’s solar which the TVA says will increase the resilience of The solar and storage facility is about 30 miles farm in Early County, the power grid. TVA and Warren Rural Electric from GM’s Bowling Green Assembly plant and Georgia, which supports Facebook’s renewable Cooperative Corporation are partnering with less than 50 miles from Facebook’s Gallatin energy goals for its Silicon Ranch to develop the project. (Tennessee) Data Center. It will be Facebook’s Newton Data Center. “TVA’s Green Invest program is bringing together first renewable energy project in Kentucky. Photo: Silicon Ranch customers and renewable energy partners who are Plans for the Logan County facility include ▼ all investing in our communities,” says Chris Hansen, restoring the land to a functioning grassland OUR POWER CURRENTS

ecosystem while keeping the property in agricultur- “These changes are interrelated, and they ▲ al production through managed sheep grazing. should be evaluated together when identifying Big Rivers Electric and addressing risks to electric system reliability,” Corporation and IBEW Co-ops stress reliability the NRECA says. Local 1701 present As the Biden administration calls for carbon-free a donation to the electricity by 2035 and a net-zero carbon economy Hayden Home for Girls, A boost for Owensboro nonprofits Owensboro. From left, by 2050, electric cooperatives are raising concerns Big Rivers Electric Corporation and the International St. Joseph Peace Mission about how those plans will affect local co-op con- Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1701 part- Board Chair David sumer-members. nered in May to donate a total of $25,000 to two Marshall, Owensboro Pathways to achieving the White House’s carbon Owensboro nonprofit agencies. Mayor Tom Watson, St. Joseph Peace Mission reduction goals must “ensure the availability of The Daniel Pitino Shelter in Owensboro serves board member Kathleen affordable, reliable electricity to every community, as a safe and secure place for homeless families, Hayden McFadden, Big including the rural communities electric coopera- working to break the cycle of homelessness Rivers President & CEO tives serve,” the National Rural Electric Cooperative through emergency shelter, transitional housing Bob Berry, St. Joseph’s Peace Mission President Association (NRECA) says in comments filed to the and permanent supportive housing. Paula Yevincy, and IBEW Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Hayden Home for Girls at St. Joseph Peace Local 1701 Business As federal regulators explore challenges related Mission for Children, Owensboro, is a long-term Manager Nathan Knott to electric system reliability, NRECA recommends facility for girls ages 12 to 18, including those who and Chief Union Steward Tim West. Photo: Jennifer they evaluate economic and technical issues are pregnant or parenting. Programs focus on Keach alongside climate and extreme weather, rather individual and family therapy, mental health, than in isolation. The association also stressed the nutrition, social skills, relationship building, daily importance of local solutions to grid issues. living skills and education. KL

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Volleyball volunteers share love for the sport

Pancaking for the team NICHOLASVILLE Two people are drawn to the same sport—volleyball—and play as young adults. Both are asked to coach the same team—Harrison County High ⊲ School girls volleyball—as Top, Ashley Laha, girls volunteers, and both said yes. volunteer volleyball coach Add to the equation that they and member services both work for the same orga- representative for Blue Grass Energy, Nicholasville. nization—Blue Grass Energy. Photo: Rachel Settles It’s true. Ashley Laha, a member service represen- Center, Ashley Laha (third tative, and Lonnie Tolson, from left) and Lonnie Tolson (far right) with part a line technician, can’t say of the Harrison County girls enough about how much volleyball team. Photo: Bill they love volleyball and how Faulkner they enjoy training others to develop and foster the same love for the sport. Lonnie Tolson, Blue Grass Both also do pancakes— Energy line technician—and that is, they go all out. A volunteer volleyball coach. pancake is when a player Photo: Tim Webb lands flat on the floor and yet one hand so the ball bounces part of a team because ▼ saves the ball by holding out off of it. you have to work as a Ashley says when the unit. coaches asked her to be a vol- • You will learn to sacrifice. unteer coach, she jumped on • There are more rules than the opportunity. “I know how you can imagine. much the coaches meant to me,” Ashley says. “I’m helping Ashley proves another out with freshmen and junior point. She stands 5 feet, 5 varsity teams. I’m teaching inches—not tall in the volley- from my experience and am ball world, but since she grew young enough to get on the up playing volleyball she ground and show them that feels she has a natural gift for part of the game.” the game and enjoys teaching Lonnie offers some sure others. KL bets with volleyball: DEBRA GIBSON ISAACS writes • It will be a fun experience. on cooperative employees giving • You will learn how to be back to their communities.

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Carrying the load Family-owned TEBCO is growing in eastern Kentucky

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TO HOLD AND CARRY all that large transformers as part of a Kentucky and Appalachia. “My sand, gravel and asphalt hauled significant upgrade to the power dad went to high school in by dump trucks, it takes expertly capabilities of the facility,” says Powell County and was able to crafted dump bodies. And a fami- Faulkner’s son, Brandon Faulkner, build a successful career in part ly-owned and operated Kentucky TEBCO’s vice president and gen- due to the support he received TRUCK EQUIPMENT company is an industry leader eral manager. from people there,” he says. “We & BODY CO. manufacturing and distributing “We appreciate TEBCO’s view this as an opportunity to (TEBCO) OF the custom-built equipment. investment in our community and grow our business while KENTUCKY INC. Since its founding in 1991 as a their trust in us to provide reliable creating better economic distributor of dump bodies and electricity at competitive rates,” says opportunities for families in LOCATIONS: Richmond, Winchester truck equipment in Richmond, Chris Brewer, president and CEO of eastern Kentucky.” and Stanton Truck Equipment & Body Co. Clark Energy Cooperative. “When TEBCO also specializes in (TEBCO) of Kentucky Inc. has we see the TEBCO name on a truck, truck equipment maintenance INDUSTRY: added a manufacturing facility in we take special pride knowing that and repairs and has a work- Manufacturing, Winchester and another last year our co-op and our consumer-mem- force of about 75 employees. Distribution in Stanton served by Clark Energy bers have a hand in manufacturing “We have never strayed Cooperative. its essential equipment.” from our dedication to superior “By 2004, TEBCO’s market Brandon Faulkner noted his performance, reliability and cus- share and sales figures had grown family’s long-standing ties to eastern tomer service,” Brian says. KL to the extent that third-party ven- dors were no longer able to supply us a sufficient number of dump bodies,” explains TEBCO President Michael Faulkner. “Therefore, we began manufacturing our own steel and aluminum dump bodies with the goal of providing the highest quality dump bodies in the country and further solidifying our presence in the national dump body and truck equipment market.” The company’s new 40,000-square-foot operation in ⊳ Stanton increases the company’s This MACK Granite production capacity. As a result, chassis features TEBCO’s Georgia TEBCO expects to manufacture spec steel dump body about 900 dump bodies in 2021. constructed of Hardox In addition to in-house engineer- Ideal location abrasion resistant steel. ing, the $2 million investment TEBCO of Kentucky’s centralized location and proximity to Georgia and South Carolina are two of utilizes state-of-the-art manufac- interstates 64 and 75 enable it to move products and serve the company’s larger turing equipment for steel and customers across the eastern United States. In addition to markets. Photo: Walt aluminum cutting, forming and dump bodies, the company’s products include platform bodies, Roycraft Photography welding. TEBCO ran nearly 8 snowplows, salt spreaders and industrial rollback heavy-duty miles of new electrical cable in the towing equipment. facility, and “Clark Energy installed

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14 KENTUCKY LIVING | JULY 2021 KENTUCKY LIVING 2021 PHOTO CONTEST very year we're amazed by the creativity and sheer beauty of photos submitted by our readers to Kentucky Living's annual photo contest. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit 2,460 photos across five categories—Aerial, Animals, E Kentucky Travels and People. Congratulations to all winners who take home $100 for first, $50 for second and $25 for third place. There are still more chances to win in our People’s Choice online contest. Go to KentuckyLiving.com to vote weekly from July 3–August 6 for finalists. Then, start taking and gathering photos for next year’s contest which opens next March.

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SECOND PLACE, AERIAL Harold Kelley, Lucas, a Farmers RECC consumer-member, took this summertime photo in the Upper Peter Creek area of Barren River Lake. That’s U.S. Highway 31E running over the lake.

SECOND PLACE, ANIMALS Luna lazes in a shot taken by her owner, Lindsey Culver of Oneida, who rescued her when she was a stray kitten. Luna, 7, passed away a few months ago.

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FIRST PLACE, ANIMALS Anna Mae Gabbard of Waneta gently cradles two fuzzy chicks. Photo by granddaughter Angela Byrd, a Jackson Energy Cooperative consumer-member from McKee, who says her granny loves chickens.

THIRD PLACE, AERIAL A February snow blankets Blanton Forest on Harlan County’s Pine Mountain in this shot from the Knobby Rock area taken by Rodney Hendrickson, London, a Jackson Energy Cooperative consumer-member.

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THIRD PLACE, ANIMALS “The tiniest of details” is the fitting title Alexandria D. Swanger, Campbellsville, gives her photo of this snail on a historic rock wall at Shaker Village near Harrodsburg.

FIRST PLACE, KENTUCKY TRAVELS The unique Red Byrd Arch in the Red River Gorge Geological FIRST PLACE, NATURE Area is not seen by many, says Eric Comley, Lancaster, Jesse Thompson, Georgetown, spotted this beautiful who took this photo. iridescent beetle shimmer- ing on squash leaves in his Garrard County garden, and took this shot. He calls it “Beetle among us.”

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SECOND PLACE, KENTUCKY TRAVELS Kayaker Trudy Flowers enjoys a colorful and peaceful sunrise on misty Bullock Pen Lake. Photo by Becky Kempf of Crittenden, an Owen Electric Cooperative consumer-member.

THIRD PLACE, KENTUCKY TRAVELS Leonard Beck of Fort Thomas took this photo from the Lover’s Leap overlook at the end of Laurel Ridge Trail in Natural Bridge State Resort Park.

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SECOND PLACE, NATURE Raindrops bead the petals of a brightly colored early-blooming iris after a spring shower. Anne Campbell of Lexington took the photo in her garden.

THIRD PLACE, NATURE “Amber waves” in the foreground hint at the winds on the spring day when William Lamkin, Columbia, took this photo in Pellyton. Lamkin is a Taylor County RECC consumer-member.

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FIRST PLACE, PEOPLE Delbert Gibbs looks up with a smile as he works in his shed in Corbin, sharpening a blade for a table saw. Grandson Darrell Lovitt, Williamsburg, took the photo.

SECOND PLACE, PEOPLE Owen Electric consumer- member Lynda Remus, Florence, and her family were on a “mini adventure” at Doe Run Lake Park when she took this shot of her daughter, Arabella, with brothers Titus and John not far behind.

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Motorcycle events throughout the commonwealth celebrate freedom, fun and community

BY JOEL SAMS

otorcycle riding is an expe- Kentuckians, the draw of motorcycle riding rience so much bigger than has a lot to do with the feeling of freedom, but the bike, Jay Huber says. He he says Hollywood stereotypes like Sons of describes it as a different way of interacting Anarchy TV show ought to be retired. with the landscape: feeling the temperature “There’s probably not a nicer, more giving drop when a cold front moves in, leaning into bunch of individuals, as a group, that you the curves, being vigilant to spot road hazards would find anywhere in the country, or the and smelling the fragrances you’d miss boxed world, for that matter,” he says. up in a car. From the rides, rallies and charitable fund- “There’s kind of a Zen moment,” he says. raisers to the biker churches, barbecues and “Until you’ve done it, it’s hard to explain.” adults-only weekend extravaganzas, Kentucky Huber serves as motorcycle education motorcycle culture prioritizes community. And Cynthiana Bike Night is coordinator for the Kentucky Justice and across the state, motorcycle events welcome expected to draw thousands Public Safety Cabinet and was president of the bikers and non-bikers alike to support small of guests to historic downtown on Saturday, July 31. Photo: Kentucky Motorcycle Association, an advoca- towns, give back through charitable events and

Shonda Judy cy group, for 20 years. For Huber, as for many celebrate a shared love of riding free. STOCK WEYO/ADOBE

KENTUCKYLIVING.COM | JULY 2021 25 Cynthiana Bike Night July 31, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Facebook: Cynthiana Bike Night Phillip Kelly loves his town, and he knows others will, too. He also loves motorcycles, and during the Cynthiana Bike Night he organizes, thou- sands of visitors flood downtown to enjoy motorcycles, games, vendors, live music and kids activities. Free and family-friendly, this year’s event features a Kid’s Zone with bouncy houses, face painting and games, along with two bands, a motorcycle stunt team, more than 20 vendors and the Traveling Kentucky Vietnam Wall, a memorial for Kentucky Vietnam vet- erans. The area is served by Blue Grass Energy.

Cynthiana beyond bikers Motoring in to Cynthiana Bike Night? Cynthiana Bike Night entertainment KentuckyLiving.com has some ideas on includes a motorcycle stunt team, how to add to the trip with local attrac- shown above; live music; and a tions, from famous cinnamon rolls to Kid’s Zone with bouncy houses, face painting and games. Photo: nearly two dozen murals. Shonda Judy Continued on page 29 ▲ Above left, at Cynthiana Bike Night organizer Phillip Kelly hopes the event introduces more people to the town murals, mom-and-pop shops and downtown attractions. Photo: Shonda Judy

Above, Bike Night drew 2,000 motorcycles to Cynthiana in 2018. Photo: Shonda Judy

In addition to celebrating motor- cycles and the downtown experi- ence, Cynthiana Bike Night has a charitable mission. All proceeds from vendor fees and T-shirt sales go to a community toy drive. Kelly says the last event raised enough money to give toys to 300 kids and feed 25 families a full Christmas dinner. Kelly and a group of friends have been running motorcycle-based fundraisers since 2016, but they’re not a nonprofit—they’re not even an organization. They’re just people who like helping others and love to ride motorcycles, and find ways to connect the two. ENJOY MONK’S ROAD PREMIUM SPIRITS “It’s just a bunch of friends,” he TASTING ROOM NOW OPEN says. “That’s what we do.” LOGSTILLDISTILLERY.COM

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KENTUCKYLIVING.COM | JULY 2021 27 Bikers Give Back For many Kentucky bikers, the motorcycle community offers an ideal platform for social impact. Through poker runs, fundraisers, toy drives and community organizations, bikers unite around a shared mission of giving back. “Hollywood kind of makes bikers out to be this big mean, bad group of people, but there’s probably not a nicer, more giv- ing bunch of individuals, as a group, that you would find anywhere in the country, or the world, for that matter,” says Jay Huber, motorcycle education coordinator for the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and past president of the Kentucky Motorcycle Association (KMA). For more than 30 years, the KMA has Jerry Spegal is a member and past hosted an annual ride donating to the president of the Circuit Riders of Northern Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program. Kentucky chapter of the Christian “We’re talking 10,000 bikers coming out Motorcyclists Association (CMA), an orga- and donating toys,” Huber says. “I couldn’t nization that combines Christian ministry tell you how many times, as president, we with a love of motorcycles. One of the would receive requests from one charity CMA’s most popular offerings, Spegal or another or someone having health says, is the “bike blessing.” Members of issues—to the point you couldn’t do them the CMA pray over motorcyclists’ bikes, all. You could pretty well find, in any area asking for the blessing of safety. of the state on any weekend, some kind of “We’ve got little stickers that document charity ride going on someplace.” that we’ve blessed their bike for the year, Sometimes charity takes the form of a and those are real popular,” Spegal says. poker run, in which bikers pay an entry fee “Bikers like somebody praying over their and ride to five locations, picking up a new bike. It just gives them a little peace when card at each. The bike with the best hand they’re going into the riding season.” wins a small prize, but the lion’s share of Spegal is also pastor of Bikers Church, a money raised through entry fees usually gathering of bikers that meets in Erlanger, benefits an individual, organization or for Sunday worship. In partnership with the charitable cause. KMA, Bikers Church has a longstanding “Bikers are compassionate, especially relationship with the Children’s Home of for children and animals,” says current ▲ Northern Kentucky. Since the early 1990s, KMA President Tommy Williams. KMA members, and more recently, Bikers The annual Great Teddy Bear Run, bene- Bikers provide more than 1,000 stuffed Church members, have annually taken bears during the annual Great Teddy Bear fitting the Barren River Area Child Advocacy up donations to buy presents, choosing Run, Bowling Green, to children served individual gifts from the kids’ wish lists and Center (BRACAC), is just one example of by the Barren River Area Child Advocacy bikers’ tender hearts. Since 1991, the event Center. Photos: GeekandWife Photography delivering them on their bikes. has brought bikers together to donate ted- “Any time that you see a big ride where dy bears to BRACAC, which serves children there’s 40, 50, 200 bikes, any time you see who have been sexually abused. through their healing process. As you can a group of bikes riding down the road like “We saw over 800 children in 2020,” imagine, that’s a lot of teddy bears that we that on a Saturday, they’re raising money says Sabrina Durbin, community outreach need! This event provides us with over for some kind of a charity,” Spegal says. coordinator for BRACAC. “When a child 1,000 teddy bears to give to these “We just want people to know that we’re steps through our doors, they get to go children. We are so thankful for our riders regular people. … We’re good citizens that into our ‘Teddy Bear’ room and choose and their hearts that they have for the are giving back to the community, and we their own teddy bear to take with them children in our community.” want people to know that.”

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Kentucky Blast District Rally, country and resources to continually hone ▲ Lawrenceburg skills and learn more about safety. Above left, Kentucky Blast District Rally, August 19–21 “Not only do you get to participate in fun, Lawrenceburg, has a three-fold focus: friends, fun and safety. Photo: Leah Cridlin www.gwrraky.com but you get educated on how to be a good The green-canopied back roads of Anderson motorcycle rider and co-rider, all while keep- Above, bikers say they love the small- County hum with bikes in August as the ing this hobby of ours safe,” she says. town welcome from Burkesville, as Kentucky district of the Gold Wing Road All are welcome at the rally, and Cridlin well as scenic rides in the surrounding Riders Association (GWRRA) hosts its Kentucky says anyone interested can register and learn countryside. Photo: Dennis Corrieri Blast District Rally in Lawrenceburg. more at the Kentucky association website. Leah Cridlin, who serves as state GWRRA “We would love for people to come join us director with her husband, Rick, says the and participate in some motorcycle fun activi- event focuses on the association’s motto: ties and be part of all the fun,” she says. Friends, Fun and Safety. The event kicks off on the evening of European Riders Rally, August 19 in downtown Lawrenceburg with Burkesville food trucks and live music from local band September 9–12 Puncheon Creek. https://bmwmcon.clubexpress.com In line with the association’s educational Chris Aycock started riding motorcycles as a mission, the Lawrenceburg event offers sem- 6-year-old. Since then, he’s owned more than inars on motorcycle education and motorist 30 bikes and ridden motorcycles in Europe, awareness, as well as a daily ride through Asia, Australia, South America and across the scenic Anderson County. United States. He’s met plenty of interesting “It’s a time for Gold Wing riders to come folks along the way, but he says some of the together and reunite, take some beautiful most fascinating people still wind up at an rides and participate in motorcycle training,” event in his own backyard—the European Leah Cridlin says. “There’s a bike show on Riders Rally in Burkesville. Friday night, and a light parade where we ride Aycock lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and through town and display our beautiful bikes.” he’s a longtime member and past president of Cridlin enjoys the friendships she’s devel- the BMW Club of Nashville, which hosts the oped through the motorcycle community, European Riders Rally. The name is somewhat as well as opportunities to travel across the misleading; while European-made bikes are

KENTUCKYLIVING.COM | JULY 2021 29 ▲ Sturgis’ Kentucky Bike Rally, July 15–18, is the state’s largest biker gathering, featuring live music, bike games, bike shows with trophies, and vendors from across the U.S. Photo: Kentucky Bike Rally

⊳ The European Riders Rally has drawn bikers to Burkesville since 1998. Photo: Dennis Corrieri

common, all riders and all bikes are welcome to enjoy scenic rides and the small-town charm of Burkesville, served by Tri-County Not exactly “just like riding a bike” Electric Membership Corporation. “The downtown itself, and the people Itching to get into the motorcycle hobby? Jay Huber, former president of the there, are just what make it,” Aycock says. Kentucky Motorcycle Association, offers some pointers for getting started. “They open up and cater directly to us. Annie Ruby’s Cafe specially opens, and • Take a rider’s education course to see if motorcycles are for you. Riders they have a Friday night dinner for us, who complete the Basic Rider Course can skip the skills test later in the when otherwise we’d be hunting around for licensing process and can sometimes qualify for discounted insurance. • After your Basic Rider Course, get a motorcycle instruction permit. This something.” requires passing a vision test and a written test. Permit holders cannot Peter Duncanson, the current president of carry passengers and are required to wear helmets on the road. the BMW Motorcycle Club of Nashville, also • After 30 days, either complete the skills test or present your skills waiver highlights the efforts of the town and county card to gain your full motorcycle endorsement. to welcome guests. • Practice, practice, practice! “Like anything else, there is a specific skill set, “They also have a great facility for this so you always want to practice, even in a parking lot,” says Huber, who kind of event—space for camping and RVs, serves as motorcycle education coordinator for the Kentucky Justice and shower and restroom facilities, in town so Public Safety Cabinet. “I’ve been riding for 30 years and I still try and get that several amenities are available,” he says. into a parking lot and do those tight turns and keep up on those skills. For their part, downtown businesses are The more you do it, the better you get.” thrilled to have nearly 300 guests flooding • Get involved in the community. “Most people know someone else that’s Burkesville for the weekend. involved with a particular group, whether it’s the Kentucky Motorcycle Association, the Christian Motorcycle Association or the different “It means a lot for us,” says Heather Han- manufacturers’ groups,” Huber says. “If you want to ride with a group, nan, owner of Annie Ruby’s Cafe (featured there’s one out there for you.” in the January 2021 issue of Kentucky Living). “We’ve gotten to know a lot of the For all official guidance concerning motorcycle regulations, licensing and riders over the years, and they’ve become

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30 KENTUCKY LIVING | JULY 2021 Rally welcomes guests 21 and older to what’s billed as Kentucky’s largest motorcycle rally for a weekend of live music, bike games, bike shows with trophies, vendors from across the U.S., a poker run to raise money for charity and a long weekend in which bikers say they can simply relax among their peers. Thomas and her husband, Bill, who own Custom Biker Wear, a small business based in Sturgis, were vendors at motorcycle events for 25 years before taking over as rally organizers in 2011. She says that despite the stereotypes about bikers—and the colorful reputation of Kentucky Bike Rally, Sturgis the Kentucky Bike Rally—the motorcycle com- July 15–18 munity is supportive, encouraging and always www.kentuckybikerally.com willing to lend a hand. There’s a motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South “The motorcycle industry is different from Dakota. There’s one in Sturgis, Michigan. most things,” she says. “They’re the most Carlene Thomas isn’t sure what it is about giving. If there’s a charity event going on, Sturgis, but she does know this: the Kentucky they’re right there to help with it. Everybody Bike Rally in Sturgis, Kentucky, is the place to has kind of a bad vibe about motorcycles, but be the third weekend of July. they’re the most respectful, giving people that An adults-only event, the Kentucky Bike I have met in any industry.” KL

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KENTUCKYLIVING.COM | JULY 2021 31 HOME LET’S GROW

A lilac to love ASK gardenerTHE Tree version offers summer show of blooms

I THINK THERE SHOULD BE a gardeners’ list called “plants with I have planted oakleaf great reputations.” At the top of hydrangea mainly to this list would be the Japanese tree provide a tall hedge. The lilac (Syringa reticulata subsp. flowers are beautiful, but reticulata). Despite its great they bend down the bark characteristics, it’s not often planted—perhaps because people are such that it loses height. so accustomed to traditional lilacs. Can they be staked?—Bob Yes, it’s a real lilac and it’s a tree, growing 20 to 30 feet tall and only Oakleaf hydrangea are prolific 12 to 20 feet wide. Its size makes it A bloomers throughout the summer a great urban or street tree, but it’s months, have brilliant fall color and versatile and can be planted singly, provide winter interest with their exfo- as a screen or in a small group. The liating bark. They can reach 6–8 feet canopy shape is oval to rounded and tall and 6 feet wide at maturity and it is a modest grower. grow in sun or shade. It flowers in June, when many Do you know which specific oakleaf trees have already finished bloom- hydrangea you have planted? The ing. Large, creamy white panicle growth habit of hydrangea quercifolia flowers are held in clusters and cultivars is a bit stiffer and upright as opposed to the species itself. cover the tree. The flowers, slightly I do not think staking the flowers is fragrant, are attractive to butter- the ideal solution. This could be very flies, hummingbirds and most time-consuming and may not provide pollinators. the look you want. If they are still A site with full sun and moist young plantings, keep in mind that but well-drained soil is best, but as they age, the stems will become the Japanese tree lilac is known for stronger and able to support the large tolerating heavy clay soil. It is also flowers. drought resistant when established. » Angie Oakley Called the most “trouble free of all the lilacs,” it has very few pest problems. If you need something slightly smaller, check out the ‘Ivory Silk’ Japanese tree lilac, which grows only 20 feet tall. SHELLY NOLD SHELLY Consider planting a Japanese tree lilac this October or November and and durable tree that puts on a great

you will be rewarded with a strong show each summer. KL STOCK LUDMILA/ADOBE

SHELLY NOLD is a horticulturist and owner of The Plant Kingdom. Send stories and Have a gardening question? ideas to her at The Plant Kingdom, 4101 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40207 Go to KentuckyLiving.com, click on Home & Garden, then “Ask the Gardener.”

32 KENTUCKY LIVING | JULY 2021 KENTUCKY Where the locals eat eats Mini mart meets masterful meals at Pilot View Market

JOE ARNOLD

OVER THE LAST 100 YEARS OR SO, the building where winding Ironworks Road intersects with Schollsville Road in Pilot View has seen it all. It’s been a post office, stagecoach store, dentist’s and doctor’s office. But it’s always been a gathering spot for the Clark County community about 8 miles east of Winchester. For the last three years, Pilot View Market owners and Clark Energy consumer-members Keith and Julie Staton, shown, who raise vegetables on their nearby farm, and are mainstays of the Winchester/Clark County Farmers’ Market, have offered a full menu, 6 a.m.–6 p.m., seven days a week. “The majority of our customers, we’re on a first-name basis,” Julie says. “When I see them pull up, I know what they want and have it ready and to them before they even sit down.” A recent lunch visit was like stopping by the kitchen of a favorite aunt. Julie’s signature beer cheese burger (the restaurant is on Kentucky’s Beer Cheese Trail) and home fries were chased with a slice of airy cheesecake and strawberries grown by the farmer at the next table. “I create the menu for the lunch specials at the end of each month for the following month,” Julie says. “I try not to repeat the same special within a six-week period.” While she prods regulars to try new dishes, Julie is also open to their suggestions. The Redneck Hot Brown, a breakfast menu staple, is the creation of “one of our locals.” “That’s what I love about the store and this community,” Julie says. “This is just home.” With gas pumps outside and basic necessities and seasonal produce inside, Pilot View Market is a convenient stop at 7695

JOE ARNOLD Ironworks Road east of Winchester, (859) 556-2622.

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KENTUCKYLIVING.COM | JULY 2021 33 HOME AROUND THE TABLE

If recipe cards could talk READERrecipe Watermelon orzo salad celebrates friends and summer Whip up a batch of zucchini bread when you need to use an abundance of summer zucchini. Edna’s Zucchini Bread Submitted by Mary Basilici Taylor County RECC This recipe was given to Mary Basilici 40 years ago by a sweet lady who became anoth- er grandmother to their family. They loved her dearly and when they had extra zucchini in the summer, she gave Mary this recipe when they were out of ideas for using it up. HEATHER BILYEU HEATHER

3 eggs SO MANY OF MY FAVORITE RECIPES have been in my family for genera- 1 C vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla tions or have been made by friends over the years. 2 C unpeeled, grated zucchini They are cherished dishes that bring a smile to my face and wonderful 3 C flour memories to mind every time I pull out the recipe card. 2 C sugar Some of our closest friends brought over this watermelon salad about 1 ¼ tsp cinnamon eight years ago for a cookout. It was an instant hit with everyone and some- 1 tsp salt thing that is now a staple in our home throughout the summer. ¼ tsp nutmeg Every time I make it, I think of them and how thankful I am to have them 1 tsp baking soda 1 ½ tsp baking powder in our lives. Food holds so much more than the ability to sustain our 1 tsp sugar physical bodies. It holds memories and stories that become part of us. 1 tsp cinnamon Watermelon orzo salad is the perfect way to enjoy the abundance of ripe 1 C chopped nuts summer melons. Salty feta complements the sweet and juicy watermelon, Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together eggs, and the hint of fresh mint from the garden ties it all together. vegetable oil and vanilla in a large bowl until combined. Add grated zucchini and whisk to 5 Ingredient Watermelon Orzo Salad incorporate. Add next seven ingredients and 1 C uncooked orzo mix thoroughly with a spatula. 4–5 C cubed watermelon Divide batter between two greased and floured ¼ C fresh mint leaves loaf pans. Mix sugar, cinnamon and chopped 6 oz crumbled feta nuts in a separate bowl and sprinkle on top of Zest and juice of 1 lime batter in pans. Bake for 1 hour. Makes two loaves. You may substitute five ripe Cook the orzo according to package directions in generously salted water. While bananas for zucchini in this recipe. the pasta is cooking, cube the watermelon into bite-size pieces, and chiffonade the fresh mint. Once the orzo is finished cooking, strain and place in a large bowl. Combine watermelon, feta crumbles, mint, and juice and zest of the lime into the bowl with the orzo and gently toss. HEATHER BILYEU HEATHER Serve immediately at room temperature or chill. Serves 10.

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34 KENTUCKY LIVING | JULY 2021 CUTTING COSTS HOME

Insulating what’s outside Heating, cooling outbuildings can be tricky

An uninsulated out- Abuilding can be quite expensive to heat (or cool) depending on where you live. The cost to heat or cool your outdoor shed depends Our new home on your climate, the size came with an of the outbuilding and the outdoor shed with price you pay for electricity. an electric wall But as an example, heating an uninsulated 6-by-8-foot heater. How much shed could cost twice as will our electric bill much as heating an insulated go up if we use this 900-square-foot home. heater, or should Some outbuildings are we insulate the heated with wood, which is a sound choice if you have a shed?—Lloyd free source of firewood. An- other strategy often seen in workshops is a radiant heater Moisture enables rot, insects ▲ PAT KEEGAN and BRAD directed at the work area, per- and mold to wreak havoc Keeping a newer shed in top THIESSEN write on energy haps in front of a workbench. on your structure, and rust condition may require insulation efficiency for the National But if you’re paying for your to degrade tools and other and proper venting. Photo: Dave F3138/Flickr user Rural Electric Cooperative fuel and decide to keep an metals. Heating and insulat- Association outbuilding heated, you ing an outbuilding, if done should definitely insulate it. right, can reduce or eliminate can get through, typically a moisture problem. Installed through the roof, windows Moisture hazards incorrectly, it can trap mois- and doorway; seepage An important consideration, ture and foster mold growth. through floors and walls; or unless you live in a desert-dry Moisture in an outbuilding condensation when night- climate, is the effect moisture is usually caused by three time temperatures drop. can have in an outbuilding. things: leaks where water To prevent moisture build- up, you need to eliminate moisture sources and prevent CONDENSATION, CONDENSED condensation. Only you can decide if the As air cools, it cannot carry as much moisture, and condensation occurs, usually on the coolest object at value of heating and cooling hand. Insulating walls and ceilings can keep the interior your outbuilding is worth the wall or ceiling surface from getting cold enough for cost and effort to properly condensation to occur. Insulated wall or ceiling cavities insulate and seal. Even if your need to be carefully air sealed to prevent condensation shed is not heated or insulated, inside the cavity. it’s worth keeping an eye out for mold and mildew. KL

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When lighting strikes Be prepared and know what to do when thunder roars

THERE IS ONE IMPORTANT saying that tells you what to do when you see lightning or hear thunder. Follow it and teach lightning safety to your children. “When thunder roars, go indoors.” That’s the National Weather Service’s motto BILLY PORTER concerning thunder and lightning. It’s easy to is the Safety Coordinator at Gibson remember and can save your life. Here are a few Electric Membership other safety tips that can help avoid the risk of Corporation. death or injury. If you’re outside, you should seek shelter when YEARS IN THE you first see a flash of lightning or feel a rumble of INDUSTRY: 30 thunder. Both are cues the storm is close enough WHEN I’M NOT for lightning to strike. WORKING I’M: Seek safe shelter immediately. The safest spending time places to be are a building with electricity and/ with family, fishing or plumbing, or a metal-topped vehicle with the and enjoying the windows closed. outdoors. Picnic shelters, dugouts and small buildings without plumbing or electricity are not safe. Wait at least 30 minutes after seeing lightning or hearing thunder before going back outside. You are still at risk of being struck by lightning after a storm has passed. Don’t go back outside just because the rain has slowed or stopped. Other safety tips during lightning When you see lightning, avoid water. Do not bathe, shower, wash dishes or have any oth- er contact with water during a thunderstorm, because lightning can travel through a building’s plumbing. Avoid electronic equipment, corded phones, computers, and other electrical equipment, win- dows, doors, porches and concrete. While it might ⊳ be tempting to watch the storm from the safety of Lightning kills an average your home, stay away from windows and doors. STOCK LAMPARD/ADOBE PAUL of 49 people a year in the U.S., the National Weather Do not lie on concrete floors or lean against high points. This also means you do not want to Service says. concrete walls, like those in a basement or garage. sit under a tree to stay dry. Lightning can travel through the metal wires in con- Never seek shelter in a cave or rocky over- crete walls and flooring. hang, and do not lay flat on the ground. If you are caught in a storm while at a pond, lake If someone is struck by lightning, he or she or pool, get out and away from the water as soon as may need immediate medical attention. Lightning you hear thunder. victims do not carry an electrical charge and are If you are hiking on a hillside and hear thunder, safe to touch. Call 911 immediately and start CPR move to lower ground because lightning will seek if needed. KL

36 KENTUCKY LIVING | JULY 2021 SMART HEALTH HOME RENTERS: Oral cancer screenings DO YOU NEED are critical HELP PAYING Kentucky’s rates are especially high UTILITY BILLS? DZM1TRY/ADOBE STOCK DZM1TRY/ADOBE

To apply to the Team SYDA PRODUCTIONS/ADOBE STOCK SYDA Kentucky Healthy KENTUCKY HAS ONE of the nation’s through a $1 million grant from the at Home Fund, go to highest incidences of oral cancer, and United Health Foundation. Teamkyhherf.ky.gov the key to improving survival rates is The project has completed nearly early detection and getting patients 2,000 screenings, double its initial goal. into treatment. It takes an all-hands-on-deck approach, All adults should have a professional using community education, outreach oral cancer screening at least once a events and partnerships to extend its year, even if they have no teeth. Oral impact. Local partnerships are essential cancer screenings are fast, easy and to encourage more conversations about efficient—and they save lives. oral cancer in communities. The five-year survival rate for people Oral cancer can strike anyone, but with localized oral cancer is 81%. The leading risk factors include smoking, survival rate drops to 39% when the chewing tobacco, excessive alcohol Teamwork cancer has metastasized, or spread, to consumption and infection with other areas. certain strains of the human papilloma Kentucky’s electric cooperatives and Governor Andy Beshear The University of Kentucky virus (HPV). This puts Kentuckians at are teaming up to recognize College of Dentistry is working on a higher risk for oral cancer. According beautification efforts in local a project to reverse the high rates to the United Health Foundation’s communities. of cancer in the commonwealth, America’s Health Rankings, almost focusing on eastern Kentucky, where a quarter of Kentucky adults smoke Share your Beautify the oral cancer rates are more than 50% and nearly as many report excessive Bluegrass projects on higher than the state’s above-average drinking. Kentucky also has the high- KentuckyLiving.com/beautify norm. The Eradicate Oral Cancer in est rate of HPV-related cancers in the by August 20. Eastern Kentucky project is funded United States. KL

DR. PAMELA A. VAN ARSDALL is a professor in the UK College of Dentistry and grant educa- tion director for the Eradicate Oral Cancer in Eastern Kentucky project, and DR MELVIN YEOH is a professor in the UK College of Dentistry and director for the Eradicate Oral Cancer in Eastern Kentucky project.

Will and Lila Beshear. Photo: Mary Speer/Governor’s Office

KENTUCKYLIVING.COM | JULY 2021 37 TRAVEL WORTH THE TRIP Sippin’ and daytrippin’ to Kentucky wineries KATHY WITT

IN A STATE THAT’S WORLD-RE- Verona ● ● Augusta ● Flemingsburg NOWNED for its bourbon, it would ● Midway be easy for wine to simply throw in the towel, or in this case, the fermen-

● Rockfield tation tank. But there is strength ● Fancy Farm in grapes, and Kentucky’s 60-plus wineries are as varied as the vintners behind the labels—many of whom are crafting award-winning wines. This month we visit a handful of Kentucky’s wineries. “Kentucky’s wineries offer unique and exciting experiences for visitors and residents alike,” says Tyler Madison, creative marketing manag- er with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Marketing. “Wineries in Kentucky are truly family businesses, and Baker-Bird Winery & Distillery, Augusta, sits one of the best parts of any visit is on the most historic spirits site in America. being able to talk directly with the Photo: Baker-Bird Winery & Distillery winemaker, grape grower and tast- ▼ ing room manager—and sometimes

all three of these roles are the same person.” The following wineries, each a Kentucky Proud member, offer a dis- tinctively delicious wine experience: Baker-Bird Winery & Distillery, Augusta Owner/winemaker: Dinah Bird Established: 2010 As America’s oldest (and largest) wine cellar, Baker-Bird has the additional distinction of being the only winery in the country to survive a Civil War battle—the Battle of Augusta in 1862. It is also on the National Register of

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has cheese plates and picnic packs available for visitors to purchase with GROWN IN KENTUCKY their wine. A guided history tour covers According to the Kentucky 1850s winemaking practices and a Department of Agriculture’s bourbon presentation is also offered. Grape and Wine Program, these categories of grapes Brianza Gardens and Winery, are grown in the Bluegrass Verona state: European (vinifera), Owner/winemaker: Tony Parnigoni French-American hybrids Established: 2015 and American/Native (which This Italian-flavored winery grows includes such grapes as Noiret, Vignoles, Marquette and Concord, Catawba, Norton Aromella grapes on 4.5 acres, bot- and Muscadine). Learn about tling 2,500 cases a year. Food service Kentucky wine and winegrow- ers, wine grants and more at includes local cheeses, sausage and www.kyagr.com/marketing/ grape-wine.html. ⊳ Internationally acclaimed Baker-Bird wines have won over 150 medals in wine competitions. crackers, plus a variety of food truck Photo: Baker-Bird Winery & Distillery delectables. The tasting room offers indoor and out- Brianza Gardens and Winery, Verona, has over 3,800 grapevines, along with plantings of door seating, with live music performed blackberry and black currant, and apple and pear on Saturdays and Sundays. Lush gardens trees. Photo: Danielle Isbell and the surrounding rolling hills provide ▼ a breathtaking backdrop for weddings.

Historic Places for its architecture and historic vineyard land. The distillery, added in 2018, is one of the oldest documented bourbon-distilling sites in the area. But back to the winery. Baker-Bird bottles 400 cases of wine annually, co-oping with Kentucky farmers for a variety of grapes, and many of its wines are international award winners. The tasting room is tucked within a circa 1850 wine pressing room, so history radiates from every square inch of this place. The Wine Cellar hosts brunch and special dinners on occasion and always

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Tastings and tours are offered daily at Purple Toad Winery, Paducah. Photo: Jonathan Waide

DESTINATIONS more to Julia Child called wine “one of the agreeable and essential ingredients of explore life.” With more than five dozen wineries and counting, Kentucky concurs. Be sure to call wineries in advance to double-check hours of operation.

Baker-Bird Winery & Distillery The winery is a firm supporter of small business Lovers Leap Vineyards & Winery 4465 Augusta/Chatham Road, Augusta owners as a showcase for their products. 1180 Lanes Mill Road, Lawrenceburg www.bakerbirdwinerydistillery.com www.loversleapwine.com (606) 756-3739. Traveler’s Cellar Winery (502) 839-1299 Check the website for wine events, including 3220 Fuqua Road, Rockfield While winemaker Bryan Jones focuses Food Pairings and Dinners in the Wine Cellar. www.travelerscellarwinery.com on dry wines, this winery also has sweet (270) 846-9463 ones—all from seven varieties of grapes Brianza Gardens and Winery Tune in to the winery’s YouTube video grown on 30 acres. It is among Kentucky’s 14611 Salem Creek Road, Verona series, A Glass Half Full, www.youtube.com/ largest and oldest wineries. www.brianzagardens.com watch?v=MCu4UU2XCwg. (859) 445-9369 tasting room. Purple Toad Winery, Paducah Stay overnight at the on-site two-bedroom cot- More Kentucky wineries 4275 Old U.S. Highway 45 South, Paducah tage, one-bedroom bungalow or Winemaker’s www.purpletoadwinery.com Suite atop the Tasting Room. 12 Mile Creek Winery (270) 554-0010 11093 Flagg Springs Pike, California Kentucky’s largest winery, it bottled 80,000 Echo Valley Winery & Vineyard www.12milecreekwinery.com cases in 2020. Among the most awarded, it 1826 Mount Carmel Road, Flemingsburg (859) 391-0144 is famous for its gourmet sweet wines. www.echovalleywine.com It’s the “Home of the Jalapeno Bloody (606) 845-0030 Mary,” and vintners Tamara and Kevin Wight-Meyer Vineyard & Winery An on-site historic barn can be rented for wed- Stewart are known for their jalapeno wine. 340 Meyer Drive, Shepherdsville dings, reunions and other parties or events. Enjoy finger foods and occasional easy www.wight-meyervineyards.com listening music. (502) 921-0267 Equus Run Vineyards Bullitt County’s first commercial vineyard 1280 Moores Mill Road, Midway Farmer & Frenchman Winery & Cafe and winery, it is among the most award-win- www.equusrunvineyards.com 12522 U.S. Highway 41 South, Robards ning in the state, having won five Kentucky (859) 846-9463 www.farmerandfrenchman.com Wine Commissioner’s Cup Awards since the The winery has a wine club with quarterly (270) 748-1856 competition began in 2013. releases typically available only to members. A “Best in Kentucky” in the category of wines, it recently added a Wine Cellar, a We could not feature all of Kentucky’s great Fancy Farm Vineyard and Winery private dining area for groups up to 14. The wineries, but we invite you to tell us about your 115 Hayden St., Fancy Farm winery has dining, entertainment, 3.5-mile favorite winery and why. Post on Facebook www.fancyfarmvineyardandwinery.com trail and lodging in three luxury cabins. @Kentucky Living Magazine. (270) 623-8787

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⊲ The restaurant at Echo Valley Winery, Flemingsburg, serves a variety of bar food, including burgers, salads, steaks and more. Photo: Echo Valley Winery

“We have a gorgeous park-style setting, exceptional award-winning wines, vacation lodging and friendly staff,” says Parnigoni. Echo Valley Winery & Vineyard, Flemingsburg Owners: David and Sue Watson Winemaker: David Watson Established: Vineyard 2005; Winery 2014 Of the 12,000 or so bottles of wine sold here, a whopping 10,000 of them are of Rodeo Girl, a crowd-pleasing award winner described as “sweet, bright and full of flavor.” The Watsons grow Chambourcin, Norton, Seyval Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Muscadine, Chardonel, Concord and Guests can stay overnight in the two Visit These Kentucky Wineries Traminette grapes on 5 acres of land in pristine tiny homes, rented through Fleming County. Airbnb under the names The

“It’s one of the only wineries in the Chardonel and The Concord. WINERY & BISTRO northeastern region of Kentucky and OF ETOWN it paved the way for alcohol sales in Equus Run Vineyards, Midway “Live Life at the Edge” a previously dry county,” says David Owner/winemaker: Cynthia Bohn Mon-Thur: 11 am – 9 pm Watson. Established: 1998 Fri & Sat: 11 am – 11 pm Sun: 11 am – 3 pm (Brunch) The on-site restaurant serves ev- If you want some headliner enter- STOCK ARTWORK/ADOBE MICHELANGELO 114 S. Mulberry Street, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 erything from a taco fries appetizer tainment with your wine, find your (Parking on Helm Street) • (270)737-9463 spiced with jalapeno to a Drippy Beef way to this 38-acre hidden treasure. sandwich to a grilled 14-oz ribeye. The family- and pet-friendly winery— one of the state’s oldest—has hosted the likes of Wynonna Judd, Mary WINE WONDERS Chapin Carpenter and Juice Newton on its stage. A Tunes in the Vines Gourmet Sweet Wines™ Cabernet Sauvignon is the series featuring local music keeps Mon-Sat: 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sun: 1 p.m.–6 p.m. most widely planted grape 4275 Old US Hwy. 45 S, Paducah, KY 42003 in the world, covering some things hopping on Sundays, and, 270-554-0010 | www.purpletoadwinery.com mid-May through October, events 840,000 of the world’s acres. Like us on Facebook Nebuchadnezzar isn’t just include Murder Mystery Dinner a Biblical figure: it’s a wine Theatre, a Foodie Series and mar- bottle—the largest of its kind, quee-name concerts at the stone-ter- Boucherie able to hold nearly 4 gallons. raced amphitheater. Winery (That’s 20 bottles!) In 1776, “We see ourselves as a tourist des- Madeira was the Founding Wednesday–Saturday: tination that happens to serve wine,” 11 am–6 pm Fathers’ choice for toasting the says Bohn. Sunday: 1 pm–5pm Declaration of Independence. Equus Run’s 8 acres of grapes 270.826.6192 (supplemented with local growers’ www.boucheriewinery.com Estate grown, hand-crafted wines from vine to bottle

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⊳ Equus Run Vineyards, Midway, is a destination for experiencing 38 acres outdoors with a great selection of wines, events and tours. Photo: Pamela Trautner

Center, Farmer & Frenchman Winery & Cafe’s idyllic Henderson County setting is easy to find—but hard to leave. Photo: Farmer & Frenchman Winery

Bottom, the tasting room at Fancy Farm Vineyard and Winery is both roomy and cozy. Photo: Fancy Farm Vineyard and Winery

grapes) produce a menu of whites, rosés and reds, from sweet to dry. It includes Bella Rosso dessert wine, the crisp Summer White and Equestrian Merlot—fitting for a winery located in Kentucky horse country. Nibbles for purchase include prepackaged cheese, meat and crackers. Across the street, Saddlestone Cottage, rented through Airbnb and VRBO, provides a front porch view of the winery. Fancy Farm Vineyard and Winery, Fancy Farm Owner/winemaker: Tom Curtsinger Established: Vineyard 2011; Winery 2016 Kentucky’s westernmost winery is also its largest in terms of vineyards grow- ing 100 percent vinifera (European) grapes. Fancy Farm grows 6 acres of grapes, producing about 5,000 bottles, including its bestselling “country wine,” Old Red Barn, noted as an ideal sipper for “meals, front porches and shade trees.” “Our soil types and microclimate allow us to grow grapes that cannot thrive anywhere else in the state,” says Curtsinger. “People can taste and drink wines here that aren’t produced anywhere else in Kentucky.” Entertainment includes trivia nights and performances by local musicians, a spring and fall Girls Day Out and an early December Christmas Bazaar. Ad- ditionally, the winery welcomes small businesses and vendors throughout the year to showcase their products or services. WORTH THE TRIP TRAVEL

Traveler’s Cellar Winery, ▲ Rockfield Traveler’s Cellar Winery, Rockfield, is known for its Owners: Derrick and Deserea Huff events—everything from live music to sunset yoga. Photo: BJ Jordan Winemaker: Derrick Huff Established: 2019 ⊲ Semper fi could be Traveler’s Cellar’s Vaulted and beamed ceiling, comfy seating and fun winemaking motto. The globetrotting decor create an inviting setting at the tasting room at couple—a retired infantry Marine who Traveler’s Cellar Winery. Photo: BJ Jordan served three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and a former commercial a Tepache, a traditional Mexican-style real estate appraiser—fell in love with spiced pineapple wine, and offer the the winemaking process in California whole range of white and red wines, and learned their skills from winemak- from bone dry to lusciously sweet.” ers in far-flung regions including Eger Food offerings include prepackaged in Hungary, Yamanashi Prefecture in salads, seared tuna and small charcuterie Japan and the Greek island of Crete. preparations. Entertainment ranges They are always faithful to issues of from opera nights, live music/food truck quality, limiting their wines to 14 to events, stand-up comedy tours and out- ensure each one produced receives un- door movies to sunset yoga classes, paint divided attention. and sip events, murder mystery dinners “Among many of our unique creations and farm-to-table charity benefits. KATHY WITT is an award-winning travel and are a sweet tea wine made from real “We are settled on 5 cozy acres, lifestyle writer based in Northern Kentucky and tea, lemons and golden raisins,” says which allows us to host outdoor the author of Secret Cincinnati and The Secret Derrick Huff. “We have also produced events,” says Huff.KL of the Belles.

KENTUCKYLIVING.COM | JULY 2021 43 World Champion UNIQUELY Alayna Applegate Kentucky In 2012, at age 8, Alayna Applegate of Ewing won her first World’s Championship title in walk and trot equitation. She had been training for only a year at that point, having fallen in love with saddlebred horses after receiving a package of riding lessons when she was 7. The daughter of Wes Applegate, superintendent of maintenance at Fleming-Mason Energy, and Brooke Applegate, Alayna comes from a long line of Saddlebred competitors, begin- ning with her great-grandfather. Alayna has made 21 victory passes in Louisville’s Freedom Hall during the World’s Championship Horse Show. Eighteen of these victory passes are World’s Championship titles. Four are Kentucky Equitation Rider titles, in a competition reserved for Kentucky residents. At 10, Alayna became the youngest rider to win the Junior Equitation National Championship. She has also competed with the USA Saddle Seat Young Rider team in New Orleans. Alayna’s latest victory took place in 2020 when she earned a spot on the World Cup team that would have traveled to compete in South Africa if not for the COVID-19 pandemic. “Competing in shows has helped shape who I am today,” says Alayna. As a 17-year-old, Alayna has one year left to compete as a junior exhibitor. At the end of the year, she'll decide whether to continue as an amateur competitor in the sport or join the professional ranks. For this world champ, that decision is an easy one. “I want to go professional,” she says. “And earn my living in this business.”

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’SHINE HOME CELEBRATE HAPPY 1ON 2RUN! 3THE 4TH 4BIRTHDAY The inaugural Beattyville Watch baseball as it was Celebrate the 4th of July in Calvert City celebrates its Bourbon and Moonshine played in the 1860s on July 31, Lake Cumberland’s backyard 150th birthday July 2–4. The Festival, July 10 on the town when the Bluegrass Barons at Lakefest, July 3 on the free fun at Memorial Park square, features live music, play the Indianapolis White town square in Jamestown. includes live bluegrass music festival food and bourbon Water Baseball Club at the Russell County’s longest- throughout, headlined by and moonshine tastings, Barons’ home field at running Independence Day Rhonda Vincent & The Rage 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Appearances Waveland State Historic celebration kicks off with on Saturday; plus carnival, by “The Beattyville Hillbillies,” Site in Lexington. Bring a the Lions Club breakfast in arts and crafts, petting zoo, cast members of Discovery lawn chair and enjoy Beck Park at 7 a.m., followed hymn sing and beard, fiddle Channel’s Moonshiners show, America’s pastime circa by 5K and 10K runs and a and cornhole contests. The and others who competed on 1860, when plays were morning of children’s games. fest wraps up Sunday with Moonshiners Master Distiller. made barehanded, since Also: craft and food vendors, the annual Ameribration pa- ’Shiners and distillers tell their gloves weren’t used until car and tractor show and rade and fireworks. Veterans stories in panel discussions later. Food vendor truck 8:30 p.m. performance by Brunch Saturday at the Lake- at noon and 4 p.m., and Hank on-site. Game starts 1 p.m. country music singer-song- land Events Center (veterans Williams IV performs 7 p.m. Admission free this year; no writer John Anderson. Free served free) benefits groups Admission free; tasting fees reservations needed. For admission. It all ends, of that help active service apply. For info, www.beattyvil- details, www.parks.ky.gov, course, with fireworks. For members and veterans. For lebourbon andmoonshinefest. click on events or (859) more info, www.myjtky.com/ details, www.150calvertcity. com or (606) 464-5038. 272-3611. lakefest or (270) 343-4594. com or (270) 703-1591.

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CALL FRIDAY, JULY 16 BEFORE NORTHERN Eddie Miles: The Heart of Kentucky YOU GO Concert Series, thru 17th, (270) 699-2787, Because events Kentucky Classic Arts at Centre Square, change, always BLUE Lebanon call to verify. GRASS NORTH SATURDAY, JULY 17 CENTRAL EASTERN Twin Lakes National Fiddler Championship, (615) 656-8323, Courthouse WESTERN Square, Leitchfield SOUTH CENTRAL SATURDAY, JULY 24 Make A Wish Hope is Essential Gala, (502) 345-8729, Churchill Downs, Louisville SATURDAY, JULY 31 BLUEGRASS EASTERN Henry County Harvest Showcase, (502) 229- FRIDAY, JULY 2 FRIDAY, JULY 2 2432, Henry County Fairgrounds, New Castle First Friday Speaker Series: A Shot in Appalachian Strings and Things, thru 3rd, The Great Train Robbery, (800) 272-0152, the Moonlight, (502) 782-8070, Kentucky (606) 886-2636, Jenny Wiley Amphitheater, Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven Historical Society, Frankfort Prestonsburg TUESDAY, JULY 6 Cruise-In on Main Street, (606) 464-5038, Sarah Wiltsee: Your World in Color, thru Beattyville Town Square NORTHERN 31st, (859) 236-4054, Art Center of the SATURDAY, JULY 3 Bluegrass, Danville SATURDAY, JULY 3 Breathitt Heritage Fair, (606) 568-6564, Fourth of July Celebration, thru 4th, (606) Southern Fried Funeral, thru 24th, (859) Douthitt Park, Jackson 563-2596, Downtown Maysville 236-2747, Pioneer Playhouse, Danville THURSDAY, JULY 8 Dry Ridge Party in the Park, (859) 824-3322, SUNDAY, JULY 11 Shriners Bluegrass Festival, thru 10th, Grant County Frankfort Public Art Tour: Sculpture, (502) (606) 255-0484, Carter County Shrine Club 352-7082, Josephine Sculpture Park Show Grounds, Olive Hill SATURDAY, JULY 17 Augusta Riverfest Regatta, thru 18th, (606) Bourbon Sessions, (502) 680-0948, Ripy SATURDAY, JULY 10 756-2183, Riverside Drive, Augusta Mansion, Lawrenceburg Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry SUNDAY, JULY 18 Summer, 17th, 24th, (606) 886-2636, THURSDAY, JULY 15 , thru Mountain Arts Center, Prestonsburg Illuminate Leadership Conference Appetite for Art, (502) 352-7082, 23rd, (513) 421-2300, Northern Kentucky Josephine Sculpture Park, Frankfort Cumberland Valley Cruise-In, (606) 528- University, Highland Heights 8860, Downtown Corbin Barbasol Championship, thru 18th, SATURDAY, JULY 24 (859) 539-3634, Champions Golf Club, Jazz Alley Series: New Orleans String Christmas in July, (859) 384-3522, Big Nicholasville Kings, (606) 324-0007, Paramount Arts Bone Lick State Historic Site, Union Center, Ashland Bourbon Sessions, (502) 680-0948, Ripy MONDAY, JULY 26 Mansion, Lawrenceburg THURSDAY, JULY 22 Grant County Fair, thru 31st, (859) 824- , (606) 528-8860, Downtown THURSDAY, JULY 22 Flavor of Main 3322, Williamstown Main Street, Corbin James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky, SATURDAY, JULY 31 thru 24th, 29th-31st, (859) 734-3314, James M2M Paddlefest, (606) 584-0061, Harrod Amphitheater, Harrodsburg NORTH CENTRAL O’Rourke’s Pub, Maysville SATURDAY, JULY 31 True Colors Shopping Event, (859) 525- Troubadour Concerts at the Castle: THURSDAY, JULY 1 7250, Pioneer Park, Covington Riders in the Sky, (859) 256-0322, The Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art Kentucky Castle, Versailles from Paper, thru 31st, (502) 634-2700, Speed Art Museum, Louisville SOUTH CENTRAL Bourbon & Botanicals Series, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, (502) 241-4788, Yew Dell FRIDAY, JULY 2 Owen County Botanical Gardens, Crestwood Concerts in the Park Series, 16th, 23rd, 4-H Fair & Horse Show 30th, (270) 935-9905, Circus Square Park, Carnival July 6-10 FRIDAY, JULY 2 Bowling Green Bullitt Blast and Shepherdsville City Fair, thru 3rd, (502) 403-6545, (502) 563-5050 | www.facebook.com/owencountykyfair Shepherdsville-First Street Park

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Nancy ALEX/ADOBE STOCK Hoses and Hot Rods, (270) 363-0564, Downtown on the Square, Hartford The Music of Queen, (270) 904-1880, SKyPAC, Bowling Green BG Wine Festival, (270) 745-7317, Historic Railwaypark & Train Museum, Bowling Green THURSDAY, JULY 22 The Lady’s Not for Burning, thru 23rd, 25th, 30th-31st, (888) 394-3282, Joe Ford Amphitheater, Somerset Let the fun begin in SATURDAY, JULY 24 GRANT COUNTY! Somernites Cruise: Car Show and Cruise, (606) 872-2277, Fountain Square, Somerset

WESTERN THURSDAY, JULY 1 150 Miles 150 Days, (270) 395-7138, Calvert City Civic Center FRIDAY, JULY 2 Summer Art Party, (270) 753-4059, The MAG Art Market, Murray SATURDAY, JULY 3 Pedal in Paducah, (270) 442-2510, McCracken County Public Library SATURDAY, JULY 10 Splash Day, (270) 269-2434, Christian Way Farm, Hopkinsville FRIDAY, JULY 16 Dueling Pianos: A Rocking Request Review, (888) 362-4223, Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 Walking Wednesdays, (270) 362-9210, visitgrantky.com • 800-382-7117 Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Calvert City FRIDAY, JULY 30 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR APRIL HOUSEBOAT RENTAL WINNER! Never Forget: Quilts from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, thru 31st, Carla Anders of Rockholds won the four-night houseboat rental from Kentucky Dam Marina. (270) 442-8856, The National Quilt Museum, Thank you to our prize sponsor, and congratulations to Carla! Paducah

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most popular ways to catch crappie today. With sev- eral national champion crappie anglers and some of the best crappie guides in the business, this was a great camp with lots of great information. By the hot days of summer, crappie have moved out of the spawning bays, following the baitfish to deeper water and suspending in the water column. During this time, the crappie can be a little skittish in clear water as the boat approaches them. The new Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor in our boat was super quiet, which helps a lot, but just the shadow of the boat can spook fish in clear water. You could be fishing all around the crappie and never get a bite. Leave it to a few serious crappie anglers to figure out how to catch the crappie they are spooking. My first morning was spent with Jones, using planer boards for suspended crappie. Planer boards are floating plastic boards that are pulled behind a boat, offering several advantages when longlining for crappie in clear water. Jones dug out several Crappie Reaper planer boards from a bag. The line is attached to the desired depth that you want your bait to run, using a couple of spring-loaded clasps on the planer board. Different lengths of line are let out on each rod to stagger the baits, and as the planer board pulls farther from the boat, you increase the amount of line let out. When set up correctly, the planer boards on the left and right I GOT AN UNEXPECTED PHONE CALL from my form a V behind the boat. This technique keeps friend David Jones to see if I would be interested all your baits away from the boat. It also presents in attending the inaugural BrushPile Fishing me- your baits up to a 60-foot spread to cover more dia camp at Dale Hollow Lake in March. BrushPile water. This is vital when the crappie schools are Fishing is an educational TV series about crappie scattered, following the baitfish. fishing, while Jones is a crappie guide on Green If you’re looking for a new way to catch crap- ▲ River Lake. He also is the 2014 Crappie USA pie, give planer boards a try. Planer boards are Crappie fishing guide Classic Champion and Green River Lake record effective any time the crappie is suspended. David Jones with a crappie holder. It didn’t take me long to accept the Jones offers lessons in using planer boards; go couple of good crappie invitation. to https://greenriverlakecrappietrips.com and caught using planer boards. Photo: Ken The event offered an excellent opportunity learn a great way to catch crappie, especially in McBroom to gather content for articles about some of the clear lakes like Dale Hollow. KL

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Cool down on the Cumberland If the heat has you hiding inside, get out on the river. The Cumberland River water temperature, coupled with shade provided by the towering trees lining its banks, create a cool drift down a beautiful river. The river is best fished with a small jon boat or drift boat, but makes for a great kayak or fun float trip, too. Known for fly fishing for trout, it also offers smallmouth bass, sauger and stripers. The first 16 miles from Lake Cumberland’s Wolf Creek Dam to Winfrey’s Ferry is a great section to float and fish, with a few small shoals. It is the perfect stretch of water for beginning canoeists and kayakers to hone their skills and to catch a few fish. Happy trails STOCK LESZEKGLASNER/ADOBE

The Kentucky Department of Parks has made it easy for anyone who likes a hike, from a casual stroll to more strenuous treks, by consolidating all the trails in all the Kentucky state parks on a single web listing. Trails in state parks range from nature trails that kids can enjoy to longer trails suitable for multi-day (or week) backpacking. Check out the backcountry at Carter Caves State Resort Park by hiking the 4Cs Trail, with two suspension bridges to cross and camping opportunities. For a different experience there’s Audubon Wetlands-Island Loop Trail at John James Audubon State Park. It’s an easy, flat, 1–5-mile walk that is handicapped accessible—but watch the forecast if you go as ▲ some parts may not be accessible following rainy weather. Interested? There are 173 others on the list at www.parks. This iconic bridge in Whitley County is about one-fourth of a mile above Cumberland Falls. Photo: Tyler Hoskins ky.gov/things_to_do/trails.

Visit Otter Creek Recreation Area The Angler’s Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area, located in Meade County just 30 minutes from downtown Prayer Louisville, offers spectacular vistas of the Ohio Dear Lord, River and hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreational opportunities. The Kentucky Grant me the serenity Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources operates this 2,261-acre area for public to accept the size of the use. It’s open for general use Wednesday fish I catch, the courage through Sunday from daylight to dark. Some facilities are under development. not to lie about it and Go to www.fw.ky.gov for the latest the wisdom to know information about Otter Creek. R FW that none of my fishing /KD MS LLIA OBIE WI buddies would believe KEN MCBROOM, an outdoors writer/photographer, created RamblingAngler.com. me anyway. Amen. Growing up in Lynchburg, Tennessee, McBroom now lives in western Kentucky.

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