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Baresque Restaurant

Sully’s Baresque Restaurant can be viewed as four places in one. How? The layout of the restaurant caters to different clientele. The large center dining room with diminished lighting has been created for family dining. Off from that section is their banquet/meeting room which has the electronics for power point presentations and it

gets a lot of use for meetings and special groups. The indoor bar area caters to

clients who come in from work and just want to stop for a drink or a couple of beers and are content to sit at the bar or bar tables for that.

Perhaps, the largest area is outside and provides two separate atmospheres for those who like to congregate for entertainment and/or association. One part of the outdoor Tiki area is out in the open and has its own bar along with a stage for bands and musical groups, who come

the daytime would prefer to sit in the sun and with banana trees and tropical décor gives a relaxed and festive air to enjoy. Another part of the outdoor area is covered, has its own Tiki bar, has bar height tables

and stools and skylight roof design with plastic curtains, wood walls and an all glass garage door that can be closed in cooler weather and still give you an outdoor atmosphere.

In last year’s Travel Guide story on Sully’s we outlined a full menu. For this article, we want to highlight the full dinner entrees that

are served with your choice of two sides and table bread. The top of the list is their Filet Mignon, the King of steaks. It is an 8oz baseball cut for

Prime rib comes third on the list. For the real beef lover, their prime rib

is seared to your taste. Kentucky Bourbon

all their beef options. Sea food entrees include Guinness

Tilapia and fried or grilled shrimp. Pizza

Meat Lovers, Chicken Alfredo, BBQ chicken and Hawaiian styles. Or, you can build your own, adding your preferred toppings.

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The covered section of the Tiki bar area of Sully’s Restaurant has bar stools and tables and a garage door that can be closed for cooler weather.

BY ED SPITZKE

The open air section of Sully’s Restaurant has a festive atmosphere and entertainment stage that is very popular.

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Dam Rehabilitation CompleteBy Bill Mardis

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Trail of ArchesBy Edgar Spitzke

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Somernites CruiseBy Edgar Spitzke

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Not Your Grandpa’s Pontoon BoatWinner’s Marine

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National Fishing Week

15 Plus more stories and business

spotlights!

Area Lake Map 28-29

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BY EDGAR SPITZKE

billiards, dart boards, etc., the Somerset Bowling Alley has been a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. But changes with the local option election allowing bars and alcohol sales in the city has given a new look and new offerings for Briar Bowl. Completing work on renovations about two months ago, a new entrance to the facilities has a welcoming

completely renovated section of Briar Bowl to have a bar, an entertainment center and special additions to their restaurant menu to compliment bar offerings.

Briar Bowl and Kegler’s is located

billiards section has been made into a room with the bar. The restaurant

section of the facility continues to offer sandwiches, beer battered fries and appetizers. Their main features are

exclusively with their food venders to have exclusive menu offerings not available anywhere else in the Lake Cumberland area. They then can offer special menu selections such as their beer battered chicken tenders, served with choice of fries and dipping sauce, beer

battered onion rings, etc. An example of a special offered this month is beer battered chicken tenders served with choice of

As to liquor and bar sales, Keglers will

wings will be half priced. Many more drink and food specials will be offered

In conjunction with the bowling alley recreation offering, Kegler’s will have a lane waitress serving food and drinks.

For entertainment, they have a corner stage that will be used for live performances of local bands and karaoke

stage will be open for Karaoke at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18 will feature “Borrowed

Thursday night, DJ Travisty and Ink Master J at 8 p.m.

Keglers joins Briar Bowl

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BY EDGAR SPITZKEFor anyone acquainted with the golf course outside

of Jamestown owned and operated by the Homeowners Association of the resort community, if they visited the

nothing is the same—the pro shop and cart facilities, even the layout and complexion of each tee and green and surroundings look entirely different and strikingly beautiful

Lake Cumberland Golf Club can be described as an 18-hole championship golf course “that is not only challenging, but

Golf Pro at the resort golf club. Behind the Club House and pro shop there is a new driving range, putting green and a short game area.

Bobby was giving lessons on the driving range with suggestions to the student on form and execution, critiquing each drive to help his student be more successful on the course. For a non-golfer, it was interesting to watch and see the expertise that a golf pro and lessons can contribute to one’s game.

The new clubhouse has a pro shop stocked with your

watch sporting events. There is also an outdoor covered

patio off the clubhouse, giving golfers a relaxing place to enjoy a meal or socializing with friends and family. Bobby describes it as a place suitable for all temperatures since it

being comfortable in warmer weather. The club facilities can accommodate parties, banquets and even weddings in a beautiful setting and atmosphere. Picture possibilities abound with the backdrop of a number of especially beautiful holes,

bridges, etc.According to Golf Pro, Bobby Cook, Lake Cumberland

needs of vacationers. They can set you up with packages that

on the lake. While the course is not on the lake, they have special packages for vacationers arranged with Jamestown Marina and Timber Point Resort, located very close to the golf course. Both Jamestown Marina and Timber Point Resort have swimming pools and nicely wooded surroundings. Jamestown Marina has a lodge that overlooks the lake and rooms that have lake views.

For more information and rates of play and packages we recommend browsing the website and it’s links for Lake Cumberland Golf Club at www.lakecumberlandgolfclub.com.

One of the

to play golf in Kentucky

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Enjoy great cuisine with your favorite cocktail while overlooking the beautiful Lake Cumberland!

Senior MenuGluten Free Entrees

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Fishing boats dot Lake Cumberland in the upper reaches of Fishing Creek around Pulaski County Park. Engineers say the lake will remain as nearly as possible to the target 705 feet above sea level this coming summer. -Bill Mardis

After nine long years of worry, engineers at the U.S.

Rehabilitation Project. That was when the last pile was

barrier wall through the earthen section of Wolf Creek Dam.

Throughout the long, tedious and sometimes dangerous

was of a scope never done in the world.Residents of nervous communities along the Cumberland

which would be broadcast warnings in case of a breach in

alert when drilling caused material movement in the most

UNCROSS YOUR FINGERS

Complete!Dam Rehabilitation is

BY BILL MARDISEDITOR EMERITUS

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critical area near where the earthen section of the dam joins the concrete monolith.

safe and Lake Cumberland remains in our future.Wolf Creek Dam is still the most monitored dam in

the world. However, on-site monitoring has decreased

said.The dam is still monitored electronically around the

and e-mail in case of an abnormal reading.Wolf Creek Dam has a troubled history. Tensions

declared the mile-long structure in high risk of failure. The dam, created atop porous limestone rock, has leaked

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BY EDGAR SPITZKE

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A Block Party Like No Other

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to have

nor a trout

visitors to Lake

to check

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status. They

checking

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this year for

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NATIONAL FISHING WEEKFun for all sizes... and ages!

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catches.

you can access information on these

Creek in McCreary County. Contacts

centers.

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Our Service Is Available Year Round!!

Boat towing service is billed bythe hour for non-

members and begins from the timethe towboat leavesthe dock, until the

time it returns to itsdock when service is

complete.

By purchasing a yearly towing package in advance, similar to AAA for cars, you re-ceive free towing due to a breakdown on the water, free jump starts and we bring fuelif you run out of gas (you pay for the gas), as many times as needed through the year.

We service all of Lake Cumberland and Dale Hollow, 24 hours a day, all year long.We are fully insured, employ only licensed captains and have the proper equipment toprovide service to any boat on the lake. Marine Assist is also a fully equipped marinesalvage service provider. We raise sunken boats and work with all insurance compa-

nies on those claims. Marine salvage is not covered by the membership program. Visit www.cumberlandtowboat.com or call 877-662-2555 (877 ON CALL LC)

for more details or to sign up for service today.

Somerset’s Premier Pub Experience

Large Concrete, Lighted Parking Area in Rear

W. Mt. Vernon, Somerset, KY 42501

BY EDGAR SPITZKE

A good sized enclosed patio with tables and umbrellas is an added feature of The Pub.

Major Makeover atPUB311

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Trail of

Arches

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arches.

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(606) 677-0800

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to White Oak Junction (County Rd. 566). You will turn south and cross Rock Creek and travel uphill. About half way up the hill you need to look for a trail head to Koger Arch on your left. You can park off the road. The trail drops off the road, across a stream and then up the ridge. It is only a short distance to the arch. You can explore under this arch and get great pictures.

Next we want to take you to Buffalo Arch while we are in that neighborhood. Continuing on Ky. 1363, you junction with “Rattlesnake Ridge Road” (Ky. 3258) and continue along 1363 untill it dead ends into County Rd 564 at Bell Farm. The next intersection is to the left, County Road 562. Rd 564 continues south to Hemlock Grove Picnic Area and Great Meadow Campgrounds and dead ends near the Tennessee line. But County Road 562 takes you south until it junctions with Ky 167 just above the Tennessee line and where it takes you into Picket State Park. Before you reach the 167 junction, there is a trailhead that drops off the left side of the road.

The trailhead is trail 634A to Buffalo Arch. This is a really large natural arch with picture opportunities from many angles. Interestingly, this trail branches off to Trail 634, the Parker Mountain Trail that travels the ridge line for some miles and then drops down to Great Meadow Campgrounds—about a six mile trail, full of wild blueberries in the springtime.

Another large,beautiful and interesting arch is on the way to Blue Heron Mine off Ky. 742. That route intersects with an unnumbered road that leads to Bear Creek. Just follow the signs to Bear Creek. You will pass an intersection to Bear Creek Horse Campgrounds, but continue on the main road to Split Bow Arch. An overlook along that road gives you a bird’s eye view of the arch. Continuing on the main road, there is an intersection with a trail to an overlook of the Big South Fork River and a trailhead to Split Bow Arch. It is a short trail to the arch. The trail takes you above the arch and then across stairs that lead around and below the arch.

Again, this presents a great location for numerous

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pictures of a deep forest setting and an impressive natural arch.

Of course the “King” of all arches in McCreary County is in the “Natural Arch Recreation Area”. It is located conveniently not far off U.S. 27 north of Whitley City and just after the intersection with Ky. 90 to Cumbesrland Falls. Shortly after that interstection, Ky. Rte 927 to the right, leads to the Natural Arch Reacreation Area, managed by the U.S. Forest Service. This is a fee usage area. There are picnic shelters, an amphitheater, overlooks and several trails, along with a path to the arch itself. While overlooks toward the arch give an impressive sight, hiking to the arch, getting under it and seeing the large shell-like shelter behind it is worth the effort.

A trail goes completely around the ridgetop of the arch and a number of other trails in the forest and at overlooks offer views and several miles of hiking enjoyment.

(In an additional story on the Big South Fork National Park, we highlight another spectacular arch in Tennessee, the Twin Arches—worth the trip!)

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BY ED SPITZKE

The warm weather is here and so now is the time to head for SomerSplash Water Park north of Somerset. SomerSplash is outstanding in its many features you can enjoy.

The park is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. There are several admission price options. The “Ride ‘N’ Slide” price of $14.95 admits you to everything in the park-all the slides, wave pool, kiddie play and lazy river. You must be at least 48” tall to qualify for that ticket.

The “Half Splash” admission of $12.95 is for guests under 48 inches tall or those wishing not to ride the large slides. It allows entry to the wave pool, kiddie play and lazy river.

“Dry Dock” price is $3 and is for those who wish to enter the park, not get into the water and just sit pool side. Children under 2 are free with an adult purchasing park admission (not including an adult Dry Dock). A half price admission is available for the “Ride ‘N’ Slide” and “Half Splash” if you enter the park after 4 p.m. The only exception to that is for July . Admission on July 6 after 4 p.m. will be $10. July 6 will be the park’s day to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with

SomerSplash features include 20 acres of family fun, with

one of the longest lazy rivers in Kentucky, a 20,000 square-foot wave pool, forty-foot single and double rider tube slides and three forty-foot tall waterslides. The kiddie play pool has several water spouts and a tipping bucket. Last season a bowl slide, a speed slide and a wading pool were added. The water park is located at 1030 Kentucky Hwy 2227 (Old U.S. 27). Season passes can be purchased for $69.95 each and for next year, you can purchase pre-season tickets at a discount and with a payment plan. Groups and birthday parties can be arranged too.

The outdoor pool located outside the Somerset Family Fitness Center (old YMCA), has been open and is also being operated by the City of Somerset and SomerSplash Waterpark. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. for June and July. Admission is $5 per person. It is $2 per person if you own a SomerSplash season pass. Children age 2 and under are free.

There are season passes for each month. Phone 606-679-7946 for this special rate.

Relief from the Heat

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It’s Our Nature!

BY JANIE SLAVEN

There are a lot of things which set McCreary County apart from other Kentucky counties. It’s the Commonwealth’s youngest — having just celebrated its Centennial in March 2012. And it’s Kentucky’s only county not to have an incorporated city.

But who needs the city when you’re in an outdoor paradise? Located on the Tennessee line, McCreary County is at the heart of southern Kentucky’s most popular outdoor attractions. With easy access to Lake Cumberland, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Daniel Boone National Forest and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, visitors can experience the best in hiking, horseback

Don’t worry if you don’t have your own equipment; rentals are available.

The county is laced with a network of trails, including 54 miles of the famed Sheltowee Trace. Large portions of the Trace are open to horses and mountain bikes but the only way to complete the trail — spanning from Pickett State Park in Tennessee to Rowan County, Kentucky — is on foot.

As outdoor enthusiasts have become increasingly devoted to Kentucky’s other horse — the ATV — McCreary County

has worked to create more opportunities for the off-road lover. Opening just this May, the 1000-acre Skullbone ATV Recreation Area off West KY 92 currently offers more than 50 miles of developed trails with more on the way. And if you’d rather watch than ride, the Southern Kentucky Off Road Complex in Strunk offers a full slate of evening races all summer long.

For those needing a slower but no less breathtaking experience, McCreary County is home to 25 documented waterfalls — including Yahoo Falls, the tallest waterfall in Kentucky — and 40 arches, such as the spectacular 90-foot Natural Arch.

Our streams and forests are timeless, but the county itself came to prominence during the coal and lumber boom at the turn of the 20th century. The community of Stearns served as the industry’s local headquarters. Today the town stands as a living monument to that bygone era. History buffs can peruse through the McCreary County Museum before hopping aboard the Big South Fork Scenic Railway, which will travel down a river gorge and back in time to the Blue Heron Mining Camp. At Barthell, another mining camp restored in meticulous detail, visitors can tour up to 300 feet inside an original mine shaft.

Hunting for the perfect souvenir?

Cumberland Falls Highway (KY 90). Shops such as the McCreary Mountain Craft Center, which is celebrating its 50th year in 2013, are stocked with the wares of local artisans dedicated to celebrating Appalachian tradition.

several unique alternatives to familiar national chains (though they’re here too. Two spots specializing in local fare can be found right on Main Street in Whitley City. Courthouse Corner Coffees & Cafe boasts the “Best Coffee” in McCreary County, as voted by locals. The Dairy Bar — home to the Dixie Whopper — is a genuine drive-in which has garnered national attention.

With all this to do (and more!), visitors will need several days to take it all in. Luckily there are accommodations here to suit all tastes — from convenient motels located just off the highway to the quaint Farmhouse Inn Bed and Breakfast as well as cabins off the beaten path. Both primitive and RV campsites are plentiful, too.

For more information about your new favorite family mountain getaway, visit www.mccrearytourism.com or call toll-free 1-888-284-3718.

McCreary Countyoffers the best in

OUTDOORADVENTURE!

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NOW OPEN

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3677 South Hwy. 92Jamestown, KY 42629

www.jamestown-marina.com

Reservations are Subject to Availability. Call for Reservations; Must mention Houseboat Special at time of booking. Not Valid for Damage. Deposit. Tax Not Included. Discount does not

apply to July 4th weekend or Poker Run weekend.

Various Sizes Of Open & CoveredSlip Rentals Available

And Retail For All Your Dining & Shopping Needs

First time Ever... Woodson Bend Resort is opening the resort to the Public to come see their facilities. We want Somerset and the surrounding area and out of town guests to see why they are so proud of what WOODSON BEND has to offer the people in and around this area.

Woodson Bend Resort is having a Tour of Condos, Golf Course, restaurant and all facilities and Nancy Bigelow, principal broker at Lake Cumberland Realty is hopeful that this event will help locals and visitors from in and out of state to see the advantages of either renting at Woodson Bend or becoming an owner. Nancy can help you with either since she manages over 30 units for rental and also has a number of Woodson Bend Condos for sale.

Nancy Bigelow asserts that this is one of the best times to buy into the resort’s ownership. The drop in the housing market and sales has also affected condos at Woodson Bend. The overall economy in this country has created a “buyer’s market” for homes , and that includes the condos at Woodson Bend.

Why buy at Woodson Bend? What about maintenance fees? The cost of condo maintenance should be compared to the cost of home ownership by factoring in lawn and landscaping care, outside maintenance costs of the siding, roof, staining, structural repairs, water and sewer, 24 hour security, insurance on the condo, etc. All this is included in the monthly maintenance fee. You have all these expenses anyway if you own a home... here it is all included. With condo ownership you have eliminated all the personal workload and freed yourself to enjoy all the amenities the resort common areas offer.

the best and well groomed 18 hole golf course in the area, a club house with social activities, a pavilion for outdoor entertainment and family gatherings, access to boating on the South Fork of Lake Cumberland with a boat launch and boat slips. Annual Golf course memberships are available to both the owners and people in the community.

If you want to rent your unit for income after

purchasing, Nancy Bigelow, broker at Lake Cumberland Realty can manage it for you.

Whether you are a potential Renter, Purchaser, or just someone curious as to what Woodson Bend is all about, Lake Cumberland Realty who has handled the sales for 38 years, wants you to come take a look.

Woodson Bend is a unique vacation or condo home ownership destination. The 400 acre resort

views. The club house has a large swimming pool and children’s pool. There are playgrounds for children, amphitheaters for special programs, boat launching and private slips.

Obviously, Woodson Bend is a “go to” destination that can be enjoyed with many available activities. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO TOUR THE RESORT. PRIVATE TOURS ARE AVAILABLE ANY DAY WITH NANCY, BILL OR BRAD BIGELOW AT LAKE CUMBERLAND

outside the gate of the resort.

WOODSON BEND RESORTUnique vacation/retirement/young professional desination

CORPORATE RETREAT/FAMILY VACATION HOME/BED & BREAKFAST/WEEKLY OR DAILY RENTALS OVERLOOKING LAKE CUMBERLAND

ACORN & FOX INN

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The Acorn & Fox Inn, an 8,000 square foot, bed and breakfast establishment was built on Lake Cumberland and is now available for rent and/or purchase. Managed by Nancy Bigelow, of Lake Cumberland Realty, rentals are now being accepted and the property is also being shown for potential buyers of the property and business.

Some history on the establishment of the bed and breakfast is interesting. The Inn was designed by Myrna Noble, a

University, with help from daughter, Sally, an architectural engineer. Built on a steep cliff overlooking the South Fork of Lake Cumberland, the two-story structure is surrounded by pine trees and affords total privacy. All but three of the eight bedrooms face the lake, and all have private baths and king-size beds; three-rooms have jacuzzis. Two of the rooms also have twin beds to better accommodate families. All the rooms, common areas, kitchen and dining rooms are decorated with antiques the original owners, Al and Myrna Nobel collected throughout their 35 year marriage. They often said to each other the inn was just an excuse to have a place for storing their antiques that has an estimated value of $50,000 included in listed

price.Business at the new inn was brisk with an

average of four couples per week coming from as near as Ohio and Tennessee, and as far as Australia, Russia and Israel. But cancer claimed the life of Myrna and other health issues have plagued Al, so that he put the place up for sale.

As mentioned, Lake Cumberland Realty under Nancy Bigelow is managing this property for overnight or weekly rentals. Gourmet breakfast included. The whole house can be rented for reunions or family vacations.

If you might be interested in the business opportunity of a lakeview BED AND BREAKFAST, FAMILY VACATION HOME or CORPORATE RETREAT HOME contact Nancy Bigelow 606-561-5335 or email nancybigelow@lakecumberlandrealty.com

Want a BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY on Lake Cumberland? Do you like to cook and enjoy meeting and associating with new people?

Is your company looking for a CORPORATE RETREAT FACILITY?

Do you have a large family of married children and grandchildren and you want a FAMILY VACATION HOME?

OPEN HOUSE JUNE 1ST, 2013 - 11 A.M. - 3 P.M.CONDOS WILL BE OPEN THAT ARE FOR SALE AS WELL AS SOME THAT HAVE MAJOR REMODELING DONE TO THEM turning

the little 2 bedroom, 1 bath units at $80,000 to unbelievable units in the $150,000 to $300,000 rangeDON’T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY. BRING YOUR SPOUSE AND YOUR FRIENDS....

Guests will be able to talk with individual owners of the resort as well as the board members and management

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Evening musical entertainment is blossoming around Lake Cumberland giving our visitors a growing list of things they can see and do while vacationing here. Some marinas have regular and special musical entertainment offerings, at least one winery outside Monticello does, and several restaurants and bars in Burnside and Somerset have bands and singers scheduled for certain days for their customer’s entertainment. If that’s what you enjoy, we’ll try to give you a listing of a host of choices that are out there. Check the dates and days and see what events you might enjoy. We welcome communication from providers of entertainment to keep us informed so we can pass this on to our readers. Just

e-mail me at espitzke@yahoo.com.Lake Cumberland Winery, located on

Ky.2393, off Ky. 1275 and Ky. 90 near Conley Bottom Dock has scheduled special events throughout the summer to compliment visitor’s wine tasting and purchasing experience, some of which includes musical entertainment. This past May 18th they had Tommy Minton and Kelly Caldwell in concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Next scheduled musical entertainment will be “Oneway”, a group of local young talent that will entertain on June 15. This foursome plays tunes from classic rock to modern day chart toppers. They will also be performing from 6 to 8 p.m. They will also be the opening act for the prestigious Master Musicians

Festival in Somerset in July. Tommy Minton and Kelley Caldwell will also be participants in that festival and so Norrie Wake, owner of the vineyard is

There is an admission charge of $10 per person and wine and refreshments can be purchased during the concert.

Grider Hill Dock located north of Albany always schedules musical

deck on top of their marina store. More

they have posted June 8 as their date for Stager Lee and Band to perform from 8 to ll p.m. That same group is scheduled to perform on July 20 from 8 to 11 and Klassic Tymes, another band, is scheduled to perform on August 17 from 8 to ll p.m. Other special activities from the dock include “The Awesome Thunder Run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 22 and the Lake Cumberland “Raft Up” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

State Dock promises an evening of fun for the Memorial Day holiday weekend with a live band on Friday, May 25 from 8 p.m. Other events include an in-water House Boat Expo, June 7-9. June 15 will host two events,

day of activities for kids including a

an evening movie. Also, on that date, their Country Harvest Fest is a musical entertainment experience with several country music bands playing throughout the day and into the night.

Monticello. Back on land, Monticello will be hosting their 3rd Thursday evening “on-the-square” concerts

to yourMusicEars!

Tommy Minton and Kelly Caldwell, who recently performed at the Lake Cumberland Winery, will be participating in the Master Musicians Festival in July.

BY EDGAR SPITZKE

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sponsored by South Kentucky RECC. The

Rumorz is the House Band for the newly opened Pub 311 located at 311 West Mt. Vernon St in Somerset, Ky. Rumorz performs every Fri & Sat night from 8pm til midnight. Band members are William Davison, Bruce Davison, Doug Davison and Tim Sawers.

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BY EDGAR SPITZKE

HOUSE BOATS:

MOORAGE:

WATERCRAFT:

rented.LODGING:

LAKESHORE CAMPING:

You can enjoy dining in the Lighthouse Café’ at Conley Bottom Resort Marine or sit outside in their

Conley Bottom Resort is waiting for you!

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BY EDGAR SPITZKE

See it all! Big South Fork Scenic Railway

STEARNS INVITATIONALGOLF TOURNAMENT

June 8 & 9For more information call

606-376-5330 or606-376-2666

We Hope You Will Join Us In Welcoming Back This Age Old Tradition!

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BY EDGAR SPITZKE

Big South Fork National Park

Worththe Trip

In our “Discover Lake Cumberland” magazine, we highlighted the attractions of the Big South Fork National Park and it’s facilities, railroad, Blue Heron Mine and trails in Kentucky. Just a little farther south and into Tennessee, (less than an hour’s drive from Somerset) the lower portion and greater portion of the park offers great places to visit and enjoy.

Well

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Rafting is one of the favorite past-times of visitors to the area.

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Facilities at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center include stables where horses can be stabled by their owners while camping and taking rides on the many horse trails throughout the park.

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Open 7 days a week 6:00 am to 12:00 am

OPEN!

The sign overhead and lighted signs in the windows of First Stop liquor store should help you locate them.

BY EDGAR SPITZKE

Charlotte Perdicaris, owner and Michael Scott, store manager are shown in one of the aisles of their store.

FIRSTSTOP will beyour LASTSTOP

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Your Fun Awaits atSk8ter’s Paradise

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Camping is a popular outdoor activity that attracts many enthusiasts year after year. Some people camp every month while others only have time for one great excursion into the wilderness each year. This year, millions of camping trips will take place across the country.

Preparation is key to a successful camping trip. Whether campers plan to spend one night or several in the great outdoors, there are certain tips to follow to ensure your trip is as fun and safe as possible.

GEARIn order to be comfortable, stock up

on camping gear. Tents, sleeping bags and other gear need not be the most expensive. Quality, moderately priced gear works well, too. With care and maintenance, camping gear can last for several years.

defense against the outdoors. Although plenty of people prefer to sleep out under the stars, a tent is a place to avoid inclement weather and insects and have a little privacy. Your tent

need not be too big, unless you plan to share it with many of your fellow campers. Since you will be spending the majority of your time outdoors, don’t feel pressured to buy the tent equivalent of a three-room suite. A good tent should be sturdy, weather-

people who will be sleeping in it during your trip.

Invest in a pad to place on the

the hard ground. The pad will make sleeping more comfortable. If you will be sleeping during warm-weather months, you don’t have to worry about an expensive sleeping bag. An

Don’t forget to pack a pillow.

will tide you over for the trip. If you plan to cook, you will need to bring the ingredients for meals. Otherwise

campgrounds have grills and picnic tables available. Otherwise, you can cook hot dogs right over your open

WHERE TO CAMPCampsites may be public or private.

Public campgrounds are generally funded by tax dollars and maintained by parks departments or government

charge a nominal fee for use. Because of the low cost involved, they may be quite popular and crowded during peak camping season.

Private campsites are run by private companies or individuals and may also feature RV hookups. In many instances, private campsites sell memberships to interested parties, which gives access to certain private areas. They may have more amenities than public campsites. Private sites also may employ security personnel and maintenance crews to ensure the areas are clean and safe and to enforce campground rules. This may not be the case at public campsites, where conditions may be inconsistent from site to site.

An online search of both public and private campsites nearby can help you determine which option best suits you.

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Consider national parks, national forests and even the Army Corps of Engineers, which manages many recreational areas.

AVOID CRITTERSAnimals and insects are part of the

camping experience. While they are unavoidable, there are some measures you can take to reduce the propensity for bothersome bug bites or clever critters raiding the cooler.

Keeping a clean campsite is perhaps the most effective animal and insect deterrent. Ants and animals are attracted to food bits scattered around the site, so be sure to gather trash and dispose of it properly each day. Try not to store food on the ground. Whenever possible, keep food locked away in an airtight cooler or other container. Dry foods can be stored under lock and key in the car. Racoons, squirrels, birds, and skunks all have been known to patrol campgrounds for an easy meal. Also, you don’t want to lure in larger predators, such as bears or wild cats.

To avoid insects, steer clear of perfumed products. Keep lights dim at

night, as bright lights attract mosquitoes and other biting bugs. Use appropriate insect repellents to help further repel bugs.

CLOSER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER

Many new campers make the mistake of choosing campsites that are in close proximity to bathrooms and clubhouses and other reminders of civilization. But these areas tend to feature heavy foot

experience. To avoid the lights, sounds and bustle of too many people, stick with campsites farther off the beaten path. You may need to walk a little farther, but you will likely enjoy a more peaceful camping experience.

PLAN FOR THE WETNESSEven if it doesn’t rain, dew is an

inevitable part of camping outdoors. Warm weather with high humidity can make dew even more plentiful. Use a shower curtain or another plastic impenetrable liner beneath your tent to reduce wetness and chilliness while you sleep. Be sure to bring in clothes and

remove items from your clotheslines before you retire for the night if you don’t want them damp the next morning. Use tarps to cover anything that should not get wet. Be sure to pack plenty of dry socks and changes of clothes and store them in zipper-top bags in the event clothing does get wet. Wet clothes can be uncomfortable and increase your risk for hypothermia.

CARRY IN AND CARRY OUTPart of the magic of camping is being

able to enjoy nature and experience the great outdoors. It is crucial to protect natural landscapes as much as possible and to exercise caution around plant life. In addition, be mindful of animal habitats. What you bring to the campsite, including trash, should be removed when you are done. Do not leave a mess behind.

Camping can be an enjoyable and inexpensive vacation option. Learning the ropes and heeding some advice can make camping an enjoyable getaway year after year.

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With any luck, each camping trip proves to be a unique experience. There are many wonderful things that nature has to offer. But, no matter where you’re headed, a few things should always come with you. Below is the “short list” of camping essentials that should always be packed.

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When the economy took a turn for the worse several years ago, many families had to cut costs in order to make ends meet. For many families, that meant leaving vacations on

economy has rebounded, uncertainty surrounding that comeback has prevailed for many families, who remain hesitant to book a traditional vacation for fear of spending money they might be better off saving.

has led many families to embrace the “staycation,” wherein families still take time off to be with one another but do so largely at home rather than heading off to an exotic locale or resort. A staycation is a great way for families to rediscover their own communities and spend quality time together without the hustle and bustle of airports or interstates. Families

commit to a more traditional vacation

can heed the following tips to ensure their staycation is a success.

* Go out to dinner. Part of the fun of a family vacation is getting to enjoy some nights out on the town. But even if you’re not straying far from home this year, you can still enjoy the cuisine your community has to offer. Dine out a few nights during your time off, making sure to enjoy a few different restaurants instead of relying on one your family frequents throughout the year. Dining out on a weeknight will create the feel of a more traditional vacation, and you

and your family love and can revisit in the years to come.

* Absorb the local culture. The daily grind has a way of making life hectic, and chances are you and your family don’t get to enjoy your own community’s culture throughout the year. Take advantage of the time afforded you by your staycation to

soak up all the culture and recreational activities your community has to offer. Visit nearby museums, take in a performance at your local theater or explore a nearby park, be it for a day of hiking or a more laid back picnic in the sun. This can help everyone reacquaint themselves with the reasons you chose to settle down in your community.

* Go camping. Just because you’re having a staycation doesn’t mean you have to stay home. Spend a few nights away from home by taking the family on a camping trip. The fee to stay at a nearby campsite is negligible when compared to the cost of hotel rooms for an entire family, and you won’t spend nearly as much on food because you’ll need to bring your own to the campsite. Camp during the week instead of on the weekends, and you might have more of the campground to yourself.

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Staycations have become a staple for families looking to avoid expensive resort vacations. But staying close to home can still be just as fun as traveling abroad.

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Memorial Day programs offer many recreational activities and opportunities for visitors to Lake Cumberland for the holidays.

Memorial Day Services are foremost for some who wish to show their respects for the soldiers who have fought in times past. Memorial Day Services will begin at Zollicoffer Park, May 27 at 9 a.m. It is hosted by the MSBA. Confederate commemoration services are held at Zollicoffer Park beginning at 9 a.m. while National Services are held at Mill Springs National Cemetery at 11 a.m. There will be a picnic at the Visitor Center following the commemoration ($5 hamburger or hotdog, chips and drink).

On May 25 the Mill Springs Cornbread Festival will be held. Featured at the parking lot of the mill, there promises to be cornbread, music and crafts. The Festival is hosted by the Monticello Women’s Club. Also, the Monticello Women’s Club gift shop opens that day at the mill.

As discussed in detail in another article, the May Somernites Cruise will be held Memorial Day weekend with its Wal-mart Block Party on Friday the 24, and Fun Run, Show and Shine and Cruising the Strip on Saturday the 25th.

Most area swimming pools will be opening this weekend. Somersplash water park opens at 10 a.m. on the 25th. Other area swimming pools are the pools at the two nearby resort parks, one at the Aspire Center in Monticello and the one outside the Family Fitness Center off north Ky 39 in Somerset.

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“TriToons”*) offer a versatile cross between the typical

Historically, pontoon boats have served boaters that wanted to entertain on the water. They are perfect for lake tours to look at budding blossoms, fall foliage or waterfront homes, and Grandpa can take the grandkids swimming in a cove. They are easy to board, hold a lot of people, and the tall rails along the edge are ideal for young passengers.

Over the years, these boats have seen substantial improvements, says Dave Bigge, director of operations at MarineMax’s Lake Ozark, Missouri, store. The sponsons

and the quality of materials has improved, resulting in longer life and less maintenance.

Boat manufacturers also pay more attention to creature comforts these days and pontoons often feature large shade (Bimini) tops, abundant storage and ergonomic seating. And most pontoon boats have adequate power for light watersports (tubing).

“A two-log pontoon is an affordable way for a family or large group of friends to enjoy the water,” Bigge says.

But the real evolution in pontoons comes with the addition of a third sponson. These “three-log boats” offer the versatility that many families want on the water, Bigge says.

12 to 14 people. They are perfect for sight-seeing, sunset dinners, and cove swimming. But these three-log boats offer 150 to 300 horsepower engines, which means that the boat

can pull water skiers and wake boarders as well as tubes.“With normal speeds of 30+ miles per hours and HP speeds

up to 50 miles per hour and in some cases, even more, the three-log boats open up for exhilarating performance that works for all water sports,” Bigge says.

teens to grandparents: parents can pack the whole family on - even Grandma, who would have trouble stepping down into

can spend their weekends wakeboarding. The boats can be

and blenders.And the price of the mid-range three-log boats is

would seat only eight to 10 people.For boaters in milder climates, an outboard motor -

regardless of the number of sponsons under the boat - brings

of maintenance related to winterization is much lower on outboard motors than inboard motors - and for the occasional unseasonably warm winter day, it is much more convenient to

get more use out of an outboard engine over the course of a year.

For boaters who want an affordable boat for entertaining on the water but don’t need the speed, the pontoon is the way to go. For boaters that want the versatility to go from

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