January / 2002
Kentucky Living

This Month's Issue
 
On the Cover

 
The Year of the Tomcats
Kenn Johnson grew up hearing his dad tell the story of the Ashland Tomcats undefeated high school basketball season in 1928. He discovered the truth was more exciting than the legend.
 
Kentucky's Wineries & Vineyards
You might be surprised to learn that the first commercial vineyard in the nation was right here in Kentucky. Here’s a look at the history, a tour of six vineyards and wineries, growing vineyards as alternative crops, and a guide to 18 vineyards and wineries.
 
New-Fashioned Agriculture
From farmers markets to cider plants to greenhouses, Kentuckians are using money from a national tobacco settlement to bring innovation to farming.



 
From the Editor - Hard hope
 
Commonwealths
Winning lambs
Question of the month
Touchstone Energy All "A" Classic
 
Kindred Spirits - Random acts of kindness
 
Cut Your Utility Bills - Geothermal heat pumps
 
The Future of Electricity - Five key things to know about electricity
 
On the Road
Slade off season
Cast in iron
Winter game
 
Kentucky Cooks - Easy bean recipes
 
At Home in the Garden - Amazing Katsura tree
 
Money Matters - 2001 tax updates
 
Your Health - Recognizing meningitis
 
The View From Plum Lick - River of ages