WEBVTT 00:00.666 --> 00:02.533 align:start position:12.5% line:84.67% size:75% Coming up on Kentucky life... 00:02.533 --> 00:05.033 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% How traditional mountain music music is being played. 00:05.033 --> 00:07.833 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% And preserved one luthier shop at a time. 00:08.500 --> 00:10.766 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% From Middlesboro to outer space. 00:10.833 --> 00:13.266 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% We'll meet an astronaut who hails from Bell County. 00:13.600 --> 00:16.533 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% We'll explore the legacy of coal mining in the state. 00:16.666 --> 00:20.133 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% With a visit to the Kentucky Coal Museum in eastern Kentucky. 00:20.633 --> 00:24.000 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% And why are so many pit bulls in local pet shelters? 00:24.300 --> 00:26.200 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% We'll take a look at the negative stigmas. 00:26.200 --> 00:29.133 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% That often cause these pets to go without a home. 00:29.533 --> 00:32.733 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% All that's next on Kentucky Life. 00:33.000 --> 00:43.000 align:start position:42.5% line:84.67% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 00:57.533 --> 00:59.766 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% Hey, everybody, and welcome to Kentucky Life. 00:59.766 --> 01:01.433 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70% I'm your host, Chip Polston. 01:01.433 --> 01:05.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% Now, our show today brings us to the town of Benham, Kentucky. 01:05.833 --> 01:08.633 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% We're just a few miles away from the Virginia-Kentucky border. 01:08.966 --> 01:11.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% Here at the Kentucky Coal Museum 01:11.666 --> 01:14.433 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:65% This facility explores the history of the coal industry. 01:14.433 --> 01:15.466 align:start position:20% line:10% size:62.5% Here in eastern Kentucky. 01:15.766 --> 01:18.333 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:47.5% Now, Benham was set up as a company town. 01:18.333 --> 01:21.500 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% By Wisconsin Steel back in 1911. 01:21.500 --> 01:24.600 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% And this building housed what was known as the company store. 01:24.600 --> 01:27.133 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% which in many areas was the only place. 01:27.133 --> 01:29.000 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% Where miners could spend their pay. 01:29.300 --> 01:32.000 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5% The museum looks at the history of mining in this region. 01:32.000 --> 01:33.700 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% And we can't wait to check it out. 01:34.066 --> 01:38.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% But first, luthiers, which comes from the French word for lute. 01:38.266 --> 01:40.666 align:start position:30% line:10% size:42.5% Are crafts people who use precision. 01:40.666 --> 01:43.366 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:67.5% And time-honored techniques to build and repair. 01:43.433 --> 01:44.633 align:start position:25% line:84.67% size:52.5% Stringed instruments. 01:45.000 --> 01:48.000 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% But the luthier shop is often much more than a place. 01:48.000 --> 01:48.900 align:start position:35% line:84.67% size:30% For repairs. 01:49.166 --> 01:52.233 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% It's a crucial gathering spot that connects musicians. 01:52.233 --> 01:53.766 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:62.5% In search of a community. 01:53.766 --> 01:56.833 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% And as we'll see, happens to play a fundamental part. 01:56.833 --> 01:59.766 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% In the preservation of traditional mountain music. 02:00.000 --> 02:03.533 align:start position:42.5% line:10% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 02:03.733 --> 02:06.966 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:55% This is a link that is as old as these mountains. 02:09.000 --> 02:10.600 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:72.5% The families that lived here. 02:11.433 --> 02:13.600 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% The traditions that they transmit, 02:15.833 --> 02:18.400 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% And all of these traditions have melded together. 02:18.400 --> 02:21.233 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5% In passing along this musical tradition. 02:21.233 --> 02:23.133 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:72.5% That is so deep to the heart. 02:23.400 --> 02:25.200 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:75% It's as deep as the mountains. 02:28.566 --> 02:33.233 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5% You can trace traditional music back for 400 or 500 years. 02:33.700 --> 02:37.500 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5% And of course, it's evolved but it's music that has deep roots. 02:37.500 --> 02:42.233 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:67.5% In the past and in families and communities and places. 02:42.233 --> 02:46.066 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% So it's sort of more like the natural music that people. 02:46.066 --> 02:49.733 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% Did out of a need because music was just a natural. 02:50.666 --> 02:53.200 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% Unquestioned part of their lives 02:53.600 --> 02:55.600 align:start position:42.5% line:84.67% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 02:58.533 --> 03:05.200 align:start position:42.5% line:84.67% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 03:05.900 --> 03:07.733 align:start position:27.5% line:84.67% size:45% This is her banjo. 03:07.733 --> 03:10.633 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:45% She was wanting to use it for the class. 03:10.633 --> 03:13.533 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:45% And she brought it over yesterday to me. 03:13.533 --> 03:15.400 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:57.5% It was covered in dust. 03:15.400 --> 03:19.133 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:40% You should have seen it. On occasion. 03:19.133 --> 03:22.400 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% I have to take my glasses off because I'm getting real old. 03:22.400 --> 03:24.033 align:start position:42.5% line:84.67% size:17.5% Laughs. 03:24.433 --> 03:28.666 align:start position:42.5% line:84.67% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 03:28.966 --> 03:31.533 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% We're playing regional old time music. 03:31.533 --> 03:35.533 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70% And that has its own stories and, you know, history. 03:35.533 --> 03:37.200 align:start position:30% line:10% size:40% Whatever culture all tied to that. 03:37.200 --> 03:38.866 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% And that's all tied to the instruments. 03:39.133 --> 03:42.966 align:start position:42.5% line:84.67% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 03:43.233 --> 03:46.000 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30% Luthiers are instrument specific. 03:46.933 --> 03:49.866 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% I think Jim Webb is kind of special in that. 03:49.866 --> 03:53.100 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% He's mainly known as a banjo person. 03:53.100 --> 03:56.900 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% But he also has made and worked on mandolins. 03:58.000 --> 04:01.100 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% He's kind of the banjo guy for East Kentucky. 04:03.700 --> 04:06.333 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% My dad was a luthier but he also did repair work. 04:07.000 --> 04:10.933 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% Repair work brings a huge amount of musicians into your store. 04:12.900 --> 04:14.166 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:72.5% They bring their instruments. 04:14.166 --> 04:16.800 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% A lot of times if they're driving in from a long ways. 04:16.800 --> 04:18.033 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:40% They bring their buddies with them. 04:18.033 --> 04:20.566 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% Because they don't wanna drive three hours by their self. 04:20.966 --> 04:23.500 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% Nine times out of ten, those buddies pick music. 04:23.700 --> 04:27.566 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% And so you end up having like many concerts here. 04:27.566 --> 04:30.100 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% Well, as soon as you walk in there, you feel it. 04:30.100 --> 04:32.233 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% I mean, the ambience of an old country store. 04:32.233 --> 04:35.733 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:40% That's converted into a music shop. 04:36.266 --> 04:39.533 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% And a workshop and a place for jam sessions. 04:40.233 --> 04:41.533 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% It's got that feeling. 04:41.533 --> 04:42.933 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:70% It's really a perfect place. 04:43.566 --> 04:46.300 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% You know, you're driving out through this beautiful country. 04:46.300 --> 04:47.966 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% And all of a sudden there's a little store there. 04:48.300 --> 04:50.000 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:60% Only it's a music store. 04:51.433 --> 04:53.600 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% And so that's what I've been trying to build upon. 04:53.600 --> 04:56.366 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% That my dad got started in this community. 04:56.900 --> 05:00.100 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% Try to do workshops, that sort of thing. 05:01.633 --> 05:03.666 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% We teach all kinds of people how to play. 05:03.666 --> 05:06.766 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% And we kind of do it in a style that we learned. 05:06.766 --> 05:08.766 align:start position:32.5% line:79.33% size:35% At Cowan Creek Mountain Music School. 05:10.033 --> 05:12.800 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% And a lot of those instructors from Cowan Creek Mountain. 05:12.800 --> 05:17.100 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% Music School actually come here and teach workshops. 05:17.100 --> 05:21.900 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5% We've had probably six or seven in just the past three months. 05:23.733 --> 05:27.733 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% There has to be these certain folks in our community. 05:27.733 --> 05:30.166 align:start position:30% line:10% size:42.5% That are carrying on luthier traditions. 05:30.333 --> 05:33.066 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:47.5% And a love for the old instruments. 05:33.533 --> 05:37.433 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% Growing up here I always assumed that this place. 05:37.433 --> 05:38.666 align:start position:25% line:84.67% size:52.5% Would always be here. 05:40.133 --> 05:41.966 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% Then the fire ended up happening 05:46.700 --> 05:49.500 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% I had a outpouring of community support. 05:49.933 --> 05:51.666 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% A lot of people who used to hang out here. 05:51.666 --> 05:53.100 align:start position:32.5% line:79.33% size:35% Whenever I was younger came down. 05:53.100 --> 05:54.566 align:start position:27.5% line:84.67% size:47.5% Helped us clean up. 05:54.566 --> 05:59.133 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% Donations of money, donations of time, labor and all that stuff. 05:59.133 --> 06:00.566 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:65% Was able to build it back. 06:01.633 --> 06:03.766 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% It really, really kind of changed my focus. 06:05.000 --> 06:09.666 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% Several of my friends in the old time music community was talking 06:09.666 --> 06:10.433 align:start position:35% line:84.67% size:32.5% They're like. 06:10.700 --> 06:13.100 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% We need another festival, it's been three years. 06:13.100 --> 06:14.733 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% Are you gonna have your festival this year? 06:15.566 --> 06:19.133 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% Well, it was a kicker in me to get things going. 06:23.633 --> 06:28.266 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% Stidham is one of the premier all time music festivals. 06:28.266 --> 06:29.766 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:62.5% In the State of Kentucky. 06:29.766 --> 06:33.000 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% And so I was like, well, what I wanna do is showcase. 06:33.000 --> 06:35.066 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% These people that come down and work so hard. 06:35.433 --> 06:39.066 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% To teach workshops and do concerts that are in here. 06:39.066 --> 06:40.466 align:start position:25% line:84.67% size:52.5% So that's what I did. 06:40.833 --> 06:48.733 align:start position:42.5% line:84.67% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 06:49.033 --> 06:50.300 align:start position:25% line:84.67% size:50% Bluegrass Festivals. 06:50.300 --> 06:53.166 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% All that sort of stuff that encourages folks. 06:53.166 --> 06:55.833 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% From different communities to get together. 06:55.833 --> 06:57.666 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:67.5% Is usually pretty exciting. 06:58.000 --> 07:05.266 align:start position:42.5% line:84.67% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 07:05.700 --> 07:09.433 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% This community, this Kentucky old time music community. 07:10.100 --> 07:12.433 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% It wouldn't exist without eing able to gather. 07:12.766 --> 07:16.266 align:start position:42.5% line:84.67% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 07:16.633 --> 07:18.500 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% With this particular type of music. 07:18.900 --> 07:21.200 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:57.5% It's meant to be played with other people. 07:21.433 --> 07:27.366 align:start position:42.5% line:84.67% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 07:27.766 --> 07:32.066 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% And it's meant to sit together and hang out and tell stories. 07:32.066 --> 07:33.133 align:start position:30% line:84.67% size:40% About the tunes. 07:33.133 --> 07:35.266 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% Tell stories about who you learned it from. 07:43.133 --> 07:44.500 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% When folks have these gatherings 07:44.500 --> 07:47.566 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% Then you get folks coming from all over different states. 07:48.333 --> 07:51.300 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% To come just because they have a genuine interest. 07:51.300 --> 07:54.633 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% In the sort of the same stuff that we do. 07:54.900 --> 07:58.766 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% You know, we all come to, to sort of fellowship. 07:58.766 --> 08:02.000 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% And see what everybody else has been doing with it. 08:03.166 --> 08:05.366 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% And I think that's what the importance of these. 08:05.366 --> 08:08.266 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% Are is this also sort of help give you a broader. 08:08.266 --> 08:11.200 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% Perspective on the music as well. 08:11.533 --> 08:19.266 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:60% Playing guitar, singing. 08:19.266 --> 08:21.100 align:start position:27.5% line:84.67% size:45% ♪ Way back home... 08:21.100 --> 08:29.600 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% We are in constant search of self and a tune and a story. 08:29.600 --> 08:32.333 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:70% ♪ It's not the same anymore. 08:32.333 --> 08:35.900 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% There has to be these certain folks in our community. 08:35.900 --> 08:38.333 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% That are carrying on luthier traditions. 08:41.000 --> 08:44.333 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% ♪ I wonder if the family circle. 08:44.333 --> 08:47.733 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% They're kind of cornerstones in this community. 08:47.733 --> 08:51.466 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% I mean, what are musicians without their instrument? 08:55.600 --> 09:00.066 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% What I'm hoping to do is keep Kentucky music alive. 09:02.533 --> 09:07.566 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% I was raised up here and it's in my blood. 09:11.000 --> 09:16.500 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% ♪ Yes, I wonder if the family circle will all get home. 09:17.433 --> 09:19.100 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% Millions of years ago. 09:19.100 --> 09:22.233 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% A meteorite struck an area now known as Middlesboro. 09:22.233 --> 09:25.033 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5% Kentucky, one of the few cities in the world. 09:25.300 --> 09:27.466 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% Built inside a crater. 09:27.900 --> 09:29.233 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:57.5% Now in the present day. 09:29.233 --> 09:32.533 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% One Middlesboro native has gone beyond the crater. 09:32.533 --> 09:34.066 align:start position:27.5% line:84.67% size:47.5% To the stars above. 09:34.533 --> 09:36.766 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% John Shoffner spent much of his time. 09:36.766 --> 09:39.033 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% As a young boy looking up at those stars. 09:39.466 --> 09:43.066 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% Never imagining just how close he would come to them one day. 09:43.666 --> 09:48.033 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% Meet Middlesboro's very own Appalachian astronaut. 09:48.666 --> 09:50.700 align:start position:35% line:84.67% size:30% Ten, nine... 09:50.700 --> 09:52.666 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:55% Just because I grew up here in the mountains. 09:52.666 --> 09:53.933 align:start position:32.5% line:10% size:37.5% Eight, seven... 09:54.100 --> 09:56.833 align:start position:20% line:10% size:60% I never really felt like that was limiting for me. 09:56.833 --> 09:58.333 align:start position:35% line:84.67% size:30% Six, five... 09:59.266 --> 10:00.400 align:start position:27.5% line:84.67% size:45% Two years of work. 10:00.400 --> 10:01.800 align:start position:32.5% line:84.67% size:35% Four, three... 10:02.266 --> 10:04.600 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% You get down to that last one second. 10:04.600 --> 10:07.466 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% Two, one. The arm's opening up now. 10:07.900 --> 10:10.866 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5% It's not a blast off, just this gentle lift. 10:11.433 --> 10:12.700 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% They didn't last long. 10:17.433 --> 10:18.866 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:32.5% I grew up in Middlesboro,Kentucky. 10:19.233 --> 10:21.566 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% We're far away from anything related to space. 10:21.566 --> 10:23.700 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:57.5% But in the early 1960s. 10:23.800 --> 10:26.733 align:start position:25% line:10% size:50% The US was beginning its space program. 10:26.733 --> 10:29.600 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% The actual first space race had just begun. 10:29.600 --> 10:31.766 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:60% Ignition sequence start. 10:31.766 --> 10:33.300 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% I was eight years old. 10:33.666 --> 10:37.066 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% Several of us started a little astronauts club in Middlesboro. 10:37.066 --> 10:38.733 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:57.5% We'd meet on Saturdays. 10:38.733 --> 10:40.500 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% And we would have cardboard boxes. 10:40.500 --> 10:43.066 align:start position:12.5% line:84.67% size:77.5% To pretend to be Gemini pilots. 10:43.733 --> 10:44.900 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:67.5% Those were our role models. 10:44.900 --> 10:46.933 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% They became people that we followed. 10:46.933 --> 10:48.700 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% And since they were real people. 10:48.700 --> 10:50.633 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% It was easy for us to understand 10:50.633 --> 10:52.666 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% That space was really happening. 10:52.966 --> 10:55.033 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% And it was a place that we could learn about. 10:56.433 --> 10:58.100 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:67.5% I think that it is crucial. 11:00.166 --> 11:02.200 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% To have someone in your life like that. 11:02.200 --> 11:03.533 align:start position:27.5% line:84.67% size:47.5% Who is that person. 11:04.100 --> 11:04.833 align:start position:25% line:84.67% size:52.5% And I use the phrase. 11:05.066 --> 11:08.566 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% A lot that you can't be it unless you see it. 11:09.000 --> 11:12.200 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% Middlesboro Middle School, this is Mission Control Houston. 11:12.200 --> 11:13.366 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% Please call station... checking. 11:14.700 --> 11:18.266 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5% Well, it's important that we all have goals. 11:18.266 --> 11:19.566 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:40% And then we have to have something. 11:19.566 --> 11:21.033 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30% To personify that goal to. 11:21.366 --> 11:23.733 align:start position:32.5% line:79.33% size:37.5% To make it feel real and accessible. 11:24.400 --> 11:26.333 align:start position:32.5% line:79.33% size:35% Sometimes that can be a coach. 11:27.166 --> 11:29.900 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% That can be a teacher, whatever shape it takes. 11:29.900 --> 11:33.833 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% It is important that someone has someone in their life. 11:33.833 --> 11:36.366 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% That says you can be more than what you think. 11:36.366 --> 11:37.233 align:start position:30% line:84.67% size:40% That you can be. 11:37.833 --> 11:41.633 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% I truly believe that, at that point in everyone's life. 11:41.633 --> 11:44.166 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:60% 8, 10, 12, 14 years old. 11:45.366 --> 11:48.233 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% You have something that you are primarily interested in. 11:48.233 --> 11:51.200 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% That one really, really big thing that you always. 11:51.200 --> 11:52.166 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% Look forward to doing. 11:52.166 --> 11:53.200 align:start position:30% line:84.67% size:42.5% It's who you are. 11:53.200 --> 11:56.533 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% It's the core of what you believe yourself to be. 11:57.900 --> 12:00.400 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% So acting on that or having a system. 12:00.400 --> 12:02.633 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% Or a way for that voice to come out. 12:03.300 --> 12:06.266 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% And then help lean that student into more of that. 12:06.266 --> 12:07.966 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:40% Put more of that into that student. 12:08.600 --> 12:09.933 align:start position:27.5% line:84.67% size:45% My name is Landon. 12:10.500 --> 12:13.300 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% My question is, what happens when you sneeze? 12:13.300 --> 12:16.033 align:start position:40% line:84.67% size:20% laughter 12:16.033 --> 12:17.400 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% I'll sneeze in this direction because. 12:17.400 --> 12:18.733 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% I don't want it to get on the camera. 12:18.733 --> 12:19.833 align:start position:40% line:84.67% size:20% Sneezes. 12:19.833 --> 12:23.766 align:start position:40% line:84.67% size:22.5% Laughter. 12:25.200 --> 12:28.433 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% Help teach that student to bring that voice out early. 12:28.433 --> 12:29.766 align:start position:12.5% line:84.67% size:75% And, you know, make it happen. 12:30.333 --> 12:35.333 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% John had what we would consider STEM type interest. 12:35.333 --> 12:36.733 align:start position:25% line:84.67% size:50% When he was a child. 12:36.733 --> 12:41.533 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% But there was really no outlet or avenue for it here in. 12:41.533 --> 12:42.766 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:60% Middlesboro at the time. 12:42.766 --> 12:45.766 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% I went to school here at Middlesboro, a small town. 12:45.766 --> 12:47.533 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% We're often in the corner of the state. 12:47.533 --> 12:49.300 align:start position:25% line:84.67% size:52.5% Sometimes overlooked. 12:49.300 --> 12:52.500 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:40% We have a wealth of students. 12:53.300 --> 12:55.233 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% That have lots of desires of their own. 12:55.233 --> 12:59.466 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:75% He wanted to be able to create outlets that they could pursue. 12:59.466 --> 13:01.400 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:67.5% And engage those interests. 13:01.966 --> 13:05.666 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% That they have much like he had when he was a child. 13:05.666 --> 13:07.366 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% Out of that desire to give back. 13:08.200 --> 13:10.633 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% He wanted to fund a STEM program 13:11.433 --> 13:14.466 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5% Beyond the Crater was a slogan that Middlesboro. 13:14.466 --> 13:16.566 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% Created for itself as a community. 13:16.566 --> 13:20.133 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% To continue to drive that idea that we are not limited. 13:20.133 --> 13:23.566 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% Because we come from an area in the mountains. 13:24.066 --> 13:26.233 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% We have a lot of students who, unfortunately. 13:26.766 --> 13:29.100 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% They never get the opportunity to travel. 13:29.100 --> 13:30.800 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:62.5% Outside of our mountains. 13:30.800 --> 13:32.900 align:start position:32.5% line:79.33% size:37.5% And we've taken various field trips. 13:32.900 --> 13:35.433 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% Where we've crossed 33 bridge going. 13:35.866 --> 13:36.633 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% In close to Knoxville. 13:36.766 --> 13:38.566 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% And kids have asked, is this the ocean? 13:38.566 --> 13:42.566 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% It really puts in perspective the lack of exposure. 13:42.566 --> 13:43.733 align:start position:27.5% line:84.67% size:47.5% That our kids have. 13:43.733 --> 13:47.200 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% So when we think about the term of Beyond the Crater. 13:47.200 --> 13:50.166 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% You know, for them, that's a huge deal. 13:50.166 --> 13:53.833 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% I wore a yellow jackets patch that was designed by students. 13:54.433 --> 13:55.733 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% You know, at the Middlesboro High School. 13:55.733 --> 13:57.433 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% And that represented the beginning. 13:57.433 --> 13:59.866 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% Of what we now are trying to develop. 13:59.866 --> 14:01.233 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:62.5% As the full STEM program. 14:01.733 --> 14:05.466 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% They have been ecstatic to see this emblem. 14:05.733 --> 14:08.833 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% Come through videos that, you know, NASA has shared. 14:08.833 --> 14:11.366 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% And the image itself has been a rallying point. 14:11.366 --> 14:12.866 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:70% That our community has used. 14:12.866 --> 14:16.266 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% It's been on posters, it's been on business windows. 14:16.266 --> 14:20.100 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% It was so neat as John entered the space station itself. 14:20.100 --> 14:22.700 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% As they docked, and he entered for the first time. 14:23.133 --> 14:27.100 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% He rolled and his right shoulder came into view. 14:27.100 --> 14:28.433 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:60% And there was the patch. 14:28.766 --> 14:33.066 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% And I know that it just had to be such a surreal moment. 14:33.066 --> 14:36.133 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% For those three students that crafted the design. 14:36.433 --> 14:38.533 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% We have two students from the Middlesboro High School. 14:38.533 --> 14:42.033 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% That are part of an MIT program called Beaver Works. 14:42.733 --> 14:45.900 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5% And I really believe what we've done there in those two examples 14:46.066 --> 14:48.966 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% Is we've changed the course of two lives already. 14:48.966 --> 14:50.466 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5% At the very beginning of this program. 14:51.500 --> 14:54.966 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% There are a world of things behind the S-T-E-A-M. 14:55.700 --> 14:58.600 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% Whether it is a coal miner, whether it is an astronaut. 14:59.066 --> 15:01.233 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5% Whether it's biology, medical things. 15:01.233 --> 15:04.233 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% Or research in any degree, engineering, development. 15:04.233 --> 15:07.466 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% Aerospace, someone says they don't feel like. 15:07.466 --> 15:10.433 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% They could do it because they come from any area. 15:10.900 --> 15:15.266 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% We've had so many comments of "That guy's from here?" 15:15.633 --> 15:18.100 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% A girl in the middle school during one of our first. 15:18.100 --> 15:19.066 align:start position:30% line:84.67% size:42.5% Engagements said. 15:20.200 --> 15:22.000 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% If he can do that, then I can do that. 15:22.000 --> 15:23.366 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:67.5% That's what it's all about. 15:24.000 --> 15:27.800 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% Achieving something bigger than themselves is not limited. 15:27.933 --> 15:31.133 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% Because we come from an area here in the mountains. 15:31.566 --> 15:33.833 align:start position:32.5% line:79.33% size:37.5% You know, don't consider any limitation. 15:34.100 --> 15:36.233 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% Because of geographic existence. 15:37.433 --> 15:39.566 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:65% The world is your horizon. 15:39.566 --> 15:41.066 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:60% You can go achieve that. 15:41.066 --> 15:42.833 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% Hope you enjoyed the ride to space. 15:42.833 --> 15:44.400 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:70% Have a great trip on Dragon. 15:45.833 --> 15:52.933 align:start position:42.5% line:10% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 15:53.133 --> 15:58.500 align:start position:42.5% line:84.67% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 15:58.900 --> 16:00.366 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% Well, we're having a great time here today. 16:00.366 --> 16:01.766 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:70% At the Kentucky Coal Museum. 16:01.766 --> 16:02.966 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% This is Amanda Hughes. 16:02.966 --> 16:04.833 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% She is the curator of the museum 16:04.833 --> 16:06.800 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% Amanda, thank you so much for letting us be here today. 16:06.800 --> 16:07.933 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:62.5% Thank you all for coming. 16:07.933 --> 16:09.966 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% Now, clearly, we're not in a coal part. 16:09.966 --> 16:11.700 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:60% Of the museum right now. 16:11.700 --> 16:14.533 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:55% But tell us about what this mocked up drug store is. 16:14.533 --> 16:15.833 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:70% Well, actually it's a diner. 16:15.833 --> 16:16.533 align:start position:45% line:84.67% size:12.5% Okay. 16:16.533 --> 16:17.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% When the coal company shut down. 16:17.866 --> 16:19.733 align:start position:25% line:10% size:52.5% There was a gentleman who purchased it. 16:19.933 --> 16:22.433 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:45% And he had built a building in his backyard. 16:22.433 --> 16:24.900 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% And had all of this on display in a building. 16:24.966 --> 16:27.566 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% And so they would have their get-togethers, reunions. 16:27.566 --> 16:28.366 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:57.5% Things like that there. 16:28.733 --> 16:30.066 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:65% Well, when he passed away. 16:30.500 --> 16:33.100 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% He'd requested his family to find a place to donate it to. 16:33.100 --> 16:35.500 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:72.5% And so they donated it to us. 16:35.500 --> 16:38.233 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% So this actually existed here in the town at some point. 16:38.233 --> 16:40.500 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% Well, this was actually in Leatherwood, but. 16:41.166 --> 16:42.333 align:start position:30% line:84.67% size:40% The coal museum. 16:42.333 --> 16:44.833 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% Why is it important to have something here. 16:44.833 --> 16:47.300 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% Amanda, that really kind of celebrates. 16:47.300 --> 16:49.200 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% And tracks the history of coal in this region. 16:49.200 --> 16:49.833 align:start position:35% line:84.67% size:32.5% Do you think? 16:50.400 --> 16:53.700 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% Well, I think it's important because it's unfortunately. 16:53.700 --> 16:54.833 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:72.5% Becoming a thing of the past. 16:55.533 --> 16:58.400 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% And so as you got more and more children. 16:58.400 --> 17:00.733 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% That grows up in the area, they don't. 17:00.733 --> 17:03.900 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% Unless they have family that actually work in the mine. 17:03.900 --> 17:05.466 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% They really don't know what it means. 17:05.733 --> 17:08.866 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% And so in order to keep that tradition alive. 17:08.866 --> 17:10.000 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% And the history of it. 17:10.000 --> 17:12.033 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% I think it's important to have the museum. 17:12.033 --> 17:13.766 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% Or anything that documents that. 17:14.133 --> 17:16.333 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% And you talk about those family members. 17:16.333 --> 17:17.566 align:start position:25% line:84.67% size:52.5% I was reading online. 17:17.566 --> 17:20.533 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% You all were talking about people whose grandparents. 17:20.533 --> 17:23.533 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% Or parents had maybe lived here in the coal camp. 17:23.533 --> 17:24.466 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% When that was a thing. 17:24.466 --> 17:26.700 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% Bringing the grandkids to kind of see. 17:26.700 --> 17:28.866 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:67.5% What the family used to do. 17:28.866 --> 17:32.066 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% That's gotta be fulfilling to you all to see those families. 17:32.066 --> 17:33.566 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% kind of passing that knowledge down. 17:33.566 --> 17:36.000 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% It is. Yes, we love it when people come in and like. 17:36.000 --> 17:37.866 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% Well, this is my grandchild and they live in so. 17:37.866 --> 17:40.433 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% And so, and so they don't know nothing about this place. 17:40.433 --> 17:41.633 align:start position:32.5% line:84.67% size:37.5% Like wonderful. 17:41.633 --> 17:45.733 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5% And this used to be the company store and a lot of folks. 17:46.200 --> 17:46.966 align:start position:30% line:84.67% size:40% Myself included. 17:47.500 --> 17:49.533 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5% I had never really heard of the concept of the company store. 17:49.966 --> 17:52.233 align:start position:12.5% line:84.67% size:77.5% Until that famous 16 Tons song. 17:52.500 --> 17:55.066 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% Where it talks about, owe your soul to the company store. 17:55.833 --> 17:57.666 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% How important was a company store. 17:57.666 --> 18:00.000 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% Like this to a community to be able to. 18:00.000 --> 18:02.533 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% To provide goods and services to the people who lived here? 18:02.933 --> 18:03.800 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% From my understanding. 18:03.933 --> 18:07.066 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5% It was very important because back then up. 18:07.066 --> 18:09.266 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% Until like the '60s when they outlawed. 18:09.933 --> 18:11.400 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% You've been able to make your own money. 18:11.400 --> 18:12.566 align:start position:30% line:84.67% size:40% They made scrip. 18:12.933 --> 18:14.833 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% And so the companies usually paid. 18:14.833 --> 18:16.666 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:72.5% Most of the workers in scrip. 18:17.200 --> 18:19.633 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% And so you could only use the scrip in the company store. 18:20.133 --> 18:22.966 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% You couldn't take it outside of that town and spend it. 18:23.233 --> 18:26.300 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% And so the commissary was real important to the people. 18:26.666 --> 18:29.966 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% Because they supplied everything their clothing, their food... 18:30.500 --> 18:31.366 align:start position:25% line:84.67% size:52.5% Pharmacy and stuff... 18:32.266 --> 18:34.166 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:67.5% Drug stores, they had food. 18:34.733 --> 18:37.833 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% They even had like, for example, here. 18:37.833 --> 18:41.000 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% This one sold coffins downstairs in the basement. 18:41.000 --> 18:43.800 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% They had coffins on display and sold in the basement. 18:43.800 --> 18:45.600 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% But you had to work for the company. 18:45.600 --> 18:47.066 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% And use the scrip here in the store. 18:47.066 --> 18:47.866 align:start position:45% line:84.67% size:10% Yes. 18:48.466 --> 18:50.400 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% So, wow. What's your favorite part of the museum? 18:50.933 --> 18:54.366 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% I would say probably the memorial exhibit. 18:54.366 --> 18:57.100 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% And so we have letters from trapped miners. 18:57.100 --> 19:00.000 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% That they had found like either etched on the wall. 19:00.000 --> 19:02.666 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% Or like on paper or something that they might. 19:02.666 --> 19:06.733 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% Have had on them sometime before they passed away. 19:06.733 --> 19:08.033 align:start position:25% line:84.67% size:50% After being trapped. 19:08.033 --> 19:08.900 align:start position:45% line:84.67% size:10% Wow. 19:08.900 --> 19:10.966 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% So that's probably my favorite part. 19:10.966 --> 19:12.166 align:start position:32.5% line:79.33% size:37.5% That's gotta be powerful, I'm sure. 19:12.166 --> 19:13.166 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% That is really, yes, that's what I was gonna say. 19:13.166 --> 19:14.133 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:67.5% It's really heart touching. 19:14.133 --> 19:15.100 align:start position:32.5% line:84.67% size:37.5% Final question. 19:15.100 --> 19:15.800 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% If somebody came here. 19:16.266 --> 19:18.333 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% What's the one thing you want them to walk away with? 19:18.333 --> 19:19.333 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% What's the one thing you would hope. 19:19.333 --> 19:21.266 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5% That they'd take away from here, Amanda? 19:21.266 --> 19:25.733 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% I guess a better understanding of the coal heritage. 19:26.066 --> 19:26.800 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:60% And kind of what people. 19:27.266 --> 19:28.966 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% What it was like for people when they used to live here. 19:28.966 --> 19:30.033 align:start position:12.5% line:84.67% size:77.5% And how that all came together. 19:30.033 --> 19:30.500 align:start position:45% line:84.67% size:10% Yes. 19:31.266 --> 19:33.133 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% Again, Amanda Hughes, curator of the Kentucky Coal Museum. 19:33.133 --> 19:34.500 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5% Thanks for letting us explore around today. 19:34.500 --> 19:35.333 align:start position:32.5% line:84.67% size:35% Thank you all. 19:35.466 --> 19:38.666 align:start position:42.5% line:84.67% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 19:39.400 --> 19:42.833 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% There are approximately 18 million pit bulls. 19:42.833 --> 19:43.800 align:start position:25% line:84.67% size:52.5% In the United States. 19:44.333 --> 19:46.733 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% They're the number one most prevalent breed of dog. 19:46.733 --> 19:47.366 align:start position:32.5% line:84.67% size:37.5% In the country. 19:47.900 --> 19:51.033 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% But more than half of them are up for sale or adoption. 19:51.033 --> 19:54.233 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5% With pit bulls filling shelters throughout the nation. 19:54.666 --> 19:56.466 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% And that's no different here in Kentucky. 19:57.000 --> 19:58.966 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% A trip to any local humane society. 19:58.966 --> 20:02.433 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% Reveals an abundance of pit bulls and bully breeds. 20:02.966 --> 20:05.166 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% Here's how this situation has developed. 20:05.500 --> 20:08.566 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% And the negative stigma that often keeps these dogs. 20:08.566 --> 20:09.700 align:start position:32.5% line:84.67% size:37.5% Without a home. 20:10.766 --> 20:11.900 align:start position:42.5% line:84.67% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 20:12.300 --> 20:14.566 align:start position:40% line:10% size:22.5% Cheering. 20:15.600 --> 20:18.266 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5% Some defining characteristics of a bully breed. 20:18.266 --> 20:21.366 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% Or a pit bull type dog is a square head. 20:22.233 --> 20:23.833 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:60% Usually pretty big head. 20:24.433 --> 20:28.166 align:start position:20% line:10% size:62.5% They can be anywhere from like 30 to over 100 pounds. 20:28.666 --> 20:30.466 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:57.5% Because there's so many different breeds. 20:30.466 --> 20:33.200 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% That get kind of clumped into the category. 20:34.066 --> 20:37.766 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% Typically, they have short coats and they really love to snuggle. 20:38.733 --> 20:41.166 align:start position:35% line:10% size:55% In our experience, pit bulls and bully breeds. 20:41.166 --> 20:43.866 align:start position:25% line:10% size:65% Are one of the most common breeds surrendered to shelters. 20:43.866 --> 20:46.400 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% And also one of the breeds that take the longest. 20:46.400 --> 20:47.633 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:65% To be chosen by adopters. 20:47.966 --> 20:49.800 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% We've seen a lot of bully breeds come and go. 20:49.800 --> 20:51.700 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% Through our doors at Woodford Humane Society. 20:51.700 --> 20:54.000 align:start position:32.5% line:79.33% size:37.5% This is a place where they are safe. 20:54.000 --> 20:55.200 align:start position:12.5% line:84.67% size:75% We don't have any time limits. 20:55.200 --> 20:56.700 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% Or breed limits or anything like that. 20:56.700 --> 20:58.900 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% So they have a safe place here as long as it takes. 20:59.200 --> 21:00.533 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% But it is a little bit heartbreaking. 21:00.533 --> 21:04.800 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% To see some really great dogs who wait as long as, you know. 21:04.800 --> 21:06.833 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5% As much as four years to find a great home. 21:06.833 --> 21:09.733 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70% The most common breed of dog that we see here at LHS. 21:09.733 --> 21:11.200 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5% Would be a pit bull type dog. 21:11.466 --> 21:14.300 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:57.5% And it's really hard to classify it as a strict pit bull 21:14.300 --> 21:16.766 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5% Because we don't do DNA testing and we just look at them. 21:16.766 --> 21:18.233 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% And name them based on what they look like. 21:18.500 --> 21:20.233 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% So I would say it would be a pit bull type. 21:20.233 --> 21:23.466 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% And there's a lot of breeds that fall under the umbrella of that. 21:23.466 --> 21:26.666 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% The Staffordshire, bulldogs, a pit bull terrier. 21:27.466 --> 21:29.933 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% So it's really hard to say for sure if they are a true pit bull 21:29.933 --> 21:32.733 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% So when we label them, it is just a type of dog. 21:32.733 --> 21:35.900 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:40% People have this perception of pit bulls. 21:35.900 --> 21:38.366 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% In particular but bully breeds in general because. 21:38.366 --> 21:41.366 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% Honestly, people have a hard time telling what's a pit bull. 21:41.366 --> 21:46.233 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% And what's not, as being dogs that are aggressive. 21:46.233 --> 21:48.133 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% With other animals or aggressive 21:48.133 --> 21:51.000 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% With people or unpredictable or unsafe. 21:51.666 --> 21:56.166 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% A lot of that stems from the '80s, basically. 21:56.166 --> 21:59.133 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5% When pit bulls became the breed of choice for dog fighting. 21:59.700 --> 22:02.033 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% And that perception unfortunately has just really. 22:02.033 --> 22:02.733 align:start position:30% line:84.67% size:40% stuck with them. 22:03.033 --> 22:05.466 align:start position:12.5% line:84.67% size:77.5% Even though like any other dog. 22:05.466 --> 22:09.533 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% Most of them are perfectly friendly, well-adjusted dogs. 22:10.600 --> 22:16.133 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% So some of the misconceptions when it comes to dogs. 22:16.133 --> 22:18.266 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:40% And dog behavior is that excitement. 22:18.266 --> 22:21.266 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% And anxiety are two things that go hand in hand. 22:21.800 --> 22:23.333 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% So while most people come to the door. 22:23.733 --> 22:25.900 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% And they think that their dog jumping on them. 22:25.900 --> 22:28.266 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% And wagging their tails and stuff is like them excited. 22:28.266 --> 22:28.933 align:start position:37.5% line:84.67% size:27.5% To be home. 22:28.933 --> 22:30.366 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% A dog is just anxious. 22:30.833 --> 22:34.266 align:start position:32.5% line:79.33% size:37.5% They're looking for leadership. 22:34.733 --> 22:36.166 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% Dogs are pack animals. 22:36.533 --> 22:39.500 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% They need leadership and that's just instinctual. 22:39.500 --> 22:41.033 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:72.5% That's not because, you know. 22:41.033 --> 22:43.700 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5% Of wherever they came from or what they're doing now. 22:44.066 --> 22:45.833 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% Like they're an animal and that's what they need. 22:45.833 --> 22:46.866 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:72.5% Because they're pack animals. 22:47.100 --> 22:50.533 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:40% So we start with employing leadership. 22:50.900 --> 22:54.933 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% What that looks like is that a dog has a safe space to be. 22:55.533 --> 22:56.600 align:start position:35% line:84.67% size:32.5% Like a crate. 22:57.566 --> 22:59.600 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% Because a lot of times you'll bring a dog home. 22:59.600 --> 23:00.000 align:start position:30% line:84.67% size:40% And you're like. 23:00.466 --> 23:01.466 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5% Why is the dog hiding under my bed. 23:01.466 --> 23:03.366 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% Or why is the dog burrowing in my closet? 23:03.366 --> 23:04.500 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:40% And it's because they're denning. 23:04.500 --> 23:06.733 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% It's because they're looking for a safe place to be. 23:07.233 --> 23:08.766 align:start position:32.5% line:79.33% size:35% And when a dog is in a crate. 23:08.766 --> 23:10.200 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% They don't have to make decisions. 23:10.200 --> 23:12.133 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% They don't have to worry about about what they're doing next. 23:12.133 --> 23:14.566 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% They don't have to worry about what they smell over here, 23:14.566 --> 23:16.066 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:40% And if they need to investigate that. 23:16.400 --> 23:18.533 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% They're completely zen. It's like their float tank. 23:18.866 --> 23:20.466 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:72.5% There's a lot of stereotypes. 23:20.466 --> 23:21.766 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50% That we don't really like to focus on them. 23:21.766 --> 23:23.966 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% Because we want people to see them in a positive light. 23:23.966 --> 23:26.966 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% But people do discriminate and think they're too big. 23:26.966 --> 23:27.966 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:65% They can't be around kids. 23:27.966 --> 23:29.066 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% Because they'll knock them down. 23:29.066 --> 23:31.000 align:start position:12.5% line:84.67% size:77.5% They're strong, they can bite. 23:31.000 --> 23:32.866 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% You know, anything with teeth can bite. 23:32.866 --> 23:34.800 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% Whether it's a dog or a cat or even a pig. 23:35.133 --> 23:38.466 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% All dogs are capable of having a bite or biting someone. 23:38.966 --> 23:40.900 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% And it's just that because they are stronger and larger. 23:41.300 --> 23:42.966 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% Unfortunately, the results of that bite. 23:42.966 --> 23:44.866 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% Can be more devastating than something coming from. 23:44.866 --> 23:46.200 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:60% A chihuahua or a yorkie. 23:46.466 --> 23:48.100 align:start position:32.5% line:79.33% size:37.5% So we just want to encourage people, 23:48.100 --> 23:49.566 align:start position:12.5% line:84.67% size:77.5% When they choose to adopt them. 23:49.566 --> 23:50.600 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:70% Or add them to their family. 23:50.700 --> 23:53.633 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% To make sure they have proper training, socialize them. 23:53.633 --> 23:55.366 align:start position:15% line:84.67% size:72.5% Provide enrichment, exercise. 23:55.566 --> 23:58.566 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% And with all dogs, supervise them at all times, 23:58.566 --> 24:00.466 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% When they're around children or even other dogs. 24:00.466 --> 24:01.700 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:62.5% Or other smaller animals. 24:02.500 --> 24:06.600 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% There are some fighting lines and aggression. 24:06.600 --> 24:07.833 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:57.5% That is bred into dogs. 24:08.566 --> 24:10.700 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% And that's not exclusive to pit bull type dogs. 24:11.300 --> 24:13.166 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% You know, there are aggressive German shepherds. 24:13.166 --> 24:14.233 align:start position:12.5% line:84.67% size:75% There are aggressive mastiffs. 24:14.233 --> 24:16.800 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% There is aggression bred into a lot of dogs. 24:17.566 --> 24:18.833 align:start position:12.5% line:84.67% size:77.5% So when we get aggressive dogs. 24:18.833 --> 24:21.500 align:start position:32.5% line:79.33% size:37.5% We do extensive behavior evaluations. 24:21.500 --> 24:23.100 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% Because of our training program. 24:23.100 --> 24:27.000 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% Our dogs are in foster homes for longer and we also do tests. 24:27.000 --> 24:29.366 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% With the dog at the shelters before we pull them. 24:29.366 --> 24:31.466 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% So rarely does an incident happen, but when it does happen. 24:31.466 --> 24:34.533 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45% We have to take it really seriously. 24:34.533 --> 24:38.000 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% And nobody gets into the business of animal rescue. 24:38.000 --> 24:41.200 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% Or animal welfare to put dogs down. 24:41.200 --> 24:44.133 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5% But you do it because you have to, you know. 24:44.133 --> 24:48.600 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% Because an aggressive dog in somebody's home or a dog that's. 24:48.600 --> 24:52.000 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% You know, that's a liability in somebody's home. 24:52.000 --> 24:54.100 align:start position:32.5% line:79.33% size:37.5% There's another dog that's not. 24:54.100 --> 24:57.266 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% That's gonna get killed in a shelter just because of numbers. 24:57.933 --> 25:00.433 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5% So we have to be really careful and intentional about that. 25:01.133 --> 25:02.500 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55% At the end of the day. 25:02.500 --> 25:04.766 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55% What we would love for people to do is to walk. 25:04.766 --> 25:06.433 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% Into a shelter with an open mind 25:07.166 --> 25:12.400 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% Try to be aware of what you have heard before and say. 25:12.400 --> 25:15.233 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5% I'm not going to take this at face value. 25:15.233 --> 25:19.900 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75% I'm going to give these dogs a chance to show me who they are. 25:19.900 --> 25:21.633 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% Because that's the more important thing. 25:21.633 --> 25:24.166 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% Not the breed of the dog but the personality of the dog. 25:24.166 --> 25:26.766 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% and whether it's a good fit for you and your life. 25:26.766 --> 25:27.966 align:start position:32.5% line:84.67% size:35% And your home. 25:33.033 --> 25:35.066 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60% We've really enjoyed our day here in Benham. 25:35.066 --> 25:37.000 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70% At the Kentucky Coal Museum. 25:37.000 --> 25:39.633 align:start position:25% line:10% size:52.5% Now, this really is a must see for anybody. 25:39.633 --> 25:41.966 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% Who wants to learn more about how coal mining. 25:41.966 --> 25:44.633 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% Shaped Eastern Kentucky and the Commonwealth in general. 25:44.633 --> 25:47.866 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% And it's a reminder of the hardscrabble life faced. 25:47.866 --> 25:50.433 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5% By many here more than 100 years ago. 25:50.833 --> 25:53.133 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65% For more information about the Kentucky Coal Museum. 25:53.566 --> 25:56.800 align:start position:25% line:10% size:50% Be sure to like the Kentucky Life Facebook page. 25:56.800 --> 25:59.466 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:47.5% Or subscribe to the KET YouTube channel. 25:59.466 --> 26:01.500 align:start position:12.5% line:84.67% size:75% For more Kentucky Life Extras. 26:01.500 --> 26:04.033 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% Where you'll learn more about this amazing facility. 26:04.300 --> 26:06.700 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5% And have access to lots of other great videos. 26:06.700 --> 26:09.166 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5% Until next time, I'll leave you with this moment. 26:09.633 --> 26:14.166 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70% I'm Chip Polston, cherishing this Kentucky life. 26:15.600 --> 26:20.866 align:start position:42.5% line:10% size:17.5% ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 26:20.866 --> 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