Hamburg Guide 2020

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A Horse of Course

Preston Madden serves up the history of Hamburg.

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Meet the Neighborhood Councilmembers

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Business is Booming

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Annual Calendar

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Parks and Recreation

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Families

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Health and Wellness

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Worship

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Senior Living

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WELCOME to our neighborhood ...and Lexington’s fastest growing communities

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ongratulations, and welcome!

You have chosen one of Lexington’s fastest growing communities to live in, work in, and visit. In addition to the big-box stores, there are dozens of mom and pop shops and small businesses and establishments that keep local dollars in our neighborhood economy every day.

Lexington’s east side offers the city’s quickest and most convenient access to both Interstate 75 and Interstate 64.

Our retail, restaurant, and residential options are expanding every day.

World-class healthcare is never more than a few minutes away.

East Lexington is also home to a thriving financial corridor, offering a multitude of banks, wealth managers, and advisors.

Geographically, we’re more than just Hamburg.

Winchester Road offers a vibrant industrial center that extends all the way through some of Lexington’s most beautiful farmland (including the famous Hamburg Place), and encompasses some of our loveliest residential neighborhoods such as Patchen Wilkes and Greenbrier.

Richmond Road is a bustling center of retail, healthcare, dining, business and commerce. It takes busy commuters past Jacobson Park, down to Idle Hour country club, and finally ushers them through the tree-lined medians that offer a signature gateway entrance to downtown.

Two new schools have been added to the neighborhood since the last Hamburg Guide, Frederick Douglass High School and Brenda Cowan Elementary. There’s no finer, friendlier, safer place to raise a family.

We’re all glad you’re here. And it looks like you’ve brought a few friends, since our neighborhood is growing by leaps and bounds.

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A Horse of Course

Preston Madden serves up the history of Hamburg

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hen you live in the horse capital of the world, it’s understood that your city occupies a unique position in the equine landscape. It isn’t just thoroughbreds of course. The annual Junior League Horse Show (the first leg of the American Saddlebred Triple Crown) draws as many as 30,000 visitors to Lexington every summer. The Land Rover 3 Day Event and High Hope Steeplechase enjoy worldwide reputations at the Kentucky Horse Park; polo matches are a popular part of Lexington’s culture (and have even been played in the center of downtown); the two very different Keeneland and Red Mile tracks both call Lexington home. And the world came calling on the bluegrass when the 2010 World Equestrian Games were hosted here, with attendance estimated at half a million.

And if you’ve so much as turned right on red in Lexington, odds are, you’ve had an encounter with this history, however peripheral.

It’s a sign — a literal, green sign — of how much we love our horses here.

You don’t have to be a racing enthusiast to notice how many of our streets are named after famous racehorses (unless maybe you thought Man o’ War was all about the jellyfish).

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o one is more qualified to explain the origins of Hamburg than Preston Madden, the legendary 80-something retired horseman who once sat on Man o’ War as a child. Characterizing him as “the greatest horse that ever lived,” he still recalls the time that Man o’ War’s groom “Will Harbut picked me up and put me on.”

Madden is heir to one of the most prominent families of horse racing.

His grandfather John E. Madden bought the yearling, Hamburg, for $1,200 in 1896.

He parlayed Hamburg’s winnings and sale into the purchase of the farm and breeding operation that would become Hamburg Place along Winchester Road.

The first Triple Crown winner, Sir Barton, was bred at Hamburg Place. So were four more Derby winners, and four Belmont Stakes winners.

Today, Sir Barton Way is the primary Hamburg artery between Winchester Road and Man o’ War. Breeding five Kentucky Derby winners, five Belmont Stakes winners and the first Triple Crown winner, John E. Madden’s legacy was set, but not complete. It was his grandson, Preston Madden, who went on to win big at the races and even bigger in real estate. But, he explains, “Money is only the symbol of success — not to be confused with success itself.”

He says, “Before this end of the farm was developed, I was extremely busy breeding horses.

I had 100 horses on the farm, so my son [Patrick] did the actual [Hamburg] development and my wife, Anita, named the streets. I think she did a hell of a job. My grandfather bred over 100 stakes winners. She had a list of 100-plus stakes winners —Sir Barton, first Triple Crown winner, and Alysheba were the obvious choices so she took from all of his stakes winners and my stakes winners.”

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“Money is only the symbol of success — not to be confused with success itself.”

he Maddens transformed Hamburg Place into the thriving commercial corridor that it is today, but Preston always knew he still wanted to carry on the family tradition. Even in grade school, he told his classmates that he wanted to breed a Kentucky Derby winner.

Wanting desperately

— Preston Madden to bring back the garland of roses, a feat that Hamburg Place had not experienced since Flying Ebony won the Derby in 1925, Preston took his chances with Vegas Vic in 1971 and Kentuckian in 1972. Vegas Vic finished sixth, Kentuckian finished 10th. And then came Alysheba.

“Alysheba made my life,” Preston says.

Preston had bred Alysheba and sold him as a yearling to Dorothy and Pam Scharbauer for $500,000. And in 1987, Preston would get his third chance at a Derby winner when Alysheba walked into the starting gate at Churchill Downs.

At the top of the stretch, Alysheba’s legs buckled after colliding with Bet Twice and it looked like Preston’s quest would end up in disappointment yet again. But Alysheba and jockey Chris GuidesLex.com | Hamburg Guide 3

Remembering Anita Madden May All Your Pain be Champagne Lexington — and Hamburg — lost an icon when Anita Madden passed away in 2018. Famed for her Derby Eve parties at the Maddens’ Hamburg Farm, one need only look up to any street sign in Hamburg to see evidence of her enduring legacy.

An unfailing ambassador for the racing industry and for Lexington, for four decades, her celebrations helped ensure that Lexington would earn its place as a Derby weekend destination, undiminished by the fact that the race is actually held in Louisville.

Her husband, retired horseman Preston Madden, credits his late wife with the naming of the streets, but Anita Madden was just as well known in her own right as a hostess, socialite, and philanthropist.

UK Coach John Calipari memorialized her at the time of her death, “There will never be another like Anita Madden. She was a trailblazer in every sense of the word and she will be greatly missed.”

21C co-founder, Steve Wilson, described her as a “free spirit and an inspiration,” writing on the eve of her memorial service, “Anita was a complex character. Behind the blond wig and feather boa was a private person. A deep intellect who could care less if some judged her harshly for her flamboyance and who embraced the friendship of those who didn’t. She used her fame to help others less fortunate.”

Former Lexington mayor Jim Gray echoed the description of her egalitarian ethic, saying, “she celebrated the unusual and she welcomed everyone regardless of their station in life.”

Hamburg resident Jackie Long said, “I was fortunate enough to attend one of her Derby Eve parties with a group of fantastic friends.

Anita knew how to throw a party! I will never forget sitting at the bar at Bravo Pitino with her listening intently as she told us about all the rich ladies she knew who ‘went to the same doctor in the desert’ and they all came out looking the same!”

She will be missed for her style, her sense of humor, and her compassion.

Hamburg mourns her loss.

Memorial donations in honor of Anita Madden may be made to The Bluegrass Boys’ Ranch, P.O. Box 12128, Lexington, KY 40580

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McCarron recovered and made a last ditch run for the finish, edging out Bet Twice for the win. Preston and Anita, watching the race from a balcony overlooking the track, were riveted.

“My wife was on my right. It became clear before the finish line that Alysheba was going to win,” Preston said. “This is the third time we’ve run in the Derby and I had been trying to win this race all my life, so when people ask me what were my thoughts when he crossed the finish line, I tell them the true story. One hundred yards out, my wife took her left arm and put it around my neck and pulled my head down” and planted such a kiss on him that he could barely even see the finish line. The memory makes him smile to this day (even if it briefly obscured his view).

After exiting the Winners’ Circle, the Maddens were in the Director’s Room when a girl who attended grade school with Preston walked in and proclaimed, “I want everyone in here to know that when we were in the third grade, Preston Madden told me he was going to be a Kentucky Derby winner.”

“You think my wife was happy because [this classmate] remembered me? Hell no, she didn’t like it at all,” he says, laughing at the memory.

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eated behind his desk in his Hamburg office today on Sir Barton, Madden is happy to tell the story behind every image on the walls — Sir Barton, Old Rosebud, Man o’ War, Hamburg, and Pink Pigeon are just a few of the familiar names pictured in paintings and photographs.

Between the gallery of fine art, the burnished wood, and the open bar, it feels classic and reminiscent of an episode of Mad Men, if Don Draper were a horse racing legend.

One painting is impossible to miss, centered over the receptionist’s desk and illuminated by lamps that serve as spotlights—a painting of Alysheba winning the Kentucky Derby under the Twin Spires.

That moment was everything to him.

Whether it was the kiss from Anita or the emotion of taking the roses for Hamburg Place that made that moment most special, he doesn’t know. And although he hasn’t been to the Derby in nearly 30 years and he just follows the sport from afar, he still has the legacy and memory he built both in Hamburg and in horse racing. It’s been two decades since an epic Anita Madden Derby Party has been hosted in Hamburg, but no one has forgotten.

It was Preston who suggested one year’s theme, “The Diamond As Big As The Ritz,” an homage to the fact that one of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Princeton classmates was Madden’s father.

“I’ve been lucky as hell,” he reflects, “and I think it’s important to understand that luck is a big factor, particularly in the horse business.”

“There were expectations for me to do things and I was lucky enough to be able to accomplish those, but the year that Alysheba was foaled, there were roughly 36,000 registered foals, but how many Kentucky Derby winners are there? I’ve been lucky and God’s been good to me and I’ve had some fun and I’m going to have some more fun.” q

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District Six

place it — I think that’s the definition of favorite.”

Meet Councilmember Councilmember Evans saw her own commute to work downtown drastically Angela Evans reduced because of Hamburg’s exington’s sixth district is proximity to major access spokes, like home to an amazing array Winchester and Liberty Roads. of neighborhoods where our She’s enthusiastic to see more growth readers live, work, play, and visit. in the neighborhood, particularly the The sixth district is home to 17 road projects set to happen soon. neighborhood associations, nine public Addressing the widening of schools, and seven city parks, including Liberty Road and the Pleasant the Brighton Rail Trail, a shared use Ridge Trail Bridge, she says, trail from Man O’ War Blvd, connecting “These projects will dramatically to Pleasant Ridge Park and Polo Club improve pedestrian safety and Boulevard. Hamburg Pavilion serves give residents ability to safely not just Lexington, but the entire I-75 walk or bike to their favorite local corridor for living, working, shopping, destination.” and dining. The major corridors in the While construction has been sixth district include Paris Pike along known to slow down a commute with Winchester Road and Liberty Road. and cause traffic headaches, growth keeps the area thriving and ixth district council member can mean more business.

Angela C. Evans is an attorney Evans sees the neighborhood’s and Lexington native. She popularity as a major asset, “We served as an Assistant Attorney General are in an area that everyone feels of Kentucky for six years, providing comfortable being in because legal services to various state agencies. the business establishments are She also previously served as General familiar to them. And although Counsel to the Kentucky Secretary of they cause us grief during rush State. Councilmember Evans began hour, having two interstate exits her legal career as a Public Defender in nearby....keeps non-residents Lexington, Kentucky. returning to the area.”

Growing up in Lexington, she has One thing Councilmember seen the Hamburg area itself change Evans likes to tell the residents and grow extensively. of the sixth district is that the She says, “I remember when Hamburg area doesn’t differ too much from Pavilion was a horse farm; Man O’ War Lexington as a whole. “Regardless Boulevard didn’t exist and Lexington of what end of the district or city Mall had the best arcade. So needless to people live in, the concerns and say, I’ve seen Lexington change a lot.” desires I hear from constituents Before moving to the Hamburg area in and residents across the city are 2003, Councilmember Evans lived in the the same.”

Armstrong Mill area.

Who doesn’t want a safe The reason for choosing Hamburg? neighborhood? Who doesn’t “In addition to finding a great house want good neighbors? Who in a wonderful neighborhood, the doesn’t want convenient access convenience of the to necessities? Who neighborhood was a District 6 Map doesn’t want less traffic major selling point, congestion? emphasized by friends No matter what your who lived in the area.” zip code is in Lexington She adds, “I like to or what area you live solve the world’s in, most concerns problems with friends residents have for their over wine or bourbon.” neighborhood are the She laughs, “The same across the board. staff at Ramsey’s, For residents who want to Rafferty’s and be involved or stay up-to-date Cheddar’s know my with what is happening in take-out order before I Lexington, Councilmember

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“I remember when Hamburg Pavilion was a horse farm; Man O’ War Boulevard didn’t exist and Lexington Mall had the best arcade. So needless to say, I’ve seen Lexington change a lot.”

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Top: District 11 councilmember Jennifer Reynolds and Angela Evans at St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Bottom: Angela Evans and Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton.

Evans recommends watching the Planning Commision meetings on local cable, or reviewing the minutes from those meetings.

The LFUCG Planning Department also has a few links on their website that allow Lexingtonians to find out about current building, zoning and other permit applications that have been filed. q

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District Seven Meet Councilmember Preston Worley

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exington’s seventh district includes part of the 40509, 40515 and 40517 zip codes. Schools located in the seventh district include Athens-Chilesburg Elementary, Brenda Cowan Elementary, Squires Elementary and EJ Hayes Elementary.

A few of the many neighborhood associations within the seventh district include Andover Hill Neighborhood Association, Chilesburg Maintenance Association, Ellerslie at Delong Neighborhood Association, Fairways at Lakeside Community Association, Stuart Hall Homeowners Association, Villas at Andover, Walnut Creek Homeowners Association, Walnut Hill Club, and the Walnut Ridge Homeowners Association.

Seventh District Councilmember Preston Worley is a life-long Kentuckian, an attorney and graduate of UK Law School, and a proud resident of the 7th District.

Worley is currently serving his second term on Council. A neighborhood ambassador for many years, he says, “I like how the Hamburg neighborhood, and all of the neighborhoods in District 7, are close to parks, schools, retail and restaurants. It creates a close sense of community.”

With even more improvements on the way, he says, “I am excited about all the new pedestrian projects and plans for parks, sidewalks and trails.

Next spring, we will start construction on several sidewalk projects that I am proud of. A sidewalk on Old Todds Road will allow children in Woodhill to safely walk to the Eastside library from their neighborhood. A sidewalk extension on Mt. Tabor will allow pedestrians to walk to businesses in the area. We also have many park improvement projects I am excited to see through.”

He’s especially appreciative of the greenspace southeast Lexington is famous for, adding, “Each neighborhood has its own unique assets, but as a district, I feel that Jacobson Park is our biggest asset. Public greenspace and recreation adds to quality of life, health, and economic development. I am proud to represent the district with Lexington’s destination park.”

Neighbors and constituents often run

“Whether you are moving in with a young family, or looking for a place to retire, the Southeast side of Lexington offers something for everyone” into him dining with his family at the Hamburg Harry’s, “or playing a round of golf at Lakeside.” Life as a public servant has its lighter moments too. He says, “I try to be closely involved with our neighborhood schools, and some of the kids know me by name now. Kids don’t hold back their opinions and they will tell you what they think! I was at a neighborhood event in the middle of the day once, and a young girl came up to me and said ‘I am glad you are here, but I bet if you don’t get back to the office, you are going to get fired!’ I told her part of my job was checking in on her and her neighborhood. She wasn’t buying it though. I always smile when I think about that.”

As the neighborhood grows and expands every day, he says, “Lexington’s Southeast side is the fastest growing area in town. Whether you are moving in with a young family, or looking for a place to retire, the Southeast side of Lexington offers something for everyone,” adding, “Our biggest challenge is balancing the need for growth and affordable housing while protecting the character of our existing neighborhoods.” q GuidesLex.com | Hamburg Guide 7

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JA’s BizTown

Hands-on Business for Kids

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hat do you want to be when you grow up?

That’s a question every child will be routinely asked by friends, family, and teachers.

Junior Achievement’s innovative learning lab, “Biz Town,” provides kids an opportunity to get one step closer to answering that question.

Executive Director Lynn Hudgins says, “JA BizTown offers students a look at what they may expect when they get into the ‘real world.’ Most importantly, this experience also introduces them to jobs and careers they might not have known existed otherwise.”

JA BizTown is a self-contained economic education program that provides a hands-on learning experience for upper elementary school students.

Prior to their visit to BizTown, students will spend eleven hours in the classroom, studying economic education objectives that teach them about an economy, writing checks, keeping a checkbook register, applying for a job and working in groups.

These educational concepts are then applied in real life action as the students field trip to spend one school day at the BizTown facility.

One teacher raves, “Every year, the students tell me it is the best field trip ever.”

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uring their day at BizTown, students are assigned a job in one of the businesses. They might be the Mayor of JA BizTown, the President of Forcht Bank, the CFO at UPS, a doctor at UK Healthcare, the quality control manager at Toyota, the admissions officer for UK, the meter reader at Kentucky Utilities, the nurse at KentuckyOne Health, the on-air personality for LEX 18, or the disc jockey for the radio station.

In their designated job, the students take breaks, receive paychecks, and have the opportunity to be consumers by making purchases in one of the business-sponsored storefronts.

As one teacher put it, “Our students were exhausted following the visit and commented on how ‘working in the real world’ was very difficult. They were amazed at what occurs in a bank, city hall, and every other business. They also saw first-hand how important teamwork was to being successful in business.

I think this was an exceptional way to integrate the difficult area of economics at this grade level.”

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A BizTown gives students an opportunity to explore the free enterprise system and enhance their personal economic literacy.

Families who want their children to prosper later in life, know that understanding topics like these will be necessary — even though they’re not always part of the typical high school (or even college) curriculum.

It’s all about inspiration. One teacher commented after a day at BizTown, “Every student that I spoke with was having a blast while also learning and applying economics and how business works in the real world. The kids got to experience what it takes to be a business leader and employee in society.”

Another described it as “an amazing opportunity for our students to connect their knowledge of economic concepts to the real world.”

And what do the kids say? One teacher summarized her classroom’s review by quoting her students, who said, “It gives us responsibilities and prepares us for the future while allowing us to still have a great time. What an adventure!” q

The goals of JA BizTown are: • To help students develop basic economic concepts • Learn the relationship between businesses and consumers • Use quality concepts in business and consumer planning • Develop a basic understanding of checking and savings accounts • Develop a simple decision-making process • Work together to satisfy customer’s expectations • Introduce students to unique employment opportunities

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Business is BOOMING!

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t’s rare that a week goes by in east Lexington without a groundbreaking or a ribbon cutting. Pictured are a few of the neighborhood celebrations since last year’s Hamburg Guide.

We look forward to toasting many more throughout 2020!

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2020 Annual Calendar Highlights Below is a sampling of Annual Events that are quintessential Lexington.

JANUARY

The Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom March begins early on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and includes a full day of programming.

FEBRUARY

February is Heart Month.

MARCH

KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 brings March Madness home to downtown and Rupp Arena every March.

More than 200 artists, musicians, and artisanal food producers gather at Kentucky Crafted, the Market at the Alltech Arena.

Lexington Comic and Toy Convention convenes every March downtown.

The Lexington St. Patrick’s Day Parade and festival is on Saturday, March 14. The Shamrock Shuffle 5K presented by Habitat for Humanity kicks off the morning of.

APRIL

Keeneland Spring Meet begins on Thursday, April 2 and runs until Friday, April 24.

Thursday Night Live concert series in downtown Lexington at Fifth Third Bank Pavilion runs every Thursday night from April through October.

The Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show at the Lexington Convention Center ushers in spring the first weekend in April.

Love baseball? Don’t miss the Lexington Legends Opening Day on Thursday, April 9.

The Kentucky Three Day Event (formerly the Rolex) is now the Land Rover Three Day Event and brings Olympic-level horses and riders to the Kentucky Horse Park.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure was formerly held in the Fall in Lexington, but the 2020 race has been scheduled for the Spring on April 25.

MAY

MayFest at Gratz Park is every Mother’s Day weekend, featuring artists, crafts, and food.

Taste of the Bluegrass showcases the best food and drink Central Kentucky has to offer and benefits God’s Pantry.

JUNE

The Bluegrass Fair at Masterson Station Park begins June 4 and lasts until June 14.

A tradition started in 1974 by Bob and Jean Cornett, the Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park is the oldest Bluegrass festival in the region.

JULY

The Junior League Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park begins July 6 and runs until July 11. It is the world’s largest outdoor American Saddlebred show.

Lexington’s Fourth of July Street Festival is celebrated for days and includes a pie contest and ice cream social, a patriotic concert on the lawn of Transylvania University, a parade and street fest, fireworks, and more.

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Bluegrass Trust Antique & Garden Show is a Lexington highlight which benefits the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation.

Run the Bluegrass Half-Marathon is Saturday, March 28 at Keeneland.

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The Bluegrass 10K is one of central Kentucky’s oldest 10Ks and gets July 4 off to a healthy start.

Concours d’Elegance at Keeneland is an annual tradition for car lovers from around the country.

AUGUST

The annual Midsummer Night’s Run draws over 4,000 people to downtown Lexington each year.

The annual Woodland Art Fair at Woodland Park attracts over 50,000 visitors from all over the country to a signature two-day event.

Lexington Philharmonic’s Picnic with the Pops at Keeneland is an outdoor concert that features a different theme and special guests each year.

SEPTEMBER

Scarefest features some of the top personalities from the horror/fantasy genre including The Walking Dead and Star Trek favorites.

Festival Latino celebrates Latino culture in central Kentucky with plenty of live music, dozens of food trucks, and vendors.

The Jefferson Street Soiree, a block party on Jefferson Street downtown, showcases dining options, food tents, and a live music stage.

OCTOBER

Keeneland Fall Meet kicks off the first weekend in October and runs until the last weekend of the month.

Big Blue Madness is the first open practice for the University of Kentucky’s men’s and women’s basketball teams.

The Blue/White Game is another annual basketball tradition.

The Bourbon Chase is a 200-ish mile running relay across the Bluegrass State that winds its way through the historic Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

The Iron Horse Half takes runners through downtown Midway for a halfmarathon.

The annual Thriller Halloween Parade has been voted a Top 10 Halloween destination by USA Today.

Zombies and goblins will dance down Main Street to the tune of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller.’

Transylvania University’s Pumpkinmania draws thousands of visitors to the downtown campus.

NOVEMBER

The Beastie Ball is the Lexington Humane Society’s annual gala and primary fundraiser.

Lexington’s Downtown Tree Lighting at Triangle Park officially ushers the Christmas spirit into town every year.

Junior League Holly Day Market features more than 70 vendors offering boutique-style items.

DECEMBER

Holidays at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate on Richmond Road, hosts candlelight tours that is perfect for visiting family or friends.

The Southern Lights driving tour at the Kentucky Horse Park attracts over 120,000 visitors each year.

The Annual Lexington Christmas Parade includes Lexington’s first official visit from Santa.

The Reindeer Ramble 5K at Keeneland helps everyone get the jump on getting rid of those excess holiday pounds.

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The Doggie Paddle at Woodland Park pool lets your canine companions wrap up the “dog days of summer” and enjoy a few laps before the pool closes for the season.

Christ the King Oktoberfest is an annual cultural celebration featuring German food offerings, inflatables, live music, and the infamous celebrity cake wheel.

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It’s easy being green

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n abundance of green space is part of what makes southeast Lexington so beautiful.

No matter where you live in our neighborhood, whether it’s in the heart of Hamburg or even along one of our busy spokes like Winchester or Richmond Road, you’re never more than a few minutes from everything nature has to offer — whether it’s parks, trails, golf courses, or the scenic beauty of horse farm country.

Our neighborhood is home to seven city parks, and the Brighton Rail Trail, a shared use trail from Man O’ War Blvd, connecting to Pleasant Ridge Park and Polo Club Boulevard.

From Liberty Park and Hamburg in the west, crossing Man O’ War Boulevard, bordering the Andover Forest community and crossing Polo Club Boulevard to rest at Deer Haven Park in the east is the Brighton East Rail Trail. The Brighton East Rail Trail was Fayette County’s first, opening in 2007, and beginning as a one mile trail

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Trail Mix

between Bryant Road and Pleasant Ridge Park.

This shared-use greenway trail connects to various parks and features tree-lined paths, water features and multiple access points through the neighborhoods.

The newly completed extension of the Brighton Rail Trail officially opened in 2017 at the Brighton Rail Trail, at the entrance to the new extension at 1748 Alysheba Way. The new extension is 0.5 miles in length and connects to the Liberty Park Trail. The trail was constructed within the right-of-way of the CSX rail line, which was abandoned in 1986.

Kentucky Utilities owned and donated the right-of-way to LFUCG for the creation of the trail. The trail is a part of the proposed Lexington Big Sandy Rail Trail, planned to stretch from Lexington to Ashland and cover a distance of 104 miles.

The newest extension of the Brighton Rail Trail was the third section to be completed.

Trail end points are Bryant Rd, just east of Man O’ War Blvd, and Walnut Grove Lane, south of Real Quiet Lane.

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PARKS Deer Haven Park 1937 Deer Haven Ln Acres: 23.93 Idlehour Park 212 St. Ann Dr Acres: 23.8 Jacobson Park 4001 Athens-Boonesboro Rd Acres: 216 Basketball Court Boating Camp Program Community Garden Disc Golf Fishing Football/Soccer Field Lake Open Area Picnic Area Playground Restrooms Seating Shelter Sprayground Volleyball Lakeside Golf Course 3725 Richmond Rd Acres: 124 Liberty Park 2789 Liberty Road Acres: 69 Open Area Paved Trail Mapleleaf Forest Park 3161 Mapleleaf Dr Acres: 10.03 Playground Open Area Mount Tabor Park 550 Elk Lake Dr Acres: 13.2 Basketball Court Football/Softball Field Tennis/Pickleball Court Open Area Paved Trail Picnic Area Playground Seating Shelters Pleasant Ridge Park 1350 Pleasant Ridge Dr Acres: 11.1 Dog Park Football/Soccer Field Open Area Picnic Area Playground Restrooms Seating Shelter

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acobson Park, at 216 acres, is Lexington’s largest park. It underwent a 2016 facelift and now also features one of the largest play areas in the country.

Along with the new playground, Jacobson Park features the city’s first interactive and educational art installation for children.

Lexington-based landscape architecture firm, Element, designed the playground.

More information about Jacobson’s Dog Park is included in the Pets Section.

ON THE WATER

Jacobson Park includes a reservoir used by the Kentucky American Water Company and Lakeside Golf Course.

Pedal boat rentals are available in season and the Jacobson Park marina requires boat riders to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (provided). You must be 16 years of age or older to rent a boat.

People under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a chaperone age 16 or older.

Fishing docks are located in several areas throughout the park and are accessible to wheelchairs. You must have a valid Kentucky fishing license if you are age 16 or older. There is no charge to fish at this park. Vending machines and restrooms are available at the marina.

The Park offers seven shelters which may be rented by families and organized groups seven days a week. Shelter rates vary.

GOLF

Lakeside Golf Course is a neighborhood favorite.

Located at 3725 Richmond Road, it opened in July 1970 and rolls across 185 acres, adjacent to Jacobson Park and the reservoir. It features large greens, rolling terrain and the longest par-5 in the state at more than 600 yards.

Other amenities at the course include a pro shop, banquet space, a snack bar and a full line practice facility that includes two tees and three practice greens. q

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ll of the neighborhoods in District 7, are close to parks, schools, retail and restaurants. It creates a close sense of community...Whether you are moving in with a young family, or looking for a place to retire, the Southeast side of Lexington offers something for everyone.”

Photo by Paul Martin

Families —District 7 councilmember Preston Worley

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New Kids on the Block

Welcome Brenda Cowan Elementary!

I Principal Joshua Williams and Assistant Principal Jessica Greene

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n the Fall of 2019, Fayette County welcomed a new school to our neighborhood, Brenda Cowan Elementary.

Principal Joshua Williams and Assistant Principal Jessica Greene were not new to “opening� schools in our neighborhood.

Both were around in different capacities when it came to opening the brand new high school in the Hamburg area, Frederick Douglass High School.

Principal Williams began his career in the early 2000s at Lafayette High

School teaching world history and government. Greene was the Director of Choral Activities and VPA (Visual and Performing Arts) teacher at Frederick Douglass High School.

Williams is most proud of the fact that the school was named after Brenda Cowan, the first black female Lieutenant in the fire department. “Naming the school after her was our unique way to honor and celebrate the life of Brenda and to recognize all the servicemen and women that put their lives on the line every day in service to others.”

He had the privilege of meeting several firefighters who personally knew Brenda and they all spoke about how much she loved the kids and her commitment to service leadership. The Lexington Fire Department turned out in full force to honor her legacy at the ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the new school.

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illiams remains inspired by being surrounded by young minds and the possibility of shaping them into something great.

He’s continuously amazed to meet “our young scholars,” saying, “They are all so eager to learn, explore, and question the world around them. There is nothing more fulfilling than watching an elementary student learn to read.

Each day we have the opportunity to make an impact and change the trajectory of the lives of our students.”

Both Williams and Greene want to teach BCE students that it’s not always about numbers or letters, but students can also be taught through song or creative thinking.

“The arts routinely open a world of creativity through movement, song, and other forms of expression not always

fostered through traditional educational methods,” says Greene. “Arts integration is an approach to teaching in which students can demonstrate an understanding of core curriculum through an art form. This ability to create and connect allows students to internalize the value of what they are learning in all classrooms in a way that is meaningful and lasting.” q

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Education… By the Numbers A SAMPLING OF AREA SCHOOLS.

ELEMENTARY

Athens-Chilesburg Elementary 930 Jouett Creek Dr | 859.381.4955 Brenda Cowan Elementary 4801 Athens-Boonesboro Rd | 859.381.2990 Breckinridge Elementary 2101 St Mathilda Dr | 859.381.3273 Garrett Morgan Elementary 1150 Passage Mound Way | 859.381.3165 Liberty Elementary 2585 Liberty Rod | 859.381.4979

MIDDLE

Crawford Middle 1813 Charleston Dr | 859.381.3370 Edythe Jones Hayes Middle 260 Richardson Pl | 859.381.4233

HIGH SCHOOL

Frederick Douglass High School 2000 Winchester Rd | 859.381.3780 Henry Clay High School 2100 Fontaine Rd | 859.381.3423

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Contact the Fayette County Public Schools District 859-381-4100 | 701 East Main Street | www.fcps.net SCHOOL BY THE NUMBERS Fayette County Public Schools Elementary Schools.........................................37 Middle Schools..................................................12 High Schools........................................................ 6 Technical Centers................................................ 3 Other academic/alternative programs......11 2019-2020 Student Population Grades K-5.................................................. 19,230 Grades 6-8 ....................................................9,833 Grades 9-12............................................... 12,430 Other (preschool and over 18)...............1,124 Specialized programs & alternative schools...........................................................1, 482 Total Students enrolled......................... 42,617 District Diversity White............................................................. 48.9% Black.............................................................. 22.8% Hispanic........................................................17.7% Asian.................................................................4.8%

In the Cafeterias Breakfasts served (daily average)...... 13,043 Lunches served (daily average)........... 26,032 Students who qualify for free/reduced meals.................................................................46% On the School Bus Student rides............37,975 (daily estimates) Routes.............................................................1,400 Buses on the road.......................................... 252 Miles traveled........................................... 18,622 Annual Miles.........................................3,457,360 FCPS Employees Support and administrative staff..........3,432 Full-time teachers......................................2,895 Teachers with advanced degrees..........2,389 National Board certified Teachers............ 179 Beginning teacher’s salary..................$42,431 Average teacher’s salary......................$59,816 District Finances 2019-2020 working budget..... $582 million 2017-2018 per-pupil spending.........$15,116

Health A

nywhere you live in southeast Lexington, you are never more than a few minutes from world class medical care.

From hospitals to urgent treatment options, and specialists of every stripe, southeast Lexington is all about choice and diversity. From miles of walking and running trails to dozens of personal trainers and assorted gyms and wellness practitioners, Hamburg is Healthy!

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Cure KY Kids Saving lives, one license plate at a time

C

ancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children. Over the last 20 years, survival rates are increasing due almost exclusively to advancements in treatments through research.

Cure KY Kids is a non-profit organization developed to raise funds for childhood cancer research and services in Kentucky.

The organization is best known for the distinctive Cure KY Kids license plates. Executive Director Joy Minner says, “After years of work with the KY Department of Transportation by CURE KY Kids board members, families battling cancer and numerous others passionate about this cause, the Curing Childhood Cancer specialty license plate is now an official license plate in the state of Kentucky and can be seen on vehicles on the roads from Bowling Green to Florence and Ashland to Paducah, raising awareness and funds for Childhood Cancer.”

Joy has been involved in philanthropic pursuits for over 20 years. While serving for several years as a pet therapy volunteer to pediatric

cancer patients, her eyes were opened to the gaps in pediatric cancer support. That experience and her passion for children provided the seeds of inspiration to co-found CURE KY Kids, Inc. with husband Matt Minner. Having spent his career as an attorney often representing children and their families in the most difficult of times, he also felt called to serve. The two recognized there was a significant need for improvement in facilities, services and research in the fight against pediatric cancer.

Joy says, “It has been our privilege to serve families that receive treatment at the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital by providing resources for these families. Many of these families need assistance with transportation, lodging, meals and even groceries and we have been able to support families in this capacity. With the funds raised from the license plate, it is our hope that we will be able to make a lasting impact on the lives of those families who are fighting childhood cancer across the Commonwealth.”

For those who want to help, Joy says, “We would love for everyone to head down to their local tag office and purchase a Curing Childhood Cancer license plate today! It’s super easy and anyone can get one, whether it’s time to renew their license plate or not. This will help us not only raise funds to support those families that are fighting the battle against childhood cancer but will also help raise awareness about childhood cancer. We all know someone who has been touched by cancer and we want to let all the kids in Kentucky know that they are not alone in this battle.” q

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Living healthy starts in the kitchen

BY BRET ANDERSON

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just turned 50 years old.

By 50, most of us have been punched in the face by a myriad of life’s issues: Parent issues. Kid issues. Career and financial issues. Relationship issues.

And certainly, health issues. We’ve earned quite a perspective with the first fifty. I’m passionate about making my next fifty super high quality.

To do that, I must start with health because we all know, “if you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything.”

I’ve been racked with autoimmune and degenerative issues. Allergies to many foods (and related digestive issues), dust, mold, trees, and grass.

Diagnosed with hypothyroidism 15 years ago, sciatica ten years ago, Bell’s Palsy five years ago, knee surgery early this year, and tennis elbow last week … and I don’t even play tennis.

But I feel I’ve gotten off lucky so far.

My parents, not so much.

My mother died at 68 from congestive heart failure. For years before she passed, she suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis.

My Dad has had multiple sclerosis since 1966. He’s struggled through a series of other challenges the last few years including a left leg amputation, a heart attack resulting in seven stents, and right leg bypass surgery (which became infected, and he nearly lost it too). Just brutal. All said, he’s doing “good” today.

What have I learned? Good health starts with a good diet.

I’m on a mission to help those around me to be healthy, live with vitality, and slow the aging process.

We all need to quit eating empty calories like high fructose corn syrup, sugar, and refined flour. We all need to stop eating chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, and Yellow #5. Quit thinking that the mega food industry cares about your health over shelf-life and profitability. or me, I’ve found one of the easiest (and tastiest) ways to get full nutrition in a convenient method is a healthy smoothie. The challenge is that it can take a while to learn how to make it and sometimes even more time to clean up. Once you get the rhythm down, it’s like clockwork.

My favorite super dense, smart nutritious smoothie is made with kale, blueberries, chia seeds, protein powder, and coconut milk. If I can’t make them myself, I’m careful when I order them out, because so many smoothies contain a ton of sugar. q

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Bret Anderson is a husband, father of three, and complete health nut. He’s a certified CBD coach and is currently earning nutrition and fitness certifications.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Bluegrass Orthopaedics 1868 Plaudit Pl 3480 Yorkshire Medical Park

A SAMPLING OF HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND MEDICAL OPTIONS IN THE AREA.

Bluegrass Regional Imaging 211 Fountain Ct

Abell Eyes 2720 Old Rosebud Rd Ste 110

Bluegrass Retina Consultants 3290 Blazer Pkwy Ste 100

Associates for Women’s Care 3213 Summit Square Pl Ste 200

C & C Pharmacy 3122 Mapleleaf Dr

Baptist Express Care Lexington - Hamburg 2350 Grey Lag Way Baptist Health - Primary Care 2801 Palumbo Dr Ste 200

SPOTLIGHT

Family Practice Associates 1775 Alysheba Way Ste 201 859-278-5007 Family Practice Associates is a group of primary care providers who are dedicated to giving family-centered care from birth to later years. With a professionally trained staff of CMAs, receptionists, lab techs and others, FPA provides award winning care that has been recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) through the National Commission on Quality Assurance.

A new office will open in Brannon Crossing in 2020, and the Hamburg office will remain open.

BBN Physical Therapy Women’s Health 162 Old Todds Rd Ste 240 Beaumont Behavioral Health of Lexington 161 Prosperous Pl Ste 100 Bluegrass Allergy Care 171 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 106 Bluegrass Community Health Center 151 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 220 Bluegrass Dentistry 3475 Richmond Rd Ste 150 Bluegrass Dermatology 3475 Richmond Rd Ste 200 Bluegrass Family Consultants, LLC 501 Darby Creek Rd Bluegrass Health Psychology 2560 Richmond Rd Ste 102 Bluegrass Orthodontics 2443 Sir Barton Way Ste 225

The Clinic at Walmart 2300 Grey Lag Way Concentra Urgent Care 2424 Sir Barton Way Ste 175 CORE Health Center’s 2530 Sir Barton Way Ste 140 859-287-1170 CORE Health Center offers complete Chiropractic and Wellness programs designed to provide non-narcotic, non-surgical solutions to pain relief and rehabilitation.

Costco Pharmacy 1500 Fitzgerald Ct CVS Pharmacy 3097 Todds Rd Dermatology Associates of Kentucky 250 Fountain Ct Hamburg Expressions Cosmetic Dentistry 3292 Eagle View Ln Ste 110 Hamburg Family Dental 2716 Old Rosebud Rd Ste 160 Jenkins and Morrow 216 Fountain Ct Ste 110

SPOTLIGHT

Beaumont Family Dentistry at Hamburg 2408 Sir Barton Way Ste 225 859-687-0975 If you’re looking for no-stress dentistry in Lexington, you’ve found it at Beaumont Family Dentistry. Residents of central Kentucky have been doing so for 35-plus years!

SPOTLIGHT

Grassroots Pharmacy 2304 Sir Barton Way Ste 195 859-263-1382 Located in Lexington’s Hamburg Pavilion, Grassroots Pharmacy is a locally-owned, independent pharmacy looking to change your idea of what a pharmacy is supposed to be.

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Kentucky Cardiology 161 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 400

The Ridge Behavioral Health System 3050 Rio Dosa Dr

Kentucky Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2424 Sir Barton Way

Taspen’s Organics 859-368-0011 2573 Richmond Rd Ste 330

Kentucky Women’s Health Service 101 Prosperous Pl Ste 150

Taspen’s Organics offers everything from aromatherapy and essential oils to petfriendly and even baby-safe products. This gem is tucked into the French Quarter just off Richmond Road at New Circle (across the parking lot from Panera).

Kroger Pharmacy 3101 Richmond Rd Lexington Clinic Andover 3099 Helmsdale Pl Lexington Clinic East 100 N Eagle Creek Dr

SPOTLIGHT

Kentucky Health Solutions

Lexington Family Dentistry 501 Darby Creek Rd Ste 68

859-312-9646 KentuckyHealthSolutions.com

Lexington Therapy LLC 501 Darby Creek Rd Ste 50

An independent health insurance agency providing Medicare health plans such as Medicare Supplement Plans, Medicare Advantage, Part D Drug plans, and health insurance for those younger than 65.

Lexington Women’s Health 1775 Alysheba Way Ste 180 Marshall Lifestyle Medicine 2251 War Admiral Way Ste 125 Medical Vision Institute 181 Prosperous Pl Meijer Pharmacy 2155 Paul Jones Way

Miracle-Ear 2408 Sir Barton Way Ste 150

Sam’s Club Pharmacy 1063 E New Circle Rd

Pediatric Dentistry of Hamburg 2517 Sir Barton Way Ste 200

Sustaining Health Acupuncture 1795 Alysheba Way Ste 1102

Keeping Kentucky Healthy

2530 Sir Barton Way | Suite-140 Lexington, KY 40509

859-287-1170

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UK HealthCare Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic 245 Fountain Ct Ste 225 Walgreens Pharmacy 2209 Richmond Rd 40502 3001 Pink Pigeon Pkwy 1307 Winchester Rd Walmart Pharmacy 2350 Grey Lag Way White, Greer, and Maggard Orthodontics 2443 Sir Barton Way Ste 225

Worship L

exington’s population of churches is extensive for a city of our size.

More than 250 churches and 40 denominations strive to meet Lexington’s spiritual and community needs.

Hamburg and adjacent neighborhoods have dozens of churches from which to choose.

Some have large congregations, numbering in the thousands, and include a wide range of programming, from daycare to senior citizen resources. Others may have fewer than 100 congregants.

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CHURCHES

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Athens Christian Church 6295 Athens-Boonesboro Rd

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Baptist Church at Andover 3330 Todds Rd

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Bible Pathway Baptist Church 2171 Christian Rd

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Boone’s Creek Baptist Church 185 N Cleveland Rd

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Bread of Life Assembly of God 1705 Jennifer Rd

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Cadentown Baptist Church 2950 Cadentown Rd

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Lexington United Baptist Church 9477 Rockwell Rd Liberty Road Faith Fellowship 2734 Liberty Rd Macedonia Christian Church 4551 Winchester Rd Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 4742 Todds Rd Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 1008 Delaware Ave New Hope Christian Center 1719 Jennifer Rd

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Center Point Church 163 Old Todds Rd

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New Life Baptist Church 1555 Woodhill Dr Ste 186

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Christ Centered Church 2275 Eastland Pkwy

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NorthEast Christian Church 990 Star Shoot Pkwy

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Our Redeemer Lutheran 2255 Eastland Parkway

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The Church At Athens 6991 Athens Boonesboro Rd Cornerstone Baptist Church 4451 Winchester Rd

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Crossroads Lexington 4128 Todds Rd

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East End Church of Christ 3055 Old Todds Rd

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Eastland Church 2598 Liberty Rd

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Eastland Park Church of the Nazarene 1605 Jennifer Rd

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Eastminster Presbyterian Church 1161 Liberty Rd

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Pentecostal Church of Jesus 621 Wilderness Rd Perfecting Praise Church 2350 Woodhill Dr Ste 136 Pleasant Ridge Baptist 628 Wilderness Rd Redeemed Christian Church of God 2130 Trade Center Dr Remnant Community Church 1125 Commercial Dr Second Independent Baptist Church 150 Gentry Rd

Fairhaven Baptist Church 2265 Liberty Rd

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First United Methodist Church Andover 3801 Polo Club Blvd

Southland Christian Church 2349 Richmond Rd

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Star of Bethlehem Baptized 609 Lagonda Ave

Immanuel Baptist 3100 Tates Creek Road Lexington Bethel Baptist Church 4686 Todds Rd

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St. Luke United Methodist Church 2351 Alumni Dr

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2459 Sir Barton Way Thrive Church 152 N Locust Hill Dr Todds Road Grace Church 4137 Todds Rd

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Trinity Baptist Church 1675 Strader Dr

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Victory Lutheran Church 2885 Rio Dosa Dr

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SYNAGOGUES Ohavay Zion Synagogue 2048 Edgewater Court

Temple Adath Israel 124 North Ashland Avenue

Vineyard Community Church – Eastland Campus 1881 Eastland Pkwy

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2141 Executive Drive Off Winchester Rd, across from Sir Barton, Near Hamburg

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The Region’s Choice for Personal Care & Alzheimer’s Memory Care!

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Senior Living H

amburg is happening for seniors.

Lexington — a thriving college town with a reasonable cost of living, a temperate climate, and access to world class healthcare — has long been a popular retirement destination for senior citizens.

With ample shopping and dining options alongside a vibrant health and medical hub, southeast Lexington, in particular, is especially popular.

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We move people to serve their community.

Mary has served Lexington as a bus operator for more than 13 years. Being a Million Miler means that she is one Lextran’s safest, most experienced operators. Mary takes safety seriously, “Because it is the most important thing.” When she is behind the wheel riders, pedestrians, and other motorists can be sure their safety is at the top of mind. Learn more about Mary’s story at lextran.com.

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SENIOR RESOURCES

SPOTLIGHT

Accessible Home Care of Lexington (859) 313-5167 AccessibleBluegrass.com A licensed personal service agency providing in-home personal care, meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and geriatric case management in Fayette and surrounding counties.

Alzheimer’s Association (859) 266-2581 ext. 8179 2808 Palumbo Drive, Suite 205 The health organization for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living (859) 269-8021 699 Perimeter Drive Providing communities, seniors, families, and professionals with information, referrals and in-home and caregiver support as well as ombudsman, adult day care, legal, senior employment and senior center support services.

Commission for Citizens with Disabilities/ Senior Services Commission (859) 278-6072 195 Life Lane Promoting the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities and advising the mayor and city council.

Leading community efforts on the quality of life for older citizens and their ability to fully participate in the community.

ITN BLUEGRASS (859) 252-8665 1206 N. Limestone Providing transportation 24/7 to people 60 and older and adults with visual impairments. This nonprofit is committed to the independence and mobility of its members, who schedule their own rides anywhere in Fayette and northern Jessamine Counties.

Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living (502) 564-6930 275 East Main Street, 3E-E (Frankfort) Oversees the administration of statewide programs and services on behalf of Kentucky’s elders and individuals with disabilities.

Kentucky Talking Book Library (800) 372-2968 P.O. Box 537 (Frankfort)

Conferences The Lexington/Fayette County urban government offers several conferences and workshops throughout the year to educate and involve senior citizens across the community. Dates are announced throughout the year.

Grandparents as Parents Conference, a one-day conference for grandparents and relatives raising children. Scheduled for March 19, 2020. iKnow Expo, a one-day caregiver conference. Scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2020 at The Lexington Senior Center.

Meeting the Challenges and Opportunities of Aging, one-day conference with numerous breakout sessions offering information to benefit senior adults.

Senior Intern Program, an open program for any senior that wants to take the opportunity to learn about the government for the city of Lexington.

LexCall 311 (859) 280-8021 or 311 115 Cisco Road Your one call to city hall. A centralized call center for city services.

Lexington CARES (859)-425-2255 or 311 200 East Main Street, #328

A Library service for people who are visually impaired or physically disabled.

Social services, public safety, and the US Postal Service collaborate to ensure safety and provide peace of mind to Fayette County residents living alone or with special needs.

Kentucky Transitions (502) 564-0330 275 East Main Street, 6W-B (Frankfort)

Lexington Senior Center (859) 278-6072 195 Life Lane

Provider of transition assistance and community supports to residents of a nursing facility or ICF/MR choosing to move back into the community. A program of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services grant-funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The Lexington Senior Center is home to a variety of activities and services for all Independent Fayette County citizens ages 60 or older.

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass – State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) (859) 233-4556 300 Main Street, Suite 110

Lexington’s public transit authority consists of a 73 bus fleet that serves the city of Lexington seven days a week.

Please find routes and schedules on their website.

Provides free information, counseling and help with applying for government public benefits to anyone over the age of 60, and disabled persons on Medicare.

LexTran (859) 255-7756 200 W. Loudon Avenue

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Lexington VA Healthcare System (859) 333-9637 2250 Leestown Road

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UK (OLLI) (859) 257-2667

The Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center has two divisions offering inpatient Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), nursing home care, hospice and respite services, home based primary care, prosthetics and orthotics, optometry, mental health, primary care, women’s health, emergency care, inpatient medicalsurgical care, acute psychiatry, intensive and progressive care units, (includes Cardiac Cath Lab) ambulatory surgery, medicine and surgery specialty clinics, and hemodialysis.

OLLI offers educational and enrichment courses, programs, and events for dynamic lifelong learners aged 50 and older.

Meals on Wheels of Lexington, Inc. (859) 276-5391 2345 Strader Drive A church-based program through which volunteers deliver three nutritious, lowcost meals each weekday to clients in their homes.

Social Security Administration (866) 530-7754 2241 Buena Vista Road, Suite 110 Manages one of the nation’s largest entitlement programs for retirees, the disabled, survivors, and administers the Supplemental Security Income program which provides financial support to aged, blind or disabled adults and children with limited income and resources.

UK Healthcare/Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (859) 323-6040 800 S. Limestone Conducts cutting-edge aging research and provides clinical and educational programs in areas including Alzheimer’s disease.

international travel.

The center is staffed with caring professionals who have experience working with the senior population along with social workers available to provide information, assistance, advocacy, and grief counseling.

In 2016, the senior center underwent a $13 million renovation designed

by EOP Architects of Lexington. At

Lexington Senior Center

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he Senior Center offers a safe and affordable place for all Fayette County senior citizens to engage in meaningful activities. To be eligible to participate in the variety of activities and services, a person must be at least 60 years old, reside in Lexington, and be independent in all areas of personal care and safety.

The Senior Center is home to various recreational and educational activities for senior adults. Their educational activities include AARP Driver Refresher Course, Aging Support Group, Book Club, Diabetic Support Group, Friday Friends, History Class, and Now You Know. Daily recreational activities include arts and crafts, cards and games, and a Trike Program, as well as any of the fitness classes provided by the Senior Center.

Senior residents of Lexington have the opportunity to visit great places in Kentucky, but the center also organizes opportunities for national and

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SPOTLIGHT

Kentucky Health Solutions (859) 312-9646 KentuckyHealthSolutions.com An independent health insurance agency providing Medicare health plans such as Medicare Supplement Plans, Medicare Advantage, Part D Drug plans, and health insurance for those younger than 65.

33,000 square feet, the former cramped building doubled in size. In less than two months, the membership skyrocketed.

The Lexington Senior Center is located in our neighborhood Idle Hour Park off Richmond Road, behind Southland Christian Church.

195 Life Lane, Lexington, KY 40502.

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SENIOR LIVING The Breckinridge 2109 Cornerstone Dr Brookdale Richmond Place 3051 Rio Dosa Dr Hamburg Senior Residence 1601 Villa Medici Pass Morning Pointe 150 Shoreside Dr Pleasant Meadow Assisted Living 2141 Executive Dr MyPleasantMeadow.com Pleasant Meadow’s 15-room community provides a beautiful environment with plenty of personalized attention and fun activities. The 16’ ceiling in the common area creates an open area community that allows for maximum socialization and a home-like atmosphere with game tables and sitting areas throughout. The covered patio offers a spectacular view of a working horse farm. Residents can walk out to the gazebo and listen to the water fountain, walk laps around the community or work in the raised garden beds for exercise. This community is located adjacent to Hamburg just off Winchester Road with plenty of nearby shopping and restaurants, and near I-75 for ease of access for family members.

Call 859.351.6190 The Willows at Hamburg 2531 Old Rosebud Rd

SPOTLIGHT

Annual Classic Car Cruise In at Liberty Ridge.

Liberty Ridge Senior Living 701 Liberty Ridge Ln | 859.543.9449 LibertyRidge.com Liberty Ridge Senior Living, Inc. is a non-profit entity established in 1999 as a ministry of Eastland Church of God to help meet the growing need for quality affordable housing and services for area retirees. Liberty Ridge’s senior living apartments are open to people of all faiths. Located on 30 rolling acres in the heart of Kentucky bluegrass country, Liberty Ridge offers a variety of lifestyle options, including independent living garden homes, assisted living apartments, and a memory care neighborhood. Call to arrange a tour.

SPOTLIGHT

Preston Greens 1825 Little Herb Way | 859.274.4070 MilestoneRetirement.com/senior-living/ky/lexington/preston-greens Opening in 2020, Preston Greens is a luxury senior living community that specializes in Personal Care and Memory Support. Residents will enjoy numerous amenities and unique interiors with comfortable floor plans. The mission of Preston Greens is to serve residents and their families with compassion, dignity, and respect. Preston Greens is a brand new luxury senior living community.

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Hey Neighbor!

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amburg is all about history, and our history has been synonymous with growth since the Interstate first came through Hamburg Place in the 60s, ushering in decades of development. From the street names to the statues, you’ll always find echoes of the neighborhood’s rich equine tradition.

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Sam’s or Costco?

That is the question

BY BRIAN S. POWERS

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exington consumers face plenty of choices: credit or debit, paper or plastic, baked or fried, carryout or delivery, and so on. In 2013, a new choice emerged that has the power to divide Lexington’s savvy shoppers into factions as fierce as political partisanship or sports rivalries — that of which membership warehouse to join. Sam’s Club owned the market for many years, until it faced competition from Costco.

Both are easily accessible to neighbors on this side of town, but to see how these two stack up when competing for Lexington bulk buyers’ dollars, we compare and contrast some important (and not-so-important) aspects of club membership and pricing.

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By the Numbers The basic membership at Sam’s is $45 per year, which includes a complimentary card for another household member. The same membership at Costco is $60, giving Sam’s the early edge. Costco excels, however, in the “Executive” membership level, which is $120 per year. This membership comes with a cash back reward at the end of the year. The “Plus” membership at Sam’s comes with early shopping hours and extra discounts.

Both clubs are open from 10 am to 8:30 pm Monday through Friday (although Sam’s Plus members can start shopping at 7 am) and 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday. Sam’s, however, is open from 9 am to 8:30 pm on Saturday, while Costco opens at 9:30 am and perplexingly closes at 6 pm, giving Sam’s a three hour advantage for weekend shoppers.

Each club also offers a liquor store, a tire service center, a pharmacy, both eye and hearing evaluations, optical services, photo services, a snack bar and a gas station. Both clubs accept cash, checks and debit cards, but each store accepts varying credit cards. Check with each store to verify.

Corporate History and Citizenship Costco was the new kid on the Lexington block, but it’s the older of the two clubs. An early version of Costco began in 1976, but both companies came into their current form in 1983, setting off the membership warehouse craze. Both companies engage in charitable giving, with Costco creating a scholarship fund and giving $39 million in contributions for FY 2018 to programs related to education, children, and health & human services. Sam’s Club gives over $1 billion annually to projects that create opportunity, enhance sustainability, and strengthen community through both in-kind and cash gifts from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation.

Atmosphere The first person one encounters in either warehouse is the greeter, and greeters at both locations were both fiercely loyal and eager to tout the advantages of their respective club. The

Costco greeter insisted that people were coming in droves for such delights as epic pot pies made fresh daily, while the Sam’s greeter suggested that some may develop a wandering eye for other membership warehouses, but they always come back in the end.

Costco is extremely well-lit, giving the impression of a mall without a ceiling, compared to the sometimes dim Sam’s Club. The overall layout of the Costco mirrors that of the newer of the two Sam’s locations in Nicholasville, with the bakery, rotisserie and deli services in the back of the store.

Shoppers are faced with giant LCD televisions on sale in the very front of both stores.

Location Ultimately, the price comparisons managed to shake out within a few cents either way on most items with a few notable exceptions, leaving another large factor to consider – convenience.

Costco has the advantage of being next to Interstate 75 and nearly adjacent to Hamburg Pavilion, but Sam’s has the element of quantity in its favor — two Lexington-area locations, both more centrally-located to Lexington’s densest populations than the outlying Costco.

Side-by-side Comparisons Both stores’ fueling stations on most days amount to a draw on cheap gas.

A Samsung 65” Class 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Smart LED TV was recently $549 at Sam’s Club (and labeled a best seller) and $649.99 at Costco.

Shortly after opening, Costco had the Blu-Ray/DVD/Download combo pack of the movie “Grown-Ups 2” in abundant quantity for $24.99. Only one copy of the movie could be found at Sam’s at that time – a DVD/ Download pack for $19.99. While Sam’s is easily defeated in price/ value on this item, the edge still goes to Sam’s for making this movie less accessible to the public.

The end (or beginning) of a long shopping trip to either store warrants a stop by the snack bar, where both clubs offer a hot dog/drink combo meal.

Costco goes the econo-route, however, by providing their generic brand hot dog and a Pepsi product, while Sam’s Club sells Nathan’s hot dogs alongside a Coca-Cola product. In a dismaying note, Sam’s discontinued their snack bar churro sales a few years back. Costco shook up their food court menu in 2018, but the $1.50 hot dog and soda remained a mainstay. According to a 2018 Mental Floss post, “Costco sells over 100 million hot dogs annually, which is more than every MLB stadium combined.”

Pie Size If membership, atmosphere, price, and location comparisons still aren’t enough to decide, note that the diameter of the standard Costco pie is 11.5”, exceeding the diameter of the Sam’s Club pie by one inch. Advantage: Costco. (Interesting fact: a helpful Costco associate said that THE apple pie used in the movie “American Pie” was, in fact, purchased from Costco because of its large size.) q

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Why Pink Pigeon?

The rest of the story about our street names

BY ATANAS GOLEV AND TARA LEISURE

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f you’re new to the area, you might have caught yourself wondering why there’s a road named Pink Pigeon Parkway in Hamburg.

The answer is the same as to why the rest of the streets around our neighborhood include curious names like Star Shoot, Alysheba, and War Admiral. Unsurprisingly for the city of Lexington—the horse capital of the

world—it has to do with horse racing.

In fact, the Hamburg area itself is steeped in our city’s rich equine history.

Our neighborhood is named after a horse, Hamburg, the thoroughbred that John Madden sold in 1897 to copper king Marcus Daly. Madden used the proceeds to buy a 235-acre piece of land, which he named Hamburg Place in honor of the horse. He rapidly grew the farm to over 2,000 acres, where so many of us live and work today.

Hamburg Place produced five Kentucky Derby winners, five Belmont Stakes winners, and the first Triple Crown winner.

Let’s delve into the history of some of these racing legends, starting with the namesake for the street where our headquarters are located for the Hamburg Guide, Old Rosebud.

Old Rosebud Our street was named after one of the Hamburg Kentucky Derby winners.

Old Rosebud was born in 1911.

He was bred by Madden from the stallion named Uncle’s first crop of foals. Uncle’s own pedigree traces back to sire Star Shoot, the same Irish thoroughbred who sired Triple Crown winner Sir Barton.

Old Rosebud made an impression early on. Trainer Frank D. Weir said

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of the gelding, “Old Rosebud was the kind of horse one sees once in a lifetime.

He certainly was the fastest horse I ever trained or saw. If he had been sound, there’s no telling how fast he would have run.”

The reason that Old Rosebud wasn’t “sound” was that he was tragically prone to injuries, a trait that ran in his bloodline. He was plagued by health issues throughout his life, culminating in a fatal injury at a claiming race when he was 11 years old.

But before that tragic end, Old Rosebud shattered records.

He was one of just four geldings to have ever won the Kentucky Derby, and the first to do so in over 25 years.

He won the Derby by eight lengths, setting a new record that wouldn’t be broken for 16 years. Over his career, Old Rosebud recorded 80 starts, out of which he had 40 wins, 13 places, and 8 shows.

His earnings totaled $74,729 over the course of his career, making him the top earning horse of 1913. Accounting for inflation, that would be almost $2 million today.

Sir Barton Sir Barton was arguably one of the most complete successes to come out of the Hamburg Place Farm.

He was born on April 26, 1916, sired by leading stud Star Shoot and mare Lady Sterling. His grandsire, Isinglass,

been referred to as “one of the greatest racehorses of the 20th Century” and “one of the most important sires of the century,” by Thoroughbred Heritage.

Nearco was undefeated and won 14 races at distances from 5 furlongs (1,000 m) to 1 mile 7 furlongs (3,000 m). He is also famous for being the patriarch to what is considered the most dominant sire line of all time. T.V. Lark was named the leading sire in the United States in 1974, when his offspring had collectively won 121 races.

T.V. Lark also had no qualms holding his own as a racer. He won the 1960 Arlington Classic, the Washington Park Handicap, and the Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap.

War Admiral

was the 1893 English Triple Crown champion.

Despite the pedigree, Sir Barton started off slow. The colt raced six times during his 2-year-old season without a win. When the 1919 Kentucky Derby came around, Sir Barton was entered not as a contender, but as a pacemaker for his more promising stablemate, Billy Kelly.

However, Sir Barton flipped the script. He started off as the pacemaker but forgot to let up, leading the pack from start to finish and winning by five lengths.

Just four days later, Sir Barton won the Preakness, and shortly after that, set the race record for the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first Triple Crown Winner.

He has been retrospectively honored as the 1919 Horse of the Year, and has also been inducted into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame.

poor health. He was sold to an American thoroughbred importer named John Hanning in 1901 for far less than what other horses of his breed were being sold for. He was transported to Runnymede Farm in Paris, KY where he stayed until John E. Madden purchased him in 1912.

At the farm at Hamburg Place, Star Shoot was the sire to many noteworthy offspring. Grey Lag, winner of the 1921 Belmont Stakes, and the incomparable Sir Barton, first winner of the Triple Crown, were among the successful horses that came from Star Shoot’s family line after being deemed unbreedable by previous owners.

Star Shoot died of pneumonia on November 19, 1919. He was buried in the original equine cemetery at Hamburg Place. He now rests in the relocated Hamburg Place Horse Cemetery.

Star Shoot

Pink Pigeon

Star Shoot, Sir Barton’s sire, also got off to a slow start.

Born in Ireland in 1893, he was at first a budding star within the racing community of Britain, but was affected by the aftermath of his sickly early years. He began to experience respiratory issues and later developed soft feet. Ironically, Star Shoot’s British owners thought he would never be a good breeding prospect in light of his

Another horse you can pay your respects to in the Hamburg horse cemetery is a broodmare named Pink Pigeon. Pink Pigeon (1964–1976) was a seven-time stakes winning filly.

T.V. Lark T.V. Lark was the sire of Pink Pigeon, and entered into the world with tough (horse)shoes to fill. He was a descendant of the famous horse, Nearco, who has

War Admiral was another thoroughbred that enjoyed major success. He won 21 of his 26 starts, including the Pimlico Special and the US Triple Crown in 1937. He was voted 1937 American Horse of the Year, beating his nephew Seabiscuit (who would go on to win it in 1938).

Sired by Man o’ War, War Admiral inherited his father’s temperament, but was much smaller physically.

Nevertheless, he earned more than $250,000 and was the leading American sire in 1945.

He has been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and ranks #13 in The Blood-Horse’s top 100 US thoroughbred champions of the 20th century.

Alysheba Alysheba was one of the later successes of the Hamburg Place Farm.

The bay colt won two legs of the Triple Crown in 1987 with victories in the Derby and the Preakness. He was also a successful sire and produced 11 stakes winners.

Alysheba closed out his career by winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

Through his distinguished career, Alysheba left his mark on horse racing history and the city of Lexington, just like Sir Barton, Star Shoot, Old Rosebud, and, of course, Hamburg. q

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Hamburg’s Horse Cemetery An important piece of neighborhood history

BY BEN JOHNSON

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mid the hundreds of dining and shopping options, the financial corridors, and the acres of office space and health care centers, it is sometimes easy to forget Hamburg’s history as one of Kentucky’s most prestigious and beautiful horse farms.

Hamburg Place, along Winchester Road, was started in 1898 by John E. Madden. The Farm went on to produce some of racing’s most famous thoroughbreds.

Now, standing in the shadow of the WalMart Supercenter on Sir Barton Way, a horse cemetery that’s more than a century old serves as a pastoral remembrance of the horse farm’s past.

The Hamburg Place Horse Cemetery, which is open to the public, was relocated to this spot in 2005 to make room for development.

The area surrounding the cemetery remains one of Hamburg’s loveliest green spaces — tucked under an embankment, accessible from the sidewalk along Sir Barton (and from a set of nearly hidden paved stairs not far from the WalMart gas pumps).

Among the horses buried at the cemetery are Plaudit, the 1898 Kentucky Derby winner; Lady Sterling, mother of Sir Barton, the first Triple Crown champion in 1919; Bel Sheba, the mother of Alysheba, the 1987 Derby winner; and Princess Mary, mother of 1925 Derby winner Flying Ebony.

At the center of the cemetery is the memorial statue for Nancy Hanks, a mare born in 1886 and named after the mother of Abraham Lincoln. She was undefeated as a trotter and on September 28, 1892 broke the record by trotting a mile in 2 minutes and 4 seconds.

A tribute marker to John Madden, the founder of Hamburg Place and the “Wizard of the Turf,” also endures in the cemetery.

Even though the names of Madden’s horses can be found on Hamburg’s street signs, the horseshoeshaped cemetery stands as one of the most tangible legacies of Hamburg Place’s past. q

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Eat W

ith access to a seasonal farmers’ market and multiple groceries and package stores, southeast Lexington is a foodie’s dream.

Hundreds of restaurants compete to whet your appetite here, whether you’re in the mood for burgers and fries, Italian, Thai, BBQ, Korean, or even a simple caffeine rush, you’ve come to the right neighborhood.

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DINING

THE FOLLOWING IS A SAMPLING OF AREA DINING OPTIONS

Aqua Sushi Bar 1920 Pleasant Ridge Dr Archa Nine Thai Kitchen 162 Old Todds Rd Ste 110

Carrabba’s Italian Grill 1881 Plaudit Pl Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen 3090 Helmsdale Pl Chili’s Grill & Bar 2851 Richmond Rd China Kitchen 3094 Richmond Rd Ste 180

Athenian Grill 115 N Locust Hill Dr

Chipotle Mexican Grill 1869 Plaudit Pl Ste 140 2905 Richmond Rd

Bd’s Mongolian Grill 2309 Sir Barton Way

The Chop House 2640 Richmond Rd

Bella Forno 2573 Richmond Rd Ste 170

Chuy’s 1856 Alysheba Way

Blaze Pizza 2305 Sir Barton Way

Cinco de Mayo Mexican Restaurant 3031 Richmond Rd Ste 120

Bob Evans 2341 Buena Vista Rd 2566 Richmond Rd Bonefish Grill 2341 Sir Barton Way Brothers Bar & Grill 909 Winchester Rd Buffalo Wild Wings 3090 Old Todds Rd

City Barbeque 3292 Richmond Rd Cocktails Bar & Grill 3090 Old Todds Rd Cold Stone Creamery 2337 Sir Barton Way Ste 110 Columbia Steak House 2750 Richmond Rd

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Gigi’s Cupcakes 2703 Richmond Rd Ste 120 Gigi’s Cupcakes of Lexington has been baking gourmet cupcakes since 2010.

The in-store menu offers a selection of both classic and seasonal cupcakes, mini cupcakes, and cakes. Each cupcake is topped high with two of Gigi’s Signature Icing Swirls. They also can design custom cupcakes and cakes for almost any occasion. To place an order, please call 859-269-4444.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 2220 Elkhorn Rd

First Watch Cafe 2251 War Admiral Way Ste 130 2894 Richmond Rd

Culver’s 2161 Paul Jones Way

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburger 2500 Polo Club Blvd

Double Dogs 1916 Justice Dr Durango’s Mexican Restaurant 2121 Richmond Rd Ste 150 Firehouse Subs 101 Sand Lake Dr Ste 150

Golden Buffet 2907 Richmond Rd Golden Wok 3101 Richmond Rd Ste 302 Gold Star Chili 1900 Plaudit Pl

Weddings of any size

Custom Cakes for any occassion

Signature Cupcakes and Cheesecakes Let us work with you on your PROJECT !

LET US CREATE SOMETHING SWEET FOR YOU !

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Graeter’s Ice Cream 1925 Justice Dr

MiMi’s Southern Style Cooking 126 E New Circle

Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant 3280 Eagle View Ln

Sutton’s Restaurant 110 N Locust Hill Dr

Harry’s American Bar & Grill 1920 Pleasant Ridge Dr

Miyako Sushi & Grill 2547 Richmond Rd Ste 1528

Taj India Restaurant 154 Patchen Dr Ste 68

IHOP 2306 Palumbo Dr

MOD Pizza 2217 War Admiral Way

Puccini’s Smiling Teeth Pizza & Pasta 3090 Helmsdale Pl

Jersey Mike’s Subs 2200 War Admiral Way Ste 175

Mr. Kabab 2901 Richmond Rd

Johnny Carino’s 2333 Sir Barton Way

Newk’s Eatery 2369 Richmond Rd

Koreana Authentic Restaurant 2360 Woodhill Dr Ste 120

O’Charley’s 2895 Richmond Rd

Krispy Kreme 2893 Richmond Rd

Old Chicago 1924 Pavilion Way

LaRosa’s Pizzeria 2890 Richmond Rd

O’Neill’s 2051 Richmond Rd

Liberty Road Café 720 Henry Clay Blvd

Outback Steakhouse 1957 Bryant Rd

Logan’s Roadhouse 1908 Pavilion Way

Panda Express 2399 Richmond Rd

Malone’s 1920 Pleasant Ridge Dr

Panera Bread 2573 Richmond Rd

Marco’s Pizza 115 N Locust Hill Dr Ste 117

Parkette Drive-In 1230 E New Circle Rd

Qdoba 2337 Sir Barton Way Ste 105 2630 Richmond Rd Ste 400 Rafferty’s 1865 Alysheba Way Ramsey’s 3090 Helmsdale Pl Ste 270 Richie’s 771 E New Circle Rd Saul Good Restaurant & Pub 1808 Alysheba Way

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café 1916 Justice Dr Ted’s Montana Grill 2304 Sir Barton Way Ste 170 Tekka Japanese Grill & Sushi 2300 Sir Barton Way Ste 110 TGI Fridays 1916 Pavilion Way Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen 2200 War Admiral Way Ste 195

Shamrock Bar & Grill 154 Patchen Dr Ste 87

Waffle House 1912 Plaudit Pl 2340 Buena Vista Rd 2740 Richmond Rd

Shanghai Bistro 2200 War Admiral Way Ste 170

West Coast Gourmet Pizza 2473 Fortune Dr Ste 100

Skyline Chili 2850 Richmond Rd

Wild Eggs 1925 Justice Dr

Smashing Tomato 2200 War Admiral Way Spalding’s Bakery 760 Winchester Rd

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Pets

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outheast Lexington is an animal lover’s paradise.

From Lexington’s first dog park to miles of animal-friendly walking trails and dozens of veterinary practices and shopping, boarding, and grooming options tailored to your four-legged friends, pet lovers are welcome here!

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‘Tails’ From the Farm Kangals in our Neighborhood

BY JOSH CAUDILL

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90-acre farm located off Old Richmond Road serves as the setting for the pride and joy of Evans Mill Cattle Company—the Kangal dogs.

The Kangals, an impressive breed of livestock guardian dog originating from Turkey, are known to fight off predators such as coyotes, wolves, bears and anything it perceives as a threat.

But to Marc Guilfoil and Elisabeth Jensen, the husband and wife owners of Evans Mill Cattle Company, they’re not only considered great workers, they’re considered family.

“I love these dogs more than any dog I’ve ever had,” Jensen said. “And I never thought I’d have more than one or two dogs or that I would become a dog hoarder, but I just love all of them.”

Jensen, an education advocate who serves as the president and executive director of the Race for Education, developed a love for the Kangal while living in Eastern Turkey for five years.

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hen she and Guilfoil, both staples in Kentucky’s equine community, got married a few years ago, they shared a goal of farming.

Guilfoil’s family grew up on Cleveland Road near the farm where the two live now. When Jensen said they should move from the city, Guilfoil knew where to go. “I about tore the doorknob off to get out there,” Guilfoil laughed.

For Jensen, it’s a lifestyle she has dreamed about since the days of growing up in Indiana.

It’s why she came to

Kentucky. She was a Disney exec when she came up to the Bluegrass State for a horse sale and never went back.

“Marc [Guilfoil] grew up with cattle and figured cattle would be a lot easier than horses. So we bought the farm out here and one of the challenges that a lot of people in Central Kentucky have with cattle are the black vultures,” Jensen said. “When the calves are born, the black vultures attack the calves. I thought to myself, ‘This is a job for the Kangal. I now finally have an excuse to actually get this dog.’”

Guilfoil and Jensen searched for a year and finally found one in Western Kentucky who was already two years old. Her name was Sasha (Sasha Fierce).

She became the best working dog and despite having never seen cattle before, she immediately took to them. In fact, on the first day, Sasha had a standoff with the bull and ever since then, the bull backs up when Sasha approaches.

Kangals are naturally very protective and instinctive but they also learn from older dogs. The couple got a head start with Sasha so when they brought in four other Kangals—Betsy, Blutarsky, Genghis Khan, and Malik Monk, Sasha acted as a mentor for them.

The crew of Kangals work in pairs on the farm, with one staying with the herd and the other on patrol.

“You’d never think as gentle as they can be with people that they can be equally as fierce,” Jensen said. “But if you put her on a leash, she just melts.

She’s so docile around people.”

They’re good dogs to have. They love women and children.

—Marc Guilfoil Sasha’s maternal nature came in handy when she delivered a litter of seven puppies one Christmas. The training for these working dogs starts with socialization even as puppies and the training process for a working dog is always ongoing.

Jensen says, “One of the characteristics of the dog is that they’re independent thinkers because they have to be able to judge who should be there and who shouldn’t be there when they’re out in the field.”

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to witness. As the cows line up to eat, Betsy positions herself beside them and starts eating cattle feed before running to wind through Jensen’s legs.

Once after Jensen had been treating a sick calf with antibiotics (chasing it around for daily shots), she arrived the next morning to see that Sasha had already separated the sick calf from the other 19 cows in the corner by her dog house. Her intuitive instinct amazed Jensen.

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rowing up, we raised Australian Shepherds and Cattle Dogs. I’ve seen about every guardian critter they have out there, there’s nothing like this breed,” Guilfoil said. “We want to get the word out about these dogs because there’s a lot of farmers out there. There’s always going to be coyotes and if you’ve got a mature herd of cattle, you don’t have to worry about coyotes that much — but it’s these vultures. They’re protected by the federal government. We just want to give people another option. They’re good dogs to have. They love women and children.”

Guilfoil, a lifelong cattleman from Glasgow, Kentucky and a University of Kentucky alumnus with a degree in agriculture, is the executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission where he has worked for 30 years.

Dressed in a hunter green coat and jeans and a Preakness ball cap, Guilfoil’s Southern drawl still dominates over the sound of the crunching leaves underneath his boots.

“When Elisabeth started talking about these dogs and what they do, I was really pessimistic,” Guilfoil said.

“But they have won me over and I was completely on the other end of the spectrum. I wouldn’t trade them for the world. You can go out at midnight and you walk out to the cows, the cows are laying there and the dogs are laying there. They’re always with them.

They’re 24/7 on the job. I love it. They’re hard workers.”

As the son of a veterinarian, Guilfoil was surrounded by animals his whole life and had all sorts of pets. His attachment made him cautious about getting close to Sasha’s puppies.

He can rest easy knowing the process to get one of the Kangal pups is extensive due to his wife’s thorough interview process.

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e just really love being out here,” Jensen says, referring to the green pastures outside the windows in their great room. “We wanted to stay in Fayette County because we wanted to have a farm for our kids and our grandkids and wanted to raise cattle,” Jensen said. “Outside Fayette County, there’s so much development but Fayette County has made a commitment to protect our green space and to protect our agricultural land.”

“In January [2019], we officially closed on the PDR conservation easement on our farm —protecting it from development forever.”

She adds, “I spoke with the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Rural Land Management Board about why we made the decision to invest in Fayette County and why we chose to participate in this program. Pictures speak for themselves. I urge our City Council to continue to allocate funding for this program that is so important in allowing more land to be protected and continue to preserve the beautiful woodland pastures, venerable trees and wildlife that makes this place so special.”

Jensen is a Renaissance woman, using her voice to make an impact whether it’s education, horses, the urban services boundary, or serving on the Board of Directors of the Kangal Dog Club of America.

“I love the breed and I hope they will become more popular and that people will be more responsible with them in the United States,” Jensen said. “We just want people to understand the responsibility that comes with these great dogs.” q GuidesLex.com | Hamburg Guide Guide 49 49

Adopt Don’t Shop PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center

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etSmart in Hamburg is more than just a pet store filled with treats, toys, and food. It is also home to adoptable dogs and cats. Partnering with the Lexington Humane Society, it serves as a remote adoption center that offers easy accessibility for all residents of southeast Lexington.

PetSmart also hosts regular adoption events at their Hamburg location.

PetSmart is located at 1945 Pavilion Way and is open seven days a week. q

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See Spot Run

Jacobson Dog Park, one of Lexington’s best

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he 2014 redesign of the Jacobson Park dog park, located off Richmond Road, increased the size to almost 8 acres, divided it into two paddocks and upgraded the fencing to the style found in other city dog parks. Additional seating for dog owners was added along with a new walkway and an expanded parking area.

It’s now one of Lexington’s largest and most scenic dog parks.

For more information on dog parks in Lexington, visit friendsofthedogpark.org or call Parks & Recreation at 288-2900.

Dog Park Rules All dog parks are fenced, doublegated, and supplied with dog-waste bag dispensers. All have clearly posted rules that require owners or handlers to supervise their dogs at all times and to pick up all dog waste. Dogs without current tags and shots are prohibited.

Friends of the Dog Park Say… Dog parks allow dogs to exercise and socialize safely.

Puppies and adult dogs need enclosed areas to run where they do not endanger themselves or others.

Well socialized dogs react well to new situations and people. Dog owners need a place to exercise with their pets, just like baseball, soccer, golf, and tennis enthusiasts need specialized facilities.

Dog parks promote responsible dog ownership.

Separate off-leash areas are a great way to help everyone visiting the park by ensuring unleashed dogs do not infringe on the rights of other park users. Dog Parks also provide a tool for realistic enforcement of leash laws.

With off-leash areas available, there is no excuse for letting dogs run off-leash in public areas.

Dog parks provide an outlet for dog owners to socialize.

These gathering areas promote a sense of community. Owners exchange information on pet training and health, as well as community events. Users make new friends they would not have met otherwise, and develop a sense of shared responsibility for the parks.

Dog parks improve the community and promote public health and safety.

Well-exercised dogs are less likely to engage in nuisance behaviors such as constant barking. Those in frequent contact with other dogs and humans are calmer and tend to have better social manners. Dog Parks are also popular spots in Lexington to conduct dog obedience and puppy socialization classes. q

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Must Love Dogs Meet Frances from PetSuites

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ur neighborhood is filled with so many family-friendly businesses, and many of them are directly devoted to meeting the needs of animal lovers.

PetSuites, located at 2057 Bryant Road in Hamburg, was founded on the ideas of knowing how hard it can be to leave your canine or feline friend behind, even if it’s just for a few hours.

Their Hamburg facility offers pet boarding, grooming, and doggy daycare services.

Taking care of your beloved four legged friend is more than providing a place to stay — they believe in maintaining a secure, hygienic, and most importantly, exciting place for your pet to relax and socialize while you’re gone.

There’s even a pool!

The goal is to eliminate stress for both pets and owners.

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rances Ankeny’s first name is spelled a little differently than the famous Saint Francis (patron saint of animals), but she is definitely one of our neighborhood’s favorite animal lovers.

Frances grew up in the country, beginning her lifelong love of taking care of animals.

Most days you’ll find her at Hamburg’s PetSuites on Bryant Road where she’s blended that love with a professional career.

Before joining PetSuites, she frequently traveled for work. After she got married and began a family, she realized she was ready for a career change that kept her closer to home.

She asked herself,

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“What better job to have than one where I get to relive my childhood and take care of other people’s babies — and then come home and enjoy

my own.”

PetSuites and doggie daycare offered her an opportunity to do just that: treating other’s babies just like her own.

Based on her professional background filled with travel, she also knew, “having peace of mind while you are away is so important.”

Having settled on wanting to offer an array of services an operation like PetSuites could provide (boarding, grooming, doggie day care, and more), she knew the right location would be key.

She enthusiastically embraced Hamburg and southeast Lexington because she sees this area as a large, upbeat, trendy, career/family minded community, and she knew she wanted to be a part of that.

With so many families living in this area, she wanted to give them a convenient and loving place to board their dogs, whether it was for a day, or for weeks.

The most rewarding aspect she’s come to experience at work is “when I see the Pet Parents and their furry babies reunite after being away.”

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aving had dogs throughout her life, Frances has come to understand the patience, dedication, and commitment it takes to properly care for any animal.

Her advice for those thinking about taking the leap and adding a pet to the family? She suggests you stay strong and be patient. Puppies like structure and consistency, especially when it comes to feeding and potty breaks. Most importantly? Enjoy every moment you have with them and take lots of pictures because they grow up fast.

Those new to puppy love should also know that the decision to add pets to your household will mean there’s never a dull moment.

She still laughs about the time her dogs gave her an accidental fright. “When I lived in Louisville, I worked very long hours. I came home to a dark house and heard a voice in my empty home. I was so scared and went to check on my babies, Jet and Jazzy. When I turned the corner, they were chilling on my bed watching Friends and eating their snacks!”

Frances Ankeny is a proud mother, wife, and a lover of animals, and you can meet her at the Hamburg PetSuites.

When she’s not at work, you’ll find her with her family, often showcasing Lexington and the Hamburg neighborhood, because she points out, “they’re filled with amazing experiences.” q

Shop I

f you want to shop til you drop, you’ve come to the right place. Whether it’s the unique antique and postmodern treasures you’ll find just off Winchester Road’s industrial corridor, upscale pet boutiques, fine furnishings, fixtures and couture in the heart of Hamburg, or the ultimate in membership warehouse clubs, you’ll find it all on this side of town.

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RETAIL Aaron’s 2909 Richmond Rd

Bed Bath & Beyond 2321 Sir Barton Way

Claire’s 2308 Sir Barton Way

Francesca’s 2308 Sir Barton Way Ste 130

Aeropostale 2312 Sir Barton Way

Best Buy 1979 Pavilion Way

Costco 1500 Fitzgerald Court

Gabe’s 3150 Richmond Rd

Altar’d State 2304 Sir Barton Way Ste 195

Big Lots 1980 Pavilion Way

Cost Plus World Market 2321 Sir Barton Way Ste 160

Gabriel Brothers 3150 Richmond Rd

American Eagle 2312 Sir Barton Way Ste 120

Bluegrass Barkery 162 Old Todds Rd Ste 150

DICK’S Sporting Goods 1968 Pavilion Way

GameStop 2160 Sir Barton Way

Ann Taylor Loft 2308 Sir Barton Way

Boot Barn 2200 War Admiral Way

Gap 2308 Sir Barton Way

Ashley HomeStore 1750 Bryant Rd

Burlington Coat Factory 2909 Richmond Rd

Dollar Tree 1555 E New Circle Rd Ste 152 3130 Mapleleaf Dr Ste 101 & 102

At Home 1996 Pavilion Way

buybuy BABY 2321 Sir Barton Way Ste 110

Baby Belly Pregnancy Spa 2160 Sir Barton Way

Cabela’s 1510 Conservation Way

Barnes & Noble 1932 Pavilion Way

Carter’s 2300 Sir Barton Way Ste 120

Bath & Body Works 1976 Pavilion Way

Chico’s 2308 Sir Barton Way Ste 140

Designer Shoe Warehouse 1958 Pavilion Way Ethan Allen 1873 Plaudit Pl Express 2308 Sir Barton Way Dr Fan Outfitters 2160 Sir Barton Way Ste 130

Geno’s 2573 Richmond Rd GNC 2160 Sir Barton Way Ste 120 Golf Exchange 3069 Richmond Road Goodwill 3130 Mapleleaf Dr Grassroots Pharmacy 2304 Sir Barton Way Ste 195 Half Price Books 2321 Sir Barton Way Ste 150 Havertys Furniture 2150 Paul Jones Way Hobby Lobby 2200 War Admiral Way HomeGoods 1555 E New Circle Rd Jos. A. Bank 2300 Sir Barton Way Ste 160 Justice 2312 Sir Barton Way Kay Jewelers 2160 Sir Barton Way Ste 137 Kentucky Branded 2300 Sir Barton Way Ste 130 Kentucky Proud Store 2416 Palumbo Dr Kid to Kid 3090 Helmsdale Pl Kohl’s 1988 Pavilion Way

SPOTLIGHT

My Favorite Things

Kroger 3101 Richmond Road

2721 Old Rosebud Rd Ste 110 www.mftky.com | (859) 264-0923 My Favorite Things in Hamburg (located behind Forcht Bank) is Lexington, Kentucky’s premier home furnishings and gift store. Their retail showroom features the finest in designer furniture, home decor, window treatments, custom floral arrangements, and unique gifts. Whether you are searching for the perfect sofa or the perfect gift, My Favorite Things can assist you.

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Lane Bryant 2160 Sir Barton Way Ste 109 Spartina 449 Siren Shoulder bag

My Favorite Things

La-Z-Boy Furniture 1800 Alysheba Way LensCrafters 2160 Sir Barton Way Ste 143 Liquor Barn 1837 Plaudit Place

LOFT 2308 Sir Barton Way

Pier 1 Imports 1900 Pavilion Way

Sally Beauty 2160 Sir Barton Way Ste 117

Sportsman’s Warehouse 2200 War Admiral Way Ste 140

Lowe’s Home Improvement 2300 Grey Lag Way

PPG Paints 2701 Richmond Rd

Save a Lot 1301 Winchester Rd Ste 99

Staples 2321 Sir Barton Way

Man O’War Harley Davidson 2073 Bryant Rd

Rainbow Shops 2909 Richmond Rd

Sew-a-Lot 2160 Sir Barton Way

Stein Mart 1555 New Circle Rd

Marshalls 1965 Pavilion Way

Rack Room Shoes 1972 Pavilion Way

Sherwin-Williams 1895 Vendor Way

Stuarto’s Olive Oil Company 2200 War Admiral Way

Mattress Firm 2160 Sir Barton Way

Re-Kid 3101 Richmond Rd

Shoe Carnival 1650 Bryan Station Rd

Sunglass Outfitters 1510 Conservation Way

Maurices 2300 Sir Barton Way Ste 150

Ross Dress for Less 1992 Pavilion Way

Southern Barker 1890 Star Shoot Pkwy Ste 175

Target 1940 Pavilion Way

Meijer 2155 Paul Jones Way

The Children’s Place 2312 Sir Barton Way Ste 140

Men’s Warehouse 1895 Vendor Way Ste 100

Torrid 2312 Sir Barton Way Ste 160

Michael’s 1953 Pavilion Way

Tuesday Morning 1555 E New Circle Rd

MODA 2573 Richmond Rd

Ulta Beauty 1956 Pavilion Way

Norwalk Furniture 2200 War Admiral Way

UPS Store 1890 Star Shoot Pkwy Ste 170 2901 Richmond Rd Ste 140

NuHealth Supplements 2300 Sir Barton Way Ste 155

Value City Furniture 2321 Sir Barton Way Ste 170

Off Broadway Shoes 2321 Sir Barton Way Ste 130

Victoria’s Secret & PINK 2308 Sir Barton Way Ste 160

Office Depot 1555 New Circle Rd

SPOTLIGHT

Old Navy 1960 Pavilion Way

Taspen’s Organics

Painted Horse 3450 Richmond Rd Ste 170

(859) 368-0011 2573 Richmond Rd (located in French Quarter Shopping Center)

Party City 2172 Sir Barton Way

Taspen’s Organics offers everything from aromatherapy and essential oils to pet-friendly and even baby-safe products. This gem is tucked into the French Quarter just off Richmond Road at New Circle (across the parking lot from Panera).

PetSmart 1945 Pavilion Way

Walmart Supercenter 2350 Grey Lag Way White House Black Market 2304 Sir Barton Way Ste 160 Yankee Candle 2312 Sir Barton Way

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Sophisticated STYLE.

Elevated TASTE.

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HOSPITALITY. Designing a room and hosting guests shouldn’t only look effortless, it should feel that way, too! Our experienced designers at My Favorite Things can help you create your dream home with our exquisite furniture and elegant home décor.

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Welcome home.

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outheast Lexington is home to an abundance of diverse life and style housing options, offering everything from starter homes to the ultimate in luxury estates and rolling horse farms. Townhouses and condos are available throughout the neighborhood for those who prefer the no-maintenance life, but there’s also no shortage of lakeside mansions with country club views.

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ReStore Neighborhood Treasures

BY JOHN WHITLOCK

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he Winchester Road industrial corridor is home to a wealth of treasures, like the Habitat ReStore at the intersection of Winchester Road and Delaware Avenue.

Lexington Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to bring people together to build homes, community, and hope.

ReStores sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Habitat for Humanity ReStores are owned and operated by local Habitat for Humanity affiliates, and proceeds are used to build strength, stability, and self-reliance locally and around the world.

a treasure hunter’s first stops. Recently, the Winchester Road ReStore featured an ornamental boat and a vintage golf ball washer for sale.

Opening the store at 817 Winchester Road didn’t happen on a whim.

There are over 900 affiliates (ReStore locations) nationwide for Habitat For Humanity. Lexington is consistently in the top 20, and often in the top 10 in terms of output, revenue, donations.

Despite an expansion of the Southland Drive location, the public’s support for ReStore through both donations and retail sales made the

decision for an additional store obvious.

The return of ReStore, which started off in Lexington at a location on Industry Road, to the area was by design and not circumstance.

The community immediately responded to the location with enthusiasm.

ReStore is known as a bargain hunter’s paradise. Maximizing profits isn’t the only factor when the ReStore staff decides on a price. Quantity, floor space, and desirability are also factors in determining the sticker price. q

One day you might find a shelf of vintage cameras, a set of Greenbrier Country Club glasses, and a pump organ — the next, an entire wall of brand new Keurigs, still in the box.

The staff, just like the shoppers ReStore draws, never know what will be brought in on a daily basis. It truly is never the same store twice. One day you might find a shelf filled with vintage cameras, a set of Greenbrier Country Club glasses, and a pump organ — the next, an entire wall of brand new Keurigs, still in the box.

ReStore accepts donations of nearly anything — couches, dishes, chairs, tables, lighting, books, works of art, stoves, refrigerators, building supplies, doors, mantles, DVDs, pianos, beds, knickknacks, tchotchkes, bathtubs, floors, counters, fans, paint brushes, collectibles, hardware, and yes, of course, the kitchen sink. All these items, and many more, are sold to the public to help fund Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building affordable housing in the community.

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Real Estate… By the Numbers WHO ARE WE? Males: 18,255............................................ 48.3% Females: 19,520....................................... 51.7% Houses and condos................................ 16,879 Family Households.................................. 52.4% Male head of household.........................5,285 Female head of household.....................4,526

HOUSEHOLD SIZE Family household size.............................9,816 2-person household..................................4,335 3-person household..................................2,604 4-person household..................................1,758 5-person household..................................... 804 6-person household..................................... 182 7-person household..................................... 131

EDUCATION High school or higher............................ 95.6% Bachelor’s Degree or higher................. 50.5% Graduate or professional degree........ 20.3%

PRIVATE VS. PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Students in private schools grades 1 to 8 40509........................................................... 19.1% Kentucky...................................................... 12.6% Students in private schools grades 9 to 12 40509........................................................... 12.8% Kentucky...................................................... 12.2%

MARITAL STATUS Never married........................................... 30.9% Now married..................................................53% Separated..........................................................1% Widowed........................................................3.9% Divorced…................................................... 11.2%

ESTIMATED MEDIAN HOUSE/CONDO VALUE 40509..................................................... $243,847 Kentucky................................................$135,600

MEDIAN AGE 40509................................................... 35.2 years Kentucky...............................................38.7 years Average household size 40509...................................................2.4 people Kentucky..............................................2.5 people Information courtesy of city-data.com

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HAMBURG IS ABOVE AVERAGE • Median household income above state average.

• Median house value above state average.

• Age of houses significantly below state average.

• Percentage of population with a bachelor’s degree or higher above state average.

Meet Cathy Davis The Kentucky Farm Girl

BY CLAIRE RAMSAY

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ith Lexington being the Horse Capital of the World, it’s no wonder there’s a whole niche of bluegrass real estate dedicated to selling farms.

Cathy Davis, with Kirkpatrick & Co, knows all about selling farms in the central Kentucky area.

Cathy grew up surrounded by farmland. She would ride horses and get into mischief with her two older brothers.

Cathy would try many adventures throughout her life — she raised thoroughbreds, owned a women’s clothing boutique, and a Bed & Breakfast — but it wasn’t until 1996 when she decided to try real estate.

She grew up in a family filled with salespeople and that particular brand of hard work was instilled in her.

Cathy enjoys getting to know her clients and trying to find that perfect place for them to call home.

Why specialize? She says, “I think my niche is the farms. I know land, grasses, I know the areas in central Kentucky.”

She’s earned that niche. One time she and a fellow realtor were out in a field and noticed something headed their way. It was a bull. The area they ran to for their escape unfortunately had no cell service. They were pinned down in that spot for three hours. There are always memorable moments when it comes to working in real estate.

Some of her real estate memories hit a lighter note. She tells us about the time she was supposed to pick up a client she’d never met on the way to show a property. Somewhere along the drive, she found out she picked up the wrong person.

On a personal level, Cathy is most proud of her family, particularly her three children. Zach owns Kirkpatrick & Co, Olivia is an interior designer, and Mercedes is a school teacher at Mary Queen.

For anyone interested in getting into the real estate business, Cathy has two words for you, hard work. “A lot of

people don’t realize it, but it is a lot of hard work.”

“I love when I sell a home to a first-time home buyer.”

She recommends that anyone starting out in real estate should be prepared to work 24/7 and be on-call for clients 7 days a week.

As much as she loves the sprawling horse farms and estates, one of her

most rewarding experiences is when she helps a first-time home buyer find their perfect starter home. “They are the most grateful, appreciative, they are so excited.” Also, after being in the real estate business for over 20 years, the children of her clients are coming to her to help them buy their own home.

Moments like these remind her of why she began this career in the first place.

She never finds southeast Lexington or Hamburg a hard sell for her clients.

The reason? “It has everything. You’ve got the interstate, great restaurants, great shopping, just the accessibility of having everything in one location.” q Prospective buyers and sellers can reach Cathy at cathy@movetolex.com or by phone at 859.806.9444.

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Stay Awhile.

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hether you or your guests plan to visit for a night, a week, or a month, southeast Lexington offers the right hotel, extended stay, or Airbnb option to meet all of your needs.

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Where to Stay?

In addition to an abundance of Airbnb and VRBO options, Lexington’s southeast side is populated by dozens and dozens of hotels, motels, and extended stay accommodations.

These provide easy access to the interstates, and to all the amenities Lexington has to offer.

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Baymont by Wyndham 2221 Elkhorn Rd

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Bluegrass Extended Stay 2753 Richmond Rd

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Econo Lodge South Exit 104 off I-75 5527 Athens-Boonesboro Rd

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamburg Exit 108 off I-75 2033 Bryant Rd

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott East Exit 110 off I-75 2211 Elkhorn Road

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Hyatt Place Exit 108 off I-75 2001 Bryant Rd

GuestHouse Lexington 2261 Elkhorn Rd

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham South/Hamburg 100 Canebreak Dr

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Hampton Inn Exit 110 off I-75 2251 Elkhorn Rd

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Exit 110 off I-75 2240 Buena Vista Rd

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Hilton Garden Inn 1973 Plaudit Pl

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Holiday Inn Hamburg Exit 108 off I-75 1976 Justice Dr

Motel 6 Exit 110 off I-75 2260 Elkhorn Rd

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Exit 110 off I-75 2255 Buena Vista Rd

Quality Inn Exit 110 off I-75 2381 Buena Vista Rd

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Residence Inn by Marriott South Exit 108 off I-75 2688 Pink Pigeon Pkwy

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Sleep Inn Exit 108 off I-75 1920 Plaudit Pl

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Sportsman Motel 1107 Winchester Rd

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Super 8 by Wyndham Exit 110 off I-75 2351 Buena Vista Rd

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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Exit 110 off I-75 2241 Elkhorn Rd

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott 1790 Vendor Way

Comfort Inn & Suites Exit 110 off I-75 2400 Buena Vista Drive Comfort Inn Southeast Exit 104 off I-75 5531 Athens-Boonesboro Rd Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Exit 110 off I-75 2297 Executive Drive Courtyard by Marriott South Exit 108 off I-75 1951 Pleasant Ridge Dr

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Days Inn by Wyndham Southeast Exit 104 off I-75 5575 Athens-Boonesboro Rd

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Doubletree Suites by Hilton 2601 Richmond Road

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