2 hamburgjournal.com | February 2024
FEBRUARY 2024 Volume 21 | Issue 2
HAMBURGJOURNAL.COM
On the Cover: Heart Health
8
@HamburgJournal
AS LOW AS
Contributors Austin Johnson, Bridget Johnson, David Kravetz, Avery Lang, Paul Martin, Megan McCardwell, Michael Miller, Claire Ramsay, Kristina Rosen, Kim Thomas, John Whitlock Graphic Designer Janet Roy
PER MONTH*
6
Neighborhood
Digital / Production Director Chris Keith
wgmortho.com
*Based on 24 months of treatment and an $800 down payment.
To advertise: ads@hamburgjournal.com
859.268.0945 210 E High Street #473 Lexington, KY 40588 COPYRIGHT © 2024
Kids and Families
10
2024 Valentine Guide
18
Coming Soon... MARCH
APRIL
Summer
FUN
Home and Garden
MAY
for Everyone The Return of the 2022 Summer Camp Guide! Page 8
Summer Camps
All About Moms
Call today to advertise! 859.268.0945 | ads@hamburgjournal.com SCHEDULE YOUR 2024 ANNUAL PLAN NOW
hamburgjournal.com | February 2024 3
BUSINESS
Absolute Auction The former Coba Cocina space on Richmond Road next door to the Idle Hour shopping center has been fenced for safety. Restaurant equipment and fixtures are being auctioned, and the building may be demolished. The ambitious $4.5 million Coba Cocina space opened in 2013, with a jellyfish tank as its central conversation starter. The restaurant closed in 2016. Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse briefly occupied the space in 2018 and the building has been empty since 2019.
4 hamburgjournal.com | February 2024
Crab Out, Koi in
The Saucy Crab on Richmond Road has closed, and a Koi Express will open in that location.
Is your Small Business MoneySmart?
Commerce Lexington will offer the Money Smart for Small Business Program developed jointly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Administration (FDIC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). These classes provide an introduction to topics related to starting and managing a business. A different topic will be covered each week and the program begins on Feb 5.
Mayor Linda Gorton and members of the 250 Lex Commission unveiled the official logo, by Lexington graphic designer Savannah Guthrie, that will promote the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the city’s founding, coming in 2025.
Be a Worksite
Additional worksites needed for the Summer Youth Job Training Program: The City of Lexington has opened applications for hosting a youth worker for the 2024 Summer Youth Job Training Program (SYJTP). You can apply to become a worksite for the 2024 SYJTP by visiting Summer Youth Job Training Program | City of Lexington (lexingtonky. gov). The deadline to submit applications is February 28, 2024. If you have any questions, please email youthwork@lexingtonky.gov.
hamburgjournal.com | February 2024 5
NEIGHBORHOOD
Council Retreat
Council Campaign News
Lexington’s seventh district councilmember, Preston Worley, who took office in 2017 after being appointed by then-Mayor Jim Gray, has announced he will not run for re-election in the 2024 Lexington Fayette Urban County Council race. He expressed thanks to his constituents, noting that he was “especially grateful to the people of Lexington’s 7th District for three times electing me.”
6 hamburgjournal.com | February 2024
District 8 councilmember Fred Brown also announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024. Boonedogs owner, Hilary Boone, is stepping into the race for 12th District. Kathy Plomin has held the seat since 2016 and is not eligible for re-election.
Merged Government to turn 50
Lexington will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the merged Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government at 6 p.m., March 21.
OUR READERS
VOTE
“In the early 1970s, leaders CALL TODAY TO of the City ADVERTISE Commission and Fayette ads@hamburgjournal.com County Fiscal 859.268.0945 Court chose to take the innovative path forward to merge,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “The work of these leaders has helped prevent duplication of services, and promoted efficient local government. I am excited to celebrate, 50 years later, the continued progress of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.” In Kentucky, most residents live in areas where there is a local county government and one or more separate city governments.
Survey Says?
What would you like to see in our neighborhood district meetings for 2024? Last year’s activities included a Fitness in the Park Day and a Family Movie Night. You can complete a survey online via Councilmember Denise Gray’s newsletter.
The Lexington Fire Department battled a January blaze at 84 Lumber on Palumbo. No one was injured.
Water Week is Coming
Lexington is seeking Water Week event hosts. Water Week is a collaborative effort among water quality professionals, organizations and volunteers. Events connect residents to local waterways and with actions to improve and protect water quality. This year, Water Week is March 16 -23, 2024. Events can be in-person, self-guided or virtual anytime during the week. All events submitted for consideration should be free. Hosts may charge a minimal fee to help cover supply costs. Past Water Week events include litter cleanups, tree plantings, tours of water quality projects, creek walks, trivia nights, lectures, workshops and an introduction to canoeing. Past Water Week hosts are encouraged to submit events again, and new hosts are always welcome. Water Week events can: • Raise awareness about water quality issues in our community • Encourage Lexington residents to explore local creeks • Involve participants in service projects that improve water quality Water Week event submissions are being accepted on the Water Week webpage. The deadline to submit an event is Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Zone Change Hearing
The Zone Change Hearing for 2200 Old Paris Pike and 2324 Paris Pike is scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, at 5 PM. hamburgjournal.com | February 2024 7
Listen to your
HEART It could save your life
H
eart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attack. You can greatly reduce your risk for heart disease through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medicine. February is American Heart Month, a time when all people—especially women—are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. In 2024, we get 29 days to celebrate awareness — it’s a leap year!
This Heart Month, the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) is encouraging women to listen to their hearts and speak up for their health. Women in the United States are experiencing unacceptable and avoidable heart-related illness and death, and nearly half of U.S. women do not recognize that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. Help the women in your life listen to their hearts and raise their voices. When we encourage women to protect their own hearts, they can help others in their communities protect theirs.
—info provided by Center for Disease Control and Prevention
8 hamburgjournal.com | February 2024
Know the Risks
Heart Attack Symptoms
High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. About half of people in the United States (47%) have at least one of these three risk factors. Several other medical conditions and lifestyle choices can also put people at a higher risk for heart disease, including • Diabetes • Obesity • Unhealthy Diet • Physical inactivity • Excessive alcohol use
If you notice the symptoms of a heart attack in yourself or someone else, call 9-1-1 immediately. The sooner you get to an emergency room, the sooner you can get treatment to reduce the amount of damage to the heart muscle. At the hospital, health care professionals can run tests to find out if a heart attack is happening and decide the best treatment.
The major symptoms of a heart attack are • Chest pain or discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center or left side of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back. The discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. • Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint. You may also break out into a cold sweat. • Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back. • Pain or discomfort in one or both arms or shoulders. • Shortness of breath. This often comes along with chest discomfort, but shortness of breath also can happen before chest discomfort. Other symptoms of a heart attack could include unusual or unexplained tiredness and nausea or vomiting. Women are more likely to have these other symptoms.
100 Days The American Heart Association is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2024. Go to Heart.org to join 100 Ways in 100 Days. Celebrate 100 years of saving and improving lives at the American Heart Association by taking the next 100 days to focus on your health. Every week, you’ll receive a new “Tips” email in your inbox. With just one click, you’ll be directed to a landing page with a tip for each day.
hamburgjournal.com | February 2024 9
KIDS AND FAMILIES
Snow Complaints
Lexington Councilmembers received multiple complaints in January regarding Fayette Co. Public Schools calling a post-storm NTI Day for students, due in part to area road conditions. Every fall, the City meets with area partners in preparation for snow season. FCPS is invited to that meeting along with Lextran and several divisions within LFUCG that have a role in snow and ice removal. Those partners also receive a copy of the snow plan in advance of the presentation to Council. At that time partners are asked if they think the city needs to make changes to the plan including how the roads are ranked. Councilmembers reported that the City did not receive a response from FCPS for this school year on proposed changes to the plan so the plan moved forward as it was presented. If there were gaps in the road rankings concerning the bus routes, the city did not have a way to determine those gaps other than to ask FCPS to review and comment. In addition, FCPS noted the following regarding their need to have NTI days and expressed that some of the challenges stem from factors beyond the immediate control of both FCPS and LFUCG.
10 hamburgjournal.com | February 2024
e
FCPS bus routes extend to areas where there are private roads, parking lots in mobile home parks, and apartment complexes, which are not cleared and fall outside the city’s responsibility. Many neighborhood streets were only partially cleared due to parked cars, making it difficult for their large buses to navigate. Commissioner Albright expressed, “We can do better.”
FEB FAMILY CALENDAR SAT FEB 3
TUE FEB 6
3
Fayette County District Science Fair, 9 am, Frederick Douglas High School. Over 500 Fayette County public, private and home-school students in grades four through 12 will compete in the annual Science Fair coordinated by Fayette County Public Schools on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington. This year marks the 39th year for the event.
SAT FEB 17
FILM SERIES: Butterfly in the Sky tells the story of the beloved PBS children’s series “Reading Rainbow,” its iconic host LeVar Burton, and the challenges its creators faced in cultivating a love of reading through television. Two seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming “Reading Rainbow!”.Q&A with executive producer and consulting editor Dava Whisenant immediately following screening (87 minute run time) 6 pm Living Arts & Science Center.
LASC’S Discovery Saturday highlights Black History Month, 10 am to 2 pm.
COMING SOON APR 18 Disney on Ice, Rupp Arena
Summer Camp Where all people are embraced, nurtured, and sustained with open acceptance in God’s love.
What Does ACA Accreditation Mean to You? • It assures you that our camp practices have been measured against national standards and go a step beyond state regulations.
Permission to Participate in Camp Activities I understand and certify that my child’s participation in completely voluntary and I have familiarized myself with which my child will be participating. I recognize that cert in the Cathedral Domain’s program including, but not lim repelling, hiking and caving. Although The Cathedral D minimize the risk of injury to camp participants, equipm not be free of hazards, accidents, and/or injuries. I further recognize and have instructed my child in the im the camps rules, regulations, and procedures for the safety
• At least once every five years an outside team of trained professionals observes this camp in session to verify compliance with over 300 standards including food service, health care, staffing, safety, and quality of our programs. • Accreditation ensures that the camp experience is specifically designed to achieve positive outcomes for the children and adults who participate. Why Choose the Cathedral Domain? • Location: “The Domain” is located one and a half hours southeast of Lexington, KY. It covers 800 acres in the mountains of Lee County and is adjacent to the Daniel Boone National Forest. • Housing: We use cabins generally housing 8-12 campers. All cabins have at least one bathroom as well as hot water sinks and showers. Most cabins have outside decks that overlook either the volley ball court, pool or activity field. • Dining: All meals are served in the camp’s Bishops’ Common dining hall which maintains a Grade A health department rating. Campers will enjoy three meals a day and can select unlimited items from our salad bar. Vegetarian options are offered as well.
Camp Programs u CampuPrograms & Location Athletics Hiking Caving Arts & Crafts Dancing Environmental Ed.
Fishing Rappelling Picnics Hayrides Archery Drama
Film Classics Music Swimming Rock Climbing Camp Fires Christian Education
Photo Permission As the parent or guardian of the camper listed on this ap
1.5 consent hrs southeast of ofLexington, covering for the use any photography or video that inclu furtheringive permissionofand that any such 800Iacres themy mountains Leeconsent County, Episcopal Diocese Boone of Lexington, The Cathedral adjacent to Daniel National Forest. Domain,
to illustrate and promote the camp experience, and/or Th
Policy on Rooming Requests Register Online for 2024 Rooming requests may be considered, but not guarantee mate. The request must appear on both campers’ registrat www.cathedraldomain.org grades must be the same. It is our policy to place siblings
requested by a parent/guardian. Cabin mate request _____________________________ Our camp staff will work diligently and lovingly to make s who may be feeling “new” or uncomfortable, are welcom Scholarship info hamburgjournal.com the Domain. To apply for a camp scholarship please send a letter that states you need financial help with a suggested
| February 2024 11
fee of $ 50.00 for week long sessions or $ 25.00 for Mini Camp sessions.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Welcome to the Neighborhood! Baptist Health Hamburg is on the way at Polo Club Boulevard with a projected rolling open that will begin Spring 2024! The new 300,000+ sq ft campus is expected to be home to more than 300 employees, and the Nicholasville Rd Baptist Health location will remain open.
Know a HealthCare Hero?
It is time to nominate people for the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s Dr. Rice C. Leach Public Health Hero Award. The award, now in its 21st year, is for individuals who have demonstrated their dedication to improving the health of Lexington residents. Criteria for the selection of the award include:
12 hamburgjournal.com | February 2024
• Exemplary leadership and diligence in promoting public health; • Remarkable contributions and support in fostering public health programs; and • Work or actions that have impacted the community’s health in a positive way. The Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health renamed the award in 2016 in honor of the late Dr. Rice C. Leach “so future generations will know what a true public health super hero is.” Leach, who served as Lexington’s Commissioner of Health for five years, died in April 2016 following a battle with cancer. If you know of someone to nominate for this award, please provide the following information: • Name, professional title and organization; • Phone number and e-mail address of nominee; and • Examples of why the person is worthy of the award. Descriptions should be no more than 200 words. • Your name and contact information. How to Nominate Someone You can nominate online, and the deadline for submitting candidates is noon, Friday, March 1.
FEB HEALTH CALENDAR MON FEB 12 Baptist Health is celebrating 100 years with 100 days of service. Join them for a Community Heart Health Screening at Woodhill Community Center, 6 pm to 8 pm on Monday Feb 12.
THU FEB 15 Join Lexington’s Health Department at 1 p.m. Feb. 15 for “Diabetes Basics at the Library” at Lexington Public Library’s Northside Branch, 1733 Russell Cave Road, 1 pm.
SAT FEB 24 Guide Realty and PromatX are hosting a seminar on The Best Diet for Weightloss on Sat Feb 24, 10 am to 2 pm at Guide Realty on Winchester Road. The day is designed to be an interactive, fun-filled learning journey to find out the key to never dieting again. Between large group discussions and four specific break out sessions, you should leave with the tools you need to succeed in reaching your optimal healthy shape and size.
PRIMARY CARE. CENTERED ON YOU. NOW PROVIDING CARE TO HAMBURG AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
John ‘Nick’ Alcorn, MD
Erin Drenkhahn, MD
Stephanie Cole, APRN
Kelli Trent, MD
Larry Hubbs, APRN
To schedule an appointment, call 859.639.0030.
Baptist Health Medical Group Primary Care 2530 Sir Barton Way, Suite 250, Lexington, KY 40509 | BaptistHealthMedicalGroup.com
hamburgjournal.com | February 2024 13
FREEDOM. TO BE YOU. If you think oxygen therapy means slowing down, it’s time for a welcome breath of fresh air. • No heavy oxygen tanks • Ultra quiet operation • Lightweight and easy to use • Safe for car and air travel • Full range of options and accessories • FAA approved and clinically validated
Call 1-888-479-0976 for a free consultation.
MKT-P0240
14 hamburgjournal.com | February 2024
SENIOR LIVING
FEB SENIOR LIVING CALENDAR
SUN FEB 11 Attend the Senior Health Fair at 150 Shoreside Drive in Lexington on Sunday, Feb 11 from 1 pm to 5 pm. Explore healthy alternatives for seniors, supplements, massages, tips, wellness products, skincare, haircare, samples, and more. Enjoy free samples, demos, door prizes and Valentine Gift Shopping for Seniors 55 and over. There will be music, lite bites and fun games.
MON FEB 12 Baptist Health is celebrating 100 years with 100 days of service. Join them for a Community Heart Health Screening at Woodhill Community Center, 6 pm to 8 pm on Monday Feb 12.
SAT FEB 3 VITA income Tax Super Saturday is Saturday, Feb. 3, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Get your taxes done for free at the Lexington Senior Center. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers will be available to prepare tax returns for qualifying taxpayers. Call 211.
THU FEB 15 Join Highgrove at Tates Creek for a Lunch and Learn in collaboration with Bluegrass Care Navigators, for an important informationsharing session on palliative and hospice care. Brittany Thompson, provider liaison, will lead the discussion. Please RSVP by February 13 to 859. 640-5143.
hamburgjournal.com | February 2024 15
Events subject to change, check with each individual venue.
Calendar FRI FEB 2
MON FEB 12
If you caught Jo Koy when he hosted the Golden Globes earlier this year, don’t hold that against him when he drops by Rupp Arena on Fri Feb 2. He took stand-up of the year at Montreal in 2018.
Rupp Arena will host WWE’s Monday Night Raw for a live-televised event on February 12, 2024.
THU FEB 8 The farm-fresh citrus truckload sale stops by Lexington at Southland Christian at 3 pm.
SAT FEB 10 SAT FEB 3 UK takes on UT at Rupp Arena at 8:30 pm, so it might be the perfect day to skip wearing orange.
UK takes on Gonzaga at Rupp Arena, 4 pm.
SUN FEB 11 Shop the Galentine’s Day Market at the Kentucky Castle.
16 hamburgjournal.com | February 2024
TUE FEB 13 UK takes on Ole Miss at 9 pm at Rupp Arena.
WED FEB 14 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!
Events subject to change, check with each individual venue.
SAT FEB 24 UK takes on Alabama at 4 pm at Rupp Arena.
TUE FEB 27 The Life and Music of George Michael is a new concert-style show that chronicles the journey George Michael had with music and his fans. The show captures the performance and sound of George Michael with staging and lighting while telling his story through early music hits from Wham! and his solo career, 7:30 PM Lexington Opera House.
COMING SOON MAR 10
Drake, Rupp
MAR 10
Golden Girls, Lexington Opera House
MAR 31
Easter Sunday
APR 1 Pat Metheny, Lexington Opera House
MARCH 2, 2024 | 7PM GATEWAY REGIONAL ARTS CENTER MOUNT STERLING, KENTUCKY
hamburgjournal.com | February 2024 17
2024 Valentine Guide Valentine’s isn’t just February 14. Literally. There are special celebrations and events throughout the month of February — enough to make your heart glow for 29 days since 2024 is a leap year. Below is just a small sampling of local programming. SAT FEB 3 Are you love-struck when it comes to our fourlegged friends? Bring your friends (two-legged or four-legged) to Wise Bird Cider for a Valentine photoshoot fundraiser for Lexington Pit Crew. Adoptable Dogs will be onsite, so plan to fall in love. Nothin’ says lovin’ like a delicious empanada. Join the Empanada Queen for a Valentine’s experience with a “Sip and Fold” Empanada Making Class, where culinary creativity meets boozy bliss. Bring your special someone or friends for a fun-filled evening of folding empanadas and sipping on delightful cocktails, wine, beer, or mocktails.
Whether you’re a culinary novice or a seasoned chef, this Valentine’s Empanada Making Class is designed to be a delightful and tasty celebration of love. Register and pay in advance via EventBrite.
SAT FEB 10 The Bluegrass Printmakers will be at the Lexington Art League on Saturday, February 10, from 1-4pm for a free workshop. Learn about linocut printmaking to make your own Valentine that you can gift to a gal, a pal, or your own special someone. Art is for Everyone! Do you have someone sweet in your life? Join A Traveling Cupcake for a Sugar Cookie Workshop at Southland Drive’s Local Lex Market, 1 pm to 3 pm. Tickets are $55 via EventBrite. Shop the Valentine Market and get all your Valentine’s gifts while you support local artists, creators and vendors at the Greyline Station.
SUN FEB 11 Do you love Valentine’s AND love Legos? Bricks & Minifigs has you covered with classes for a Valentine-themed LEGO Build! $14 per person. Classes last for 30 minutes and include everything you need to build a red heart. Classes begin at Noon; register and pay online.
TUE FEB 13 Join The Living Arts & Science Center’s Lost Arts Art Club to make your own Valentine. Together, the group will learn about
18 hamburgjournal.com | February 2024
Valentine’s traditions and spread the love by making handmade cards using easily accessible printmaking techniques. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Take the Cake. Go on, do it. It’s a Valentine Cake Class. Celebrate Valentine’s with Miss Delaney Cakes and a beautiful cake you made yourself at 6 pm, Cut and Paste Craft Studio. In this class, you’ll learn how to color and pipe frosting with a piping bag, and how to create piped hearts for Valentine’s Day, as well as baking tricks and best practices. Choose from your favorite flavor: vanilla, strawberry, coconut or funfetti. Cake and frosting is preprepared. No experience is needed, all tools are provided. 4″ 2-layer cake serves 4-6 people. Register and pay in advance online. Like pottery? You saw Ghost, right? With Valentine’s Day Right around the corner, what better way to kick off the holiday than with a couple’s wheel-throwing class? Grab your partner or friend and join local artist Anna Fedorchuck for a fun/messy night of romantic wheel-throwing. Pre Registration is required. This class will meet in person at The Living Arts & Science Center, 6 pm to 8 pm.
WED FEB 14 Enjoy a special prix fixe Valentine menu with our neighbors at Athens Lunchroom! Reserve your table in advance. Join Old North Bar for a Valentine’s Day Paint & Sip event. Grab your partner, friends, or come solo and celebrate with a unique twist, 7 PM, Old North Bar, West Loudon Avenue. Indulge in your artistic side and unleash your inner Picasso. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, let the creative vibes flow as you create a masterpiece together. Don’t worry about supplies; everything you need will be provided at the venue and is included in the ticket price. Reserve in advance. Does your Valentine love music? UK Jazz Ensemble and UK Lab Band present A Jazzy Valentine, 7:30 pm UK Singletary Center.
FOOD
Absolute Auction
The former Coba Cocina space on Richmond Road next door to the Idle Hour shopping center has been fenced for safety. Restaurant equipment and fixtures are being auctioned, and the building may be demolished. The ambitious $4.5 million Coba Cocina space opened in 2013, with a jellyfish tank as its central conversation starter. Chef Jonathan Lundy revitalized the menu in 2014 (we all remember the brisket tacos), but the restaurant closed in 2016. Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse briefly occupied the space in 2018 and the building has been closed since.
Crab Out, Koi in
The Saucy Crab on Richmond Road has closed, and a Koi Express will open in that location.
Hail to the Chief
El Jefe has opened on Richmond Road.
Valentines Dinner
Wednesday, February 14
Prix Fixe Meal pick one from each of the following courses:
Starter:
Caprese Salad Tomato Basil Bisque Baked Brie Bites
Main:
Crab Cakes Chicken Picatta Beef Tenderloin Portabella Florentine
Dessert:
Chocolate Decadence Strawberry Cake Italian Cream Cake
Call (859) 263-8533 $50/person
or email info@athenslunchroom.com
reservations recommended
Scan to follow us on social media Call us at (859) 263-8533 6270 Athens Walnut Hill Pike
hamburgjournal.com | February 2024 19
HOME AND GARDEN
Avoid the Freeze January’s polar vortex led to extra headaches for homeowners in the form of frozen water pipes. Since winter is far from over, a few tips may help avoid future damage:
• Disconnect garden hoses from your home. If you have an irrigation system, make sure it is turned off and drained. • Search your house for uninsulated water pipes, especially in unheated areas. Check attics, crawl spaces, and outside walls. Consider
Call 833-415-1716 to schedule your free quote!
20 hamburgjournal.com | February 2024
wrapping pipes with insulation sleeves. Another option is electric heating tape, but follow manufacturers’ instructions carefully to avoid a fire hazard.
HG CALENDAR
• Seal cracks and holes in outside walls and foundations with caulking to keep cold air away from pipes. • Drain and shut off the water to any unoccupied residence, such as a summer or vacation home. A loss of power during a winter storm could cause pipes to freeze. When frigid temps hit, follow these tips: • Set the thermostat no lower than 55 degrees if you’re going out of town. Although you may be able to get away with a lower temperature, this setting is safe for pipes. • When below-freezing temperatures occur, keep a slow trickle of water flowing through faucets supplied by pipes that run through unheated or unprotected spaces. This will help prevent the water in pipes from freezing. • Keep kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors open to allow warm air to circulate around the pipes. • Make sure you know where your main water shut-off valve is located inside your home so that you can shut off your water quickly in the event of a water pipe leak. This valve is often located in a utility room, closet or in the basement or crawlspace.
FEB 24 Cincinnati Home & Garden Show extends for two weekends this year — the last weekend in February and the first in March.
FRI FEB 23 Property Taxes: The Sequel
In December 2023, many Fayette County residents received a second property tax bill in addition to the one they received in the fall. This bill is identifiable by a red notice on the front of the envelope and was mailed by the Office of Sheriff Kathy Witt, who collects property taxes. The bill represents an additional balance due for 2023 on property taxes approved for residents who have streetlights and garbage collection provided by the City. The City increased these taxes to cover the rising cost of providing these services while slightly decreasing other property tax rates. The bill includes an insert specifying how to pay, where, and when to pay to earn a discount or avoid penalties.
23
20th Century Cincinnati is the annual retrospective of vintage modern design: the avant-garde art, architecture, furnishings, decor and fashions that emerged between WW I and the Information Age. From investment quality to fun & funky, 20th Century Cincinnati offers something for every collector’s budget, Sharonville Center. This year’s show will have an added 20k sq ft of shopping/booths and extra wide, 13’ aisles, to make your shopping experience more comfortable.
MAR 1 HJ’S Annual Home & Garden issue hits stands. Call today to advertise: 859.361.4169.
hamburgjournal.com | February 2024 21
REAL ESTATE
PROPERTIES RECENTLY SOLD IN LEXINGTON 40505 18 DEEPWOOD DR ..........................................$412,250 1736 BENWOOD DR ........................................$285,000 500 BRYANWOOD PKWY .................................$275,000 1771 GLENEAGLES DR ....................................$265,000 621 HI CREST DR .............................................$255,000 1912 LIBERTY RD .............................................$234,000 517 STONEHAVEN DR .....................................$210,000 2091 SPRING STATION DR ..............................$190,000 1708 HARPER CT .............................................$190,000 528 THURMAN DR 40505 ................................$170,000 623 DREAMLAND DR .......................................$135,000 1721 SILVER LN .................................................$86,000 944 HIGHLAND PARK DR ...................................$76,000 2453 PIERSON DR .............................................$70,000
40509 2664 CAYMAN HEIGHTS ...............................$1,200,000 4860 TODDS RD ...............................................$630,000
4100 TRADITION WAY .....................................$500,000
3676 AMICK WAY .............................................$258,500
3584 STOLEN HORSE TRCE ............................$500,000
833 KINGSBURY RD .........................................$255,000
508 HANNON WAY ...........................................$460,000
200 SWEETWOOD PL ......................................$232,000
1732 SANDHURST CV.......................................$460,000
3177 MAPLELEAF SQ .......................................$215,000
3736 BROADMOOR DR ....................................$445,000
408 LARKWOOD DR .........................................$206,000
3521 POLO CLUB BLVD ...................................$422,000
201 SHADOW WOOD PL ..................................$200,000
548 VONBRYAN TRCE ......................................$356,000
311 SANTA FE CT .............................................$198,500
2476 ARISTOCRACY CIR ..................................$348,000
2728 CHELSEA WOODS CT ..............................$175,000
3204 BLEDSOE PL............................................$340,000
2137 FORTUNE HILL LN ..................................$175,000
1905 FALLING LEAVES LN ...............................$339,000
2901 ALYDAR CT UNIT D ..................................$169,000
3649 BEATEN PATH .........................................$338,000
5610 WINCHESTER RD ....................................$150,000
3008 ROUNDWAY DOWN LN ...........................$330,000
2533 LINDENHURST LOOP .............................$120,000
2224 RAWLINGS CT .........................................$325,000
2905 ALYDAR CT UNIT A.....................................$95,000
1141 OATLANDS PARK ....................................$310,000
2437 BUTTERNUT HILL CT ................................$95,000
2452 OGDEN WAY ...........................................$287,000 2416 OGDEN WAY BLDG 4 ...............................$275,000 1401 PLEASANT RIDGE DR ..............................$269,900 317 HANNAH TODD PL UNIT 110 ....................$266,400 2181 HADDON DR............................................$262,000 Neighborhood property sales info source: Fayette County Property Valuation office (www.fayettepva.com)
22 hamburgjournal.com | February 2024
hamburgjournal.com | February 2024 23