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BUSINESS News Forbes released its second annual list of the Best Employers for Diversity. UK ranked 41st on the list and is the only SEC school to be included.
The Board of Directors for the Living Arts & Science Center has named Renee Shepard as Interim Acting Director. Shepard was formerly the executive director of the Downtown Lexington Corporation (DLC) and the DLC Foundation for 10 years
United Way of the Bluegrass President and CEO, Bill Farmer, announced he will retire later this year to return to his home state of North Carolina.
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Alltech has announced Bear Grylls and best-selling business author Chris Zook will be featured on the main stage at ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference 2019 on May 19-21.
The winners have been announced for the 15th Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky. Neighbors included in this year’s victories are Lexington Habitat for Humanity, Forcht Bank, Edward Jones, KORT, Kentucky American Water, Massage Envy, UK Federal Credit Union, and Valvoline. A celebration will follow at the awards dinner on April 23.
BUSINESS
Business Calendar
Engineering/CS Career Fair, UK Gatton Student Center
Feb 6
BIA Emerging Leaders, Young Professionals Feb 22 Networking Social, 4 pm Goodfellas
Feb 7
Women Leading Kentucky March 6 Women Leading Kentucky Lunch, Transy’s Holly Lunch with Mayor Linda Sheilley, Grand Reserve Gorton at The Grand Reserve CommerceLex Business
Feb 7 Commerce Lexington hosted their annual dinner in January, celebrating economic development, volunteerism, community, and “Constructing Bridges.”
YMCA Presents HJ’s Feb 19 Winter Hamburg Huddle
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Link, Blue Grass Airport
Feb 28
AAF Lexington American Advertising Awards, Lyric Theatre
YMCA Presents HJ’s Winter Hamburg Huddle
Analyzing Three Aspects of Your Next Job, Fayette March 12 Emerge Conference, UK County Cooperative Gatton Student Center Extension Office Events may require tickets or registration Economic Outlook Conference, Lexington Center
PRESENTED BY AT THE UK GATTON STUDENT CENTER A full-day event that brings together entrepreneurs, emerging leaders, business professionals, and community members.
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NEIGHBORHOOD
Photos courtesy Lexington Police Department’s social media, as they mourned the loss of a doughnut truck that caught fire at a busy Hamburg intersection. Fortunately, everyone was ok! To ease the pain of a doughnut-sized hole in the hearts of our boys in blue, Krispy Kreme delivered a batch of fresh doughnuts to the East Sector police station.
YMCA presents HJ’s Winter Hamburg Huddle The Whitaker Family YMCA in Hamburg will host HJ’s Winter Hamburg Huddle on February 28. Follow Hamburg Journal on Facebook for more details to come. (For information about an opportunity to host a 2019 Hamburg Huddle, email ads@hamburgjournal.com)
Construction on a long-delayed section of Polo Club Boulevard, that will connect Man O’War to Todds Road, will begin this summer.
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The Lexus Team participated in the 7th Annual Bluegrass Sotheby’s Charity Bowling Event to support the Lexington Humane Society.
BIA presents an appreciation plaque to Andover Construction LLC for their contribution to the “A Home For Amya” project. Andover Construction helped create a wheelchair accessible home for Amya Catching.
Note: all Lexington Fayette Urban County councilmembers’ office phone numbers have been updated. 6th District Councilmember Angela Evans (859) 280-8243 7th District Councilmember Preston Worley (859) 280-8244
Sixth District Council Member Angela Evans with Mayor Linda Gorton at the 2019 mayoral/ council inauguration at UK Gatton Student Center. hamburgjournal.com | February 2019
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COVER STORY
Change of Heart Celebrating heart health with Gretchen Wells By Claire Ramsay
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retchen Wells originally went to medical school to be a pediatrician, but during her last year of medical school she had a change of heart. The only rotation open was in the cardiology department, and it was love at first sight. She was able to learn under some of the best in her field, “I trained under some true giants in the field — the late Dr. William C. Little, Dr. Bob Applegate and many others who were not only outstanding physicians but truly some of the finest humans that I have ever encountered.” Her piece of advice for anyone interested in going into cardiology, “The only time you fail is when you give up. Never, ever give up!” Wells (MD, PhD, FACC) is a Cardiologist and Director of Women’s Heart program in Lexington. Asked why she chose to go into Women’s Heart Health, she says “it chose me.” At her former institution she was the only female cardiologist, and female patients gravitated to her, though she did (and still does) treat male patients as well. At the time, there were a few published
clinical trials that impacted the way cardiologists thought about heart disease in women. For example, “In a WISE study, it was shown that women with chest pain and abnormal stress tests often had no significant blockages on the heart catheterization.” Much has since been learned since about women and cardiovascular health, but there’s still a long way to go. Whitney Stevenson credits Wells with saving her life. Stevenson — only in her 30s — was experiencing chest pains, but doctors hadn’t yet found a cardiovascular reason. She finally made her way to Wells and during an episode of chest pain, Wells ordered another heart catheterization and a check of her smaller vessels. Her test came back positive for microvascular disease. It was a huge relief to finally know what was wrong. Stevenson says, “Spending time with family and friends has become that much more special as I reflect on what might have happened if Dr. Wells hadn’t taken the time to listen to me.” Cardiology Director and colleague Dr. Susan Smyth says, “No one in Kentucky can match Gretchen’s expertise in heart
“Cardiovascular disease, listed as the underlying cause of death, accounts for nearly 836,546 deaths in the US. That’s about 1 of every 3 deaths in the US. About 2,300 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day, an average of 1 death every 38 seconds. Cardiovascular diseases claims more lives each year than all forms of cancer and Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease combined. About 92.1 million American adults are living with some form of cardiovascular disease or the after-effects of stroke.” —American Heart Association’s “Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2018 At-a-Glance.”
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care for women. But more importantly, she advocates for her patients and women across the state to improve their heart health. We are lucky to have her.”
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ebruary is Heart Month and allows organizations like the American Heart Association to bring awareness to the people about being heart healthy, and it’s something Wells naturally feels passionate about.
“Once you stop smoking, in a few years, you reduce your risk to that of a lifetime nonsmoker. Plus, you’ll feel better.”
“Most of the things that we can do to improve heart health in Kentucky,” she explains, “are ‘low tech.” Other than reducing the use of tobacco, people need to move more, and of course, eat better. She mentioned The American Heart Association’s “Life’s Simple 7” and says that if most of the citizens of Kentucky can meet just 5 of the 7, there could be nearly an 80% reduction in cardiovascular deaths.
Heart Mind Body Connection
Dr. Wells is currently focusing on her research on psychologic attributes and cardiovascular disease. Her research is inspired by an Episcopal priest she knew, Dr. John Rowan Claypool, who was intrigued by the fact that two people who have the exact same circumstances in life can have vastly different outcomes. She has been working on this for the past decade and wants to “understand the role of optimism and gratitude in cardiac outcomes.” She’s learned that simple exercises that are geared to improve the psychologic attributes can have a powerful impact on a patient’s cardiac outcome.
Wells feels there are no success stories that ride on one person. She believes in is the importance of collaboration. She still remembers well the first patient she had as an intern. She was interning on the oncology service and he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic lymphoma. He would call her on a frequent basis throughout her training and she would visit him in the Oncology clinic. “By the last time that he called me,” she remembers, “I’d been an attending physician for several years.” Eventually, he called her at her home one night to give her the good news that he wouldn’t be running into her as a patient anymore. After being treated for more than a decade, he was considered to be cured. She said he was right. She has not seen him since, but they do still communicate from time to time. That’s a success story, shared by many. Asked the best part of her job — research? Patient care? — she has a quick answer. “Best part of my job — I love it all.” hamburgjournal.com | February 2019
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FOOD Restaurant Openings and Closings Apollo Pizza, a Richmond mainstay, is coming to the Lexington area in March of 2019. Apollo Pizza originally opened in 1981 with its downtown Richmond location. They were featured as one of Alton Brown’s Road Eats.
photo courtesy of Apollo Pizza
Hops2Go announced on Facebook they are closing.
photo courtesy of Krjspy Kreme
A sign posted on the door of Shakespeare & Co. in Hamburg states it is closed for renovations and that customers are welcome to visit their downtown location.
photo courtesy of Chuy’s
Krispy Kreme is offering heart-shaped conversation doughnuts to replace the favorite Valentine’s hard candy — SweetHeart’s Conversation Hearts. Available through Valentine’s Day, February 14.
Chuy’s is Coming to Hamburg
Martine’s, formerly on Industry Road, hosted an Open House celebrating the launch of liquor service at their downtown location.
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Chuy’s is opening a second Lexington location in Hamburg in early Spring 2019. Neighborhood fans won’t have to wait long for their boom boom fix as the TexMex inspired chain will soon have a home on our east side, “Lex Mex.” Chuy’s has also teamed up with Kentucky Children’s Hospital as a partnering charity. Chuy’s Ali Sutherland says, “Everybody loves
Chuy’s... “ and of their decision to expand here, she says, “Hamburg gets us to all the outlying communities... Winchester, Paris, Mt. Sterling, Richmond, Georgetown... plus everybody right here in Lexington.” National Margarita Day and Cinco de Mayo are coming soon.
FOOD
Saul Good owners Rob and Diane Perez (left) were presented the Public Policy Advocates of the Year Award for their work at DV8 Kitchen at Commerce Lexington’s Annual Dinner last month.
Food Calendar
Sweet Blessings is a nonprofit ministry that creates birthday cakes for children in need. Since their first delivery in 2011, Sweet Blessings has created birthday cakes for more than 12,000 children. Every February they celebrate their anniversary with a Bake-a-Thon, where volunteers are asked to bake and decorate to help create unforgettable birthday cakes for as many qualifying children as possible. Volunteers can choose time slots starting at 10 am on Tuesday, February 26 and Wednesday, February 27 at 9 am.
Feb 1
Jazz party, JGumbosLex
Feb 9
Midway Chocolate Stroll, Midway, KY
Feb 9
Cheesecake and Cider flights, Pivot Brewing
Feb 13
Chilli Cook Off, BIA
Feb 16
Feast of Saint Valentine, Woodford Reserve
Feb 22
E.H. Taylor Dinner, Buffalo Trace Distillery
Feb 23
Macaron Class, La Petite Delicat
March 5 Mardi Gras, Proud Mary March 12 FEAST, benefiting Food Chain, Fasig-Tipton Events may require tickets or registration
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SPORTS
LCA Football’s Elementary New Coach Track Program
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exington Christian Academy has a new football coach and it’s a face fans will recognize. Doug Charles has been named the new Head Football Coach of the LCA Eagles. He has been with the football program for the past 8 years, but has coached for 38 years with various programs. “I’m extremely honored and excited to be selected to lead the magnificent football program at LCA. This amazing academy is such a special place and I look forward to continuing the rich tradition of LCA football. I welcome the challenge of keeping this storied program in the great shape it is in today. Most of all, I look forward to continuing to serve our awesome young men and their families” stated Coach Charles.
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harles played for Pikeville High School all four years he was there. In ‘78, he led the state of Kentucky in scoring and was a key player for his teams 12-1 season. He began his coaching career in 1980 with various programs, but landed a role on the coaching staff at LCA in 2011. In 2017, he was given the honor of National Volunteer Coach of the Year by the Blanton Collier Sportsmanship Group. “We Are thrilled to have Doug lead our football program at LCA” said Terry Johnson, LCA Director of Athletics. “Doug is a man of deep faith that can pour into the young men in our program as well as continue the tradition of excellence on the field. We are ready to support him in every way possible to be successful here and we’re excited about the future of LCA Football.”
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indsey and Shelley Roberts are owners of a local pharmacy in Hamburg, but their life outside of work is a great story. Growing up, Lindsey ran cross country and immensely enjoyed the sport. Each year, his high school has an annual race to honor his former coach, Jack Yearego, who passed away a few years ago. Their oldest son participated in the last two memorial races and had fallen in love with the sport. There wasn’t a program established at their son’s elementary school, so Lindsey’s thought was “...if my son loves this as much as I do, I’m sure there are lots of kids out there in the same boat with no team to run on... so let’s make one.” That is exactly what they did. The two reached out to others who participated in their cross country event and asked if they would be interested in doing track meets. “What I got back was an overwhelming response of ‘YES WE WANT to do this, and we’ve told our friends how much we enjoyed our cross country season with you, and we’re bringing them out with us’,” said Lindsey. They recognized the desire and excitement in the younger kids to do a structured season of track. He says the most rewarding part of this so far has been the collective direct and indirect positive feedback that he sees from the families and runners. On a more personal level, his family is thriving in the bone this allows him to forge with his kids — the time he gets to share with them and the love of running. Their ultimate goal is to continue the program at Liberty Elementary and make sure it’s strong enough to continue long after their kids have moved on to upper
schools. Their hope is that other elementary schools will see this program and soon begin their own. As more schools develop their own track programs, this will encourage more runners to participate in outside running clubs like their neighborhood Grassroots Running Club which was developed by Lindsey and Shelley. Their hope is that these developments promote the positive benefits of exercise to young athletes. The Roberts had noticed that there was a lack of running groups that met up in Hamburg. As a health and wellness initiative, they started promoting their own running group that met up outside of their pharmacy. Once they started to get a good following, runners began to ask if they could bring their kids. Their answer was always “Of course!”. Soon, kids began to outnumber the adults, and that became one of the unique aspects of their running club. For more info about the club, visit Grassroots Running Club, on facebook.
PARENTS
STEM Bus Fayette County Public School board members got a sneak peek of the new STEM Bus in January. Nomi Designs helped fabricate and design the bus along with the FCPS Technology Department and the Kloiber Foundation. The brand-new STEM Bus offers a dynamic and interactive mobile learning space to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math. Third-graders are the initial focus as the bus rolls out this semester, with the goal of eventually visiting every elementary school.
Calendar Feb 2
Brunch with Elsa from Frozen, Palmers
Feb 7
Discovery Night, Living Arts and Science
Feb 9
Play + Create: Chinese New Year, Eastside Library
Feb 9
Parents’ Night Out, Whitaker Family YMCA (Members Only)
Feb 12
Decorate a Valentine Cupcake, Eastside Library
Feb 14
Family Valentine’s Day Tea Party, Eastside Library
Feb 15
Spring Sports at the YMCA Sign up for YMCA’s Spring Youth Sports Leagues of co-ed flag football and soccer. Practices begin week of March 25. Soccer games begin April 13 and will be played on Saturdays and played through May 18. Flag Football games begin April 14 and will be played on Sundays and goes through May 19. $65 for members, $95 for non-members.
Feb 17
CKYO Teen Arts Festival, Singletary Center
Feb 18
Out of School Child Day Care at Whitaker Family YMCA is available from 7 am to 6 pm. $35 per child.
Feb 21
Extreme Explorers, Eastside Library
Feb 23
Winter Wizarding Waltz, Carnegie Center
Feb 28
Peace for Parents Seminar: the impact of social media on children and teens, Julius Marks Elementary
Saturday, March 16, 2019 Downtown Lexington
REGISTER: ShamrockShuffle3K.com For serious runners, we’re a chip timed race. For shenanigan-loving runners, we welcome costumes, kids, walkers and four-legged friends!
Events may require tickets or registration
KHSAA State Wrestling Championships, Alltech Arena hamburgjournal.com | February 2019
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HEALTH
UK Employees Save Police Officer’s Life By Kathy Johnson
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niversity of Kentucky Police Officer Alan Saylor is alive today thanks to the quick action of UK Gatton Student Center employees. Three full-time employees and a part-time student employee administered aid and another called 911 following Saylor’s collapse Thursday morning in the Student Center where his office is located.
The good Samaritans, full-time employees Chip Carter, Walter Robinson and Matt Burns and student-employee Brandon King, immediately administered CPR on Saylor, who had suffered a heart attack. And Alex Rosenzweig was the Visitors Center student worker who called 911. Saylor was taken to UK HealthCare Chandler Hospital where he is being treated and is now listed in good condition. “I want to thank the wonderful staff members of the Gatton Student Center who acted so quickly and skillfully to help me,” Saylor said. “With Brandon King being a nursing major at UK, he certainly put his training to use. I am truly grateful to everyone who has been instrumental in saving my life.” “The UK Police family is grateful for the quick actions of the student and staff members who provided first aid to Officer Alan Saylor,” said UK Police Chief Joe Monroe. “Those individuals, along with the quick response from the Lexington Fire Department and the team at UK HealthCare, did an excellent job in contributing to saving Alan’s life.”
Health Calendar
Feb 1
Heart Ball, Lexington Convention Center
Feb 5
UK Markey Support and Social Day, Kentucky Theater
Feb 7
Weight Loss For Life, Immanuel Baptist Church
Feb 8
Connect The Docs, Center Point Church
Feb 9
2019 Lexington Polar Plunge, Texas Roadhouse Richmond Rd.
Feb 9
Kendra Gives Back for Behavioral HealthCare Kentucky, Kendra Scott
Feb 9
Runsie 5k, Coldstream Research Park
Feb 20
CBD and Full Spectrum
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Hemp class, Good Foods Co-Op Feb 22
The Rise from the Ash Bash, Limestone Hall
Feb 23
The Walk for Warmth, Phoenix Park
Feb 28
Peace for Parents Seminar, Julius Marks Elementary
March 1 Family Caregiver Workshop, Alzheimer’s Association on Palumbo Dr. March 16 Shamrock Shuffle benefiting Habitat for Humanity, downtown Lexington. Events may require tickets or registration
Baptist Health Lexington: First In KY To Receive ACC Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI Baptist Health Lexington has become the first hospital in Kentucky to be awarded Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI by the American College of Cardiology. This accreditation is based on the demonstration of expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to the cardiac cath lab for care. Procedures within the cardiac cath lab consist of diagnostic catheterizations and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures. PCI is also known as coronary angioplasty and is a non-surgical procedure that opens arteries that are narrow or have been blocked. They do this with a balloon that will relieve symptoms of heart disease or reduce heart damage during or after a heart attack. The hospitals that receive Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI from the ACC meet or exceed a variety of criteria. They also have an organized team of doctors, nurses, clinicians, and other administrative staff that support the efforts leading to improve the outcomes of patients. “This accreditation demonstrates that our heart care team provides consistent, evidence-based, patient-centered care to all of our cardiac patients,” said Susan Mobley, RN, BSN, MBA, NE-BC, Vice President of Cardiovascular Services. The hospitals that have received this accreditation must take part in a multifaceted clinical process. This involves completing a gap analysis, examining variances of care, developing an action plan, rigorous onsite review, and monitoring for sustained success. The improving methods and strategies for care of patients include streamlining processes, implementing guidelines and standards, and adopting the best practices in the care of Cath Lab patients.
Lexington Medical Society Names New President Dr. Charles L. Papp, M.D. has been named the new President of the Lexington Medical Society. He is a local colon and rectal surgeon and was installed as president on January 15, 2019 at the LMS’s Dinner Meeting. The Lexington Medical Society is a non-profit 501 (c) (6) organization that supports physician members to improve the practice of medicine and health in the community.
KentuckyOne Health Gets A New Name KentuckyOne Health is now CHI Saint Joseph Health as part of a new vision and strategy plan that will focus on operations in central and eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of Catholic Health Initiatives and is one of the largest comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It has over 135 locations in 20 counties. The logo for the new name will consist of a star and a cross that integrate its Catholic faith.
HEALTH
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5 Tips to get Kids Comfortable with Dentist There’s no time like February to focus on your children’s dental health.
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Tell them what to expect. Show them pictures of the dental office so they know what to expect. Get a complete rundown of the appointment. The more information you can give them about their upcoming visit will help alleviate the worry of visiting a dentist.
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Be honest and understanding. Don’t lie about how things are treated at the dentist, but also use words and phrases that are nonthreatening to the child. If they have fears, ask them what makes them scared and nervous. Listen to what they have to say and give them honest and clear answers.
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Explain that the dentists are the “good guys.” Explain to your child that they have to take care of their teeth and the dentist helps them do that. Just like other doctors, dentists help them grow big and strong.
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Make it positive. Use encouraging words like “going to the dentist is a new adventure!” or “we get to go to the dentist”.
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Be there. Being physically present during your child’s appointment can go a long way. If allowed, go into the exam room with them and be there throughout the appointment to show them that they are in a safe space.
SEE THE MEMBER SERVICES DESK AT YOUR LOCAL Y FOR DETAILS OR VISIT YMCACKY.ORG/REFERAFRIEND. New members must remain in good standing for three months for membership credit to apply.
Watch the video for more on dental health with Dr. Alisha Patel at Hamburg Family Dental.
YMCA’s Jerry Grasso and Joey Police at Commerce Lexington’s annual dinner. hamburgjournal.com | February 2019
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SENIOR LIVING
Hamburg is Happening for Seniors New Senior Living Communities on the horizon
Silver Sneakers in the Neighborhood Rebecca Hannifan is a certified instructor and teaches a few SilverSneakers classes for seniors at St. Luke UMC. She teaches low impact classes that seniors can participate in, but also keep their bodies and minds in shape. “One of the
best things people can get out of this class is the social aspect,� says Hannifan. It is important for seniors to stay active. Physical activity can increase longevity, extend independence, and dramatically reduce the risks of injury. Hannifan teaches Chair Yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:15 am and teaches Cardio and Strength Tuesdays at 11:15 am.
Hamburg is already home to many senior living facilities such as Liberty Ridge and The Willows. And more are on the way. A Cowgill Properties development, Meadowcrest, located off Winchester Road, between Hamburg and Polo Club Boulevard, is a phased development, expected to begin with a senior living community. Clover Communities has applied to build a senior living complex on Todds Road.
That was one of your best decisions.
Last year, according to public records, a building permit was filed for the plot of land located off Polo Club Blvd, across from Costco, near Waterstone Apartments. The permit was requested for an assisted living facility called Polo Club at Hamburg Place. New and existing facilities with the proximity to the Lexington Senior Center, a thriving healthcare hub, and the I 75 corridor, makes Hamburg the place for Seniors.
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Senior Living Calendar Feb 4
AARP Smart Driver Course, Lexington Senior Center
Feb 6
AARP Tax Help, Eastside Library
Feb 11
Memory Cafe, Alzheimer’s Association
Feb 14
Hearing Loss Association of America Lexington Chapter, Eastside Library
Feb 14
AARP Tax Help, Eastside Library
Feb 19
Kentucky Advocacy Day for Alzheimer’s Awareness
Feb 26
Registration date for pre-registered classes, Lexington Senior Center
Feb 27
Seminar on in-home care, W.T. Young Library
March 1 Family Caregiver Workshop, Alzheimer’s Association April 19 Bluegrass Elder Abuse Prevention Conference, Lexington Senior Center May 13
Kentucky State Parks Motor Coach Trip, Lexington Senior Center
July 25 Waterways and National Parks of the Pacific Northwest trip, Lexington Senior Center Events may require Tickets or registration
7 Subtle Signs of a Heart Attack As we observe Heart Month in February, know these subtle signs.
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Chest Discomfort - it’s a more internal discomfort than external. It is said that it’s possible you won’t feel chest pain and people with diabetes tend to have less chest pain.
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Pain Throughout Your Body down your arm or up to your
jaw.
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Shortness of Breath - it’s a similar feeling when you walk up a flight of steps, but it’s troubling when it happens while sitting on the couch.
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Confusion - when a heart attack is occurring, it reduces the flow of blood including the brain and that reduction causes confusion or mental lapses.
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Fatigue - just being exhausted: not having the strength to move from the couch or possibly feeling like you just need to lay down after doing no physical activity.
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Nausea or Indigestion - people do dismiss this feeling as just being acid reflux, but some red flags that should be taken into consideration are: New or Severe, Get worse when you’re active, or Occur along with other symptoms mentioned, like shortness of breath or pain
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Feeling of Doom - it is a subjective feeling, but the overwhelming feeling that something is not right should never be ignored. If you think you or someone else may have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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CALENDAR
Friday Feb 1
Wednesday Feb 6
Friday Feb 8
The American Heart Association Heart Ball is Friday, February 1 at the Lexington Center.
Eastside Library is offering a class on February 6 for anyone needing AARP Tax Help.
The Kentucky Sport, Boat, and Recreation Expo is February 8 through February 10 at Rupp Arena.
BIA Cares is having a pancake breakfast fundraiser on February 1 at the BIA Cares office.
Thursday Feb 7
Saturday Feb 2 GROUNDHOG DAY
The 2019 Chinese New Year Celebration is being held on Saturday, February 2 at Lexington Opera House. The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, the largest annual tour of Christian music, is happening at Rupp Arena on Saturday, February 2.
The UK Women’s basketball host the Gators of the University of Florida on Sunday, February 3 at 2 pm at Rupp Arena. Brenneman and Bucks Farm is serving up brats at Pivot Brewing for a Super Bowl Sunday watch party.
Tuesday Feb 5 The UK Men’s Basketball team hosts University of South Carolina on Tuesday, February 5 at 7 pm.
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The Lexington Polar Plunge is on February 9 at 9 am at the Richmond Road Texas Roadhouse.
The EKU Center for the Arts presents Legally Blonde: The Musical on February 7. The Recreation Outreach Center is having a Weight Loss for Life seminar at Immanuel Baptist Church on February 7. The 14th annual Kentucky Nonprofit Day at the Capitol is on February 7. Women Leading Kentucky Winter Roundtable with Holly Sheilley is on February 7 at The Grand Reserve.
The Canadian Brass is performing with the UK Symphony on February 2 at Singletary Center for the Arts.
Sunday Feb 3
The Lexington Ballet Company performs Sleeping Beauty on February 9 at the Lexington Opera House.
Friday Films at Eastside Library featuring Rob Reiner’s Flipped is on February 8. The Singletary Center for the Arts is having a Season Series: Brahms’ First on February 8.
Saturday Feb 9 Midway, KY hosts their Midway Chocolate Stroll on February 9. Southern Barker is throwing a Valentine’s Day Barker Party on February 9. Fighting For Hope: An Evening with George Foreman at Keeneland on February 9.
Tuesday Feb 12 Decorate a valentine cupcake with the family on February 12 at the Eastside Library. The University of Kentucky men’s basketball hosts LSU on Tuesday, February 12 at 7 pm.
Wednesday Feb 13 The 7th annual BIA Chili Cook Off is February 13 at 4 pm.
Thursday Feb 14 VALENTINES DAY
AARP Tax Help seminar at Eastside
CALENDAR Library is February 14.
Saturday Feb 23
Family Valentine’s Day Tea Party at Eastside Library is February 14.
The Central Kentucky Home Expo at Alltech Arena is February 22 until February 24.
A beginner class for drawing techniques is February 14 at Michael’s craft store in Hamburg. UK College of Fine Arts presents Crimes of the Heart on February 14 through February 17 at the Guignol Theater.
Friday Feb 15 The musical Finding Neverland is at Lexington Opera House on February 15 through February 17.
UK men’s basketball hosts Auburn on February 23 at 1:30 pm at Rupp Arena. Wilson Nurseries is having a Get Green Jobs Fair on February 23 from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm.
Sunday Feb 24 The Garden Bros. Circus will be at Rupp on February 24.
Saturday Feb 16 The UK Men’s Basketball team hosts Tennessee at 8 pm at Rupp Arena. Woodford Reserve is having a Feast of Saint Valentine on February 16.
Monday Feb 18 PRESIDENTS’ DAY
The Mary Todd Lincoln House is celebrating Presidents’ Day with a Family Event on February 18.
Thursday Feb 21
Tuesday Feb 26 The UK men’s basketball is hosting Arkansas on February 26 at 9 pm.
Wednesday Feb 27
Dierks Bentley is performing at Rupp Arena on February 21.
The Lexington Habitat Friends Habitat for Humanity 2019 Build Kickoff begins on Wednesday, February 27 at 8:30 am at 326 Nelson Avenue.
Friday Feb 22
Thursday Feb 28
The 2019 Central Kentucky Home Expo is at Alltech Arena. Runs February 22 through February 24. The Real Music Festival at Rupp Arena is February 22. Enjoy a Monte Carlo themed evening at the Embassy Suites in Lexington Green on February 22.
The Whitaker Family YMCA in Hamburg will host HJ’s Winter Hamburg Huddle on February 28. Follow Hamburg Journal on Facebook for more details to come. (For info about an opportunity to host a 2019 Hamburg Huddle, email ads@hamburgjournal.com)
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PETS
HJ’s Pet of the Month Meet Marlin, he is an Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler Mix that is 2 years old. Marlin has the traditional blue heeler fur with the primary tri-color and dark ears. He is a medium sized dog weighing around 47 lbs. Marlin is very shy at first, running away from the toys, but after a few minutes he is as friendly as can be.
Pets Calendar
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Feb 2
Decorate a Valentine Treat, Feeders Supply
Feb 6
Kentuckians Vote for Animals, State Capitol
Feb 9
Puppy Bowl, The Summit
Feb 9
Valentine’s Day Barker Party, Southern Barker
Feb 10
Fur-Ever Love Adoption, Feeders Supply
Feb 17
The Lexington Kennel Club’s Tracking Dog Test, Kentucky Horse Park
Marlin is great with other dogs. Due to his shyness, he is a little hesitant on a leash. Head to the Hamburg PetSmart now to adopt Marlin! The Lexington Humane Society has two adoption locations, Old Frankfort Pike (main location) and the Hamburg PetSmart. Hamburg Journal’s Pet of the Month is available for adoption at the Hamburg PetSmart location. Hurry over and meet your next furry family member.
Feb 23
Lexington Pit Crew Adoption, Pet Valu Chevy Chase
March 2 Lexington Humane Society Tails and Ales, a beer tasting benefiting the animals, is March 2 at Marriott Griffin Gate. Events may require tickets or registration
HOME & GARDEN STREETS PLOWED BY RANK
Routes have been ranked based on traffic volume, access to: public transportation, emergency services, Fayette County Public Schools, and the efficiency and effectiveness of snow removal operations. Crews start with Rank 1 streets (Emergency Routes) and then proceed through all of the ranked streets. Rank 1 These streets are the primary arteries in and out of the city, such as Main Street, Nicholasville Road, Richmond Road, etc. These streets are given first priority. Rank 2 Major connecting streets, such as Red Mile Road and Loudon Avenue. Also included are streets that provide access to major office areas and business areas. Rank 3 Major collector streets and are generally streets that connect major arterial streets to residential streets. Rank 4 These streets are local streets within residential areas, which allow residents access to the main roads.
H&G Calendar
Central Home Expo
This is the destination for the latest trends to make your dream home. The type of exhibitors that will be at the expo are remodeling & new home building companies, new home builders, lighting, flooring, gutters, HVAC systems, windows, designers, security systems, appliances, televisions, bath fixtures, sheds, tubs, landscaping, and lawn equipment. The Central Home Expo is February 23 at Alltech Arena.
Feb 1
BIA Cares pancake breakfast, BIA
Feb 23
Central Home Expo, Alltech Arena
Feb 2
The Kentucky River Watershed Protection Conference
Feb 23
Green Jobs Fair, Wilson Nurseries
Feb 2
Winter tree identification, The Arboretum
Feb 27
Habitat for Humanity 2019 Build Kick-off begins
Feb 6
BIA Emerging Leaders Young Professionals Group, Goodfellas
Mar 2
BGT Antiques and Garden Show, Alltech Arena
Feb 13
BIA Chili Cook Off, BIA
Feb 16
Great Backyard Bird Count, The Arboretum
March 16 Shamrock Shuffle, Downtown Lexington. Events may require tickets or prior registration
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REAL ESTATE 40505
26-Dec-18 ............................... 1016 ANDOVER FOREST DR .................... $375,000
07-Jan-19 ............................... 627 CRICKLEWOOD DR ............................ $166,000
21-Dec-18 ............................... 982 VILLAGE GREEN AVE ......................... $347,500
28-Dec-18 ............................... 1615 KILKENNY DR ................................. $ 135,000
04-Jan-19 ............................... 1805 RACHELS RUN ................................. $318,000
31-Dec-18 ............................... 2004 MEMPHIS CT ................................... $115,000
31-Dec-18 ............................... 1032 SQUIRREL NEST LN ........................ $302,880
04-Jan-19 ............................... 389 HERMITAGE DR ................................. $115,000
08-Jan-19 ............................... 3545 BLACKWELL PL ............................... $300,800
11-Jan-19 ............................... 1961 GLENBROOK CT .............................. $114,500
21-Dec-18 ............................... 3633 PARK POINTE DR ............................ $295,500
08-Jan-19 ............................... 927 DAYTON AVE ...................................... $110,000
08-Jan-29 ............................... 4616 MARCUS TRL ................................... $280,000
11-Jan-19 ............................... 336 NORTHWOOD DR .............................. $109,900
31-Dec-18 ............................... 935 STAR SHOOT PKWY ........................... $261,000
27-Dec-18 ............................... 613 NORTHSIDE DR ................................. $107,220
02-Jan-19 ............................... 2216 POKEBERRY PARK .......................... $240,000
28-Dec-18 ............................... 512 CRICKLEWOOD DR .............................. $97,500
28-Dec-18 ............................... 3808 BARNARD DR .................................. $239,900
04-Jan-19 ............................... 1900 SPRING STATION DR ......................... $94,600
14-Dec-18 ............................... 3225 ROYAL TROON RD ........................... $225,000
09-Jan-19 ............................... 1999-2001 SPRING STATION DR............... $90,000
10-Jan-19 ............................... 1108 AUTUMN RIDGE DR ......................... $222,000
19-Dec-18 ............................... 684 EDEN RD ............................................. $75,000
17-Dec-18 ............................... 3664 POLO CLUB BLVD ............................ $220,000 04-Jan-19 ............................... 2860 MAHALA LN...................................... $192,500
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26-Dec-18 ............................... 2561 CAYMAN HEIGHTS ........................... $866,524 31-Dec-18 ............................... 1332 N CLEVELAND RD ............................ $614,000 21-Dec-18 ............................... 602 GINGERMILL LN ................................ $465,000 04-Jan-19 ............................... 3568 STOLEN HORSE TRCE ..................... $414,832
27-Dec-18................................ 3120 BOULDER CT.................................... $170,000 28-Dec-18 ............................... 2293 MARKET GARDEN LN ...................... $150,000 13-Dec-18................................ 2488 TREELINE WAY ................................ $143,750 06-Jan-19 ............................... 3233 DURANGO DR .................................. $130,500 11-Jan-19................................ 417 PEACHTREE RD.................................. $115,000
Don’t Forget: Valentine’s Day is Thursday Feb. 14
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In Hamburg behind Forcht Bank 2721 Old Rosebud Road 859.264.0923 | mftky.com
REAL ESTATE Neighborhood Beauty! 2561 Cayman Heights $866,524
LBAR Awards
Source:
Mike Gooch (pictured) of Gooch Auction Group was posthumously named LBAR’S Realtor of the Year in 2018. Mike passed away in August of 2018, but was a member of LBAR for over 25 years. He was a part of the Kentucky Real Estate Commission and taught courses for LBAR, Kentucky Realtors, and other organizations.
SOLD
The Good Neighbor Award went to Jennifer Sisson of Milestone Realty Consultants who has been a member of LBAR since 2012. She volunteers for several charities, but her main focus has been the Salvation Army. She has been one of the newest members named to the Salvation Army Advisory Board.
This custom build in The Reserve at Greenbrier at 2561 Cayman Heights sold for $866,524 according to LBAR. It featured 3,020 sq ft with four bedrooms and three and a half baths, including a three-car attached garage, a fireplace, and an open concept living room and kitchen.
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