Hamburg Journal, Lexington KY | January 2023

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In Memory: Architect Byron Romanowitz

JRA Architects announced the recent passing of retired architect Byron Romanowitz. “With heavy hearts we are sad to announce the passing of Byron Foster Romanowitz. Byron, a former President at Johnson Romanowitz Architects and Planners, was a vital asset to the growth of the firm and Kentucky. Byron’s designs were recognized nationally throughout his career and the architectural world will truly miss his talent.”

JRA Architects makes its home in the heart of our neighborhood and is designing the new Hamburg Middle School.

New Remote Work

Kentucky American Water and its parent company, American Water (NYSE:AWK), announced in December it will offer 25 fully remote, customer service job opportunities for residents of Lexington and its surrounding areas.

“By bringing remote customer service job opportunities to the Bluegrass State, Kentucky American Water is continuing to invest in our communities while building on the quality service we are known for,” said Kentucky American Water President Kathryn Nash. “Our responsibility to customers and the communities we serve goes beyond the delivery of safe, reliable water and wastewater service — it also includes helping make communities better because we are here, and this is a perfect example of that commitment.”

The entry-level, work-from-home Customer Care Agent (CCA) positions will be open to individuals that live in Lexington or within a two-hour driving distance of the city. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to address service needs for Kentucky American Water customers as well as all customers within American Water’s regulated footprint.

“We welcome new jobs to the region,” Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said. “It’s always a plus when we can expand local employment opportunities available to our residents.

Downtown Parking Rates on the Rise

The Lexington & Fayette County Parking Authority (LFCPA) has announced the first parking meter rate

increase since 2019 and the first meter enforcement hour change since 2008 when the LFCPA first started the LEXPARK program.

Meter enforcement hours will be added for evenings and Saturdays (formerly free/unmonitored). Metered parking will continue to be free on Sundays, and after 9 p.m.

BUSINESS CALENDAR

THU JAN 26

An Evening With Commerce Lexington is scheduled for Thursday, January 26, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Central Bank Center. The networking and community recognition gathering celebrates the regional business community, recognizes those who were instrumental in the success of the organization, and sets the stage for 2023.

FRI JAN 27

The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy presents the return of the 2023 Kentucky Policy Conference, in person, for the first time in three years. The conference will convene at Lexington’s Campbell House to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Kentucky after budget cuts, a pandemic, and two devastating natural disasters.

Fiscal Fitness Checklist

New Year, New You, New Financial Habits

The past year has been a rocky one for the economy with soaring inflation and increased market volatility.

Sound financial habits are more important now than ever, and the new year is a perfect time to take stock, assess, and move forward with a better strategy.

A study by Bankrate says, “Financial health consists of being able to pay for living expenses as well as setting money aside for future goals such as getting married, buying a house or paying for an education.”

The average household in our neighborhood is balancing dozens of financial tasks in any given day, including juggling the costs and benefits of:

• education and higher education for their kids;

• health, medical, and elder care for Seniors in the family;

• wealth management and investments;

• real estate;

• retirement planning; and

• daily cashflow budgeting and expenses.

The Motley Fool finance column recommends these Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for 2023:

1. Build a three-month emergency fund.

2. Start funding your retirement plan (if you haven’t already).

3. Follow a budget.

4. Check your credit report once every quarter.

5. Maintain your home (to prevent costly repairs).

Wallet Hub offers a dozen suggestions for Financial New Year’s Resolutions:

1. Save more money.

2. Repay 20 percent of your credit card debt.

3. Improve your credit score.

4. Fight back against inflation.

5. Make a realistic budget and stick to it.

6. Pay bills as soon as your paycheck deposits.

7. Use different credit cards for everyday purchases

8. Maximize points and rewards; pay off balance monthly

9. Get an A in financial literacy.

10. Sign up for credit monitoring.

11. Assess your insurance and make sure you have enough coverage for a catastrophe.

12. Focus on physical health, given its strong connection to financial health.

13. Look for a better paying job.

And don’t forget the little things when it comes to the big financial picture. Shop around for the best interest rates on financial products. Look for no-fee credit cards with rewards you’ll use.

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Lexington bids farewell to six councilmembers

At the final City Council meeting of 2022 on December 6, Mayor Linda Gorton took the opportunity to thank six Councilmembers who left the Council: David Kloiber, Susan Lamb, Amanda Mays Bledsoe, Josh McCurn, Richard Moloney, and Vice Mayor Steve Kay.

Mayor Gorton said, “They have all committed a portion of their lives to serving the people of

License Plate Reader (LPR) FAQs

Since the first license plate reader was installed in March 2022, LPRs have helped the department recover 104 stolen vehicles worth over an estimated $1.6 million, locate 13 missing people, advance 41 criminal investigations, and more. The readers have

even helped decrease the number of days victims have to wait before having their stolen vehicle recovered.

To learn more about how license plate readers are being used in the Lexington community to help crime victims, visit lexingtonky.gov/flock-safety-licenseplate-readers

The Council voted in December to fund an additional 75 license plate reader cameras. The vote was 10-4. Flock Safety will determine the location of the new cameras using crime-call data. It is anticipated that it will take approximately three months for the cameras to be fully installed.

Lexington. We thank you for taking the step forward to be a leader in our city, and wish you all well in the future.”

Survey: Lexington ranked among best places to live in the U.S.

Lexington has been ranked 36th in Travel + Leisure’s “50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.,” according to a survey by Niche, a website that compiles ratings and reviews.

Niche ranked the best places to live in the U.S. according to their overall livability, considering factors such as the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities.

Recycle Drive at Neighborhood Businesses

Each winter, Lexington’s Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works partners with businesses in Fayette County to host a special collection drive, making it even more convenient for residents to properly dispose of these items. This is the fifth annual holiday lights drive. Approximately 2,400 pounds of lights and other small electronics were collected for recycling last year.

Lexington’s holiday light collection program continues to impress,” says Environmental Quality and Public Works Commissioner Nancy Albright. “Residents are able to recycle their holiday electronic waste at convenient drop-off points while keeping these items out of our Recycle Center.”

Collection bins will be at the following locations in our neighborhood through Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023: Kre8Now Makerspace – 305 Codell Dr.

Wild Birds Unlimited – 152 N Locust Hill Dr. Lights can also be taken directly to the Electronics Recycling Center, 1306 Versailles Road.

Congratulations to the Frederick Douglass Broncos for winning the KHSAA Class 5A Football Championship by a score of 28-7 over Bowling Green on December 3 at Kroger Field!

MLK Day Turns 50 in Lexington

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Lexington’s annual citywide observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, making it one of the oldest such programs in the country.

This year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance in Lexington will be held January 16, 2023, beginning with the annual Freedom March at 1 p.m. and concluding with the Commemorative

Program held at the Central Bank Center at 2 p.m. The march begins and ends at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington.

“This storied event has been praised by media commentators and several of our illustrious speakers as ‘one of the best in the country for its consistent record of presenting thoughtful, timely and creatively uplifting programs,” said Chester Grundy, MLK Day

event chairperson since 1974. “We look forward to celebrating with our community, and invite everyone to come together on January 16.”

The MLK Holiday Observance in Lexington provides an opportunity for the community to come together to honor King’s legacy of freedom, justice, peace and equal opportunity for all Americans. The annual march and program draws participation of several thousand people from across Central Kentucky and beyond. The theme of the 2023 MLK holiday observance is “MLK Holiday 50th Anniversary: A Half Century Of Lighting Candles Of Hope Against The Threat Of Darkness.”

The MLK Holiday Observance is a free public event designed to “inspire the better angels of our nature” as the community unites to elevate King’s vision and legacy.

The program keynote speaker this year is David Hall, and the internationally renowned youth choral ensemble Uniting Voices Chicago will be the featured artists at the Commemorative Program.

The 50th anniversary of this inspirational event is possible due to support from title sponsor Blue Grass Community Foundation and presenting sponsors University of Kentucky and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.

Lexington’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance was founded in 1973, five years after the assassination of King on April 4, 1968. Jerry Stevens, the first director of UK’s Office of Minority Student Affairs, and Edgar Mack, faculty member in UK’s College of Social Work, served as founders and cocoordinators during the early days of this observance. They would later be joined by Chester Grundy, who upon his hiring, would take on the role of program coordinator in 1974. The MLK Holiday Observance was originally established not only to elevate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. but to establish an undergraduate scholarship in his honor at UK.

Life & Style

Greenbrier adds new Center

Greenbrier Golf & Country Club is opening a 16,500 sq ft $5M Lifestyle Center to transition from a three season to a four-season operation, providing greater value for Club members. The Club added a full fitness and wellness facility including personal training, group classes and a full line of LifeFitness equipment. Body Structure will provide personal and group training sessions to members all year long!

In addition to fitness, four TrackMan simulator bays were added, two of which have multi-sport capabilities, plus a unique to the area PuttView system that is an interactive learning and fun putting green. Adjacent to the simulator room is a casual dining and bar area with bourbon and wine lockers, a large outdoor patio space with TV’s, firepits and unbelievable sunset views that the members will be able to enjoy year-round.

Members will have childcare options within the Lifestyle Center while they workout or hit golf balls onto the newly renovated practice tee and shortgame area. An 1800 sq foot multipurpose room on the lower level will provide an opportunity to expand on the already popular kids’ and family events, and looking at the 2023 event calendar, much fun is to come! The soft opening was held in November with the Ribbon Cutting ceremony on December 13.

All of these new additions are on top of the existing 18-hole championship golf course, updated outside golf practice facilities, 25 meter, 6-lane swimming and toddler pool, 19-acre fishing lake, recently renovated clubhouse and golf shop and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Limited membership opportunities are available – but if you’re interested don’t wait, only a few spots remain — you don’t want to miss out on what Greenbrier is bringing to the Hamburg area. Contact Angie Doyle at adoyle@ greenbriergcc.com, 859-293-1508 or visit their website at www.greenbriergcc.com.

The soft opening was held in November with the Ribbon Cutting ceremony on December 13.

After School at the Library

Lexington Public Library announced that its popular LPL After School program will return in 2023, beginning January 2.

LPL After School is a FREE drop-in program for kids aged 5-12 that takes place after regular school hours, Mondays through Fridays from 4-6pm. The Library, in partnership with God’s Pantry, will provide snacks for all participants as well as STEAM and enrichment activities, homework help, and reading recommendations. And there’s no need to register— just show up!

“Lexington Public Library is thrilled to once again offer our After School program to the community,” said Executive Director Heather Dieffenbach. “The Library and our partners are committed to being a resource to families here in the Bluegrass and providing a safe environment where children and youth are able to grow and thrive.”

Northside and Village Branches are participating.

KY’s Governor’s School for the Arts

Deadline

The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) is accepting applications for the class of 2023 until January 8, 2023. The program, a tuition-free

three-week immersive arts education experience, opens doors to a variety of scholarship opportunities and will be celebrating its 36th year next summer.

Each summer, GSA hosts talented high school students from every region of the commonwealth for a three-week, tuition-free immersive residential program on a college campus. During this program, student artists engage in studies across nine disciplines: Architecture + Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Film + Photography, Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, Visual Art and Vocal Music. Recent funding from the Kentucky Department of Education has allowed GSA to grow from 256 students to more than 500 students.

Since 1987, nearly 7,250 rising high school juniors and seniors have descended on a college campus setting to immerse themselves in an arts intensive environment, with cross-discipline learning, special guest artist performances and lectures, and the opportunity to access critical life-changing college scholarships.

Acceptance to the GSA program is competitive. Applicants are scored on their creative potential and passion and the application does not ask for GPA or SAT/ACT scores; there is an application fee of $30 for the GSA summer program, which is waived for students on free or reduced lunch.

To guide students, families, and educators through the application process, GSA will host a series of informational webinars. All webinars are free, but registration is required; each session will also be recorded and made available afterward. To view upcoming and past webinars, visit kentuckygsa.org.

Councilmember Josh McCurn said of the event, “These future leaders displayed bright opportunities for Lexington. I hope to see some of these students on Council one day!

It’s an honor to host events and mock Council meetings for our youth. Being able to talk about local government, the Legislative role, and LFUCG’s City Council is such a fun experience!”

Triangle Park Ice

Junior Achievement’s Leadership Lexington Youth Program

On December 7, Councilmembers welcomed Junior Achievement’s Leadership Lexington Youth Program at City Hall. These High School Juniors, from all across Lexington, were full of questions and provided a lively debate in the mock Council meeting. From debating Ride Share programs vs. Public Transit to leash laws for domestic pets or leashes on all animals.

stage adaptation. This fresh stage adaptation is told with life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters we all know and love, in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood.

SAT JAN 6

Planetarium show at Living Arts and Science Center, 4 pm.

Skating Rink

Open Triangle Park is transformed into a winter wonderland in Downtown Lexington through January 18! Perfect for a family outing or date night.

KIDS CALENDAR

FRI JAN 13

Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: the new Musical Stage Adaptation arrives at the Lexington Opera House. Disney’s Iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabit, and Owl (oh... and don’t forget Tigger too!) have come to life in a beautifully crafted musical

SAT JAN 14

STEAM Careers: Registration required. Students grades 3-12 and their families will meet professionals from automation, 3D printing, engineering and MORE. Central Library, 4th Floor at 2 pm.

SUN JAN 15

Suit up to join Captain America & Spider-Man for a superhero breakfast at The Kentucky Castle. You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind event in the Grand Ballroom where kids will learn superhero secrets and grow their powers with a curated menu.

Women’s Choice

Saint Joseph East has received national recognition for Comprehensive Breast Care and Minimally Invasive Surgery services from the Women’s Choice Award, a symbol of excellence in customer experience awarded by the collective voice of women. The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals identifies the best brands, companies and health care facilities empowering women and men to make smarter choices in their health care journeys.

“We are honored to be named to this trusted list, which is developed based on patient experience, said Kathy Love, president, Saint Joseph East. Being recognized for great care is always wonderful, but when it is decided based on the feedback of our patients, it has an even more special meaning, knowing we have been a significant part of their health care journey.”

Fight the Flu!

Lexington’s Health Department is reporting that Kentucky is on track to have the worst flu season in at least 10 years.

Although cases range in ages from 20 days old to 103 years old, Lexington (and Kentucky in general) is seeing a much higher percentage of pediatric cases in children ages 1-10 years. The state has already tied its record high pediatric flu deaths this season.

Approximately 86 percent of the cases reported to the Health Department had not been vaccinated.

Lab-confirmed cases only reflect a small percentage of flu cases actually in Lexington, so the actual case count is likely much higher. Many providers use rapid testing, which is not required to be reported to your state/local health departments.

Lexington Fayette Health Department offers free flu shots and all the COVID-19 vaccines (first dose, second dose and boosters) available by sameday appointment every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Public Health Clinic at 650 Newtown Pike. Call 859-288-2483 to schedule.

To help slow the spread of illnesses like COVID-19 and the flu:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick, especially those with COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, muscle/body aches, loss of taste/smell, nausea, etc.);

• Cover coughs and sneezes;

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth;

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Know Your Neighbor:

Club Pilates opens in Patchen Square

Looking forward to a tight and toned New Year? You can accomplish that right here in the neighborhood.

Tucked away in Patchen Square at 2860 Richmond Road is Lexington’s newest Club Pilates. “Club Pilates Patchen Square is a boutique Pilates studio specializing in reformer fusion classes for anyone, at any age or fitness level. Pure to Joseph Pilates’ original Reformerbased Contrology Method, but modernized with group practice and expanded state-of-the-art equipment, Club Pilates offers high-quality, lifechanging training.”

Best of all, you’ll be “shopping local.” Club Pilates studios are independently owned & operated by local studio owners.

The Club Pilates philosophy believes that Pilates “is for every type of body. The Club Pilates Intro Class is the perfect way to experience Pilates and our studio! Enjoy a 30-minute, full-body

session with one of our talented Instructors – each of whom have completed more than 500 hours of comprehensive Pilates training. This session is a great intro to our state-of-the-art equipment, studio, workout, and our amazing staff.”

If you love to track your goals and progress, you can download the Club Pilates app on Apple Watch. It allows for an easy check-in, push notifications for upcoming workouts, browse

The only workout you’ll regret is the one that Neighbors can “Start with One!” free intro enjoy 20 percent off your first month. Call 859.361.9192, or just scan the QR code! Offer expires January 28, 2023.

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New Year’s Checklist for Senior Living

The New Year is the perfect time to make sure all your documents and planning are in place for aging gracefully.

Have you:

• established your health and medical care wishes in writing via a living will?

• set up a budget for retirement living?

• researched aging in place, assisted living, and longterm care options?

• designated beneficiaries for your accounts and policies?

• created an estate plan and will?

• checked out all the local resources available for bluegrass area seniors?

New executive director named at The Lantern

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Lexington, has named Sarah Aker, RN, as its new executive director.

In this role, Aker oversees daily operations at the Alzheimer’s and memory care community.

“I came to love senior care instantly during my clinical experience, when I realized what a blessing it would be to care for those who have already cared for us, especially with memory care,” said Aker. “We have such an opportunity to give assistance, guidance and lifeenriching programs to our residents and families to help with the stages of their dementia. What better way is there to give back?”

Barkdoll named regional Exceeding Expectations winner

Josiah Barkdoll, Lantern program coordinator at Morning Pointe of Lexington, is the recipient of the 2022 Morning Pointe Senior Living Exceeding Expectations Award for outstanding service in the Bluegrass Region, representing 12 senior living communities in Kentucky and Indiana.

Morning Pointe Senior Living presented its Exceeding Expectations awards at the annual conference on Dec. 7.

SENIOR LIVING CALENDAR

JAN 2 Lexington Senior Center closed (New Year’s observed)

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3 Fitness Classes resume at Lexington Senior Center

9 Lexington Senior Center Arts 7-week session begins

Sarah Aker, RN

Josiah Barkdoll

Calendar

SUN JAN 1

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

MON JAN 2

TODAY IS THE LEGAL FEDERAL HOLIDAY OBSERVING NEW YEAR’S DAY. (NO CITY WASTE COLLECTION.)

SAT JAN 7

The Lexington Theatre Company’s signature January concert brings together Broadway stars and talented young artists from around the country, to illustrate the company’s mission of creating professional theatre and training the next generation of theatre artists to create a shared experience of storytelling. Lexington Opera House.

SUN JAN 8

Second Sunday Lunch at Crossroads Christian in the Neighborhood. “Checking out a new church can be overwhelming,” and Crossroads’ Second Sunday Lunch offers an opportunity to meet new people and “have a familiar face to look for on Sunday mornings.” Bring the whole family and enjoy lunch in the Loft after the 11am service—second Sunday of each month.

TUE JAN 10

UK Men’s Basketball plays South Carolina at 7 pm at Rupp.

WED JAN 11

Tommy Emmanuel performs at the Lexington Opera House.

THU JAN 12

No one wants to add scurvy to the tripledemic raging around us this winter! Everyone needs a little Vitamin C, and the Florida Citrus Sale has you covered. You’ll find Navel Oranges, Ruby Red Grapefruits, Orri Super Sweets Tangerines, and Elliott Pecans, available for purchase right out of the back of a truck, right here in our neighborhood. 3 pm to 4 pm, parking lot of Southland Christian off Richmond Road.

FRI JAN 13

Disney’s Iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabit, and Owl (oh... and don’t forget Tigger too!) have come to life in a musical stage adaptation. Expect life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood, Lexington Opera House.

SAT JAN 14

Harlem Globetrotters perform at Rupp Arena.

MON JAN 16

Lexington celebrates its 50th annual MLK Freedom March at 1 pm, downtown.

TUE JAN 17

UK Men’s Basketball takes on Georgia at 9 pm at Rupp.

FRI JAN 20

BourbonCon is a FridaySaturday weekend of all things bourbon for amateurs,

experts and everyone in between! Enjoy tastings with over 30 bourbon and culinary partners, a cooking demonstration and Q&A from Celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bourbon expert panels, a mixologist competition, live entertainment, and more thru Saturday at Griffin Gate Marriott.

SAT JAN 21

Create your own custom soap at Kr8Now Makerspace in the neighborhood. Each participant will make 1.5 pounds of soap, yielding 6-8 bars. Everything will be provided. Learn the full cold press soap making process from start to finish. Experiment with add-ins like activated charcoal, mica pigments, and exfoliants. Select essential oils and fragrances will be available or feel free to bring your own preferred scent.

UK Men’s Basketball takes on Texas A&M at 2 pm at Rupp.

SUN JAN 22

Join Harkness Edwards Vineyards for an afternoon of cooking class and wine. On the menu: Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Orzo.

TUE JAN 24

Bring a little greenery into your cold winter days. Adults are invited to the Hamburg Library branch to build your own terrarium. Relax, de-stress, and rejoin nature as you build a tiny garden getaway. Feel free to bring glass containers and small items from home to use in your terrarium. (Register in advance.)

WED JAN 25

Kenny Wayne Shepherd performs at the Lexington Opera House.

Events subject to change, check with each individual venue.

Events subject to change, check with each individual venue.

THU JAN 26

Black Jacket Symphony’s presents Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours at the Lexington Opera House.

SAT JAN 28

The Mavericks perform at the Lexington Opera House.

UK Men’s Basketball takes on Kansas at 8 pm at Rupp Arena.

TUE JAN 31

Whether you love to cook or just love looking through cookbooks, the Cookbook Club at the Hamburg branch of the Library may be for you, 5 pm. Share your favorite cookbook or recipes. Discuss the history of your recipe and explain why this recipe is your favorite. Everyone is encouraged to swap some recipes to try at home and share your results next at the next meeting.

Celebrate National Soup Month by bringing your favorite soup recipe.

COMING SOON

FEB 2 Jason Isbell, EKU Center for the Arts

FEB 14 Jazzy Valentine’s Concert, UK

MAR 8 KHSAA Girls Sweet 16 in town

MAR 15 KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 in town

MAR 31 Central KY Home and Garden Show

Get On Your Feet

BY MICHAEL JANSEN MILLER

The most recent Latin music explosion is primarily attributed to global access via streaming services allowing fans access to the music they want when they want it without having to rely on mainstream radio or other traditional gatekeepers.

But long before the world fervently spent the summer “Despacito”-ing across the dance floor, a sound machine from Miami was breaking ground, one surprise hit at a time.

“D

espacito” took the music world by storm a few summers ago, becoming the first Spanish-language single to spend 16 consecutive weeks at number 1 on the Billboard charts. More recently, artists like Bad Bunny and Rosalia have also found success with American and international audiences.

Previously, Ricky Martin’s “Livin La Vida Loca” broke sales records and hit number 1 on the Billboard 200. Toss some Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, and Marc Anthony into the mix and you have a small sampling of how popular Latin music has become in recent years.

The beats of Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine were the sonic salsa soundtrack of the 80s.The new national tour of the hit Broadway show that tells their story, ON YOUR FEET lands in Lexington in mid-January and it’s sure to heat up our frigid snowscapes.

Part love story (Emilio and Gloria Estefan are still married after nearly 45 years) and part American Dream, ON YOUR FEET chronicles personal challenges, like Gloria’s comeback from the tragic 1990 tour-bus accident, along with the tribulations they faced trying to get their music into the national consciousness to begin with.

Emilio Estefan says of their ultimate success and the heartbeat of the show, “This is the story of the American Dream.”

Phil Kollin loves nothing more than talking whiskey, sharing amazing stories and showing people a good time. Over the years, he has hosted hundreds of groups on whiskeythemed events ranging from day-long treks down The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® to private tastings and educational seminars.

Phil has made it his mission to travel down every highway, byway, back-road and no-lane road in the Bluegrass state while picking up as many great tales along the way as possible.

Phil is both an Executive Bourbon Steward through the Stave & Thief Society and a Louisville Certified Tourism Ambassador. He prefers his bourbon on the rocks and if you ask him what his favorite bourbon is, he’ll likely tell you it’s the one currently occupying his glass.

With so many new bourbons always popping up, it’s almost impossible to decide whether to buy something different or stick to the old favorites. This is your chance to taste some of what’s new that has recently shown up on store shelves!

Join host Phil Kollin of “Phil Talks Whiskey” on January 12 at the Kentucky Castle for a tasting experience featuring the following brands:

• Hidden Barn Kentucky Straight Bourbon

• Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion #7

• Stellum Rye

• Hardin’s Creek (Jacob’s Well)

This is a great opportunity to separate the bottles which simply have shiny labels and catchy names from those releases that have already turned some heads with the whiskey inside. You may even walk away with a new favorite.

After the tasting, you’ll enjoy a personal charcuterie plate prepared by the chef, and cocktails will be available for purchase. Each ticket includes the four bourbon samples, a charcuterie plate, and a Kentucky Castle branded Glencairn glass.

*Please note that this event is limited to guests aged 21+.

Keeping Animals Safe in Lexington

Over the summer Lexington’s Animal Care & Control received a complaint regarding a dog that was being kept in a cage and not being cared for appropriately. When they arrived, their officers could see that Oreo needed help — he was clearly suffering from neglect and was extremely dehydrated and underfed.

The previous owner was found guilty of the improper care of animals. The latest report is that Oreo has been adopted into a new home.

As always, our animals rely on YOU to be the eyes and ears in the community. To report animal abuse & neglect, give LFACC a call at 859-255-9033.

Winter Horse Care Tips in Horse Country

According to the Kentucky Horse Council, winter horse care requires feed modifications, attention to detail, mud and ice management, and shelter from the elements.

If you ride or work your horse in winter months, plan additional time for proper care both before and after rides.

Bits should be warmed prior to insertion in the horse’s mouth. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways, the most common include in a heated area (such as in a tack room or vehicle), in your hand, holding it under the arm, or inside a warm jacket. Wait until the bit is no longer cold to the touch before asking your horse to accept it.

Horses that sweat during winter rides need to be dried out completely before they are put away for the day. A thick winter coat can hold moisture for a long time and drying can be a time consuming task.

Horses that are wet can be dried by rubbing with a towel, feeding hay, keeping the horse under cover, and applying a water-wicking cooler. Once the horse is dry remove the cooler and fluff up his hair before turn out, which will aid the insulating effectiveness of his coat.

For information specific to winter horse management in your area or region contact your local extension office or your veterinarian.

(Reprinted with permission from the Kentucky Horse Council.)

How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

To recycle your natural Christmas tree in Lexington for homes with city waste collection services: remove all lights and decorations. Place at the curb on your regular collection day from January 3 - 27. Natural trees will be composted at the city’s composting facility. Fayette County residents without curbside city service can take their natural tree to the Haley Pike Waste Management Facility. The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources also has drop-off sites for natural Christmas trees at various locations.

About the new Residential Utilities Sales Tax

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Kentucky law requires sales tax to be charged for residential utility services furnished to any location not your place of domicile (basically, not your primary residence). The Kentucky Department of Revenue provides more details and answers to frequently asked questions about the new law online: “Due to the passing of House Bill 8, sewer services, water and fuel, including natural gas and electricity, will be taxable after the first of the year. Only utilities at primary residences can be exempted.

In most cases, only one of your addresses will qualify for a residential exemption as your place of domicile. If you are a landlord or owner of a multi-unit dwelling,

you should contact your utility service providers for further information.

Local utilities are responsible for enforcing the new state law. If you only have one residential address and it is a single-family residence, you will continue to receive the sales tax exemption and do not need to file anything additional at this time.

Most customers are exempt with no action needed. Most of the area utility companies are communicating with customers directly who are impacted by the new state law.”

How will House Bill 8 affect you?

House Bill 8 will not affect individuals with only one residential utility account at each utility company. For example, if you have only one account for your primary residence, you have not

been paying sales tax and will not be affected by these tax changes. Those in this situation do not need to take any further action with their utility providers.

Existing single-account residential customers do not need to complete the respective utility tax exemption form (i.e., KU, Kentucky American Water, Columbia Gas, etc.). After January 1, if there is activity on your account (i.e. transfer of service when moving to a new residence), the form will be required.

If you have further questions, contact your residential utilities service provider(s).

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter

As winter weather arrives, Kentucky American Water encourages customers to take a few minutes to help prevent their homes’ water pipes from freezing.

Vice President of Operations Andy Lewis says, “We encourage customers to spend a few minutes assessing their homes and completing a few simple tasks so that their homes are well-prepared for the freezing temperatures.”

Frozen water lines typically occur in areas such as crawl spaces or along the outside walls where

unprotected plumbing tends to be more vulnerable to the elements. Customers are encouraged to do the following:

• 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 wrapping pipes with insulation sleeves. Another option is electric heating tape but follow manufacturers’ instructions carefully to avoid a fire hazard.

• Seal cracks and holes in outside walls and foundations with caulking to keep cold air away from pipes.

• Drain and shut off entirely 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.

Once cold weather arrives, 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.

40502 1612 HARMONY HALL LN

$2,900,000 1561 LAKEWOOD DR

$2,900,000 1013 TURKEY FOOT RD

$1,395,000 2988 FOUR PINES DR

$1,150,000 1033 TURKEY FOOT RD $1,055,000 621 SUMMERSHADE CIR $995,000 720 KIRKLAND DR $760,000 771 CHINOE RD $775,200 2035 BRIDGEPORT DR

$712,500 2032 BLAIRMORE RD

$699,900 2805 TATES CREEK RD

$530,000 3525 CHEDDINGTON LN

LEXINGTON

169 ST ANN DR $231,000 2104 ST MATHILDA DR $220,000 372 SHERMAN AVE $155,000 2036 ST MICHAEL DR

$155,000 857 MALABU DR UNIT 7201

40505

1857 GOODPASTER WAY

$240,000

$500,000 3408 HUNTER CIR $460,000 1224 TISHOFF DR $412,000 822 MELROSE AVE $389,950 1014 TATES CREEK RD $395,000 741 ALBANY RD $363,000 1129 TURKEY FOOT RD UNIT 4

$839,000 1721 HAWTHORNE LN $335,000 2113 CORIANDER LN $270,000 569 DOVER RD $269,800 1500 AUBURN CT $230,300 1637 WYATT PKWY $224,900 2133 WILKES WAY

$212,000 1702 CAMERON CT

$210,500 2005 FORDSON CT

$210,000 628 KENT DR $207,000 506 FREEMAN DR $205,000 538 GRANTCHESTER ST $200,000

1904 SPRING STATION DR $200,000 1912 SPRING STATION DR $197,000 483 ANNISTON DR $170,000 717 DAMEL CT ................................................ $165,000 405 EMERSON DR ........................................... $160,000 916 RUSSELL CAVE RD ................................... $155,000

PROPERTIES RECENTLY SOLD IN LEXINGTON

990 MARCELLUS DR $155,000 127 LOCUST AVE $150,000 717 DAMEL CT $145,000 1710 RUSSELL CAVE RD

$137,170 1936 GREENLEAF DR

$130,000 1913 WICKLAND DR

$130,000 152 DEVONIA AVE $126,500

1708 NEW ORLEANS CT $126,000 1031 HIGHLAND PARK DR $122,600 581 FREEMAN DR $115,000 1046 MEADOW LN $115,000 1046 MEADOW LN

$107,000 1708 NEW ORLEANS CT

$102,650 129 ASHTON DR

$65,000 145 BROWN AVE

$80,000 1405 HIGHLAWN AVE $75,000 1651 STRADER DR $75,000 811 SHELBY AVE $69,000 1405 HIGHLAWN AVE $66,000

1402 HIGHLAWN AVE $68,000 1003 BRYAN AVE $58,000

40507

475 W SECOND ST ....................................... $1,675,000 499 E HIGH ST STE 412 .................................. $395,000 541 W SHORT ST UNIT 36 .............................. $325,000

40508

608 ELSMERE PARK $385,000 222 MIDLAND AVE UNIT 4105 $305,000 539 MARYLAND AVE $302,000 724 PRICE AVE $235,000 535 S UPPER ST UNIT 400 $180,000 1204 HAMMOND AVE ...................................... $160,000 1208 HAMMOND AVE ..................................... $160,000 219 EASTERN AVE .......................................... $145,000 221 EASTERN AVE .......................................... $145,000 145 VIRGINIA AVE UNIT 203 $140,000

125 FOREST AVE UNIT 3007 $119,900 908 WHITNEY AVE $111,000 304 W FIFTH ST $90,000 419 ASH ST ...................................................... $85,800 429 OHIO ST .................................................... $80,000 125 THOMPSON RD ......................................... $80,000 604 BRECKENRIDGE ST .................................... $65,000 825 CHARLES AVE $35,000

40509

3116 AYLESBURY CIR $638,000 1133 SHEFFIELD PL $635,000 3112 HELMSDALE PL $632,000 1692 BAHAMA RD ........................................... $593,500 841 GLEN ABBEY CIR ...................................... $505,000 3215 BAY SPRINGS PARK ............................... $478,500 2249 SHAKER RUN RD $475,000 953 JOUETT CREEK DR $450,000 1224 MOON RISE WAY $449,000

Neighborhood property sales info source: Fayette County Property Valuation office (www.fayettepva.com)