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BUSINESS

Best Places to Work 2020

The Best Places to Work list has been released, and several neighborhood businesses made the cut. Congratulations to Clay Ingels Co., Massage Envy, People Plus, Inc., Commonwealth Credit Union, Forcht Bank, and Park Community Credit Union. In the large business category, congratulations to: AssuredPartners, Central Bank & Trust Co., Edward Jones, KORT, Republic Bank, Total Quality Logistics, Valvoline, and WellCare of Kentucky, Inc. The rankings will be announced on Thursday, April 23 at the award dinner at Heritage Hall.

EMERGE Conference

On March 4 from 8 am to 5 pm, Forcht Bank presents the 7th annual EMERGE Conference at the Lexington Convention Center. The EMERGE conference engages the next generation leaders of Central Kentucky — our emerging leaders — to leverage their thoughts, ideas, and strategies for the betterment of our community and region. This fullday event includes a variety of breakout sessions, panel discussions, and interactive sessions with dynamic speakers, as well as a closing reception at the end of the day.

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EVENTS Mar 4

EMERGE, 8 am, Lexington Convention Center

Mar 4

Imagine Nicholasville Road Public Meeting, 6 pm, Lexington Green

Mar 8

Summer Job Fair, 2 pm, YMCA of Central Kentucky

Mar 10

LinkedIn, What’s in it for Me?, 9 am, Fayette County Cooperative Extension

Mar 18

Business Network Reception, 3 pm, Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass

Mar 19

Roundtable Networking Luncheon w/ Kimra Cole, 12:30 pm, Grand Reserve

Mar 28

Women In Business Discussion Panel, 2 pm, Hamburg Library

Apr 23

Best Places to Work Celebration Dinner, 4:30 pm, Lexington Convention Center

Events may require tickets or registration. Times, dates and locations are subject to change.

OPENINGS

Five Below has been announced as the new retailer that will be taking the place of the former Dress Barn, which closed last year. Located between Kohl’s and Big Lots, the new retail store sells accessories and gadgets for $5 or less. Stay tuned.

Embry’s in Lansdowne Shopping Center, a Lexington retail institution for over a century, has announced they’re closing.

Studio 23 Fitness has opened their doors on Richmond Road.

The Brighton Orange Leaf has closed. Their social media indicates the location closed permanently at the end of their lease. The only remaining Orange Leaf in Lexington is near Fayette Mall on W. Tiverton Way.

CLOSINGS

Blaze Pizza on Sir Barton has closed their doors. They have decided to consolidate to one Lexington location at The Summit at Fritz Farm.

Commerce Lexington hosted their annual dinner, celebrating economic development, volunteerism, community, and “Be Bold.” Hover to watch HJ’s video from the Chamber Annual Dinner. Photos by Paul Martin

Khazai Rugs on Richmond Road is closing their doors.

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NEIGHBORHOOD

Brenda Cowan Day February 13 was Brenda Cowan Legacy Day. To honor their namesake, Brenda Cowan Elementary School invited the Lexington Fire Department to spend the day with them and read to all of the classes. Everyone took the time to remember Cowan and what she meant to this community and specifically to the Lexington Fire Department. Photos courtesy Brenda Cowan Elementary

Pictured Left to Right: Councilmembers Angela Evans and Preston Worley, State Representative Cherlynn Stevenson, Brenda Cowan Principal Joshua Williams

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7th District Councilmember Preston Worley

Grassroots

Sustainable Harvest Farm will offer a CSA this season (CSAs are like a subscription service for fresh, local produce). Our neighbors at Grassroots Pharmacy have offered their shop as a pickup location for the local and organic produce from Sustainable Harvest Farm. Customers can get healthier options at their neighborhood pharmacy and keep it all local. Grassroots owners Shelley and Lindsey Roberts tell us, “We are proud to help make it even easier for you to eat right by being a convenient place to get your goodies!”

Hamburg Gives

Chuy’s held a holiday toy drive and raised over $6,000 for UK Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Hamburg neighbors made the time to donate money or drop off toys for the kids.

Improvements to Jacobson

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government has filed with the Energy Environment Cabinet to make updates to the roadway above the causeway at Jacobson Park. There is no official date as to when construction will begin.

Legends Breakfast

On Saturday, March 14, Liberty Road Faith Fellowship hosts their Legends Breakfast and Dr. James Holsinger will be the guest speaker. Dr. Holsinger is the former chancellor of the University of Kentucky Medical Center and formerly Kentucky’s Secretary of Health and Family Services. He is a native of Kansas City, Kansas and graduated from Duke University with an M.D. in 1964 and Ph.D. in anatomy in 1968. He currently resides in Lexington with his wife, Barbara.

Muddy Feet

It’s been a rainy few weeks and Lexington Parks and Rec announced that Jacobson Dog Park was in need of some upkeep. To re-establish the grass at

this well-loved park, a temporary closure began on Feb 19. For more information regarding the public dog parks in Lexington, please visit www.lexingtonky.gov/dog-parks.

Library gets Five Stars

The Lexington Public Library has been recognized by the Library Journal as a 2019 five-Star Library. “This is a tremendous honor for the Lexington Public Library, the city of Lexington, and for our hundreds of thousands of stakeholders,” said Heather Dieffenbach, the library’s Executive Director. “Our score reflects a community that utilizes and appreciates the many benefits of its library.” “The Lexington Public Library prides itself on listening to and adapting to the needs of our community,” Dieffenbach added. “We pride ourselves on exceeding the expectations of the residents of our city. Our staff’s thoughtful, strategic, and forward-thinking approach to providing world-class service while being cognizant of an ever changing world positions us to be one of the foremost trailblazing library systems in the nation.”

Lexus for the Little Ones

Lexus of Lexington is once again teaming up with the Kentucky Children’s Hospital and Woodhill Community Center for their annual Lexus for the Little Ones. Those interested in participating can purchase a raffle ticket in the hopes of winning a 2020 Lexus ES350. The drawing is Sunday, March 8 during the 7th inning stretch of the UK baseball game. Ticket requests must be received no later than 5 pm on Friday, March 6.

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FEATURE

Meet Drew Rodriguez Frederick Douglass Senior recognized as a community leader BY KRISTINA ROSEN

ost high schoolers aren’t spending their free time organizing a citywide fundraiser, but that’s exactly how 17-year-old Frederick Douglass High School student Drew Rodriguez spent a big part of his senior year. “Frederick Douglass is an incredible school that has given me so much. If I didn’t go here I know the DineAround project would not have happened,” says Rodriguez. Rodriguez recently received the 2020 Leadership Lexington Youth Distinguished Leader Award, which recognizes a young person who demonstrates strong principles and dedication to the concept of community service.

Rodriguez organized the Markey DineAround event, which involved local restaurants donating a portion of their sales from an entire day to benefit the UK Markey Cancer Foundation. “Lexington is so special,” he adds. “I say it all the time. DineAround would not have been the same success if it was in another city. It was a success because it was in Lexington.” He pointed out that only local restaurants participated in DineAround, in an effort to build meaningful relationships within the community.

“If you value your business and the future of your business, you need to look into education and investing in education. And that’s what happens here at Douglass with this academy model,” —Frederick Douglass student Drew Rodriguez Rodriguez recognizes the impact of the leadership opportunities he’s been given and wants to give other youth the same chance he has had to make an impact in the community. He believes that being a high school student was more of an asset than a detriment — local leaders were enthusiastic about mentoring the project. “DineAround isn’t a one-time thing,” he explains. “It is very purposeful and the project continues on. Every year, the Leadership Lexington Youth Distinguished Leader will chair the project that following year; to maintain that youth leadership

“As an academy school, it’s not just about teaching students English, math and science, but also teaching students how to run a business and create the next generation of technology.” —Drew Rodriguez component.” odriguez transferred to Frederick Douglass from Henry Clay as a sophomore when the school initially opened. He describes the school as a melting pot of students from the various surrounding schools, explaining that this school is unique and inclusive, and allows each student to become involved in something they care about. “As an academy school, it’s not just about teaching students English, math and science, but also teaching students how to run a business and create the next generation of technology.” Frederick Douglass features four different academies including Freshmen Academy, Academy of Health Sciences, Academy of Technology and Academy of Professional Services. Each academy transforms typical education into real-world, rigorous learning with focus on specific pathways that students can choose from. These pathways provide practical future work opportunities and set students up for success upon graduation. “If you value your business and the future of your business, you need to look into education and investing in education. And that’s what happens here at Douglass with this academy model,” Rodriguez says. “I am very proud to be a Douglass Bronco and I know this school is going to do a lot of great things for a lot of people.”

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FEATURE

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Habitat

Race Day Schedule On-Site Registration: 6:30 am - 7:30 am Race Start: 8 am Finish Line Party: 8 - 9:30 am Costume contest and awards presentation: 8:45 am Lexington St. Patrick’s Day Festival: 11 am - 7 pm Annual Lexington St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 1 pm

exington Habitat for Humanity hosts the Shamrock Shuffle 3K on Saturday, March 14 beginning at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza. Register now to walk, shuffle, and kick-off your St. Patrick’s Day celebration the right way with Lexington Habitat for Humanity. When you shuffle, you help local families in need of affordable housing with 100% of the net proceeds from this race directly benefiting Lexington Habitat. Founded in 1986, Lexington Habitat for Humanity is driven by the vision that everyone deserves a decent place to live. For the past 30 years, Lexington Habitat has been building, preserving, and repairing homes throughout the community. The non-profit organization, with the help of volunteers from the community, allow Lexington Habitat homebuyers to build their own homes and pay an affordable mortgage, while others are given the opportunity to repair and preserve their homes. Lexington Habitat for Humanity provides services including homeownership, critical home repair, home preservation, and neighborhood cleanup, as well as the opportunity for the community to donate to or shop at multiple Lexington ReStore locations. Following the Shamrock Shuffle 3K, stick around downtown for the annual Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade forms on Midland Ave, marches down Main Street, turns on North Mill Street, and ends at Short Street beginning at 1 pm.

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HJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winter Hamburg Huddle BIA Cares Chili Cook-Off

Hamburg Journal hosted the first Annual BIACares Chili Cook-off sponsored by Ball Homes, helping BIACares continue charitable work throughout the community. Special thanks to Forcht Bank in Hamburg for donating the venue!

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FAMILY

HS video goes viral

A Frederick Douglass HS student shared a video of a karaoke session happening in the cafeteria on TikTok and it has gone viral. Her caption? “Too powerful. The High School Musical vibes are immaculate.”

New football coach

Bryan Station has just hired a new football coach. Phil Hawkins comes to BSHS from Apollo High School in Owensboro, KY where he held the same role. He also previously coached for four seasons at Doss High School in Louisville, KY.

Nominate Kentucky’s Kids

Kentucky has been selected by the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils to be one of 4 states to receive a new fitness center. Three schools (elementary or middle school level) will be selected to receive a brand new fitness center. All nominations must be submitted to the organization by March 20.

Science Fair

Kentucky American Water held their 2020 Science Fair at Frederick Douglass High School and more than 500 Fayette County public, private schools, and home-school students grades 4-12 participated. The fair hosted 493 projects, judged by 228 professionals.

In Remembrance

On Thursday, February 13, Brenda Cowan Elementary School honored their namesake with a day filled with activities, such as reading with firefighters. Everyone took the time to remember the late officer and what she meant to this community and specifically to the Lexington Fire Department.

Jungle Book Kids!

The fourth and fifth graders at Liberty Elementary School present Jungle Book Kids on Thursday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6 at 6 pm. This is a production fully done by the students with Michelle Sherman, music/dance/drama specialist for the school, as the director of the production.

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Historic Finish

Frederick Douglass Cheerleaders traveled to Florida for the Universal Cheerleading Association competition. They placed second in the Large Varsity Division II, making this their highest placement to date. After not making it past the prelims the previous year, the coaches and squad didn’t let that deter them and came back strong this year. Congratulations to Frederick Douglass Cheer!

EVENTS Mar 1

Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat, 2 pm, Lexington Children’s Theater

Mar 2

Read Across the Bluegrass Day

Mar 3

Swamped, 6:30 pm, Brenda Cowan Elementary Gymnasium

Mar 18

KHSAA Boys Sweet Sixteen, noon, Rupp Arena

Mar 19

6th-12th grade Open House, 6:30 pm, Lexington Christian Academy

Mar 21

IEP Workshop, 9 am, Early Learning Center at HSC.

Mar 21

The Hundred Dresses, 2 pm & 7 pm, Lexington Children’s Theater (thru Mar 22)

Events may require tickets or registration. Times, dates and locations are subject to change.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Go Green, and local. And delicious.

Our neighbors at Grassroots Pharmacy are now a pickup location for local and organic produce from Sustainable Harvest Farm. Customers can get healthier options at their neighborhood pharmacy and keep it all local.

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What to know about Coronavirus

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has useful information to help answer your questions about the new coronavirus (COVID-19). Please remember, more than one type of coronavirus exists – the coronavirus is a viral infection under which illnesses such as the common cold are labeled. However, this particular strain is specifically related to Wuhan, China. Symptoms include: a fever, cough and difficulty breathing. If you have symptoms and have traveled to Wuhan recently, or have been in contact with someone who has, the CDC suggests taking the following steps: • Seek medical attention right away. • Call ahead before going to see a doctor or emergency room. You can learn more at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

EVENTS Mar 7

Central Kentucky Heart Ball, 6 pm, Convention Center

Mar 7

Perfect 10 Miler & 10K, 9 am, Mt. Brilliant Farm

Mar 12

Laryngectomy Resource Club, 6 pm, UK Markey Cancer Center

Mar 14

Shamrock Shuffle 3K benefiting Lexington Habitat for Humanity 8 am, downtown Lexington

Mar 28

Miles for Marrow 5K, 9 am, Coldstream Park - Legacy Trail

Events may require tickets or registration. Times, dates and locations are subject to change.

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EVENTS Mar 3

Downsizing Lunch and Learn, 11:30 am, Richmond Place Senior Living

Mar 3

Compassionate Circle with Sayre Christian Village, 2 pm, Baunta Chapel (3816 Camelot Drive)

Mar 3

China Painting, 1:30 pm, Bell House

Mar 6

Parkinson’s Support Group, 3:30 pm, Morning Pointe of Lexington (233 Ruccio Way)

Mar 7

Federal Employee Retirement Workshop, 10 am, Griffin Gate Marriott Resort

Mar 12

Dementia: What’s Available Now & in the Future?, 5:30 pm, Morning Pointe of Lexington (233 Ruccio Way)

Mar 13

Family Caregiver Workshop, 9 am, Alzheimer’s Association (Palumbo Dr.)

Mar 14

Interactive Spine Workshop, 10am, Tony Delk IMAC Regeneration Center

Mar 19

Grandparents as Parents conference, 8 am, Clarion Hotel

Mar 25

BonWorth Style Show, 11 am, Sayre Christian Village

Mar 26

Lunch and a show, 8:30 am, meet at Lexington Senior Center

Mar 27

Yard Sale, 10 am, Richmond Place Senior Living (call for more details 859-268-3405)

Mar 31

Meet the Expert with President of Asbury Theological Seminary, 1:15 pm, Sayre Christian Village

April 18 i Know Expo, 10 am - 2:30 pm, Lexington Senior Center Events may require tickets or registration. Times, dates and locations are subject to change.

Carolyn’s Corner Book Club

The Book Club, led by Brenda Jackson, meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9:30 am until 11 a.m. at the Lexington Senior Center. The book for March is The Waters of Crystal Lake by Melissa Davis Baize. Mellissa is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and lives in Georgetown, Kentucky. She will be in attendance at the March book club discussion on March 5. hamburgjournal.com | March 2020

SENIOR LIVING

Grandparents as Parents

The annual Grandparents as Parents conference is coming back on Thursday, March 19 at 8 am at the Clarion Hotel. The keynote speaker for this year’s conference is Dr. Malcolm Smith, director of The Courage to Care Project, a national research project and training center for 5th - 9th graders.

Dine for a purpose

Lexington Senior Center Dance Team hits big with halftime show

Lexington Senior Center’s Dance Team, known as the Prime Time Dancers, performed at halftime during a recent University of Kentucky Women’s basketball game. The group of 14 women danced to music by Paul McCartney with canes before the routine turned into a hip-hop performance that the audience loved.

Liberty Ridge Senior Living held a three-course fundraising meal to help them raise money for upgrades to the Liberty Ridge Salon. They had pianist Spencer Cook playing beautiful music while guests enjoyed their delicious meals.

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i Know Expo

The i Know Expo is coming back to the Lexington Senior Center on April 18. Since 2013, Lexington has been home to this unique senior living expo that offers a one-stop-shop, one-day event that invites guests to address senior issues like financial planning, transportation, aging in place, housing, and more. The expo is filled with information about the services, resources and support available to make the rest of life the best of life.

1-2-3-4 Who do we appreciate

Residents and guests had a fun filled evening at Sayre Christian Village with a pep rally. The UK Cheerleading Squad, the Wildcat Mascot, and the acoUstiKats put on a special performance with lots of cheering and laughing.

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Calendar Friday, Mar 6 The Blue Grass Trust Antiques & Garden show is at Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena March 6 through March 8. Tails & Ales, benefiting Lexington Humane Society, is Friday, March 6 at 7 pm at The Campbell House. The Zac Brown Band performs at Rupp Arena on Friday, March 6 at 7 pm.

Saturday, Mar 7 The Central Kentucky Heart Ball, presented by White, Greer & Maggard Orthodontics, is March 7 at 6 pm at the Convention Center. The evening will feature gourmet dining, live entertainment and exciting live and silent auctions with all proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association. Call 859317-6878 for more information.

Sunday, Mar 8 2020 Holidays at a Glance Mar 8

Daylight Savings

Sunday

Mar 17

St. Patrick’s Day

Tuesday

Apr 10

Good Friday

Friday

Apr 12

Easter

Sunday

May 10

Mother’s Day

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May 25

Memorial Day

Monday

June 21 Father’s Day

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July 4

Independence Day

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Sep 7

Labor Day

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Tuesday, Mar 3

The Lexington Bridal Fest Wedding Expo at the DoubleTree Suites is Sunday, March 8 from noon until 4 pm.

UK Men’s Basketball takes on Tennessee at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, March 3 at 9 pm.

Wednesday, Mar 11

Wednesday, Mar 4

The KHSAA Girls Sweet Sixteen at Rupp Arena begins Wednesday, March 11 at noon and runs until Sunday, March 15.

Forcht Bank Presents the 2020 EMERGE Conference on March 4 at the Lexington Convention Center from 8 am to 5 pm. The conference engages the next generation leaders of Central Kentucky to leverage their thoughts, ideas, and strategies for the betterment of the community and region.

Thursday, Mar 12 The Kentucky Woman Suffrage Project hosts their “Shall Not Be Denied or Abridged,” The Centennial of Woman Suffrage presentation at the Lexington

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THE Jason IsbellAND 400 UNIT Maren Morris

Senior Center on Thursday, March 12 at 2 pm. Guest speaker is Carolyn S. Bratt, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, University of Kentucky.

Saturday, Mar 14 The annual Shamrock Shuffle 3K presented by Habitat for Humanity is Saturday, March 14 beginning at 8 am in downtown Lexington. Lexington’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Lexington is on Saturday, March 14 beginning at 1 pm. Rain or shine. Man O’War Harley-Davidson is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by riding in the annual Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March 14 beginning at 9 am at their store. At 11:30 am everyone rides their motorcycle downtown for the parade. Kentucky Crafted The Market at the Alltech Arena is Saturday, March 14 beginning at 10 am. Trade show runs through March 15.

Chenault Vineyards opens their 2020 season on Saturday, March 14 from noon until 7 pm. The event has wine tastings, live music, charcuterie display, and tours.

Sunday, Mar 15 Authors Eric Coleman, Angela Tuck, and Charles Williams Jones are at the Hamburg Library signing books on Sunday, March 15 at 3 pm.

Tuesday, Mar 17

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY

PAUL CAUTHEN | THE NEW RESPECTS | MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD

Wednesday, Mar 18

SOUTHERN AVENUE | CAITLYN SMITH | THE BROOK & THE BLUFF

The KHSAA Boys Sweet Sixteen at Rupp Arena begins Wednesday, March 18 at noon and runs until Sunday, March 22.

SENORA MAY | BENDIGO FLETCHER | NICHOLAS JAMERSON GRAYSON JENKINS

Saturday, Mar 21 The Readers Envy Book Signing at the DoubleTree is Saturday, March 21 beginning at 10 am.

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CALENDAR

Thursday, March 26 The Lexington Comic Con at the Lexington Convention Center is on Thursday, March 26 beginning at 6 pm. Convention runs through March 29.

Saturday, March 28 As part of Water Week (Mar 21Mar 28) guests can bring their own picnic and talk to other Water Week participants about their discoveries at Shelter #1 in Jacobson Park on Saturday, March 28 at 3 pm. Attendees will have the chance to learn about local waterways and what they can do to help keep them clean. Friends of McConnell Springs and 14 participating wineries are sponsoring the Annual Wine Barrel Tasting for the Springs Fundraiser throughout Lexington on Saturday, March 28 from 11 am until 5 pm. For a fee of $20 per person, participants can travel at their leisure to any of the participating wineries and sample wine in its final stage before actual bottling.

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FOOD

Luck of the Irish Try a mini Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie BY TOM YATES

avory Irish Pies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not to be confused with Irish Pasties, the batter-dipped deep fried meat pies sold throughout Northern Ireland in fish and chips shops, Shepherd's Pies (lamb) and Cottage Pies (beef) are fabulous common casserole dishes composed of various meats, vegetables, and potatoes. Minced or braised meat? Sliced or mashed potatoes? Peas and/or carrots? It doesn't really matter. Whatever combination, they're nearly impossible to mess up. Shepherd's Pie Hand Pies. A fun little riff on shepherd's pie. The Filling. To accommodate the smallish nature of the pies, I finely diced 3 carrots and 4 stalks of celery (slightly larger than an 1/8 " brunoise). After trimming the roots and green ends off of 2 medium leeks, I split the white sections in half, gave them a good rinse, and sliced them into very thin

half moons. Working over a medium high flame, I sauteed the vegetables until they started to sweat before adding 2 smashed roasted garlic cloves. As the tender leeks took on a bit of color, I scooped the vegetables onto a side plate and tumbled 1 pound of Four Hills Farm ground lamb into the skillet. I used a wooden spoon to break up the ground lamb and let it brown for a few minutes before adding 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon dry mustard, 1 heaping tablespoon smoked paprika, salt, and cracked black pepper. After swirling the spiced tomato paste throughout the browned lamb, I let it toast to deepen the flavor. When the brickcolored lamb started to caramelize, I deglazed the skillet with 1 cup Guinness, 2 cups beef stock, and 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce. I tossed 2 bay leaves along with a handful of fresh thyme stems into the mix,

brought it to a boil, reduced it to a simmer, and let it rip for 45 minutes, stirring during wine refills. When the highly aromatic lamb concoction reduced and thickened, I added 1 cup of peas and pulled the skillet from the heat to cool. The Pie. While store-bought pie dough would have been fine, I had the stuff to throw together a very basic pie dough. I sifted 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar into a food processor, added 16 sliced tablespoons of very cold unsalted butter, pulsed the mix a few times until it crumbled, added 1/4 cup ice water, and pulsed it again for a split second to pull the dough together. I scooped the dough out of the processor, divided it in half, patted it into two discs, wrapped the discs in plastic wrap, and slid them into the refrigerator to chill. After 25-30 minutes, I floured a large cutting board and rolled the dough into two 1/8" rounds. I used a 3" fluted cookie cutter to lightly score the bottom crust and mark the shapes. After brushing the scored edges with an egg wash, I spooned dollops of leftover mashed potatoes onto the scored pastry circles and nestled

heaping tablespoons of the filling into the potatoes before showering the tops with extra sharp white cheddar cheese. So, instead of trying to crimp together individual pastry pies like empanadas, I draped the second pastry sheet over the first sheet, tapped around the mounded fillings to squeeze out any excess air, and used the cookie cutter to stamp through both layers to seal them together with clean edges. I brushed the little pies with the remaining egg wash, scattered sea salt over the tops, and slid them into a preheated 425 degree oven to bake for 35 minutes. When the pies were beautifully browned, I pulled them from the oven, transferred them to a wire rack, and finished with flashfried thyme leaves. Cracked open, the filling spilled and oozed from the steaming pies. Tucked inside the buttery crisp shells, the mild malty bitterness of the Guinnessinfused beef stock tempered the slight gaminess of the ground lamb. While the vegetables added subtle sweetness, the flaky salt provided a clean crunch that countered the soft earthy tang of the melted sharp white cheddar cheese. Bring on the bagpipes. hamburgjournal.com | March 2020

The Pups are Growing

In September of 2019, Bluegrass Care Navigators introduced three new puppies for their animalassisted therapy program: Sampson, Rosemary, and Grace. Over the past few months they have grown and have learned new skills. Recently, they have become greeters at the BCN office.

Soaps for all

Amy Wallot

What was once a hobby has now been turned into a business for those at Wagging Tails Soaps. Two years of soap making for fun, friends, and family, has now turned into a business providing soaps tailored to both pets and humans. Visit their facebook page for info.

New Vet Services in Hamburg

Cat and dog owners in the Hamburg area now have a new option for routine vet care. VetIQ is now available in the WalMart on Grey Lag Road. It is a wellness center with licensed veterinarians on site who can do testing, preventative care, and lab work. VetIQ is not an emergency veterinary service.

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New K9 facility

The Lexington Police Department has opened their new K9 Facility for the “pup” force located near Old Frankfort Pike and Alexandria Drive. It is 4,000 square feet and is named the Roy H. Mardis Canine Center.

Officer Roy Mardis’ widow Sue EVENTS Mar 6

Tails & Ales, 7 pm, The Campbell House

Mar 8

Adoption Day with Lexington Pit Crew, 2 pm, Hollywood Feed

Mar 14

Yorkie Meetup, noon, Southern Barker

Events may require tickets or registration. Times, dates and locations are subject to change.

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HOME & GARDEN

Antiques & Garden Show

The Blue Grass Trust hosts their annual Antiques & Garden Show at the Alltech Arena beginning Friday, March 6 from 10 am until 6 pm. On March 5, Dr. & Mrs. Shailendra Chopra host a Gala Preview Party. This year’s keynote speaker is Editor-in-Chief of FLOWER Magazine, Margot Shaw, on Friday, March 6 at 1 pm. Join Jon Carloftis and Janice Carter Levitch for a Cocktail and Quickfire Seminar on March 6 and March 7 both at 3 pm. Show runs until Sunday, March 8 and registration is required.

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Bluegrass Iris Society

Commerce Lexington’s Ambassador of the Year Award was presented to Crystal Newton, Bates Security

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Meets Thursday, March 29th, 7 pm, at Hamburg Library.

Seeding the Neighborhood

Seedleaf has partnered with the Lexington Public Library to give seeds to the public to help people plan their gardens. Stop by our neighborhood Hamburg Library to see what’s available.

EVENTS

Citizens’ Environmental Academy

If you consider yourself a “super citizen” then check out the Citizens’ Environmental Academy. This is a year-long program put together by Lexington’s Department of Environmental Quality and Public Work. This program is designed to engage Fayette County residents in environmental issues throughout Lexington. For those interested in applying, visit LexingtonKY.gov/CEA. Applications are due by March 31.

Mar 4

Little Sprouts: Animal Habitats in the Garden, 10 am & 11 am, The Arboretum

Mar 6

Antiques & Garden Show, 10 am, Alltech Arena (thru Mar. 8)

Mar 7

Winter Tree ID, 1 pm, The Arboretum

Mar 9

Learn all about Daylilies, 7 pm, Hamburg Library

Mar 10

Vegetable Gardening Seminar, 6 pm, Southern States Co-Op

Mar 21

Stream Walk, 3 pm, Idle Hour

Mar 31

Learn how to exhibit your Daffodils for show, 7 pm, Hamburg Library

Events may require tickets or registration. Times, dates and locations are subject to change.

Paper Recycling

Get Creative

The city of Lexington invites the community to submit creative drawings that will help bring attention to local waterways and how the community can keep them clean. Artwork must be submitted to the city

by Tuesday, March 31 by 5 pm. Artwork must be completed by Sunday, April 26. Winners of the four categories will be announced at a gallery show in mid-May. Open to all ages. Online entries must be submitted to jmyatt@lexingtonky.gov.

There are seven recycling bins for paper that have been placed throughout Lexington. Residents and businesses may use these bright yellow containers to recycle newspapers, office paper, paper mail, magazines, and catalogs. Only paper should be recycled in these bins and should not be placed in blue carts.

The paper recycling bins can be found at: • Pleasant Ridge Park, 1350 Pleasant Ridge Dr. • Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd. • Constitution Park, 1670 Old Paris Rd. • Veterans Park, 650 Southpoint Dr. • Good Foods Coop, 455 Southland Dr. • Lexington Recycle Center, 360 Thompson Rd. • Herald Leader Parking Lot, 100 Midland Ave.

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Sold in 40509 3405 BRIERCROFT WAY .......................... $695,000 650 MINT HILL LN.................................. $475,000 2440 ASTARITA WAY ............................... $464,900 683 GINGERMILL LN ............................... $407,000 1409 GADSTEN CT.................................. $354,900 3211 BAY SPRINGS PARK ....................... $342,000 4541 LARKHILL LN ................................. $335,500 1989 FALLING LEAVES LN ...................... $332,000

2414 PATCHEN WILKES DR .................... $307,500 1565 SWEET CLOVER PARK................... $299,900 3344 HIBERNIA PASS ............................. $295,000 980 JOUETT CREEK DR .......................... $260,000 4361 WALNUT CREEK DR ....................... $235,900 4528 LARKHILL LN ................................. $230,000 1136 WINTER HAVEN WAY ..................... $230,000

Sold in 40502 783 HARBOR PT .................................. $1,000,000 212 S ASHLAND AVE ............................... $780,000 400 RIDGEWAY RD .................................. $660,000 403 QUEENSWAY DR .............................. $650,000 2116 HUNTERS WOOD LN ...................... $625,000 1417 ESSEX PARK ................................... $460,000 1041 FONTAINE RD ................................ $395,000 419 KINGSWOOD .................................... $369,000

3594 HUNTERS GREEN WAY.................. $312,000

Sold in 40505

1509 CARNER BLF .................................. $312,000

2111 PATCHEN LAKE LN ......................... $459,000

3520 CHEDDINGTON LN ........................ $318,750

1082 MARCO LN ..................................... $312,000

1876 GOODPASTER WAY ........................ $415,000

35 RICHMOND AVE................................. $300,000

1128 PROVIDENCE LN ............................ $365,000

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

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