Hamburg Journal - Lexington, KY | November 2022

Lexington Grocery Legend leaves memorable legacy

Walt Barbour, 73, died in October after battling cancer. Barbour was an iconic figure in Lexington’s grocery industry, having run Randall’s on Romany. He was affectionately known by many as the mayor of Romany. When it was purchased, his fans held Randall’s Rallies, and carried “Save Walt” signs outside the store.

He went on to run a popular pantry market and deli on Liberty, known for its famous fried chicken, which reportedly lives on across town.

An October graveside service was held at Camp Nelson, with full military honors, in recognition of his service in Army Intelligence during the Vietnam Era.

Million Dollar Investment Lands in Neighborhood

Vector Corrosion Technologies Inc., which provides corrosion mitigation products and services, cut the ribbon on a new operation in Lexington, creating 20 full-time jobs with a more than $1 million investment.

The Winchester Road location is the Canadabased company’s first U.S. manufacturing facility.

Vector located its first Kentucky operation in an existing 15,200-square-foot building at 800 Winchester Road in Lexington. In addition to acquiring the facility, the new-location project includes purchasing manufacturing equipment and other startup-related costs. Jobs created at the facility include supervisory, quality control, shipping and receiving and production line roles.

“The ceremonial ribbon cutting is an exciting event for Vector as we continue to gear up quickly to bring Kentucky-made corrosion solutions to extend the life of critical infrastructure throughout the country,” said Bob Spriggs, Vector CEO.

“The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and its engineering consultants have expressed their support for the expanded use of cathodic protection technologies in the commonwealth and

we are anxious to move forward quickly to support local jobs,” added Chris Ball, senior vice president at Vector. “In addition to supplying domestic projects, we have also manufactured some cathodic protection systems for export to Brazil.”

Vector has provided concrete repair and corrosion solutions to extend the life of infrastructure for the past 50 years.

Vector adds to Kentucky’s manufacturing sector, which employs 250,000 people across approximately 5,000 facilities.

Commerce Lexington Inc. President and CEO Bob Quick welcomed the opening of the new facility. “We are very pleased that Vector Corrosion Technologies calls Lexington home, and we appreciate their continued investment and confidence in Central Kentucky,” Quick said. “We are honored that this innovative company has opened its very first U.S. manufacturing facility right here in Central Kentucky. We look forward to many great things from Vector Corrosion Technologies in the future.”

Vector’s investment and planned job creation furthers recent economic momentum in the commonwealth, as the state builds back stronger from the effects of the pandemic.

Walt Barbour

BUSINESS CALENDAR

The Regional Summit will be held Nov 30 at the Campbell House. The Summit is designed to provide the opportunity for public and private sector leaders within our nine-county economic development region to come together and learn about how we can make Central Kentucky more economically competitive for jobs and talent. In a post pandemic world where businesses and people can live and work from almost anywhere, building a stronger region has never been more important. During the full day event, leaders will hear from national economic development experts about our region’s strengths, challenges in a post-pandemic world and our opportunities for growth. Leaders will be engaged in breakout sessions focused on the initial key “action items” to building a more competitive region. Pre-register via Commerce Lexington.

Steve Robertson Financial Advisor

Vector Corrosion Technologies Inc. cuts the ribbon on a new operation on Winchester Road

Greenbrier Open 2022 Winners

Announced

Greenbrier Golf and Country Club near Hamburg has announced the winners of this year’s Greenbrier open. Josh Teater is this year’s winner with a score of 68 (-4). Andrew Marrs won Low Amateur honors with an even par, 72.

Development

As neighbors know, the AMC Classics/ Dollar Theater in Mapleleaf — formerly Carmike, built in 1995 as one of Hamburg’s earliest entertainment venues — closed in 2020, partially a Covid casualty.

Site preparation and construction is expected to begin soon for a luxury apartment community in its place.

The buyers, Hills Properties of Cincinnati, also developed Greyson on 27 in Nicholasville, which includes amenities like a Bark Park, a saltwater pool, and garage parking.

Hamburg Middle School on Track

Plans for a Hamburg area Middle School are back on track after a long delay. The middle school on Polo Club Boulevard was originally slated to open in 2023, but Covid-cost increases temporarily shelved the project.

EXPERIENCE

By unanimous vote, “school board members recently voted to:

• Hire Rising Sun Developing to build a 172,000-square-foot middle school on Polo Club Boulevard.

• Seek bidders to transform the old newspaper building at 100 Midland Ave. into a 162,000-square-foot future-forward Career and Technical Education center.

• Purchase roughly 28 acres at the appraised value of $211,670 per acre in the northwest Lexington area between Leestown and Georgetown roads north of Citation Boulevard.”

The Polo Club Middle School is expected to welcome students in 2025, and the project is expected to cost approximately $82 million. According to FCPS, “The construction of a new middle school in the rapidly growing Hamburg area along the I-64 and I-75 corridor is the final remaining project from the 2017 District Facility Plan. ‘The Hamburg area continues to see rapid residential construction and expansion,’ said Chief Operating Officer Myron Thompson. ‘With the Baptist Health facility on Polo Club Boulevard already under construction, additional housing development is anticipated to follow.’”

ConGRADulations Firefighters!

Lexington’s newest firefighters graduated from Recruit Training in October. The 32-week academy prepares new firefighters for the challenges they will face as part of the Department. “I am very proud of these recruits and the effort they’ve given,” said Training Battalion Chief Jordan Saas. “They have trained hard, met the standard, and are ready to serve the community.” The training covered a wide variety of topics new firefighters will face in their

positions, including certifications as Emergency Medical Technicians, Firefighter 1 and 2, and Hazardous Material Awareness and Operations. There are 32 recruits graduating to the rank of Probationary Firefighter. Their probationary period will last for one year from the date of graduation, during which time they will be assigned to a truck, receive on-the-job training, and continue to study and pass tests related to their new position.

New UK HealthCare Clinics open at Fountain Court

UK HealthCare puts accessible care first with new Fountain Court Primary Care and Urgent Care clinics

Lexington

welcomed UK Healthcare’s new Fountain Court Primary and Urgent Care Clinics to 245 Fountain Court in October.

Located near Hamburg, the new Fountain Court Primary Care Clinic offers a full range of preventive and routine care and treatment for common illnesses for the entire family, from infants through adults.

“Making health care more accessible, especially for patients in Central and Eastern Kentucky, is our key goal,” said Mark F. Newman, MD, who leads UK HealthCare as executive vice president for health affairs at the University of Kentucky. “Part of our new strategic plan includes not only providing more health care options but ensuring that this increased health care access is also more convenient for patients. Our Fountain Court facility is the perfect location to open these new clinics, which are supporting our increased growth in outpatient services.”

The Fountain Court Urgent Care clinic, open six days a week, has two providers available who can see more than 40 patients a day. Established UK HealthCare patients can use their MyChart patient portal account for same-day urgent care scheduling, which lets them reserve a time for their visit before arriving at the clinic. Additionally, walk-in urgent care patients receive an appointment time upon arrival, giving a clear idea of when they can expect to be seen.

“There is clearly a need for both primary care and urgent care in the area,” said Randy Jones, MD, medical director at UK HealthCare –Fountain Court. “This clinic will provide many patients and their families access to high quality, comprehensive medical care, delivered by some of the most trusted health care providers in the state.”

The clinics at Fountain Court will have their own on-site lab and pharmacy, opening soon.

Make an appointment

UK HealthCare Fountain Court Primary Care is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fountain Court Urgent Care is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 859-218-2626 today to find a new primary care provider for you and your family.

New urgent care clinic open six days a week

Accidents, illness and injuries happen. Now you can receive treatment six days a week from our experienced practice providers at UK HealthCare’s newest urgent care location, UK HealthCare Fountain Court Urgent Care. Our new clinic, at 245 Fountain Court, is ready to care for you and your family when the unexpected happens.

Parking is free and convenient, and no appointments are necessary.

Making health care more accessible, especially for patients in Central and Eastern Kentucky, is our key goal.

Mark F. Newman, MD

Fountain Court Primary Care serves patients of all ages

The primary care physicians at UK HealthCare Fountain Court Primary Care are specially trained to meet the diverse health needs of patients of all ages – from newborns to adults.

This new clinic, which opened in October, allows patients to create a long-term relationship with one of our primary care providers. Your provider can then tailor your care and treatment plans with a complete understanding of your past medical history.

We’re also here to follow your care in the event you need to be seen by a specialist. We will provide a referral and oversee care provided to you by our specialists or during a hospital stay.Call 859-218-2626 today to find a new primary care provider for you and your family.

As an added convenience, online scheduling is available to established UK HealthCare patients through (ukhealthcare.uky.edu/mychart).

Watch the video: Learn more about services offered at UK HealthCare Fountain Court.

FRI NOV 4

Join Barbara Harper Bach signing her latest, The New Christmas Clinic, at My Favorite Things in Hamburg from 10 am to 2 pm.

FRIDAY NOV 11

The 16th annual Junior League of Lexington Holly Day Market brings together vendors from across the region to Lexington for one weekend to give shoppers the opportunity to buy holiday gifts in one spectacular location, the newly renovated Central Bank Center. The Market is open Friday thru Sunday and will include a visit from Santa.

SAT NOV 12

Hosted by Pediatric Dentistry of Hamburg at the Junior League’s Holly Day Market, enjoy Cookies, Cocoa, and Storytime with Santa. Complimentary, pre-decorated cookies and a hot cocoa bar will

include featured guests, all the way from the North Pole, Santa and Mrs. Clause. Children can enjoy a Christmas story (donated by Lexington Public Library) read by Mrs. Clause. Photos with Santa can be taken with your own phone and/or camera. Santa will be at the market on Saturday, Nov 12th from 12 PM - 2 PM and Sunday, Nov 13th from 12 PM - 2 PM. Purchase tickets to the market online or onsite.

FRI NOV 18

Come Sip and Shop at Christ the King’s Annual Fundraiser, Friday and Saturday at Cathedral of Christ the King. Proceeds go to CKS learning programs & classroom enhancements.

SAT NOV 19

Join St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church for the

While you’re there, you can also enjoy the unique experience of ice skating in the heart of downtown at the Rink at Triangle Park!

SAT DEC 3

Enjoy photos with Santa in the neighborhood, Saturday Dec 3 from 11 am to 3 pm at Man O War Harley Davidson.

SAT DEC 3

Santa Claus is coming to (down) town! Lexington’s Christmas Parade begins at 11am downtown and will feature a variety of organizations, bands, floats, and of course, Santa himself!

SAT DEC 3

Enjoy an authentic Kentucky Christmas at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, Noon to 7:30 pm. The Day will include a Christmas Market, music, entertainment, Santa SELFies, food and drink, the Ashland illumination at sunset, music, and Candlelight Tours! (Two additional Ashland Candlelight Tour

evenings will be offered:nThursday, December 8th 5:30-7:30pm and Saturday, December 10th 5:30-7:30pm.)

SAT DEC 10

Join South Elkhorn Christian Church for “Drive Through Bethlehem,” retelling the Christmas story, as live actors and animals portray the story of Jesus’ birth.

SAT DEC 17

Join the Lexington Philharmonic and The Lexington Singers for a Cathedral Christmas, returning to the Cathedral of Christ the King for this Lexington holiday tradition in a program of sacred orchestral and choral works, 8 pm, Cathedral of Christ the King on Colony Blvd.

LifePath Behavioral Health Clinic recently opened at Centre Parkway.

Congressman Andy Barr and Councilmember Fred Brown spoke, and LifePath Director Annie Kunes said, “LifePath will address a growing gap in behavioral health services within Central Kentucky… This lack of service adequacy has been rendered evermore conspicuous as a consequence of the Covid pandemic.

At Risk for Diabetes?

Do you need help managing your risk for diabetes? Join the Lexington Fayette Health Department for a free Pre-Diabetes Basics Class to learn how to change your lifestyle for a healthier 2023. The Pre-Diabetes Basics class is 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at The ROC at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Road. For info, call 859-288-2473.

UK Expands in the Neighborhood

UK HealthCare has opened their new primary and urgent care clinics at 245 Fountain Court, Suite 102.

UK also has additional expansion plans that will accommodate southeast Lexington and Hamburg areas.

This past summer, UK HealthCare announced plans to enter a purchase agreement to initially acquire about 27 acres of property for approximately $20.3 million in the Hamburg development along I-75.

“Our mission is to advance Kentucky in everything that we do. A healthier state, one where more people have greater access to the quality of care we provide, is a critical part of that mission,” said UK President Eli Capilouto.

VOLUNTEER FAIR

Have you been interested in volunteering, but just don’t know where to begin? Come to the Volunteer Fair at the Lexington Senior Center where you can meet local non-profits that need your help to fulfill their mission. The demand for volunteers is higher than ever and the Lexington Community needs your help. Nov 14, 9 am to Noon.

Bluegrass Book Bash

The Lexington Senior Center extends a warm welcome to their very first inaugural Bluegrass Book Bash —promoting literacy and a celebration of Kentucky writers! Meet fiction and nonfiction authors of everything from children’s through adult literature. There will be fantasy, sci-fi, romance, picture books, mainstream and perhaps even some graphic novels! You’re sure to find your fave genre. The event will take place in the classrooms to the left of the entrance, Nov 16 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lexington Senior Center, 195 Life Lane.

SENIOR CALENDAR

Reminder: Lexington Senior Centers will be closed for the following

November 3

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November

November

November

Staff in-service

voting

Veteran’s Day

The Friends of the Lexington Senior Center celebrated “Great Friends” at a Celebration Gala, honoring Lexington luminaries Virginia Bell, Yvonne Giles and Isabel Yates.

Senior Expo at The Signature Club of Lansdowne

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WED NOV 16

Join Central Kentucky Mustang Association for their monthly meeting in the neighborhood, 6 pm, 2640 Richmond Road. (The Central Kentucky Mustang Association is an open organization to all friends, fans, and owners of Ford Mustangs.)

FRI NOV 18

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performs at 8 pm at the Lexington Opera House.

SAT NOV 19

Take a nocturnal journey from Mozart’s light-hearted Eine kleine Nachtmusik to Jonathan Crosmer’s towering sextet, Constellation. The latter work is an odyssey exploring the complexity of love and truth through a range of styles and influences, from Baroque to blues, jazz, and rock. Concert at 7:30 pm, St. Michael the Archangel.

University of Georgia comes to Commonwealth Stadium to take on UK football on Saturday November 19.

FRI NOV 25

Have plans for Black Friday? Did you deep fry your turkey on Thursday? Lexington residents can recycle used cooking oil for free at the annual Gobble Grease Toss,

Friday, Nov. 25, 10 am to 2 pm at the Redwood Cooperative School at 166 Crestwood Drive.

SAT NOV 26

Did you eat a little too much at Thanksgiving? Work off a few calories cheering for the Kentucky football team of your choosing when U of L returns to Lexington to take on the Wildcats for the Governor’s Cup.

COMING SOON Lexington Christmas

Events subject to change, check with each individual venue.

New in Town!

If you love Lexington’s Miyako concepts (and who doesn’t?), there’s even more good news for Lexington’s Asian Cuisine Scene. Miyako owner Andy Chi has opened a ramen and donburi concept, Zundo Izakaya in the former Outback space on Tiverton, just off Nicholasville Road. (Outback left the space for new digs at Fayette Mall in 2019.)

One superfan reports that Zundo’s “sushi chef was an apprentice chef for two years at a two-star Michelin restaurant in NYC, and that explains so much.”

The menu includes ramen, Japanese BBQ skewers, sushi, and poke bowls.

Chrisman Mill Winery Closes

Chrisman Mill Winery hosted their final events in October, after sunsetting the business.

The owners announced they would be closing after 25 years of winemaking, adding, “We have decided to slow down a bit and move back to Texas, and although we have tried for the past year to find new owners to take our little experiment forward, we just have not been successful at doing so.”

Things wound down “just the way we started” at the Jessamine Fall Festival in downtown Nicholasville.

Remaining wines and spirits may be available for sale online for a limited time.

The Winery once operated a popular tasting room and shop in Hamburg on Sir Barton.

Annual Gobble Grease Toss

Did you deep fry for the holiday? Lexington residents can recycle used cooking oil for free at the annual Gobble Grease Toss, Friday, Nov. 25, 10 am to 2 pm at the Redwood Cooperative School at 166 Crestwood Drive.

Kentucky’s Hank the Horse Advances to the Semi-Finals in America’s Favorite Pet Contest

Hank, a Tennessee Walking Horse, is the organization’s first rescue namesake of For Hank’s Sake, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to harnessing the power and beauty of horses to inspire and encourage children of all ages. For Hank’s Sake has a steadfast commitment to rescuing neglected and unwanted horses, then providing them with loving care, rehabilitation, and retraining for useful purposes. For Hank’s Sake uses horses and equine related learning activities to bring love, hope, and healing to vulnerable populations. Hank is on a mission to empower communities for a brighter future. America’s Favorite Pet, the world’s largest pet competition, is open to animals of all shapes, sizes, and species, and one pet will win $10,000 and pounce into the spotlight with a 2-page feature in InTouch Magazine. Hank, the beloved gentle giant, who has become a household name in Kentucky and beyond, is a cardcarrying member of multiple

Public Libraries throughout the commonwealth, has visited with thousands of schoolchildren to promote the importance of youth literacy, taken his show on the road to raise awareness around food insecurity, has trotted alongside participants of AVOL Kentucky’s annual AIDS Walk, has been named a “Hometown Hero,” and spends countless hours each year campaigning for the Salvation Army. Hank has been the subject of dozens of news stories and even been awarded the Lawrenceburg Key to the City by Mayor Troy Young who declared a “For Hank’s Sake Day” in Lawrenceburg and Anderson County. Hank was rescued by Tammi Regan in 2011. “Rescued horses like Hank are here to teach us that unloved doesn’t mean incapable of loving,” Regan said. “We can rise, we can learn, we can heal”. The promise Tammi made to Hank on the day she found him was to provide a lifetime of love, comfort and care for him and any other horses in need that found their way into her heart and barn. To date, Hank has inspired the rescue of more than 80 other horses. If he wins the America’s Favorite Pet contest, Hank and

his Mom Tammi, plan to reinvest the $10,000 honorarium into the communities they serve.

Take a Dip

Bring your dogs for one last dip in the pool at Marriott Griffin Gate before it closes for the season! Dog Plunge 2022 is set for November 7th from 4:30-6:30PM. Bring your pups for one last swim in the heated pool, enjoy food and drinks from the pool bar, Top Deck, and meet adoptable dogs from Paws 4 the Cause!

Please review Dog Plunge rules prior to your arrival to make sure all of our furry friends stay safe and have a great time.

Do You Have the Tree?

Do you have a large evergreen tree that is nicely shaped that you want removed from your property? If so, consider donating it for the city to use for Lexington’s holiday season celebration.

City officials will evaluate all trees and select the two chosen for the city Christmas trees. If your tree is chosen, the City and Kentucky Utilities will coordinate with the property owner to remove it in early November. There’s no financial compensation, however removal of the tree and stump grinding is free.

The chosen trees will be placed in Triangle Park and in front of the KU building on Quality Street. They will be decorated and lit Sunday, Nov. 27, as part of the Holiday Lighting Festival. The trees should be Norway Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, or Douglas Fir, and be: 40 – 50 feet high 20 – 25 feet wide

Access must be provided with a clearance of at least 10 feet in width, with no power lines growing in the trees.

There should be no other obstacles, such as buildings that may prevent access Must be able to back a low-boy trailer up to the tree and place KU trucks on either side.

Property owners should call LexCall at 311 or Victoria Hamm at (859) 277-8703 if they want to donate a tree and will be contacted by the city if their tree is chosen.

Holiday Trash Collections Schedule

‘Tis the Season for all kinds of changes in your waste collection schedule. Residences and businesses with curbside city waste collection will be impacted by all the holidays listed below.

Take your carts to the curb after 4 pm the day before your makeup day.

NOVEMBER HOLIDAYS

Veterans Day means No Service on Fri Nov 11. Your makeup date is Wed Nov 9 2022.

No service on Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 24. Your makeup day is the DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING, Wed Nov 23.

No service on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, Fri Nov 25. Again, the makeup day is the DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING, Wed Nov 23.

Yard Waste

Lexington residents with city waste collection can dispose of yard waste using the gray “Lenny” yard waste carts. (Call 311 if you’d like to request one.) If you have excess yard waste during leaf season,

the city will provide you with coupons for yard waste bags that can be redeemed at Chevy Chase Hardware, Home Depot, Kroger, Lowe’s, Meijer, and WalMart. Contact 311 for more info.

Campaign Signs

For most of this year, Lexington yards have been “blooming” with candidates’ campaign signs. And now it’s time for responsible recycling. Yard signs and stakes are not recyclable. Residents should not put them in blue recycling carts, as they can damage recycling equipment. Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services is collecting unwanted yard signs and stakes for reuse. Campaign sign collection is scheduled for November 9 thru Nov 20, 2022. Signs are reused for craft projects. Metal stakes that are unable to be used may be recycled as scrap metal.

For participating drop-off locations, visit lexingtonky.gov/LiveGreen.

Holiday Lights

String light/small electronics collection is scheduled for November 23, 2022 through January 15 2023. Residents can drop off string lights, rope lights, and electric candles. You can also drop off extension cords, timers, light sensors, power strips, and other small electronics. Electronics can be taken to the Electronics Recycling Center year-round.

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