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NEIGHBORHOOD
ST. JUDE’S DREAM HOME IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN HAMBURG
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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS AT COAST TO COAST KITCHEN & BATH
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THIS YEAR’S GRAND TOUR OF HOMES
Coast to Coast Kitchen and Bath is now open in the neighborhood.
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FAMILIES HEALTH SENIOR LIVING CALENDAR WHAT’S HAPPENING? WHAT’S POSTPONED? WHAT’S RESCHEDULED?
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HOME AND GARDEN REAL ESTATE WHAT SOLD? WHERE? FOR HOW MUCH?
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BUSINESS
46 Solutions Welcomes New Team Members 46 Solutions, a technology company specializing in corporate managed IT services and cybersecurity, and residential audio/video integration,
Baptist Health Coming to the Neighborhood
Baptist Health Lexington is bringing a new medical campus, 600-700 new jobs, a $1 billion construction project, and land for a new fire/emergency medical station to Lexington off of Winchester Road and Polo Club.
Expired Drivers License
Cardholders whose operator’s license, permit or identification card was lost or expired between March 1 and June 30, 2020, may apply with their local circuit court clerk to receive a new card in the mail. The order allows the remote application process to remain through July 31, 2020.
Two New Vice Presidents
United Way of the Bluegrass have appointed two new Vice Presidents to their Executive Management Team. Sean Ross is the new VP of Resource Development and Jonathan Kohn was promoted to VP of Community Impact.
Commerce Lex Virtual Series Commerce Lexington virtual @330 Series event on Tuesday, July 14 at 3:30 pm focuses on “Marketing in
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Times of Crisis & Limited Budget.” For many businesses, a time of crisis means refocusing and finding innovative ways to both become more efficient and better serve clients and customers. However, in their quest to reduce costs and maintain their bottom line, companies often freeze or cut their marketing budgets to the bare minimum. Uncertain economic times shouldn’t mean that all marketing has to stop. Josh Rubin, owner and CEO of Post Modern Marketing is the presenting speaker.
has named Crystal Newton marketing manager and Eric Del Valle business development manager.
Pictured: 2019 Innovation Award Champs, Wrigley Media
Apply now for the Salute to Small Business Award Online applications for Commerce Lexington’s 2020 Salute to Small Business Awards are available now. Award categories include: Business Success, Entrepreneur, Minority Business, and Nonprofit Community Impact. Application deadline is August 3. Eligibility guidelines to apply are: • Businesses must be active members of Commerce Lexington Inc.
• Businesses must have completed three or more full years of operation in the local market with fewer than 150 employees. • Small businesses can apply for ONE award category. • Past Category Award and overall Small Business of the Year award recipients are not eligible to reapply for 5 years from the date of their award presentation.
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Grassroots Running Club
Grassroots Running Club resumes the Sunday Run Club every Sunday at 6:30 pm. The program, developed by our neighbors Lindsey and Shelley Roberts of Grassroots Pharmacy, supports youth running in central Kentucky. All age runners are welcome. Reach out to Grassroots Running Club on Facebook to find out meeting locations.
Construction Update: Blackford Oak Street Lights
Kentucky Utilities began installing street lights in sections of Blackford Oaks in June. Construction was delayed earlier this year due to the coronavirus, but it should be completed by the end of the month.
Construction Update: Polo Club
Construction for the Polo Club has begun. Currently, 2-way traffic has opened on a portion of Polo Club near Deer Haven Lane. Although briefly interrupted by COVID 19, weather permitting, construction is still on track to be completed by Fall 2020.
Greenbrier News
Congratulations to Greenbrier Golf and Country Club’s Head Golf Professional, Nathan Downs, on his first career hole in one on hole 2! 185 yards with an 8-iron, witnessed by Joe Russell and Michael Collins.
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Lexington Public Library Returns
Lexington Public Library customers are now able to return books and other items at all library locations using the exterior return slot at any branch. Items will remain on customers’ accounts for up to 7 days to allow time for items to be processed and quarantined before they are borrowed again. No fines or fees will be accrued. “We’re excited for the community to begin returning books and other items to the library where they will be quarantined and prepared for others to safely check out,” said Executive Director Heather Dieffenbach. “We are grateful for the public’s cooperation and safekeeping of library materials over the past few months and look forward to adding new services as we can safely do so.” The Lexington Public Library has six locations, each with an exterior book return drop: • Central Library located at 140 E. Main Street • Beaumont Branch located at 3080 Fieldstone Way • Eastside (Hamburg) Branch located at 3000 Blake James Drive • Northside Branch located at 1733 Russell Cave Road • Tates Creek Branch located at 3628 Walden Drive • Village Branch located at 2185 Versailles Road
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Win this House Giveaway date: August 13, 2020
Get Your $100 Ticket Now
Imagine yourself living here. This year, DB Homes is building the house located in Lexington. This beautiful home, with an estimated value of $400,000, boasts amenities such as: • 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and an estimated 2,400 square feet • open concept living with gourmet kitchen • vaulted greatroom with large picture window • luxury master suite with vaulted ceiling For more information about Open House updates, visit dreamhome.org. The Lexington St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway house will also be featured in this year’s BIA Grand Tour of Homes for July 2020.
St. Jude patient Woods with his mom
Help kids like Woods and Morgan Your St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway ticket helps ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food—because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90%, and we won’t stop until no child dies from cancer.
dreamhome.org Reserve your $100 ticket by August 9 for your chance to win the Bonus Prize: a John Deere ZTrak™ Z525E mower
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St. Jude patient Morgan with her mom
Home Improvement Dream up your next project with Coast to Coast Kitchen and Bath
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oast to Coast opened on New Circle in February with a ribbon cutting celebration attended by a large gathering of family, friends, and neighbors. By March, most of the state had shut down for a pandemic, though building materials were considered essential goods and services, and those stores remained open. Owners Julia and Igor Demchenkov quickly pivoted to accommodate all the changes. Julia tells us, “Coast to Coast’s primary focus was to protect the health and safety of our employees, customers, vendor partners, and their families. Immediately we took preventative measures to keep everyone safe while still offering our life essential services. Our customers remain our top priority.” Igor adds, “The work we do is critical to hundreds of people and local companies and we’re committed
that stop by to shop our remnant rack with so many exotic material options for DIY projects, custom hand-made coffee tables, outdoor barbeque countertops etc.” If you’ve spotted quartz as the hot trend on every HGTV renovation these days, you’re not alone. Julia says, “Quartz countertops deliver elegant beauty and supreme performance. It is an ideal choice for homeowners looking for a maintenance-free surface with stunning aesthetics.” As for their own HGTV habits, she says, “We are most inspired by Jonana and Chip Gaines from Fixer Uppers. They hold the values that are dear to us, the love for family which we can closely relate to and Christian principles.”
to being there when our customers and colleagues need us most.”
their favorite kitchen and bath Pinterest boards to show the staff? Julia and Igor and their staff will babystep you through the project from beginning to end. She says, “Our dedication to customer service, along with our years of proven professional skills and knowledge assure that you get exactly what you have in mind. Our team of experts will walk you through the process from establishing a color scheme to offering expert advice on all available options to create your own replicated Pinterest design—creating final results that are pinterest post worthy! Asked to share a few customer success stories, Julia says, “We are very grateful for customers like this who take their time and share their stories with us on Google. [Client Timothy Hicks posted] ‘I went to Coast to Coast Kitchen & Bath looking
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ith everyone staying “healthy at home,” homeowners throughout the bluegrass were suddenly inspired to spruce up their environment. We asked if Julia noticed any trends in home improvement. “Absolutely!,” she said. “Honed vs. Polished has been one of the most popular best selling trends. One of our showroom displays is Leather Finish Granite with waterfall island. Almost all of our customers are fascinated with such beautiful granite. And not only interiors...We have many customers
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hat would happen if a DIY amateur just walked into Coast to Coast and pulled up
for something to make a step up to my retaining wall in the backyard. Igor showed me some granite remnants and suggested that I take a piece and cut it myself.He explained how I should do it and said ‘you can do it, it’s not that difficult.’ I took his advice and it turned out great.Thanks for the granite and confidence to do it myself. Love the end result.” Camille Burnett shared “I had the best experience with this wonderful company! Igor and his crew did exceptional work on both of my kitchen renovations. They offer excellent customer service, quality workmanship, and ALWAYS go above and beyond! I give them my highest recommendation and I will be a lifelong customer for sure!” Asked for insider tips our readers might try at home, Julia shares a few insights, “One of the most recommended tips we offer is Contrast: contrast always inspires awe! Another tip to consider when you’re remodeling your kitchen is a more open feel while making your space feel brighter and tidier, instead of bulky upper kitchen cabinets, think about going for a more clean and minimal look by completely skipping out on cabinets above your countertops.This will give you space to have open shelving installed. It will make your ceilings look higher, and will keep the overall feel of your kitchen lighter in appeal.” Our neighbors can’t wait to try out her advice. Coast to Coast Kitchen and Bath is located at 1399 E. New Circle Road. Call to schedule a complimentary consultation, 859.795.5521.
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Welcome Home!
Artwork created by a St. Jude patient
Behind the Scenes at this year’s Grand Tour of Homes
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o build or to buy? That is the question. July’s Grand Tour of Homes and August’s Tour of Remodeled Homes will help homeowners find all the answers about Lexington’s latest home trends. The BIA reports “New Homes are 30% more energy-efficient than used homes. They use the latest technology and innovation in windows, insulations, heating, cooling, lighting, and much more. All of these benefits add up to lower energy costs as well as helping the consumer protect the environment by reducing their carbon footprint.” July’s Grand Tour of Homes is the BIA’s annual showcase of new homes. This event features homes built by BIA professional builder members and provides a great opportunity for consumers to view new home construction and to speak directly with pro builders.
opportunity: readers can buy a ticket, benefiting St. Jude’s, for a chance to win this gorgeous house, and a wide array of additional prizes. Winners of the drawings will be announced August 13.
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This year’s tour is scheduled for the weekends of July 17, 18, and 19; and July 24, 25, and 26. There will be representatives at each of the homes to answer various questions and discuss the projects and features in depth.
he Home Place is one of Hamburg’s most popular neighborhoods, and it’s also the site of the 2020 St. Jude’s Dream Home, one of many homes included on this year’s tour. Located at 3580 Stolen Horse Trace, this beauty boasts 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2400 estimated square feet. Featuring open concept living with a gourmet kitchen and a vaulted great room, this home includes one very unique
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he Grand Tour is self-guided, and this year will offer both an in-person option and a virtual option. Participants can select the homes that most interest them and create their own home tour experience to suit their needs—whether it’s practical research or fantasy fulfillment. The tour will provide guests with a sampling of the most up-to-date home features in windows, insulation, heating, cooling and lighting, all boasting the latest in energy-efficiency standards.
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School Sports Returning for Fall
FCPS fall sports at the high school level (cheerleading, cross country, dance, football, golf, soccer and volleyball) resumed on June 29. Middle school sports and other high school sports will resume on July 6. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our students and staff, and we believe we have taken all the steps necessary to ensure a safe return to campus,” said Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Manny Caulk. New safety measures for FCPS athletics include: • Installing signage for designated work out areas • Setting up drop-off and pick-up points to avoid congregation of students and families before, during, and after practice sessions • Adding outdoor sanitizing stations • Procuring individual water bottles for each athlete • Ensuring an adequate inventory of face shields, masks and no touch thermometers • Training coaches • Developing practice schedules to ensure adequate space for teams and social distancing guidelines
Fayette Co. Board of Education Buys Herald-Leader Building
Fayette County Board of Education has voted to buy the Lexington Herald-Leader building for $7.5 million. The district plans to merge the two existing career and technical education (CTE) programs under one roof in the new location off Midland Ave. The purchase won’t be finalized until the district receives final approval from the Kentucky Department of Education.
Outstanding Special Educator
4-Reading Out Loud
Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Manny Caulk will help launch a new literacy initiative spotlighting African-American authors. 4-Reading Out Loud invites different guest readers to read aloud on Facebook Live. It will air on facebook.com/ UlTreLinked/ on Sundays at 4 pm throughout July and August. Families who register for the event will have an opportunity to receive a copy of the book so children will not only see and hear the stories, but will also build their home libraries. Upcoming events include: • July 12: Author Rasheda Smith reading her book, Kiyah’s Cotton Candy Curls • July 26: Dantrea Hampton reading I Am Enough, by Grace Ayers • August 2: Author Christine Williams reading her book Chrissy Doesn’t Like Her Hair! • August 9: Sheila Stuckey reading Brown Sugar Babe, by Charlotte Watson Sherman • August 16: Ramona Griffin reading Harlem Renaissance Party by Faith Ringgold • August 23: Xavier Brown reading Mixed Me! by Taye Diggs • August 30.: Taureen Smith reading I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes
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Girl Scouts Cookies Donated
Girl Scouts of Kentucky donated over $28,000 worth of cookies to God’s Pantry Food Bank. The donation of 7,056 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies were distributed to 12 of God’s Pantry Food Bank’s local partner agencies including Kentucky-based food pantries, programs that serve people who are homeless and a children’s feeding program.
National Merit Scholarship
Congratulations to the neighborhood highschoolers who won a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship for college undergraduate study: • Bhoomi Shah, Henry Clay • Wyatt O. Combs, Lexington Catholic • Jackson G. Spears, Lexington Catholic • Leena S. Haider, Sayre School
Junior Golf
Lexington’s Junior City Golf Championship will be held on July 11 and 12 at Gay Brewer Jr. Course at Picadome and Kearney Hill Golf Links. This 36-hole championship is open to junior golfers’ (boys and girls) ages 9 – 18 years.
Amber Ethington of Garrett Morgan Elementary is Fayette County’s Outstanding Special Educator for 2020. The Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative, which canceled its spring awards luncheon amid COVID-19 restrictions, recognized the recipients online in June. Ethington has taught students with moderate/severe disabilities for six years, including two years previously at Julius Marks Elementary. “My goal for exceptional children is that they will live in a more inclusive world where they are pushed to their potential and achieve the unimaginable. These children can do anything as long as they are believed in,” she said.
Superintendent’s Scholarship
One Frederick Douglass High School student picked up more than just his diploma during his school’s drive through graduation ceremony in June. Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Manny Caulk awarded Bilal Chhadh a $2,500 scholarship. When Caulk was named the 2019 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year, part of his award
A Letter from FCPS Superintendent Manny Caulk
Dear Fayette County Public Schools Families: A broad-based committee of students, families, teachers, health officials, principals and district leaders has been working for months to develop plans for the 2020-2021 school year. Although the spread of COVID-19 in our community remains a constantly changing situation, you can be certain that our commitment to safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of our students, families and employees remains constant. Every decision we make will be in accordance with guidance from federal, state and local health
included a one-time student scholarship funded by American Fidelity. When he announced the 2019 winner during last year’s state of the schools address, Caulk pledged to personally fund an annual scholarship as long as he serves as superintendent in Fayette County Public Schools. Chhadh will attend the University of Kentucky this fall and major in neuroscience on a pre-med track. “This scholarship from Superintendent Caulk will
authorities including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Kentucky Governor’s Office, Kentucky Department for Public Health and Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. This afternoon, Gov. Andy Beshear, Kentucky Interim Commissioner of Education Kevin Brown and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman released the new “Healthy at School” guidelines. We are actively in the process of reviewing the new information to ensure that our planning is aligned with the expectations and best practices they announced today. I expect to be able to share more detailed information about our current thinking with you soon, but I do want
certainly help a lot, but it means a lot more than just the monetary value,” Chhadh said. “Receiving it from someone as courageous and hard-working as Superintendent Caulk is very humbling for me and has changed the way I view my impact on the community. It encourages me to do well in my future so I can follow his example.”
to let you know what we are certain of at this time: 1. We will not return to school in July. In May, districts were advised to develop calendars that would allow for an early start in late July, a normal start in August, and a delayed start after Labor Day. We are confident that we will not return to school in July. 2. We are committed to providing in-person instruction in some form. Students learn best when they are in class with their teachers and peers and we are doing everything possible to safely make face-to-face schooling a reality. 3. We are actively working to develop robust distance learning options for families seeking an
alternative to on-campus instruction because of health considerations and in the event that Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) has to be implemented again. 4. Collaboration with families will be critical to the success of any school reopening scenario. Schools are a reflection of the communities they serve and we will need your help to safely launch the 2020-2021 school year. Thank you again for your continued support as we work to do what’s best for students. Your Partner, Manny Caulk Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Baptist Health Partners with Mayo Clinic
COVID-19 patients at Baptist Health Lexington now have access to a convalescent plasma treatment program in a study led by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The treatment uses plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients. Convalescent plasma contains antibodies believed to fight the COVID-19 virus that may help patients improve more quickly.
UK’s CURE Alliance for COVID-19 Research
University of Kentucky experts unite in the fight against the novel coronavirus through the COVID-19 Unified Research Experts (CURE) Alliance team. The first CURE Alliance was launched to organize and support COVID-19 related medical research. UK now has two additional CURE Alliance structures in other COVID-19 research areas: Materials/Methods and Social Sciences.
Morning Pointe Senior Living introduced an innovative new way for residents and their families to safely visit face-to-face. Plexiglas Visitation Booths are built for inside or outside use and are decorated with unique themes.
Donate Blood
supply the needed blood to support local patients. We need you now more than ever to donate blood and save lives.” The Kentucky Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at UK HealthCare on July 6 in room HA1116 inside UK Chandler Hospital. The drive will run from 8 am to 4 pm and appointments are strongly encouraged to support safe social distancing. Face coverings are required.
There is currently a national blood shortage, and UK HealthCare is experiencing a critically low supply of all blood types. Chief Medical Technologist at UK’s Blood Bank Daoping Zhang says, “The shortage of blood supply is mainly due to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, which resulted in poor collections. Transfusions are currently outpacing donations. UK HealthCare depends on the Kentucky Blood Center to help
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Visitation Booths Allow Families to Reunite
New Executive Director
Susan G. Komen Kentucky’s board of directors has appointed Amy Pehlke, a seven-year volunteer and board member, as Executive Director. Pehlke’s connection to Komen
Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation Awarded Funding
The Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation has received funding for the Yes, Mamm! and Yes, Cerv! programs, which offer breast and cervical cancer screenings and treatment to patients. Yes, Mamm! was established in 2012 by the Saint Joseph Breast Center at Saint Joseph East to detect breast cancer earlier. Yes, Cerv! is a new cervical cancer screening initiative that will launch in 2020 through Saint Joseph Health Partners.
KCH is one of the “Best Children’s Hospitals”
UK HealthCare’s Kentucky Children’s Hospital is ranked nationally in two specialties in the 2020-21 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings
published by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings recognize the top 50 pediatric facilities across the U.S. KCH and Cincinnati Children’s Joint Pediatric Heart Program is ranked 14th in the country in pediatric cardiology & heart surgery. This ranking also includes patients treated through the adult congenital heart program, a partnership with UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart and Vascular Institute for adult patients who were born with congenital heart defects.
Photo by Paul Martin
Kentucky’s mission was inspired by her mother’s own journey with breast cancer.
VIRTUAL RUNS July 1
Bluegrass 10,000 (thru July 7)
July 25
A Midsummer Night’s Run (thru Aug 8)
July 25
Lions Run for Sight 5K
July 31
America’s Heroes Virtual 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
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HOME DELIVERED, SHELFSTABLE MEALS SENT TO KENTUCKY SENIORS
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growing need for services has become a crucial issue facing the Kentucky Aging and Independent Living Network and its senior nutrition program. This is a direct result of the increase in the senior population with little to no change in program funding. The Network, consisting of the 15 Kentucky Area Agencies on Aging and Independent Living (AAAIL’s), is constantly exploring new opportunities to address the nutritional needs of Kentucky’s older adults. One of those opportunities was recently made available, thanks to a community service partnership grant from Humana of Kentucky. Humana’s grant allowed available funds to be used to provide emergency shelf-stable meals to seniors who are currently receiving home-delivered meals through the AAAIL’s senior nutrition program. These individuals are homebound and considered to be some of our most vulnerable citizens. Humana and the AAAIL’s are committed to making a difference. Our goal is to combat hunger and food insecurity by understanding circumstances causing senior hunger and to implement solutions, including partnerships, to address the nutritional needs of Kentucky’s senior population. “We know there are seniors who can’t always get out or have food delivered, particularly now,” said Caraline Coats, Vice President of Humana’s Bold Goal and Population Health Strategy. “Having meals on the shelf will eliminate one of their concerns during this time.” Humana awarded a total of $48,500 to the fifteen Kentucky AAAIL’s in partnership with the Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living and the Kentucky Council of
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Area Development Districts. Through this community service partnership, Humana and the Kentucky AAAILs were able to provide 9,827 emergency meals to 2,582 of our home-bound clients. These are shelf-stable or frozen meals that can be used when meal delivery is not possible due to inclement weather such as snow or ice storms, flooding or tornados. With Humana’s support each client was able to receive up to five meals to be used during these emergencies. Celeste Collins, Director of the Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living said, the Network’s home-delivered meals program plays an important role in helping older adults remain healthy. These services prove to be helpful, keeping our seniors in their own homes with the goal of improving their overall health status. “Even though, at the time of meal delivery, we didn’t know the COVID-19 virus was heading our way, it has proven to be a tremendous help to our clients who now have those meals on hand,” Celeste Collins said “We and our clients are very thankful for Humana’s support.” Kentucky’s AAAILs provide an array of in-home and community based services and support to seniors, persons with disabilities and their caregivers, in addition to community long-term support services for individuals of all ages. For more information about services in your community, contact the BGAAAIL, at 859-266-1116 or 1-866-665-7921.
Construction on Chevy Chase Gardens Senior Living Community.
Alzheimer’s Association Offers Virtual Support Groups The Alzheimer’s Association has shifted to providing caregiver support groups over the phone or virtually. They educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. Upcoming caregiver support groups by phone include: July 1 — 11:30 am to 12:30 pm July 2 — 10 am to 11 am July 5 — 9 am to 10 am July 15 — 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm July 28 — Support Group for families who have loved ones living in Care Facilities, 10:30 am to 11:30 am Upcoming virtual caregiver support groups include: July 6 — Noon to 1 pm July 8 — 6 pm to 7 pm July 20 — 6 pm to 7 pm To register for these groups, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 or visit https://alz.org/kyin/helping_you/ support_groups.
In-person Visit Restrictions Ease for Senior Communities
In June, the Governor announced in-person visitations to long-term care facilities will resume. Kentuckians are now able to visit loved ones at some assisted living and personal care homes, with guidelines. State guidelines mandate that all visitors are required to wear masks in the facilities, get their temperature checked upon arrival, wash their hands before and after the visit, and practice social distancing. Facilities are asked to create designated visitation areas, schedule visits ahead of time and limit visitors to two per resident, as well as sanitize frequently and screen residents who had contact with the visitor for the level of exposure.
Senior Golf Championships
Lexington’s Senior City Golf Championships will be played on September 11 through 13 at Tates Creek Golf Course, Gay Brewer Jr. at Picadome, and Kearney Hill Golf Links. This Championship is for golfers 50 years of age and older. Divisions offered include Senior (50 – 59), Super Senior (60 – 69) and Legends (70 & over) for both men and women, all divisions will be scratch.
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Preston Greens Welcomes Tawnya Gatson
Preston Greens Senior Living welcomes Health & Wellness Director Tawnya Gatson. Gatson has been a nurse for the past 17 years.
Preston Greens welcomed neighbors during a car parade to view the progress of the new Senior Living Community, opening Summer 2020.
Compassionate Circle at Sayre Christian Village Learn strategies for dealing with life changes, aging, grief & loss, spirituality, self-worth and difficult relationships. Sayre Christian Village
hosts Compassionate Circle on August 4 at 2 pm at Baunta Chapel, 3816 Camelot Drive. For questions email TGreene@sayre.us
New iPads were donated to Sayre Christian Village by Monticello Banking Company, Senior Crime Stoppers, and CMS, so residents could virtually visit with loved ones.
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Why NOW is the right time to do your Estate Planning
Estate Planning to ease anxiety? Make sure you do it the right way. By Bluegrass ElderLaw LLC
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f we have learned anything during the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, it is that we do not know what the future holds. Uncertainty may create anxiety in your life. Instead of avoiding the unsure future, plan for it. We do not know what tomorrow will bring, but we can prepare by having proper estate planning, including last will and testaments, living wills, trusts and powers-of-attorney.
Planning will help ease your anxiety.
Planning for the future and feeling you are taking control of an uncontrollable situation can help ease anxiety. The current worldwide crisis has caused anxiety and panic all over the world. One thing that is giving people peace of mind is finally doing their estate planning. After clients sign their documents, they generally feel a burden has been lifted.
You may not even have to leave your house.
Whether it is through a phone call, Skype, Zoom or FaceTime, attorneys are still meeting with clients to address any estate planning needs and concerns. Additionally, the Commonwealth of Kentucky has authorized virtual notarization while we are under a state of emergency, so document signings are possible without any in-person contact.
Documents will be there if needed. If you fall ill during the pandemic or at another time, you will have documents in place so loved ones can assist with your finances and health care. That’s why our law firm really stresses the importance of powers-of-attorney. Powers-of-attorney allow you to appoint another person to be your agent for certain purposes. (You can read more about powers-of-attorney on our Website, www.bgelderlaw.com.)
Do your planning, but do it the right way.
While we are all being #healthyathome, some of us may be looking into online estate planning. Many think this is cheaper. This is a buyer-beware and a you-get-whatyou-pay-for option. While the idea of doing a fill-in-the-blank form is appealing, it will not only fail to address your specific doubts and concerns, it may provide a false sense of security when it turns out it does not address your actual needs. Estate planning should be done by an attorney who knows how to draft documents and help you determine what documents you need to meet your needs and achieve your goals. It is not uncommon for DIY online wills to need extra attention, time, money and court costs when someone passes away. Talk to an estate planning or elder law attorney and make sure your needs are truly met.
859.281.0048 bgelderlaw.com 120 N. Mill Street, Ste. 201 Mary Ellis Patton Attorney
Amy E. Dougherty Attorney
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Katie E. Finnell Attorney
THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT.
ALL events subject to change. Always check with the venue.
Calendar
Saturday, July 25 The Great American Brass Band Festival in Danville, KY has been postponed until July 25, 2020. The original festival date was slated for June 4-7.
Wednesday, July 29 Ballet Under the Stars is planned for July 29 through August 2 at Moondance Amphitheater, as of press.
Saturday, August 1 Lexington Women’s Golf Championships are scheduled for August 1 and 2 at Lakeside Golf Course and Tates Creek Golf Course.
The Fourth of July Parade and Festival, and the Patriotic Concert are canceled for 2020.
Wednesday, July 1
Friday, July 10
Paint the Town is July 1 at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center.
Berea Craft Festival is going virtual on Friday, July 10 from 9 am until 5 pm.
The 44th annual Bluegrass 10,000 is virtual this year. Runners can race any time between July 1 and July 7. No prizes or course records will be awarded this year.
Breyerfest, the annual summertime show at the Kentucky Horse Park, will be a virtual fest this year, July 10-12.
Saturday, July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY
Lexington’s Fourth of July Fireworks will launch from R.J. Corman Railroad. Citizens are encouraged to practice safe social distancing and wear a mask when in a crowd. Residents who can’t see the fireworks from their homes are encouraged to drive to an appropriate parking spot and celebrate from their cars.
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Lexington Men’s Golf Championships are scheduled for July 10 through 12 at Lakeside Golf Course, Gay Brewer Jr. Course at Picadome and Kearney Hill Golf Links.
Friday, July 17 BIA’s Grand Tour of Homes is July 17 through July 19, and July 24 through July 26. Friday tour hours are from 5 pm to 8 pm, Saturdays and Sundays are from noon to 5 pm.
Virtual Saturday, August 8 A Midsummer Night’s Run, originally scheduled for August 8, is going virtual for 2020. Participants can choose to walk or run any 5k route they like between July 25 and August 8.
ALL events subject to change. Always check with the venue. The Kentucky Wine & Vine Festival originally scheduled for the Spring has been canceled for 2020. Leeds Center for the Arts is postponing their summer musical, The Music Man, until the summer of 2021. The Lexington Theatre Company has postponed their summer 2020 season. Lexington Restaurant Week, originally scheduled for July 23 through August 2, has been canceled for 2020 and will return July 22, 2021 through August 1, 2021. The Miss Kentucky and Miss Kentucky’s Outstanding Teen competition has been postponed until summer of 2021. Railbird Music Festival scheduled for August 22-23 at Keeneland has been canceled. Railbird will return next year on August 20-21, 2021.
Saturday, August 15 The 2020 Woodland Art Fair is the Lexington Art League’s premiere event. This year marks the 45th year the Woodland Art Fair has been held. The Woodland Art Fair is scheduled for Saturday, August 15 and Sunday August 16.
Wednesday, August 19 The Grammy nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan performs The Pale Tourist at Rupp Arena on August 19, 2020 at 7:30 pm.
The 2020 Barbasol Championship, part of the PGA Tour, has been canceled. Originally scheduled for July 16-19 at Keene Trace Golf Club, the tournament is set to return in 2021. The Christmas in July 6K at Coldstream Park, originally scheduled for July 25, has been rescheduled for July 24, 2021. The I Know Expo will be rescheduled to Spring 2021. (The initial August makeup date has been canceled.)
Picnic With The Pops has decided to cancel their 41st performance of the popular summer event. Concern for both patrons and musicians were at the forefront of making the decision, as well the logistical requirements of large gatherings. Picnic with the Pops will return in 2021. Lexington Social Services announced the cancellation of this summer’s Senior Intern Program and Summer Youth Job Training Program because of the health risks of COVID-19. Both annual programs are expected to resume in the summer of 2021
Saturday, August 22 BIA’s Tour of Remodeled Homes is from noon to 5 pm on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23.
Saturday, September 5 The Kentucky Derby has been rescheduled for September 5. The last time the derby was postponed was in 1945 due to WWII. The Kentucky Oaks is also rescheduled for the new Derby Eve, which will be Friday, September 4.
Canceled for 2020 The Backstreet Boys concert scheduled for July 27 at Rupp Arena has been rescheduled for September 8, 2021.
Whole house remodel by J&R Construction, featured in 2019 Tour of Remodeled Homes.
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FOOD
Backyard Bonanza Fire up the grill BY CHEF TOM YATES
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s restrictions loosen and we adjust to our ever changing new normal, it’s time to climb out of our bunkers for some fresh air, even if we don’t go any farther than our own backyards. And there’s no better air than sweet smoky barbecued air. It’s grilling season. Barbecue season. Corn season. Few things set my heart aflutter more than the first sight of roadside corn stands spilling over with fresh corn or when the first fresh ears hit the Lexington farmers markets. Corn season is summer slathered in butter. Typically, when corn starts rolling in, I channel my grandmother and keep things simple. Boiled with butter, fried in bacon fat, or creamed with scraped-from-the-cob milk juices are my go to preps. Simple. Pure. Fabulous. Eventually, I branch out into crazy land with deep fried corn on the cob, pureed fresh corn grits, corn puddings, and spoon breads. That said, I will forever be enamored with grilled corn. It hits every note. Smoky. Sweet. Crunchy. Soft. So, go ahead, fire up the grill. Just remember, the sides are key. They’re the reason for the season. And while fresh vegetables and salads keep things civilized, grilled summer corn bridges the gap between beauty and brawn.
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Blistered Corn Fritters
Unlike dense corn cakes flecked with corn, these airy cakes are filled with smoky grilled corn lightly bound in batter and are more fritter than cake. Teetering on the edge of precious, they can masquerade as delicate finger food. Or they can be swiped through sticky barbecue drippings to keep it real. After all, that’s what summer’s all about. After pulling the husks away from the cobs for easier handling, I scrubbed the silks from the ears, brushed the ears with vegetable oil, slid them onto a hot grill, turned them from time to time until they started to blister, and pulled them from the grill. When they were cool enough to handle, I sliced the corn from the cobs. While the grill was still hot, I tossed a few Stonehedge green onions over the fire to wilt and char before pulling them off and slicing them into whisper thin ribbons.
Batter up.
I use one basic cornbread recipe for everything. It works with any kind of cornmeal and never fails. It’s great for skillet cornbread, corn muffins, corn cakes, hush puppies, and old fashioned cornbread salad. After sifting 1 cup Weisenberger Mill all purpose flour and 2 tablespoons baking powder into a mixing
bowl, I added 1 cup Weienberger Mill plain yellow cornmeal, 4 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2/3 cups milk (or buttermilk), and 2 beaten eggs. I folded 1 1/2 cups of the reserved grilled corn into the batter, and gently mixed the batter until combined before setting it aside for 10 minutes to rest. Working over a medium flame, I brought 1/4 cup vegetable oil to the edge of smoking in a large cast iron skillet. When the oil sizzled around the end of a wooden spoon ( a grandmother trick), I spooned 1/4 cups batter into the oil, spacing the fritters about three inches apart. When the batter settled into the hot oil and started to set, I twirled a few of the reserved grilled green onions over the cakes before carefully flipping them over and gently patting them down. As each batch crisped up and browned on both sides, I pulled the skillet from the flame and set them aside. After brushing the tops with a smidgen of melted butter, I dusted them with sea salt, and finished each corn fritter with a puckery kiss of chow chow. Suspended in the crisped batter, the corn popped with a smoky sweetness that played off the spiced sweet/tart crunch of the chilled chow chow. Blistered corn fritters. Get your grill on.
Dog Park Project Postponed
Sidewalk Sale
Pet Preparedness with Lexington Emergency Management
the best thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them as well. Know where you can take your pet in the event of an emergency. Evacuation shelters and pet-friendly hotels outside a 60-mile radius of your home are good places to start. Websites like BringFido.com and GoPetFriendly. com offer searchable directories of pet-friendly lodging options.
Construction plans for a dog park at Veterans Park have been postponed due to the coronavirus and subsequent budgetary impacts. The plan is for the project to resume in the next year.
The following eight tips will help prepare you and your pets for a disaster:
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Understand the possibilities. Recognize the different types of natural and man-made disasters that can occur in your area and know how to effectively plan for them.
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Plan your response. Different disasters require different courses of action. The sooner you create a disaster plan, the more time you have to prepare.
Southern Barker in Hamburg hosts a Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 4 from 10 am to 1 pm. They’re offering a special “Penny Sale” Promotion — buy two items and get a third for a penny.
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Stock up on emergency supplies. Keep extra leashes, bowls, newspapers, trash bags, cat litter, litter pans and at least a five-day supply of pet food and water on hand. Be sure you have a pet first aid kit as well.
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Update identification. Make sure your pet wears current identification at all times that includes his name, rabies tag and your cell phone number since you will not be at home. Keep your pet’s records handy. Create a file for each pet that contains health history, vaccination dates and a recent photo. Keep the file in a safe and secure place.
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Get a carrier. Have a properly-sized pet carrier for each pet. Carriers should be large enough for the pet to stand up, turn around and lie down comfortably. Communicate your plan. Make sure that the other people you rely on for your pet’s care, like your pet sitter, are privy to your specific pet-care plan in case you are away from home when a disaster strikes.
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HOME & GARDEN
Grand Tour
BIA’s annual Grand Tour of Homes will showcase the work of many of Lexington’s finest builders. This annual July treasure is a self-guided tour where you can visit as many or as few homes and neighborhoods as you like!
Builders or representatives will be on site to answer any questions you may have. Tour dates are July 17 through July 19, and July 24 through July 26. Friday tour hours are from 5 pm to 8 pm, Saturdays and Sundays are from noon to 5 pm.
Tour of Remodeled Homes is BIA’s annual tour held in August to view the workmanship of professional remodelers. Homeowners throughout Lexington, Kentucky will open their doors to showcase their professionally remodeled homes,
including whole-house remodels, the latest in bathroom design, kitchen transformations, outdoor living and more! The Remodeler for each project will be present at each home to answer your questions. The Tour of Remodeled Homes is from noon to 5 pm on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24.
Environmental Awards
Each year, the LFUCG Environmental Commission recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses that have significantly contributed to the improvement of the local environment in an effective or unique way over the past two years. Any project started or substantially completed in 2018, 2019, or to date in 2020 is eligible to be considered for the 50th Environmental awards. Submissions must be sent in by August 31, 2020 to LFUCG Environment Commission. Whole house remodel by J&R Construction, featured in 2019 Tour of Remodeled Homes.
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HOME & GARDEN
Free Trash Disposal Day
• Only household waste will be accepted • No more than four tires will be accepted, and tires must be off the rim • No tire rims will be accepted • No commercial vehicles allowed • No hazardous materials, free-flowing liquids or yard waste material will be accepted
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provided. Please bring appropriate help and tools to safely and securely load items into your vehicle. • All online sales are final. There will be no refunds or returns during this time. • Online payment options are Paypal or a valid credit card.
The City of Lexington offers Fayette County residents a free trash disposal day for non-hazardous household waste on Saturday July 11 from 6 am to 1 pm at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station, 1505 Old Frankfort Pike. Fayette County residents may dispose of up to one pickup truck load of household waste. Bulky items, such as mattresses, furniture, and up to four tires off the rim, will be accepted at this event. The guidelines for the free disposal day are: • Participants must present a valid Fayette County drivers’ license • All loads must be fit in a standard truck bed • All loads must be covered by a tarp
NEW: Curbside Pickup
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No-contact curbside pickup
Reopen For In-Store Shopping The Lexington Habitat ReStore at 451 Southland Drive is reopen to in-store shoppers starting Wednesday, July 1 New Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Winchester Road location remains temporarily closed to the public. Donation Drop-Offs By Appointment Only. Contact us at 859.252.2224.
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Lexington Habitat ReStore is now offering online shopping at www.lexhabitat.org/shop. Purchases are available for no-contact, curbside pickup only. How It Works: • Habitat will be in touch within 48 hours of purchase to schedule pickup from the Southland Drive location. Staff are only able to respond to inquiries and schedule pickup Mon-Fri between 9 am - 4 pm. • Loading assistance will not be
The Southland Drive ReStore is tentatively scheduled to reopen for in-store shopping on July 1. The Winchester Road ReStore will remain temporarily closed to the public.
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Sold in 40502
Sold in 40505
Sold in 40509
1086 LAKEWOOD DR........................................$655,000
1913 GENERAL WARFIELD WAY.......................$800,000
2429 FLYING EBONY DR...................................$733,000
745 MT VERNON DR.........................................$419,000
1757 COURTNEY AVE.......................................$289,000
2599 PIERO WAY..............................................$585,029
305 DUDLEY RD................................................$417,500
1719 BLUE RIDGE DR.......................................$211,000
1781 BAHAMA RD.............................................$560,000
3297 BELLEFONTE DR.....................................$409,200
414 SOUTHRIDGE DR.......................................$197,000
1108 SHEFFIELD PL.........................................$465,000
417 KINGSWOOD.............................................$372,000
1757 BRYNELL DR............................................$194,000
208 JANE BRIGGS AVE.....................................$430,000
303 DUKE RD....................................................$350,750
1648 STRADER DR............................................$169,900
2140 RUTLEDGE AVE........................................$419,900
3501 COLTNECK LN..........................................$345,000
970 MARCELLUS DR.........................................$162,000
3687 BAY SPRINGS PARK.................................$404,764
328 HENRY CLAY BLVD.....................................$330,000
612 PARKSIDE DR.............................................$145,000
2436 ROSSINI PL..............................................$395,000
2952 TABOR OAKS LN......................................$325,000
1624 STRADER DR............................................$143,000
2321 THISTLE PARK.........................................$394,000
128 SHERMAN AVE...........................................$268,700
1812 RANIER DR...............................................$136,000
1956 CATTLE PATH...........................................$390,315
308 PRESTON AVE............................................$159,900
907 BYARS AVE.................................................$135,000
1069 SAWGRASS CV.........................................$389,900
304 ST GEORGE DR..........................................$140,000
2125 CALL DR...................................................$134,500
3684 STOLEN HORSE TRCE.............................$380,000
2057 ST MICHAEL DR.......................................$133,000
525 ANNISTON DR...........................................$125,000
1405 GADSTN CT..............................................$370,000
Neighborhood property sales info source: Fayette County Property Valuation office (www.fayettepva.com)
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