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Letter From the Editor

Catching Up With Former Scholar Athletes

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t was a big time for former Scholar Athletes at Lexington’s men’s golf championship last month.

The top two finishers were Blanton Farmer (a Scholar Athlete in Sept. 2005) and Will Bishop (Sept. 2007).

Also making the cut in the tournament were Will Sallee, Corey Lockridge and Cameron Holland, Scholar Athletes this past year.

Blanton, a former Lexington Christian Academy golfer, won by eight strokes.

He was the No. 1 golfer at Lipscomb University in Nashville for four years and will graduate with a degree in corporate management in December.

He then will try his hand on a professional golf tour.

Will Bishop, a UK golfer, already had won the City title two times, winning last year and in 2009 when he was a

Editor John Lynch Advertising Lindsay Emmerich Glenda Isaac Gary Mazza Kari Mullins

Marketing & Events Laurie Evans Graphic Design Daniel Morgan Baby Bump Editor Katie Saltz Office Manager Carla Hall

Cover Photography Robin Allen Photography

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Jessie Birdwhistell (Oct. 2000) of Henry Clay High played soccer at Denison University in Ohio and is working toward her doctorate degree in psychology at UK. She coached the Henry Clay JV team and has been the director for five years of LYSA’s TOPSoccer program for players with disabilities.

And our very first Scholar Athlete, Ben Sollee (Sept. 1997), has received national attention as a genre-bending cellist and composer.

The Scholar Athlete feature, sponsored from the start by Kentucky Utilities, has honored more than 180 amazing young people since 1997.

Follow the progress of these talented award winners as we periodically provide updates in these pages. Y

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16-year-old junior-to-be at Dunbar High.

He was the first high school player to win the tournament since 1969.

Earlier this year, Will qualified as an alternate for the U.S. Open, beating PGA Tour pro Ben Crane in a playoff.

Will just missed making the field and playing alongside the likes of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.

Wow. That is big time.

The big time is nothing new to some of our former Scholar Athletes. Elaine Breeden (June 2004), a Trinity Christian Academy graduate, swam at Stanford and in the Olympic Games in China in 2008.

Lee Kiefer (June 2009), from The Lexington School and Dunbar High, fences for Notre Dame and competed last year in the Summer Games in

Short Stuff H2O Expo, Ballet Under the Stars, the Ringling Bros. Circus, Woodland Art Fair, and Touch-a-Truck event.

Back-to-School Kentucky teen tells of her experience as a student in Germany.

Silver Anniversary Trinity Christian Academy marks 25 years of classical education.

Revitalized Explorium Something old is new again at downtown children’s museum.

Dyslexia Myths People with dyslexia are often creative in the arts and business.

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The Circus Comes To Town

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ingling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is celebrating the Chinese Year of the Dragon by bringing its own magical creatures to Lexington’s Rupp Arena for six performances Sept. 6-8.

Circus performers from the farthest reaches of the earth will assemble for “Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS” to showcase astounding acts of bravery and athleticism.

Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson presides over a tournament of circus champions that brings together mystic dragon lore with authentic circus feats.

Families will enjoy one circus act after another, including Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, Cossack riders, Asian elephants, fierce tigers and the frenzied Globe of Steel.

The fun begins an hour before the show with the interactive All Access Pre-show, which is free with your ticket.

Families can learn juggling and balancing skills, get performer autographs, see one of the Asian elephants paint a one-of-akind masterpiece and meet the Ringling Bros. Clowns.

Tickets start at $15 and are available through Ticketmaster and the Rupp Arena Box Office. Info: (800) 745-3000 or visit www.Ringling.com. Y

Parks and Recreation Events

Pool Closing Dates

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exington city pools close for the season this month, starting with Douglass and Picadome pools on Sunday, Aug 4 at 6 p.m.

Castlewood, Southland, Tates Creek and Woodland aquatic centers and Shillito Pool close on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. Operating hours from Aug. 1-12 for Castlewood, Tates Creek, Woodland and Shillito are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 1-8 p.m.

Sunday. Operating hours for Southland from Aug. 1-12 are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. MondaySaturday, and 1-8 p.m. Sunday.

Tates Creek and Woodland pools will remain open until Labor Day, Sept. 2. Operating hours from Aug. 14-Sept. 1 are 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; and 1-7 p.m. Sunday. Hours for Labor Day are 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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H2O Expo in Aug.

njoy a day of water-filled fun at the H2O Expo on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Jacobson Park.

The festival will run from noon-4 p.m. Children’s activities include games and water slides. Adults can visit vendor booths, canoe or kayak demonstrations, and participate in paddleboat races.

The H2O Expo is hosted by Lexington Parks & Recreation and the Kentucky American Water Company.

Info: 288-2900. Y

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Ballet Under Stars at Woodland Park

n its 24th year, Ballet Under the Stars returns to Woodland Park Aug. 1-4 with performances by local

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Tickets start at $15 and are available through Ticketmaster and by calling 1-800-745-3000.

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youth, the Kentucky Ballet Theatre and the Lexington Ballet Company.

A pre-show production of “Princess Vignettes” by the youth dancers begins at 8 p.m. each evening, with the main show at 9 p.m. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinners are welcome. Concessions will be sold.

Admission is $5, children 3 and under attend for free. Info: 288-2925. Y

giveaways

Ringling Brothers Presents “Dragons” Thrilling Kung Fu Warriors, Cossack riders, Asian elephants and fierce tigers will be coming to Rupp Arena Sept. 6-8 with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus as the circus celebrates the Chinese Year of the Dragon.

Lex. Family has five sets of four tickets to give away.

Fro Jo’s Frozen Yogurt Pick your own frozen yogurt and top it with everything from fresh fruit and marshmallows to candy bars and cookies at Fro Jo’s at Lexington Green. Lex. Family has five $20 gift cards to give away.

American Girl DVD

Saige Copeland, 2013’s Girl of the Year from American Girl, comes to life in a new feature-length movie – “Saige Paints the Sky.” In the movie, Saige campaigns to bring back the art program to her school. Lex. Family has three copies to give away.

To register, visit www.lexingtonfamily.com or call 2231765 by the contest deadline of Aug. 22. Identify which advertisement contains the icon of the smiling woman’s face pictured here and tell us where you picked up the magazine.

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Kids Can ‘Touch a Truck’ At Keeneland

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By Lesley Iwinski

The Pain of Punishment: Finding Another Way

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ost parents would agree that when their job is done, they want a child who is responsible, cooperative, respectful, honest, empathetic, resilient and courageous.

Over the next two months we will look at three widely used parenting tools: Punishments, consequences and a solution-focused approach.

By then, the reasons to move away from punishment and toward a solutionfocused approach should be clear.

Typically, punishments focus on stopping unwanted behavior at any cost, regardless of the child’s feelings.

For example, Ben was chasing the dog around the house, knocked over an expensive lamp and broke it.

He was reprimanded sharply and sent to his room without any supper.

Punishments focus on the past (which can’t be changed), can be arbitrary, are often delivered in anger and are frequently unrelated to the problem.

Punishments seem effective in the short term but do not help build character or inspire growth.

Rather than teaching children to be responsible, they can teach children to lie, blame others and avoid responsibility.

Punishments also can endanger the parent-child relationship. When fear is chosen over love, the parent-child relationship is undermined.

A child sent to his room in anger as a

punishment isn’t thinking, “Gee, I made a mistake playing with the dog inside. I’ll have to figure out a way to replace the lamp. Next time I’ll take Woofie outside to play.”

Instead, he’s likely to have the following thoughts: “Mommy is yelling. Mommy is mad. I feel scared. I don’t think she loves me.

“I don’t understand. I didn’t mean to break the lamp. It’s not fair. I’m angry. I don’t like her.

“I don’t like my life. I’m stupid. She’s stupid.

It’s all Woofie’s fault! I’ll get even. I will make sure she doesn’t catch me next time.”

Consequences differ from punishment because they are reasonable, related to the problem and delivered respectfully. Ben will repair or replace the lamp.

A solution-focused approach is similar but also emphasizes the future.

Ben will repair or replace the lamp and look for ways to prevent a similar occurrence from happening again.

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Lesley Iwinski is a Lexington mother of three children ages 17-22, a family physician and the founding director of Growing Peaceful Families. She offers classes, workshops and seminars based on the work of Kathryn Kvols, author of Redirecting Children's Behavior.

Info for Lesley: (859) 333-3053 or www.GrowingPeacefulFamilies.com. E-mail questions for Lesley to john@lexingtonfamily.com or encourage1another@insightbb.com.

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hild Development Center of the Bluegrass has scheduled its annual, family friendly fundraiser, the Touch-A-Truck event, for Sunday, Aug. 25, 1-5 p.m. at Keeneland, behind the Keene Barn.

The event will raise funds for programs and therapy services for this preschool that helps children with and without special needs achieve their maximum potential.

Touch-a-Truck is a unique and interactive event that allows children to climb on, climb in, see, touch and safely explore their favorite big trucks and heavy machinery, as well as to meet the personnel who protect, serve and build the Lexington community.

Vehicles on display routinely include construction trucks, emergency responders, tractor trailers, utility trucks, as well as a hot-air balloon and helicopter.

The event also features area mascots, special performances, snack bars, face painting, inflatables, games and crafts.

“Touch-A-Truck is a signature event for CDCB and we are thrilled to see it raise funds for such an important cause – children with special needs in our community,” said Bonnie Senft, chairperson of the event.

Admission is $15 per vehicle of up to seven occupants.

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my new heartbeat Kids are weird.

Scratch that – Kids turn parents weird.

My daily phrases used to include a simple, “How was your day, honey?”

Aug. @ LexingtonFamily.com Parenting Questions Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. Here are some answers to this month’s question: “What are your best tricks for soothing a teething baby? t “Cool cucumbers are wonderful, as well as fabric teething rings!” – Lisa Stewart t “An amber teething necklace.” – Andrea Neal-Malji

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Now my usual conversations t “Please take my involve being forced to call my underwear off of your head.” daughter “Captain Bananat “You don’t eat ketchup Pants” (which is the pirate with a spoon.” name she chose for herself.) t “Get that bologna off the Any non-parent might find trampoline.” this humorous. But to those t And the No. 1 most-

Crazy Things Toddlers Make Parents Say

of us on the inside, this is no laughing matter.

When arguing over bedtime, I have to approach the situation like I’m negotiating a global peace treaty.

I may be using terms like “snuggle bug,” or “night-night blankie,” but I mean business.

The list of ridiculous things I say with a straight face is long.

Here are my recent highlights:

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I would love to see the written transcript of a day in the life of a parent with toddlers.

Without context, we all probably sound like mental patients.

And even with context, it’s still kind of weird to hear anyone keep a stern tone when saying, “stop filling your hat with pickles.”

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t “My daughter loves chewing on Sophie the Giraffe or a cold wet washcloth.” – Lucy May Nall

Facebook Feedback question for August: Finish this sentence: “Parenthood means …” (Be as heartfelt or humorous as you like!)

Aug. @ BabyBumpLexington.com The Birth Haven: A Lexington doula group has a new home on Richmond Road. Read about what services they offer as they open their doors this summer.

Easy Art: We’ve found the best homemade art supplies recipes from bath paint to jumbo crayons, all made in your own kitchen!

Planning Your Pregnancy: Lexington mom Chante Perryman is sharing her passion through Baby Dreams Maternity Concierge. Learn what a maternity concierge does and how it can benefit a pregnant mom.

Giveaway: Enter on our Facebook page to win a gift card for Baby’s Room & Kids Too! The contest begins the first Thursday of the month.

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t “Stop kissing the shopping cart.” t “Why did you just lick my kneecap?” t “That was very sweet of you to tuck in that water balloon and sing it a lullabye.” t “You don’t need to wear your light-up sneakers to bed.” t “Your tricycle won’t fit in the bathroom. Nor do you need it to.”

repeated phrase: “Get that insert ANY object here out of your nose.”

t “I massage my daughter’s gums with my finger. You have to have tough skin but she loves it.” – Lori Dixon P’Simer

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Family Favorites Voters Can Win Circus Tickets

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oting for our fourth annual Family Favorites Contest continues in August, which is your opportunity to advocate for your favorite familyfriendly businesses.

Voting runs through Aug. 15.

At the same time, voters are automatically entered in a drawing to win a set of four tickets to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus coming to Rupp Arena Sept. 6-8.

More than 500 of you submitted nominations for your favorite family-friendly restaurants, camps, health care providers, festivals, field trips and more.

The top five businesses and locations in each category earned a spot in our Family Favorite Survey.

Simply visit our website at www.lexingtonfamily.com and click on the Family Favorites 2013 icon. One household, one vote, please.

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Woodland Art Fair Offers Family Events

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New Areas at Arboretum Children’s Garden

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he Kentucky Children’s Garden at the UK Arboretum plans to open three new areas this year, adding a Transportation Garden, Environmental Stewardship Circle and Compass Rose to this popular outdoor learning environment designed for children 2-10 years old.

The Transportation Garden will feature a miniature railroad where children can learn how plants and plant products are brought to market.

The Environmental Stewardship Circle will include a small amphitheater and demonstration area where children can experiment with and observe the effects of erosion and learn about water quality issues.

The Compass Rose is built into concrete where children can learn directions and observe the passage of time.

Completion of the additions is expected in the fall.

These additions follow the recently added log cabin area, a new entry sun gate and a mosaic map of Kentucky.

“This has been a great year for Kentucky Children’s Garden,” said

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Marcia Farris, Executive Director of the Arboretum.

“We have had good attendance, people are pleased and the kids are having a great time. The comments have been overwhelmingly positive.”

The Children’s Garden sits on 1.85 acres of the Arboretum and opened May 2011.

The grounds include child-scaled theme gardens, which are planted and maintained by children and promote experiential, interactive play.

In its interconnecting paths, the Garden offers interactive educational exhibits, special programs twice a day throughout the summer, birthday parties and field trips.

The Children’s Garden is open in the spring through the early fall.

Summer hours are WednesdaySaturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Admission is $3 for ages 2 and up. Children under 2 are free.

Household memberships are $50 annually.

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chool may start in August, but the whole family can enjoy one last weekend of summer fun at the Woodland Art Fair at Woodland Park, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1718.

The Lexington Art League partners with the Department of Parks and Recreation the third weekend of each August to host a juried art fair featuring the work of more than 200 artists.

The event features live music, delicious Kentucky food vendors and interactive arts activities for the whole family.

Look for the “LAL Big Tent” to enjoy storytelling, music, dance, theater and visual art activities alongside your kids. A separate Kid Zone, presented by the Explorium of Lexington, also will include kid-friendly fun.

Free parking shuttles to and from the park are available at the Lextran Transit Center, the Phoenix parking lot (behind the library), American Founders Bank and the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Community Or ride your Activities bike and check Schedule it at the Bike Check station.

Saturday, August 17 A Baby Station 10a-1p: Lexington Public Library’s with a diaper Spellbinders “The Art of Story Telling” changing area 1-3p: Bluegrass Printmakers Co-Op and private area “Hands-on Monotype Prints” to nurse your 3-6p: Living Arts and Science Center baby will also be “Community Mural” on hand.

The Fair is Sunday, August 18 sponsored by 10a-1p: Lexington Children’s Theatre the American “Costume Activity” Founders Bank.

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Back To School / Studying Abroad

Beaumont Student Moves to Germany & Sees the World

By Eliza Neal For the first 12 years of my life, I was your average girl next door. Going to public school, I wasn’t aware how sheltered I was until I moved to Germany where I attend an international school. Three years later, I have come home to visit and I’d like to share with you some of my experiences.

Beer !

Germany’s favorite drink. During Oktoberfest alone, Germans down more than 7.1 million liters of beer – and it’s cheaper than bottled water.

It’s legal, too, for teens. At 14, kids can drink beer at home. At 16, anywhere.

Many German parents believe it is their parental obligation to teach children to drink responsibly and they start that education at home.

And at all school events that parents attend, beer is served.

Prost!

Fun Fact: The German word for people who pass out from drinking is “Bierleichen,” which translates to “beer corpses.”

School Life

Fun Fact: The most famous Schloss in Germany is Neuschwanstein, and Walt Disney based the Disney Castle on it.

School Life Part 2 I attend Bavarian International School, a private pre-K through 12th grade school of 1,000 students from six continents.

Our school has a strong sense of community, more than at U.S. public schools. My classes have no more than 18 students. The teachers are laid back and that makes learning more fun.

Our school is very proud of its art program, which is beyond liberal.

Sketches of naked men and women are commonly displayed throughout the school in areas where kids as young as 5 walk by.

And during the school’s annual fashion show (more like hooker show) students strut their stuff (and sometimes dance) in clothing that barely covers them up.

First off, my school is a castle. Actually, it’s a Schloss, which is German for palace or estate manor. We are surrounded by a beautiful green forest, the ceilings are ornately decorated and we even have a Fun Fact: School lets out early on fountain out front.

Fridays – at 2:20 – and starting next Beaumont Middle School is many things, year I’m eligible for an exit pass that but castle is not one of them. allows me to leave school during free In the baroque chapel, music periods and lunch. performances are beautiful but it also made the sex ed. class different.

(The subject Field Trips Bavarian International is awkward School I have traveled to the enough Netherlands for a music without the workshop, took a bike trip from statues of Passau, Germany to Vienna, Jesus looking Austria (191 miles in all) and down on you.) explored the Alps over a three-day trip.

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Fun Fact: On an eighth-grade trip, I shared a room for three days with girls and boys! And we were unchaperoned.

Travel In our three years in Germany, we have traveled to 19 different countries.

I have visited Big Ben in London, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Colosseum in Rome, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the Acropolis in Athens and the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.

I have frolicked in Eliza, her the fields father, where “The Bob & sister Sound of Eden Music” was shot (Salzburg, Austria) and have cage dived with Great Whites in South Africa.

Before Germany, I had visited Canada and Mexico. Now my list includes Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Belgium (They really do have the best waffles.)

Fun Fact: During my travels this summer, I will fly 21,819 miles.

History COMES Alive Because of all of this travel, I have seen where history was made.

I visited concentration camps (Dachau is right outside of Munich) where Jews were taken to their deaths.

I have seen what remains of the Berlin Wall. And I recently travelled to the Normandy beaches (Omaha, Juno, and others) and felt the enormous importance of what those D-Day soldiers endured and accomplished.

Fun Fact: On the painted ceiling of the Hofbrauhaus (where Hitler launched his career), you can still see the outlines of swastikas.

Languages Because my classmates come from all over the world, I hear German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese and other languages all day long.

Eliza & family at the Ac I am one of the eight ropolis students in my grade of 75 who can speak only hot, sweaty people who don’t one language. Most kids speak know how to use deodorant. at least two, and I know of at During Oktoberfest, the least three students who can trains smell like beer (or vomit) speak three-plus languages. It’s and are messy. The added pretty embarrassing. number of tourists makes Fun Fact: My school traveling a nightmare, and represents more than 45 drunk people always want to nationalities. talk to you. Who doesn’t love that?

Fun Fact: The s-bahn The German (above ground) and u-bahn Language (underground) trains include German is notorious for 17 lines and 248 stops having incredibly long words. within greater Munich.

Thankfully, we don’t have German spelling tests or we’d Conclusion have to learn words such as: I’m loving my visit to GeschwindigkeitsbeAmerica. Seeing old friends, grenzung: Speed Limit eating Cheetos and other Einverständniserklärung: pleasure food (which I can’t get Permission slip in Germany), and hearing and Fun Fact: German speaking English has made this has 29 letters, three more summer a great one. than in English.

I’ll be heading back to Munich at the end of July.

Our family is planning more Trains ! travel, and Egypt and Thailand Riding the train to school have been on our radar. might sound like I’m travelling On Aug. 20, I begin 11th to Hogwarts, but trust me, it’s grade. It will be another crazy not that magical. year full of art au naturel, In the morning the train is running to catch the train, always packed, and different going on some cool field trips seasons bring different and doing some travel. difficulties.

Even though living abroad is In winter, delays are a challenge, from language to common, meaning you can culture to handling drunks on wait 20-40 minutes in the cold. the train, I have sure grown to Riding in the summer offers love the crazy country I now no relief from the heat and call home. Y means the train stinks from Eliza Neal is the 15-year-old cousin of Lexington Family Magazine’s Laurie Evans. Eliza worked for two weeks at the magazine this summer as an intern.

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Trinity Christian Academy

Classical Christian School Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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s it celebrates its 25th anniversary, what better endorsement could Trinity Christian Academy offer than the summer project of Brandon Snell, a 16-year-old rising sophomore?

Brandon was homseschooled before enrolling at Trinity, and he so enjoyed his freshman year that he took a summer job at the Jessamine County YMCA pool to help his parents pay for tuition.

“The academic and social atmosphere has built me to be the man God has planned for me,” Brandon said.

“Not only have I been influenced in the classroom but also on the basketball team.”

Strong academics and athletics make Brandon a representative of the Trinity ideal – “well-rounded excellence for the glory of God.” Those are the words of headmaster David Kirkendall, who just completed his first year at Trinity.

As he moves into his second year, Trinity gears up for a 25th anniversary celebration, featuring a big homecoming weekend in October.

A convocation in September will feature Rev. Al Lutz, the school’s founder when he was a minister at Tates Creek Presbyterian Church.

Throughout the year, alumni will be invited to give chapel messages to the school.

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mission at Trinity – a classical Christian education.

The curriculum follows the liberal arts tradition, emphasizing mastery of the written and spoken word.

The study of Latin and logic starts in middle school and culminates in rhetoric in high school.

Before a panel of teachers and local experts, upperclassmen must defend a thesis project that requires extensive research.

Topics are wide-ranging, covering everything from the morality of torture, the media’s impact on eating disorders, Title IX and athletics, and the medical definition of death.

Jonathan Sekela presented a memorable thesis in the spring: “Jesus Was a Metal Head,” a plea for tolerance of musical diversity, including heavy metal.

“Trinity was a perfect fit for Jonathan,” his mother Sheila said. “We were very happy with the academic rigor, the emphasis on character and the fact that kids come first.”

Jonathan was a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist and played the lead in the school play, “Life With Father.”

He also was a member of the Math & Science Society team that competed in the NASA competition in Houston.

Jonathan will attend High Point University in North Carolina in the fall, and Trinity sends its graduates to public (Kentucky, Louisville, North Carolina) and private colleges (Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Vanderbilt) as well as small Bible colleges.

This year’s graduating class of 23 seniors was offered a total of $1.4 million in scholarships.

Mac McCauley, the father of Anna, a rising senior, relates the following story about the quality of Trinity graduates.

“A UK professor told a friend that he could always tell a Trinity graduate,”

With small classes, Trinity students participate in many extracurricular activities.

McCauley said. “They had manners and they had a well-rounded base to build on.

That’s huge when a student makes the jump to college.”

Of course, not all success stories involve college. Alumnus David Tanous loves his job as an auto mechanic for a local dealership.

“It’s thrilling when students uncover and explore what God has called them to do,” Kirkendall said.

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rinity, a pre-K through 12th grade school that graduated its first class in 2003, continues to grow.

Enrollment this past year increased from 367 to 385.

The school plans to involve those students more with the community to make lasting connections.

“Trinity will move more into the community with humility to listen as well as to serve and speak,” he said.

When the community encounters Trinity students they should find young people who “know how to think, to write and to speak with others,” Kirkendall said.

“We have articulate children who love God and will serve others to promote the common good of the community.” Y

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Back To School

Education:

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in Appalachia Emmette Thompson with students in Blackey, Ky.

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ission of Hope, a Christian ministry that serves the neediest families in Appalachia, embraces an ambitious mandate – reverse the cycle of poverty that has spanned generations in rural Kentucky and Tennessee.

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It’s a magical day for the children, whose smiling faces reflect their appreciation. It’s also a special day for the volunteers.

Lexington Family Magazine’s editor, John Lynch, spearheaded our efforts to help in 2012.

“Mission of Hope’s goal to support education by helping children start the school year right is an effort that anyone with a heart can appreciate,” he said.

“We hope that in our small way we can make a difference for these children.”

Mission of Hope collects supplies all year at its warehouse in Knoxville and relies on cash donations to cover the $100,000 cost of the program.

“Again, as in past years, we have stepped out on faith that God will provide the resources we need,” said Emmette Thompson, MOH’s executive director.

“For many students this is the only opportunity they ever get to ‘shop’ for

How You Can

Most kids, even the ones who aren’t fond of school, love getting new school supplies.

But no one seems to enjoy getting new pens, paper and crayons more than the kids who are served by the Mission of Hope’s Back to School Backpack Program.

Or at least that’s the impression Lexington Family Magazine staff members got last year when they traveled to Blackey in Letcher County to help hand out new school supplies with Mission of Hope.

As volunteers, we lined up to give the kids an all-star greeting with applause and high fives as they entered the gym.

Then we took each child through the line of supplies to pick their own brand new backpack and fill it with supplies for the school year.

Now in its 16th year, MOH will travel this month to 27 schools – 15 of them in Kentucky – to help more than 11,000 kids start the school year with a backpack full of school supplies.

The backpacks include pencils, pens, crayons, folders, scissors, glue sticks and hygiene products.

At each school, a team of volunteers sets up a Back to School “store.”

Each volunteer takes a child by the hand and helps him or her fill up a backpack with school materials.

their own supplies.”

But handing out supplies is not the only goal of Mission of Hope.

As part of the program, MOH asks each sixth grader who receives supplies to take the “Sixth Graders Pledge to Graduate High School.”

Additionally, this school year marks the fifth installment of the Mission of Hope Scholars program, in which 13 graduating seniors from school districts that MOH serves are awarded one-time, $2,500 scholarships. There are 50 active members of the program.

At an annual appreciation dinner, the new Hope Scholars are surprised with a new laptop, printer and cover.

“We know that education is essential for the children of Appalachia,” Thompson said. “Too many of them don’t even finish high school.

“We encourage children to get a high school degree and perhaps even a college education.

“We know that education is the best way to break the cycle of poverty. ” For all of its missions, MOH relies on the help of volunteers who offer time and donations.

Said Thompson: “We truly could not accomplish our programs without the dedication and compassionate support of our friends who help us spread the Hope.” Y

Make a donation to the Mission of Hope education fund. Or make a donation in memory of, or in honor of, a family friend or loved one.

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Back To School Basics Registration for students entering Fayette County Public Schools for the first time is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays from July 29 through Aug. 14 (the first day of school).

Required documents are: child’s birth certificate and two proofs of residence such as a property deed, current lease agreement or utility bill.

Any child who turns 5 on or before Oct. 1 can enroll in fullday kindergarten.

Countdown to Kindergarten Celebrate “Countdown to Kindergarten” by attending Pool Day at Southland, Tates Creek, Woodland and Castlewood pools and special events at the Explorium on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Other events include “Dance in to Kindergarten” workshop with the Lexington Ballet Company, on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m.-noon, and a “Going to School” rally at the Lexington Legends game on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 6:15 p.m.

Children wearing their “Countdown to Kindergarten” t-shirts will receive free admission to the game.

All children who have registered for Kindergarten will receive a coupon in the mail that can be traded for a t-shirt at any Fayette County public library.

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Eye Exam All children, ages 3-6, entering school for the first time must have an exam by an optometrist or ophthalmologist no later than Jan. 1.

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t’s hard to believe it is back to school time! Like you, I’ve enjoyed a simpler summer schedule.

Our family has not had homework worries or frenzied mornings trying to get everyone out the door.

School can bring many worries. (I have a child in high school, one in middle and another in elementary school.)

The priority placed on education today and the competition for success has made me more aware (and sometimes anxious) about each of my children’s academic progress.

When a child functions well in school, everyone reaps the rewards.

When struggles arise, life becomes more difficult and a child’s selfesteem can suffer.

There seems to be two groups of kids: the Easy Street Kids and the Rocky Road Kids.

Easy Street Kids generally manage the academic, social and behavioral demands throughout each phase of development.

In turn, they receive positive reinforcement from parents and teachers.

Rocky Road Kids encounter potholes and often receive negative reinforcement that can lead to frustration and behavioral issues.

Cracks in a child’s learning can be identified as early as preschool and kindergarten.

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Can your kindergartner follow directions? Is your child aggressive or pushy on the playground?

Like cracks in your house that expand, if ignored or untreated, these cracks may widen.

I often see older children whose cracks were present early but the belief was, “He’ll grow out of it... You know how boys are.”

There is nothing like daily homework struggles to raise household frustration levels. Screaming and arguing can cause the Rocky Road Kid’s emotional fuel tank to become depleted.

Punishments often pile up and eventually the anger spews out in statements such as “you can’t make me” or “you can’t control me.”

The Curious Edge can help our Rocky Road Kids have greater success.

Don’t assume those cracks will fix themselves. Allow us at Curious Edge to address the cracks in the foundation before they become permanent damage.

We can identify the individual gifts that every student possesses.

We infuse today’s technology with researchbased, multi-sensory approaches to teaching reading, writing, spelling and math.

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School Nurse Reductions

Food Allergies & School: What Parents Need to Know

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ommunication between school staff and parents of children with food allergies will be especially crucial for the coming school year because Fayette County schools will decrease the number of school nurses because of reduced federal funding.

Previously, the county health department supplied approximately 30 nurses to schools.

The program now will operate with 13 RNs and 14 licensed practical nurses for the 2013-2014 school year.

Schools Superintendent Tom Shelton said the plan is to supplement the nurses, where needed, by contracting with other health care providers or bringing in additional help from the health department.

Parents rely on school nurses to coordinate emergency plans to be used when a student has an allergic reaction at school.

This includes training teachers, paraeducators, administrators, front office staff, bus drivers, coaches, cafeteria staff and other school personnel to administer an epinephrine injection in the event of an anaphylactic reaction.

Parents of children with food allergies will need to work more closely with schools this year to be sure they are comfortable with the number of staff members trained by nurses at their child’s school.

The best way for parents to proceed is to develop a formal 504 Plan.

This plan is a legal document developed by

the parents and the school system in which the specific needs of the individual student are documented and a plan of action is devised.

Parents start this process by contacting the guidance counselor at their child’s school, requesting a 504 Plan.

This process should be started as early as possible.

Good communication is essential when dealing with a life-threatening food allergy.

It is important to contact the child’s teachers before the start of the school year, explaining the situation and the emergency plan.

Ideally, the best option is to schedule a meeting with teachers and administrators before school starts so that everything is guaranteed to be in place by the first day of school.

Parenting children with severe food allergies can be challenging, and it is often helpful to network with other parents in similar situations.

The Central Kentucky support group, Kentucky Families with Food Allergies, provides networking and education through regular support group meetings.

The next meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Lexington Public Library’s Beaumont Branch, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: e-mail: KyFoodAllergies@twc.com or visit www.KyFoodAllergies. org Laura Jackson & Debra Keelen are parents of children with food allergies and Coordinators for the Kentucky Families with Food Allergies Support Group. Y

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Back to School Is Time To Consider Brain Training

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chool starts in Fayette County on Aug. 14. Are you ready?

Do you have all the pencils and crayons, sneakers that fit your child and a backpack with a working zipper?

Have your kids done their summer reading, practiced their multiplication tables, done their brain training?

Brain training? What is that?

Brain training is a simple but powerful way to enhance a student’s core ability to learn faster, easier and better.

The term neuroplasticity defines the brain’s ability to change and modify neuron activity and connections in reaction to increased learning demand.

The gray matter in the brain can actually thicken, and neural connections can be forged and refined based on activities.

Brain training takes advantage of neuroplasticity by engaging a student in specially designed exercises to promote rapid strengthening and growth of these neuronal connections.

Brain Training is a collection of learning tools used by the trainers at LearningRx in Lexington.

Over a period of weeks or months, trainers help students improve their cognitive function through these techniques.

Who can be helped by brain training?

Students of all ages.

LearningRx brain training has the power to improve the quality of life and learning for

almost any student regardless of the current level of learning or reading success.

Students who struggle with ADHD, autism, dyslexia or other related learning disabilities can find brain training techniques particularly helpful.

How do we begin?

The trainers at LearningRx will first administer a series of cognitive skills assessment tests to see where your student’s strengths and weaknesses lie.

These tests enable the trainers to identify specific brain skills weaknesses, then target those weaknesses with a carefully designed series of brain training exercises.

The test results also give you what you need to make informed decisions about the value of brain training for you or your family.

How will you know if it’s working?

LearningRx staff administers the cognitive skills tests after training is completed.

Routinely, the tests show that on average LearningRx clients experience an average of three years of reading improvement and a 15-point increase in IQ in as little as six months of brain training.

Where do we begin?

LearningRx at 185 Pasadena Drive, St. #115 is offering free seminars, Aug. 14 and 28 at 6:30 p.m.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2013 10a – 1p: Lexington Public Library’s Spellbinders “The Art of Story Telling” 1p – 3p: Bluegrass Printmakers Co-Op “Hands-on Monotype Prints” 3p – 6p: Living Arts and Science Center “Community Mural”

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2013 10a – 1p: Lexington Children’s Theatre “Costume Activity” 1p – 3p: Bluegrass Youth Ballet “Dance ART-ifacts” 3p – 5p: Institute 193 “Interactive Bulletin Board Cafe”

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erhaps the best motto for the Explorium of Lexington this summer is “something old is new again.”

The respected children’s museum in downtown Lexington is moving toward its silver anniversary (it opened in 1990) with a new executive director and new lease – both at Victorian Square and on life.

Attendance is up, new exhibits have been installed, old favorites are back and the outlook for the future has never been better.

“This is the healthiest, strongest and most stable we’ve been since I’ve been on the Board,” said Tim Davis, a Lexington attorney, Board member since 2009 and the current Board president.

“Great things are happening downtown and at Victorian Square, and we’re glad to be a part of that. I feel like the Explorium is poised for exceptional growth.”

Much of that optimism derives from the museum’s new Executive Director – Lee Ellen Martin, who embodies the “something old is new again”

New Director Helps Revitalize Popular Children’s Museum catchphrase.

Martin re-joined the Explorium last year and this summer had the interim tag removed from her title.

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harpist with a degree in arts administration, she originally worked at the Explorium in marketing and development and as the associate director shortly out of college in 1991-95.

She followed that experience with extensive work in the nonprofit field in Lexington, serving at Hospice of the Bluegrass for five years and with United Way since 2003 where she focused on fund-raising.

Along with those credentials, Martin brings another attribute to the table – two in fact: She’s the mother of Reynolds, 13, and Ellie, 10.

Both regularly help out their mother at the museum, and Ellie is the unofficial exhibit tester.

“Everything here is educational but if something doesn’t meet the fun for kids criteria, it doesn’t go in,” Martin said.

“What we do complements what children learn in school and the world around them.

“It also inspires parents and children

Museum Go Round

Calling All Young Artists Young artists have a chance to showcase their work at the 24th annual Museum Go Round Family Festival hosted by the Explorium of Lexington.

Artists under the age of 18 can share and sell their artwork as part of the festival, sponsored by Central Bank and Trust. The deadline for artists to register is Oct. 1.

The festival will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Triangle Park in downtown Lexington.

Activities will include the Artists Alley of local children artists with their creations for sale. Plus, lots of hands-on activities, including bubble-mania, bouncy houses, art activities, cool science fun, a tinker’s-take-apart table, balloon animals, magic tricks and more.

All activities are free.

Info: visit www.explorium.com or 258-3253.

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Children have been expanding their imaginations through hands-on play activities at the Explorium since 1990.

to learn together.”

That combination has captured the imagination of parents and children for nearly a quarter of a century in Central Kentucky and beyond. The Explorium is a destination for families not only in Central Kentucky but all over the state, drawing from nearly all of Kentucky’s 120 counties.

In addition, when visitors stay in Lexington, the Explorium is a bonus, which explains why the museum has attracted folks from 45 of 50 states.

Since Martin has returned, memberships are up 16% over last year and attendance – especially repeat visitors – has spiked by 25%.

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his summer has been especially busy. Unlike during the school year, the Explorium is open Mondays, and Parents Night Out, which is offered year-round on Fridays, coincides in the summer with the Fountain Film series at Triangle Park.)

Since Martin rejoined the museum she has rejuvenated program offerings to more than 50 per month for toddlers through fifth-graders, including art, music, creative movement, early literacy classes, plus the S.M.A.S.H

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club, featuring daily science, math, art, social studies and humanities activities on a rotating basis.

Meanwhile, the Explorium offers a full slate of popular summer camps. When the school year starts, the Explorium offers programs for school groups and Field Trips To Go when the museum takes its classes on the road under the direction of Morgan Brotherton, who has a master’s degree in education.

Spring break camps and special programs on no-school days are also offered.

The Explorium also offers a puppet theater and daily Sketch Pad program, featuring a Explorium Director Lee Ellen Martin gets help from drop-in art daughter Ellie, 10, and son Reynolds, 13. room where children can create whatever they want.

A Halloween demonstration by the American Chemistry Society is typical of the science offerings where parents and children alike can learn how a self-carving pumpkin works. (“You have to see it to believe it,” Martin said.)

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hose programs augment the core of the Explorium experience – hands-on museum exhibits. The Bubble Room and Water Table are perennial favorites, and Martin has reinstalled the climbing wall and a maze that features six configurations.

Martin also has introduced new exhibits, including the Dinosaur Dig, a Pet Hospital and the Get Fit station.

You know that Martin understands the Explorium mission when she advises parents: “Do not dress children in their Sunday best when they come to the museum,” she said.

“In fact, it’s a good idea to bring a change of clothes. There is the potential for being messy and that’s a good thing.

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The Little Gym

For New Owner, Gym Helps Her Family... and Many Others

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hen no one else is around and Sherri Helmond watches her 10-year-old daughter Katie bounce around The Little Gym, she remembers why she bought the children’s recreation and activity center on Richmond Road.

It doesn’t hurt when her daughter rushes up to her and exclaims, “I’m so happy that you bought The Little Gym,” which she has done regularly since Sherri

Under the guidance of Program Director Kristin Kearns, The Little Gym offers 45-minute classes five days a week for toddlers and parents.

By age 3, children attend 1-hour classes by themselves and can select a combination of non-competitive dance, gymnastics and sports skills classes.

The Gym also offers birthday parties, summer camps and regular Parent Survival Nights when moms and dads can

old Beatrix, who has attended Little Gym classes since she was 9 months old.

“She can’t wait to get through the doors,” Bush said. “This has been one of the best things we have done for her. It’s like an additional family for us.”

While her daughter delights in the classes, Bush appreciates the skills she is learning – even the most basic ones.

“She learned how to fall, which has made her a risk-taker,” Bush said. “She is always willing to try something new and that has made her confident. Every time she goes there, she gets something good out of the experience.”

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Kids develop skills and confidence while having fun at The Little Gym. became owner in June.

What little kid wouldn’t love the place.

The Little Gym packs developmentally appropriate play activities and fun for children 4 months to 12 years old into its 4,200 square-foot, brightly colored, clean and safe environment.

At the center of the Gym’s mission is a full schedule of parent-child and childrenonly classes that use physical activity as a conduit of a three-dimensional learning approach:  “Get Moving” to foster flexibility, strength, balance and coordination.  “Brain Boost” to nurture listening skills, concentration and decision making.  “Citizen Kid” to promote sharing, teamwork, cooperation and leadership abilities.

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drop off their children for three hours on Friday for pizza and free play.

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esearch has shown that creative, age-appropriate physical activity can be a key to fostering confident, successful kids, which is one of the reasons Helmond bought the business.

“What I love about The Little Gym is that it is a non-competitive, nurturing place where children can develop at their own pace and build confidence,” Helmond said. “They can have fun while they are developing skills.”

Once kids visit the Gym, they are hooked. That’s the experience of Heather Bush, a UK professor of biostatistics and the mother of 3-year-

or Dorcas Crenshaw and her daughter, the experience has been nothing short of miraculous.

Danielle, 4, was born with spina bifida and first attended The Little Gym unable to walk on her own.

Two months later, she no longer needed her walker and suddenly was moving about independently.

“I was hooked as soon as I saw that,” Dorcas said. “She developed by leaps and bounds. She’s now up to the ballet and tap dance classes.

“The Little Gym has been behind us all the way and has been a blessing to our family.”

Such testimonials reinforce Helmond’s decision to become a business owner.

From Paintsville, she graduated from EKU with an accounting degree and worked in the corporate world for 17 years.

Buying a business has been a family friendly decision.

“I have the flexibility as a mom to work from home if I need to and I can bring my daughter to work,” Helmond said.

“This gives us the quality of life our family needs.”

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The program obviously works because attendance has doubled each year – 15 students took the class in June.

“Watching the kids and dogs start the camp as two individuals, each with their own mind, and seeing the two form a bond and build a relationship has definitely been the most rewarding part of camp for me,” Libby said.

“By the end of the month the child and dog are a team.”

Jane Frederickson, an 11-yearold homeschooled student, praised Libby’s instruction.

“My dog wasn’t very Have you noticed the good when we started new logo in Lexington out,” she said. “She Family Magazine? wouldn’t heal and Last month, LFM is wouldn’t obey me. She launching its newest ended up doing really program – “The Family well.

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hile many teenagers are relaxing by the pool or sleeping in on any given day this summer, one 16-year-old girl in Nicholasville is taking care of business – her own business.

Libby Rockaway, a rising junior at Trinity Christian Academy, is the owner and operator of Libby’s Loving Leashes, a dog-training service featuring a Kids & Canines class.

For the past three summers, Libby has run the training class for kids 8- to 13-years-old.

The class teaches young pet owners and their dogs basic commands and

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An important part of “The Family Pet” is LFM’s partnership with local Humane Societies.

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ibby has been training dogs since she was 7 when she joined the Jessamine County 4-H Dog Obedience Club.

She is currently the obedience trainer for the Club, is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and learned from three

trainers who worked with her and her dogs.

The business started out as a dog sitting and boarding service when Libby was 8, and she has since paid for all of the equipment and supplies through her earnings and a 4-H/FFA grant.

Kids & Canines was born in 2011 out of Libby’s dog training experience at her 4-H Club.

Libby’s business expanded again in 2011 to include in-home training for puppies.

To date in her home, Libby has trained more than 17 Comfort Retriever puppies that have been sent all over North America as well as to Brazil and Dubai.

When Libby isn’t working or being a student, she trains her own dogs for competition: Zoe, an award-winning Corgi, and Elliott, a Border Collie working on agility training.

When Libby started her dog sitting and boarding service she had no idea it would grow into the business it is today.

“Libby did not set out to become a business owner,” Cherilyn Rockaway, Libby’s mother said. “She just followed her interests a little at a time, and as it was successful it expanded.”

Libby’s passion for dogs and training has transformed into a business she loves.

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Originally held only on Saturdays in downtown Lexington, you can now find markets all over the city and almost every day of the week.

The following is a schedule of area Farmers Markets.

Bluegrass Farmers Market www.bluegrassfarmersmarket.org w 3450 Richmond Road parking lot of Pedal the Planet & Fast Signs Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m.

Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. w Stonewall Center, 3101 Clays Mill Rd. / Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m.

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Jessamine Co. Farmers Market w City Hall parking lot, 335 East Main St., Wilmore Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon w Jessamine Co. Senior Citizens Center, 111 Hoover Dr., Nicholasville Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon Scott Co. Farmers Market w Whitaker Bank parking lot Champion Way, Georgetown Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. w Courthouse Square Downtown Georgetown / Fridays, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

Woodford Co. Farmers Market w Darlin’ Jeans Restaurant Parking Lot, Main St., Midway Mondays, 3-6 p.m. w Courthouse Square, Versailles Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-noon w Versailles Presbyterian Church Parking Lot Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. Y

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Brighton Rail Trail (0.8 mi) – Shared-use trail off Man O War Blvd. to Pleasant Ridge Park Cardinal Run South Park (1.2 mi) – Shared-use trail off Parker’s Mill Citation Village Trail (0.2 mi) – Shared-use trail off Robinson Way Coldstream Park (1.2 mi) – Shared-use trail off Legacy Trail off McGrathiana Pkwy Gleneagles Trail (0.3 mi) – Shared-use trail spur off Brighton Rail Trail; Access off Polo Club Blvd. or Pleasant Ridge Park Hamburg Trail (0.3 mi) – Shared-use trail off Sir Barton Way near Winchester Road Legacy Trail (8 mi) – Shared-use trail from Iron Works Pike to YMCA on W. Loudon Ave; Access/ parking at Coldstream Park, YMCA and at trail head across from Horse Park Campground Liberty Park Trail (1.3 mi) – Shared-use trail off Starshoot Pkwy.

Shillito Park/Lafayette Trail (2.5 mi) – 1.5 mile shared use trail loop; connects to 1.0 mile of Lafayette shared-use trail running north/south through park; trail access from all park entrances South Elkhorn Trail (0.5 mi) – Shared-use trail off Newbury Way Spindletop Trail (0.2 mi) – Shared-use trail spur off Legacy Trail to Spindletop Hall Squires Road Trail (1.3 mi) – Shared-use trail from Summerhill Dr. to Squires Road; access at Berry Hill Park Town Branch Trail (1.9 mi) – Shared-use trail off Long Branch Lane across from Masterson Station Park Wellington Trail (1.3 mi) – Shared-use trail along Keithshire Way/Reynolds Road; connects to Shillito Park/Lafayette Trail West Hickman Trail (0.4 mi) – Shared-use trail off Clearwater Way (under construction)

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yslexia is a neurologically based learning disorder that is characterized by difficulties with reading and spelling.

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In the 1980s, dyslexia was commonly presented in this fashion.

A 1984 ABC-TV Afterschool Special, for example, was titled “Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia.”

Research over the last two to three decades, however, has shown that the core deficit for individuals with dyslexia is weakness in how they process the sounds of language (also known as the phonological component of language).

Children with such weaknesses have difficulty appreciating individual sounds in words, ordering sounds in words, rhyming (and learning nursery rhymes), and/or naming colors or objects rapidly.

In preschool and Kindergarten, these children often have trouble learning the names of letters and associating correct sounds with letters.

When required to read individual words, they sound out and recognize words more slowly and/or less accurately than their peers.

When faced with sentences and paragraphs, children with dyslexia frequently read slowly and laboriously, often making many mistakes.

Reading comprehension may also suffer because so much mental energy goes into reading the words of a passage that little remains for understanding what is being read.

Thus, the dyslexic child’s difficulty processing the sounds of language results in a wide range of reading difficulties.

Myth #2: People with dyslexia are not smart.

Individuals with dyslexia show a range of intellectual abilities that mirror that of the non-dyslexic population, and most have at least average intelligence.

Many are quite bright.

The architecture of the dyslexic brain seems to be geared toward solving problems creatively.

Research shows that a high number of entrepreneurs and business owners are dyslexic.

Individuals with dyslexia are also over-represented in creative fields such as art and acting.

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hildren are naturally curious so we expect them to place discovered objects in their mouths.

Unfortunately, these objects are sometimes swallowed. In some cases, that can lead to injury or even death.

The peak age for this behavior is between 6 months and 4 years.

Most items pass right through a child within three days. Some, though, can go in the windpipe or cause problems on the way down.

A child who has an item lodged in the windpipe may start wheezing, have stridor or be unable to speak, cry or even cough.

CPR should be administered if the child cannot breathe or cough.

A healthcare provider and/or 911 should be called immediately.

Some small items can go lower down in the airways and not cause obvious symptoms. If in doubt, a caregiver should get the child checked medically.

If a swallowed object is stuck somewhere in the esophagus, the child may have the sensation that something is stuck in the throat.

He may have drooling, gagging, spitting or chest pain.

A healthcare provider should be called in these situations.

Some items can cause blockages or can damage or even perforate the wall of the

gut. Concerning symptoms include unexplained fevers, abdominal distention, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, rectal bleeding or rectal pain.

Medical help should be sought immediately for certain items that are swallowed, regardless of present symptoms.

These include magnets, sharp objects, coins that are quarter-sized or larger and especially batteries.

Ingestion of metal objects that are swallowed and items that do not pass through the body in about 24 hours should be investigated by a healthcare professional.

Magnets, when two or more are swallowed, can clamp together in the gastrointestinal system, causing blockages and tissue damage.

Sharp objects can sometimes cause GI damage, including perforations. Large objects can sometimes cause blockages.

A child is seen in the ER about every three hours in this country for battery ingestion.

The current that a battery can generate when exposed to saliva can cause a reaction that can start damaging esophagus tissue within two hours of swallowing one.

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ight-year-old Chris Case, a third grader at Arlington Elementary, has been through multiple therapies following a diagnosis of autism.

He received occupational and speech therapy at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, which recommended that Harold and Rebecca Case consider eye therapy for their son.

Chris has delayed speech and was struggling with reading and behavior issues at school.

“We would hear daily reports from his teacher that he got upset when it was reading time and he would run out of the classroom,” Rebecca said.

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“As soon as he started Vision Therapy we saw a big difference in school and at home,” Harold said.

Rebecca pointed out that during reading time in school, Chris would often grunt in response to lessons from his special education teacher, Angie Sidwell.

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august calendar Thursday 1 Lexington Farmers’ Market: Local produce, meat, eggs, herbs and spices and more. 7 a.m.4 p.m. Corner of South Broadway and Maxwell Street. Info: 608-2655.

Carnegie Center: Creative Writing Teen Retreat. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 1 & 2. $75.

Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 2544175. Teen Howl Poetry Series, open mic for poets under 21. 6 p.m. Free. The Morris Book Shop, 882 E. High St. Info: 254-4175.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Where Does It Grow? 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Dada!” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-4. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me, 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Shaker Village: Dixie Belle Riverboat Rides, enjoy a relaxing cruise through the scenic Kentucky River Palisades. 2 & 4 p.m. daily. $10 ages 13 & up, $5 ages 6-12. 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg. Info: (800) 734-5611.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes, a prenatal exercise program.

4:30-5:30 p.m. 5 classes for $35; 8 classes for $50; 10 classes for $55; 12 classes for $60. HealthwoRx members attend for free.

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Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

Madison County Health Dept: Babies’ Best Start breastfeeding class. 5:30 p.m. Free.

Registration required. 216 Boggs Lane, Richmond. Info: 623-7312 or 986-1192.

UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25 per couple.

For women delivering at UK Good Sam. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750.

Lexington Ballet: Ballet Under the Stars. Youth production at 8 p.m., main show at 9 p.m. Aug. 1-4. $5, children 3 & under free. Woodland Park. Info: 288-2925.

Studio Players: present “Always … Patsy Cline.” Based on a true story about the friendship between Patsy and her most devoted fan, Louise Seger, this show includes unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” and “Walking After Midnight.”

Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2:30 p.m. $21. Carriage House Theatre, 154 West Bell Ct. Info: 257-4929.

Kentucky Conservatory Theatre: presents Summerfest: “A Chorus Line.” 8:45 p.m. Aug. 1-4. $15 in advance, $18 at the gate. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 935-1564.

Lex Convention Center: Lexington Bluegrass Area Minority Business Expo. 3-8 p.m. Aug. 1; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 2. Bluegrass Ballroom and

Thoroughbred Meeting Rooms. Info: 288-2984.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: Tates Creek Writers Group. 6-8:30 p.m. For high schoolers and up. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 2 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas, stroller-walking group. 9:30-10:15 a.m. Weather permitting. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Storytime. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Explorium: Science Lab, “Super Sleuth.” 11 a.m.-noon. Friday and Saturday. Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members. Registration required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Saturday 3 Salato Wildlife Education Center: NWTF JAKES Day, featuring hands-on activities such as archery, fishing, turkey calling and more.

6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 2-17. Free. Veterans Memorial Wildlife Management Area, Scott County. Info: (502) 857-7714.

Lexington Farmers’ Market: Local produce, meat, eggs, herbs and spices and more. 7 a.m.3 p.m. Cheapside Park. Info: 608-2655.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: Produce, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 3450 Richmond Rd. Info: 548-3516.

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Lex Convention Center: Kentucky Reptile Expo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6, children 6 & under free. Info: 233-4567.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Big Latch On, a breastfeeding event for World Breastfeeding Week. 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 5598488.

Louisville Zoo: An Appearance by Captain Current, learn about energy conservation and do a hands-on activity. Zoo admission $15.95 adults, $11.50 seniors and children ages 3-11.

1100 Trevilian Way. Info: (502) 459-2181.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Flower Power.

10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Carnegie Center: Early Learner Book Club, “Where the Wild Things Are.” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 and parents or guardians. Free.

Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 2732911.

Babies R Us: Breastfeeding Expo, free information and chat with a Lactation Consultant. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Explorium: Imagination Station, “Mapping Mayhem.” 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. Free with general admission of $8. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Cardboard Construction.” 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 2583253.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Fall Equestrian Lesson Sign Ups. 1 p.m. youth ages 10-15; 2 p.m. ages 16 & up. $75 for youth class, $95 for adult class. Classes run Aug. 13-Oct. 5.

McConnell Springs. Info: 253-0328.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary: Stargazing, view the night sky through a variety of telescopes provided by the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club. 9:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. Info 271-6072.

Shaker Village: Craft Fair, featuring regional artisans and new artists. Aug. 3 & 4. $10

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Latch On Event Breastfeeding mothers can find information and support at The Big Latch On Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-noon on the lawn in front of Baby Moon, at 2891 Richmond Road.

The Big Latch On is a synchronized breastfeeding event as part of World Breastfeeding Week. Information about community resources and breastfeeding in general will be available from the event hosts: La Leche League of Greater Lexington, Baby Moon and the Lexington-Fayette Health Department.

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in 120 countries, and Lexington has participated in the Big Latch On since 2011. All breastfeeding mothers and breastfeeding supporters are welcome. Info: Ruth Jameson at 559-8488. adults, $5 ages 6-12, children 5 & under free.

3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg. Info: (800) 734-5611.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m. For families.

Tates Creek Branch: Drop-In Craft. 1-4 p.m.

For all ages. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 4 Lexington Farmers’ Market: Local produce, meat, eggs, herbs and spices and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Southland Dr. Info: 608-2655.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 2732911.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Create a Tomato Poster. 2 & 4 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free.

For women delivering at Baptist Health. New Brother, New Sister class. 4:15-5:30 p.m.

Ages 3-7. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Douglass and Picadome pools close for the season at 6 p.m. Info: 288-2900.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Friends Book Cellar 20% Off Sale. 1-5 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Monday 5 Bluegrass Youth Ballet: Registration 4-6:30 p.m. Aug. 5-9; 1-3 p.m. Aug. 10. Ages 3- adult.

1595 Mercer Rd. Suite 150. Info: 271-4472.

Baptist Health Education Center: Laboring the Natural Way childbirth class. 6:15-8:45

p.m. Aug. 5, 12 & 19. Free. Registration required. For women delivering at Baptist Hospital. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2606357.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs. Asheville Tourists. 7:05 p.m. Aug. 5 & 6; 12:05 p.m. on Aug. 7. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867 Explorium: The Sketch Pad art room. 1-5 p.m.

Mon-Fri. Free with general admission of $8.

440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Adult Fall Volleyball SignUps. Returning teams register Aug 5-9. New teams register Aug. 12-16. $200 per team.

Info: 288-2915.

Tuesday 6 Lexington Farmers’ Market: Local produce, meat, eggs, herbs and spices and more. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Corner of South Broadway and Maxwell Street. Info: 608-2655.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “H is for Health.”

10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Free with general admission of $8. Free with general admission of $8. Baby Explorers, “Playtime Pals.” 10:3011:15 a.m. Ages 9 months-2 years. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

10:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2352.

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first six weeks of life. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

Registration required. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: Produce, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods and more. 3-6 p.m.

3450 Richmond Rd. Info: 548-3516.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 8 classes for $50, 10 classes for $55, 12 classes for $60.

Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Carnegie Center: Family Fun & Learning Night, “Back to School Bash.” 5:45-7:30 p.m.

Free. For families with children ages 3-12.

Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175.

Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples.

7:15-9:30 p.m. $40. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Wednesday 7 Family Allergy & Asthma: Free Childhood Allergies Seminar hosted by local allergy doctor Rajiv Arora, who will discuss what causes allergies, how to recognize the symptoms, treatment options and more. 6-7 p.m. 3292 Eagle View Lane, Ste 150. Info: 263-1900 to reserve a spot.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Veggie Print Art. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Explorium: Imagination Station, “Bubble Dough.” 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Lexington Farmers’ Market: Local produce, meat, eggs, herbs and spices and more.

3-6 p.m. Alumni and University drives. Info: 608-2655.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: The Young and The Restless story time. 10 a.m.

Ages 2-3. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 8 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 1.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Tomato Sauce Finger Paint. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Silly Sculpture.”

See Aug. 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and

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Baby & Me. See Aug. 1.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See Aug. 1.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs. Hagerstown Suns. 7:05 p.m. Aug. 8-10; 1:35 p.m. Aug. 11. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867.

The Lyric Theatre: hosts The Poverty Forum with keynote speaker Melissa Harris-Perry.

Reception at 5:30 p.m., program at 7:30 p.m. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. 300 E. Third St. Info: 233-4600.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Jazz Live at the Library. 7 p.m. For all ages. Free.

Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. 4:305 p.m. Ages 6 & under. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 9 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See Aug. 2.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Storytime. See Aug. 2.

Boyle County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Class. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Registration required. Danville. Info: (859) 583-1007 or (859) 236-2053.

Explorium: Art Workshop, “Candy Shop Creations.” 11 a.m.-noon. Friday and Saturday. Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members. Registration required. Parent’s Night Out. 6-11 p.m. Children must be pottytrained. $15 per child for members, $18 per child for non-members. Reservations required.

440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Louisville Zoo: Friday Movie Nights, “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” Field opens at 6 p.m., movie begins at sundown. Free for zoo members, $5 after 5 p.m. for non-members. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: (502) 459-2181.

Lex. Opera House: presents Randy Newman in concert. 7:30 p.m. $65.50. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3535.

2013 Fountain Films: “Raising Arizona.” 8:45 p.m. Free. Triangle Park. Info: 425-2590.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Jazz performance featuring Kevin Harris. 6-8 p.m.

For all ages. Free. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 10 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 3.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 3.

Carnegie Center: Back to School Brain Power, small group homework help. 10 a.m.-noon.

Grades 3-6. Free. Registration required.

Toddler Time Reading Group, “Into the Woods.” Noon-12:45 p.m. For two-year-olds and their parents. Free. Registration required.

251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Leaf Detective.

10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Louisville Zoo: Water Wows, featuring characters from Ice Age and hands-on activities. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. General admission $15.95 adults, $11.50 seniors and children ages 3-11. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: (502) 459-2181.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See Aug. 3.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Earth Skills: Cordage, Knots & Shelter. 11 a.m. Ages 10 & up. Free.

Registration required. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. H2O Expo, a water-themed festival featuring children’s activities, canoeing, kayaks, water slides and more. Noon-4 p.m.

Jacobson Park. Info: 288-2900.

Explorium: Imagination Station, “Brain Tease.”

See Aug. 3. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Mexican Mirror.” See Aug. 3.

Baby Moon: Childbirth Weekend Intensive.

1-6 p.m. $155. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary: Little Explorers Nature Walk, a short hike and art project. 1 p.m. Ages 3-7. Free. Registration required.

Info: 272-6105.

Kentucky Magic Dinner Theater: John Shore with the Kentucky Magic Dinner Theater for an evening of magic, food and a little mystery.

6:30 p.m. $39. deSha’s Restaurant, 101 N. Broadway. Info: 536-6245.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Back to School is Almost Here! Come do a back-toschool craft. 2-4 p.m. For families. Free. Super Saturday Storytime. See Aug. 3. Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club. 2-4:15 p.m. Ages 8 & up. Tates Creek Branch: Drop-In Craft. 1-4 p.m. For all ages. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 11 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 4.

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Register as a team captain or individual for this unique pledge walk to save species one step at a time. Get your friends and family involved.

Enjoy close-up encounters with animals, select rides, prizes, music, a family movie and more.

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Open House at BYB August 11 from 1 - 4 pm

Ages 2 - Adults Ballet - Modern - Jazz - Contemporary - Pointe Creative Movement - Boys class - Performance opp.

Suzuki Guitar & Violin - Piano & Voice NOW OFFERING CLASSES AT VALLEY PARK (JESSE HIGGINBOTHAM NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER)

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Parents Day Out Program Register for FALL NOW!

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Aug. 4.

Bluegrass Youth Ballet: Open House. 1-4 p.m. Ages 3- adult. 1595 Mercer Rd. Suite 150. Info: 271-4472.

UK Arboretum: 7th Annual Tomato Festival, featuring a tomato tasting, children’s games, prizes, food and more. 1-4 p.m. $2 admission.

Info: 257-6955.

Baptist Health Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 2-5 p.m. $30 per person or $45 per couple. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Great Expectations childbirth class. 5-7:30 p.m. Free.

1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Tomato Puppets. 2 & 4 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Monday 12 Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 10-11 a.m. Senior Citizens Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 288-2352.

Bluegrass Babywearing Group: Monthly meeting. 11:30 a.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/ groups/bluegrassbabywearers/.

Lexington Habitat for Humanity: Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational Golf Tournament.

11:45 a.m. 2300 Sandersville Rd. Info: 2522224.

St. Joseph Hospital: Breastfeeding Class. 6-8 p.m. $25 per couple. For women delivering at St. Joseph. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: Family Movie Night. 6-8 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 13 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 6.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Fayette County Diabetes Coalition Meeting. 9-11 a.m.

Open to anyone interested in preventing and educating about diabetes. 805A Newtown Circle. Info: 288-2310. Health Chats about Diabetes. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane. Info: 288-2352.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Aug. 6.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “S is for Science.”

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See Aug. 6. Baby Explorers, “Fish Tank.” See Aug. 6.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 6.

children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Music from Africa.”

See Aug. 1.

Franklin County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Celebration Picnic. 4-7 p.m. Registration required. Lakeview Park, Frankfort. Info: 5647647.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Aug. 1.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See Aug. 6.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Registration required. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Castlewood, Southland, Tates Creek and Woodland aquatic centers and Shillito Pool close for the season at 6 p.m.

Info: 288-2900.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 7:15 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Dance Party. 11 a.m. Ages 2-5.

Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 14 Kentucky Children’s Garden: Plant a Fall Garden. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Safe Kids Coalition: Car Seat Check-up Clinic.

2-4 p.m. By appointment. Free. Auto Tech Services, 780 Winchester Rd. Info: 323-1153.

Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 7.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Registration required. 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2348.

Babies R Us: Car Seat Safety class. 6-7 p.m.

Free. Registration required. Hamburg Pavilion.

Info: 263-8598 Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 6:15-7:45 p.m. Free.

For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

LearningRx: Free seminars. 6:30 p.m.185 Pasadena Dr., Suite115. Info: 373-0002 or www.learningrx.com/lexington-south.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: The Young and The Restless. See Aug. 7. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 15 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 1.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Some Plant Like it Hot Game. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission,

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See Aug. 1.

Friday 16 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See Aug. 2.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Storytime. See Aug. 2.

Lex Philharmonic: Picnic with the Pops, live music, picnic dinners, a table decorating contest and more. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Aug. 17 & 18. $15 adults, $10 children 12 & under. Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Rd. Info: 233-3535.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Jim Vogt and open band. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Saturday 17 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 3.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 3.

Baptist Health Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 per person or $45 per couple. Registration required.

HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 9 a.m.-noon. $25 per couple.

For women delivering at UK Good Sam. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750.

Woodland Art Fair: Live music, food and more than 200 artists and crafters. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 17; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 18. Free.

Woodland Park. Info: 254-7024.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Playing in the Mud. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

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Try the first week of classes risk free Classical ballet technique taught by professional dancers.

Jazz, Pointe, and Pas de Deux included as students progress.

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Level 8 students may perform in additional company productions.

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See Aug. 3.

McConnell Springs: Junior Naturalist Program, “Butterflies and Dragonflies.” 11 a.m.-noon.

Ages 10 & under. Free. Registration required.

Ice Cream Social, ice cream, games and nature activities for the whole family. 1-3 p.m.

Info: 225-4073.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Salato Wildlife Olympics, view exhibits and participate in outdoor skills contests. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 3-16. Franklin County. Info: (502) 564-7863.

Explorium: Imagination Station, “Sound Search.” See Aug. 3. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Water Reflections.” See Aug. 3. Science Lab, “Momentum Machine.” 11 a.m.-noon.

Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members.

Registration required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Frankfort Dancing With the Stars: A fun evening of entertainment to benefit two Kentucky-based nonprofit organizations.

7 p.m. $20 general admission; VIP tickets including a cocktail party, dance lesson and dinner $100. Frankfort Convention Center: www.hope4tomorrow.net/dancingwiththestars.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Art Garage. 11 a.m. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. See Aug. 3. Tates Creek Branch: Drop-In Craft. 1-4 p.m. For all ages. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 18 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 4.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Aug. 4.

Baptist Health Education Center: Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 2-4:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2606357.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Chalk Art. 2 & 4 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Monday 19 Bluegrass Youth Ballet: Registration opens for El Ballet Juvenil del Bluegrass, a new dance outreach program. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 19-22.

Program runs from August through May. Ages 3- adult. Jesse Higginbotham Neighborhood Center. Info: 619-0921.

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Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: Health Fair. Try out Zumba, strike a yoga pose and learn about health care available in your community. 2-6 p.m. For all ages. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 20 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 6.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Aug. 6.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “M is for Math.”

See Aug. 6. Baby Explorers, “Arrgh Matey.”

See Aug. 6.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2352.

Health Chats about Diabetes. 5-6 p.m. Free.

Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 616 DeRoode St. Info: 288-2352.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 6.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See Aug. 6. Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs. Augusta Greenjackets. 7:05 p.m. Aug. 20 & 22; 12:05 p.m. Aug. 21. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers.

Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867 Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials I class.

7:15-9:15 p.m. $30. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Stories Before Bedtime Dance Party. 6:307:30 p.m. Ages 3-7. Reservations required.

Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 21 Kentucky Children’s Garden: Veggie Scavenger Hunt. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 2576955.

Registration required. Faith Lutheran Church Faith House, 836 Melrose St. Info: 288-2352.

Frankfort Medical Pavilion: Breastfeeding Basics class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 279 King’s Daughters Dr. Info: (877) 376-2631 or (502) 226-1655.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Hooray for Curious George, story and craft time. 11 a.m. Ages 2-5 with a parent or caregiver. Registration required. Central Library: The Young and The Restless. See Aug. 7. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 22 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 1.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Gone Fishin’.

10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Captain ARRRRGGH!” See Aug. 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Aug. 1.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See Aug. 1. Pediatric CPR class.

6:15-9 p.m. $30 per person or $45 per couple.

Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. See Aug. 8.

Friday 23 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See Aug. 2. Great Expectations childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Fourth Friday Fun Day. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Attachment Parenting Group: Monthly meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.baby-moon.org.

Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 7.

Explorium: Day Camp, “Galactic Odyssey 3000.” Grades K-5. $50 full day, $45 half-day for non-members; $25 full day, $22.50 half-day for members. Parent’s Night Out. 6-11 p.m.

Children must be potty-trained. $15 per child for members, $18 per child for non-members.

Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Myths and Facts of Diabetes. 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs. Greenville Drive. 7:05 p.m. Aug. 23 & 24; 1:35 p.m. Aug.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Kiddie Kapers Fall Registration. Online registration opens at noon. Walk-in and mailed registrations accepted beginning August 23 at 9 a.m. Ages 3-18. $175. Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Info: 288-2935.

25. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867.

2013 Fountain Films: “Young Frankenstein.”

8:45 p.m. Free. Triangle Park. Info: 4252590.

Cincinnati Zoo: Visitor Appreciation Day. Half-price admission Aug. 23, 24 & 25. Info: (513) 281-4700.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Movies on the Big Screen. 1:30 p.m. For families.

Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Back to School? No … Back to Summer!

Movies, games, crafts and more. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For all kids. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 24 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 3.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 3.

McConnell Springs: Weekend Workout.

Come volunteer and help spruce up the park. 10 a.m. Stay as long as you are able. Meet at the Education Center. Info: 225-4073.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Wiggly Worms. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner.

See Aug. 3.

Carnegie Center: Young Chefs Club. 12:301:30 p.m. Grades 1-3. $15. Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175.

Explorium: Imagination Station, “Horsin’ Around.” See Aug. 3. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Skyscraping Design.” See Aug. 3. Art Workshop, “Water Balloon Painting.”

11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members. Registration required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253

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Baby Moon: Transitions: Bringing Home a Baby class. 1-3 p.m. $35 per couple.

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Baptist Health Education Center: New Brother, New Sister class. 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Ages 3-7. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

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Kentucky Magic Dinner Theater: John Shore with the Kentucky Magic Dinner Theater for an evening of magic, food and a little mystery. 6:30 p.m. $39. deSha’s Restaurant, 101 N. Broadway. Info: 5366245.

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ArtsPlace, Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea. Info: 985-5501.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. See Aug. 3. Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 8 & up. Tates Creek Branch: Drop-In Crafts. 1-4 p.m. For all kids. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 25 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 4.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Aug. 4.

Yoga. See Aug. 6.

MOPS Open House: Mothers of Preschoolers at Tates Creek Christian Church will host annual open house. Find more information about MOPS support group. Breakfast and childcare provided. Fellowship hall. 9-11:15 a.m. Info: www.tatescreekmops.org or email mopstccc@gmail.com.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials II class.

7:15-8:45 p.m. $28. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

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FCPS PTA: Deadline to register for the third annual PTA 5K, which is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 20. A fundraiser for Fayette County Schools, it also promotes family fitness. Sign up for training programs to help students and their families prepare for the Kids Marathon and a 5K. Info: www.pta5k.com.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Eco-Art. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free.

Info: 257-6955.

Child Development Center of the Bluegrass: Touch-A-Truck fund raiser. Kids can climb on, climb in, see, touch and safely explore their favorite big trucks for a $15 donation per carload of up to 7 people. Info: 218-2322 or www.cdcbg.org.

Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 7.

Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 9 Months and Counting, a class to take as soon as you discover you are pregnant. 5-6:30 p.m. Free.

1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Baby Moon: Hypnobabies prenatal birthing class. 5:30-8:30 p.m. weekly through Sept. 29. $285 per couple. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Monday 26 La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Tuesday 27 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 6.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 6.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Aug. 6.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “S is for Social Studies.” See Aug. 6. Baby Explorers, “Fall Comes to Town.” See Aug. 6.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal

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Boyle County Public Library: Mommyto-Mommy Support Group. 1-2 p.m. Free.

Danville. Info: (859) 583-1007 or (859) 2362053.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats About Diabetes En Espanol. 6-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Community Health Center, 1306 Versailles Rd. Info: 263-2507.

Baptist Health Education Center: Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2606357.

Babies R Us: Friends and Family CPR class, with the Lexington Fire Department. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required. Hamburg Pavilion.

Info: 263-8598.

LearningRx: Free seminars. 6:30 p.m.185 Pasadena Dr., Suite115. Info: 373-0002 or www.learningrx.com/lexington-south.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: The Young and The Restless. See Aug. 7. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 29 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 1.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Terra Cotta Creature. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Fantasy Art.” See Aug. 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Aug. 1.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps

and Babes. See Aug. 1. Comfort Measures childbirth class. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

Registration required. Cavalry Baptist Church, 150 E. High St. Info: 260-6357.

Kentucky Horse Park: Bluegrass Classic Dog Show, four days of all-breed conformation and obedience competitions. Aug. 29-Sept. 2.

4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: 272-2846.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. See Aug. 8. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 30 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See Aug. 2.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Storytime. See Aug. 2.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs. West Virginia Power. 7:05 p.m. Aug. 30 & Sept. 1; 1:35 p.m. Sept. 2. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers.

Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867.

Saturday 31 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 3.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Aug. 3.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Let’s Go Fly a Kite. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 admission, children under 2 free. Info: 257-6955.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See Aug. 3.

Explorium: Imagination Station, “Mauritanian Masterpiece.” See Aug. 3. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Pollock’s Apprentice.” See Aug. 3. Science Lab, “Water, Water, All Around.”

11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members. Registration required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Civil War Train Robbery. 2 p.m. $13.50 adults, $12.50 seniors, $11.50 children 2-12. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: 873-2476.

Shaker Village: Summer Picnic Concert Series III, featuring a picnic dinner. 6:30 p.m. $45 ages 21 & up; $39 ages 13-20; $15 ages 12 & under. 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg.

Info: (800) 734-5611.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. See Aug. 3. Eagle Creek Branch: LEGO Club. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 7-12. Tates Creek Branch: Drop-In Crafts.

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t the age of 16, William Eucker is and gave him the job. already a professional artist.

What better way to spend a summer The junior-to-be in the SCAPA than drawing and painting – hobbies program at Lafayette High has two William would have done anyway. Now, commissioned projects he’s working on he’s getting paid. Sweet. this summer – an oil portrait of one of his “William draws every day and he mother’s colleagues and illustrations for a relaxes by drawing,” his mother Debra children’s book by an author in Keelen said. “After he does his South Carolina. homework, he’ll start drawing.”

For the portrait he plans a Aside from being an award24- by 30-inch oil painting, winning artist, William is a which is small scale compared strong student, enrolled in to the award-winning selfboth the SCAPA and preportrait he painted last year. engineering programs at That stood 8-feet tall and Lafayette. won the youth art award from “I wanted to challenge myself William Eucker the Living Arts & Science and pre-engineering was the w Lafayette High Center where the painting toughest thing I could take,” hung last summer. he said. w Parents: Debra & Rob Keelen and Illustrating a children’s book He had all A’s and one B as a David Eucker is a dream project for William, sophomore and as a junior will who has been drawing since he take four APs classes – English, can remember. calculus, biology and U.S. history.

He admires the work of Tony Before SCAPA, he attended The DiTerlizzi, a children’s book illustrator.

Lexington School, which has a strong “I love the way he tells a story with his art program. In fact, his art blossomed realistic drawings,” William said. in middle school when he took private The children’s book author is the lessons with TLS art teacher Cissy grandmother of a cousin of the Euckers.

Hamilton.

She auditioned professional illustrators “That’s when we saw huge changes in and was dissatisfied with the work. his abilities,” Debra said. “She brought She took one look at William’s drawings out qualities we didn’t know he had.”

Said William: “She had me do lots of realism and more and different media.

She encouraged me to draw anything and everything and to dream big.”

William has set his sights on big-time art colleges – Yale, Carnegie Mellon, Tyler School of Art at Temple and the Rhode Island School of Design.

Boosting his resume is a Congressional award he won with a portrait of his sister (pictured above).

The oil painting won honorable mention and hangs in Rep. Andy Barr’s Lexington office.

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Scholar Athlete of the Month A Tennis Star With Many Other Talents

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Madeline Rolph • School: Sayre School • Grade: 11th • Sports: Tennis • Academics: Madeline reads as many as three to five books per week and has a 4.2 grade-point average.

• Parents: Kim & Chuck

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hat’s the most interesting thing about Madeline Rolph, a 16-year-old junior at Sayre School? There’s plenty to choose from. u Is it that she was homeschooled for two years while she attended the Rick Macci Tennis Academy in Florida? u Or is it that she’s an avid reader?

Avid? How about three to five dystopian novels a week? “If it looks scary or is an adventure story, I’ll read it,” she said. u How about academics? She has a 4.2 GPA and hopes to be a doctor specializing in sports medicine. u Or how about the time she grabbed the stick and ever so briefly piloted a two-seater plane during a short flight over Blue Grass Airport two years ago? u Language anyone? Madeline is fluent in French and has traveled to Paris, London, Florence and Rome. u What about guns? She’s a marksman with a pink .22 rifle and receives a gun every Christmas from her father, a former Army field artillery officer.

Those are fun to consider but she’s probably best known as the reigning high school state tennis champion.

At 5-foot-10, Madeline can be intimidating on the court. She comes across as a mature, bright and relaxed teenager but admits that she is a driven perfectionist. Her tennis results speak for themselves.

When she was 7, she was discovered

hitting tennis balls by Carlos Drada, the UK women’s coach. He gave her private lessons until she was 10 – Wildcat men’s coach Cedric Kauffmann took over then – when she reluctantly played in her first tournament.

“I didn’t want to play because I hadn’t played any matches at all. I just practiced,” she said.

Guess what? She won her age group title in the Ryan Holder tournament.

Now she is ranked No. 1 in the state and in the top 20 among USTA Southern players.

She has won two USTA Southern tournaments, a national doubles title and has been the age-group champion of the Joe Creason state tournament five times in six years.

This summer she will play against professionals for the second time in the Fifth Third Tennis Championships.

Madeline trains seven days a week, a work ethic that also drives her academic success.

She re-enrolled at Sayre in January after two years of homeschooling while she attended the tennis academy.

“Homeschooling gave me freedom and helped me develop confidence and independence,” she said.

“But at Sayre, I’ve learned there’s more to life than tennis. I really enjoy the balance and that’s allowed me to play better tennis.”

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Two Scholar Athletes a year will be picked at random to share $2,500 in scholarships provided by Mike Pulliam, a Rector Hayden Realtor and instructor at Man O’ War Golf.

Other contributors are Howard Smith of Southern Automotive Garage Equipment, Barry and Mike Barrett of Auto Excel, local CPA Kenny Frank and PBI Bank.

ASBURY UNIVERSITY presents

August 2013

— Educator of the Month —

Ryan Abbott:

Making Meaningful Connections Who wouldn’t want to take the fifth grade science class from veteran teacher Ryan Abbott? Look at what you get to do: To study aerodynamics, how about we make different types of paper airplanes to predict and measure their flying capability?

“The good thing about science class is that the kids don’t even realize what we’re doing is a lesson,” said Abbott, who taught at Wilmore Elementary for 17 years and will help open Red Oak, the new elementary school in Nicholasville.

Abbott, 40, shows the same excitement for his lessons as the students – who are one-quarter his age. Just get Abbott talking about his Mars Rover project and his infectious enthusiasm boils over and pulls you in. You can forget that he has a master’s degree in education with an endorsement in technology. (He worked as the technology coordinator at Wilmore Elementary).

Nominations

Asbury University’s School of Education, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for young adults and working

Abbott is also a long-time golf and baseball coach at the two Jessamine County high schools and is working toward a master’s degree in sports administration.

A former college pitcher, he enjoys science class as much as the pitcher’s mound. As part of a unit on space, Abbott has his students break up in teams and design and build mini Mars Rovers out of cardboard powered by small motors.

“Our kids are using engineering, math and science,” Abbott said, but typically students are having too much fun to notice. “When the kids are able to make connections with real life, that’s when it really becomes meaningful for them. Not every kid loves the Mars Rover project but all of them remember it.”

They will probably remember the aquarium in Mr. Abbott’s room, too.

Abbott introduced a salt-water fish tank to his class this past school year.

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Students loved to watch the fish while they were learning about ecosystems, symbiotic relationships and how coral growth demonstrates cellular reproduction. A new aquarium joins Abbott at Red Oak. “He’s passionate about science and the kids know he cares,” said Andi McNeal, the former Wilmore principal who is now at Red Oak. “He will help make the new school as wonderful as Wilmore was.”

Will Abbott be happy at his new school, teaching science amid his Mars Rovers and aquarium?

“If there is any position I would want as a teacher,” he said, “this is it.”

please contact Asbury University’s School of Education at AUSOE@asbury.edu.

Earn Your Masters Degree Online at Asbury University Asbury University offers multiple avenues for teachers of all grade levels to earn a masters degree online. To find out more, visit asbury.edu/education or call (859) 858-3511, x2502!

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