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After the long Thanksgiving weekend, this town turned into a fullblown winter wonderland. Although it hasn’t snowed yet, the holiday cheer is here. As we all know, holidays are about giving, and this week’s feature story gives us the most heartwarming story of a young boy wanting to give more than receive. Reece King, a Louisville native, was diagnosed with ALL – acute lymphoblastic leukemia – and quickly thereafter was granted a wish by the Make-A-Wish foundation. As any 10-year-old boy would, he thought up some pretty wild things like taking a ride on Air Force One or a Harry Potter-themed tree house. However, Reece decided that he did not need the treehouse but wanted to give back to kids like him. Reece’s wish is to raise $1 million for various charities and hospitals. Reece is one-of-a-kind, and I hope this story inspires you to give back and help Reece with his wish.

admirably, and even held the lead for the first half, it was Louisville’s own Cardinals that emerged victorious in this very exciting game. Check out recaps from both perspectives as well as a very special gallery in this week’s Sports section. Around town, we checked out Light Up Louisville, which took place over the weekend. People gathered for some holiday cheer that included an ice rink, Santa workshop and a parade. Our Out & About columnist, Bennett Duckworth, was there during the festivities and, in his opinion, the new ice skating rink is an awesome addition to the city. I couldn’t agree more! Another event we stopped by was the Holiday Drink Preview Party. The party was held at Sevice by the Highland Commerce Guild. A new season brings different seasonal drinks, and that alone is worth celebrating. And in Tastes this week our own Remy Sisk sampled a few drinks from local restaurants to give us some new holiday drink recipes. Check out what he found around town to serve at your next holiday party.

And someone else bringing cheer to Louisville is Walter Queen a.k.a. Santa Walt. Santa Walt can be seen around town during the holidays, and he describes himself as a professional Santa Claus. In this week’s Profile, Santa Walt talks with us about his drive and passion for being Santa. He told us that seeing that look on kids’ faces is what keeps his and everyone else’s spirit alive.

New Year’s Eve is another holiday that needs to be thought about during the hustle and bustle of December. In our Spotlight, we ask Joey Wagner about his upcoming party that is one of the biggest and best NYE parties in the city. Both Tony and the Tan Lines and DJ K-Dogg will be at this almost sold out event. I highly encourage everyone to ring in 2016 at this party!

There was no shortage of spirits last weekend, though, as the Cats and Cards duked it out at the 2015 Governor’s Cup. While the Cats played

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In September 2012, Reece King was a normal 10-year-old. A bright, happy and outgoing young man, he spent his days riding his bike and hanging out with his friends. But his world was rocked when he received a diagnosis of ALL

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This blood-related cancer turned Reece’s life upside down and flipped his days formerly filled with legos and Nerf guns into those filled with hospitals and pills. Although a cancer diagnosis ordinarily would be enough to send any child, or person for that matter, into a deep state of despair, this did not prove to be the case with Reece. In fact, he not only faced his journey with bravery and good humor but actually used it as a launching pad to change the world. Roughly six months after Reece, now 13, received his diagnosis, he was approached by Make-A-Wish due to the fact that he had a life-threatening disease. Since 1980, the foundation has become known for arranging experiences for sick children; whether it’s spending a day with Jennifer Lawrence, flying an airplane or seeing pineapples grow in real life, the experience is up to the child, and the options are nearly limitless. For Collie King, Reece’s father, it was more about the possibility of the wish than the actual wish itself that brought true hope and light to the family’s difficult time. “The miracle for Make-AWish was not the wish itself but the anticipation for

the wish,” he affirms. “When you sit there and he’s throwing up because he gags on medicine and he’s got to get another shot and go back and take more medicine and he’s crying and screaming, we could always say, ‘Hey, let’s talk about the wish.’” The family came up with some pretty wild ideas, Reece says. A ride in Air Force One was one option, as was spending a day shadowing Criss Angel in Las Vegas. Ultimately, though, he decided to wish for a state-of-the-art Harry Potter-themed treehouse created by the folks behind the television show “Treehouse Masters.” But while he was awaiting the response from Make-A-Wish, Reece was finally feeling healthy enough to cash in on an offer made by his father early in his cancer journey. “My dad had told me as soon as I was well enough to travel, he would take me on a vacation wherever I wanted to go,” Reece explains. “So once I was good, we went on a Disney Cruise.” While Reece and his father were on their vacation, however, they got some disheartening news. “We got a call from Make-A-Wish saying that three other families also wanted a treehouse and that

the producers of the show were going to make it kind of like a competition to see who had the best story,” Reece recalls. “And we decided that while some other kid really needed the treehouse, we just wanted it. So we decided to drop out of the running for the treehouse. And then we went back to the drawing board and thought of something else.” Reece’s father remembers being on the cruise and talking to Reece about their options going forward when his son presented a very mature viewpoint. “He did say to me when we were on the cruise, ‘Dad, we’re on this cruise, and something like this is most kids’ wish,’” King recounts. “And I think he’s always known right from wrong and to take care of others.” And thinking of others is just what Reece was doing when he at last called Make-A-Wish with his new wish. “Over time, I was thinking, ‘Well, it’d be cool if I helped someone else,’” Reece relates. “And we just started thinking about what we could do to make the most impact. And that’s where Reece’s Wish to Raise $1 Million came from.” Currently about a quarter of the way to completion, this endeavor initiated by Reece is intended to not help just one or two children with cancer but a whole demographic entirely. The money raised by the wish will be split between Make-AWish, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, Kosair Children’s Hospital and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Reece is particularly excited, however, about Teen Cancer America, a partner of Kosair Chidren’s Hospital and consequently another beneficiary of the project. “Teen Cancer America is a branch of a foundation that Roger Daltry and Pete Townsend from The Who started a while ago in England called Teenage Cancer Trust,” Reece explains. “Recently, they came to California to start Teen Cancer America, which goes around to children’s hospitals and builds teen cancer wings. Because teens are too old to be kids but too young to be adults, there’s not really much for them in the hospitals. So part of this money is going to go toward building a teen cancer wing at Kosair Children’s Hospital.” Indeed, there isn’t a lot offered at area hospitals for teenagers going through cancer, as most of the recreation options available are more designed for children under 10. Reece experienced this firsthand when he was a patient at The Addison Jo Blair Cancer Care Center at Kosair Children’s Hospital, and he is now looking to change that, as he points out that about 25 percent of the children undergoing inpatient care are teenagers.

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Reece at the kickoff to Macy's Believe campaign.

port with his wish is the Hall of Hope at Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Reece and his parents note that frequently in a cancer center, almost everything is named for individuals who lost their battle. His mother, Nora King, remarks, “Those are amazing tributes, but for the kids inside…” Her voice trails off as she tries to explain how it can’t be too encouraging for children undergoing cancer treatment to constantly be reminded of those who were not so lucky. So now in the works at Kentucky Children’s and something that will be supported by Reece’s Wish is the Hall of Hope. It’s a space in the hospital where interactive video monitors allow anyone to approach and put in their age and relationship to someone undergoing treatment. From siblings to parents to the patients themselves, they’ll be met with a success story of someone just like them and hopefully be encouraged that there is hope to come out all right on the other end. For Reece, he’s so close to the other end he’s already planning his celebration. His last treatment will be on December 10, and his last oral chemo will be on December 28. “There will be a big party that night,” his dad says with a smile. And Reece certainly credits his outlook at least partially with what got him through such a difficult time. “If you don't have a positive attitude, it’ll just tear you apart,” he emphasizes. “You've got to keep your head up and keep fighting through.” Reece’s constant positivity and his wish itself are certainly unusual for someone his age, but his parents admit that he’s always been mature beyond his years. “He’s always had an old soul,”

his mother contends. “He's always had an awareness that’s seemed very adult-like.” And it’s this awareness and this strength that have made this entire journey more doable for the family. Nora King continues, “I’ve said this to everybody when they say, you know, ‘How do you do it?’ I say, ‘Well, first of all, you just have to do it. But Reece lifts us up. Reece lifts us up every day. There’s no doubt about it.’” As one would expect, Reece’s Wish has generated a good amount of media attention, and he

himself is becoming something of a local celebrity, which he loves – not because of the fame but because of what it will accomplish. “I do like it because that’s what this whole thing is about: just raising awareness about what these children have to go through. Like my dad has said, it’s not about the money; it’s about raising the awareness.” Looking ahead, Reece plans to continue fighting to raise the $1 million and possibly even more. But in the more immediate future, he’s preparing for his upcoming audition at the Youth Performing Arts School, where he will attempt to major in drama, musical theatre or vocal music. He’s been acting since the second grade and has performed in such shows as “Grease” and “Into the Woods.” Currently though, he’s in “Annie,” and is gearing up for a very special event. Last month, Reece spoke at a press conference at Macy’s to officially kick off the company’s Believe campaign, which donates $1 to Make-A-Wish for every letter to Santa children drop off at the store. On December 11, Macy’s is hosting Reece’s Wish Day with a pep rally at school and a visit by UK football head coach Mark Stoops. Then, at Oxmoor, Reece will be publicly shaving his head, partially to prepare for his upcoming role of Daddy Warbucks and partially to stand in solidarity with those affected by cancer. The cast of “Annie” will be performing on a stage just outside Macy’s and hopefully encourage the crowd not only to check out the production but also help Reece in his goal to raise $1 million. VT

Reece at the kickoff to Macy's Believe campaign.

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mill toys, unless Mom or Dad here is a compelhave asked their child to ask for a ling argument to be new boat or a new car. Some ask made that Christmas for ‘peace on Earth.’ Some ask has gone completely comfor their daddy mercial. Despite its humor mommy to come home ble origins as a celebration Staff Writer safely from of feast, light and the giving Afghanistan or and receiving of gifts, it is BEN Iraq.” safe to say that the holiday GIERHART There is has morphed over time into one moment something unrecognizable. Neither in particular, that Queen of these statements is more true than treasures as one of his it is for the secular part of Christmas’ very favorites. A local central figure: Santa Claus. There is family traveled to Bass hope — for the Louisville area at least Pro Shop in Clarksville, Indiana to meet Queen’s — in the form of Walter Queen. “Santa.” What makes this Walter describes himself as a professional Santa, and many in the Louisville community know him simply as Santa Walt. His commitment to the myth and character are absolute. “I consider myself a ‘full-time’ Santa character. I don’t cut my beard or hair other than to keep it even or bleach as some Santas do. In fact, the kids that come by The Home Depot where I work part-time refer to me as Santa,” he says. For Queen, it all started 10 years ago when a friend asked the Santa-to-be to deliver a puppy. The puppy was for the friend’s daughter, and the entire experience was an elaborate Christmas gift. It was this friend who purchased Queen his first suit, the first step on the path to where he is now. “That was a magical moment when I handed the puppy to my friend’s daughter and saw her light up with excitement and joy,” he reminisces.

my arms.” It is easy to believe that the true meaning of Christmas is long lost, that the holiday has become nothing more than the chance to guzzle at the already abundant opportunities to consume in modern society. It is here, perhaps, that one can find a little heart, and Queen’s heart appears to be as big as the myth of Santa itself. This heart, as well as his rapport with children, has earned him enough fame to attract families from other parts of the country for not only his public appearances but also family holiday photos.

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family unique though is that the little girl in tow had a condition so rare that only 10 people in the entire world possess the same exact chromosome deletion. It is nearly unbelievable to fathom then that recently, a family with a little girl with the same condition made the trek from South Florida to see Queen: “Just a few days ago, I was privileged to meet another child with the same condition. Imagine. Twenty percent of these children were in

The origins of Santa Claus are nebulous as the modern iteration of the character is inspired by Germanic, Dutch and Nordic traditions, but no matter the culture, he is depicted as an uncommonly kind man, a man dedicated to fostering the idea of sharing love and resources for the harshest days of winter. Walter Queen is that man, making him a ray of hope for even the most cynical. When someone embodies the tenets and spirit of Christmas so completely, there is no question that Santa is not only real but also alive and well. VT

Long since bitten by that bug, Walter has made countless public appearances over the last decade at restaurants, holiday parties and other similar events. Understandably, however, it is the children who make Queen’s commitment to being Santa worthwhile: “Most of the requests are for the normal run-of-the-

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rika Chavez-Graziano exudes a contagious passion. By the end of the year, her company will have processed as much as 10 tons of chocolate in just two months. In a factory tucked into Butchertown Market, some of that chocolate is swirling around now in two 50-pound-capacity tempering machines.

started thinking about a career, running a chocolate factory wasn’t on her radar. She moved to Louisville in 2004, studied political science at UofL and suddenly decided to change her course.

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Cellar Door Chocolates was born in 2007 out of Chavez-Graziano’s habit of making goodies for her fellow research assistants and professors.

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“I had abandoned my thesis, and my academic advisor said, ‘Why don’t you do something with your truffles?’”

With deft hands and sprightly professionalism, some of Chavez-Graziano’s 21 employees are working now with peppermint, caramel and butter cream. Surely, the sights and smells are enough to make anyone swoon. Chavez-Graziano’s company, Cellar Door Chocolates, is, for her, the realization of two lifelong loves: cooking and business.

It was the spark that would ignite the company that, at least in Louisville, has become nearly synonymous with chocolate. To get there, Chavez-Graziano knew she would need a topflight product. So she painstakingly taught herself how to create perfection.

As a child, Chavez-Graziano had always been comfortable selling Girl Scout cookies and going door to door. When it was time to launch Cellar Door, she drew on that self-confidence. “I went to places like Dundee Candy and A Taste of Kentucky and brought them samples of my chocolate, and I said: ‘If I were to create this company, would you be a customer of mine?’ I went to all of these stores, and nine times out of 10, they said yes.” In naming her new company, Chavez-Graziano took the advice of Edgar Allan Poe and J.R.R. Tolkien, who both called “cellar door” one of the most beautiful phrases in the English language. Today Cellar Door operates retail stores in Butchertown Market and in Oxmoor Center. And a few weeks ago, they opened a new store on the first floor of the Hilton Garden Inn at 601 S. Fourth St.

The oldest of her grandmother’s 26 grandchildren, Chavez-Graziano grew up in New Mexico shadowing an exceptional cook. “I had her at her prime,” she says. “And my grandmother was always cooking for everybody. So I grew up in her kitchen, and I learned how to express love and gratitude through preparing food for others. It’s one of the most selfless things you can do.”

Around Christmastime and Valentines Day, business gets intense. Cellar Door is the official chocolate of the Kentucky Derby Festival, and Derby time is another of the company’s busy seasons. Chocolate ships as far as Hawaii and France and is distributed wholesale to stores across Kentucky and surrounding states.

From childhood, Chavez-Graziano has had an entrepreneurial spirit. She tended to sell the most cookies, the most chocolate Easter bunnies.

“There’s a mysterious air around chocolate, and it is a mysterious dessert,” Chavez-Graziano says. “When you give someone a box of chocolates, it’s very special.” VT

“I was the little girl that played bank,” she says. “And I would have bake sales when I was really young, and I would always think about ways to generate money.”

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“It’s challenging,” she says. “I mean, there’s so few chocolatiers, because it is challenging. It’s not a forgiving medium, and there is science behind it; there’s chemistry behind it. You have to control your environment. There’s very little room for error. And I really enjoyed the challenge.”

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In addition to providing the families, staff and visitors of Kosair Children’s Hospital with delicious and wholesome meal options at an affordable price, McDonald’s local owner/operators do so much more for the community in which they work and live. Providing support to Kosair Children’s Hospital is just one way in which the McDonald’s owner/operators help to enrich the lives of those around them.

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Exclusive fan hotel rates for the festival weekend are available now. Visit ForecastleFest.com for a full list of pricing and locations. Highlighted in Rolling Stone as “one of the coolest festivals in America” and acclaimed by American Songwriter as “a rock and roll paradise,” the Forecastle Festival has evolved from a small community event into one of the country’s premier festival destinations. The event offers an immersive experience that’s distinctly Louisville – beyond the first-class musical lineup – highlighting the region’s burgeoning culinary and arts scene, Kentucky’s unique bourbon heritage and more. The festival continues to emphasize sustainability practices and conservation initiatives, exhibited by the festival’s non-profit organization, the Forecastle Foundation. For the latest news and updates from Forecastle Festival, fans can visit ForecastleFest.com. DEMOCRAT AL GENTRY FILES FOR HOUSE SEAT IN LARRY CLARK’S DISTRICT 46 On Tuesday, November 17, Democrat Alan “Al” Gentry filed for the House of Representatives District 46, the seat held for 31 years by retiring Representative Larry Clark. With Representative Clark by his side, Gentry filed his paperwork with the Secretary of State. Al Gentry is a self-employed businessman and entrepreneur who has deep roots in the community and an extensive non-profit and public service resume. Gentry is 51 years old and is a graduate of Bishop David High School and the University of Louisville. While in graduate school at the University of Kentucky, Gentry lost his arm at age 28 in an accident, working as a hydrogeologist for an environmental consulting firm. He did not let his disability stop him; however, he continued with his business career while dedicating himself to organizing and leading efforts for the disabled. Gentry is a founder of the North American One-Armed Golfer Association and served as the organization’s first president for six years. He is a past president of the Pleasure Valley Lions Club and help to create the Hand-for-Heroes program that teaches our country’s permanently disabled veterans the game of golf. BOARD OF WATER WORKS ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION On Tuesday, November 17, the Board of Water Works announced Spencer Bruce, Louisville Water’s chief engineer and vice president will become the company’s interim president and CEO beginning January 1, 2016. Bruce succeeds Jim Brammell, who is retiring January 1 after a 20-year-career with Louisville Water. Bruce joined Louisville Water in 2006 and has held several positions in the company managing distribution operations, plant management and engineering. Bruce was named chief engineer and vice president in December 2013. The Board plans a national search for a new president and will discuss the timeline at its December meeting. LOCAL MCDONALD’S OWNERS TO DONATE $15,000 TO KOSAIR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL McDonald's Restaurants of Kentuckiana local owner/operators awarded Kosair Children’s Hospital with a $15,000 donation during

KENTUCKY BICYCLE AND BIKEWAY COMMISSION ANNOUNCES GRANT RECIPIENTS On Wednesday, November 18, in Lexington, the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission (KBBC), chaired by Bill Gorton, a Member of Stites & Harbison, PLLC, announced 10 recipients of the Paula Nye Memorial Education Grant made possible with funds generated by the sale of “Share the Road” license plates by Kentucky motorists. Grant recipients include Bicycling for Louisville’s Bicycling Awareness Campaign, Downtown Lexington Corporation Foundation’s Bike Lexington Light and Helmet Outreach Campaign, among several others. VNA NAZARETH HOME CARE CELEBRATES 125 YEARS OF CARE This month, VNA Nazareth Home Care will celebrate its 125th anniversary. As the fifth longest-running home care agency in the Unites States, KentuckyOne Health is proud to recognize VNA Nazareth Home Care and every associate who has contributed to the many, many years of service.

LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY’S STRONG BOND RATINGS CONFIRMED On November, 20, two rating agencies reaffirmed their highest marks for Louisville Water Company, citing the utility's strong fiscal management and credit worthiness. The ratings come as Louisville Water prepares to issue $127.7 million in bonds in December to fund its capital program. Standard & Poor's (S&P) affirmed a AAA rating, its highest mark, and Moody's Investors Service affirmed its highest rating, Aaa. Both agencies cited Louisville Water's diverse customer base, strong financial metrics and the company's ability to manage debt and implement strategic initiatives. Louisville Water plans to issue approximately $127.7 million in bonds to fund its capital program to maintain its water mains, treatment plants and fund new technology. The bonds are set to be priced on December 2.

In honor of this landmark anniversary, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer proclaimed November 21, 2015 as VNA Nazareth Home Care Day. VNA Nazareth Home Care provides treatment or assistance to patients who are recuperating, chronically ill or disabled, in the comfort of their own home. Their home care services include specialized programs, prevention and health maintenance on a short-term and long-term basis including a wide array of services from high-technology nursing to basic home health aide care. LEADERSHIP LOUISVILLE’S IGNITE LOUISVILLE PROGRAM SPARKS THE FUTURE A local nonprofit gained over $26,000 value and 500+ hours from support from a team of young professionals from the Leadership Louisville Center’s Ignite Louisville program. The team was named the winner of the Fall 2015 Yum! IGNITES Louisville Challenge, which will provide their nonprofit agency – Surgery On Sunday – an additional financial gift totaling $4,000 from the Yum! Brands Foundation. The Foundation

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obituaries Lawrence Eugene Boone Lawrence Eugene Boone, 79, of Louisville passed away Saturday November 28, 2015 at Sts Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. Lawrence was born in Nelson County, KY. to the late Joseph A. and Mary Ann Boone. He served eight years of active duty with the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a member of St Peter The Apostle Catholic Church and had retired as a construction contractor. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth Ann (Smith) Boone; three children, Larry Boone (Ann), Rick Boone (Melissa) and Karen Ann Anderson (Paul); seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline Goote and Helen Boone; a brother, Bernard Boone. A funeral Mass was held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 2 at St Peter The Apostle Catholic Church 5431 Johnsontown Road with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation was 1-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 1 at Owen Funeral Home 5317 Dixie Hwy. Memorial gifts to St Peter The Apostle Church Building Fund.

Collen Dale Bratcher Collen Dale Bratcher was born on January 10, 1932 in Rockport, Ohio County, Kentucky and passed away on November 30,2015 in his 84th year in the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center, Norton Health Care Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky. He was a resident of Louisville since 1946. He is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Alice Ramer Rice Bratcher. Dale’s family includes an aunt, Elizabeth Rule Griffin, first cousins, Danny Bratcher,

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Linda Bratcher Carrico, Bobby Gary, Sandra Gary Jett, C. T. Brown, Natalie Brown Lile, Angie Rule Watson, Denise Rule, Sharon Rule Franklin, Brenda Rule Melton, Timasue Griffin Stewart, plus his brother-in-law, Paul G. Rice, Jr. and Paul’s family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson Virgil Bratcher and Margaret Ellen (Rule) Bratcher formerly of Ohio County and Muhlenberg County, KY. Bratcher was a registered Land Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Industrial Engineer, and Sanitary Engineer. He retired as Director of the Public Works Engineering Division of the Naval Ordnance Plant. Bratcher earned a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1955, and his Master of Engineering in 1972. He served on the Kentucky State Board of Engineering for nine years, was elected for membership in Tau Beta Pi, and served on the State Board of Directors of the Louisville Chapter, KSPE. Collen Dale was awarded the Professional Award in Engineering (PAE) for Civil Engineering this year from UofL. Dale Bratcher was a professional watercolor artist and has had many art shows in the United States as well as Doncaster, England. Two books have been printed this year regarding his memoirs and art career. He is listed in the Who’s Who in American Art and Who’s Who in Engineering. He was a 50-year member of Highland Park Masonic Lodge No. 865, a life-time member of The Filson Historical Society, and a member of the Bradshaw-Bratcher Project for FTDNA. He was a retired member of the Naval Reserve with the rank of Captain after twenty-six years of service plus four years as a midshipman in the NROTC program. Dale attended UofL football and basketball games for many years. In his spare time, Dale enjoyed golf and travel in

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Europe and U.S. which included hiking and raft trips in the Grand Canyon. He was a member of the Southeast Christian Church and formerly a member of Lyndon Christian Church. People who have been a blessing to him this past year are Richard Wadlington and Dr. Bill R. Booth, as well as caregivers Cherrie Lathan and Brandi Lathan, and the men from SECC who brought communion each Sunday. Dale was thankful for his neighbors, friends, and relatives who came by to visit, sent cards, brought food, called on the telephone, and for their prayers on his behalf. “Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower.”– Albert Camus. Dale asked Dr. Code in January 2015 if he would see the dogwood trees bloom in the spring and was blessed by our Lord to be home for the autumn leaves. Dale wants people to rejoice with a glad heart that he has reached the end of his life at the point of being as happy as he had ever been. Dale and Alice have enjoyed beautiful flowers, but for remembrance of him, please consider the Hosparus Organization (3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville, KY 40205-3224 www.hosparus.org) – the professionals and volunteers have done so much for Dale Bratcher’s comfort and care this past year. The celebration of his life service will be noon Thursday, December 3rd, at Pearson’s Funeral Home, 149 Breckenridge Lane, with burial to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.

Betty Carrico Betty Carrico, 82, of Louisville, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015. Betty was a member of St. Edward Church.

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her husband, Joseph J. Carrico, Sr.; her parents, McKinley and Bertha Taylor; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Vickie Carrico (Bob), Jackie, Patti, and Kevin Carrico; four grandchildren, Shannon Neal (Marty), Dale and Bobby Carrico, Dennis Gogel (Amanda); three great-grandchildren, Damien Vines, Madison Neal and Liam Gogel; and two sisters, Joyce Shoemaker (Lee) and Phyllis Billhimer (Ray). Funeral Mass will be 1pm Thursday, December 3 at St. Edward Church, 9608 Sue Helen Drive. Visitation was 3-8pm Wednesday, December 2 at Owen Funeral Home - Jeffersontown, 9318 Taylorsville Road. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.

Robert E. Guffy Robert E. Guffy, age 91, passed away peacefully and entered his heavenly home with his Lord on November 29, 2015, in Southern Pines, NC, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born April 1, 1924 in Butler County, Kentucky to James W. Guffy and Lena Anderson Guffy. He graduated from Bowling Green High School, served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, and later attended University of Kentucky where he was President of Phi Delta Theta. He married Sara Jeanne Scroggins in Louisville, KY on October 18.1952. He was the Founding Director of Junior Achievement in Louisville and from there went on to work for the Mengel Company which was acquired

Bob and his family lived in numerous places through the course of his career, moving first to Shelby, NC where he was General Manager, opening the Container Corporation plant there, and onto Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, Santa Clara, CA, and lastly Winnetka, IL where Bob retired from CCA as Senior Vice-President. Bob was a participant at the Aspen Institute of Humanistic Studies during the summer of 1969. While living in Hillsborough, CA, Bob attended the Stanford University Executive MBA Program. Bob also served on numerous boards, but none dearer to his heart than as School Board President of the Anchorage Public School in Anchorage, KY and Deacon at the Anchorage Presbyterian Church. An avid golfer, Bob taught his bride Jeanne the game and they continued to play well into their 80’s. As an enthusiastic and dedicated University of Kentucky alumnus, Bob followed Wildcat basketball with unwavering devotion. In retirement, Bob and Jeanne traveled extensively including trips to the Seychelles, Kenya, Asia, Australia and New Zealand with cruises in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Bob, always the family man, was never happier though, than when he was home with all his family gathered together. As a true Southern Gentleman, he wonderfully recounted stories from his life with great humor, perspective and a healthy dose of wisdom. Bob was completely and totally devoted to his family throughout his 91 years and was dearly loved. In addition to his wife of 63 years, Bob leaves his 2 daughters, Pam and husband Harvey Hill of Southern Pines, NC and Page Woodward of Vero Beach, FL; granddaughter Molly Hill and husband Brendon Garner

The family would like to thank the staff at Saint Joseph of the Pines in Southern Pines, NC for the genuine dedication and compassion given to Bob during his time in their care. He was loved and will be sincerely missed by all whose lives he touched. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 10:00AM-11:00AM at Belle Meade. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00AM in the Belle Meade Chapel. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Memorial Gifts may be made to the Macular Degeneration Research Foundation or Bellewood Home for Children, 11103 Park Road, Anchorage, KY 40223.

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uring the postgame celebration that took place in the visitor’s locker room at Commonwealth Stadium last Saturday afternoon, some variation of, “This is our state,” could be heard from the voices of a number of Louisville players and coaches.

make the Wildcats not only competitive with Louisville, but competitive with the rest of the SEC.

season-ending loss to Louisville has everyone associated with the program asking more questions than ever.

Fast forward to Thanksgiving Saturday when Kentucky turned an early three touchdown lead into a soul-crushing two touchdown defeat. The loss not only guaranteed that the Cats would be kept out of college MIKE football’s postseason for a fifth straight RUTHERFORD year, but it marked the program’s @cardchronicle fifth consecutive loss to their arch-rivals, the first such streak since the two It’s a declarative statement that teams began playing again in 1994. might ring more true now than ever before.

Among the most prominent of those questions is this one: If Kentucky couldn’t beat Louisville this season, when can they?

Since the arrival of Mark Stoops three years ago, UofL fans have been warned by their friends to the East that their time is coming. For a brief time, Stoops had appeared to be on the verge of accomplishing the unthinkable: making Kentucky fans care about football. He was bringing 50,000 fans to the spring game, recruiting right with the perennial powerhouse programs in the area and promising to

In previous years, Big Blue Nation could often be heard uttering some iteration of, “Enjoy this one while you can because it’s the last one you’ll win for a while.” It’s the party line often uttered by a fan base of a program with an auspicious new coach and promising young talent, a pair of assets Kentucky supporters believed they were in possession of. Instead, the 2015 edition of UK’s

The player who took the majority of snaps at quarterback for both teams last Saturday was a freshman. Louisville’s rookie, Lamar Jackson, accounted for 316 total yards and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Kentucky’s freshfaced signal caller, Drew Barker, misfired on 16 of his 22 passing attempts and did little to back up the notion that he can be the player who takes the Wildcats to the next level. “I think Lamar really grew up, but also the guys around him rallied and competed hard and helped him play better, which was really good to see,” Louisville coach Bobby Petrino said after the game. “It was a great being able to come back after being down like that and see our guys grow up.” Growing up has been one of the primary storylines of Louisville’s 2015 season ever since a handful of silly mistakes cost them a chance to make a national splash by beating Auburn in their season-opener. The team’s youth became even more of a talking point after the Cards started the season 0-3 for the first time since 1984. The negative connotation attached to playing so many youngsters fully evolved into a positive during the battle for the Governor’s Cup. Of the 13 Louisville players who recorded an offensive statistic against Kentucky, exactly zero were seniors. The only players who helped put points on the board who absolutely will not be back for the Cardinals next season were kicker John Wallace and punter Josh Appleby. That would seemingly bode well for UofL’s chances of keeping the Governor’s Cup in the Derby City once again 12 months from now. During last summer’s Governor’s Cup Luncheon, Stoops raised a number of eyebrows among his own fan base with his assessment of the Commonwealth’s primary gridiron rivalry. “I accept that responsibility of building our program to national prominence like we need,” Stoops said. “Give Louisville credit, they’ve been a very strong team these last several years, certainly since I’ve been here. We need to bring our team to that level, and we’ll get more national recognition for this game.”

Lamar Jackson thrrew for 130 yards.

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Last Saturday, Louisville once again reminded Kentucky that the current levels of the two programs are not equal, a fact that doesn’t appear likely to change any time soon. Until it does, this will remain the Cardinals’ state. VT

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atrick Towles wears uniform number 14. Drew Barker wears 7.

That’s how I knew it was Barker in there at quarterback Saturday.

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them of the rally-killing variety.

made between now and next summer.

Near the end of the game, a Louisville D-lineman got called for hands to the face. Fifteen yards. So the Kentucky O-lineman took his helmet off. Give the 15 back.

Because if you’ve evaluated wisely and successfully recruited and you have the players and they’re no longer inexperienced freshmen, the only ingredient that seems to be missing is the coaching.

Kentucky’s outside linebackers were probably still falling for Lamar Jackson’s inside play fakes on Sunday morning.

But to say, simply, that it was the same old same-old is to ignore the fact STEVE that Kentucky had a 21-0 lead in the KAUFMAN first quarter. That was a new level of You saw it coming even in the secfrustration for Mark Stoops’ frustrated teams. ond quarter, up by three touchdowns. Short runs, It wasn’t only that it was the rivalry game for the screen passes, three-and-out and punt. I began to Governor’s Cup with a bowl game at stake. think: This team is playing prevent offense! With It was an epic meltdown for a team that was 40 minutes left to go. supposed to be so much better than that. It was all Stoops will express his disappointment, tell us there for the Cats to grasp. And they dropped the how hard his players fought, say how badly he feels ball. Over and over again. for the fans. Even after Kentucky went up 21-0, you just felt The one thing he won’t say is that, take it from the inevitable happening – Louisville grabbing the him, they’ll be back on the practice field on Monmomentum while Kentucky just sort of shrunk. day, preparing really hard. His team is out of MonAnother mobile, scampering quarterback befud- days. (He did say they’d be back on the field in August, preparing really hard.) dled Kentucky’s defense. The offensive linemen used their hands and grabbed and held anything they could. The receivers didn’t. Cornerbacks got turned around the wrong way, or outmuscled or outjumped or outrun. Would-be Kentucky tacklers swiped harmlessly at Louisville’s shoulder pads. Special teams made Kentucky’s special brand of special team mistakes, like running into a punt returner and giving Louisville great field position, from where it made its go-ahead touchdown. Yellow flags blew onto the field like autumn leaves – 95 yards assessed against the Cats, most of

One tragedy here is the players themselves, who committed their careers to UK, their blood and sweat. Especially the seniors. You will be missed, Jordan Swindle and A.J. Stamps, Josh Forrest and Zach West, Farrington Huguenin and Cory Johnson, Melvin Lewis and Landon Foster, Ryan Flannigan and Khalid Henderson, Jabari Johnson and Cody Quinn. May the NFL smile on some of you. In a few months, Kentucky will announce a bunch of new recruits and a huge number of returning veterans. Maybe we’ll get swept up again into the whole thing. But I’m betting there will be some major changes

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After all, you can’t fire the players, can you? Since, as we know, they’re unpaid workers. And so, once again, Big Blue Nation turns to hoops. Did anyone else feel the déjà vu of seeing Boom Williams coming out of the locker room Saturday with his arm in a sling, a wry half-smile on his face, and think of Tyler Ulis on Friday? Two valiant wounded athletes. As it turned out, the Wildcats were not able to overcome the loss of Boom. Nor will they be able to overcome the loss of Ulis, if it comes to that. Without Ulis, Jamal Murray and Isaiah Briscoe shared the point. Both are exceptional athletes, but they’re both point guards to the extent that they might have played the position in high school because, well, who else on those teams would you want to give the ball to? Though both are artful, creative passers, both have shoot-first mentalities. Murray has never seen a shot he didn’t think he could make nor a teammate he felt was better able to make those shots. Briscoe’s drives to the hoop are one part amazing athleticism, one part clever dribble-drive penetration and one part disaster. I think I’ve made the Archie Goodwin comparison already. In other words, let’s hope that Ulis’ hiatus is short and sweet, sort of like the man himself, and that he’s back in a few days. Sorry, Boom, you’ll have to wait until fall. VT W W W . V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M • D E C E M B E R 3 , 2 0 1 5

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It seemed like it was a sure thing for the Wildcats at halftime. Even with a 21-0 lead, though, the Cats were in for a nasty surprise in the second half as a quarterback shift by the cards – swapping out Kyle Bolin for Lamar Jackson – started to turn things around. That, combined with UK star Stanley “Boom” Williams’ first half elbow injury put UofL on the road to victory. The game concluded with the Cards coming out on top 38-24, marking their fifth consecutive Governor’s Cup win. James Quick scored a TD on a 35-yard pass for Jackson.

UK’s Mikel Horton was stopped by Jermaine Reve.

Jermaine Reve celebrates an intercetpion of UK’s QB Towles.

Traveon Samuel had 15 receiving yards and had a punt return for 15 yards.

Kyle Bolin threw two interceptions.

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Sports Trainer Mark Casse’s Conquest Big E displayed Kentucky Derby potential in a Stars of Tomorrow II win.

Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott’s Carina Mia turned back previously unbeaten Stageplay in the Golden Rod.

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memorable and successful Fall Meet at Churchill Downs concluded its 21-day run on a gray, but mostly dry, Sunday. Despite the skies and an occasional raindrop, there was a general good feeling at the end of the meet.

Fall Meet juvenile heroes for now; although, there is a chance the gray could be the second-best gray 2-yearold in his barn behind…

deceptively good and was a terrific learning experience. There is no question he will improve from that run, his first at a two-turn distance.

6. Unexplained – An eye-catching longshot last2. Conquest Big E – Casse’s son of to-first maiden win early in the meet was validatTapit defeated Unexplained (see No. 6) ed by a strong late-closing runner-up to Conquest Horse Sense in a SOTII allowance that erased mis- Big E in their SOTII allowance race. Trainer Chris givings generated by his eighth-place Richard’s Ghostzapper gelding appears poised to finish behind the Dale Romans-trained improve. JOHN Brody’s Cause in the Breeders’ Cup ASHER 7. Smart Shopper – A sharp SOTII debut by Juvenile at Keeneland. Conquest Big Sure, business levels were much E has the same stamina-concerns in trainer Brendan Walsh’s Smart Strike filly saw her improved over last year’s Fall Meet, and the weath- the bottom of his pedigree as Airosqueeze through a narrow opener was certainly better. Remember that the track force, as both are out of mares by ing on the rail and win over sloppy lost two days to a deep freeze that resulted in a fro- the sprinter Carson City. But that going. Horses that overcome signifzen track and two lost days of racing in the autumn sire also passes on ability to run in icant obstacles early in their careers of 2014. the mud, and you’ll recall that it has merit subsequent close attention. I’ll write next week about the racing and individ- rained on a Derby Day or two in 8. Mo Tom – He rallied from last ual highlights of the Churchill Downs Fall Meet in recent memory. for third in the KJC after winning what has, overall, been a good year to be beneath 3. Carina Mia – Hall of Famer the Street Sense on Opening Day’s the Twins Spires. Our focus here is on the 2-year- Bill Mott, the all-time leader in Stars of Tomorrow I program. Staolds that competed during the Fall Meet – young victories and stakes wins at Churblemate Tom’s Ready ran poorly in stars that, their owners, trainers and jockeys hope chill Downs, added to both categothe KJC but seemed the better of will develop into contenders for the $2 million Ken- ries when Carina Mia rolled to a 4 the two when they ran 1-2 in the tucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Satur- ¼-length win in SOTII’s Golden John C. Oxley’s Airoforce Street Sense. Both merit respect. day, May 7 and the $1 million Longines Kentucky Rod. She had things her way on an pulled clear in the slop under Julien Leparoux to win the Oaks for fillies a day earlier. 9. Synchrony – Trainer Donnie easy lead and is built to run on the Kentucky Jockey Club for Von Hemel’s Tapit colt showed all trainer Mark Casse. Here’s one man’s list of 10(ish) young stars that sloppy track she encountered in the the right stuff in a gritty allowance left strong impressions in races of the just conclud- Golden Rod, but her last two races win on November 14. He possesses the pedigree to ed Fall Racing session (Note: he is pretty excited have displayed immense potential. That is a wonderful tool in the hands of the mas- be something special. about the potential of these horses): terful Mott. 10. Whitmore – The gelding by Pleasantly Per1. Airoforce – Trainer Mark Casse has yet to win 4. Stageplay – The daughter of two-time Horse fect ran fifth over a muddy track in the recent a Kentucky Derby, but Airoforce could be his best shot yet to make noise on the first Saturday in May. of the Year Curlin lost for the first time in the Gold- Delta Jackpot in Louisiana but was a runaway winA last-jump defeat by Aidan O’Brien’s European en Rod, but she was at a strong disadvantage when ner in fast track debut at Churchill Downs in early star Hit It a Bomb in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile forced to chase the speedy Carina Mia. She defeat- November. Two horses that ran far behind WhitTurf is his only loss in four races, and he impressed ed Carina Mia at Keeneland in their respective rac- more in the latter scored easy wins in their subin his main track debut, albeit on a sloppy surface, ing debuts, and there’s a good chance she will get sequent starts. Do not go to sleep on this Ron in the Kentucky Jockey Club (“KJC”) on last Sat- another – and more advantageous – shot at her Moquett’s trainee. urday’s Stars of Tomorrow II (“SOTII”) card. The rival prior to the Kentucky Oaks. 11. Mor Spirit – Yes, 10 horses would be a logical sprint-heavy bottom side of his pedigree is a con5. Gun Runner – This Candy Ride (ARG) colt cern, but I love a horse with grass ability that tries could end up being trainer Steve Asmussen’s best place to have stopped, but I could not omit the Bob the Churchill Downs dirt. Animal Kingdom, win- shot yet to win a Kentucky Derby. His race over Baffert-trained Mor Spirt, a solid KJC runner-up. ner of the 2011 Kentucky Derby, comes to mind. sloppy going in the Kentucky Jockey Club was It’s Bob Baffert, but he’s the guy who won big races with Hoppertunity and Isitingood. Nuff said. VT Airoforce intrigues me enough to top the list of D E C E M B E R 3 , 2 0 1 5 • W W W . V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Damion Lee is one of two fifth-year seniors on the University of Louisville basketball team this season. He and Trey Lewis have already graduated from college and are working on master’s degrees at UofL. Lee is a 6-foot-6 scorer who averaged 21.4 points per game last season at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He was the fourth leading scorer in the nation. How different is the experience of being a player at Louisville compared to Drexel? It’s night and day. Not just from the basketball standpoint but just the community. Being in Philly, that’s a fast-paced city, and being in Louisville, it’s a very welcoming basketball town. And the University of Louisville is basically a pro team here.

Offensively, are you comfortable with people expecting you to be the leading scorer on this team?

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How tough was it to come in and be a leader when you are also a new guy on the team? It wasn’t as tough, knowing that I had some older guys with me – Trey Lewis and Mangok Mathiang. We come from three different backgrounds, but we all have one major goal, which is to help this team as much as we can to be successful. That adjustment period really wasn’t as difficult.

Scoring the basketball is definitely one of my strengths, but of course, also finding my teammates and doing other things to make sure I stay engaged in the game. As a fifth-year senior, what are you studying at UofL?

For my undergrad, I studied public rela-

Damion Lee drives in for a layup at the University of Louisville vs. Hartford game.

How good do you think this team can be? I think that we can be very successful. I’m not someone who is really too big on talking, definitely just go out there and execute and make sure that I keep everyone focused on the main goal, which is not to win these couple of games but to prepare ourselves for March. Is getting to March and getting to actually play in the NCAA tournament something that you think about a lot? I’ve been in college for four years, and I feel like I’ve been in college for 10. But getting that experience to finally play in March Madness is definitely a main goal.

Did the trip to Puerto Rico this summer and the fact that there weren’t really any leaders returning from last season make it any easier?

What would it mean to you to accomplish that goal?

For me, it really didn’t matter where I went. I just wanted to make sure that I gave it my all, and being here at the University of Louisville, I’m only here for one year. Whatever I can do to help this program and help this community, that’s all I’m here for.

That would be amazing. Seeing all my close friends, seeing a couple of my best friends play at these bigger schools and play in the tournament, they all told me that if I ever have the chance to just soak up the moment.

Do you ever get tired of watching the replay of your block on Kentucky Wesleyan’s Ken-Jah Bosley in the exhibition game?

Have you ever been concerned that the ongoing NCAA investigation could in any way hurt your chances of playing in an NCAA tournament?

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tions, communications, so I’m eventually probably going to be a broadcaster. For my master’s, I’m actually studying special education, so I want to do something that can help people in the community who have special needs.

No, not at all. Even if something like that does happen, it’s out of my control. VT

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hroughout their dating years in college, Jim and Teresa Butler agreed to adopt once they said “I do.” As they contemplated the reason for why they wanted to adopt, Teresa thought about a family member of hers who was put up for adoption.

A Tiger at Home he said, “It has meant a lot to me. It is a really big part of who I am as a person. It has helped me to grow up to be the man I am today.”

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“It was something I always wanted to do,” she says. “I had a cousin when I was younger whose parents got divorced, and neither one of her parents wanted her. That made a big impression on me.” After making the decision, the couple turned their attention to babies who needed a home. They began to research the many children internationally who they could potentially adopt. But what was striking was the need that was great here in the United States. From there, they decided to adopt Logan Butler, and the experience has been rich ever since. Butler, a senior linebacker at St. X High School, has appreciated his journey thus far. When recollecting his adoption experience, D E C E M B E R 3 , 2 0 1 5 • W W W . V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

Logan admits that as a young boy, it was difficult dealing with the adoption experience, but being raised under the roof of such loving parents as Jim and Teresa has made all the difference for him.

“I definitely struggled at first when I was young in finding out who I was,” he affirms. “It was very difficult. Once I grew up and understood more about my situation, I got more comfortable with myself and who I was as a person. [My parents] have supported me 100 percent. They are the most trusting and loving people I could ever ask for, and I am thankful for that.” Jim and Teresa have three children total in their home. Their oldest child, McKenzie, is their biological daughter at the age of 19. Logan, 17, is the only boy and the middle child, and Ryleigh, 14, is the youngest and also adopted. Jim and Teresa have learned so many new things as parents due at least partial-

ly to Logan’s different skin color. However, it is something both mom and dad have embraced. Teresa says, “He challenges us to constantly rethink the way we think things are to be – the ‘right way’ or ‘wrong way.’ He challenges us to think different; because of the way he looks, he has different experiences. That challenges us to see it from his perspective.” Logan always had personal goals he wanted to achieve in football. He says that his predecessor at the linebacker position was Deonte Clyburn, class of 2013. Clyburn was well-respected as a Tiger and totaled in one season 112 tackles. Logan wanted to break that total and came close with 110 tackles this senior season. Football has certainly been a powerful outlet that keeps him focused, peaceful and organized. “Football has been great,” he says. “It’s a thing I can do when there is total peace around me. It really helps me relax and get my mind right.” Teresa agrees, “He has always been so active. [Football] keeps him motivated, organized and, during football season, he is the most organized person I have ever seen. It’s been a great motivator for that.” VT

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Male High School football is looking to be crowned state champion for the first time since 2000. The Bulldogs, with a 14-0 record, have been the most dominant team in Class 6A all season. Male has had the goal of winning the state title this year ever since last summer. Coach Wolfe says his team now has the chance to finish the job. “It’s been our goal since the end of last season,” he said. “Our theme all year has been to finish. We’ve got our shot.” VT 2015 CLASS 6A RUSSELL ATHLETIC/KHSAA COMMONWEALTH GRIDIRON BOWL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Male Bulldogs (14-0) v. Lafayette Generals (12-2) December 5 at 5 p.m. (CT) at Houchens/L.T. Smith, WKU (Bowling Green, Ky.)

Male’s T Omar Stallworth (24) stretched for that extra yard.

Central Hardin’s Gavin Krupinski (5) fielded a kick.

Dayveon Higgs (26) ran the ball through the Bruins’ defense, setting up a Bulldogs touchdown.

Bulldogs QB TJ Thomas (16) handed off to T Omar Stallworth (24).

Coach Chris Wolfe watched his Bulldogs punch their ticket to the state championship game.

Central Hardin’s Xavier Arnette (42) was stopped by Male’s Zachary Hall (48).

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Blackout Wednesday The best of Louisville nightlife was on full display the night of November 25, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Known to some as “Blackout Wednesday,” the evening is often an annual celebration when high school and hometown friends gather on their old stomping grounds to enjoy the city as well as each other’s company.

Kelly O’Riely, Laura and Claire Humes, Brittany Van Smol and Josh Veeley at Flanagan’s.

Dan and Sara Galvin and Debbie Broderick at Flanagan’s.

Molly Kyle and Samantha Thomas at O’Shea’s.

Curtis and Rachel Moran at the Highlands Tap Room.

Erin and Shawn Cissell, Daniel Nusbaum, Laura White and Taylor Brooks at BBC.

Brittany Barger, Kennedy Anderson and Samantha Thomas at O’Shea’s.

Solange Minstein, Lacey Gabbard and Tyler Johnson at Holy Grale.

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Bats Announcement The Louisville Bats, in conjunction with Mayor Greg Fischer, hosted a special announcement party at Slugger Field on November 23 to reveal the team’s rebranding for the 2016 season. Guests received free soft drinks and popcorn and were among the first to see the team’s fresh new logo.

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Mayor Greg Fischer modeled the newly designed Louisville Bats home uniform jersey.

Joel Bender, Seth Varner, Malcolm Jollie and Matthew Ring displayed the four new Louisville Bats uniform styles.

Brittany Toliver and Jeff Hill.

Debbie and John Daugherty.

Ashley Smith, Catie Nelson, Joanie Allgeier and David Nichols. Joyce and Joe Guffey.

Susan Ganote and Elsa.

Tom, Ellie, Isaiah, Sue, Caroline and Savannah Stephens.

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Bev Sherrard, Patricia Jennings and Brenda Reiss.

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Event judges included Jesse Rasmussen and Joey Wagner.

David Schnur, Louisville Metro Police Foundation Executive Director Barry Denton, Kenny Link and Martin Walters.

Jerry Ward and Todd O’Bryan.

Matthew Glass and Director of Community Engagement Shannon Adkins.

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Ronnie Briggs, Sondra Knight and Cody Vance Jr.

Lauren Leibert, Abbie Gilbert and Metro Councilwoman Julie Denton.

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On November 27, runners and walkers, children and adults gathered for the family-friendly Run, Run Rudolph 5K. Participants wound the streets of Louisville on Friday afternoon to celebrate the official kickoff to Light Up Louisville.

Jordan and Rhea Goulet, Dayna Sanders, Chrystal Seelhammer and Justin Sanders.

Jo Jones and Jennifer Patton.

Cynthia, Kayleigh and Shawn Brock.

Kelly and Todd Schwartz.

Katrina Huval and Caitlin Guidry.

Alec Hauber and Paige, Natalie and Susan Spiller.

Beth Baker and Lisa Smith.

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The Crashers Bash On November 27, the Galt House hosted the Crashers Bash from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The wildly popular band The Louisville Crashers took the stage at 10 p.m., and DJ Tae kept the party going late into the morning hours.

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Mary Ann, Howard and Mary Balthaser posed in front of the official Christmas tree, which they donated to the City of Louisville.

Paul, Parker and Deana Sehlinger.

Chelsea Diamond and Zack Peterson.

Meredith and Courtney Eller on the ice rink.

Santa Claus held the electric plug used to illuminate Light Up Plaza as Mayor Greg Fischer gave instructions.

Leslie, Sophie and Graham Bowman with Aliyah Dayog.

Lynnette Mason, Alexandria Bluitt, Thomas Mason, Darrianne Hudson, Tobias Mason and Benjamin Bluitt.

Aubree Smith, Kendall Theobald and Mira and Karen Smith.

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Kentucky Veterans of the Year Banquet On November 9 at the Brown & Williamson Club, Kentucky Veterans of the Year held its annual banquet honoring one male and one female veteran for their service to the country. Former Miss America Heather French Henry was the featured speaker, and entertainment was provided by Kentucky Bluegrass Five.

Keynote speaker Heather French Henry, Executive Director/CEO of Kentucky Veterans Hall Of Fame H.B. Deatherage and Dr. Steve Henry.

John McGrath, Brandon Hall, June Schlesinger, honoree Deb McGrath and Victoria and Coleman Elridge.

Jeffersontown Mayor Bill Dieruf and National Americanism Officer Christopher M. Smart.

Irvin Lyons Jr. and Leon Faulk.

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Russ Salsman and Tony Wilder.

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Bill were there. Also M.M.’s daughven though it was near ter Melanie McCool and her husthe end of Novemband Steve were there with their son ber, Eleanor and Fred Brandt and his fiancée Eve. They will Goldberg held their annube married in May in Chicago. al Halloween Party at their home in Alia last week. HalPartyline BUTCHERTOWN GROCERY loween has always been EleaBack in February 2015, chef nor’s favorite holiday, and she CARLA SUE extraordinaire Bobby Benjamin has more decorations than BROECKER announced plans for his latest conCaulfield’s! The house in Alia cept – Butchertown Grocery. This was decorated to a fare-thee-well. That was just after he announced he was leaving is Eleanor’s forte and Fred shrugs his his relationship with Louisville-based restaushoulder, grins and lets her have her rant-management company Falls City Hospitalway. (He may grouse, but he secretly ity Group, the operators of Doc Crow’s Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar in Louisville and enjoys it!) Union Common steakhouse in Nashville.

It is a party for all ages. The children retreat to the lower level for all sorts of games and treats. The “big kids” stay upstairs to chat and visit over cocktails and a buffet dinner of smoked shrimp, rare tenderloin, smoked salmon, healthy veggies, and divine desserts, especially the golf ball size cake “lollipops” with different flavored coatings and centers. Kate and Jack Underwood; Jan and John Goldberg and their girls, Lily and Lauren, and Jan’s parents Ted and Fran West; Char Verdi; Louis Waterman and his family; Libby and Don Parkinson; and Mary Margaret Phelps and son

Butchertown Grocery partner Jon Salomon and his wife Caroline.

Butchertown Grocery had its grand opening on November 25, but the wildly successful “soft” opening events over the several weeks that preceded the official one could only forecast that Benjamin and his partners have a real winner. From the beginning, the idea was to have guests come as casual as they felt like. The restaurant itself, which is on the first floor of the building, encourages any style of dress. The second floor is where early arrivers and those who drop in for a drink hang out in a real speakeasy atmosphere. There are no signs on the door, and once inside, there are heavy velvet draperies you step through into the dimly lit bar. A kitchen on

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the second floor serves bar food and charcuterie, but the main culinary attraction is downstairs. For starters, try the linguine with wild mushrooms or the shaved Brussels sprout and apple salad with pecorino. For your main course the short ribs are really rich, but so is the hangar steak frites and the roasted chicken. The hamburger wasn’t being served the night I was there, but I understand it is worth going back for even if you have to stand in line. That said, save room for the chocolate pot de crème for desert. It is big enough to share, but you won’t want to. THANKSGIVING Amy and Herman Kessler entertained a house full of family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner at their home in Barbourmeade. Cheryl and Herbert Redmon, Marge Harbst, her daughter Roz Carrothers and Roz’s daughter Lily, Marty Bybee and Leslie Broecker, Caroline and Chris Kessler – who was home from Dennison for the holiday – and Jackie Wacky Clark enjoyed a wonderful pot luck meal. Always controversial for the seasonal meal are treatments of cranberries. Amy came up with a real winner. A bag of cranberries, cup and a half of sugar, half a cup of both bourbon and orange juice, some minced ginger, a cinnamon stick and an optional minced jalapeño. Boil until the berries pop and put in the fridge. VT

Jacqueline Goldberg and her aunt Jan West and uncle Jon Goldberg.

Shelly Zeigart, Terri and Steve Bass and Kenny Zeigart at Butchertown Grocery.

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Dad With Rockin’ Lifestyle Rolls In And Out Of Son’s Life DEAR ABBY: When I was 19 and played bass in a rock band, I fell in love with a guy I’ll call “Brian.” He was three years older and also a musician. We had the best times together – we were young and wild without a care in the world.

tions because she’s protective, and it’s her way of trying to get to know your son better. Please try not to take what’s happening so seriously, because she’d probably ask the same questions if Prince Harry were seeing her precious daughter. That’s how some mothers are But the years rolled on and we got Dear Abby – until enough boys become so uncomolder. After six years together, I got pregfortable that they disappear and the nant. I thought Brian would be thrilled, daughter finds it so embarrassing she JEANNE but he wasn’t. It changed how I felt about puts a stop to it. him. I was heartbroken and lost respect PHILLIPS ••• for him. DEAR ABBY: I am scheduled to attend a wedI grew up fast, and put our son, “Ricky,” first. Brian, on the other hand, has refused to give up ding later this month. Well, I just found out the his rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. He shows up to see Ricky groom’s uncle is not a real minister and that he two or three times a month but doesn’t even look purchased his minister’s license online. I think it is very disrespectful to people who at him. I can’t stand the way he ignores our son. Brian says I can’t alter who and how he is. I say, if take religion seriously and to real ministers who we mattered to him, he would change on his own. spend years studying in order to be ordained. There’s nothing wrong with having a judge preside This leads to arguments. Which is worse – having my son grow up with over the ceremony, but to have a fake minister prean absent father who’s not “present” even when side makes the whole ceremony a fraud. If I say anything, I know it will cause hurt feelhe’s here? Or Ricky seeing us fight all the time but leaving the option for Brian to be a part of his life? ings, so I’m keeping my mouth shut. Am I an old Or should I get my ex out of our lives for good fuddy-duddy? – SILENT IN SPRINGFIELD, and risk resentment from Ricky because I moved ILL. DEAR SILENT: You are entitled to your feelon with our lives? – FULLY FORMED ADULT ings, but if this uncle is the person the happy couIN L.A. DEAR FULLY FORMED: If Brian didn’t ple wants to officiate, you shouldn’t judge. If their care about Ricky, he wouldn’t show up two or three choice makes you uncomfortable, stay home. ••• times a month. What strikes me as sad, however, DEAR ABBY: I have started using an effective is that he apparently doesn’t know how to relate coping skill when I get upset about something or to his son. Rather than exclude him entirely, stop the argu- someone at work. I “vent” in a personal email to ing and suggest that he and Ricky would both get myself and send it to my home email address. Well, today I got upset with my office buddy, more out of the visitations if he enrolled in a parenting class for fathers. Tell him that for the sake of so I sent myself an email. But instead of it going Ricky’s emotional well-being, you would be glad to to my home, I mistakenly sent it to her and it hurt help facilitate it any way you can, including helping her feelings. I never meant for her or anyone else to read it. The technique keeps me from staying him to research some of them online. angry at work. As soon as I realized what I had ••• DEAR ABBY: My 15-year-old son, “Todd,” done, I sent her an apology and we talked about has started seeing a girl he goes to school with. it afterward. “Winona” seems to be a nice girl from a good famI feel terrible about hurting her, because she is ily. However, my son confided that her parents a sweet person, and it was a complete misunder(mostly the mom) have started asking him all sorts standing on my part. She told me she accepted my of questions like, “I thought you were a good stu- apology. What else can I do for her, or should I just dent. Why aren’t you on the honor roll?” “Do you learn my lesson? – FLUBBED IT IN FLORIDA keep your room clean?” “Would you change for DEAR FLUBBED: I think your apology was our daughter?” enough. However, because it hasn’t assuaged your Todd is a good kid and a good student (As and guilt, consider asking if you can treat her to lunch. Bs mostly.) He has strong morals, lots of friends And in the future, look twice before hitting “send.” and is a typical teen. He isn’t asking for that girl’s Better yet, go “old school” and write your thoughts hand in marriage! It’s their first “boyfriend/girl- in a notebook you keep in your purse. friend” relationship. They just like each other. ••• Is the mom out of line, or am I being too sen- Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne sitive? – DUMBFOUNDED DAD IN ILLINOIS Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. ConDEAR DAD: Because this is her daughter’s tact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angefirst boyfriend, the mother may ask these ques- les, CA 90069.

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New Year’s Eve Party 2016

New Year’s Eve is literally the last chance to party down for the year, so why not do it with style? Eventris is here to help and make sure that you ring in the new year with friends, music and libation. We sat down with Joey Wagner, one half of the business partnership behind Eventris to discuss their annual New Year’s Eve event, one of the biggest and best in the city. What is Eventris? Eventris is an event planning company that I own with business partner Jason Brown. We produce three major events a year: Pink Prom in October, where we recreate a 21-and-over prom to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness; our Turkey Stock Fundraiser that collects turkeys and canned goods for Kentucky Harvest; and, now, our annual New Year’s Eve event. What can guests expect at the event? Guests are going to have FUN! Our goal is to create a fun New Year’s Eve event, and I think we did a good job with that last year. We have Louisville’s best band, Tony and the Tan Lines, and Louisville’s best DJ, K-Dogg, back again, so the music will be AWESOME! The event will take place at Mellwood Arts Center again and will go from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Why is the event important for your company? We want to produce good events, and New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest event nights of the year. We want to be known for throwing Louisville’s biggest New Year’s Eve event. I am an experience guy, so we want to create an amazing experience for our guests. Last year, we sold out with 850 tickets, and we could have sold 2,000. The response was CRAZY, and we got a lot of great feedback! I am really excited about this year’s event. How has the event grown over the years? I’ve produced New Year’s Eve events in Louisville for 15 years now, but last year was our biggest New Year’s ever. We just put together the best of both worlds with Tony and the Tan Lines and DJ K-Dogg. People had a great time. We are getting close to sell-

ing out again, so I know in the next few weeks, when people really start making plans, we will sell out again. How do you hope the event changes in years to come? I am not big on change if you create something that works. We can always get better at what we do, and we will just continue to put together a great event for people with good music, good drinks, good atmosphere and a good experience. If we continue to do that, then our New Year’s Eve event will continue being the best in the city. Is it too late to get tickets? How does that process work? It’s not too late, and there are still some tickets left. Our website is NYE502.com, and if you want to come, I would go get tickets ASAP! VT W W W . V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M • D E C E M B E R 3 , 2 0 1 5

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he holidays are a time for entertaining, and what party would be complete without a seasonal cocktail to delight host and guests alike? To make your holiday gatherings complete, we talked to some of our favorite bars and restaurants from around town and got the recipe for some of their best drinks this season. Don’t have the ingredients? Then let the professionals do the mixing and stop by any of these four local hot spots to warm up with an intoxicating concoction.

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ast week, Louisville saw the launch of a winter holiday attraction that will put a festive touch to walking through downtown’s shopping and entertainment district. There is now a large elevated ice rink right outside of Fourth Street Live in the courtyard of the Mercer Building.

past the challenge of simply keeping balance, but the kids I saw out on the ice the other night were gliding with more grace than I could ever imagine achieving.

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400 S. Fourth Street will bring back the option of outdoor ice-skating for Louisville’s metro area in a way that I haven’t seen since it was available on the Belvedere when I was a kid. Ice-skating in a space between tall buildings and busy streets is something always featured in holiday artwork, old photos or live broadcasts from Rockefeller Center. It symbolizes Christmastime in the city. It’s a holiday pastime one wishes were more of a reality.

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It was only appropriate that I got a look at this concept made real on the night of LightUp Louisville, where the giant Christmas tree at the end of the rink was illuminated amid the fireworks and other multicolored spectacles. The rink’s placement complements the symmetry of the downtown Christmas decor leading right up to Louisville’s most recognizable highrise.

While pointing to a garage adjacent to the courtyard, Falk explains what it takes to keep the ice frozen, especially on the 70-degree drizzly night it was. “There’s a 17,000-pound Aggreko chiller in that garage. We pipe it through two four-inch glycol lines that come out of a hole in the garage here, down underground and up under the deck.” Skating downtown is also quite a bargain: Kids can skate for $3 per hour and adults can skate for $5 an hour. A day pass is $10 and a season pass is $40. Skate rental is only $2!

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“It’s real ice, and that makes all the difference in an ice rink,” says G.E. Simmons Falk. Falk is the manager of this project for Axxis – a local company that takes on technically advanced events. “We’re 100 feet by 44 feet,” he asserts of the rink’s impressive size.

It’s understandable that outdoor ice-skating has been scarcely available in our city. Our region has a notorious tendency to fluctuate drastically in temperature. It’s nice to know that a lot of effort was put into making it possible and then affordable for those who wish to engage in the activity. If anything, it is a beautiful sight to behold when walking through the city this holiday season. VT Skating hours start at 11:30 a.m. every day of the week and end at 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, midnight Friday and Saturday, and 8 p.m. Sunday. You can call for group reservations of 10 or more at 502.271.5440.

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expresses. “A lot of people come through and stunning architecture. ne of the greatest joys of the holiday Event Chair Susan Coleman talk to these homeowners and realize, ‘I can Layman affirms, “Anyone who do this too!’” Indeed, many homes in Old season is walking loves architecture or history can Louisville may seem beyond repair to prointo a friend’s or loved one’s appreciate these grand mansions spective homeowners, but as Layman urges, home and seeing the bright and will enjoy seeing them all dec- it is not impossible to make it happen. And and breathtaking decoraorated for the holidays, which of the prize is so worth the price. Homes tions. Wreaths, garlands and, Old Louisville homeowner David Brown course was when these homes really sparkled.” But beyond the holagrees: “I think people have the wrong of course, trees delight those REMY iday festivities, impression of Old Louof all ages and, for some, are SISK Layman isville,” he says. “They values the highlight of the season. the fact that Opportunity Knocks... think that it’s a troubleFor Old Louisville, however, holiday visitors on the Holiday some place – and it does decorating is more than a family tra- Home Tour get a chance have its issues at times – dition; it’s a platform for fundraising. to peek inside Old Loubut it’s one of the most This weekend, December 5 and 6, from noon to 6 p.m. on both days, the neighborhood will play host to the 39th Annual Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour. Guests will be invited into several private residences as well as other neighborhood staples such as the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and the Dupont Mansion Bed & Breakfast to see not only the dazzling decorations but also the

isville homes and possibly have their minds changed about the neighborhood.

“They come into these homes and see how it is to live in them, and they go away realizing that [owning a home in Old Louisville] is not as intimidating or impossible as they thought,” Layman

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on Ormsby Avenue, Brown showcases an astounding holiday decoration scheme – including 29 Christmas trees – and there isn’t a room that hasn’t been touched by the spirit of the season. From color-coordinated scenes to rotating trees, there is some sign of the holiday in every nook and cranny of the home, making Brown’s residence prime for both the tour and holiday entertaining in general.

is located at The Woman’s Club of Louisville at 1320 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $25 until 5 p.m. on Friday, December 4, and will increase to $30 after that. The event promises to be a wonderful kickoff to Christmas and, as Brown says, surely show off “the magic of these houses. They’re all different. Absolutely everything has its own character to it.” VT

And in the true spirit of the holiday, this whole event is for a good cause. The funds raised by the Holiday Home Tour will go toward the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council, which helps keep the neighborhood the nationally renowned destination it is today. “We are the second largest tourist attraction in the city,” Layman describes. “We have tour buses coming through here every single day, so the responsibility is ours to keep our neighborhood vibrant and beautiful, which is what these fundraisers are for. And this, the Holiday Home Tour, is our largest fundraiser.” Layman explains, in fact, that many aren’t aware that there are several areas in Old Louisville where the homeowner owns “to the middle of the green,” meaning they own their little section of the block, sidewalk and all. “That means you’re responsible for your sidewalks, your lighting, your greenery,” she relates. “The city does not fund those things for us. So when you walk down St. James Court, Fourth Street, Belgravia Court – wherever – and you see those old gas lights, those are things that 502.365.3797 • www.eastwoodstove.net we as residents must 16120 Shelbyville Road • Louisville, KY 40245 pay for.”

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n theaters now are two strong dramas destined for Oscar candidacy. One is relatively devoid of major star power but visually captivating. The other features a cast of seasoned players taking on content that is so heavy, it can afford to look as plain as it does.

John Crowley’s “Brooklyn,” stars the excellent Saoirse Ronan, who you may remember from 2007’s “Atonement” – for which she earned an Oscar nomination at age 13. She was most recently seen in Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” In “Brooklyn,” she carries the entire movie as a young Irish lady in the 1950s, immigrating to America to seek out work after giving up on prospects in her home country.

est co-star, Emory Cohen, only succeeds at seeming sweet. Somehow, he lacks a genuine touch to his performance.

The film focuses on the pains of being homesick and the struggle to make a new life for oneself. The film’s period look is vibrantly colorful and polished – nearly to a fault. I didn’t always believe its environment, but its dreamlike atmosphere makes the movie a very comfortable theatrical experience. Ronan is expectedly spectacular, holding down nearly every scene in the film. Thanks to talented co-stars like Jim Broadbent and Julie Walters, the movie does feature some charm outside of Ronan’s screen presence, but her love-inter-

In “Spotlight,” Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Billy Crudup and Stanley Tucci all star in a journalism procedural recounting the Boston Globe’s 2001 investigation that exposed widespread child molestation committed by priests and the Catholic Church’s role in covering it up.

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Regardless, Crowley’s direction and the screenplay by Nick Hornby (“Wild” and “An Education”) come together with Ronan’s acting in a beautiful, cleverly paced film that can remind anyone of how time passes when big changes happen in life.

The film has a vibe similar to “All the President’s Men” for its no-nonsense approach to heavy content, and it thankfully resists showing uncomfortable flashbacks. This movie tastefully tells the stories of its victims through words, not imagery. The acting is as solid as the screenplay, which I’m sure is the product of thorough research.

4 OUT OF 4 WHOLE STARS

“Spotlight” is directed by Tom McCarthy (“The Visitor”), and it puts his shaky career back on track, even if this relatively low-budget movie, which is driven by dialogue, required the support of multiple studios. I wouldn’t be quick to say that this is a movie that begs to be seen on a big screen, but it’s a rare thing now when a major theatrical release is perfectly compelling on the simplest of levels. VT

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in Louisville, it seems safe to say that he phrase “United we there was a representative present stand, divided we fall” is at the meeting. Actors, playwrights, an enduring one. Origdirectors, producers, set designers, inating with Aesop, the words dancers and even fight choreografound themselves in the modphers all came to have their unique voices heard. It was an inspiring sight ern vernacular as one of the Arts & to behold. United States’ many mottos Entertainment Liz Fentress is a local theatre vetthat inspire unity and collaboeran and wearer of many hats as ration. The words have staying BEN actor, playwright and director. She power because they are usualGIERHART also serves as a theatre consultant ly indisputably true. Individufor the Kentucky Arts Council’s Peer als or individual organizations Advisory Network. It was in that capacity, pro rarely succeed entirely on their own. bono, that Fentress led the meeting. Also presLooking out for one’s own best inter- ent in a leadership capacity were the founding ests may work to an extent, but it often members of TAL: Kathi Ellis of Looking for Lilcauses others to suffer and eventual- lith, Michael Drury of Pandora Productions, Gil Reyes of Theatre [502] and J.C. Nixon of Louly depletes resources for everyone. One isville Repertory Company. must go for their own best interests but The goals of the meeting were to discuss also for the best interests of the group; TAL’s history, its current state of affairs, ideas it’s the only way to succeed in the long for its future and a call to action to bring those run. It’s a sound economic principle ideas – or at least some of them– to fruition. and has far-reaching applications. One For those unfamiliar with the organization, of those applications is, possibly, the TAL began some 10 years ago as an attempt to foster cross-promotion as well as the sharing of Louisville theatre community. On Sunday, November 29, The Bard’s Town hosted an open call to all Louisville theatre artists in an attempt to bring the Theatre Alliance of Louisville – or TAL – out of abeyance. Over 60 artists were in attendance, and consequently, the upstairs space at The Bard’s Town was jampacked with talent, ideas, people and energy. From Pandora Productions, Louisville’s LGBT theatre company to Teatro Tercera Llamada, Louisville’s budding Spanish-speaking theatre company, there was a wide swath of companies present. In fact, if the theatre company is based

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resources for local community and semi-professional theatre companies. Unified auditions also took place, so that actors and technical theatre artists new to the area or long dormant could display their work to as many companies as possible. As the years went on, TAL sort of died a natural death as different roles and responsibilities were not passed on and certain activities no longer proved useful. This attempt at reinvigoration, however, could not have been met with a more enthusiastic crowd. Many ideas such as a database of local talent, a directory of resources, a calendar of productions and even a centralized location for workshops – an actor’s gym if you will – were thrown into the mix and discussed among attendees openly.

At meeting’s end, several individuals stepped forward to have a second, more focused meeting to begin the arduous task of delineating the restructure and future of TAL: how the organization will be organized, which of the wonderful ideas presented on Sunday should be deemed a priority for the first year, etc. The originators of TAL wish to still be available as resources and guides, but at the same time, they want to pass the torch to a new group of local theatre leaders. It’s an exciting time for Louisville’s theatre scene as well an uplifting perpetuation of the thought that people, individuals and organizations are stronger together than they are apart. VT

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For one night only, the JCC will be transformed into a secret, magical forest for the 11th annual Light Up CenterStage. Join in on Saturday, December 5 at 7 p.m. for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, auctions and a Broadway-style revue! Tickets to the event are $108 per person for individual tickets, and tables (10 people) are $900. To RSVP, please call Joanna Bleiden at 502.238.2763. There are sponsorship opportunities available for as little as $50 as well. MORE INFO centerstagejcc.org

F R I DAY, D E C E M B E R 4 CHRISTMASTIDE 1816 AT LOCUST GROVE Enter the year 1816 for a Croghan family celebration at Locust Grove. The Clark and Croghan families invite you into their home to visit and to partake of holiday cheer. The home is decorated in a manner appropriate for the “country seat” of Major William Croghan and his distinguished relatives and guests. In the great parlor, live music awaits the guests, with concerts by a talented neighbor. You’ll be engaged in lively conversations with family and guests. Out in the hearth kitchen, recently harvested foods are prepared over an open fire and refreshments are offered to guests. Meanwhile, back in 2015: in the Visitors’ Center, there will be music, refreshments and crafts for children 3 and older 6-8 p.m. Also in the Auditorium, there will be a sale of gift-quality new, gently used and antiquarian books. Admission is $8 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. MORE INFO locustgrove.org

S AT U R DAY, D E C E M B E R 5 CULBERTSON MANSION CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE FEATURING THE CORYDON DULCIMER SOCIETY The Dulcimer Society will perform 2-3:30 p.m. The Culbertson Mansion will be beautifully decorated for the holidays, and guests may enjoy a self-guided tour with costumed interpreters on-hand to answer any questions they may have. There will also be a craft station for guests to create and take home their own holiday craft! As always, the gift shop will be open for holiday shopping. Admission to this event is free with a cash donation of your choosing at the door. MORE INFO 812.944.9600 D E C E M B E R 3 , 2 0 1 5 • W W W . V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TEA AT WHITEHALL This event will feature English tea and a delicious array of tasty sweets and savory tea sandwiches served in a proper formal setting. This popular event is perfect for all ages, and everyone is invited to attend – it’s truly a magical way to begin your holidays! Whitehall will welcome guests to the mansion at 2:45 p.m. with tea served promptly at 3 p.m. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Proceeds from the Victorian Christmas Tea benefit Whitehall, a historic house and estate garden owned and operated by the not-for-profit Historic Homes Foundation. Cost is $35 per person. MORE INFO historicwhitehall.org BUCKHEAD MOUNTAIN GRILL’S 2ND ANNUAL CANDY CANE MAKING CONTEST AND BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Buckhead Mountain Grill welcomes the public to enjoy a kids candy cane making contest with a visit from Santa! Santa will be by the Dare to Care Christmas Tree, ready for sits and pics with the kids. A $5 continental breakfast will be served during the candy cane contest, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Elves Sandy and Zane Baze will be on-hand instructing the kids on how to roll the perfect candy cane while encouraging them to create their own unique candy cane design! Contest admission is three canned goods or a $3 donation to benefit Dare to Care Food Bank. Kids are encouraged to decorate the Dare to Care Christmas Tree with their canned good donations. MORE INFO 812.284.2919 LES DAMES D’ESCOFFIER KENTUCKY INAUGURAL HOLIDAY COOKIE SALE The newly formed Kentucky chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is selling a variety of holiday cookies home-baked by 50 chefs Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Copper & Kings distillery, 1121 E. Washington St. Get in the spirit of the season

and stock up on goodies perfect for parties and gifts, and enjoy all Butchertown has to offer including tours at Copper & Kings, shopping at Butchertown Market and brunch at Butchertown Grocery. All proceeds benefit the LDEIKY scholarship fund – which helps culinary students and professionals pursuing LDEI membership – and Green Table, an initiative connecting urban and rural farms to schools and restaurants. MORE INFO facebook.com/LesDamesKY BARDSTOWN ROAD AGLOW Visit the Highlands for the 30th anniversary of Bardstown Road Aglow from dusk until 10 p.m. on Saturday, December 5! Shops, bars and restaurants along Bardstown Road will have specials and treats for holiday shoppers on what is considered the biggest shopping night of the year for merchants in the area. Last year, over 50,000 shoppers gravitated to the eclectic neighborhood to take advantage of the sales and dine at the unique local restaurants located along Bardstown Road. This year, also, sees the welcome of Maker’s Mark, a new presenting sponsor for the event. MORE INFO thehighlandsoflouisville.com SECRETS OF LOUISVILLE CHEFS CULINARY EXPERIENCE Join the fun in the Kitchen Studio at Bourbon Barrel Foods to be in the live TV audience as you watch a taping of “Secrets of Louisville Chefs.” You’ll see two show tapings as Louisville’s top chefs cook with Tim Laird, BrownForman’s chief entertaining officer and Kevin Harned, WAVE 3 TV chief meteorologist. Your ticket includes a champagne cocktail meet-andgreet followed by a quick tour of the facility. At the conclusion of the show, you will be able to sample the foods that the chefs have prepared. Tickets are $50 each and the event runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30pm. MORE INFO mintjuleptours.com.mm-dev.net/culinary-tours

MUSICAL ROOTS OF DICKEN’S “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” The Locust Grove Chamber Musicians present music associated with and inspired by Christmas books and plays in early 19th century melodrama. Music of Mozart, Bayly, Playford and others. Locust Grove’s Emilie Strong Smith Chamber Music Series offers concert-goers a unique opportunity. Patrons delight in music that the Clarks and Croghans would have heard in the room where they most likely would have enjoyed it – the second-floor great parlor of the historic house. Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m., and the concert in Locust Grove’s great parlor begins at 5:30 p.m. Individual concert tickets are $20 each, and season subscriptions are available. MORE INFO 502.897.9845 or locustgrove.org

T U E S DAY, D E C E M B E R 8 SIMPLE STEPS TO A HAPPIER FAMILY Whether we are raising children, in a relationship or living with extended family, we all have a common goal – to be happy. Christine Carter, Ph.D., acclaimed author of “Raising Happiness,” combines scientific research with practical tips to help us understand that happiness is a learned behavior – something that can be built, maintained and boosted at any age through some simple steps. Bring your spouse or partner, a friend or a loved one and come with questions for the speaker. The event is free and sponsored in part by Norton Healthcare Foundation. MORE INFO 502.629.1234

T H U R S DAY, D E C E M B E R 1 0 VOICE OF LOUISVILLE WINTER LAUNCH PARTY Join The Voice-Tribune and Korbel California Champagne as we toast life at our annual holiday gathering at Porcini on Frankfort Avenue. We have the entire restaurant, so come by for a sip of champagne, a nosh of Porcini yumminess, a photo with our favorite Santa Walt, mingling with friends and, of course, the unveiling of the winter edition of The Voice of Louisville! There will also be giveaways and specials on gift subscriptions! The event is free and will last from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. MORE INFO 502.897.8900 or shari@voice-tribune.com VINTAGE HOLIDAY PARTY On December 10, Merkley Kendrick Jewelers will host a holiday party 5:30-8:30 p.m. featuring a special presentation of vintage jewelry including collectible vintage pieces for view and for sale. Additionally, a presentation by Mark Harmon, gemologist and appraiser, will be held at 6:30

p.m. Cocktails and holiday fare will be served at this free event. MORE INFO 502.895.6124 CHRISTMAS WITH THE LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA AND MERCYME On Thursday, December 10, at 8 p.m., the Louisville Orchestra will take the Palace Theatre stage with Grammy-nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winners – MercyMe. The contemporary Christian rock group will perform their top hits as well as work from their most recent album, “MercyMe, It’s Christmas!” with Jason Seber on the podium. Single tickets range from $20 to $75. MORE INFO 1.800.745.3000 or louisvilleorchestra.org

F R I DAY, D E C E M B E R 1 1 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH JIM BEAM Join Jim Beam Bourbon on Friday, December 11, for an exclusive Home for the Holidays cocktail and dinner soiree at the Jim Beam American Stillhouse with Master Distiller Fred Noe and his son Freddie as they share stories of holidays past while the fireplace crackles and spirits fill the air in more ways than one! Ticket price includes dinner; mixology creations by Cincinnati mixologist, bar owner and author Molly Wellmann; live music; premium bourbon tasting with the seventh generation Beam master distiller and much more! The event will take place 7-10 p.m.; tickets are $85 per person, and attendees must be 21 or over. MORE INFO 502.543.9877 LOUISVILLE CHRISTMAS GIFT AND DECOR SHOW One of the nation’s finest Christmas shows with quality dealers from across the country returns to the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center through December 13. Featuring 750 booths of gifts, bath and body, jewelry, crafts, candles, decor and much more. Open Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission and photos with Santa. MORE INFO 502.456.2244 or stewartpromotions.com

S AT U R DAY, D E C E M B E R 1 2 FALL STAR STORIES AND SKY WATCH AT BERNHEIM Join Bernheim on Saturday, December 12, 6 p.m.-midnight and be enchanted with the stars in a special Fall Star Stories and Sky Watch: See the Geminid Meteor Shower. Participants will observe the evening sights and sounds of fall with Bernheim’s knowledgeable and engaging volunteer naturalists (in cooperation with the Louisville Astronomical Society). Stargazers can meet at the Garden Pavilion. Bernheim night programs are $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Registration and payment due by 4 p.m. the day

prior to the start of all night programs. Rain will move Star Stories programs indoors for a fun and informative evening. No pets please. MORE INFO 502.955.8512

S U N DAY, D E C E M B E R 1 3 CHRISTMAS TEA AT THE CULBERTSON Visit the historic home on December 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. for a fun and festive afternoon! Enjoy holiday decorations, music and treats while sipping on a variety of hot teas. Then, end the day with a tour of the mansion. Reservations and payment in advance are required. MORE INFO 812.944.9600 CHRISTMAS TEA AND JANE AUSTEN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION It is the end of the year, and what a year we have had! What better way to mark all we have accomplished this year than to have a tea to celebrate the birthday of our dear Jane Austen! And who better to speak to us on this special occasion than Bruce Richardson, owner of Elmwood Inn Teas, and Benjamin Press, tea instructor and tea historian for The Boston Harbor Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. He will be joining us to talk about all things tea and Jane Austen! This event, which begins at 2 p.m., is limited in seating, so please RSVP to Bonny Wise, wises496@ gmail.com. Guests must pay $10 admission. MORE INFO jasnalouisville.com HARRY PICKENS IN CONCERT Harry Pickens, internationally renowned pianist and composer, is an accomplished musician who has collaborated with Curtis Fuller, Kenny Garrett, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Golson, Charles McPherson, James Moody and many more. On Sunday, December 13 at 7:15 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Pickens will play a free concert that is open to the public. All are welcome for what promises to be an evening of inspirational and creative music. MORE INFO stpaulchurchky.org/concerts

T H U R S DAY, D E C E M B E R 1 7 FIFTH ANNUAL GIVE-A-JAM TO END HOMELESSNESS The Fifth Annual Give-A-Jam to End Homelessness will be held on Thursday, December 17 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St. The evening will feature live performances by local musicians and artists including Bonnie Prince Billy and Joan Shelley, as well as soups from Louisville’s best chefs, a silent auction and a cash bar. Admission is $20 and includes 10 food/drink tickets. All proceeds will benefit the Coalition for the Homeless’s Rx: Housing Veterans Program. Tickets are $20. MORE INFO cliftoncenter.org W W W . V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M • D E C E M B E R 3 , 2 0 1 5

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