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Sports Card Chronicle �� 15 UofL vs� Southern Illinois ��16 Catnip �� 17 Taylor's 10 ��18 High School Sports Report ��19 St� X vs� CovCath�� 20

Society

Light Up CenterStage ��22 Toys for Tots at The Brown Hotel �� 24 Riverport Scholar House Celebration ��25 Triple Crown of Running Luncheon ��28 Etta Rae Hirsch 80th Birthday Celebration ��29 Prohibition Classic Christmas ��30 GLOW Holiday Party �� 31 Derby Museum Gala Kickoff Party��32 Whitehall’s Victorian Christmas Tea ��33 Toys for Tots Pre-Party ��36 Acting Against Cancer Holiday Open House ��38 Liv Boutique Customer Appreciation Party ��39 GLAR Holiday Party �� 40 Partyline ��41

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Spotlight: New Year's Eve dinners ��43 Fashion: Gunnar Deatherage �� 44 Health & Wellness: I Love Kickboxing ��45 Tastes: Portage House�� 46 Out & About: Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass ��47 Arts & Entertainment: StageOne Storytellers Series ��50 Film: “Manchester by the Sea” �� 51 Voice of Style: New Year's Eve looks ��52

Features Lou Year's Eve

A family-friendly event to ring in the new year is coming to town �� 6

Lamar Jackson Makes Heisman History

Mike Rutherford on what this could mean for UofL �� 15

Last-Minute Gift Guide

Staff recommendations for everyone on your shopping list �� 57

Essentials Masthead ��5 Business Briefs�� 12 Obituaries�� 13

Event Calendar �� 55 Dear Abby ��64 Classifieds �� 65

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Every year I get invited to participate in a gift exchange that leaves me scrambling to find something that would universally appeal to a diverse group of people. This week, the staff at The Voice-Tribune set out to equip you with a list of local last-minute gifts that would be sure to please your closest friends, or a fellow party guest that you may not know very well at all. From stocking stuffers to meaningful presents, you can breathe a sigh of relief and use our comprehensive guide to finish off your lists just in time to relax with family next week.

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Compiling my collection of last-minute gift selections got me thinking about white elephant gift exchanges and how they came to be a tradition. I was amused to find that the term white elephant refers to “an extravagant but burdensome gift that cannot be easily disposed of, based on the legend of the

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I guess by that classic definition our gifts would not be great choices for a white elephant gift exchange. They are not extravagant or burdensome. Quite the opposite, in fact; they are reasonable, useful and thoughtful. And allow me to address the elephant in the room of no specific color…I may end keeping most of them for myself. Lamar Jackson brought home a gift to the city of Louisville this week as the first ever winner of the Heisman Trophy from the University of Louisville and the youngest recipient in the award’s 80-year history. The recognition was hard-earned and well-deserved and boy, did he look snazzy accepting it in his red blazer from Macy’s (an item I’m certain you will not be able to get lastminute if you haven’t already). Every so often, an athlete emerges that is not only a delight to watch on the field but an inspiring human being. Lamar Jackson is certainly both.

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new type of celebration in Louisville could become a new holiday tradition for your family.

event will be a “wonderful way to bring the community together around our arts.”

Lou Year’s Eve, an indoor-outdoor event that will be held downtown on December 31, may be especially appealing to families with children because it will be a kid-friendly party featuring games, crafts and storytelling as well as music, magicians and museums.

It’s also an event that could appeal to everyone who maybe spent too much on holiday gifts and wants to save a little money on their end-of-the-year celebration. Many of the West Main and Main Stage activities will be free. Lou Year’s Eve tickets, which will get guests into all of the bigger, inside festivities, cost $8 (in advance) or less per person.

The event also should appeal to fans of Louisville’s performing and visual arts. Highlights of Lou Year’s Eve will include performances by several community arts groups, such as the Louisville Ballet and Actors Theatre of Louisville. There’ll be an appearance by Louisville native and “The Voice” contestant Dave Moisan, and local muralist Braylyn Resko Stewart will create a series of interactive art pieces along with event attendees. Lou Year’s Eve will fill “a major gap in the landscape of our News Year’s Eve events,” says Lucy Dalton, founder and co-director. “It’s a family-friendly arts and culture event that has many aspects.” Overall, there will be 40 performances and activities at 15 different venues and museums on West Main Street. Mayor Greg Fischer says the COURTESY PHOTO

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CELEBRATION STARTS EARLY Lou Year’s Eve will officially start at 2 p.m. on West Main between Fourth and Ninth streets, which will be closed to traffic. Children’s activities will be offered at several museums on Museum Row between Seventh and Ninth streets: The KMAC Museum, the Frazier History Museum, the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, the Kentucky Science Center and the lobby of 21c Museum Hotel. The activities will include a scavenger hunt, hands-on art projects, caricatures, face-painting, magicians, puppet shows and balloon-making. When these activities end at 5 p.m., the Louisville Lions Dance Team will lead a People’s Procession, which

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Mayor Greg Fischer praised Lou Year's Eve for exposing people to Louisville's thriving arts scene.

Dalton describes as “a very organic kind of parade” because it will include anyone who wants to join. The procession will march down West Main from Ninth to Fifth Street, stopping at the Main Stage, which will be located in front of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.

By the turn of the century, more than 200 cities were hosting First Night celebrations, and for the past several years, Dalton and the other Lou Year’s Eve co-director, Debra DeLor, have visited many of the events around the country. Dalton and DeLor also have founded Arts and Cultural Events, Inc. (ACE), a nonprofit foundation with the mission of producing “quality events that highlight the work of Louisville’s most imaginative and celebrated artists in an effort to enrich our community and inspire greater love for the visual and performing arts.”

At 6 p.m., the stage will host a concert by country-rock-blues band Wildwood, which will be followed by DJ Glenn Smith and other local musicians. An adult beverage garden also will open at 6. Other evening highlights will include performances by Small Time Napoleon and Kentucky Shakespeare as well as poetry readings and improv shows. Local food trucks will participate too, and several area restaurants will offer Lou Year’s Eve specials. The finale of the festivities will involve a countdown to midnight and the “bourbon jazz” band Billy Goat Strut Revue playing “Auld Lang Syne” on the Main Stage. The finale also will feature the raising of Kentucky’s largest disco ball. THE VILLE’S VERSION OF FIRST NIGHT Family-friendly New Year’s celebrations with a focus on the arts date back at least to the first time Boston held a “First Night” on December 31, 1975. This event was organized by a group of artists who wanted to downplay the emphasis on alcohol common at other parties. The First Night idea spread to surrounding communities, and by the 1990s, First Night Boston was attracting more than 1,000 artists D E C E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Lou Year’s Eve is the foundation’s first project. The co-directors have been getting help from the organizers of the St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Raleigh First Night celebrations. EXTRAORDINARY CITIZENSHIP

Lucy Dalton at a Lou Year's Eve press conference.

and half a million attendees. The idea also spread to other cities – at least 55 in the U.S. and Canada, according to a December 26, 1990, article in The New York Times. “From Boston to Calgary to Honolulu,” the article said, “more than a million Americans and Canadians are expected on New Year’s Eve to ring out the traditional celebration of booze, noisemakers and hangovers and ring in Mozart, ballet performances and a wide selection of popular entertainment from rock ‘n’ roll to reggae to hula dancing.”

Dalton first had the idea for a First Night in River City when she attended Boston’s event about 20 years ago. She remembers thinking, “We need that. We need that right here in Louisville.” Since then, she has pitched the idea to various city officials, including previous mayors, but she was always told that the time wasn’t right for Louisville to kick off another big community event. Mayor Fischer was skeptical too when she first talked to him about it four years ago. The nation was still recovering from the recession, and the mayor thought a project on the scale of Lou Year’s Eve might be too ambitious, but Dalton kept pursuing the idea, and Fischer P H O T O S B Y R Y A N N O LT E M E Y E R

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“Usually, when someone tells me they have a great idea, I never hear from them again,” he says. “Hardly ever does a citizen come up with a great idea and then have the gumption and fortitude and team-building ability and fundraising ability to go out and make a dream like this come true.”

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The mayor also notes that Dalton has pursued the idea not for herself but “for the citizens of Louisville, asking nothing in return other than wanting to throw a celebration for our community. This is an extraordinary act of citizenship.” CREATING A MEMORABLE COMMUNITY EVENT According to the organizers, Lou Year’s Eve will be not only “the grand finale of Louisville’s holiday celebration” but also a “memorable, legacy event for the city.” Dalton has tried to involve as many artists and arts organizations as possible. “The talent we have in Louisville is incredible,” she says, “and we are unleashing just a little bit of it. We’re bringing it to the streets where everyone can enjoy it.” Mayor Fischer congratulates Lucy Dalton, founder of Lou Year's Eve

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You can buy tickets and get an event schedule, map and parking information at louyearseve.com. You also may want to follow @louyearseve on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

“The city’s arts and culture vibrancy is key to its success,” Baker adds. “Arts and culture support education, economic development, talent attraction and compassion — all of which contribute to a thriving quality of life and economy, and of course, there’s nothing like the arts to bring people together and build bridges of understanding in our community. It will bring us together to ring in the new year.”

Another way to join the celebration is to volunteer your time to help make sure the first Lou Year’s Eve is a success. Volunteer shifts will last two hours, and you’ll get such perks as complimentary tickets for your friends and family. Tasks for volunteers include event set up, venue check-in, working registration booths, and being on the clean-up crew. For more information, send an email to christine@502social.com.

Fischer adds that “we’ve got a lot of momentum in our city right now” and Lou Year’s Eve will unite people “around our resurging Main Street in our resurging downtown in our resurging city.” Many of the city’s businesses have signed up to support the event. Official sponsors include Hilliard Lyons; Commonwealth Bank & Trust; Old 502 Winery; Highland Cleaners; Deco Paper Products; the Gheens Foundation; Axxis, Inc.; Goodwood Brewing; Tilford, Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC; Doe-Anderson; and the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau.

in advance and $10 on the day of the event. Tickets for children ages 6 to 12 cost $5. Admission for children 5 and under is free. A very limited number of VIP tickets are available for $175 each. They include entrance to SCENE, the new restaurant in The Kentucky GH8360 NYE VOICE TRIBfor AD.qxp_Layout 12/8/16 4:13 PM Page 1 LouNEON Year’s Eve tickets adults cost 1$8 Center for the Performing Arts, which will

Will Lou Year’s Eve join Louisville’s list of popular community celebrations – the list of memorable, legacy events that includes the St. James Court Art Show, the Humana Festival of New American Plays, the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, the Forecastle Festival and the Kentucky Derby Festival? Time will tell. But if you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate not only the arrival of 2017 but also our community’s culture and spirit, then there’s a good chance that attending the first Lou Year’s Eve will be time well spent. VT

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The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts as well as the incoming chair of the Arts and Cultural Alliance, says she is “delighted that our great city will have the opportunity to showcase its authentic and world class art and culture on the most celebrated day of the year.”

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t the corner of First and Main is a hotel where the guests and the staff have a big thing in common: They’re young. Or at least they’re youthful minded.

teams that are operating $9 million businesses.”

The eight-story, 175-room hotel opened a little more than a year ago on the former site of Marine Electric, uniquely designed to sync with the downtown streetscape. Business The building incorporated part of the old building’s facade along with WES several energy-saving features. The KERRICK But make no mistake – there’s no hotel is Louisville’s first to earn cergoofing off involved in the mantification for Leadership in Energy agement of Aloft Louisville Downtown. and Environmental Design. General Manager Brandt Tiffany, 31, keeps Before becoming Aloft’s director of sales, reminding himself that on one hand, he’s just Jenney rose through the ranks at other hotels. a few years out of the blocks along the pro- Having always admired the Aloft brand, she fessional track. And on the other, he’s respon- was a natural fit when that brand arrived in sible for a property that pulls in more than Louisville. $9 million in annual revenue. It’s a balance “I was on this project when it was literally between staying aware of how much there’s just concrete and steel and not even built yet,” left to learn and keeping the confidence to she recalls. And that makes all the more satlead. isfying the result of “seeing guests that come Assistant General Manager Matt Bristow is back week after week after week and those 28, and Director of Sales Lauren Jenney is 35. guests be so pleased with the service and the “That’s the cool thing,” says Tiffany. “Lau- product that they’re receiving.” ren, myself and Matt just have to check each Aloft is also one of Louisville’s first bouother every once in a while. We’ve got to look tique hotels. It’s comparatively small, and its at each other [and say], ‘OK, we are millenni- technological features and open spaces give it als operating a $9 million business right now.’ a vibe of its own. To some people that can be intimidating, to Guests have the option to check in using some people that can be exciting, but you an app, bypassing the front desk and heading have to balance the intimidating with excitstraight to their room. They can even unlock ing. It keeps you on your toes. But there are their door using their smartphone’s Bluetooth not a lot of other three-executive millennial technology. Once inside, they can stream their

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own content – such as a PowerPoint presentation they’ll be showing the next day – to the wall-mounted TV. Below in the lobby, tables and chairs come in all shapes, colors and sizes. With a snack bar on one end and a restaurant on the other, the space between has a continuity of character somewhere between fun and businesslike. Guests who’ve never met before chit chat over a game of pool, and along the wall, a ticker displays stocks and sports scores. Aloft’s Corner Restaurant & Bar boasts more than 60 bourbons. It’s one of the ways the hotel is helping to bolster the unique culture that draws people to town. “I think everybody can see what’s going on in Louisville,” says Tiffany. “It’s almost like a renaissance of the entire city right now. There’s a revitalization that’s going on. I don’t think any city, at least in the Midwest, has seen it on this scope.” For the three executives, it’s an honor to play such a part and to break with a tradition that says hotel leaders have to be seasoned veterans. They might be young, but they’ve earned the owners’ trust. “I never feel like I’m being given marching orders,” Tiffany says. “It’s always, ‘Brandt, what do you think?’” VT A second hotel, Aloft Louisville East, is set to open December 20 on Westport Road. For more information about Aloft Louisville Downtown or to make a reservation, call 502.583.1888 or 866.716.8143, or visit aloftlouisvilledowntown.com. D E C E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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LOUISVILLE’S FIRST BOURBON POP-UP GIFT SHOP

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Do502 and Elijah Craig Bourbon are taking Louisville's bourbon experience to the next level on Tuesday, December 20. Both will be presenting Louisville’s first Bourbon Pop-Up Gift Shop in conjunction with Do502’s Bourbon Lover Gift Guide. Retailers will be offering bourbon-analogous gifts for those looking to surprise the bourbon lover for the holidays... or as a little something for themselves.

River House is open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. -11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight. Brunch available on Sundays. River House will be closed on Sunday, January 1 for New Year’s Day.

Revelry Boutique & Gallery, Louisville Stoneware, Art Eatables, 5-0-Lou, The Beer Syrup Company and Cellar Door Chocolates will be participating with more to be added soon! The Bourbon Pop-Up Gift Shop will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20 in the gallery at The Green Building (732 E. Market St.). Elijah Craig will be on hand with Galaxie bartenders serving cocktails to put everyone in the spirit. UOFL CONN CENTER RESEARCH FOCUSES ON USING INDUSTRIAL HEMP FOR FUEL The University of Louisville’s Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research has undertaken a bold new research direction using Kentucky-grown industrial hemp for developing chemicals and fuels. The center convened a meeting with Kentucky Department of Agriculture-approved farmers and processors on December 1 to discuss emerging issues. The Conn Center recognizes that these plants hold the potential to be useful for fibers, biofuels and other chemical production research purposes. They are highly adaptable to the growing environment in Kentucky and are being evaluated as a highyield, industrially-relevant economic development resource. The center is studying economics and markets in conjunction with farmers and processors to understand the challenges of large-scale implementation of hemp as a crop within the state. It is undertaking research on the plant for its potential applications, including solid and liquid fuels, a sustainable resource for chemicals and as construction materials for transportation and buildings. “The Conn Center continues to spawn truly transformative technology for renewable energy solutions,” said UofL Acting President Neville Pinto. “The University of Louisville is proud to promote the growth and development of such efforts that give rise to game-changing innovations.” Financial support for the research is provided by the Conn Center. Additional funding has been made available by an endowment established by the family of Speed School alumnus Ray Schnur Jr. His stepson is David Barhorst of Kentucky Hemp Ventures Inc. “I am very proud to be an alumni of the Speed School and honored that my family is supporting research for such cuttingedge technologies,” Schnur said. “We have a strong commitment to this cause and look forward to using our university endowment funds to support hemp research.” RIVER HOUSE INTRODUCES NEW, EXPANDED BRUNCH MENU River House brunch continues to offer high-quality cuisine at an affordable price. River House Restaurant and Raw Bar, located at 3015 River Road, has expanded the Sunday brunch menu with four new dishes to delight the southern palate. In addition, $5 sparkling cocktails are offered during brunch including the classic mimosa, Chai Honey, apple or cherry flavored, as well as sparkling sangria. The new brunch menu items are: vegetable omelet with sautéed peppers, onions, smoked mushrooms, fresh spinach and topped with melted Muenster cheese served with house-made biscuits and hash browns for $12; house-made biscuits topped with smoked bacon gravy served with two eggs any style for $9; two eggs any style served with bacon, hash browns and house-made biscuits for $9; house-made deviled eggs topped with cured salmon for $9. Other popular menu features include the beef tenderloin eggs Benedict, the Maker’s 46 smoked salmon Benedict topped with lobster hollandaise, and the Southern French toast with D E C E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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SEVICHE HOSTS LOUISVILLE’S FIRST-EVER LATIN ALL-STARS DINNER TO BENEFIT PARTNERS IN HEALTH Culinary delights and charity collide as Chef Anthony Lamas of Seviche, A Latin Restaurant, teams up with celebrated Louisville chefs Fernando Martinez of Ole Restaurant Group and Bruce Ucán of the Mayan Café to host an exclusive sevencourse benefit dinner Monday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. The dinner benefits the global organization Partners in Health, whose mission is to bring the modern medical science to those who are most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair.

some of our funding priorities,” said Lisa Huber, Duke Energy government and community relations manager for Southern Indiana. “We hope that the Boys and Girls Clubs’ programming will inspire an interest in careers in these fields and help develop a talent pipeline in our region.” THE LARGEST LEGO SHIP IN AMERICA IS COMING TO KENTUCKY A 25-and-a-half-foot long LEGO Model of the USS Missouri, the largest LEGO Ship in America, is coming to Louisville January 7 and 8 for the LEGO BrickUniverse Fan Expo at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The builder of the model, Daniel Siskind, is an independent LEGO designer and is the founder of Brickmania. Brickmania makes unofficial custom model building kits using LEGO® brand bricks and parts. The LEGO model of USS Missouri took hundreds of hours to design and build and over one million individual LEGO bricks to complete.

The three distinguished chefs have come together to serve up signature Latin-inspired dishes for all guests to enjoy. The evening begins with a passed hors d’oeuvres and champagne reception with savory bites including mini Frita de Langosta with lobster frita, squid ink brioche topped with crab meat aioli, chicken liver Anticuchos with aji panca, shallot and country ham, and a yuca fritter served with an eggplant goat cheese purée.

The USS Missouri will be part of the Brickmania Exhibit at the BrickUniverse show. Other models that will be on display in the Brickmania Exhibit include a 24-foot-long LEGO diorama of D-Day, 12-foot-long LEGO model of the USS Nicholson, and 6-foot-long LEGO model of Germany’s Brandenburg Gates. Daniel Siskind will be at the show throughout the weekend to meet and interact with fans. He will be even hosting three group building sessions throughout the weekend with eight lucky fans for each.

From there, guests will be treated to a seven-course menu with select wine pairings, presenting tried and true dishes from each chef. Highlights include Chef Ucán’s braised lamb tamale served with queso cotija and chocolate-xtabetún mole; Chef Lamas’s interpretation of a delicate seafood dish, Manioc crusted sea scallops featuring Carolina gold rice and sea island red pea “gallo pinto,” achiote butter and farofa; and lastly, Chef Martinez’s Cochinillo Asado incorporating roasted suckling pig, calabaza puree, oregano vinaigrette, pickled shallots, frisse, yuca crisp and mojo. Rounding out the meal is the delicious dessert trio, featuring Torejas including Brioche bread toreja, Spanish sherry custard, salted cajeta topped with Marcona almond ice cream, the avocado with coffee pine nut soil and bourbon dulce de leche, and a delicious chocolate roll with chocolate mousse, toasted cinnamon marshmallow cream, dusted with chile-lime.

America’s largest LEGO ship model and the whole Brickmania Exhibit are just one attraction at the LEGO show. Other attractions include a Fan Zone, Building Zone, Challange Zone, themed-building areas, San Diego-based LEGO artist Jonathan Lopes Exhibit, Chicago-base LEGO artist Rocco Buttliere Exhibit and Dallas-based LEGO artist Lia Chan exhibit.

“It is an honor to partner with Chef Martinez and Chef Ucán, two talented, local chefs that fully embody the culture and expertise of Latin American cuisine,” Lamas said. “This is a topic near and dear to our hearts, and we wanted to partner with an organization that benefits the Latin American community in our beloved city.” THE DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION INVESTS IN MATH AND LITERACY PROGRAMMING AT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF KENTUCKIANA The Duke Energy Foundation presented members and staff of the Ed Endres Boys & Girls Club in New Albany, Indiana, with a check for a $3,000 grant to help expand the math curriculum being provided at the Club. Indiana State Representative Ed Clere also attended the check presentation. With the support of the Foundation, Club members in grades kindergarten through fourth are now able to work with teacher Felicia Brown on math lessons that use word problems and reallife situations at their core. This seemingly simple idea touches on a wide-array of subject matter including literacy skills, creative problem-solving and, of course, mathematical functions. This semester-long project allows Club members to explore math in a new and exciting way. “We have broken down word problems and, using visualization strategies, have made math much simpler, easier to understand and fun,” says Brown. Six-year-old Club member Janiyah said “we broke down the numbers using cereal!” “The children used cereal to make place-value blocks and solve a word problem they were given – this is one example of the work we have been doing,” added Brown. “Science, technology, engineering and math education are

“I can’t wait to see the look on the faces of the children who come to the event and are confronted by the massive LEGO models and have special opportunities to meet these LEGO celebrities. We’ve produced tons of shows throughout the country; I think this upcoming Louisville one will be one of the best yet,” said BrickUniverse Event Coordinator Greyson Beights. COMMONWEALTH BANK & TRUST COMPANY ROLLS OUT INTERACTIVE TELLER MACHINES New technology provides greater convenience to customers, while still offering personal touch. Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company announced recently the introduction of new Interactive Teller Machines (ITM) that allow customers to do business by means of video conference with Personal Tellers who are operating from a remote site. “It’s all about convenience, but with a personal touch for our growing client base,” said John Key, president of Commonwealth Bank & Trust. “We can handle 95 percent of the same transactions through our ITMs, and the technology essentially allows us to offer around 29 more hours of personal service per week.” Customers can deposit checks or cash, transfer funds between accounts, make loan payments and cash checks exactly to the penny. Transactions handled by Personal Tellers are processed the same day, even after regular banking hours. If a credit or debit card is lost or stolen, the Personal Teller can verify a customer’s identity and help complete transactions by scanning their driver’s license at the ITM. The new ITMs are available from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. They can be accessed through drive-thru or walk-up (Norton Commons Branch only). Personal Tellers are staffed in the ITM Customer Support Center at Commonwealth Bank’s operations building in Louisville. They will service the ITMs at the Middletown, St. Matthews, Norton Commons, Shelbyville West and Shelbyville East branches. “Possibilities exist for further non-traditional service deliveries, such as placing ITMs in other branches,” said Chief Financial Officer Mike Dugle. “College campuses, popular small businesses and shopping areas would be the next natural step to provide even more convenience for our clients.”

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Verna L. Cloud Verna L. Cloud, 78, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. The daughter of the late Leroy and Elsie (Tranter) Singleton, Verna was born September 16, 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was former owner of Pets Galore in Louisville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cloud; and a brother, Jerry Singleton. Verna is survived by her sister, Carolyn McKinley; seven nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews. A visitation was held from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 14 at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana. A special prayer service was held in her memory Wednesday evening at the funeral home followed by the cremation. In lieu of flowers, it was Verna’s request that contributions be made to St. Joseph’s Children’s Home, 2823 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206.

Phyllis Jean Drury A Bardstown resident, Mrs. Phyllis Jean Drury, 90, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. She is survived by her husband; Luther F. Drury. Visitation was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 12 at Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home 1475 New Shepherdsville Road. Followed by a private funeral service at 11 a.m. with Brother Bob Russell officiating.

Almonia English Almonia English, 93, went to her Heavenly Father Friday, December 9, 2016. She was a member of Greater Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. English was preceded in death by her husband, Willie English Sr.; daughter, Erma Jean White and stepson, Willie English, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Jackie Floyd, Jannie English, Carolyn Johnson and Beverly Robinson (Kevin); 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, two great, great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family, friends and

special friends, the Jackie Coleman family. Her visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14 at Greater Friendship, 2325 Osage Ave. followed by her funeral service held at 1 p.m.

Mildred Fisher Mildred Rogers Fisher, 93, turned the last page of earth’s book of life on Friday, December 9, 2016. She was an avid reader, wonderful storyteller and a lifelong learner. She taught Sunday school for over 40 years at both Maple Grove Baptist Church and Highview Baptist Church. She continued to teach and share her faith with everyone she met until the very end. She will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother and caring friend to many. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.O. “Fish”; son, Don; sister, Gladys; and brothers, Jay and Walt. She is survived by her son, Michael (Pat); daughter, Gale (Eddie); sister, Marjorie (Jack); daughter-in-law, Lori; dear friends, Bob and Ann; grandchildren, Bobby, Tina, Kim, Barry and Carrie; loving extended family, Mark, Cathy, Kennedy, Abby, Mike, Rebecca, Kate, Addie, and Jax; nine great grandchildren, eight nephews; and four nieces. A Visitation service honoring her life was held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 12. Followed by her funeral at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Decmber13 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road with burial in Penn Run Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Mary Louise Holsclaw to Downs Syndrome of Louisville, 5001 South Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40299.

Madeline G. Gebhart Madeline Gebhart, 84, of Louisville passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born June 9, 1932 in Louisville, a daughter of the late John Gluck

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and Mary Young Gluck. Madeline was a graduate of Immaculate Conception Academy in Ferdinand, Indiana; obtained her Bachelors in 1962 from St. Benedict College and her Masters in Special Education from University of Louisville. She was a teacher for over 45 years having taught in the school system in Tell City, Indiana and in Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville. Madeline is a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and St. Ann's Confraternity. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her eight siblings. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Tim Gebhart; son, Tom Gebhart; sister-in-law, Marcella Gluck; brother-in-law, Ken Gebhart of Wichita, KS and numerous nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 15 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 501 Cherrywood Road with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 14 at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, in St. Matthews. Memorial gifts in the form of contributions may be made to St. Ann's Confraternity.

Robert G. Hagan Robert Hagan, 79, of Huntington Beach, CA, joined the "love of his life," Mary Sanford, Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital. He was a native of Louisville, a graduate of St. Xavier High School, and the University of Louisville where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics in 1961. Bob was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving as a Combat Information and TAC officer in the Western Pacific. He retired from Rockwell Collins (Boeing) in 1997. He was known for hosting "White Castle" hamburger parties in the parking lot. Bob enjoyed his retirement traveling with Mary in their RV, sharing adventures with the Orange County Day Hikers, and practicing his photo-fixing computer skills. Bob especially

treasured his many friendships at the Skandia Mobile Park Community where his embellished "true stories" were always a delight. Besides Mary, Bob was predeceased by his mother, Geneva, and his fathers, Andrew J. Hagan, and Robert J. Lord. Left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Mary Lord, Debbie Campisano (Mike), PJ Shelley (Robert), and Lisa Burke (Jim), of Kentucky, several nieces and nephews, his Skandia family, and Lois M. Kelly, his friend and caregiver.

Burnett R. Sanders II Col. (Ret) Burnett R. Sanders II passed away peacefully with his family by his side on the evening of December 9, 2016. Born March 13, 1933, Bud was a native of Stanford, KY. He graduated the University of Kentucky (ROTC) in 1955 and was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. After graduation he married his childhood sweetheart Emily Bell and entered military service. Bud became a highly skilled combat helicopter pilot. He was involved in the development of arming rotary aircraft with rocketry. His 30 years of service included a tour of South Korea and two tours of Vietnam with the Air Calvary. He and his wife retired to Louisville in 1985 to be near their son and grandchildren. A devoted man with a servants heart, Bud spent time supporting and caring for his family. He and his ever present dog Babe made so many friends during their daily travels around town and at the Champions Park dog run. Bud is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Emily Bell Sanders. He is survived by his son, Dr. B.R."Buz" Sanders III (Denise), his grandchildren Michelle Sanders Mace (Adam), Sam Sanders (Lacie), and his great grandson Samuel. A private graveside service was held Tuesday December 13. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Kentucky Humane Society and online condolences may be directed to rattermans.com.

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televisions tuned to ESPN knew e live in an era of they were experiencing one of the extremes. The landmark moments in their favormoment someite program’s existence. Nobody thing noteworthy happens, it knows exactly what Jackson’s histormust be categorized as either ic accomplishment is going to wind up producing for himself or for Carthe best ever or the worst dinal football, but we know that it’s ever. There are no “pretty going to be weighty and we’re pretgood wins” any more – every ty sure that it’s going to be posiMIKE victory is the “best win in tive. We also know that it’s cause for RUTHERFORD program/franchise history” celebration. @cardchronicle and every loss is “an absolute A little over a year ago, Jackson embarrassment that will set was a true freshman quarterback in the middle the program/franchise back 10 years.” of an up-and-down rookie season in which he’d

The wildest thing about the era of extremes is that it exists in a previously unfathomable loop. Like minor characters from one of the “Men in Black” movies who get hit with the red flashy thing that wipes away our memory, we forget all about the previous “worst/best game ever” from the previous year or previous couple of years and make the same arguments and use the same lines whenever an especially pleasing or displeasing result happens again. This phenomenon makes it difficult to accurately place anything current in any sort of historical hierarchy. We’re forced to wait a few years and then look back and see how significant that event really was. Last Saturday night was an exception. When Lamar Jackson’s name was called near the end of the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York, every Louisville fan with their P H OTO B Y T I M H A A G | LO U I S V I L L E AT H L E T I C S

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split starting time. Now, he’s the youngest player ever to win the most prestigious individual award in American sports and the most famous college football player on the planet. Both of those distinctions are deserved.

Also the winner of the Walter Camp and Maxwell awards given to college football’s top overall performer, Jackson made history in 2016 by becoming the first FBS player ever to throw for at least 3,300 yards and rush for at least 1,500 more, and the first to throw for at least 30 touchdowns and rush for at least 20 more. He set ACC and school records for touchdowns accounted for (51), total yards per game in a season (410.7), and points responsible for in a season (308). He also did it with flare, with grace, with swag and with any other modern verb you can think of. Speaking in the raw, genuine and endearing manner that Louisville fans have become accustomed to and donning a red velvet blazer with

shiny black lapels that has already become iconic, Jackson thanked everyone imaginable as he stood in front of the legends of college football past. He cut his speech off several times to pause and comment on the fact that he was still having trouble wrapping his mind around the moment he was experiencing. It was hard to blame him. The pomp and circumstance of the Heisman Trophy Ceremony make it nearly impossible to be unaware of the gravity of the award and the impact it can have on those who receive it and the programs they represent. For those still oblivious to the importance, the coming decades should serve as a capable smelling salt. Walk into any bar in any American city 10 years from now and ask the biggest sports fan in the place what they know about Louisville Cardinals sports, and one of the first two or three things they mention will be Lamar Jackson winning the Heisman Trophy. There might be some basketball talk or hopefully a mention of a football championship that precedes it, but what we all witnessed last week is now stuck in cement near the top of the UofL sports lore food chain. Maybe 20 years from now, we look back at Jackson’s Heisman triumph as the springboard to even greater times for Cardinal football and UofL athletics as a whole. Maybe we look back at it as the most prominent memory from an era we now long for. The only thing we know for sure right now is that Louisville is the most recent and perhaps most unlikely member of the “we have a Heisman winner” fraternity, and we should still be celebrating that fact instead of trying to decipher exactly what it means. VT

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UofL vs. Southern Illinois The Louisville Cardinals claimed their eighth victory of the season on December 7 at the KFC Yum! Center. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory was led by Mangok Mathiang with 15 points and six rebounds, Deng Adel with 12 points and 12 rebounds and Jaylen Johnson with nine points, 10 rebounds and six blocks. Final score: 74-51.

Louisville Cardinals center (12) Mangok Mathiang shot a pair of free throws early in the first half.

Louisville Cardinals forward (12) Deng Adel put the ball in for the first Cardinal points of the game, and also his first pair points enroute to earning his first career double-double.

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Louisville Cardinals center (5) Matz Stockman looked for an opening under the basket.

SIU received possession first after the Tip Off.

Louisville Cardinals forward (10) Jaylen Johnson finger rolled the ball in for the score. P H OTO S B Y J A M E S E ATO N

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hey used to call it the Gator Bowl.

And maybe trade for a quarterback. (Oh, right, this is college. Sorry.) So he was stuck with a junior college transfer from California who showed, against Florida, that he couldn’t pass, but neither could he run, and seemed shell-shocked by the whole thing anyway.

Before the unfortunate practice of renaming all these college football bowl games to accommoCatnip date big-spending sponsorships, Stoops had already announced he the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, STEVE was going to take over the defense Florida, was considered one of KAUFMAN and send DJ Elliot up to the booth. the bigger games of the college That revamped defense gave up 35 football post-season outside of the four majors (Rose, Sugar, Cotton, Orange points to New Mexico State in the first half. Good luck against Alabama, Tennessee and – or whatever they’re called now). This one is now called the TaxSlayer Bowl. Georgia. It sounds like something out of the “Walking Dead” TV franchise, which may be exactly the right bowl for a Kentucky team once facing the likelihood of a 3-9 season, or even worse.

I can’t say that enough because even now I find it hard to wrap my head around it. To remember that, less than 100 days ago, on Saturday, September 10, after blowing that huge halftime lead to Southern Mississippi and being embarrassed on national TV by Florida, the Cats were the walking dead. ABC analyst Gary Danielson, who can usually find something upbeat to say about having the flu, shook his head mournfully and actually said, “I don’t know what to say.”

Let alone an explosive, Heisman-leading Louisville!

But wait. Johnson was commanding the field against New Mexico State. And someone named Benjamin Snell Jr. ran into the game and never stopped – 136 yards; four touchdowns. The Cats dominated the second half, did not allow another point, scored 62 themselves and maybe – if you pretended that it was Alabama on that field rather than New Mexico State – turned something around. Two games later, it was Alabama on the field, and a loss as expected, but not a crushing

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Welcome, Wildcats, to SEC Football loss. In fact, Kentucky played the Tide closer than most others did. Last week, during the flurry of post-season awards, Alabama’s DT Jonathan Allen – the national defensive player of the year – said Kentucky’s offensive line gave him “the most physical game that I’ve played in this year ... just the determination and the want-to. “They meant business when they came. ... It was a wake-up call, upfront, that said, ‘Hey, you got to bring it. These guys are playing. It’s SEC ball now.’” Hard to think of a better honor for this 2016 Wildcat team, far better than the too-late praise heaped on it by the fans or the writers or the networks’ talking heads. This was high praise directly from the trenches, from the best player on the best defense in college football. And the best part of that, I think, was when he said, “It’s SEC ball now.” For in the end, bowl games and beating Louisville are great, but this was the respect Kentucky has always strived for: The Wildcats were playing like an SEC team in the toughest, most demanding football conference in the country. So bring on Georgia Tech. Kentucky represents the SEC. And we’ve already seen that these Cats can compete with the ACC. Haven’t we? VT

The Cats trailed 24-0 at halftime. Quarterback Drew Barker played poorly, and Stephen Johnson came in and looked worse. Kentucky completed a total of four passes. A sophomore, Luke Del Rio, shredded the UK pass defense. A freshman, Lamical Perine, shredded the UK run defense. This was supposed to be the season Mark Stoops would finally put it all together, the good start, the solid finish, bowl eligibility. The good start lasted 30 minutes – a 35-17 halftime lead over Southern Mississippi. Then it crashed in Gainesville. And got worse the next week when Barker was helped off the field against New Mexico State, finished for who knew how long. Stoops seemed to have two options. One, try to salvage something out of an awful situation, maybe crawl home at 2-10 or 3-9, then convince everyone that when he had said “next year will be better,” the “next year” he had in mind was 2017. Or two, fix things on the run, somehow patching up a defense playing even worse than expected – all while entering the cruelty of the SEC season. PHOTO BY VICTORIA GRAFF

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Coach Mark Stoops talks bowl games at a press conference.

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Lamar on His Heisman and That Blazer It’s rare that one person would occupy this space two weeks in a row. So rare that I’m not sure it’s happened in the 11 years that I have penned this column. However, this is the week. On Saturday night, I was in New York City as UofL quarterback Lamar Jackson became the first player in program history to win the Heisman Trophy. Jackson received 526 of the 929 first place votes. As a Heisman voter for the first time this year, I voted him first, with Clemson’s Deshaun Watson second and Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers third. Jackson amassed 4,928 total yards and 51 touchdowns for the 9-3 Cards. He is the 82nd Heisman Trophy winner and just the fourth sophomore to win the award. Lamar Jackson, Heisman Trophy winner: That sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? It’s an honor, man. I was finalists with four great guys, and to have my name called, it’s overwhelming. I am beyond blessed. I thank the Lord. Take us through the emotions of when you are waiting for the announcement. Was it different than anything you had ever experienced?

The lady right there. It’s going to my mother. Everyone knows that. Where do you want the statue?

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No, the Lamar Jackson statue. Tom Jurich said he’ll need to build one.

I didn’t know about that. You just told me about that. I don’t care where you put it. It’s an honor to have a statue.

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It really is. It’s better than the video game. My heart was pounding. For some reason, my teammates, Brandon Radcliff and James Hearns, were like, “Man, you’re going to cry.” They were jinxing me in a group message; they were telling me I was going to cry on stage. When I was on stage, I was like, “Man, you all just jinxed me.” My heart was pounding. It was just tears of joy. I didn’t cry actually.

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Wherever my mother wants to put it.

Are you going to retire that red velvet jacket? I don’t know yet. Did you tie that bow tie? Something like that. Did you even expect to start any games last season, coming in with three quarterbacks ahead of you on the depth chart? Coach told me he was going to give me

the opportunity to play. I just went out there every practice and worked my butt off. I happened to happen like fast. I wouldn’t say I expected it that fast, but it happened so I’m happy. How hard was it to bounce back from that first pass, the interception against Auburn? Oh no, it was easy. I was mad about that, like Coach got to put me back out there. I know I’m going to do something now because I got it out of the way. Throwing an interception, that was on my mind the whole time, so that’s why I think I did it. Reggie Bonnafon was the starting quarterback in that first game. How big of a part has he played in helping you get to this point? Man, that’s my big brother. He gives me a ride every day to practice; you know, I don’t have a car. We bond a lot. Each and every one of us on the team, we always bond. No bad blood with us. Reggie is a tremendous athlete, and he’s still doing his thing. Next year, just get ready for him. He’s coming. VT P H OTO B Y T I M H A A G | LO U I S V I L L E AT H L E T I C S

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ou’ve heard the cliché big things come in small packages. I’m not sure if the phrase fits anyone better than Male High School junior Emilia Sexton. The 5-foot-4 guard has been a leading scorer for the Lady Bulldogs ever since the eighth grade and has now emerged as the preeminent leader this season.

in on 1,000 points in her high school career, positioning her to eclipse the alltime leading scoring mark in the girls’ program.

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“She may be small in stature, but she does a lot on the basketball court,” says Head Coach Champ Ligon Jr. “Every year she gets better. So we continue to rely heavily on her for scoring purposes and outside shooting. She is one of the best three-point shooters in the state. E is also a good passer. For as much scoring she does, she also gets a lot of assists. She is also one of the team leaders in steals. We count on her in pressure situations to hit key free throws and to handle the basketball. She is basically a major role in our success, and we continue to lean on her. Each year she gets a little stronger, smarter and a little bigger.” Sexton's mantra is, “It’s not how big you are, it’s how you play.” Being a smaller guard, it’s motivated her to outwork and perform others. As she goes, as does Male. Although the team is filled with talented players in the other four positions, she will be the gas that makes the engine go. “This season, I strive to lead by example every day, both on and off the court,” she says. “Coming into practice with a positive attitude, encouraging my teammates and bringing energy to the floor are just a few of the things I do to lead. My coaches count on me to be an extension of them out on the court, so I am able to direct my teammates on positioning during plays and set the tone.” As the catalyst, Sexton takes on a larger leadership role. For the past few seasons, she’s played alongside star Iliyah Green. Now that Green has departed to the University of Cincinnati, teams will be giving Emilia more attention on the defensive end. Ligon sees it as a way to get the other players involved in the offense. “Other teams have to spend a lot of time and energy to defend E offensively, and that opens things up for our other guards and post players. She is very unselfish with the basketball. So when the defense keys on her, she gets the ball to other players and helps them to enjoy success.” Leadership isn’t the only thing on Sexton’s agenda. This season, she looks to re-write the record books. As the year progresses, she will be closing PHOTOS COURTESY OF MALE HIGH SCHOOL

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Lady Bulldogs Relying Heavily on Small Giant “It is very exciting. I wouldn’t be in the position I am in now without my coaches and teammates, past and present. I think it would be amazing to be the all-time leading scorer at Male, but my ultimate goal is to be an inspiration to all the future Lady Bulldogs out there,” she maintains.

So far, everything seems to moving in the right direction. Male opened the season by defeating reigning state champs Butler. It’s a rivalry between the traditional schools, and Butler has been on the winning end since Ligon’s arrival. It was last team left on a list of opponents that Male hadn’t beat in a while. Ligon says, “It was a very good win for us and gives us a lot of confidence moving forward.” Following that, Male beat a tough Bullitt East team, also ranked in the top 10. So expectations have been rising high for the ball club. After their season was cut short last year, falling to rival Manual in the regional championship, and then getting a taste of the state tournament the prior year before losing in the semi-final, Male has been playing with a chip on their shoulder knowing there is unfinished business to handle in the state tournament.

One of the best three-point shooters in the state.

“The seventh region is probably the most loaded region in the state,” Sexton adds. “To win the region and eventually the state championship we must play together, continue to improve and never give up. We must always remember to have fun as well. A majority of us have already been to the state tournament and know what it takes to get there.” Offensively, Male will be a hard team to stop. But it’s safe to say on some nights, offenses seem to not show up. With Coach Ligon keeping that mind, he believes his team will have to get better on defense, rebounding and basketball IQ. “If you look around the basketball landscape, that is one of the things that is missing a lot of time,” he adds. “Kids can run up and down the floor and jump and shoot, but they don’t have a high basketball IQ , nor do they understand game situations. But that is one area E really helps us on. She does have a high basketball IQ. As we move forward as a team – defense, rebounding and just understanding the game – that is either going to make or break us.” VT Emilia Sexton.

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ST. XAVIER vs.COVCATH

The St. Xavier Tigers varsity basketball team lost Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home non-conference game against Covington Catholic with a final score of 73-47. No. 3 for the Colonels, Cole VonHandorf, was the high scorer of the night with 25 points. The Tigers will take a break for the holidays before resuming at DeSales High School on January 3.

Covington Catholic's Jake Walter (44) edged out St. X's Pierce Kiesler (41) at tipoff.

Pierce Kiesler (41) beat the defense to the rim.

James Taylor (4) was contested on both sides as he brought the ball into Tigers territory.

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Tigers C Pierce Kiesler (41) fought for a rebound against Cole VonHandorf (3).

James Taylor (4) led the Tigers to their end of the court.

Paul Oberst (21) cut through traffic to score on a reverse layup. P H OTO S B Y D A M O N AT H E R TO N

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Toys for Tots at The Brown Hotel The invitation-only and black tie-optional Toys for Tots extravaganza is always the place to see and be seen during the holiday season. Guests donated an unwrapped toy for entry before dancing the night away to the tunes of Burning Las Vegas. Shoes were off and spirits were high by the time 600 White Castle hamburgers were delivered at midnight.

Libby Sullivan, Chris Williams and Diane Majcher.

Ann Dunn, Cameron Isaacs, Carol Hampton, Brandon Williams and Donna Abby.

Robbie Bartlett and Jai Everette.

Leenette Hardin and J. Lee Rushing.

Fain Brooks and Kim Wise.

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Alex Smith, Laken Fathman, Stephanie Hernandez and Ethan Chesser.

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Steve and Terri Bass hosted supporters of Family Scholar House in their home to celebrate Riverport Scholar House in southwest Jefferson County. The new site provides housing for single-parent families, young adults previously in foster care and low-income families.

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Riverport Scholar House Celebration Stan Macdonald, Chenault Conway, Cathe Dykstra and Reilly Wood.

Kevin Rapp and Steve Bass. Sally Macdonald and Sarah Steinbock.

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Triple Crown Sponsor Luncheon Sponsors of the Louisville Triple Crown of Running gathered at Buckhead Mountain Grill on December 7 in Jeffersonville to celebrate the upcoming year of races. The Anthem 5K Fitness Classic will kick things off on March 4, followed by the Rodes City Run 10K on March 18. The trio of races will conclude on April 1 with the Papa John’s 10 Miler.

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Brent Turner, Shane Collins, Courtney Rasche and Davie Hill.

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Debbie Laribee, Scott Wilcoxson and Pru Miller Radcliffe.

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James Waddell and Kay Russell.

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Gary Jay Hirsch honored his mother Etta Rae Hirsch for her 80th birthday celebration with a full sit-down dinner at Porcini Restaurant with 34 of her closest friends, family and work associates. Etta Rae has worked at Cave Hill Cemetery for more than 37 years and was delighted by her son during this wonderful occasion.

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Prohibition Classic Christmas If you walked up to the Frankfort Avenue Coach House on December 8, you needed the secret password to get inside. Glenda, Love, Joy and Faith Yascone along with Ballotin Whiskey hosted a Prohibition-style Christmas party with food from Ward 426 and donations benefiting Fund for the Arts.

Faith Yascone, Marjorie Seay, Joy Yascone, Priss Havious, Catherine Lindner and Caroline Knop.

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Rick Tabb, Caroline Knop, Anne Stewart and Anie Jones.

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Greater Louisville Outstanding Women, LLC (GLOW) know how to work hard and play hard. They always prove the latter at their annual holiday party. This year, the group of elite business owners and professionals celebrated their year of success at Mercury Ballroom with live music from Billy Goat Strut Revue and catering by GLOW member Bhavana Barde.

Pat Ballard, Guy Tedesco and Lucie Stansbury.

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GLOW Holiday Party Mandy Jackson, Brittney Such and Jenna Ahern.

Jacey Calloway and Doug Weede.

Hunter Sattich and Emily Digenis.

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Derby Museum Gala Kickoff Party The Kentucky Derby is only five months away and the Kentucky Derby Museum Gala committee is wasting no time getting all the details together for the April 28, 2017, event. Committee members met at Rodes to try on evening gowns for the gala before getting down to the business of planning their always-anticipated event.

The food committee members consisted of Tricia Hafele Murphy, Kim Staffieri, Annette Adams, Janie Musselman, Charlotte Korfhage and Barbara Sweet.

The decor committee members consisted of Rhonda Jo Conner, Susan Vogt, Cindy Carcione, Michelle Wheeler, Jenny Nottingham and Diane McCallum.

Shannon Cogan was all smiles as she modeled a gown.

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Whitehallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victorian Tea Inside the beautifully decorated Whitehall at 3110 Lexington Road, guests of all ages enjoyed Irish tea and a delicious array of tasty sweets and savory tea sandwiches served in a proper formal setting. Proceeds from the magical holiday tradition benefit the iconic mansion with grounds and gardens that are a horticultural treasure to our community.

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Miya and Kim Wilhoit, Kiersten Montgomery, Stacey DeCoste and Jessica Mullins. Santa Teapot winners Bob and Carolyn Mitchell.

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Glenn Smith Toys for Tots Pre-Party One of the biggest traditions of the annual Toys for Tots party are the pre-parties many of the event hosts hold in advance of the big dance party. This year, Glenn Smith hosted his guests and friends in a suite at The Brown Hotel before they all headed downstairs for a night of fun that will ultimately make a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas wishes come true.

Brent and Kim Rogers with Jennifer and Drew Kraft.

Jeff Inwood, Tina Thomas and Marc Kennedy.

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Glenn Smith and Mary Kay Tuttle.

Dave Philpot and Julia Barber.

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Nicole Inwood and Wesley Dillingham.

Gareth and Briana Wilkinson, Marc Kennedy and Dale Kiggins.

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Acting Against Cancer Holiday Open House Acting Against Cancer opened their new rehearsal space at 700 Distillery Commons on December 5 and entertained guests with a preview of their upcoming mainstage show “Heathers the Musical.” After a special performance starring the talented kids participating in their afterschool program, the evening concluded with an announcement of their 201718 season.

Rebecca Worthington, Katie Kiefer and Jaclyn Lyons.

Jessica Pouranfar and Alli Ryan.

Sandy Montgomery and Sarah Levitch.

Tom Dunbar and Steve Montgomery.

Shelby Brown and Allyson Tracy.

Debra and Murray Rose.

Lee, Jacob, Steve and Peggy Hyman.

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Whitten Montgomery, Jordan Price, Carrie Syberg and Sarah Kays.

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Liv Boutique Customer Appreciation Party In the heart of St. Matthews, shoppers took a break at Liv Boutique (3704 Lexington Road) to celebrate the season and pick up the most unique gifts for their most fashionable friends. The clothing, lifestyle and home boutique, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, will be open on Sundays through December for your convenience.

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GLAR Holiday Party Members of the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors (GLAR) celebrated a banner year with a holiday celebration at the Speed Art Museum. As a local arm of the country’s largest trade association, GLAR is committed to providing the highest degree of service and professionalism to its members, and the end-of-year fête was a reflection of that pledge.

Stephanie Clements, Darla Baldridge, Stacey Groneck and Michelle Gammons.

Selena Jones, Stacie Thompson and Melanie Coleman.

Drew Schaefer and Jennifer Uhl.

Dara Woods and Colleen Balderson.

Barb Jeffries and Mitch Jackson.

Teri and Charles Gibson.

Wanda and Ken Morrow with Amy Carpenter.

Past President of the GLAR Frank Weinberg, GLAR CEO Lisa Stephenson and GLAR President-elect Dave Parks. D E C E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Kim Cockeril, Oliie Jones, Phyllis Casper and Becca Brown.

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For many years, the Woman’s Club of Louisville has had a ChristCARLA SUE mas tea to raise funds for various On December 5, 1966, Captain BROECKER James D. Sympson was in his office reasons and to have a good time. at the 125th Transportation ComIt was held last week at the Club mand, Vietnam Commercial Port, Saigon House on South Fourth Street. More than River. He had just stepped away from his desk 250 members attended. This year, the funds when a large section of the 2-inch concrete raised will be divided between the Woman’s ceiling fell on his desk. It has been loosened by Club Charity Fund and Heuser Hearing & the earth tremors from heavy bombing on the Language Academy. other side of the Saigon River. The ladies who did yeoman duty to put the Forty years later to the day, Evelyn began event together were, along with Club Preshaving chills. Her doctor, Sven Jonnson gave ident Jo Anne Patterson, the club’s presiher a pneumonia shot and the next day placed dent-elect Linda Steder, her sister Robbie her in the hospital where her right lung col- Steder, Delanor Manson, Mary Beth Ellis lapsed, and Dr. Barry Stoler, a pulmonary and Anne Miller. The second floor dining physician, diagnosed the cause as a carcinoid room was filled to capacity as were two firstlocated in the upper bronchial tube. An opera- floor rooms. It was a pretty day, and the club tion was scheduled as soon as her fever subsid- looked beautiful. The committee is to be ed. Dr. Stoler, who was on vacation, returned congratulated. to the hospital after receiving an emergency call and encouraged the surgeon, Dr. Mikos, to remove the top lobe only, in what was then HERE IS A NICE ONE a groundbreaking procedure, to save the rest When the design for nice people was being of the lung. Dr. Stolen remained with the fam- crafted, Mary Jean Weyland Gandolfo and ily during the five-hour operation. It was a her husband Joe surely were considered as success! models for all future nice people. If you are The Sympsons celebrate life and Christmas their friends, nice little notes are always turnevery year with a party on this date. Attend- ing up in the mail when you don’t expect ing this year were General Carl Black and wife them. Or a thoughtful gift is on the doorstep Sue; Lindsey and Billie Block of Jacksonville, just because. So it is no surprise when they Florida; Kay and Walter Crutcher; Jeff and give their annual Christmas party that your Bridget Handley of Pleasant Garden, North cheeks ache from smiling when you have had Carolina; Jim and Carolyn Sympson; Cath- a delicious dinner, exchanged presents and erine and Jim Joy; Cissy Musselman; Dr. Sam settled down in the car to go home. And it Powell of Burlington, North Carolina; Ted must be contagious because their children and Steinbock; Jan, Julie, and Jonathan Sympson; grandchildren are just as nice.

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velyn and David Sympson had their annual Christmas party at their home off Blankenbaker Lane on December 5, a memorable day for them.

Amazing Grace So the lucky ones at their party last week were Judy and Peter Wayne, who are back in their house in Mockingbird Gardens after a tragic fire from a lightning strike. Other guests were Nancy Welter, Jeanne and David Ferguson, Paul and Kathy Resch, Steve and Kaaren Weyland, Beth and Gary Criscillis, Father Mark Spalding and Father Wayne Jenkins from Holy Trinity, and Father B. J. Breen from St. Leonard’s. With three priests in attendance, the meal was 100-percent blessed. VT

Gary Cricillis and Joe Gandolfo settling the matters of the world at the Gandolfo party.

Kaaren Weyland and Beth Criscillis having a good laugh over Christmas.

Elaine Jarboe, Ann Taft, Katherine Taft, Jo Anne Patterson, Karen Casi, Kelly Hannah Carroll, Jennifer Patterson and Carisa Patterson at the Woman’s Club Christmas Tea.

Robbie Steder, Linda Steder, Jo Anne Patterson, Delanor Manson, Mary Beth Ellis and Anne Miller, the heavy lifters for the Woman’s Club Christmas Tea.

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In addition to all the parties and events taking place on New Year’s Eve, some of the city’s finest eateries are offering a more laid-back experience with dinners, many featuring special menus. Check out a few below and make your reservation soon! 8UP ELEVATED DRINKERY & KITCHEN

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Enjoy the best view in Louisville by celebrating New Year’s Eve at 8UP and a special New Year’s Eve menu from Chef Jacob Coronado at 8 p.m. $20 cover includes one drink ticket and a complimentary Chandon toast at midnight with a balloon drop and entertainment by DJs Alex Bell and Sam Sneed. Diners in the dining room and hotel guests will be offered complimentary admission.

Make your reservations now for Buck’s Restaurant’s New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Menu. The evening includes four courses for $75 plus tax and gratuity (excludes beverages). Reservations required.

New Year’s Eve at the Levee includes allyou-can-drink well and call liquors, house wines and domestic beers, plus all-you-caneat favorites from the River House and Levee kitchen, champagne toast at midnight and your favorite songs of the ’70s, ’80s and today from Radiotronic from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost is $125.

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BLU ITALIAN GRILLE Located in the Louisville Marriott Downtown, BLU Italian Grille is an elegant restaurant that features Old World traditions infused with Louisville style. New Year’s Eve will feature a menu crafted by Executive Chef Graham Weber featuring regional Italian classics with a contemporary flare that’s sure to impress. The restaurant also features a diverse award-winning wine list and more than 60 bourbons. Dining reservations are available 5-10 p.m. in the main dining room and from 6 p.m. to midnight in the Bar at BLU. Packages also include complimentary valet, welcome champagne, live music from 9 to midnight, the big screen in the bar showing live footage from Times Square, a hotel stay for two, late check out and breakfast at BLU. MORE INFORMATION 502.671.4285

BRISTOL BAR & GRILLE Choose between two New Year’s Eve festivities at the Bristol Bar & Grille. Bristol Jeffersonville is offering a five-course meal with international wine selections, while Bristol downtown is featuring a four-course feast paired with a flight of Pappy Van Winkle. MORE INFORMATION bristolbarandgrille.com

BROWN HOTEL Toast to 2017 at The Brown Hotel with an elegant dinner from the English Grill. To celebrate the festivity, Chef de Cuisine Andrew Welenken is offering a three-course dinner with seating at 5:30 p.m. and a five-course meal beginning at 8:30 p.m. The cost of the three-course is $75 per person and $125 per person for the five-course, plus tax, gratuity and alcohol. MORE INFORMATION 502.583.1234

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CORBETT’S This New Year’s Eve, join Chef Dean Corbett at Corbett’s for a festive celebration of the past year and a toast to 2017 with his fivecourse New Year’s Eve dinner. Some menu highlights that evening include roasted lobster tail risotto and prime New York strip. Of course, the meal will be completed with a decadent dessert – white chocolate and passion fruit mousse – followed by mignardises. Corbett’s has an award-winning wine list, including a wide array of sparkling wines by the glass and bottle in honor of the holiday. The New Year’s Eve dinner is $100 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Seatings are at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. MORE INFORMATION 502.327.5058

CROWNE PLAZA Ring in the new year at the Crowne Plaza Louisville Hotel with the band V-Groove! The New Year’s Eve Couple Package starts at $299 and includes overnight accommodations for two with late checkout, the 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. party, a prime rib buffet from 7 to 9:30 p.m., casino prizes, four drink tickets, a champagne toast at midnight and a New Year’s Day brunch. MORE INFORMATION 800.633.8723

EQUUS & JACK’S LOUNGE Equus & Jack’s Lounge are offering a New Year’s Eve menu from Chef Dean Corbett that will herald the beginning of 2017 with culinary style and decadent dishes like prime beef medallion and Canadian rock lobster tail. And the chef ’s tiramisu for dessert should not be missed. There will be two seatings that evening with the first at 6 p.m. and the dinner will be $55 per person, plus tax and gratuity. At 8 p.m., the second seating begins with dinner priced at $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

LouVino is giving diners and wine lovers one more reason to celebrate this New Year’s Eve with a prix fixe four-course dinner featuring seasonal dishes with Southern influences from Executive Chef Tavis Rockwell. Specially selected optional wine pairings will complement the evening’s offerings. The restaurant’s famed wine flights, extensive wine list and signature cocktails will also be available. For this night only, the Highlands location at 1606 Bardstown Road and recently opened Douglass Hills location at 11400 Main St. will accept reservations for all party sizes. The four-course meal is $70 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and an additional $30 per person for the featured wine pairings. Seating times are at 5, 7 and 9:15 p.m. with a twohour maximum for each. All reservations must be made online. MORE INFORMATION louvino.com

RIVUE Join RIVUE at the Galt House for New Year’s Eve 2016 featuring a prix fixe threecourse dinner and jazz trio band. Dinner will be 5:30 to 11 p.m., and cost is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. MORE INFORMATION 502.568.4239

WOODFORD RESERVE Begin your New Year’s Eve plans at the Woodford Reserve Distillery with a six-course meal prepared by Chef de Cuisine Nat Henton and Sous Chef Charles Taylor. The evening starts with a flavor wheel experience alongside Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select and Double Oaked. MORE INFORMATION woodfordreserve.com

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et ready, fashion and design enthusiasts! Louisville’s own Gunnar Deatherage, best known for his appearances on seasons nine and 10 of “Project Runway,” will be opening his studio and showroom in Old Louisville just in time for the holidays.

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the facility as a multi-functional studio, gallery and showroom, and his vision of bringing all elements of his design process – from inception through creation to execution – under one roof is now almost complete. “My client is a middle to highend admirer of fashion who is looking for an uncommon, covetable, yet functional and practical item to incorporate into his or her wardrobe,” says Deatherage.

When I arrived for a sneak peek of the 600-square foot space in Old Louisville last week, I found Deatherage painting the interior doors of his new studio in preparation for his grand opening event. In spite of the 12-to-16-hour days he has painstakingly invested in the renovations of the property, Deatherage was energetic and anxious to tell me about his plans. It has been a labor of love to realize his vision, and not an easy one.

He is quick to add that his fashion lab of sorts, “isn’t a retail boutique,” and stresses the fact that consultations and fittings will be on an appointment-only basis. Since every piece that Deatherage produces is completely hand-made and self-designed, private appointments will allow him to meet one-onone with clients to ensure that the garment he creates for them is uniquely suited to their specifications.

The space itself needed some major updates, nearly to the point of a complete overhaul. An old drop ceiling was torn out of the 110-year-old building, revealing a uniquely textured, industrial ceiling. Hardwood flooring has now replaced a glued-down rubber floor, new track lighting illuminates the room and a stark white/black palette creates an upscale gallery vibe in the Gunnar Deatherage Studio and Showroom on South Second Street.

And while the studio itself will serve as his personal workshop, Deatherage also looks forward to hosting periodic trunk shows, where he hopes to highlight the work of both known artists and newcomers, fashion innovators, designers, curators, collectors and other creative minds who inspire him personally.

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Make plans now to attend the studio’s grand opening event on Friday, December 16, between 5:30 and 9 p.m. at 1155 S. Second St. Guests will have the opportunity to view and even make purchases of designs from various collections Deatherage has created, tour the studio and meet the artist behind this concept of this facility. LATino

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Kicking Fitness up a Notch

hey run a kickboxing gym, but Donna and Glen French would rather have a family than a fight.

As I took my place along the row of punching bags dedicated to first-timers, instructor Maritza Meredith instructed me and others on how to put on our boxing gloves.

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As the rounds began, another instructor, Karen Estrada, gave me advice on proper form and encouraged me to kick and punch harder.

The pair, who opened an ilovekickWellness boxing.com studio on South Hurst“Kick him!” she’d yell, referring to the bourne Parkway in September, say JESSICA punching bag. “You’re not going to hurt they work to create a place where STEPHENS the guy.” everyone feels comfortable and welcome, regardless of how they’d charThe sixth round at the punching bags acterize their capacity for cardio at their initial visit. ends with a one-minute speed round, after which “Here we’ve got every fitness level, every expe- attendees pair off for partner drills designed to rience level, every age group,” Donna French says hone hand-eye coordination and technique. After a of the gym. “It’s a very diverse group in virtually few partner exercises, instructors guide participants through a cool down. every respect.” Incidentally, that diversity applies to species. The Frenches frequently bring the family Pomeranian, fittingly named Able, to the studio with them. During the workouts, of course, Able hangs out in his crate and leaves the barking to the instructors. The studio has at least three instructors on the floor during every session – one of whom is assigned to guide new attendees, or “first-time friends.” And while there’s no shortage of shouting as instructors transition from one workout move to another, most of the yelling is meant to be more encouraging than punishing. “You got this, you got this,” Glen French shouted at multiple participants December 3 as they were in the throes of what he calls the “ferocious 15” – the cardio-heavy 15 minutes that open each hourlong session. He also threw out the occasional “You’re KILLING it,” referring to attendees by name, regardless of whether they were running along the perimeter of the red and black padded floors or marching in place. Once the warmup was over, he ran around the floor giving participants high 10s. The ferocious 15 leads into a few minutes of stretching to prepare for the six three-minute rounds of kicking and punching that follow. COURTESY PHOTO

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Donna and Glen French work to ensure the sense of community outlasts the workout. When new participants arrive, a member of the studio staff sits down with them at one of the two large red padded pews in the entryway to discuss fitness goals and sources of motivation. Donna French says this information helps instructors know how to encourage each attendee when the workout gets tough.

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“We try to create an environment where you want to come instead of have to come,” she says of the efforts to make each workout personal. Member Amber Henry says she joined after her first session, and she’s not the only one. “I only needed to do one class, and I fell in love right away,” says member Jennifer Risseeuw. Risseeuw, who has always been athletic, says she’s never been in better shape and attests that the benefits of the sessions go beyond the physical. “This sounds cheesy,” she says, “but you really feel like you can conquer the world when you’re done.” VT ilovekickboxing.com Louisville is located at 221 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy. #105. For more information, visit ilovekickboxing-louisvilleky.com.

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ONE DISH You Should Eat This Week

BY EMILY HAGEDORN Yelp Louisville Senior Community Manager

DISH Whole roasted cauliflower at Portage House, 117 E. Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville, Indiana WHAT ABOUT IT Portage House just opened up on the Ohio River in Jeffersonville. We recently hosted a Yelp Elite event at Portage House, and this dish – this huge, roasted head of cauliflower with lemon caper vinaigrette and chili flakes – was my favorite dish. I’ve been craving it ever since. It’s comfort food and warm with some bite to it, thanks to the chili flakes, so it cuts through this winter chill. Plus, paired with a beer or a cocktail, I know this may sound weird, but that would be a great meal right there. PRICE $10. MORE INFO ON PORTAGE HOUSE eatportagehouse.com or 812.725.0435

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Gifts from the heart

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With Christmas quickly approaching, shoppers busied themselves at the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass in search of the perfect gifts for everyone on their list. However, the perfect gift may not be the most expensive or hard-to-find “it” item. For some, the best gift is something sentimental. For others, it is the item that was the least expected and the biggest surprise. We asked shoppers: What is the best gift you have received for Christmas and why?

“I was a little kid, probably about 5 or 6 years old, and I got a G.I. Joe and he had a button you pushed in the back and he had a Kung Fu grip.” – Mark McPhan

“Golf clubs, so I can go golfing with my mommy.” – Hunter Charles

“I have to say my class ring in high school from my best friend, and I still have it today. Her mom and dad owned a bar, and she crushed the cans and cashed them in to pay for it.” – Kim Rankin

“When I was 9 years old, my father took a plastic toolbox and filled it with dinosaurs and had matching dinosaurs buried in the garden. He made a map and told me I had to go find them. There were probably two dozen of them. I remember that to this day.” – Jeff Driggs

“The most memorable one was an Easy Bake Oven, and my parents got me all the cakes and cookies for it. I felt so cool baking desserts for Christmas dinner with that little bitty lightbulb.” – Mandy Thornstrom P H OTO S B Y TA R A S C H M E L Z

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“My son listens to what I need. He gets me functional gifts that I need. One year, he got me a roaster that I really needed.” – Robin Adeoti

“My engagement ring. I got that in 1994. Because without that, I wouldn’t have my husband, or my kids, or my grandkids.” – Mindy Ball

“My favorite gift was a rifle that was my grandfather’s. I got that the year after he passed. I was 12.” – Seth Boyle D E C E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Theater With a Family Focus

he cold winter months are a time for stories. Every family has a book, a memory or a favorite tale that comes out at the holidays; there’s something about the time of year that brings magic into these tales. And if you’re looking for a few new stories to share with your little ones, StageOne Family Theatre is at the ready with its Storytellers series.

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The Storytellers series is a creative program dedicated to promoting a love of stories and books among young audiences. In each installment of the event, professional actors read beloved children’s books. Children and adults alike can come to listen, participate and enjoy these universal tales. StageOne is a local theater company that has long sustained a commitment to educational and family theater. “For a long time, StageOne was known for its participation theater – interactive theater programs built for the very young,” explains Andrew Harris, StageOne’s associate artistic director. “The company went to smaller venues where children could be right in on the action. We want to continue to engage this young audience in a way that’s educationally sound and developmentally appropriate. It’s a combination of education and teaching.” So what should potential audience members expect from the Storytellers series? “In its simplest form,” explains Harris, “it’s dramatic readings of children’s books.” Professional actors read stories aloud to an audience full of young children. “We want to introduce theater and education to young people, and we welcome that authentic engagement,” Harris adds. StageOne’s commitment to education, literacy and storytelling comes through in all of these programs. “Audience members see that our storytellers have books in their hands – we want that to be obvious,” Harris notes. “You’re not coming to see a play that’s highly rehearsed with sets, costumes, props, all of that. We want to create strong literacy connections.” In fact, books are also scanned and projected behind the performers. “Kids who aren’t readers can look at the pictures; kids who are can read along,” Harris explains. Although a Storytellers show may feature a few props and costume pieces, the focus stays on the story itself, encouraging young audience members to use their imaginations. D E C E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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The fun starts as soon as families enter Todd Hall, a rehearsal hall and performance space in The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. “We always have an activity at the entrance, like coloring – something that will be utilized during the performance,” Harris relates. The storytelling actors spend time meeting the kids and families, helping children feel comfortable in the space before the storytelling even begins.

When the stories start, the actors are sure to keep children engaged. “Overall, we usually do about three books in 45 minutes – so 15 minutes each,” Harris says. “There’s a break for some interactivity between actor and audience in between, which lets them refocus and is a great way to keep the very young really engaged.” But older siblings and parents love the structure too. “There’s quite a few older kids that come – fourth, fifth and sixth graders, older siblings, coming and enjoying it,” explains Harris. “And the parents have an excuse to play with their kids.”

His statements are corroborated by a lucky circumstance – Harris’ young son, Flynn, wanders in mid-interview. “Wait a second – Flynn just walked in the door,” Harris says, calling his son over. Of course, I want to know his opinion of the series. “I like it,” Flynn says seriously. “I just like the stories and the action and the audience interactivity.” I note that coming from a longstanding audience member, that’s an important endorsement. “He’s a fourth-grader now, so sometimes he tries to play it off,” Harris says with a laugh. “But he really loves it.”

“The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.”

The themes audiences can look forward to include a winter theme, a grab bag of Silly Stories and a few favorite classics. “My favorite story is always the next one coming up; they’re so much fun to do and to explore,” Harris says. “Some are funny; some have that sweet, touching message; some have strong interaction. We can mix all of those together in one storytelling session.” So if you’re looking for a new tradition, a favorite family event or even just a few new stories for the family, the Storytellers series is a perfect fit. Actors read children’s stories in a way that engages the whole family, promoting literacy and strong relationships. “We bring books to life for kids, and adults get to tap into that sense of play that they sometimes forget they have,” Harris explains with a smile. “It’s just fun.” VT For ticket information on the Storytellers, visit kentuckycenterorg or call The Kentucky Center box office at 502.584.7777 or 800.775.7777. “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.”

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girlfriends who don’t know about iving a film my top each other. He claims to know what recommendation he wants, and his nagging attempts isn’t the same as givto control affairs related to his ing readers a guarantee that father’s passing test Lee’s limited it will be universally apprepatience and provide most of the film’s engaging dialogue. ciated. Kenneth Lonergan’s Film “Manchester by the Sea” Lonergan is originally a celebrated New York playwright, and is a great accomplishment, BENNETT his first film, “You Can Count On but it’s not the kind of film DUCKWORTH Me,” was praised by critics for its most people seek out – even bennettduckworth.blogspot.com insights into human behavior, espeleading up to the end of the cially when it comes to troubles between sibyear when award-worthy slice-of-life lings who have taken to adulthood in very films are expected to have a bitter- different ways. His second film, “Margaret,” sweet kind of satisfaction. “Satisfying” was a beautiful project that fell apart because and “entertaining” are certainly not he wrote and shot so many scenes revolving around a year in the life of his fictional teenthe words that come to mind when it age girl that it turned into an editorial nightcomes to this kind of great movie. mare, never fully being resolved.

Like Lonergan’s other films, it is about the day-to-day existence of characters experiencing a change in their life, which in some way connects to a painful tragedy in their past. Casey Affleck plays Lee, an antisocial Boston janitor who must return to his original home of Manchester, New Hampshire, when his brother (Kyle Chandler) passes away from a heart condition, leaving a teenage son without anyone to look after him. To Lee’s surprise, his brother’s will named him as the boy’s guardian and trustee of his assets. Lee doesn’t want the responsibility, which means an interruption to his preferred solitude and requires relocating to the town he has very strong reasons to avoid. To say that this character is damaged would be an understatement. Affleck captures the essence of a shell of a man who only lives out of a sense of duty and obligation when he isn’t having a violent outburst. Like many good dramas, the film tells us his backstory in selectively placed flashbacks, which eventually reveal a horrifying mistake in his past that most people couldn’t live with. Affleck has demonstrated his naturalistic talent in many films but is occasionally given the spotlight, and this may be his greatest role yet. The teenage nephew, Patrick, is played by Lucas Hedges – an actor I’ve noticed in a lot of East Coast productions, like Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom” and the recent American remake of the TV miniseries “The Slap.” Hedges realistically communicates the emotional confusion that comes with most teenagers – even though his character is rather outgoing and popular. He’s on the high school hockey team, has a garage band, maintains his father’s fishing boat and is balancing two

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Like that last film, “Manchester by the Sea” also feels more like a long collection of scenes about its characters than a story. Along with assorted classical selections to score the film, it uses simple but effective cinematography that communicates the existence of its characters and the distinct environment of their New England surroundings. At 137 minutes, it may feel taxing to some, but I could have spent the better part of the day in my fascination with these people. The movie also stars talents like Gretchen Mol, C.J. Wilson, Heather Burns, Matthew Broderick and Michelle Williams – who is understandably given a great amount of emphasis in ads for her small role in this film due to its undeniable power, but this marketing could easily mislead people into assuming she’s Affleck’s primary co-star and that this is a love story. Not the case. I expected this to be

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Are you ready for the sparkliest holiday of all? If you can see past the sugarplums and stocking stuffers, New Year’s Eve is right around the bend! This is a holiday focused on your look, so think ahead and shop local for your glitz and glam this year. Whether you like to go all out in a sequin getup or you like to keep it subtle with a dark sheen dress, these worthy boutiques have you covered!

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Silver top: Jore, $198 at Rodes (4938 Brownsboro Road #200) Heels: Vince Camuto, $110 at Rodeo Drive (2212c Holiday Manor Center) Black sweater: Molly Bracken, $88 at Monkee’s (3624 Brownsboro Road) Sheen dress: Diane Von Furstenberg, $448 at Rodeo Drive Sequin top: Alice and Olivia, $295 at Rodeo Drive Black sequin top: Jore, $348 at Rodes Rebecca Minkoff bag, $175 at Rodeo Drive; Kendall and Kylie bag, $245 at Rodeo Drive

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SIXTH ANNUAL GIVE-A-JAM TO END HOMELESSNESS

The Sixth Annual Give-A-Jam brings together dozens of talented local musicians, soups and stews crafted by eight of Louisville’s best restaurants, and silent auction items donated by skilled local artists and businesses. On December 20 at 6 p.m. at the Clifton Center, restaurants like, Jack Fry’s, Volare, Lilly’s, Shady Lane Cafe and The Irish Rover will participate in auctions and donations. Above all, it is a community event where every Louisvillian can do something to end homelessness – all while enjoying music, soups and great company. MORE INFO louhomeless.org T H U R S DAY, D E C E M B E R 1 5 MEGHAN’S MOUNTAIN & THE RONDA GORDON-VIRGINIA SPEED CANCER CARE Rodeo Drive and world-renowned jewelry designer Matthew Campbell Laurenza invite you to an evening of shopping and styling in support of Meghan’s Mountain and The Ronda GordonVirginia Speed Cancer Care and Awareness Guild on Thursday, December 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at Rodeo Drive at 2212 Holiday Manor Center. MORE INFO 502.425.8999

F R I DAY, D E C E M B E R 1 6 THE LOUISVILLE YOUTH CHOIR PRESENTS A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CONCERT Works by Handel, Pietro, Rutter, Williams, Willcocks and others will be featured along with an opportunity for the audience to join in song. In honor of the choir’s 50th Anniversary celebration, all LYC alumni are encouraged to attend and to perform with the singers for “O Holy Night” and the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Various selections will be performed with guest artists Sacred Heart School for the Arts Debutante Harp Ensemble. The concert will be on December 16 at 7 p.m. at Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church, 311 Browns Lane. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students. MORE INFO louyouthchoir.org/store GUNNAR DEATHERAGE STUDIO SHOWROOM GRAND OPENING Celebrate the opening of the “Project Runway” designer’s studio doors at 11155 S. Second St. from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Browse his last collection and shop specials only available at the Grand Opening. There is street parking available and Louisville’s own LATino Food Truck will be present serving up hot tacos and other fiesta favorites. MORE INFO gunnardeatherage.com

MADE MARKET HOLIDAY MARKET Louisville’s finest curated handmade market will be hosting their Holiday Market on December 16 and 17 at the Frazier History Museum in downtown Louisville. More than 50 incredibly talented local and regional makers will be there selling the finest in handmade goods. Friday is the ticketed Preview Market where, for $12, one can skip the lines and shop early without a crowd while enjoying a free drink and desserts. Saturday, the market will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open and free to the public. MORE INFO made-market.org TEDDY ABRAMS AT CREATIVEMORNINGS To our highly creative brains, a sound is never a sound. These vibrations that pervade our lives contain layers of meaning – a range of questions, intentions and purposes. Even the absence of sound contains a world of uncertainty and curiosities, sometimes peace. Teddy Abrams will speak at this month’s CreativeMornings Louisville at The Brown Theatre on Friday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tickets are free but you must register in advance. MORE INFO creativemornings.com

S AT U R DAY, D E C E M B E R 1 7 SHOP & SIP It’s not too late to find something great! Louabull, located at 1015 E. Main St., has added cool new tees and gift items for your holiday giving. Of course, Poinsettias will be on hand to sip. The shop will be open with drinks aplenty from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 17. MORE INFO louabull.com RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL Back by popular demand, the beloved TV classic soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. See all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus,

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Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in the musical. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. The Kentucky Center proudly supports Yum! Brands Foundation and Dare to Care Food Bank in their ongoing efforts to end hunger in our hometown and around the world. Please bring a canned good or other non-perishable item to be collected at the door. The performance is Saturday, December 17 from 2 to 3:30 and is proudly sponsored by Yum! Brands. MORE INFO kentuckycenter.org LOUISVILLE CHAMBER CHOIR’S “SONGS OF CHRISTMAS NIGHT” “Songs of Christmas Night,” taking place December 17 from 7:30 to 9 p.m., is the concert that marks the third year of the Louisville Chamber Choir’s Christmas tradition that has become a must-see event. The concert features an eclectic blend of new compositions, traditional carols and Christmas favorites. Come to St. Paul United Methodist Church for this delightful evening of Christmas music. MORE INFO louisvillechamberchoir.org

S U N DAY, D E C E M B E R 1 8 COOKIES, COCKTAILS & A CAUSE Go to The Cure Lounge at 1481 S. Shelby St. on Sunday, December 18 at 6 p.m. for a classic cookie swap, holiday drink specials, holiday karaoke and your favorite holiday movies all night. There will be a holiday costume contest with the theme “classy, trashy or tacky” and raffles and silent auctions will be held at 8:30 p.m. All proceeds of the evening will go to The Center for Women and Families. All guests are asked to bring an unwrapped child’s toy, toiletry item or a monetary donation. MORE INFO 502.365.3361 D E C E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” SPECIAL SCREENING Enjoy the 1946 classic with holiday enthusiasts of all ages at The Louisville Palace. The movie will start at 2 p.m. sharp, and doors will open at 1 p.m. Tickets are available for $10 at the box office with no service charge. A portion of every ticket sold will benefit the Dare to Care Food Bank. MORE INFO louisvillepalace.com

CHRISTMAS CAROLING WITH LEXI Experience a magical evening singing Christmas carols with the community in a family-friendly environment at the giant screen in Fourth Street Live! Entertainment District. Words will be displayed for carolers while it is live broadcast through 106.9 Play. Enjoy Holiday in the City during the day for the Holiday Market, ice skating rink and Santa Claus. A free showing of “Elf” will begin at 2 p.m. Caroling will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. MORE INFO 4thstlive.com

T U E S DAY, D E C E M B E R 2 0 FEAST BBQ’S HOLIDAY HOGNOG Celebrate Feast’s two-year anniversary in NuLu with egg nog bourbon slushies all day. Feast (909 E. Market St. will be collecting donations of gift cards in any amount to major retailers for The Center for Women and Families. Donate and receive a free order of fried mac ‘n’ cheese balls. A showing of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will start at 8 p.m. MORE INFO feastbbq.com

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BYE BYE, 2016: END OF YEAR MAGIC MIXER A New Year is on its way! A new beginning and a chance to turn the page to the next chapter. Join others in a toast at Haymarket Whiskey Bar (331 E. Market St.) to forget, if only for a moment, all of the woes of the past year. Be reminded of a beautiful thing called magic. It is real and it can heal. Rejoice, celebrate and be merry from 8 to 11 p.m. MORE INFO haymarketwishkeybar.com

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“LOU YEAR’S EVE” A new event is coming to Louisville on New Year’s Eve that will showcase the city’s arts and cultural scene while providing a fun and safe option for the whole family. “Lou Year’s Eve” will be held on Saturday, December 31 from 2 p.m. to midnight in downtown Louisville. This unique family-friendly celebration will take place at more than 20 venues located on West Main Street between Third and Ninth Streets, and it will feature dance, art, storytelling, magicians, music of all kinds, food, beverages and performers, both outside and indoors. MORE INFO louyearseve.com

THE GILLESPIE NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY! The Gillespie Presents New Years Eve 2017 featuring Cincinnati’s favorite live band Cherry On Top And Louisville’s Hottest DJ - DJ Mikus! Lets raise our glasses and cheer as we bring in a wonderful new year. Tickets are $65 in advanced and $80 at the door, night of. Tickets include open bar, late night appetizers, and champagne toast at midnight. The party starts at 9 p.m. and goes until 3 a.m. on January 1! Come celebrate and bring in the new year with plenty of music, appetizers, and dancing! MORE INFO thegillespie.com PASSALINO’S PRESENTS NEW YEAR’S EVE Featuring some of Louisville’s hottest DJs, ACE and DJ Q, this bash at Passalino’s, 207 West Market Street includes an open bar, late night appetizers and champagne toast at midnight. Don’t miss the big countdown and the chance to start 2017 in style. Early bird tickets are $55, night of tickets are $75 and VIP tables are $900. The fun begins at 9 p.m. and the party continues until 3 a.m. on January 1. MORE INFO thegillespie.com NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH TONY AND THE TAN LINES AND DJ KDOGG Live up the last moments of 2016 at Mellwood Arts Center dancing to Tony and the Tan Lines and DJ KDogg. The party will rage from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and an $85 all-inclusive ticket includes cocktails, appetizers and champagne toast. VIP Tables also available. MORE INFO NYE502.com

S AT U R DAY, JA N UA R Y 7 CABO WABO COAT PARTY The 24th annual Coat Party presented by Cabo Wabo will benefit Jefferson County Fire Foundation. Held at Mellwood Art Center on January 7, doors will open at 7 p.m. A $15 donation in advance through PayPal or $20 at the door will gain you entry to the legendary party from 7 to 10 p.m. New and gently used coats will also be collected for St. Vincents. MORE INFO facebook.com/groups/cabowabo

S U N DAY, JA N UA R Y 8 WARM UP LOUISVILLE This third annual winter item drive to warm up local homeless folks and their pets is an all-ages family-friendly benefit concert to be held at Genscape (1140 Garvin Place) from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be live music, a cash bar, food from: The Table, Yummy Pollo, Difabio's Casapela, and face painting for kids. Admission is $10 or a new or gently used winter item. MORE INFO facebook.com/ WearetheSomebody

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If you’ve ever been caught running late to a gift exchange party or received a present from an unlikely acquaintance while you stand awkwardly empty-handed, we offer solutions to all your last-minute gift needs. Our staff picks include exceptional ideas for easy, elegant, quirky and sometimes irreverent gifts for close friends or distant cousins. Whether saying “thank you” to your child’s teacher or “happy holidays” to your boss, buying from a local business is even more convenient than purchasing online. Check off every lingering person on your list with our last-minute gift guide brought to you by the staff of The Voice-Tribune.

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1. Winter’s Warmth coffee beans: $14. Available at Heine Brothers’ Coffee (various locations). Flavors of nougat, cinnamon and chocolate make this certified organic and fair trade Latin American blend a comforting holiday treat for coffee lovers. The art by Karen Weeks is a reminder to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. 2. Kevin Oechsli Scenes of the Season mini paintings: $30 each. Available at Revelry Boutique Gallery (742 E. Market St.). While he works a lot of overtime this month, Santa has a pretty sweet gig for the rest of the year, and local artist Kevin Oechsli shows us how he spends all that free time with these adorable mini paintings that would liven up anyone’s holiday decor.

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3. Awesome by Jenna tea towels: $15. Available at Revelry Boutique Gallery (742 E. Market St.). Wisdom can be found on a tea towel. Use a handmade flour sack embroidered tea towel by Louisville artist Jenna Gordon to spread enlightened messages like, “I’m sorry for what I said when I was hungry,” and “Bourbon is a food group.” 4. Piper-Heidsieck champagne: on sale for $35.99 through the holidays. Available at The Wine Rack (2632 Frankfort Ave.). A toast among friends is the perfect way to spread some holiday cheer. Forego a wasteful gift bag and add this hand-painted ornament by local artist Sinisters ($12) from Revelry Boutique Gallery to make the presentation more festive. 5. Bare Elephant soy candle: $28. Available at Revelry Boutique Gallery (742 E. Market St.). These soy candles are handmade in Louisville, and with scents like Cranberry Balsam, Apple Cinnamon and Sugar Cookie, they smell good enough to eat. While not exactly one of the delicious scents of the season, Santa’s Whiskers is my personal favorite.

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April Corbin – Contributing Editor 1. Lindsay Lou bullet necklace: $20. Available at 5-0-Lou (2235 Frankfort Ave. #104). This necklace is perfect for that fashion-forward friend who’s a little more leather than lace. It’s understated in size but big on personality. The bullet conceals a tiny pocket knife, because a gal can never have too many ways to remind people that she is fierce. 2. Furry Friend Gift Basket: $31. Available at 5-0-Lou (2235 Frankfort Ave. #104). The only thing better than gifting somebody one locally-made product is gifting them a basket full of them, but arranging various products yourself can be time-consuming. Luckily, 5-0-Lou has graband-go gift baskets that are sure to impress. My dog Zap suggests the one for pets, but other themes focus on bourbon and jewelery. 3. Panda t-shirt: $21.99. Available at Available at Mixed Nation (2315 Bardstown Road). Taking pride in multiculturalism is important to many bi- or multiracial people. For a thoughtful but quick gift for them, head to Mixed Nation, where they celebrate diversity through fun, lighthearted fashion. I am eyeing this graphic panda tee for the children in my life, but you can find offerings suitable for all ages and shades.

4. Fuji instax SHARE SP-2 printer: $199. Available at Murphy’s Camera (1440 Bardstown Road). How many of your photos and memories would be lost forever if Facebook went away overnight? If you know somebody whose answer would be “OH EM GEE! ALL OF THEM,” consider buying them this handheld printer, which connects to your smartphone and lets you make physical copies of your favorite selfies and artfully filtered food shots.

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Remy Sisk – Associate Editor 1. Journal: $15. The idea of keeping a journal and logging regular entries can sound exhausting and even intimidating to some. Give this vintage journal to someone and help them instead approach it from the perspective of simply a place to write down the “strange ideas and impure thoughts” that pop into their head. 2. Overindulgence Survival Kit: $39. Help a friend prep for the new year with this instant hangover cure. It includes a toothbrush and toothpaste to cover the bourbon smell, a sleep mask to help them get some rest, bath oil for a little rejuvenation, and eye cream to help them at least look fresher than they likely feel. And let’s be honest, this is something almost everyone will need come January 1. 1

3. Message coffee mug: $12. The snarky mug is a great reminder all year round to keep a cool head, and the sleek matte finish makes it a mug that will undoubtedly stay on the recipient’s shelf for years to come. 4. Kentucky home wood print: $26. This rustic wooden art piece tastefully exalts the Bluegrass State we all know and cherish and showcases state pride while also serving as a very cool addition to anyone’s home decor.

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1. Massage Envy Gift Card. (Middletown, 12911 Shelbyville Road, Suite 109; St. Matthews, 4600 Shelbyville Road #208; Jeffersontown, 2048 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.; Springhurst, 3563 Springhurst Blvd., Suite 29) We could all use the gift of relaxation following the busy holiday season. A 60-minute massage including gratuity would run about $75, but you can choose a custom amount. If you are terribly last minute or long distance, e-gift cards are also an option. 2. Passport cover: $30. Available at Barry Wooley Designs (835 E. Main St.). I’ve always heard that a great gift is something that you want personally but would never buy for yourself (hint, hint). 3. Double sequined pillow: $38. Available at 5-0-Lou (2235 Frankfort Ave. #104). Besides being a bright addition to anyone’s decor, what I love most about this pillow is that the double-sided sequins allow you to write your own message every day or just keep yourself entertained for hours.

4. Kate Spade picnic blanket: $45. Available at Celebrations (3632 Brownsboro Road). For the fashionable friend who loves festivals. Assure that she has a cute comfortable place to lounge at Forecastle 2017. 5. Aquiesse candle: $42. Available at Liv Boutique (3704 Lexington Road). With a buy-one-get-one-half-off promotion, this is great way to check off two people on your list, or to keep a little something for yourself. 1

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Alex Hepfinger – Intern 1. Three-hole candle votive: $60. Available at Jason Cohen, Bourbon Barrel Artisan (218 S. Shelby St.). Bourbon lovers young and wise will go bananas over this piece, handcrafted from an authentic bourbon barrel in the heart of NuLu. I think it is pretty “neat,” if I do say so myself!

2. Embellished clutch: $124. Available at Barry Wooley Designs (835 E. Main St.). This beautifully designed handbag is a great buy for the fashionista in your life or to keep for yourself and carry to all your holiday outings. 3. Louisville coordinates necklace, gold: $48. Available at Urban Farmhouse Market (2830 Frankfort Ave.). This is my go-to piece of jewelry. I received this necklace as a stocking stuffer last Christmas and have not taken it off since. This is the perfect grab for your Bluegrass born-and-bred beauties. 4. Tote + Able canvas canteen and shot glass: $18, $16. Available at Regalo (562 S. Fourth St. or 234 Pearl St., New Albany). We all have that one friend that would put these gems to good use! Paired perfectly with tailgating season or girls’ night, what is more sophisticated than a collapsible, canvas canteen. Am I right? 1

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EAR ABBY: I’m a 50-something single man living with my elderly mother. My father passed away a while ago, and the only members of my family left are me, my mom and my older sister, who has a 27-year-old son, “Jeff.” They do not live with us.

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My sister has been divorced for 10 years. Jeff and his parents never had a scheduled dinnertime, and they never ate together. Jeff ’s meals consisted of whatever he wanted, eaten in his bedroom. Once a week, my mother makes a nice dinner and invites my sister and nephew over. The problem is, Jeff was never taught proper table manners. He eats like a caveman, slurps his food and holds the utensils like a 2-yearold. It’s embarrassing. When I mention this to my mother, she gets on my case about “criticizing” him. She sees the problem but doesn’t want to say anything for fear of offending him. His mother sees it too, but does nothing. Jeff has no girlfriend or significant other at the moment, but if he were to go to any “nice” restaurant, he’d end up looking idiotic. It has reached the point that I can no longer look at him while we are at the table because it ruins my appetite. How can someone tactfully teach this kid how to eat and conduct himself properly? – CAVEMAN’S UNCLE DEAR UNCLE: This is a sad situation, considering how many social occasions revolve around food. If no one ever took the time during the last 27 years to explain basic table etiquette to Jeff, you can’t blame your nephew for his atrocious manners. You should speak to him about this – but privately – and ask if he would like you to give him some pointers. However, if he refuses, you might be happier eating elsewhere when your mother invites Jeff and his mom for dinner. ••• DEAR ABBY: Recently, my wife and I went dancing with my friend “Dick” and his wife. While I was in the middle of a conversation D E C E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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with Dick, my wife kept trying to interrupt. She even laid her hand on my arm to try to get my attention. I ignored her and told her later she had been rude to try to interrupt my conversation. She thinks I disrespected her and our marriage by putting conversation with my friend above her. This happens often when the four of us are together.

Am I being insensitive to my wife’s feelings? We frequently disagree, but we have been married 44 years. Your input would be appreciated. – ALWAYS A LOVING HUSBAND DEAR LOVING HUSBAND: It is generally considered rude to interrupt someone when he or she is talking. The next time your wife does it, stop and ask her what’s so important. (Could it be that the band is playing your song?) However, if you have been droning on with your buddy for a long time, she may simply be craving some attention. If that’s the case, perhaps it would be better if you saw Dick on a one-on-one basis without the wives around. That way you won’t be interrupted. ••• DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost eight months. We love each other and talk often about marriage, family, etc. The other night – just for fun – I looked online at rings and showed my mom a few I really loved. She quickly dismissed all of them and started telling me how I need a big stone and that it needs to be expensive. Then she went online and looked herself and was telling me which ones I should be interested in. Mom offered to take me to a jeweler to find the “perfect” ring. She has always been a helicopter parent, but now, as my boyfriend and I are becoming more serious, she’s going into warp drive. How can I tell her gently to butt out? Also, what’s your advice on the ring situation? – DAUGHTER OF A HELICOPTER MOM DEAR DAUGHTER: You and your mother are both jumping the gun. “Talking often of marriage, family, etc.” is not an engagement. If you allow your mother to involve herself

in this, I predict you will never get engaged because your boyfriend – if he’s smart – will run for the hills. When and if you do decide to tie the knot, the two of you should go to a jeweler together and select something he can afford and you will enjoy wearing. Period. ••• DEAR ABBY: I’m a young woman in my 20s. I have been blessed with a loving family, lots of opportunities and people who care about me. My problem is, I don’t feel worthy of any of it. A lot of the time when I’m around people, I feel like I’m on the outside looking in – like an intruder. When I join groups and listen, I feel like I’m eavesdropping. When I try to pitch in, I feel like I’m annoying everyone. I try to be like people who other people like, but I feel I fall far short of the mark. I wish I could change and be less irritating and more interesting, but I don’t know how to change my personality, or even if I could. I’m just tired of not feeling worthy enough. I know this feeling isn’t rational, but it’s here to stay, apparently. What should I do? – UNWORTHY DEAR UNWORTHY: There is nothing so defeating to social success than low self-esteem – feeling undeserving and not good enough. The first thing you should do is stop trying to change yourself to please others because it doesn’t work. Then try to pinpoint where these feelings of unworthiness originated. If you can’t manage it on your own – many people can’t – make an appointment to discuss it with a licensed mental health professional. You deserve to feel good about yourself and what you contribute. ••• Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. ••• Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets: “Abby’s Favorite Recipes” and “More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $14 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

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LEGAL Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: Facility 1: 350 Adams Street, Louisville, KY 40206. 502.584.1931 Date/Time of Sale: December 21, 2016 – 9:30 AM Dashonda Peoples Unit 033 household goods and furniture; Larna Robinson Unit 095 household goods; Charles Lamont Willis Unit 201 household goods, truck parts; Asia Mason Unit 333 two bedroom sets, living room set, dining set, TV; Larica Turner Unit 357 stove, living room suit; Glenn Hopkins Unit 409 few items, air mattress, computer desk, chair Facility 2: 7900 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258. 502.935.7135 Date/Time of Sale: December 21, 2016 – 9:30 AM Steven Goben Unit 971 Household items; Ivoric Bonville Unit 553 Clothes; Anthony Priddy Unit 801 mattress, boxes, tables, desk, misc; Holly Kimbley Unit 766 washer, dryer, stove, 2 love seats, 4 chairs, boxes; John Kennedy Unit 668 household items Facility 3: 5420 Valley Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40272. 502.937.2756 Date/Time of Sale: December 21, 2016 – 9:30 AM Debra Carman Unit 104 Household goods, bicycles, weights and weight bench,totes; Pamela Long Unit 150 chair, couch, dresser, table, other household items; Thomas Hall Unit 164 mattress, table, tv, bicycle, totes; Brandi Jones Unit 165 mattress, dryer; Alvin Flanery Jr. Unit 322/321 dresser, dryer, washer, totes, shelving, hand tools; Brian Zeitz Unit 357 bed, chair, dresser, mattress, table, boxes, desk, shelving, stove Facility 4: 6708 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219. 502.969.9124 Date/Time of Sale: December 21, 2016 – 9:30 AM Keesha Solomon Unit 496 household; Peggy Bright Unit 258 Household Items; Kenneth Mozee Unit 448 household goods; Chris Hale Unit 215 couch, love seat, kitchen table; Birdie Anderson Unit 348 household items; Nicole McClain Unit 724 large 2 bedroom home; Dorn Bailey Unit 700 household goods; Angela Wilder Unit 518 furniture/clothing tv's Facility 5 (ANNEX): 4010 Oaklawn Drive, Louisville, KY 40219. 502.969.9124 Date/Time of Sale: December 21, 2016 – 9:30 AM Patricia A Stowers Unit 9017 Household Goods; Herman Southers Unit 9070 household goods Facility 6: 5807 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291. 502.231.3651 Date/Time of Sale: December 21, 2016 – 9:30 AM Jeff Schum Unit B023 Furniture/Household items/Clothes; Ken Hammonds Unit B073 Household goods; Stormi Burke Unit E003 Household items Facility 7: 11440 Blankenbaker Access Dr, Louisville, KY 40299. 502.438.6213 Date/Time of Sale: December 21, 2016 – 9:30 AM Zerelda Coulter Unit 00452 Household Items; Felicia Reyes Unit 00118 Household Items Facility 8: 4605 Wattbourne Ln, Louisville, KY 40299. 502.491.2424 Date/Time of Sale: December 21, 2016 – 9:30 AM Mark McCarty Unit 801 Tools: George Hunter Unit 531 Office Furniture; Mark McCarty Unit 604 Furniture, household items, and tools; Karen Nolen Unit 295 TV stands, Tvs, Clothing; Jennifer Piercy Unit 307 Furniture and household goods; Rex Burton Unit 467 Misc. Items, ceiling fans. Facility 9: 8002 Warwick Ave, Louisville, KY 40222. 502.412.6184 Date/Time of Sale: December 21, 2016 – 9:30 AM Jess Inman Unit 439 Boxes, furniture, marble tables, pie chest; James Hall Unit 487 Fridge, couch, dresser,household goods; Craig Cowan Unit 232 Household items; Beth Bowling Unit 207 Household items; Tom McFarland Unit 416 Three bicycles clothing personal items; Neil Alvarado Unit 402 Household goods Purchases must be made onsite with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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Sassy is a gorgeous tortoiseshell domestic shorthair cat who transferred to the Kentucky Humane Society from another shelter. Sassy loves the company and attention of adults. She’s not as comfortable with small children. Sassy loves her people so much that she doesn’t want to share them with dogs or other cats. She is confident that you will agree, however, that she has enough love to keep you content. Sassy loves to lay around on a comfy blanket. She'll even let you wrap her up in it and hold her on your lap, as long as you scratch her head. Sassy has been spayed and micro-chipped, and she’s up to date on all vaccinations. Come meet her today at our adoption center in the Springhurst Feeders Supply, 9485 Brownsboro Road.

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