Jeffersontown Magazine December 2021 by Towne Post Network, Inc.

MAGAZINE

DECEMBER 2021

For the Birds

FLYING HIGH WITH RAPTOR REHABILITATION OF KENTUCKY, INC. SANTA SPIRIT Local Santas Embrace the Holiday Season TO YOUR HEALTH UofL Health Brings Cancer Care Closer to Home

TownePost.com

• Eye & Vision Exams • Annual Diabetic Exams • Vision Therapy • Vision Rehab • Sports Vision Therapy • Contact Lens Exams • Sunglasses • Optical Services • Safety Glasses • Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome • Accepts Most Insurances

2021 RECIPIENT OF THE KOA CLIFFORD C LEADINGHAM AWARD

Dr. Stuart Young • Dr. Lauren McKinch • Dr. Daniel Bowersox

EXPERTS IN VISION, EXCEPTIONAL CARE C E L E B R AT I N G 2 5 Y E A R S O F E XC E P T I O N A L C A R E !

3701 Hopewell Road, Louisville • 502-398-3937

Mon/Wed/Fri: 8:30 - 5:00pm • Thur: 12:00 - 8:00pm • Tue: 5:00pm - 8:00 for Vision Therapy

403 Washington Street, Shelbyville • 502-647-3937 Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri: 8:30 - 5:00pm • Tue: 12:00 - 8:00pm

BowersoxVisionCenter.com

2 / JEFFERSONTOWN MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 2021 / TownePost.com

Did you know... That when you prepay your funeral with us, the prices are guaranteed against future price increases!

9318 Taylorsville Rd (502) 266-9655

5317 Dixie Highway (502) 447-2600

owenfuneralhome.com

992 est. 1

TownePost.com / DECEMBER 2021 / JEFFERSONTOWN MAGAZINE / 3

A TOWNE POST NETWORK PUBLICATION

For advertising information, contact:

IN THIS ISSUE

DECEMBER 2021

PUBLISHER COREY BOSTON corey@townepost.com 502.407.0185

FOUNDER/CEO TOM BRITT tom@townepost.com 317.496.3599 PRESIDENT JEANNE BRITT jeanne@townepost.com 317.810.0011 PRODUCTION COORDINATOR ERIN TURK DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT JOSH BROWN CREATIVE DIRECTORS TONI EADS VAL HACKER GRAPHIC DESIGNER ROBBY BERRY COPY EDITOR JON SHOULDERS

ROAD TO SUCCESS

Vicky Weber Reflects on Personal and Professional Achievements

DECEMBER WORD SEARCH

UNDERSTANDING CBD PRODUCTS

SANTA SPIRIT REAL-TIME ANALYTICS Scan the QR code to see this magazine’s real-time reach and distribution numbers.

TOWNE POST NETWORK, INC. 8800 North Street, Suite 117 Fishers, IN 46038 Phone/Text: 317-810-0011

#SPOTLIGHTINGLOCAL FOR FRANCHISE INFORMATION, VISIT franchising.townepost.com

TAKE YOUR HOLIDAY COOKIE TRADITIONS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Local Santas Embrace the Holiday Season

GOING MENTAL

Explaining the Mental Coaching Revolution

TO YOUR HEALTH

UofL Health Brings Cancer Care Closer to Home

A TINY PIECE OF HISTORY

FOR THE BIRDS

Flying High With Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky, Inc. KEY CONTRIBUTORS ABIGAIL HAKE / ANNETTE SKAGGS / BETH WILDER DAVE SCHROERLUCKE / DEE DEE TAYLOR / JULIE ENGELHARDT

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU. WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THAT INCLUDE THE PLACEMENT OF MEDICAL GRADE HEPA PURIFIERS.

GENERAL FAMILY, COSMETIC AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY • FREE Orthodontic Consultations for Adults and Teens • $300 OFF Ortho when you bring in this ad • 50% OFF Take Home Whitening after exam, X-rays and cleaning, or • FREE Whitening with completed Orthodontic cases such as Six Month Smiles or Invisalign • FREE Second opinions • Care Credit extended payment plans to meet your budget *up to 18 months zero interest options for qualified applicants

• Broken or chipped tooth? Don’t delay, come on in before it gets worse

DR. AARON BERGER WITH HIS WIFE RACHEAL AND THEIR CHILDREN.

SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT OUR SERVICES, AND DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT SOME OF THE EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS

2831 S. Hurstbourne Parkway Louisville, Ky 40220 Located between Cattleman’s Roadhouse and Stock Yards Bank on S. Hurstbourne Parkway. TownePost.com / DECEMBER 2021 / JEFFERSONTOWN MAGAZINE / 5

Vicky Weber at the Tway House in Jeffersontown

the owners of Kern’s Korner on Bardstown Rd. She also gets to spend her time with four grandchildren, who affectionately call her Vi Vi. Upon leaving Spring Hill in the early 1970s, Weber set out to prove that she can be successful, and began working with the Jefferson County government (before the merger with the City of Louisville), first as secretary to Judge Todd Hollenbach and eventually working toward administrative assistant. She had the privilege of working for Hollenbach during his entire administration. When asked what she feels was part of her success in this position, Weber responds with a smile. “I was a really fast typist,” she says.

ROAD TO SUCCESS VICKY WEBER REFLECTS ON PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Upon leaving Hollenbach’s office, Weber had a brief stint working with Mitch McConnell’s administration, but quickly moved to a position as a management assistant for Sylvia Watson, who was the first female elected as an A District commissioner in Jefferson County, and also for Earl Hartlage, the C District commissioner.

The county judge/executive office, under the direction of Bremer Ehrler, called Weber Writer / Annette Skaggs her family, who had a thriving restaurant in back into the fold, and soon upon her Photography Provided Old Louisville on 3rd Street called Imorde’s. return and under Harvey Sloane’s tutelage, she became the director of scheduling and What began as a grocery in the latter 19th You’ve heard all of the familiar phrases communications. century morphed into a restaurant, and and words: “Don’t tell me I can’t, because offered breakfast and lunch fare. After a I will,” or, “If I am determined, then I will century in business, Imorde’s closed, and It did not take long for others within the succeed,” and of course, “It is just so darned now the space that once served barley soup community to catch wind of Weber’s talents, hard for me to say no.” As many times as is a parking lot. and she catapulted to the position of assistant we have heard these phrases uttered, there director for the Louisville-Jefferson County are a handful of people who embody these Office for Economic Development, which Perhaps another reason for Weber’s phrases, each and every day. One of these was the first joint agency formed after the indomitable spirit is that she is one of 10 few would be Vicky Weber. merger between the two government offices. children. One of the many projects Weber was part of Weber has been an important fixture of was neighborhood commercial development. Upon her graduation from Assumption the Louisville community, both politically High School, Weber attended college at and within the realms of charity and Through her work as assistant director, Spring Hill in Mobile, Alabama. While at a philanthropy. It is because of her diverse Weber got to know many of the area’s local knowledge that she is in such demand. Her party on the Western Kentucky University businesses and the engines that help drive accomplishments and career span well into campus with friends, she met her husband Rick. They have been together for 47 years, the city’s economy. five decades of dedication. and have two children, Josh, who works for Brandeis Machinery, and daughter, Jenny Weber was later approached about an Weber developed her stellar work ethic from Shulhafer. She and her husband, Clay, are opportunity to work with Kosair Charities. 6 / JEFFERSONTOWN MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 2021 / TownePost.com

Having the desire to help others, she happily accepted in 2008 and worked with the organization as senior vice president of communications until her retirement. As one might guess, Weber is the type of person who doesn’t sit around for too long. Involvement has always been a key need and fixture in her life, both professionally and socially. Through her work and contacts with Kosair Charities, she was approached about serving on the board of Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana. She served as Chairman of the board and now serves as immediate past chair.

lucky to be a part of it.” “We’ve done great things at Gilda’s, including expanding our space and resources to the new location on Grindstead Drive at the old Burger’s Market,” Weber continues. “While we focus on the fight to beat cancer, we also want to be the epitome of compassion and outreach. 2020 was a difficult year for so many people, not just those who are doing their best to beat cancer, but others struggling with what challenges the pandemic has brought. Our board sponsored a Green Light giveaway, prompted by a suggestion made by Governor Andy Beshear, to turn a green porch light on as a sign of compassion and support for all of us, reminding each person that we will get through this together. We gave away hundreds of those bulbs.”

Vicky Weber competing in the Gilda’s Club Dancing With The Stars Fundraiser

“I am extremely proud of the work that Gilda’s Club does within this community,” Weber says. “Our board of directors represents diverse segments of our community and is a hands-on kind of board. Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana President Karen Morrison reminds our board and our Aside from her service with Gilda’s Club, Weber chairs two other community boards wonderful volunteers to be present. This group has helped to define me and I am very - the Jeffersontown Economic Development

Vicky with Mayor Bill Dieruf

SAY HELLO TO with 5 ways to transform your space!

After Redooring

After Refacing Before

• Refacing • Cabinet Painting • Redooring • Custom Cabinets • 1 Day Tune-Up Locally owned & operated by Chase & Elizabeth Vincent.

TownePost.com / DECEMBER 2021 / JEFFERSONTOWN MAGAZINE / 7

10900 PLANTSIDE DR SUITE C • LOUISVILLE

502.836.3322 KITCHENTUNEUP.COM

KITCHEN TUNE-UP LOUISVILLE, KY

Authority ( JEDA) and the Spirit of Louisville Foundation.

humanitarian efforts that Asher shared in so passionately.

Alumni Dinner, she was honored with the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award.

Around 2014, Weber joined the board of the Spirit of Louisville Foundation, most commonly known as the WLKY Bell Awards. The foundation accepts hundreds of nominations for people and organizations who exemplify community service, and who go above and beyond to make the world a bit brighter. Weber became the chair in 2018.

While Weber has had her hand in doling out dozens of awards, she has been fortunate to win a few accolades for herself in recognition of her outstanding work in and around the Louisville community.

“Not only did I attend Assumption, but so did my daughter and daughter-in-law, and now I have a granddaughter there as well,” Weber says. “As you can tell, the school means a great deal to me.”

In 2016, Today’s Woman magazine recognized her as the Most Admired Woman in the Not-For-Profit category, while she was at Kosair Charities. In 2019, Women 4 Women honored Weber with the Heart of the Community Award.

Weber enjoys taking walks with her husband and spending time with her grandchildren. When asked what is next, she says a board position at her alma mater would be nice.

“For several hours our board will pour over the nominees and narrow it down, and then we whittle it down even farther and choose 10 adult winners and two high school students for the award,” Weber explains. “When John Asher passed away it was hard for all of us, as he was a light and a fixture of this foundation, so in his honor we created the John Asher Spirit Award.” The newly created award will be presented to a community leader who personifies the

While she has appreciated all of her successes and awards, there is one accolade that she holds very close to her heart. As a 1970 graduate of Assumption High School, Weber has noted that her education there made an impact on her road to success. In 2019, during the Salute to

023

2022-2

One could say this has been the key to Weber’s success.

A Taste That Can’t Be Beat

g For

nrollin

Now E

Should that position come to light, maybe Weber can use advice she was once given by the president of Kosair Charities. During her interview for the position she held at Kosair, she asked what the job description was. The president simply replied, “Just be Vicky.”

Let Your Spirit Roar! Now Enrolling Preschool to 8th Grade

FAITH | FAMILY | TRADITION | INNOVATION stgabrielcatholicschool.net

(502) 290-6268 / 9874 Linn Station Rd

8 / JEFFERSONTOWN MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 2021 / TownePost.com

Sponsored By:

DECEMBER WORD SEARCH PUZZLE G E S T E K C U B R H P U

I L E I S S E N R A H E E

R D N B A N D A G E S T L

T I E S E S S A L O M M D

H R M A R T I N G A L E D

S B R E A S T P L A T E A

H R I H F S T I R R U P S

A A E P O R D A E L M A P

L N D P D U E H E L M E T

Free, in

502.4

Sensib

T S R U P H D O J T D R W

E G E G Y I B R U S H E S

R E S E V O L G B O O T S

P O L L A R D C S N I E R

Find all the words listed hidden in the grid of letters. They can be found in straight lines up,

www.closetsbydesign.com down, forwards, backwards or even diagonally. BANDAGES BOOTS BRAN BREASTPLATE BRIDLE BRUSHES BUCKETS CLIPPERS GIRTH GLOVES HALTER HARNESS HELMET JODHPURS LEAD ROPE MARTINGALE MOLASSES POLLARD REINS SADDLE STIRRUPS

For the answers, visit the magazine Facebook page

Free, in-home design consultations and estimates!

502.425.4728 • 800.293.3744 AUGUST 2018 PROOF

❑ Renewal Update

❑ First

❑ Second

Contact:

DAVE HARNOIS

❑ __

Cell: (502) 777-8316 Email: cca@twc.com

Sensible Solutions for Every Area! Please Review This Ad Carefully. Specify corrections and/or changes (written, via email or fax, or verbally to your sales representative) Within 2 Days of receipt of this proof. Errors missed on this proof will NOT release you from any payment liabilities to Family Savings Magazine. There is no charge to correct typographical errors or to make revisions to your first or second proof. A Charge Of $60 Per Proof Will Apply Beginning With Your 3rd Proof. If an approval has not been received by the published deadline date, the ad will be printed as shown.

121 Prosperous Pl 5A, Lexington, KY 40509 (502) 554-9956 ı FAX (859) 263-2854 FamilySavingsMagazine.com

Free, in-home design consultations and estimates!

502-425-4728

•

Licensed and Insured

LIMITED TIME OFFER!

888-500-9287

PLUS FREE INSTALLATION

Call now for a free in-home design consultation!

www.closetsbydesign.com

Licensed and Insured

Valid on new orders only. Free installation with any complete unit order of $500 or more. Must present ad at initial design consultation. Not valid with any other offer, discount or on previously placed orders. Discount applied to regular prices. Expires 1/31/2022 9/30/2021

Imagine your home, totally organized.

DECEMBER 2021 / 9

The Place For Refurbished Lawnmowers - LIKE NEW!

SNOW SHOVELS, SALT, SLEDS

Now offering Handyman services of all kinds. Plumbing, Electrical, Interior Services, Carpentry Services and much more. If you need something repaired, we can help! Free Estimates - Fully Insured - Experienced Call or Text (502) 821-0332 We can repair your kerosene or forced air heater. Call for more info.

REFURBISHED PROPANE/CHARCOAL GRILLS AND SMOKERS

• Large Fastener Center

• We Repair/Make Windows and Screens

• Custom Paint Matching & Mixing

• Lawn Mower & Small Engine Repair

• We Handle Most Postal Needs Including UPS Drop Off

• Grass Seed Available In Many Varieties

• Traeger Grills and Pellets Now In Stock

• Large Selection of Rental Equipment

10513 Watterson Trail • 502-267-7406 • www.jtownhardware.com 10 / DECEMBER 2021

George Smithers

Santa Spirit

LOCAL SANTAS EMBRACE THE HOLIDAY SEASON Writer / Julie Engelhardt Photography Provided

Did you know that we actually have Santas living right here in our neighborhoods? Yes, the spirit of Santa (or at least his helpers) is alive and well in Louisville. What inspires these men to take on this persona? What joy do they derive from dressing up in a red and white fur suit, listening to Christmas wishes shared by hundreds and hundreds of children? We’ll begin our story with Santa Michael (last name omitted) in La Grange. You might have seen him zipping around town in his little red car. He began his journey 10 years ago during a recuperation period after undergoing

shoulder surgery. He grew out a white beard during his downtime, which caught the eye of his Santa friend at church. “He asked me to cover for him one night, and I was hooked,” he says. He is originally from the west coast, having grown up in Orange County, California. That is where his earliest memories of seeing Santa stem from. “I remember getting our annual photo with Santa, but only from seeing the photos,” he explains. After he and his wife Laura, who portrays Mrs. Claus, were married, they would visit Disneyland each year for Christmas to visit Santa. “Disneyland really knows how to do DECEMBER 2021 / 11

Christmas,” he says. He’s had quite a busy schedule during the holiday season. He averages about 80 visits per season, but last year his appearances were down some due to the pandemic. “I do all events from preschools to senior citizens homes, corporate parties, fundraisers, light-up ceremonies, parades, the Polar Express experience, and visits with families,” he says. “I do ‘Light Up La Grange’ every year and always enjoy meeting all the kids from my hometown. I also do a Boys & Girls club event in Cincinnati that is wellhosted. It is always an amazing event.” Santa Pat Meehan, also known as the Derby City Kringle, has been appearing as the big man in red since 1979. He began his specific journey when he was

a natural-bearded Santa - he grew his own whiskers - in Colorado in 1955. My father was a designer-bearded Santa, using a prop beard affixed to his face, at the Louisville Central Park Santa Land in 1956. I visited my father but only recognized him after the visit.”

Patrick Meehan

asked to fill in at the Lyndon City Hall after another Santa fell ill, but it’s no surprise that he’s taken to this role so handily. “I am a third-generation Santa,” he explains. “I have pictures of my grandfather as

Ed Hoben

Meehan also keeps very busy visiting good girls and boys throughout the season. He’s been the Santa at Oxmoor Center for 23 years. He’s also appeared at the Louisville Free Public Library, ‘Light Up St. Matthews,’ 4th Street Live!, the Louisville Zoo, and the Lyndon Christmas celebration. “My 18-month-old grandson, who was staying at my home with his parents for a number of months, came to visit me at the mall,” he says. “He did not cry but he was afraid of me.” Tom Dobbins has been portraying Santa

Lock-In 2021 Rates Today!

Lake Forest Village It’s A Wonderful Retirement Life. Give yourself or a loved one the gift of worry-free retirement living! Our resort lifestyle gives you peace of mind with all-inclusive amenities for one monthly price and no buy-in fee. It’s your time to celebrate a wonderful life!

Call today to schedule a private tour and lock-in 2021 rates!

502-410-0077

12 / DECEMBER 2021

2400 Arnold Palmer Blvd. Louisville, KY 40245 LakeForestVillageRetirement.com

since 1994. He got his start as Santa when his church leaders asked him if he would make an appearance. Dobbins takes his Santa duties quite seriously as he is a member of several Santa organizations, including the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas (FORBS) and International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS). “I’ve been to two FORBS conventions in California and two IBRBS conventions in Tampa and Denver, and I am going to the Atlanta one in April,” he says.

Dixie Highway, and Kroger stores. “I love doing restaurants because I can see if the child is nervous, and I tell the parent to stay seated,” he says. “The child can then see me with other children and then they will come to me later.” When asked what his favorite story is to read to children, he says “The Night Before Christmas.”

Micahel Uber

His favorite cookie? “A Tollhouse cookie that has chocolate chips and walnuts in it,” he says.

Attendees discuss many subjects such as storytelling, the business of being Santa, and George Smithers, who lives in Clarksville, Indiana, has been portraying Santa for his grooming. family for many years. Dobbins makes between 80 and 90 “About five years ago during a family appearances each year starting in October. Like other Santas, he appears at a variety of Christmas dinner I decided to take pictures with each family and give out gifts during places including Fort Knox, Lyndon, UPS, the photo session,” he explains. “I took a Captain’s Quarters, Mark’s Feed Store on

DECEMBER 2021 / 13

Tom Russell

“ It has been my extreme pleasure to have brought a little joy to the hearts and minds of those who still believe." — Tom Dobbins picture with my then-84-year-old mother, who started laughing uncontrollably. I asked her what was wrong, and she stated she had never seen a black Santa. It was then I decided to go public, offering private sessions from my photography studio.”

Through the years Smithers has traveled many miles and seen many children.

“Even as a child I was intrigued with Santa Claus, and when I became a dad I wanted my children to have a Santa that reflected and looked like them, so I became their personal Santa Claus,” he explains.

Ed Hoben, known as Santa Ed, first began his portrayal of Santa when he was asked by a friend to help at a nonprofit event.

“It has been my extreme pleasure to have brought a little joy to the hearts and minds of those who still believe,” he says. “It has always been about faith, family and tradition Smithers says Christmas has always been his for me and my family, and this is how I have embraced the Santa spirit of Christmas.” favorite holiday.

Restaurant * Taproom * Brewery

OUR PATIO IS OPEN FOR DINE IN * 12717 SHELBYVILLE ROAD FOR CURBSIDE CARRY OUT PLEASE CALL * 502-208-0882 EXT. 2

14 / DECEMBER 2021

Like the other Santas, Hoben keeps very busy during the holiday season and appears

at 40-plus events throughout the area. Some of his appearances include the Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, the Festival of Trees and Lights, and “Light Up St. Matthews.” “Trees and Lights and Yew Dell are perennial favorites because they both allow sufficient time to interact with the children,” Hoben explains.

year. His wife Lisa joined him and she is a Mrs. Claus.

30 kids show up, giving us their list, taking pictures. It was very heartwarming.”

“We did not plan to do this,” Russell says. “Once COVID began I told my father that this is going to last a lot longer than two weeks. I quit shaving to prove a point.”

The Russells have several unforgettable memories from their first year.

“We did a visit for a friend on his front porch,” he says. “Next thing you know, 20 or

“Chocolate chip,” he says.

“We would drive down the road and these teenage girls noticed us,” he says. “They Once the beard began to grow, Russell says started laughing and taking pictures and those around him started to call him Santa. you could see the joy in their reactions. On another occasion, a lady got out of her car He is also a member of national organizations and asked us if she could video us for her “My wife bought us Santa and Mrs. Claus such as the IBRBS, Santa America, and outfits, and before you know it we were busy child who was sick in the hospital.” Bluegrass Santas. He says being a member every day,” he says. “We would do porch of these groups is great because it gives him the opportunity to talk with other Christmas visits for friends. Then we would give candy Russell is grateful for this experience, and canes to kids in cars when we pulled up to a says becoming Santa was never a planned performers, which helps with improving stop. Mothers would cry because they didn’t idea. character actions and reactions. think their kids would be able to see Santa “This is one of the chapters in your life that last year.” Does this Santa have a favorite cookie? just happens,” he says. “It’s oatmeal raisin this year, but Mrs. Claus He is amazed at how busy they were His favorite cookie? portraying the Clauses. says I need to cut back,” he says. Tom Russell is a new member of the Santa team. He began portraying St. Nick just last

LOUISVILLE’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIQUOR STORE &

Evergreen Middletown

Cox’s Middletown

Evergreen St. Matthews

Cox’s St. Matthews

Cox’s J-Town

12017 Shelbyville Rd. 502-244-1957

12610 Shelbyville Rd. (502) 253-1387

4232 Shelbyville Rd. (502) 384-6515

296 N Hubbards Ln. (502) 897-5289

3920 Ruckriegel Pkwy. 502) 409-9411

Get everything delivered through coxslouisville.com

Cox’s & Evergreen are proud to be 100% employee-owned. | Visit CoxsLouisville.com for all store locations DECEMBER 2021 / 15

TO YOUR HEALTH UOFL HEALTH BRINGS CANCER CARE CLOSER TO HOME

Photography Provided

Comfort. Teamwork. Quality care. These are just a few words that describe the experience you’ll find as a patient at Uof L Health - Brown Cancer Center, and now it’s right in your neighborhood. Brown Cancer Center’s new location at Uof L Health - Medical Center Northeast brings all the advantages of the worldrenowned downtown location to northeastern Jefferson County. Now the quality, services and academic medicine provided by Uof L Health are closer to your home, located at 2401 Terra Crossing Boulevard. “Patients who had historically come downtown wanted to transition to Northeast since they lived out there,” says Beth Riley, M.D., a breast medical oncologist. “We started to see a lot of patients in the surrounding communities come as new patients. It ramped up very quickly, so much so that we’re adding physicians to add even more access.”

With the addition of the Brown Cancer Center services to the Medical Center Northeast location, it has become much easier for members of the Jeffersontown, Middletown, Westport and Crestwood communities to request a screening or receive treatment without having to make a trip downtown. Riley believes the convenient location of Medical Center Northeast is one of the reasons the facility has quickly blossomed.

Beth Riley, M.D.

“Oncology appointments, treatment, scans, echoes - all of that can be done at Medical Center Northeast,” Riley says. “I started out at Medical Center Northeast in October 2020, and my patients love the convenience.”

“My treatment philosophy is to try to ensure patients understand as much about their disease as I know about their disease,” Riley says. “That way we can make betterinformed treatment decisions together.”

At UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center’s northeast location you will also find the same high-quality providers who specialize in treating cancer in the way that’s best for each individual patient. Riley prefers to take an education-based approach with her patients.

One of our inspiring patients at Uof L Health - Brown Cancer Center is breast cancer survivor Melanie Beil. Beil explains that she was playing with her dog at home when she noticed an unusual lump. That is when she got it checked out and discovered she had developed metastatic breast cancer.

16 / DECEMBER 2021

After receiving this difficult news, Beil decided to come to the Brown Cancer Center for a second opinion, and she never looked back. “It was a very easy decision once I talked with the team,” Beil says. Shortly after her diagnosis, Beil began her treatment at the Brown Cancer Center,

signaling the start of her long journey. Beil explains that her treatments came in phases, within a series of different kinds that shrunk her cancer from 5.7 centimeters to 2 millimeters. After undergoing a double mastectomy and radiation treatments, Beil was deemed cancer-free. She has been in the clear for more than a year now, but she still must undergo a maintenance treatment regimen that lessens the chance of her

(502) 262-1692

cancer recurring. Through her advocacy and resilience, Beil continues to inspire breast cancer warriors everywhere. The services Beil and many other cancer patients have received are conveniently located off of Old Henry Road in east Louisville. Beil did not directly receive treatment at Medical Center Northeast, but she has gone to a few appointments there

DINE-IN • COVERED PATIO • LAKESIDE DECK CARRYOUT • CURBSIDE

WE OFFER • 24/7 Emergency Electrical Service • Generators for Home/ Business • Breakers & Fuses • Switches & Receptacles • Panel Service & Updates

• Lighting & Lighting Controls • Remodels & New Service • Installation of Fixtures & Ceiling Fans • All Other Types of Electrical Service

prestigeelectriclou.com

NOW BOOKING PRIVATE PARTIES!

moyaskitchen.com | 10000 Linn Station Road | (502) 496-6692 Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm | Friday & Saturday: 11am – 10pm

DECEMBER 2021 / 17

Melanie Beil

“To be able to have conversations with familiar faces when you’re very vulnerable - I give them a lot of credit at the infusion center,” Beil says. Beil shares that her doctors and nurses always have great bedside manner.

and has a very positive perspective of the facility. “The facility is brand new, so it’s a very nice facility to have your treatment,” Beil says. Due to medical regulations during the pandemic, Beil was attending her appointments by herself. She appreciates her doctors at the Brown Cancer Center and shares that their compassion made her feel less alone.

“Dr. Riley and Dr. Ajkay would make sure to explain everything to me so that I would understand why we were doing what we’re doing, as well as why that was the best course of treatment for my cancer,” Beil says. Beil shares some powerful advice for others going through cancer treatments.

Not only does the Brown Cancer Center offer cutting-edge treatments for cancers, but it also offers a variety of services ranging from support groups to different therapies patients can utilize while on their cancer journey. Beil shares how a few of these services have impacted her personally. “I love the wrap-around services that the Brown Cancer Center provides,” Beil says. “It’s truly a holistic approach.” Some of the services that Beil utilized during her time spent with the Brown Cancer Center include partnering with a nutritionist and cognitive therapist, obtaining massages, and participating in art therapy. Beil wholeheartedly believes these services are another aspect of the cancer center that sets it apart from others in the region.

“Finding a team that you’re comfortable with is important,” Beil says. “You also must advocate for yourself. It can be intimidating to hear all the medical terminology, drug names and treatment options, so as a patient For a full list of services offered at the Brown you must know what you’re getting into and Cancer Center, and more about the new location, visit uoflbrowncancercenter.org. ask questions.”

www.MillerMakesITwork.com FULL SERVICE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY PARTNER FOR YOUR BUSINESS IT

End to end IT support for desktops and servers alike Network management and implementation services

PHONES

Phone System installation, programming, and support Advanced VoIP Cloud Platform

SECURITY

Access Control System Installation and Management Digital IP Camera System Installation and Management

DOCS

Full Service Print, Scan, Copy, and Fax solutions Secure Document Management with available encryption

WIDE FORMAT

CABLING

Copper and Structured Cabling jobs of any size Network Drop installation and digital Certification

Digital Wide Format Printing/Scanning for every budget Full-color CAD/Blueprints in a variety of sizes and media

LET US HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT SOLUTION

We have helped many of our clients transition to remote working environments or find new ways to leverage technology so that they can work more efficiently within their budgets.

Give Miller a call today for a free consultation.

5 0 2 - 2 5 4 - 5 2 0 0

18 / DECEMBER 2021

Expires 12/31/2021.

May not be combined with any other offers.

Expires 12/31/2021. May not be combined with any other offers.

IN ADDITION TO BROWN CANCER CENTER SERVICES, UOFL HEALTH OFFERS OTHER KEY SERVICES AT UOFL HEALTH - MEDICAL CENTER NORTHEAST INCLUDING: • Uof L Health - Urgent Care Plus • Sports Medicine Urgent Care • Uof L Health - Frazier Rehabilitation Institute • Orthopedics

• Uof L Health - Comprehensive Spine Center • Hemophilia Treatment Center • Healthy Lifestyle Center • Primary and specialty-care physician practices

DECEMBER 2021 / 19

• Diagnostic/medical imaging including MRI, PET/CT, CT fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, X-ray, ultrasound and DEXA/bone density, and EOSedge

For the Birds FLYING HIGH WITH RAPTOR REHABILITATION OF KENTUCKY, INC.

orphaned, displaced or injured.

Eileen and John Wicker

The center was started in the 1980s by John and Eileen Wicker. Eileen had been volunteering as a docent at the Louisville Zoo when she learned that their raptor program was in need of further assistance. She jumped on board and stayed for three years, formulating the idea of opening a place of her own to rehabilitate these special birds. “Our rehab center was something we could do on the weekends,” John Wicker says. “We worked out of our basement, our garage and our backyard.”

Writer / Julie Engelhardt Photographer / Stephanie Hair

instances when they need our help.

Our beautiful state is home to an abundance of spectacular wildlife on land, in the water and in the air. In good times, these creatures are well-equipped to care for themselves without a great deal of human intervention, but there are

This is when centers such as Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky, Inc. are extremely essential. It is a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization that tends to eagles, hawks, turkey vultures, owls and other birds of prey if they become sick, 20 / DECEMBER 2021

The permanent center began to take shape in 1992. It has remained the home base of operations since then. “The volunteers today have it good,” Wicker says. “When we first started, we had gravel floors, no heat, no water, and I had to run hoses from my house to the center.” Wicker, with the help of Facilities Manager

Tiffany Dicks and many volunteers, keeps the center going full time, day and night. Eileen is no longer with the operation as she passed away in February of 2020, but Wicker, Dicks and the volunteers keep her dedication and memory alive by caring for the raptors with the same kind of love and respect that she had for these majestic creatures. Dicks volunteered at the center for three years before being hired for her current position one year ago. Her duties and responsibilities are quite varied. “My job involves maintenance of the facility and enclosures, but the majority of my job involves bird care, from triage to making sure they’re getting a proper diet, to prescribing medication, to making sure they’re getting through the stages of rehabilitation and getting them ready for release,” she explains. “I’m responsible for every single bird here on the property.”

year. As of April of this year, the center housed about 60 birds, and when summer rolls around, they can have up to 150 birds in at one time. Annually, they often have 250 to 300 birds come in that need to be rehabilitated. The raptors are brought in for a number of reasons. They may be abandoned baby chicks whose parents can’t be located. They

may have been attacked by a dog, cat or other animal. They may have been caught in a trap, poisoned or shot. They might have flown through a plate glass window and may be trapped inside of a house. The birds first enter the center where they receive medical care. According to Wicker, at one time the center was lucky enough to have veterinarians who would volunteer

N OW A CC E PT I N G D E P O S I TS N OW A CC E PT I N G D E P O S I TS N OW A CC E PT I N G D E P O S I TS

Experience Luxury Senior Living Experience Luxury Living N OW ACC E PT I N G D ESenior P O S I TS Experience Luxury Senior Living Experience Luxury Senior Living

Wicker is very grateful to have Dicks on board. “She’s worked hard, she’s learned a lot, she’s studied a lot and she’s my right hand,” Wicker says. “I don’t know what I’d do without her.” The center currently has about 45 active volunteers. “They come in and do everything from cleaning hospital crates and carpets to scrubbing enclosures,” Dicks explains. “We’re a really clean facility and every single enclosure gets cleaned from top to bottom every other day.”

We strive everyday to provide WeWe strive everyday strive everydayto toprovide provide each resident, familytomember, We strive everyday provide each resident, familymember, member, each resident, family and with the same each associate resident, family member, and associate with the same and associate with the same care, compassion, and respect andcare, associate with the same compassion, and respect care, compassion, and respect wecompassion, would our own care, andfamily. respect we would our own family. we would our own family. we would our own family.

The volunteers are also instructed on how to administer medication. “It’s all on-the-job training,” Dicks explains. Training takes about six weeks and volunteers are required to come in for a minimum of four hours each week. The number of birds the center cares for varies depending upon the time of

INDEPENDENT LIVING | PERSONAL CARE | MEMORY CARE

502.694.4600 a Tour Today! 12523Call Taylorsville Road, Louisville,to KYSchedule 40299 | HarmonyatTuckerStation.com

Call 502.694.4600 a Tour Today! 12523 Taylorsville Road, Louisville,to KYSchedule 40299 | HarmonyatTuckerStation.com Call 502.694.4600 to Schedule a Tour Today! DECEMBER 2021 / 21Louisville, KY 40299 | HarmonyatTuckerStation.com 12523 Taylorsville Road, 12523 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40299 | HarmonyatTuckerStation.com

they are moved to what is referred to as a jump box. These are large enclosures that allow the birds to move around and stretch their wings. The next step is to transfer them into a flight enclosure where they can build up their strength and agility. The final stage of rehabilitation is placing the birds in a kill pen, where they hunt for live prey such as mice. “Once we know they’re strong enough and able to hunt on their own, then they are released,” Dicks explains.

their time to tend to the birds. That is no longer the case, but they are fortunate to have vets who will give them a substantial discount for their services. Once the birds are on the road to recovery,

Although the ultimate goal is to release as many birds as possible into their natural habitat, there are those that aren’t able to make it back into the wild because of injuries or due to imprinting on humans. These birds are used as educational ambassadors, or they serve as foster parents for orphaned chicks. These include Spirit, a female bald eagle, Captain Jack and Calypso, North American kestrels, and Hagatha, a magnificent great horned owl.

SERVING LOUISVILLE SINCE 2003

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!

502-439-9139 Locally owned & operated Fully Insured

• We’ll work with your insurance company so you don’t have to! • Financing available • No money down • Reference upon request • Guttering & gutter guards • Deal directly with the owner (no commissioned sales reps)

$50 OFF ROOF REPAIR Must present coupon at time of estimate. Not valid on previously estimated jobs or with any other offers or discounts.

22 / DECEMBER 2021

$500 OFF NEW ROOF

$100 OFF GUTTER COVERS

Must present coupon at time of estimate. Not valid on previously estimated jobs or with any other offers or discounts.

Over 30 sq ft $500 OFF Over 20 sq ft $250 OFF Under 20 sq ft $150 OFF

(minimum $500 purchase)

has plans to build an additional flight cage for their large “Just like chickens, these birds will lay sterile raptors, such as the eagles, which eggs, which works out well for us,” Dicks says. “When the [orphaned] chicks come in, will cost $20,000 to construct. we take the parents inside the hospital and then swap out their eggs with the chicks. Since the center is a nonprofit, the staff The birds think their eggs have hatched, so depends heavily upon assistance from the that puts them into baby-raising mode and community to support their efforts. They they start taking care of them.” receive help from local Eagle Scouts to build enclosures as part of their Eagle Scout The pair raises 30 to 40 chicks per year. projects. If you enjoy fishing you can help, as the center takes donations of fresh fish Running the center not only takes a great for their larger birds. Community members deal of human power, but a substantial can also help by adopting a raptor such as amount of money as well. Ginger, their red-tailed hawk, for $100, the great horned owl Luna for $100, or “Our biggest expense is food,” Wicker says. their bald eagle Spirit for $200. With your For example, a load of feed, which includes adoption you receive a subscription to their newsletter, a picture of your adopted raptor, 2,000 mice, 200 rats and 100 quail, costs nearly $4,000. The need for more enclosures an adoption certificate and the opportunity also comes with a hefty price tag. The center to visit the raptor. According to Dicks, Captain Jack and Calypso are superstars when it comes to foster parenting.

Lawn Maintenance Residential/ Commercial www.mowbetterky.com Landscaping Snow Plowing Spring/ Fall Clean-ups Shrub Trimming & Removal Fully Insured

Better Service. Better Results. 502-216-7687 Better Value. People choose us because they trust that we’ll do what we promise. They stay with us because they appreciate that we do.

For more information and details on how you can volunteer, donate or book a tour, go to raptorrehab.org. If you find a raptor that is in need of assistance, you can contact the center at 502-491-1939.

SERVICE BAYS

Serving the Louisville Area for More Than 50 Years

Servicing German, Asian & Domestic Vehicles

25.00 OFF

ANY SERVICE OVER $100.00

Lawn - Landscape - Maintenance Design - Build - Enhance

502-216-7687 www.mowbetterky.com

The center is open to the public for tours, and donations of $20 for adults and $10 for children are requested. The tours last one hour and include visits from educational residents. As these are wild birds, visitors cannot hold or pet the raptors.

EXPIRES 1/31/2022

Rating

280 N. Hubbards Ln. | 502-896-0305 | SMIKY.com

Residential / Commercial

DECEMBER 2021 / 23

*Financing Available with Approved Credit*

TAKE YOUR HOLIDAY COOKIE TRADITIONS TO THE NEXT LEVEL Writer & Photographer / Abigail Hake

What is it about the holidays that just screams cookies? Can you imagine the holidays without thinking about all the different cookies out there at the same time? They go hand in hand. There’s no holiday without them. By the time you have gone to holiday parties, visited family, participated in a cookie swap, or just decided to leave some out for Santa, you’ve made your fair share and have probably eaten quite a few too. Making holiday cookies each year is a great family tradition for lots of people. Many people put this on their holiday or winter bucket lists. One of the best parts of this tradition is that if you do it as a family, you can watch the kids grow into their roles more and more each year. Traditions don’t have to be complicated. Actually, it’s better if some traditions are simple so

they can easily be replicated year after year. There are so many cookies out there to choose from that baking together each year can be exactly the same or completely different. The good news is that holiday cookies don’t have to be fancy. The best part about baking around the holidays is that the cookies are homemade and baked with love. That said, for the cookies to turn out good enough to share with friends and family without embarrassment, you do need the right supplies and recipes. Our favorite cookies to make around the holidays are classic, decorated sugar cookies. These are the perfect cookies to make with the kiddos because they are fairly simple and, obviously, sweet. Did you know that sugar cookies have been around since the mid 1700s? They are believed to have been created by

24 / DECEMBER 2021

German Protestant settlers in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and were originally known as Nazareth cookies. We also like making chocolate chip cookies (which date back to 1938) and gingerbread cookies (which date back to Queen Elizabeth I during the 16th century), but it’s always fun to add in some new recipes. The holiday baking tradition continues this year as we will be in the kitchen taking on typical cutout sugar cookies, and trying some new ones like Santa’s trash cookies and holiday fudge. With so many easy sugar cookie recipes out there, here’s a different type of cookie recipe to try by yourself or with your loved ones. These Santa’s trash cookies have plenty of flavor to satisfy salty and sweet cravings. Can you really pass up cookies with potato chips in them?

Call Today To Schedule Your FREE Hearing Test! BELTONE HEARING CENTERS

INJURY LAWYERS - Est. 1993

950 Breckenridge Ln., Ste. 290 | 502-895-7220 4802 Dixie Highway | 502-447-2828

Jazzy says, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog!”

PLUS 2021 BONUS

SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT

Just show us your Medicare card and receive A SAVINGS OF:

$300 OFF

ANY DIGITAL HEARING AID.

RETIRED MILITARY RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL

$100 OFF

With this coupon.

SAVE UP TO $2,200 WHEN YOU TRADE IN YOUR OLD HEARING AIDS, ANY BRAND ACCEPTED

• We handle all types of injury cases

With this coupon. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS.

Auto - Truck - Workers’ Comp - Nursing Home - Falls

• Located conveniently in the East End • Free parking at our door (502) 245-2333 | harvillelaw.com 2527 Nelson Miller Parkway, Suite 102 (Please read the testimonials on our website)

DECEMBER 2021 / 25

ENJOY CLEAR HEARING TODAY & PAY TOMORROW!

0% Financing for 12 mo. Payments as low as $49/mo. (Those Who Qualify)

SANTA’S TRASH COOKIES What you’ll need: • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature • ½ cup granulated sugar • ½ cup brown sugar • 1 large egg • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda (make sure it’s not expired) • ¼ teaspoon salt • ⅓ cup crushed potato chips • ⅓ cup crushed pretzels • ½ cup mini white chocolate Reese’s Cups • ½ cup mini chocolate Reese’s Cups • ⅓ cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips • ½ cup M&M’s (I used red, green and blue) • ⅓ cup white chocolate chips • ¼ cup sprinkles of choice • Sprinkles of flaky sea salt for tops of cookies

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Next, in a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt together until they are combined, then set aside. With a mixer, cream the butter and sugars together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, usually about one to three minutes. Once the mixture turns pale yellow and has a light fluffy texture, it’s done. Make sure to not over-cream the mixture. Then, beat in an egg until it’s combined. Next, add in the dry ingredients with the wet until they are combined. It will be very thick. After that’s combined, add in the pretzels, potato chips, M&M’s, Reese’s Cups, chocolate chips and sprinkles, and mix together gently.

Call us today for all your blinds, shades, draperies, plantation shutters and wallpaper needs.

Using a cookie scoop, scoop your dough balls onto your sheets with parchment paper and slightly press them down. Before putting into the oven, sprinkle lightly with sea salt. If you’d like, you can add additional pretzels, chips, candies and sprinkles to the tops of the cookies for a little extra pizzazz. If you prefer the cookies to be thicker, don’t press down as much. Bake until the edges are just starting to get golden, usually about seven to eight minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool two to three minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Happy holidays from our kitchen to yours!

Come get that exceptional gift for everyone on your list! Buy One Get One FREE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS 107 S. Ewing Avenue, Louisville KY 40206

We offer free shop at home service! 11177 Bluegrass Pkwy • (502) 266-0079 • www.blindsdirect.com 26 / DECEMBER 2021

(Off Frankfort Ave. - across from Walgreens)

502-245-8222

Louisville’s most unique restaurant! Serving Southern food incorporating influences from New Orleans & Italy in the Heart of St. Matthews!! Home of the Lou Chicago. A double deep dish Chicago style Pizza.

In the heart of St. Matthews, Equus and Jack’s Lounge offers something for everyone with a comfortable bistro atmosphere to showcase the contemporary American menu complemented by an award-winning wine list, specialty cocktails and a broad range of domestic and imported beers. Lounge, Patio, and Dining Room seating available. Next Door is Black Rabbit A speakeasy hidden next to Equus featuring small bites, craft cocktails, wine, and champagne. Open Thursday-Sunday 6pm-12am. Reservation only. 502-897-9721

ALL RESTAURANTS ARE ROUTINELY CLEANED & SANITIZED

108 Sears Ave. Louisville, Ky 40207 OPEN DAILY 11AM-9PM DINE IN OR CURBSIDE PICKUP 502-893-7776 | LOULOUFOODANDDRINK.COM

122 Sears Ave. Louisville, Ky 40207

502-897-9721 | EQUUSRESTAURANT.COM

DECEMBER 2021 / 27

BUY LOCAL

This is how we do business…

craigsbestcars.com

1) Pick a vehicle 2) Take a test drive 3) We will give you a price If you have a trade, we will give you a Trade-In Value

This is how we

craigsbestcars.com

1) Pick a vehicle a test driv 3) We will give you

4156 Shelbyville Rd. Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 447-3450 St. Matthews 2 (502) 276-2176

Shepherdsville (502) 543-6276

Hurstbourne (502) 499-1774

Clarksville (812) 577-9249

If you are financing, Take we will give you Payment 2) Options

If you are leasing, we will give you Lease Payment Options

craigsbestcars.com

If you have a trade, we will give you a

Family and 1975 If you are financing, 4156 Owned Shelbyville Rd.Operated Louisville, Since KY 40207 (502) 447-3450

St. Matthews 2 (502) 276-2176

Shepherdsville (502) 543-6276

Hurstbourne (502) 499-1774

Clarksville (812) 577-9249

we will give you Pa

If you are leasing, we will give you Le

Financial Life Planning Centered on You!

Custom Design • Fabrication • Installation

Natural Stone Artisans

Granite Quartz Marble

Quartzite Limestone Travertine Slate Onyx

Family Owned and Operated Since 19

Visit us at centriswealth.com to learn how we serve our clients during the financial consulting process through deep and meaningful relationships that last for generations. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC

(502) 254-7055 • www.eleetstone.com 13042 Middletown Industrial

SCAN ME

(502) 888-1185 | centriswealth.com 11802 Brinley Ave, Suite 201 • Louisville KY, 40243

28 / DECEMBER 2021

Understanding CBD Products Writer / Dee Dee Taylor, Owner of 502 Hemp Photography Provided

WHAT IS CBD?

CBD is the abbreviation for cannabidiol, one of the cannabinoids found in the hemp plant. There are more than 113 known cannabinoids that have medicinal properties. The known properties include pain relief, anxiety reduction, reduced inflammation, nerve protection and more.

HOW COULD CBD PRODUCTS IMPACT YOUR HEALTH?

Your body has an endocannabinoid system (ECS). When cannabinoids, via CBD products, enter the body they interact or “plug into” your ECS. From there, your ECS uses cannabinoids for what your body needs in order to reach homeostasis. If anxiety needs to be addressed, cannabinoids working through the ECS can calm nerves and trigger relaxing biological chemicals in the brain. If pain is an issue, CBD can work with the ECS to calm nerves, reduce inflammation and relieve pain. CBD topicals can work with the peripheral nervous system and ECS through the skin the same way. Cannabinoids in the ECS can adapt to your needs naturally with little to no side effects.

DOES IT MATTER WHERE YOU PURCHASE CBD?

Yes. Not all CBD products are created equal. It’s important to know how the plant is grown, how and where it is extracted, and how it is tested. The hemp industry is still new and there aren’t many rules and regulations enforced. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has some standard rules in the food and dietary supplement manufacturing realm that should be applied to hemp. These include growing hemp organically, using a safe extraction method like carbon dioxide, and testing the hemp for heavy metals and other harmful containments. It’s important that the label matches the milligrams on the bottle. The manufacturer or processor should also be audit certified via the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations enforced by the FDA. This means the facility’s level of cleanliness is above and beyond someone extracting hemp out of their kitchen or barn, and they must keep accurate records of batches and testing samples. There should be a batch number and a certificate of analysis to go along with the bottle you are purchasing. Most companies use a QR code, so you can scan that code and see the test results of the certificate of analysis, usually found on the website. CBD is considered a health food supplement and should be purchased from a respectable and trusted source. Not all online companies are selling quality products. Quality matters when purchasing CBD products. DECEMBER 2021 / 29

DOES HAVING THE ORGANIC SEAL MAKE A CBD PRODUCT BETTER?

No, the organic seal costs the farmers and manufactures more money. You can tell the hemp is grown organically by the certificate of analysis. You don’t need to pay more money for the organic sticker.

IS IT WORTHWHILE TO BUY LOCALLY?

Buying locally made products is better for the local economy, better for local farmers, and better for local processors. Why support another state’s hemp industry when you can keep your purchase local and support Kentucky’s industry?

IS THERE MORE TO KNOW ABOUT CBD? Absolutely. There are a variety of options and products to choose from. CBD doesn’t just come in an oil. There are capsules, gummies, topicals, edibles and more. There are even different milligram amounts per bottle. One size or serving doesn’t fit all. It’s all about finding the best product for your needs and reaching out to a specialist or expert in the industry for trusted advice. Don’t settle and don’t be taken advantage of by misleading marketing ads or dishonest companies. CBD is an amazing product that can help if it is of high quality. Know your source and know your product. Quality truly matters when buying CBD products.

GOING MENTAL

EXPLAINING THE MENTAL COACHING REVOLUTION Writer / Dave Schroerlucke Photography Provided

COLD BEGINNINGS

Although the field of sport psychology In case you haven’t noticed, having a mental typically traces its origins all the way back to the 1930s with Coleman Griffith’s research coach is very much en vogue. laboratory at the University of Illinois, the Open acknowledgement of the instrumental modern application of psychology to sport and performance really did not begin until role of mental coaches is rapidly becoming the 1960s and 1970s, with the Olympic the norm amongst world-class athletes, Games as the breeding ground and the Cold performers and business executives. War as the socio-historical backdrop. Today you would be hard-pressed to find a professional or collegiate sports team Like many scientific advances of this time that does not have a sport psychologist or period, greater interest and investment in mental performance consultant on staff. developing practices that could improve This article chronicles the popularization of the performance of Olympic athletes was applied sport and performance psychology motivated by the militaristic competition of the Cold War era. Spurred by disappointing in the United States, highlighting some of the critical contributions and turning points Olympic performances relative to the Soviet Union and other Eastern Bloc countries, the that have resulted in the proliferation of mental training programs and professionals. United States began to emulate their eastern counterparts by creating mental training 30 / DECEMBER 2021

programs for Olympic athletes, in which sports psychologists played a prominent role.

SCIENCE RULES

In addition to providing the impetus for application of psychology to sport, the Olympic games also provided a fertile testing ground for some of the claims of the fledgling field of sport psychology. At the 1984 Olympic games, Terry Orlick and John Partington conducted a study of 235 Canadian athletes to explore the relative impact of mental, physical and technical preparation. Their research article, which concluded that only mental preparation showed any statistically significant correlation with final Olympic standing, was instrumental in putting applied sport psychology on the map. The next two decades witnessed a

proliferation of university departments, research laboratories, graduate programs, and peer-reviewed journals devoted specifically to the study of sport psychology, in an attempt to expand the field’s theoretical and applied knowledge base. My own dissertation research, for example, was a comprehensive review of three decades of research literature related to performance under pressure. It is difficult to argue with the evidence, as they say, and the evidence has overwhelmingly demonstrated the benefits of mental training for performance.

THE COOL KIDS

Despite its growing scientific foundation, the sport psychology movement was slow to infiltrate the world of professional and collegiate sports, largely due to the collective distrust of “head shrinks” and bias toward seeing psychology as something reserved for the mentally disturbed. In the 1990s, the credibility of sport psychology received a huge boost from

several high-profile coaches including Phil Jackson and Pete Carroll, and athletes like Michael Jordan and Greg Maddux, who were outspoken about the role of sport psychology in their own successes.

GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS

The next phase in the mental training revolution involved the growing recognition that one need not be an elite athlete to benefit from the principles of sport The impact of testimony from successful coaches and athletes in reducing the stigma psychology, which was rebranded as sport and performance psychology. Mental of working with a psychologist cannot be training quickly made its way into other overestimated. As a young Atlanta Braves performance domains such as academics fan in the early ‘90s, I distinctly remember and the performing arts, as astute coaches pitcher Greg Maddux talking openly about and trainers began connecting the his work with a psychologist to overcome proverbial dots. Business leaders, too, his inability to move on from mistakes started to take notice of the potential and bad calls. By learning to focus solely applicability of sport psychology to the on making one pitch at a time, Maddux transformed himself from an average pitcher corporate world. to a four-time Cy Young Award winner, firstballot Hall of Famer, and one of the greatest Like sports, business is highly competitive pitchers of all time. Maddux’s testimony was and results-driven, and corporation leaders are generally keen on exploring anything all I needed to hear to cement in my own that might offer a competitive advantage mind the intimate relationship between in the marketplace. Throughout the last psychology and performance. decade, the appreciation of the strong link between sports and business has gathered

Heartsong East Adult Day Health Care 10720 Plantside Drive • Louisville, KY 40299 A safe & friendly day program for adults... Peace of mind & relief for their caregivers!

Specializing in the care of people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia: • Activities and structure for socialization & wellness • Health care by licensed nurse • Assistance with personal care by specially trained staff • Safe, supportive, secure environment • Proven-successful Covid-19 protocols

Family Caregiving Family Caregiving Family Caregiving

Family Caregiving Get the Family Get the Family Caregiving Support Get the Family Get the Family Caregiving Support You Need, When Caregiving Support Caregiving Support You Need Need, When You You Need,it. When You Need, When You Need it. YouFamily Need it. At AARP Caregiving, we're here to At AARP Family Caregiving, we're here to You Need it. help you get answers, connect At AARP Family Caregiving, we'rewith here other to

help you get connect with other help you getanswers, answers, connect with other family caregivers and find local resources At AARP Family Caregiving, we're here to family caregivers and find local resources family caregivers and find close to home. So you canlocal takeresources care of what help you get answers, connect with other close to home. Soyou you can of what close tomost. home. So cantake takecare care of what matters matters most. family caregivers and find local resources matters most. close to home. So you can take care of what To learn more, To learn more,visit visit aarp.org/caregiving. aarp.org/caregiving. matters To learnmost. more, visit aarp.org/caregiving.  /AARPKentucky   @AARPKY  /AARPKentucky @AARPKY  learn /AARPKentucky @AARPKY To more, visitaarp.org/caregiving.

 /AARPKentucky

Call for a free evaluation today.

502.935.3300

“A friend knows the song in your heart and sings it to you when you’ve forgotten the words.” DECEMBER 2021 / 31

 @AARPKY

momentum, and organizational consultants are increasingly using principles of sport psychology to help business leaders prioritize effectively, motivate and empower others, and make influential decisions under multiple and often conflicting pressures. Because high-ranking executives often have both the drive and financial resources to employ a personal coach, executive coaching has become one of the most popular and lucrative domains of mental performance consulting.

SUMMING UP

The meteoric rise of applied sport and performance psychology is the result of a confluence of factors including competitive spirit, scientific inquiry and vicarious

learning. Despite being met initially with intense skepticism, the field has overcome enormous odds to reach its current state of flourishing - but the revolution is far from over. Questions still remain regarding the standardization of training and credentialing in this burgeoning field. However, suffice it to say that, at this point, the secret is out. Mental preparation is an indispensable part of a modern, comprehensive approach to enhancing performance. We have reached the point where mental training can no longer be considered supplemental or optional. Coaches and business leaders who ignore this aspect of training do so at the risk of putting their teams and organizations at a

real disadvantage when going up against more mentally prepared competitors. It is also becoming increasingly clear that mental training is not only for those who are mentally broken, but rather for anyone who stands to benefit from cultivating mental habits, attitudes and skills that enhance one’s ability to regulate their attention and emotions - namely, everyone. Mental training is not only an essential component of elite performance training alongside the physical and technical aspects, but simply part of a well-balanced approach to health and wellness for all of us. With you in the pursuit, Dr. Dave

PARK LOUISVILLE MEMORY CARE

PEOPLE SAY THERE’S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT PARK LOUISVILLE.

It’s something you feel from the moment you visit. From premier supportive personal care services that empower residents to live with dignity, to our renowned Flourish Memory Care program. Charter Senior Living of Park Louisville creates a place where residents feel loved and treasured… because they are. Call today to ask about our move-in special!

502-423-8776 / 10451 LINN STATION ROAD / PARKLOUISVILLE.COM 32 / DECEMBER 2021

Schedule a tour today: (502) 619-9495

We take care of the little things, so you can focus on what matters most. This is Assisted Living at its best.

9701 Whipps Mill Road Louisville, KY 40223 www.creeksideonwhippsmill.com

3535 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40218 www.creeksideonbardstown.com

GARDEN & HOME DECOR Secret Garden carries the full line of Fusion Mineral Paint.

JOIN US FOR A CLASS THIS MONTH!

• Garden and Home Decor • Unique gifts • Trapp Candles • Fusion Mineral Paint • Indoor and outdoor plants

NOW OPEN! 10509 Watterson Trail (502) 694-2322 gaslightdinerky.com

HOURS

Tuesday–Friday 7:00am-2:00pm / Saturday–Sunday 7:00am-2:00pm

Bring in this ad for

15% OFF 502-245-4567

any one full priced item. Coupon must be present. Expires 1/31/2022 One coupon per customer Excludes MOONGLOW jewelry. In stock items only.

Eastgate Shopping Center 12621 Shelbyville Rd.

www.secretgardenshop.com secretgardenlouisville secretgardenky

TownePost.com / DECEMBER 2021 / JEFFERSONTOWN MAGAZINE / 33

John Wright

Let us partner with you.

We’re committed to providing clear and honest guidance to help you meet the financial needs of your business. We offer quick and convenient ways to deposit money, including online check depositing. Our payment services include credit cards and access tools to accept and make payments, which are designed to help you cut costs and operate more efficiently.

Visit usbank.com/business ,Branch Name Address Address 000.000.0000

“World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are registered trademarks of Ethisphere LLC. Credit products are offered by U.S. Bank National Association and are subject to normal credit approval and program guidelines. Some restrictions and fees may apply. Deposit are products offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC. ©2021 U.S. Bank 529501c 4/21 34 / JEFFERSONTOWN MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 2021 / TownePost.com

A Tiny Piece of History

Writer / Beth Wilder, Director Jeffersontown Museum

Many years ago, a child’s shoe was donated to the Jeffersontown Museum. It was a little girl’s slipper made of worn black leather, with an ankle strap and a frayed cloth bow. The interior lining was coming apart, and stuffed inside the toe of the shoe was a faded handwritten note: “Shoe of Ethel Beach Sprowl worn at 9 months when picture was taken, after recovering from Brain fever.” These words conjure up an image frightening at any time, but especially in the late 1800s when medical knowledge was not as advanced as it is today. At that time, effective treatment was not available for brain fever, which we now know as bacterial meningitis. Even in the early 1900s, between 69 and 90 percent of cases were fatal – with still higher fatality rates among children than adults – and in the spring of 1890, newborn Ethel Sprowl was at death’s

door, having contracted the deadly disease. Sadly enough, that was not an uncommon occurrence at the time. Sadder still is the fact that little Ethel’s own mother, Sadie Owings Sprowl, died of blood poisoning just seventeen days after giving birth to her on November 30, 1889, leaving Ethel in the care of her grief-stricken father, E.R. Sprowl (for whom Sprowl Road in Jeffersontown is named). E.R. tried his best to raise Ethel on his own, living in an apartment above Wells Drug Store on the Ethel Beach Sprowl southeast corner of the town square. It was hard for him to both earn a living and tend a telegram bearing only two words: “Ethel to a new baby all day, so his sister-in-law, dying.” Loulie Sprowl, stepped in to help raise Ethel while E.R. was out selling insurance. One can scarcely imagine the anguish they must have felt at this terrible piece of news Aunt Loulie contracted brain fever and died – first the Sprowls lost Sadie, then Loulie, suddenly when Ethel was just six months and now the newest member of the family old. It is believed that Ethel caught the was about to depart from them as well. disease from her and became gravely ill. Obviously, Ethel’s story had a happy ending, Soon thereafter, family members received

TownePost.com / DECEMBER 2021 / JEFFERSONTOWN MAGAZINE / 35

JECT

as she was photographed at nine months of age, wearing her pretty little black leather shoes. Still, her illness and the fear of losing her must have made an indelible impression on the lives of those who cared for her, since they felt the need to preserve one of the shoes she wore in the photo as a symbol of her recovery and a reminder of just how close they came to losing her. This is just one of countless examples of how precarious Loulie Sprowl life could be for our forefathers, yet they paved the way for civilization with their own unique stories to tell as we know it – including advances in – museums are full of such artifacts medicine. One could easily say that we owe – and you would be surprised at our lives to them. Undoubtedly, there are just how many you might have lying myriad bits and pieces of history floating around your own home. around out there, just like Ethel’s shoe, all

$500 OFF

With more than 35 years under our tool belts and beyond 150,000 stunning outdoor creations, trust the design and build team at ANY OUTDOOR LIVING PROJECT Archadeck to make your outdoor leisure $10,000 ORand MORE. dreams comeOFtrue. Act now save $1,000 MUST BE PRESENTED in the process.OFFER AT FIRST APPOINTMENT

502-706-6888 Archadeck.com

00$1,000 OFF OFF

With more than 35 years under our tool belts and 150,000 stunning outdoor With more than 35 years under ourbeyond tool belts creations, and beyond 150,000 stunning outdoortrust the design and build team at creations, trust the design andArchadeck build teamtoatmake your outdoor leisure dreams come true. Act now and save $1,000 Archadeck to make your outdoor leisure in the process. dreams come true. Act now and save $1,000 in the process. CONTACT US FOR A DESIGN CONSULTATION CONTACT US FOR FREE A FREE CONSULTATION CONTACT USDESIGN FOR A FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION 502-706-6888

DECKS | PORCHES | PAVER PATIOS ANY OUTDOOR LIVING PROJECT R LIVING PROJECT OF $10,000 OR MORE. 00 OR MORE. Archadeck.com 502-706-6888 Archadeck.com

Sadie Sprowl Wedding Portrait

J-TOWN SINCE 2009 | 8 EXPERIENCED STYLISTS

WOMEN’S HAIRCUTS MEN’S HAIRCUTS KID’S HAIRCUTS COLORING HIGHLIGHTS BRAZILIAN BLOWOUTS E Y E B R OW WAX I N G B A L AYA G E

10409 Watterson Trail | 502-749-9500

36 / JEFFERSONTOWN MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 2021 / TownePost.com

50%OFF UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Ultimate Wash Must WHETHER present coupon to attendant. Expires 12/31/2020 YOU NEED STORAGE FOR PERSONAL OR BUSINESS NEEDS, WE OFFER CLEAN, SECURE STORAGE UNITS AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE.

Thank You to the J-Town THANK YOU Community FOR YOUR SUPPORT for Your (502) 267-5117 jtownvillagestorage.com Support Four Louisville Locations 2190 South Hurstbourne Pkwy LOW RENTAL RATES

•

MONTH TO MONTH

•

SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON LONG TERM

NEW HOT DISHES! YOU PICK THE SOUP BASE: TOMATo, THAI SPICY OR SEAFOOD *Comes with rice

only $15 LET US HELP WARM YOU THIS WINTER!

4600 Shelbyville Rd / (502) 742-2485 / millionscrab.com TownePost.com / DECEMBER 2021 / JEFFERSONTOWN MAGAZINE / 37

ercial sed vice 98

Residential & Commercial Experienced-Licensed

PRESENT THIS AD AND GET

$25 OFF ANY SERVICE

Valid only with coupon. Not valid with any other offers. Jeffersontown Magazine. Expires 1/31/2022.

Our Food Isn’t Made, It’s Grown.

m 35-9898

g.com ET

FFF

ND GET

ICE

ers.

y other offers. agazine.

rs.

When you want it done right, When you want it done right, call PLUMBING first! callLEANHART LEANHART PLUMBING first!

Conveniently located close to J-Town Locally Owned & Operated When you want it done right,

We offer quality, professional forallall your plumbing problems. We offer quality, professional solutions solutions for your plumbing problems.

Call us today 935-9898 call(502) LEANHART PLUMBING first!4630 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy / (502) 671-2001 / culvers.com We offer quality, professional solutions for all your plumbing problems. 38 / JEFFERSONTOWN MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 2021 / TownePost.com

Child CD evDeevleoloppm menetnCtentCerenter hild

QUALITY LEARNING IN A CARING ENVIRONMENT (502) 384-0770 - 11519 Shelbyville Rd middletowncycling.com

59.99

Tune Up with 2 FREE accessory installs ($20 value)

Installs with purchase of accessories. Not valid with any other offer.

Crankbrothers Gem Floor Pump

Only $ 29.99 ($54.99 value)

Not valid with any other offer.

FOR NEW FAMILIES ($50 VALUE)

10407 Taylorsville Road (502) 499-0037

3046 Hunsinger Lane (502) 384-1814

Expires 1/31/2022

Master License #HM04966

Expires 1/31/2022 TownePost.com / DECEMBER 2021 / JEFFERSONTOWN MAGAZINE / 39

UofL Health – Urgent Care Plus is now open at Medical Center Northeast For life’s non-threatening ailments and injuries, from flu symptom treatment to stitches, UofL Health – Urgent Care Plus is now right around the corner. With no appointment necessary and less waiting time you can get in, get out and get on with your life. Common urgent care services for adults and children over two include: n Allergies and asthma

n Minor injuries and illnesses

n Allergy shots

n Nausea/vomiting

n Bronchitis

n Physicals

n Burns

n Sports physicals

n Cuts and lacerations

n Employment physicals

n Colds/Flu

n DOT physicals

n Ear infections

n Pink eye and strep

n Eye illnesses

n Sprains/strains

n Fractures (non-compound)

n Stomach issues

n Foreign body removal

n Urinary tract and yeast infections

n Injections

n Work injury

n Lab work

n Wound care

We accept most commercial insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid. UofL Health – Urgent Care Plus Medical Center Northeast 2401 Terra Crossing Boulevard Suite 100 Louisville, KY 40245 502-588-0746 Hours: Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Telehealth is also available

n Migraines/headaches We’re close to home, so you never need to put your health on hold. That’s the Power of U.

THAT’S THE POWER OF U