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the foundation’s largest chapter, serving 300 counties across three states. Stephanie McCormick is the chapter’s chief executive officer. Despite the large scale, McCormick and her team stay true to the very first wish, just like the parent foundation. “We have a very simple vision,” she says. “We grant wishes for children with life-threatening critical illnesses. It’s pretty phenomenal what a wish can do.” But what is the true work of Make-A-Wish? Simply put, the team uses funding to create a bright spot in a child’s - and family’s journey through serious illness. From a road trip to starting a YouTube channel, from getting a puppy to giving to the community, Make-A-Wish makes a child’s dream come true at the crucial time when it seems least likely.

And it’s not just a moment of happiness. Statistically, Make-A-Wish children see Writer / Grace Schaefer Christopher’s mother, Linda Pauling, improvements in emotional well-being and Photography Provided saw just how important that experience treatment compliance, and 80% say their was, and knew that the impact could last wish helped them fight their illness. With Stephanie McCormick and her team have a far beyond a single wish. With a group of the local chapter planning to grant 1,200 very special job - they’re professional wish friends, she started a checking account to of these life-changing wishes in fiscal year granters. fund the fulfillment of wishes like her son’s, 2023, McCormick emphasizes that the and the Make-A-Wish Foundation was nonprofit’s criteria for wish-eligible children Their history goes back to 1980, when born. For such a successful and expansive has changed drastically since its inception. Christopher James Greicius, a 7-year-old nonprofit, it’s still relatively young. In fact, Wishes are not only granted for children boy with leukemia, wished to be an Arizona in a little over 40 years, the foundation has who are terminally ill. “It’s for children with highway patrol motorcycle cop. When a created 59 national chapters and has over 40 critical, life-threatening illnesses,” she says. group of Phoenix-based police officers made international affiliates. “[There are] 200-plus qualifying conditions that wish a reality - making Christopher that fall under eligibility for a wish.” their only sworn-in honorary member - no This year marks the 40th anniversary of the one could have guessed just how much good Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana And with 14 children’s hospitals providing would follow. chapter, as well as its 20,000th wish. It is referrals, Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & 6 / ST. MATTHEWS MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 2023 / TownePost.com

Indiana aims to reach every child in need. “That’s what we do,” McCormick says. “We are trying to keep it very basic and simple, even though granting a wish is incredibly complex.” To McCormick, the most important aspect of the foundation is the impact of a wish. “There’s nothing more powerful than the smile of a wish child,” she says. “It’s life transformational, not only for them, but for the family, the wish-granting volunteer and the community. The transformation that I have seen in children and their communities and their families has been incredible. This has been life transformational for me.”

raised an additional $100,000 when they heard about her wish, to build the next section,” McCormick says. “They’re going to continue to do that every year until it covers the entire front of the state park. That’s the power of a wish.” But the power didn’t stop there. A mother who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony brought her 33-year-old,

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“Usually I get asked, ‘What was your favorite wish?’” McCormick adds. “I always say, ‘The next one, and the next one, and the next one.’ ” But this kindhearted CEO can’t deny the special impact of a particular wish, and in the case of Nadene, a young woman in Indiana, that impact doesn’t end with the wish child. “Sometimes kids say, ‘You know, I don’t need a wish,’ or parents say, ‘We don’t need a wish.’ ” McCormick says. “They think that they can afford to do this or to do that on their own, [but] it has nothing to do with money. This has everything to do with the journey and the experience, so we focus on the experience. It has nothing to do with how much money you make or don’t make. We make the magic.”

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Still, Nadene turned down the opportunity three times before, at the age of 16, she made her decision. “Her wish was to have built, at Indiana Dunes, a boardwalk that goes all the way to the water’s edge, so that people with disabilities that are in wheelchairs or have a difficult time walking can go put their toes in the water,” McCormick says.

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The chapter began work on Nadene’s wish last June. “The community came together in such a huge way that [Make-A-Wish] built the first section of the boardwalk, and the community, in two weeks’ time,

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noncommunicative, wheelchair-bound son to the beach every day during the summer. She brings him to the beach and down to the dunes every day because it makes him smile, but he’s never been able to go down to the water.

looking for great volunteer wish granters,” McCormick says. “We’re looking for board members. We’re looking for committee members. We have a young leaders board. We’re always looking for great young leaders who want to get involved in philanthropy.”

When the mother found out about the boardwalk she began to cry, realizing it would be the first time he would be able to put his feet in the water. Even though he was too old to go through the Make-A-Wish program, one selfless wish fulfilled his, and his mother’s, dream. “Now you tell me what kind of power that has,” McCormick says.

Whether donating funds, goods, airline miles, hotel points, vehicles, or taking the time to fulfill a wish as a volunteer, there is an avenue for anyone interested, and any contribution is welcome. “There’s nothing more powerful than the smile of a wish child,” McCormick says. “It is life transformational, so I would ask everyone to join us in that magic.”

Certainly there is great power in a wish fulfilled, not just for the child, but also for anyone and everyone around them - even, in Nadene’s case, fulfilling the wish of another. “That’s what it’s all about,” McCormick says. “It’s the wish that keeps on giving.” The power of the wish isn’t unique to the Make-A-Wish staff. “We’re always

have been continuing their wonderful work without the slightest sign of stopping, and here in Kentucky it seems that the story is set to continue, with the focus always on one smile, one moment, one child. One wish at a time. To learn more about the Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana chapter, including how to refer a child and how to get involved, visit oki.wish.org.

Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana certainly seems to have a bit of magic, and it’s not the sort of magic to disappear at the end of the day. The work continues, and each wish granted might be the fulfillment of yet another - compounding wishes, like Nadene’s boardwalk. Since that first wish in Phoenix back in 1980, these magic makers

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This holiday season, families with loved ones at ZG are reflecting on their journey from fear and uncertainty to accomplishment and success. Brittany Rainey received a certificate for completing 10 years of employment. It’s a success story her mom, Jane, wasn’t sure she would see. “In the early years, the words can’t, won’t, never and not were imparted to me with overwhelming frequency,” Jane says. “It was so obvious, without a belief in her possibilities, she would go nowhere.” Like most families, all the Raineys wanted for Brittany was a life full of safety, happiness, security and productivity. Brittany needed to find connection with people like herself, with

similar interests and needs. The term “special needs” encompasses a variety of abilities and disabilities, and often requires diverse employment opportunities. Though Brittany can manifest appropriate behavior in some situations, she can also experience outbursts when things don’t go as expected. “For some, working a job within the mainstream community is a workable plan,” Jane says. “For others, like my daughter, this isn’t an appropriate solution. When I visit [her place of employment] I am nothing less than thrilled to see my daughter productive, competent and happy.” Brittany got there through her hard work and the services offered by ZG. Families like the Raineys have faced concern and insecurity for their loved ones with 10 / DECEMBER 2023 / TownePost.com

intellectual and developmental disabilities for decades. In 1952 a group was formed under the Council for People With Disabilities, which partnered with Seven Counties Services, and by the mid-1980s they had established vocational programming. Over the years it’s grown to be so much more. “ZG has undergone a series of name changes over the years,” says Melissa Marvel, chief executive officer of ZG. “Some might remember us as CGM, Louisville Diversified Services and Zoom Group. Now we’ve rebranded as ZG, a name that signifies dynamism and purpose.” Why the change? With the recent rise in the familiarity of the term “zoom,” the organization’s leaders

decided to transform its identity while preserving the person-centered approach. It helps to avoid confusion and allows them to focus on what they do best - create opportunities. “We provide comprehensive support for individuals from age 14 and up with the goal of giving them an upward, positive pathway to succeed to their fullest extent,” Marvel says. ZG offers pre-employment services to equip young people with disabilities with the skills

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They also have a program that pulls the community together. DiscoverU Kentucky is a collaborative program with the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities, empowering individuals aged 14 “It’s a platform where creativity knows no bounds,” Marvel says. “These artists can shine and up, family members, business partners while earning income through commissions.” and others to join together to create advocacy and awareness. Other programs include RideWorkZ, Social events like the annual ZG Christmas removing the barriers of transportation and Party and GlitZ Dance are another important allowing individuals to get to and from their aspect to ZG’s mission. jobs. through art in various mediums. The Art Gallery is open to the public and showcases the remarkable talent of artists.

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“The anticipation and excitement these events bring are unmatched,” Marvel says. “It’s a testament to the importance of social engagement and the sense of belonging.” Aside from offering services to individuals, at the core of their mission, ZG commits to spreading awareness, breaking down barriers and connecting families to essential resources. “Important information has been siloed

for so long and I feel it’s really necessary to connect the dots, share with the community how to access these resources we have, and spread awareness,” Marvel says. One of the ways they are connecting with the community is through StudioZ, a podcast developed by ZG, sharing stories and information on topics many families wish they had known about or are researching right now. Marvel knows firsthand the transformative power of connection. She’s on a mission to ensure that when a family receives a diagnosis or an educational plan, they’re met with substantial resources and unwavering support. For example, when a family is sitting in a doctor’s office, learning the diagnosis of a loved one for the first time, it’s Marvel’s desire that the information will be followed up with substantial resources not just for their childhood, but also their entire future.

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ZG is for everyone, regardless of zip code. They have two Louisville campuses, one at 1904 Embassy Square Boulevard, and the “Any family with a child that has a disability, other at 4545 Taylorsville Road. For more a 504 or [Individualized Education Plan] in the school system, we want them to reach out information, visit thezg.us. to us early on so we can start working with them,” Marvel says. “We can make a plan and goals, removing that fear and concern so many families have. We’re an advocate for your loved one and we’ll be here with their best interest at heart.” The Raineys know this firsthand. “The far-reaching benefits of ZG cannot be overstated,” Jane says. Marvel hopes that others join Brittany and ZG to see their best potential come to fruition. “In the spirit of the holiday season, ZG is a symbol of connectivity, empowerment and the joy of inclusion,”

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You’ve probably seen the meme floating around on social media called Today Years Old, in which someone learns something new right in the moment, even if they are, how shall we say, long in the tooth, and maybe should have learned that information a long time ago. I’ve lived in Louisville my entire life, all

50 years of it, and am Today Years Old learning just how extensive Old Louisville is. I suspect I’m not the only one. While many people can easily picture St. James Court in their minds, from attending the popular art fair, or Central Park, from seeing a Kentucky Shakespeare production, Old Louisville is considerably larger than just these two small sections. It actually covers

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some 1,200 acres (imagine 907 football fields from end to end). Old Louisville includes two National Register of Historic Places districts, according to the American Planning Association, and has the largest contiguous collection of Victorian homes in the entire country. At one time, the area that is now Old

Louisville was heavily wooded and even swampy, a hunting ground more or less, but that began to change in the mid- to late-1800s. Members of the renowned du Pont family built a mansion near what is now Central Park around 1879, leading to increased interest in the surrounding area. But it was the Southern Exposition, which took place from 1883 to 1887, that caused an explosion of activity. The land was cleared and magnificent structures were built to highlight the innovations of the time, including the installation of thousands of incandescent light bulbs personally overseen by Thomas Edison. The exposition was wildly popular, with close to 800,000 people attending in only the first 88 days of the event. Given that Louisville’s population at that time was

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under 200,000 people, it was decided that the Southern Exposition would not be a one-time event, but rather would take place over multiple years. Following the success of the Southern Exposition, Old Louisville became the premier place to live, with neighborhoods popping up all over the place. The homes were grand and of varied architectural styles including Italianate, Victorian gothic, beaux arts and Georgian revival. Over time, though, people continued to move further afield into the newly developing and increasingly popular suburbs in the 1940s and 1950s following World War II. By the time the 1960s came along, Old Louisville was becoming increasingly industrial, so concerned residents began to push to preserve the area in the hope that it would retain its historic character. Eventually the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council (OLNC) was created. It has been in existence for

over 40 years and consists of some 12 neighborhoods including Belgravia Court, the 1300 Association, Garvin Gate neighborhood and Limerick neighborhood. Its leaders strive to ensure its historic character is preserved. “Over the years the OLNC has worked with Louisville Metro Government to address neglected and abandoned properties, and monitor zoning and standard design guidelines which affect these historic homes,” says Shawn Fields Williams, executive director of the OLNC. “We also have planted thousands of trees to restore the canopy and reduce the urban heat island.” She says the organization also serves as a steward of Central Park and hosts two large cleanups of the park to secure its continued usefulness and beauty. Acting as a community caretaker takes time and it requires money, which is why the OLNC hosts several fundraisers each year, one of which is the ever-popular Old

Louisville Holiday Home Tour, which has been occurring every year (except 2020) since 1977. The Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour is a feast for the senses, and planning for such an immersive experience ramps up soon after the winter holidays end. “Preparations for the Holiday Home Tour begin in January [with] the process of reaching out to homeowners who might be a good fit for this tour event, and then [we] begin to talk to them about the logistics involved,” Williams says. “Every aspect of the tour, from volunteer coordination and outreach to churches and museums, as well as schools, is carefully planned.” This tour, which often brings in close to 3,000 visitors, requires a slew of volunteers to make it happen. Williams says the OLNC has about 300 volunteers from the Old Louisville community to help out as docents, house managers, shuttle bus drivers and ticket sellers. One of the perks of being

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a volunteer is receiving a free ticket to the event for each shift worked. Homeowners who participate decorate in whatever style suits them. “I always say it is not just a home tour, but an antiques and art lovers’ dream tour,” Williams says. “Each home is unique and the tour-goers love the variety.” As if the outside of the buildings weren’t amazing enough, visitors get to see festive decorations and architecture inside these historic homes as well. So what can a person expect from the tour? First, it is self-guided, which means you don’t have to worry about keeping up with a group of people who may move faster or slower than you, and the total length is about three blocks. The first location of the tour is the Visitors Center (in Central Park) where attendees pick up their ticket and brochure, which gives the addresses of the homes and shows where they are located on a map. From there, visitors begin their walk and stop at participating homes. “Once you

arrive, you will be greeted at the door, your ticket will be marked and an introduction to the home will be given by a docent,” Williams says. The tour shows off both Victorian mansions and townhomes. It will include the Conrad Caldwell House on St. James Court and the Woman’s Club clubhouse on South 4th Street, which will have a holiday boutique in the carriage house. Williams says the West End Baptist Church on 4th at Magnolia will have its gothic sanctuary open and dressed for the liturgical season. Simply walking the streets of Old Louisville during the event will be festive. “There will be people in Victorian-period costumes singing Christmas carols throughout the tour area,” Williams says. There will also be a brass band playing in Central Park. The Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour happens December 2 and 3, from noon to 5 p.m. each day. To purchase tickets, you can visit oldlouisville.org/holiday-home-tour.

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When Chris Williams developed frostbite in that was the most excruciating thing I’ve ever felt in my life.” his hands and couldn’t work, APRON Inc. was there. At that point Williams was still running his food truck, 502 Cafe. APRON Inc. stepped Williams, owner and chef at Four Pegs up to help Williams pay his bills while he Smokehouse & Bar, had gone on an icerecovered, and it’s why, to this day, he does fishing trip in Minnesota, according to all he can for the organization, which turns APRON President Gary Fox. It was in the 12 years old this year. early days of APRON Inc.’s mission to help local hospitality workers during difficult times. Fox simply says the organization In fact, he’s not alone. Many chefs, helped Williams “get his footing.” establishment owners and hospitality workers chip in, simply because they know Asked about the incident, Williams it could be them at some point - or it already chuckles. “I was at my bachelor party and has been. had a little too much fun, and fell asleep on the ice,” he says. Local organizations of all kinds help, as do individuals, in part because it’s a necessary While he can laugh about it now, he admits cause in an industry in which workers might not have access to health insurance. it certainly wasn’t amusing at the time. Not It might be as simple as an injury that keeps only could he not work for several weeks, an employee out of work for a week or two, but there was also a concern of permanent and APRON Inc. can step in to help pay that damage. month’s bills, or part of the rent. “I thought I was going to lose my fingers for a few days,” he says, chuckling again. “It was The organization’s mission statement reads, “The mission of APRON Inc. is to extremely painful. The immediate remedy for that is to put your hands in hot water and provide temporary, limited financial relief to 20 / DECEMBER 2023 / TownePost.com

professional food and beverage workers in the Louisville, KY metro area who work at locally owned establishments and who are experiencing financial distress due to illness, accident, emergency, or catastrophic event through no fault of their own.” Throughout the 12 years, Fox says, APRON has served just over 1,000 workers with donations totaling more than $800,000. “That’s pretty good for tiny little charity,” Fox says. Recently, the 1,000th hospitality worker received much-needed help after being in a devastating automobile accident. The young woman was left in a coma, and her mother applied for a grant, which APRON Inc. fulfilled. She is now in rehab. “I talked to her the other day and it sounds like she’s doing really well with what she calls her new reality,” Fox says. The charity runs largely on fundraisers, both event based and ongoing, as well as donations from individuals, businesses and corporations (it’s easy to make a donation

online at aproninc.org/donate). There are pop-ups and also plenty of ongoing events and fundraisers that are always posted on the organization’s social media and website. One ongoing fundraiser is a monthly happyhour meetup that includes drawings, food, cocktails and tastings. Known as the Happy Hour Friend-Raiser, the regular event is free, and mostly serves as a way to meet those involved in APRON and to network. Of course, donations are encouraged at these happy hours. Another event is the annual Taste of Independence, which typically involves about 35 local restaurants and 12 beverage providers for a fundraising tasting event. The ticketed tasting also includes the APRON Awards presentations, and generally celebrates the city’s independent restaurants and bars. Maker’s Mark hosts an annual APRON Inc. fundraising event as well (although it was on hiatus in 2023, expect it to return in 2024), which includes a self-guided tour of the distillery and its grounds, usually featuring 10 chefs and five bartenders. Maker’s Mark Flavor Fest is a laid-back event with only 300 tickets available, which gives attendees a relaxing evening of walking around, sipping cocktails and tasting local fare. “It’s just a beautiful, beautiful experience,” Fox says. “It’s a delightful fundraiser.” There’s also the more recent 10-Taste Salute, which brings in five chefs to cook two small dishes that pair together, with varying themes. The event is a sit-down dinner with a live auction, champagne happy hour, video presentations and more, which Fox describes as “a very nice way to get to know us and have a wonderful dinner.” One of the more popular fundraisers is Chef in a Box, for which participating restaurants create a takeout dinner of some kind that the public can purchase for $50, with half the money going to the restaurant and half going to APRON Inc. It brings together assistance from both the

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fundraisers a no-go, restaurants needing customers and hospitality workers looking for relief, it was an on-the-fly concept created by APRON Inc. Board Member Dan Dry. It happened to become so popular that it is now a regular concept that keeps giving. Interestingly, Fox says, COVID proved both difficult and rewarding. APRON began the pandemic with money in the bank - a good thing when, suddenly, the charity was

Since then, APRON Inc. has hired an executive director in Robin Miller, who Fox says is a “breath of fresh air,” and who has the charity on solid footing moving forward. Miller certainly appreciates what APRON offers the hospitality community. “What moves me every time is when our grantees say that we’ve literally changed their lives and helped them in their biggest time of need,” Miller says. “They say we’ve

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Nearly 30 years later, Carlson still operates the store on Hurstbourne Parkway that buys and sells quality used instruments.

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“I like to say I went from the left side of my brain, which is the technical side, to the right side of the brain, which is the music side,” says Carlson, who has an engineering degree from the University of Maryland. “That wasn’t a fun transition because they are completely different ways of going about things. I had the business experience and I had music experience playing in bands and instruments my whole life. When I found myself out of a job and three kids getting ready to go to college, I decided I needed to do something. I told my wife the worst that could happen is we could live in a van down by the river. It took a little coercion, but she also knew we wouldn’t fail and we would figure it out.”

Carlson was working as an engineer in the steel business when he was laid off unexpectedly. Finding himself out of a job, Carlson saw a newspaper ad looking for someone with a head for business and a heart for music. As a lifelong musician, the ad appealed to Carlson, so he decided to call Music Go Round is a nationwide franchise, the number listed about purchasing a Music and each location is individually owned and operated by musicians like Carlson, Go Round franchise store. 26 / DECEMBER 2023 / TownePost.com

as part of the Winmark Corporation. Carlson and his team pay on the spot for many types of instruments and equipment in great working condition, including all types of guitars, accessories for stringed and percussion instruments, sound equipment, and band instruments. Carlson’s store is the only Music Go Round franchise located in Kentucky, with others spread out across the country in different states. “We’re really a destination-type business,” Carlson says. “We get people from all across the state and region. They can sell us stuff that no one else is buying and they can get items that aren’t new but are like new. This area has grown pretty well and is easily accessible, and we have close to 70,000 customers in our database.” Having the store as part of the Winmark family creates a number of advantages for Carlson. All Music Go Round owners share data on items they have bought and sold, forming a database for the staff to research instruments brought into the shops and assign fair value for them. The software details all types of equipment and generates

a price based on condition that can serve as the focal point of negations with customers. Before the internet, hard-copy manuals were sent out amongst the franchises, but Carlson says this process is much better for

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see something they wanted and we could ship it to them. What actually happens now is someone locally gets on their phone and they check our inventory, and see what we got in recently. They can check it out and even buy it from their phone, and come by the store to pick it up. That has been really good for us.” The physical location of Carlson’s store has

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moved, settling at the current spot when space in a strip center became available for purchase. Carlson’s original location was also on Hurstbourne, but he quickly outgrew the space and had to upgrade a few times. Having the ability to own the building is a huge advantage for Carlson and his customers. “Very rarely do portions of commercial strip centers come up for sale,” Carlson says. “The only reason this one did was because it was a new property and the developer had planned on building this space, renting it and then selling it out to investors. After he got it built, he couldn’t find renters because the market wasn’t good. I went in and said, ‘I don’t want to rent. I want to buy,’ and we worked it out. My banker said that is what you call a no-brainer. It’s a good investment.” Carlson believes Music Go Round has had so much success because of its ability to sell one-of-a-kind items at prices cheaper than

other retailers. He says buying the right item however he can. at the right price can make all the difference. “Some wise person told me the advantage of owning your own business is you can “If someone else is selling a particular control how you exit the business,” Carlson guitar for $500, we might have one almost says. “If you work for someone else, they can as good that we can sell cheaper because say, ‘See you later,’ and you go from working we bought it right,” Carlson says. “That’s 40 hours a week to zero. When you work for really our niche, buying and selling used, individual items. We pay more for stuff than yourself, you have the advantage of saying, ‘This is what I want to continue to do, and we did 10-20 years ago because the prices as long as I can be useful to the business, of things have gone up. If we have to pay I’ll hang around a little bit.’ I like to meet more for a particular set of drums because and greet people who come into the store. of the market, we can also sell it for more. A lot of our customers are my age or older You figure out what you’re going to sell an item for, and then take a percentage of it and and they come in and hang out. They want to talk to me when I’m around. I get to go make an offer to the customer.” over the good old days with some of the old Having just turned 71, Carlson is beginning timers.” to think about life away from the store Music Go Round is located on 3640 and is turning over most of the day-toSouth Hurstbourne Parkway in Louisville day operations to his son, Phil. Phil has managed the inventory at Music Go Round and is open seven days a week. For more information, check out musicgoround.com/ for a number of years, and knows the business well. Carlson plans to stay involved locations/louisville-ky, or give them a call at 502-495-2199. with the business though, and helps out

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hen the Louisville weather outside is frightful, snuggling inside with heat and hot drinks can feel so delightful. For our local wildlife, including those living in The Parklands of Floyds Fork, winter is much more manageable for them. Most wildlife have developed winter adaptations to help them survive the cold and obtain things like food, water and shelter. These can be physical characteristics or changes in behavior. To combat the lower temperatures and reduced access to food and water, animals and plants will go dormant, travel or become more resilient.

the cold and limited resources, by suspending normal physical functions or slowing down activity. Planning for dormancy is a potentially critical adaptation that animals will use to reduce their survival needs. They prepare by storing fat for insulation, and locating or building a hibernaculum (hibernating shelter) to rest. In addition, animals that store fat before hibernation may also depend on a food cache to intermittently feed themselves during winter. Hence, wildlife that depend on dormancy collect and store energy prior to and during winter to balance their energy output.

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ARE WE THERE YET? Going dormant for a season can be effective for some plants and animals to cope with winter, but some animals just can’t tolerate the cold. For them, migration is an effective method to successfully survive the conditions of winter. Migration is seasonal movement to another habitat where food is available and conditions are more favorable. Animals that migrate require high energy levels as some migrations cover thousands of miles. Monarch butterflies are one of these migrating species. As monarchs cannot survive freezing conditions, they travel south in search of warmth, which can take five generations to complete a full migration. As monarch butterflies make this journey, they lay eggs exclusively on the leaves of milkweed where, upon hatching, their larva will feed on those leaves. Once the larvae go through metamorphosis and become adults, the monarchs will continue the migrational patterns of their parents. However, larger animals like geese can accomplish their migrational journey many times over the course of their life. To aid in the endangered insect’s protection, The Parklands participates in a project called Monarch Watch each fall to support the monarch butterfly, by tracking their migration patterns and cultivating food for monarch larvae. Although plants do not move, they migrate themselves generationally. Plants that don’t have a strong resistance to cold will die during seasonal changes. Any plant species

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you guessed it, they love the cold. Cool, fun fact - did you know pansy flowers are in the spinach family and are also edible? They are a cold crop too and you may begin sowing pansy seeds really early.

Now, I am from a big-ag family and I appreciate the great need to feed the world. I am a woman who has fought for justice in the poverty arena all her life. But there is a deep need today for balance in the farming world. More and more companies are seeking agricultural balance, which is wonderful. And in the home garden, where our small batches of food are grown, the organic path is easy to accomplish. Besides, who wants a GMO seed with salmon DNA in your homegrown tomatoes? Yuck!

Organization is the key to excellent seed germination and success. Keep a journal and a garden calendar. Note when you started and when you see the first leaves emerge. The back of your seed envelope will have all the instruction you need, so keep them for further seasonal instructions. Keep your seed packets in an airtight container. I love a product called the Seed Keeper Deluxe.

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