TOPS Magazine November 2011

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November 2011 vol. 5 no. 7

Go Red Issue

Heart Disease Survivors & What YOU Need to Know | Holiday Entertaining

Volume 5, No. 7

LEXINGTON’S MOST READ MAGAZINE

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Contributing Writers Hallie Bandy, Kristin Espeland-Gourlay, Blake Hannon, Amanda Harper, Debra R. Kiser, Michele Landers, Buffy Lawson, Michelle Rauch, Biz Ruby, Quinn Sherman, Sue Ann Truitt

Cover Photo by Phillips Mitchell Photography Contributing Photographers Paul Atkinson Alex Orlov David Desjardins Shaun Ring Dr. Michael Huang Judson Ridgway Phillips Mitchell Karl Schroeder Brian & Judy Myers

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“The Betsy” Benefit for Markey Cancer Center Shaker Village 50th Anniversary Camp Horsin’ Around Benefit Lexington Philharmonic Opening Night Seton Evening with the Stars Shelia Bayes Diamond Dash Central Baptist Diabetes Gala Racino Roundup Thursday Night Live St. Raphael’s Gala Under the KY Sky Leukemia/Lymphoma Light the Night TOPS October Preview Party Wine, Women & Shoes Basketball, Bourbon & Bluegrass Benefit Big Blue Madness Keeneland Keeneland Crescendo: Boston Pops Concert

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Out & About Community Spotlight: American Heart Assoc.

AHA Survivor Stories Meet the Media: Nikki Burdine Tour of Homes: Todd’s Station Stunner TOP People to Know WOW Wedding: Kristin & Robert Milam Wedding Announcements TOP Shots

WHAT’S NEW

77 Fashion ‘Biz’: Holiday 2011, Color it Beautiful 88 Bang for Your Buck: Who Won? 103 Business News

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Community Calendar Food: Heirloom Restaurant in Midway Sue Ann Truitt: Thanksgiving Holiday Recipes Thanksgiving–No Matter What!

Posh Pets: Bringing Pets to the Party In the ‘Buf’: Snowmen AVOL: Dine Out for Life Parenting: Boys Haircuts Gardening: Gourds TOP Design: Holiday Decorating Weddings: Blogging About Your Big Day TOPS Shopping Guide

Corrections to Previous Issue: On page 30 in the top right photo, Josefine & Chris Young were misidentified. The contact information for Você Salon in the What’s New Section was listed incorrectly. Você Salon, 124 Clay Ave., 252.8623, shopvoce.com.

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What To Do

TOP HAPPENINGS Our Topparazzi photographers are everywhere! Please check our website for updated event information and please be aware of the changing nature of events.

Thursday, November 3 Seasons of Vogue Fashion Show 7PM The Signature Club seasonsevents.com Shopping Day at the Alltech National Horse Show Kentucky Horse Park nhs2011.org

Friday, November 4 Breeder’s Cup World Championships Churchill Downs breederscup.com American Lung Association Breath of Life Gala 6PM-11PM CastlePost kylung.org Young Frankenstein presented by Broadway Live 8PM Lexington Opera House lexingtonoperahouse.com Dailey & Vincent 8PM Norton Center, Danville nortoncenter.com

Saturday, November 5 UK v Old Miss Football Commonwealth Stadium ukathletics.com Breeder’s Cup World Championships Churchill Downs breederscup.com Young Frankenstein presented by Broadway Live 2PM & 8PM Lexington Opera House lexingtonoperahouse.com Hogs & Logs Team Triathlon 10AM Danville danvillekentucky.com

Sunday, November 6 Young Frankenstein presented by Broadway Live 2PM & 7PM Lexington Opera House lexingtonoperahouse.com

Monday, November 7 American Shakespeare 7:30PM Transylvania University transy.edu Operation Send Christmas 6PM-8PM Kentucky National Guard Armory military-missions.org UK v Morehouse College Basketball 7PM Rupp Arena ukathletics.com

UK v Marist Basketball 7PM Rupp Arena ukathletics.com Manheim Steamroller 8PM EKU Center for the Arts ekucenter.com

Saturday, November 12 UK v Vanderbilt Football Nashville ukathletics.com S*T*A*R*S 6PM Embassy Suites saintjosephfoundation.org Artists Stand Against Poverty 7PM-9PM ArtsPlace endpovertyasap.com

Lexington Junior League Holly Day Market Wednesday, November 9 The Carrick House 2012 Firefighter Calendar Release hollydaymarket.com Party “Bet Your Britches” Casino Night 7PM Forte & Fashion Show lfdfof.org 7PM-12AM Campbell House lexingtoncasa.com Thursday, November 10 Lexington Junior League Holly Day Market Preview Party 7PM-10PM The Carrick House hollydaymarket.com

SCAPA Presents... Disney’s Mulan Jr. 2PM & 8PM Lexington Opera House friends-scapa.org

SCAPA Presents... Disney’s Mulan Jr. 7PM Lexington Opera House friends-scapa.org

Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Super Heroes 12:30PM & 5:30PM Rupp Arena rupparena.com

Friday, November 11

Sunday, November 13

Lexington Junior League Holly Day Market The Carrick House hollydaymarket.com

Free to Breathe Lexington 5K Walk 8AM UK Albert A Chandler Hospital Pavilion freetobreathe.org

SCAPA Presents... Disney’s Mulan Jr. 8PM Lexington Opera House friends-scapa.org

Lexington Junior League Holly Day Market The Carrick House hollydaymarket.com

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What To Do Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Super Heroes 1PM & 4PM Rupp Arena rupparena.com

Monday, November 14 Indigo Girls in Concert 7:30PM The Kentucky Theatre troubashow.com

Tuesday, November 15 Holiday Hope 7PM-8:30PM Celebration Center of Lexington milwardfuneral.com

Wednesday, November 16 Art After Hours 6PM-8PM Lyric Theatre

Thursday, November 17 March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction The Carrick House Ball Homes Night of Hope 7PM Lexington Opera House hopectr.org

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood 8PM EKU Center for the Arts ekucenter.com Ballroom with a Twist 8PM Norton Center, Danville nortoncenter.com

Saturday, November 19 UK v Georgia Football Athens, GA ukathletics.com Lexington Art & Craft Show 10AM-5PM Lexington Center lexingtoncenter.com KET SciPhy Saturday 10AM-2PM KET ket.org Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers Ladies Day 10AM-6PM Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers sheliabayes.com

Friday, November 18 Go Red for Women Luncheon & Symposium 9AM The Lexington Center Boots, Bourbon & Brews 8PM-12:30AM Buster’s lexingtonfoundation.org Oleika Shrine Rodeo 6PM Kentucky Horse Park oleikarodeo.com LexArts Hop 5PM-8PM ArtsPlace galleryhoplex.com 25th Anniversary Trees of Life 7PM-10PM Lexington Center khaky.org

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Sunday, November 20 Lexington Art & Craft Show 11AM-5PM Lexington Center lexingtoncenter.com CKYO presents Symphony & Concert Orchestras Fall Concert 7:30PM Singletary Center uky.edu/scfa Vienna Boys Choir 4PM Norton Center, Danville nortoncenter.com

Tuesday, November 22 Pre-Thanksgiving Stand Up Comedy Pillage 8PM Comedy Off Broadway comedyoffbroadway.com

Wednesday November 23 Thanksgiving Day UK v Radford Basketball 7PM Rupp Arena ukathletics.com

Friday, November 25 Black Friday All day in Lexington!

2011 Lexington Tree Lighting Festival 3PM-6:30PM Triangle Park downtownlex.com Bleid Sports Pre-Season Showcase 8AM Rupp Arena rupparena.com

Saturday, November 26 UK v Tennsessee Football Commonwealth Stadium ukathletics.com Bluegrass Hunger Run/Walk 5K 9:30AM Keeneland UK v Portland Basketball 7PM Rupp Arena ukathletics.com Madeline’s Christmas 2PM Lexington Childrens Theatre lctonstage.org

Wednesday, November 30 Dining Out for Life 2011 avolky.org Raul Malo Band 7:30PM Norton Center, Danville nortoncenter.com

Out & About Josefine & Chris Young

Steve, Margaret & Jennifer Fite

Lauren & Samantha Rogers

Mark Ravenscraft Griffin Gate 30 Year Anniversary

John McPhearson & Ted Warren

Child Care Council of Kentucky and PNC Press Conference

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Top Events

Linda & Dan Parsons with Annie Fox

Shana Steinbach

Pope & Amy McClean

Elizabeth Deknatel, Mike & Mary Ann Cronan, Crit & Lynn Luallen Laura D’Angelo, Peter O’Callaghan and Dr. Keven Pfiester

Dr. William Fishback, Jeannie & Mike Owens

Earl Lyons, Al Lyons and Alvin Hampton

“The Betsy” Markey Cancer Foundation Benefit Approximately 400 people attended the third annual “The Betsy” gala. “The Betsy” is an annual fundraiser honoring Betsy Fishback and benefiting the Markey Cancer Foundation. This event is held in conjunction with the Hagyard Challenge Series World Cup Qualifier and Leading Rider Bonus Award presentation hosted by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. Since the gala’s start in 2009 “The Betsy” has raised over $300,000 for the Markey Cancer Foundation. markeycancerfoundation.org Photos by Judy & Brian Myers

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Top Events

Benji & Jennifer Broadwater with Anne Frazier

Jane Welch, Reverend Al Shands & Shaker Village President/CEO Maynard Crossland

Foster & Brenda Petit

Ralph Ward & Gretchen Hines-Ward

Connie & Gary Jennings

Aimee Darnell & Kate Joseph

Farra & Katie Alford, Martha & Dr. Bruce Nicol

The Pat Patrick Band

Julie & Louise Green, Tim Peters, Lois Mateus, Augustus Aicken & Jane Welch

Shaker Village 50th Anniversary Harvest Fest This year marks the 50th anniversary of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill as a non-profit organization. In celebration, the Board of Trustees held a night of dinner and dancing under the stars at the Meadow View Barn, which featured local foods and lively music by the Pat Patrick Band. Proceeds from the event will help support Shaker Village in its next 50 years. shakervillageky.org Photos by Alex Orlov

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Top Events

Jackie Nicholson and Karen Mulholland

Genie & Dr. Tom Whayne

Tom and Irene Snyder were honored by the Camp for their service and dedication

Phyllis Cronin

Gwen & Tommy Mitchell, Jason Mitchell , Chrissy Oakes

James B. Hunter

Helen & George Digenis

Ralph & Marilyn Hacker

Camp Horsin’ Around Benefit Camp Horsin’ Around held their 9th Annual “Camp Out” Event on September 30 at Gainesway Farm. The event was chaired by Molly and James B. Hunter. The event featured an evening of cocktails, bourbon tasting by Buffalo Trace, music, dinner, a live and silent auction. The funds raised support the Camp’s operating budget. The Camp, located in Perryville, is for children whose health is compromised. camphorsinaround.org Photos by Alex Orlov

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Top Events

David & Melanie Dowell with Margaret & Ben Cowgill

Rachel Lowdenback and Sharon Metz

Rusty Hale, Betsy Karns, Marlene Fife, Faye Porter, Faye Toomey and Maureen Kochmann

Corrine Wiseman and Sharon Reed

Louis & Olivia Scholz with Cindy & Terry Chandler

Robin & Michael Morrill

Lexington Philharmonic’s Opening Night The Lexington Philharmonic, celebrating its 50th Anniversary, opened the 2011-2012 season with the Opening Night Celebration with Midori on Friday, September 30 at Singletary Center for the Arts. For more information on the rest of the season, visit their website. lexphil.org Photos by Judson Ridgway

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Diana Joice, Sr. Eileen Golby and Donna Farqhuar

Matt & Lee Coomer

Robyn Mussler, Susan Benvenuti and Lynn Fresca

Kathy & Joe Champa

Karen & Steve Graves, JoAnn Hardig, Kevin & Julie White

Jeff Vanderhorst and Fr. John Moriarty

Jackie & Bill Powell

Seton Evening with the Stars Evening with the Stars is a philanthropic event that benefits every student of Seton Catholic School. The 7th annual event was held on October 1, 2011 at Malone’s Banquet Facility.

Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, socializing, auctions, and a $5,000 raffle. Seton is committed to promoting academic excellence, individual responsibility and spiritual awareness among their, students so they may live more fully in relationship with God and others. setonschool.cdlex.org Photos by Judson Ridgway

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Tim & Kate

Shelia Bayes

Susan & Kristen

Diamonds, Diamonds, Diamonds!

And the Winners are...Katie & Mike

Crystal & Megan

Tia & Willie

Shelia Bayes 2nd Annual Diamond Dash The Shelia Bayes Diamond Dash consisted of teams of two who answered riddles and completed challenges right from their cell phones. They followed clues throughout the downtown area for the chance to win a $19,500 Henri Daussi diamond ring! sheliabayes.com Photos by Brian & Judy Myers

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Dr. Dennis Karounos & Chrisi Karounos

Susan Coldiron & Ralph Coldiron

Laura Babbage & Bob Babbage

Larry Smith & Logan Nicole Gregory

Ashley Hopkins & Chapman Hopkins

Dr. Stephen Pohl

Jennifer Harris & Lisa Edwards

Emily Miller & Marc Miller

American Diabetes Association Gala

Central Baptist Hospital was the presenting sponsor of the 2011 Annual Diabetes Gala held at the RJ Corman Airplane Hanger. The evening included a lavish dinner buffet, complimentary cocktails and silent auction which was followed by music and dancing entertainment . diabetes.org Photos by David Desjardins

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Mildred Boyce and John Boyce

Sheri Pitzer and Laura Donelle

Miss Kentucky, Christine Hansen and Carin Brumback

Steve Castagnola and Mary Lee-Butte

Carlie Ambrose and Susanne Davis

Winning Bidders Nichole Pieratt and Brian Fox

Lucy Steele and Lisa Sheehy

Michelle Mullins and Sarah Hoffman

Racino Hard Boots & High Heels Racino is the best party and biggest fundraiser Bluegrass Farm Charities offers. Fun casinostyle gaming and fabulous auctions, plus dinner, cocktails, entertainment & the not-to-bemissed Duck Pond! Each year, Bluegrass Farm Charities serves over 1,500 horse industry workers and their families through comprehensive outreaches. bgfcky.org Photos by Karl Schroeder

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Central Bank Thursday Night Live The 2011 Central Bank Thursday Night Live season came to an end on October 27th.

Located at Fifth Third Bank Pavilion at Cheapside Park, attendees enjoyed beverages, food from local restaurants and of course, great music by a variety of live bands! downtownlex.com Photos by Brian & Judy Myers

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Who’s Who

by Kristin Espeland-Gourlay

When you think of the words heart disease, do you think of the elderly, mostly men, hooked up to ventilators and lying in nursing home beds? You’re probably not alone. When you think of the leading cause of death in the United States, do you think of cancer, or perhaps car crashes? You’re probably still in good company. But you’re misinformed. Ready for a change of heart? Read on to learn more about heart disease, how to prevent it, and how the Lexington chapter of the American Heart Association, the subject of this month’s Community Spotlight, is leading the charge to fight our worst enemy.

What is heart disease exactly? It’s a collection of conditions that affect your heart or vascular system. According to the Mayo Clinic’s web site, they include “… diseases of your blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); heart infections; and heart defects you’re born with (congenital heart defects).” The Clinic’s staff point out that one particular form of heart disease, cardiovascular disease, refers to conditions that involve a narrowing of the arteries – whether from the build-up of fat or other factors – which can lead to heart attack, chest pain, or stroke.

Heart Disease: A Kentucky Killer

The Heart of the Problem

First things first: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and in Kentucky. And it’s no old man’s disease. In fact, it’s remarkably open-minded, killing more men and women of all ages every year in this country than the next four causes of death combined.

That makes it more lethal than lung and breast cancers.

And if it doesn’t kill its victims, it often leaves them debilitated, affecting quality of life.

“Some of these things are genetic,” says Matt Rountree, Communications Director for the Lexington office of the American Heart Association, noting that about 20% of heart disease cases fall under this category. But most of the time, Rountree says, the other 80% of the time, heart disease is preventable by following this simple prescription: eat healthy, exercise, don’t smoke, and visit your doctor regularly. Some of the risk factors for developing heart disease – like increasing age, or gender (men suffer from higher rates than women, but the disease still kills half a million women a year)—can’t be changed, of course. But many others, like smoking, eating a diet low in fruits and vegetables, being overweight or obese, and not getting enough exercise, are within our power to change.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program’s most recent report on the status of the disease in the Commonwealth, “Close to the Heart of Kentucky, 2009,” found that nearly 14,000 Kentuckians died from heart disease in 2005. As of 2006, that gives us the sixth highest rate of heart disease mortality in the nation.

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Specifically* • 25.2% smoke cigarettes, compared to 21% nationwide • 31% don’t exercise, compared to 27% nationwide • Only 18% eat five servings of fruits or vegetables per day as recommended; nationally, about 25% of adults do • 63% are overweight or obese, compared to 58% nationally • 40.7% have high cholesterol.

• 31.1% have high blood pressure.

• 9.9% have Diabetes.

The American Heart Association’s 20 by 2020 The American Heart Association is the nation’s largest and oldest voluntary organization devoted to fighting heart disease, including stroke. Founded in 1924, the organization had its work cut out for it. The prevailing wisdom at the time was that heart disease patients were doomed and should simply retire to bed. Since then, the organization has helped lead the charge to change attitudes, improve our scientific understanding of the disease, and develop tools for preventing it.

In 2010, the organization adopted a bold new goal: improve cardiovascular health 20% by 2020. That translates into a 20% decrease in the number of heart disease-related deaths and disability cases or moving 20% of the people who are considered high risk into the moderate risk category. When you consider the number of people heart disease kills in this country, that’s an ambitious target.

* Data from: “Close to the Heart of Kentucky, 2009: A report on the status of cardiovascular disease in the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” a publication of the Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program of the Kentucky Department for Public Health.

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Sadly, not enough Kentuckians are getting the message.

The state’s annual report on the heart health of residents found a number of risk factors for heart disease more prevalent among Kentucky adults in 2007-2008 than in the rest of the nation’s population.

That’s why the American Heart Association’s Lexington division works hard to spread the word about how healthy habits can cut your risk for heart disease, educate the community and medical professionals, and raise money for local research, such as at the University of Kentucky. But these statistics show there’s more work to be done.

According to the American Heart Association, more women die of cardiovascular disease than from the next four causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer.

Know the Signs of a Heart Attack: 1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest.

2. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

3. Shortness of breath 4. Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

5. As with men, the most common symptom in women is chest pain or discomfort. However, women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.

If you have any of these signs, don’t wait more than five minutes before calling for help.

Call 9-1-1 immediately.

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Who’s Who AHA’s Lexington division spokesman Matt Rountree says the strategy requires stepping up efforts to increase public awareness of the disease in order to prevent it from developing in the first place.

“The goal is to bring this information to the forefront of people’s minds,” he says.

“In order to do that, we look at education methods. A lot of our efforts are spent on prevention.”

The strategy also calls for funding heart disease research, and Rountree says funds raised locally by the AHA go to fund local cardiovascular research, boosting Kentucky’s economic and heart health.

“We also work on advocacy issues,” says Rountree, such as the push to ban smoking in public places throughout Kentucky.

Community Outreach, One Beat at a Time Supporting all of these outreach activities are a number of fund raisers and educational events throughout the year. And

residents across the Bluegrass region are encouraged to get involved. The first event of the year is The 2012 Central Kentucky Heart and Stroke Ball on Saturday, February 25, 2012. The annual black tie event celebrates the American Heart Association’s work, and raises funds to support cardiovascular research, professional and community education, and community outreach. Each year, community members, medical professionals, and leaders from the corporate community come together to enjoy a gourmet dinner, entertainment and dancing, and a silent and live auction in support of the AHA’s lifesaving mission. For more information: http://bit.ly/n1Rek5.

Next up is the 2012 Central Kentucky Heart Walk and Tailgate Party, April 28, 2012 AHA spokesman Matt Rountree says the Heart Walk is “the annual family event, the premier event for the Heart Association. It’s part of the My Heart. My Life. Campaign,” which is a movement designed to “initiate change through walking.”

Join the thousands who participate in the AHA Heart Walk each year!

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But this month, be sure to sign up for the 2011 Central Kentucky Goes Red Luncheon & Symposium, taking place this November 18, 2011, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Lexington Center - Bluegrass Ballroom, 430 W. Vine Street.

Visit heart.org/lexingtonkygoredluncheon to purchase tickets and for more information or phone Mike Turner at 859.97.4605.

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It’s a great way to stay or get active while raising money for a great cause. The event schedule will be available soon, so keep checking the Lexington division of the American Heart Association’s web site. For more information, http://bit.ly/qUY0IF.

On the following pages of this month’s issue, we invite you to get to know some courageous local survivors of heart disease. They’ll be featured at the Central Kentucky Goes Red Luncheon & Symposium. Their message? Take heart – this disease is preventable; women can protect themselves and they can—and do—survive.

Dear Go Red Attendee: Thank you for joining us at the 2011 Central Kentucky Go Red For Women Symposium & Luncheon. Your attendance at this important event demonstrates your commitment to your own heart health and to making a difference in the lives of women who are either loved ones or those you may never meet.

– Bruce Klockars, FACHE

Interim CEO, Saint Joseph Health System

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Stories from the Heart Don’t miss the chance to lunch and learn with other women and men who want to help women live healthier, longer lives at this annual event. It takes place on Friday, November 18, 2011, beginning at 9:00am with registration and the “Heart Healthy Expo.” Breakout sessions start at 9:30am, covering exercise and nutrition for women, avoiding risks, recognizing the symptoms of heart disease, and protecting your family and yourself. Because stress can increase a woman’s risk for heart disease, one session includes a panel featuring a CPA, a banker, and a lawyer discussing financial issues for women and how to reduce financial stress. The luncheon starts at 11:30am and includes heart healthy recipes from Kentucky Beef. Following the luncheon is a Macy’s-sponsored fashion show; the models are heart disease survivors.

The event’s keynote speaker is Tracey Conway, a heart disease survivor and comedian.

Conway is an Emmy-award winning actress who has appeared on “Drop-Dead Gorgeous.” Conway suffered a cardiac arrest at the young age of 38 and since then has made it her goal to raise awareness of the disease while making audiences howl with laughter.

Lexington AHA spokesman Matt Rountree says the luncheon is part of the organization’s “Go Red for Women” campaign, which aims to raise women’s awareness of the dangers of heart disease as well as ways to prevent it. “In 2004, the AHA realized that they were faced with the challenge of women not being aware of their heart health,” says Rountree. “The goal is for them to know their numbers: their blood pressure, their Body Mass Index, their cholesterol, and not only to know them but to take action.”

Local sponsors of the event include Saint Joseph Health System, the Kentucky Beef Council, Dulworth, Breeding, Karns & Pleasants, Republic Bank, Bluegrass Oxygen, and Anthem. Individual tickets cost $75 and tables can be purchased for $750.

Proceeds go to the organization’s local education, research, and outreach efforts. Visit heart.org/lexingtonkygoredluncheon to purchase tickets and for more information, or phone Mike Turner at 859.977.4605.

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Two Hearts. One Disease: Amanda Simpson and Jayden Wright Amanda Simpson knew that her little girl, Jayden Wright, would enter the world with a heart defect, but she wasn’t prepared to be diagnosed with the exact same disorder.

While Amanda was in labor, her pulse skyrocketed to 140 bpm and never returned to normal. Doctors realized that Amanda was having problems, and knew there was a real chance that she may need a heart transplant.

Once born, Jayden was rushed to the intensive care unit. Her right ventricle was a little sluggish, but she was expected to be fine.

“By the grace of God, Jayden is okay,” said Amanda.

“Looking at her, you wouldn’t be able to tell that anything was wrong.”

Amanda wasn’t so lucky. Both Amanda and her daughter were diagnosed with Ventricular Non-Compaction, a rare genetic disease of the heart muscle. Amanda had the disease her entire life, but it was going into labor that caused heart failure.

While in the hospital, doctors drained 30 lbs. of fluid from Amanda - and eventually attached a balloon pump, which required her to re-learn how to walk. In the end, a heart transplant was necessary for Amanda to survive.

“It’s sad when you don’t know if you are going to wake up the next morning to see your daughter,”Amanda said.

It has been two years since Amanda’s heart transplant, and both mother and daughter are doing well.

The family eats a hearthealthy diet and attends regular medical check-ups, while Jayden takes medication to keep her heart healthy.

Amanda is earning her master’s degree in healthcare administration, and Jayden loves spending her time around her mom and horses.

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Heart on a Mission: Carol Coleman Carol Coleman had just returned to work after giving birth to her youngest son, Zachary, when she started having cold-like symptoms. She went to a nearby urgent care center for treatment, and after several visits Carol was diagnosed with double pneumonia.

The next morning Carol returned to the center for follow-up treatment, but was too weak to get out of the car. Her husband, Raynard Sr., rushed her to the emergency room where she learned that she had a blood clot in her heart. Carol was diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens and enlarges a person’s heart muscle.

“I didn’t know what was going on,” said Carol. “I just knew that something wasn’t right.”

While in the hospital undergoing treatment, the blood clot in Carol’s heart moved and she had a stroke. The surgeons performed emergency surgery, but the damage left Carol’s right side paralyzed and impaired her speech.

After surgery, Carol underwent several months of rehabilitation and is now back to her former self.

Carol keeps her heart in check by taking an aspirin a day, exercising 2-3 times per day during her work breaks, and eating a heart-healthy diet.

Carol has made it her mission to not only take care of herself, but also teach other women about heart health. Last year she started a 90-day women’s challenge at her local YMCA, and successfully recruited 44 participants to her first class.

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A Beautiful Heart: Brooke Powell It started with a routine sports physical. That’s when Brooke’s sister had been diagnosed with Long QT syndrome, a heart rhythm disorder that causes fast, chaotic heartbeats. If left unchecked, the rapid heartbeats may trigger sudden fainting spells or seizures, and may result in death.

Since Long QT syndrome is a genetic disorder, Brooke knew that she and members of her family were also at risk. After being tested, both Brooke and her father learned that they also have the disorder.

“I would have never known I have it, if I hadn’t been tested,” said Brooke. “I’m thankful that they found it in my sister, so I can also watch out for it.”

Brooke keeps her heart strong by regularly playing tennis and clogging, while watching for symptoms like dizziness during activities. Brooke also receives regular EKGs and physicals to monitor her heart.

Brooke’s condition is not only a part of her life, but it is also a part of her platform as she competes in pageants across Kentucky. Brooke is an avid supporter of the American Heart Association and works to educate others about heart disease by volunteering for Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart, Go Red and the Central Kentucky Heart Walk.

“Raising awareness of heart health is really near and dear to my heart,” Brooke said.

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Heart Strong: Jacob Leach Renee Leach knew that something was wrong with her 6-week old son, Jacob.

“Jacob was having problems feeding and was very fussy,” said Renee. “I heard unusual sounds with his breathing that I knew he shouldn’t be having.”

Renee took her son to a nearby Lexington hospital where the doctor performed a chest x-ray, a procedure that is uncommon for newborns. It was there that she learned her little boy was in heart failure.

Jacob was rushed to a local pediatrician where he was diagnosed with anomalous left coronary artery arising from the pulmonary artery, better known as ALCAPA. This genetic disease occurs when a baby’s heart is developing early in the pregnancy, and the blood vessels in the heart do not connect correctly. Fortunately for Jacob, his pediatrician was an expert on this disorder.

At a very young age Jacob underwent surgery at the University of Michigan to reroute his coronary artery and stitch his mitral valve.

As a result of the successful surgery, medication, along with proper diet and exercise, Jacob is performing very well. Today Jacob enjoys playing basketball, football and soccer, and he recently completed a kids’ triathlon. When he grows up, Jacob hopes to be an engineer, like his father.

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Little Body. Stronger Heart: Kyla Thompson When Judy Thompson was pregnant with her daughter, Kyla, she wasn’t aware that her little girl had a congenital heart defect.

However, a few hours after Kyla was born it was apparent to everyone. Kyla’s color did not resemble that of a newborn.

Instead, she carried a blue-tint to her skin because her body wasn’t receiving enough oxygen.

Two days after Kyla was born she was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, a rare heart defect that causes oxygen-poor blood to flow out of the heart and into the rest of the body.

Kyla was too young for invasive surgery, so doctors placed a shunt in her heart until she was older. On September 28, 2005, when Kyla was only 9 months old, she underwent open heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Ohio.

“Handing Kyla over to the surgeons was the hardest things I have ever done,” said Judy. “It was the fear of not knowing the outcome.”

A week after the surgery, Kyla was rushed to the hospital because her heart was rejecting the treatment.

Fortunately for Kyla, the doctors were able to perform corrections.

Now Kyla lives a very happy and active life and enjoys playing baseball, dancing and playing with her kitten, Skittles.

Kyla will need a valve replacement in five years, but Judy is optimistic that medical advances will work in her daughter’s favor.

“There is always hope out there,” Judy believes.

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Kristi Runyon, Anchor WTVQ ABC36 As a health reporter, heart disease is often a topic included in Kristi’s daily health segments and it’s always interesting for her to see how many different lifestyle choices can either increase or decrease a person’s risk of heart disease. Kristi makes a habit of sharing the latest research and information on heart health with her audience, especially for women who often aren’t aware how great their risk of heart disease really is. Kristi and her brother were both diagnosed by their pediatrician with mitral valve prolapse (a condition where your heart valve doesn’t close properly between chambers and often creates a clicking sound your doctor hears). “We were lucky to have very few symptoms but we were always warned to pay attention to our bodies and any changes in our health or symptoms that could be signs of complications,” Kristi says. She has lost several family members to heart disease and never had the chance to meet her maternal grandfather because of a fatal heart attack in his early 50s. “Heart disease claims lives and changes lives…but we can all make some small changes in our lifestyles to stop a killer in its tracks,” Kristi says.

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Jennifer Nime-Palumbo, Anchor WDKY FOX56 Jennifer Nime-Palumbo’s grandmother, Louise Nime, loved life and lived it to the fullest with a sense of humor that helped her face life’s biggest challenges. When she was 84 years old, she had open heart surgery to replace her aortic heart valve. She had been experiencing rapid heart palpitations for several years accompanied by sweats and overall fatigue.

When medication no longer helped, surgery was the only option.

The doctors did an angiogram and to their surprise, discovered no blockage in any of her heart arteries. They said Grandma Louise had the arteries of a 30-year-old and that might have been helped by the Mediterranean diet she ate, including lots of garlic, onions, vegetables and salads.

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Because of her age and the fact that she was in remission from lymphoma, they decided to proceed with open heart surgery. She was proud that a St. Christopher pig valve replaced her natural aortic valve. Her recovery was normal, and she led a more active life as she aged. She never let anything take away her love of life, faith and family. She died at the age of 96.

Today, Jennifer is a supporter of heart disease and encourages women to listen to their bodies and get checked out the moment they notice something abnormal.

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Nancy Cox, Anchor LEX18, NBC18 One might expect chaos in a household of ten children. But not for the Cox family. Nancy’s father, Wallace Cox, was a soft spoken but stern and simple man who loved one thing, to have his family close to him.

Nancy’s father began his battle with heart disease in early 1992, just weeks before his youngest daughter’s wedding. Thanks to outstanding doctors, nurses and medical advances, he was able to walk his baby girl down the aisle. He suffered several setbacks over the years, undergoing angioplasty several times, which gave him back his life and time with his family.

But in 2003, the situation became worse. He nearly lost his life during open heart surgery and was dependent upon a heart pump for several days. Gradually, his will to live and the superb care he received brought him back to his family.

It was a nearly year-long journey through rehab, depression, and multiple setbacks. But he reached his goal of going home and spent a year with his family close by his side. Wallace Cox eventually lost the battle to heart disease.

Nancy and her family are thankful that medical science and the grace of God provided more time with their father.

Nancy hopes that we see even more medical advances to not only sustain life but increase quality of life for those afflicted with heart disease. Nancy says “Go Red” in honor of the finest man she’s ever known.

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Amber Philpot, Anchor WKYT CBS27 Amber feels very fortunate that her family has not been impacted heavily by heart disease like other families. She values the fact that, for the most part, her family is of good health. “I was blessed to be born into a family of what I consider really good genes,” Amber says.

Amber’s family hasn’t escaped heart problems completely. Several years ago, her grandmother had to have heart surgery to repair a blockage and to relieve fluid. “I was home from college that summer and acted as her nurse when she returned home,” she recalls. Amber has always been close to her grandparents, especially this grandmother in particular. While her parents worked during the day, Amber stayed with her grandmother. “I was a strict nurse. I was constantly on her every few hours about doing what the doctors said,” Amber says. She encouraged her grandmother to walk several times a day. “I wanted her to get better and appreciate the second chance she had been given to be here with us longer,” Amber remembers.

Amber realizes that heart disease is a silent killer among women. She urges, “Ladies, please do what you can now, eat right, exercise and most importantly know your family history when it comes to heart health!”

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MEET THE MEDIA NIKKI BURDINE: FROM ROCKY TOP TO THE BLUEGRASS

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he’s a Tennessee girl, but she hopes no one will hold that city because it was so different,” she says. Even though she enjoyed her time there, Nikki realized against her. “Yes, I am a Volunteer. that if she were going to pursue her I love it so much. My blood runs orcareer as an anchor and reporter, she ange. But I do root for UK, just not would not be able to break into a big when they play UT. That’s fair, right?” market right away. She would have to Nikki Burdine is all smiles when she move to a much smaller city to make talks about the state she grew up in her mark. and the reactions that she gets from her fans in the Bluegrass state. She Luckily for her, Nikki got a job just holds a degree from the University of an hour away in the small town of Tennessee. “That’s where my obsesHagerstown, MD. It was the break sion with journalism and TV began,” she needed. She served as a one man she explains. She did not intend to band: reporter, anchor and producer major in journalism. She was a pursuof the weekday noon and 5pm shows. ing a degree in public relations until She says that her experiences in Hagan elective class in the journalism erstown made her a better writer Nikki in Australia department steered her in a differand reporter. “I made some mistakes ent direction. It was there that Nikki while I was there,” she admits. Nikki found her niche. She worked at The says getting her feet wet in a small Vol Channel (TVC) and eventually town was a blessing. “The community became president of the campus-run was so welcoming. The benefit of the college station. She created three [small] town is they love their local original programs at UT which are news and the people who are there,” still on the air today. she explains.

Nikki moved to Washington, D.C. After two and a half years in Hagershortly after graduating from college, stown, Nikki was ready to move on to wanting to experience life in the big bigger and better things. “I wanted to city. She got a job with ESPN radio come back down South. I’m a southand worked for the Washington Redern girl. I missed it so much,” she says. skins for two years. “I really loved the Nikki & Jager

On a family vacation: Miles, Denise, Nikki, Alyce & Laura

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zy cat lady [laughs] although I only have one cat, so I don’t think that makes me crazy cat lady yet–does it?” Her cat, Louis Vuitton, is what she calls a “dog-cat”, a friendly fella who weighs in at 20lbs! She grew up with pets and was known on occasion to bring wayward animals home with her. She picked “Black Dog” up off the side of the road years ago. Her parents didn’t plan on keeping the big guy and made efforts to find his rightful owners, who never came forward. He stayed in their house so long, the generic name, Black Dog, just stuck. In addition to Black Dog, her other family pets include Jarhead, a giant chocolate lab and Jager, a wiener dog.

“I love the downtown life. It has a lot of charm,” she explains.

Nikki enjoys several downtown Lexington hot spots. Nick Ryan’s, Dudley’s and Cheapside top the list, though she is still happily learning about everything Lexington has to offer. In addition to going out to dinner with her friends, Nikki enjoys working out at the gym—Pure Barre is her latest fitness craze.

College football and the great outdoors also fill her leisure time. She loves reading, as well.

“I always have a couple books going,” she says.

Family Ties “They have truly made me who I am,” Nikki declares. Nikki brings up her parents again and again, without prompt. Talking about them comes naturally.

“My mom is a Special Education teacher. She has a big heart,” Nikki gushes. “My dad is a Marine, God bless him. He was in Beirut, Lebanon when I was born.” Nikki is the oldest of three girls. She says her sisters, Laura and Alyce, are her best friends. Because of her father’s military career, her mom spent a lot of time raising her daughters while Nikki’s father was serving overseas. He retired as a Colonel and today runs the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce.

Nikki also loves to travel and had the opportunity to study abroad while she was in college.

She spent time in Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary and Australia. Her travels have also taken her to Columbia and the Dominican Republic. “I’ve been blessed to be able to travel the world,” Nikki says.

Volunteerism Nikki just joined the Lexington Humane Society’s board of directors. It’s a good fit for someone who admits she became obsessed with animals at a young age. “If you ask my coworkers they would say I’m cra-

Nikki did it all when she worked in Hagerstown, MD

Nikki credits a great deal of personal growth to something about her that most people may not know. When she was twelve years old, she was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary

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“My mom said, ‘There’s no way she is going to do that.’ Thank God for my mother,” Nikki says. “My parents never questioned ‘Do you think you can do this with Tourette’s?’” Instead, they encouraged her career path and said it would be a great benefit to her. “There is such a stigma attached to [having Tourette’s].

I don’t want people to think it defines me. But it did make me who I am,” she says. She still deals with Tourette’s daily–even hourly–but she’s trained herself to cope. Her work certainly does help. “Whenever I’m doing something…the tics fall to the wayside,” she says.

“It’s a great way to engage viewers,” she says. When she isn’t using Twitter to get the word out about the story of the day, she uses it to promote her favorite charities.

She was falling short of her fund raising goal for the ALS Association, another charity she is loyal to because her grandfather passed away from the disease. She asked her followers if they could spare $5. “Forget the latte today send it her way,” as she tweeted! “I got a donation for $1,000 from a man I’ve never met.

The next day, he gave me $250. The next day, even more. Over the past couple of weeks he’s given me $3,250 and I’ve never met this man…[all] because of Twitter,” she says in amazement.

“I feel like I know them. I feel like we’re friends,” she says.

Tune In / Tweet In Nikki loves social media. “I’ve met so many wonderful people and made great connections through Twitter,” she says. While she admits it’s not for everyone, she has found it to be a valuable resource for work. “It’s a really powerful tool and it’s so fast,” she says. News tips pop up on Twitter and she tweets about what story she is working on for the evening news.

When Nikki is anchoring on the weekend, she Tweets during the commercial breaks—something she calls ‘Twanchoring’.

with Brian Williams

Recently Nikki approached her boss with an idea for a new segment she calls “Ordinary Heroes.” It is a spin-off from the Making a Difference report on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. She was given the green light to pursue stories about random acts of kindness and people paying it forward. Look for one of her first stories soon. In one of the first spots, Nikki will introduce viewers to the corporate-world woman behind a homegrown company called Sweet Blessings, which bakes cakes for children who are terminally ill or who don’t have birthdays because their parents can’t afford parties. Nikki is accepting nominations for future stories.

“You really are giving people who don’t have a voice, a voice.”

Nikki feels good when she is approached and people thank her for her work, even though she is just doing her job. Such moments give Nikki nothing but hope and enthusiasm for her time ahead in the news. “I never want to retire. My mother and father are very hard workers. They brought me up that way,” Nikki explains. “I truly love what I do. I love coming to work.”

Fashion for Paws

Watch Nikki Burdine anchor on LEX18 News 6 and 11pm weekends and tweet her @NikkiBurdine

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heirloom restaurant Midway’s culinary gem is a must-dine destination

by Blake Hannon

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f you wanted an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, you would find an easy one by heading to Midway, Ky., a quaint small town and aesthetically pleasing neighbor of Lexington.

But once you’re in Midway, you’ll find a visual and delectable escape that’s miles away from the Bluegrass State in the form of Heirloom Restaurant.

Heirloom opened at 125 E. Main St. back in 2006 by chef/owner Mark Wombles and his father, Henry. However, Mark said, he wanted to open a restaurant that didn’t feature the typical décor and Southern-accented dishes most Kentuckians are familiar with. One look and taste and you’ll know he accomplished his goal.

First of all, once you get in the door, you might think you’re in a different zip code. The muted cream-colored walls, textured, high-back booths and literally glowing bar area are accented with what appears to be white, curtain-sized cutouts your eyes just want to dive into to see what all you can find.

When it comes to the food, Chef Wombles puts an emphasis on using local, fresh seasonal ingredients. However, the inspiration of his creations lies elsewhere.

Despite being born in Florida and growing up in Lexington, Wombles’ culinary career was heavily influenced by the West Coast. Of course, graduating from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and cooking at Aqua in San Fran under the tutelage of renowned chef Michael Mina certainly will leave an impression.

Chef Wombles describes his food as having a French foundation with California accents. The menu itself features a few salads and “enticements,” like the popular sautéed chicken livers with lemon ricotta raviolis and crème fraiche; and a trio of seafood dishes like a crab cake and an oyster of the day.

Some enticements aren’t on the menu but are worth requesting like a wonderful plate of agnolotti filled with a silky butternut squash filling and topped with crisp bacon crumbles, brown butter and sage.

Come entrée time, it’s hard to go wrong with best-sellers like the chili roasted tiger prawns with an almond-jasmine rice cake, yellow curry, red onion-frisee salad and basil aioli or a pan seared halibut with squid ink risotto and fried calamari salad.

While there’s an obvious affection for seafood, there’s land-bound protein like duck and a Pike Valley Farm organic buttermilk poached chicken that should be right up anyone’s alley.

And guess what? For red meat lovers like myself, you’ll reach some form of nirvana by trying Heirloom’s beef tenderloin. Cooked to a perfect medium rare, this rich dish is already irresistible with its porcini dry rub and malbec steak sauce, but side dishes like the sugary kick of the mashed sweet potatoes and a wonderfully crusted broccoli gratin make sure every bite is far from lackluster.

The trips to Midway don’t come often for this writer. But Heirloom Restaurant is an excuse for any Lexington food fanatic to take this short drive that pays off big for your taste buds.

859.846.5565 | heirloommidway.com |125 Main Street, Midway, KY 40347

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THANKSGIVING–A NATURAL APPROACH

by Sue Ann Truitt Entertainment Specialist

Our national holiday stems from the feast held in the autumn of 1621.

George Washington suggested that only one day of Thanksgiving per year be set aside for the feast. Later, Abraham Lincoln decreed Thanksgiving Day to be a legal national holiday. Like with most holidays, food is the main stay of the celebration.

As we are told, the Pilgrims invited Chief Massasoit, Squanto and Samoset to bring their family to the celebration, but the Pilgrims had no idea how large Indian families can be. As the guests arrived and the feast began, the Pilgrims were not prepared to feed the ninety relatives who arrived. Understanding the obvious problem of the lack of food, Chief Massasoit had some of the Indians go get more food. The Indians supplied most of the food. They brought deer, wild turkey, fish, beans, squash, corn and berries.

For three days the Wampanoag’s and the Pilgrims feasted together. A special friendship and peace developed between the two very different groups of people. There are many stories, myths and historical writings about the first Thanksgiving. Regardless, some of our traditions are rooted in that beginning feast – sharing, growing friendships and relationships, taking time to enjoy being together to name a few. Then, as foods are selected for the modern day feast, many people still enjoy some of the same types foods that the Indians brought to the first feast. This year it might be interesting to bring more of the background into our celebration. In most homes roasted turkey is a definite on the menu. Then the sides are the specialties. Consider corn in one of the many forms offered in recent recipe books. Squash adds another touch from the Indian plantings in addition to beans.

Finishing the feast with pumpkin and berries will incorporate many of the foods brought to that first Thanksgiving.

Fast forward to the dining table of this day. How can a centerpiece convey the idea of the first Thanksgiving? Keep it simple and keep it natural: gather baskets of different

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sizes from around the house and fill them with gourds, small pumpkins, nuts and Indian corn (the dried variety). Tuck small pots of mums in among the mounded display hiding the pots.

Votives can be placed around the base of the basket or clustered baskets.

Find a wooden tray, bowl or partitioned box to display some of Fall’s prettiest offerings! Shinny apples, plums, artichoke, and persimmons can be grouped in this container. Add three pillar candles in three different heights and sprinkle fresh cranberries over the fruits. Being certain that the candles are secure, add several deep red mums to finish the centerpiece. Mums will live for several hours or more without water.

Make a wreath by beginning with florist foam in a round shape.

Cut the stems from Cushion mums or Button mums. Using a long straight pin fasten the mums to the foam form. Continue until the mums completely cover the base. Place a glass hurricane in the center of the wreath. Put a tall pillar candle in the hurricane or fill with very small pumpkins.

A long, low, flowing centerpiece down the center of the table, adds big impact. Start with an old fashioned chicken feeder filled with foam. Instead blocks of foam in flat saucers could be placed end to end down the center of the holiday table. Again, it is quick and easy to purchase your supplies while grocery shopping. Choose large football mums and a couple bunches of smaller blooms in complimentary colors. From the produce section, purchase heads of colorful kale and selections of persimmons, pomegranates, apples and artichokes. To give a natural look, select items in odd numbers. Beginning with kale, secure the leaves in the container. Next place the large mums and fill in with fruits and vegetables.

Cluster smaller flowers to fill in any gaps. Smaller arrangements or a single small pumpkin can hold a place card at each person’s place.

Keeping in mind a natural approach to this Thanksgiving as was the first Thanksgiving, most importantly enjoy the people. Happy Thanksgiving!

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A Taste of Thanksgiving TOPS asked local restaurants, businesses and community leaders to share their favorite Thanksgiving dishes. The result was a collection of recipes that offers something off the beaten path of traditional holiday fare. Enjoy these unique offerings with family and friends all season long.

Turkey Cranberry Panini Courtesy of Shorty’s Grocery 1 box cornbread flavor Stovetop stuffing 1 bag dried cranberries 1 cup Campus Oaks Zinfandel 1/2 lb cream cheese 1/2 lb fat-free cream cheese 6 slices of 7-grain Bread (Bluegrass Baking Co.) 1 lb Ovengold turkey (divide into 3) 1 oz arugula (divide into 3) Salt and pepper to taste Prepare stuffing according to box instructions Mix dried cranberries and wine in a pot. Reduce til liquid is absorbed. Blend into softened cream cheese.

Spread slices of bread with cranberry spread. Top with stuffing, turkey and arugula. Grill on panini press for 5 minutes. Cut in half and serve.

Molasses Cookies Courtesy of TOPS Staff 2 1/4 c flour 1 c brown sugar 3/4 c butter 1/4 molasses 1 egg 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, incorporating completely.

Roll into balls with clean, dry fingers. Roll in granulated sugar and drop onto a cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes.

Allow to set up a minute on the hot sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Butternut Squash Salad Courtesy of Shorty’s Grocery 2 cups finely julliennned butternut squash 1 bunch green onions 1/2 small red onion 2 carrots, peeled and jullienned 2 tsp brown sugar salt and pepper, to taste 4 T fat free raspberry vinaigrette Prepare ingredients, combine all ingredients and add dressing, salt and pepper.

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Chicken Pasta Giovanni

By Gordon Lewis of Sutton’s Restaurant 8 oz Chicken breast, sliced thin Pasta of your choice, cooked and drained 1 cup Mushrooms, (Sliced) 1/2 cup Olive Oil 2 tsp Fresh Garlic, chopped 1/2 tsp Fresh Thyme 1/2 tsp Fresh Oregano 2 T Sun-Dried Tomatoes, slice 1/4” 2 T Black Olives, sliced 2 T Capers 2 T Balsamic Vinegar 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Garnish: 6 T Fresh Basil, chiffonade Grill chicken and slice thinly. Cook pasta and keep the chicken and pasta warm. Place olive oil and mushrooms, and garlic in a sauté pan and cook until desired doneness. Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl except for the fresh basil and toss. Garnish with fresh Basil.

Serves 2

Autumn Bisque Courtesy of Heirloom Restaurant 1/4 pound butter 1 cup roughly chopped onions 1 cup peeled, cored, and roughly chopped granny smith apple 1 cup peeled and roughly chopped rutabaga 1 cup peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped butternut squash 1 cup peeled and roughly chopped carrots 1 cup peeled and roughly chopped sweet potato 1 quart chicken stock 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 maple syrup salt and cayenne to taste In a large saucepan over medium heat. melt the butter. Ass the onions, apple, rutabaga, squash, carrots, and sweet potato and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent.

Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until all of the vegetables are cooked through and tender.

Puree the vegetables in a blender or food processor. strain through a fine mesh sieve into the pot you used to cook the vegetables. Add the cream, maple syrup, salt, and cayenne pepper.

Garnish with some candied pecans and creme fraiche.

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Piero’s Creamed Corn Submitted by JP and Aimee Miller 21/2 lb. bag of frozen kernel corn (keep frozen) 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup whole milk 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp sugar Dash of cayenne pepper 2 oz. melted butter 1 ½ oz. flour

Shiitake-Dusted Alltech™ Angus™ Beef Tenderloin Medallions Prepared by Chef Jonathan Lundy, Jonathan’s at Gratz Park Inn Shiitake Dust - Yields 1 cup 4-5 cups dried shiitake mushrooms 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons freshly-ground black pepper 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder

Combine all ingredients except butter and flour. Bring all to boil. Simmer 5 minutes.

Blend butter with flour and make a roux, ad to corn, mix well, remove from heat.

Put finished corn in a heatproof casserole, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and place under broiler until evenly browned.

Beef Tenderloin Medallions 12 4-oz Alltech™ Angus™ beef tenderloin medallions “Shiitake Dust” as needed 4-6 oz vegetable oil 1 cup Crispy Shiitake “Bacon” Shiitake Dust 1) Place dried mushrooms in a food processor and puree until a coarselyground powder is achieved. Measure out 1 cup.

2) Mix the cup of mushroom powder with the remaining ingredients.

3) Set aside until needed. Can be made ahead of time and stored at room temperature in an airtight container.

Beef Tenderloin Medallions 1) Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit.

2) Place beef medallions on a sheet tray lined with Shiitake Dust. Place more Shiitake Dust over the top of each medallion. Press down on the tenderloin with your hands to thoroughly coat. Squeeze the sides of the tenderloins to return them back to their original shape. Flip tenderloins over and repeat process.

3) Preheat a large sauté pan with vegetable oil. Sear medallions for about 2-3 minutes each side. Remove medallions from the pan and place on a sheet tray. Medallions can be pre-seared and kept at room temperature until ready to cook at the very last minute.

4) Cook to desired temperature in oven.

5) Garnish with Crispy Shiitake “Bacon.”

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Double Shot Liquid Bourbon Ball Courtesy of Kentucky Specialty Sauces www.kyspecsauces.com 1.5-1.75 oz your favorite bourbon, Top shelf is recommended (amount varies for your option depending on your desire for more bourbon flavor) 1 oz white creme de cacao 2 oz half & half 1 oz Kentucky Specialty Sauces Bourbon Chocolatier Sauce 1.) Pour the liquors and the Bourbon Chocolatier Sauce over ice in a mixing tumbler.

2.) Shake ingredients to get a frothy finish.

3.) Optionally, add soda water for extra fizz, if desired.

What To Do Pumpkin Soup with Cranberry Relish Submitted by Central Baptist Hospital, Courtesy of Mary Buckles 1 T extra virgin olive oil 2 T butter 1 bay leaf, preferably fresh 2 celery stalk with tops, finely chopped 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped salt and pepper, to taste 3 T all-purpose flour 2 tsp poultry seasoning 2 tsp hot sauce 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 (28 oz) can pumpkin puree 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 tsp nutmeg In a medium soup pot, heat oil and melt butter on medium heat. Add bay leaf, celery and onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until tender, about 9 minutes. Add flour, poultry seasoning and hot sauce. Cook 2 minutes.

Whisk in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Whisk in pumpkin puree one large spoonful at a time. Bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes, whisking occasionally.

When mixture begins to thicken, add cream and nutmeg.

Keep warm until ready to serve. Garnish with Cranberry Relish Serves 6 Cranberry Relish: 1 Granny Smith apple, finely chopped 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped dried sweetened cranberries 2 tsp honey 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp chili powder In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.

Pumpkin Muffins Submitted by Marty Shuff, Abundant Living Silvana’s all purpose flour blend: 6 cups white rice flour 3 cups tapioca flour 1 1/2 cups potato starch 1 TBSP salt 2 TBSP xanthum gum In large bowl whisk together the rice flour, tapioca flour, potato starch, salt and xanthum gum. Transfer to airtight container and store in cool, dry place or in refrigerator.

Topping: 1/4 cup Silvana’s all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 4 TBSP all vegetable shortening Muffins: 1 3/4 cups Silvana’s all purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 3/4 tsp salt 2 large eggs at room temperature 1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 TBSP pure vanilla extract Confectioners’ sugar for sprinkling Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners. To make the topping, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar and the pumpkin pie spice. Add the shortening and, using your fingers or a fork, blend together until coarse crumbs form.

To make the muffins, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, oil and vanilla until smooth.

Add to the flour mixture; stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin pan until each cup is 2/3 full; top each with crumble topping. Bake until the muffins are springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan, set on wire rack. Using a sieve, sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.

Yield: 20 muffins

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Thanksgiving, No Matter What!

by Kristin Espeland-Gourlay

What is it about Thanksgiving that turns perfectly rational people into single-minded automatons, hell-bent on getting a bird and the proper fixings to the table, no matter what? I mean no matter if your Uncle Louie’s brandy cocktails have inebriated everyone before dinner so much that they’ve already started wandering off to the bedrooms to pass out, clutching their highballs and a fist-full of candied nuts. I mean no matter if the bird itself has been charred beyond recognition because of a faulty oven timer, no matter if the store was out of stuffing mix and potatoes and pumpkin pie filling and cranberries and the only thing this Thanksgiving meal will have in common with those of years’ past is the male and female turkey saltshakers you trot out for it every year, no matter if the whole family has decided not to speak to one another and it’s only you who will be sitting down to a civilized meal. No matter. It’s Thanksgiving, and we’re doing this, people!

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At least, that’s my family’s attitude, one I inherited and have displayed from a young age. We will go to any lengths to have a nice Thanksgiving. No matter what. No matter where.

One semester in college, I decided to take time off and live in Paris. I had no better reason to be there than the desire for adventure, which is as good a reason to go to Paris as any, especially if you have no family there, barely enough money to last more than a couple of weeks and lack a fool-proof plan for finding work.

It was fall and a bitter cold that only seems to exist in the kind of damp and dreary Paris where you’re a poor, shivering student. I spent my days wrapping my neck in a chiffon, leopard-print scarf, as Frenchly as I could, visiting restaurant managers and scouring job ads on the American Church’s bulletin board. My cash dwindled; what remained I used to

What To Do buy carrots and rice, which I cooked in the tiny kitchen of the apartment I’d rented. The rest I used to take the Metro, visiting my new friend, Mehmet, a Turk living in a youth hostel while interning at a law firm.

My prospects for staying in Paris looked grim by the end of November. I couldn’t decide whether to stay and keep looking for work or admit defeat and call my college to register for the next semester. Mehmet and I drank lots of red wine, ate lots of cheese and bread, and took our minds off the expense of Parisian living by touring the lovely, rain-slicked neighborhoods near the hostel. But as Thanksgiving approached, I decided I had to salvage something, had to do something big and important before I gave in and went home.

With my last few Francs, I headed for an American import store.

Inside, I found canned pumpkin (for a whopping $4 dollars!) and some very lonely looking yams, shipped all the way from the New World.

At the supermarket near my apartment I bought a pie crust, some potatoes, and a couple of plump chicken breasts. On Thanksgiving morning, I diced and prepped, placing the dinner-ready ingredients in my backpack.

Then I made the pie, slipping it into the tiny, dollhousesized oven, from where it released a smell so sweet and spicy, so familiar, I nearly wept. I strapped on the backpack and wrapped up the pie, carrying it carefully on the Metro ride to the hostel. Fellow travelers lifted their noses to sniff out the strange scent, giving me looks that made me feel like a pumpkin pie-toting alien.

I brought this moveable feast to the hostel’s kitchen, to finish cooking and share with Mehmet. He didn’t like the mashed yams very much, but he tolerated the pie and the chicken and potatoes. He couldn’t quite understand why this meal was so important to me that I had to traipse around town sourcing imported ingredients, prepare it in two different kitchens (the hostel had no oven), and spend my last Francs on it. But it was

enough for me to make it and share it, no matter how far I had to travel.

My aunt and uncle in Boston have gone to great lengths to rescue their Thanksgivings, not overseas but right at home in their own kitchen. Their Dachshunds are generally the cause of Thanksgiving near-disasters, including the time the three dogs worked the raw turkey off the counter and onto the floor, devouring and dismembering great chunks of it. The bird had been thawed, trussed, and stuffed, and was completely ready for the oven. It had looked perfect. My aunt was beside herself with horror and disappointment. But my uncle calmly fetched a needle and some thread and stitched the Frankenbird back together. How much harm could some dog germs cause after hours in the oven? The bird made it to the table, and Thanksgiving came off fine, stitched together just in time.

For my family, I suppose, it’s as if the world isn’t right until we get that meal to the table.

Disasters will be overcome, d i s h e s saved, and the table laid with something delicious.

We don’t require the fanciest ingredients or crowds of people, but we do need to make it special with whatever’s on hand: the wedding china, long since tucked away in a cabinet up high, for instance, or a bouquet of fall colors for the centerpiece. Company is almost mandatory, whether it be a collection of stray friends who would otherwise be alone for the holiday, the nearest relative, neighbors, or even the cat. And you can be sure there will be turkey, battered and patched up if need be, along with the familiar accompaniments, import laws permitting, and lots of laughter.

If you find yourself facing some odds this Thanksgiving – a lack of family or friends to share it with, a lack of ingredients, lack of a kitchen or a reason to be thankful, even anxiety about cooking the bird to the right temperature– whatever they may be, take heart. Here are some tips for having Thanksgiving no matter what, just like my family taught me.

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What To Do Home alone: Alone for the holiday, the thought of an entire turkey for one making you blue? Not to worry. You could invite some neighbors over, volunteer at a soup kitchen, or see a movie. But why not go for it and make Thanksgiving for one?

Buy a single turkey breast or leg, and roast it with the same flavors you’d use on a whole bird. Try some rosemary, thyme, garlic, butter, salt, and pepper, spread all over. Roast on high to crisp up the skin, then turn the heat down to finish roasting.

Make a small pot of mashed potatoes, halve the recipe of stuffing, and toss a beautiful fall salad. Set a pretty table and toast your resourcefulness. Voila!

Kitchen emergencies: Don’t know your trussing from your stuffing, your gravy from your giblets? Having a kitchen meltdown? Don’t call 911. Turn to public radio! Every Thanksgiving, the public radio food lover’s show, The Splendid Table, hosts “Turkey Triage” with special guests and host Lynne Rossetto Kasper. Starting at 11am Central on Thanksgiving, tune in for the live, two-hour call-in show, either via your radio or by streaming the audio online. Call in or submit your questions via the web, or keep cooking and take comfort in the answers for frazzled amateurs and seasoned pros alike. Details at: http://splendidtable.publicradio.org/turkey-confidential/.

Grumpy guests: For heaven’s sake, break out the cocktails!

But if you’re truly stuck with a load of relatives who can’t play

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nice, don’t give in to a mealtime shrouded in silence. Put on your favorite music and ignore them. Or, try this: hand out index cards and pens. Ask everyone to write one thing they’re thankful for. Then shuffle the cards and hand them out again.

Ask everyone to read their card and say whether or not they’re thankful for the same. You’ll see some smiles of recognition and, most likely, break the ice.

Stuck at the airport: Spending Thanksgiving cramped on an uncomfortable chair at Gate 11B, waiting for the standby list to clear and the ice storm to subside? Realizing that, if your flight ever gets out, it will land long after your family has carved the turkey? Why not have Thanksgiving at the airport?

The Olive Press, a restaurant at the Pittsburgh International Airport Hyatt, offers a special four-course Thanksgiving meal, as do many airport hotels. Who knows, you might make some friends and start a new tradition!

Overseas: In a land where pumpkin pie filling is nowhere to be found, least of all in an American import shop? Try the local tuber! Varieties of sweet potatoes can be found throughout the world, especially in China, Japan, Africa, and the Pacific islands. They might not make for a good pie, but they’ll probably taste great boiled and mashed with local seasonings.

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POSH PAWS

BRINGING PETS TO THE PARTY

by Amanda Harper, Pet Aficionado

Holiday parties are a source of delight and amusement for humans, but they can be a source of stress for some high-strung pets. All sorts of strange people entering their territory can set a lot of pets on edge and result in some bad behavior. Even the best-behaved pets can have little lapses in etiquette with all sorts of yummy holiday treats sitting out. It’s also important to consider that not all guests are likely to be fast friends with pets. What’s a pet lover to do?

A first solution for many pet owners around the holidays is to crate or kennel. For some situations, this is ideal. If your pet is nervous around strangers or is likely to pounce or snap at children, a crate is best for your guests and pet. Place the crate in a familiar room for the pet where there won’t be a lot of human traffic. If your pet is a howler, place lots of toys or kongs in the crate to keep the pet amused. Take your pet for a walk or play vigorously with your pet about 30 minutes before your guests arrive. This will help burn off some pent-up energy beforehand and allow time for your pet to calm down and settle into a nap as the guests begin to filter in.

Many people choose to let their pets mix and mingle with the guests. This is a great option for pets that are naturally sociable and enjoy new people. Make sure that there is a pet bed, perch or special sitting spot for your pet to relax on with his favorite toys, perhaps in a quiet corner.

Something important to consider when you’re deciding whether to let your pets roam free during holiday parties is the needs of your guests. If anyone is allergic or afraid of your pet animals, letting your pets out is bad form. You’ll need to clean up all traces of pet hair and dander before the party. Changing your air filters and shampooing your carpets will alleviate some allergic reactions. If anyone is severely allergic to pets, let them know beforehand that you’re a pet household.

They may need to make arrangements to ensure they’re not sneezing the night away.

Something else to consider is how you will keep your pets inside when the doors will be opening and closing often all night long.

Posting a sign to encourage guests to keep pets inside may be helpful, but not everyone may notice a posting. It may be safest to keep pets crated while guests are arriving. Having a few people who are on notice to keep track of your pet may be helpful, as well.

If your pet is prone to begging, it may be useful to crate your pet during mealtime or shut him away in a separate room. Guests often won’t appreciate having your pet whining for food, so do what you can to make sure they’re not bothered by your pet. Feeding your pet before the meal and offering him treats throughout the evening will usually lessen his begging somewhat. If your pet starts to jump at counter tops or tables to get food, spray him with a spray bottle or use verbal commands to let him know that this behavior is unacceptable.

While cats and dogs are often easy pets for guests to pet and enjoy during parties, exotic pets are often a different experience altogether for company. Beautiful birds often encourage guests to get up and whistle a tune while scaly friends may make some guests a bit uncomfortable. Introduce people to your pets carefully and judiciously gauge their reactions. If your guests seem to get the willies around your beloved companion, don’t press the issue or try to make your guest hold your pet. The sight of some animals can seriously ruin the evening for some people! On the other hand, if your company seems genuinely intrigued by your spider, snake, lizard, turtle, fish or other unique pet friend, take this opportunity to educate them about the joys of having an exotic pet in the house.

Having your pet at your holiday get-togethers can be a real delight for everyone. However, keeping in mind some important points is essential to ensuring that everyone has a great time. Whether you’re gathering around the dinner table to share a feast with family or celebrating the last of autumn with friends, humans can easily celebrate the holidays alongside furry companions.

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FASHION ‘BIZ’

HOLIDAY 2011…COLOR IT BEAUTIFUL

by Biz Ruby, Fashion Consultant

The holidays are upon us and this year the best looks around for occasion and party fashions are inspired by the beautiful, rich colors of the season itself. Undoubtedly, the most fetching looks you’ll find are those turned papilloncollective.com out in the lovely, lavish tones associated with this, the most festive time of the year. Whether a flirty, form-fitting party dress in the most seductive shade of holiday red, or one of the new sleekly tailored lady-like skirt suits in emerald green, this holiday fashion season is indeed one of the most beautiful in years.

For Holiday 2011 you cannot go wrong if you stick with a straightforward, yet no less beautiful, palette of traditional reds and greens, with winter whites and black (of course!) thrown into the mix.

This year, red has never felt more right. Multiple shades of red, especially burgundy, are the hottest hues of the season. For all out holiday glamour, go for anything and everything in red, be it a fabulous ‘50’s-inspired full circle skirt with a dazzling matching sequin top, a luxurious cashmere twin set with contrasting fur detail at the neckline, or the simple, sexy delight of a ruby red lipstick.

Finally, there’s no better time of year than the holidays to show off the most gorgeous accessories you can get your hands on! The hands-down must-have accessory this year is the satement evening bag—best as a colorful clutch. It can be simple in satin, or beautifully bejeweled; either way it’s a winner that will go with absolutely everything you wear. As for jewelry, bring on the bling! Bracelets, cuffs, earrings and rings are dressed up with multi-colored stones of all kinds, diamonds for days (real and faux) and set against both bright, or burnished, silver and gold. Finish off your holiday look with a sublime pair of shoes. Pointy toe, mile-high stiletto pumps in regal jewel tones are designer favorites this year, as well as the unexpected, yet totally delightful, look of menswear-inspired slippers, patterned and prettied up for ladies who want to stand out in something completely different. Have a beautiful holiday!

Dresses are clearly the biggest statement-makers of the holiday season. This year’s standout styles include goddess-like one shoulder looks, the best in basic black and perfectly fitted…exquisite entrance-makers. Satin sheaths are a must-have, with a multitude of styles to choose from. My favorite is in fire engine red, bodyhugging, to the knee, satin, shirred, and strapless; sexy and sophisticated all at once. And holiday fashion would not be complete without shine…beaded and sequined dresses are a huge trend, whether full-on neckline to hemline sparkle, or a bit simpler with more subtle, elegant embellishments.

Of course, the Little Black Dress is a classic go-to look for any holiday occasion and designers did not disappoint with this fashion mainstay. LBDs in flowing chiffon and sumptuous, sexy jersey, at the knee or just below, are standouts this season. ‘Le Smoking’ looks, inspired by the women’s tuxedo made infamous decades ago by fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent, have been reinterpreted for holiday and are as sleek and sexy today as they were in the ‘70s.

Heads will turn when you enter a room in a long, lean black tuxedo look, paired with a gorgeous winter white or beige silk blouse unbuttoned down to there. And speaking of winter white, this classic holiday palette is exquisite on its own, as a head-to-toe statement, or mixed with bold color for decidedly more dash.

Teri Jon and Shoshanna, both available at Bella Rose

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IN THE ‘BUF’

TIS THE SEASON TO BE…JOLLY

by Buffy Lawson Relationship Veteran

Snowmen, reindeer, candy canes, ornaments, green, red, green, red! Yes, my friends, somehow, it is that time of year.

The holiday that is everywhere, before your pumpkin’s head has even caved in (when you have not even had time to discuss the Halloween parties you attended) is breathing down your neck. Every aisle in the stores that you visited just yesterday, that were stocked with patio furniture and spectacular garden plants have suddenly been replaced with all things glitter.

This is the season that begs us to ask, where on earth did the year go? Most of us have a common reaction to this gripping moment. Panic.

Our brains become overloaded and the room begins to spin.

Judgmental, overly optimistic, chipper, dancing elves intrude upon our imaginations shouting loudly at us in front of our peers in every aisle we visit: Shopping! Wrapping! Baking!

Decorating! Boxes! Bows! Cards! Fruit Cakes!

And . . . family gatherings.

No wonder cocktails parties are so popular during the holidays.

THE GOOD NEWS: Cocktail parties are popular during the holidays.

THE KINDA GOOD NEWS: We know we are not alone as we observe our peers staring at the same aisles with our exact dazed look on their faces. The elves are with them as well.

THE BAD NEWS: I won’t insult you by stating the overly obvious.

Don‘t get me wrong, when the initial shock of the season wears off, I am the first one singing “I’ll be home for Christmas” (at the top of my lungs) and genuinely cherish the process of buying gifts for my dear friends and family. Although, I traditionally, rebelliously, purchase one “fruit cake” for one very special person. Does this make me bad?

Later in the evening of my panic stricken afternoon, over dinner and hot buttered rum, I shared my holiday twilight experience with Mister Man. He was clearly amused by my overly dramatic interpretation of the situation; insisting that I consider becoming a writer of films. Apparently my imagery did spark the conversation as we both strolled down memory lane, sharing stories of our past.

Mister Man was not at all surprised that my favorite Halloween costume as a child was Dolly Parton. However, I was a bit taken aback

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that he, too, had been Dolly Parton for Halloween—recently. It didn’t seem to fit his demeanor at first, but what the hell! That’s the whole point of Halloween right? Right? At my age, anything is concerning.

Nevertheless, evenings like this are priceless in any relationship. NEW RELATIONSHIP’S, FAIRLY NEW, GETTING OLDER, and . . .

FLAT DAMN OLD. Anytime you have something specific to discuss that makes you laugh, it make the dull days disappear.

NOTE: This is much easier during the NEW to FAIRLY NEW stage. GETTING OLDER and FLAT DAMN OLD are tough cookies, because the stories are never quite as charming the two hundredth time around.

Not to mention how strangely irritating it is when details change, every time. For the OLDER THAN DIRT folks, it’s not ever the same story at all. But perhaps that indeed keeps thing strangely new?!?

Inspired by Dolly Parton and the moment (and perhaps rum?) I leapt onto the wooden coffee table, with my teased big hair, my bra strategically stuffed with tube socks, and sang to Mister Man adoringly, “I will always love you”, using my hairbrush as a microphone.

Feeling ultra inspired, I managed an amazing eagle spread from the table landing accurately, yet not so gracefully in Mister Man’s lap.

We had only been dating for 8 months at that time. He sweetly shook his head and wrapped his arms around my waist wearing a serious look on his face.

“I want you to come to my family Thanksgiving dinner”, he said, after I had plopped ungracefully on his lap.

Gulp. Not only because I was straddling Mister Man with the heal of my tube sock peeking out from my over the shoulder boulder holder, but that he had invited me to Thanksgiving with his family. He told me it would be an experience I would never forget. I was slightly nervous about meeting all of his distant relatives for the first time, but honored that it was evident he confirmed how I had been feeling. We were entering a new phase of our relationship.

My panic subsided and I was ready. Ready for the holiday season and ready to enjoy my first holiday with my dear, sweet Mister Man. As I gazed into his soulful eyes, I couldn’t help notice how strong his “manly” features were. As handsome as he looked to me at that moment, he had to have been the ugliest Dolly Parton ever. Fa la la la, la la la la . . .

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How does good food, good company, great local restaurants and a charitable cause all rolled into one outing sound? Find out Wednesday, November 30th during the second annual “Dining Out for Life” event benefitting AVOL (AIDS Volunteers, Inc.). Lexington is one of 60 cities across the country participating in this one day international fund raiser to fight HIV/AIDS. While the city of Lexington joined the effort last year, the event started in Philadelphia twenty-two years ago. The Dining Out for Life is held every year the Wednesday after Thanksgiving, the same week as “World AIDS Day.” Brian Slate is the Resource Coordinator for AIDS Volunteers, Inc. He says, “It’s extremely important to build awareness so people can understand and know HIV/AIDS is still here and they can still help.”

Twenty-eight restaurants in Lexington, Frankfort, Midway and Nicholasville will donate at least 25% of their sales for the entire day. All it takes to support the cause is eating out. “We all like to eat and we all go out to eat. The reason I love this event is you get to go to your local restaurant, you aren’t spending any more money than you normally would and you are still supporting a good cause. Plus you are supporting the local economy and having a good time,” Slate says. The restaurants you have to choose from offer variety by design. Breakfast, lunch and dinner give everyone a chance to eat out around their own schedule. “I’ve tried to include restaurants in every price point so everyone

can be included,” Slate says.

“For the college kids, if they just want to order a pizza, Wednesday’s special is $7.99 for a 16 inch pizza (at Mad Mushroom). Nobody has to feel they are strapped for money. Everything helps, every little bit. Whether it be a cup of coffee, a dozen cupcakes, or a full course dinner.”

While there is no obligation to make a monetary donation directly to AVOL, there is an added perk for paying attention to the little white envelopes you’ll find at your restaurant. Everyone who dines out has a chance to enter a drawing for some pretty fabulous prizes! Among the winning goodies: a trip for two on Allegiant Air, a new set of tires from S&S Tires, a getaway to Belterra, and gift certificates from several of the participating restaurants. “So not only can you go out for the same price you would normally pay for the exact same meal anytime, you are helping a good cause and you have the chance to win prizes!” Brian says.

The perks don’t end there. At certain participating restaurants, if you make a minimum donation to AVOL for $25, you will receive a ‘20% Off Tuesday’ card. “You can go back any Tuesday in 2012 and use your 20% off card for 20% off your total bill,” Brian explains. Participating restauarants will honor that discount every Tuesday for the entire year.

“The local restaurants have been incredibly receptive to this event,” Slate says.

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Who’s Who AVOL is looking for 100 volunteer “hosts” to fill all twentyeight restaurants in Lexington, Frankfort, Midway, and Nicholasville. As a host, you get to choose a participating restaurant where you want to get together with your friends.

AVOL will provide business cards as well as personalized emails with a link to the event. All you have to do as the host is pass out the cards, send out the email and generate interest for Dining Out for Life. Some of last year’s hosts put their own spin on the day: girl’s night out, coworkers luncheon or some groups even moved their book club meeting to the evening of Dining Out for Life.

Volunteers also play another important role as Dining Out for Life Ambassadors. They will be easily recognized in every restaurant, decked out in classic black attire, donning red aprons. Ambassadors will circulate through the restaurants, thank guests for dining out that day and pass out envelopes for voluntary donations.

The restaurants are benefiting from this partnership. It generates business for them. In some cases, thanks to the hosts, new customers are tasting what they have to offer for the first time. The restaurants are also getting free publicity as AVOL spreads the word through a series of public service announcements, radio, TV and print. AVOL will also use social media like Facebook. Look for a month long marketing effort leading up to Dining Out for Life.

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A month that literally pays off. “The city came out in full force to help this event,” Slate says. Last year one restaurant boasted two days worth of business by 9pm. Another had the largest sales for a Wednesday since they opened.

AVOL cashed in too. Since 2010 was the first year they hosted Dining Out for Life, they set a modest goal to raise $18,000. To their excitement, AVOL raised nearly $37,000.

This year they would like to double that. So what can $75,000 do for an organization like this? “A lot,” Slate beams with possibility. “It means everything.” There are lots of acrossthe-board funding cuts coming for HIV/AIDS services nationwide. Slate says the way federal money is distributed to states is being re-calculated. The bulk of funding is headed away from states like Kentucky to twelve major metropolitan cities.

AVOL serves low income families living with HIV/AIDS in 72 counties from Frankfort to the Eastern border of the state.

“One person becomes infected with HIV every day in the state of Kentucky. Nationwide, one new person is infected with HIV every nine minutes,” Slate says. AVOL attends to all the non-medical needs of their clients. The bulk of that is stabilized housing and transportation. There is also funding for utilities, clothing and food. “If there is a need, we can take care of it,” Slate says.

During AVOL’S 25 years in Lexington, they have branched out. Their Rainbow House has five apartments for transitional housing. Soloman House is a seven bedroom

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communal living, long-term care facility with 24-hour certified nurse assistants on staff. AVOL also has a support group that meets once a month. “It’s not the easiest thing to talk about. There is still a stigma of some sort especially the further you get from Lexington,” Slate says. The latest data is eye-opening evidence that the need to talk about it and be aware is greater than ever. “It’s still here in a big way. We need to teach awareness.” Because of advances in medical treatment, HIV/AIDS has become more of a chronic illness now instead of an automatic death sentence, so the services AVOL provides are vital. This disease however is becoming more linked to poverty and Kentucky’s most vulnerable communities. The services AVOL provides are vital to keep people healthy, stable, and connected to care.

So just for one day, everyone is encouraged to eat out. “It’s a time when people can get together and have fun. If you eat out once a week just make it that day,” Slate says. If eating out doesn’t fit your schedule November 30th, you can still have a hand in helping by promoting it. Slate‘s enthusiasm for Dining Out for Life is contagious. “I get really excited because I don’t think anyone needs to feel left out.”

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PARENTING

I FIRED MYSELF AS MY BOYS’ HAIRSTYLIST

by Hallie Bandy

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I retired as personal hairstylist to my boys.

And I’m not going back, no matter how much they whine.

Dealing with the boys’ hair has been a thorn in my side since they showed up, and I don’t think I ever got it right.

At first thought, you’d expect girls’ hair would be the problem.

And I’m not saying caring for their locks was simple. But learning to braid, and finding non-tangly loopies was a simple task compared to the never-ending chore of keeping the boys’ hair trimmed in a manner that suited them.

At our house, my husband insisted boys got a haircut as soon as someone referred to him as “beautiful” or “pretty.” And, thanks to some good genes, that came at a young age for our boys. In fact, they were barely sitting when my husband thought it would be a good idea to give them their first trim.

They certainly weren’t sitting still!

I approached the task cautiously. But despite the fact that I intentionally started by taking very little off, with each move of the head, the whole operation became increasingly troublesome. I started to think the whole “bowl” concept wasn’t such a bad idea. I’d put anything over their heads if it would block out the distractions that caused sudden head movements, and, consequently, a bad haircut.

It didn’t take long for me to start thinking it was me. I just lacked basic haircutting skills.

Maybe I should take them to a “professional.”

And so I did.

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tools and turned the kid into a mini-me of Ryan Seacrest. The mother paid, and the pair left, but then returned just a few minutes later.

“I’d like my money back,” the woman informed the receptionist.

“I asked for a cute haircut,” she stated emphatically, adding, “And this is not cute. At all.”

The puzzled receptionist asked just what, exactly, was wrong.

“Well, just look at his face,” the mother retorted.

And then the poor kid chimed in: “What’s wrong with my face, Mama?”

I think my boys almost bolted out the door right then, but an uncontrollable case of the giggles left them immobile.

Because, know what? The Mom had a point.

And while I know that little kid couldn’t do much about his face, the way it interacted with the hairstyle really was not attractive. At all.

After that incident I agreed to trim my boys up at home again. To my way of thinking, why pay for a problem you can create yourself for free?

What it took me awhile to realize is, sometimes “free” comes at a cost.

I invested in a pair of electric sheers for the son who likes the “GI” look. But every time I used them, he insisted I cut his hair crooked.

“Look,” I said. “This gismo cuts everything the same length. If something is crooked, it must be your scull.”

Turns out, a haircut can be just as traumatic as a visit to the dentist. And, the end result isn’t necessarily much better than my own efforts. In fact, sometimes it’s worse.

My other son is no better. He inherited a double cowlick from some distant kin, and it seems he always twitches just as I get to that section of his head, leaving him with a bit of a rooster tail.

And apparently I’m not alone.

And, unfair as it seems, he can’t wear his baseball cap all day.

On one visit to a local barber, my kids observed a small child getting his hair trimmed. His helicopter mother was standing next to him, chatting away to the stylist who pulled out all the

So I’ve decided to let someone else mess up my kids’ hair.

After all, I’m going to make enough mistakes as a Mom. I’ll pay to get off the hook on this one.

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HOME GARDENING

GROWING YOUR OWN GOURDS

by Michelle Rauch, Gardening Enthusiast

When I started my venture into gardening a couple years ago I thought the one downside of my new addiction was its limited season. But I am learning there is plenty of room to grow your green thumb beyond Spring and Summer. Fall has a bounty of beauty that can be home grown.

By now you have probably picked up on my penchant for variety.

I love choices and lots of them. When it comes to pumpkins there is an A to Z list that can make your head spin. Traditionalists may want to stick with the good ‘ol “Jack-O-Lantern”, but if you are ready for something new, get ready for every shape, size, color and character. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For some that beauty comes in perfection. For others the beauty is found in all the imperfections. That trend is allowing growers to market those not so perfect pumpkins. Those covered in warts, odd shapes and non-traditional colors and even stripes! At one time considered flaws that turned people away, these varieties are a novelty now.

Geography dictates I start with the white and blue pumpkins.

That’s right, Cat Fans behold the opportunity to combine your love of your favorite team with Fall décor. Blue pumpkins come in a variety of hues from a blue-gray to a deeper blue. They make a gorgeous statement mixed with traditional orange or white pumpkins. Two of the most well-known blue pumpkin varieties are Australian Blue and Jarrahdale. White pumpkins are perfect if you are looking for a crisp, classic, elegant display. They come in all sizes from the tiny Baby Boos at a mere three inches up to the Full Moon which weighs in at nearly 80 pounds! In addition to a beautiful display, these pumpkins are known for being as good to eat as they are to look at.

Since pumpkins are very frost sensitive wait until the last chance of frost is long gone. The average daily temperature should be at least 70 degrees. Target late May to late June as your best bet for successful planting. They will need full sun and room to grow since the vines can extend more than 20 feet. Good drainage is a must and they benefit from deep but infrequent watering. If pumpkin seeds have been stored properly, they can last for several years.

That’s good news for me since I ordered pumpkin seeds and got too carried away with my other Spring planting. Before I knew it my window of opportunity had passed to get the pumpkin seeds in the ground. Better luck next year.

In addition to being a visual treat for you fall décor, pumpkins are healthy too. They are low in calories and high in fiber. The seeds not only make a tasty treat but come with the benefit of protein, iron and B-vitamins. What a great garden goodie that gives you more bang for your buck!

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Who Won? On October 15, HGTV’s ‘Biggest Bang for Your Buck’ featured Monica Pedersen and local real estate agent, Michael Prather, evaluating three Lexington home entertainment space renovations. Each of the three families spent $100,000 on their renovation. The national return on investment for an entertainment space renovation is 69%. Dan and Ewa Lewis’ home received the highest marks with an ROI of 77%. The couple used Sawyer-Elder Construction for the design and build of this spectacular space. If you missed the show in October, tune in to HGTV on November 24 at 4:30pm for a second showing of the episode.

77% ROI

1st Place: Lewis Family Bar open to media room Wine tasting room Bar sink too small No ice machine

2nd Place: Stocks Family Great location on 11 acres 2 flat-screens behind movie screen TV and fireplace too high Lacked accessories around pool table

60% ROI

3rd Place: Monroe Family Stone bar area Stage in theater room Stone arch-odd location Wall paint color choices

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76% ROI

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TOP DESIGN

DECORATING FOR A CHRISTMAS PARTY

by Debra R. Kiser Decorating Consultant

Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.

-Washington Irving Few things speak to all five senses more than a festive holiday celebration. The very essence of Christmas excites: the smell of fresh evergreens; the taste of freshly baked cookies; the soft touch of new snow as it melts on your skin; the joyful sounds of friends and family gathering to celebrate; and the colorful sights of beautifully decorated homes. Whether you are planning a small dinner party or a large celebration, creating a visual holiday theme that carries through the whole house will fill you guests with Christmas spirit.

Many of us have simplified our holiday celebrations and scaled back on having parties and giving gifts in response to today’s economic downturn. Never have we needed to bond together more to lift our spirits in hope. Well, our homes don’t have to look sparsely decorated when we revisit traditional color schemes.

A sophisticated all red or green palette sets a joyful mood for sharing seasonal delights and is easy to pair old with new for a refreshed, updated look. While red and green, opposite colors on the color wheel, are traditionally associated with all things Christmas, a more modern color interpretation for a fresh holiday inspiration is to blend many hues and shades of either red or green for this year’s Christmas party décor. Harmonize shades in the spectrum of reds using exquisite textures, shiny and matte finish ornaments all mixed with gleaming crystal brings each room alive.

Greet guests at the door with a favorite drink in a shade to match your color scheme. Uncork a flow of sparkling conversation by serving chilled Champagne punch; perhaps coffee or espresso with an assortment of light bites. Remember coordinating the food in colors to complement your décor makes your edibles part of the decoration, as well.

Take hospitality a step further with one-of-a-kind touches made by repurposing treasured holiday elements married with holiday evergreens tucked in oft used spaces throughout the home—a sprig of green tied with festive ribbon and ornaments nestled on an end table where guests might sit; fragrant greens from the yard resting on the vanity or soap dish in the powder room. Consider the tradition of a kissing ball in the foyer to warm guests up and add to the party mood.

The featured centerpiece of the entire celebration is the dining table, buffet or even the kitchen island for less formal holiday activities. It’s important to have a feast for the eyes here as much as for the stomach. Larger scale decorations in varying heights keeps the holiday tablescape basic but beautiful. Try wrapping packages that will hold plates of hors d’oeuvres; use favorite cake plates on stands for food presentation. An alternative is to use bowls or baskets in different heights and drape them with a beautiful tablecloth. Add lights around the table covered with a sheer tablecloth and you have just embellished the table with another layer of lush holiday enchantment.

No matter whether your holiday décor is lush and luxurious or simply beautiful, the important thing is to celebrate the joy of the season with family and friends you love.

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TOPS Tour of Homes

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Todds Station Stunner

Designed to have a cottage feel on the outside, this home in Todd’s Station sits on a beautiful 10 acre lot that perfectly reflects that warm, cozy aesthetic. With traditional grids on the windows and dormers painted to match the brick, this home feels intimate in spite of its over 8,000 square feet of space. The little barn to the side of the home was painted a lovely rose brown color and given a lean-to in order to make the front of the estate even more inviting.

Built in 2003, this home’s original owners have recently decided to list it for sale. The family’s primary objective for building the home was to give themselves, their children and their pets space to create their favorite places. The family always had their eyes on functionality and comfort while building this lovely house.

With no traffic and plenty of greenspace, this lot offers tons of outdoor fun for family and guests alike.

The long driveway is perfect for children riding their bikes and playing in a safe space while the spacious yard is perfect for entertaining.

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Who’s Who The foyer was designed not to be a tower or big, open hallway, but instead a warm, inviting walkway to the rest of the house. Open archways achieved this, offering pleasant visual curves and wonderful flow in the space. The archway beneath the stairs features a wrought iron configuration specifically designed by Kentucky Ornamental Iron to hold a unique piece with Chinese characters that mean “Double Happiness”.

The dining room features a beautiful eggplant suede-look wall paint that offers elegance set against the patterned wallpaper.

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Archways are a consistent part of the home’s architectural design, softening the appearance of the spaces. The distressed oak flooring offers instant warmth to every space in the home, particularly when set against the rich hues of the walls. Custom cabinetry in the home offers built-in shelving in many areas; accentuated here in white, the shelves give a light and airy feel to these rooms.

A piano room was built for the family’s three children to practice and entertain. The painted texture of the walls gives this large area a cozy feel.

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The home’s “pocket office” opens up into the kitchen and houses the pantry. Artistic Wood of Kentucky, Inc. created custom shelving and cabinetry for this area in a rich wood that complements the flooring.

The foyer features a barrelled ceiling to carry on the cottage feel of the home’s exterior.

While many areas of the home are quite spacious, rich hues and wood trim make the spaces feel much more intimate. The addition of a fireplace in this living room space creates a focal point for the whole family to congregate around in a space ideal for conversation and entertaining.

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American Residential Technologies created a unique lighting configuration that is warm and inviting, as well as a technology system that is equally sophistocated and user-friendly.

A massive walk-in closet offers tons of storage and ideal organization. An island makes getting ready in this closet easy and accessible.

The master bedroom continues the barrelled ceiling effect seen in the home’s foyer.

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The spacious kitchen features seating at the bar and a breakfast table. There is a butler’s bar just off the kitchen for ease of access for the outdoor spaces. Creative Kitchen & Bath designed the cabinetry in the home’s kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room.

The home’s media room features a 106” screen, cozy seating, a card table and a kitchenette. Not only can they enjoy movies, sporting events and television on the screen, but they have also hooked up gaming consoles to the system, as well.

For entertaining purposes, the family has three outdoor patios.

One is a screened-in porch off the kitchen that leads to the second, an outdoor patio on the back of the house. The third patio is beside the pool. The pool can be heated, making it a great escape even if there’s a slight chill in the air.

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This contract post office offers the same service as a regional post office and operates under the same policies. They don’t offer PO boxes, passports or money orders, but they are able to provide passport photos that are less expensive than “the other guys”.

enjoy their quick and pleasant post office experience, instead.

As an Edible Arrangements location, as well, this store is perfect for gift giving! Guests to this shop can pick out and pick up dipped fruit arrangements while sending off important mail.

For ultimate convenience, this Post Office and Edible Arrangements location is a speedy and welcoming one-stop shop.

This easy-to-find location offers a lot of services that save time and money. Tucked in the Man O’War Place off of Locust Hill Drive, this post office offers shipping supplies, boxes and everything needed to get in and out fast. Owners Bob and Susan Miller invite Central Kentuckians to skip the lines and

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Convenience is key at the Richmond Road Post Office and Edible Arrangements shop. Known as the “Best-Smelling Post Office” in Lexington, this great spot is a one-stop shop for mailing and gifting needs.

Edible Arrangements & Post Office 3101 Richmond Rd. 859.266.0866

For unique styles at affordable prices, Heels offers a great selection of shoes for women of all ages. Heels is conveniently located in the Victorian Square Shoppes, making it an easy shopping trip for women all over Central Kentucky.

Heels offers the trendiest styles of shoes from some of today’s hottest brands and designers. Their impressive selection includes high heels, boots, special occasion shoes and flats.

With over 300 styles to choose from, Heels offers the perfect pair to go with any outfit or occasion. Heels is happy to feature

an array of colors, as well.

Heels also offers a variety of accessories perfect for today’s busy fashionista. Their sister location in Huntington, WV is already a favorite shopping spot there and is certainly making its mark on the Lexington fashion scene.

With great prices, Heels is perfect for a variety of needs. Their 60-day layaway plans make it an easy choice for Lexington’s most fashionable ladies. Heels is a great spot for finding the perfect gift, as well!

With an impressive selection and great customer service, this women’s shoe boutique is a great find for everyone. For women of all ages, Heels offers the perfect pair.

Heels 123 N Broadway Rd. Victorian Square 859.258.2221

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What’s New Kitchen Concepts is known for creating top of the line cabinetry and counter tops for residential and commercial properties in Central Kentucky. Their new Mall Road showroom makes experiencing the top-quality service at Kitchen Concepts easier and more convenient than ever.

With showrooms on Mall Road and Mount Tabor Road, Kitchen Concepts has state-of-the-art showrooms on both sides of Lexington. The showrooms are an excellent jumpingoff point for those interested in custom cabinetry and counter

top designs. Each showroom displays examples of what is possible through Kitchen Concepts, featuring a wide range of styles and configurations.

Both sites are staffed by qualified kitchen and bath designers who can help with a variety of project needs and concerns.

They can work with virtually any client, helping with remodelling or new construction homes, commercial properties or multi-family builds. Kitchen Concepts can create cabinetry to fit any look, style or budget.

For anyone looking for a unique cabinetry design, Kitchen Concepts offers a very special experience. With their professional staff of qualified designers, Kitchen Concepts provides service that is unparalleled.

Kitchen Concepts 4001 Mall Rd. 112 Mt. Tabor Rd. 859.881.1766 www.kitchenconceptsky.com

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or a unique style unlike anything else in Central Kentucky, Paisley Polkadot offers fashionistas a truly fresh choice.

They focus on women’s clothing and accessories that are unique and exciting. With fabulous customer service and a very special shopping experience, Paisley Polkadot is far more than just fashion as usual.

Paisley Polkadot seeks out clothing and accessory lines not currently carried in the Lexington/Nicholasville area. This ensures that Paisley Polkadot is truly unlike any other boutique in Central Kentucky. Paisley Polkadot loves working with smaller companies and new designers that offer cutting-edge designs.

When possible, they carry goods manufactured in the US. Paisley Polkadot is located in the growing Brannon Crossing shopping center. It shares 4,800 square feet with Evantti and

Paisley Polkadot 139 Cynthia Dr., Nicholasville KY Brannon Crossing 859.296.4800 www.facebook.com/paisleypolkadot

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Frames by James, all stores owned by the owners of Paisley Polkadot, David and Tonya Daugherty. This creates a truly exciting shopping experience! Their extraordinary customer service will ensure that every customer enjoys their time spent in Paisley Polkadot.

The owners of Paisley Polkadot say that it is ideal for people with youthful, flirty personalities. Those who love a little vintage flair and admit to having a bit of dreamy romantic in them will likely love the clothing and accessories offered at Paisley Polkadot.

What’s New the ceremony sites to up close and personal detail shots, TOPS Weddings features plenty of inspiration, as well as a great read.

Twelve weddings with Kentucky ties are profiled in TOPS Weddings magazine through stunning photos and descriptions of all the special details of the couples’ big days.

Included with each wedding are tips and tales directly from the brides, offering their unique experience and expertise for brides-to-be!

To advertise in future TOPS publications, call today. For locations, visit TOPSinLex.com.

TOPS Weddings offers plenty to enjoy for everyone. For couples planning their own special celebrations, TOPS Weddings is a fabulous resource guide and a fount of inspiration.

Huge full-color, glossy photos display the hottest trends, freshest ideas and most stunning wedding celebrations from Central Kentucky and beyond. From sweeping glimpses of

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entral Kentucky’s favorite magazine is bringing back one of its most-loved specialty publications: TOPS Weddings! Packed with photos and advice from Central Kentucky brides, TOPS Weddings offers readers something new.

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rivé Med Spa is passionate about skin care and bringing to its clients achievable, believable beauty. They feel that everyone deserves beautiful, youthful skin.

Privé also offers skin care products. They carry goods from SkinCeuticals, Obagi and other world renowned skin care lines.

The experienced, dedicated staff at Privé help clients select products and services that will improve skin, and result in a healthier, fresher, more youthful look. They are proud to offer a variety of services, including facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, hormone balancing therapy, Botox, Dysport and various dermal fillers.

Owners Dr. Scott & Brandice Harrison, PA-C and Mark & Becky McDonald are pleased to bring professional, quality skin care services to Central Kentucky. Their staff operates in a comfortable, relaxed environment that is conveniently located to ensure that each and every client has a wonderful experience.

Privé Med Spa welcomes anyone interested in improving their skin. From youthful to mature skin, the staff at Privé believes that the key to great skin care is about prevention as well as intervention. Join the staff at Privé as they unveil their Med Spa at their Open House on Nov. 9, 5PM-8PM.

Privé Med Spa 3363 Tates Creek Rd. Ste. 209 Lansdowne Shopping Center 859.523.5893 www.privemedicalspa.com

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he Grout Doctor specializes in tile and grout repair for all sorts of projects and spaces. For homes or businesses, The Grout Doctor can repair, refresh or update the appearance of grout and tile installations.

The Grout Doctor offers free estimates on their work. They are equipped and able to tackle grout repair, grout recoloring, re-caulking, tile repair and sealing. They work on all types of tile and grout, including natural stones such as granite, travertine, flagstone, limestone, sandstone, slate and marble.

The professionals with The Grout Doctor are certified tile, grout and stone care specialists. They are careful to use the best methods of cleaning and repair to ensure the best possible result and long-lasting beauty. Owner Jerry Glonek is proud to serve the Lexington area.

The Grout Doctor is happy to educate homeowners or business owners on the benefits of tile care and the services they offer. Whether for a bathroom, kitchen, foyer, fireplace, counter top or commercial space, The Grout Doctor is ready to cure sick grout wherever it may be. With professional care and quality service, The Grout Doctor offers new life to tiled spaces.

The Grout Doctor 859.246.0081 www.groutdoctor.com/lexingtonky

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he largest selection and inventory of firearms in Kentucky can be found at The Gun Warehouse & Range. The Gun Warehouse also offers the largest indoor range and training facility in Kentucky, making it a one-stop shop for everyone, from beginners to seasoned gun enthusiasts.

Owners Bud Wells, Rex McClanahan and Joe Murphy are proud to offer every brand of firearm at The Gun Warehouse & Range.

The huge selection includes firearms and gear suitable for various skill levels for men, women and children.

The Gun Warehouse & Range offers the highest-level of training for everyone. The climate-controlled indoor shooting range features an advanced ventilation system that ensures a comfortable, clear shooting experience. There are 28 lanes, each 75 feet long. The range also features the only reactive steel bay in

The Gun Warehouse & Range 1105 Industry Rd. 859.368.0419 www.budsgunshop.com

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the state, which is one of only five in the United States. This allows a challenging, exciting target practice experience and a unique training possibility unlike any other in Kentucky.

Memberships are not required, but a wide variety of memberships are available. The Gun Warehouse & Range is also able to provide CCDW classes. They also offer basic defensive and competitive firearm classes, as well as advanced classes for handgun, rifle and shotgun.

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TOP People to Know Gretchen Tussey

David Daugherty

Susan E.Neil, MD

Owner / Marketing Director

Owner

Aesthetic Medicine

Gretchen Tussey is the Owner and Marketing Director of Tussey Marketing, a full-service marketing firm that does everything from web design and social media marketing to printing and graphic design with a personal touch that some other firms don’t have. Tussey and her staff at Tussey Marketing are available 7 days a week as needed, offering clients a personal, yet professional touch. Social Media Marketing is one of her specialties, showing clients how they can use Facebook to market businesses to their fullest.

576.4804 gretchen@tusseymarketing.com

Despite early career stints in cell biology and theoretical physics, David, at age 24, chose to pursue his artistic passion. Purchasing Frames by James in 1991 he soon had the largest retail framing operation in the state. In 2001 David founded Vintage, a wholesale showroom in Atlanta, to indulge his penchant for furniture design earning him four ARTS nominations. David now brings his creative passion back to Lexington with retail stores Evantti, Frames by James and Paisley Polkadot.

Dr. Susan Neil is a board-certified physician, who devotes her practice to preventative and aesthetic medicine.

She uses the latest technology to reduce the effects of time, sun damage, and hormonal changes. She has extensive experience in the use of botulinum toxin, facial rejuvenation with fillers, and laser treatments. She has studied bioidentical hormone replacement and is a Fellow of the AAFP, ASLMS, and an A4M member.

296.4800 david@evanti.com

278.6345 susanneilmd.com

G.J. Gerard

Whitney Glass

j. stuart hurt

Sales & Showroom Manager

Account Manager

Certified Interior Designer

G.J. Gerard does much more than manage Counter Culture Plus, Lexington’s superior countertop, cabinet and tile source.

While Counter Culture Plus occupies most of his time, he also volunteers with Lexington Leadership Foundation and HOPE Center, as part of his pay-it-forward philosophy. Ask anyone who deals with G.J., and they’ll tell you he has an uncommon passion to do whatever he does better than anyone else can do it, and his business is the proof.

Whitney Glass is the newest marketing consultant with Tops Marketing group. With her strong background in photography and creative development, Whitney brings a fresh approach to her accounts marketing plans. Whitney graduated from the University of Kentucky in Journalism where she played varsity softball and also holds a Science degree. Whitney is passionate about helping others through her work and always striving for the best with her clients.

246.0007 countercultureplus@gmail.com

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A graduate of UK with a BA in Interior Design, j. stuart hurt considers one of his goals in life to have a positive effect on everyone; including customers he gets to know through house, an interior design and custom floral-based business he co-owns. A “man about town”, stuart is involved in many organizations including Susan G. Komen, the Amer. Cancer Soc. and the Lexington Art League. Call stuart today for help with interior design and wedding florals!

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Alison Cubit, Gina Shuffit Knight & Julia Knight

Keith Murphy

Julie Hale Johnston & Johnnie Ross

Chris Bollinger & Amy Smerek

Greg Sublit & Katherine Van Hook

Rebecca Moore

Richard Dawahare

Cindy Stewart, JeanEllen Hiter Melton

St. Raphael’s Under the Kentucky Sky

St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church annual fundraiser Under the Kentucky Sky was held at Equus Run Winery in Midway, KY. The event is to raise money for Reading Camps for children in Africa. sreclex.org/

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Kristy Pinson & Todd Pinson

Roxane East

Aimee Darnell & Kate Joseph

Debbie Osborne, Judy Malone & David Hinkle

Samantha Eddington, Wanda Brown & Judy Malone

Markey Hematology Program

Tatum, Candace, & Adam Stapleton

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night Markey Cancer and Friends joined together on September 23 for a night filled with wine, dancing, and live music. All for a great cause. Team captains Samantha Eddington and Judy Malone hosted the event. Even with the weather, the night was a huge success. All proceeds from the night went to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. lightthenight.org/ky/ Photos by David Desjardins

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Amy Burke, Carol Schroeder, Shelley Savard & Fred Schroeder

Dana Peddicord

Bryan Dollins & Katie Krumm

David Abney & Melissa Smith

Carrie Patterson

Becky McDonald & Mark Tyree

Christa Marillia & Baby Lincoln

Teri Turner, Marty Shuff & Michael Betts

TOPS October Edition Preview Party

TOPS Magazine October issue Sneak Preview Party was held at Cheapside Bar and Grill in the heart of beautiful downtown Lexington. Advertisers and friends were able to get a first look at our “Fall in the Bluegrass” edition that featured Ann McBrayer and Nick Nicholson on the cover. Great food and beverages were enjoyed by all of our TOPS guests. topsinlex.com

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Jamie Leveridge, Clay Leveridge and Marnie Daniels

Bucky and Billie Jo Setzer

Kristin Baehler, Robin Harris, Laura Quinn and Joy Robyn Fenwick

Royce & Tomi Anne Pulliam

Ashley Mueller, Bethany Rogers, Kristi Martin and Heather Couch

Jennifer Angelucci

Mark Badgley and James Mischka

Wine, Women and Shoes On October 6, 2011, The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc. hosted Wine, Women, and Shoes at Keeneland. The event featured a boutique shopping marketplace and world-class wine tasting. Following the shopping experience, guests enjoyed a runway show by Badgley Mischka. Mark Badgley and James Mischka attended the event and mingled with guests throughout the evening. All proceeds benefited the Lexington Cancer Foundation. lexingtonfoundation.org Photos by Paul Atkinson

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Lizzy Boone and Mark Wohlander

Mrs. & Mr. Tony Newman

Coach Calipari and James Maupin

Jack Pattie and Barbara Bailey

Van Florence and David Fraley

Leslie Baldwin, Case Clay and Ashley Averell

Laura & Hugh James

Mrs. & Mr. Woody Dill

Basketball, Bourbon & Bluegrass The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass is to provide children facing adversity with strong, enduring professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change a child’s life for the better, forever. This event was held at Three Chimneys Farm and featured UK Coach John Calipari. bbbs-bluegrass.org Photos by Alex Orlov

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Big Blue Madness Big Blue Madness, the first open practice opportunity for Kentucky’s 2011 – 2012 men’s and women’s basketball teams, was held at Rupp Arena. This annual event introduces Cat fans to the players and coaches and kicks off the basketball season in Kentucky. ukathletics.com Photos by Dr. Michael Huang

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Keeneland’s 75th Anniversary Fall Meet Guests celebrated a timeless tradition during Keelenand’s 75th Anniversary Fall Meet from October 7th-29th, taking in exciting live racing and enjoying one of Central Kentucky’s favorite pasttimes. keeneland.com Photos by Karl Schroeder

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Keeneland’s 75th Post Time with the Pops The Boston Pops, with Keith Lockhart, were joined by the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra for a concert saluting Keeneland on its 75th Anniversary-Saturday, October 15.

Proceeds benefited the Lee T. and Patsy Todd Music Outreach Endowment at the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. keeneland.com Photos by Paul Atkinson

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WEDDINGS

BLOGGING ABOUT YOUR BIG DAY

by Quinn Sherman Wedding Blogger

Has your veil been passed down for generations? Is the brooch pinned to your bouquet a gift from Mom? Is your getaway dress an heirloom?

What’s your something blue?

I believe that these are the touches that set a wedding apart — the details that tell a love story.

Blogging about the big day seems to be an emerging trend that is popping up everywhere. When it comes to writing about your wedding day, there is no right answer or single approach. Some brides focus on finding the perfect theme, others let the many details weave together a bigger picture.

The beauty of bridal is that every element matters, every piece of the puzzle is priceless. To paint a portrait of your big day, shed light on the major points; the venue, bridal party, vows; as well as the small, subtle ones; the lanterns strung in the trees, the DIY programs, the bracelet on your wrist.

Your blog serves as a window into your life as a bride-to-be.

When writing about your own planning process, it’s important to open up and let your personality shine; tell the tale of how you got engaged, what sparked your color palette, why you chose to exchange vows by the sea. Addressing these questions helps other brides-to-be recognize their breadth of options, as well as shows them how to make decisions and bring their vision to life.

What makes weddings so special is that the inspiration is endless.

Brides love an idea that they can run with. Your creative ideas not only touch other brides, they inspire them to recreate these pieces in their own way. Another inspiration currently trending with brides is creating a brand for your special day. It could be anything from a simple monogram with personal flair or even an inventive pattern and design. This truly personalizes a wedding day and inspires innovative ideas.

The most important aspect to blogging about your big day is simply letting your blissful bridal moments sparkle. Inspire brides to let their personalities reign supreme. Unique details and personal preference will ignite imaginative thoughts and ideas to every reader you reach. After all, it’s all about you and the most important moment in your life!

It’s obvious that no two weddings are quite the same, but what binds them together is a sense of creativity, charm, and yes, true love.

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Kristin & Robert Milam

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ollege is a time to grow, learn and for some, to fall in love with the man of her dreams. And so it was for Kristin. She first met Robert on UK’s campus at a fraternity party, which led to tailgating at UK sporting events, and cheering on the Cats whenever possible. Discovering that they had so much in common they found themselves inseparable after their first date. Robert declared his intentions on New Year’s Eve in 2009, in a romantic, down-on-one-knee proposal that truly surprised Kristin.

Kristin chose her home church of the Cathedral of Christ the King for the ceremony. She had received all her Sacraments there and she felt it was only fitting to receive the Sacrament of Marriage there as well. Kristin’s brother, Kevin, walked her down the aisle and she carried a special charm with a photograph of her father, who had passed away four years earlier, fixed into her bouquet. Her other three brothers joined them at the altar to present her to Robert. Father Norman also honored her father’s memory by singing You Raise Me Up. It was an extremely touching moment and a wonderful way to remember her father.

Kristin wore a Alvina Valenta silk faced duchess aline ball gown of satin and chiffon. The gown featured a strapless soft curved neckline atop a bodice

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of florals with scattered jewels, a ruched natural waist and pleating in the skirt. Kristin wore pearls given to her by her mother as a wedding gift and carried one handkerchief belonging to her grandmother and another that was a gift from a close family friend bearing her new monogram. Another very special gift was a pair of silver monogrammed chalices belonging to Robert’s grandmother, which were given to the couple by Robert’s mother to be used during the toasts.

While the ceremony was full of sacred and sentimental moments, Kristin and Robert’s reception at the Lexington Country Club was pure fun. The Club was the epitome of southern charm awash in beautiful hues of pink and green, with its picturesque views, exquisite cuisine and four tier wedding cake. Kentucky elements included a Bourbon & Cigar Bar for the guys, and two dance numbers by the bride and her UK dance team bridesmaids complete with blue and white pom poms. Guests were entertained with the UK Fight Song and Mony, Mony. Heartily they joined in with the C-A-T-S chant to show their UK spirit. Even the groom’s cake paid homage to UK, sporting a replica of Rupp Arena with a special Tennessee section. To keep the party going, the Nashville band, Burning Las Vegas, kept everyone on the dance floor.

Photography by Emily Faith

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At the end of the night guests received favors of personalized pizza boxes as a late night bite and tribute to the bride and groom’s favorite food.

Kristin and Robert said their farewells and departed their reception in an antique car, loving the fireworks display that capped off a perfect wedding weekend.

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Details: Wedding Planner: Lauren Chitwood Events Band: Burning Las Vegas, Nashville Photographer: Emily Faith Photography, Lulu’s Photo Booth Videographer: Scott Hayes, Hayes Video Production Reception, Bridal, Wedding Party Flowers: Love and Camellia, Lauren Chitwood Events, Louisville Cathedral Flowers: Suzanne Bauer Hair and Makeup: Ana Crane Simpson Reception and Catering: Lexington Country Club, Jessica York Reception tent: Camargo Rental, Cincinnati Late night snack: Papa John’s Transportation: Blue Grass Tours, Inc. Get-away Car: Gold Shield Transportation Rentals: Purdon’s Musicians/Ceremony: Commonwealth Musicians, Louisville; Brian Hunt, Organist; Christie Pabin, Cantor Invitations and Program: First Impression, Louisville Calligrapher: Claudia Engle Wedding and Reception Dresses: Bridal and Formal, Cincinnati Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Twirl Boutique Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse Cake: Judy Myers, Nicholasville, KY Fireworks: Bill Loeffler, Louisville

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Alexandrea Camille (Parman) & Joseph J. Schodowski September 4, 2011

Ashby Green Hellmuellar at Always Ashby Photography

Amanda & Timothy (Chris) Hamby July 16, 2011 Isabel Sam Photography

Wedding Announcements

Allison (Tippins) & Robert Todd Blanton June 4, 2011 Jaclyn and Josh Johnson Photography

Anna Marie (Brown) & Jack Louis DeWeese October 1, 2011 Rockledge Photography

Want to see your wedding photo published in TOPS? Email kristen@topsmarketing.com for more information.

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