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BUSINESS ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARDS: • Businesses must be active members of Commerce Lexington Inc. • Businesses must have completed three (3) or more full years of operation in the local market with fewer than 150 employees.

• Small businesses can apply for ONE award category.

• Past Category and overall Small Business of the Year award recipients are not eligible to reapply for 5 years from the date of their award presentation.

NEW in the Neighborhood Award Nominations Open

The 2022 Salute to Small Business Awards application is available ON-LINE, with completed applications due by Monday, July 11, 2022.

Commerce Lexington Inc. began honoring the contributions that small businesses have on our economy in 1986, and since that very first Salute to Small Business event, the impact of small businesses on the global economy has become greater than ever before.

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AWARD CATEGORIES: • There are four award categories from which to choose, including three for small businesses and one for area nonprofits.

• Business Success Award • Entrepreneur Award • Minority Business Award • Nonprofit Community Impact Award (*Not eligible for overall Small Business of the Year Award)

Aqua Tots will be opening a Hamburg location in the former Jos A. Bank location.

Corvin’s Furniture and Flooring has expanded to Lexington, and is now open in the Woodhill Center.

Floor & Decor is a specialty retailer of hard surface flooring, offering an in-stock selection of tile, wood, stone, related tools and flooring accessories.

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Atlanta, Floor & Decor is one of Fortune’s 100 fastest-growing companies. A 2019 Forbes article described Floor

and Decor’s CEO’s secret sauce as “back-to-basic retail at its best: find the best locations, design the best stores, sell the hottest products at attractive prices and satisfy the customers at their point of need.”

Lexington’s Floor and Decor location will be in the former Burlington location on Richmond Road.

Aqua Tots and Floor & Decor new to the neighborhood

Spectrum partners with Clark County to expand broadband access

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NEIGHBORHOOD

Applications Open

The City of Lexington is now accepting applicants for the Teachers’ Environmental Academy. Modeled after the City’s Community Environmental Academy, participating teachers will take part in a week-long workshop focused on environmental challenges in Lexington.

Legacy Equine Academy Founder, Ronald W. Mack, receives the annual Bluegrass Tomorrow Vision Award for Diversity in Education.

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The workshop series — offered Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17 — is open to kindergarten through 12th grade educators who work in public or private schools in Lexington-Fayette County.

Workshops will focus on multi-modal transportation, waste management and water quality.

“The Teachers’ Environmental Academy is an exciting way for teachers in Fayette County to get paid to learn about how our City operates behind the scenes,” says Danny Woolums, Environmental Education Coordinator for the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works. “This allows them to bring knowledge, excitement and helpful resources back to their students!”

Teachers who complete the Academy by participating in all five days will receive a $500 stipend. Participants will tour the Lexington Recycle Center, the Town Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant and other facilities. Applications are open through Friday, June 3.

Funds Available

The City of Lexington is providing a one-time grant to local 501(c)(3) agencies for major capital projects in two categories: 1.) Facility improvement (ex., the purchase, construction, expansion, repair

of a building, installation or major overhaul of HVAC systems, etc.) and 2.) Operational investments (ex., purchase of major equipment, such as generators or vehicles).

Community nonprofit partners with established proven track records of performance that are located in Lexington Fayette-County are invited to apply.

These grants are for capital projects, are funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, and are subject to federal reporting and spending requirements.

To be considered, completed proposals are due no later than 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21 via the LFUCG’s procurement software. For assistance in registering, contact Katie Osborne at (859) 258-3320.

The proposal must contain the required documents and respond to each of the required narrative/application questions to be complete.

Submissions containing significant omissions of the required information will be considered nonresponsive and will be removed from the funding process and constitute an incomplete proposal.

Applicants who have questions regarding the RFP or the process should contact Todd Slatin at (859) 258-3320.

“Did you know Bur Oaks are the official tree of Lexington, and can live for hundreds of years? They’re also a fantastic species for pollinators and wildlife!” Well, now we do, thanks to Trees Lexington, who recently planted one at the Liberty Trail, “a few steps up the slope once you enter from Red Leaf Drive.”

NOW OPEN The spraygrounds at Jacobson Park and the Jacobson boat dock are now open for the summer.

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Father and Son

And a Community that’s pitching in for the O’Briens

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here was a day when the O’Brien family would have been described as the typical, everyday hardworking family; active in sports, school, church, and community. They have always been incredibly blessed with amazing friends and family who have especially supported them through the unfortunate and life changing events of the last three years. The O’Brien Family – Tim, Kristen, Britt and Gracie, moved to the Hartland neighborhood in October 2003 and have raised their two children,

at The Shepherd Center in Atlanta via what is called Britt (21) and Gracie (19), among the most amazing a “vent to vent” transfer. A day after his arrival at community of friends and neighbors who are now Shepherd, Britt’s oxygen levels plummeted several considered family. times and it was very touch and go. They almost lost In December 2018, at the age of 47, Tim was their precious son more diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. After multiple than once, and Britt remained in critical care in rounds of chemo and radiation and several surgeries to remove tumors from his liver, colon, and pancreas, a medically-induced coma for about five weeks. He finally started to improve and stabilize and remained he is still fighting after another recurrence of cancer at The Shepherd Center until January 28, 2022. From that showed up on a routine scan in October 2021. day one, Britt never lost his sweet smile, strong Tim is currently receiving bi-weekly chemotherapy faith, and never-ending determination to one day treatments for his cancer. walk again. For now, he is considered a quadriplegic In August 2021, Tim’s cancer was in remission but is working hard to regain all the mobility he and life was pretty normal. The O’Briens received can. He currently uses a power wheelchair and has a middle-of-the-night phone call on August 7, 2021 some movement in his arms and wrists but still has that no parent ever wants to receive. Their 21-year very little fine motor skills in old son, Britt, was being airlifted to Grady Memorial The Hartland Tour of Homes his fingers and hands. This leaves him needing full time Hospital in Atlanta, GA after is something that will be a caregivers to help him with all nearly drowning from a wonderful celebration of daily living tasks. diving accident while on a how far Britt has come.

Once discharged from The summer trip with friends Shepherd Center, Centre and Centre College lacrosse College helped pave the way for Britt to return to teammates in GA. Britt had mistakenly dove into school. Britt requires around the clock care and this the deep end of a pool when the group had gone has been a huge undertaking to arrange. He is only for a night swim. He realized that he was paralyzed taking two classes while he continues to attend and his friend pulled him out of the water just as he therapy at Frazier Rehabilitation Center in Louisville was sure he was going to drown. He had a large cut three days per week. The O’Briens’ home is currently on his head and could not feel any part of his body. being renovated to accommodate him which has Kristen arrived in Atlanta at 7 a.m. and was told required an addition. He will return home to live that Britt had a severe C4-C6 spinal cord injury and with his family this summer and continue to attend would never be able to move anything below his chest. Emergency surgery was completed that day to therapy in Louisville five days per week.

The O’Brien family is so grateful for the outpouring decompress his spine and do whatever repair could of support for the many ongoing financial needs be done. The surgery was as successful as it could that Britt’s injury will require. The Hartland Tour be and Britt was taken off the ventilator a few hours of Homes is something that will be a wonderful after surgery only to be placed back on it about eight celebration of how far Britt has come as well as hours later. Everything took a turn for the worse in showing the O’Brien family that they are not alone the next few days as Britt developed a severe case and will continue to be loved and supported on their of pneumonia. During those very scary days, the journey to complete healing for both Britt and Tim. O’Briens were able to get Britt admitted to the ICU

The Hartland Tour of Homes, benefiting Britt O’Brien, is scheduled for Jun 12.

Tour of Homes Photos credit Addie Fresca Photography

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SPONSORED FEATURE

But the added dimension for us is the kilt. I’m not just looking for cleaning technicians willing to wear a kilt. I want people on the team who can rock a kilt!”

So, why the gimmick?

Noel tells us, “The official story is that ‘in 2002, a Vancouver-based Scotsman fashioned a hand-sewn kilt to put a friendly visual on his otherwise faceless window cleaning company.’ But the real answer, in my opinion, is that the kilt makes it fun — for our customers and for us! We don’t ‘suit up’ for work, we ‘kilt up.’ And it’s awesome.

Our customers know it’s us when we’re coming up their driveway. Strangers will stop and ask us about the kilts. I’ve had people ask to take pictures of/with me — which is cool and I always oblige.”

Just remember: no peeking!

A Family Affair Meet Lexington’s Men In Kilts

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here is no better conversation starter than a kilt,” according to Daniel Noel, a lifelong Kentuckian and UK grad who just launched Men In Kilts Lexington. The window and exterior cleaning company is the first of its kind in Kentucky and only the 14th in the US. Prior to starting the business, Noel worked for a decade and a half as a recruiter.

He says of his prior career, “sometimes it felt like being on a treadmill. It was a different kind of hard work and often difficult to feel like you were making real progress. And there were a lot of factors beyond my control. With Men In Kilts, it’s simpler. Hire good people. Train them well. Do good work for our customers.”

And it’s hard to beat the immediate gratification.

He says, “One of the best things about the job, by far, is how visible the results are. When I was recruiting it was sometimes difficult to feel a sense of accomplishment. With Men In Kilts, you get to see the results and get that immediate feedback from the customer. It’s my favorite part.”

Customers say those results are their favorite part too. He says this time of year is perfect for Spring Cleaning, “I really encourage house and pressure washing so people can enjoy their outside spaces while the weather is warm. When you’re grilling out or chilling on the deck, you want to have a good time versus thinking ‘wow I need to do X, Y, and Z out here.’ That’s where Men In Kilts comes in; we can knock those things out and get them off a homeowner’s to-do list.”

DIY home projects are always popular in an economic downturn, but that doesn’t always mean they’re advisable.

Noel says, “Nothing prevents a homeowner from buying a pressure washer and doing the work. But you’ll want to do research and take your time. For instance, you don’t want to use high pressure on your siding. You don’t want an errant wave of the pressure washer to spray dirt, mulch, or landscaping rock everywhere.” He says “the right skills, the right chemicals, the right specialized equipment and training make all the difference.”

“Hire good people. Train them well. Do good work for our customers.”

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here’s no such thing as a typical day for a new business. His days, as an owner, are “a mix of sales, marketing, recruiting, training, and accounting, plus any cleaning where I’m onsite. For technicians, it’s more focused and that’s a good thing. They’re either measuring for estimates or doing service jobs and both those things really come down to being friendly, setting accurate expectations, and doing quality work.”

Starting a business in the middle of a pandemic is “not without its challenges,” he admits. “The labor market is definitely tight and, like so many other businesses, we need employees who have a strong work ethic and are great with customers.

Men In Kilts is the premier exterior house cleaning service serving Lexington.

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he business is a family affair. He explains, “My wife is in marketing and she helps on that side of the business. My son has been out with me canvassing neighborhoods.” And they all love giving back to the community. “Whether it’s the Shamrock Shuffle or the Mutt Strut, we like to throw on the Men In Kilts gear and do our part.”

Daniel and Leslie have been married since 2008 and their son Elliott just finished fifth grade.

When asked if his son’s first job will be as a “kilted cleaning technician,” Noel laughed and replied “I don’t know but it would be kind of awesome if that happens. I just want to set an example that being honest and working hard pays off.”

The Noels enjoy the Hamburg side of town for the same reasons many HJ readers do. Daniel says, “we love the area because of the people (we have great friends in Andover) — and the parks. Jacobson is a particular favorite. When it’s warm we head there for the playground, the sprayground, and the lake for kayaking. Our son goes to a week of Camp Kearney every summer.

In winter, we head there for sledding and to walk around the pine forest which is gorgeous when it snows.”

Like Father, Like Son Elliott Noel plays soccer and flag football and his favorite summer camp is (naturally, for any HJ reader) Camp Kearney. He loves math, Minecraft, and roller coasters and his current passion is creating Rube Goldberg machines.

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FAMILIES

Trinity Breaks Ground

Trinity Christian Academy has broken ground on their new campus after receiving a generous donation of 45 acres of prime real estate on Brannon Road, with a goal of enjoying the new campus in time for the 2023-2024 school year.

Douglass Senior Awarded Caulk Scholarship

Ria Munnolimath, a senior from Frederick Douglass High School, has been awarded the second annual Emmanuel “Manny” Caulk Jr. Memorial Scholarship.

She was selected for the honor by a committee led by Caulk’s widow, Christol Caulk. Munnolimath received the $2,500 scholarship based on her academic achievement, community involvement and an essay.

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Munnolimath was part of the Biomedical Sciences Magnet Program as well as varsity lacrosse team member throughout her high school career. She has participated in numerous extracurricular activities as well as a long list of community service projects.

Munnolimath is an alumna of the Governor’s Scholars Program and will attend the University of Kentucky in the fall.

The Emmanuel “Manny” Caulk Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of the Fayette County Public Schools superintendent after his death in December 2020.

School Principals, and teaches and mentors new superintendents with the Kentucky Association of School Administrators.

Henry Clay Student named Presidential Scholar

Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored over 7,900 of the nation’s topperforming students. The program was expanded in 1979 to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, literary and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.

KIDS CALENDAR FRI JUN 3

Free Friday Flicks, Raya and the Last Dragon

SAT JUN 4

Truck-a-Palooza

SAT JUN 4

Greenfest, Living Arts and Science Center

FCPS Deputy Superintendent Named

Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins has announced, “I’m thrilled to share that Houston Barber, who currently serves as superintendent of the Frankfort Independent School District, will be joining our district,” as the next Fayette County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent.

Barber currently serves as the President of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents, Co-Chair for the Board of Managers for Kentucky’s Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute for

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. Two Kentucky students were among the honorees: Grayson N. Kemplin of Lexington’s Henry Clay High School, and Dunbar’s McKenna Sun.

THU JUN 9 Bluegrass Fair begins FRI JUN 10 Free Friday Flicks, Willy Wonka FRI JUN 17 Free Friday Flicks, Sing 2 SAT JUN 18 Wild Hearts Fun Run Superhero 5k FRI JUN 24 Free Friday Flicks, Encanto

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Diabetes Education

Lexington Fayette County Health Department has announced a free online class, “Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: LFCHD Statewide Online Class!”

Contact Melissa Smith at melissar.smith@lfchd. org or 859-288-2473 to get the web link — you must register in advance to get the Zoom link (the class is NOT held through Facebook).

Classes begin June 6 and meet weekly for 4 months, bi-weekly for 2 months and monthly for 6 months.

Testing Moves

Wild Health will be moving its primary COVID-19 testing location in Lexington from College Way to Wild Health Field, located at 207 Legends Lane beginning June 1st. Testing will remain available at College Way through Tuesday, May 31.

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JIF Recall

producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. The recalled peanut butter was distributed nationwide in retail stores and other outlets.”

For a list of recalled products, visit FDA.gov.

HEALTH CALENDAR

Greg Repass, MD, has been named chief operating officer at Baptist Health Lexington.

Some Jif peanut butters are being recalled for potential salmonella contamination. According to the FDA, “the J. M. Smucker Co. is recalling select Jif® peanut butter products sold in the U.S. due to potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and

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SENIOR LIVING

Carolyn’s Corner Book Club for June

Lexington Senior Center’s Book Club for June is The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. For info about the book club, email bmgjackson8@ gmail.com.

Equipment Lending

Are you about to have knee or hip surgery? Are you returning home after rehab? The Lexington Senior Center has medical equipment, such as aluminum walkers and tub chairs that are available for you to borrow while recovering in your home. Call Lindsay at 859.278-6072 to check on availability.

Farmers’ Market Vouchers

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides $48 in vouchers to seniors that meet the income guidelines, to be used at the local farmers’ markets. To be eligible you must be age 60 or older, a Fayette County resident and meet the income Guidelines. The vouchers will be distributed first come, first served on June 29 and June 30 at the Lexington Senior Center on Life Lane.

It’s Never Too Late to ‘Intern’

Fayette County residents 50 and older are invited to learn more about their local government by enrolling in the 2022 Senior Intern Program. The free program offers senior adults the opportunity to talk with key decision-makers in city government,

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participate in class activities and visit several government facilities.

Several sessions are devoted to field trips to outlying government operations that include the Mayor’s Office, Lexington Fire & Emergency Services, the Division of Police and others.

This year’s program will be held June 6 - 10 and concludes with the annual alumni luncheon/graduation. Space is limited to the first 45 eligible people who apply.

Only those people who have not previously attended may participate.

If interested, contact Kristy Stambaugh at 859.2786072. Individuals may also sign-up at the Lexington Senior Center, 195 Life Lane.

Events subject to change, check with each individual venue.

FRI JUN 3

Calendar

Free Friday Flicks resumes at Jacobson Park!

Friday Flicks at Jacobson Park offers a great evening of entertainment for all ages including a feature movie and fun activities. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Food vendors will be on-site or you are welcome to bring your own picnic. For safety, pets are not permitted for this event. Pre-movie activities include children’s games, petting-zoos, nonprofits and more. Activities begin at 7 p.m. with the movie starting at dark.

Tonight’s Feature is Raya and the Last Dragon.

SAT JUN 4

resources at educational booths with information about environmental opportunities, and learn about the sustainable features of The Living Arts and Science Center.

Mutt Strut is Saturday, June 4th to benefit the animals at your Lexington Humane Society. This dog-friendly, 1-mile Fun Walk will go along a shaded route at Keeneland.

Leash your pup(s) and join to support the animals at LHS! Don’t forget to check out Vendor Village before and after the walk to visit pet-friendly businesses and shop LHS merch.

Swingin’ on Main includes free dance lessons and contests, 6 pm, Triangle Park.

Five Below Band will play at Proud Mary BBQ, 7 pm.

SUN JUN 5 Kids of all ages are invited to the free, familyfriendly event, Truckapalooza, where they can learn about and explore more than 20 trucks from the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works. Meet the drivers who help keep Lexington running, plus see trucks in action during the “roadeo” skills challenge. Stop by for crafts, games and giveaways throughout the day! The site is wheelchair accessible. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

GreenFest celebrates sustainable living in the Bluegrass! Learn from local experts during workshops from 10am-3am, shop and support eco-friendly vendors, enjoy lunch from local food trucks, explore Habitat Earth during two showings at the planetarium, connect with community

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Join pop icons Taylor Dayne, Tiffany, and Jennifer Paige for a nostalgic Ladies Night Out at EKU Center for the Arts.

THU JUN 9

It’s going to be eleven nights of thrill rides and kiddie rides, games, entertainment including the return of the racing pigs and the petting zoo, and new this year: The Human Cannonball—’The Rocketman’ Valencia, the Live Shark Encounter, and all of your favorite Fair foods—including delicious funnel cakes, turkey legs, cotton candy, corn dogs, deep-fried goodies, and much more!!

FRI JUN 10 Free Friday Flicks will screen Willy Wonka at Jacobson Park.

You will hear UK’s most talented students and community members perform selections from Billboard to Broadway at a Grand Night for Singing, UK Singletary Center.

FRI JUN 17 Sing 2 is the featured movie for tonight’s Free Friday Flicks at Jacobson Park.

SAT JUN 18 Head to Keeneland at 7:30 am for the Wild Hearts Fun Run Superhero tk.

Kentucky Wine and Vine Festival begins at 1 pm at the Jessamine County Fairgrounds.

The Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair is June 9-19 at Masterson Station Park in Lexington.

Join Tates Creek Christian Church on Saturday, June 18 (Father’s Day weekend) for a men’s breakfast and car show. Breakfast will

Events subject to change, check with each individual venue. be at 8 am and the guest speaker is Brad White, UK Football defense coach. The car show will follow from 9 am- 11 am and is open to the public.

Enjoy baseball as it was played in the 1860s with this exciting match-up between the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Bluegrass Barons, 1 pm, Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill. Both teams will wear period-reproduction uniforms and use periodreproduction equipment while following baseball rules from the late-19th century. Discover the origins of America’s pastime and how much the game has changed in the last 150 years. In addition to a variety of food trucks, the Shaker Village concession stand will be open near the game, with hot dogs, brats, cracker jacks and assorted snacks and beverages.

The beer tent will also be open nearby.

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COMING SOON

Free Friday Flicks will screen Encanto at Jacobson Park.

SUN JUN 26 ABBA The Concert is an ABBA tribute show, 8 pm, Lexington Opera House.

JUL 7 Barbasol Championship JUL 11 Junior League Horse Show

New Kids on the Block, with Salt n Pepa, Rick Astley, and En Vogue, perform at 7:30 at Rupp Arena.

JUL 16 Keeneland Concours d’Elegance AUG 1 Lexington Challenger Tennis Tourney

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FOOD

Some Like it Hot

Hot Chicken competition heats up in the neighborhood

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exington’s southeast corridor is becoming destination dining for the bluegrass’s hot chicken lovers.

In November 2020, Joella’s Hot Chicken opened its second Lexington restaurant, this one in the Hamburg area.

Meanwhile, across the country, in 2017, four childhood friends with $900 bucks in savings started a pop-up called Dave’s Hot Chicken in an East Hollywood parking lot. Earlier this year, Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken, announced plans for 20 new locations in NYC. Drake, a major Dave’s Hot Chicken investor recently took the reaper challenge and only made it halfway through the sandwich. He told People Magazine of his involvement with the restaurant, “I tried the food, and it was amazing. After meeting the founders and hearing their story I jumped at the opportunity to invest.”

The company has already expanded to Colorado, Illinois, Nevada, Oregon and Texas, and Kentucky is up. A new location on Richmond Road is expected later this year.

Local Taco opens soon in Hamburg area

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PETS

Second Chances for Lexington Pets

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he Lexington Humane Society is implementing a new program for senior and hospice animals.

Thanks to the wonderful support of the Campbell family, the James L. and Dee S. Campbell Senior and Hospice Pet Care Program has already saved a number of animals and looks to save many more over the years.

The program, which is part of the Second Chances program, supports senior or hospice dogs and cats who come into the shelter with advanced medical conditions, but may have many months or even years left to enjoy life. The program provides medical diagnostic tests to ensure quality of life, advanced treatments and medicines, and basic veterinary care, as well as other common pet care.

Since implementing the program only last month, several animals have already been helped through its many services. Mimi, a 10-year-old Boston Terrier mix, came to LHS as a stray with dental, eye, and skin

issues, an upper respiratory infection, and heartworm disease. Despite her many ailments, she was a sweet, older gal who remained resilient. She went to live with an incredible foster parent to enjoy peace and quiet while recovering during her heartworm treatment. The plan is for Mimi to go up for adoption once she completes her treatment. However, rumor has it her foster parent has fallen in love; after years of suffering and neglect, it looks like Mimi may have found her forever home – all thanks to this program.

Jada, a 14-year-old pit bull mix, who also arrived at LHS as a stray, was covered in masses and tumors, with cancer being the ultimate suspect.

While her time may have been short, her life did not have to be short on love. Jada was an immediate candidate for the hospice foster care program, sponsored by the Campbell family.

Whether it was for two days, two weeks, or two months, the goal was for the remainder of her time to be spent in a loving home filled with lots

of treats, kisses, and belly rubs. An amazing foster family took her in and have been caring for her and they, too, have fallen in love.

The James L. and Dee S. Campbell Senior and Hospice Pet Care Program is a transformative new program that will save lives.

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TOUR

Photo credit Addie Fresca Photography

Photo credit Addie Fresca Photography

Hartland Neighborhood presents its first Tour of Homes on Sunday, June 12th, noon - 5:00 p.m. The tour will feature 14 of Hartland’s most beautiful and varied Outdoor Living Spaces just in time for summer entertaining and enjoyment. Neighbors from near and far are invited to spend an afternoon enjoying the lovely outdoor spaces featured on this selfguided tour. All proceeds from the event will benefit the O’Briens, a Hartland family whose son, Britt, sustained a severe spinal injury in summer 2021.

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Photo credit Addie Fresca Photography

Photo credit Addie Fresca Photography

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RETAIL Two new builder-friendly retailers are making a home in southeast Lexington. The Bardstown-based Corvin’s now has a Lexington location in the former Steinmart space in Woodhill on New Circle.

Floor and Decor is opening in the former Burlington location on Richmond Road.

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REAL ESTATE

PROPERTIES RECENTLY SOLD IN LEXINGTON 40505

1756 Wyatt Pkwy.............................................$175,000

221 Eastin Rd...................................................$470,000 1605 Cantrill Dr................................................$320,000 1772 Courtney Ave..........................................$275,000 568 Shaftsbury Rd...........................................$265,000 2109 Coriander Ln...........................................$249,000 534 Radcliffe Rd...............................................$247,500 190 Swigert Ave...............................................$245,000 744 Pioneer Ln.................................................$235,000 156 Glenn Pl.....................................................$230,000 505 Stonehaven Dr..........................................$225,000 1842 Marlboro Dr.............................................$210,000 137 Fairlawn Ave..............................................$205,000 1141 Sparks Rd................................................$205,000 585 Shaftsbury Rd...........................................$195,000 1908 Spring Station Dr....................................$190,000

260 Radcliffe Rd...............................................$172,500 1685 Margate Dr..............................................$169,000 1764 Bellechasse Dr........................................$165,000 539 Freeman Dr...............................................$160,000 556 Parkside Dr................................................$158,000 527 Emerson Dr...............................................$145,000 1804 Marietta Dr..............................................$130,984 1391 Oak Hill Dr...............................................$115,000 215 Arceme Ave...............................................$107,000 1646 Wyatt Pkwy.............................................$105,000 111 James Ct...................................................$102,000 233 Broadview Dr............................................$100,000 2025 New Orleans Dr.........................................$97,500 1420 Edgelawn Av.............................................$93,000

602 Judy Ln......................................................$187,000

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1748 Wyatt Pkwy.............................................$182,000

2708 Martinique Ln......................................$1,225,000

701 Parkside Dr................................................$182,000

3965 Real Quiet Ln........................................$1,103,600

1720 Blue Ridge Dr..........................................$180,000

1652 Villa Medici Pass..................................$1,019,000 Neighborhood property sales info source: Fayette County Property Valuation office (www.fayettepva.com)

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PROPERTIES RECENTLY SOLD IN LEXINGTON 3305 Blackford Pass........................................$645,000

2312 Ice House Way.........................................$346,000

2248 Market Garden Ln...................................$228,000

1917 Cattle Path..............................................$585,000

3392 Lawson Ln...............................................$331,500

2425 Aristocracy Cir.........................................$205,000

1109 Chetford Dr.............................................$570,000

308 Riviera Ct...................................................$325,000

837 Ridgebook Rd...........................................$205,000

1808 Cattle Path..............................................$499,000

3981 Barnard Dr..............................................$325,000

725 Nichwood Trl............................................$200,000

3604 Flower Mound Ct....................................$483,000

2993 Mahala Ln...............................................$310,000

929 McClanahan Ln.........................................$195,000

1673 N. Cleveland Rd......................................$475,000

6359 Athens Boonesboro................................$297,000

3124 Mapleleaf Sq...........................................$185,000

1757 Amethyst Way.........................................$465,000

3504 Forest Spring Ct......................................$280,000

2037 Stonewood Ln........................................$180,000

1141 Andover Forest Dr...................................$450,000

1200 Iron Lace Ct.............................................$280,000

204 Shadow Wood Pl......................................$176,000

4181 Needlerush Dr.........................................$430,000

2316 Lilac Park.................................................$275,000

309 Larkwood Dr.............................................$175,000

690 Woodward Ln............................................$430,000

3112 Many Oaks Park......................................$264,650

305 Bainbridge Unit L......................................$170,000

1136 Stonecrop Dr...........................................$411,700

2609 Crystal Falls Rd.......................................$256,000

305 Bainbridge, Unit A....................................$164,800

269 Richardson Pl............................................$408,000

1144 Oatlands Park.........................................$255,000

2147 Fortune Hill Ln........................................$155,100

3121 Cherry Meadow Path..............................$405,000

1104 Morningside Dr.......................................$250,000

2909 Rio Dosa Dr.............................................$149,000

1028 Squirrel Nest Ln......................................$399,000

3663 Iron Lace Dr.............................................$252,000

410 Darby Creek Rd Unit B..............................$146,000

821 Gunpowder Dr..........................................$386,000

2672 Old Rosebud...........................................$245,000

2113 Fortune Hills Ln......................................$125,000

3100 Oakhurst Ln............................................$386,000

6870 Athens Boonesboro Rd...........................$240,000

376 Peachtree Rd............................................$114,000

740 Andover Village Pl.....................................$385,000

1137 Iron Lace Ct.............................................$235,000

286 Osage Ct......................................................$79,900

4224 Needlerush Dr.........................................$368,000

2633 Cashel Ct.................................................$230,000

1345 Angus Trl...................................................$72,000

3633 Green Park Ct..........................................$355,000

3405 Pueblo Ct................................................$230,000 Neighborhood property sales info source: Fayette County Property Valuation office (www.fayettepva.com)

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presents its first...

Sunday, June 12th Noon – 5:00 p.m.

This self-guided tour features some of Hartland’s most beautiful and varied Outdoor Living Spaces:

C O V E R E D PAT I O S POOLS WAT E R F E AT U R E S GARDENS LANDSCAPING

Tickets $15 (cash only) Available at the Hartland Clubhouse (4910 Hartland Parkway) beginning at 11:45 a.m. day of tour.

www.hartlandoflexington.com

Photos: Addie Fresca Photography

The Hartland neighborhood