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Letter From the Editor

Exercise in Schools Is Not A Luxury, It’s a Necessity

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So when the state Board of hen I was in elementary Wood Johnson Foundation, Education recently approved school, we had recess Kentucky ranked third in the a proposal that would require twice a day, every day. number of children ages 10 to 17 schools to calculate and record a About mid-morning, we would considered obese at 21%. child’s body mass index (which break for 20 minutes and go Mississippi was first (nearly 22%) relates to body fat), I wondered outside to play. After lunch, we and Georgia second (21.3%). when the Board would also would enjoy another 20 minutes of As our children matriculate mandate recess, playtime, recess. through school, physical activity movement classes and the like for Our play was not directed or disappears from the curriculum. supervised by adults.

By the time students reach Kentucky ranks third in the 10th grade in Fayette County My friends and I decided every day what we would U.S. in the number of children public schools, they can play and how. avoid exercise all together. ages 10 to 17 considered obese.

So basketball would be I would argue that on the agenda for a time eliminating physical activity all K-12 students. before we switched to kick ball or from school is as dangerous as Kentucky kids need such a tag or just running races. nixing math and science. mandate.

These breaks were the best time As the numbers above make In a 2010 study by the non-profit of the day, and the wisdom of clear, exercise is not a luxury – it’s public advocacy group Trust for allowing kids free, unstructured a necessity.

America’s Health and the Robert playtime is worth heeding.

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Editor John Lynch Advertising Kristi Boss Lindsay Emmerich Glenda Isaac Gary Mazza Marketing & Promotions Laurie Evans Graphic Design Daniel Morgan Office Manager Carla Hall

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Short Stuff Camp Fair & Writing Contest; LCT Flips the Script; Better Bites Needs a Slogan; plus Recipe and Moms Who Make a Difference Heading to Camp Questions you need to ask the staff before sending your children off to camp

departments 6 / ShortStuff 12 / Recipe of the Month 28-41 / Calendar 44 / Dr. Graebe 45 / Pediatric Corner 46 / KU Scholar Athlete

Spring Break Camp Great local places for kids to spend their spring break.

Changes in Autism Will changes in the autism diagnosis limit access to programs?

Keep It Real Winners of the annual video contest are announced.

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On the Cover Lisa Kazami, 6, daughter of Chinami and Ryotaro of Lexington, is ready for springtime.

Photo by Robin Allen Photography

giveaways This month you can win 2 sets of 4 tickets to see “Sacagawea: Discovering History” at the Lexington Children’s Theatre on Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Info: 254-4546 ext. 245 or www.lctonstage.org

We are giving away 3 of these Marshmallow Fun Co. SS Poppers that will send marshmallows 30 feet away.

Win 1 of 3 copies of “Nickelodeon Favorites: Dance to the Music” and your kids will be dancing and singing for hours along with Dora, Diego, the Bubble Guppies and more.

To register for these giveaways, visit www.lexingtonfamily. com or call 223-1765 by March 12 for the Sacagawea tickets, and by March 20 for “Nickelodeon Favorites” DVDs and the SS Poppers. Identify which advertisement contains the icon of the smiling woman’s face pictured here. Also, tell us where you picked up the magazine.

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Health Walks in March

Summer Camp Fair Is Back at Lex. Christian Academy

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital will host “Run for the Hill,” a Fun Run/Walk/Roll on Saturday, March 10 at Keeneland Race Track.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. The 1-mile Fun Run begins at 9:30 and the 5K at 10 a.m. Registration fees are $15 for children 10 & under, $25 for adults after February 25.

Proceeds will benefit Athletics and Recreation programs at Cardinal Hill.

Preregistration packets can be picked up at Cardinal Hill on March 9 from noon-6 p.m. Info: 254-5701.

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here is only one place in the games and activities at each booth, world where you can zoom sliding down the giant inflatables, down a giant inflatable slide, trying out the hands-on crafts, getting drive a robot, meet a princess, ride in their faces painted and competing in a stick horse race, decorate cookies, hula hoop contests! and meet the Legends “Big L” all in one Once again we will hold the annual day.

Cover Model Contest, with photos That place is taken by Robin Allen Lexington Family Photography.

Magazine’s 10th Enter your child for annual Summer Camps free and we will choose & Activities Fair. winners who will You can do all this appear on future covers and more at the Fair, of Lexington Family which is Saturday, April Magazine.

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Make sure to come 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lexington Christian early – the first 100 Academy at 450 W. families in the door will Reynolds Rd. have a chance to win one of 10 sets As always, the Fair will be FREE and of four tickets to “Disney on Ice: Toy open to everyone.

Story 3,” which is coming April 19-22 While Mom and Dad chat with camp to Rupp Arena. directors, enrichment teachers, healthFor more info, become a fan on care professionals, birthday party Facebook for updates! planners and education providers, Info: www.LexingtonFamily.com or kids will have a blast playing all the 223-1765. Y

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Writing Contest Deadline Is March 30

hat if you woke up tomorrow morning and found you have been magically transformed into an animal?

Which animal would you be? A powerful lion ruling over the savannah in Africa? A puppy snuggling with the owner who just adopted you?

Or perhaps you’d be a giant snake wriggling through the Amazon jungle.

Lexington Family Magazine would like to hear from you in our eighth annual Writing Contest.

So turn on your imaginations, sharpen your pencils or fire up your keyboard and tell us in 100 words or less about this year’s topic “If I Were an Animal…”

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hero from War Horse from BreyerFest.

Also, one lucky teacher who enters his or her whole class will win a prize.

Entries will be judged in three grade categories: K-1, 2-3 and 4-5.

To enter, writers should e-mail their story to: Events@LexingtonFamily.com or mail their story to: Lexington Family Magazine 138 E. Reynolds Dr., Ste. 201 Lexington, KY 40517 The deadline is Friday, March 30.

Please include the child’s name, grade school, gender and contact information.

Winners will be notified by April 11, and prizes will be awarded at Lexington Family’s Summer Camp & Activities Fair, April 14 at Lexington Christian Academy on West Reynolds Rd. Info: www.LexingtonFamily.com or 223-1765. Y

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Join the Safe Kids Coalition for a Health Walk on Saturday, March 24 at Central Baptist HealthwoRx. The one-mile walk around the Lexington Green Mall is to raise awareness of preventable childhood injuries, the leading cause of death of children under the age of 14.

The walk will include healthy refreshments, door prizes and giveaways.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The walk begins at 9 a.m. Individual registration is $10, $15 for families.

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::: Correction ::: The student-teacher ratio for Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary was incorrect in the Private School Directory in the February issue. The ratio in preschool is 15:1. In K-8, the ratio is 17:1.

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.ReaderResponse Mrs. Kentucky Chooses Adoption as Her Platform To the Editor: I am a former Governor’s Scholar of Kentucky, college Homecoming Queen, graduate of Samford University School of Pharmacy, president of my college sorority, former owner of a Home Infusion Pharmacy, and a former Chevrolet and Buick General Motors Dealer.

I am involved with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, American Heart Association and L.I.F.E.House for animals.

I am also a mother of four beautiful children, adopted at birth by husband and me.

Diego, Braeden, Haven and Jagger are 8, 7, 6 and 4 years old, respectively.

I recently became Mrs. Kentucky United States 2012 and have chosen adoption as my platform.

I will compete at the Mrs. United States pageant in Las Vegas this summer, and adoption will be my platform throughout the pageant.

I am thankful for the opportunity that my title has given me to be an inspiration to adoptive parents and those wishing to adopt.

There are currently 6,800 children in the Kentucky Foster System and just 10% were adopted last year.

These are children just like the four we adopted. . . needing a family to love them and to provide them with a life they deserve.

I would love to use my title to be a voice for these children and to reach out to families that are open to adoption and share my story with them.

I think the greatest myth

that surrounds adoption is the belief that the process is long and difficult.

I hope to Kathy Dalton use my Mrs. Kentucky platform to help dispel this myth.

With the help of an accredited, experienced adoption agency, a couple wishing to adopt can get through the process quickly.

With the help of professionals, the paperwork and legal aspects of adoption can be handled by the agency, allowing the adoptive parents to be stress free and confident throughout the process.

My husband felt the same as I did about adoption. We adopted our first child eight months after we were married.

Adoption was, and is, the greatest experience we have known.

After I give away the Mrs. Kentucky crown I will continue to promote adoption and share my story.

Adoption is my platform this year as Mrs. Kentucky, but it’s been my life for eight years and will continue to be for many, many years to come.

Kathy Dalton 2012 Mrs. Kentucky

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my new heartbeat t seems even infants aren’t immune to the Twilight phenomenon.

At least that’s how I explain why my daughter was bitten by a playmate last month.

The actual story relayed by our daycare worker was that CeCe and a little boy both wanted the same book.

Being a 1-year-old, he became frustrated and chomped down on my little girl’s cheek.

By the time I picked her up,

children may grow up Katie Saltz to be bullies, but most will avoid serious jail time.

But how does freaking out over a bite mark help the situation?

I’m glad this mom was apologetic, because it showed

When Kids Bite: Roll With the Punches CeCe had long forgotten the incident and didn’t even have a scar to show for it.

But the boy’s mother was distraught. The apologies came pouring out. “He never does this! I don’t know what came over him! He usually isn’t an aggressive child!”

She seemed concerned about her child being labeled “a biter.” At the tender age of 1, his fate would be sealed and his nickname by kindergarten would be Hannibal Lecter.

But honestly, I wasn’t really upset about it.

My daughter is probably going to be bitten again, or someone will knock her down on the playground, or snatch a book away from her.

She might even do some of things herself. Some of these

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me she won’t tolerate physical aggression by her child.

But for me to make a fuss over it won’t help my child learn how to deal with the situation.

Had CeCe needed stitches, I might have reacted differently.

But getting angry over the actions of a 1-year-old wouldn’t have helped anything.

They are babies. The concept of right and wrong is still pretty new.

So while we suffer through the days of “We hug our friends, not bite them” and “We use soft touches when we pet the doggie,” I’m going to try to stay level-headed and roll with the tiny little punches.

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Momswho make a Difference Name: Vanessa Becker Age: 40 Family Tree: Children: Emma 15, Jackson 10 Occupation: Theater educator/director with UK Opera Theatre’s Academy for Creative Excellence and Kentucky Conservatory Theatre.

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Do You Need $100?

‘Better Bites’ Needs a Slogan

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load up on junk food. ast food restaurants have catchy, Better Bites menu items include: memorable slogans: Grapes/Apples/Bananas • Bottled “I’m thinking Arby’s.”

Water • All Fruit Popsicle “America runs on Dunkin.”

String Cheese • Grilled Chicken Wrap • “Think outside the bun.”

Baked Chips • Chicken Salad Sandwich • We need a slogan for Better Bites, Yogurt Parfaits • Grilled the new line of Chicken Sandwich • fresh, healthy food Craisins • Hummus and offered at Parks and Veggies • Sunflower Seeds Recreation pools, Lexington Legends Contest Rules games and other Submit your Better recreational facilities Bites slogan (7 words or in Lexington.

Lunch Bunch Grapes .75 less) to anitac@qx.net or The person who Apples/Bananas .50 Bites Contest / 220 Delmar Ave., comes up with the winning slogan Fresh Strawberries and Yogurt Better 3.00 Grilled Chicken Sandwich 3.75 Lexington, KY 40508. will win $100, two season passes to Grilled Chicken Wrap 3.00 Wrap with 3.00 The deadline is March 31, 2012.

Lexington’s public pools andBLTlunch Chicken Salad Sandwich on Whole Wheat 2.50 Include Mayor Jim Gray.

Bottled Water 1.50 your name, email, phone number and age. Selection will be made Why Better Bites? When Lexington byforApril 10. Winner will be notified by goes out to play, everyone should becut grapes into small pieces To reduce choking risk, children under 4. email. able to get delicious, healthy food at The contest is sponsored by the Tweens concession stands.

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LCT ‘Flips the Script’

he Lexington Children’s Theatre is flipping the script in March with a production that will not be performed by the usual actors, but by the staff.

Staff members were given the challenge to form a group named 3for300 with the mission of putting on three different shows, on three different days, rehearsing three weeks per show, with a total audience of 300 people.

Artistic Director Vivian Snipes wants to show the “…different abilities of our regular staff by taking them out of their comfort zone to explore different aspects of their field, for example, giving the lighting designer the opportunity to act onstage, or an actor to be in charge of marketing and designing the set.

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a new perspective.”

The first production for 3for300, picked by Snipes, is “Salt & Pepper” by Jose Cruz Gonzalez.

“Salt & Pepper” tells the heartfelt story of a boy and a girl named Salt & Pepper, and explores the relatable themes of learning, dreaming and the strong ties that bind family together.

The next two shows from 3for300 will be announced to the staff immediately after “Salt & Pepper” is wrapped up.

Performance dates for “Salt & Pepper” are March 2 and 23 at 7 p.m. at the LCT Learning Stage, 418 W. Short St. The shows are free with a suggested donation of $3 that will be donated to the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.

Only 100 people can attend each show due to limited space.

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Montessori High Goes Green

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ontessori High School is working to make Lexington greener, one reusable bag

at a time.

To raise money for an upcoming school trip abroad, students are selling ChicoBags, which are small, brightly-colored reusable bags that fold into a pouch and can be clipped onto backpacks or purses. Students received seed money to buy 20 ChicoBags and will use the money they make from selling the bags to buy more bags so they learn how a business works while fundraising.

Montessori High is a private non-profit school, operating in partnership with UK’s College of Education and located on UK’s campus. It’s in its first year of operation, and it follows the Montessori educational approach of learning by doing.

The ChicoBag fundraiser will run through March. Bags cost $6.

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Mary Queen: A Blue Ribbon School

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ary Queen of the Holy Rosary School in Lexington has been awarded national Blue Ribbon Status by the U.S. Department of Education.

The school hosted a Blue Ribbon celebration this school year, featuring guest speakers from the mayor’s office, the governor’s office, the U.S. Department of Education, and special presentations by Mary Queen students.

Blue Ribbon distinction is given to high performing schools. Mary Queen students’ scores on the 2011 Terra Nova standardized tests placed the school among the highest performing in the nation in reading and mathematics. Y

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Food forThought

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Simple Skillet Scramble • 1-lb lean ground turkey or beef • 1 medium onion, diced • 1 or 2 garlic cloves, minced • 3 to 4 cups assorted diced or sliced fresh veggies: carrots, celery, green and/or red pepper, zucchini, yellow squash or cabbage • 1 tsp dried rubbed sage • 1 tsp thyme • ½ tsp salt • ½ tsp red pepper flakes • ½ tsp marjoram • ¼ tsp granulated garlic • ¼ cup water • Add black pepper to taste

w Start cooking ground meat in skillet, using a spoon to break up the meat into small pieces as it cooks. w Stir in onion, garlic, and seasonings. w Stir and then add other vegetables and water. w Cover and let cook until meat is done and veggies are tender-crisp.

Nutrition Content per serving: 200 calories 8g fat 8g carbs 22g protein

“We serve this tasty sausage-flavored scramble over brown rice or other cooked whole grain, and we complete the meal with a vegetable or fruit salad on the side.”

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Popular Speaker Returns to Local GAP Conference

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he 10th annual Bluegrass Regional Grandparents and relatives As Parents (GAP) conference is scheduled for Thursday, March 15 at the Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington.

The conference is planned especially to help grandparents or other relatives who have full parental responsibility for their grandchildren or other children not their own.

Joseph Crumbley, whose doctorate is in social work, is the keynote speaker and will lead two workshops. He spoke at GAP in 2009 and is back by popular demand.

His keynote topic is “Managing the Challenges: What We’ve Learned after Ten Years.”

Among the 13 workshops is “Is This Normal or Are They Doing It to Make Me Crazy?” Clinical social worker Myrtle Procter will lead the discussion on teen development.

In another workshop, three Lexington lawyers will offer help with navigating the legal system in regard to guardianship, legal custody and adoption issues.

Volunteer lawyers will provide free one-on-one legal consultations. Although there is no charge, it is necessary to sign up for a time slot when you register for the conference. These requests will be filled in the order received.

The conference offers continuing education units for social work and continuing legal education units (CLEs) for law. The fee for professionals registering for education units or to have a display at the allday resource fair is $50, including both meals and admission to workshops.

Registration opens at 8 a.m. The keynote address begins at 8:30 a.m. The conference ends at 3:30 p.m. The $5 registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Info: 859-257-5582. Y

St. Patrick’s Day Parade: March 17

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ou don’t have to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. The Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival will take place Saturday, March 17 from 1-10 p.m. downtown. The parade will begin at 3 p.m. and march down Main Street, and all festival activities will take place rain or shine. Families can enjoy free children’s activities, Irish musicians, dancers, pipers and more. Irish food, drinks, and products will be available for purchase. Info: 288-2925. Y

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r e m m u S Camp

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By Laurie Evans

s any parent who has sent a little one off to school for the first time knows, it can be very difficult to trust your precious children to strangers.

That can be particularly true when it comes to sending your kids off to a new camp for the first time, especially an overnight camp.

You want to make sure the adults to whom you are entrusting your children are properly trained, empathetic and prepared for any emergency.

So how do you find out if the staff at the camp your child is begging to attend are all those things?

You first stop should be at the website for the American Camp Association.

The ACA purports to ask all the right questions of both day and residential camps before awarding its accreditation.

Don’t see your camp on the list? Don’t worry. You can ask the staff the same questions that ACA asks to make sure the summer camp you have chosen is not only safe but a good fit for your family.

The ACA recommends that parents ask the following questions to get a better feel for which camp experience best suits your child.

What is the camp’s philosophy?

Each camp has its own method of constructing programs based on its philosophy.

Does it complement your family’s philosophy? Does the camp focus on learning through competition or through cooperative learning?

How does the camp handle homesickness and other adjustment issues?

What is the camp director’s background?

ACA recommends directors possess

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[Confidential] What Do You Need to Know Before Sending A Child Off to Camp?

a bachelor’s degree, have completed in-service training within the past three years, and have at least 16 weeks of camp administrative experience before assuming the responsibilities of director.

What training do counselors receive?

parents should ask the camp director about needed provisions and facilities.

Is there a nurse on staff? A designated place to store insulin or allergy medicine?

Are special foods available for campers with restricted diets? Every question is important.

What about references?

At a minimum, camp staff should be trained in safety regulations, emergency procedures and communication, behavior management techniques, child abuse prevention, appropriate staff and camper behavior, and specific procedures for supervision.

Parents shouldn’t be afraid to ask for references.

This is generally one of the best ways to check a camp’s reputation and service record.

How are behavioral and disciplinary problems handled?

Is the camp accredited by the American Camp Association?

This is where the director’s philosophy comes through loud and clear.

Do they use positive reinforcement?

What are the rules and consequences?

How does the camp handle special needs?

For a child with special requirements,

Why? Why not? ACA-accredited camps meet up to 300 health and safety standards.

This does not guarantee a risk-free environment, but it’s some of the best evidence parents have of a camp’s commitment to a safe and nurturing environment for their children. Y

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Girl With A Cause

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Diabetes Assn. Names Logan Gregory Its National Youth Advocate

n a recent Saturday, 17-year-old Logan Gregory dressed up as a princess and ran three two-hour birthday parties for little girls at Party Princess, the business her mother runs off Southland Drive in Lexington.

Add in a few hours of studying to maintain her 3.8 GPA and preparing applications for college, and you have one busy senior at Dunbar High.

A typical hard-working teen, right?

There’s nothing typical about Logan.

How about the hours she spent lobbying (yes, lobbying) the Kentucky General Assembly last year to successfully pass Senate Bill 71?

That law requires all medical professionals from doctors to nutritionists to be licensed in order to specialize in diabetes care.

In February, she returned to Frankfort to speak as part of Diabetes Day and advocate for House Bill 110, which stresses the importance of exercise in school.

In January, she flew to Los Angeles to appear in a promotional campaign for a Johnson & Johnson diabetes product.

In the Bluegrass for the past 10 years, Logan has served as a Youth Ambassador for American Diabetes Association, Bluegrass Chapter.

She helps with the “Step Out Walk,” an annual fund-raiser scheduled for June 2 this year.

“The Walk is the biggest day of the year for me,” Logan said. “You see all these people who know exactly what you’re going through and have the same goals.”

The biggest goal of course is to find a cure.

She’s doing her part to help. That’s why the American Diabetes Association has named her the 2012 National Youth Advocate, a prestigious honor that makes her the face of the organization for one year.

She traveled to Washington, D.C. in January for orientation before she spends the rest of the year speaking

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around the U.S. about diabetes.

She’s heading back to Washington in March to participate in the national Call to Congress for Diabetes event at the Capitol.

With all those accomplished, who wouldn’t be impressed by Logan?

The local American Diabetes Association chapter has taken notice, awarding Logan with its Public Policy Award.

In addition, the American Association of Diabetes Educators presented her with the National Advocacy Award for her work on Senate Bill 71.

Accepting the award last summer, Logan spoke to a crowd of 2,000 people in Las Vegas.

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hy is Logan so passionate about combating diabetes?

Because she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 2 years old.

It was a life-changing diagnosis for Logan and for her family. She began a routine that will continue the rest of her life.

She injects herself with insulin four to six times a day and sticks her fingers to check her blood sugar level another six to seven times daily.

Meanwhile, she meticulously calculates the amount of carbohydrates she eats at every meal – an exhausting process.

“I’m tired of diabetes,” Logan admits.

But Logan is not asking for a pity party.

When she was young, her mother, Deata, advised her, “Take this gift and do something with it. Do what you can.

Own it.”

And Logan certainly has. She maintains a busy speaking engagement calendar, including the annual kick-off luncheon for the Step Out Walk.

She also speaks at area elementary and high schools, sororities and even at the Japanese-American Society in Lexington.

Logan Gregory lobbied state government to help pass a diabetes bill.

“I like to talk,” says Logan, “I feel like I help people.”

Her mother agrees. “She’s a very articulate, passionate young woman.

She likes feeling that she’s really making a difference.”

That’s more than a feeling. It’s a fact.

Several other states now embrace the Kentucky licensing law that Logan helped to pass.

The Step Out Walk in Lexington is one of the most successful diabetes walks in the country, generating the highest amount of donations per capita in the country.

Logan plans to major in political science when she heads off to college next fall so she can continue the work she has begun as a teen.

And there’s much work to be done.

21.6 million Americans have diabetes, including 44,000 in Kentucky.

“I didn’t choose to have diabetes,” Logan said. “But what’s important is what I choose to do with it. I can make a difference.”

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New Diagnoses for Autism?

Some Fear Changes Could Deny Children Help They Need

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espite professing a wait-and-see stance, local parents and national organizations alike worry new changes in autism diagnostics may deny some children the help they need.

The American Psychiatric Association recently conducted a major revision of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (also known as the D.S.M.) that will be published in 2013.

New diagnostic guidelines may make it harder for people to be diagnosed with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and pervasive developmental disorders.

The national organization, Autism Speaks, released a statement, saying it is “concerned that planned revisions to the definition of autism spectrum disorder may restrict diagnoses in ways that may deny vital medical treatments and social services to some people on the autism spectrum.”

But President Sara Spragens of the Autism Society of the Bluegrass isn’t jumping to conclusions until she sees the impact.

“If they [patients] are still on the autism spectrum, I don’t see how it is damaging,” she said. “But if it knocks people off a diagnosis, it could be a bad

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thing.”

Some argue that the recent increase in diagnoses suggests tougher guidelines are needed.

The CDC estimates that 1 child in every 110 is now diagnosed with some form of autism.

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aurie Evans of Lexington Family Magazine has dealt with the diagnostic process firsthand. One of her daughters was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome nearly a decade ago.

“I’m torn – I think the disorder is over-diagnosed, but I want kids to be able to get help,” Evans said.

Agreeing with Evans is Marty Boman, director of the Kelly Autism Program at Western Kentucky University.

“I have mixed feelings,” she said. “As a society we have a responsibility to our children, but I know there needs to be changes so that diagnoses are more accurate. But we can’t ignore kids and their needs.”

Children with autism spectrum disorders qualify for health, educational and social aid.

They also qualify for Individual

Education Plans within schools that bridge the achievement gap between diagnosed and undiagnosed children.

Without an official diagnosis, this aid cannot be given.

In college, the Kelly Autism Program at WKU makes sure students with autism get the help they need. This help includes individual dorm rooms, tutoring and mentors.

But without an official diagnosis, the program cannot give those in need any help.

Ultimately, there are so many variables among autism patients that completely clear guidelines may be impossible to create.

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The Studio in Georgetown Engenders Family Feeling

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On Sept. 7, 2007, Shannon lost her 13-year-old son Nick to cancer.

“He was such a joyful child,” Shannon said. “He had a happy spirit… he loved to laugh and he loved life.”

Shannon, her daughter Alex and Nick were the selfproclaimed Three Musketeers before Nick passed away.

Alex and her mother worked well together as they shared Nick’s final days.

Now, they are working together again, thanks to the memory of Nick.

“He wanted to make sure we live our dreams,” Shannon said.

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is The Studio, a yoga, massage and dance studio in historic downtown Georgetown.

The Studio, which opened Feb. 1, is owned by Shannon and Alex.

“We are the co-creators and co-visionaries,” Shannon said, adding that working with her daughter is “absolutely awesome.”

Shannon has always been physically active so opening a yoga, zumba and ballet facility seemed natural.

Alex, who has taken dance since she was 4-years-old, is teaching ballet classes for kids. She is also the zumba instructor.

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It’s a ‘Monster’ Night for Dunbar At Keep It Real Awards Show

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t the moment of truth, the monster himself wasn’t there.

But he sure was in the video that claimed the top prize in the eighth annual Keep It Real Video/Internet Contest.

Austin Moore played the monster in the 30-second video “The Drunk Monster” that earned first place and $400 for the four winners -Moore, Travis Gaines, James Grabmayer and Sam Habash, all juniors at Dunbar High.

Their winning video, which promotes an anti-underage drinking message, will be aired on television stations throughout the region and in pre-show ads in local cinemas through National Cinemedia.

The contest invites teen filmmakers to submit 30-second PSA’s telling their peers about the risks of underage drinking.

This year 65 videos were submitted from students throughout Kentucky.

At the Oscar-styled awards ceremony in February at the

Grand Prize/Best Picture

Winner: “The Drunk Monster” (Dunbar High): Travis Gaines, James Grabmayer, Sam Habash and Austin Moore.

People’s Choice Winner: “The Road Not Taken” (Lexington Day Treatment Center): Dulce Silvia and Victor Castillo.

Honorable Mention: “Rise Above the Influence” (Lexington Day Treatment Center): Trell Turner and Josh Greer.

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Kentucky Theatre, $3,100 in prize money was awarded to filmmakers from nine counties.

The People’s Choice Award went to the Lexington Day Treatment Center entry, “The Road Not Taken,” submitted

by Dulce Silvia and Victor Castillo.

That award is given to the video that received the most votes during the on-line contest, which ran Jan. 9-20.

A total of 9,106 individuals visited the website (www. keep-it-real.us) with 80,244 votes cast.

Clearly, the star of the show was “The Drunk Monster,” which received a huge laugh.

In the video, Travis, James and Sam go looking for Austin, who is facing away from the camera drinking from a bottle in a brown paper bag.

When the boys ask him if he’s OK, he growls into the camera and his face transforms into a monster’s face.

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Keep It Real winners (l to r) Sam Habash, Travis Gaines, Austin Moore and James Grabmayer shared $400 in prize money. effect with After Effects software.

The shoot took one hour, the editing took weeks.

“I knew we could do it right, but it took a really long time,” said Travis, who spent hours studying the technique on You Tube tutorials.

“It was really stressful, but it finally turned out.”

The same could be said of the awards night.

“We were getting more and more nervous as the awards for comedy and editing went to other videos,” Sam said.

But then their name was called for the grand prize.

After they returned from the stage, they contacted Austin, who was working that night.

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Kimmell, Keenan Steele, Dariel King, King Young, Ambri Bright, Eunice Martinez, DeShon Barber, Mr. Manley, Jason Rock, Michael Watts, Corey McCall, Greg King, David Loue, Connor Preston, Blake Smithson, Jackson Stamper, Nathan Akers, Jessica Marshall, Jake Barker, and Cameron Plowman.

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Winner: “Don’t Let Your Future Go Down the Toilet” (Martin Luther King 21st Century Program): Shantress Coleman, Travis Barrett, Deja Jones, DaJuanta Givens, Eugine Beatty, and Destiny Gourdine.

Honorable Mention: “The Gingerbread Catastrophe” (Lexington

Catholic High School): Catherine Wright, Kristian Klaene, Stephen Dorsett, Nicholas Leslie, Jessie Dalton, Carter Gray, Josh Dodson, Cam Sayre, Noah Sherr, Drew Howard, Nigel Smith, Amber Pitts, Abby James, Abby DiPretoro, and Clare Hogan.

Best Graphic Design

Winner: “Sketched” (Paul Laurence Dunbar High School): Harry Fogle and Jake Redenbaugh.

Honorable Mention: “I Am” (Paul Laurence Dunbar High School): Paige Noe, Larent Noe, Kelly Sanders, Sarah Widy and Kajsa Brindley.

The win capped a big night for Dunbar, which won eight awards. Teacher Beth McKenzie, who leads Dunbar’s TV production program, was impressed by the technical skill of the overall champions.

“They worked very hard with After Effects. I don’t think I could have done it,” she said.

“And students really respond to the video.

Everyone kind of jumps and then laughs.”

The only thing not funny is the video’s anti-underage drinking message.

“You don’t need alcohol to have fun,” Austin said. “And if you drink at an early age you’re more likely to have a drinking problem later.”

Best Depiction of Message

Winner: “Why Drink At All?” (Henry Clay High School): Parker Comley.

Honorable Mention: “Living Life In Full Color” (Barren County High School): Austin Benedict.

Best Art Direction

Winner: “Is It Worth the WEIGHT?” (Paul Laurence Dunbar High School): Elizabeth Graves and Stacy Wilk.

Honorable Mention: “Win Without Drinking” (Paul Laurence Dunbar High School): Micah Gaines, Traci Thomas, Trina Thomas and Kierra Muhammad.

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Best Comedy

Winner: “It’s Not Too Late, It’s Never Too Late” (Augusta Independent High School): Brahm Hamilton, Jacob Hopkins, Corey Moore, Rhett Kelsch, Jameel Halawani and Marie Hiles.

Honorable Mention: “Stop Underage Drinking” (Henry Clay High School): Katie Crawford.

Best Script

Winner: “Choices” (Paul Laurence Dunbar High School): Paige Noe, Lauren Noe, Kelly Sanders, Sarah Widy and Kajsa Brindley.

Honorable Mention: “Pain” (Paul Laurence Dunbar High School): Matthew Moore and Josh Stone.

Best Editing

Winner: “Emily’s Scrapbook” (Harrison County High School): Josie Valentine, Sarah Nichols, Breanna Skidmore and Dominic Walker.

Honorable Mention: “Bottled Violence” (Henry Clay High School): Adam Crenshaw.

Winner: “If I Could Only Go Back” (Clark County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy Youth Network): Nick Bailey, Mikayla Jones, Haley Tye, Emily Houston, Matthew Omohundro, Jacob Omohundro, Chanda Scobee, Anna Omohundro, Kayla Harrison, Kayla Finley, Ragan Clark, Katie McCrary, Addison Lowry, Hannah Mohr, and Caleb Mohr.

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Most Original

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Not Just Kid Stuff at Cardinal Hill

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Renovations to Lyman V. Ginger Allow Rehabilitation Hospital to Consolidate Pediatric Care

ardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital has served Kentucky for 62 years, and this month it is opening newly renovated facilities to cement its standing as a regional leader in pediatric care.

Changes to the Lyman V. Ginger Pediatric Center will allow Cardinal Hill to consolidate all outpatient pediatric care in one building.

The new facilities will offer the space, staff and technology needed to make Cardinal Hill the place to go for children up to 18 years Children up to 18 years old will receive old with special needs and state-of-the-art care at Cardinal Hill’s traumatic injuries. renovated pediatric center.

The first floor of the Lyman V. Ginger building ome of the highlights of the houses Creative Beginnings renovated second floor include: Childcare, a daycare for children 6 t Sensory integration gym with weeks to 5 years old that serves 61 climbing walls, lofts and swings for typical children. Each child is screened therapy interventions. for physical, occupational and speech t Snoezelen room, made possible by therapy needs. a grant from the Children’s Crusade The second floor will offer a variety of of Louisville. The room offers a quiet, treatment rooms staffed by experienced, darkened space for children with expert therapists. sensory integration disorder, autism “With this renovation, Cardinal spectrum disorders, brain injuries and Hill is responding to the needs of the other special needs. community,” Outpatient Program t Assistive Technology room Manager Charlie Workman said. designed to help children make “Previously, families had to go to necessary adaptations by operating Cincinnati, Cleveland and Nashville to toys and other devices. get treatment that we now offer. t Individual treatment rooms that “The community really needed these include observation windows. programs and the experts to do them.”

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t Infant-Toddler Crawler Room for children up to age 3. Additional rooms will be available for older kids who are up and moving around.

Cardinal Hill handles approximately 1,500 visits from 600 to 700 different children kids each month.

Of those visits, 65% are children with special needs and 35% are those with brain or orthopedic injuries.

For years, Cardinal Hill and its team of physical, occupational and speech therapists has offered stateof-the-art injury care.

And that treatment is guided by a caring staff dedicated to patient needs, said Workman, a Cardinal Hill employee for 15 years and a trained physical therapist.

“What kind of care would I want for my family to receive?” Workman said, describing the hospital’s philosophy.

“That’s what drives us. We’re strong advocates for our clients.”

As part of that care, Cardinal Hill has expanded services to include three new therapeutic swimming pools to accommodate children and adults alike.

The renovations will be completed in time for a special grand opening in March.

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children 8-15 with high functioning autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD or other social issues. t Reading Group, assisting 4- and 5-yearolds who are struggling with reading. t Orthotics & Casting offering help to children who have a lack of control skills (lack of stability, weakness, unbalanced muscle control and abnormal functional postures). t Pediatric Wellness, nicknamed the Fit Kids Club, promotes anti-obesity programs with physical therapists and a registered dietician.

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Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Sign-Ups. March 1-April 13. For girls ages 7-14. $35 per person. Register online at www/lexingtonky. gov/parks or at Dunbar Community Center, 545 North Upper St. Info: 288-2919.

Kentucky Mudworks: “Clay Kids.” An ongoing class in clay. Ages 6-11. $65 for 4 weeks. Thursdays 4:5:30 p.m. 825 National Avenue. Info: 389-9681 Explorium: Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration, hear stories and make crafts of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3235.

Kentucky Crafted: The Market, a showcase of Kentucky traditional and contemporary fine art and craft. 1-8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday trade only. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday open to the public. $10. Lexington Convention Center.

Info: 233-4567.

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support group. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 217 S. Third St. Danville. Info: (859) 239-2534.

EKU Center for the Arts: Chris Botti, American jazz instrumental artist. 8 p.m. $45$65. 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond. Info: (859) 358-7469.

UK Men’s Basketball: UK vs. Georgia. 9 p.m. $35-$40. Rupp Arena. Info: 257-1818.

Friday 2 FCPS: Read Across America Day, special events in conjunction with Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Check with your child’s school for details.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Illinois-Chicago. 4 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: 3 for 300 present “Salt & Pepper” a show exploring family, friendship and illiteracy. 7 p.m. Free admission, $3 suggested donation to be given to the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning. Seating is limited. RSVP required.

LCT Learning Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546 ext. 300.

Lexington Ballet: “Coming Home,” a performance that includes interaction from the audience with the professional

dancers, designers, costume mistress and all the personnel who make up a theatrical performance. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 233-3925.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Hunger Games Teen Night. Library will close for the party, teens must check in by 5:45 p.m. For middle and high schoolers.

Reservation required. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 3 UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 9 a.m.-noon. $25 per couple.

Registration required. 310 S. Limestone. Info: 257-5168.

Good Foods Co-op: Free Store Tour. 11 a.m.-Noon. Sampling Saturday. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Kentucky Mudworks: “Family Days in Clay” Noon-2 p.m. $20 per person. 825 National Avenue. “Saturday Clay” Adults and children (6+ with an adult). Six-week class. 9-11:30 a.m. 825 National Avenue. Info: 389-9681.

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on going [Monthly Events] Carnegie Center: Writing Practice for all genres. Noon-1:30 p.m. Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays. Free. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. Seniors Writing Group. 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays through March 23. Free. Lexington Senior Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 254-4175.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Prenatal Yoga: Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. $50 for 8 classes, $55 for 10 and $60 for 12. Bumps and Babes prenatal exercise class: Thursdays 5-6 p.m. $35 for 5 classes, $50 for 8, $55 for 10 and $60 for 12. Both classes held at HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Fro-Jo’s: Wacky Wednesdays, bring in the answer to a trivia question posted on Fro-Jo’s Facebook page and receive a discount off your frozen yogurt. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 192 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 245-0008.

Gymboree Play and Music: Open Gyms every Monday 2:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday 1:30-4 p.m., Wednesday 2:30-4:30 p.m., Thursday 4:30-7:30 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Members are free, walkins $10. 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd, Suite 145. Info: 278-4386.

Headley-Whitney Museum: Modern Chinese Scrolls. Kick off the Year of the Dragon with an exhibit featuring a private collection of traditional Chinese scrolls and paintings. Tuesdays- Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday noon-5 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors.

4435 Old Frankfort Pike. Info: 2556653.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Kids Corner: Saturdays 11 a.m. Baby and Me: Sundays 11:30 a.m. Lexington Green.

Info: 273-2911.

Kentucky Horse Park: “The Horse,” an exhibit exploring the bond between humans and horses through fossils, models, dioramas and cultural objects from around the world. Through March 14 the museum is open WednesdaySunday. Winter admission $10 adults, $5 children, ages 6 & under free. Info: www.kyhorsepark.com.

Kentucky Mudworks: “Clay Kids.” An ongoing class in clay every Thursday.

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“Saturday Clay.” Adults and children (6+ with an adult). Every Saturday. 6 week class. 9-11:30 a.m. 825 National Avenue. Info: 389-9681.

Kentucky Theatre: Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour every Monday.

Audience seating starts at 6:15 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. $10 adults, $5 for students with ID. 214 E. Main St. Info: 252-8888.

Lexington Dance Factory: Mommy & Me dance classes: ages 1 ½-2. Free.

Mondays 10-10:30 a.m. and Fridays 4-4:30 p.m. LDF Boyz hip-hop/tap class: Mondays 6-6:30 p.m. and Fridays 4-4:30 p.m. Free. 3120 Pimlico Pkway.

Info: 271-0581.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: LowImpact Aerobic Classes, including Zumba, yoga and classic aerobics.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Adults 18 & up. Free. Info: 288-2391.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: Purchase herbs and spices, honey, candles, organic products, eggs, meat and more. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday.

The atrium in Victorian Square, Main St. Info: 608-2655.

Musikgarten of Lexington With Jennifer Tutt: Family Music class, ages walking 15 months-3 years. $10 per class. Mondays 10:45-11:15 a.m.

Tuesdays 10-10:30 a.m. and 6:30-7 p.m. Thursdays 12:15-12:45 p.m. and 5:45-6:15 p.m. Fridays 10-10:30 a.m.

Saturdays 11:15-11:45 a.m. Family Music for Babies class, ages 0-18 months. $9 per class, $14 instrument kit. Mondays 11:30-noon. Tuesdays 10:45-11:15. Thursdays 6:30-7 p.m.

Fridays 11:30 a.m.-noon. God’s Children Sing class, ages 2 ½-4 ½. $10 per class. Tuesdays 11:30-noon.

Thursdays 5:45-6:15 p.m. Cycles of Seasons class, ages 2 ½-4 ½. $10 per class. Mondays 12:15-12:45 p.m.

Tuesdays 5:45-6:15 p.m. Fridays 10:4511:15 a.m. Saturdays 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Music Makers Around the World class, ages 4-7. $11 per class. Mondays 3:304:15 p.m. and 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays 4:45-5:30 p.m. Thursdays 1-1:45 p.m. and 6:30-7:15 p.m. Saturdays 10:1511 a.m. Registration required, $15 registration fee. 121 Malabu Dr. Suite 1&2. Info: 245-5887.

The Mad Potter: Family Fun & Pizza Night: Saturdays 6 p.m. Diva Night: New guests and topics weekly, plus popcorn and chocolate. Tuesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Friday Night Live Music: Fridays 8 - 10 p.m. 3385 Tates Creek Road.

Info: 269-4591.

Paris Bourbon County Public Library: Book Babies: a lapsit program for babies and parents. Wednesdays 10 a.m. Ages 0-2. Wee Read: songs, games and art for preschoolers and parents.

Wednedays 11 a.m. Ages 3-4. Early Readers: helps young readers improve literacy skills. Thursdays 3:15 p.m.

Grades K-2. 701 High St. Info: (859) 987-4419.

Salon Asa: Moms & Tots Fitness class, music, stretching, fitness games and more. 9:30 a.m. Mondays. Chair Fitness class, a great workout at any level. 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. $12 drop-in, class packages available. Total Body Bootcamp-Group Training. 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 431 Southland Drive. Info: 276-5335.

The Studio: Yoga, massage, dance

classes and ballet birthday parties: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Located in Historic Georgetown.

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St. Luke United Methodist Church: Weekly Multicultural Service. This service offers refugees, immigrants and others a unique worship and fellowship experience. Countries represented include Congo, Kenya, Uganda, Mexico, Argentina, Great Britain and the U.S. Sundays at 3 p.m.

2351 Alumni Dr. Info: 269-4687.

The Striders Walkers Club: Meets Monday-Saturday at Fayette Mall.

Doors open between 8:30-8:45 a.m.

TSS Event Photography: Portraits with live bunnies through March 27 at Lexington Green. The Easter Bunny at Lexington Green begins March 28 until Easter. Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment. Sponsored by TSS Photography and The Santa at Lexington Green. Info: 983-2630.

Woodford Jamboree: Classic Country music every Saturday. 7:30 p.m. $10, children 12 & under free. Dinner and a show $25 at The Thoroughbred Theater. Y

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mothers. $30. Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 227-4101.

Explorium: Help create the newest permanent art piece called The Chandelorium. The reveal will be May 19. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3235.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Illinois-Chicago. 1 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: “There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom.” Bradley Chalker’s classmates think he is a monster, his teachers say he has extreme behavioral problems, but his new guidance counselor, Carla, knows otherwise. See how Carla breaks through Bradley’s bullying to discover a boy with low self-esteem but a heart of gold. 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sunday. $17 adults, $14 children. LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Victorian Square: Kentucky Magic Dinner Theater, featuring magician John Shore for an evening of classical conjuring. 6 p.m. $39.50. 101 North Broadway. Info: 225-0370.

LexDance: Contra Dance with Contrarians.

Pre-dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and first-timers.

ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Rupp Arena: Brad Paisley Virtual Reality Tour featuring The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery. 7:30 p.m. $25-$59.75. Info: 2334567.

A Hand,” guided tours and family art activities. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. 405 Rose St. Info: 257-5716.

Monday 5 Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Loss Support Group. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Road. Info: 288-2395.

UK Arboretum: “Greener Lawn Care,” learn about environmentally friendly lawn grass and how to maintain it with green practices. 6 p.m. Monday, and 10 a.m.

Tuesday. Free. Info: 2576955.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Registration required.

HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Grades K-12. Info: 231-5500.

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Good Foods Coop: Free Store Tour. 11 a.m.Noon. Sampling Saturday. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Good Foods Co-op: 7 Keys to Organic Gardening. 7-8:30 p.m. Fee: $10 owners/$12 others. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Kentucky Mudworks: “Family Days in Clay.”

Noon-2 p.m. $20 per person. 825 National Avenue. Info: 389-9681.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Tennessee Tech. 4 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Retro Video Games Mk II. The Vault of Time has reopened and NES, SNES and Sega Genesis games all return for more pixelated fun. 1-4:30 p.m. Ages 11 & up. Reservations required. Eagle Creek Branch: ACT Practice Exam. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Follow up session at 6:30 March 15 to learn scores. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Hospice of the Bluegrass: Survivors of Suicide. First & third Tuesday of the month.

6-7:30 p.m. Support group for adults affected by the loss of someone by suicide. Info: 2772700. Compassionate Friends: Support group for parents, siblings, and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child. 6:30 p.m. Info: Janie Fields 881-1991 or Susie McDonald 576-7680. Perinatal Loss Grief Group: Support group for parents who have experienced loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. 7 p.m. Info: Debbie Mueller 260-6904. All groups at Center for Grief and Education. 2409 Greatstone Pt.

Sunday 4 UK Baseball: UK vs. Illinois-Chicago. 1 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Art of Breastfeeding class. 2-3:30 p.m. Free.

Great Expectations childbirth class. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2606357.

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Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Leonardos, learn about the famous artist then have fun wth art activities. 2:30 p.m.

Ages 2-5. Reservations required. Daring da Vincis art activity. 3:45 p.m. Ages 6-12.

Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 7 Kentucky Children’s Garden: Little Sprouts Program “Windy Weather,” make a pinwheel and hear a story. 10 a.m. Ages 2-6. $3, free for KCG members. Registration required. UK Arboretum Visitor’s Center. Info: 257-9339.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Marshall. 4 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Hospice of the Bluegrass: Grief 101. 5:30-7 p.m. A monthly drop-in class for the newly bereaved. Center for Grief and Education.

2409 Greatstone Pt. Info: 277-2700. Grief 101. 1-2:30 p.m. A monthly drop-in class for the newly bereaved. Jessamine Co. Office.

109 Shannon Parkway. Info 887-2696. Info: Tiffany Estepp-Hurst at thurst@hospicebg. org or 887-2696.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Survival Skills for Diabetes class. 5-8 p.m. Free. Central Baptist Church, 110 Wilson Downing Rd. Registration required. Info: 288-2395.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class.

6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Hands Math and Science, have fun with books, music, math and science activities.

2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Reservations required.

Central Library: Aaaa-choo! After a story about the sniffles, pretend to be a doctor and

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A collection of beautiful model Breyer Horses from Breyerfest. These models are a great introduction to the world of Breyerfest, which will be held July 20-22 at the Kentucky Horse Park. www.breyerhorses.com/breyerfest.

The newest American Girl – McKenna, the 2012 Girl of the Year, is a gymnast who uses her winning attitude to conquer her learning disability.

Each of the winners from the boys category will take home a huge package of games from Hasbro, including, Battleship Fun on the Run, Connect 4 Launchers, Monopoly Crazy Cash, Ratuki and more.

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UK Baseball: UK vs. Canisius.

4 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

UK Softball: UK vs. Alabama.

6 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Info: 257-1818.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Barbara Ramlow and DreamDance. Pre-dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and first-timers.

ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Ky Center for Performing Arts: The Louisville Ballet presents “Cinderella.” 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday. $27-$97. 501 W. Main St., Louisville. Info: (800) 775-7777.

help a stuffed animal friend feel better. 10 a.m. Ages 3-5. Northside Branch: The 39 Clues Book Club, solve mysteries and travel the world in this popular series. 6:30 p.m.

Ages 8-11. Tates Creek Branch: Movers and Shakers, get your wiggles out at the library! 10:30 a.m. Ages 1-3. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 8 Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Loss Support Group. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. Registration required.

William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 East Sixth Street. Info: 288-2395.

Good Foods Co-op: Jewelry Making: Earrings. 7-9 p.m. $18 owners/$20 others.

455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Kentucky Mudworks: “Clay Kids.” An ongoing class in clay. Ages 6-11. 4-5:30 p.m. $65 for four weeks. 825 National Avenue.

Info: 389-9681.

Kid Connection: Consignment sale, clothing, equipment and toys for newborns-juniors.

Noon-8 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Pinnacle Neighborhood Clubhouse, 621 Southpoint Dr. Info: www.lexkidconnect.net.

Carnegie Center: Info Session: Life After High School, learn about finding careers that match student skills and interests; creating education plans; creating and maintaining resumes; and exploring college and postsecondary options for your child. 5:15-6:45 p.m. Free. For parents of middle and high schoolers. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175.

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UK Arboretum: “Growing a Successful Garden,” learn tips for soil preparation, plant selection and garden maintenance. 6-8 p.m.

Free. Info: 257-6955.

FCPS: PTA Basics Training III (PTA & SBDM Elections) Learn how to effectively run SBDM and PTA elections including voting procedure, election rules and how to avoid exclusiveness. 6:30-8 p.m. IAKSS, Conference Room C. Dinner and childcare provided. RSVP required. Info: kthysmiley@ yahoo.com.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Pizza and Paperbacks, enjoy pizza, book chatting and making new friends. 6 p.m. For middle schoolers. Reservations required.

Info: 231-5500.

Friday 9 Boyle Co. Health Dept: Breastfeeding Class. 10:30 a.m. - noon. Free. Registration required. Danville. Info: 583-1007 or 2362053.

Kentucky: Mudworks: “Date Night Wheelthrowing” Adults and children (6+).

7-9 p.m. Price: $20. Firing available for an additional fee. 825 National Avenue. Info:3899681.

Lexington Opera House: “Come Fly Away.”

This new Broadway musical follows the stories of four couples falling in and out of love to the songs of Frank Sinatra and choreography by Twyla Tharp. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. $55-$80. Lexington Opera House, 430 West Vine St. Info: 233-4567.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: Swinging Safari, get together for wild animal stories, songs and making an animal mask. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 & up. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 10 Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: First Spoonfuls, classes on raising a healthy eater. Fingers and Spoons class, for parents of a child 9-12 months, and Transitioning your Toddler class, for parents of a child 12 months & up. 10-11:30 a.m. Free.

Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

Good Foods Co-op: Better Eating for Life: Fabulous Fruit. 2-3:30 p.m. $10 owners/$12 others. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Kentucky Mudworks: “Saturday Clay.” Adults and children (6+ with an adult). 9-11:30 a.m.

Six-week class. 825 National Avenue. Info: 389-9681.

Explorium: Help create the newest permanent art piece called The Chandelorium. The reveal will be May 19. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3235.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Canisius. 1 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

UK Softball: UK vs. Alabama. 1 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Info: 257-1818.

Rupp Arena: Winter Jam, Christian music’s largest annual tour. 6 p.m. $10. Info: 2334567.

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p.m.-midnight. $5 per person. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1801 Alexandria Dr. Info: 420-2426.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: ACT Practice Exam. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Follow up at 6 p.m. March 20 to learn results. Reservations required. Funny Stories by Robert Munsch.

2 p.m. Grades K-3. Reservations required.

Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club for all levels. 2-4 p.m. Ages 8 & up, children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 11 UK Baseball: UK vs. Canisius. 1 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

UK Softball: UK vs. Alabama. 1 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Info: 257-1818.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: New Brother/New Sister class. 2:15-3:30 p.m.

Ages 8-11. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Good Foods Co-op: Beginning Crochet. 2-4 p.m. $23 owners/$25 others. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Monday 12 Salon Asa: Moms and Tots Yoga Fitness.

9:15 a.m. Free. Recommended for preschoolers. Space is limited. 431 Southland Drive. Info: 276-5335.

Lex. Vintage Dance: Waltz classes covering traditional turning waltz and cross-step waltz.

Through April 23. Beginner class: 7-7:45 p.m.

Intermediate class: 7:45-8:30 p.m. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 859-420-6780 or info@ lexingtonvintagedance.org, Bluegrass Babywearing Group: 11:30 a.m.

Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 608-7938.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 1-2 p.m. Free. Senior Citizens Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 288-2395.

St. Joseph Hospital East: Breastfeeding Class. 6-9 p.m. $25 per couple. Registration required. Info: 967-2229.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Grades K-12. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 13 UK Softball: UK vs. Western Illinois. 3 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Info: 257-1818.

Good Foods Co-op: March Madness Beer and Cheese Pairings. 7-9 p.m. $18

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owners/$20 others. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Milk Mommies of Frankfort: Breastfeeding information group. 5-6 p.m. Free. Franklin County Health Dept., Glenns Creek Rd., Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7647.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Health Chats About Diabetes class. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free.

UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane.

Info: 288-2395.

La Leche League of Lexington Monthly meeting: 7:15 p.m. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free. Info: 608-7938.

Ky Center for Performing Arts: PNC Broadway presents “Mary Poppins.” March 13-18, check www.kentuckycenter.org for showtimes. Tickets start at $32.75. 501 W. Main St., Louisville. Info: (800) 775-7777.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Magic Tree Club House, book discussion and activity for “Leprechauns in Late Winter.” 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-8. Reservation required. Daring da Vincis art activity. 3:45 p.m. Ages 6-12.

Reservations required. Eagle Creek Branch: Stories Before Bedtime, March Into Spring!

6:30 p.m. Ages 3-7. Reservations required.

Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 14 Kentucky Children’s Garden: Little Sprouts Program “Feathered Friends,” take a short hike and make a bird’s nest to take home. 10 a.m. Ages 2-6. $3, free for KCG members.

Registration required. UK Arboretum Visitor’s Center. Info: 257-9339.

Safe Kids Coalition Car Seat Check-up Clinic: Auto Tech Services, 780 Winchester Road. 2-4 p.m. Free. By appointment: Info: 323-1153.

Hospice of the Bluegrass: Spouse Loss Support Group. 1- 2:30 p.m. A five-week support group for individuals who have lost a spouse or significant other. Jessamine Co. Office. 109 Shannon Parkway. Info 8872696. Info: Tiffany Estepp-Hurst at thurst@ hospicebg.org or 887-2696.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Road. Info: 288-2395. Healthy Living Class, new topics every month. 6-7 p.m. First African Baptist Church, Mission House, 901 Georgetown St. Info: 288-2395.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Art of Breastfeeding class. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Baby Moon: Natural Childbirth Series. 7:158:45 p.m. weekly through April 18. $178.

Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Rupp Arena: 2012 PNC/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Basketball Tournament March 14-17.

See www.rupparena.com for game schedule.

Single game tickets $12 and $17. Info: 2334567.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Stories for Winter Nights, dress in your pj’s and enjoy stories, songs and activities. 7 p.m.

Central Library: Boogie Down Dance Party!

10 a.m. Ages 2 & up. Reservations required.

Village Branch: Bright With Colors/De Colores English-Spanish Bilingual storytime.

6 p.m. Ages 2-7 and families. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 15 Kentucky Mudworks: “Clay Kids.” An ongoing class in clay. Ages 6-11. 4-5:30 p.m. $65 for four weeks. 825 National Avenue.

Info: 389-9681.

GAP Conference: The 10th annual conference for grandparents and relatives raising children includes workshops, lunch, exhibits and free legal consultations for caregivers. Grandparents, relatives and professional are invited. $5 grandparents and relatives, $50 professionals. Registration required. Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike.

Info: 257-5582.

Friday 16 FCPS: No school UK Baseball: UK vs. South Carolina. 6:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Raven Run: Woodcock Watch, an evening watch to search for nocturnal animals and see the fantastic flight dance of the woodcock bird. 7 p.m. Registration required. Info: 2726105.

Good Foods Co-op: St. Patrick’s Day Buffet.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fee: $7.99/lb. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Gymboree: Parent’s Night Out. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 18m- 5yrs. $25 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd. Ste. 145 Info: 278-4386.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Dugan Murphy and open band. Pre-dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

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Lexington Opera House, 430 West Vine St. Info: 233-4567.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Spring Into Green Drop-in Craft/Manualidades de Primavera. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 3 & up. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 17 St. Patrick’s Day Lexington Habitat for Humanity: 6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 3K. A fun family road race benefiting Habitat for Humanity. Run, walk or shuffle through downtown for awards and prizes. 8 a.m. $18-$25. Info: 252-2224.

Good Foods Co-op: St. Patrick’s Day Buffet. 3-8 p.m. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Kentucky Mudworks: “Try It! Wheelthrowing” Adults and children (6+). Noon-2 p.m. $20. Firing available for an additional fee.

“Saturday Clay.” Adults and children (6+ with an adult). 9-11:30 a.m. Six-week class. 825 National Avenue. Info: 389-9681.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 9 a.m.-noon. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

UK Art Museum: Museum Support to Educators Workshop, Mixed Media. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $30. Info: 257-1926.

Explorium: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, learn about the science of color using prisms and rainbows. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 admission.

440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3235.

McConnell Springs: Junior Naturalist “Animal Trackers.” 11 a.m. Ages 10 & under.

Registration required. 416 Rebmann Lane.

Info: 225-4073.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Spring Equestrian Lesson Sign-Ups, classes in basic horsemanship, how to ride safely and work around horses. Registration for ages 10-15 at 1 p.m., ages 16 & up at 2 p.m. $75 youth, $95 adult. McConnell Springs, 416 Rebmann Lane. Info: 253-0328.

Baby Moon: Natural Childbirth Weekend Intensive. 1-6 p.m. $155. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

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Irish for a Day! Free family and children’s activities from 1-10 p.m. rain or shine. Parade at 3 p.m. Downtown Lexington. Info: 2882925.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: “Sacagawea: Discovering History.” Jane’s history buff of a dad is forcing her and her pesky little brother to take a road trip along Lewis and Clark’s historical expedition route. Could this trip get any more boring? Until Jane starts to wonder about Sacagawea, Lewis and Clark’s Native American guide. Who was she, and what was life like for her on the trail? 2 and 7 p.m.

Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $14 adults, $12 children. LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

UK Baseball: UK vs. South Carolina. 2 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: ACT Practice Exam. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

Reservations required. Follow-up session at 6 p.m. on March 27 to learn exam results. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 18 UK Baseball: UK vs. South Carolina. 1 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Monday 19 Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Loss Support Group. 11:30 am.-12:30 p.m. Free. Registration required.

PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2395.

Gymboree: Open Gyms to introduce Celtic Music Lesson with a take home craft.

Members are free, walk-ins are $10. 2:305:30 p.m. 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd. Ste. 145. Info: 278-4386 Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Grades K-12. Info: 231-5500.

Good Foods Co-op: Board of Directors Meeting. Owners are welcome. 7-9 p.m.

Free. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Tuesday 20 Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials I class.

7:15-9:15 p.m. $28. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Rupp Arena: Trans-Siberian Orchestra “Beethoven’s Last Night.” 7:30 p.m. $39.50$59.50. Info: 233-4567.

Hospice of the Bluegrass: Survivors of Suicide. First & third Tuesday of the month.

6-7:30p.m. For adults affected by the loss of someone by suicide. Center for Grief and Education. 2409 Greatstone Pt. Info: 2772700.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: Nighty Night, Little Friend. Hear some bedtime stories with your best stuffed friend.

7 p.m. Ages 3 & up. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 21 Salon Asa: Chair Yoga Fitness. 9:15 a.m.

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Kentucky Children’s Garden: Little Sprouts Program “Little Critters,” learn what makes our insect friends so special. 10 a.m. Ages 2-6. $3, free for KCG members. Registration required. UK Arboretum Visitor’s Center. Info: 257-9339.

Hospice of the Bluegrass: Spouse Loss Support Group. 1- 2:30p.m. A five-week support group for individuals who have lost a spouse or significant other. Jessamine Co. Office. Info: Tiffany Estepp-Hurst at thurst@ hospicebg.org or 887-2696.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Comfort Measures childbirth class. 6:158:15 p.m Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Extreme Explorers, explore the world with stories and activities from different countries.

3:30 p.m. Ages 5-12. Northside Branch: The 39 Clues Book Club, solve mysteries and travel the world in this popular series. 6:30 p.m. Ages 8-11. Tates Creek Branch: Little Hands Math & Science: Newspaper. 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 22 Bluegrass Local Food Summit: The 5th Annual convention that gathers farmers, government leaders, community activists and concerned citizens to promote health and well-being and discuss the links between food, health, environment and local economies. Thursday-Saturday. Crestwood Christian Church, 1882 Bellefonte Dr. Info: 270-3699.

Gymboree: Open Gyms to introduce Celtic Music Lesson with a take home craft.

Members are free, walk-ins are $10. 4:307:30 p.m. 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd. Ste. 145. Info: 278-4386 Kentucky Mudworks: “Clay Kids.” An ongoing class in clay. Ages 6-11. 4-5:30 p.m. $65 for four weeks. 825 National Avenue.

Info: 389-9681.

UK Arboretum: Spring Tea at the Arboretum.

11:15 a.m. $25, limited seating. Info: 2576955.

Good Foods Co-op: Beginning Crochet. 7-9 p.m. $23 owners/$25 others. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Loss Support Group. 5-6 p.m.

Free. Registration required. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 East Sixth Street. Info: 288-2395.

Lex Philharmonic: Kicked Back Classics series with Time for Three, a unique blend

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of musical genres with components of classical, bluegrass, country western and jazz techniques. 7 p.m. $15. Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St. Info: 225-0370.

Singletary Center: “Don Quixote” presented

by The Moscow Festival Ballet. 7:30 p.m. $25-$35. Info: 257-1706.

Friday 23 Lexington Children’s Theatre: 3 for 300 present “Salt & Pepper” a show exploring family, friendship and illiteracy. 7 p.m. Free admission, $3 suggested donation to be given to the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning. Seating is limited. LCT Learning Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546 ext.

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Lex Philharmonic: “Americana with Time for Three,” an America-inspired program featuring a ground-breaking string ensemble.

7:30 p.m. $25-$52. Singletary Center. Info: 233-4226.

Saturday 24 FCPS World Language Festival: Contests and non-competitive exhibitions for language students. Hosted by Bryan Station High School. Check with you child’s teacher for details.

Kentucky Mudworks: “Saturday Clay.” Adults and children (6+ with an adult). 9-11:30 a.m.

Six-week class. 825 National Avenue. Info: 389-9681.

Good Foods Co-op: Better Eating for Life: Fit in Fun Foods. 2-3:30 p.m. $10 owners/$12 others. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Safe Kids Coalition: Keep Them Safe health walk. Preventable childhood injuries are the leading cause of death to children under the age of 14. Join in for a one-mile walk around Lexington Green to raise awareness.

Registration at 8:30 a.m., walk begins at 9 a.m. $10 individual, $15 family. Central Baptist HealthwoRx, 161 Lexington Green.

Info: 323-1153.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: First Spoonfuls, classes on raising a healthy eater. First Spoonfuls class, for parents of a child 4-6 months, and Baby’s New Tastes class, for parents of a child 6-9 months.

10-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required.

HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

Explorium: Doodle Mania, explore drawing and different art tools. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3235.

McConnell Springs: Weekend Workout, volunteer to help with garden upkeep, weed pulling and trail maintenace. Please dress for

the weather and wear sturdy shoes and work gloves. Meet in the Education Center at 10 a.m. and stay as long as you are able. 416 Rebmann Lane. Info: 225-4073.

Lexington Comic & Toy Convention: Featuring special guest stars, artist exhibits and vendors. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 in advance, $10 at the door, children 10 & under free.

Lexington Convention Center. Info: 2334567.

Carnegie Center: Early Learner Book Club, this month’s book “It’s Spring.” 11 a.m.-noon.

For 3-5 year-olds and their parents Free.

Young Readers Club. 11 a.m-noon. Grades 1-2. Free. Young Chefs Club, make kidfriendly recipes and take a goodie bag home.

12:30-1:30 p.m. Grades 1-3. $15. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre: “Beauty and the Beast,” an original take on a classic tale. 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $15$30. Lexington Opera House, 430 West Vine St. Info: 252-5245.

Raven Run: Stargazing, view planets, nebulae, galaxies and the Milky Way through telescopes. 7 p.m. Free Info: 272-6105.

Singletary Center: Comedy Central Live presents Gabriel Iglesias “Stand Up Revolution.” 7 p.m. $40. Info: 257-4929.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Mike Boerschig and Hardskrabble. Pre-dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $4 students and first-timers. Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea.

Info: (859) 985-5501.

Hepcats: March Madness Swing Dance.

Free dance lesson 8:15-9 p.m. Dancing 9 p.m.-midnight. $5 per person. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1801 Alexandria Dr. Info: 420-2426.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club for all levels.

2-4 p.m. Ages 8 & up, children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Northside Branch: Anime and Manga MiniCon 6. 1-4 p.m. Ages 12-18. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 25 Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Art of Breastfeeding class. 2-3:30 p.m.

Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Pediatric CPR class. 2-5 p.m. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. New Brother/New Sister class. 4:15-5:30 p.m.

Ages 3-7. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Good Foods Co-op: Jewelry Making: Bracelets. 2-4 p.m. $28 owners/$30 others.

455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Monday 26 Sake Kids Coalition: Child Passenger Safety Technician Course, certified CPS Technicians educate parents and caregivers on how a child should ride in the restraint and how to properly secure a child safety seat in a vehicle. March 26-29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Second Presbyterian Church, 460 East Main St. Info: 323-1153.

La Leche League of Greater Lexington Monthly meeting: 11:30 a.m. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free. Info: 608-7938.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Grades K-12. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 27 Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group: English & Spanish bilingual class. 6-7:30 p.m. Bluegrass Community Health Center, 1360 Versailles Rd. Free. Info: 288-2410.

Hospice of the Bluegrass: Heart 2 Heart. A peer-led group offering support for those who have lost their spouse or significant other.

6:30-8 p.m. Center for Grief and Education.

2409 Greatstone Pt. Info: 224-4038.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class.

6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Good Foods Co-op: Growing Organic Vegetables. 7-8:30 p.m. $10 owners/$12 others. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Ephraim McDowell Med. Ctr: Preparing to Breastfeed class. 7-9 p.m. Free. 217 S. Third St. Danville. Info: (859) 239-2534.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials II class.

7:15-8:30 p.m. $25. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

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Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Stories for Winter Nights, dress in your pj’s and enjoy stories, songs and activities.

7 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 29 Kentucky Mudworks: “Clay Kids.” An ongoing class in clay.

Ages 6-11. 4-5:30 p.m. $65 for four weeks. 825 National Avenue. Info: 3899681.

TSS Event Photography: Easter Bunny at Lexington Green.Walk in or call ahead for your pictures to be made with the Easter Bunny and Live Bunny Rabbits. All children who stop by may pet the bunnies and receive a free balloon. Sponsored by TSS Event Photography and The Santa at Lexington Green. Info: 983-2630.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Great Expectations childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2606357.

SCAPA: “Into The Woods.” In this fractured fairy tale, a childless couple discovers that their condition is the result of a witch’s curse and can only be reversed with a potion made of a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, hair as yellow as corn and a slipper as pure as gold. Where will they go to find these items? Into the woods of course.

7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday. $14 adults, $12 students in advance. Lexington Opera House, 430 West Vine St. Info: 233-4567.

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10 a.m. Ages 2-6. $3, free for KCG members.

Registration required. UK Arboretum Visitor’s Center. Info: 257-9339.

Twice Blessed Consignment: Gently used toy, clothing and equipment sale. Newbornjuniors and maternity items. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Volunteers receive special shopping privileges. Saturday. The Baptist Church at Andover, 3330 Todds Road.

Info: 321-2365.

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Ky. Center for Performing Arts: Sesame Street Live! 1-2-3 Imagine with Elmo and Friends. 7 p.m. $15.75-$29.75. 501 W. Main St., Louisville. Info: (800) 775-7777.

Salon Asa: “Kick and Fit” class. 9:15 a.m.

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Rupp Arena: Kentucky Invitational Truck and Tractor Pull. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $16-$26, $11 children ages 2-12. Info: 2334567.

EKU Center for the Arts: “Carmina Burana,” featuring the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Lexington Singers, Lexington Singers Children’s Chorus, and the University of Kentucky Choral. 8 p.m. $15-$20.

521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond. Info: (859) 359-7469.

Saturday 31 Salato Wildlife Education Center: Safari Saturday. A morning of activities geared toward fostering a connection to wildlife. 10-11 a.m. Free. Ages 3-6. Parents must attend with child. Registration required. Franklin County.

Info: (502) 564-7863.

Kentucky Mudworks: “Saturday Clay.” Adults and children (6+ with an adult). 6 week class.

9-11:30 a.m. 825 National Avenue. Info: 3899681.

Good Foods Coop: Green Sprouts Kids Club.

10-11 a.m. Free. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Explorium: Help create the newest permanent art piece called The Chandelorium. The reveal will be May 19. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 admission.

440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3235.

Ky Center for Performing Arts: Sesame Street Live! 1-2-3 Imagine with Elmo and Friends. 10:30 a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m. $15.75$29.75. 501 W. Main St., Louisville. Info: (800) 775-7777.

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Understanding Your Medicare Benefits

by Dr. Diana Hayslip

preventive visit is a wonderful opportunity for medical providers to understand their patient’s medical he best way for seniors to stay history and to establish a baseline for healthy is to eat nutritiously, future health care evaluations,” said exercise regularly, take an Cheryl Lewis, APRN who performs active role in their health care and these preventive visits for Family understand their Medicare benefits.

Practice Associates of Lexington.

Under the Affordable Care Act Issues covered during the Welcome that became effective Jan. 1, 2011, to Medicare preventive visit include Medicare patients receive many blood pressure, heart, body mass preventive services for free if index, vision, medical history and performed by a health care provider wellness advice. who accepts Medicare assignments.

“It is important to note that when a During the first 12 months of patient has been enrolled in Medicare enrollment in Medicare Part B, 366 days, they no longer can receive a individuals are eligible for a free, oneWelcome to Medicare preventive visit, time Welcome to Medicare preventive so it is important to schedule and go to visit. the appointment within the first 365 “The Welcome to Medicare days,” Lewis said.

People who have been Dr. Diana Hayslip is a native of Ohio and a Northeastern enrolled in Medicare for Ohio Universities College of Medicine graduate. more than 12 months are She moved to Kentucky with her husband and three eligible for a free annual daughters in 2007 when she joined Family Practice wellness visit.

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some of the same issues as the Welcome to Medicare visit, plus they review current medications, and schedule recommended shots and screenings.

“Whereas the Welcome to Medicare preventive visit allows us to get to know our Medicare patients better, the yearly wellness visits allow us to monitor how our patients are doing and find out what needs they may have,” Lewis said.

The conversation between the medical provider and patient may include the patient’s diet, finances, means of transportation, amount of sun exposure and more.

The conversation enables doctors to better understand their patients and to provide for outside assistance when needed, Lewis said.

For information about preventive services that are free verses those that have co-pays, patients should check with their Medicare benefits coordinator or medical provider’s billing department. Y

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Dog Training: One Step At A Time

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hether you are bringing home a new puppy, a new-to-you older dog or just want to improve your dog’s behavior, training is a key step in helping your pet fit comfortably into your home and your lifestyle.

Dogs can be taught an amazing number of behaviors from walking quietly at your side and asking to be let outside, to fetching and “speaking.”

A good start is to enroll your dog in obedience classes or to enroll your child and dog in the Dog Club at the Fayette County 4-H. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has the following tips to make training your dog go smoothly.

Keep It Short and Sweet Just as with children, dogs don’t have long attention spans, so keep each session to no more than 15 minutes.

Work on one skill or switch between a few different skills. Try doing five to 15 repetitions of one behavior and then doing five to 15 repetitions of another behavior.

Don’t limit your training to just one session a day and carry the training over into every day activities. For example, before giving your dog a new treat or chew bone, ask him to sit or lie down to earn it.

English Is a Second Language Dogs are not born understanding your language. They have to learn the meaning of each command you give them such as “sit,” “treat” and “down.”

Keep your commands simple so your dog doesn’t get confused. For example, when asking Fido to sit, say “Fido, sit!” every time.

Don’t confuse him by alternating that command with “Sit down, Fido!” Make sure your whole family understands which phrase to use for each cue or command you want to teach your pet.

One Step at a Time - When teaching your dog a new skill, begin with one easy step first and slowly add more

steps. For example, if you are training your dog to stay start by asking the dog to stay for just 3 seconds and then reward him. After he has mastered that short stay, add more seconds gradually.

Make sure he has mastered each length of time before adding more seconds.

Eventually, you can train your dog to stay for several minutes, but you have to start with a short stay first.

Teach Just One Part of a Skill at a Time For more advanced skills, such as a solid sit-stay, you’ll want to break the skill down into parts.

Begin with teaching your dog to stay in a sitting position until you’ve worked her up to the duration you are happy with.

Then move on to teaching her to sitstay as you move away from her. After she has mastered that you can begin to teach her to maintain the sit-stay in the face of noises or other distractions.

If you try to teach all three parts of the skill at once, you will both become frustrated.

If you work on each of the parts of a complex skill separately before putting them together, you’ll find you are more successful and your dog will comply happily.

Practice, Practice, Practice Your dog will need to practice his new skills everywhere he goes. Just because he has learned to sit in your house

doesn’t mean he will understand that skill in the park.

So be prepared to practice newly learned skills everywhere you go and with every family member.

Use Good Rewards Be sure to reward your dog with things she truly finds rewarding.

Training with dry kibble may work in some situations, but you may need to up the ante to something more delicious like bits of chicken, cheese or hot dogs.

Distracting locations like the park may require more rewarding treats as well.

Remember that your dog may not respond as well to food treats right after a meal.

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Fayette County 4-H Dog Club Tips

t Wear something with an easily accessed pocket when training, like a hoodie. Keep your treats in easy reach inside the pockets. Don’t use a plastic baggies that might make it harder to reach. t Hot dogs and Purina Carvers make good treats for rewarding your dog. Cut the hot dogs into very small pieces. t When working outside keep your dog on a 4- to 6-foot flat lead, preferably non-slip leather, but canvas will work. Do not use the adjustable length Flexi leads or chains. t The best time to work with your dog is after he’s been separated from you for a while, and he’s happy to see you and wants to please you. Do not train if you are in a bad mood or angry.Y March 2012 | 43

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Practice Draws Patients From 300 Zip Codes

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any patients stepping into the Family Eyecare Associates offices in Versailles may think they’ve discovered a good place to get a new pair of glasses.

What they may not realize is that this is one of the most unique eye care centers in the state.

That’s because the office, headed

by Dr. Rick Graebe, also houses the Children’s Vision and Learning Center with five certified qualified Vision Therapists (Lori Lewis, Jessie Niedwick, Jennifer Sellers, Mary Ellen Smith and Pat Thomas).

Graebe’s staff also includes three optometrists (Jennifer Brown, Regina Callihan and Graebe), three technicians Dr. Rick Graebe Family Eyecare Associates and Children’s Vision and Learning Center 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles www.myfamilyvision.com / 859.879.3665.

“We put the patients’ needs first and hire people who have a servant’s heart.” – Dr. Rick Graebe (Bethany Caudill, Deidre Head and Diana Niedwick, Jessie’s mother), and an ABO licensed optician (Adam Bentley).

In addition, Mary Ellen Smith is both a Certified Para Optometric Assistant and a Certified Optometric Vision Therapist, the only person in the state to carry both certifications.

With so many trained professionals, Dr. Graebe’s office can offer a full range of services, including traditional optometry and optician services.

For adults and children, Dr. Graebe’s practice also offers corneal molding (specially designed contact lenses that reshape the cornea and permanently treat myopia).

Dr. Graebe was the first private practice in the state to install a Macular Pigment Optical Density tester that

detects those at risk for developing macular degeneration before they have a permanent loss of vision.

With Vision Therapy, corneal molding, optometrists and an optician, Dr. Graebe said, “To my knowledge, we are the only ones in the state to offer all of these services in one office.”

No wonder the practice draws patients from 300 different zip codes.

The business has grown dramatically since it opened in late 1999.

“We are on a constant quest to improve,” Dr. Graebe said. “When I realize what patients need, I figure I need to learn to do that.

“We are cutting edge in so many ways. We put the patients’ needs first. We also hire people who have a servant’s heart.

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Simple Measures That Can Thwart Bedwetting

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octurnal enuresis, or bedwetting, affects millions of children, teens and young adults.

It can lead to embarrassment, shame, and fear of participating in overnight activities such as sleepovers.

Bedwetting is usually defined by health care providers as accidental urination while asleep.

Because so many children under 6 have not achieved nighttime dryness, the condition usually refers to those 6 and older.

There are two types of nocturnal enuresis: primary and secondary.

Children with primary nocturnal enuresis have never been dry at night.

The condition is linked to genetics, inherited from a parent.

These children often have a small bladder for their body size. They do not wake up when their bladders feel full.

And they do not secrete antidiuretic hormone (ADH) when they go to sleep, meaning they do not decrease their urine output while asleep like most people.

Secondary nocturnal enuresis happens when a child wets the bed after having been dry at night for at least six consecutive months.

Causes of this are stress, sleep apnea, urinary tract infections, diabetes and chronic constipation.

Anatomical urinary tract or

nervous system problems are rare causes of bedwetting.

About 13% of 6-year-olds and 5% of 10-year-olds wet the bed.

It is twice as common in boys as in girls, and more common in children with ADHD. Although bedwetting is always outgrown at some point in childhood or early adulthood, certain measures may decrease it.

Drinking more liquids during the day and less at night may help.

Avoiding caffeinecontaining drinks, urinating before going to bed and then again before falling asleep can be helpful.

Waking the child up in the middle of the night also helps.

Bedwetting alarms can be used to condition a child to sense when he starts to urinate in his sleep.

Moisture-sensing pads that fit on or under the child are available. When he urinates, an alarm goes off.

Sometimes the child sleeps so soundly that somebody else has to get him up and take him to the toilet.

These alarms can take a few months to fully condition the child.

Medication to replace the ADH that the sleeping child does not naturally secrete can be used to concentrate the urine.

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Dr. Charles Ison is a University of Kentucky graduate who has practiced in his hometown of Lexington since 1993. He is a partner in Pediatric and Adolescent Associates.

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Scholar Athlete of the Month Top of the Pyramid – In More Ways Than One

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hen the Lexington Christian Academy cheerleaders hoist Catherine Roach – at 5-foot2 the flyer of the group – to the top of the pyramid during routines, the image is symbolic of Catherine’s academic standing.

When it comes to the classroom, this cheerleader deserves the crowd’s ovations.

Consider her resume: 35 on the ACT, National Honor Society member, seven AP classes, 5s on two AP tests so far, a

classroom and is also very smart,” said her father John, a local attorney and former state Supreme Court Justice.

Catherine is a voracious reader, a trait she inherited from her parents – both John and his wife Maria belong to their own book clubs.

Along with her school and recreational reading, Catherine will also rip through the books her mom’s club is reading.

Recently, she read “the Help,” “Sarah’s Key” and “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter

Catherine Roach

than Catherine.

And she is a girl of low culture as well as high. She loves football and basketball – her favorite teams are UK hoops and Texas A&M football. (It’s a long story.)

And her special TV shows include “Gossip Girl,” “Vampire Diaries” and “One Tree Hill.”

School: Lexington Christian Academy OK, but she’s a cheerleader. Are they • Grade: 12th • Sport: Cheerleading athletes?

Don’t even go there.

• Academics: Catherine scored 35 on her ACT “We train and condition just like other and is a National Honor Society member. sports,” Catherine said matter-of-factly, Parents: Maria & John without a trace of defensiveness.

And she has the injuries to show for Governor’s Scholar, school awards in and Sweet.” it – a banged-up knee and torn ligament history, algebra, accounting, French, For her AP literature class, she is in her ankle. and the Dartmouth Book Award for reading Charles Dickens’ “Tale of Two So the next time you see a petite scholarship, citizenship and leadership.

Cities” and for pleasure she just finished cheerleader at the top of the pyramid, And in her entire career at LCA – all Truman Capote’s classic, “In Cold Blood.” think toughness and intelligence.

A’s, all the time.

Her favorite genre is historical fiction, The cheers “Down the field, down Her short list of college choices particularly European monarchs. She the field, Score,” and “We want a includes Princeton, Vanderbilt, Centre, rattles off the names of kings and queens touchdown, six points,” may not be Virginia and Washington and Lee. like a UK fan lists basketball players.

Dickens, but it’s fun.

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