Jessamine Co. Living Fall 2022

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Friends,

It'sprobablygoingtobeapparentwhenyouread throughthiseditionthatfallishandsdownmy favoriteseason!Thecrispdays,thecolors,the smellsoutside(andinside-ImeanaFallcandleislike noother),andtheconstantfeelingof"cozy!"

Somethingaboutautumntakesmerightbackto mychildhood,andIalwaysremembertrick-ortreatingdownquaintneighborhoodroads,smelling thefreshlyfallenleaves,feelingalittlechillyinmy costume,andimaginingthatonedayI'llliveina small,quiet,familiarneighborhoodwheretrick-ortreaterscomelikeIusedtogo.Istillhopetofind thatsomeday.

Now,Iknowthatmanyofyouwillmournthe passingofsummer,andItotallygetit.Ijusthope thatbyreadingthroughthiseditionofJCL,you'll starttoatleastfindbeautyandcomfortinFall... evenifit'snotyourveryfavorite.

So,readabook,underablanket,withaallscented candleburning,andacupofsteaminghottea besideyou.Gotoapumpkinpatchorapplepicking. Maybeyoucaneventryoneof thecommunity's autumnrecipes(pg11)toseehowtheyturnoutfor you

Ifyoudon'thavekids,youcanstillparticipatein Halloweenbygivingoutcandies!Ifyoudohavekids, reviewstandardHalloweensafetyprocedures withyour littleonesasagoodremindertobe careful.Oryoucangotoafallfestivalwithyour friendsorfamily.

Maybeyou’llfindinspirationinhowourcommunity givesback(pg15,19,24,28),orbecomeinspiredby remindingyourselfallyou’regratefulfor(pg15). Inspirationcancomefromsimplyknowingthat“fall isPROOFthatchangecanbebeautiful.”

Ihopeyoujusttrytoenjoytheseasonasmuchas youcan,becauselifeispreciousandfleeting,and wearesoluckytoliveinaworldwherethereare Octobers.

Sendingmyloveandwarmhugsthisseason,

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Spooky decor inspo

Seasonal Decor Inspo

19 Habitat for Humanity

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Past Events

10 Autumn Table Recipes from the Community

4 Editor's Note

22 Halloween Scavenger Hunt

20

Keep Track of Your Health

Summer 2022

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Back to School State Farm agents give back! Find out how

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Word Search

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FINANCE: Budgeting for the Holidays

Tips on how to budget for Christmas a little earlier in the year, rather than waiting for December.

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HISTORY: High School Basketball by Jonathan Smith

8 EVENTS by Samantha Adams

26-27

High School Sports - East and West Football

Contributors

Jason Kingsland - Bourbon Article

Jonathan Smith - Jessamine Basketball History

LeAnne Prout - Habitat for Humanity

photos provided by: Larry Prinssen pageant

photo by: Amy Van Schaick Cram the Cruiser by: NPD

Pumpkins and Gourds Pumpkins and Gourds Pumpkins and Gourds

Roastpumpkinseeds

Usethemasaplanter

Cutupandleaveforwildlife

Makeservingbowls

Compostyourpumpkins

Plantpumpkinseeds

Makeapumpkinbirdfeeder

Makeafreshfacemask

Blendintoasoup

Bakeapumpkinloaf

The East Jessamine Co-Ed Cheer Team is looking forward to another great season cheering on our Jaguars!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

5 - Labor Day

11 - The Oaks - Maker's Market

15 - Wilmore Night Market

16 - Downtown Nich Night Market

16-17 More Tales Storytelling Festival

16 - KCAL Fall Show

17 - KCAL Fall Show

17 - KY CBD Farmacy Night Market

18 - KCAL Fall Show

22 - Jessamine Maze Days

(Thurs - Sun goes through Nov 6)

1 - Lexington Legendary Book Bash

1 - Wilmore Arts and Crafts Festival

8 - JCPL Comic Surge

10 - Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day

12 - 15 Jessamine Fall Fest Carnival (City/ County Park)

14 - Jessamine Fall Festival (York St )

14 & 15 - Blushing Beauty / Your Country

Princess Boo Bash

15 - Jessamine Fall Festival Parade (10a)

15 - The Oaks - Maker's Market

15 - KY CBD Farmacy Night Market

19 - KCAL Dinner Show at 1st Vineyard

21 & 31 - Downtown Nich Night Market

6 - The Oaks - Makers Market

6 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

8 - Election Day 11 - Veteran’s Day 11- The Oaks - Makers Market 12 - Veterans Day Parade (Wilmore) 14-19 - Window Painting on Main (Wilmore) 19 - KY CBD Farmacy Night Market 23 - JCHD CommUNITY Meal 24 - Thanksgiving 25 - Black Friday

25 - 12/3 - Shop Small Business Week 26 - Small Business Saturday

Spooky Time on Main

Downtown

a fun and safe place for families to Trick-or-Treat on Halloween!

Nicholasville 31 visitjessamine.com

Domestic Violence Program: Developed in conjunction with GreenHouse17 to contribute and add capacity to the statewide domestic violence system

Family First Program: Individual women with children housing units

Veterans Program: Dedicated to serving our homeless veterans with a separate, comfortable, safe space before transitioning into additional resources

Men & Women Substance Abuse Treatment: No wait time No red tape Immediate care is available Including individual therapy, peer support, and targeted case management

Joyce's Weeknight Chicken Bake

This was my late mommas quick recipe for school nights when we were kids it’s perfect for fall.

Cut up full rotisserie chicken

1 can of cream of chicken

2 boxes of uncle Ben’s wild rice

Preheat oven 400

Cook Rice with seasoning as directed. Cut up chicken while cooking rice. When rice is fine add cut chicken and mix in cream of chicken.

Bake in 13x9 glass dish for 25 min just to crisp top!

For extra veggies add sautéed mushrooms, or broccoli.

Submitted by: Crystal Geis

ThisisJason.Jasongrewuptoappreciatebourbon.

Momma's Caramel Apple Dump Cake

Dump cake Ingredients:

One yellow cake mix

Two cans apple pie filling

One stick butter

Caramel ingredients:

One cup sugar

6 tbsp butter

1/2 cup room temperature heavy cream

Pinch of salt

Open the cans of apple pie filling (optional add all spice) and put in a 9x13x2 pan, open the cake mix and dump the dry mix over the apple filling, but butter into pads and place pads of butter over the top of dry mix and bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crisp.

For the caramel topping: On medium heat and in a medium pot add one cup of sugar and stir until all the sugar crystals are melted (very important you stir the whole time because it will burn easily) once completely melted add 6 tbsp butter and stir until combined, then add 1/2 cup of heavy cream once combined pour into a glass bowl and add a pinch of salt

To serve: get a scoop of dump cake and top with caramel optional: a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream

Submitted by: Taylor Stidham

GOOD EATS

Mel's Famous Brown Sugar Caramel Toffee Cake

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened)

2 cups light brown sugard packed

1 cup granulated sugar

5 large eggs (room temperature)

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup whole milk (room temperature)

1-8 oz bag of Heath Toffee Bits

1 cup of pecans chopped

1 jar of caramel sauce

nonstick baking spray make sure you use baking spray and not cooking spray

Preheat over to 325 degrees and generously spray all surfaces of a 12 cup nonstick bundt pan with baking spray. Then, dust with flour and set aside

Beat the butter until creamy, then add both sugars, beating until fluffy (no less than 3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, beating until just the yellow disappears after each egg.

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to butter mixture in thirds, alternating with milk between each third. Beat until just combined Stir in pecans and toffee bits, then spoon batter into prepared pan.

Bake until a wooden pick comes out clean, approximately 75-90 minutes Do not overbake - will make dry and crumbly

Let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack Spoon caramel sauce over cake and enjoy!!

Submitted by: Melissa Bingaman

High School Basketball in Jessamine County

Soon, the sounds of dribbling basketballs and the roar of the crowds will return to the gymnasiums at Jessamine County’s two high schools, East and West, as the 2022-23 basketball season gets underway. The goal of every high school hoop team is to make it to the state tournament at the end of the season. In the past one hundred three years, there have been eleven Jessamine County school basketball teams, five girls teams and six boys teams, that have competed in interscholastic competition in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, combining for five trips to the state tourney.

Nicholasville High School (Tarantulas)

History reveals to us that the first interscholastic basketball team in Jessamine County was the Nicholasville High School girls team which finished as the state tournament runner up in 1920. At that time, the post season state tournament was by invitation, and the girls tournament in 1920 was held at the YMCA in Paris on March 12th and 13th. Nicholasville beat Winchester 25 to 5 in the first round, then beat Lexington High (now named “Henry Clay”) by a score of 23 to 20 in three overtime periods, and then lost the championship game to Paris 32-10.

Likely, the extra three periods took its toll on the Nicholasville girls.

Nicholasville girls played twelve seasons altogether, before girls basketball was dropped as a sanctioned sport by the KHSAA after the 1932 season, and by the time it returned in 1974, Nicholasville had been consolidated with Wilmore to form Jessamine County High School. Nicholasville had a combined record of sixty-two wins and ninety-eight losses (38.7%).

The Nicholasville boys played thirty-eight seasons, but found post-season success difficult in a very tough district and region, often having to face the Lexington schools in both the district and region. Three of the four Nicholasville boys district runner up seasons, came during the 1943-1945 war years when the districts were split into two to reduce travel, and the only teams left in the resulting split district were Wilmore and Nicholasville. Nicholasville boys never won a district or region title and had a combined record of 270 wins and 586 losses (31.5%).

*TheKentucky High SchoolAthletic League wasmadeup of segregated AfricanAmerican schoolsbefore theyjoined the KHSAA

Wilmore High School (Bears)

Wilmore girls played only three seasons before the KHSAA stopped sanctioning girls basketball. They won twentyfour games and lost seventeen (58.5%), but never won a district or region title. They did win the 1930 B-Division district title in the era when the district, region, and state tournament were split into A and B divisions by enrollment. However, they lost the game for the overall district championship to Paris.

Wilmore boys won four district championships, including three during the two-team-district war years mentioned above, and were the runner up six times. Of their ten trips to the regional tournament, they were never able to win it. However, Wilmore had many good teams and posted a thirty-four year overall winning record of 441394 (52.8%).

Jessamine County (Colts)

Nicholasville and Wilmore were combined to form Jessamine County High School in the fall of 1958. There were only boys teams at that time, and the girls at Jessamine County would not get an opportunity to play competitively until 1974.

After consolidation, it took the Jessamine County boys six seasons to advance to the region, being the district runner up in 1964. They finally won the district in 1965, and would match that feat ten more times with the last one coming in 1990. That year, they also won the 11th Region Tournament, shocking region favorite Henry Clay in the semifinals on a late basket, and then beating Lexington Catholic convincingly in the championship. At the state tournament, the Colts beat Paducah Tilghman in the opening game, then lost to Covington Holmes in the quarterfinals. It would prove to be Jessamine County High School’s lone trip to the Sweet Sixteen. The boys had a thirtynine year combined record of 513-506 (50.3%).

Jessamine County girls basketball began in 1974-75, and won four district championships. They never won a region title or played in the state tournament. Over their twenty-three seasons, the girls were 196-321 (37.9%).

Rosenwald-Dunbar (Titans)

The Titans boys team started in 1945-46 and played eighteen seasons until being integrated with Jessamine County high school for the 1963-64 school year.

Until the 1957-58 season, the Titans played in the Kentucky High School Athletic League (KHSAL), which was a league for segregated African-American schools similar to the KHSAA for white schools. Beginning in 1958, Rosenwald-Dunbar was a member of the KHSAA and participated in the same district and region as Jessamine County High.

The best season for the Titans was in 1956-57, when they won the Bluegrass Conference and advanced to the KHSAL state tournament at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. They suffered a first round loss but completed a very successful season.

East Jessamine (Jaguars) and West Jessamine (Colts)

Jessamine County High School was split in 1997 to create East Jessamine and West Jessamine. East became the Jaguars while West retained the Colts nickname. The schools’ timelines run a parallel course over the past twenty-five seasons, playing the first eight seasons in the 42nd District of the 11th Region with three other Lexington schools, then moving to the 46th District in the 12th Region with the Mercer County schools.

The 12th Region has been good for Jessamine County teams. West Jessamine boys have won eleven district titles and three region championships. In its twenty-five year history, West Jessamine boys have only failed to qualify for the Region four times. They played in two state tournaments at Rupp Arena in 2009 and 2010, advancing to the final four in 2009. They won the 12th Region in 2020, but Covid19 wiped out the boys tournament and none of the games were played. It would have been the third trip for West Jessamine. The Colts have won 60% of their 750 games played over the past twentyfive years (450 wins versus 300 losses). The West Jessamine girls have never won a district or region title and have a combined winning record of 202-458 (30.6%).

East Jessamine girls have won one district championship and been runner up eight times.

Both East and West girls teams have had the misfortune of being paired in the same district and region as Mercer County, which has won sixteen of the seventeen 46th District titles since the current alignment.

East Jessamine girls have a combined record of 261-394 (39.8%) over their twenty-five years. East Jessamine boys have won two district titles and has been runner up nine times. They have never won the region in eleven trips. The Jaguars have a winning record over their twenty-five season, winning 53% of their games (386 wins and 342 losses).

SUMMARY: Now three seasons into the second century of high school basketball in Jessamine County, the county has two schools with great boys and girls programs, offering high-level of competition for the studentathletes of the county. While the game has changed considerably since Nicholasville girls were the state runner up in 1920 (like no longer having a jump ball after every made basket), the wholesome physical attributes of sports, the lifelong discipline and memories, and the school and community pride it creates, has not changed.

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Take time to be grateful for all you have. Sure, you could have more, but you could also have less.

Letter From Judge West

With school back in session, the days growing shorter, and the weather getting cooler, residents may be looking for entertaining ways to hang out as a family or spend time with friends. Jessamine County has many events held in autumn that has fun for all ages. Enjoy live music at the Jessamine County Fairgrounds for Barks & Bluegrass, an event on September 10th that supports the County Animal Shelter. In September, More Tales Storytelling Festival, held the 16th to 17th in Wilmore, and the Antique Tractor Show, held the 16th to 18th at the Fairgrounds, are back in Jessamine County this year. On October 1st in Wilmore, the Craft Show will be open for all to visit, and another popular event is the Jessamine County Fall Festival, which will be October 14th and 15th in Downtown Nicholasville Visit the county website at www JessamineCo com for information about events So as the leaves change color, and the Bluegrass is painted in warm color, I hope all residents and visitors can find joy and memorable moments throughout Jessamine County.

Although it looks and feels more like early summer as I write this, we all know that fall is quickly approaching! Some not-so-subtle hints such as school buses rolling throughout the county, campus activity at the University and Seminary, and summer closeout sells on East Main Street are just a few signs And another indicator is the buzz popping up about the 5th Wilmore “More Tales” Storytelling Festival, September 14-17. You won’t want to miss this great family friendly and free event, thanks to some marvelous donors. And while you are marking your calendar, block off the first Saturday in October for the 24th annual Wilmore Fall Arts & Crafts Festival! Some of the best craftsmen and artisans in the region will be set up on East Main Street, along with food trucks, children’s activities, live music, and of course our many shops will be open as well. Come visit us soon!

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Letter From Mayor Rainwater

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By: Leanne Prout

Thedaywasperfect.Alondaandherfamilywerewelcomedintotheirnew home,byacommunityofsupportersandtheJessamineHabitatBoardofDirectors Alonda,fromdayone,wasanabsolutejoytopartnerwith,LeanneProut,Executive Directorsays."Weknewshewouldbetheperfecthomeownertoearnthehomewe dedicatedtoWayneHayden,ourpastBoardPresident Thankyoutothemany businessesandindividualsforsupportingthisbuild,throughoutatoughseasonwith COVID Yet,whenacommunitycomestogetherlivesaretransformedandbridges arebuilt.JonnaPerdue,JessamineHabitatBoardPresident,wasakeyplayerin makingthishouseahomeandwecouldnothavebeenmoreblessedbyherandher impact,"Proutsays "Welookforwardtothenextopportunitytoserveafamily throughanewbuild,yet[now]itistimetofocusatimeonthemanyrepairsneededin ourcommunitytothoseinneed"Thankyouagaintothemanywhomadethisdream cometrueforAlondaandbringherhomeintoabeautifulplacetocallherown

Alonda and her family with Leanne Prout and other members of the community and Habitat at the dedication of the house

The beautiful home built by Habitat For Humanity

Keeping Your Health On Track This

Immunity-boosting foods and supps

Try to eat more foods with Vitamin C, like lemons and oranges You can also take an immunity-boosting gummy!

Keep sleep schedule on track

Although the days are shorter, doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your bedtime, and rise time! Its best for your health to keep that rhythm in-sync

Get your flu shot

It's no secret that this time of year Is when we all start getting that "crud," make sure its not the flu and vaccinate!

Vitamin D for the win

Less sunlight = less options for Vitamin D! Make sure youre supplementing or getting outside in the daylight more!

Sterilize what you touch the most

If the past couple of years have taught us anything, it's to sterilize commonly-touched surfaces, and to wash our hands!

Try pumpkin any (every) thing!

The popular fall decor Item is actually packed with nutrients that we need! Hop In on some trends, but make sure to opt for the real deal, as somecanned pumpkin may be loaded with sugars and preservatives

Pumpkin

Skeleton

Bats

Spider Web

Clown

Black Cat

Scarecrow

Witch Bones

Cauldron

Mummy

Scull

Monster

Fake Blood Graveyard

Superhero

Animal

Doctor/Nurse

Starwars

Paw Patrol

Ghost

Famous Person

Nerd

Fake Fangs

Zombie

Vampire

Princess

Pirate

Sports

Ballerina

While you are out on Halloween night, see how many of these you find!

2022 Football Schedule

Sep 3 (Sat) 7 p.m. ET Home Miami University (OH) Lexington, Ky.

Sep 10 (Sat) 7 p.m. ET Away University of Florida Gainesville, FL

Sep 17 (Sat) 12 p.m. ET Home Youngstown State University Lexington, Ky.

Sep 24 (Sat) TBA Home Northern Illinois University Lexington, Ky.

Oct 1 (Sat) TBA Away University of Mississippi Oxford, Miss

Oct 8 (Sat) TBA Home University of South Carolina Lexington, Ky.

Oct 15 (Sat) TBA Home Mississippi State University Lexington, Ky.

Oct 29 (Sat) TBA Away University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN

Nov 5 (Sat) TBA Away University of Missouri Columbia, MO

Nov 12 (Sat) TBA Home Vanderbilt University Lexington, Ky.

Nov 19 (Sat) TBA Home University of Georgia Lexington, Ky.

Nov 26 (Sat) TBA Home University of Louisville Lexington, Ky.

C-A-T-S Cats! Cats! Cats!

I'm so thankful to live in a world where we have

Rotary Club Announces Scholarship Recipients

The Rotary Club of Nicholasville has announced its 2022 scholarship recipients. From left: Michelle Gadberry - Deputy Superintendent of Jessamine County Schools, Jason Daleng - West High, Haylee Stansbury - East High, Katharina Wilson - West High, Olivia McKibben - West High, Kennedy Cox - East High, Brynna Barkley - East High, Matt Moore - Superintendent. Ellie Haseloff – West High, not pictured. Awards are based on student achievements inside and outside the classroom as well as their embodiment of the Rotary.

"Service above self"

motto Since 1999, the Nicholasville club has awarded over $145,000 in scholarships to Jessamine County high school students on their way to college.

Holly Lewis: Rev’d Up For Nicholasville

If you ’ ve had the good fortune of meeting Holly Lewis, you know how much she cares about our community and the businesses here She has a real passion for business growth, and that’s why she’s been so successful with Rev Local, a national, Google Premier Partner digital agency that currently has a presence in over 50 markets across the country. She helps small businesses under their digital footprint and how they are showing up online, so that they can grow From working in the same community with her, it’s easy to see that she wants us all to win, and for that reason, I consider her a real gem and team player here in Jessamine County.

Holly started working with business owners in print in 1993 Then in 1998, when the online space was still new, Holly started helping small businesses show up and be chosen online She started building Seach Engine Optimized websites in 2002 Since then, all roads have led her to helping small businesses in today’s landscape online With buzz words like Search Engine Optimization, Review Marketing, AdWords, Social Media, Retargeting, and more, it’s easy for small business owners to throw in the towel early, because it can all be pretty confusing That’s where Holly comes in She understands these terms, and can help them make the best decision for their local business What makes Holly Lewis the happiest is so clear when yo talk to her her family She literally beams with pride when she tells you all about her kids and husband. It’s really awesome to see someone strike a balance with home and career and it goes to show how much love she really puts into everything she cares about If you or someone you know could use Holly’s services, you can reach her directly at hlewis@revlocal.com or 859-608-0810.

200 Back-to-School Backpacks Provided by 5 Local State Farm Agents

While it's sometimes easy to take for granted the convenience something as simple as a backpack provides, it's certainly not lost on those students who don't have one to carry their school supplies and heavy books Local Jessamine County State Farm Insurance agents Randall Chewning, Michael Cayse, Steve Page, Jennifer Hawkins and Richard Woolums want to ensure that JCS students are prepared with backpacks when they return to school this Fall Last year, these agents pooled together their resources and rallied a total of 100 backpacks for our resource centers at Jessamine County Schools. The backpacks were so needed,

they quickly discovered 100 wasn't going to be enough moving forward. That's why this year, our local State Farm agents provided double the amount of backpacks from the first year, making the total 200 for our students in need

State Farm Agent Randall Chewning weighed in on the presentation of the backpacks to the family resource center "We are trying to kick off Cram the Cruiser It's a series of events that come together But ultimately, we hope the students here in Jessamine County win. It's just something we decided to do collectively, as a group of agents "

According to State Farm agent Michael Cayse, the need may not always be apparent, but it's when students are focused on the heavy books and social implications instead of learning that we really notice how important backpacks really are to students. Nicholasville Police Officer Adam Teater agreed, saying that every experience is big to these students, " so being able to walk in and be prepared helps so much "

That's why Cram the Cruiser is so special to NPD. They see a need for supplies for all ages and all schools in Jessamine County. Each year, the community bands together to " cram the cruiser" with school supplies for JCS that students can use all year long, officer Jermaine Jackson said Officer Sam Wade agreed, saying that supplies have to be prepared before real learning can take place.

The first day of school, nerves are up, and to go into school with no or limited supplies puts you at a deficit.

- Adam Teater, NPD

On behalf of Jessamine County Living Magazine, we want to thank our State Farm agents for the generous donations of the 200 backpacks to our school resource centers. Also, we want to thank the Nicholasville Police Department for organizing Cram the Cruiser again this year Thank you to our neighbors who donated to our schools and students This year, our students are better equipped to learn because of your generosity and compassion

State Farm agents Randall Chewning, Steve Page, Michae Cayse were joned by NPDs Adam Teater Sam Wade and Jermaine Jackson accompanied by Jessamine County Schoos representatives Carloa Perry Debbie Cumbie Misty Jordan, Ashey Jenkns, and Mandy Hobgood (Not pictured: Jennifer Hawkins and Richard Woolums, State Farm agents)

Having trouble finding the words?

Maybeit'stimeforaBACK-TO-SCHOOLeyeexam.

Budgeting for Holidays!

With fall in the air, we know that Christmas is right around the corner And no matter how you celebrate, the holidays can quickly become a season of over-spending. So with several months to go, it's the perfect time to consider how to keep December from becoming the month of debt.

Go in with a plan Begin with a list of expenses and start brainstorming all the ways you've spent "surprise" money in the past. Of course we think about gifts for family and friends, but how many $20 "white elephant" gifts have you needed to come up with last minute? With holiday parties, it's important to also plan for an excess in grocery shopping costs as well

2. Decide on a budget. Yes, that's right…even the season of joy must have a boundary! Protect yourself from accumulating a ton of debt by setting a limit on what you intend to spend through the upcoming months Assign a dollar amount to each category and stick to it.

3. Start saving now. Once you have a number in mind, divide out how much you can afford to save each paycheck and place it in an account where you won't be tempted to dip in too early.

4 Get creative By beginning to plan before December 1st, you allow yourself the space to think of unique, DIY, or even experience-based gifts. Waiting until the last minute creates pressure that causes us to be quick to pull the trigger on money we may not have otherwise spent

5. Track your expenses. This part is so important when creating a budget in the future. Knowing exactly how much you spent and where will give you better expectations next time. For those of us with large families, propose that everyone draws a name for another family member Involve the kids by taking them shopping for their selected person - what a better way to teach the joy of picking out a special gift! You may also want to consider a cash-only spending plan. Credit cards almost always have doubledigit interest rates, and a $1,000 charge to a credit card for holiday gifts paid back at the minimum payment could end up costing you $1,800 or more. Creating a plan for the holidays is a great way to ensure you will enter the new year exactly where you'd like to be financially.

MAKE CHRISTMAS SPENDING EASIER

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Fitness

Good Health Fitness

156 Imperial Way, Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-881-0067 | www.goodhealthfitnessky.com

Outdoor

Hall's Farm and Feed

201 Etter Dr., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-885-4980 | feedstorenicholasvilleky.com

Lawson Tractor and Implement

6829 US HWY 127, Stanford, KY 40484 859-854-3500 | lawsontractor.com

Sally Gap Farms

445 Louden Rd, Williamsburg, KY 40769 606-524-4722

Somersplash Waterpark / Tiki's Winter Wonderland

1030 KY HWY 2227, Somerset, KY 42503 somersplash.com

Floyd's Cycles

215 Hightower Rd, Danville, KY 40422 859-236-1425 | floydscycle.com

Financial

Edward Jones Advisor: Morgan Murray

504 N Main St., Ste E., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-881-8246

Monticello Banking Company

104 Springdale Dr., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-724-4180 | mbcbank.com

Melissa Bingaman Mortgage Loan Officer for WesBanco 986 N Main St., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-445-3788

Marketing

105.9 JESS FM

116 N Main St., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-885-JESS

Jessamine County Living Magazine 116 N Main St., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-402-3974

Rev Local Digital Marketing - Holly Lewis 859-608-0810 | hlewis@revlocal.com

Warner's Printing Service, LLC 859-881-0636 | warnersprinting.com

Car Dealership

Dining

Raising Canes Chicken Fingers 551 Keene Centre Dr., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-881-0000 | Order online at raisingcanes.com

The Dixie Cafe and Quick Stop 108 Keene-South Elkhorn Rd., Keene, KY 40339 859-885-0191 | thedixiecafekeeneky.com

Zaxby's 200 N. Plaza Dr., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-887-9292 | zaxbys.com

Gumbo Ya Ya 294 E Brannon Rd., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-245-9292

Home Improvement

BJ Electric 859-553-0968 | 859-553-0967

Winner's Circle Painting 859-881-4699 (call) 859-585-6623 (text)

City/County

Chamber of Commerce 859-887-4351 | jessaminechamber.org

City of Nicholasville 517 North Main St., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-885-1121 | nicholasville.org

City of Wilmore 210 S. Lexington Ave., Wilmore, KY 40390 859-858-4411 | wilmore.org

Visit Jessamine 859-305-6040 | visitjessamine.com

Jessamine Co. Fiscal Court 101 N Main St., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-885-4500 | jessamineco.com

Jessamine Co. Public Library 600 S Main St., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-885-3523 | jesspublib.org

Wilmore Business Association 859-858-0323

Jessamine County Homeless Coalition 218 E Maple St., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-813-0233

Event Space

The Oaks W Oak Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-916-2905

Bob Allen Motor Mall 801 Maple Ave., Danville, KY 40422 | boballenmotormall.com

Healthcare

CHI St. Joseph Jessamine 1250 Keene Rd., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-887-4100 | chistjosephhealth.org

Comfort Independent Living 126 Langley Dr., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-552-7958 | comfortindependentliving.com

Revive Life House

800 S. Main St., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-881-4505 | revivelifehouse.org

Jessamine County Health Department 210 E Walnut St., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-885-4149 | jessaminehealth.org

Bluegrass Family Vision 181 E Brannon Rd., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-971-2211|eyedoctornicholasville.com

Bluegrass Care Navigators 855-492-0812 | bgcarenav.org/volunteer

Hometown Dental 231 E Brannon Rd., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-271-0083

Internet Service Provider

Kinetic by Windstream 208 Blueberry Ln, Nicholasville, KY 40356

Insurance

State Farm Agent - Randall Chewning 131 Orchard Dr., Nicholasville KY 40356 859-887-1243

Real Estate

Coughtry Enterprises - Andrea Coughtry 859-721-2121

Melissa Manley with Guide Realty 859-421-3486 | melissa@guide-realty.com

Joy Watson with Coldwell Banker McMahan 859-229-1910

Retail

Your Country Princess 120 N Main St., Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-553-1952

Double Stitch Boutique 118 Blueberry Lane, Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-553-2602

Beauty

Blushing Beauty Salon 120 N Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-479-2989