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Sports Card Chronicle ���������������������������������������������������� 20 Catnip �������������������������������������������������������������������21 Taylor’s 10 �������������������������������������������������������������22 Horse Sense ���������������������������������������������������������23 High School Sports ��������������������������������������������� 24 Game of the Week �����������������������������������������������25

Society The Founder’s Party ���������������������������������������������28 KDF Foundation Student Art Contest ������������������29 Wellspring Fundraiser ������������������������������������������30 Macy’s Spring Fashion Show �������������������������������32 Walden School Fundraiser ����������������������������������33 Louisville Tattoo Arts Convention ������������������������34 First Friday Trolley Hop ����������������������������������������36 Jeaneen Barnhart Reception ������������������������������37 LCFC Home Opener ���������������������������������������������38 Barkin’ on Bonnycastle ��������������������������������������� 40 House Blessing at Hildegard House �������������������41 On the Town with Veteran Photographer John H. Harralson Jr.

Tailspin Ale Fest �������������������������������������������������� 42 Partyline �������������������������������������������������������������� 44

Life Spotlight: Derby Divas �����������������������������������������48 Fashion �����������������������������������������������������������������49 Tastes: Somewhere ���������������������������������������������52 Out & About: VIPS ������������������������������������������������54 Home ��������������������������������������������������������������������56 Film: “Hello, My Name Is Doris” ������������������������� 60 Arts & Entertainment ��������������������������������������������61

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Stories of a Lifetime

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he city of Louisville is known far and wide for many reasons, each one more noteworthy than the last. The Belle of Louisville – the city’s own namesake steamboat – is currently the oldest operating Mississippi-style sternwheeler in the world.

It’s the hometown of celebrities such as the indomitable Muhammad Ali, gumshoe-mystery writer Sue Grafton and superstar Jennifer Lawrence. Perhaps most famously, it’s host to the Kentucky Derby every year, and it’s the largest city in a state that produces 95 percent of the world’s bourbon. And did you know that 90 percent of the country’s disco balls are made in Louisville too? As jaw-dropping and groovy as that last statistic is, there’s another infinitely more compelling reason

to put Louisville on the map: It’s the home of the American Printing House for the Blind, an institution that has created and supplied products for the blind and visually impaired all over the world for over 150 years.

That’s right. One of the world’s premier blindness-affiliated organizations predates the American Civil War and even the standardization of the braille system, and it’s just off Frankfort Avenue in Clifton. Conceived in 1858 and officially opened in 1860 in the basement of the Kentucky School for the Blind – an organization with which they still partner but are no longer directly affiliated – the American Printing House for the Blind began as the vision of Dempsey B. Sherrod, a blind man from Mississippi who wished to respond to the growing need for educational tools for blind children. Since that nascent period, the American Printing House for the

This device is the new Orbit Reader 20, a relatively low-cost development in the field of refreshable braille technology.

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Blind, or APH as it is affectionately called by the blind community, has transformed into a national powerhouse for vision-related advocacy.

When the first official schools for the blind began in the United States in the 1800s, it was expected that they would obtain the funding and materials to provide their own students with books and other educational tools. This model proved intractable, however, and there was a call for aid and assistance from the federal government. The response was the 1879 “Act to Promote the Education of the Blind,” now called the Federal Quota Program. In a nutshell, this program provides, free of charge, educational materials to any schools with blind students who qualify, and APH is responsible for the overall administration of this law.

“APH is the world’s largest nonprofit company providing educational, workplace and independent living products for people who are blind and visually impaired. We’re also the only agency whose sole purpose is to promote

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APH is the world’s largest nonprofit company providing educational, workplace and independent living products for people who are blind and visually impaired. We’re also the only agency whose sole purpose is to promote products, services, advocacy and research for blind people.

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products, services, advocacy and research for blind people,” says Craig Meador, APH’s president. “62,000 students who are legally blind or legally visually impaired fell under the purview of the Quota system last year nationally, and over 70 percent of our funding comes through this program.” Meador certainly knows his stuff, but as he and Public Relations Manager Roberta Williams lead me to the presses, I begin to see that Meador contains a buoyant passion that transcends the cold albeit informative nature of facts and figures. “I started as a teacher in Washington and became the principal of the Washington State School for the Blind and, eventually, a state vision consultant. People come here from all over the country and the world because they’ve always wanted to visit. People don’t get it, and they don’t

know what we do here, but working here is one of the things I’ve always wanted to do.”

At this time, Roberta Williams takes over, beginning by giving me an overview of APH’s first claim to fame: their printing presses. As the origins of APH took place pre-braille, the standard at the time was raised letters, a printing style that involved, like it sounds, printing in a fashion that enables blind or visually disabled people to feel traditional letters with their fingers. “This method was eventually replaced by New York Point, braille’s biggest competitor. Even long after braille became popular, we didn’t phase out raised letters and New York Point until the ’20s. Also, many of our old clamshell presses are tools that were made for regular printing that were

This machine is called the PEARL Companion.

Designed and manufactured at APH c. 1985, it is used to press symbols into metal embossing plates.

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modified for braille,” informs Williams. Now, APH is state of the art, incorporating printing technologies such as laser and 3D printing along with some of the older, more antiquated methods. The printing process is involved, one of the final steps going so far as to utilize blind editors who check the braille for mistakes and inconsistencies.

From the outside, APH appears deceptively tiny, but the inside is a whole other matter.

Despite it’s humble origins, APH now produces so much more than books and even houses a cavernous warehouse full of resources and other construction materials. Today, APH’s products run the gamut from books in braille and in large print, braille writing devices, audiobooks, science teaching kits, talking computer software, low-vision assessment kits, early childhood development materials, digital recording equipment and videos on topics related to blindness. APH even produces maps for blind people with indentations and raised portions to indicate geography. “Blind people love maps,” says Steve Mullens, head of APH’s recording studio. “The world for sighted people is three-dimensional, but it’s not for blind people. Maps are one of the few things where blind and sighted people are on an even playing field because they force even sighted people to think of three-dimensional concepts in two dimensions.” I try to cogitate on the profoundness of this statement, but I’m too busy geeking out over the map Mullens used as an example: the one to be included in a braille version of the books that “Game of Thrones” is based on.

Next, Mullens and Williams lead the way to the recording studio, where I’m introduced to Chelsey Beeson. APH records its audiobooks in house, using local actors and radio personalities to lend their golden voices to the task.

They record all kinds of publications in a multitude of languages to make this service accessible to as many people as possible. Today, Beeson is busy administering a recording session with Jill Fox, one of the hosts for WFPL. “At the beginning of the day, we basically go through the book, underline any troublesome or problematic words, then we go and look them up,” says Beeson. “We’ve got the diacriticals here, so we can tell her where the stress and stuff like that is. Then we go into the recording session. We record 90-minute sessions, and we read fiction, nonfiction, Reader’s Digest, Newsweek, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library,” she adds with a laugh. “I only stop her if she has a question or mispronounces something. Jill goes through about a book a week.”

The whirlwind tour continues, and I next meet Larry Skutchan, director of technology and product research, in order to learn about

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Jill Fox reads from a scintillating murder mystery in an audiobook recording session for APH.

what APH has in store for the future. One such product acts as a sort of GPS for the inside of buildings so that blind people can locate points of interest such as restrooms or event seating on their smartphone with an app that acts as a hot-or-cold interface based on vibration. This project is in the earliest of stages. There is another project, however, that I can tell excited him: “Here is probably one of the most significant advances in braille technology since Louis Braille.” What he’s talking about is called refreshable braille, a technology where the braille dots pop up interactively and refresh line by line based on what you’re reading. “These have been around for about 30 A P R I L 7 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

years, but they’ve been very expensive. To the tune of two, three, four thousand dollars. This fall, we’re going to release this one for around $500,” says Skutchan proudly. “It’s pretty interesting because you can use it standalone to take notes or read books, but you can also connect via Bluetooth to your iPhone and actually read everything on your iPhone screen in braille and control and type. It’s like having a Bluetooth keyboard. And not just for your iPhone, but for your Android, computer, Mac, anything.”

As unbelievable as it may seem, this is only the tip of the iceberg at APH. Also in the structure is a hall of fame and a museum that

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covers the history of blind people in America.

The latter contains breathtaking drawings and photographs submitted by blind artists from around the world, one of Stevie Wonder’s pianos and one of two original copies in the United States of “Method for Writing Words, Music and Plainsong in Dots,” the work that introduced the world to Louis Braille and his paradigm-shifting reading system. Tours of these areas and parts of the rest of the facility are open to the public. Take one, and one thing will be abundantly clear. The American Printing House for the Blind will be printing the vision of Dempsey A. Sherrod for generations to come. VT

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I used to buy braille books from the American Printing House for the Blind when I was in school, and I have always considered them as the best in the world. I said to myself, ‘Why not be part of the best?’ I moved to Louisville with my daughter. What I like about Louisville is its nickname: the City of Possibility. My daughter and I found out that, here in Louisville, it is possible to finish college without getting buried in debt and find meaningful life no matter where you came from, no matter what your situation is.

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I lost my sight when I was 10 years old to a brain tumor, and my life was forever changed. But my dreams didn’t change. My goals of having a rich and rewarding life, dreams of having a career and of being successful and above all contributing to my community – those are goals I had as a young child before I lost my sight, and those are goals I didn’t lose, that I didn’t let go of after I lost my sight …

And in 2008, I was appointed by Governor Beshear to be a judge and became the first and still the only blind judge ever in Kentucky.

Judge David Holton PHOTO BY BILL WINE

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Mayor Urges Citizens to Join Fifth Annual Give A Day Week of Service Many ways for people to be part of annual volunteering week April 16-24

By Mayor Greg Fischer

Anthropologist Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

I am proud to be mayor of a city full of thoughtful, committed citizens, who, time and again, show themselves willing to put in the time, work and tenacity necessary to change our little bit of the world.

We demonstrated that early last fall, when thousands of people showed up to paint away anti-Muslim graffiti from the walls of the Louisville Islamic Center. We showed it in November, when hundreds came to Jefferson Square to show solidarity with those killed in the Paris terrorist attacks, while also demonstrating our unwavering support for immigrants in our community.

Our city's commitment to service is perhaps never so publicly evident than during our annual Give A Day Week of Service. Last year, we set a world record with 166,000 volunteers and acts of compassion.

This year, we celebrate our fifth Give A Day Week of Service, and we intend to keep breaking records – with your help.

There are so many ways to get involved: We are bringing back the very popular Build a Bed, an AmeriCorps-sponsored effort that builds beds for children who otherwise don't have one – they're sleeping on couches, on air mattresses or even the floor. With the support of nearly a dozen local companies, including K&I Lumber and Bowles Mattress Co., this project provides a bed, bedding, books and stuffed animals – some of the basics of a good night's

business briefs NALOXONE KITS AND TRAINING SESSIONS AT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS The Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition has begun to offer free Naloxone kits and training sessions this month. Naloxone (also referred to by its brand name, Narcan) reverses the effects of overdose from heroin and other opioid drugs to prevent death. Training sessions were held continuously from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5 and will be held again from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 18 at the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, located at 400 E. Gray St. No registration or advance notice is required to attend the sessions.

Agencies, businesses or organizations that would like to train staff in the use of Naloxone are encouraged to contact the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition at 502.581.9728 or visit kyhrc.org.

ASHLEY BROSSART ART ON DISPLAY AT QUILLS Ashley Brossart is a Louisville native with a degree in studio art from the University of Louisville. She is an award-winning artist with numerous solo and group exhibitions under her belt. She has also created commissioned work for Metro Louisville and Kroger. Her latest series, “Ink Drawings & New Work” will serve as a three-month rotating show at Quills' Louisville and Southern Indiana locations for the months of April, May and June. During the three months, Brossart will replace or rotate the drawings with new works. Participating Quills locations include 327 W. Cardinal Blvd. in April, 930 Baxter Ave. in May and 137 E. Market Street, New Albany, in June.

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sleep. Join me in creating volunteer teams to help build the beds on April 16!

WE Day, in partnership with WLKY, is holding a short Walk of Compassion through downtown as a Give A Day event on April 21. The public is invited to join more than 3,000 students participating in the lunch-time walk, carrying signs of compassion. Also, from April 18-21, you can drop off personal hygiene items at The Kentucky Center; WE Day students will pack and share them with Kentucky Refugee Ministries and JCPS' resource centers.

Agencies across the city are looking for help painting, planting and organizing. (Brightside's annual cleanup day is set for April 16.)

Tune in to WHAS 11 from 4-6:30 p.m. on April 13 for our annual Give A Day telethon, where you can sign up to help – or to receive help – and learn more about projects that are planned.

I would love to see every citizen involved in this year's Give A Day week. No act of service is too small. Remember, as Mother Teresa once advised: "I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things."

The starting point is mygiveaday.com where you, your company, family, church or neighborhood association can sign up to help local nonprofit agencies and other organizations. There are projects and needs of all kinds – choose the one that best fits your schedule or your company's number of volunteers. If you know of a worthy project that needs help, you can also register that project online.

And if you are providing an act of community service that week, let us know. An example of a new project this year

comes from the just-opened Louisville data and design studio Kale & Flax, which is staging a 24-hour session to create – for free – a new web page for the Office of Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods' One Love Louisville campaign.

Please, report your community service on the Give A Day website, whether it's something you're doing just this week, or your regular act of service. Mowing grass for an elderly neighbor, helping pick up litter in a park or reading to a student who might be struggling – it all helps build a better and more caring community, and it all counts toward our goal of a new world record.

Students from JCPS, private and Catholic schools will be heavily involved as always, and new this year, we will encourage them to share their service work with the larger community through a new video challenge.

Companies and organizations of all sizes also will have employee teams in action, including Humana, Stantec Engineering, Yum! Brands, ComputerShare, Kroger and Walgreens.

Of course, Give A Day week would not be possible without our partnership with Metro United Way and its Volunteer Connection, which helps organizations find the volunteers they need and helps volunteers share their time and talent with worthy causes 365 days a year. Thank you, United Way! In closing, I'll note that there's a good reason that our Give A Day week helps launch the Kentucky Derby Festival. The Festival, in many ways, defines the fabric of Louisville. It proves we can be best in the world – not only in our spirit of volunteerism but also in urging other cities to join us as we race toward a more compassionate country.

So, get involved. Volunteer. Donate. Use your time or your professional skills to help others. Let's again show that Louisville is the most compassionate community in the world.

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REGIONAL AIR COALITION SURVEY RESULTS

FROST BROWN TODD ANNOUNCES 12 NEW MEMBERS

GLI’s Regional Air Coalition (RAC) is releasing the results of a survey on business air travel in the Greater Louisville region.

Frost Brown Todd (FBT) has recently announced the appointment of 12 new members across the firm’s eight-state footprint, effective as of April 1, 2016. The following managing associates, listed by market, have been promoted to members:

In late February, GLI’s Economic Development team, on behalf of the Regional Air Coalition, surveyed 1,300 people on their travel needs. Of those survey respondents, 313 unique businesses responded, and 92 percent said they travel for business.

A portion of the survey focused on specific regional destinations within two flight hours that are not currently served nonstop. The top cities desired by businesses surveyed of the regional destinations listed were identified as New Orleans, Kansas City, Raleigh, Pittsburgh and Jacksonville.

On average, 49 percent of the respondents said they would pay a higher price specifically for the listed destinations while 70 percent of respondents said they would be willing to require their employees to use a specific commercial air service company with higher fares for nonstop service to those destinations.

Quality air service is often identified by companies as one of the most important factors when making a decision to relocate or expand an operation. The Regional Air Coalition continues to work on an immediate opportunity to expand the number of cities served by nonstop service out of the Louisville International Airport. More data on that venture will be released at a later date.

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• Cincinnati: Maureen A. Bickley, Luke J. Busam, Chad N. Eckhardt • Indianapolis: Timothy L. Karns, Jennifer A. O’Guinn, • Lexington: Keeana Sajadi Boarman, Martha H. Staude • Louisville: Amy F. Curry, Casey Wood Hensley, Nick Jones, J. Kendrick Wells IV • West Chester, Ohio: Alexander L. Ewing BRISTOL BAR & GRILLE APRIL FARMER OF THE MONTH Bristol Bar & Grille will feature Louismill as its April-featured farmer of the month. Louismill is a Louisville-based bakery and stone mill that sustainably sources its products from organic farms in Kentucky. Its flour and grits are nonGMO and organic. The rigorous standards result in a higher quality, more nutritious product that contains more vitamins, protein and minerals than traditional store-bought options. It has not been irradiated, and there are no chemical additives. Run by miller Tom Edwards, Louismill offers supplies and products like smoked grits and the highly-sought-after heritage turkey red wheat flour. These products will be featured in lunch and dinner specials at all five Bristol locations during the month of April.

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Redesigning Your Daily Life

t may be that you can’t have too many shoes, too many ties, too many scarves or belts or purses. But nobody likes digging through a jumbled pile.

Closets by Design, situated off Herr Lane in Westport Village, is in the business of making it fun for you to find your things. It’s all about creating the capacity for organization in the same space that used to be cluttered.

home within 48 hours.

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Jeff and Martha Speedy opened Closets by Design locations in Louisville and Lexington in 2002, joining nearly 40 other franchises now open across the U.S. and Canada. In addition to the Westport Village showroom, the Louisville franchise has a 1,500-square-foot production facility off Bardstown Road.

Staffed with design, production and installation personnel, Closets by Design has the capability to reinvent your closet area, build it and put it in place, all on a typically three to fourweek turnaround.

Even if you’ve only begun to dream about what you’d like to do with your closet space, Jeff Speedy says you should go ahead and schedule an in-home design consultation. Generally, a designer will be available to come out to your PHOTOS BY WES KERRICK

During your consultation, the designer will use a computer program to create a 3D model of what your closet could look like. Consultations usually last 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the size and complexity of your project, and they’re done at no charge.

There are a couple of similar businesses out there, but Closets by Design distinguishes itself by appealing to all budgets. That’s not to say you can’t go luxurious if you want – they created an 840-squarefoot closet last year. But the designers’ strategy is to focus on maximizing the functionality of your space. “You’re going to be in your closet every day,” says Speedy, “and it has to help you – either give you more space or be more organized.”

Once they’ve created a design that serves the functions you most need – more room to hang shirts, a place for all those shoes, whatever it may be – they give you a range of aesthetic options.

“The neat thing about our product line,” Speedy says, “is you can keep it very basic, you can dress it up and make it very elegant, and, if you want, you can make it totally extravagant.”

Closets by Design serves a broad area stretching well beyond Metro Louisville. “We go where the people want us,” Speedy affirms.

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Before he and his wife opened their Closets

by Design businesses, Speedy worked in sales management and sold commercial furniture.

Through that experience, he cultivated a keen eye for the best use of space.

“There’s lots of ways, little things that you can do just to make it a little bit better and enhance that organization and storage,” Speedy says of a typical closet.

The company’s staff handles all the work themselves without hiring any subcontractors. So if they make a mistake at any point in the process, they can fix it.

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Speedy always feels a sense of satisfaction when he leaves a home knowing his company has made daily life more enjoyable for the customers who live there.

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obituaries Emily Marie Bachmann Emily Marie Bachmann, 83, of Crescent Hill, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. She was born Feb. 3, 1933 to the late William and Lottie Hettinger Stutzenberger. She was a long time member of Bethel-St. Paul U.C.C. and attended St. John Evangelical U.C.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bachmann; her sisters; Charlotte Schuster and Margaret Buckner; her brother, William Stutzenberger.

She is survived by her three children, Cindy Hampton (Jack), Becky Morrison (John) and Robert Bachmann (Jody); her four granddaughters, Jennifer Hampton-Zipper, Hannah Morrison, Sara Morrison and Ketteley Bachmann; her great-granddaughter, Emily Zipper; and great-grandson, Jack Skees. Our mother loved her family, friends, hummingbirds and dog, Gustie.

A Celebration of Emily’s life was held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 in the chapel of Arch L. Heady-Cralle, 2428 Frankfort Ave. with private burial at Cave Hill.

Visitation was held 3:30 to 7:30 pm Wednesday.

Expressions of sympathy are requested to Hosparus of Louisville.

Please leave a condolence for the family at archlheadycralle.com.

Alvin Deacon Alvin Deacon, 90, of Shepherdsville entered eternal life April 4, 2016 at Hosparus of Louisville. He was an Army veteran and retired butcher for Hardy’s Supermarket. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Deacon; parents, Bert and Clara Simmons-Deacon; brothers, J.C. and Chester Deacon. Mr. Deacon leaves to cherish his memory daughter, Elisa (Kevin) Leonard; grandchildren, Beth (Rick) A P R I L 7 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Larmee, Cory (Amelia) Leonard, Shane (Melanie) Leonard, Belle Leonard; great grandchildren, Deacon Larmee, Levi Larmee and Elijah Britt. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Hardy-Close Funeral Home with burial in Brookland Cemetery. The visitation was 3-8 p.m. Wednesday April 6, 2016 and after 9 a.m.

Thursday until the time of service.

Mildred C. “Millie” (Miller) Federspiel Mildred C. “Millie” (Miller) Federspiel, 89, passed away March 31, 2016.

She was a member of Incarnation Catholic Church and associate owner of Southern Dental Laboratory.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Federspiel Jr.; son, Stephen T. Federspiel; and her three brothers and one sister.

She is survived by her sons, Andrew “Dru” Federspiel (Cathy) and David Federspiel (Donna); five grandchildren, Todd, Michael (Allison), Joel Federspiel (Ava), Beverly McKnight (Randy) and Stephanie Smythe; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister, Ruth Ann Miller; and sister-in-law, Brenda Federspiel.

The funeral mass was Wednesday, April 6 at 11 a.m. at Incarnation Church 2229 Lower Hunters Trace with burial in St. Andrew Cemetery.

Visitation was Tuesday, April 5 at 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at Owen Funeral Home 5317 Dixie Highway.

A special thanks to Aunt Ruth Ann for her loving care to “Millie.”

days with care from his son and daughter, accompanied by support from Hosparus. Rick was a career construction worker, skilled in several trades and heavy equipment operation. He enjoyed his leisure time hunting and fishing.

Rick, formerly of Syracuse, New York was preceded in death by his parents Richard H. and Gloria S. Getchell. He is survived by sister, Sandy Getchell-White (Steve) and three nieces of Charlottesville, Virginia; son, Nathan R. T. Getchell (fiancée Alysha); daughter, Jessica (Getchell) Stetson (Jim); grandchildren, Caroline and Luke Stetson; and a third grandchild, baby boy Getchell, who is expected to join the world any day now.

Rick donated his remains to medical science. Memorial gifts may be sent to Hosparus or for cancer research to the Brown Cancer Center.

Sharie Ann Kempf Sharie Ann Kempf, 60, of Louisville died Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Norton Hosparus Inpatient Care Center.

She worked as an industrial safety hygienist for the Veterans Administration and was a member of St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Terry Wright Kempf.

She is survived by her father, Earl J. Kempf; brothers, Michael J. Kempf (Cathy) and Earl J. Kempf (Donna); niece, Amy Cook (Jason); nephews, Tim (Ashley), Michael III and Brad Kempf; and great niece, Haley Cook.

Rick Getchell, 62, of Crestwood died Monday, April 4, 2016 in his home.

Her funeral mass was celebrated at noon on Wednesday, April 6 at St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church 2931 Pindell Ave. with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation was after 10 a.m. Wednesday at Embry-Bosse Funeral Home 2723 Preston Highway.

He was comforted in his final

Memorial gifts may be made to

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the MS Society.

Robert “Bob” Barker McFadden Robert “Bob” Barker McFadden died of natural causes the evening of March 31, 2016 at his home in Bermuda Run, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlys Staberg McFadden and his brother, Ivan Marion McFadden Jr. He is survived by his three children, Kathleen McFadden Myers of Charlottesville, Virginia, Jeffrey Robert McFadden and wife Christine Bramel McFadden of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Melissa McFadden Dell and husband Bruce Fox Dell of Port Republic, Maryland. Also surviving are his five grandchildren, Robert Gayle Nunn IV, Melissa McFadden Nunn, Andrew Robert McFadden, Allison Christine McFadden and Bruce Robertson McFadden Dell.

Bob was the son of the late Ivan Marion McFadden Sr. and Gladys Barker McFadden of Mount Vernon, Indiana. Bob retired in 1992 after 25 years of service with McCormick & Co. Inc. where he served as Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations. He served on the McCormick Board of Directors for 14 years and was a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for about four years. He was certified as a senior professional in human resources and was a guest lecturer at the U.S. Air Force Professional Personnel Management Program at the Air College at Maxwell Air Force Base.

He graduated from the University of Louisville in 1951 with a B.S. in Business Administration and completed the Harvard Business School Managing Organizational Change program.

Bob served in the U.S. Air Force

He was active in civic affairs and in higher education as chairman of the Voluntary Council for Equal Opportunity and as a member of the Board of Visitors for the University of Maryland, Lenoir-Rhyne College in North Carolina and Towson University in Maryland.

Bob was a Trustee of Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore. He was active in the Adult Literacy Foundation as a founding board member. He was also a member of the Center Club of Baltimore and the Sea Pines Country Club of Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Bob grew up in Louisville and

met his wife, Marlys, while stationed in Minneapolis. He and Marlys lived in Maryland for 30 years and maintained another home on Hilton Head Island before moving to Bermuda Run, North Carolina in 2007.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Shallowford Presbyterian Church, Lewisville, North Carolina. Viewing is at 1 p.m., memorial service at 2 p.m. with interment to follow in the church columbarium.

As a resident of Hilton Head, Bob was active in the Learning Exchange at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, serving as vice president for the Hilton Head area. He was also a director of Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.

Online condolences may be made at hayworth-miller.com.

Bob was also active in his church, Providence Presbyterian, serving on the Mission Ministry and Adult Education Ministry. After relocating to North Carolina, he tutored children for El Buen Pastor and served as an elder at Shallowford Presbyterian Church.

James D. Orthober James D. Orthober, 71, of Fisherville, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at home.

He was the owner of Orthober Homes, a member of the Building Industry Association of Louisville and a U. S. Army Reserve veteran.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Theodore R. and Lou

F. Orthober; and his former wife, Martha Wessel Orthober.

He is survived by his children, Jason Orthober (Sara), Joshua Orthober and Sarah Rosenbaum (Justin); grandchildren, Jack and Sam Orthober, and Lola and Oliver Rosenbaum; sisters, Betty Strange and Margie Orthober.

A service to celebrate his life was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home Jeffersontown, 10600 Taylorsville Road, where visitation was 1 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 5.

Burial followed his service in Calvary Cemetery.

Donations may be made in his memory. Online condolences may be directed to ratterman.com.

Dennis "Harry" Jones

Dennis "Harry" Jones, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in his home. He has joined the love of his life and wife of 61 years, Nancy Hearne Jones, who passed away October 7, 2015. Born in Louisville, he attended Manual High School where he played football, baseball and ran track under Coach Butch Charmoli. Harry and his identical twin brother, Larry were recruited to play football at the University of Kentucky by Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. Harry wore number 1A, his brother Larry, 1B, on UK’s 1950 National Championship Football Team and played baseball for the university while earning his Engineering and Business Degrees. Harry held several rushing records at Kentucky and still holds the university record for the longest run from the line of scrimmage, a 91-yard run.

After serving as a Captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Harry returned to Louisville, where he and Larry founded Jones Plastic and Engineering Corporation in 1961. Throughout his life, Harry was actively involved with the University of Louisville and served on sever-

al boards, including the Board of Trustees, the Foundation Board, Athletic Board and the Board of Overseers. Just this past December, he received the University of Louisville Presidential Medal from President Jim Ramsey in recognition of his tireless energy and outstanding leadership benefiting the University, Louisville Metro and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

He was an avid fan of attending college sporting events at both University of Louisville and his alma mater. He was inducted in the Manual Hall of Fame. He was a member of Hurstbourne Country Club, The Forest Country Club, Churchill Downs Turf Club and a founding member of Valhalla Golf Club. He proudly served as a Director of Republic Bank and Trust, Jeffersontown and Louisville Chambers of Commerce and was a member of the State Personnel Board.

Harry and Nancy, started the “Goofy Golf Group” at Hurstbourne CC, creating a fun weekly social event for their friends . He is also enjoyed “Galloping PingPong,” a famous holiday tradition that he rarely missed a chance to play. He was a notorious story tell-

er and always had facts to support his point (or he made them up). Harry enjoyed his friends, world travel, thoroughbred racing, golf, 60’s music, card games, and Vegas trips. His famous lines include “You lose more when you bet less when you win”, “That is a True Story” and “I’d never lie about something like that.” He had an unfailing ability to make those around him laugh. Harry leaves a legacy of strength and passion with sincere devotion to his family, friends and loved ones, who will greatly miss him and his singing rendition of “La Bamba” at parties and weddings.

Harry is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Major Hearne Jones; his twin brother, Robert Larry Jones; his parents, Mabel and Earl Jones; and his father-inlaw and mother-in-law, John and Mary Hearne.

He is survived by three sons, Kevin (Karine), Steve (Michelle), and Craig (Laura); brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Nancy and Joe Hearne of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

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en grandchildren of whom he was so proud: Steve Jr.( Erin), Jackie Cummins (Tyler), Ryan (Meredith), Meredith, Creighton, Mason (fiancé, Jennifer Tindal), Kaitlyn (fiancé, Tim George, Jr.), Stephanie Pape, Jennifer, Jill and Kevin II, as well as one great-granddaughter, Addison Shea.

A private family service and burial was held Saturday, April 2, 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Nancy and Harry Jones to Hosparus or a charity of your choice.

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Lacrosse is the fastest-growing coly senior year of high lege sport in the nation, according to school I was tasked the annual NCAA Sports Sponsorship with the assignand Participation Rates Report, and ment of covering one of the there are few places in America where contests played by my school’s that growth has been more noticeable than at the University of Louisville. freshly created lacrosse team.

It was one of the most diffiUp until 2008, there was no Louisville lacrosse. Now, less than 10 years cult undertakings I was burMIKE later, the Cardinals might be on the dened with that year because RUTHERFORD verge of winning a national title in I knew next-to-nothing about @cardchronicle the sport. the game. After covering it, I “We’re really trying to show everyquickly realized I wasn’t the only one. one what they bring to our program to help us have The parents in the crowd were asking that championship mindset,” women’s lacrosse just as many questions about the sport’s Head Coach Kellie Young said. “Coaches doing rules as I was, and the only thing every- a better job, players really loving the game, being one seemed certain of was that you invested whether they play on game day or not and our starters really showing an appreciation for what clapped when a player on your team got those reserves do to help them prepare has helped the ball in the opposing team’s net. us stay as a team committed to our mission. Now Fast forward a decade and lacrosse is a different animal in the Derby City. Where there once was merely a handful of high school club teams, there are now competitive youth leagues and travel squads for Louisville kids looking to grow up with the sport. Where there was once confusion about the sport’s rules and its place in our city, there’s now a burgeoning lacrosse community that believes it can hold its own with the East Coast locales that have been playing the sport for decades.

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we have some confidence in who we are and what we’re trying to become.”

That confidence comes as the direct result of a 12-1 record – the best start in UofL history – that has the Cards ranked No. 5 in the country heading into the final three weeks of the regular season. Louisville has knocked off national powers in Notre Dame, Northwestern and Boston College, with its lone defeat coming on the road at the hands of No. 13 Duke.

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Young’s team will wrap up the regular season with games at No. 3 North Carolina and No. 15 Virginia and at home against No. 4 Syracuse. After that, it’s on to the always super-competitive ACC Tournament in Blacksburg, Virginia, and then a third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, where expectations will be higher for Louisville than they have ever been before.

Senior star Kay Morissette says she’s seen a change in the program since the Cardinals made the move to the ACC, which is easily the most dominant conference in college lacrosse.

“Last year was a big transition moving to the ACC because we went from playing good competition to playing really great competition every game,” Morissette said. “Now, I think we’re better prepared to play those teams, and it’s showing.”

The evolution of the program is best exemplified by Morissette, a native of Ontario who committed to Louisville’s fledgling lacrosse program because she wanted to “be a part of their legacy.” Four years later, she is an All-American who finds herself as one of the front-runners to win the Tewaaraton Award, which is given annually to the sport’s best overall player.

Lacrosse’s growth in the city of Louisville has shown no signs of slowing down in recent years, and something like a national championship in the sport won by the community’s largest university would only throw gas on the flame. The month ahead could be awfully exciting for not just Cardinal lacrosse but for Louisville lacrosse. VT

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very year in the John Calipari era is like starting all over again.

Again. Every day is the same.

But different.

on paper, it looks really, really good.

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Of course, the optimism has to be tempered. Really good on paper doesn’t always translate to really good on the court. You only have to think of Skal. Or Darnell Dodson. Stacey Poole. Ryan Harrow. Or, through no fault of his own, Enes Kanter.

The clock radio clicks on with the same Sonny and Cher tune. You look out STEVE But let’s, for the moment, concenthe window onto the same quiet neightrate on the ridiculous promise of it all.

KAUFMAN borhood. You have the same idle chitThere’s Edrice Adabayo – intriguchat about the weather in the hallway of your B&B. ingly nicknamed “Bam” – from North CaroliAnd yet, everything is new. Brandon Knight is na, who reportedly earned his nickname when he holding the ball John Wall once held. And then, it’s picked up the family’s coffee table. At a year old.

Marquis Teague. Archie Goodwin. Andrew Harri“The Flintstones” was playing on television at son. Tyler Ulis. the time, so the story goes, ergo, Bamm-Bamm, That was DeMarcus Cousins blotting out the later shortened to Bam. sun. Only now it’s Terrence Jones. Then AnthoBut his nickname was about the only thing that ny Davis. Nerlens Noel. Willie Cauley-Stein. Julius got smaller. Edrice grew to 6-foot-9, 260 pounds.

Randle. Karl-Anthony Towns. Skal Labissière.

Muscles. Broad shoulders. Nobody’s going to kick Once again, April brings the news of defections sand in this frontcourt’s face next winter. to the NBA. Jamal Murray has already declared.

There’s Wenyen Gabriel from New HampWatch for Tyler Ulis to follow. And Skal. shire – also 6-foot-9 – and 6-foot-10 Sacha KilIsaiah Briscoe? Marcus Lee? Derek Willis? Who leya-Jones from North knows? New rules have made it possible for anyone Carolina. They’re skinto declare. A more-relaxed timetable allows every- nier than Adabayo, one to throw his hat into the ring and then pull it which will mean sesback if there’s insufficient interest. sions in the weight room And, once again, April brings the promise of once they hit the Wildanother powerful recruiting class to Lexington. cat Lodge, but they’re Not for the first time, observers declare this a his- already strong enough torically superior group of freshmen. Maybe Cal’s to tote around all those stars they’ve been given best ever.

by Scout, Rivals and the That’s saying something. Wall/Cousins/Bledother rating services. soe/Dodson/Orton/Hood was pretty good in There’s De’Aron Fox 2009. Knight/Jones/Kanter/Lamb/Poole in 2010. from Texas, anointed Davis/Teague/Wiltsher/Kidd-Gilchrist in 2011. the latest in the CaliGoodwin/Noel/Poythress/Mays/Cauley-Stein pari tree of great point in 2012. guards. People lookThen there was the astounding class of 2013 – ing at him think “John Randle/Johnson/Young/Willis/Hawkins/Lee/the Wall.” If only. But then again: Why not?

Harrisons – that had everyone twittering 40-0.

And there’s Malik And the 2014 group – Towns/Lyles/Booker/ Monk from BentonUlis – that almost did get to 40-0. ville, Arkansas but realFinally, there was Calipari’s 2015 effort that ly from tiny Lepanto, brought in the highly prized Labissière, plus Arkansas. His story was Murray, Briscoe, Matthews, Humphries, Mulder charmingly told on a and Wynyard.

Bleacher Report video.

But this 2016 class has put the tingle back in a (Go to aseaofblue.com down-in-the-dumps Big Blue Nation. It is driven by and check out Jason three main impulses: (1.) to wipe away the bad taste Marcum’s post, “Aweof a premature exit from the NCAA tournament; some feature on Malik (2.) to replace what looks like another defection of Monk, his upbringing key players from this year’s team; and (3.) because, and rise to stardom.”)

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Great family. Great story. Great observations from his brother, Marcus Monk. Think the Chris and Cliff Paul ads from State Farm, except that Marcus is a former All-SEC wide receiver. Also, great dunking videos.

And Cal may not be finished. He still has his sights on big men Marques Bolden and Jarrett Allen. Both uncommitted as of this writing. Both from Texas. Why don’t all those Texas universities have more national championships?

Word was the UK recruits were trying to work their magic on Bolden during the recent McDonald’s All-American game in Chicago. What kind of magic? Fox offered to break Bolden’s kneecap if he didn’t declare for UK. The others concurred. Of course, they were smiling the whole time.

That, by the way, is what really impressed me about these kids. Not the threat of violence – the incessant good humor and happy togetherness they all showed for one another, heading into their Big Blue adventure.

That, and some ridiculous basketball skills.

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The Next Step for Suggs George Suggs was a captain for Bellarmine’s 23-7 Great Lakes Valley Conference championship team in 2015-16. He finished his four-year Knights career as the schools all-time leader in blocked shots. Suggs rejected 187 shots in his career. He also scored 1,059 points. Suggs averaged 12.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks as a senior. The St. Louis native wrote a weekly column during the season for wave3.com and was an intern in the WAVE 3 Sports department during the summer of 2015.

What do you miss the most about the basketball season?

What are your plans after graduation?

I miss getting to hang out with 14 great guys every day. Things aren’t quite the same now that I’m not walking into the locker room to work out every day. It has been pretty tough because I have been on some kind of team since second grade, and now, all of the sudden, I’m kind of on my own. It’s definitely different from what I’m used to.

That’s a tough question. I had obviously thought about it prior to my season ending, but then when we were done, everything became real. Suddenly, I was getting together my resume and looking for jobs and everything. Ultimately, I plan on staying in Louisville. It’s become a second home to me, and I’d love to be able to stay.

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When will you graduate?

I will be graduating in May. I’m still trying to wrap my head around how fast it went by.

Will you pursue any kind of a professional basketball career?

There was a long time when that was my plan. Now, though, I don’t think so. I loved every minute of playing basketball from high school to coming here to Bellarmine. Despite our season not ending the way we wanted, I had a heck of a career and think that is how I should finish with basketball.

What will you miss about playing for Scotty Davenport?

Well, Coach Davenport is a really passionate guy. There was never a time when I questioned whether or not he wanted to win. Being around someone like that is definitely something I appreciate because that is not something you find everywhere. Whether in the workplace or part of a team, not everyone really, truly cares like that.

Who was the best player you played with at Bellarmine?

Bellarmine's George Suggs blocked a shot from Drury’s Wendall Pierre.

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Oh, I’m sure I’ll hear from some of them about this. I’ve played with a lot of really, really talented guys. If I had

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to pick one, I would probably say that Chris Dowe was the best player. He did things on the court that, as a freshman, made me think I was in over my head. He also dunked on me in practice too, so I feel obligated to give him the credit on this one.

Who was the best player Bellarmine played against during your career?

We got to play some unbelievable teams, so that is not easy. It may be because it is the most recent one, but in our exhibition against Indiana, Yogi Ferrell did some things on the court that blew my mind. Especially being a slow big guy, it wasn’t easy keeping track of him. I did block his shot though, so maybe I’m just trying to feel good about myself on that one.

You leave as the school’s all-time leading shot blocker. Was that at all a goal of yours as you entered college?

Not really. I had set the record for my high school, but moving up a level, I wasn’t exactly expecting it to translate to college. As a freshman, it always feels like everything is too fast or people are jumping too high, and it took a while to adjust. It really wasn’t until after my sophomore year when I had around 60 blocks that I realized I had a chance at setting the record.

What would your dream job be?

Well, there are a lot of things I would love to do. I’ve always loved to write and will likely write no matter what I end up doing. As far as a dream job though, I would love to be your boss, Kent. Having been your intern, I would love to see the tables turned.

When you reflect on your Bellarmine career, what is the most lasting memory?

I’ve been asked this a lot, and every time, I answer the same way: after we won the regional tournament in 2015 and I got to help Patrick McSweeney up to the top of the ladder to cut down the nets. As much as I loved blocking shots or winning games, there was nothing like that feeling. VT PHOTO BY BILL WINE

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Derby Day. He surely dazzled in he anticipated showFlorida but also benefited from a down matching the best race that fell apart. in the West, unbeaten Fans of the champion will con2-year-old champion Nyquist, tend that he proved he was supeand the hero of the East, the rior to East Coast hero Mohayalso unbeaten Mohaymen, men, but the two horses didn’t see Horse Sense never materialized in last enough of each other in the Florida Derby to prove conclusively that week’s Florida Derby. The $1 JOHN the West Coast hero is the best. million race at Gulfstream ASHER Mohaymen was wide throughout Park showed that Nyquist was the race and never good enough at the best on the day and that he will carry his spotless record in the any point to look Nyquist in the eye. As soon as he got to Nyquist’s hip, trainer Kiaran 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby McLaughlin’s favorite ran out of gas and startPresented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, ed going backward.

May 7 at Churchill Downs.

The race was over, leaving Nyquist to beat

mation will be available around 6:45 p.m.

(EDT) on Derby Day.

Nyquist, breaking from the perfect four post, sprung from the starting gate, cruised to an easy lead and rolled to a 3 ½-length victory in a race that was in doubt only for an instant or two. Mohaymen, the other prime player in the showdown that never was, offered a brief bid on the far turn before he faded to finish a well-beaten fourth.

In my personal Derby rankings, Nyquist moved up to second, but the Bob Baffert-trained Mor Spirit has settled into my top spot. He has impressed throughout the winter, has a good race over the Churchill Downs surface and looks capable of handling the Derby’s 1 ¼-miles.

Trainer Doug O’Neill had the son of Uncle Mo ready to roll off only one prep race since last October’s victory in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Keeneland. In doing so, owner J. Paul Reddam’s star fattened his career bankroll with his first-place prize money from the Florida Derby’s $1 million purse plus a $1 million bonus that he earned as a graduate of Florida’s Fasig-Tipton’s 2-year-old in training sale who won the race.

It was a big day for Nyquist and his connections, with hope for an even better afternoon in about 30 days at Churchill Downs.

The Florida Derby runaway made Nyquist a strong favorite in last weekend’s final three-day pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager. He was a 3-1 when betting closed on Sunday and the strongest favorite in a final KDRF pool since pool 4 of 2011, when his sire Uncle Mo was bet down to the same closing price.

Nyquist flew to Keeneland last Sunday to continue his preparations for the Derby, a race in which he figures to be a clear favorite if all goes well over the next month. But the unbeaten colt faces some important questions, all of which will be asked during his run through the 1,234.5 feet of the Churchill Downs homestretch on the first Saturday in May. As impressive as his Florida triumph was, the effort fell shy of making him a cinch on PHOTOS BY COADY PHOTOGRAPHY | KEENELAND

runner-up Majesto and third-place Fellowship, a pair of long shots nowhere near the top of anyone’s roster of Kentucky Derby contenders.

Know this: Nyquist was impressive in the Florida Derby and, at this point, is a deserving Kentucky Derby favorite. He was also a deserving choice in the final Derby Futures pool, although 3-1 was an unattractive price.

It’s hard to imagine Nyquist would go off at odds much lower than 3-1 if the Derby was run today.

Despite his poor effort, it’s a bit early to give up on Mohaymen.

Meanwhile, the look of the prospective 2016 Kentucky Derby field could change considerably this weekend with the results of a trio of traditional Grade I “Road to the Kentucky Derby” preps in Keeneland’s Toyota Blue Grass, the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct and California’s Santa Anita Derby.

Nyquist arrived at Keeneland Sunday to continue his training for the Run for the Roses.

Derby horses already on the grounds at Churchill Downs include Japan’s Lani, winner of the UAE Derby (Group 2) at Dubai’s Meydan Race Course; Louisiana Derby (GII) winner Gun Runner; and the Derby duo owned by New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson, Mo Tom and Tom’s Ready.

Mor Spirit runs in Saturday’s Santa Anita Derby for trainer Bob Baffert. You can take a further glimpse of my Derby Top 10 and those of other analysts at kentuckyderby.com. VT

Unbeaten Nyquist, winner of the Florida Derby, arrived at Keeneland Sunday to continue his training toward the Kentucky Derby.

The next few weeks could prove that McLaughlin’s colt is simply not good enough. We could discover that Mohaymen is perhaps not as talented as his admirers believed (he had been atop my Derby Top 10 since November), but it’s also possible that he was compromised by either his wide Florida Derby journey or the racetrack surface on a showery day – or both. And, then again, he could have simply thrown in a clunker in the Florida Derby.

My best guess is that the second and third issues are likely explanations, while the first option remains very possible. McLaughlin plans to continue on the road to the Kentucky Derby with Mohaymen, so more infor-

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and Annabelle and other pitchers he Butler Bearettes put in,” Braun adds. In order to be softball program has a good pitcher, a lot of the work has been undeniably elite to be done on your own. You can’t in the past decade. Nonethetake a season off. You have to work less, their team’s expectaall year, and I think that is why our pitching has gotten so much better.” tions are high, and they have High School still come up short of the goals Butler is currently 8-3, again one Sports Report of the top teams in the region and they have striven for in recent averaging 5.8 runs a game while years. Kayla McCauley, senior RANDY outfielder for Butler, explicitly WHETSTONE JR. giving up an average of 3.4 runs to their opponents. states what she wants for this To keep the momentum going, season: “State – I just want to Ramirez believes unity will be what keeps go to state my senior year. I feel like we the team headed in the right direction toward have a good chance to make it.” reaching their goals. “This year, we are going Every high school athlete, regardless of sport, dreams of going to the state tournament at least once in their high school career.

Despite not having been in the tournament since 2007, Butler was the favorite out of the sixth region to be crowned as regional champ and become Kentucky’s best softball team of 2015.

Coach Brittany Braun recalls an upset loss to a mediocre Bullitt East team last year in the first game of the regional tourney as an important reminder for her team: “I think us getting beat in the first round of regional last year was a wake-up call because we were expected to win it last year. Now that we got beat, they realized that we have to work that much harder to not let that happen again.”

Since then, Braun says the team has gotten stronger in their pitching. The Bearettes will be relying on the arms of juniors Annabelle Ramirez and Hailey Whitmer in the circle to make it tough on opponents to drive in runs.

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to have to come together as a team and use a lot of teamwork,” she says. “We are all really talented in our own individual ways. But for us to get to where we want to be this year, which is to win state and to win the region, we will have to work as a team.”

One of the biggest strengths of the Bearettes clubhouse this year is their versatility. Whitmer says it works to the team’s advantage as it builds the confidence of the other players.

“We have a lot more girls who can play multiple positions. By them stepping up and taking on the responsibility, others have gained more confidence in them. Everyone just has more confidence within each other.”

current underclassmen.

“I think we have better leadership this year,” Braun adds. “They know what it is like to be a freshman, so instead of telling underclassmen everything they are doing wrong, they take them under their wing and guide them in the right direction.”

Butler’s goals are clear this season. Coach Braun’s plan is to make sure that her team is focused on making their goals a reality. It all starts with growth: “Yes, everybody wants to go to state. My goal at the same time is to teach these kids how to win with sportsmanship and to get better as the year goes on. If we are the same at the end of the year as we are now, to me that hasn’t been a good year. For us, we have to get better and to first win district and then win one game at a time in regional. Yes, it would be lovely to go to state – I think that is everybody’s main goal – but mine is for them to get better from last year to this year.” VT

Braun agrees that confidence will be essential this season: “We have to overcome mistakes in a positive way instead of dwelling on them. We have to get past it. The first week of the season we were struggling with that, and now it seems it is getting better.”

Much credit goes to the leaders and upperclassmen. Many of them have been playing varsity since their freshman year, and in retrospect, positive reinforcement has been the approach they have taken as they foster the

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On Friday, April 1, the St. X Tigers hosted a nonleague test against the Brother Rice Crusaders (Chicago). The Tigers came to the game with a record of 6-4 and ended up losing 2-0 to the Crusaders, improving the latter’s record to 3-1 for the season. The Crusaders traveled to St. X for another game on April 2, which they also won, leaving Tiger fans with the rest of the weekend to lick their wounds.

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Keith Zirbel, Heather Falmen, Fran Jasper and Tom Carpenter.

Wellspring Development and Community Assistant Kristen Millwood and Development Manager Joanne Lloyd-Triplett.

Diana Blue Schmied, Dr. William Schmied and Donna Nash.

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Macy’s Spring Fashion Show The Macy’s Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show is Kentuckiana’s premier fashion showcase of the season. This year’s event took place at Horseshoe Southern Indiana on March 31 and featured a runway of the latest in Derby and spring outfits and accessories.

Terri Saundes, Anna Potter, Jane Norris, Susan Meyer, Merily Coslow and Mary Lou Meyer.

Natalie Demean and Brandi Ox.

Amy Streeter and Jessie Smith of Susan’s Florist.

Julie Giessler, LaRita Jones and Lynda Lambert.

Deja Lawson, Chelsey Adkinson and Dodi Howlett.

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Shannon Paddyno, Marita Willis and T. Friedman.

Stacey Robinson, Carolle Jones-Clay, Wes Rutledge and Natashia Collins.

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Brooks and Marilyn Bower hosted Walden School’s “Spring Soiree” at their home, Soldier’s Retreat, on March 31. The event saw over 100 alumni, parents and others associated with the Walden community come together and celebrate the institution’s 40 years as a school.

Ian Kinslow, Kalin Clarkson, Miao Ye, Madison Howard and Maddie Bray.

Event host Brooks Bower with Christy and David Llewellyn.

Richard and Susan Baker.

Head of School Maris Elder and Kelly Von Busch.

John and Donna Edgar.

Director of Development Jena Walker with Bill and Cathy Wells.

Denise and Robert Debski.

Event hosts Marilyn and Brooks Bower.

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Louisville Tattoo Arts Convention The Louisville Tattoo Arts Convention took place April 1-3 at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Ink enthusiasts were drawn from all over for the fifth annual expo of contests, seminars, entertainment and vending.

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First Friday Trolley Hop With weather warming up, NuLu saw a wonderful crowd for the April edition of its monthly First Friday Trolley Hop. Dressed for a crisp spring evening, participants ate, drank and shopped along East Market Street.

Mary Beth Brown, Mary Levinsky, Katie Judah and Bethany Nixon.

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Craft Gallery hosted a reception showcasing the new works of artist Jeaneen Barnhart on April 1. Barnhart is dedicated to the art of drawing on paper, and her recent pieces, featuring racehorses, captivated attendees.

Gallery owners David McGuire and Karen Welch with featured artist Jeaneen Barnhart (center).

Stacy Ledington and Shara Haq.

Jennifer Boahn and Joe Tousi.

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Barkin’ on Bonnycastle Barkstown Road, Louisville’s own pet supply boutique, hosted the second annual Barkin’ on Bonnycastle event on April 2. The day featured food trucks, live music, vendors and adoptables from The Arrow Fund, Saving Sunny and Derby City Dog Rescue.

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Hildegard House, the state’s first institution to provide quality end-oflife care and access to hospice services to the homeless and others in need, hosted a ribbon cutting and interfaith house blessing at its Butchertown headquarters on April 3. Mayor Fischer was in attendance as were representatives of several faiths.

Vicar General of the Archdiocese and Pastor at Holy Trinity Church Father Mark Spalding, Chair of Hildegard House Board of Directors William Green III, Mayor Greg Fischer, Hildegard House Executive Director Karen Cassidy, Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport of The Temple, Iman Mohammed Wassif Iqbal of the Louisville Islamic Center and Betty Smith all participated in the ribbon cutting.

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Tailspin Ale Fest at Bowman Field Tailspin Ale Fest, held at Bowman Field, featured over 50 breweries and some of Louisville’s best food trucks.

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Santarém was the port the next till in Brazil, we left day.

We arrived just before breakfast, Manaus on the Seven and it was hot, humid and raining.

Seas Mariner and began We took the shuttle into town, looked sailing down the Amazon to the at one block, got on the bus back to town of Parintins (pronounced the dock and found big fish scales, the size and appearance of potaParacheens), which sits on the Partyline to chips, that are used for nail files. large island of Tupinambarana.

They last for years!

Situated half way between SanCARLA SUE While our cabin attendants, Agung tarém and Manaus, it can only BROECKER and Hydie, were cleaning, they said be reached by boat or plane and to go out on our balcony and see the pink dolhas a population of over 100,000. phins! They are as pink as bubble gum and were cavorting outside.

Each year, they have a folklore festival, Boi Bumba. The three-day festival temporarily triples the population and is the largest celebration in the Amazon, second only to Rio’s Carnival. It is based on a folk tale too long and complicated to explain here, but it is has mixed African and European origins.

In execution, think lots of loud, rhythmic music; bright colors; a profusion of feathers and fantastic parade floats with nonstop dancing. For tourists, they perform an indoor, one-hour version in an air-conditioned hall, and in that time, you have no trouble getting the idea.

After the performance, on the way to catch our ship’s tender boats back to the ship, we walked by a series of craft shops with local items of every description. Particularly charming was the jewelry made of grasses that look and shine like gold.

It was supposed to be blazing hot, but merciful clouds darkened the sky and cooled things off.

Our last stop in Brazil was Macapá for one hour! It was a technical stop for the tax collector to come on board to check passports and collect taxes on what was purchased on board the ship while we were in Brazilian waters!

The next day we were out of the Amazon.

Because the Amazon is 200 miles wide at the entrance and its muddy water flows into the ocean for miles, we (not the Captain) were not sure when we entered the ocean.

It is fascinating to be sailing along on a sunny day in brown water and see huge dark holes in the water. They are not holes but shadows cast by white fleecy clouds that block the sunlight on the chocolate-colored water.

The next day, we were to stop at Devil’s Island, French Guiana, a former French prison. Actually, there are three closely spaced islands off the coast of French Guiana. Collectively they are known as Les Îles du Salut (Islands of Salvation).

Each of the islands served a different purpose. The largest is Île Royale, where now there is a hotel, gift shop and prison ruins, including solitary confinement cells, a church, a military hospital and other administrative buildings. Île Saint-Joseph held the most troublesome convicts.

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Carla Sue “phoning home” from Santarém.

The almost inaccessible, Île du Diable, held political prisoners, serving as the infamous penal colony popularly known as Devil’s Island that functioned from 1852 to 1946.

Several movies, songs, a stage play and a number of books feature Devil’s Island. The most famous was Henri Charrière’s autobiography, published in 1970, which was made into the 1973 movie “Papillon” starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman.

The bad news of the day was that we had to see it all from afar. The water at Devil’s Island is too shallow for a pier, so we were to anchor and take the ship’s tenders in to tour Île Royale. The weather didn’t cooperate. The swells in the water made it too dangerous to transfer passengers to the tenders. Our great captain, Captain Serena Melanie, tried everything to make it happen, but concerns for safety made it impossible.

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Visiting Relatives Could Pay Dearly For Generous Hospitality DEAR ABBY: I'm wondering how to approach a situation following a visit with some relatives. We enjoyed a wonderful visit, and they were very nice to put us up in their guest room.

A few days into our stay, I woke up with strange and very itchy bites on my legs and shoulders. When I mentioned it to our host, she quickly supplied me with some itch cream and changed the subject.

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After we returned home, we met a few of our relatives and they mentioned that this particular household was experiencing a bed bug problem. I was shocked and a little hurt that they didn't mention the infestation or warn us ahead of time.

We're in the process of making sure we didn't bring any of these critters home, but if we must hire an exterminator or replace furniture, we will be in a bind financially. What would be the proper way to address this, and should our host feel some responsibility for what costs we may have to incur? -- ITCHY AND IRRITATED IN ILLINOIS DEAR ITCHY: That these relatives would knowingly allow you to stay in a room they knew was infested with critters is appalling. Could they have been too embarrassed to speak up?

If you must replace rugs, mattresses, bedding, etc., ask them to reimburse you. If they refuse, you could take them to small claims court and get a judgment if you could prove you picked the bugs up there. But first, you should let your relatives know that other family members told you about their lie of omission. In the future, if you plan to visit this couple again, stay elsewhere.

Once bitten, twice shy.

••• DEAR ABBY: I have been married to "George" for 20 years. We have a solid relationship except for one thing that drives me crazy: He insists on having his ex-wife cut his hair.

I have told him over and over that I really dislike it, and I wish he would go elsewhere, but he refuses. Now he's going behind my back and waiting for me to notice that he's had a haircut. He used to at least tell me beforehand. It would take an entire column to describe her past behavior, but it's not all that different from many exes.

I think what he's doing is disrespectful to me. I would never continue doing something he asked me not to if it bothered him. There are a lot of hairstylists in this town, and her haircuts aren't

DEAR BOTHERED: Your husband has been doing this for 20 years and you are only writing to me about it now? Because it bothers you, the next time he goes over to get his hair cut, volunteer to go with him. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em – and maybe get a manicure in the process.

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DEAR ABBY: My oldest daughter feels we should be available to watch or pick up our grandkids whenever she calls. I suffer from chronic pain and have good days and bad. I never know when I’ll have a bad day.

My daughter asks me to watch or have overnights with her children a month in advance. I don’t know how I will be doing then, but if I cancel because I’m not feeling well, she gets bent out of shape. We have had fights about this, and I need someone else’s advice.

I raised my kids, and I love my grandkids, but sometimes I don’t feel well enough to babysit or have an overnight. Are grandparents obligated to watch their grandkids whenever their parents need them? -- FEELING USED IN OREGON DEAR FEELING USED: If you’re feeling used, then you probably are. Your health concerns surely are no mystery to your daughter. Tell her you are glad to look after the grandchildren if you are up to it. But in case you aren’t, she should have an alternate ready to step in should the need arise because it may. And don’t apologize for it.

••• DEAR ABBY: My daughter is getting married soon, and we are getting ready to mail out the invitations. We have three couples who will not be married when the invitations are mailed, but will be by the wedding. Should we address their invitations using their single names or married names? -- CHARLOTTE IN AKRON, OHIO DEAR CHARLOTTE: Not all women these days change their names to to those of their respective husbands. Address the invitations using the names these couples are using now. At the wedding reception, the place cards can reflect any name changes that are necessary.

••• Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Derby Divas

SPOTLIGHT Beth Scinta, Barbie Tafel, Fran Thorton, Susan Vogt, Angela Tafel, Viki Diaz and Jerri Richards.

Derby Divas brings together the best in fashion, business partnerships and compassionate community members to raise funds for breast cancer prevention and treatment. Now in its 10th year, it is safe to say that this important event has a lasting positive impact on the community. This year, Derby Divas will take place on Thursday, April 21 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Rodes located at 4938 Brownsboro Road. Tickets are $50 if purchased by April 20 and $60 at the door. Tickets are available at nortonhealthcare.com. To learn more about this special fundraiser, we spoke with Susan Vogt, women’s buyer and co-owner of Rodes.

How did Derby Divas come to fruition?

Derby Divas was inspired by a board game that brought together girls for a fun night out.

There were a small group of us who wanted to give directly back to our community, so we put together our Christmas card lists and invited our friends to a cocktail party. We had less than 100 women in attendance, but we had a blast playing the game and were moved as we listened to our speakers’ journeys through their battles and survivals of breast cancer. The next year, we doubled our attendance, played the game and honored another survivor. A new Derby tradition was started! By the third year, we secured several generous corporate sponsors, experienced high attendance on a beautiful spring evening and sold all of the raffle tickets. At that point, we KNEW that we were making a difference.

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, how has Derby Divas evolved over time?

We are planning that over 400 women will be joining us for Derby Divas’ 10-year anniversary.

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The speaker, Lynda Lambert, is a dear friend and a 10-year cancer survivor herself, and we are planning quite a celebration! We will play the game, have a short video to reminisce how Derby Divas has evolved over the last decade and follow it all by listening to Lynda’s triumphant journey.

How does this event benefit the local community?

Derby Divas has raised over $1 million, and we take pride in knowing over 90 percent of the money raised has gone directly back to Norton Cancer Institute to benefit the Breast Health Program. We have amazing partnerships with local businesses and friends who donate money, time and their services to fashion and a miraculous evening. Then we have the women who attend the event and buy a Derby Diva tote and a raffle ticket to come and have a good time while we raise money and awareness. With all of these partnerships, we have enjoyed enough success to fund the Mobile Prevention Center, which provides mammograms and other cancer screening services throughout our communi-

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ty. We have also opened the Derby Divas Breast Health Center, which offers a warm, convenient and comforting environment for receiving a mammogram and any diagnostic testing.

The Norton Cancer Institute now offers sameday appointments with cancer specialists, so the wait period from diagnosis to treatment is shortened. This allows a woman to work with her breast care team and develop a personalized breast cancer treatment plan that addresses care for the body, mind and spirit. It helps to lessen the fear that comes with a diagnosis.

What’s on the horizon for future Derby Divas events?

The future of Derby Divas is to keep finding ways to give the girls a fun night out while we raise money and awareness to battle this disease. My mother was a breast cancer survivor, and my father died from a rare form of cancer.

We all know and love someone who is affected by this insidious disease, and if this one night can focus on hope and laughter while we revel over wins of survival, then Derby Divas may be around until we are truly victorious. VT P H OTO CO U RT E SY O F S U S A N VO GT

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you can have a nice meal and a great hile The Highlands craft cocktail or craft beer – I envision has long held a repit to be a place where people will come utation of being the together and sit around for a while.” eclectic cultural epicenter of Indeed, Mattingly agrees that the Louisville, the truth is there team had a singular goal in mind are not too many places that are throughout the entire process of the Tastes inviting, comfortable, affordformulation of Somewhere. “We said that we always wanted it to be great able and also classy and eleREMY quality food at a great price,” he gant in the area. Coffee shops SISK relates. The goal is for a table of @LouisvillesRemy and bars abound, but an eatery two to be able to come in, enjoy an that offers a somewhat upscale appetizer, a couple cocktails each and meal at a reasonable price is a rarity to entrees and get out the door with an $80 check. behold. That void, thankfully, is about to Part of that dream stems from Finn and Matbe filled by the highly anticipated Some- tingly’s own dissatisfaction with what is currently available to them as Highlands residents. where Restaurant and Bar. David Mattingly and David Finn, owners of nightlife staple Nowhere Bar, have been mulling over the concept of their first restaurant venture for quite some time and are thrilled to unveil it to the public later this month. Finn sums up the vibe of Somewhere and contends that it is “a comfortable, casual, warm atmosphere where A P R I L 7 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

“We’ve lived here for years, and we keep seeing nicer restaurants go to other parts of town,” he describes. “We want to bring that back to here.

Bardstown Road used to be the place to go, and we really want to bring that back.” That strong desire to create a restaurant with excellent food at a reasonable price has now morphed into a concept the team calls “classic American,” pioneered by Executive Chef Scott Darnell. Mat-

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tingly explains of the creation of the menu, “We and Scott sat down and just mulled it over. I didn’t want anything that nobody could pronounce, flavors that nobody knew – we didn’t want to reinvent the wheel; we just wanted to create a menu of good food and comfort food.”

What that means to Mattingly is that Somewhere will serve “the food everyone wants to eat – the food you grew up on … Even the appetizers – you’ve got bacon-wrapped dates, which are going to be incredible; you’ve got wings for those who want more of a bar experience; and you’ve got flatbread pizzas. There is literally something on the menu for everybody.”

First and foremost in Darnell’s mind, however, is cooking with as many fresh and local ingredients as possible. “I’ll be working with local farmers,” he explains. “They’ll be literally bringing whatever is fresh and picked the night before to my door the next morning.” The greens and cheeses will all be sourced locally, and, once the season picks up, so will the vegetables.

At a preview tasting, Darnell’s commitment to quality and his ability to balance modern trends with classic comfort was entirely evident. The salad – composed of mixed greens, quinoa, strawPHOTOS BY REMY SISK

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berries, sweet and spicy walnuts, Capriole Sofia goat cheese and lemon poppyseed vinaigrette – was not only delightfully fresh but also simple in construction yet complex in its flavors, a true testament to the skill of the chef.

Both entrees sampled were similarly exquisite.

The pan-seared salmon with risotto, asparagus and a citrus thyme beurre blanc was excellent, as was the angel hair pasta with roasted tomatoes, basil and shallow-fried Sofia cheese. The latter is sure to be a Louisville staple upon Somewhere’s opening thanks to its divinely flavored pasta combined with the superbly prepared cheese.

Finally, dessert of strawberry rhubarb cobbler with crème fraîche and a strawberry and Rebecca sauce was spectacular. Yes, it was sweet, but not overly so – a tricky balance to maintain with a fruit-based dessert.

Without question, anything and everything that will come out of Somewhere’s kitchen is sure to be absolutely first-rate thanks to the concept created by Finn and Mattingly and the menu realized by Darnell. And above all, Somewhere will be a place for everyone – a place to feel laid-back and comfortable while getting a stellar meal. “It’s going to be an inviting place,” Mattingly asserts.

“And that’s what it’s for. I don’t want to be a pretentious restaurant where people get put off. I want them to think, ‘We’re getting a great value for the food, the food’s great, the atmosphere’s great.’ And then they keep coming back.” VT Somewhere is scheduled to open April 18 at 1135 Bardstown Road. For more information, visit facebook.com/somewherelouisville.

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n a recent rainy Thursday, I spent the morning at Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS) to learn more about the education of blind and visually impaired children and how I as a community member can become more involved.

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“What you’re seeing is only 10 percent of the community we serve,” affirms Heather Benson, director of development at VIPS. As the only agency of its kind in Kentucky and Indiana to provide early childhood education and interA P R I L 7 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

vention services to blind and visually impaired children from birth to 5 years old, VIPS provides emotional and educational support for the entire home in addition to offering preschool education. According to Benson, there are only five similar agencies across the U.S. providing comparable services to that age range, making the mission and vision of VIPS tremendously unique.

I begin with a tour of the facility. We enter the school in the main lobby with sparkling stars and warm lighting, where a lesson in letter-sealing and working with the postman from the post office is taking place. From here, I’m taken into a space called Kids Town where children are

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exposed to everyday life activities, errands and interactions. The town is comprised of a Chase Bank, Highland Cleaners, The Bakery at Sullivan and a little bedroom at the top of the stairs just to name a few features.

VIPS educators provide exposure to these essential skills and daily activities in an accessible and safe manner. I notice some children moving around more than others. Benson informs me there are sighted children in attendance at this school known as community peers at VIPS. This is a tuition-based program and allows the blind and low-vision students and their community peers to learn and grow alongside each other, fostering a dynamic learning environment.

We move into the school portion and enter the sensory room – a place for exploPHOTOS COURTESY OF VIPS

We move into the outdoor space and onto the playground, complete with padded floors and guard rails. Donations from UAW/Ford Motor and the Building Industry Association offer an orientation and mobility learning experience for the students. Starting out at UAW/Ford Mobility City, students learn how to safely cross the street and make their way to a destina-

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I conclude my time with a visit to a classroom where the students learn where different parts of their body are located through the construct of a song.

Once the music began, the energy in the room skyrocketed as the children experienced learning through music – a regular component of their education.

Using a beanbag, they learn the location of their knees, ears, stomach and head. In the corner, I witness a little boy learning to place different items on a shelf. A little girl who is blind chimes in at the end of activity and states, “That was a really pretty song.”

tion point ending at The School House – a gift from the Building Industry Association.

But the fun doesn’t end there! Benson takes us on a tour of the community gardening space where the children learn about different types of plants, how to garden, temperature, weather and so much more.

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As VIPS state funding of $100,000 was recently removed entirely from the state budget, help is needed now more than ever. It was wonderful to spend the morning with the students and experience how this important organization positively impacts the blind and visually impaired children in our community.

With locations in Louisville, Central Kentucky and Indiana, the outreach is vast, and to make it complete, VIPS is missing one thing: you. VT To learn more about how you can provide support to VIPS or how to become a volunteer at any of their locations, please visit vips.org.

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ration in a controlled and safe atmosphere. Children are able to experience different textures on the texture wall or experience beautiful shapes and colors.

There are even large elaborate rocking chairs to sit in if a child is in need of a moment’s rest. A giant lava lamp resides in a corner, bubbling with beautiful red lava. This space serves a dual purpose of sensory exposure as well as providing a calming environment. It is characteristic of children who are blind or have low vision to physically move about more so in times of excitement, and the sensory room is a safe haven for when these types of feelings come about. Next door is the braille room. Like any language, it is important to start the learning process at a young age and at VIPS, this is part of their daily curriculum.

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Addy’s condition is known as he first thing you optic nerve hypoplasia, which in notice while walkher case, has resulted in complete ing into the home of lack of sight. Because of this obstaBrittany and Nathan Clarkcle, the Clarksons have had to take son is that it’s very tidy. The certain considerations in furnishmain living room is in pering and decorating their home. You Homes wouldn’t notice these changes as fect order, and the hallways they are mainly subtle, yet however are clear of any stray items NICHOLAS subtle they may be, they are all well that so many of us often disSIEGEL thought-out and hugely necessary. regard. In most part, this is “Really, she adjusts to the house to accommodate their 5-yearon her own, and we kind of put things that we old daughter, Addy, who has been blind don’t want her to have within reach out of the since birth. way,” says Brittany. This method of helping Addy get used to the house over time has con-

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sisted of some trial and error, but the Clarksons value Addy’s independence.

The couple emphasizes the importance of Addy’s freedom in dealing with her disability: “I think the biggest challenge is that it’s hard for me to not do everything for her and to let her do things by herself, even if it takes longer or if it’s something she gets frustrated with,” Brittany relates.

In Addy’s room, her cane hangs from a butterfly hanger near the light switch. Across from her bed is a bookshelf that holds her braille writer and a collection of books the Clarksons have collected through The American Printing House for the Blind’s Braille Tales program.

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student at Visually Impaired Preschool Services, to read to me what each drawer of her dresser held by using the adhesive braille tags on the right side. She started at the top with her sock drawer, moved down to shirts, then to pants and finally, enthusiastically, to pajamas.

The Clarksons also keep braille magnets on the fridge and around the kitchen to help promote Addy’s braille literacy skills. She also spends a lot of time with her grandmother, who has incorporated braille into her own home and helped Addy get used to its specific layout as well.

In Addy’s closet, she has all of her toys stacked within easy reach on top of her toy box. Most of her toys are electronic and work PHOTOS BY BILL WINE

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When discussing her favorite toys, Addy mentioned some of her favorite classical music, naming composers like Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Mozart. “Everything’s an instrument to her,” Brittany says. That’s why it’s important for so many of her toys to make sound. The American Printing House for the Blind also provides Addy with some of her toys, such as a plastic ring of different textures she can move around into different shapes.

Addy has learned the layout of her home well and can get from room to room by herself by trailing her hands along the walls. When asked if Addy ever needs assistance getting around, Brittany assured me that Addy has learned quickly and has an unbelievable memory. “She’s completely independent. She knows the layout of the house and how to get around, so we just try to keep everything out of her way and let her do her own thing.” VT

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off of batteries. Many of them move or make sounds. “We want to keep her toys where she has access to them and where she can put them up on her own and get them out by herself,” Brittany describes. “Her toy box is labeled in braille and says toys on the front of it. I just want her to be able to put them up and get them out like a sighted kid would.”

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temporary spin involves a British ye in the Sky” is a colonel (Mirren) electronically comfilm I felt very litmunicating with multiple charactle inclination to ters from high-ranking government see. Maybe the thought of a officials (Jeremy Northam, Richcurrent-day military thriller ard McCabe and Monica Dolan) – under the military advice of a lieuwith a seasoned actress like Film tenant general (Rickman) – all the Helen Mirren in the lead, an way down to a field agent (Barkhad average director like Gavin BENNETT Abdi) near the point of interest.

Hood (“Tsotsi” and “Ender’s DUCKWORTH The situation: British intelligence Game”) at its helm and its bennettduckworth.blogspot.com has pointed to a safehouse in Kenya being the final film to feawhere wanted Al Shabaab terrorists are believed ture the late Alan Rickman had me con- to be hiding. In collaboration with the U.S. Air cerned that it was a weak movie with Force, drone pilots (Aaron Paul and Phoebe Fox) provide surveillance while on-ground video major selling points.

To my surprise, Hood’s direction of a screenplay by British TV writer Guy Hibbert is a fresh piece of war fiction with a mild sense of humor in spite of the nail-biting tension and tragic possibilities in store.

The film is a drone-warfare thriller similar to Cold War movies like “Fail Safe,” whose settings are in near real-time, putting the audience in a state of urgency with its characters. The con-

bugs (some of which function too beautifully to exist outside the 007 arena) capture closer views in order to confirm identities.

A no-kill capture procedure is underway until an unexpectedly dreadful revelation surfaces in the video feed that justifies an immediate drone missile strike. The only problem in their way is a serious risk of innocent civilian casualties. The rest of the film revolves around tense deliberations to authorize the strike and the near comical tendency of characters to del-

egate decisions to others.

For me, the film’s slight lack of realism is excusable considering how strong the drama of the plot’s hypothetical situation is. The technology seems exaggerated for cinematic effect but serves to comment on the potential for God-like precision in modern warfare that gives its operators a more daunting sense of accountability.

Hood usually deals in melodrama, but most of his films have been fantasies. It’s probably without coincidence that he followed 2013’s “Ender’s Game” with a grounded approach to a similar subject.

Everyone turns in a good performance, especially Mirren, who is a character in the middle of so many deciding voices and dead-set on achieving her objective, regardless of the mess it may cause.

Another great performance from a veteran actress can be seen in a very different film currently in theatres. “Hello, My Name Is Doris” stars Sally Field as the title character: an aging, lonely hoarder who develops a crush on a young man (Max Greenfield) at her office job. In a desperate attempt to develop commonalities with him, she not only succeeds in winning his friendship but also wins popularity with his hipster peers, who embrace her weirdness as a quirky addition to their scene. As much as it excites Doris to be accepted by vibrant, young people, she still longs to be closer with the young man.

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by Laura Terruso and directed by Michael Showalter (“The Baxter”), is quite funny for the way it tackles an awkward character and manages to humanize her. It’s likely that we’ve all dealt with an odd person whom we managed to like on a superficial level but failed to see as a person with needs. It’s also possible that we’ve been that odd person whose needs went unrecognized.

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“Hello, My Name Is Doris” only falls short in its conventional structure and predictability, but it thrives on an unusual subject with a great comic performance to give it a sense of truth in the center of all the absurdity. VT

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Roberts. Indeed, magine, for a moment, your The Kentucky first poignant experience Center is unique with the arts. Perhaps it was in the multitude a heartfelt performance in a play and thoroughor a completely transformationness of its services.

Their theatres al concert from the orchestra.

Arts & offer barrier-free Maybe it was the first time you Entertainment access for patrons were swept away by the rhythm using wheelchairs, of dance or made emotionalBEN walkers or other ly raw by an opera. Whatever it mobility devices GIERHART was, it was life-changing, and it @BenGierhart_BEP on all seating and parking levels, and made you a lifelong patron of the there is even a limited numarts. Now, imagine that you could Toby Roberts. not see it. No, you can afford a ticket. You ber of wheelchairs available for loan, free of charge. ASL can even go so far as to get yourself to the interpretation can be made available for certain venue. Once there, however, there is no performances, and large print programs are availway to get you to your seat because the able at every performance at The Center and venue does not accommodate your wheel- Brown Theatre. Infrared hearing devices provide chair. Maybe your sight or hearing isn’t hearing amplification for patrons with hearing loss what it used to be, and there is no system as well. Captions are provided for select performances for patrons who have hearing loss and may in place to help you understand the perfor- not benefit from hearing amplification or ASL. mance. Whatever your needs are, they are The audible elements are shown on an LED sign, not being met, and the potential for at least in real time, as each line is spoken or sung. For the one life-changing experience is now com- blind or visually impaired, there is audio description. Describers provide a live, objective, descrippletely and devastatingly dashed.

At The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, the enjoyment and accessibility of the arts is taken very seriously. That is why, for over 20 years, The Center has had a department dedicated to access services. “I’m very lucky that I don’t have to convince anyone here of anything,” says Toby Roberts, current manager of the department. “They are committed and passionate about it. They believe the arts are for everyone. I’ve been working for The Center for years, and I’ve been in this position for the last three. This program has been in full swing since I’ve been here.”

tive delivery of the visual elements of a performance in between the dialogue and/or music via a small FM receiver. To utilize any of these services at The Kentucky Center, Roberts advises that you inform the box office of your needs when you purchase your ticket with as much notice as possible.

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Access to the Arts vices at The Kentucky Center are sensory-friendly performances, which are designed to create a welcoming environment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other individuals with sensory sensitivities. Accommodations for these performances include keeping the theatre lights dimmed, providing extra space between patrons, allowing freedom to vocalize and move seats, allowing patrons to exit and enter during the performance and providing quiet spaces for individuals to decompress from over-stimulation so that they may eventually return to their seats. While these performance have a fluid atmosphere, they are open to the general public. Not every performance at The Center utilizes this service yet, but they are committed to developing the program over time. “We want to afford these families a safe place to bring their child, so that they too can have a theatre experience,” says Roberts.

“If there’s one thing I want more of, it’s awareness,” asserts Roberts. “So many people have no idea what kinds of services we offer, and they should. What used to be a rarity is beginning to be what is expected by a whole generation of patrons.”

Now, you have no excuse. If you or a loved one has an access need and wants to enjoy the arts, look into your options at The Kentucky Center. VT For any questions, concerns or reservation inquiries, contact the Access Services hotline at 502.566.5111 or 502.566.5140. You may also email access@kentuckycenter.org.

Roberts adds proudly: “We are fully accessible at The Center. Any patron can reach any place intended for the audience in any of our venues. I used to think that every facility like ours did this, but now that I’ve been in this position for a while, I’ve learned that that’s just not the case.” In fact, The Kentucky Center is a pioneer and leader in the field, garnering such accolades as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Excellence in Accessibility Leadership Award in 2007 as well as the 2012 American Council of the Blind’s Audio Description Award.

“We often offer other venues in the city, state and region advice and insight into how to improve their accessibility. We try to be a good resource,” says PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE KENTUCKY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

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THIS WEEK’S VOICE CHOICE BIG BRIMS AND FANCY TRIMS ANNUAL HAT SAMPLE SALE

Get Derby-ready with Big Brims and Fancy Trims, the Kentucky Derby Museum’s annual hat sample sale on Thursday, April 7. Over 200 sample hats will be available, with no sample hat priced over $75 and many as low as $29.99. The Kentucky Derby Museum’s 2016 hat collection will also be available. Choose from many custom hats and fascinators that are exclusively available at the Museum. The sale runs 5-7 p.m., and admission is $10. Tickets include two complimentary glasses of wine from 14 Hands Wines. A cash bar will also be available. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and sweets from Cellar Door Chocolates, and listen to music from a live DJ while you shop! Local boutiques and stylists are on hand to help you complete your Derby look!

MORE INFO derbymuseum.org

T H U R S DAY, A P R I L 7 “THE LAST FIVE YEARS” PRESENTED BY ACTING AGAINST CANCER Over the course of five years, two New Yorkers in their 20s fall in and out of love. Cathy tells the story of the relationship from end to beginning while Jamie tells it from beginning to end. The intimate and emotionally cathartic musical grapples with what it means to be young, what it means to be ambitious and what it means to love another. The palpable and resonant passion between these two characters not only makes for a compelling story but also confronts the audience with the true challenges and wonders that are all a part of being in love. The show runs through April 10 in The MeX Theater of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, and tickets are $19.

MORE INFO actingagainstcancer.com KENTUCKY GENTS DERBY EXTRAVAGANZA Ellie and Randy Troutman are hosting Kentucky Gents Derby Extravaganza on April 7 at 6 p.m. at Windy Meadows Farm in La Grange. The event will include a fashion show featuring the Dandy Duds for Derby Studs jacket competition. Handicapper and author Bill Doolittle will be the special guest.

There will also be a bourbon tasting by Jim Beam and fine food by Rails Restaurant. Tickets are $175 per person and benefit Oldham County Historical Society Capital Campaign.

MORE INFO 502.222.0826 “GUYS AND DOLLS” PRESENTED BY IU SOUTHEAST THEATRE The Theatre Department at Indiana University Southeast will present the musical comedy “Guys and Dolls” April 7-17 in the Ogle Center’s Robinson Theater on the IU Southeast campus, 4201 Grant Line Road in New Albany. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the A P R I L 7 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the strait-laced missionary Sarah Brown. “Guys and Dolls” takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $7 for students. They are available at the Ogle Center ticket office and online.

MORE INFO oglecenter.com or 812.941.2525

F R I DAY, A P R I L 8 “LEGALLY BLONDE” PRESENTED BY DERBY DINNER PLAYHOUSE Based on the hit film starring Reese Witherspoon, this musical follows Elle Woods, who appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside-down, however, when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her so he can start getting serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her charm to get into Harvard Law as well. At school, she struggles with peers and professors, but with the help of Paulette and Emmett, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. The show runs through May 15.

MORE INFO derbydinner.com

S AT U R DAY, A P R I L 9 CURED & CRAFTED AT COPPER & KINGS Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. will host Cured & Crafted, an outdoor artisan market with live music from Doctor Girlfriend on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local and regional purveyors

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of country ham, cheese, chocolate and more will sample their products at this free event held in the courtyard of the modern distillery, located at 1121 E. Washington St. in Butchertown. The community-minded and family-friendly event celebrates uncommon goods to introduce locals to exceptional food and beverage craftspeople.

MORE INFO copperandkings.com

S U N DAY, A P R I L 1 0 FLEUR-DE-LIS ON FOURTH The unique and trendy Marketplace Restaurant at Theatre Square will be opening its doors once more for the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum’s Fleur-de-lis on Fourth art fundraiser. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m., and all proceeds will support the historic Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, located at 1402 Saint James Court. Spend an evening filled with music, mingling and delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Dallas McGarity.

The highlight of the event will be the fantastic silent auction of over 50 one-of-a-kind Fleur-delis-inspired artist plates hand-painted by talented members of our community. For only $10 per person, join for a fun-filled event that showcases Louisville’s talented artists and raises awareness for a historic Louisville landmark.

MORE INFO conrad-caldwell.org

W E D N E S DAY, A P R I L 1 3 SEXY AFTER 60 The Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging at the University of Louisville concludes its spring Optimal Aging Lecture Series with the conversation “Sexy After 60,” Wednesday, April 13. The lecture will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Club, 200 E. Brandeis Ave. Admission is

VINE TO WINE Join in at Passalino’s to benefit FEAT of Louisville by tasting wine and participating in a silent auction for Autism Awareness Month! Taste up to 30 different wines at the event, featuring, in addition to the wine tasting, appetizers, a silent auction and a souvenir wine glass for all! The event will last from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Passalino’s.

MORE INFO thegillespie.com PINTS FOR PARKINSON’S Gordon Biersch is honored to host its second annual Pints for Parkinson’s charity fundraiser on Wednesday, April 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. This is in conjunction with the tapping of their Maibock beer freshly brewed by Beer Master Nick Landers.

GB will be offering $3 pints of their Maibock beer that evening from 6 to 9 p.m., and all proceeds of sales will benefit the Parkinson’s Support Center of Kentuckiana.

MORE INFO 502.589.8935

S AT U R DAY, A P R I L 1 6 “BRAVE & BEAUTIFUL” SPRING CONCERT PRESENTED BY VOICES OF KENTUCKIANA VOICES of Kentuckiana, Louisville’s all-inclusive chorus for the community, will present their spring concert, “Brave & Beautiful” at the Clifton Center Eifler Theatre on April 16 at 7 p.m. and April 17 at 4 p.m. “Brave & Beautiful” uses music and words to reflect on growing up in a society that doesn’t always accept us for our differences. As part of their Youth Outreach program, VOICES of Kentuckiana is proud to partner with several area Gay Straight Alliances to tell their stories. At this concert, you’ll get to know VOICES for who they truly are – live on stage – as they share stories of coming out, acceptance and growth. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.

MORE INFO voicesky.org or 502.583.1013 HONEYBEE HIVE INSTALLATION Join the Bernheim Beekeepers in welcoming 10,000 honeybees to their new home on Saturday, April 16 between 2 and 3 p.m. From the safety of the Wildlife Viewing Room, visitors can watch as the bees are moved from delivery package to hive.

Beekeepers will guide visitors through the installation process and provide the fascinating “buzz”

about beekeeping efforts at Bernheim. The program is weather dependent. The event is free with the regular $5 per car environmental impact fee applied at the front gate. Participants are encouraged to arrive early at the Education Center as space fills quickly.

MORE INFO 502.955.8512 THE FILLIES DERBY BALL This year’s Fillies Derby Ball will be at the Louisville Marriott Downtown with cocktails served at 6:30 p.m. The Call to the Post is at 7:15 p.m., the Queen’s coronation is 7:30 p.m., dinner is served at 8 p.m. and dancing will last from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Entertainment will be provided by Music City Sound. Tickets are $175 each and a VIP table of 10 is $2,500. Tickets include dinner and dancing.

MORE INFO discover.kdf.org

S U N DAY, A P R I L 1 7 WHITEHALL WEDDING SHOW The Whitehall Wedding Show presents a perfect opportunity to explore Louisville’s premier wedding vendors, featuring caterers, florists, DJs, planners, photographers and many more. Guests will enjoy displays throughout the first floor of the historic mansion, as well as under a tent on the garden terrace. Admission is $10 per person; one complimentary ticket is offered per engaged couple. No reservations are required, but brides and grooms may pre-register at ultimatebridalservices.com.

MORE INFO historicwhitehall.org “ROMEO AND JULIET” AT LOCUST GROVE Sponsored by Councilman Kelly Downard’s office, Kentucky Shakespeare returns to Locust Grove for a free outdoor performance of “Romeo and Juliet” at 6 p.m. Guests should bring their own seating of choice as it will be held in a side yard of the historic home. Wine will be for sale

by Old 502 Winery as well as light hors d’oeuvres by Locust Grove. In the case of inclement weather, the performance will move indoors to the Locust Grove auditorium. Admission is free with donations gratefully accepted.

MORE INFO kyshakespeare.com

W E D N E S DAY, A P R I L 2 0 DELTA DENTAL PUTT FORE THE PATCH The Cabbage Patch Settlement House, a local nonprofit organization that provides recreational, educational and social services to at-risk youth and their families, invites the public to tee off this spring with the Putt Fore The Patch fundraising event, presented by title sponsor Delta Dental on Wednesday, April 20 at The Mellwood Arts & Entertainment

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Center. Putt Fore The Patch is a unique 18-hole indoor miniature golf tournament that raises funds to support The Cabbage Patch’s programs, including summer camps, music and art programs, tutoring and college preparation services. Participants can purchase a gallery pass in advance or at the door for $30 or sponsor a team of four players for $1,200.

MORE INFO cabbagepatch.org KENTUCKY DERBY 142 PREVIEW WITH BILL DOOLITTLE Learn how to select the next Kentucky Derby winner with Louisville writer Bill Doolittle on Wednesday, April 20 at Bristol Bar & Grille’s Highlands location at 1321 Bardstown Road. Cost is $25 per person. Guests are welcome to order dinner from a special menu, help themselves to the cash bar and mingle with Doolittle beginning at 6 p.m. He will begin speaking at 7 p.m. Doolittle, who has picked the last four Derby winners, will handicap the 142nd Run for the Roses and demonstrate his new interactive book “The Kentucky Derby: Derby Fever, Derby Day and the Run for the Roses.”

Special guests featured in the book may also make surprise appearances.

MORE INFO bristolbarandgrille.com or 502.456.1702

T H U R S DAY, A P R I L 2 1 DERBY DIVAS The annual Derby Divas event, presented by Thorntons, Inc. and Yum! Brands Foundation, Inc., features fashion, food and cocktails. This year’s event will honor Lynda Lambert and take place at Rodes. The first 50 registrants to pay a special $135 admission price will receive an exclusive tote bag filled with beauty products and goodies. Proceeds from this admission will help fund mammograms for underserved women in our community.

MORE INFO nortonhealthcarefoundation.com or 502.629.1234

F R I DAY, A P R I L 2 2 THEY’RE OFF! LUNCHEON The official corporate kickoff of the 2016 Kentucky Derby Festival will see more than 1,500 Derby Festival supporters and patrons in attendance for this community tradition, which will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Galt House East Hotel, site of the festive event since 1974. Notable speakers include Jay Bilas, Kirk Herbstreit, Erin Andrews, Sam Champion, Robin Roberts and Terry Bradshaw as well as many others in a long list of luminaries who have entertained They’re Off! Luncheon audiences for the past 59 years. This year’s event will be at 11:30 a.m. on April 22.

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$20 per person and includes lunch. Terry Singer, Ph.D., dean of the Kent School of Social Work at UofL, will present an engaging conversation on the often taboo topic of older adult sexuality and relationships. Reservations are required online.

Registration deadline is April 8.

MORE INFO natalie.pope@louisville.edu or 502.852.8953

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ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged.

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General Dynamics (on behalf of AT&T) invites comments from any interested party on the impact the modification may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Dina Bazzill, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. Comments must be received within 30 days. For questions please call Dina Bazzill 770-667-2040x111. M0922b

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pets of the week Chloe is a beagle/terrier mix with a lot of love saved just for you. This 4-year-old loves people. She loves to play; she loves to relax with you. She would prefer to be your only pet, so she can have you all to herself. Chloe loves the outdoors and can jump a fence if left alone, but she promises to stay with you if you come out to play.

Chloe is just a big goofy girl who loves to play hard and then take it easy with her people. Do you have room in your heart and home for this sweet girl? She’s spayed, micro-chipped and up-to-date on her vaccinations. Come meet her today at the Kentucky Humane Society adoption center at the Clarksville Feeders Supply, 229 E. Lewis & Clark Pkwy., Clarksville, Indiana.

Blondie is a 1-year-old orange and white domestic shorthair mix looking for his forever home. Blondie loves toys and running around the house. He still has a kitten’s energy. When not playing, Blondie likes to soak up a few rays while lounging in a window. Blondie can be a little shy around new people and will need to get used to your routine. But if you speak gently to him, he’ll soon be your best friend. Blondie is neutered, micro-chipped and up-to-date on his vaccinations. Come visit him today at the Kentucky Humane Society’s East Campus, 1000 Lyndon Lane.

For more on any of our adoptable pets, please call 502.366.3355 or visit kyhumane.org

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