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HOMES: Time to Reclaim TASTES: The Rise of Red Herring HEALTH: The Derby Divas Workout NON-PROFIT PROFILE: Jocktails 2018 FASHION: Boutique Buzz A&E: The Healing Power of WOKE VOICE OF STYLE: Street Style VOICE OF STYLE: Derby Trot SPORTS: Butler Boys’ Basketball

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SUSAN SWEENEY CRUM Longtime broadcaster and beloved Louisvillian will sign off for the last time this month.

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Letter from the Editor

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Nonprofit News

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Wedding Announcement

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Business Profile

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Business Briefs

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Obituaries

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Event Calendar

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The first time I met Susan Sweeney Crum, I was in awe of her poise and professionalism. She was volunteering her time emceeing a charity event – something she’s done countless times and for countless organizations – and held command of the room while also exuding an air of approachability. That is what I will miss most when she signs off from 89.3 WFPL for the last time on April 16: Her ability to convey to us, her faithful listeners, reassurance and realness with an ever-elegant tone.

Want to honor Susan and show your gratitude for the many ways she’s given back to our community? Consider donating to Louisville Public Media’s Spring Membership Drive or one of the charities she and Denny support, which you’ll find in our cover feature written by Steve Kaufman and photographed by Antonio Pantoja.

It has been so much fun watching Damaris Phillips’ rise to stardom. She is such a joy to watch on the Food Network hit “The Bobby and Damaris Show,” featuring co-host Bobby Flay. Recently, Greater Louisville Outstanding Women and Atria Senior Living invited The Voice-Tribune to cover an event highlighting Damaris. You can find the photos in our Society section. If you’re interested in having us cover your event, don’t hesitate to call, submit a request on voice-tribune.com or send an email to circulation@redpinmedia.com. We accommodate as many requests as we can and never, ever charge.

Kudos to Joey Wagner of J Wagner Group, the creator of Jocktails at the Derby, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Proceeds – 100 percent of them – from the event benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund and always have. Joey is a dynamo in our city and ever-impressive. Thanks to ambassadors like him, outsiders who come to Louisville this time each year always end up falling in love with all we have to offer.

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Barns to Bourbon Barrels: Time to Reclaim Story and photos by JD Dotson

There was something beautiful about the combination of the paint and the texture of the weathered wood in this painting – as well as the sweet look in the eyes of the horse – that struck me.

Horse painting on reclaimed wood 24 x 32, $237

REFLECTIONS OF YOU, BY AMY 3935 Chenoweth Square www.AmyWagnerDesigns.com 502.384.3660

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rtists and craftspeople have been reclaiming materials into functional pieces of décor or housewares for ages. Recycling and upcycling never go out of style as old, discarded bits become new, cherished décor for the home. We all know the old idiom, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” and in these Louisville boutiques, treasures are abundant.

Local artist Renee McCartan can paint your furry friend from a photograph on reclaimed Kentucky barn wood. The shop carries ready-to-go pieces in the same style by McCartan in a variety of subject matter. Outlines of Kentucky, jockey silks and, of course, chickens and horses adorn planks of wood from long-torn-down structures from all across the state.

Reclaimed Kentucky barn wood pet portraits and paintings, $75-$115 (prices and sizes vary)

CARTWHEELS PAPER AND GIFTS 3919 Chenoweth Square www.facebook.com/cartwheelspapersandgifts 502.895.1800

Paul Nelson’s reclaimed steel and barrel-ring floor lamp is a behemoth of a conversation piece. In addition, Nelson’s table-top lamps use thermometers, bourbon bottles or recycled steel, and all of them feature old-timey Edison bulbs for the perfect lighting effect.

Barrel ring and pipe floor lamp by local Paul Nelson, $425

I spent most of my junior high existence feeding quarters into Pac Man arcade games, which are now turned into sleek, modern coffee tables by artist Mike Kaphammer. If I could get back all of those quarters, I would buy several of these for my friends.

Pac-Man arcade game coffee table by Mike Kaphammer, $1,200

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Colored pencils are usually scattered around my studio, so I was instantly drawn to this hand-turned vase by local Rob Roby.

Colorful, beautiful and sleek, it’s much easier to pick up than the 100 or so rolling around on my desk.

Turned resin and upcycled colored pencil vase by Rob Roby, $280

Locallymade lids can go right from the barrel to the wall, and the varied brands of barrel heads are affixed with iron fleur de lis and other designs.

Bourbon barrel wall hanging, $125

CELEBRATIONS 3632 Brownsboro Road www.celebrations-ky.com 502.894.9590

This table-top tray made by local Jeff Cummins is massive in size and made from a trio of barrel staves.

Barrel stave tray 10 x 35, $75

REGALO 562 S. Fourth St., Louisville 234 Pearl St., New Albany www.regaloart.com 502.583.1798

This handmade stool from barrel and steel, all of which is designed and forged in studio, is functional and surprisingly comfortable.

Small batch furniture stool by Maynard Studios, $795

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The Rise of Red Herring A glimpse at the artful kitchen behind the popular bar Content provided by Estes Public Relations

RED HERRING COCKTAIL LOUNGE & KITCHEN 1757 Frankfort Ave. redherringlou.com 502.907.3800 10

Chef Jacob Coronado.

Photo courtesy of Jaimie Schapker.

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ppalachian meets Tex-Mex in Jacob Coronado’s kitchen, where he’s taken his Houston roots and paired them with the love of his adopted Louisville home to create Red Herring Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen’s new brunch.

“Huevos rancheros was the ultimate breakfast for me growing up. That is the taste of home,” says Red Herring’s chef and co-owner.

“And everyone loves a burrito, especially for brunch.”

Coronado’s version of huevos rancheros combines house-smoked brisket with breakfast potatoes, black beans and chipotle crema. He also adds the smoked flavor to pork and hollandaise on his eggs benedict. The French toast uses brioche made locally by Wiltshire bakery and is topped with bourbon barrel aged maple

The Red Herring’s basil-melon Collins.

Photo by Jolea Brown.

syrup, Angostura bitters whipped cream and blueberry jam.

It’s the kind of fare you’d expect at a tiny neighborhood cafe where you wait in line for an hour to eat at one of the three tables before it closes at 2 p.m. – except Coronado’s kitchen is open until 2 a.m.

Red Herring opened in the historic Hilltop Theater last spring and brought more than just life back to the iconic space. It brought about a new way of drinking and eating in Louisville.

“We’re a bar that goes above and beyond,” Coronado says. “We source all our ingredients from local farms, and what we can’t get from them we make ourselves. You will only find lunch, dinner and brunch dishes made with what’s in season. We also consider what we would want to drink with (the dishes). Our goal 0 4 . 0 5 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

Left: The upstairs lounge at Red Herring.

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Below: Red Herring’s burger, grilled cheese and aviation cocktail.

Photo courtesy of Jaimie Schapker.

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Covered patio with heaters or fans Four varieties of mint juleps

Beat the Bartender Karaoke Tuesdays 8 p.m. to midnight Sunday Social

Every Sunday starting at 6 p.m.

All you can eat barbecue ($8) Bourbon specials Live Bluegrass music

Weekend brunch

Every Saturday and Sunday

is to take the techniques we use for upscale dining in a big restaurant kitchen and adapt them for a bar.”

Red Herring’s risotto is a prime example.

During beet season, Coronado whipped up a beet version with candied orange, sunflower seeds, carrot crumble and parmesan.

Bar manager and co-owner Clay Livingston then took those ingredients as inspiration for a drink.

“We took the remaining juice and combined it with rum, ginger syrup, lime juice, orange flower water and a roasted lime wheel to pair with the dish,” said Livingston.

One of the first drinks on the menu, the basil-melon Collins, was inspired by the cantaloupe Coronado included on his charcuterie board.

“We used a rum base with a basil and melon syrup and froze melon juice into ice cubes,” explained Livingston. “The initial sips tasted closer to a Collins, but as the ice melted you got a stronger melon flavor that enhanced the food.”

It’s not only the flavors that matter; it’s the techniques, too. Coronado and his team use a special machine to clarify the oil for their olive oil bonbon that’s served with certain dishes at lunch and dinner. Livingston used the same machine to clarify milk for a spin on the classic white Russian.

Few places in Louisville put this much thought into a cohesive dining and drinking experience for guests. For any appetite, Red Herring can provide the ultimate culinary experience, even for brunch. VT

10 a.m. until 3 p.m. $2 mimosas

Rent out Red Herring:

Host your next birthday, wedding shower or engagement party at Red Herring. The upstairs mezzanine is available for any size party – from ten to 97. There is no room fee.

Food options range from $15 to $25 per person. Drink menus range from $18 to $35 per person. Email info@redherringlou.com or call 502.907.3800 to reserve a date.

BRUNCH MENU Biscuits & Gravy ($9) Sausage provided by Groce Family Farm in English, Indiana mixed with a house-made gravy poured over flaky, buttery scratch-made biscuits and topped with the house bourbon barrel-aged hot sauce.

Smoked Pork Eggs Benedict ($7) Homemade English muffin topped with smoked hollandaise sauce and pulled pork.

Huevos Ranchero Burrito ($12) Traditional tortilla stuffed with black beans, breakfast potatoes, smoked brisket and topped with a spicy chipotle crema.

French Toast ($8) Griddled Wiltshire Bakery brioche smothered in blueberry jam, bourbon barrel maple syrup and topped with a dollop of Angostura whipped cream.

Breakfast Sandwich ($8) Groce Family Farm sausage patty topped with American cheese and a fried egg between two slices of fresh Wiltshire Bakery bread. Guests can replace sausage with bacon and add blueberry jam for an extra cost.

Breakfast Hash ($15) A breakfast classic done right with crispy breakfast potatoes, bacon cured in-house, tender onions and peppers and topped with melted American cheese and two sunny side up eggs.

Brunch spread at Red Herring. Photo courtesy of Jaimie Schapker.

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Derby Diva Workout with Jill Woods Story by Jeff Howard Photos by Jillian Clark

ith Derby right around the corner, you can feel the excitement in the air.

We’re all gearing up for one of the year’s best events and preparing to look our best for it. I recently began thinking about a good workout to prepare our bodies for Derby, so I reached out to my friend Jill Wood, personal trainer and owner of Red Ride Fitness. She has trained some of the best bodies in Louisville.

One afternoon, I met Jill at The George on Seminary Woods Place, which has a state-of-the-art fitness facility on the property. Jill walked me through the workout she does for all of her clients this time of year and has allowed me to share it with you.

If you know Jill, you know that her heart is as big as her determination to help people get fit, so she designed this workout to coincide with the Derby Divas event – which is happening at Rodes For Him For Her on April 19.

The Derby Diva workout uses a formula of weight resistance training and cardio training, going back and forth between the two to utilize both energy systems and give you a full-body workout.

All you will need to complete this is a mat or a towel, hand weights, kettlebell (optional), a timer and water.

GOBLET SQUAT TO OVERHEAD PRESS 15 reps x 3 Start in the squat stand with your feet facing forward. Imagine you’re sitting back into a chair. Holding a single weight with your arm against your body, push the body up towards the sky with arms extended overhead. Bring the arm back down towards the body while bending the knees and lowering yourself back to the floor.

KETTLEBELL SWING 30 seconds Start with a wide Plié stance. Bend your knees to where you feel comfortable, and lower the kettlebell or weights towards the ground.

Thrust up and lift the kettlebell or hand weight above yyour head, then allow the weight to carry you back to the ground. Keep your chest elevated and try not to swing from the hips.

The Derby Diva workout uses a formula of weight resistance training and cardio training, going back and forth between the two.

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Repeat for 30 seconds Start with your feet hipwidth apart. Bending at the knees, lower yourself to the floor. Once your hands touch the floor, extend your leg and lower the body to the floor.

Pushing your body back up, bring yourself back to a standing position and jump up. For a modification, lower yourself to the floor, drop to your knees, lower your body to the floor, push back up and bring yourself back to a standing position.

REVERSE LUNGE WITH A BICEP CURL

UP AND DOWN PLANK

15 reps on each side x 3

Start on all fours and extend your legs into a plank position.

Starting on your hands with your arms extended, lower your body to your elbows one at a time. Then, lift the body up by extending the arm back into a plank position, repeating back to the elbows. For a modification, do this with your knees on the floor or hold a plank.

Starting in a lunge stance, make sure your knee is over your ankle and your hand weights are by your side. Lift the back leg forward and bend the knee upwards toward the sky as you bend your elbows into a bicep curl. Repeat on the same leg for a full set. For a modification, do not use hand weights and place your hands on your waist.

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Repeat for 30 seconds Starting on all fours, extend your legs into a plank position.

Bring one knee up towards your chest and then the other – imagine if you were jogging in a plank position. For a modification, bring your knees to the floor and bring one knee in towards your chest, alternating.

Jeff Howard is a worldrenowned fitness presenter who resides in Louisville.

He has starred in numerous fitness videos, educated fitness professionals at conventions worldwide for more than a decade, trained countless celebrities as the pioneer instructor at the Golden Door Spa and has appeared on several national TV shows.

Along his journey, he has managed award-winning fitness programs from Equinox in Chicago to Virgin Active in South Africa. Jeff is currently the promotional director of fitness for Baptist Health/ Milestone Wellness Center. *Before you start any diet or exercise program, always consult with your doctor.

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10th Annual Jocktails at the Derby As told by Joey Wagner, owner of J Wagner Group Photos by Zymage

HOW JOCKTAILS HAS EVOLVED

When I created the Jocktails concept 10 years ago, I never thought it would get this big or that it would turn into the hardest ticket to get during Derby week. I HOW IT HELPS think it’s such a great concept because it’s We donate 100% of the tips from just a fun event and people love it. Seeing the event to the PDJF. Working with all of the Derby jockeys that you watch them and their executive director, Nancy at the track make your cocktails is pretty Lasala, for the past 10 years has been awecool. You get to interact with these guys some. To know that an on a more personal basis event I created has been JOCKTAILS than you would if you able to help so many were just betting on them 7 p.m. May 2 injured riders means so or watching them. We The Ice House, Downtown much to me. Sometimes started small, and now jwagnergroup.com these riders don’t have it’s one of the biggest the money they need to events we produce every pay their medical bills, so Jocktails has year. It’s been exciting to see how much it helped with that.

We have made a big has grown over the past 10 years. difference in their lives.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR

With this year being our 10th annual event, we have the most sponsors we’ve ever had.

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Jocktails is an INVITATION ONLY event. The private event is 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. However, we open to the public at 10 p.m.

As always, we will have the Kentucky Derby jockeys bartending for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). The legendary Phil Kelly and DJ K-Dogg will provide the night’s entertainment. Beam Suntory, Kendall Jackson, Coca-Cola and Red Bull will be providing the cocktails. The event will take place at Ice House, which is one my favorite venues in the city, and their catering company, Crushed Ice Catering, will be providing food. However, with this being our 10th anniversary, there are a few surprises in store that we’ll keep quiet for now!

WHO MAKES IT POSSIBLE This event wouldn’t be possible and it wouldn’t be as big as it is without our many amazing sponsors. With this year being our 10th annual event, we have the most sponsors we’ve ever had. A big thank you to Beam Suntory and Maker’s Mark – our presenting sponsor. Also, thanks to Churchill Downs Inc., TwinSpires, Breeders’ Cup, Equestricon, Diversified Consultants Inc., NuVasive, Personal Fitness & Rehabilitation, Next Retirement Solutions, Meticulous, Coca-Cola, Kendall Jackson Wines and Red Bull for supporting Jocktails. VT 0 4 . 0 5 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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BY THE NUMBERS: • Over $100,000 donated to the PDJF over the past 10 years • First year attendance: 200 • Current attendance: 800 • More info: www.PDFJ. org

JOCKEYS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED: • Gary Stevens • Mike Smith • John Velazquez • Laffit Pincay • Jean Cruguet • Kent Desormeaux • Julien Leparoux • Robby Albarado • Corey Lanerie • Brian Hernandez

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Nonprofit News To submit your nonprofi news, email circulation@redpinmedia.com

Jill Goodacre and Harry Connick Jr. with friends at the 2017 Barnstable Brown Gala.

BARNSTABLE BROWN SISTERS HONORED BY THE SALONNIERE Tricia Barnstable Brown and Cyb Barnstable were recently selected as honorees for the 2018 Salonniere 100. Compiled annually by The Salonniere, the nation’s leading site dedicated to the art of entertaining, the Salonniere 100 recognizes America’s 100 best party hosts – those who entertain with unparalleled flair.

Being named to the list is an achievement. The nationwide Cyb Barnstable and Tricia Barnstable Brown. selection process done

by Salonniere took more than six months and involved querying social authorities and local in-the-know experts, including journalists, philanthropists, not-forprofit fundraisers, social luminaries, event planners and cultural and business leaders.

From the dawn of humankind to the days of the 17th- and 18th-century French salonnieres to today, social gatherings have always played a pivotal role in society. Those on the Salonniere 100 are our nation’s most vital connectors, and their contributions to our communities are invaluable. They are leading the way in furthering the tradition of hosting parties with a purpose – parties that connect people, advance ideas and bring joy and inspiration to others.

Over the past 12 years – thanks to the Barnstable Brown Gala – more than $13.8 million has been donated to the University of Kentucky Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center (there’s also an endowed chair at the University of Louisville and donations have been made to the American Diabetes Association).

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A familiar name joins the star-studded ARSENIO HALL lineup at “The Trifecta” Derby Eve CelebraTO EMCEE ‘THE tion: stand-up comedian, actor and late-night TRIFECTA’ GALA, talk show legend Arsenio Hall will emcee the AN OFFICIAL event. The gala takes place at the brand-new KENTUCKY Omni Louisville Hotel on Friday, May 4, DERBY EVENT 2018 at 7 p.m.

Best known for “The Arsenio Hall Show,” Hall changed the face of late-night television by drawing in younger viewers from across the country. His film credits include the hit (Paramount) comedy “Coming to America.” He has appeared on multiple television shows, and filled in as guest host on “Access Hollywood LIVE!,” CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight” and “The View.” On May 20, 2012, Arsenio was crowned the “Celebrity Apprentice” for Season 5 of Donald Trump’s hit reality show on NBC, where he competed for his charity, The Magic Johnson Foundation. In 2017, Arsenio was THE TRIFECTA GALA featured as a weekly co-host of the 7 p.m. May 4 popular nationally-syndicated radio Omni Louisville Hotel program “The Tom Joyner Morning Show.” Currently, he is also enjoying 400 S. Second St. a triumphant return to his first love www.trifectagala.com of stand-up comedy, performing at @trifectagala venues across the country.

“The Trifecta” is presented by Junior Bridgeman and his family. Bridgeman is a former NBA player and Heartland Coca-Cola CEO. The event was recently recognized by Churchill Downs as an official Kentucky Derby event.

Several internationally renowned brands are now sponsors of “The Trifecta” including Esquire, Coca-Cola, Porsche and Beam Suntory.

“The Trifecta” Derby Eve Gala will benefit several charities including West End School – a free, private, college preparatory school for young men – and the Kosair Charities Center for Autism.

“We are thrilled to have Arsenio Hall host ‘The Trifecta’ and bring his stand-up comedy to our guests,” said Junior Bridgeman. “It is wonderful to have such incredible brands support our event, and to create fantastic momentum for our ticket sales. As an official event of the Kentucky Derby, ‘The Trifecta’ is not a party you want to miss!”

Event access and sponsorship information for “The Trifecta” 2018 Derby Eve Gala are available through event partner, King Sixteen.

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ev. Mera Cossey and Kevin Corlett are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Mera Kathryn Corlett to Kartik Kamat, son of Pradeep and Geeta Kamat. The bride attended Presentation Academy and Hanover College and the groom attended Ballard High School and the University of Louisville.

The groom is the founder and CEO of InnoTops LLC and the owner of Granite America Indianapolis.

Bridesmaids will include Deepa Kamat, Julia Nelson Lechtenberg, Alexis Guzman, Julia Wood and Nisha Prabhu with Thea Sellers serving as matron of honor. Groomsmen will include Zack Pennington, Prashant Nayak, Alex Kleppe, Thomas Vollmer, Shalin Shah, Nihar Bhupalam and Aditya Nayak.

Their families look forward to the ceremony, which will take place at Crescent Hill Baptist Church on April 28, 2018, with Rev. Mera Cossey Corlett – the bride-to-be’s mother – officiating. Following their wedding, the bride and groom will embark on a sailing excursion to the Aegean Sea.

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BOUTIQUE Dress & Dwell Boutique Opens Louisville PopUp Shop Spring Pop-Up will include Derby stylings as well as spring fashions and gifts

D THE DRESS & DWELL POP-UP 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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ress & Dwell, a the idea of a second store well-loved fashin the past but never ion boutique could find the perfect in downtown space,” said owner New Albany, Amanda Mulvene. is coming across the “When this opporriver just in time for tunity opened up Derby season. The during our favorite boutique recently season, we knew we opened their Louisville had to jump on it.

Pop-Up shop at 2509 The boutique celeGrinstead Drive. brated the grand opening The shop, which opened with a pop-up party on on March 20, includes popular March 24. brands such as Headcandi Hats & Located near the intersection Amanda Mulvene Fascinators, Cindy Borders Jewelry, of Lexington Road and GrinCellar Door Chocolates, BaubleBar, Bourstead Drive, the pop-up is easily accessible bon and Bowties, Lisi Lerch Jewelry, David to those in the Highlands, Crescent Hill Aubrey Jewelry and many more. They have and St. Matthews and is right off I-64. It’s also a convenient stop on your way in and a large selection of Derby dresses, party supout of downtown. “We wanted to find a plies and gifts alongside a curated selection of location where as many of our customers as spring fashion, home goods and baby gifts. possible could stop in,” explained Mulvene.

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Kentucky Derby Museum 2018 Hat Contest CONTEST RULES • $25 entry fee per submission.

• Hat shipments will be accepted starting May 6 and must be postmarked by May 31, 2018.

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The Kentucky Derby Museum invites both professionals and amateurs to enter their hats for inclusion in the 2018 “It’s My Derby” fashion exhibit. The hat contest is a signature element of the exhibition, which strives to capture the spirit associated with the landmark sport and cultural event that is the Kentucky Derby.

All hat entries will be judged by an expert panel where 20 to 25 hats will be selected for display in the museum exhibit for one year.

There will be a “Judges’ Choice” award for best overall entry and a “Most Representative of Derby” award presented to the hat that best captures the essence of the Kentucky Derby, plus an “Employees’ Choice” award.

To enter your hat, visit derbymuseum.org/hatcontest.

• Hat deliveries will be accepted from May 7 through 31, Monday through Friday ONLY, during regular museum hours. All hats must be submitted in a box that completely covers and protects it.

• No international entries.

• Museum is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

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WOKE: Music from the Soul to Heal the ‘Ville Story by Randy Whetstone Jr. Photos taken by Kathryn Harrington at 800 Tower City Apartments

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ocal musical group WOKE (Working On Keeping Equality) is comprised of four men – Lamont Connor, Darius Towns, Dejuan Rainey and James Crawford – who met each other at a young age and are now touching lives with their music. Having already performed on WAVE 3 and “Great Day Live!” on WHAS11, their harmonious gifts have come together to wake up the Louisville community and make a positive impact.

As a young boy, Lamont Connor was immersed in music. He remembers seeing his uncle Jimmy Connor, a Grammy-award winning gospel artist, sing in churches and put out albums. “That’s where the seed was planted,” he says. The seed grew as Connor would hear his dad sing in the kitchen as he washed dishes.

“I would sneak out of bed and I’d sit on the floor in the hallway and listen to my dad sing those songs of Zion,” Connor says. “I would always say, ‘Man, what a powerful, powerful sound.’ Around the age of seven, I realized I had a voice, too.”

When he got older, Connor became a member of the group Touch of Class. He worked with his longtime friend, the late Stephen “Static Major” Garrett and eventually met music producer Darius Towns.

Touch of Class was one of the first groups Towns had the chance to produce for, and each member held a special place in his heart since all of them were close friends that he considered brothers. From there, he had the opportunity to work with names such as Toni Braxton, Garth Brooks and Eric Clapton.

Touch of Class rose to prominence and went on to work with Gerald Levert, the O’Jays, Frankie Beverly & Maze and Boyz II Men, but the success didn’t last long.

“It was some major opportunities that God provided for us,” says Connor. “We always got right there, but the door never opened. As they say, God has a plan for everybody and a season for everybody, and it wasn’t part of our plan at that time and it wasn’t the right season.”

James Crawford, who grew up in Newburgh, Indiana, met Towns in high school through Shon China Lacy and Montre Davis, who are now part of the group Linkin’ Bridge.

Crawford’s musical aspirations came about as he shadowed his father, who was a member of the 1950s R&B group the Moonglows and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. The group was famous for their song, “Sincerely,” which went No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 20 on the Billboard Juke Box Chart.

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We wouldn’t be honest if we didn’t say those missed opportunities didn’t leave a dent in our hearts and in our minds — Lamont Connor

“I don’t believe I was gifted with that gift (to sing) for it to die and not be heard. Prison wasn’t something God did to me; prison was something God did for me. He saved me from myself. I wouldn’t trade nothing for my journey. I am glad I went through what I went through because it allowed me to be the man I am today, and it afforded me to connect with old friends,” he says.

Although some of the group’s musical dreams died temporarily, what continued to live in their hearts was a song the group wrote in 1995 called, “Gone Away.” In that year, Crawford’s brother Dion was murdered, and out of that tragedy, “Gone Away” was birthed.

In late 2017, the group reunited and became known as WOKE. As they witnessed violent tragedies plague the city of Louisville, they felt something was missing in the music industry.

“We wanted to come in and provide healing. We want to heal the Ville,” says Rainey.

“We came together because all of us can relate to someone we have lost. At the end of the day, it created a message for what all of us are going through.”

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The foursome became the first members of the group Uncut. Connor and Dejuan Rainey contributed to the group in the early days also. Rainey grew up in the gospel era, and his old-school, raspy tone was just the finishing touch that the group needed.

Though the group was on the threshold of stardom, the men were young and lacked direction in finding proper management.

Connor says one way or another, the opportunity to “make it big” would always slip through the cracks.

Eventually, the band took a hiatus from music and went their separate ways.

Towns says he got to a point where he sold all of his equipment and was “done with music.” Then, he recalls watching television and seeing the guys he had once worked with now performing as Linkin’ Bridge on the screen.

“I (had been) a part of Linkin’ Bridge for a moment. ... Looking back, it was a thing where God lets you know there is a time, and ... that God has a plan,” he says.

Connor says he essentially gave up on music and gave up on wanting that side of himself to live.

“We wouldn’t be honest if we didn’t say those missed opportunities didn’t leave a dent in our hearts and in our minds and didn’t cause us to want to take a hiatus, if you will,” he says. “We wouldn’t be honest if we said it didn’t hurt us when we saw others who we were connected with go on and do well.”

Connor continued to sing but battled a drug addiction, and the lifestyle eventually led him to prison in 2009. While away from his family for five years, he experienced an epiphany and realized he was gifted for a reason.

“What we’ve begun to see is that the music industry is missing something,” Connor adds. “So what we want the community to do is wake up, and we want them to stay woke. That’s why we concentrate on doing music that tells a story – so it leaves an imprint.”

Originally, the group made a music video for “Gone Away” to send a message about combating senseless acts of violence. Little did they know that the project would lead to greater things. Connor – not expecting a response – sent an email to Gill Holland, owner of the record label sonaBLAST!, to see if he would be interested in the video. In a matter of minutes, Holland, who receives over 100 emails weekly from aspiring artists, responded and expressed his interest. He says the email “was beautifully written – poetic, like a sermon” and thought he should take a meeting to learn more.

“WOKE has a deep soul, and they are four incredibly talented musicians, each in his own right,” says Holland. “So when you get that kind of talent coming together with one vision, one sound, one story, one message, along with the revitalization they’re working towards in west Louisville, the cultural impact of the songs that WOKE is putting out can have significant resonance in today’s society.”

The members of WOKE have refined their gifts and again sparked the interest of others around the nation. Holland and the band connected with the filmmakers of the movie “River Runs Red” starring Taye Diggs, George Lopez and John Cusack.

Diggs plays an African-American judge whose son is killed by police officers the day he is supposed to start at the law enforcement academy.

“Gone Away” was originally going to be played in the movie during a scene in which Diggs visits his son’s grave, but after negotiations, the group was given the opportunity to perform the song in the movie.

“We didn’t expect to be here,” says Connor. “We did a music video and wanted to dedicate that song to the community, but God opened up some doors for us and he had a different plan.”

When thinking about the future, Holland has high hopes for the band and believes they will be able to garner global attention.

“The challenges facing Louisville are the same challenges facing most cities in America,” he says. “So, it’s a matter of working hard, keeping your head down, keep doing it and at some point, things will start connecting and other people will start seeing this is not just a Louisville band. This is a universal band talking about universal issues.” VT

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I enjoy fashion because it allows me to explore my gender.

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Style means being comfortable but also letting my personality show.

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Hot to Trot Chenoweth Square prepares for Derby season Story by Graham Pilotte Photos by Tim Valentino

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f you’re ready to step into Derby season in style, the time is now. Chenoweth Square’s Derby Trot, coming up on April 11, is the perfect time to find what you need. From outfits to party planning resources, the local businesses in Chenoweth Square have something for everyone.

Walter Wagner Jr., owner of Chenoweth THE DERBY TROT Square, looks forward 6 to 9 p.m. April 11 to the event each year.

3907 Chenoweth Square “Meredith Metzmeier Facebook: @ChenowethSquareWCW from Cartwheels came up 502.562.9200 with it as a way to promote Chenoweth,” Wagner explains. “We’ve been doing it now for several years, and the merchants do a great job. It’s a time for everyone to merchandise and to get ready for Derby.”

The Derby Trot event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m., making a festive evening for both customers and store owners alike. “It’s kind of a blast – some of the merchants even serve wine and hors d’oeuvres,” Wagner says.

Shoppers can stroll through the different stores, taking a look at everything from party invitations to accessories and gifts.

The Chenoweth Square merchants each have a specialty, but Louisvillians know that they frequently come together to make sure shoppers have a complete experience. “You can look all over Louisville, but I bet you can’t find a group of merchants who get together like we do,” Wagner says with pride. The local businesses in Chenoweth Square cover a range 26

of goods and services. If one store doesn’t carry a shopper’s specific need, store owners are happy to point them in the right direction.

Music, refreshments and special promotions all add to the upbeat atmosphere, and the local store owners love building up business for their fellow Chenoweth Square tenants. “Some of our merchants are relatively new, and it’s a way for them to be promoted.

Also, it’s just fun for everyone to get together,” Wagner asserts.

Of course, as the upcoming Kentucky Derby is a universal interest among Louisvillians, this event is especially noteworthy.

“Derby is a great thing for Louisville,” Wagner says. “Look at the people that Derby draws into Louisville, and what it does for our hotels and restaurants – it gives Louisville national exposure.” The Chenoweth Square stores love to show some of Louisville’s best to both newcomers and regular shoppers, and events like the Derby Trot can serve both. “Doing what we do just kind of emphasizes how great Derby is for the city,” Wagner explains. “Our shoppers have a chance to get a bargain, so it’s an all-around good thing.”

The Chenoweth Square residents are always happy to welcome back both regular shoppers and new faces, and Derby season is the perfect time to usher in spring. Whether you’re starting to plan your Derby parties or looking for the final touch on an outfit, Chenoweth Square’s Derby Trot may have exactly what you’re looking for. VT 0 4 . 0 5 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Steps Toward Success Story by Randy Whetstone Jr. Photos courtesy of Hailey Johnson

Butler’s success goes beyond the basketball court. The school itself is supported by a strong community and student body.

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he saga of Louisville’s high school boys’ basketball had some familiar storylines this season. Fern Creek returned to the state championship in back-to-back seasons, and Trinity found its way back to Rupp Arena once again.

However, there were other programs – such as Butler Traditional High School’s – that did not make it to the state championship but still emerged as some of the best in the state.

The Butler Bears, coached by Kentreal Goodin, earned the best record in the sixth region and had their best season so far in Goodin’s three-year tenure.

Butler had a team-first mentality this season; they were not concerned with individual stardom or feeding their own egos with stat-stuffing numbers. Instead, the team was comprised of a group of guys who showed up everyday to work and improve while enduring a tough schedule and playing many back-to-back games without much mental preparation.

Coach Goodin says his coaching philosophy has been centered on “creating an

environment that’s family-oriented and that emphasizes hard work while being a great teammate.”

He believes in building a kinship between his players, and as a result, this led to an unprecedented season.

Where does the coach draw inspiration from? There are three individuals who have heavily influenced Goodin and, in turn, contributed to the success Butler experienced this year.

“I have been inspired by my high school and college coaches along my journey,” he says. “One was Paul Handley, high school assistant at Larue County, who gave me my first assistant coaching job at Western High School. There was also Tim Riley, who was my high school coach at Larue County, and Happy Osborne, head coach at Georgetown College, who I played for and won the 1998 NAIA National Championship with. These three guys have been the most inspirational coaches in my life.”

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on brotherhood, and as brothers, Goodin established this motto with his guys: “We take the stairs.”

He explains, “There is no elevator to success. They have embraced this and understood there is not an easy way to be successful; only hard work will get you the things you want. The kids have taken that to heart and taken ownership.”

Butler’s success goes beyond the basketball court. The school itself is supported by a strong community and student body. Because of this, the team gives back to the community and works to influence the lives of others by working with local elementary schools.

“We make a point to do community service work by going to local elementary schools to mentor and read to kids,” says Goodin.

“Mainly, (we want) to let them know our guys have been in their shoes and teach them what it takes if you want to play high sports while being ready for college academically.”

Although wins matter to this team during the basketball season, the greater victories are experienced when these players are able to give back and invest into the generation below them.

Goodin is optimistic about the future of Butler basketball. He believes the program will continue to prosper in the coming years by not only having excellent athletes contribute to the team, but by having quality people who are willing to sacrifice their time and energy for the betterment of both the team and the community. VT

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n a couple of weeks, Susan Sweeney Crum will retire. The well-known local radio and TV newsperson – an afternoon fixture on hundreds of thousands of home and car radios, laptops and cell phones – will say her familiar signature, “I’m Susan Sweeney Crum, 89.3, WFPL News,” for the last time on April 16.

Her career has spanned 32 years, and it’s hard to imagine her doing anything other than what she has done for those 32 years.

Sweeney Crum grew up in a house in Lyndon filled with journalism. Her father, Dick Sweeney, worked at The Courier-Journal (now known as Courier Journal) and then at WHAS-TV. Her mother, Martie Sweeney, was also at Courier Journal until she married Dick and was forced to resign because of nepotism rules. She then freelanced for various publications, including for The Voice-Tribune.

“I remember her working at her little manual typewriter,” Sweeney Crum recalled, “and then riding with her over to The Voice offices, where she put her pages into the overnight mail slot.”

Except for a brief ambition to be “the next Carol Burnett,” Sweeney Crum has spent her professional life in local journalism, just like her folks.

“I went to Western Kentucky University as a theater major,” she said, “but switched after a semester to broadcast journalism. I realized I didn’t have that kind of dedication to travel the country looking for acting jobs.

“I thought I might starve to death as an actress,” she continued, “whereas, in broadcasting, I’d have a steady income – even if it wasn’t much.”

After graduating in 1985, she started at WHAS in the radio news department. “Terry Meiners and I were among the first Clear Channel employees after the Binghams sold their media holdings,” she revealed.

BROADCAST NEWS Sweeney Crum remembers WHAS radio as “THE news station in Louisville at the time,” she said. “Working there made me realize that this is what news is supposed to be. These people enjoyed the work, and I wanted to be part of it – doing stuff that was important.”

Radio and TV were in the same building and in 1989, she switched over to TV as a news reporter in pursuit of “a little bit more money.”

One year later, WDRB went on the air, and she was part of a group that went there to launch the new television endeavor. “(It’s) an amazing

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adventure, starting up an entirely new news department,” she said. Sweeney Crum stayed with WDRB for 15 years.

“TV was a different way of learning to write,” she explained. “Now, I had pictures to help tell the story. I went out every day. Every day was a different story – different places around the city, new people.”

One of those people was University of Louisville basketball coach Denny Crum.

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Susan Sweeney Crum with husband Denny Crum.

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“I met Denny the way I meet most people: covering stories and events,” she said. “But actually, he likes to tell people he met me when I was 10.”

Her father was directing and producing programming at WHAS when Crum first arrived here in 1971 from UCLA. Eventually, Dick Sweeney worked with Crum on his weekly coach’s TV show.

“I was covering a story at the UofL campus, and Denny was standing there. ‘I think you know my dad,’ I said.”

They were married in 2001, and she recalled, “I began debating whether or not to begin shortening my hours. I went part-time, anchoring an afternoon news show.”

Her decision was made for her when the economy began to nosedive in 2005, and WDRB instituted several cutbacks. “I was vulnerable because I was doing a part-time newscast,” she said. The axe fell in February 2006, and the official explanation given was “a shift in financial resources.”

the PBS network’s “All Things Considered” programming.

“I was ambivalent and put her off,” said Sweeney Crum. “I played all summer long, doing a lot of work in my yard. Then, she called again in the fall. Winter was coming, and I knew I couldn’t keep working in the yard and I needed something to do.”

She took the WFPL afternoon slot, “and that’s what I did for the next 12 years.”

In announcing her retirement, WFPL said: “While at 89.3 WFPL, Crum . . . helped foster (Louisville Public Media’s) dramatic audience growth for news programming.

“We’re honored she chose to spend the last 12 years . . . working with Louisville Public Media.”

Susan first considered retirement a year ago when Denny turned 80, “and I kind of started thinking about it. His health was good, but I thought maybe I should be around a little more. Maybe we should be doing things together while he still felt well and was up to it.”

A STROKE OF LUCK That casual consideration nearly reached crisis mode a year later when they were fly fishing on the Kenai River in Alaska, an annual trip the couple takes.

“Denny was on the boat, and I was upstream a little bit in the water,” she recalled.

“The guide said Denny had coughed real hard, and soon he was jabbering but not making any sense. He couldn’t put a sentence together; he was confused and then he became real lethargic.”

With the guide “rowing like crazy,” they got to a landing and called for air-rescue. A helicopter transported them to Anchorage, where physicians diagnosed a stroke and put him on clot-busting medicine.

“Getting him there took about two and a half hours,” Sweeney Crum said. “The doctor later said Denny had had about a three-hour window before it might have been too late.”

She said it took her husband about 24 hours to come around, but when he did, there

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were no permanent problems, no residual memory issues and no physical impairment at all.

“Denny has atrial fibrillation, and the doctors speculated that might have been responsible for throwing the little clot that it did,” Sweeney Crum said. “They changed his medicines around, and they advised it would be helpful if he’d exercise a little more and change the way he eats.”

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A few of the Crum family’s furry friends.

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It was a relief, she said, but also a wakeup call. “I began thinking even more seriously about retirement, and Denny and I talked it over,” she said.

“We decided, ‘It’s time!’”

Like the pro that she is, though, Susan agreed that her last newscast would be not on a Friday afternoon but instead on the following Monday. “I agreed to work through our membership drive,” she said.

What’s next for her? Well, more vegetation will begin sprouting from the grounds of the Crums’ 70-acre spread in Southeast Jefferson County.

“My husband tilled up a 60-by-50 plot of land for me,” she said. “He thought it would be great for me to have a ‘little’ vegetable garden.” He has since cut it back to a more-manageable 36-by-30.

“I’ve always done a lot of flowers and landscaping – tons of mowing and weeding – but I like being outside, and I love seeing things grow and flourish,” she explained. “It’s like, in the spring, seeing all my babies coming to life.”

Vegetable gardening is new for her. “I had always said that when I retired, I’d like to grow some vegetables, and Denny has stepped up.”

There are also her seven great-nieces and nephews to spend free time with (she was one of five Sweeney children).

Then, there is her menagerie – currently four dogs and three cats.

“There’s seven-year-old Luke, a chocolate Lab; Buddy, a seven-year-old black Lab; Little Bitty, a two-year-old Maremma sheepdog; and ninemonth-old Zeke, an adorable little mutt – (there’s) probably some cattle dog or Catahoula or something in him.

“Our cats are Rambo and Sammy,” she continued, “the last of kittens and barn cats we rounded up and neutered 15 years ago, and Motor, a ‘working cat’ we brought in from the Humane Society a few years ago,” she said.

The couple will also continue to travel to Alaska and to Henry’s Lake in Idaho, where they have a home.

“Denny grew up in Idaho and has a ton of family there,” she said. “He likes to hunt and always loved to fish. He has made me a fly-fisherperson. I also love floating down those rivers. It’s relaxing and it’s beautiful.”

She said they will finally take some vacations they have always talked about, like a trip to the Tuscany region of Italy planned for next year.

Back here in Louisville, they’ll remain active in the programs they’ve supported like Alley Cat Advocates, which conducts a trap-neuter-andreturn treatment for unowned cats; the Christine M. Kleinert Institute, which advances research and techniques on hand microsurgery; and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. They’ll also continue to administer the Denny Crum Scholarship Foundation at the University of Louisville.

Then there are the sports they love. They took their annual trip to the Final Four earlier this month, “because Denny is still involved in the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the Naismith Hall of Fame,” she said.

Next month, they’ll attend the Kentucky Derby. They have never missed one, and Denny – who has successfully raised horses in the past – always goes to Oaks, as well.

Mostly, this high-energy, dual-career couple will put on the brakes and spend quiet time together, taking care of one another. Part of that involves the gardening Susan will do.

“I’ll grow some tomatoes, squash, broccoli, brussel sprouts,” she said. “I have an asparagus bed ready for some crowns. You know, all the things Denny won’t eat. He likes his bread and he likes his ice cream.

Now, he’d better like the vegetables I’m growing.” VT

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Rob and Lynn Watson and Carol Roberts.

Peter and Weldon Thurman.

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Kathryn Foreman, Rebecca Rothenburger, Katie Rhawn and Sarah Zurkuhlen.

Susan and Peter Thurman.

Heather Hollenbach, Jeffrey Howard, Hannah Hollenbach and Katie Rhawn.

Susan Vervilles, Melinda Vincenti and Summer Eliason.

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An Evening with Food Network’s Damaris Phillips

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tria Senior Living’s Support Center Lounge hosted celebrity chef Damaris Phillips on March 27.

Phillips discussed her journey to becoming a Food Network star and her new book, “Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy.”

Alisa Zanetti, Megan Bartlett, Damaris Phillips, Regan Atkinson and Jacqui Van Ham.

ABOVE: Sarah McCauley and Denise Taylor.

LEFT: Shara Hak and Anne Pinter.

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Chef Chad Welch.

Paige Kirk and Kayla Schaeffer.

Damaris Phillips speaks to the crowd.

Courtney Gatti and Courtney Puckett.

Leah Dienes.

Aritha Berroa and Sarah Teeple.

Kristen English, Sarah Hauer and Sarah Clevenger.

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New Experiences and Repeat Stops

By Carla Sue Broecker

A Komodo dragon on Komodo Island in Indonesia.

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board the Seven Seas Voyager, we sailed northward along the eastern coast of Australia from Cooktown through the Torres Strait. Then, we sailed on through the Arafura Sea (never heard of that one before!) on our way to Darwin, the capital city of Australia’s Northern Territory. Timing is everything – they had just had a cyclone the day before and were in the process of mopping up. We were treated to a clear, sunny day, and the town was almost normal considering they were expecting another cyclone three days later.

Darwin sits on the Timor Sea and has a population of about 120,000, making it the largest and most populated city in the sparsely populated Northern Territory, but it is the least populous of all of Australia’s capital cities. Remember, the entire country only has 28 million people and geographically it is as big as the United States.

It is a modern and multicultural city that acts as the “Top End” regional center.

Its proximity to Asia makes it an important Australian gateway to countries such as Indonesia and East Timor.

The region, like the rest of the “Top End,” has a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons. It gets heavy rainfall during the wet season and is known for its spectacular lightning.

The original inhabitants of the Darwin area are the Larrakia people. In 1839, the HMS Beagle sailed into Darwin harbor during its surveying of the area. A member of the crew named the region “Port Darwin” in honor of their former shipmate and famed scientist Charles Darwin.

Darwin has been almost entirely rebuilt twice, once due to Japanese air raids during WWII and again after devastation by a cyclone in 1974.

The next day, we crossed the Timor Sea on our way to Komodo Island. I have mixed emotions about Komodo. It is a tiny island belonging to Indonesia. Few people inhabit the island, but loads of Komodo dragons live there. The dragons can be as big as 12 feet long and they make alligators look cute.

Thick, slimy saliva drips out of their enor-

mous mouths, and their legs are about 12 inches long. However, those little legs can carry them up to 40 mph over short distances. Yuck!

The island’s population lives a very primitive life. There is one souvenir area in the one village.

Their major income comes from natural pearls, which are farmed in the nearby waters. The baroque pearls are lovely and come in white, golden yellow or blue-gray. Cruise ships dock a mile offshore and use their tenders to take curious passengers

1. A modern mosque in Semarang, Indonesia.

2. On the way to dinner with the ship’s security officers – Joyce Rojas Blanco and Josefina Permito – and Carla Sue with Robert, a ship wine steward.

3. Decorated wooden kangaroos in Darwin, Australia fundraising exhibit.

4. Marsha Lawson, center, with hosts Barbara and Richard Eddy at the private concert they sponsored to benefit the Crew Welfare Fund.

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On the next sea day, the ship had a “white elephant” sale to benefit the crew emergency fund. In the past, it included donated souvenirs that passengers had bought “by mistake.” This time, all of the items for sale were the creation of the ship and its crew. For instance, one of the ship’s musical performers donated a private lunchtime concert to the highest bidder. We were lucky enough to be invited to the concert, which was purchased by some friends from Colorado. It was fun, exciting and intimate since only about 15 guests were invited. After being served some lovely champagne, we were treated to six numbers from Broadway shows.

We made a unique purchase at the sale that was most fun. We bought the right to host two members of the ship’s security department to dinner in the elegant Compass Rose Dining Room. That is not a place any of the crew eats except by special invitation. We are quite fond of two of the female security officers who check us in and off the ship as we come and go. We know them as Jo and Joyce and they came in their best dress uniforms. We told them to order everything on the menu that looked good, and we weren’t surprised to see them order big steaks and red wine. We were served by Risky, our favorite server, who is from Jakarta.

Our next port was Kuching in Malaysia, another repeat stop from the month before.

Then, we were off to Maura, Brunei. The current Sultan of Brunei is the 29th Sultan and is a direct descendant of the first sultan, whose reign began in 1368. This sultan’s reign as the head of state and absolute monarch began in 1967 after the abdication of his father. A guest lecturer on the ship – who gave a marvelous background speech before we arrived – told us his full name, which would fill a whole column.

The sultan has many titles and serves as the self-appointed prime minister. He is exceptionally benevolent and sees to it that everyone in the country has economic, medical and educational benefits causing everyone – including our tour guide – to sing his praises.

He is said to be worth in excess of $20 billion. Much of his and his country’s wealth comes from oil and gas reserves, which are expected to last another 40 years or more. Our lecturer told us about his car collection, which is supposed to include 232 Mercedes Benz, 224 Ferraris, 245 Bentleys, 150 BMWs, 165 Jaguars, 125 Porsches, 130 Rolls Royces and 20 Lamborghinis. The sultan also owns an Airbus A340 with goldplated furniture. His palace reportedly costs over $350 million dollars and is home to a 545 carat, facet-cut diamond.

With this to whet your curiosity, there will be more about our one-day visit, which included the Royal Polo Club, next week. VT

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to the island. There they take guided tours to see the dragons, and you can purchase long strands of the pearls at modest prices. Husband Brad made the trip over, but not the trip around the island this time. He went straight for the pearls and came straight back to the ship in time for a Bloody Mary by the pool.

Then, we were on to Bali, Indonesia, for the next two days. I know – we were there last month. This cruise is peculiar. It is actually a series of short trips Regent strung together and you could pick and choose where you wanted to go. Since we wanted to go around the world again, that sometimes means seeing the same place twice. We enjoy it all and doubling up is not so bad.

I loved the terminal on the pier where we docked in Benoa, Bali. It is old-fashioned with lazy ceiling fans and open doors. Inside there is a row of old fashioned wooden chairs. You can plop down in one of those and the owner of the “gift boutique,” who looks like she is straight from “South Pacific,” comes over and for only $10, she will prop up your feet on a stool and give you a 30-minute foot and leg massage. The next day, Brad took me back and treated me to a karate-style thumping back massage. It was heavenly.

The ship’s literature on Bali told us it has a population of four million, is 95 miles wide and is religiously different from the rest of Indonesia. Most Balinese are Hindu and every village has its own temple. To the Balinese, every living thing has a spirit. When they pick a flower as an offering to the gods, they first say a prayer to the flower.

The interior of the island is mountainous and lush. They have a variety of ecosystems for wildlife such as mouse-deer, monkeys, dolphins, giant turtles and more than 300 species of birds.

All of Indonesia itself has a population of 238 million people, making it the fourth largest country in the world.

The sacred volcano of Gunung Agung, the dwelling place of the higher gods and ancestral spirits, was quiet. In 1969, Mount Agung erupted for six months. “They” say that was the expression of the gods displeasure at President Sukarno’s bloody coup of 1965 and rule in the capital city of Denpasar.

After two fun and relaxing days of cruising the Java Sea, we landed in Semarang in Java, Indonesia. It will never be remembered as the highlight of our trip, especially since we had been there less than a month before. However, to be sure nothing was missed, we took a brief “highlights” shore excursion by bus. The highlights included a modern mosque, Sam Poo Temple and a renovated government building that now serves as a school and Indonesian railway museum.

Cat fountain in downtown Kuching (which means cat), Malaysia.

A beautiful Indian Ocean sunset shot by our friend Mili Lopez.

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Tonya Abeln modeling a caftan.

FiveStories What happened on one busy Sunday

By Janice Carter Levitch

William and Julia Carstanjen at their hat and tie exchange party.

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unday afternoon is usually the day we reboot for the week ahead. That wasn’t the case for me recently on March 25. I found myself attending some marvelous events, five altogether, and what an amazing Sunday it was. It was a day full of excitement and gave me the chance to spend time with many inspiring people who are always busy spotlighting our community.

This week’s column is titled “FiveStories,” inspired by the pop-up shop the Speed Art Museum recently hosted called Fivestory New York, which was one of the five events I had the opportunity to attend.

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Fivestory New York gown.

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Founded by former gallerist Claire Olshan and her father, Fred. Located in a five-story (hence the company name) brownstone on the Upper East Side in New York. “The inspiration came from the friends our founder, Claire, has in Louisville,” Store Director Stephanie Paisley told me. “Claire had a dream about having a pop-up shop in Kentucky and it was so random, so she called her friends in Louisville and made it happen!

“We didn’t know there was so much culture here, honestly,” she continued. “There’s a lot going on in the arts, and that is really eye-opening to us. We had no idea; we just wanted to expose our brand and be around nice women with a lot of style. That’s exactly

what we’ve noticed – there’s a group of women (here) that are super involved and are in the know and have so much in common with each other, you know, like New York. Our merchandise has some edge and great quality; it isn’t your typical approach. Fivestory’s strength is that we have very unique merchandise that you don’t find in even the finest boutiques.”

The merchandise has an art gallery nuance about it – from the handbags inspired by vintage comic books designed by Olympia Le-Tan to the Heub-designed jewelry made out of materials ranging from wood to diamonds – all of it gives you the sense of having found a one-of-a-kind item that no one else will have. The Speed Art Museum provided a symbiotic venue for Fivestory to introduce their brand to Louisville. Surrounded by the beauty of the museum, the merchandise became a sublime spectacle of art in itself.

HAT AND TIE EXCHANGE PARTY The annual hat and tie exchange party hosted by William and Julia Carstanjen was my next stop. This open house was also in celebration of KMAC Couture: Art Walks the Runway, which will be held at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft on April 14. The Carstanjens were gracious hosts. Everyone who walked through the door was welcomed with a touch of Southern hospitality that made each guest feel right at 0 4 . 0 5 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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home. There were artists, gallery owners and a few of us regular folks who just wanted to exchange last year’s Derby and Oaks hats for something new.

WATERFRONT BOTANICAL GARDENS Next, I moved onward to the Waterfront Botanical Gardens (WBG) lecture. WBG Executive Director Kasey Maier invited me to attend and meet the architect, Matthew Kuhl of Perkins+Will in Chicago. Kuhl presented the lecture at the Omni Hotel, discussing the organic process of designing the master plan that includes several garden areas, the visitor center and the Graeser Family Education Center.

WBG is another destination we all should keep on our must-visit list. The development has required tremendous support from the community, and it is so heartwarming to see it come to fruition. Don’t miss their annual fundraiser, The Prelude: City Garden 2018, happening June 10 on River Road at the Heigold Façade. For more info, visit www. waterfrontgardens.org

UNVEIL PARTY FROM ORIGINAL MAKERS CLUB Coincidentally, my fourth event was just down the hall at the Omni and hosted by the tastemaker in our city, Josh Merideth of Original Makers Club (OMC). Presented by Woodford Reserve, the UNVEIL party took place in the intimate Pin + Proof speakeasy/ bowling alley that provides an opulent and 0 4 . 0 5 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

1200 band at OMC UNVEIL at the Omni Hotel.

mysterious atmosphere.

This speakeasy at the Omni is yet another destination to add to your “must visit often” list. I know it’s on mine. As we enjoyed the venue, Josh and I had a chance to enjoy the libations of the evening, a special cocktail

by Woodford Reserve called the One-Two Punch, and discussed the swiftly approaching Oaks and Derby events that are in the works.

KJR AVIATION The fifth happening of my FiveStories day was a conversation I had with the founder of KJR Aviation, Kimberly Keith. Having recently moved to Louisville from New York, she is quickly becoming part of the luxury private jet charter service here in town. Keith said, “We want your experience to be as enjoyable as possible; your charter can be customized and we’ll make the flight fun for the whole family.” When asked why she relocated to Louisville, Keith replied, “I noticed there was a market niche that my company could possibly fill.”

Keith has been making her mark in the private jet charter business since 2006. It’s always great to meet entrepreneurs that strive for excellence and maintain a level of quality while never dismissing the most important aspect of the game: customer service.

If you would like a taste of the private flying experience, look into attending the Out of the Blue Jet Show held on April 18 at Bowman Field. More information can be found at www.outofthebluejetshow.com VT

At the OMC UNVEIL party at the Omni Hotel.

Kimberly Keith of KJR Aviation.

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Dreams in Design Reflections of You, by Amy opens storefront in Chenoweth Square Story by Remy Sisk Photos by Kathryn Harrington

In addition to design, Reflections of You, by Amy, offers comprehensive renovation services, making the new storefront a one-stop shop.

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n February, a vacant space became occupied again in Chenoweth Square. Though the charming teal storefront – Reflections of You, by Amy – is a new addition to one of St. Matthews’s most iconic retail centers, Amy Wagner’s company, which specializes in home interior design, renovation and staging, has been in operation for a decade. Now, Wagner is thrilled to be able to take the next step of opening her retail space and design studio.

Wagner’s love of design came from her grandmother, who was an interior designer in Birmingham. All her life, she has had a passion for design and worked diligently to make her passion her career. When she started her company out of her home in 2008, she selected the name based on her philosophy of the business. “I wanted my company to always truly be a team that listens to their clients

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very carefully, and while we’re guiding them through the process, we’re really reflecting their personality because they’re the ones who have to live there, not us,” she says. “So, we obviously want them to be very happy with their selections.”

In addition to design, Reflections of You,

by Amy, offers comprehensive renovation services, making the new storefront a onestop shop. “People can just come here and we can pull it all together,” she affirms. “We have contractors, we have painters, we have flooring, we have a handyman, we have anything that a client needs to make the project happen, and we oversee it from beginning to end. For the client, they can be as hands-off as they want, and we will take the stress out of the whole process and help them to get it done in a timely manner with quality products.”

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Outside of the shop, the company also stages homes for sale and is, according to Wagner, the only staging company in Kentucky that has its own furniture and accessories inventory and storefront. The business is additionally certified as an Expert Psychological Stager, making them literal experts on the process. “There’s a true science behind what we do,” Wagner describes. “There are psychological reasons that we place certain furniture in certain spaces or we use certain colors. There are emotional triggers that pull buyers into a home and push them away from a home, and we’ve been trained to know all of that.”

The work Wagner has invested in her team has paid off: the company boasts a 98 percent success rate in that the homes they stage are under contract in 30 days – as long as the owners follow Wagner’s plan. The business doesn’t just stage the home; they stick around to work with the realtor and owners to market it. Additionally, Wagner has a guarantee that if the owners did follow the plan and the house is still not under contract in 30 days, then the second month of the furniture and accessories lease is completely free.

Now that the new space is up and running, Wagner looks forward to bringing in more clients and showcasing the possibilities she has to offer. “I had not been actively looking for a space, but I knew we were at that point where we were ready for the next step,” she says of opening up at Chenoweth Square.

“We still have our operations office and warehouse, but we knew we were ready to have this as an added platform for our designers and clients to be able to pull a project together more efficiently.”

To celebrate the new venture, Reflections of You, by Amy will hold a grand opening on April 12. From 4 to 7 p.m., guests can enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, chances to win prizes and a 15 percent discount on all furniture and accessories. “More than anything,” Wagner enthuses of the grand opening, “we just want to have an event to thank our clients, thank our realtors, contractors and vendors – everyone! – our friends and family, who have been so supportive and have helped us pull all of this together and get to the place where we are today.”

At the core of the business remains Wagner’s authentic love for her work, which was started with her grandmother back in Birmingham. “The heart of it is to really be compassionate and help people make their dreams in design come true, make it so it’s seamless and really stress-free. I like a really soft approach to clients and building relationships, and with that comes everything else.” VT

REFLECTIONS OF YOU, BY AMY Grand Opening: 4 to 7 p.m. April 12 3935 Chenoweth Square amywagnerdesigns.com 502.384.3660

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FALLS CITY OPENS NEW BREWERY AND TAPROOM

Falls City Brewing Co. is proud to announce the opening of their new taproom and brewery, located at 901 E. Liberty St. in the NuLu/Phoenix Hill neighborhood. The newly renovated space – which features a 3,900 square foot taproom, 3,100 square foot beer garden and 5,100 square foot brewery and production area – officially opened up to the public for the first time on March 30.

The tap room itself seats well over 100 people comfortably and sprawls through three different areas. The main tap room area features a bar and community table, as well as high-top and low-top tables and a lounge with leather couches and chairs. The “fun zone” spans the middle of the building and greets guests with dart boards and a shuffleboard table. The final part of the taproom, tabbed “Ben’s Beer Hall” after Falls City’s original 1905 founder Ben Schrader, is an event space featuring German style picnic tables and capacity for up to 50 people.

The outdoor beer garden features picnic tables as well as a fire pit with plenty of outdoor seating. Parking is also readily available. An adjacent lot next to the beer garden features 15 spots and a larger parking lot with 32 spots can be accessed at the east end of the complex. In addition, free street parking is available on Campbell St and Liberty St. “We’re extremely excited to finally offer a public-facing taproom and brewery to serve as our home base,” said Falls City President Shane Uttich. “It’s been a long process, but our team selflessly and collectively created an experience to show what the Falls City brand represents.”

The new taproom will feature 12 Falls City Beers on tap at all times, including their core four products of Pale Ale, Hipster Repellant IPA, Kentucky Common and Streetlamp Porter along with a variety of small batch rotating brews. In addition, wine from Old 502 Winery and a small selection on spirits, mainly bourbon, will be featured. Food will be available via food trucks on certain dates and small snacks will be available behind the bar. Future plans for the space include adding a permanent food tenant in an adjacent building in the coming months.

The taproom operates six days a week (closed on Mondays) and officially opened to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday featuring Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.

DERBY FESTIVAL UNVEILS NEW UNIFORM ON FASHION SHOW RUNWAY

It’s become a signature of the Derby Festival and a sign of spring in Louisville – the Festival’s official uniform jacket. In chameleon like form, the design of the jacket has changed through the years after first being introduced in 1973. Festival fans will see the newest rendition this spring after it was officially unveiled on the runway at the Festival’s annual Spring Fashion show. The jackets still feature the Festival’s Pegasus icon, while the former color scheme of khaki and black has been updated to a fuchsia and Caribbean blue.

“This time we’re returning to a bolder spring color palette and it’s sure to brighten your day,” said Mike Berry, Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO. “It’s definitely one that will stand out, but still remains steeped in tradition.”

The Festival solicited the help of stylist André Wilson of Louisville-based Style Icon to design the new jackets. Meetings with the Festival started last fall, which led to pencil sketches, choosing the colors and then creating a digital artist rendering. Wilson’s goal was to make it different, but stay within the brand, as well as have a versatile and iconic piece.

“I don’t like fashion that can’t be worn with everything else,” said Wilson. “I wanted to pick a color that would go with different colors and it had to stand out.

Bright colors always work at Derby time.”

The jackets were manufactured and tailored in New York and St. Matthews. Derby Festival staff and board members wear jackets of the same style and color; current and past Festival chairs are distinguished by wearing jackets in a different design.

The Derby Festival’s official jackets made their debut in 1973. They were burgundy in color in their first incarnation, with pocket crests attached by military clasps. In 1976, a new jacket was unveiled: it was navy in color with gold Pegasus icons. A dozen years later, the color scheme was again changed, this time to a teal color with pink Pegasus icons, and then again in 2006 to khaki and black colors.

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PROSPECT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR 2018 STRONG WOMAN LEADER AWARD

The Prospect Area Chamber of Commerce presents this award to celebrate the role of women in our community – both personally and professionally. The recipient will have made a significant impact on the

community through her personal involvement and have shown dedication, leadership and commitment to the betterment of the Prospect/surrounding area. She will have shown vision, desire, passion, integrity, courage and perseverance in her endeavors and will be someone who gives of herself to the community.

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The Prospect Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2018 Strong Woman Leader Award to be presented at the eighth annual Strong Leadership Strong Woman 2018 celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018. The award is sponsored by The Grand Senior Living.

The theme for the event is “What if……….”

For more info on the 2018 event, please go to www.ProspectAreaChamber.org or Strong Leadership Strong Women 2018 on Facebook, call the chamber office at 228-7493 or email kathy@prospectareachamber.org

KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION HONORS U.S. SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL WITH “100 PROOF” AWARD

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association this week honored U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his leadership in championing the state’s signature bourbon and distilled spirits industry.

Sen. McConnell (R-Ky.) is the first federal official to ever receive the award, which is the highest honor that the KDA bestows to elected officials. KDA member executives presented him with a commemorative “100 Proof Award” barrel head Monday at Brown-Forman’s landmark Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles.

“As he has proven time and again, bourbon has no better friend in Washington, D.C. than Leader McConnell,” KDA President Eric Gregory said. “He understands better than anyone that bourbon is more than just a drink – it’s jobs, investment and a thriving global symbol of Kentucky craftsmanship and tradition.

“The KDA and its 39 members today thank Sen. McConnell for his leading advocacy, legislative skill, and tremendous track record in support of our legendary craft. We are truly honored by his friendship and proud to present him with this esteemed award.”

“I would like to thank the Kentucky Distillers’ Association for honoring me with its ‘100 Proof Award,’” Sen. McConnell said. “Bourbon continues to make an important impact on our Commonwealth and our nation, and I am proud to continue supporting Kentucky’s signature industry.

“I was especially happy to discuss the positive effects of the historic tax reform law, which is already benefiting Kentucky distillers and their workers.”

In presenting the award, Gregory noted Sen. McConnell’s leadership in passage of historic tax reform and relief legislation, including the first decrease of the federal excise tax on spirits in generations. “The results of this sweeping tax overhaul at our distilleries – big and small – have been transformational,” Gregory said.

“Bourbon is the highest taxed industry in Kentucky and one of the highest in the country,” he said. “By lowering the federal excise tax on alcohol, our distilleries have been able to create new jobs, reinvest in their facilities, offer bonuses to workers and increase contributions to charitable causes.”

Gregory also applauded Sen. McConnell’s work in expanding free and fair trade, eliminating restrictive tax policies on aging spirits, fully funding the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to increase regulatory efficiencies, as well as his proven and public record of support for Kentucky bourbon.

Sen. McConnell is only the seventh person to ever receive the award, which the KDA created in 2009 to recognize elected officials who demonstrate tremendous care, diligence and initiative in promoting and protecting Kentucky’s timeless bourbon industry.

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mental Affairs Advisory Group and the KDA Board of Directors. It is the highest honor that the state’s iconic bourbon industry gives to elected officials.

Previous recipients of the non-partisan award are: Rep. Susan Westrom, D-Lexington, received the first “100 Proof Award” for her tireless efforts in the 2010 legislative session to modernize Kentucky’s bourbon sampling laws; Gov. Steve Beshear earned the award in 2012 for his leadership and global support of the industry; Senate President Robert Stivers in 2014 for his bold leadership that led to the passage of several of the KDA’s top priorities, including the Bourbon Barrel Reinvestment Tax Credit; Rep. Dennis Keene in 2015 for his tireless sixyear effort in passing legislation that requires ignition interlocks for drunken drivers; Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, and Rep. Linda Belcher, D-Shepherdsville, in 2016 for passing landmark tourism legislation that authorizes cocktail sales at distilleries.

Founded in 1880, the KDA is the state’s voice for bourbon and spirits issues. Its diverse membership produces 90 percent of the world’s b ourbon, from legendary, global brands to emerging micro distilleries that are building the next generation of the timeless craft.

Kentucky bourbon is one of the Commonwealth’s most historic and treasured industries, a booming $8.5 billion economic engine that generates as many as 17,500 jobs with an annual payroll topping $800 million and pours $825 million into tax coffers each year.

In addition, the industry is in the middle of a $1.2 billion building boom, from innovative new tourism centers to expanded production facilities, all to meet the growing global thirst for Kentucky bourbon.

There are now 39 companies operating 52 distilleries in the Commonwealth making 6.8 million barrels of aging bourbon – all modern records. Distillers also paid a record $19.2 million last year in barrel taxes that fund critical local programs such as education, public safety and health.

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BARTLEY, MARGARET T. (SIVORI) BARTLEY

BROWN II, JOSEPH ANTHONY

Margaret T. “Margie” (Sivori) Bartley, 90, passed away March 31, 2018 at Nazareth Home.

She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Charles R. Bartley.

Survivors include her children, Kathy Warren (Larry), Charles David Bartley (Curtis Hawkes) and James Michael Bartley (Teresa); grandchildren, Richard Warren (Autumn), Brian Warren, Jeffrey Warren, Christopher Bartley and Danielle Bartley; great grandchildren, Brandon, Logan and Lucas Warren; and her sister, Patsy Turner (Coleman).

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy. with burial in St. Andrew Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to Hosparus. Special thanks is given to Dr. Cornett and the staff at Nazareth Home for the love and care given to Margie.

Joseph Anthony Brown II, 50, of Louisville, passed away peacefully Friday, March 30, 2018.

Joseph was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, KYANA Antique Car Club, Knights of Columbus and Knights of St. John. He volunteered for over 20 years at the American Red Cross Center.

Joseph’s passing was preceded by the passing of his parents, Robert L. (Bob) and Leonilda (Nell) Brown; his brother, Jude Thaddeus; brother-in-law, Randy Jamison; and sister, Donna Campbell.

He is survived by his brothers, Robert L. Brown Jr., Paul R. Brown II and John B. Brown II (Marcia); his sisters, Leonilda Jamison and NaomiRose Paulin (Curtis); nieces and nephews, Andrew, McCauley and Alexander Paulin, Josie Powell (Zach), Austin Beavers, Lacie Buchter, Jordan, Chase, Jonathan, Madison, Paige and Bryce Brown; great nephew, Kayden Brown; and close friends, Stacey Brown and James and Kim Mattingly.

Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Bosse Funeral Home, 1355 Ellison Ave. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 1020 East Burnett Ave., followed by a celebration of Joseph’s life at the church cafeteria.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Joseph Brown to House of Ruth or the WHAS Crusade for Children.

BRASHER JR. TERRANCE A. Terrance A. Brasher Jr., 19, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018.

He was a member of Spirit Fill Life. He is survived by his mother, LaShonda Flanagan; his father, Terrance Brasher Sr. (Niki); siblings, DaSaun Brown, Laila Boyd and Notorious Brasher; step-brothers, Cinthion, Chancey and Calaun Brown; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation was held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at A. D. Porter & Sons, 1300 W. Chestnut St. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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BRUCK, DONALD LEE Donald Lee Joseph Bruck, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 26, 2018.

He retired from Bellsouth after 39 years of service, was a

member of Telephone Pioneers of America and was a Vietnam War era veteran, serving as an Army medic at Fort Knox. Don was a passionate family man and loved spending time with his granddaughter.

Donald was born on August 5, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Lawrence and Ada (Hayes) Bruck. He was also preceded in death by his son, Peter Allen Bruck, and brother, David Bruck.

Donald Bruck.

He is survived by his daughters, Emily Samantha Bruck (Jeremy Semones) and Laura Elizabeth Bruck; son, Benjamin Lee Bruck (Donna Iuzzolino); and former wife, Sherri L. Shepherd. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Shaden Eastwood, Layla Semones, Benjamin Iuzzolino and Elisa Claire Thurman.

Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen Martyr Church (2931 Pindell Ave. in Louisville) with burial to follow at 1:30 pm at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (2501 North Dixie Blvd. in Radcliff).

Remember, it’s a choice....be happy!

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Shirley’s Way (P.O. Box 58098 Louisville, KY 40268).

To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.

NewcomerKentuckiana.com.

CORDY, RONALD LEE “BUD” Ronald Lee “Bud” Cordy, 77, passed away March 24, 2018. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Wasp CVS-18. After the Navy, he went to work for UPS as an over-the-road truck driver.

He retired after 37 years, during which he received numerous awards for safe driving.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Olivia Cordy; and his brothers, Bernard Jr., Robert, Thomas and Bruce “Doug.” Ron is survived by his wife, Qiufang Wu; children, Ronald Jr., Phaedra Moore (Steve), Scott (Lisa), Quentin (Lauren) and Preston; grandchildren, Justin (Jake), RJ (Brittany), Katlyne, Daniel, Brianna, Nathan, Matthew, Stephanie, Brandon and Austin.

He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Ann Costello and Gail Meyer (Steve), and many more extended family members.

In accordance with Ron’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. Instead, we will have a celebration of life in May for family and friends (date TBD).

Email ronaldcordy502@ gmail.com for more information.

‘We leave this life with nothing tangible, including the one thing we have when we enter it........the breath of life!’ - R

EVERETT, ALICE JOYCE (PURVIS) Alice Joyce Everett, 81, passed away March 30, 2018 at Nazareth Home Clifton.

Joyce was born April 17, 1936 to Kathleen and James Douglas Purvis in Russellville, Kentucky.

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PAULIN, FRANKLIN Franklin Paulin, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 28, 2018 at home with his loving wife by his side. He retired from Tube Turns after 34 years of service.

Franklin was born on December 4, 1948, in Louisville to the late Franklin and Clara (Howe) Paulin. He was also preceded in death by his brother Nick.

Franklin is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda (Washburn) Paulin; son, Billy Edwards (Lisa); daughters, Angela Twombly (Matt) and Melissa Paulin; grandchildren, Kaylynn Paulin, Nathan Twombly and Kiara Paulin; four brothers, Jim, Bob, Tom and David; four sisters, Carolyn, Betty, Janice and Gloria; and several nieces and nephews to mourn his passing.

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held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions – Southwest Louisville Chapel.

KOPPEL, FERN C. “PEGGY” Fern C. “Peggy” Koppel, 92, passed away on March 31, 2018 at Hosparus Inpatient Unit in Louisville.

She was born on August 28, 1925 in Louisville to Lloyd B. and Grace A. (Bousquet) George.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, A. J. Koppel Sr.; her six sisters, Louella Stone, Blanche Oser, Edith Hartlage, Grace Hartlage, Gladys Bibelhauser and Shirley Bibelhauser; and her brother, Lloyd R. George.

Peggy graduated from Valley High School in 1943. During WWII, she was a “Rosie the Riveter” for Curtis Wright Mfg. She was a secretary for her dad’s business, General Construction Company. She married A.J. Koppel in 1946 and became a homemaker after their first child was born. Later she was a clerk/ secretary for Kelly Girls Services.

She had been a member of Louisville Turners and Louisville Singletons, serving as treasurer.

She enjoyed living at Blairwood Apartments for the past eight years and talking with all of the residents.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane Porter (John); her sons, Jack Koppel (Sheree) and Phil Koppel (Debbi); three grandchildren, Brittany Hansen (J.P.), Johnny Porter and Kimberlee Hunt; 2 great grandchildren, Karma Hunt and Porter Hansen.

Visitation was held Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Ratterman-Keenan Southwest Chapels, 4832 Cane Run Road. Her funeral service was held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with burial following at St. Andrew Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to WHAS Crusade

for Children (520 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, KY 40202) or Hosparus of Louisville (315 E. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202).

KRIES, SARAH L. Mrs. Sarah L. Kries, 95, of Louisville passed away on March 20, 2018.

Sarah Elizabeth Lashbrook was born to parents James and Sallie Price Lashbrook in Russellville, Kentucky. A fourth generation Kentuckian and a product of the Great Depression, she grew up as an only child and attended public schools. Sarah was especially known for her musical talent and beautiful voice, and often performed at local concerts.

Sadly, her mother passed away when Sarah was a young lady.

Her father and his sisters took a particularly active role in her upbringing.

Following high school, Sarah attended Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, and in 1942 graduated from Bowling Green Business University. She then moved to Greenville, South Carolina, where she worked as a bookkeeper for Pet Dairy Co. During World War II, she moved to Louisville to be closer to her father, who had since remarried and worked in the business office of Standard Oil of Kentucky. It was at work, following the end of the war, that Sarah met her future husband.

Sarah married Lawrence E. Kries on November 22, 1947 in Evanston, Illinois and the couple had three children. He would continue to work for Standard Oil while she went to work as a full-time mother and grandmother. In addition to her many duties as a stay-at-home mom, Sarah took up knitting.

She became known among friends and family for her beautiful handmade sweaters and afghans.

Sarah is survived by her daughter, Sharon Eppler (Bob); son, Larry Kries (Linda); daugh-

ter Sallie Kries (Lizzie); and five grandchildren, Bobby Eppler, Jessica Eppler, Lauren Read, David Read and Andrew Read.

She is preceded in death by her husband.

The family is especially grateful to the caregivers who helped Sarah during the last several years of life. There will be a private ceremony and no viewing. The family appreciates all condolences but declines flowers and requests any donations be made to your preferred charity.

Sarah was known to enjoy an occasional drink of Kentucky bourbon with a splash of water.

So, please toast her long, full life with the beverage of your choice.

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Kentucky Wesleyan College.

She was retired from Bacon’s/ Dillard’s. She was a member of Hurstbourne Baptist Church.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Everett; sister, JoAnn Waltrip; and grandson, Andy Tibbs.

She is survived by son, Scott Tibbs (Trish); daughter, Mary Kay O’Connell (Ken); stepson, Johnny Everett; grandchildren, Allison Neumann (Geoff), Patrick O’Connell, Kathleen O’Connell and Brandon Bosworth (Leah); great-grandson, Lucas Bosworth; and brother, Doug Purvis (Anne).

Her funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road with burial at Louisville Memorial Gardens West.

Donations can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, Hosparus Health of Louisville or Nazareth Home.

The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and caregivers at Nazareth Home Clifton and Hosparus Health of Louisville.

PALMER JR., ALLAN M. Allan M. Palmer Jr., 92, passed away at home with his family by his side on March 29, 2018. He was born in Louisville on December 8, 1925 to Allan M. Sr. and Emma (McCord) Palmer.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Elizabeth A. (Leake) Palmer, and his brother, William H. Palmer Sr. Allan was a proud WWII veteran who served in the Navy on the USS LST 381. He retired from E.I. Dupont and was an avid sports fan. Saint Al loved his family as much as they loved him.

He is survived by his six children, Bill Palmer (Jonetta), Bruce Palmer (Joyce), Gale Crowe, Barry Palmer, Gwen Spears and Bob Palmer; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and his brother, Chip Palmer (Boogie).

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 4400 Dixie Hwy. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until the service on Thursday.

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THIS WEEK THIRD ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN MUSIC II The Kentucky Center 11 a.m. April 6 and 8 p.m. April 7 kentuckycenter.org The second weekend of this festival will feature music from My Morning Jacket’s Jim James and Teddy Abrams with the Louisville Orchestra.

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KMAC COUTURE FASHION WEEK KICKOFF AND FIRST FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP KMAC Museum 5 to 9 p.m. April 6 kmacmuseum.org Stop by KMAC during the Republic Bank First Friday Hop to experience the last weekend of William J. O’Brien’s “Oscillates Wildly,” explore Derby hat fashions in the KMAC Shop and get a sneak peek of this year’s KMAC Couture.

The Gillespie 1 p.m. April 8 thegillespie.com Meet with wedding vendors and enter into a friendly competition with other brides.

The competition’s amazing prizes include a photo booth session or a reception venue.

JAMON BROWN FOUNDATION CELEBRITY GOLF SCRAMBLE Lake Forest Country Club 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 9 jbrownfoundation.com Team up with J. Brown Foundation & Coalition for the Homeless to fight youth homelessness. Local legends participating include Jack Givens, Darrell Griffith, Luke Hancock and Russ Smith.

KING SOUTHERN BANK BOURBONVILLE The Louisville Palace 6 p.m. April 12 discover.kdf.org/bourbonville Mix, mingle and enjoy! Taste signature drinks from Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries, enjoy bourbon-inspired cuisine and meet the master distillers.

GALLOP GALA Millionaires Row, Churchill Downs 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. April 13 downsyndromeoflouisville.org This exciting evening will consist of a red carpet entrance, a cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres, dinner, a live auction, a Winner’s Circle After Party and dancing to the music of the Louisville Crashers.

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KMAC COUTURE: ART WALKS THE RUNWAY KMAC Museum 7 p.m. April 14 kmacmuseum.org KMAC Couture is the kickoff event for Louisville’s spring social season. Guests at this one-of-a-kind event will enjoy viewing designs that serve as both works of fashion and works of art.

FILLIES DERBY BALL Galt House East, Grand Ballroom 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 14 discover.kdf.org/ fillies-derby-ball Experience dinner, music and dancing, and witness the coronation of this year’s Derby Festival Queen. The Fillies Derby Ball event benefits the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation.

COMING UP OLD LOUISVILLE MANSIONS TOUR South Third Street, Old Louisville Noon to 6 p.m. April 14 and 15 oldlouisville.org/mansions-tour This year, experience Old Louisville’s great boulevard, Third Street, known in the Victorian Era as “Millionaires Row.” Eight premier mansions and museums will be on display with supreme art and antique collections.

WHITEHALL WEDDING SHOW Historic Whitehall 12:30 to 4 p.m. April 15 historicwhitehall.org This day is the perfect opportunity to peruse Louisville’s premier wedding vendors, featuring caterers, florists, DJs, planners, photographers and many more.

Attendees will explore booths throughout the first floor of the historic mansion as well as under a tent on the garden terrace.

TASTE OF DERBY FESTIVAL Louisville Slugger Field 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 17 daretocare.org The Taste of Derby Festival has the feel of an upscale cocktail party, but it’s open to the public – as long as tickets are still available. A silent auction returns to the event, offering unique items from generous donors.

PLAN AHEAD FOURTH ANNUAL PINTS FOR PARKINSON’S® Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant and 4th Street Live!

5 to 10 p.m. April 18 parkinsoncenter.org Help the Parkinson’s Support Center of Kentuckiana reach their goal of raising $35,000 while enjoying live music and great beer.

CHEERS FOR CHILDREN 2018 CELEBRATION Noah’s Event Venue 6 p.m. April 19 kyyouth.org/event Join Kentucky Youth Advocates at the Cheers for Children 2018 Celebration presented

by Kosair Charities, which will celebrate progress for kids during this year’s legislative session and present awards to community advocates.

DERBY DIVAS Rodes For Him For Her 6:30 to 9 p.m. April 19 502.629.1234 The annual fundraiser benefiting the Norton Cancer Institute Breast Health Program features fashion, prizes, food and wine, as well as the Derby Divas game with special prizes.

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LEGAL NOTICES I, Antonio Wilson,(owner of Antonio Wilson Auto Body shop) am trying to be compensated for the repairs I have done on a 2008 Toyota Tundra, VIN#: 5TBBT54118S460639. If Keith Dejuan Johnson or the lien holder Credit Acceptance Co. could get back with me at (502)472-1063 or come by the shop at 2820 S. 7th street Louisville, KY 40215.

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AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on an existing building located at 817 West Market Street, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

The modifications will consist of the removal and replacement of three existing antennas with three new antennas and the collocation of three additional antennas at an approximately 108 feet above ground level on the 112-foot building. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6118001984-AMG c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (585) 815-3290.

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Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below online at selfstorageauction. com: Facility 1: 7900 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258. 502.935.7135 Date/ Time of Sale: April 13, 2018 – 1:00 PM Tracey Daunhauer Unit 946 furniture household items; Charles Browne Sr. Unit 952 Boxes, household items; Felicia Washington Unit 766 couch, coffee tables, smaller furniture, bags, boxes, bedroom suite, radio; Grant Wallace Unit 801 Washer, dryer, treadmill, personal items; James Anderson Unit 338 Cheer-leading equipment. Facility 2: 5420 Valley Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40272. 502.937.2756 Date/Time of Sale: April 13, 2018 – 1:00 PM Robert Johnson Unit 618 Household Items; Carolyn Clark Unit 362 Household Items; Jason

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502.969.9124 Date/Time of Sale: April 13, 2018 – 1:00 PM Paige Wilkerson unit 607 Household goods; Mark Prince unit 740 household items; Jeffery Jaworski unit 515 home goods; Jeffery Jaworski unit 414 Household goods; Frank White unit 489 household items; Darryl Thaxton unit 424 household; Jennifer Justice unit 4001 tv and boxes; Raul Alcantar unit 4021 ladders and work equipment; Gabriele Hill unit 419 bed, couple of tv’s some boxes; Dee Wheeler unit 512 Office Furniture Facility 4 (ANNEX): 4010 Oaklawn Drive, Louisville, KY 40219.

502.969.9124 Date/Time of Sale: April 13, 2018 – 1:00 PM Travis Green unit 9031 Couch love seat, bed, 10-15 boxes, table, chairs, w/d and house hold items; Helen Sarson unit 9183 household; Gary Phillips unit 9202 household; William Shaw unit 9003 Household items; Will Bryant unit 9305 household; Facility 5: 5807 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291.

502.438.4111 Date/Time of Sale: April 13, 2018 – 1:00 PM Steven Churchill Unit C077 Household items; Tina Dunn Unit E048 Household items; Doug Livers Unit F025 Furniture, household items; Debra Poe Unit F038 Furniture, Household items; Charles Robson Unit G028 Household goods. Facility 6: 11440 Blankenbaker Access Dr, Louisville, KY 40299. 502.438.6213 Date/Time of Sale: April 13, 2018 – 1:00 PM Dee Wheeler Unit 00436 Furniture household goods; Facility 7: 4605 Wattbourne Ln, Louisville, KY 40299. 502.491.2424 Date/ Time of Sale: April 13, 2018 – 1:00 PM ​​ Paula Stalker Unit 318 Household and Furniture; John Murphy Unit 125 Misc.

Items; Don Roby Unit 151 Household Goods and Furniture; Dion Keltee Unit 462 Household Items; Asa Ernspiker Unit 213 Furniture; Susan Razor Unit 117

Furniture & Household Items; Jonathan Simpson Unit 608 Old Furniture, Boxes, Books, Etc. Facility 8: 8002 Warwick Ave, Louisville, KY 40222. 502.412.6184 Date/Time of Sale: April 13, 2018 – 1:00 PM Rhonda Higgins Unit 775 Queen Size Bed TV Boxes; Larry Sears Unit 633 Office Equipment; Darryl Young Unit 466 Love seat Bicycle; Joshua Adamson Unit 386 Household Goods; June Eastridge Unit 202; Kathleen Taylor Unit 262 Household Goods; Household Goods; Glenna Hess Unit 631 Household Goods Facility 9: 201 E. Market St, Louisville, KY 40202. 502.640.3042 Date/ Time of Sale: April 13, 2018 – 1:00 PM Pamela Newman Unit D568 clothes, table, bed, household; Richard Bailey Sr Unit A145 Clothes; Stewart Herd Jr Unit 471 Household Items; Lashara Reed Unit C410 Household Items; Anthony Ray Wilson Unit C465 washer/dryer, stove, furniture, misc. household; Juanita Griffith Unit C527 furniture, electronics; Beverly Faison Unit C473 appliances, furniture, misc. household; Sylvia Flowers Unit B227 Household Items; Sheridan Hall Unit B196 boxes, clothes, bags, misc. household; Dujuanya Johnson Unit D651 Couch, Table, Chairs, TV Stand, Boxes. Purchases must be made onsite with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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