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NONPROFIT NEWS: Real Men Wear Pink SPOTLIGHT: Signature Chefs Auction SPOTLIGHT: Louisville Girls Leadership NONPROFIT PROFILE: Family Scholar House A&E: State of the Art A&E: Kentucky Opera’s New Season HOMES: At Home with Edward Heavrin TASTES: Adventures in Dining at Ostra VOICE OF STYLE: Joyce Meyer and Lisa Stemler

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Behind-the-scenes with the Community Foundation as it prepares for Louisville’s biggest day of giving

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Letter Editor

While fact checking this week’s cover story about Give For Good Louisville, I was taken aback by one particular figure: Last year’s 24-hour online fundraiser for more than 500 nonprofit organizations raised just over $4.6 million from 13,000+ donors. Metro Louisville, which includes portions of Southern Indiana, has a population of almost 1.3 million people. Yet, on a single day dedicated to supporting our community’s nonprofits, only about 1 percent of us participated.

Yes, our community is known for being compassionate and giving. Just look at the number of benefit galas, events and causes so many embrace throughout the year. But what if every person who donated to Give For Good 2017 committed to finding someone who didn’t participate and convincing them to contribute – no matter how small or large – on this one day to just one nonprofit?

The Community Foundation of Louisville (CFL) is a tremendous organization that is effecting change for hundreds of charities, which in turn greatly impacts all of us in the community. On Sept. 13, we have an opportunity to join CFL’s efforts of being a collective force for good. If you want to be a part of the one-day initiative, go to giveforgoodlouisville.org. You can also learn more about the special event in this week’s cover story. The goal is to raise $5 million. Surely, we can accomplish that together and so much more.

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Nonprofit News To submit your nonprofit news, email circulation@redpinmedia.com Dr. Pearse Lyons, founder ALLTECH FOUNDER DR. PEARSE of Alltech, will postLYONS TO POSTHUMOUSLY RECEIVE humously receive the MUHAMMAD ALI HUMANITARIAN prestigious Muhammad AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Ali Humanitarian Award for Lifetime Achievement during the sixth annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards, held Sept.

20 at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards were created in 2013 to publicly celebrate the greatness of people from around the world. The award recognizes individuals who are driven to become agents of change for the common good.

For Dr. Lyons, making a positive difference in the world was an everyday reality of his personal and professional life.

After moving with his young family – wife, Deirdre; daughter, Aoife; and son, Mark – to the U.S. from Ireland, Dr. Lyons founded Alltech in 1980 with the mission of improving the health and performance of animals, crops and people. The company’s endeavours are guided by the “ACE principle” – a commitment to having a positive impact on the Animal, the Consumer and the Environment.

The Alltech ACE Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established by Dr. and Mrs. Lyons to put their philanthropic passion into action. One endeavor funded by the ACE Foundation is the Alltech Sustainable Haiti Project, which supports two Haitian primary schools through the sale of Alltech® Café Citadelle.

In Kentucky and Ireland, more than a dozen state-of-the-art science laboratories have been built at primary schools, inspiring students to have greater curiosity about the world around them.

The Lyonses’ passion for education and the arts is reflected in the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition, which shines a spotlight on the hopes of young vocalists by awarding top performers with scholarship funds to join the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre.

As an entrepreneur who started Alltech in his home garage and built it into a multibillion-dollar company, Dr. Lyons recognized drive and passion in Men from Louisville and Southern Indiana will unite to fight breast cancer with the American Cancer Society through participation in the Real Men Wear Pink campaign.

In addition to wearing pink and raising awareness about breast cancer, these men will be raising funds to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle and save more lives from breast cancer. The campaign kicked off recently with a reception announcing the 2018 participants and lasts through October.

“These Real Men are real leaders,” said Lyn Palmer, senior manager for community development with the American Cancer Society. “They have stepped up to let the community know they are activists in this cause and that it’s not just a woman’s cause.”

Each Real Men Wear Pink participant accepts the challenge to raise at least $2,500. In just the first three weeks, the campaign has already passed the $10,000 mark. Funds raised help the American Cancer Society save lives from breast cancer through early detection and prevention, innovative breast cancer research and patient support.

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others and encouraged them to dream big. The Alltech Innovation Competition emboldens young entrepreneurs to create businesses that help solve local issues. Winners are awarded $10,000 – the same amount with which Dr. Lyons founded Alltech in his garage.

Whether through small acts of kindness or far-reaching scientific achievement, Dr. Lyons was committed to empowering others, inspiring lifelong learning and making a difference in the world – a mission he shared with the Muhammad Ali Foundation, of which Dr. Lyons was a long-time supporter.

Dr. Lyons passed away on March 8, 2018. Mrs. Lyons, director of corporate image and design at Alltech, and their son, Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech, will accept the award on his behalf during the ceremony.

“Like Muhammad, by their example, these awardees serve as role models to all of us, and they help to ensure that the legacy Muhammad left on this world continues to inspire, transform and ignite positive change for the betterment of individuals and the whole of humanity,” said Lonnie Ali, co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center and widow of Muhammad Ali. “If there was a time for the power of his example to be heeded, it is now.”

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ANNOUNCES REAL MEN WEAR PINK CAMPAIGN in the 2016 Real Men campaign and is back again this year as a 2018 participant.

“Being a part of Real Men Wear Pink helps me elevate my advocacy for breast cancer awareness and prevention,” said Hoke. “Losing my mom to this terrible disease was awful, but being able to help those currently battling breast cancer is a way to honor my mom’s memory and pass on her positivity.”

• Patrick Edlin of Humana, Louisville • Ryan Hoke of WAVE 3, Louisville • Nick Karaffa of Karaffa Law Office, Louisville • Dan Kessler of Varsity Brands, Louisville • George Livingston of Humana, Louisville • Todd Lowery of Nationwide, Louisville • Tom Mabe of Tom Mabe, Inc., Louisville • Dr. Lawrence Mason of Baptist Health, Louisville • Bentley McBentleson of KFC, Louisville

The 2018 Real Men Wear Pink participants are:

• Randy McGraw of West IP, Louisville

• Kyle Bilyeu of the Interfraternity Council, University of Louisville

• Michael Morgan of ADP, Louisville

• DuRand Bryant of Mirazon Group, Louisville

• James O’Reilly of Long John Silvers, Louisville

• Dr. Todd Carter of Dr. Todd A. Carter DDS, New Albany, Indiana

• Todd Read of GoSoIN Tourism Bureau, Jeffersonville, Indiana

• Tony Colyer of Colyer Law, Louisville • Steve Del Gardo of Del Gardo’s, Covington

• Al Snow of Ohio Valley Wrestling School, Louisville

• Erik Eaker of Humana, Louisville

• Andre Wilson of Style Icon, Louisville

• Stuart Mushala of Humana, Louisville

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March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction

SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION Omni Hotel 6 p.m. Nov. 8 Purchase tickets or tables: signaturechefs.org/louisville. Tickets must be purchased prior to event.

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Chef Joshua Moore.

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arch of Dimes needs little introduction. Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2018, the organization leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

Founded in 1938 by Franklin D. Roosevelt with the goal of eradicating polio, March of Dimes has since funded prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome, elimination of rubella, gene sequencing to diagnose, prevent or treat birth defects and even Apgar scoring – a standard screening measure used by modern clinicians worldwide to summarize a newborn’s health. “We like to say that everyone is a March of Dimes baby, even if you were born healthy, because everyone is affected for the better by our contributions,” says Carolyn Harper, senior development manager for the Greater Louisville March of Dimes market.

In 2003, the bar was set even higher to address one of healthcare’s most tragic statistics: every year, approximately 15 million babies worldwide are born prematurely, and 1 million do not survive past their first birth-

day. Preterm birth (defined as birth before 37 weeks gestation) is especially prevalent in the U.S., and March of Dimes wants to know why.

“Moms and babies in the U.S. are facing an urgent health crisis,” Harper explains.

“We fund research, educate moms to help them have the healthiest pregnancies possible and advocate for policies that prioritize the health of moms and babies. We have five prematurity research centers across the country that use a transdisciplinary approach, bringing together scientists, educators and researchers working together to find the causes of premature birth and how to prevent it. They especially look at factors that are hard or impossible to control, like genetics, ethnicity and working conditions.”

By narrowing down which factors may be more likely to cause preterm delivery, obstetric healthcare providers are better able to educate, monitor and treat their expecting patients.

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2018 Ambassador Family Kelsey Petrino Scott, LD Scott and their children Brianna, Anissa, Emmett and Braylon.

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Emmett Scott, who was born prematurely in 2015.

Bourbon tasting bar from the 2017 Signature Chefs Auction.

finding can help another baby thrive.

Fundraising events like the upcoming Signature Chefs Auction on Nov. 8 support this invaluable objective and give contributors a culinary occasion to remember. A city like Louisville, now recognized as a destination for great food lovers, provides an enticing list of participating restaurants. At the Omni Hotel, Chef Joshua Moore of Volare, in his 11th year as lead chef of the event, will present chefs from more than 25 local eateries preparing delicious food, cocktails and auction packages, all with compassion for the tiniest and most helpless among us.

This year’s Ambassador Family is Kelsey Petrino-Scott, University of Louisville football Coach LD Scott and their four children, all of whom were born prematurely. “It’s important to have an organization like March for Dimes working to prevent babies from being born too soon in the first place, but also working to help advance the care they receive after they are born, as well,” says Petrino-Scott. “It’s an honor to serve as the Ambassador Family for 0 9 . 1 3 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

this year’s event and to do my part to help support their mission. I’ve personally been a longtime supporter of March of Dimes.”

“Events like the Signature Chefs Auction help fund significant research on a national level, as well as support local programs right here in Louisville like CenteringPregnancy and Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait,” says Harper.

March of Dimes leaves no stone unturned when it comes to babies in need and their worried parents. “One of our live auction packages again this year will be a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) holiday dinner,” says Harper. “We’re teaming up with Texas Roadhouse to go into a local NICU during the holiday season to provide meals to parents who are often forgotten. It’s a nice way to show we’re thinking about them during a really challenging time.”

Such is the March of Dimes’ credo. Every baby deserves the best possible start, and when a community supports every family, the future is brighter for us all. VT

TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor MORGAN JAMES, vocals Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) is a legend of American music.

Composer, conductor, pianist and educator, Bernstein captivated and energized a generation of music lovers.

Teddy Abrams leads the LO in a survey of Bernstein’s music from his first symphony, “Jeremiah” to his Broadway musicals like On the Town and West Side Story.

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ouisville Girls Leadership (LGL) is a nonprofit that benefits high school-aged girls from every high school in Louisville – public and private. The participants plan campaigns and events that focus on societal challenges young women deal with today. We spoke with Program Coordinator and former LGL participant Kelsie Smithson to learn more about the organization’s mission, fundraising and events.

THEIR MISSION LGL aims to guide young girls through their teen years to develop meaningful skills and relationships. “As members of an inclusive community, girls amplify their societal impact, becoming exceptional leaders in their world,” said Smithson. “We achieve this mission through programming that is for girls, by girls. Each year we welcome students representing every public and private high school in Louisville to explore their personal leadership style through the lens of challenges impacting society today.”

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The young women of LGL are the catalysts for programs and events, and they are currently recruiting a new class of sophomores to join the action. “We’ll choose up to 40 from across Louisville to participate, and our steering committee of 20 juniors and seniors will lead the effort every step along the way,” enthused Smithson. “With the upperclassmen at the helm, we are able to focus on leveraging

brilliant women from the area as speakers. We have had hundreds of women volunteer their time and wisdom to LGL during our 20-year existence. Our students also undertake an incredible volunteer effort each year and have been known to contribute a combined 5,000 hours in a single year.”

THE GIVE FOR GOOD GOAL LGL has previously participated in Give For Good Louisville and sees more success with each year, so they’re hoping to keep that trend going. “We are considered a ‘micro’ nonprofit based on our budget size, which means that a day like this where the giving infrastructure, community energy to give and sense of urgency are a huge boost to our annual fundraising. Last year, we raised $8,000 using the new peer-to-peer fundraising feature and came closer to $10,000 thanks to the prizes that we qualified for.”

CURRENT PLANS The organization has a wide variety of events and campaigns that are created by the students. “Our participants just wrapped up a media campaign that used the Jimmy Kimmel-style ‘Mean Tweets’ format to highlight how toxic online forums can be,” Smithson said, “and to encourage students and adults to challenge (the) tendency of passively consuming media.”

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LGL Co-Chair Grace Bagga.

Our students have been known to contribute a combined 5,000 hours in a single year.

— Kelsie Smithson

Country Day School and LGL co-chair, makes a compelling case for an event like this. “All girls deserve the chance to have a positive dance experience during their high school career,” Bagga said. “One where everyone feels welcome regardless of religion, cultural background, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference. This idea originated when a friend of mine (who wears a hijab) lamented that she could never attend homecoming or prom since it is haram (forbidden by Islamic law) to dance in front of guys. Other folks I know are hesitant to go to these kinds of events in fear that their self-expression will be ridiculed. Even people who don’t have these restrictions have to contend with unwanted attention like touching or grinding without consent. We want girls to dress how they want, dance how they want, listen to music they want and have fun with their friends freely. Our focus is on community and camaraderie and not coupledom.”

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HOW YOU CAN HELP The best way to stay informed is to follow LGL on Facebook (search Louisville Girls Leadership), Instagram and Twitter (@ LGIRLSL) or join the email list at LouisvilleGirlsLeadership.org.

“Our program benefits greatly when we can introduce dynamic women to the students who represent a vast range of backgrounds, leadership styles and career paths,” said Smithson. “If someone has a story they would like to share or a soft skill they are excited to teach, they can reach out to us via our website and we will connect the dots to our curriculum. Beyond that, we can always benefit from sustained financial support to fund projects that students want to take on as well as spreading the word about the great work that the girls are doing.” VT

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edicated to ending the cycle of poverty and transforming our city, Family Scholar House is one of Louisville’s most important and impactful nonprofits. The organization empowers families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency. Having recently Family Scholar House continues to change the lives of members opened its fifth Louisville campus, of our community through education it is one of the area’s only instituBy Remy Sisk tions that facilitates opportunities for single parents and foster alumni to achieve the ultimate goal of confident self-sufficiency. This is achieved by attaining an education that will undoubtedly expand and enrich their FAMILY SCHOLAR HOUSE lives. The nonprofit CELEBRATION OF EDUCATION GALA serves families and Omni Hotel young adults who are grappling with home6 p.m. Sept. 21 lessness or domestic familyscholarhouse.org violence situations so that they may become the best version of themselves for their own sake as well as their children’s.

Family Scholar House began in 1995 as Project Women, an organization that strived to NON-PROFIT PROFILE

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help further the socio-economic positions of women and children in crisis. Committed to assisting these individuals in achieving a proper education, Project Women brought Cathe Dykstra on board in 2005. Dykstra broadened its reach and saw the organization undergo a name change to Family Scholar House in 2008. For the last 10 years, the organization has been meeting the needs of single parents and struggling families while setting them off on a journey of lifetime success.

“Within 90 days of graduating and exiting our program, 73 percent of our families are off all government assistance,” says Family Scholar House Director of Strategic Initiatives Kate Brackett.

“These families are taxpayers, homeowners and engaged members of our society. Due to the community believing in them and seeing their true potential, they are able to live out their dreams and are very quick to want to pay that forward to another individual or family in need. Our families and young adults help make this community a more compassionate community 0 9 . 1 3 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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because they understand the impact of education and assisting those that need a hand up.”

Over the course of its history, Family Scholar House has seen 431 college degrees earned by its scholars and 43 homes purchased. Last year, Family Scholar House served 3,497 families with 4,718 children and 431 foster alumni with its 12-person full-time staff and more than 1,900 volunteers. They ensure each participant receives academic advising, family advocacy, parenting and life skills workshops and connections to local resources. To further its commitment to these families, Family Scholar House will be holding the Celebration of Education Gala on Sept. 21 at the Omni Louisville Hotel.

“The Celebration of Education Gala presented by The Marian Group & LDG Development is just that, a celebration,” affirms Brackett. The evening will kick off with a cocktail reception sponsored by Brown-Forman as well as a sumptuous silent auction.

Next, the main program, with LouAnn Atlas as honorary chair, will feature University of Louisville President Dr. Neeli Bendapudi as keynote speaker. Following the dinner and program, guests will be able to hit the dance floor as Endless Summer Band takes the stage to provide entertainment until midnight.

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community. Family Scholar House receives no federal funding for our operation budget, so (donor) support is vital in ensuring we continue to serve this community.”

As it continues to move forward like never before, Family Scholar House is always looking for members of the community to get involved. Brackett maintains that anyone interested in volunteering or simply getting more information about this incredibly worthy organization may reach out by calling 502.548.8090 or emailing getinvolved@ familyscholarhouse.org. VT

n 2017, “Family Scholar House: Stories That Define Us” by Pam Platt was published and shared with supporters of the nonprofit.

The following is an excerpt that tells the story of just one of the many graduates who overcame odds to achieve their dreams: “Jaydee had always been independent, but she knew she needed to go to school and she needed to work, and she needed help to do that. She found Family Scholar House, and the second she walked into orientation, she knew it was where she was supposed to be. Her son was two years old when they moved in.

‘It’s never too late to be what you might have been.’

Jaydeen knew from the beginning of her two-and-a-half years living at FSH that she wanted to do social work.

‘I cannot fail,’ she told herself.

She was in a place designed to help her succeed, where she had an opportunity to pursue her goals and dreams without worrying so much about fitting together the puzzle pieces of finances and schooling for her son, a place where she didn’t have to choose waitress work over what she was meant to do.”

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State of the Art

Uplifting, Watching and Soloing

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New paintings by Debra Lott with guest artists Meg White and Rachel Gibbs will take place at Pyro Gallery now through Oct. 20.

Debra Lott is recognized for her figurative paintings that feature and uplift women. In her most recent body of work, Lott spotlights the current “#MeToo” movement where she reveals pivotal moments when women break free from the culture of sexual harassment.

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WATCH THE SKY, WAITING FOR SIGNS

New work by Emily Church at Galerie Hertz in the Historic Shelby Park Neighborhood will be on display until Sept. 22.

Regarding the exhibit, Church states, “What remains constant throughout this body of work is the persistence of the sky. ...While some of my recent landscapes incorporate imagery of desert or oceans, many are views of Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Though urban-dwelling, I have always found refuge in parks built as an oasis from the relentless concrete of the modern metropolis.”

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Flame Run Gallery is proud to introduce the works of Nikolaj Christensen, who brings form, color, scale and function together in this solo exhibition. After growing up in Louisville, Christensen discovered his love of glass during his senior year at Washington University in St. Louis. He currently resides in Philadelphia, where he manages the East Falls Glassworks. This exhibition runs through Nov. 10.

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Sopranos ….and altos, tenors and bass of Kentucky Opera

By Laura Ross Photos courtesy of Kentucky Opera

THE MAGIC FLUTE

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Sept. 21 / Sept. 23 Sung in English and German ENEMIES, A LOVE STORY

By Ben Moore, Libretto by Nahma Sandrow Nov. 9 / Nov. 11 Sung in English RIGOLETTO

By Giuseppe Verdi Feb. 15 / Feb. 17 Sung in Italian

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entucky Opera debuts its 67th season on Sept. 21 at the W.L. Lyons Brown Theatre with “The Magic Flute,” Mozart’s famed fairytale. The organization recently welcomed General Director Barbara Lynne Jamison, who took the reins of the arts organization in mid-August. She was previously with the Seattle Opera since 2011.

“My family and I were swept off our feet by the authentic warmth of Louisville,” said Jamison. “The city is so vibrant and varied.

It’s a very exciting time to be here, particularly with the focus on making the arts available and accessible to everyone.”

Kentucky Opera’s Brown-Forman 2018/19 season includes two classic operas and one Kentucky Opera premiere. Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” opens the season, and in November, Ben Moore’s new opera, “Enemies, A Love Story,” premieres. The season concludes in February with Verdi’s tragic masterpiece, “Rigoletto.”

At the Seattle Opera, Jamison spearheaded new programming to reach those not typically served by opera. She also created and implemented innovative camps, youth opera performances, adult continuing education courses and many school programs. She hopes to accomplish similar feats in Louisville.

“I’m just scratching the surface, but so far I’ve already seen that the arts in Louisville are absolutely world-class quality,” she said.

“The community is extremely arts savvy.

I’m looking forward to exploring how we can continue to deepen opera’s place in the Louisville arts scene.”

That means, in part, taking Kentucky Opera to the streets with special pop-up performances and collaborations in malls, neighborhoods or other venues. It makes Kentucky Opera accessible to all audiences, brings its performers one-on-one with people and hopefully, said Jamison, opens new audiences who may never have considered attending the opera in the past.

“Kentucky Opera seeks to do more than present the masterworks of opera within a dark theater,” she explained. “It’s important that we participate, show up and be part of our community. We are honored to bring arts experiences to different neighborhoods. While these can’t often include the theatrical elements of opera, they (serve as) ways we can contribute to and participate with our community.

“I think it’s essential to program operas that accomplish more than just learning to ‘appreciate’ the art form or ‘expose’ people to something new,” continued Jamison. “I believe we have an obligation to provide an experience that opens minds and hearts; produce arts that make the world a more compassionate, gener-

ous, beautiful place; and connect arts directly with the values of our community.”

Jamison succeeds Ian Derrer, who left Kentucky Opera in June 2018 when he was appointed general director of the Dallas Opera.

The season was programmed by Derrer, but Jamison will be key in the season’s execution throughout the coming year.

All performances this season will be directed by women, which is unique for Kentucky Opera. Beth Greenberg (“The Magic Flute”), Mary Birnbaum (“Enemies, A Love Story”) and Kathleen Belcher (“Rigoletto”) are all nationally-accomplished directors making their Kentucky Opera debuts.

“As we all know, opera is an old art form, and just like Shakespeare, that means that the stories hold many antiquated depictions (of) women’s roles in society,” said Jamison. “In ‘The Magic Flute,’ we see men speaking of women as chatterboxes with nothing important to say. In ‘Rigoletto,’ we see men who exercise their power over women, both with the intent to abuse and to protect. And, while ‘Enemies, A Love Story’ is a dark comedy that takes place in the mid-20th century, we still see the fate of women dictated by a man’s choices.”

Jamison hopes her female directors explore this season through the lenses of 21st-century women, with a focus on the role of the women in these stories. “It’s important to visit these stories from the past and be reminded of how far women have come in our journey, and how far – as illustrated by the #MeToo movement – we have yet to go,” she said.

Jamison hopes to see traditional audiences return and new audiences grow in Louisville.

“Often, I think the hardest part of going to the opera for the first time is finding someone to attend with,” she said. “Check out our events in the community and bring a friend to see if it’s something you’d be willing to spend an evening trying. Once you’ve bought your tickets, I would recommend our pre-performance talks to learn more before entering the theater. Come early, eat a light supper and hear an engaging talk about the show. Another thing that concerns first-time opera-goers is what to wear.

If you like to dress to the nines, go for it. But, if you don’t, wear whatever makes you feel great.

This is a great season to try opera.

“Every opera can’t be for everyone each time,” she added. “I don’t like every movie I see or every book I read, but we hope people have a meaningful experience that makes them curious enough to return again and again.” VT Season tickets are now on sale and start at $107. New this year, Kentucky Opera will offer a $40 student season ticket series. To purchase season or individual tickets for Kentucky Opera, visit KYOpera.org.

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CLOCKWISE: Barbara Lynne Jamison; “Enemies, A Love Story”; “Rigoletto”; “The Magic Flute.”

It’s important to visit these stories from the past and be reminded of how far women have come in our journey, and how far – as illustrated by the #MeToo movement – we have yet to go.

— KY Opera’s newly-appointed General Director Barbara Lynne Jamison

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At Home with EDWARD HEAVRIN

By Janice Carter Levitch Photos by Kathryn Harrington

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dward Heavrin is a filmmaker with a passion for documentary storytelling. He calls home a 1913 Catholic school and convent that was once part of Saint Brigid Catholic Church. It was sold in 1984 and converted into apartments. Inside Heavrin’s space, you get the sense of his creative nature, a keen eye for specific design elements and his achievements as a filmmaker.

“The Potter’s Field” is his proudest accomplishment – a documentary about high school students who volunteer to give funeral services for the homeless and unknown. He also made a documentary that follows Steve Wilson, co-founder of 21c Museum Hotels,

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as he navigates the art and design world to bring his award-winning concept to life.

“In Frame: The Man Behind the Museum Hotels,” premiered at the Kentucky Center and has since had TV screenings on PBS affiliate stations nationwide.

In 2012, Heavrin formed eALLEN Pictures, a commercial video company that has created hundreds of videos for national brands including the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Frazier History Museum, Bulleit Bourbon, PSA Airlines, Diageo and many more. To view his work visit eALLENpictures.com.

Heavrin recently invited us into his home to share his five favorite things.

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1. WWII JAPANESE SOLDIER’S CANTEEN “I love antique shopping, and this was one of the first pieces I ever purchased,” he recalled. “It’s a Japanese soldier’s canteen from World War II.” Heavrin went onto say, “When I picked it up, I could feel the weight of history and the story attached to this inanimate object. It gave me an appreciation for antiques and thus my collecting began.”

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“In his prime, my father was an entrepreneur who owned over 20 side businesses while still maintaining his day job as a lawyer,” Heavrin explained. “One of the businesses he owned was an oil company based out of Texas.”

He continued, “His oil company had struck millions of dollars of oil and he and his partners were all going to be rich. Unfortunately, greed overtook them and they drilled deeper and unexpectedly hit water, which ruined the oil and their fortune.

This hat is a good reminder that greed kills.”

4. ART DECO LIGHT FIXTURE “I can’t just go to IKEA and buy a light fixture,” Heavrin admitted.

“I have to punish myself for months, combing through antique stores for the perfect piece, often not knowing what I’m looking for until I find it.

This fixture is the pay off from that fun yet arduous process.”

2. “BE BUFFALO” BY JOSHUA HUETTIG “Huettig is one of my favorite Louisville artists,” Heavrin said. “He is proof that you don’t need technical ability or proper art schooling to succeed. All you need is passion, an opinion and the confidence to put yourself out there. A lot of friends aren’t keen on his work at first, but after a few visits to my apartment, they begin to ask where they can acquire a piece for themselves.”

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5. VOTE FOR ‘TINK” MATCHBOOK Heavrin’s grandfather was a farmer and hardware store owner in Springfield, Kentucky. Having no prior legal experience, he decided to run for judge several years ago. “I admire his confidence to go after something with no prior experience,” Heavrin said. “He ended up losing and claimed the race had been fixed.” VT 21

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Adventures in Dining An evening at Ostra, the latest from Chef Adam Burress Story and photos by JD Dotson

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would never consider myself to be an adventurous eater. Adventure calls for me in travel or experiences, but when it comes to food, I know what I like and stay pretty mainstream: not too spicy and definitely nothing weird. I am picky about seafood and would never intentionally eat a bug. Only in the past two years have I stepped outside of my comfort zone for some delicious chargrilled oysters on trips to New Orleans.

That being said, the new restaurant Ostra from Chef Adam Burress of Hammerheads, Game and Migo gets its name from the Spanish word for oyster, so it was only fitting that I have a bit of a culinary adventure here, too.

Warm summer nights call for dining al fresco, and Ostra’s two-tiered patio was a great place to start. Jon, my dinner date for the past 18 years, and I couldn’t have more opposite tastes when it comes to food, with him being the more daring usually. Our selections reflect our taste, but I was willing to step out my comfort zone for a bit. We started out with drinks. Jon ordered a margarita ($9) from the cocktail list and I ordered a Huey from the Ducktails list ($5). The Huey is coconut milk, honey, basil and turmeric (and named after one of Scrooge McDuck’s nephews in Disney’s “DuckTales”). Both cocktail and mocktail are perfect summer porching drinks for a warm evening in Louisville.

Of course, we couldn’t come to Ostra and not order oysters. Jon ordered the Hot

Half-Shell Oysters ($15 for four), two with kale goat cheese and two with jalapeno mornay, and I ordered the watermelon salad ($11). The oysters were distinctly different – delicious and creamy with the goat cheese and just a hint of heat with the jalapeno. The watermelon salad was a refreshing, cool counterpart to the oysters. Basil yogurt, roseheart, toasted peanuts, feta and white balsamic blend together beautifully with the fruit.

Options for our next course were in the categories of raw and bocata – sandwich or sliders in Spanish – under the heading “More Amore.” I picked a bocata, the crispy avocado banh mi. Jon wanted a little more love and ordered the Bang Bang Chicken. ($7 and $12). My crispy avocado sandwich was served with mushroom pâté, pickled vegetables, kimchi mayo and cilantro. Bang Bang Chicken is a fried chicken on jalapeno risotto with toasted peanuts. My banh mi was a deliciously interesting, vegetarian twist on a traditional Vietnamese sandwich, with just enough crunch to the avocado and wrapped in the kimchi and pickled vege-

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table flavors. Jon’s sandwich had a great kick with the lightly-fried chicken. Ostra, which has numerous tapas-style plates, is perfect for trying a lot of things and sharing. All of our dishes were just the right size for both of us to try some new things and still have room for dessert.

The inside of Ostra is dark and romantic with warm light from hanging baskets and the concrete bar. The interior is intimate and sleek, a perfect spot to end the night with dessert and a drink.

Usually, it is difficult for me to choose a dessert. I love it all, so narrowing it down is usually the hardest part. But the choice was clear from the get-go. We had to embrace the culinary adventure and order the Cricket Brownie ($8). Studies show that we unknowingly eat several pounds of bugs a year. Yet, I had a hard time of intentionally ordering a dessert made of insects. It was the thing I love most in the world mixed with the thing(s) that make me squirm the most. The menu says the brownie is made from banana, coconut and cricket flour. Doesn’t sound too bad at first. I am sure I can handle it since it’s just flour, right?

The large plate of brownies was set in front of us. Just out of the oven, the smell of warm chocolate hit us first. Drizzled with icing running down the sides, the brownies were beautifully decorated with edible flowers. We immediately forgot the flour recipe and, wait, what is that? Sitting amongst the flowers and perched atop the gooey chocolate mounds were little candied whole crickets. I love dessert the most, but this is the one and only time in my life where I had to

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pass. Jon, being braver, than I dug into the brownie and insisted I try it, knowing the sugar fiend in me always wins the fight. I tried the dessert, my fork carefully avoiding actual whole crickets as it sunk into the good stuff. The brownie was heaven – rich chocolate, warm, hints of coconut and banana and no hint of whatever my mind conjured up cricket flour to taste like. Truly a spectacular dessert, cricket flour and all, and my adventures in eating just got taken up a notch. So the little guys on top didn’t die in vain, I made Jon eat the candied garnish so I could squirm a bit more and be adventurous albeit vicariously. VT

Perched atop the gooey chocolate mounds are little candied whole crickets.

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oyce Meyer and Lisa Stemler were both athletes until college, when they began exploring how to dress for adult life outside of the athletic realm. Both of their mothers were fashionable business women. Lisa’s mother was a CEO who passed her wardrobe on to her daughter.

Lisa loves statement shoes since she had to wear corrective, orthopedic shoes during her childhood.

She ultimately had surgery to correct her pigeon

toes, but once she healed up and had the freedom to wear what she wanted, she felt the urge to make up for lost time.

Joyce’s favorite labels are Alice & Olivia, Joie and Gucci. She likes to find intricate and ornate details and statement pieces to build around. She appreciates Gucci’s color palette and says their pieces match across the years and that helps her get more mileage out of the clothes she’s already invested in.

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Lisa’s favorite labels are Coach, Gucci and Ralph Lauren. She attends many gallery shows and art galas with Joyce, and she grew tired of having her beautiful gowns stepped on. Once she’d had enough of tattered hems and frayed edges, she bought two bespoke tuxedos and has never looked back.

While the styles of both women are different, they do complement one another, much like their personalities. In addition to fashion, both Joyce and Lisa have an immense love for the arts and enjoy showing that love through their personal style. VT

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Behind-the-scenes with the Community Foundation as it prepares for Give For Good Louisville

By Mariah Kline Photos by Andrea Hutchinson

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he Community Foundation of Louisville (CFL) began its 24-hour giving day, now known as Give For Good Louisville, in 2014. Since then, the annual event has raised more than $14 million for local nonprofits. This year’s participants include more than 500 organizations, all of whom have received invaluable guidance from CFL in order to raise as much as possible for their cause on the big day.

In the last several weeks, The Voice-Tribune has closely followed the foundation

and two of its key players, Vice President of Marketing & Communications Cara Baribeau and Marketing & Communications Associate Molly Melia, leading up to Give For Good Louisville on Sept. 13. Watching Baribeau, Melia and their colleagues at work is inspiring. Their passion for helping the community truly knows no bounds. Thanks to the efforts of this team, every participating group has the chance to propel their cause forward and serve more people than ever before.

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Cara Baribeau and Molly Melia with the Community Foundation of Louisville.

LIVE AND IN COLOR Last year’s Give For Good donations surpassed $4.6 million. This year CFL hopes to reach $5 million via micro-campaigns each nonprofit launches.

“Three hundred sixty-five days a year, we help our donors do more than they ever thought possible with their charitable giving and invest in nonprofits to help build their capacity to best serve our community,” said CFL President and CEO Susan Barry.

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“Through Give For Good Louisville, we’re able to show this on a grand scale.”

Social media plays a major part in generating buzz for the day of giving as well as telling the stories of nonprofits. CFL spends a few weeks every summer visiting different organizations and filming a series of Facebook Live videos. Getting to Know the Good, as they call it, allows featured organizations to share their stories and missions and introduce themselves to new donors.

I tagged along one afternoon as they visited Kentucky Shakespeare in Central Park.

Producing Artistic Director Matt Wallace said his organization raised around $20,000 during the 2017 Give For Good campaign and look forward to what Sept. 13 has in store.

“Give For Good is great at exposing more people to our work,” explained Wallace, “and not just our audience members or the folks we perform for in schools but people who just might not realize what we do.”

Kentucky Shakespeare puts on 60 performances of seven different productions each summer, and every performance is free.

By the end of July, they had already served nearly 22,000 people. “Because we’re free, I believe we engage the overall demographics of Louisville more than any other organization just about,” said Kerry Wang, the nonprofit’s board chair.

The live videos can reach thousands of people in a matter of hours thanks to the accessibility of social networking.

“Each nonprofit’s constituents, friends and family members see it when it’s shared, so it has this kind of ripple effect,” said Melia. “It shows the power behind these organizations that are doing such great work and that’s why it takes off so well.”

TRAINING DAY Preparing for Give For Good begins months before the actual day, starting with a nonprofit training camp, which was held this year at the Muhammad Ali Center. This event brought together several fundraising experts to teach more than 300 people from different nonprofits how to make the most out of the 24-hour giving period.

Representatives from GiveGab, the online platform that makes the entire day possible, spoke at length about peer-to-peer fundraising, goal setting and the best way to utilize the platform’s tools to attract donors. Last year’s participants who implemented peer-to-peer fundraising – having one’s supporters share the fundraiser via their social networks – managed to earn an extra $100,000 in donations.

The day’s keynote speaker was Bobbie Donahue, a faculty member from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy who spoke at length about donor engagement. She advised audience members to shift their focus from what their organization needs to what the community needs, getting to the heart of what really matters and why the giving day is so essential. “You are an advocate for donors to help them make change in the community that they can’t do on their own,” Donahue said.

Following Donahue, Sarah Riley from the Courier Journal led an enlightening talk on effective storytelling, which resonated with several participants. “I like the storytelling idea,” said Pamela Carter with USA Cares, a nonprofit that assists post-9/11 veterans and their families in financial crisis. “We have some amazing stories to tell from veterans and families that we’ve helped, so I think we can take away a lot from this.”

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Photos by Tim Valentino.

Natalie Smith with Anchal Project.

Chris Hartman and Jamie McClard with Fairness Campaign.

Susan Overton and Lisa Hebert with Habitat for Humanity.

The AMPED Jazz Ensemble receives a donation of $50,000 for their program.

Wildlife in Need.

Nathan Hewitt and Susan Bramer with Actors Theatre.

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Lindsey Robinson, Sarah Humphrey and Meredith Pack with Home of the Innocents.

Lisa Sobel-Berlow with Jewish Family & Career Services.

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At the Foundation we believe that anyone can be a philanthropist and this day makes it easy for everyone to see how if we all do a little, we can have a big impact on our community.

— Susan Barry, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Louisville

John Wells and David Benson with Dogs Helping Heroes.

To be part of Give For Good and receive such a high level of assistance with fundraising is beneficial. Every person attended the camp for free as part of their nonprofit registration and received invaluable advice they can carry with them long after the day of giving has passed. For first-time participants and seasoned professionals alike, the camp provided both information and inspiration.

“This is a great learning opportunity,” said Kassi Cawood, board chair and volunteer with Dogs Helping Heroes, which provides trained service dogs to wounded veterans and first responders. “We’re a small nonprofit so we have a lot of volunteers with a lot of energy, but maybe we don’t have all the direction that we need. ...We all have our good intentions and good ideas, but now I have some direction that I can share and utilize with our volunteers.”

“As the host and organizer, what’s so encouraging to me is that there’s a real thirst for this information,” said Baribeau.

“Seeing the turnout and the amount of engagement is a great testament to what the Community Foundation does, which is build the capacity of our organization and serving our community.”

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Elizabeth Blickenstaff and Michelle Schofield with McClanahan School of Irish Dance.

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GIVE FOR GOOD LOUISVILLE Midnight to midnight Sept. 13 giveforgoodlouisville.org

CFL is not the only institution that makes Give For Good Louisville such a resounding success. They partner with several sponsors to make the most out of the day, allowing for bonuses to be given out and a large prize pool to be collected from.

Golden Ticket Sponsor Delta Dental makes the day’s impact go even further by awarding $1,000 bonuses to randomly selected charities. The company gives out one an hour for 24 hours, and six additional tickets are awarded at the Give For Good rally, adding up to a total of 30 $1,000 boosts for nonprofits.

The midday rally, which is held at Fourth Street Live, serves as a celebration of the day. Out of the 500 participating, around 200 organizations gather under the atrium to share in the excitement with their volunteers and meet members of the community. Outside of the rally, many organizations hold open houses, meals and other events on the big day to connect with their supporters and raise awareness of their cause.

“At the foundation,” said Barry, “we believe that anyone can be a philanthropist and this day makes it easy for everyone to see how if we all do a little, we can have a big impact on our community.”

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LOOKING FORWARD While a great deal of time and energy is put toward this one day of giving, CFL does not lose sight of helping nonprofits achieve their long-term goals and succeed in the future. Below you will find an article written

by Dr. Michael G. Strawser and Molly Melia about how nonprofits can interest young philanthropists while continuing to reach their current donor base. The Bellarmine University professor and the CFL associate delivered this information at the nonprofit training camp during an informative panel and presentation about millenials and philanthropy, giving those in attendance advice for how they can garner support from the coming generations.

Behind the scenes, the Community Foundation of Louisville works tirelessly to ensure that Give For Good reaches as many people as possible. Now, it’s our turn. The goal is $5 million. The day is Sept. 13. The community is ours to make better. VT

Next Generation Philanthropy How nonprofits can reach young donors

By Dr. Michael G. Strawser and Molly Melia

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Staff members and actors from Kentucky Shakespeare took part in Getting to Know the Good, the Facebook Live series presented by the Community Foundation. Photo by Mariah Kline.

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ost organizations struggle to address the “generational crisis.”

For workplaces, questions center around onboarding, recruiting and retaining talent. For nonprofits, questions and concerns revolve around next generation philanthropy. Who are these “next gen” donors and how do nonprofits reach this young donor base while engaging current givers?

Recently, Pew Research Center designated 1996 as the “final” birth year for millennials, meaning the youngest millennials are 22 and oldest Generation Z members are 21 – old enough to volunteer, display passion for causes and donate.

If you follow next generation philanthropic patterns and habits, the following statistics will not surprise you: Millennials • Averaged 40 volunteer hours over the past year; • Account for more total charitable donations than any other age group; • Will inherit $30 trillion from their boomer parents.

Generation Z • 32 percent donate their own money to causes; • 50 percent are looking for a job in the “volunteering” realm.

So, how can you engage next generation donors?

1. STOP FOCUSING ON MILLENNIALS. Millennials grab headlines because they are transformative, but Generation Z members are nicknamed “Philanthroteens” for a reason.

They are passionate, engaged and want to be involved. Engagement strategies should focus on those even younger than millennials by creating opportunities to promote your campaign and volunteer.

2. BE MOBILE READY AND DIGITAL FRIENDLY. Leverage platforms that are already in use by younger generations. Millennials love Facebook (for now), Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter, and Generation Z loves YouTube. Meet younger donors where they are and ask them how they want to be engaged.

Online remains the number one donation preference for millennials but personal request, email and direct mail rank closely behind. Emphasize mobile giving and online giving options, but don’t forsake the old ways just yet – this will help you continue to engage older donors as well.

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Give For Good is great at exposing more people to our work, people who just might not realize what we do.

— Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare

THE COUNTIES SERVED: GIVE FOR GOOD GOES BEYOND LOUISVILLE METRO

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to their money when it leaves their pocket.

Supporters, especially younger donors, need a clear call to action. Be transparent about what you need. Share successes. Relay impact. Emphasize community. Engage your donors in the narrative so your stories resonate even more. And, share content across multiple platforms.

Then encourage Millennials and Generation Z to share your stories and leverage their ability to expand your audience.

These engagement strategies are not exhaustive. Your organization should still develop a comprehensive communication strategy that considers message, medium and audience. But, it is important to consider how to reach younger generations. Consider creating a board position specifically for a member of generation Y and/or Z; reiterate the power of peer-to-peer giving, and promote online giving days.

Remember to treat Millennial and Generation Z donors like other givers – stay in contact, say thank you, and don’t minimize contributions of time or money.

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Remember, they are passionate, engaged and active, and they want to participate – empower them. VT About Michael G. Strawser, PhD Assistant professor and the director of graduate programs in the School of Communication at Bellarmine University, Michael is a communication trainer and consultant through his business, Legacy Communication. He specializes in communication skills training and inter-generational interaction.

About Molly Melia Marketing and communications associate for CFL, Molly assists with branding, marketing, PR and content creation. She also works as the project coordinator for Give For Good Louisville and served as a facilitator for the Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council. Molly is a graduate from the Master of Arts in Communication program at Bellarmine University.

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Disease, homelessness, education, animal welfare, equal rights – the list can go on for ages.

However, the news isn’t all bad, particularly in a place as generous as the Derby City. No matter which cause tugs at your heartstrings, there’s a way every individual can help on Louisville’s biggest day of giving and all year long. On the following pages you will find further information about a number of organizations that are working to improve our community and our world.

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Dear Friends, At Louisville Public Media, we work to make our city stronger through great journalism, real cultural enrichment, and meaningful social connection. We do that with the support of people like you, our 13,000 members who believe in our mission and its vital role in our community.

When you support Louisville Public Media, you’re supporting a strong community.

Journalism is a public service that makes our democracy work. You hear that every day on 89.3 WFPL, where we slow down the news and dissect important issues. You read it in stories from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, where we hold local officials accountable, protect the vulnerable, and right public wrongs. You also hear it in long-form stories about generational shifts in Appalachia from the Ohio Valley ReSource.

Our city is strengthened by the art and music Louisvillians make.

We highlight that every day on 91.9 WFPK — in our programming, at Waterfront Wednesday and the many concerts we help produce, and in the deep knowledge of the voices you know and trust to lead you to discovering new music. At 90.5 WUOL, we bring classical music to your homes, offices, cars, and anywhere you are. And because music and the arts are vital to a well-rounded education, we work to provide instruments and to teach young people across the city through musical programming.

We also know that it takes a lot to navigate the world today, and Louisville has never had a more vibrant social life. That’s why Do502 is here for you, providing a comprehensive guide to the events happening all around us.

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News. Information. Arts. Music. Connection. These are the pillars of a healthy city, and they’re what makes Louisville Public Media your destination for understanding our community in a deeper, more meaningful way.

We can only do that with your support. Become a member today by calling 502-814-6565 or visiting louisvillepublicmedia.org/support.

With appreciation, Stephen George President, Louisville Public Media

We believe that the Fourth Estate is vital to a thriving democracy.

We believe that arts and culture are the lifeblood of a community.

Join us.

Your support matters.

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varian Awareness of Kentucky (OAK) aims to create an awareness regarding early symptoms that may be indicative of ovarian cancer through health fairs, community events, speaking to 3rd year medical students, and hosting programs at various workplaces and social groups.

Ovarian cancer is known as the “silent” disease…the symptoms are mere whispers that something is not right. Bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, and urinary urgency or frequency are all too often overlooked by both patients and medical professionals as warning signs that further testing is needed.

We create and promote resources for support, networking and education of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer through monthly support groups that include women with all forms of gynecological cancer. We fund ovarian cancer research and lead advocacy for federal and state legislation to improve the lives of those affected. Thank you for your help in furthering our mission.

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roviding a support system for 30 years, Pillar, formerly Apple Patch, provides services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in leading their best lives.

What began as a small group of parents working together to ensure their loved ones lived long and happy lives, has grown into a thriving nonprofit that serves over 300 people of all ages. The support services Pillar provides enables everyone we serve the opportunity for personal growth and a life of independence and choice.

Our supported employment program provides an array of job-placement services for our participants. Our new community engagement center (opening late Fall 2018), will house a state-of-the-art sensory room and offer life-skills, culinary and art classes.

We began and grew as Apple Patch, but we have evolved into Pillar! Your help on September 13th will allow Pillar participants to evolve into the people they’ve always dreamed they could be. www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/pillar-support-org Information: Jennifer O’Bryan P(502) 657-0103, ext. 116 or Jennifer.OBryan@pillarsupport.org

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Metro United Way – Probably Not What You Think Metro United Way works with more than 100 nonprofit agencies to identify opportunities for improvement and action in the community.

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etro United Way has been improving lives in the region for more than 100 years, having celebrated its centennial anniversary last year in record fashion. Amid all the memories of those first 100 years, one thing that may get missed is the real impact Metro United Way makes daily in the seven-county region they serve.

Many people still view the philanthropic organization as a “pass-through” financial conduit to nonprofit charities. To view it that simply, would be dismissing the boundless work Metro United Way undertakes every day.

Metro United Way works with more than 100 nonprofit agencies to identify opportunities for improvement and action in the community, then enlists its powerful voice among other government, for-profit and individual groups to bring those collective thoughts together to present solutions.

“It’s not about funding agencies — it’s about funding outcomes,” said John Blair, Chief Brand Officer for Metro United Way. “No single agency alone can address the opportunities that are in front of us as a community — you need a collective group of voices and solutions to uplift and empower everyone so that all individuals can succeed.”

Blair likens the role that Metro United Way plays in the community to that of an orchestra conductor.

“An orchestra is made up of musicians, all of whom make beautiful music individually,” explained Blair. “However, if all the musicians were reading from different sheets of music and at their own pace, the musical output would simply be indecipherable noise coming from the orchestra. But if the conductor has all musicians reading from the same sheet of music and focused on the same instrumental goal, musical brilliance is made through that conductor.”

“That’s our role — to bring all the

community together so that we’re all reading from the same sheet of music and focused on the same goals. When that happens, positive change can happen,” Blair continued.

Through its programming and support, the organization impacts more than 250,000 people per year. Metro United Way focuses on four main areas and its impact is felt throughout the community as evidenced by these statistics provided by the organization:

EARLY CHILDHOOD SUCCESS • The Ready for K Alliance has seen a 190% increase in on-time kindergarten registration in MUW’s priority zip codes.

YOUTH SUCCESS • More than 20,000 youth benefited from quality out-of-school time programs to help achieve academic success.

FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE • 2,169 people received job skills training and 86% of them attained gainful employment in their field of choice.

HEALTHY LIVES • 43,138 individuals received healthy food through partner agencies and services “This is a community change organization that is able to wrap around the needs of individuals in our community to help them be independent more quickly,” Blair said.

“And Metro United Way is able to invest in solutions to make that happen. We will be working extremely hard to raise the funds to make sure our community is really able to succeed.”

Few organizations drive the collective impact that Metro United Way makes. Only through seeing the organization through this lens can the community help it continue its all too important mission.

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WE DON’T JUST FUND PARTNERS. WE FUND OUTCOMES. There are a lot of organizations doing great work in our community. Breaking the cycle of poverty, helping a young person succeed or setting someone up for a healthy lifestyle is never the work of one organization. It’s the work of many. Metro United Way orchestrates big change by serving as the powerful community catalyst that produces better results faster. We invest in and support dynamic partnerships so our community is able to succeed.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Compassionate Care

Helping You Shine as Long and Bright as You Can Since 1978, Hosparus Health has been providing supportive care for children and adults facing serious and life-limiting illnesses. Our local, compassionate Care Teams provide: • • • •

Pain and Symptom Management Hospice and Palliative Care Grief Counseling and Spiritual Support We Honor Veterans Program

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These selfless volunteers brought a new kind of care to our communities called “hospice.” They weren’t sure if it would work or if it would last. They tried it anyway.

Thanks to their bold efforts, this year Hosparus Health celebrates 40 years of service. Our teams of professionals and volunteers have cared for more than 114,000 patients since we admitted that first one in June 1978. Today our local Care Teams of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, CNAs, counselors and volunteers continue to provide advanced illness & hospice care, grief counseling, pain management and more to people facing serious and life-limiting illnesses in 37 counties in Kentucky and Indiana. Hosparus Health has 600 employees and 550 volunteers who care for 7,700 patients and families every year.

The Kentucky Humane Society

T hERE FOR PETS & PEOPLE. The Kentucky humane Society is here for Kentucky’s needy dogs, cats, horses – and for the people who love them. help us create more compassionate communities by donating today. kyhumane.org.

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he Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is a champion for companion animals.

Through leadership, education and proactive solutions, we are creating more compassionate communities.

KHS is Louisville’s favorite place to adopt a pet. Your donations help us provide food, medical care and behavioral assistance to thousands of needy dogs, cats and horses - and then we find them wonderful adopters.

But not only here for animals: we’re also here for pet parents.

THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT, WE CAN PROVIDE: • Over 6,000 pet adoptions a year • Low-cost spay/neuter surgeries at our S.N.I.P. Clinic, helping reduce pet overpopulation • A free Pet Help Line, 502-509-4738, which answers pet-related questions 7 days a week • Medical and behavioral rehabilitation for fragile shelter animals • Fun, effective and positive dog training classes • Summer camp for kids Donate and join the KHS family! Learn more about our lifesaving work at www.kyhumane.org.

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hroughout its 110-year history as a Louisville social service organization, Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS) has served people of all ages and diverse backgrounds, providing a full range of human services all under one roof. This one-stop concept allows our counselors to take a holistic approach to problems facing individuals and families.

JFCS has always “welcomed the stranger” by providing family and career services to immigrants and refugees. This understanding fuels our desire to help New Americans on their journey to becoming self-sufficient. Counting refugees from all countries, Kentucky has resettled more than twice the national annual average of refugees.

The JFCS culturally diverse staff provides immigrants and refugees with the skills and services they need to achieve financial independence. Its Career Academy, Re-Certification and Re-Credentialing Services, Career Services, Navigate Enterprise Center and Refugee Savings Program provide the ways and means for those

JFCS has always “welcomed the stranger.”

Somali grocery store owner, Ismail.

who want to build a better future for themselves and their families.

Meet Ismail, who came to the US from Somalia in 2016. His wife, Farhiyo, has been living in Louisville with their children since 2013.

Ismail came to JFCS with a business idea of opening a grocery store featuring Somali foods.

In order to get financing, the JFCS Navigate Enterprise Center worked with him to establish a good credit score. Farhiyo already had a small

store in the International Mall on 8th street and was looking for some help in purchasing inventory. Business advisor, Mona Dajani, begin working with Farhiyo to determine how much money she realistically could pay back, as well as establishing bookkeeping procedures. A small loan from the JFCS micro-loan program was made in March for her to purchase inventory. In August 2018, Ismail and a new partner opened a grocery store and cafe in the Shively area with financing from the micro-loan and the IDA program. The JFCS Navigate Enterprise Center assisted with store set-up and marketing. The family has been able to establish some financial stability and a sense of place in the larger community.

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Jewish Family & Career Services JFCS has provided more than a century of service to the Greater Louisville community, offering hope and support to people making changes in their lives. Its services are provided within a climate of caring, trust and respect for human dignity and diversity.

• College / career advice for students and young adults

• Career and workforce development

• Food and emergency services for families in need

• Counseling for parents and their children

• Helping newcomers to our community build assets

• Senior transportation and in-home care

Your gifts of support will help to ensure that JFCS has the resources to meet the needs of individuals and families for every season of their lives.

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hen parents bring home a new child, they begin to document “firsts.” The first steps, first words, important milestones in their child’s life. For Chris and Nancy Flowers, their book of firsts looks different. There are no pictures of a newborn baby fresh from the hospital or a toddler learning to crawl. Inside are pictures of four struggling kids, learning to live life for the first time. Their book of firsts includes things like: first haircut, first new pair of shoes, first trip to the beach, first Christmas.

In 2017, Chris and Nancy Flowers became foster parents through Boys & Girls Haven. Their home quickly filled with four children between the ages of 6 and 17 from a struggling home. “We are just happy to have these kids and show them that life doesn’t have to be difficult,” says Nancy. As a former foster child herself, Nancy uses her 14 years in the system to be Boys & Girls Haven is a non- a better foster parent. “I can profit agency specializing in understand how kids act and providing services to teens these react to certain and tweens in foster care. scenarios,” she explains.

The Flowers are one of the many families that choose to open their homes and hearts to the children of Boys & Girls Haven.

Boys & Girls Haven is a non-profit agency specializing in providing services to teens and tweens in foster care. Founded by Father James C. Maloney nearly 70 years ago, Boys & Girls Haven has expanded from one residential campus on Goldsmith Lane to providing and home and a future to children and families across Kentucky through five core programs: • Residential Foster Care – Home-style cottage housing for both girls and boys, age 11-18 who are in need of more intensive stabilization services.

• In-Home Foster Care – A supportive network of foster homes offering the love and stability of a family to kids from birth to age 21.

• Independent and Pre-Independent Living – Dorm-style living and scattered-site apartments offering young adults the support they need to pursue education and career paths on the journey to adulthood.

• Haven Family Services – Preventative community based program offering an array of in-home and office based services, including individual and group counseling, art therapy, case management and outpatient substance abuse treatment.

• Independence Readiness – a unique, modernized program designed to propel older foster youth toward success through integrated life skills development, vocational training emphasizing skilled trades/STEM industries, and mentoring.

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their dream of adopting all four kids in their care. Every day as a foster parent brings new challenges, but Chris says there are no regrets, “Kids need to have a loving home(…)We are showing them there is life outside of the two to three square miles that they grew up in.”

Due in part to the growing Opioid epidemic, there are now approximately 9,500 youth in state custody. Boys & Girls Haven relies on our community to help meet the ever-increasing need. Here are a few ways you can help: • FOSTER: Becoming a foster parent is one of the most important things you can do to change the life of a young person. Boys & Girls Haven provides training and certification for therapeutic foster parents and matches them with children in need of nurturing, supportive homes.

• VOLUNTEER: Volunteers serve as advocates, ambassadors, mentors, tutors and friends in the advancement of our mission.

• DONATE: Even after state funding, it costs $21 per day to provide the basic needs of a child in our care. Whether through monetary donations or supply drives, your support is an integral part of Boys & Girls Haven.

For more information about these options or to connect with Boys & Girls Haven, please visit www.homeandafuture.org.

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M EVERY BABY DESERVES THE BEST POSSIBLE START More than 380,000 babies are born prematurely in the U.S. each year. March of Dimes is working to change that.

In November, Prematurity Awareness Month, and all year long we make the future brighter for us all.

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arch of Dimes has a rich history as a leader in the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Founded in 1938 by Franklin D. Roosevelt with the goal to eradicate polio, we have since funded prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome, elimination of rubella, gene sequencing to diagnose, prevent or treat birth defects, and Apgar scoring, a standard screening measure used by modern clinicians worldwide to summarize a newborn’s health.

Celebrating our 80th anniversary in 2018, we continue our mission for healthy moms and strong babies. March of Dimes is advocating for policies to protect moms and babies and working to radically improve the health care they receive. We’re pioneering research to find solutions and empowering families with programs, knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies. By uniting our communities, we’re building a brighter future for us all.

Join our fight today because every baby deserves the best possible start.

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While meeting these needs, Red Cross volunteers teach lifesaving skills like CPR and first aid, and help our communities become better prepared. Your generosity is a powerful way to invest in our community.

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New art event celebrates transformation, repurposing

By Heather Hise, Director of Communications Goodwill Industries of Kentucky

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his fall, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky will host a first-of-its-kind event, supporting its mission to help people with disabilities or other challenges overcome barriers to success in the workforce. At the Speed Art Museum on Saturday, November 10, event attendees will have an opportunity to view and purchase artwork created from items donated to Goodwill stores throughout Kentucky. Inspired by the concepts of transformation and repurposing, ten Kentucky artists will showcase their work in bringing renewed value to previously-loved objects.

The participating artists—selected by a jury from nearly 30 applicants—work in a variety of mediums, including metal and glass sculpture, textiles, fashion design, printmaking, and more. Each artist will produce at least two pieces comprising materials sourced from local

Goodwill stores. Proceeds from the event will benefit Goodwill’s efforts to connect Kentuckians with a career path, provide ongoing support to improve participants’ chances for success, and ultimately move the needle on poverty in Kentucky. Through jobs at Goodwill and with employers across the state, Goodwill’s career

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coaches are dedicated to participants long-term to ensure each person’s challenges and barriers are identified and addressed—whether through Goodwill or a community partner.

With every classroom interaction, mock interview, resume workshop, and connection to an employer, Goodwill considers the impact a career can have on a family’s life. Many people in poverty want to work, but they need a chance to show what they can do. Goodwill is in the business of helping people repurpose their lives and find meaning and value despite the challenges they face. Just as artists have vision for what objects could be and should be, Goodwill sees that same potential in the people who seek help in supporting themselves and their families.

Tickets and sponsorships are available! Visit www.theartofgoodwill.org for more information.

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iving with cancer is not a choice. HOW you live with it is. That’s what Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana is all about—LIVING with cancer. With joy. With style. With purpose. And with others who know what it’s like, who “get it.”

In our first decade, Gilda’s Club has served more than 7,500 people living with 55 different types of cancer—one quarter of whom are children. We treat the “other” symptoms of cancer—fear, anxiety, depression, helplessness, and hopelessness. Those symptoms affect the whole family when a cancer diagnosis comes into the home, often turning the world as a family knew it upside down.

Cancer is a leading cause of death in the country and Kentucky is among the hardest hit for incidence and mortality rates. In addition to the damage it causes the body, cancer has a tremendous impact on the mind. The word itself causes fear. That is where psychosocial support can work in tandem with medical care for what the 2007 NIH Institutes of Medicine report calls “whole cancer care.”

At Gilda’s Club, families join together to create a warm, welcoming community of support where they can safely share emotions and explore their cancer journeys through support groups, music and art. Lectures and workshops provide education, which help offer knowledge of a multitude of cancer-specific topics. Healthy lifestyle programs like cooking and exercise (yoga, meditation, qigong, Zumba and Pilates) improve health and gain strength. Purely social events provide families an opportunity to come together and enjoy life while cancer is a part of it. Finally, our extraordinary events are—well— extraordinary! From kids’ camps and lock-ins to off-site retreats, couples’ nights or a day at the farm, these events allow members to go a little deeper, build relationships, and have FUN! We know those we presently serve represent a small percentage of those who would benefit from the social and emotional support we provide. If all those who could significantly benefit joined us, our members would include more than 15,000 each year! Support groups in southern Indiana, a new branch office in west Louisville at the Passport Health Campus, and the new facility we purchased on Grinstead Drive (which will more than double our clubhouse space and for which we have begun a $12 million capital campaign), will allow for tremendous growth. That growth translates into real impact—not only on quality of life but health outcomes, as well.

We have impressive statistics about the impact of what we do.

But it’s not the numbers that inspire, it’s the people: 11-year-old Dawson, who has been living with cancer since he was 6 months old; Lori, who in her early 30s faced a formidable cancer whose treatment left her temporarily disfigured; Tyler who has had cancer since he was 22— nearly half his life;

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David who, at the age of 7, just finished three years of treatment; Lucie, who started chemo in her second trimester of pregnancy and recently finished while raising a toddler and two older brothers; and Jim, who came to Gilda’s 10 years ago after his daughter died of cancer, returned years later when he, himself, was diagnosed, and eventually whose memorial service was held at Gilda’s Club, the place where he found comfort, support and friends.

Our goal is to transform the way families LIVE with cancer and, quite simply, to ensure no one faces cancer alone. JOIN US in making that vision a reality.

Now is the time to give! All donations from $1 to $25,000 will be DOUBLED through a matching grant. Please donate at givegoodforlouisville.org now when your impact will mean the most to families in our community living with cancer!

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Dawson agrees.

Living with cancer is not a choice.

How you live with it is.

Donate at giveforgoodlouisville.org now. Your impact will be doubled by a matching grant.

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Louisville’s ONLY professional theatre for young audiences!

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tageOne Family Theatre’s 2018-19 Mainstage Season kicks off with Frankenstein, Mary Shelley’s tale of horror as adapted by Idris Goodwin.

When Victor Frankenstein’s experiments result in a grotesque creature beyond his control, chaos ensues.

Next, we bring back a holiday favorite in December with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and all six Herdmans (the worst kids in the whole history of the universe.) Will they ruin the pageant, or will the spirit of the season change their hearts and minds? In 2019, audiences will delight in the antics of Peter Hatcher’s mischievous little brother, Fudge, in the staged version of Judy Blume’s Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. Rounding out the season is a funny twist on a classic fable, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Keep it going with our StoryTellers Series, returning with eight performance dates. This “theater for the very young”

program is perfect for ages 2 to 8, and is a wonderful introduction to the live theater experience with actors, props, and audience participation in an intimate setting.

Become a StageOne Family Pass Member for UNLIMITED access to every play and Storytellers event, plus additional discounts on StageOne summer camps and discounts from various partners. Join anytime; memberships are good for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Call (502) 498.2436 or visit www.StageOne.org to learn more.

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ddiction is taking the lives of men and women in our communities at an alarming rate. At The Healing Place, lives are being saved… and changed.

While heroin and opioids have the headlines, a large number of men and women are coming to our detox units every night seeking help for many substances, including meth and alcohol. Around The Healing Place, we often say the drink or the drug is only a symptom, not the problem.

Over the past four years, The Healing Place has been expanding services to better meet the needs of our community. By the end of this year the expansion of our men’s campus will be complete and we will be able to have nearly 1,000 men and women in a bed every night at no cost to the client.

Since 1989, The Healing Place has been helping people find a new life in recovery by utilizing three main components: community, education, and accountability. Many of the men and women who come to us for help have burned bridges and cannot afford their next meal, let alone treatment. Those who come to The Healing Place are accepted as they are, regardless of their ability to pay.

What we do is nothing short of amazing – but we don’t do it alone.

Behind every one of our success stories – every life that is changed, every family that is healed, and every man and woman who breaks free of addiction through our treatment programs – is someone like you.

Without support from individuals, businesses, and foundations in our

community, we cannot help those who have nowhere else to go and want to change their life.

They need our help, and we need yours. Please consider a gift to The Healing Place at www.thehealingplace.org or by calling 502-5854848.

THE WAY OUT SEEMS OBVIOUS. UNLESS YOU’RE ON THE INSIDE.

Desperate times call for compassionate measures.

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n Sept. 8, The Parklands of Floyds Fork held its annual fundraising event at the Brown-Forman Silo Center. The event included a cocktail reception in the Hockensmith Barn, three-course dinner by Ladyfingers Catering and the Afterglow lounge presented by Butchertown Grocery.

Karen Lawrence, BJ Pagano and Betty Oliver.

Scott Neff and Michelle Wells.

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Kathy, Joe, Sarah, Kayla and Aaron Daley and Sam Stewart.

Barry and Larie Allen with Carol James.

Field & Fork Committee Member Barbara Juckett and Executive Director of the Waterfront Botanical Gardens Kasey Maier.

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Anita and Ryan Poynter with Cissy Musselman.

Mark Anderson and Chef Bobby Benjamin with Butchertown Grocery.

Molly Hanrahan, Nic Christansen and Rebecca Rego.

Lisa and Paul Jardina.

Arif and Isha Nazir.

Liz and Jackson Andrews.

Liz Bingham and Zack Taylor.

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elebrating 10 years of caring for patients and families, the Norton Cancer Institute hosted Bike to Beat Cancer on Sept.

8. Riders took part in races ranging from five to 100 miles long in honor of those who have won and lost their battles with the disease. All of the funds raised went to the Norton Cancer Institute and Norton Children’s Cancer Institute.

Sadie Terry, Ashley Blackerby, Jackson Blackerby, Robin Hodgson and Susan Shee.

Karen Knop, Susan Bufford and Stacey Haskel with Team Trilogy who rode in memory of Otto Knop.

Jennifer Ratterman and Daniel Miles.

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Betty Ball with Scott, Trey and Stacey Schoen.

Marlon Capili, Shara Lucio, Jessaluz Braga and Nicolai Bernardo.

Tiffany and Vada Peabody.

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BENEFITING: LOUISVILLE BALLET

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T Barbara Sexton Smith, Henry and Sharon Potter, Cathy Yarmuth and Congressman John Yarmuth.

Director of Development for the Louisville Ballet Diane Davis, Christian Squires, Edie Bingham, Creative Director of the Louisville Ballet Robert Curran, Al Shands and Janet Denuyl.

Walter and Valinda Weibel with Lexus of Louisville.

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he Louisville Ballet’s annual fundraiser was held at the Omni Hotel on Sept. 8.

Guests enjoyed a seated dinner and cocktails at the gala before traveling to the newly reopened Kentucky Center for the Arts to see the premiere of “Romeo + Juliet.”

Paul and Viki Diaz.

Dave Sheehan, Lindsay Gaddie, Megan Imel and Adam Waldner.

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Emily Digenis for Family Court Judge Campaign Fundraiser

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upporters of Judicial Candidate Emily Digenis gathered at the home of Steve and Terri Bass for a fundraiser on the evening of Aug. 30.

Terri Bass, Helen, Alex and Emily Digenis and Steve Bass.

Alex Digenis, Buddy Sattich; Phillip, Helina, Dr. George, Helen, Emily and Eleni Digenis; Hunter Sattich; and Steve Taylor.

Karen Casi and Maxine Rouben.

Rebecca Brown and John Y. Brown III. Madison Ewing, Jason Schmidt, Hunter Sattich and Steve Taylor.

Lindsay Cordes and Adam Keith.

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Sally Moyer, Lynne Fleming, Margaret Horlander and Charlie Moyer.

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onors and sponsors got a first glimpse at the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center and the Spirit of Kentucky Exhibition at Frazier History Museum on Aug. 29. Guests experienced the exciting new exhibit before it opened to the public on Aug. 30.

Mac Brown, Eric Gregory, Mayor Greg Fischer and President and CEO of the Frazier History Museum Penny Peavler.

Dee Ford with Angel’s Envy and Jeff Crowe with Heaven Hill.

George Gatewood with Longwood Antique Woods, which created the wooden floors for the exhibit, and Haley Harris.

Ron and Deb Murphy – board member for the Frazier Museum – with John Johnson and Paula Hale.

Anthony Gilmer, Megan Thoben and Darrell Watson.

William and Malcolm Kelly.

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The VoiceTribune Fall 2018 Launch Party

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uests kicked off the fall season and celebrated the launch of our publication’s Fall Issue on Sept. 6. The event was the first to be held in the Frazier History Museum’s brand-new Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center. At the party, an exciting announcement was made: As of December, The Voice will be published as a monthly, glossy magazine.

Angie Fenton, Mike Olsen and Laura Snyder.

Mo McKnight Howe, Mary Casey and Kim Reece.

Elizabeth Spalding and Susan Hershberg.

Tyleen Stoutt, Judge Darryl Lavery, Ann Siebel and Catherine Bishop.

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Jason Schmidt and Madison Ewing.

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Richard Buckler, Christa Rose, Lesa Buckler and Jeff Howard.

Janice Carter Levitch, Rick Bancroft, Antonio Pantoja and Alexis Gibson.

Bruce Corwin and Laura Blandford.

Michelle Metz, Dan Regneri and Natalie Deshazer.

Taylor Neagle and Katie Tarr.

LEFT: Kenneth Wright, Faith Hope and Randy Blevins.

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Cindy and Ray Carcione.

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The Lash Lounge Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony at Chenoweth Square.

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hen I heard Britany Baker and her husband Frankie Steele had an art exhibit called “Moments of Clarity” at Art Sanctuary, I had to go see what it was all about. As an artistic duo, Baker and Steele bring together an imaginative collaboration of some of the most ethereal, beautiful art that any connoisseur would be privileged to add to their portfolio. I, for one, am looking forward to the inspiring task of making a selection from this current exhibit to add to my personal collection.

In her artist statement displayed at the exhibit, Baker explains that in her practice of art, she explores themes related to the body and to living forms. She is interested in the internal versus the external and in how things grow. The exhibit captures and conveys how sturdy yet delicate life is.

As a professional photographer, Steele wants to capture real people, each in their natural habitat, being present. He then slows

the video down to allow the viewer time to see expressions and movements that would normally go unnoticed. It confronts the viewer with what it looks like to think, to play, to feel discomfort, happiness and more.

On display as the starting point for the exhibit, Steele’s video is a portrait of friends and family. It gave me a glimpse into the subtle nuances of these people and their relationships. It was fascinating to watch and made me realize this type of artistic expression could help us find out more about what we have in common with others as well as what makes us unique.

Speaking of unique, I was recently invited to attend the grand opening of The Lash Lounge in Chenoweth Square. The owner is Jennifer Kalmey, who took the time to explain to me what their mission is. “At The Lash Lounge, we pride ourselves in specializing in safe, sanitary and truly customized eyelash extension applications,” she explained.

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Artists Frankie Steele and Britany Baker at Art Sanctuary, 1433 S. Shelby St. on opening night for their exhibit “Moments of Clarity,” which runs through Sept. 30.

design for each individual’s unique eye shape.

We also provide additional services including brow extensions, lash and brow tinting, threading and lash lifting for effortless beauty and an instant youthful appearance.”

Well, of course, I had to give it a go myself and see what it would be like to have eyelash extensions. In a spa-like setting, I was greeted with a warm welcome and asked to fill out a little bit of paperwork. In the blank where you are to fill in your birth date information, I tested their humor by writing, “a beautiful fall evening in October,” and waited to see the reaction. Yes, I’m a closeted comedian.

The process took about 90 minutes and the stylist thoroughly explained every step along the way. I was even given a blanket to keep me warm, which almost lulled me to sleep (you also get to lay down on a comfy reclining chair). I’ve never been a fan of someone awkwardly poking around my eyes, but I have to say this experience was relaxing. And if it weren’t for fear that I would snore louder than a bear, I could’ve taken a little siesta.

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“Layered Tether” by Britany Baker. Charcoal on paper.

Owners of The Lash Lounge Doug and Jennifer Kalmey.

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Business Briefs BOURBON WOMEN, KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION HONOR DYNAMIC LEADER

Kate Shapira Latts, vice president of marketing for Heaven Hill Brands, received the fifth annual Lois Mateus Networking Award on Aug. 24, honoring her thoughtful leadership and meaningful contributions to Kentucky’s signature bourbon and spirits industry.

Latts oversees the strategy, marketing and new product development for the diversified portfolio of brands for the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer. Heaven Hill is the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky bourbon.

Latts accepted the award at the opening dinner of the Bourbon Women Sip-osium, held at Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto.

Bourbon Women President Kerri Richardson and the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Affair Director Mary Gratzer presented Latts with a silver bourbon barrel cup to commemorate her outstanding work in elevating and promoting Kentucky’s treasured spirit.

ing roles throughout Kentucky’s signature bourbon industry.

“When women lead in bourbon, more women come to bourbon,” Richardson said.

“Having Kate in a position of leadership in one of the world’s largest and most historic bourbon houses means that Kate has outside influence in the way people think about and enjoy bourbon. We applaud her contributions and congratulate Kate on her outstanding work in promoting America’s native spirit.”

In addition to growing the success of Heaven Hill, Latts is an active participant in the WSWA Women’s Leadership Council and Women of the Vine and Spirits – the world’s leading women’s organization dedicated to empowerment and advancement in the alcoholic beverage industry.

“Kate’s strategic vision and execution has been immeasurable in growing our signature industry, creating opportunities for others – especially women – to succeed,” said KDA President Eric Gregory. “We are honored to present her with this year’s Lois Mateus award.”

The award is named for Lois Mateus, retired senior vice president of Brown-Forman Inc., and the first woman ever to serve on the KDA board.

Her two-year term in 1992 paved the way for other women in high-rank-

The seventh annual Salsa Soul at the Speed, a lively multicultural social event celebrating our region’s diverse professional community, was held on Aug. 25 at The Speed Art Museum.

Mateus said, “Kate is a remarkable woman, carrying on her family’s legacy of leadership and collaboration in the bourbon industry by sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm of this great spirit with consumers. She’s a networker and a brand builder.”

Latts’ father, Heaven Hill President Max L. Shapira, said his greatest accomplishment was attracting the third generation of family back to lead the business.

“I’m deeply proud that Kate as my daughter, a professional and a woman has been recognized for her commitment to American whiskey, which to this day, is the heart and soul of our business,” he said.

“Heaven Hill has been a cornerstone of leadership in this industry for three generations,” Gregory said. “Kate’s dedication and dynamic initiative is a big part of that, and it is a privilege to be able to recognize her success in this way. On behalf of the KDA and our 39 members, we congratulate Kate on her achievements and thank her for her significant contributions to the strength, integrity and longevity of Kentucky’s beloved bourbon and distilled spirits industry.”

from every part of the world gathered in their finest to celebrate the diversity of our global community, bringing to life the theme of “Breaking the Mold.” The event featured a special guest for the night, Gerron Hurt from Fox’s “Masterchef,” one of the top ten chefs in season nine, who did a quick demonstration of his skills as a chef. This was followed by wellknown local dance instructor Chelsey Owen, who kicked off the night with a salsa lesson for beginners and the not-so-confident salseros. The popular salsa band, Kentucky Salsa All-Stars, started playing and everyone gathered to dance the night away. DJ Xavi kept the crowd moving with several hits from a variety of cultures. CEO of Prospanica Thomas Savino made a special trip from Connecticut to be part of this celebration. Guests had the chance to capture the evening’s memories on the red carpet and the crowd favorite Framester photo booth.

SALSA SOUL AT THE SPEED “BREAKING THE MOLD”

Presented by Prospanica, this event showcased and celebrated diversity and inclusion within our global Louisville community. This event was supported by generous contributions from PNC and Papa Johns, who were their Community Sponsors; Jack Daniels as Special Contributor Sponsor; Elite KY as Homes Sponsor; and Al Dia en America, La Ruta TV, El Kentubano, La Poderosa Radio and Juandeleon Designs & Printing also provided in-kind donations and support for this event. All proceeds benefit the Louisville Chapter of Prospanica in its continued efforts to host events and fund scholarships for the members of the community.

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“I’m honored to be recognized as one of this great industry’s female pioneers,” Latts said. “Lois’s vision and leadership have been an inspiration for so many amazing women helping further the artistry of bourbon whiskey.”

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Spalding University announced last week that it has reached a milestone in its ongoing, largest-ever capital fundraising campaign: surpassing $30 million in total contributions since 2014. They have supported new construction projects, facility improvements and academic and scholarship programs that broadly impact campus and student life.

SPALDING U. LEADERS CELEBRATE RECORD $30 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

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The $30.4 million raised to date is a record for a Spalding campaign, and it far outpaces the original fundraising goals – $20 million by 2020 – set by the university’s board of trustees when it voted to launch the campaign four years ago. The goal was officially upped to $30 million in 2016.

“We are extremely grateful for the individuals and organizations who have stepped forward in support of our campaign and the mission and progress of Spalding,” Chief Advancement Officer Bert Griffin said. “We’ve made improvements all over campus and have not used any tuition dollars to make it happen.”

Spalding President Tori Murden McClure added: “Through this campaign, we have provided our students and the community with more resources and services while making our campus greener and more beautiful. We are grateful to our many partners who are helping us meet the needs of the times and change our community for the better.”

Some highlights of the $30 million capital campaign are:

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• Nearly $11 million in student scholarships and fieldwork stipends have been or will be distributed by way of the campaign, including more than $4 million in federal grants for clinical psychology and social work students from the Health Resources and Services Administration.

• More than $7 million has been donated or pledged in support of a greening initiative that has beautified the 23-acre downtown campus. Completed projects include the Mother Catherine Spalding Square green space on West Breckenridge Street between South Third and South Fourth and 2.2-acre Trager Park, which, in partnership with Louisville Gas and Electric Company and the Trager Family Foundation, opened last fall at the corner of South Second and West Kentucky. The Trager Park site was formerly an unused asphalt lot.

Ongoing outdoor projects are the seven-acre athletic fields complex between South Eighth and South Ninth streets that will be the home of Spalding’s NCAA Division III softball and soccer teams and the Contemplative Garden at Spalding University, which will be a meditation space at 828 S. Fourth St. that is designed to honor Trappist Monk Thomas Merton and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Thanks to a recent anonymous $500,000 challenge grant, installation of the playing surfaces at the fields complex is expected to begin this fall, and it could be ready for competition by late spring 2019.

• Kosair Charities has contributed more than $1.2 million to Spalding in support of the Kosair Charities Enabling Technologies of Kentuckiana (enTECH) assistive-technology resource center, the Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy and the Spalding School of Nursing.

• A $500,000 challenge grant from the James Graham Brown Foundation has helped raise $1 million to develop programs focused on restorative justice and restorative practices as well as Spalding’s Center for Behavioral Health.

• Nearly $1 million was raised to renovate the lower level of the Columbia Gym into a student fitness center and lounge.

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• Other facilities that have undergone major improvements and modern updates are the Republic Bank Academic Center, which is the home of Spalding’s nursing and social work programs; the Spalding Library; the historic Tompkins-Buchanan-Rankin Mansion; and the Egan Leadership Center Lectorium.

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obert and Beverly Braverman celebrated their 60th anniversary on Aug. 30. They were married in a candlelight service on Aug. 30, 1958, in St. Paul’s Congregational Church in Nutley, New Jersey. Beverly Braverman is the former Beverly Greaves of Clifton, New Jersey.

Beverly and Bob began their journey together as high school sweethearts at Clifton High.

After their honeymoon on Cape Cod, they were off to graduate school at Purdue University.

The Bravermans have lived in 11 cities in seven different states during Bob’s long business career.

He was a senior executive with the Westinghouse Electric Company, the American Air Filter Company and Allis-Chalmers Company. He was president of Printing Research, Inc. and Bran Management Services and served as a director and officer of a number of other privately held companies as well. They returned to Louisville from Dallas, Texas, 12 years ago.

Beverly retired as vice president of Bran Management Services in Dallas, Texas. Previously, she was a physical therapy assistant at Humana’s Suburban Hospital and was a teaching assistant at the University of Kentucky’s PTA program at Jefferson Community College in Louisville. She was an executive secretary at U. S. Steel Corp, Curtiss-Wright Corporation and other firms.

The Bravermans have one child, Chris Ann, who is married to Arthur Cestaro. They live in the Louisville Highlands.

Over the years the Bravermans have visited well over 40 different countries together, many of these same countries numerous times.

They continue to follow their mantra: “Enjoy yourself. It’s later than you think!”

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THIS WEEK 26TH ANNUAL FACULTY GALA CONCERT 8 p.m. Sept. 14 Comstock Concert Hall louisville.edu/music The University of Louisville School of music presents this free concert, which will include School of Music faculty artists in both solo and chamber music ensemble performances.

VOICES HIGH HEEL RACE Louisville Pride Festival, Bardstown Road 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15 voicesky.org/high-heel-race Benefiting VOICES of Kentuckiana, people of all shoe sizes can put on their best costumes and most creative high heels to run, walk, prance, dance and sashay 100 meters, laughing all the way to the finish line.

MURDER BY POST: THE STRANGE CASE OF NIGEL DREW The Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown Sept. 15-Oct. 20 eventbrite.com Don’t miss out on this dark and mysterious performance at The Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown. “The Strange Case of Nigel Drew” is full of twists and turns and is bound to make for an exciting evening of entertainment and excellent food.

CELEBRATION OF EDUCATION GALA Omni Hotel 6 p.m. Sept. 21 familyscholarhouse.org Join Family Scholar House as they celebrate the many accomplishments of their graduates. WLKY’s Vicki Dortch will preside over the program and entertainment will be provided by Endless Summer Band.

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COMING UP BREAKFAST FOR THE OLMSTED PARKS FUNDRAISER Mellwood Art and Entertainment Center 8 a.m. Sept. 26 olmstedparks.org/breakfast The Olmsted’s annual fundraising breakfast this year will feature guest speaker Mitchell Silver, the commissioner for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Silver is an award-winning park planner who will help celebrate the Olmsted Parks Conservancy.

SALUTE TO THE GAME LUNCHEON Galt House Hotel 12 p.m. Sept. 27 ceflou.org In celebration of the nationallyrecognized rivalry of the annual Saint Xavier-Trinity high school football game, the Catholic Education Foundation will host its 11th annual luncheon.

The annual football game will take place at 8 p.m. Sept.

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OWSLEY BROWN FRAZIER CLASSIC ANNUAL SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT Jefferson Gun Club 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 28 fraziermuseum.org An event recognizing Owsley Brown Frazier’s investment in the community will take place at the Jefferson Gun Club located right outside of downtown Louisville. Participants will receive coaching assistance, a catered lunch, complimentary shells and more.

MARGARITA ON THE ROCKS FUNDRAISER Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center, Clarksville 6 p.m Sept. 29 fallsoftheohio.org The 14th annual Falls of the Ohio fundraising event will have a Margaritaville theme. The event will feature live music, catering, bourbon and wine tastings, hand-crafted beers, a silent auction, fossil bed tours

and bird-watching. Don’t forget to dress for Margaritaville!

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Event Calendar PLAN AHEAD WLKY BELL AWARDS Omni Hotel Commonwealth Ballroom 5 p.m. Oct. 4 wlkybellawards.com Presented by Republic Bank, this annual celebration salutes the outstanding humanitarian efforts of local volunteers. Join them in honoring ordinary people who do extraordinary things for our community.

ST. JAMES PREVIEW PARTY BUBBLY & BITES Conrad-Caldwell House Museum 8:30 a.m. Oct. 5 502.636.5023 Join CASA of the River Region with a preview of the St. James Art Fair. The event features a champagne tent with brunch-style hors d’oeuvres, mimosas, an art raffle and live demonstrations. Be the first to see and shop from local artists at St. James Court.

BOURBON BASH KMAC Museum 8 p.m. Oct. 6 kmacmuseum.org KMAC Museum is hosting their 37th annual celebration of the Bourbon District. Come enjoy bourbon tastings from Kentucky’s best distilleries, food from the Mayan Café, dancing and raffle prizes, all while experiencing KMAC’s newest exhibition, “Poems for Every Occasion” by Jibade-Khalil Huffman.

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13; giving open all day online giveforgoodlouisville. org Don’t miss the biggest day of local giving! Give for Good Louisville will take over our community with 24 hours of online giving hosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville and a midday rally at Fourth Street Live! Make your own mark this year and give generously to one or more of the 500 local participating non-profits.

AVIATION AND MILITARY HERITAGE FESTIVAL Bowman Field 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Oct. 6–7 bowmanaviationfest.com Come celebrate aviation history and our veterans at this third annual festival, featuring rare vintage aircraft and warplanes from all over the country, historic vehicles, military reenactors, live music, bourbon tastings and food trucks.

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BAKER, MARJORIE KEAN Marjorie Kean Baker, 81, passed away on Aug. 22, 2018, at her home surrounded by loving family.

Margie Marjorie Kean Baker. was born in Chicago growing up amongst a wonderful family who have through her lifetime remained amazingly close.

Moving to Louisville in 1955, Margie quickly became active in her congregation, serving on their board for years and as president of the Sisterhood. Through this

association, she established lifelong friendships cherished throughout her life.

In 1967, Margie attended the first Weight Watchers meeting in Louisville. Losing 137 pounds and through dedication and heart, 25 years later she became a top executive to the CEO, running the franchise in their absence. This was her calling, helping thousands do the same. There was never a moment in public that someone didn’t approach and thank her.

In 1996, Margie married the love of her life, Allan Baker, and began a beautiful and fun-filled life together. Margie helped Allan continue to grow the business at Korrect Optical. She served as an ambassador and once again established so many close friendships.

They traveled the world and loved to throw extravagant parties.

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Margie will be so missed by so many that cherished her. With her children, step children, grandchildren and many friends, the legacy that was “Margie” will forever live on. Margie is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Florence Kean; brother, Bob; niece and nephew, Nancy and Michael Kean; and her loving husband, Allan Baker.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol Lee Martin (Jim); son, Scott Kean Goodman (Kristal); stepchildren, Vicky Unrich, Sharon Butler (Greg), Barry Baker (Shevvy) and Steven Baker (Sheila); and her grandchildren, Stacy Boros, Michael Kleinman and Melissa, Ellie and Andrew Baker. Also, so much gratitude to her caregivers, Paula Burr and Patricia Burdette, for their caring, love and friendship.

Visitation and service was held on Aug. 26 at The Temple, 5101 US Hwy 42, with burial following in The Temple Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made in Margie’s memory to The Temple or WHAS Crusade for Children.

MAHON, MARTHA SNOWDEN Martha Snowden Mahon, 99, born May 31, 1919 in Goshen, Kentucky, died Aug. 30, 2018, at Sunrise Retirement Community.

She was predeceased by her mother, Martha Lloyd Snowden, and brother, Joseph Giltner Snowden. Martha Snowden Mahon.

She also outlived five husbands, Chester E. Slider, Joe H. Seay Jr., Walter L. Clark, John “Don” Hill and Boyd B. Mahon Jr. Martha graduated from Atherton High School for Girls in 1935 and lived most of her life

in Prospect, working at the family business, The Prospect Store. She was a long-time member of the Prospect Christian Church. In retirement, she moved to Naples, Florida, where she belonged to The Covenant Presbyterian Church.

She attributed her longevity to a daily dose of bourbon and had many devoted friends who celebrated life with her. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Lloyd Seay, of Sarasota, Florida, and her son, Joe (Joey) H. Seay III, of Prospect, Kentucky.

Visitation was held on Sept.

7, at Pearson’s, 149 Breckenridge Lane. Burial was private in Cave Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may go to Hosparus Health of Louisville or Butterflies in Motion-Heuser Hearing Institute.

HUELSMAN, CHARLES Mr. Charles “Chad” E. Huelsman, 35, of Louisville, returned to his Heavenly Father on Sept. 8, 2018. Mr. Huelsman was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 29, 1983. He was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Azlyn M. Huelsman; his parents, Pamelia C. Huelsman and Edward C. Huelsman; his brothers, Chris Huelsman (Vikki), Stephen Colebank (Rhea), Billy Huelsman, Brian Colebank (Laurie) and Jon Huelsman; his nieces and nephews, Kelsea Huelsman (Billy), Alex Colebank, Tyler Colebank, Corey Huelsman, Jared Colebank, Madisyn Huelsman, Nicole Huelsman, Macy Colebank, Luke Colebank and Olivia Colebank; great- nephew, Wyatt; and a host of other dear family and friends.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Sept. 12, at St. Rita Catholic Church (8709 Preston Hwy., Louisville) with burial at Brookland Cemetery. Friends paid their respects on Tuesday at Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home.

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A MUST HEAR EVENT: Margaret Flowers, MD in Louisville, Dr. Margaret Flowers, Baltimore pediatrician and nationally known advocate for a single payer health care system, will speak in Louisville. “Winning Health Care for Everyone, National Improved Medicare for All, HR 676” Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, 7:00PM, Hotel Louisville, 120 W Broadway, Free.

Introductory remarks by Rep. John Yarmuth. Dr. Flowers, an ardent activist, was among those physicians arrested in 2009 in a Senate Finance Committee Hearing for requesting that single payer by included in the discussion of health reform. Sponsored by Kentuckians For Single Payer Health Care & Physicians for a National Health Program -KY. www. pnhp.org, 502-636-1551 nursenpo@aol. com, Labor Donated.

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LOOK! pets of the week Introducing the gorgeous and amazing Rolo! Rolo is a Greyhound mix who’s around a year of age, and ready to find a more suitable family to love forever! Rolo may be 70 lbs but he doesn’t seem to know it, and he loves laying in laps. In his previous home, he was boarded with other dogs and seemed to do fine. It would be best to bring any resident canines by before adopting to make sure everyone can be friends. Rolo’s former family says he is a sweet, smart boy who is crate trained and knows some tricks. He also appears to be house-trained!

Could this active, happy boy be the one for your family?

He is neutered, micro-chipped and up-to-date on all vaccinations. Come meet Rolo today at the Pewee Valley Feeders Supply, 12406 La Grange Road.

Meet the majestic kitten known as Eli! Gorgeous, fluffy, soft-as-can-be Eli came to the Kentucky Humane Society when his owner could no longer care for him. Now he’s looking to settle down in a true forever home! Eli is a big guy, already weighing in at 5.7 lbs at just four months of age. He’s a little shy when it comes to new people and loud noises but give him some pets and he will curl right up into your lap! This sweetie is looking for a family who will give him all the love, attention and affection he deserves. Could that be you? If so, come meet Eli today! Eli is neutered, micro-chipped and up-to-date on all vaccinations. Come meet Eli today at the Dixie Feeders Supply, 10948 Dixie Highway. For more on Rolo, Eli or any of our adoptable pets, please call 502-366-3355 or visit kyhumane.org.

For more on any of our adoptable pets, please call 502.366.3355 or visit kyhumane.org 67