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at Wissing, founder of Wissing Contracting Company and Sam Winkler, Senior Vice President at Wilson & Muir Bank’s St. Matthews office, met about ten years ago while Pat was training for an Ironman Triathlon. They became acquaintances before working together in 2015.

Wissing was going through some life changing processes and was seeking financial assistance for a property he had rezoned. He had worked on this project for several years and had a dream of constructing and owning a first class office building in St. Matthews.

Before choosing to bank with Wilson & Muir Bank Wissing shopped around and spoke with other banks, but they treated him like a number. “The other banks only seemed eager to have the loan on their books rather than getting to know my goals. I wanted a long term lasting relationship with a bank,” added Wissing.

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2015, Wilson & Muir Bank has successfully completed ten different transactions with Wissing. “I have referred so many friends to Sam that he jokes about getting me business cards. The responses from my friends are exactly the response I like hearing, ‘They treat me like I matter,” added Wissing.

“Even with the obstacles I presented Sam, he was able to secure the financing I needed,” said Wissing. “Life should not be about how much money we have, but rather about how we can help others achieve their goals,” added Wissing, adding, “Sam Winkler and Wilson and Muir Bank have helped me and others achieve goals and dreams.”

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BOUTIQUE BUZZ: Susan G. Komen Pink Store SPOTLIGHT: New Voices of Philanthropy NONPROFIT PROFILE: Signature Chefs Auction NONPROFIT NEWS: 2018 Tower Awards HEALTH: Instilling Hope with Scarves and Stories WHAT’S COOKING: Braxton Brewing Company A&E: The Bacchanal at the Speed Art Museum VOICE OF STYLE: Darling Handmades

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SELFLESS ACTS OF SERVICE A look at the WLKY Bell Awards, which honors individuals making a difference in our community

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ON THE COVER: Lara MacGregor, founder of Hope Scarves. Photo by Kathryn Harrington.

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Louisville Artists: Carry On Reception

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Business Hall of Fame Unveiling

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Out ‘n’ About with Janice Carter Levitch

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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In this issue, writer Laura Ross has penned one of the most powerful stories I’ve ever had the privilege of editing. The piece is about Hope Scarves and features the pragmatic albeit positive voices of Lara McGregor and Emily McCay, both of whom are living life “over” cancer, as Lara calls it. The Hope Scarves team is effecting change in our community and beyond. Thus far, there have been recipients in more than 16 countries and all 50 states. And, the nonprofit contributes money to research. I encourage you to read the story and if you feel so compelled, consider donating to the cause and/or purchasing one of the Nancye Bell Signature Hope Scarves – designed by Louisville artist Melanie Park – which benefits the organization’s mission.

This year’s WLKY Spirit of Louisville Bell Awards winners represent the best our community has to offer in terms of donating their time, resources and talents. You can read all about them in this week’s feature story. The 12 men and women who will be honored Oct. 4 have dedicated their lives to assisting others in myriad ways. The Voice-Tribune is proud to serve as one of the sponsors of this year’s event.

On Sept. 23, Louisville Visual Art held a reception featuring the who’s who of our visual artists community to celebrate the opening of “Louisville Artists: Carry On.” The exhibit, which was curated by John Begley, features more than 40 local artists and will remain on display through Nov. 4 at 1538 Lytle St. You’ll find photos from the gathering in this week’s Society pages.

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The Kendra Scott Charms Collection is an exciting and organic expansion for the brand that empowers people to express their individual style and tell their own story. By placing the power of storytelling into the hands of the customer, the brand is continuing to innovate by tapping into an unparalleled level of personalization.

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n Oct. 5 Susan G. Komen Kentucky will open a Pink Ribbon Store in Oxmoor Center to prepare for its 23rd annual Race for the Cure 5K Run and Walk. The store will offer pink attire and merchandise for the run/walk as well as a place for runners to register for the PINK RIBBON STORE race, donate to the cause or pick up Oxmoor Center their racing packet.

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The Voice-Tribune and Community Foundation of Louisville present a check to the 2017 New Voices of Philanthropy honorees.

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Cathead Vodka, a cash bar his October, The NEW VOICES OF Voice-Tribune is teaming and appetizers from WiltPHILANTHROPY up with the Community shire Pantry. At the concluThe Speed Art Museum Foundation of Louisville sion of the event, guests are 6 - 8 p.m.Oct. 19 to honor New Voices of invited to attend Speed After Tickets: $25 Philanthropy, which highlights Hours free of charge. voice-tribune.com people ages 21 to 35, and Future THE CRITERIA Voices of Philanthropy, which includes those who are 21 and “Winners are chosen under. The honorees are individuals who are based on the time, talent or treasure they making a substantial impact in our community devote to a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in and were nominated by their peers and the Greater Louisville,” said Liz Bingham, The Louisville nonprofit community. We are so Voice-Tribune’s event coordinator. “They are pleased to celebrate these outstanding, young also selected based on the innovation, courage philanthropists at an upcoming event at the and inclusivity they demonstrate in volunSpeed Art Museum. teering and leadership in philanthropy.” Past winners include Kelsey Petrino Scott of the THE DETAILS Petrino Family Foundation, Ozair Shariff of The event takes place 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Muhammad Ali Center, Cathy Shircliff the Speed Art Museum. This year’s honorees of Backside Learning Center, Zakiya Lacy of will be recognized for their work with CabMahogany Foster, and Hannah Rose Neubage Patch Settlement House, Empowered, hauser of Young Authors Greenhouse.

Inc., Fund for the Arts, Kentucky Refugee THE COMMUNITY PARTNER Ministries and March of Dimes. The winners will receive a grant to benefit their respective For the second consecutive year, the charities, and their stories will be featured in an Community Foundation of Louisville is upcoming issue of The Voice-Tribune. collaborating with The Voice-Tribune to Guests who attend the event will be celebrate the younger generation of philanoffered complimentary cocktails provided by thropists in the city of Louisville. “The 1 0 . 0 4 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Community Foundation is the largest charitable foundation in Kentucky, and, as they say, it’s truly a force for good in the city of Louisville,” said Bingham. “Their leadership in philanthropy is exemplified through their attainment and management of $530 million in assets and more than 1,600 charitable funds.” The Community Foundation utilizes these funds to connect donors, nonprofits and civic partners to create a lasting impact in the community so the people and the city of Louisville can thrive.

THE WHY “The Voice has an almost 70-year history of covering the community of Louisville, and this history includes those who have made it their mission to give back,” explained Bingham. “The Voice created New Voices of Philanthropy because it’s important to encourage and recognize the younger generation of philanthropists. We want to help ensure that the current level of philanthropic efforts within the city of Louisville continues to grow and will continue to thrive for generations to come.” VT

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ost people know that March of Dimes serves babies who have been born prematurely, but few know just how many families are affected by the condition. Each year, 15 million premature babies are born, and one million babies die before the age of one. To better serve mothers and newborns, our local chapter of March of Dimes hosts their annual Signature Chefs Auction to continue their funding of research, education and advocacy work to help more families.

This year’s auction is chaired by Marla Guillaume, a long-time supporter of March Event Chair Marla Guillaume of Dimes. Marla first got acquainted with talks Signature Chefs the work of the organization through her husband, Lee Guillaume.

By Mariah Kline “My husband has been involved since college,” she said. “I had gone to several March of Dimes walks and fundraisers for them at companies I worked for many years ago. And after we got married, it was something both of us loved SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION being a part of.”

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Andre Wilson. When asked if Lee had given her any advice for taking on the role, Marla said, “He told me to keep my eye on the goal and remember that it is all for the babies.”

Though Marla works full-time as the president of Century Lending Company/Century Mortgage Company and spends much of her free time with her family, she still manages to stay deeply involved with the cause.

“As chair, our focus is to give all moms and babies a fair chance,” she explained.

“Moms sometimes need to be back and forth from the hospital caring for the baby. This can be a strain on the day-to-day routines that need to be done. We want moms to be able to stay focused on the needs of their baby, and March of Dimes helps out by making it less stressful for them.”

Acting as chair requires a great deal of time and energy, but Marla maintains that it takes the time and talents of many individuals to bring the Signature Chefs Auction to fruition. Thanks to the committees, volunteers and donors, this critical cause receives the donations and attention it needs to succeed.

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restaurants to volunteer their time and food each year, and he does an amazing job. If you’ve never been to this event, it’s a must.

Where else can you try 30 of Louisville’s top restaurants in one night and all the money goes to saving babies?”

“Come and meet our ambassador family, LD Scott and Kelsey Petrino Scott,” she continued, “and hear the amazing story of their four beautiful children.”

As for the auction itself, Marla affirms that it is an occasion that absolutely anyone can enjoy.

“I would describe it as the most fun and stress-free charity event ever,” she said. “First, you do not have to dress in formal attire – save the money you would spend on an outfit for the babies! Also, you get to mingle and try food and drinks from the top restaurants in Louisville, the auction items are great and there is something for everyone. So, it is great food, great fun and it all goes to helping moms and babies.” VT

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Executive chef Geoffrey Heyde, Anthony Lusiak and Michael Dunbar participated in the 2017 Signature Chefs Auction.

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Tower Award Honorees Leigh Pittman, Valerie Mattingly Casey, Dana Allen, Elmer Lucille Allen and Amy Hess.

LOCAL FBI AGENT AND RETIRED CHEMIST AMONG LEADERS TO BE HONORED WITH A 2018 TOWER AWARDS Several prominent women and one gentleman leader in the community will be recognized at this year’s Tower Awards on Oct. 18.

These leaders include an FBI agent, a retired chemist, Brown-Forman’s global IT leader, the director of the Women’s Center at UofL, a Norton Healthcare director, a national teen advocate and a retired educator at Presentation Academy. Each recipient will deliver a short inspirational speech to students and friends of Presentation Academy in attendance at the Tower Awards dinner, held in the ballroom of the Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 W. Jefferson St., as well as to supporters around the world through Facebook Live.

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The 2018 Tower Award recipients are: Arts & Communication Category ELMER LUCILLE ALLEN – Ceramic/Fiber Artist and Retired Chemist Business, Technology & Trade Category LEIGH PITTMAN – Global IT Leader, Brown-Forman Corporation Education Category VALERIE MATTINGLY CASEY ’73 – Director of the Women’s Center, University of Louisville Government & Law Category AMY HESS – Special Agent in Charge, FBI Science & Healthcare Category DANA ALLEN ’75 – Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Norton Healthcare Service & Advocacy Category STACEY SPENCER ’88 – Founder and Owner, Teen Tyme Productions, Inc. Lifetime Achievement Award GARY HOUSEHOLDER H’15 – Retired Educator, Presentation Academy

Now in its 23rd year, the Tower Awards is an annual event honoring leaders in their fields and highlighting the contributions and talents of these role models to Presentation Academy students and the Kentuckiana community. For the first time in the program’s history, the Tower Awards is honoring a male, who will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Seats to the 2018 Tower Awards may be purchased for $125 each or $1,250 per table of 10. For more information and to purchase or sponsor seats, please contact Annie Smith at 502.583.5935 or asmith@presentationacademy.org.

The Tower Awards serves as a catalyst to open the doors for all young women to experience a Presentation Academy education. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the school’s tuition assistance program, and since inception, this event has raised over $2.5 million.

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PREMIER CAREGIVER SERVICES AND PARKINSON SUPPORT CENTER PRESENTS CAREGIVER HELP WEBINAR SERIES

The Parkinson Support Center works to ensure that no one must face Parkinson’s disease (PD) alone. Our mission is to provide public support for people with Parkinson’s disease, their families and/or caregivers in Kentucky and Southern Indiana, through services and educational programs that help them combat the disease and maintain a better quality of life.

We are pleased to offer the Caregiver Help Webinar Series. This eight-month webinar series incorporates humor and real-life caregiving stories covering difficult topics such as caregiver anger, guilt, depression and grief.

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MAKE YOUR MARK AT LOUISVILLE LITERARY ARTS’ EIGHTH ANNUAL WRITER’S BLOCK FESTIVAL The eighth annual Writer’s Block Festival, a free full-day event, will take place on Nov. 10, at Spalding University’s College Building on 812 S. Second St. Louisville Literary Arts’ Writer’s Block Festival is the only festival of its kind in the region, bringing together published and emerging writers, readers and publishers for a day of readings, panels, staged interviews, vendors and more. The Festival also offers craft workshops and agent pitches, which are the only fee-based events and require pre-registration.

Maggie Smith, who wrote the poem “Good Bones,” a poem which went viral internationally after the 2016 election, will give the Festival keynote address. Smith is the prize-winning author of three books of poetry and has received a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. She will be interviewed at the Festival by WFPL’s Tara Anderson in a live taping of the podcast “5 Things.”

Smith is a guest of the University of Louisville’s Anne & William Axton Reading Series. As a lead-up to Festival, Louisville Literary Arts welcomes the community to a discussion of Maggie Smith’s poetry on Oct. 24 at the South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd., from 7 to 8 p.m. The conversation is a free event led by Lynnell Edwards, associate pro1 0 . 0 4 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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in living well with Parkinson’s disease.

Our 2018 focus is to reach underserved, non-mobile constituents and rural communities throughout the region by using technology to offer education services and a monthly online conference support group. This web series does just that. We will offer the opportunity to participate through a live streamed format from the comfort of your home on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. EST. The Parkinson Center is thankful to our program partners, Elaine Sanchez of CaregiverHelp and Premier Caregiver Services.

We recognize that it is only with the support of community minded organizations that we can make such an impact in the lives of our constituents and their families.

To register for the web series, visit parkinsoncenter.org/caregivers-help-webinar-series or call 502.254.3388

gram director for Spalding’s MFA in Creative Writing.

The Festival’s craft workshops will be taught by Brian Leung, fiction writer and director of creative writing at Purdue University; Margo Buchanan, Lexington playwright, actress and director; Lisa Factora-Borchers, writer, poet and editorial director of Bitch Media; Nate Marshall, poet, hip-hop artist, Cave Canem fellow and director of national programs for Louder Than A Bomb Youth Poetry Festival; and Ching-In Chen, spoken word poet, editor, community organizer and Kundiman fellow.

Festival registration opens at 9 a.m. Nov. 10, at Spalding University’s College Street Building.

Registration for craft workshops and agent/ editor pitches are available online: louisvilleliteraryarts.org/writers-block-festival. Festival programs run continuously throughout the day, ending with a reading at 5 p.m. by the Axton Keynote reader, Maggie Smith. Carmichael’s Bookstore will return as the Festival bookseller and will host author signings.

Writer’s Block Festival events, including the keynote reading, are free and open to the public, with the exceptions of workshops and agent pitches. Spalding University’s College Building has free off-street parking, and food trucks will be on hand. Whether you are a writer or fan of contemporary fiction, poetry, nonfiction, spoken word or playwriting, all are welcome at the Writer’s Block Festival!

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Hope Scarves founder Lara MacGregor.

H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Instilling Hope with Scarves and Stories

By Laura Ross Photos by Kathryn Harrington

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ancer changes your life completely,” Lara McGregor explained. “You’re never fully done with treatment until it no longer works, and then, you die. That doesn’t mean that you don’t have hope or have a survivorship experience.

You survive cancer from the day it comes into your life. But, always, hope finds us in the darkest times.”

MacGregor – young mom of two small boys, entrepreneur, loyal friend and inspiration to many – knows exactly what she’s talking about.

MacGregor was 30 years old and seven months pregnant when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. While she was in treatment, a friend mailed her a box of scarves with a note saying, “You can do this!” – and an idea was born. She created the local nonprofit Hope Scarves in her spare bedroom, sending scarves and stories of hope from cancer survivors to cancer patients.

From there, a movement began that has grown exponentially.

Hope Scarves captures both the stories of courageous women who have faced cancer and the head scarves they wore during treatment. The scarves are then dry cleaned through a partnership with Highland Clean-

ers before they and the stories are passed along to other women facing cancer, spreading a message of hope.

Since 2007, Hope Scarves, which is now located in a bustling office in St. Matthews, has distributed nearly 10,000 scarves and survivor stories to women and girls ranging in age from 5 to 93 and living in all 50 states and 16 countries.

In 2014, MacGregor received the news that no one wants to hear: her cancer had returned. She now faces stage four metastatic cancer, a diagnosis that makes her work for Hope Scarves even more paramount. And, just last week, MacGregor learned her battle is now intensifying with the discovery of new tumor growth in her bones.

Her diagnosis altered how the organization operates. “We’ve changed the narrative around cancer and recognize that all stories need to be told, whether they are happy or not,” she said. “We cut out the language of ‘beating’ cancer and instead try to say, ‘facing cancer’ and living life ‘over’ cancer. It has allowed Hope Scarves to blossom into this really deeper, thoughtful organization.”

MacGregor saw the shift personally.

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Our vision is to change the way people experience cancer and how we do that in an authentic way... We’ve lost volunteers, we’ve lost storytellers, we’ve lost friends and family. Their stories all matter and are all beautiful.

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her story, MacGregor felt empathy but was also hesitant to tell a story that ended sadly. She later realized there’s power in the full story and how hope manifests in many ways.

“Our vision is to change the way people experience cancer and how we do that in an authentic way,” said MacGregor. “It’s the reality of cancer. We’ve lost volunteers, we’ve lost storytellers, we’ve lost friends and family.

Their stories all matter and are all beautiful.

If we are truly going to support people facing cancer, we want to recognize that hope has a role in every stage and every experience, and for many people, that experience is heartbreaking.”

Emily McCay bravely faces that heartbreak.

After months of fatigue, McCay, a mother and business owner, was 40 when she was diagnosed in 2016 with myelodysplastic syndrome, a bone marrow failure cancer. Her cancer was so aggressive that it progressed to acute myeloid leukemia within 11 days of diagnosis. She underwent intensive treatment that included a stem cell transplant using her brother’s cells. By 1 0 . 0 4 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

August 2017, her leukemia was in remission.

“I took it one day at a time,” said McCay. “I open my eyes each day and say a prayer of gratitude for waking up and seeing a new morning.

I work to stay in the present moment.” During her treatment, McCay received several Hope Scarves from friends. When her treatment eased, she returned the scarves, and attached her story. She felt she had come full circle.

But then, her cancer returned. Emily McCay is now in a fight for survival.

“When I read the stories, I felt connected to the power of the scarves,” she said. “It was just as meaningful to share my words of encouragement and pass it on as it was to receive that first scarf. You can be a beacon of light for someone else, just as your scarf and story was for you.

Sending a Hope Scarf is one of the best ways to tell a woman you are on her team. I can promise you she will think of you every time she wears her Hope Scarf, and she will find connection in knowing that another woman who has walked this path and has passed on this scarf to her is cheering her on.”

In addition to scarves and stories, Hope Scarves raises funds for metastatic cancer research. The seventh annual Colors of Courage event, happening Oct. 5 at Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center, is Hope Scarves’ signature event, raising more than $100,000

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by River Road BBQ and others, a silent and online auction, bourbon raffle and music provided

by Hot Brown Smackdown. Colors of Courage began as a backyard BBQ for about 30 friends seven years ago, and now draws more than 500 guests each year, prompting the move this year to the Mellwood Art and Entertainment Center. Supporters who can’t attend the event can bid on auction items or donate to Hope Scarves by visiting its website at www.hopescarves.org.

“Colors of Courage is our signature event of the year, and we intentionally only do one big event because the rest of the year it allows us to focus on our mission, not just fundraising,” said MacGregor. “The significance of this event has ripples for the whole year.

The money we raise helps us share scarves and collect stories and raise research dollars. Scarves and stories are inspiring and practical, but by investing in research, we are working toward a solution. We want to help change outcomes and increase treatment options for people.”

Research studies at University of Louisville’s James Graham Brown Cancer Center, Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Dana-Farber Cancer Center at Harvard University have all benefited from Hope Scarves’ metastatic cancer research fund. New avenues have also opened up for Hope Scarves with the growth of hospital partnerships in several states.

Emily McCay’s story resonates, as she originally planned to be a main speaker at Colors of Courage. Because of her illness, she will now appear at the event in a video message. “Emily is very ill and will be with her family this weekend,” said MacGregor. “But to me, she is the full story of Hope Scarves.

She embodies the idea of health and love and light despite the outcome of her diagnosis.

That’s what hits me so hard right now.

“Emily has been in really hard treatment with devastating news after devastating news for two years and through it all, she has per-

severed with this bright, shining light and hope that defies the diagnosis,” added MacGregor.

“It’s the power of hope to find joy and love in the moment by taking it day by day and living life to the fullest. I’m so honored for her to share her story and to celebrate Emily more than ever.”

“I find hope in the true support of my family and friends,” said McCay. “I have been fortunate to never feel alone in this fight.

There have been days, hard days, that I literally would meditate and visualize the hands of those who love us lifting me up. I have not had a choice in my circumstances, but I do have a choice in how I respond. Having a mindfulness and prayer practice helps quiet my mind and reduces my worry about the future. It encourages me to find gratitude and keeps me in touch with myself.”

Both young moms admit to fear about their futures. “It’s so hard to picture our families without us,” said MacGregor. “We don’t want to miss our children or their milestones. We always ask ourselves, ‘How could this happen?’ This wasn’t what we planned. Emily and I shared these feelings, and then I watched her laugh and talk with such joy and hope that my heart was breaking and bursting at the same time. There was such awe and love mixed with such heartbreak. I will carry her with me always and when I find myself facing hard times in my future, I know she will be with me and I will channel that and focus on that.”

“You have already survived 100 percent of your worst days,” said McCay. “You are doing this and you are surviving. Nobody gets through these kinds of treatments by having to gobble it up all at once. If you think of it as a huge mountain you must climb all in one day, it’s going to be overwhelming.”

She added, “Take it one day at a time.

Sometimes, you are going to have to take it one hour at a time. You are going to have bad days, but it doesn’t make a bad life.”

MacGregor and the work she’s accomplished through Hope Scarves touches lives daily, including her own. “I feel like Hope Scarves fills up my bucket and it is life giving to me to use my talents and my creativity for so much good,” she said. “Then, I see the people who’ve come alongside me and believed in me and made this organization what it is today. The people I’ve met who volunteer, work for us and support us have enriched my life in ways I can’t articulate.

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crisp, clean and refreshing – a high-quality beverage inspired by the champions crowned at the Breeders’ Cup. As part of the partnership, the limited specialty release will be poured at several official events and venues throughout the 2018 event, including Taste of the World, Breeders’ Cup’s annual culinary extravaganza that celebrates the international appeal and first-class caliber of the World Championships. The Golden Ale will additionally be served at the Post-Position Draw on Oct. 29, the Breeders’ Cup Welcome Party at Tavern on Fourth on Nov. 1 and in the Trophy Lounge and the Omni and Aloft hotel lounges throughout Breeders’ Cup weekend. Fans will also be able to enjoy the brew at a special pop-up beer garden, located within Churchill Downs and specially created for the 35th annual event, on Breeders’ Cup Friday and Saturday, as well as select Kroger stores in the Louisville area.

“What can I say – there’s nothing more Kentucky than horse racing, and this year we’re thrilled to partner with the sport’s most prestigious and celebrated event – the Breeders’ Cup,” said Jake Rouse, co-founder and CEO at Braxton Brewing Company. “To celebrate, we’ve created Breeders’ Cup Golden Ale, a high-quality beer brewed to represent the incredible weekend.”

The 2018 Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be held on Nov. 2 and 3, at Churchill Downs for the ninth time. To learn more about the 2018 Breeders’ Cup World Championships and to purchase tickets, please visit breederscup.com/tickets.

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ainbow Blossom Wellness Center is hosting a free event to celebrate author Tarah Chieffi’s new book, “4 Weeks to Wellness: a Month of Real Food for a Lifetime of Wellness.” Chieffi is a freelance writer, author and nutrition guru who gained popularity by sharing her healthy recipes online at whatigather.com. Chieffi holds a MS in health and nutrition education from Hawthorn University. At RAINBOW BLOSSOM WELLNESS CENTER the event, she will do a live 3608 Springhurst Blvd. cooking demo and share her rainbowblossom.com/rbwellnesscenter thoughts on healthy meal 502.896.0189 planning.

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reeders’ Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious international events, is pleased to announce Kentucky-based Braxton Brewing Company as the official beer partner for the 2018 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, taking place on Nov. 2 and 3 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Through the partnership, the Braxton Brewing Company will create a limited-time, specialty brew inspired by the passion, energy and determination of the talented Thoroughbreds competing in the 2018 event. The beer will be served throughout Breeders’ Cup weekend and at select events in the weeks leading up to the World Championships.

Consumers in Louisville will also be able to find Braxton’s Breeders’ Cup Golden Ale in select Kroger stores at an SRP of $9.99 for each four-pack.

“With the Breeders’ Cup’s return to Kentucky, we are thrilled to partner with the distinguished and homegrown Braxton Brewing Company to introduce a signature Breeders’ Cup beer to this year’s World Championships,” said Craig Fravel, Breeders’ Cup president and CEO. “We are always looking to work with local partners who share our commitment to developing authentic and elevated experiences, and Braxton’s deep Kentucky roots and strong reputation made them the clear choice for this collaboration.

We are looking forward to enjoying a glass of the brew alongside our fans this November!”

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Braxton Brewing Named Official Beer Partner There’s nothing more Kentucky than horse racing, and this year we’re thrilled to partner with the sport’s most prestigious and celebrated event.

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“Fortune” by Elihu Vedder. Oil on canvas. Gift of Mrs. Hattie Bishop Speed. Conservation supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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‘Fortune’ Smiles on the Bacchanal

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he Bacchanal was named the 2017 Party of the Year by The Voice-Tribune, and the Speed Art Museum hopes to take its popular Patron Circle Party up a notch or two for 2018.”

An 1899 oil painting by Elihu Vedder, “Fortune” has ascended from the Speed’s storage for a new installation in time for the second annual event. The celestial image is the inspiration for the 2018 theme, which includes heavenly aspects with sheer, light golds, silvers and blues.

“You’ll see ‘Fortune’ as you cross over the bridge into the 1927 Gallery,” said Joanne Caridis, the Speed Art Museum’s director of development. “It’s huge, it’s beautiful This party reminds guests of and it’s very ethereal, just like the their invaluable role in financially Bacchanal.”

The 2018 supporting the Speed Art Museum. Bacchanal at the — Co-chair Joanna Hay Speed is 8 p.m. to 20

1 a.m. Nov. 3 and will feature a night of revelry, copious food and drink and, of course, dancing. Like its true definition, a Bacchanal represents a festival atmosphere celebrating the Roman god of wine, Bacchus. It’s also a prized work in the Speed Art Museum’s collection, “A Bacchanal” (Flemish, about 160816) by Jan Brueghel the Elder and Hendrik van Balen I, who were two of Antwerp’s most highly-regarded artists.

Following the vast success of the inaugural Bacchanal in 2017, the Speed looked for inspiration from another painting for this year.

“We worked with the curators and went through the Speed’s collection in storage and ‘Fortune’ stood out, literally – it makes a big statement when you see the piece, which is nearly six feet tall,” said Caridis. “Plus, it’s from Hattie Bishop Speed’s original gifts to the museum, so that is a nice nod to our heritage.”

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rean, over-the-top celebration,” said Joanna Hay, who is co-chairing the event along with Ozair Shariff. “As part of the Speed’s Patron Circle and International Benefactor Circle memberships, this party reminds guests of their invaluable role in financially supporting the Speed Art Museum.”

The members of the Patron Circle and International Benefactor Circle are anxious to see the plans for the 2018 Bacchanal, said Caridis. “This event runs the gamut of ages for both long-time supporters and younger, newer members. The Bacchanal is funkier, more relaxed and is very hip. The buzz for the event has already begun,” she added.

The Bacchanal will feature food from Wiltshire at the Speed, drinks from Heaven Hill and more. Live music by Helen the Shark, which Hay said performs “spicy, eclectic Americana” dance music, along with HAY DJ, will have guests dancing throughout the

Speed’s main first floor galleries. Ryan Daly will provide video and laser projections.

The Speed’s artist-in-residence, Tiffany Calvert, aided by her husband, Josh Azzarella, will have a new, levitating installation of a moving 3D rendering inspired by “Fortune.”

Guests will be able to meet the artists and spend time in the space. Sumptuous and sheer, flowing fabrics in white, golds, silvers and light blues will be draped throughout to add to the airiness of the Museum, with décor by Barry Wooley Designs and florals by Mahonia.

The dress? Ethereal, of course. But, what exactly is that? Hay said it gives “permission to come dressed wearing wings or wingtips; absolutely anything goes.”

Caridis encourages guests to use their imagination in their celestial couture. “Think sheer, flowing, funky,” she said. “It can be whatever you wish, running the gamut from high fashion to jeans. It’s what we like so

much about this party.” When in doubt, though, classic cocktail attire is always a good bet, Caridis added.

The Bacchanal is free and exclusive to the Speed’s Patron Circle and International Benefactor Society members. Patron Circle members support the Speed Art Museum and enjoy exclusive opportunities to engage with the Museum throughout the year. This includes private cocktail receptions, previews of special exhibitions, visits to collectors’ homes, tours of artist studios and more, all in addition to general member benefits.

“We couldn’t do this event without the support of our sponsors, including Heaven Hill Brands, Derby City Gaming, Merkley Kendrick Jewelers, Republic Bank and Stoll Keenon Ogden,” said Caridis. “We’re looking to fill the museum with more than 600 guests for Bacchanal, and it will be a night to remember.” VT To join the Patron Circle or upgrade an existing Speed membership to the Patron Circle level, contact Kelly Scott at the Speed at kscott@speedmuseum.org or 502.634.2704.

William Morrow and Sarah Shaheen at the 2017 Bacchanal Patron Circle Party.

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Amanda Riff and Vanessa Smith at the 2017 Bacchanal Patron Circle Party.

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The 2018 WLKY-TV Spirit of Louisville Bell Awards

By Laura Ross Photos courtesy of WLKY Bell Awards

Service T hey’re often quiet, dedicated servants. They lend a hand, give a boost and make a difference for those in need. They embody the phrase “time, treasure and talent.”

They move mountains.

These unsung heroes give of themselves daily to help others, and now, their moment to shine in a bit of the spotlight has arrived.

They are the 12 men and women of the 2018 WLKY Bell Awards.

“It’s amazing how people can take a passion, skill or hobby and share it unselfishly with others, and it is life changing for those on the receiving end,” said Debbie Roberson, WLKY Bell Awards program director.

“Many award winners take from their own pain and challenges to help minimize the hurt of others. From the smallest acts of kindness to a grandiose endeavor, there’s nothing that can replace acts of love for your fellow man.”

A community staple for 41 years, the WLKY Spirit of Louisville Foundation promotes community service and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated the true Debbie Roberson. “spirit of Louisville” through selfless volunteer efforts. When the program began Many award winners take from in 1978, a bell was chosen as the symbol their own pain and challenges of the founda– representing to help minimize the hurt of others. tion freedom, celebration, peace, recognition — Debbie Roberson

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and answering the call to service.

One of this year’s honorees is a very familiar face. Since retiring from the University of Louisville, Coach Denny Crum has spent decades off the court raising awareness and donations for dozens of area charities.

“When I came to Louisville, this quickly became my home,” said Crum. “Being part of this community, not just as the UofL basketball coach, was important to me. Plus, giving back was instilled in me by Coach Wooden.

I had been involved with many nonprofits nearly as long as I had been here, and I wasn’t going to stop just because I retired from coaching. Plus, we established the Denny Crum Scholarship Foundation (now the Denny Crum Scholarship Fund, at UofL) and that was also very important to me.”

More than 400 individuals have received WLKY Bell Awards. In 1994, the program was expanded to include the Youth Service Honor, which acknowledges high school students who show the same passion for service as the adult Bell Award recipients. This year, Andrew Dunn, a sophomore at duPont Manual High School, and Jack Schrepferman, a freshman at DePauw University, will receive the honor.

Jack Schrepferman co-founded S.C.O.R.E. (Soccer Connections OutReach and Enrichment) with the mission to connect refugee children from Catholic Charities’ English as a Second Language School through soccer. Along with fellow St. Xavier teammate Andrew Klem, they

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organized weekly clinics to bring together youth, ages 4 to 18, from 30 different countries.

They also collected school supplies and athletic equipment to help the students better transition to their new surroundings. Now that he is away at college, his brother, Tommy Schrepferman, a St. Xavier freshman, will continue the work of S.C.O.R.E. “The children we have helped taught me so many things,” said Jack Schrepferman.

“There were always kids who were a little shy or nervous and didn’t interact very much with the other children, but when we began playing soccer with them, they immediately were involved and interacting with others. Whether it’s your time or your resources, some of that should be given to help others.”

Being part of this community, not just as the UofL basketball coach, was important to me, plus, ‘giving back’ was instilled in me by Coach Wooden.

— Denny Crum

Top and bottom left: Denny Crum with team members at the Foster Brooks Golf Tournament for charity.

Above: Denny Crum at a fundraiser for Meghan’s Mountain.

Whether it’s your time or your resources, some of that should be given to help others.

— Jack Schrepferman

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Andrew Dunn founded RAK Louisville, which encourages random acts of kindness and service. RAK, which began as an advent calendar project when he was 10 years old, has grown exponentially, with Mayor Fischer proclaiming Dec. 23 as Random Acts of Kindness Louisville Day. In 2017, Dunn received a Nickelodeon HALO Award and is using the $20,000 grant money for several grassroots projects, including a free-standing neighborhood pantry at Byck Elementary. In addition to organizing service opportunities for others, Dunn speaks at schools, tutors and has partnered with Forgotten Louisville to help serve the homeless community.

“Now more than ever, we need to share goodness and humanitarianism,” said Roberson. “This year’s recipients range from age 16 to 83, each with their unique and impressive accomplishments. Their stories never grow old, and WLKY is so proud

to be an active force in helping make our community better.”

“Any community can be ‘nice,’ but a ‘great’ community has involvement from its residents,” said Crum. “That’s how you connect, that’s how you learn what’s important.

Even a few hours a day whether it’s cleaning a street (or) tutoring a child, every little bit we give back is so important. It’s what brings us together. But mostly, my wife and I just like to give back. We are so blessed, how can we not?”

In addition to the 12 WLKY Bell Award honorees this year, the foundation and Fischer will present the Mayor’s Spirit of Louisville award to Ben Langley with the Build-a-Bed project, which provides beds to youths in need.

“All the Bell Award winners have the mindset to do good for others,” said Roberson. “It’s in their DNA. There’s nothing fabricated in their compassion.” VT

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— Denny Crum

A quick look at the 2018 WLKY Bell Award recipients:

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Linda Berry

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n 1999, Linda Berry helped Cindy Norton co-found Friends for Michael with her son, who suffered a spinal cord injury at the age of 18. Since then, they’ve raised more than $600,000 to support research at UofL and UK’s Spinal Cord Injury Research Centers. They’ve also assisted with home renovations, equipment purchases and other specialized needs for individuals living with a spinal cord injury.

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n 2016, Pastor Rob Beckett established the first Shepherd’s Pantry at his church, Shepherdsville First Church of the Nazarene. Today, there are 30 pantries located throughout Bullitt County, which aid area residents dealing with food insecurity.

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r. Regina Bevelacqua is co-founder of St. Mary’s Center, which serves intellectually challenged individuals. At 83, she has been a Special Olympics coach for more than 50 years in the areas of track and field, basketball, softball and bowling, and she played a role in the development of the first Special Olympic games held in Chicago in 1968.

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athlene Denhard founded “Kans for Kids” when she was 19 years old and attending college at the University of Indianapolis. While working part-time in the school system, she saw the effect of kids who did not have proper nutrition.

She brought “Kans for Kids” to Louisville after graduation and continues efforts to end childhood hunger.

Quinton Higgins

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uinton Higgins is a survivor of the May 14, 1988, Carroll County bus crash, the worst drunk driving accident in U.S. history. Despite his injuries and trauma, he shares his story through various state programs and awareness campaigns and assists with training for police, prosecutors, school bus drivers and victim service providers. In 2013, he purchased an exact replica of the bus he was traveling on that fateful night and uses it as an impactful tool for his community work.

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egendary Coach Denny Crum has devoted more than 40 years of service to organizations such as Cystic Fibrosis, Mattingly Edge, Meghan’s Mountain, Friends for Michael, Camp Quality, Norton’s Children’s Hospital and more. In 2001, he established a student scholarship program at the University of Louisville and personally selects 100 students to receive a $1,000 scholarship annually. To date, his namesake foundation has raised more than $1.5 million dollars.

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eg Peavy provides free tennis instruction for individuals with special needs in cooperation with Frazier Rehab Center, Downs Syndrome of Louisville and Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT). Twenty-five years ago, she helped organize Rising Stars, a nationally-recognized nonprofit junior tennis association that serves at-risk youth.

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uzanne Shepherd started the Buechel Park Baptist Church Garden Ministry in 2012, providing fresh produce for distribution through agencies and churches that give food assistance. More than 17,000 pounds of food was harvested and donated this past year alone.

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he Catholic Education Foundation hosted the 11th annual luncheon on Sept. 27 the day before the much-anticipated Trinity-St. Xavier high school football game. The foundation uses proceeds from the event to provide tuition assistance, technology grants, religious education and professional development for Catholic schools. As for the big game, the St. X Tigers defeated the Trinity Shamrocks 21-7 in front of more than 18,000 fans at Cardinal Stadium.

Trinity Givens, Connie and Trey Schilffarth with Katie Schneider Curran.

Danielle Ruffin and Angela Aboud.

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Blaine Hedges, Craig Mudd, Bill Roby and Fred Mudd.

Catholic Education Foundation President Richard A. Lechleiter (front) and Tony Vanetti (seated).

Matt Willinger, Colin Underhill and Jim Smith.

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Meredith McCann and Heather Huddleston with School Choice Scholarships.

Kim Davis, Janet Reilly and Angie Jett with US Bank.

St. Xavier Athletics Director Alan Donhoff and head coach of the St. Xavier football team Kevin Wallace.

Michelle Walters and Gretchyn Furlong.

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o celebrate Mark Eliason’s birthday, his husband Jeff Howard threw a lavish birthday party on Sept. 29 at their new Lexington Road home.

Guests dressed in accordance of the theme “Good vs. Evil” and enjoyed cocktails and appetizers by Tim Bishop.

Mark Eliason and Jeff Howard.

John and Trish Handmaker, Amy Graft, Tammy Langley and Kenny Gould.

Cheryl Parish and Tracy Varga.

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Hannah and Heather Hollenbach.

Nick and Ronda Valiyi with Ron and Raquel Koff.

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Alex Melikian and Rachel Gould.

Michael Dees, Patti Swope and Angela and Marty Arnett.

Wade and Kim Davis with Laura Wagner.

Joan Herald with Troy and Jennifer Kuhl.

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odeo Drive commemorated its 25th anniversary with a week-long celebration Sept. 24-28, incluing a Sept. 27 birthday bash where guests shopped and enjoyed giveaways and door prizes.

Lindsay Cloutier and Angie Schultz.

Rodeo Drive co-owner Michelle Tasman, Sarah Shpilberg and Raquel Koff, who also co-owns Rodeo Drive.

Daniel Cohen and Jerry Steinberg.

Mona Brodsky and Laura Swenson.

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Elizabeth Oldham and Courtney Buchignani.

Lizzie Cohen and Bill Fowler.

Jayna Jamison and Vicki Smith.

Evalyn Grossman and Joan Byer.

Claire Alagia and Patti Goldstein.

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Louisville Artists: Carry On Reception

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ouisville Visual Art held an opening reception for its newest exhibit, “Louisville Artists: Carry On” on Sept. 23. Curated by John Begley, the exhibit features more than 40 Louisville artists who have flourished in their careers. The exhibit will remain on display through Nov. 4.

The artists gather for a group photo.

Mary Carothers, Max Grinnell and Lynn Dunbar Bayus.

Gretchen Treitz Martin, artist Joyce Garner and Cindy Sumner Macdonald stand in front of Garner’s piece titled “Irises.”

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Printmakers Deborah Stratford and Elizabeth Foley.

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Caren Cunningham, Elmer Lucille Allen, Fannie Cox and Ann Broderick.

Sherrie Duffy and Sandra Charles.

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Curator John Begley and sculptor Ed Hamilton stand by Hamilton’s piece titled, “Spirit of Freedom Memorial Maquette.”

Philip High, Denise Furnish, Jacque Parsley and Lindy Casebier in front of Furnish’s piece titled “Flower Garden Boogie Woogie.”

LVA board member Porter Watkins and president of the LVA board Marti Kuehn.

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ore than 300 guests gathered at the Henry Clay on Sept. 20 for this annual fundraiser. Supporters witnessed an awards presentation and talk by special guest speaker Derrick Ramsey, the Kentucky director of education. The JCTC Foundation serves the educational journey of many area students by providing scholarships and funding for programs essential to academic success.

Macy Knights, Ellie Fizer, Kim Abel and Judy Abel Burnett.

Honorary Event Chair Don Fitzpatrick, Sally Wilson, Michael Preston and Monica Edwards.

Alicha and Michael Wortham.

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Dan and Denice Cline.

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John and Kellie Sheryak and Becky and Phil Morris.

Bridgett Strickler, Jeff Nally and Kathy Zandona.

Carl Bensinger and Neville Blakemore.

The Atherton High School Alumni Association

17th Annual

HALL OF FAME BANQUET Thursday, October 11, 2018 • 6:00 p.m.

The Olmsted • 3701 frankfort Avenue

Tickets $50

www.athertonalumni.com • 533-4436 Congratulations 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees!

Raleigh DeGeer Amyx (1956) Morgan Atkinson (1967) Kirk Bush (1977) Lisa DeJaco Crutcher (1993) Chris Kolb (1994)

John Lamberton (1981) Ron Magel a.k.a. Ron Britain (1952) Oksana Masters (2008) Helen Ritter, teacher (1958-1977) Jessica Weixler (1999)

Accepting 2019 Hall of Fame Nominations at athertonalumni.com

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Unveiling of Louisville Business Hall of Fame

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n Sept. 24, the newly renovated Kentucky International Convention Center unveiled its Business Hall of Fame. Guests toured the new space while admiring the plaques of 116 business people who have been honored by Junior Achievement since 1982.

Dr. Mark E. Lynn, Stacey Church, Diane Medley, Sue Tamme and David S. Beck.

Ed Glasscock, Sandra Frazier and Sam and Bonnie Rechter.

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Barbara Byrd and Dee Maynard.

Debbie Dalton, Marlys Swope and Brad Swope.

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Blindfolded tasting at Dining in the Dark at MESA, A Collaborative Kitchen in New Albany. Photo by Jose Morones Vergara.

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By Janice Carter Levitch

The third course at Dining in the Dark: braised short rib, potato cake with basil oil prepared by Gospel Bird’s Executive Chef Scott Dickenson.

Photo by Jose Morones Vergara.

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here are times when you just feel adventurous and need to shake up your regular dining routine; for example, eating dinner blindfolded. MESA, A Collaborative Kitchen, located in downtown New Albany, recently hosted their dinner series Dining in the Dark. On this particular evening, Executive Chef Scott Dickenson of Gospel Bird and Hull & High Water created a five-course dining experience.

Guests arrived before dinner for cocktails (which helped us to cozy up to the idea of being blindfolded while enjoying the impending activity). And, of course, there’s nothing like a glass of champagne to kickstart a good meal. Everyone mingled and got to know each other over nervous giggles until General Manager Rod Juarez asked us to take our seats. “Tonight, you can relax and enjoy the food even though you won’t be able to see what you’re eating,” Juarez commented. “I applaud you for the trust you have in our chef because the experience is all about concentrating on the enjoyment of great food.”

Diving into culinary curiosity, I wondered what the inspiration for a blindfolded dining

experience was for Juarez. “It’s interesting to see people try things that they have never had before and discovering they really love something new,” he told me.

He also explained the anxiety people feel before a blindfolded meal. “The guests are unsure of what will happen or what could we possible feed them,” he said. “At the end, to see their satisfaction and approval makes the whole event worth it.”

The lights were turned down low (as if being blindfolded wasn’t enough). I slipped my blindfold on and tried to become familiar with the place setting in front of me and fumbled around to find my fork. Although, once the first course was set in front of me, I realized the use of any flatware would only complicate the process. So, you guessed it, I decided to forego any utensils and use my fingers.

One dish in particuclar caught me off guard. I touched a piece of food and found it was small, oval-shaped and slippery. Thinking it was an oversized grape of some sort, I picked it up and popped it in my mouth. I received a big surprise when the taste took me back to my childhood when my mother 1 0 . 0 4 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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The fourth course at Dining in the Dark: collard poached catfish, fried tortilla with sweet pepper relish. Photo by Jose Morones Vergara.

would serve deviled eggs at special family occasions. I thought it was oddest grape I’d ever tasted, but to my relief, the chef announced it was actually a quail egg drizzled with a sauce made of similar ingredients to those in a deviled egg.

After the five courses were finished, I think we all felt a certain bond that can only be experienced during a blindfolded dinner like this one. We laughed, we tasted, we guessed, we enjoyed.

You just never know what’s waiting for you right over the bridge to Indiana (just don’t wear a blindfold to get there). VT

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The most important thing is making sure (a building’s automation) is all super easy to operate.

— Nick Henson Molly Coffman and Nick Henson.

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Making Buildings ‘Smart’

Louisville Low Voltage transforms homes and offices

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LOUISVILLE LOW VOLTAGE 1201 Story Ave., Suite 144 louisvillelowvoltage.com 502.639.4405

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f you’ve visited a residence occupied by a millenial in the last year, you’ve likely encountered some form of automation.

Maybe the lighting was altered via a smartphone. Or the music could be controlled from an iPad. Or a motion-activated security camera notified the resident of your arrival.

All of these aspects come together to form smart homes, or, in the commercial sector, smart buildings. Louisville has yet to fully commit to the idea of automation, which at its core is all about energy efficiency. However, one company is ready to take the city to the next level: Louisville Low Voltage.

Nick Henson founded the business as a side project in 2016 and quit his day job one year later as the business, then called Independent Installers, was experiencing remarkable success. Then, in May 2018, Molly Coffman and her husband, Dustin, came on as partners and rebranded and relaunched it as Louisville Low Voltage. Today, the company offers an extraordinary host of services for both residences and office buildings.

Unlike the conventional definition of “low voltage” – an electrical potential that isn’t large enough to cause injury – in this context, the term refers to the additional components, including wiring and cablinge, installed within a building to support the latest digital technologies.

Louisville Low Voltage offers home-specific services, including audio/video needs such as home theater systems and surround sound; automation in regard to thermostats, lighting and security systems; security-specific installations such as doorbell cameras or cameras throughout a property; and networking and wireless solutions to ensure a home is always working at full speed.

The company can provide the same services to businesses as well as access control (think: key cards) and structured cabling.

While it isn’t always the most glamorous, it is one of the most important aspects to a properly functioning business. In addition to the security equipment and installation Louisville Low Voltage can provide, they also offer monitoring, as they are now an authorized Brink’s dealer.

Once a client reaches out to the company, the next steps are simple. Louisville Low Voltage conducts a complimentary walk-through to discuss what the customer envisions. After talking through possibilities and offering suggestions, they then quote the client. Coffman says they secure 70 percent of the jobs they quote, as their price point is reasonable and their commitment to high quality is unwavering. Following installation and setup, the team then goes over everything the homeowner needs to know 1 0 . 0 4 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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about operating the new system(s) without question or confusion.

That ease of use is a priority for Henson and Coffman, as so often what stands in the way between a homeowner and the smart home of their dreams is the intimidation of inadequate user-friendliness. “The most important thing is making sure it’s all super easy to operate,” Henson emphasizes, “because it is so simple for someone to get a ‘smart home’ and they’ve got nine different apps on their phone and they don’t even know where to begin. It happens all the time, and we want to be the ones who come in and say, ‘Hey, it doesn’t have to be difficult.’”

Coffman maintains that users of any age are able to fully utilize Louisville Low Voltage’s services without headaches, particularly because of its streamlined function and the comprehensive instruction the company provides. “Automation is one of those things that I think a lot of the millennials understand but a lot of older generations don’t,” Coffman admits. “You can go on Amazon and buy different devices to install in your home to make it ‘smart’ or automated, but it’s a do-it-yourself and you have different apps.

What we do is streamlined into one and it makes it very simple.”

Although much of Louisville Low Voltage’s business comes from already-built homes and offices, they do encourage those who are building to keep low voltage in mind, as there is no better time to install than before the drywall goes up. Henson calls it “future-proofing” – running a few

extra wires to ensure the home is ready for the technology still to come. “We truly think that if someone is building a new home or a new office space, it should no longer be just plumbers, framers, electricians – low voltage should be another part of that process because whenever the walls are open, the sky’s the limit on what you can get done.” VT

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Business Briefs We have seen a tremendous amount of growth in the last few years.

CHAMBER OF ST. MATTHEWS HONORED WITH MEMBERSHIP AWARD

ship growth number of all nominees in all categories. The Chamber saw a growth of 21 percent. The Chamber currently has over 965 members.

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives (KCCE) recognized the Chamber of St. Matthews with their Excellence in Membership Growth Award in category four, which is based on the chamber’s annual budget.

Established in 1965, KCCE is the society of chamber of commerce professionals in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. As a notfor-profit division of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the primary goal of KCCE is to serve its membership by providing quality professional development, networking, resource exchange opportunities and grassroots advocacy. KCCE provides technical assistance, onsite consultation and training to

The chamber was honored at the KCCE annual conference and awards dinner on Sept. 20 at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort.

The Chamber of St. Matthews not only won the award but also had the highest member-

The need for strong, positive leadership has never been greater, and David Novak, co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, and the Leadership Louisville Center are partnering to better equip today’s leaders to drive results and get the most out of others. On Oct. 25, Novak will personally facilitate a leadership development experience only available at the Center as part of their Leadership Green Room series. He designed the course for first-time supervisors to mid-career professionals for his new online leadership platform, oGoLead.

The course, called Heartwiring and Hardwiring Your Leadership, integrates the classroom experience with a cohort of participants with online modules to apply the learning right away in the workplace and gain a one-year action plan for continuing to improve.

Registration is available at leadershiplouisville.org for the day with David Novak on Oct. 50

“We are honored to receive this recognition from KCCE. We have seen a tremendous amount of growth in the last — Josh Suiter few years. We strive to meet the needs of our members every day and we are thankful for this recognition,” said Josh Suiter, director of membership for The Chamber of St. Matthews.

For more information on The Chamber of St. Matthews, go to stmatthewschamber. com. For more information on KCCE, go to kychamberexecutives.com.

25, plus access to the digital platform and two additional days of facilitated learning. All Leadership Green Room courses are hosted at the Center’s new modern training facility at 707 W. Main St. The Leadership Green Room is presented by the Republic Bank Foundation. This course is also supported by The Lane Report.

each of which is designed to teach practical leadership skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS OFFERED IN THE 2018 LEADERSHIP GREEN ROOM

Building Trust in the New World of Work | Facilitator: Marta Miranda-Straub, founder and president, Catapult Now, LLC

David Novak speaking to a group.

DAVID NOVAK AND LEADERSHIP LOUISVILLE CENTER PARTNERING TO GROW LEADERS

local chambers on organizational and operational matters.

A full calendar of Leadership Green Room workshops and their descriptions can be viewed at leadershiplouisville.org/the-leadership-green-room.

Oct. 25 Heartwiring and Hardwiring Your Leadership | Facilitators: David Novak, co-founder and former CEO, Yum! Brands, Inc., and Lisa Zangari, director of learning, Leadership Louisville Heartwiring is about building passionate commitment in others. Hardwiring is using process and discipline around the things that matter most to drive consistent results. It is the combination of the two that leads to exceptional performance. The cohort of participants in this course will be given access to Novak’s signature online leadership program, oGoLead. The fully-integrated experience consists of five interactive learning modules,

Nov. 16 Leader’s Accelerator: Coaching Others for High Performance | Facilitator: Jonathan (Jeb) Bates, chief experience officer, ThoughtAction LLC This course is designed to help you drive productivity and performance in your organization with a motivated, engaged and satisfied team. You’ll learn how to coach employees based on their individual needs and support their career path based on what brings out the best in them. Additionally, discover more about your own motivating needs and how to make the most of them in your leadership Dec. 13

Today’s workplaces are bringing together more and more individuals who have vastly different backgrounds and experiences.

These differences can be harnessed for incredible innovation and better problem solving. However, if not proactively led, diverse teams can bring about barriers in understanding, communication and, ultimately, the effectiveness of the entire organization. This course is designed for leaders to deepen their awareness, knowledge and commitment to engage in courageous conversations and be a role model in creating more inclusive organizational culture.

Registration is now open for workshops, and special package pricing is available, offering organizations up to 20 percent savings. For details on group rates, contact Lisa Zangari, lzangari@leadershiplouisville.org, or call 502.561.0458.

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Paul Clark’s passion for educating future nurses is evident before you enter his lab, his warm voice floating into the hallway.

SCHOOL OF NURSING PROFESSOR RECEIVES NATIONAL EDUCATOR AWARD

Clark, Ph.D., R.N., University of Louisville School of Nursing assistant professor, has received the Novice Faculty Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), which recognizes excellence and innovation in the teaching of nursing by novice faculty at association member schools.

“Dr. Clark is encouraging, thought-provoking and I think every student absolutely loved him. He has this infectious personality that makes students enthusiastic about what they’re doing,” said Savannah Kelley, an alumna of the School of Nursing who works as a registered nurse at UofL Hospital’s trauma intensive care unit. Kelley nominated Clark for the award.

Clark teaches pharmacology and fundamentals of professional nursing practice and facilitates student clinicals, settings that are among the first where nursing students apply classroom knowledge to realworld patient care under instructor supervision.

Kelley said that Clark’s ability to inspire students to critically think

when assessing patients has served her career well.

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During a clinical at a rehabilitation facility where students learned basic nursing skills, including assessments and taking vital signs, Clark encouraged students to develop their own nursing judgment.

“This was the first time we were doing assessments on anybody. It was nerve-wracking,” Kelley said. “After spending the day with patients, we would come together to discuss our experiences.

Dr. Clark provided constructive feedback and encouragement always. He made it a safe place to learn.”

Clark, whose background is in emergency nursing, said he enjoys challenging students as well as himself in the lab and classroom. His greatest joy in teaching occurs when a student presents an answer that exceeds his expectations.

“My students will be caring for patients in a challenging health care delivery system. They need the best of what we nursing faculty have to offer,” Clark said. “I want to convey the science of nursing as well as the art of nursing: How to listen effectively, communicate clearly, develop a therapeutic relationship with a patient, sharpen intuitive senses and address one’s own biases. By doing so, students will be better prepared to offer patient-centered care in this challenging health care environment.”

Architectural Concrete supports Hildegard House’s Annual Golf Scramble Since the opening in 2016, Hildegard House has been able to count on the support of Architectural Concrete. Now they are at it again!

Architectural Concrete is the major sponsor of this year’s Hit it for Hildegard on October 12 at Heritage Hill Golf Club. It will be a great day for golf, barbeque lunch, awards, and closing reception.

Since 2000, Architectural Concrete has specialized in custom design and building decorative concrete projects of all types and sizes. They do residential and commercial work and are committed to providing the highest quality materials and service on every project. For all your concrete needs, from basement floors to outdoor living areas and driveways, call Dillan!

A beautiful project that Architectural Concrete completed

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is the courtyard garden at Hildegard House. Beautiful paths were designed and poured in the Stan Mudd Memorial Garden so that a wheelchair or two people at a time could walk through the contemplative grounds. (Stan was a volunteer and Master Gardener).

Hildegard House provides a home and compassionate care to individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity. Because they do not charge a fee or bill insurance, they rely solely on charitable donations, grants and special events. The home is staffed by volunteers called Compassionate Companions who commit to 5 hours of service per week. There are over 65 Compassionate Companions – as well as over 200 other volunteers that help keep Hildegard House running, just like a home!

Hit it for Hildegard October 12, 2018 Heritage Hill Golf Club 1040 Valley View Drive, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 For more information about Hildegard House or to learn about volunteer opportunities, www.hildegardhouse.org or 502-581-8267.

Thanks to all of our sponsors, and especially Architectural Concrete! Locally owned, they are experienced and professional.

They also are generous donors to Hildegard House. For a quote, call Dillan at 502-817-2768.

To see pictures of the amazing work of Architectural Concrete www.architecturalconcrete.net

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Obituaries Obituaries may be placed by calling 502.897.8900 or emailing circulation@redpinmedia.com

GABBERT, ALICE FAYE Alice Faye Gabbert, 83, of Louisville, passed away Sept. 28, 2018. She was originally from Owensboro, Kentucky, and graduated from high school there.

She earned her master’s degree at Spalding University. Alice was a teacher for over 40 years in the Jefferson County and Catholic School Systems. Alice always loved the Lord and was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Smith; her parents, John William and Joan Parrish Gabbert; and her sister, Monica Hicks.

Alice is survived by her loving children, Mike Smith, David Smith, Michele Matthews (Michael) and Yvonne Smith; grandchildren, Heather Smith (Brian), Michael Shawn Matthews (Durae), Jason Matthews and Jonathan Matthews; great-grandchildren, Cooper, Emma, Annabel and Rudy; beloved nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation was held Oct. 1 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Dr. in Middletown. A celebration of Alice’s life was held at the funeral home on Oct. 2, with burial following in St. Aloysius Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to alz.org. To leave a special message for the family, please visit newcomerkentuckiana.com.

MULLANEY, SISTER MICHAEL LEO Sister Michael Leo Mullaney was born in Quincy, Massachusetts. She passed away on Sept.

26, 2018, at the age of 96 at Nazareth Home in Louisville. She was a professed Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 63 years.

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a master’s degree in hospital administration from St. Louis University. In 1966, she was appointed administrator of Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

During her time in leadership at Saint Joseph Hospital, Sister Michael Leo liquidated the hospital’s $1 million debt, introduced computerization into the hospital offices, expanded services and put into practice programs initiated by Medicare and Medicaid. Under Sister Michael Leo, the hospital was enlarged twice, increasing its capacity from 285 to 468 beds.

Saint Joseph Hospital was, at that time, the largest hospital in central Kentucky. Sister initiated the construction of Saint Joseph Office Park connected to the hospital by a walkway bridging Harrodsburg Road. Sister Michael Leo was responsible for top hospital innovations, including the first physician-staffed emergency room and the first cardiac intensive care unit in central Kentucky, the first balloon angioplasty program in the state, the first hospital helipad in Lexington and the first computerized tomography (CT) scan equipment in the state.

In 1978, Sister became the first woman to serve on the Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. In 1981, Sister Michael Leo was elected president of the Kentucky Health Association, the first woman to hold this position in almost 40 years. In 1987, she received the Kentucky Hospital Association Distinguished Service Award for outstanding service to hospitals in Kentucky. In 1988, Sister Michael Leo was honored by The Bluegrass Chapter of The National Conference of Christians and Jews for outstanding leadership in fostering amity, justice and cooperation among those in central Kentucky.

Sister Michael Leo served as hospital administrator of Saint Joseph Hospital for 22 years

before serving as president of The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Healthcare System from 19881992. She went on to become a lobbyist for the Kentucky Catholic Conference, a member of the Kentucky Health Policy Board and director of missions for the Diocese of Lexington.

She received many awards for her work in health care, including the Wade Mountz Visionary Leader Award in November 2004, given to leaders in Kentucky who have made significant contributions to the enhancement of health care in the state. In 2005, she received the Kentucky Women Remembered award. Sister’s portrait is part of the permanent collection, which honors outstanding Kentucky women and is displayed in the West Wing of the Kentucky Capitol.

She is survived by two nieces and a nephew, all of Massachusetts, and by her religious community.

The wake was held at St. Vincent Church at Nazareth, Kentucky, on Oct. 1 with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Vincent Church on Oct. 2.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Ratterman Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY. Memorials may be offered to Office of Mission Advancement, P.O. Box 9, Nazareth, KY, 40048.

SCHUTTE, BETTY ANN BRAMER Betty Ann (Bramer) Schutte, 84, passed away Sept. 26, 2018.

Betty was an active member of the Louisville Board of Realtors for 51 years. She was the owner of Betty Schutte Realtors and received the honor of Kentucky Realtor of the Year in 2014. Betty’s kind and gentle nature was her most endearing quality. She was a beautiful mother and friend. Her love will endure.

Betty Ann Bramer Schutte.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bramer; husband, H. Joseph Schutte; and brother, Donald Bramer.

Betty is survived by her children, Sharon Benim (Bob), Mike Schutte (Pam), Kim Wissing (Mark) and John Schutte (Mary Beth); sister, Vickie Bramer; brother, Gordon Bramer (Patty); grandchildren, Tim, Tiffany, Greg, Tara, Sara, Andrew, Collin and Cameron; and great-grandchildren, Connor, Reese, Remi and Mav. Betty’s funeral mass was held Oct. 1, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 7813 Shelbyville Road, with burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation was held Sunday at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Catholic Education Foundation or Mass of the Air. The family would like to thank Dr. Karageorge, Dr. Kommer and the CBC staff for their care and compassion.

Her optimistic attitude inspires us to move forward with hope and compassion. Her courageous spirit challenges us to seek love and peace in our lives.

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THIS WEEK ST. JAMES PREVIEW PARTY BUBBLY & BITES Conrad-Caldwell House Museum 8:30 a.m. Oct. 5 502.636.5023 CASA of the River Region invites you to 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.

22ND ANNUAL PROGRESSIVE DINNER Whiskey Row 6 p.m. Oct. 5 502.561.3493 The Main Street Association is hosting a showcase of the culinary and retail scene of historic and now-revitalized Whiskey Row. Guests will be dispersed among five to seven participating restaurants for an evening of delightful dining.

NIGHT SKY VIEWING PARTY AND TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE Norton Commons Amphitheater 7:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 6 nortoncommons.com Experts from the UofL Gheens Planetarium and Louisville Astronomical Society join with Norton Commons Amphitheater for the fourth annual viewing party, where experts will point out constellations and give guests a tour of the galaxy.

High-powered telescopes will be on site for guests.

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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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 re-enactors, live music, bourbon tastings and food trucks. Attendees can also pay to ride in one of these rare airplanes.

80S HORROR FILM SERIES Village 8 Theatre Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, 31 village8.com Village 8 is showing some of the best Halloween movies of the 80s this October, and admission is only $5. The lineup includes “Poltergeist” on Oct. 7, Nightmare on Elm St. on Oct. 14, American Werewolf in London on Oct. 21, Gremlins on Oct. 28 and the shining on Oct. 31.

CNPE’S CHANGEMAKERS CONFERENCE Louisville Marriott Downtown Oct. 9 cnpe.org/annualconference/register Once a year, the Center for Nonprofit Excellence holds a conference for public, corporate, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors to celebrate a common passion for the community.

Register and buy tickets now for the full-day conference or the Pyramid Awards Luncheon only.

COMING UP CENTERSTAGE PRESENTS INTO THE WOODS The J Oct. 10 – Nov. 4 jewishlouisville.org The classic Brothers Grimm tale comes to the Jewish Community Center this season. Into The Woods tells the story of wishes, family and the choices we make.

KENTUCKY STRINGS – LO’S MUSIC WITHOUT BORDERS SERIES

Various locations Oct. 11-13 louisvilleorchestra.org For the fourth season, Teddy Abrams’ signature program Music Without Borders brings great music at affordable prices into neighborhoods across Kentuckiana. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m.

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Event Calendar

KENTUCKY WALK4HEARING Beckley Creek Park 8:30 a.m. Oct. 13 walk4hearing.org Celebrate, raise awareness and step up for the 48 million people with hearing loss.

Register your team and walk to make a difference. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk kicks off at 10 a.m.

FREE KALEB LEE CONCERT Masonic Communities Kentucky 8 p.m. Oct. 13 kalebtickets.com Don’t miss this performance with Kentucky native and topsix finalist from “The Voice” Kaleb Lee. Featuring special guest Pryor Baird, the familyfriendly night will include food, fun and Kentucky talent.

PLAN AHEAD TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE TRACK Churchill Downs 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 28 breederscupfestival.com/events Bring your family to the track for races, special activities and trick-or-treating during Family Adventure Day. All members of the family are welcome to come in costume to celebrate Halloween.

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WLKY BELL AWARDS Omni Hotel 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.

EQUESTRICON Kentucky International Convention Center Oct. 29-30 equestricon.com Part of the Breeders’ Cup Festival, Equestrion is the first of its kind – a celebration of all things horse-racing. Fans of the sport are invited to come meet industry insiders, vendors, stakeholders and horseplayers at this horse racing convention and trade show.

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Classifieds Classifieds may be placed by calling 502.897.8900 SERVICES Distinctive Stonework!

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LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES Mobilitie, LLC is proposing to construct a 55 foot wood replacement light pole telecommunications tower at 569-599 KY-61, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY 40202 (38 14 52.50 N / -85 44 42.20 W).

The tower is anticipated to have no lights. Interested persons may review the application for this project at www. fcc.gov/asr/applications and entering Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Form 854 File Number “A1115944” and may raise environmental concerns about the project by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Commission. Requests for Environmental Review must be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online at www.fcc. gov/asr/environmentalrequest. Parties wishing to submit the request by mail may do so by addressing the request to: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.

LEGAL NOTICES SELF STORAGE AUCTION - MULTIPLE FACILITIES – MULTIPLE UNITS - Extra Space Storage hold a public auction at the location indicated: Facility 1: 7900 Dixie Highway. Louisville, KY 40258: October 12, 2018 – 1PM. Units: 720, 742, 508, 952, 709, 562, 516, 521, 336, 431, 974 Facility 2: 5420 Valley Station Rd. Louisville, KY 40272: October 12, 2018 – 1PM Units: 154, 193, 445, 616, 513 Facility 3: 6708 Preston Highway.

Louisville, KY 40219: October 12, 2018 – 1PM Units: 515, 276, 402, 628, 481, 209, 512, 779, 772, 4021, 466, 345, 4002, 774, 138, 4000 Facility 4 (ANNEX): 4010 Oaklawn Drive. Louisville, KY 40219: October 12, 2018 – 1PM Units: 9271, 9043, 9326, 9267, 9014, 9253, 9141, 9171, 9264, 9194, 9249 Facility 5: 5807 Bardstown Road. Louisville, KY 40291: October 12, 2018 – 1PM Units: F007 Facility 6: 11440 Blankenbaker Access Drive. Louisville, KY 40299: October 12, 2018 – 1PM Units: 00231, 00261, 00436, 00457, 00518, 00639 Facility 7: 4605 Wattbourne Lane. Louisville, KY 40299: October 12, 2018 – 1PM Units: 182, 819, 167 Facility 8: 8002 Warwick Avenue. Louisville, KY 40222: October 12, 2018 – 1PM Units: 633 285 209 605 410 780 Facility 9: 201. E. Market Street.

Louisville, KY 40202: October 12, 2018 – 1PM Units: C483, D580, B191, C438, D5087, B356, B327, C456, C505, B253, C447, B231, B352, B355 The auction will be listed and advertised on www. selfstorageauction.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Notice is hereby given by Nates Automotive 400 E. Breckinridge St, Lou, Ky 40203 502-408-7743. The owner has 14 days to respond in writing to obtain title to 2002 Niss Altima vehicle ID: 1N4AL11D12C167025. Owner- AMIRA SHUABI 2920 AMANDA DR. JEFFERSONVILLE, IN 47130 Anchorage School District Surplus Assorted lot of school surplus property.

Well used and possibly nonfunctional.

Contact Anchorage School District at 245-8927.

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Get into the holiday spirit and support kids at Norton Children’s Hospital Start a holiday tradition with your family. Visit a winter wonderland filled with trees, lights and holiday accents available for purchase.

Funds raised will benefit the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.

Marvel at the hundreds of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and décor. Also enjoy Louisville’s first appearance of Santa, free children’s crafts, sweet treats, holiday entertainment and a Hanukkah display.

Visit FestivalOfTreesAndLights.org for details.

Receive one free ticket when you purchase a ticket in advance online.

Nov. 9 to 11, 2018

Louisville Slugger Field