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Many people have misconceptions about millennials, assuming that they all want to live in tiny homes or next to a café that sells nitro brew coffee and avocado toast. That’s a mistake. Look deeper.”

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elcome to 2020! It’s a brand-new year, and I’m excited about sharing real estate information and stories with you in the coming months.

Whenever I am out in Louisville – whether it is at a fundraiser, a dinner party or just the grocery store – I find that people are very curious about real estate. They want to know how the market is, how much properties are selling for, if it is a buyers’ or sellers’ market or why their home isn’t selling.

Watch This Space Every month, I will be bringing you updates on the state of the real estate market and providing you with helpful tips for navigating the market or just telling you interesting real estate stories. While we all know real estate is a big business, it is also very personal, and each transaction has a story of an individual or family making a big change in their lives.

But first, let’s look at what has been happening in the market over the past two years.

2018 vs. 2019 As you can see in the listed zip codes, there were more home sales in 2019 (4,266) than 2018 (4,141). While there were more sales last year than in 2018, it is notable that there were 725 fewer homes listed in 2019, down 14% overall.

The Outlook for 2020 Overall, the 2020 outlook is positive with low interest rates and a strong economy. However, the low inventory will pose 4

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a problem if it does not pick up in the first quarter.

2020 has the potential to be outstanding for real estate sales, and here is why.

Realtor.com predicts that 2020 will be the peak year for millennials purchasing homes.

In fact, they are expected to purchase more homes than baby boomers and Gen-Xers combined.

The challenge for sellers is to understand what it is that millennials want, and many are not sure what that is. If you haven’t settled on a New Year’s resolution yet, getting to know the millennial market is a worthy choice if you are considering selling your home in the next few years.

Millennial Buyers Many people have misconceptions about millennials, assuming that they all want to live in tiny homes or next to a café that sells nitro brew coffee and avocado toast. That’s a mistake. Look deeper.

The truth is, millennials want many of the same things all buyers do. They want

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to find a place that feels like home. They want access to good schools, easy commutes and safe neighborhoods at a price they can afford. Of the above 4,266 homes sold in 2019, 613 of them were in the $300,000$350,000 price range, the strongest segment of the market. Now reaching their 30s, millennial buyers are able to invest in homes in better neighborhoods and are looking to put down roots and start a family.

Millennial buyers are heavily influenced by social media and television. They have set their expectations based on what they have seen on Instagram, Pinterest or HGTV. Realistic or not, knowing these expectations will help you to prepare your home for that buyer. They like open-concept living, neutral colors, multi-use spaces, access to parks and other green spaces and plenty of storage. Ultimately, they are not that different than most of your other buyers.

If you are thinking about selling your home in 2020, or considering purchasing a new home, we are here to help. This year marks the creation of the Terri Bass Team at Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty. Shelly Bringardner and I, along with our outstanding full-time photographer and marketing director, will continue to make great real estate stories happen for our clients.

I’m looking forward to sharing my knowledge with you in the coming year.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or comments.

–Terri Bass Team

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A workout for all ages, plus tips for helping kids stay healthy.

Behind the scenes with a remarkable young woman and the family who saved her life.

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Family fun abounds at the Northeast Regional Library.

Michael Lee marries Tori Freeman.

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A Gathering Place

Inside an East Louisville home that emulates a seaside retreat.

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A professor’s take on laws, theories and cats.

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A Significant Breakfast

How shared family meals can create lifelong memories.

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Beautiful Chaos

Reporter and advocate Christina Mora Dettman on her journey to motherhood.

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Kinsey: The Dragon Slayer

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A Great Balancing Act

Bobby and Hanna Benjamin talk food, faith and family.

On the Cover: Photo: Andrea Hutchinson Stylist: Miranda McDonald Model: Santiago Arenas Henao Hair and Makeup: NOVA Salon & Spa Blazer and pants: Rodes For Him Location: Louisville Free Public Library

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A literary fashion editorial captured at the Louisville Free Public Library.

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KMAC Couture Fashion Week

See how art and fashion collide for KMAC Museum.

From KMAC Couture: Art Walks the Runway 2019.

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The Speed Art Museum Ball

Artistic endeavors and family connections at the Speed.

The Speed Art Museum Ball Co-Chairs Bill and Michelle Mudd, left, and John and Elaine Crockett, right.

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Poised for Success

Family Scholar House’s Wine Women & Shoes is changing lives.

OCCASIONS 81 The Voice-Tribune Wedding Expo 82 Woodland Farm Holiday Party 84 New Year’s Eve 2020 86 Forest of Earthly Delights 87 On the Town with John H. Harralson Jr.

Wine Women & Shoes Co-Chairs Melanie Cook and Terri Bass.

ESSENTIALS 14 Letter from the Publisher 94 Event Calendar 96 Celebration of Life: Al Young

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Letter from the Publisher “In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds us closer together and the music that brings harmony.”

–Eva Burrows

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ebruary is the time to celebrate love, and in this issue, we’ve decided to put a special emphasis on the love of family. I hope you’ll enjoy reading the stories of local families who have come together in remarkable ways.

You’ll also find two features that celebrate the love of literature. First, learn about the newly-opened Northeast Library and all that it has to offer. Then, take in our fashion editorial that was beautifully captured at the Louisville Free Public Library’s Downtown Branch. Thank you to everyone at the library who made our team feel so welcome.

This month we’re also giving you a sneak peak at three magnificent events that I look forward to every year: KMAC Couture Fashion Week, Wine Women & Shoes and the Speed Art Museum Ball.

Fashion Week is a great way for fashionistas and fans to get excited about KMAC Couture: Art Walks the Runway, and it’s a chance to score several deals at local businesses. Stay tuned for more on this amazing event in our March issue.

The name Wine Women & Shoes says it all: this evening has great drinks, some of the city’s most fashionable and philanthropic women and fabulous shoes galore. It’s an ultimate ladies night that supports Family Scholar House, which does so much good for single parents who are pursuing an education and a better life for their children.

And then there’s the Speed Art Museum Ball, one of the most iconic events you can be a part of. The dinner, the dancing, the art – I love it all. The museum is an irreplaceable fixture in our community, and thanks to proceeds from the Speed Art Museum Ball, the staff can share art with more and more people around the state.

Thank you for picking up The Voice. May your February be full of love.

Janice

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his month’s topic is family fitness, and while I could talk endlessly about the the benefits of training together as a family, it’s impossible not to address a less-fun topic: childhood obesity.

How many of you remember coming home from school and having to do your homework before you could go outside to play? How many of you stayed at school after classes to play a sport or do an afterschool activity? Well, today’s world is a little different. Times have changed, and afterschool activities suffer from budget cuts.

Even playing outside is a different story. The effects on children and adolescents are truly frightening: a lack of physical activity and an increase in a sedentary lifestyle has given rise to an upward trend in obesity. Obesityassociated illnesses that previously were found only in adults (high blood pressure and type-two diabetes, for example) are now commonly found in children.

Of course, we lead by example, and our example tends to include poor nutrition, extended screen time, and a lack of physical activity and sleep. I feel, however, that we can change this. We can turn this epidemic around and make a change towards a healthier example by following just a few guidelines: 16

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Screen time suggestions: • Under age two, avoid digital media use.

• For ages two to five, limit screen time to one hour a day.

• Do not allow screen use within one hour of bedtime.

• Try to keep bedrooms, mealtimes and playtimes screen-free.

• Simply turn electronics off when not in use.

The key age for promoting healthy behaviors is before age six. Physical activity starts declining at age seven. We know that children can be picky eaters; I remember having to sit at the table until I was finished with my own dinner, and yes, I too hated vegetables! In my childhood, fast-food was a treat, as were carbonated beverages. In today’s world, however, it’s less expensive to feed a child from the dollar menu at your favorite fast-food restaurant than to buy fresh produce. We need to change this. Let’s try to limit the kneejerk response of opting for the drive-thru, and make an effort to eat non-processed food at home instead. If we do go to fastfood restaurants, let’s limit the caloric intake. Have the fries, but hold the soda.

Make smarter choices.

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Concentrating on food and movement will take your family a long way towards living healthier. But sleep is another key component of our lifestyle that’s responsible for both growth and combating obesity.

Recommended sleep time guidelines: • 3-5 years: 10-13 hours • 6-12 years: 9-12 hours • 13-18 years: 8-10 hours The bottom line is, you can make little changes to improve the health of you and your family. Movement is essential for musculoskeletal issues, brain development and motor skill development, and even a simple game of tag or hide-and-seek will assist with this. There are video games that promote movement, and even dancing to your children’s favorite songs is exercise.

Family walks provide an opportunity to bond and a safe way to get some cardio training.

I designed a workout that your children can do after school, either with you or by themselves. Start off completing it twice a week.

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1. Curtsy Squats (20) Start with your feet hip-width apart, take your right leg and step behind the left and bend the knees. Bring it back to a squat and repeat on the other leg.

2. Lateral Lunges (20) Start with your feet hip-width apart, step outside with the right leg, keep the left leg straight as you bend the knee of the right leg. Bring back to your squat and repeat on the other side.

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3. Squats Alternating Toes (20) Start with your feet hip-width apart, bend at the knee and hold.

Lift the heel of the left foot then place it back to the floor and lift the right heel. Alternate from right to left.

4. Breakdancer Burpees (15) Start with your feet hip-width apart, then lower to the floor, jumping back into plank.

Rotate over to the right.

Push up with your hips rotating to the left. Lift up to your hips and go back to plank position, lifting back up into standing position.

5. Tricep Dips (15) Start in a seated position with feet hip-width apart. Lift your buttocks off the floor. Bend your elbow towards the ground then lift back upwards.

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6. Push-Ups (15)

7. Butterfly Abs (20)

Start on all fours, walk your hands forward and bend at the elbows. Lower yourself to the floor, then lift back upwards.

Start in a seated position with feet hip-width apart. Lower knees to the floor with your feet still connected.

Reach hands forward, lower to the floor then bring back up to seated position. For a progression, keep your hands in front of your chest and repeat the sit-up. For another progression, put your hands behind your head and repeat the sit-up.

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8. Knee Knee Crunch (20) Start in a seated position with feet hip-width apart.

Lower to the floor, then crunch upwards, reaching for the left knee then the right. Lower back to the floor. On the next set, reach for the right knee then the left.

Jeff Howard is a worldrenowned fitness presenter who resides in Louisville. He also serves as promotional director of fitness for Baptist Health/ Milestone Wellness Center.

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achel Smith, the branch manager of the new Northeast Regional Library, is not your traditional, buttoned-up librarian of yore.

“I love working with children and asking, ‘Do you know who owns the library?’” she said, laughing. “They’ll say, oh, the president, the mayor, or such. And I say, no, YOU own the library.”

The new Northeast Regional Library located at 15 Bellevoir Cir. off of Ormsby Station Road in Lyndon officially opened June 24, 2019. The nearly 40,000-squarefoot facility replaced the much-smaller

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Family fun abounds at the Northeast Regional Library

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Westport branch. Similar in size and scope to the Southwest and South Central Regional libraries, the Northeast Library houses more than 120,000 books and materials. It includes comfortable, quiet spaces for reading and studying, several meeting rooms, an auditorium, a coffee shop, a large children’s area and a separate teen space.

According to Paul Burns, communications director for the Louisville Free Public Library, visitors to the new Northeast Library checked out 81,177 items in its first month of operation in July. To put it in perspective, that number is equivalent to more than two-thirds of the branch’s total collection (120,000 items) and is the highest single-month total for items checked out from one LFPL location ever.

Since opening, the Northeast Library has averaged 64,000 items checked out each month, served more than 23,000 visitors per month, and seen more than 10,000 children attend library programs and events in the first five months. In November, Quills Coffee opened a coffee shop in the library, which has proved enormously popular.

Beyond the books, videos, music and periodicals expected, the Northeast Library offers a full calendar of programming each month for children, teens and adults. Unique to the library is its creative Maker Pavilion, which offers a creativity hub for hands-on learning.

The Maker Room features the latest in maker technology including a Makerbot 3D printer, Glowforge laser cutter, programmable drones, sewing machines and more.

The Media Studio offers a sound booth for patrons to record podcasts and music and an

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area to create videos using green screen technology. It is also used to host a regular “Tween Improv” group. In the kitchen, chefs and other local experts host scheduled cooking classes and demos for the public. The entire Maker Pavilion hosts open hours, regular events and specialized classes, all of which can be found on the library’s website.

“What I love about the space is there are real high-end gadgets like the 3-D laser printer, but there’s also old-school button makers, sewing machines, a knitting machine and, of course, paper, pens, scissors and glue for all kinds of artwork,” said Smith.

“We ask people to go through a 30-minute presentation called Maker Pavilion 101,” she added, noting that safety is key when using the equipment. The space proved popular throughout the holiday season with families making handmade gifts. Library staff regularly teach sessions on software programs, photography and using the recording studios.

“The offerings are endless for the community,” explained Smith. “We even

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have a certified Bob Ross instructor who teaches painting each month, and we often turn people away from those classes because they are so popular.”

The demonstration kitchen features three ovens, gadgets such as air fryers and more. Smith spent months before the library’s opening talking with other libraries nationwide that have similar spaces.

Area chefs and restaurants use the space to host cooking demonstrations and the library provides classes like a monthly “Vegan Table” cooking class and healthy eating programs.

The screened-in porch on the library’s south side allows for yoga classes, community meetings, storytelling and more. As spring approaches, said Smith, programming will ramp up for the porch area.

The family focus is one of the Northeast Library’s greatest strengths. “We have an outstanding children’s staff that brings a great deal of creativity and passion to what they do,” said Tonya Swan, children and teen program supervisor at the Northeast Library. “Our goal is to provide the very best programming using the

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We even have a certified Bob Ross instructor who teaches painting each month, and we often turn people away from those classes because they are so popular.”

— Rachel Smith

latest in children’s educational pedagogy and technology. The Maker Space plays a role in that because of its resources, and staff use all of the great toys such as the Ozobots, drones and other things we have to teach coding.

“One of our most unique and popular teen programs is the Medieval Combat Society,” added Swan. “It was started by our teen library assistant, Chris Herde, who uses his history degree and background working at the Renaissance fair to teach teens combat strategies, swordplay

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and fighting skills. He also throws in some historical facts. All of the ‘weapons’ are specially padded and constructed to be safe.”

This is obviously not your grandmother’s library with dusty card catalogs and pure silence. “The library is full of conversation and laughter,” said Swan. “We are still a very popular study spot. There are lots of students who use the library – they just bring their noise-cancelling headphones and it works. I think that despite the lessthan-quiet environment, people come because it is such a beautiful, inspiring space. The windows looking over the park make it feel like you are actually sitting in the park but with all the comforts of having a table and chair and charging station to support your work.”

The 13.5-acre park-like setting the library owns includes the Ormsby House, a landmark home that was once one of Lyndon’s historic farms. It will eventually offer space for additional programming, but the walking paths and heavily treed acres add a natural touch that can’t be found at any other Louisville library.

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on the third Saturday of each month for families to explore the park and engage in creative play and nature-based activities.

The library’s park will be center stage June 20 for an ambitious event called the “Longest Day of Play.”

“It will begin when the sun rises at 6:19 a.m. that day and will end when the sun sets at 9:09 p.m.,” said Swan. “Its purpose is to encourage children and their families to engage in the outdoors. We are partnering with many community groups to provide activities all day – everything from Eco-Graffiti, soccer, sunrise yoga, nature play, kickball and a mud pie kitchen.”

Before that, planning is already underway for a busy spring. In addition to regular storytimes, book groups, movie nights and more, the Northeast Library will host family weekends two Saturdays a month.

“We are planning a large Easter egg hunt with our neighbor, the Northeast YMCA,” said Swan. “We will also have regular programs such as Nature Play, TinkerLab, Teen Hang Time and the Page Turners Book Club for kids.”

Lee Burchfield, director of the Louisville Free Public Library, enjoys the Northeast

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Library’s success but advises that the community must embrace all libraries. “It’s essential that we recognize and celebrate the success we have had in building the regional libraries called for by the 2008 Library Master Plan,” Burchfield said.

“But we still need to renovate the Portland Library and replace the Shively Library.

The community has demonstrated that investment in libraries pays dividends.

Now, we need to see that same kind of commitment to operations funding so that we can build on our success.”

After working 18 years in the library system, Rachel Smith sometimes wonders at her luck. “It strikes me now and again that I’ll come in and work inside, but I’ll go out at lunch and get out by the Ormsby House. I look back and think, ‘Oh my gosh, look at this amazing thing I’m a part of overseeing.’ It’s a privilege. I remember telling my mom years ago that I can’t believe they are paying me to do this work, and I still feel that way today.

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By CHLOE GAMES Photos by KATHRYN HARRINGTON

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grey-blue coat of paint enshrouds this East Louisville home in the unmistakable aura of the ocean. Stepping into the foyer, guests are greeted by a display of shells collected from decades of family vacations. You can almost smell the sea breeze. “I always called it our Hamptons home,” the homeowner says, “where every day you can be on vacation.”

The color pallet of the home evokes the calming tones of an ocean escape. “When you ask about the colors of my house, they’re the colors of the ocean, they’re the colors of the grasses, the sand, the sky,” the homeowner says. “That’s how I went with the colors – those that brought calm and the happiest moments for us.”

More than an ode to a seaside retreat, the home unfolds room by room into a reflection of the family who built it. “Really, the house tells a story of our family,” she says.

Inspired by the happy moments of post-slopes conversation in a ski lodge, four cushioned armchairs are grouped centrally in the living room, allowing for easy conversation. On the far wall, an intricately-engraved wooden plank once salvaged from a bar provides texture and illuminates one of the homeowner’s design philosophies: endless experimentation. “There are multiple functions for things – just maybe not what they’re intended to be.”

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A fireplace brightens the ultracozy reading nook at one end of the room, where literary luminaries share shelf space with old yearbooks.“Those are the treasures of my life. It’s not just great books, it’s also our memories. That’s what houses should be: living memories,” the homeowner says.

In this house, memories are tactile: a runner from Turkey cushions hallway footfalls in gentle blues, and in the dining room, a sturdy wooden farm table provides a gathering-place fit for a crowd. When she came across the statement piece in Paris, the homeowner was immediately sure that the table would be coming home with her to Louisville.

Floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors span the length of the living and dining rooms, bringing the outdoors inside no matter the season. “I love to bring the outside in, the inside out. I think nothing of bringing my furniture outside and putting it on the deck,” the homeowner says. On the patio, pinstripe

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fabrics provide a classic yet livable covering for the daybed and outdoor furniture. Tall grasses surround the pool and resurface throughout the landscape. Trees flourish on the outskirts of the property, and it’s no surprise that all manner of wildlife visit the home. With fond memories of summer camp, the family sought to bring the same emphasis on nature within city limits. “We always said, ‘We want that same camp feeling,’ and that’s what we have.”

Throughout the downstairs hallways, heirlooms and found items piece together a storied family history. Gently weathered shutters from North Carolina frame a hallway window, and an antique music box sparks corridor conversation.

An enormous painted screen provides interest in the same first-floor hallway, and you would never guess

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that it once served as a headboard in the master bedroom. In this home, objects are treated as dynamic elements of design, and no careful placement is treated as a final resting place.

“My husband can come home and a chair that was in one position one hour will be in a different spot another hour,” the homeowner laughs. She finds endless possibilities in treasures found near and far.

An armoire discovered in Florida became a vanity with the addition of a mirror and a sink. Placed at an entryway, fern planters provide a catch-all space for magazines and miscellanea.

In bedrooms, repurposed objects provide a personal touch. Lamps crafted from antique pots illuminate the master suite, and a handed-down typewriter recalls the family member

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whose workplace it once graced.

In the attached bathroom, elegant monograms designate personal space.

When topped with a handcrafted bit of pottery, an antique vase becomes a table by the bathtub. For this homeowner, “taking the unusual and making it usual” is a go-to strategy.

The upstairs is illuminated by a massive chandelier that hangs above the stairwell. “This is what the house was built around,” the homeowner explains. A bridge between the past and present, the chandelier was recovered from a previous home, where it “took up the whole foyer.”

Now, it adds effortless glamour to a nonetheless family-friendly home.

In the upstairs bedrooms, texture reigns supreme. Grasscloth curtains compliment the home’s gentle color scheme, and in the office, vintage French pillow cases accent a cushioned daybed. With idyllic views of the wooded property, each room is unmistakably livable and inviting.

“Comfortable-chic – that would define my house. It’s so comfortable, and nothing stays the same,” the homeowner says.

With family memorabilia and collected items furnishing every room, this home provides a blueprint for building a family-centric space. The homeowner says it beautifully: “I think you should live with what you love.” V

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There are those who believe that our experience of the external world is illusory – a shared hallucination like Neo in ‘The Matrix.’”

By STEVE HUMPHREY Illustration by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

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n my previous column, we explored the matter of logic versus rhetoric and how we can distinguish the two. Now, let me begin this month by distinguishing metaphysics from epistemology. Metaphysics is the study of what there is in the world – the furniture of reality, as it were. Epistemology is the investigation of what we can know about that world, and how we can gain that knowledge.

Science begins with the metaphysical assumption that a mind-independent, external, objective physical world exists and that we can gain knowledge about that world. This might seem obvious, but it has been challenged. There are those who believe that our experience of the external world is illusory – a shared hallucination like Neo in “The Matrix.”

So, if we grant the assumption that our experiences are of an external, objective reality, what constitutes “truth?”

— Steve Humphrey For starters, what sorts of things can be said to be true or false? Generally, it is believed that propositions, or declarative statements, have objective truth value. For example, questions and commands are neither true nor false. Now, what makes a proposition true? That is, what features of the physical world determine the truth value of some statement? Scientists believe the correspondence theory of truth, which holds that true propositions describe, or correspond to, facts in the world. According to this view, the proposition “the cat is on the mat” is true just in case the cat is on the mat. An alternative view might be that “the cat is on the mat” is true just in case everyone believes that the cat is on the mat. But for science, truth is not a function of opinion, intuition or consensus but of facts in the world.

There are general as well as singular propositions. A general proposition is one that makes a claim about multiple entities. “The cat is on the mat” is singular, “all cats love to sit on mats” is general. Science is primarily concerned

with general statements. A collection of individual truths doesn’t tell us very much, but a true generalization tells us a great deal. It is shorthand for a huge conjunction of singular statements. The object of science is to find and characterize patterns and regularities in the physical world, and these are described using general propositions. These are called “hypotheses” or “theories.” In the physical sciences, such general claims are expressed in the language of mathematics in the form of equations. Such expressions are often called “laws,” as in “the laws of physics.” Laws simply describe patterns and regularities in the physical world, and they can be used to make predictions about future observations. The “truthmakers” of general propositions are general facts or collections of particular facts. General claims may be universal (“All cats like mats”) or statistical (“75 percent of cats like mats.”)

Some philosophers are of the opinion that laws exert some sort of force on the world – that they cause things or prevent things. I picture “cosmic cops” on cosmic Segways zooming around keeping things in order. For me, laws are simply descriptive, not prescriptive or proscriptive. That is, they tell us how things are, not how they should be or can’t be.

Next time, I will talk about what makes us think that some hypothesis is true and what justifies our belief in that proposition. V

Steve Humphrey has a Ph.D in the history and philosophy of science, with a specialty in philosophy of physics. He teaches courses in these subjects at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has taught them at the University of Louisville.

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A Significant Breakfast How shared family meals can create life-long memories

Liz Gastiger has been a private chef for 15 years.

She attended the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and has cooked for celebrity guests, including her childhood inspiration, Julia Child. She resides in Louisville.

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n this hectic day and age, it might help parents to have a formula for making lasting family moments. Today’s technology pulls us into our shells where we email, Instagram, text, chat, and tweet on impulse with generally no enduring memories from these too frequent occurrences.

Sometimes making connections with everyone in cyberspace does not bode well for important family relationships.

This brings me to the story of my best friend growing up. Let’s call her Sofie Magee. She may be Irish. Sofie was one of nine children, and she attended high school with me. This was not so long ago, but it was before the internet. One day a month, Sofie’s mother would allow each of her nine children to bring a friend home for an overnight stay with their family. This is a family story and memory that has stayed with me, as I tell you now.

I was excited that Sofie asked me to the big sleepover at her house because she was my best friend. We had the usual after-school activities and then got home to a house full of exchange, flit and flutter. It was so much fun with nine friends of the families’ nine children. After

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a frolicking night, what stuck with me was Mother Magee’s unwavering rule that every member of the family and their guests come down for breakfast on time for what was more than a meal.

In the morning, Sofie’s mother cooked a magnificent breakfast of pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs and potatoes. What I saw – a group of family and friends bonding over a meal together – taught me a recipe for creating lasting memories. The Magee family breakfast prepared each individual to face the world each day, equipped with a fresh bout of inspiration. The Magee family eventually encountered the age of the internet, but each member carried this formula for daily renewal with them into it.

Back then, I always wondered why Sofie was consistently late to class when she lived right across from the school. I never questioned why she came late again after I spent time with her family, which I discovered was so important to her.

Now, let me give you a breakfast recipe to help bring your family to the table to start their day.

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THE DRAGON SLAYER Behind the scenes with a remarkable young woman and the family who saved her life

By LAURA ROSS

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he is the Dragon Slayer.

Barely into adulthood, Kinsey Morrison, 23, has faced cancer, death, heart-stopping moments (literally), discrimination, relapses and more. She’s also excelled as a student and packed in more activism at a national level than most people will accomplish in a lifetime. She’s ready to take on the world and make a difference for others, and it’s not a stretch to imagine her on the national political stage in her future.

Kinsey is the oldest daughter of retired teacher Audrey Morrison and Gilda’s Club of Kentuckiana CEO Karen Morrison. She has two sisters, Jillian, 20, and Teagan, 16.

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Their tight-knit family has been through many storms but has flourished as a core group of strong women who don’t take “no” as an answer – in any part of life.

Kinsey acquired the “Dragon Slayer” moniker when she was five years old and faced a horrifying diagnosis that every parent fears. “I was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, which is a rare bone marrow failure disease that is often confused with leukemia, where my bone marrow does not make blood cells and platelets,” said Kinsey. “On Mother’s Day 2002, my parents were told I had four weeks to live and to call hospice. My moms said, ‘No, not going to do that.’”

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With Kinsey fading and time ticking, Audrey and Karen moved their family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and put all of their hope in specialist Dr. David Margolis. He maintained a grim prognosis but worked feverishly to save her life. One option was having a matched sibling bone marrow donor, but at the time, sister Jillian was not a match. As Kinsey and her parents fought through treatment, the family was blessed with the birth of Teagan in 2003.

“What makes it especially crazy is Teagan was born healthy but premature,” said Kinsey. “And she was a perfect match.

Since she was premature, we had to wait for her to reach her goal weight, but in that time, I went into remission on my own.”

The family was stunned. After so much waiting and painful treatments, just prior to the transplant, Dr. Margolis did one more bone marrow biopsy and found Kinsey had 85-percent cellularity, which was a miraculous and unexplainable remission.

“Teagan was born to save my life, but we have never needed the match,” said Kinsey.

“But, if I do relapse, she is there for me.”

The family was not out of the woods.

The fight to save Kinsey led to Karen and Audrey losing all of their life savings and accumulating $250,000 in medical debt.

“And that was with great health insurance,” Kinsey quipped.

The family returned to Louisville, Karen began work with Gilda’s Club and Kinsey settled into school – and a public speaking career. Six-year-old Kinsey accompanied her parents to a United Blood Services fundraiser and instead of being acknowledged at their table, Kinsey took matters into her own hands.

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Far Left: Kinsey in treatment Top: Condoleeza Rice giving Kinsey her diploma from Stanford University in 2018. Left: Kinsey with her newborn sister Teagan in 2003.

“I said, I think they could hear me better if I just went to the stage,” Kinsey laughed. She gave an impromptu speech, calling herself the Dragon Slayer and launching a speaking career that now includes more than 60 high-profile speeches across the country. She figures since that first impassioned speech at age six, Kinsey the Dragon Slayer took that energy throughout her school career and teen years to speak and fundraise in front of more than 25,000 people.

“In all my public speaking, my refrain has been the Dragon Slayer,” said Kinsey.

“If you are out there supporting a charity, you are a dragon slayer, too.”

Kinsey excelled at St. Francis School but faced another frightening health scare over Thanksgiving weekend 2007. On one terrifying day, her heart stopped seven times due to myocarditis, an inflammation of her heart muscle. She survived that only to face Grave’s (thyroid) disease in 2008, and four years ago, she was diagnosed with moderate aplastic anemia, which is currently manageable. Despite her health challenges, she excelled in academics,

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On Mother’s Day 2002, my parents were told I had four weeks to live and to call hospice. My moms said, ‘No, not going to do that.’”

— Kinsey Morrison

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Karen and Audrey with Kinsey, Teagan and Jillian Morrison.

sports and impassioned charity work.

Like any mom, Audrey Morrison is quick to list her daughter’s accomplishments.

“She is a National Merit Scholar, a CocaCola Scholar and one of only five national high school winners of the Prudential Spirit of Community Award in 2014,” Audrey said. That was before graduating from St.

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Francis School and heading to Stanford University, where Kinsey graduated in 2018 with a degree in international relations and Spanish. Along the way, she also picked up a Bell Award from WLKY-TV and a Youth in Philanthropy Award. She has raised a combined $500,000 for Gilda’s Club, the Red Cross, the Aplastic Anemia Foundation and more.

“I really didn’t know if I could live with losing a child, so I did everything I could,” said Karen Morrison. “Of nearly equal importance to trying to save her was the idea that we might not be successful and so ensuring she had a high quality of life – however long that might be – was important.”

That translated to “campouts” in the hospital, fun crafts and games when Kinsey was ill or in quarantine and indulgent day trips to cheer her up. “A few times, we took trips to Louisville, IV pole sticking out of the sunroof,” added Karen. “We were determined to live life to the fullest and her doctor was very supportive of that.”

At Stanford, Kinsey nurtured her love of activism, which led, among many efforts, directly to the Supreme Court. When the

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2015 marriage equality case came before the U.S. Supreme Court, Kinsey knew what to do. Her parents had been together for 25 years, and had a 1995 commitment ceremony, but growing up in a same-sex family in Kentucky was frustrating for Kinsey and her sisters. “We were a family,” she said. “But it just didn’t seem fair that legal representation and benefits weren’t available for them. I felt my parents had fought so hard and given up so much in their lives to save my life. Everyone contributed to my survival, so working for marriage equality was a way to show my appreciation.”

Kinsey and her sisters made a video called “Sanctity” at the beginning of 2015 that showed how their family’s love was not compromised by being in a same-sex union. The video was picked up nationally and went viral, and before she knew it, Kinsey was speaking at the rally outside the Supreme Court on the day of the arguments. She also helped write part of the brief in support of children of LGBTQ+ parents. National media helped tell her story. “Being a part of that was amazing

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Kinsey Morrison has raised a combined $500,000 for Gilda’s Club, the Red Cross, the Aplastic Anemia Foundation and more.

Kinsey in Washington D.C.

and a lifelong dream,” said Kinsey. “It’s one of the things I am most proud of.”

In a family of impassioned women, activism comes naturally. “I still struggle with having fun and enjoying my life because I know how short it is,” said Kinsey. “I focus so much on activism, but I know how lucky I am to have been born in a family with a lot of opportunity.”

Kinsey has her sights set on a political future, and as a new college graduate, dove feet first into Andy Beshear’s campaign for governor. Working together, Kinsey, her moms and sister drove state-wide to help campaign. “We connected with 7,183 people, walked 230 miles and saw parts of our city and state that we didn’t know existed,” said Kinsey.

Her perseverance paid off and Kinsey was thrilled to accept a position with the Beshear administration in January as a communications advisor, where she will consult on speechwriting and policy research. “That boggles my mind and yet doesn’t shock me a bit,” said Karen Morrison.

“Kinsey is my hero,” she added. “Her energy, passion and warmth are magnetic and infectious. When I consider Kinsey’s path, filled with twists and turns in the dark, I know the grit and tenacity she had

to keep going, always at an accelerated pace. She will no doubt change the world and for the better.”

“My goal is to make more people heard and be understood and represented. When people have a voice, more people will be treated as they should,” said Kinsey, who plans to build her political future and keep raising funds for causes that touch her heart.

“If you can find that passion, whether it’s glamorous or the everyday grind, is crucial, no matter what you choose to do in life.”

“Cancer is an equalizer,” the young Dragon Slayer with a bright future added.

“Life is fragile and that is a reminder to me always. You never know what people are going through. We all have this vulnerability and none of us is guaranteed time. That makes me a little less combative, especially in politics. It’s people and family first. Always.” V

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exans Michael Lee and Tori Freeman were married at Hurstbourne Country Club on Oct. 26 of last year. The weekend included a welcome party at Captain’s Quarters and a rehearsal dinner river cruise on the CQ Princess. On the day after the wedding, friends Becca and Steve Savage hosted the group at Churchill Downs, where they placed bets and enjoyed each other’s company in the Turf Club.

Topping it off, Greg and Tanya Jones dedicated the day’s eighth race to the newlyweds – naming it “The Tori & Michael Lee Wedding Classic” and letting the couple present the trophy to winner Sharecropper.

Out-of-town guests loved experiencing Louisville, and the bride and groom loved having their big day in the Derby City. Michael and Tori recently shared with us the details of their romance and their magnificent wedding.

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When and how did you two meet?

“We first met in high school in Dallas, Texas,” Tori said. “I am a year older than Michael, so we seriously started dating my senior year through my freshman year of college. When he decided to go to a different college than me, we broke ties but on a very good note. We started dating again post-college when Michael was at the University of Virginia Law School, and the rest is history. We like to say we’re ‘two years going on 10.’”

When and how did you get engaged?

“Michael proposed to me on Nov. 23, 2018 in Corpus Christi,” she recalled. “I was in town with my family celebrating Thanksgiving while Michael stayed back in Dallas with his because he told me he had to work.The Friday after Thanksgiving, my cousin hosted a lunch at her house where Michael was hiding in the backyard. When he popped out behind a planter, I was immediately in tears and didn’t say many words. Michael actually dropped down to one knee twice just to make sure it happened! Out of the group of us in Corpus Christi, only my mom and sister knew it was going to happen, so it was a big surprise for all of us.”

Who assisted with planning the big day?

“It was definitely a team effort,” Tori explained. “My mom, Angela, helped along with Michael’s mom, DeeDee Lee, who is actually the one with the relationship to Kentucky and Hurstbourne Country Club. Michael and I were married on the same date and exact same spot as Jim and DeeDee Lee were 34 years ago. It is so special to share that with them.

“Michael was involved when he wanted to be involved (including cake, food and bar setups),” she laughed. “We also had the help of our wedding planner, Colleen Harkins, here in Dallas. Our florist, Wayne Esterle from In Bloom Again and Meredeth at Hurstbourne Country Club played a huge role in making things happen and bringing our dream wedding to life.”

What moment from the wedding stands out most in your mind when you look back on the day?

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me to tears when I walked into the country club,” she said. “Emotionally, I remember that I couldn’t take my eyes off of Michael.

Smiling ear to ear and dancing like I’ve never seen him dance before was truly amazing.

At the end of the night while getting into our getaway car, he turned around to look at everyone sending us off and did a huge fist pump.”

“I have three favorite moments,” Michael said. “First, watching Tori walk down the aisle. My second favorite moment was being on the stage with all of my groomsmen and the band. The third moment was the getaway. I loved seeing everyone who had stayed all night to celebrate with us.”

What advice would you give to couples who are in the middle of planning their wedding?

“Think about yourself first,” Tori said.

“This is your time and your wedding – plan it for you and your fiancé, no one else. The people who matter will be there and it will all work out. On the day of the wedding, get there early, walk around and soak it all in. The night goes by so quickly and it’s hard to remember all of the details you worked so hard on.” V

Vendors Wedding Dress: Gowns of Grace – Dallas, Texas Groom’s Tux: Knot Standard Bridesmaid Dresses: LuLus Groomsmen: Personal tuxes Hair & Makeup: Ana Crane Flowers: In Bloom Again, Wayne Esterle Venue and Catering: Hurstbourne Country Club Band: I Love This Band Officiant: Harry Weddington (“Harry got ordained specifically for our ceremony,” Tori said. “It was amazing having someone officiate our wedding who was so close to us.”)

Rings: deBoulle – Dallas, Texas Invitations: Cleggraphy Designs – Dallas, Texas Acrylic Invitation: Artifacture – Dallas, Texas Photographer: Amy Campbell Photography Videographer: Bryan Starr

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Girl on a Mission How a Young Activist Plans to Change the World

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adison Erin Roy is the true definition of a trailblazer. Madison, a senior at Whitefield Academy, has been inspiring people ever since she wrote her first book at the age of nine. In second grade when a friend was diagnosed with leukemia, Madison was determined to help. She approached her older brother, a “self-proclaimed artist,” about writing a comic book to raise money for her friend.

Together, Madison and her brother Reagan created, “GW Fights Back,” a comic about a boy who was “diagnosed with a monster” that followed him around everywhere.

Madison explained that the monster represented leukemia. “We had to put it in a way that little kids would understand it,” Madison explained.

After receiving positive feedback about their comic book, Madison and her brother decided to write a book called, “Flower: A Girl with Leukemia.” The story is about a little girl and her struggle with the disease.

All proceeds from this book were donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The following year, Madison wrote her second book, “Petethra’s Secret,” about a girl with sickle cell anemia. She dedicated the book to her mentor, Dr. Jesse Harris, and donated all of its proceeds to the Faces of Our Children, Inc, for their efforts to “stomp out sickle cell disease.”

After the seeeing the success of her

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fundraising efforts, Madison wanted to continue giving back to the community.

She became the youngest host on WLOU 104.7 FM with Dr. Jesse Harris’ broadcast called, “New Joyful PraiZe.” Sadly, Dr. Harris passed away, but Madison was not going to let that stop her from spreading her message. With her grandmother’s encouragement, Madison and her brother took over the radio show. “We wanted to continue on his message of spreading positivity, community service and loving one another,” Madison said. “We wanted to show that, yeah, we’re kids, but we can do something cool, too. We can help Louisville and we can help the world be a better place by doing one thing.”

Madison continued spreading this message by founding the Youth in Action Network, a youth empowerment program to encourage Kentucky youths to “work for positive change in their community and their lives.” Its members have volunteered over 500 hours of community service annually.

Madison explained that, “Even at a young age, my mother and grandmother instilled in me that I am very blessed and that I need to share my blessings with other people. I want to make everyone feel special and like they’re loved and cared about.” Their guidance and support made her believe in herself and, “do great things.” In fact, she considers her

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mom, grandmother and brother to be her biggest role models. She referred to her grandmother as her “grandmomager,” because she has helped Madison achieve her goals.

To spread awareness of Madison’s books, her grandmother set up a book signing at Class Act Federal Credit Union’s Fern Valley branch. Madison’s family have been members of Class Act for years. She explained that her family shares Class Act’s value of education. “Education was very important in my household,” Madison said. She also remarked that she appreciates all of the work that Class Act does for the education community. Because of their shared values, Class Act has been a part of Madison’s life since she was a child. She reminisced about playing in the play area in the front lobby when she was a kid.

“This is probably cliché to say, but it feels like family because I’ve been here for so long. And I grew up downstairs having book signings here,” said Madison.

With just a few months of high school left, Madison already has a plan for the future. She wants to major in public health and become a pediatric hematologist. Regardless of what Madison’s future holds, she can rest assured that her “family” at Class Act Federal Credit Union will be there, celebrating her achievements and cheering her on every step of the way. V FEBRUARY 2020

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hristina Mora Dettman has gone off-script, and then back on. In recent years, the WLKY reporter took a step away from television while bringing together her family of six. She just recently returned as a freelancer to the station, where she is bringing awareness to Kentucky’s child welfare system.

When her career began, Christina didn’t set out to be an adoption advocate. She and her husband Brian began trying to have a baby shortly after getting married in 2012, and they moved to Louisville in 2013. After trying for over a year, they sought fertility help and pursued in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intravaginal insemination (IVI).

“Nothing was working,” she says. “After a couple of years, my husband said, ‘I can’t watch you like this anymore. We’re going to have to change our route.’

“He’s agreed to do any crazy thing I’ve wanted to do from day one,” she adds.

“I’ve talked to other women who say, ‘My husband isn’t on board yet. How do I get

Prisca, Brian, Christina and Francisca Dettman.

him on board to adopt?’ And that just breaks my heart. I was so lucky to end up with him because he was ready to jump into this full force.”

In October 2017, Christina and Brian became foster parents to two boys, and eight months later, they received the news that they could adopt twin girls, Francisca and Prisca, from Malawi, Africa.

The boys, who she refers to as J and K, have not yet been formally adopted and

are still technically in the foster care system. Though the girls were two years old when they were matched with the couple, Christina and Brian were not able to bring them home until they were four.

“That process was excruciating,” she says. “The fact that they’re here is nothing short of a miracle.”

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“We went from organized chaos to just pure chaos,” Christina says. “We’re still learning a lot. We have a village who helps us, and without them, I don’t know how we would do it. The boys have made incredible progress. When I look at how they were when they first got here to where they are now, they’ve done amazing. The girls didn’t speak English when they got here, and now they’re doing amazing. There have been really, really hard times and it hasn’t been easy, but it’s just so rewarding for us.”

While navigating parenthood, Christina began sharing her family’s experiences through her blog, Off Script Mom. She has shared the stories of how her family came together, her battles with infertility and her knowledge of foster care and adoption.

“It’s been a way to help other women going through the same things so they don’t feel like they’re alone,” she says.

“People have reached out to me asking, ‘Should I do domestic or international adoption?’ or they’ll ask about IVF, and I’ll just say, ‘Here’s what I know and here’s

what we’ve found.’ When you’re going through all of that, to feel like you have someone to talk to and other women are doing it, it really does make a difference.”

Her family has come a long way, but Christina doesn’t gloss over the challenges she and so many others have faced with infertility, fostering and adopting.

“Each of these processes is very hard,” she says. “You’re going to be heartbroken. With infertility, I became a shell of a human, but you just have to keep going because you have a dream to have a family.

This journey is going to be hard and that’s OK because if that’s what you want, then it’s worth it. And it’s ultimately about what’s best for these kids.”

Christina recently returned to WLKY after working for the public affairs

department of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. While splitting her time between Frankfort and Louisville was difficult, the job allowed her to advocate for the state’s children and learn even more about how she can help.

Now, she is furthering her work with Wednesday’s Child, a nonprofit organization that supports children who are waiting to be adopted and recruits adoptive families. Through WLKY, Christina shares the stories of older children who need families and hopes to engage with more potential parents.

As she shares the mission of Wednesday’s Child and manages her own family life, Christina knows that her experience has made her who she is today.

“This really has changed my life,” she says. “When we took the classes to become foster parents, we learned so much. I was very naive before. You learn about trauma and how it affects these children’s brains for life… I’m not the person I was before all of this. Once you see the kids who are in the system who need a family, you can’t go back.” V

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A t a e r G Balancing Act enjamin Bobby and Hanna B ily on food, faith and fam

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“Food, faith and family. It sounds so cheesy, but when I have to describe our life, those are the important things,” says Hanna Benjamin, mother of three daughters and wife of chef Bobby Benjamin of Butchertown Grocery and Butchertown Grocery Bakery.

anna and Bobby have created a unique environment for their family to thrive in – juggling business ownership, individualized schooling and of course, an appreciation for the culinary arts.

Their love story began in 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee, where Hanna grew up most of her life. The two met while Bobby was working for a country club, but before meeting Hanna, he caught the eye of her mother.

“My mom lived in the neighborhood that the country club was in, and she kept telling Bobby, ‘You have to meet my daughter,’” Hanna recalls. “He used to hear that a lot with women, so he just went along with it politely… Never in a million years would I have thought that my mom would be the one to find me my husband, but she was.”

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country club’s dining room on Easter Sunday, she wholeheartedly agreed with her mother. The next day, Hanna “played hooky” from work so she could eat lunch at the club and have the chance to talk to Bobby, who was getting ready to leave Nashville for a job at the Seelbach Hilton.

Sparks flew immediately, and the pair saw each other every night until he left for Louisville. Their relationship became long distance, but a few months in, Bobby proposed and one year later, he and Hanna became husband and wife.

“It was kind of crazy, but sometimes they say, ‘When you know, you know,’” says Hanna.

Today, they are the proud parents of three daughters: Copeland Pearl, 5, Phifer Grace, 3, and Winter Olivia, 1. As Hanna brings up their children and Bobby runs two successful restaurants, both are working to create a vibrant life for their three little loves.

Becoming a family of five didn’t happen in the most conventional manner for the Benjamins. After Copeland was born and delivered by C-section in 2014, doctors ordered a test for the baby’s heart as a precautionary measure. Hanna’s heart was tested by mistake, but the error revealed a congenital heart defect that should have been detected years ago when she was born.

“People who have this defect and it goes undetected often die by the age of 40,” Hanna says. “If I had delivered Copeland naturally, I most likely wouldn’t have made it. It was a crazy thing that they accidentally found this.”

Thankfully, doctors were able to put a stent in Hanna’s heart, and she was told she could have more children without much risk. But a small amount of fear still lingered and the couple had previously discussed the idea of adoption.

“A lot of it is very faith-based,” says Hanna. “I just felt called to adopt – that it was something I was supposed to do.”

Following the birth of Phifer, she and Bobby decided that they were ready to explore adoption. Since they knew the process could take up to two years or more, the couple decided to act quickly.

After researching their options, Hanna and Bobby hired an adoption consultant, but they didn’t have to wait the anticipated two years. Two weeks into the process, their consultant matched the couple with a birth mother. Their third girl was on the way.

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day,” Hanna says. “But the hardest part is the waiting and feeling like you have no control over what’s going on.”

They played the waiting game for several months until they received the call in January 2019 that Winter was on her way.

The family flew to the birth mother, and Hanna met her and her family members for the first time.

“They were all sweet and supportive and thankful that I was able to be (Winter’s) mom,” Hanna says. “They let me be in the room for the birth, which was amazing. I had never seen a natural birth since I had two C-sections. I got to cut the cord, and all of it was really, really special.”

Hanna also got to nurse the baby, something adoptive mothers rarely get to do.

“Phifer was nursing when we got matched so I decided to continue breastfeeding,” she says. “I was able to immediately start nursing Winny, so it was great that I could give her those nutrients and have that bond with her.”

Well-Educated In addition to parenting, Hanna is also taking on the role of part-time teacher.

Copeland recently began a homeschool hybrid program in which she spends two days a week at New Song Christian Academy and the remaining days learning

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at home. The balance of traditional classroom learning with homeschooling gives kids a dynamic experience and allows parents more time with their kiddos.

“This was really important to me as I was seeing how quickly my children were growing,” Hanna says. “I knew I was going to be missing so much time away from them. That was just so sad to me because I want to cherish these moments and be with them as much as I can.”

Education is extremely important to the Benjamins, and this includes a proper culinary education. Though he doesn’t care if his girls ever pursue cooking professionally, Bobby will be teaching them to appreciate where food comes from and how it’s made.

“It’s about having a relationship with food, and that’s what I want them to understand,” he says. “We want them to learn about the work that’s put into it. It’s not just about going to the farmers market in the summertime – it’s about what we’re eating year-round, how we’re eating it and why we’re eating it.”

Hanna and Bobby are both extremely mindful of what they eat and have become too familiar with how food and household items can negatively affect our bodies.

“When Copeland was four months old, my dad passed away from colorectal cancer,” Hanna explains. “One of the

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last things he left me with was, ‘Please be careful with what you’re putting in and on your body.’ Through research that I’ve done, I’m seeing that so much disease is caused by what we’re eating and what we’re putting in our home.”

In the kitchen, organic foods abound, and Bobby has begun teaching the kids how to prepare simple dishes.

“I’ve already gotten Copeland a set of chef ’s knives and showed her how to use them,” he laughs.

Balancing Act Raising three future world-changers is no easy task. As a full-time mom and a full-time chef, Hanna and Bobby’s jobs allow for little rest. But each day, they rise to the occasion.

“They’re very patient with me,” Bobby says of his family members. “It’s a constant work in progress – trying to balance the restaurant lifestyle and being there for your kids. It’s a challenge, but I enjoy the challenge.”

“As a mom you are on 24 hours a day and as a business owner you are as well,” says Hanna. “We’re always exhausted and feeling like we need a break, but it’s hard to find at this stage. A big part of it is just pushing forward and doing the best we can day by day.” V

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ver the last eight years, KMAC Couture has cemented its status as a must-see local event, transforming the 700 block of West Main Street into a covered runway for high-concept fashion and wearable art. The comparisons to New York Fashion Week were inevitable, prompting KMAC to add its own Fashion Week in the days leading up to the Couture runway show. Still a celebration of art and fashion, KMAC Couture Fashion Week, presented by Merkley Kendrick Jewelers and Digenis Plastic Surgery Institute, brings local businesses into the mix for a series of free events that combine unique experiences and exclusive discounts. To learn more about this exciting week, we spoke with KMAC’s

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Development and Membership Associate, Kris Pettit, and KMAC Couture Fashion Week Committee Chair, Lee Middendorf.

What will attendees see at the third annual KMAC Couture Fashion Week that’s different from years past?

“This year, we’re focusing attention on specific Louisville neighborhoods for Fashion Week,” says Pettit. “We’ve found that Fashion Week attendees want to be able to park the car and really dive into a neighborhood on foot. This will give them a chance to do that. Each evening will have a different neighborhood focus, from St. Matthews to Crescent Hill to NuLu, with multiple participating businesses.

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“A great example of the types of synergies this can produce can be seen in Crescent Hill,” she continues. “Fashion Week attendees will be able to explore businesses like Jordan Clines Jewelers, Summer Eliason Design and Peacock Boutique while enjoying light bites provided by Crescent Hill staples like Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe. We love the idea of highlighting the local flavor of each location, both literally and figuratively.”

What local businesses are hosting events this year?

“In addition to the Crescent Hill businesses mentioned earlier, we’ll have an event at SKYN Lounge, now in their new Chenoweth Lane location, featuring a SkinCeuticals gift with purchase,” says Pettit. “Guests at the Fashion Week Drybar event will want to be sure to book their KMAC Couture day-of services. Drybar will be offering a free gift bag with blowout service for Couture attendees. Guests can also enjoy events at Pappy and Co., RJE Interiors and Rabbit Hole Distillery.

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From 2019’s KMAC Couture Fashion Week: Top left: Melissa Guidry and Katy Hurt at the Fashion Week Launch Party.

Top right: Dominique Joy Thompson at Physicians Center for Beauty.

Middle: Wankeith Smiley and Bethany Whitaker at the Fashion Week Launch Party.

Lower middle: Willa Pettit and Dr. Sean Maguire at Physicians Center for Beauty.

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Whether you’re looking for hair services, cosmetic treatments, furniture, jewelry, fashion – or bourbon! – KMAC Couture Fashion Week has an event for you.”

“We’re really excited about the platform sponsorship with Merkley Kendrick Jewelers,” adds Middendorf. “We’ve been working to grow KMAC Couture Fashion Week over the last few years. “The addition of Merkley Kendrick alongside our other long-time business supporters really demonstrates that this week of events has hit its stride in the local community.”

What fun surprises are planned at each location?

“Our Fashion Week sponsors always enchant us with their inventive take on the week, and this year is no exception,” says Pettit. “Expect fun raffles and signature cocktails at the Work the Metal/Maker’s

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Mark event, eye-popping gift card giveaways at Peacock Boutique and exclusive discounts at Physicians Center for Beauty and Merkley Kendrick Jewelers. But we can’t give away everything that’s up our sleeve. You’ll have to make plans to attend if you don’t want to miss out on this year’s Fashion Week excitement.”

How does Fashion Week help build momentum for KMAC Couture?

“Whether we’re talking about the Kentucky Derby or KMAC Couture, Louisvillians love to take an evening of festivity and turn it into a week of celebration,” laughs Pettit. “The level of excitement and inspiration in the tent at KMAC Couture is already off the charts.

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we feel so grateful that Louisville has embraced KMAC Couture and Fashion Week, especially since Couture is so crucial to the work of KMAC Museum.

“As our signature fundraiser, Couture helps make sure that we’re able to continue our mission of connecting people with art and creative practice through our education activities, exhibitions and programs,” she adds. “The proceeds from Couture ticket sales are invested directly back into that mission, and Fashion Week really helps to bring it all together. With this year’s ticket sales already exceeding our wildest expectations, it looks like KMAC Couture and Fashion Week are on track to ensure another great year at KMAC Museum.” V For more information, visit kmacmuseum. org/couture or call 502.589.0102.

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2020 Speed Ball Committee: Top Row (L-R): Ozair Shariff, Brian Lavin, Thomas Barnes, Bill Mudd, John Crockett, Stephen Reily.

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The Speed Art Museum furthers its reach

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Left: Keith and Sadiqa Reynolds.

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n 2020, the Speed Art Museum is celebrating its 93rd year. The institution is furthering its educational programming and its scope – offering free admission to Title I schools across the state and bringing the Art Detectives program into more classrooms throughout Kentucky. In April, they will make room for “Andy Warhol: Revelation,” an exhibit featuring more than 100 items from The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.

On March 7, the museum will host its largest annual fundraiser, the Speed Art Museum Ball. This year, the team set a goal to raise $500,000 in corporate sponsorships and have already surpassed that, making it the largest amount raised in the ball’s history.

Simply put, 2020 should be a great year at the Speed.

The ball is one of the most legendary events in Louisville society. Guests are served dinner prepared by Wiltshire at the Speed in the galleries, and then an outrageous dance party ensues. Entertaining this year is the high-energy band Java from Charlotte, North Carolina. Those who want to skip dinner can opt for Late Night tickets and have access to desserts and drinks in addition to dancing.

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When you have great chairs like this and you’ve got younger generations who are part of the committee, they get to see those leadership skills and can eventually become leaders in the museum and in the community.”

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New to planning the ball this year is Abby Shue, who joined the Speed as chief advancement and programming officer in April 2019. Shue has spent the last 10 years working in Louisville’s art scene – first with the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and then with Fund for the Arts – so she was thrilled to have the opportunity to join the Speed.

“We have so many families, individuals, companies and foundations that have supported us for generations,” Shue says. “It’s a fun night to come together and celebrate

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with all of them… While it’s been a tradition for generations, we’re also continuing to bring new people into the mix and new companies are showing their support.”

This year’s planning committee is made up of individuals ranging in age – from retirees to those who are just a few years out of college. By having the support and enthusiasm from younger people, the Speed is able to ensure that the tradition of the ball will remain for years to come.

“When you have great chairs like this and you’ve got younger generations who are part of the committee, they get to see those leadership skills and can eventually become leaders in the museum and in the community,” says Corporate Relations Manager Matthew Schumann.

The younger planners have a great deal to live up to since the Speed Ball has such an illustrious reputation. But beyond the glamour and the tradition, there is an intense desire to serve the region through art.

“I always look forward to the energy in the community,” Schumann adds. “We get people from all over the city and all over the state who just love being under the roof of the Speed. It’s an elegant night to celebrate the museum, but also by being there, they make so many services and initiatives possible.”

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hairing this year’s Speed Ball are married couples Michelle Mudd and Bill Mudd of Churchill Downs and Elaine Crockett and John Crockett of LG&E and KU. As longtime supporters of the museum, all four have embraced the opportunity to raise funds and be a part of the planning committee. We spoke with the two couples to find out what they enjoy most about the museum and what it is like to work on an event alongside your spouse.

last couple of years as Churchill Downs has become a bigger sponsor. It’s been a wonderful experience.

What has it been like working on this event as a couple?

Bill: It’s been fun because I love working with my wife, but it’s also because the museum has such a professional staff. It’s born out of passion and excitement, and I think they put their hearts and a lot of work into it to make it such a success.

What about the ball are you most looking forward to?

Michelle: We have friends who are coming who have never been before. To see people experience it for the first time is awesome. The food is always fabulous and the dancing is fun, but to me what stands out is having art as the backdrop. You just don’t get that in any other venue.

What is your favorite piece or collection in the museum?

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Bill & Michelle Mudd How long have you been involved with the Speed?

Bill: We’ve been involved with the Speed since we returned to Louisville in 2008. We’ve been more so involved in the

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Michelle: The European-American art collection is my favorite. I like the history that’s intertwined with the art.

Bill: Right now, my favorite thing is “Tales From the Turf ” because there are so many different mediums they use – from photography to statues to manuscripts. It really shows how much heritage there is in the Kentucky horse and what it means to this state.

together at the University of Kentucky and we returned to Louisville 30 years ago, so we’ve been coming to the ball every year with very few exceptions.

Michelle: I served on the Speed Ball committee for several years and loved it.

Soon after our children were born, Art Sparks opened and we became regulars.

That was a big part of our weekly life with three young children.

John: It’s the most elegant event in the city during the course of the year.

Why do you believe the museum is such an important asset to our community and the art world?

What has it been like working on this event as a couple?

Why do you believe the museum is such an important asset to our community and the art world?

Michelle: I think even if you’re not an art connoisseur, you can still enjoy the Speed. You can see the beauty of the art and take advantage of the many events and programs they have to offer.

Bill: The great thing about the Speed is that it reaches across all parts of society. The ball raises money to pay for free admission for Title I schools and families who are on any form of government assistance. It’s something the whole community gets to enjoy, and it brings people from all different backgrounds together.

John & Elaine Crockett How long have you been involved with the Speed?

John: I’m a Louisville native, so I’ve been coming to the Speed since I was a child. Elaine and I were in law school

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Elaine: It’s been the first time we’ve done anything like this together, and it’s been great fun. We’ve had different endeavors we’ve done independently, and it’s really nice to do this as a couple.

Our two oldest sons who live and work in Louisville are also on the committee this year. They’ve heard us talk a lot about the ball and when we asked them if they’d like to get involved, they recruited a couple of friends to join in. They’ve gotten a couple of sponsors and their businesses have gotten involved. It’s been really fun to have that family involvement.

What about the ball are you most looking forward to?

Elaine: I look forward to the special enhancements that only happen on the night of the ball – the beautiful floral arrangements, the fabulous band and the lovely dinner. It’s always a celebratory atmosphere.

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What is your favorite piece or collection in the museum?

John: Elaine’s father, Lon Roberts from Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, was an antique collector. He gave me a real appreciation for 19th century Kentucky antique furniture, so I love those pieces.

John: A couple of years ago I heard Stephen Reily say that he believed the Speed should be known as Kentucky’s museum as opposed to just Louisville’s museum, and that really resonated with me. I think it’s a treasure for the entire Commonwealth, and there’s nothing like it anywhere else.

Elaine: I’m also proud of the outreach programs. For example, the free admission Sundays. It makes it accessible to everyone, and it shows how effective it is with the amount of people who are in and out of here. V Purchase tickets to Late Night at the Speed Ball at speedmuseum.org or contact Ashley Giron at 502.634.2704 or agiron@speedmuseum. org. The Voice of Louisville is proud to be the exclusive media sponsor of the Speed Art Museum Ball.

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ive hundred twenty-three college degrees earned, 54 homes purchased and 34 children of program participants pursuing post-secondary education. These are the results made possible by the work of Family Scholar House.

The nonprofit’s mission is to change lives through education, empowering youths and families to succeed and achieve lifelong self-sufficiency. They can provide housing and other resources to single parents, all of whom have experienced poverty, unstable housing and, oftentimes, domestic violence. Their staff strives to meet each individual’s needs so that they may reach their career and family goals.

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“These are outcomes that not only change the lives of these families but also Greater Louisville,” says Director of Mission Advancement Kellie Johnston Moore, “as these participants enter careerlevel employment and become contributing members of our community.”

On March 6, Family Scholar House will hold Wine Women & Shoes, its largest annual fundraiser that has brought in a net total of $1,275,945 since the event began in 2014. The night is spectacularly fun for all who attend and lets the organization continue its life-changing work.

The night includes wine tastings, unique shopping experiences, auctions and a fashion show sponsored by Von Maur.

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“The evening is filled with opportunities for networking with women leaders in our community and chances to win some fabulous prizes – including a Café dream kitchen donated by GE Appliances and a $10,000 shopping spree from Von Maur,” says Johnston Moore.

New this year is a big change to the silent auction. Though organizers aren’t revealing what all this will entail, they have said that everyone who participates in the “Pick Your Passion” Super Raffle will go home with a bracelet from Super Raffle Sponsor Merkley Kendrick Jewelers.

“There are always surprises,” says event co-chair Terri Bass of Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty. “There is so much good energy in the room having so many

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women in one place with only two goals: having fun and supporting Family Scholar House.”

Bass and co-chair Melanie Cook of GE Appliances have worked on Wine Women & Shoes for a number of years and have seen firsthand the incredible impact the event makes.

“Family Scholar House offers young, single parents the opportunity to change their life and the life of their child in a few short years,” Bass says. “It’s successfully changing two generations and most likely all future generations for these young people. The results are immeasurable.”

For Melanie Cook, the organization’s mission is close to her heart.

“Their mission and programs resonate deeply with me,” she says.

“My grandmother raised three children on her own at a time when that was not only unheard of but also when there was no support or resources. She was a fiercely independent and globally-minded woman. Family Scholar House provides women like my grandmother – single parents and young adults – access to the power of education and a safe environment. This helps them break the cycle of poverty and become their best selves.”

In the coming year, Family Scholar House has plans that will advance its work in identifying the community’s needs, meaning even more families can be set up to succeed.

“Our latest initiatives are focused on programs and services to address not only the short-term needs of people in crisis but also to expanding educational and apprenticeship opportunities,” says Johnston Moore. “As we continue to grow our reach and expand our services regionally, expect to see Family Scholar House in the news in 2020 for a variety of creative, new initiatives to help address the barriers to success for disadvantaged individuals and families.” V 80

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t Family Scholar House, staff members and community volunteers are a key factor behind the organization’s impact in Louisville. Two teams of staff members drive the organization’s day-to-day operations.

“Our advocates and coaches have the unique opportunity to meet the participants where they are, provide resources and advising through their journey to self-sufficiency and truly get to know them through the process,” Director of Mission Advancement Kellie Johnston Moore explains.

The community engagement team complements the efforts of the academic coaches and advocates, reaching out to the broader community to coordinate opportunities that help the families of Family Scholar House further succeed.

Volunteers from across Louisville make Family Scholar House’s educational and fundraising programs possible, putting into action its commitment to empowering the entire family. In-house, volunteers offer presentations that range from the culinary to the literary, providing insight on everything from cooking vegetables in an appetizing way to practicing responsible dental hygiene. These community volunteers serve participants and their children through toddler storytime and help with homework. Events like Wine Women and Shoes benefit from the onsite support of volunteers, too, and it’s events like these that provide Family Scholar House with the resources to further its mission.

“One hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to support the programs and services that help our participants overcome barriers to education and success, such as academic coaching, family advocacy, speed mentoring, job shadowing, internship and apprenticeship placement, career coaching and many others,” Moore explains. It’s this partnership with community members that’s at the heart of Family Scholar House’s success. Moore says, “‘Family’ is in our name, and it is truly what our advocates and coaches become with our participants: family.” V To learn more about volunteering with Family Scholar House, email getinvolved@ familyscholarhouse.org.

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2. Sarah Baker and Michelle Sweets of Marriott Louisville East.

3. Erica McDowell and Elizabeth Neyman of Skyn Lounge.

4. Ellyn, Rachel and Richard Sipp.

5. Tara Jones, Raechele Gray and Cassandra Gray.

6. Loral Kniss, Juliann Parrish and Lori Parrish.

7. Hannah Wilder, Lindsay Schanie, Janna Flowers and Ashley Andriakos of Clique Boutique.

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The night included dancing, revelry and a surprise visit from a particularly festive Santa Claus.

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2. Peggy Fowler and Edie Bingham.

3. Sarah J. Martin Steinbock and Ted Steinbock.

4. Steve Humphrey, Janice Carter Levitch, Jim and Sara Haynes and Bob Gunnell.

5. Cathy and Congressman John Yarmuth with Jim Welch, Jessica George and Nancy Schoenhoff.

6. Jamie and Kevin Estes.

7. John Brooks, Erik Eaker, Anna May and Edward Heavrin.

8. Santa Claus, Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown.

9. Jeanie Kahnke, Donald Lassere and Emily Bingham.

10. Theo Edmonds and Josh Miller.

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2. Kelsey Uuskallio and Erik Switzer.

3. Ashley Bishop, Sarah Polson, Tracy Ander and Noelle Kordes with Jeremy and Stephanie Allgeier.

4. Amber Keeling, Kristen Erps and Kathryn Petrey.

5. Ellie Romes and Preston Simmons.

6. Marty and Angel Dapore, Sami Portman and Adam Lyons with Lara and Todd Needham.

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Proceeds from the event benefited Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest’s Artists in Residence Program.

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1. Cornell Williamson, Eriauna Stratton, Briana Lathon, Autry Bluford and Allie Hanserd.

2. Kristin Schwendau and Adam Jackson.

3. Courtney Sklare and Ryan.

4. Robert Adamson, Grace Yim, Amelia Smith, Luke Pauley and Roze Pirvany.

5. James and Angelica Smith.

6. Meredith Underwood, Shelby Ritchie and Elona Ryspayeva.

7. Ashley and Omar Alvarado.

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John H. Harralson Jr. is a veteran photographer and iconic figure in Louisville society. He owned and published The Voice from 1987 through 2005. At the age of 92, Mr. Harralson still regularly contributes to the magazine and can often be seen photographing local parties, galas and sporting events.

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5. Cooper Buschemeyer, Artie Buschemeyer, Mary Anne Schempp and Carroll Schempp.

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Chefs for Hope Savor at River House 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 redpintix.com This five-course fine dining experience will benefit Kentucky ProStart & the Kentucky Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Hear stories about the impact ProStart is making across the state, helping students learn about the hospitality field and develop culinary skills.

Lobster Feast Louisville Marriott Downtown 6 p.m. Feb. 8 lobsterfeast.org

Loose Nuts: Bert Hurley’s West End Story Now through April 19 Speed Art Museum speedmuseum.org This exhibition shows the talents of virtually unknown African American artist Bert Hurley (1898-1955). Hurley tells the story of the West End and its thriving business district in the 1930s through a handwritten and illustrated novella.

Boeing Boeing Derby Dinner Playhouse Now through Feb. 16 derbydinner.com Follow the promiscuous Bernard as his three love affairs unexpectedly arrive at his apartment at the same time.

This hit Broadway comedy is filled with matchmaking and mayhem!

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Actors Theatre’s annual fundraiser returns for 2020!

“It’s Showtime: A Theatrical Island Adventure” means guests can sport their favorite tropics-inspired costumes. Funds raised help Actors continue to touch our community and the world through exceptional theatrical performances.

Wrapped in Red Gala Omni Louisville Hotel 6 p.m. Feb. 15 one.bidpal.net/ wrappedinred2020 Save the date for the American Red Cross Louisville Area Chapter’s signature event. The night will include a three-course dinner and an exciting live auction. Plus, don’t miss a performance by country stars Thompson Square.

The Gravy Cup Mellwood Arts Center 11 a.m. Feb. 22 redpintix.com The world’s largest biscuit and gravy competition is back in town, with over 40 chefs competing for one

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People’s Choice Award.

Your ticket supports Boys & Girls Haven, a nonprofit that helps transform the lives of children affected by abuse and neglect.

The Dreamer’s Ball The Refinery North, Jeffersonville 6 p.m. Feb. 29 redpintix.com Expect a “roarin’ good time” at this 20th annual gala with a 1920s theme. Proceeds benefit Dreams with Wings, which provides services to those with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and autism.

Miller High Ball Marriott Louisville East 6:30 p.m. Feb. 29 millerhighball.com Join the family of Paulie and Mary Miller for an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing. The band Radiotronic will perform live, and all event proceeds will go to supporting Kosair Charities and Maryhurst, who work to protect children across the Commonwealth.

Formé Millinery Derby Hat Show Kore Gallery 6 p.m. March 5 formemillinery.com Head to Kore gallery to get a first look at the 2020 Derby hat collection of Jenny Pfanenstiel, featured milliner of the 146th Kentucky Derby.

The Blue Grass Trust Antiques & Garden Show Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena, Lexington March 5-7 bluegrasstrust.org Don’t miss a weekend full of lectures and seminars on all things home and garden.

See demonstrations, meet

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experts and shop from more than 80 quality exhibitors of antiques, florals, fine art and more.

Wine Women & Shoes The Henry Clay 6 p.m. March 6 winewomenandshoes. com/louisville Slip on your heels and prepare to sip a glass of fine wine (or two) while perusing designer fashions and an array of auction items alongside the Shoe Guys. If you haven’t already secured a ticket to the sold-out event, you can still purchase a Key to the Closet raffle ticket, and a $10,000 shopping spree to Von Maur could be yours.

The Speed Art Museum Ball Speed Art Museum 6:30 p.m. March 7 speedmuseum.org/ events-programs/speedball Arrive hungry to the 2020 Speed Ball, the premier fundraising event for the Speed Art Museum. Tickets for Late Night at the Speed Ball are still available. Enjoy cocktails and dessert, then dance your way into Sunday while supporting another year of engaging programming for the museum.

KMAC Couture Art Walks the Runway KMAC Museum April 11 kmacmuseum.org/couture Engage with art in a rare fashion at the KMAC Museum’s wearable art runway show. A celebration of artists, designers and creativity like no other, expect a Saturday full of surprises!

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Photo by Hunter Zieske.

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l Young, 77, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Dec. 25, 2019 with his family by his side. Al was a husband, father, grandfather and friend to many who knew and loved him.

Al was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 20, 1942 to the late Albert W. Young Sr. and Arnie Maynard Young.

Al is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gretchen; his children, Marc Young (Donna), Heather Raker (Neal) and Christine Fisher (Terry); and his grandchildren, Anna, Laura, Clayton and Oliver, all of whom he loved dearly.

He attended Waggener High School in Louisville and was part of the first graduating class in 1960. He then went on to obtain his undergraduate degree at Western Kentucky University in 1964.

Al quickly became interested in performing, which comes as no surprise to those who have had the true pleasure of meeting him. Following college, he obtained a master’s degree in fine arts from Southern Illinois University and then worked as the publicity director for Actors Theatre of Louisville.

In 1967, following the suggestion of his then-fiancée, Gretchen, who believed that distilling would be more stable than acting, Al accepted a position with Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Al began his bourbon career on June 5, 1967, and two weeks later he and Gretchen were married.

Al dutifully served Four Roses in a variety of roles over five decades. In 1990, he became distillery manager, and in 2007 was named brand ambassador, a role where he crossed the country and the globe, sharing the story of Four Roses and sharing his smile with the world.

He was also the historian for the 130-year old bourbon brand, having researched archives, distillery records, news accounts, photos and artifacts before authoring the book “Four Roses: The Return of a Whiskey Legend.”

Al was inducted into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame in 2015 and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2011. More than that, Al embodied the spirit of bourbon. He was a friend to all, always there with a story and ready for a good laugh together.

Outside of his notable career, Al most enjoyed building model sail ships, collecting miniature figurines, drawing and painting, traveling and spending time with his family.

A stalwart in the bourbon industry and a loving and dedicated family man, Al’s legacy will be celebrated forever.

Visitation and funeral services were held Jan. 3 and 4 at Trinity Hill United Methodist Church in Lexington.

In lieu, of flowers donations can be made to the UK Markey Cancer Center, 800 Rose St., Pavilion CC, Lexington, KY, 40536; Bluegrass Care Navigators, 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, KY, 40504; or Trinity Hill United Methodist Church, 3600 Tates Creek Rd., Lexington, KY, 40517.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, located on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington, handled arrangements.

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