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The LOVE Issue CHAMPAGNE • CHARM • CHOCOLATE

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16 Love Takes Flight

How PrivateFlite Aviation provides the ultimate private jet setting experience

20 The Secret’s in the Sauce How a love for adventure led to the first soy sauce microbrewery in the US

24 I Champagne, Do You? Schimpff’s Confectionery.

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What makes champagne champagne and where to enjoy it locally

28 Elixir of Love

How chocolate and love are connected through the hands and hearts of our local chocolatiers

32 Pawsitively Lovely

How the Kentucky Humane Society is saving lives one animal at a time

36 Hughes Let the Dogs Out?

Why dogs love Gangsta Dog and you will too

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40 Love for Music and Music for Love

An inside look at the creative talents of Louisville’s local music scene

44 Louisville Bejeweled

A jewelry fashion editorial featuring iconic Louisville landmarks and items adorned in local jewels

58 Love In All Forms

The Speed Museum introduces two new dazzling exhibitions

62 Fashion, Fun & Family Wine Women & Shoes goes virtual to continue supporting those in need

Becca Schell, Jasmine Salahuddin and Liz Bingham.

OCCASIONS

92 Morning Fork Opens for Brunch 94 New Year’s Eve

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ESSENTIALS

12 Letter from the Publisher 14 Letter from the Editor 96 Celebration of Life

68 Once Upon a Time

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The everlasting love stories of five local couples

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78 The Spirit of Bellewood

“Madame de Pompadour Court Dress,”

by Isabelle de Borchgrave.

An estate made to be loved and shared

86 The Laws of Attraction

An in-depth look at the gravitational pull between two objects — or people in love

88 Love is in the Air

On the Cover: Photographer: Andrea Hutchinson Stylist: Liz Bingham Model: Jasmine Salahuddin Makeup: Becca Schell Flowers: Nanz & Kraft Florists

Exploring the different types of love to live a healthier, more fulfilling life

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the Letter from Publisher

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“One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is love.” - Socrates

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e t’aime, te quiero, ti amo, amore, there are many ways to say the word love, thousands of ways. As Tina Turner says, “What’s love got to do with it?” I think it’s got everything to do with it!

There are many different kinds of love to discover as we journey through life, such as the way you love your partner, siblings, children, family, friends and pets. My husband Steve (I just love introducing him that way, yes I’m still in the newlywed love bubble) has a love for gardening. I find it fascinating that he races around the property where we live in his John Deere gator finding great joy in overseeing a wide variety of botanical wonders. As I strolled through the boxwood garden during the photoshoot for this issue with our staff photographer Kathryn Harrington, it began to snow. Peaceful, dreamy and refreshed is how I felt after the shoot was over. I realized that is our February message to you as you flip through the pages of this issue of The Voice.

One of the greatest wonders of the world is love. Again, thank you to our readers and advertisers for supporting The Voice, Louisville’s iconic publication for over 70 years. Without you, we cannot do what we do so well.

With gratitude,

Janice Carter Levitch Humphrey Publisher

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Letter from the Editor Siri, play “Love Is All Around Us” from Love Actually…

Dear Voice Readers, As that song plays in your head, our roses are pink and our cheeks are red while blushing from all of the LOVE in this issue we hope to spread.

It is filled with all of Valentine’s best, from champagne to chocolate to adoptable pets. We wanted to focus on keeping things local, so inside you’ll find everything you need if you’re a yokel.

If you enjoy champagne but want to know more, we asked the folks at The Champagnery and Prospect Party Center to fill us in on what’s in store. If chocolate is more your go-to treat, we interviewed the specialists at Art Eatables, Muth’s and Schimpff’s so listen up and take a seat. If sweets aren’t your thing, but you want to indulge, read up on Matt Jamie’s soy sauce and travels to Japan we got him to divulge. If traveling is more your cup of tea, check out the article on PrivateFlite Aviation and soon somewhere else you could be!

We can’t know love without our furry friends, so we featured the work of the Humane Society and the many broken hearts it mends. There’s also a cool store called Gangsta Dog, with homemade treats made just for your frog — I mean dog.

For the ladies and gents who love Wine Women & Shoes, don’t worry, it’s back, but with a virtual party and auction items for you to choose.

Speaking of gifts, for those who love sparkle, check out our jewelry editorial, paired with Louisville icons and fit for a princess, like Meghan Markle.

If fashion and art are more your Speed (get it?), read about Isabelle de Borchgrave who makes paper look like tweed and the contemporary glass collection of Leonard and Adele Leight that is so expansive, it’s sure to excite.

If music is the song of your heart, escape to La La Land Studios in an article about local artists with tracks to add to your Apple Music cart.

If you’re hoping your honey will buy your dream home, we found it, it’s real, and the current owner might even give you a meal!

Dining out is back, with pics from Morning Fork and NYE, but if you’re looking for the perfect Valentine’s spot, there’s a place that sounds like var Betti that’s owned by someone I love a lot.

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If local couples’ love is something you find sweet, we have five to share with you, and even the Laws of Attraction in case you someday meet. If you happen to just love love, like me, then Bekki Jo Pritchard’s explanation of the seven types of love, is definitely a must-read!

Now, enough of this rhyming, it’s making me blush, just know I love each and every one of you very, very much.

Love,

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Love Takes Flight How PrivateFlite Aviation provides the ultimate private jet setting experience

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here is something about the freedom of going up and being in the sky. You’re not restricted by the highway,” said Todd Strause, Owner of PrivateFlite Aviation. A native Louisvillian, Strause pursued his first passion by starting a successful automotive marketing company 25 years ago that enabled him to experience the thrill of flying on a private plane. After a flight when he had the opportunity to sit in the right seat next to the pilot and listen to the commands from the tower, he was hooked. “I dedicated the next four months to flying and taking lessons,” said Strause. “It became an addiction. I bought into a plane, and then into

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another one. Then I got into the aviation business and, before I knew it, here I am today.”

The seven hangars and 50 employees that currently comprise the company are only the beginning. While it’s currently in the process of constructing more hangar space and hiring pilots, PrivateFlite Aviation is still ascending to its potential cruising altitude. What’s the secret to their accelerated growth and success within the past five years? The answer is simple: love. It can all be attributed to a love for flying and providing the ultimate client experience.

General Manager Kelly Lurz reflected on this love by saying, “We both take so much pleasure in this experience. I’ve actually never been up privately, but I love to provide that for other people. Todd loves to watch the planes take off. For me, I love to see the people smiling and getting into the planes.”

Strause also attributes their growth to going above and beyond clients’ expectations, as well as cultivating personal relationships. “What we want to do is something better than anyone else. Whether it’s coming up ramp side and you never

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touch your bags, or you give us your keys and we clean your car while you’re gone, or when you land and it’s cold, your car is sitting there warmed up and there are two waters in your cup holder with mints. It’s exciting to hear the client’s story, how they’ve become successful and seeing their excitement when we walk up to the plane.”

Lurz added, “To me, building relationships with the employees and clients is the best part. We’re in such a unique position because Todd has his other successful company and this is really a love project of his. We’re able to grow it the right way with the right values. We don’t have an agenda and we’re not stressed out about making it work.”

Private aviation may be as sexy and alluring as it gets, agreed both Strause and Lurz. Who doesn’t want to be whisked away for the night to dinner in another city? One can dream.

With a vision of hosting events and jet shows, as well as hopes of flying across the pond, it’s needless to say that PrivateFlite Aviation is spreading its wings in a world where the sky’s the limit. V

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The Secret’s in the Sauce

How a love for adventure led to the first soy sauce microbrewery in the US

By ELIZABETH SCINTA | Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

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or Matt Jamie, Owner and Founder of Bourbon Barrel Foods, what began as a calling sparked into a lifetime of travel, adventures and creating the business of his dreams. “I had this idea and I ran with it, and it has become everything that I dreamt it would be and then some,” explained Jamie. “I am surprised on a daily basis and grateful that I’m in the position I’m in. It has afforded me certain perks and adventures that have made for a well-rounded life at the age of 50 that I never really imagined, travel being one of them.”

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Creating the first soy sauce microbrewery company in the United States took time for Jamie, three years of research to be exact. He explained that he wanted to be like an avant-garde cheese maker because of the romance behind making the products, but with something that no one else had done before.

According to their website, his sauce is unique because, not only is it the first and only micro-brewed soy sauce in the U.S., but it is made in small batches using only whole Kentucky grown non-GMO soybeans, soft red winter wheat and the purest limestone filtered Kentucky spring water. They ferment and age the

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soybean mash in re-purposed bourbon barrels that give it a smoky and brothy taste with hints of oak and a mild sweetness reminiscent of fine Kentucky bourbon.

If you’re familiar with Jamie’s story, you know that he has traveled to Japan multiple times, but what you might not know is that he never stepped foot in Japan until ten years after creating his soy sauce. “The travel was a byproduct of starting the company. I was not very well-traveled before I started my business. Honestly, I taught myself how to make the soy sauce online. I didn’t go to Japan until I had been making soy sauce for ten years which is a very important part of the story, especially to the Japanese. When I finally went there it was to be on the number one television show in Japan. They paired me with a true Japanese soy sauce master and we worked together for a day. As a fifth-generation soy sauce brewer, he loved that I did not visit Japan to learn how to make it. He said, ‘You have distinguished and differentiated yourself by not doing it. If you had come, you would have been giving us what we are accustomed to getting. Now it’s unique.’ That was ten years into making soy sauce so it really didn’t define me so much as a company and the product that we make as much as it broadened my perception of the world. Japan was a very influential experience for me,” Jamie said.

Japan was just the start of Jamie’s globetrotting adventure that Bourbon Barrel Foods has enabled him to do. He has traveled all over the United States, Barcelona, the Netherlands and the list goes on. He’s hoping to go to South America soon.

During my interview with Jamie, what stood out to me the most was his enthusiasm and admiration for the company that he started in his garage. With no business background, he built a business plan that worked for him, and boy did it work. “Well there’s no bad part to it, I don’t look at things like that. Every experience is something I’ve learned and grown from. I get asked a lot if I would do anything differently knowing what I do now and the answer is always 100% no. I celebrate each failure that I have because it has brought me to where I was supposed to be,” said Jamie. “So there’s nothing that I regret about what I’ve done. Regret and remorse are optional and I opt not to have them in my life. I embrace those kinds of things and learn from them.”

I’ve never heard someone say that regret is optional before, but I have to say I’ve adopted it as my new life motto — thanks, Matt Jamie. A love for life starts with self-recognition, not being afraid to fail and embracing your mistakes; so take a page out of Jamie’s book as we all embark on a new year. V Bourbon Barrel Foods 1201 Story Ave. Suite 175 Louisville, KY 40206 bourbonbarrelfoods.com 502.333.6103

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I Champagne, Do You? What makes champagne champagne and where to enjoy it locally

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he Voice-Tribune’s Editor in Chief, Liz Bingham, asked me to write this feature because I just turned 21 in November and she thought it would be a fun exploratory piece for a newly-of-age imbiber. As it turns out, she was right! I’m so glad she did because I knew nothing about champagne except that it was typically brought out for special occasions. Before I divulge into two of Louisville’s champagne hot spots, let me set the stage and share a bit of what I learned with you.

For starters, I now know that for a sparkling wine to be called champagne, it must originate from Champagne, France. Similar to how we talk about whiskey and bourbon in the grand state of Kentucky, did you know that all champagne is considered sparkling wine but not all sparkling wine is considered champagne? Sparkling wine can originate from anywhere in the world, and you’d be surprised how many different countries produce it. I also learned that champagne can be made out of three different types of grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Finally, I learned that two different processes can make champagne and sparkling wines. One method is the Méthode Champenoise or the traditional method. In simpler terms, all of the fancy expensive champagne goes through this process.

Méthode Champenoise requires a second fermentation in the bottle itself, according to Jamie Masticola, Owner of Prospect Party Center. The second method is called the Charmat method. In this method, the second fermentation happens in a large tank, which is why the champagne and sparkling wines are less expensive when made this way, according to Masticola.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you may be planning a special dinner, and you may want to celebrate the day with some champagne. But where to begin with all of the different types? Lucky for you, Louisville has just the place where you can go and try out numerous types of champagne and sparkling wines: The Champagnery. This special champagne haven was started by Charlotte and Brad Stengel and Eric Wentworth and is the only champagne bar in Kentucky.

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three different varietals. It’s a great way to try and see what you like without committing to a whole bottle,” explained Wentworth. “Just by the nature of The Champagnery, we’re also able to pour selections by the glass that you wouldn’t be able to find by the glass anywhere else in the world of sparklings. That’s something that is really fun and unique to us.” Sign me up!

Now let me take you back to my initial preconceived notion that champagne is typically used for special occasions. While that statement is true, Wentworth and Stengel are trying to get rid of that paradigm because they believe champagne can be drunk every day or any day you want to drink it, not just on special occasions. Wentworth said, “Every day is worth celebrating. Of course, it can be enjoyed on special occasions, but there’s no reason it shouldn’t be enjoyed on a Tuesday as well. That’s always been one of our goals, to try to bring it down from a lofty unattainable only reserved for special occasions drink to a fantastic wine that you can enjoy every day.” Okay, so how do I choose?

With the lightness of champagne and the acidity in it, you’re able to pair champagne with just about any course and any meal, as long as you find the right pairing. That’s where Tony Majors comes into the picture. Majors is the Beverage Director of The Champagnery and a level three sommelier. Majors puts on many tasting events at The Champagnery and has even kept it going during the pandemic by conducting them virtually. Participating in a tasting will help you learn, for example, the difference between a dry or sweet sparkling wine and if you prefer a white or Rosé sparkling wine. There will be three different tasting events on Galentine’s Day, Feb. 13, and special to-go packages on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Check out their website for more information at the-champagnery.com.

So how do I begin? “One of the things that Eric and I have found from opening The Champagnery and meeting people there, is you do have people who feel intimidated by champagne, just because they’re not used to drinking it,” said Stengel. “We always remind everyone that each person has his or her first glass of champagne somewhere and that’s why we think The Champagnery is a great place to start.

Tony has brought in over 250 different sparkling wines and champagnes from all around the world. He can pretty

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much prescribe just about any glass of bubbles that would be enjoyed by someone depending on what they might like to drink and the things they like to eat.” You can find your taste preference from trying different types of sparkling wines, then take that knowledge to the retail side of The Champagnery or another wine store in Louisville. “I would suggest asking any of the multitudes of wine professionals that are in Louisville, we have a hotbed of wine talent here,” Majors added.

I was curious about which champagne or sparkling wine would be the best value for the money, given the price range can vary so much on these types of wines. Majors advised, “Given the artisanship that is necessary to create true champagne, the value speaks for itself there. But in terms of really great bargains, the best buys in the world to me are sparkling wines from other countries. We have some great sparkling wines from Argentina, from the United States, from South Africa and from Italy that are just excellent values.” Masticola recommends brands like Korbel, Cava, La Marca Prosecco and Indigenous Selections Prosecco for beginner champagne and sparkling wine connoisseurs. All parties agreed that Veuve Clicquot is the best selling champagne, but Majors explained that Domain Bousquet, an Argentinian Rosé, is the best selling sparkling wine at the Champagnery.

In summation, whether you’re tasting your first glass of champagne or you’re a seasoned connoisseur, the familiar pop of the cork and the fizz of sparkling wine being poured into a flute doesn’t have to resonate with only special occasions. Champagne and sparkling wines of all makes and prices can be, and should be, drunk any day because every day is worth celebrating. After all, as Wentworth says, “It’s hard to frown into a glass of bubbles.” V Photo provided by The Champagnery.

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Elixir of Love How chocolate and love are connected through the hands and hearts of our local chocolatiers

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s we’ve settled into the new year, continually adapting to the uncertainty ahead, we know two things for certain. One, love conquers all and can get us through anything. Two, chocolate is delicious and can also get us through anything.

Put the two together and what do you get? Pure bliss. With Valentine’s Day smack in the middle of the month, February is a month to celebrate love of all kinds, and what better way to celebrate than with some chocolate (and perhaps champagne, too)? However, have you ever stopped to consider why

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chocolate is the most common edible gift for a Valentine? We spoke with a few local chocolatiers about this connection, as well as some of their specialties to get the inside scoop on the why behind this delicious treat.

Family-owned and operated for 129 years, Schimpff’s Confectionery in Jeffersonville, IN consistently proves to be a local favorite. Whether you go for the cinnamon red hots, chocolate turtles, the pink modjeskas or just the authentic decor, there’s no doubt that a trip to Schimpff’s will leave you with a warm, fuzzy and nostalgic feeling. Co-owner Jill

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Schimpff shared a bit of history on our association with chocolate and love. “Chocolate has been the elixir of the gods since the Mayans passed it onto the Spaniards,” said Schimpff. “Everybody thought it was a true, magical thing that gave power. When chocolate came to Europe, they added milk and other things to sweeten it. The Mayans chocolate was quite bitter. When they added sugar and milk, it became even more popular. It was a secret recipe through Europe for a few hundred years.” Who knew chocolate used to be such a secret?

Art Eatables, a newer local establishment since 2011 and now with three locations, may be new to the chocolate game, but they have distinguished themselves with their signature Small-batch Bourbon Truffles. Founder Kelly Ramsey noted, “We focus equally on the confection and the bourbon. What’s more, we pick chocolates that accent the character of the bourbons we use. Sometimes they even pull out hidden notes that you might not have noticed before. By paying attention to both the chocolate and the bourbon, we deliver a taste experience like no other.” As for Ramsey’s understanding of the connection between chocolate and love, her perspective may not be the rom-com type we all expect, but much more biological. Ramsey said, “Chocolate triggers the release of endorphins and serotonin, which makes us feel good.” So when in doubt, keep the chocolate coming!

Lastly, another long-time local favorite, Muth’s Candy, is embarking on its 100th Valentine’s Day this year since it opened in 1921. According to fourth-generation family member Sarah Blazin, they are still making the

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original 100-year-old recipes and hand-making and dipping all of their candy. Chocolate made its way into the spotlight of their store over time, their most popular candies being the Louisville modjeska and Old Fashion Kentucky bourbon ball.

When I asked Blazin how she thinks chocolate and love are intertwined she said, “Chocolate releases chemicals in the brain that are the same ones released when a person experiences feelings of happiness or love.

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With over 35 years of experience in financial services, John Key has served in every capacity of the ever-changing banking landscape. Since joining Commonwealth Bank in September 2011, John has worn many hats and selflessly volunteered his time in the community. His involvement includes time with Greater Louisville “March for Babies” (Chairman), Boy Scouts of America, American Heart Association and Metro United Way. He previously served as Memorial Cancer Center’s annual campaign chair, served as a member of the University of Southern Indiana Athletic Advisory Board and was a charter member of the Terre Haute Business Development Association (IN). John also holds a board position with the Kentucky Bankers Association. He is a graduate of University of Indiana at Evansville; University of Wisconsin School of Banking; ABA Commercial Lending School; and the IBA Commercial Lending School, among many other professional certifications.

Please join us in congratulating John Key as he transitions into the position of Chief Executive Officer of Commonwealth Bank, following the January 2021 retirement of Ann Cowley Wells, long-time mentor and CEO.

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Pawsitively Lovely

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How KHS is saving lives one animal at a time

By ELIZABETH SCINTA | Photos provided by THE KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY

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ove can come in all shapes and sizes, but one kind of love that can often be overlooked is the love a human can receive from their animals. During quarantine, my Instagram feed was filled with photos of friends adopting dogs and cats to keep them company during what can be a very lonely time for people. Because of this, it seemed fitting for this issue to have a feature focused on the Kentucky Humane Society and what they’re doing for families and animals in our community. I had the pleasure of interviewing Alisa Gray, the Vice President of Outreach at the KHS, to learn more about them and what they’ve been doing during the pandemic.

Can you tell me a little about the Kentucky Humane Society?

We are the largest animal adoption agency in Kentucky, finding homes for about 6,000 dogs, cats and horses annually. The KHS was founded in 1884, so it is the oldest animal organization in the state. Our mission is to be a champion for companion animals. Through leadership, education and proactive solutions, we are creating more compassionate communities. While we’re based in Louisville, we help overcrowded and overwhelmed rural shelters all across Kentucky. Last year we helped animals from 35 different counties.

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How many animals benefit from the work of KHS annually?

The KHS helps approximately 50,000 pets and their families each year through animal adoptions, spay/neuter surgeries and pet retention services that help families keep their animals in their homes and out of shelters. KHS finds homes for about 6,000 shelter animals a year; that’s between 80 to 100 horses per year and the rest are dogs and cats.

We also have a free Pet Help Line, which has seen a dramatic increase in calls during the pandemic. In 2020, the Pet Help Line talked to over 20,000 callers. The Pet Help Line provides free advice and connects pet owners to local resources so they can avoid surrendering their pets to shelters. They also manage our COVID19 Pet Food Bank and provide behavior or medical vouchers to families struggling to afford services.

We also help pet owners through our full-time public spay/neuter clinic. We usually do about 12,000 surgeries per year at our S.N.I.P. Clinic. That number has been reduced somewhat because of social distancing requirements during the pandemic. Our certified trainers offer dog training classes as well as virtual and private training to help pet owners have great relationFritz. ships with their dogs. We even offer cat training!

And finally, KHS also runs two Pet Resorts, which provide grooming, daycare and overnight boarding for owned animals. Proceeds from the Pet Resorts help support our mission programs.

How has the pandemic affected adoptions?

We shut down all animal intakes except for emergencies for almost two months, late March through midMay. When we re-opened for animal surrenders, we

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found that there were far fewer dogs being surrendered or lost than during a normal year. We think this is because more people are spending time at home with their dogs.

At KHS over 65% of our animals come from other shelters when they get overcrowded. But since COVID-19, many of these shelters have also seen fewer intakes and lost animals, resulting in fewer dog transfers to KHS. At the same time, we’ve seen a lot of cats in need! We think this is because many veterinarians and spay/neuter clinics have had to reduce surgery loads during COVID19 to meet social distancing recommendations. This is resulting in a boom of kittens being born.

Animal shelters are anticipating that there may be a lot more animal surrenders in 2021 as eviction moratoriums run out and as more people lose their housing. Since COVID-19, we have seen a noticeable increase in people calling the KHS Pet Help Line in need of financial assistance to help keep their pets healthy and in their homes.

What is the adoption process during the pandemic?

Anyone wanting to adopt should visit our website, kyhumane.org, to see which animals are available. Then you make an adoption appointment and fill out the adoption application online before you come in. Due to safety recommendations, we require that all adopters make an appointment first before visiting one of our adoption locations.

Our Adoption Counselors love trying to make a perfect match and are here to help guide interested adopters.

We want to create a bond with our adopters that is lifelong. We try to set them up for success and offer additional resources such as behavior training, pet insurance and coupons for everything they might need for their new pet. If a pet struggles to adjust to their new home, we encourage their families to call us so we can provide additional tips and resources. But if the animal is clearly not the right fit, we are happy to take back the animal so they can find the perfect home.

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For a person looking to adopt, what should they know that they might not know already?

My advice would be to have an open mind! I think often if you’re looking on the website and see a cute puppy or kitten and think “that’s the pet for me,” you get here and don’t realize that sometimes the animal picks you. You want to find the animal that is going to be the perfect fit for your family, so take the time to do that. Talk to our counselors and get as much information as you can. Be patient. There are so many animals out there and more come to the adoption floor every day. We want to help you find the one you’re looking for.

How can a companion animal help someone, especially during this time?

I think people are taking a tremendous amount of comfort and joy in their companion animals during the pandemic.

People are home more, and having a constant companion can help with stress, anxiety, fear, worry and depression. Our animals provide structure, stability, and most importantly, unconditional love. They’re family members. You see them every day. They’re there every day to greet you. They mean the world to us. There are so many emotional and health benefits that go along with having a pet.

What are some long-term goals for KHS? We have an initiative called Love 120. We hope to positively impact all 120 counties in Kentucky over the next 10 years.

Watershed Animal Foundation provided a grant, and we are partnering with select counties that want help improving animal welfare in their communities and reducing the number of animals coming into shelters. That’s one of my favorite things we’ve done since being at KHS. We’re always innovating, we’re always proactive and never stagnant.

Do you have a favorite adoption story?

Elsa is my favorite animal story at KHS right now. A big part of the KHS’s lifesaving work is helping overcrowded and overwhelmed animal shelters. Recently a nearby shelter reached out, desperate for help. Seven dogs had been surrendered that day from the same home, and every single kennel at the shelter was already full. Adding to the challenge was that two of the dogs were heavily pregnant – including Elsa pictured. Many small shelters don’t have the staffing, medical resources or foster volunteers to care for pregnant dogs or young puppies. KHS sent a rescue team to the shelter to pick up the dogs, and less than 24 hours later, Elsa gave birth to five healthy puppies in a foster home. In the last year, KHS assisted over 35 shelters in Kentucky and Southern Indiana by 34

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taking in animals when shelters become overcrowded or when animals needed specialized medical care. By working together, shelters are saving lives!

How can The Voice-Tribune readers help support KHS? Adopt, of course! If you’re looking for a pet, we’re here.

Fostering is also a life-changing way to give back. We are grateful for amazing people that open their homes, temporarily, for an animal. This helps us save more lives.

Donate! COVID-19 has impacted us financially in many ways, like having to reduce capacity in some of our revenue-generating programs. We don’t know what the future holds, so anything to help with our regular day-in and dayout operation of feeding and caring for animals is so very appreciated. We want to be here for animals today, tomorrow and however long we’re needed! So donating is very impactful, kyhumane.org. Every dollar makes a difference.

I’m humbled by the amazing people who have stepped up to help KHS! We now have over 400 foster families; a year ago, we had a little over 200. I am in awe of our staff. They’re resilient, compassionate and hardworking. It hasn’t been the easiest year, but they’re here and they’re ready to do whatever they need to do for the animals. I’m also astonished by our supporters! Fundraising is my focus, and the support from people who are stretching and giving a bit more this year has been incredible. I’m so grateful that they choose to support the KHS. We’re changing and saving lives, and I’m very fortunate to do the things that I do and be surrounded by the people I am.

As Gray exemplified in her Elsa and pup. responses, animals are good for the home and the heart. If you’re interested in adopting, Jameson. fostering or learning more about KHS and what they do, reach out via phone at 502.366.3355 or fill out the contact form on their website, kyhumane.org/contact, for an email response. V Kentucky Humane Society Main Campus 241 Steedly Drive Louisville, KY 40214 kyhumane.org 502.366.3355

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Hughes Let the Dogs Out? Why dogs love Gangsta Dog and you will too

By ELIZABETH SCINTA Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON Gary Hughes.

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ary Hughes and his wife created their hit pet store, Gangsta Dog, on a bar napkin one night. With the ideas flowing and a name secured, Hughes got to work brainstorming what they should sell in the store. After attending a cookie baking class, Hughes enjoyed it so much he decided that’s what Gangsta Dog needed to sell. “We developed recipes, so if you have a dog on Facebook I friended you and started sending out dog biscuits all over the country for a year or so. If one dog didn’t like a recipe I would redo it and say ‘What about now?’

If two dogs didn’t like a recipe we would do away with it. All we wanted in return is to tell us how we did: Did the dog like it?

Did it arrive broken? Any mold? And we came up with 50 bulletproof recipes,” explained Hughes.

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And thus, Gangsta Dog was born.

Now you’re probably wondering how Gangsta Dog got its name. Well, Hughes has had many dogs in his life, but after his beloved German Shepard passed away, he was looking to get a much smaller dog. He wanted a small dog but a feisty dog and a Norwich Terrier, he decided, was the perfect feisty little dog for him. After purchasing their new Norwich Terrier puppy, they noticed that as he got older, he wasn’t looking as much like a purebred Norwich Terrier. After doing a DNA test, which you can see on his website, gangstadog.com, they discovered that he was a mix of many different dog breeds.

Due to his different makeup, people were curious about what kind of dog he was. Instead of referring to him as a mutt, he was referred to as a Gangsta Dog. Gangsta Dog now sells dog biscuits, dog food, dog supplements, dog-themed wine glasses and more. All of the items are made with dog-friendly ingredients, and you can actually watch Hughes bake batches of the biscuits and treats in the store. “We have one cookie that is so good we actually named it the ‘Oh Damn’ and we actually own the trademark ‘Oh Damn.’ It’s called that because when a dog eats it, you can see the dog think ‘Oh damn, what was that?’ We’ve gone from our own cookies to our own line of dog food, to our own line

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of soft treats and supplements,” Hughes explained. All of the products are made either in-store or in the United States.

Hughes explained that he created the store just for fun as a way to keep busy and to do part-time, but with the popularity of Gangsta Dog exploding, Hughes had to retire from his full-time job two years early.

“I just wanted to do farmers markets on a Saturday, but this thing grew legs and took off on its own. The thing about it is, there’s been nothing about it that hasn’t been fun,” explained Hughes. Gangsta Dog can be found in five farmers markets, their flagship store on Lime Kiln Lane, two new stores in Virginia and soon they’ll be available in independent groceries and pet stores. Gangsta Dog is based on three pillars: quality, customer service and honesty. Hughes believes his business would not be able to thrive without those three pillars all in play.

Gangsta Dog’s two most popular products are the Oh Damn Biscuit and the Cannabone, a CBD biscuit for dogs. If you haven’t caught on yet, Hughes loves puns. So, pawse your everyday activity and head over to Gangsta Dog to treat your dog with healthy, delicious treats that they’re sure to love. V

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Love for Music and Music for Love An inside look at the creative talents of Louisville’s local music scene

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ouisville persists as a creative playground for artists of all trades, with a flourishing music scene of everything from rap to hiphop to folk to country to punk-rock. However, it seems most musicians in the area prefer to remain underground, cultivating devoted fan groups who will also keep their music as their best-kept secret or party trick. I’m always particularly giddy when I play a quirky Ben Sollee song to my non-Louisvillain friends, and they’re pleasantly surprised with what they hear. Yet this underground culture doesn’t feel so hidden when we’re all together for a celebration such as Forecastle 40

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or hear a familiar tune on WFPK. Jaxon Lee Swain, sonaBLAST! Vice President and musical artist, noted that, “What I love about the music scene in Louisville is the punk rockers know the country guys. Everybody knows everybody. I think that gives us a cool collaborative energy that I don’t think every city has. It’s a special aspect of our music world. For someone to come here from out of town, they could go see multiple genres of music in one night.”

We may not currently be able to enjoy live music as we used to, but there is still music to be made and heard. It’s undeniable that love courses through the veins of the sound of Louisville; love for music and music for love.

We caught up with a few locals to discuss this love, and what we can look forward to hearing in the new year.

Gil Holland, Founder of sonaBLAST! Records, indicated two projects coming in early 2021. They include the local country legend Johnny Berry’s record “Hillbilly Star” and underground punk-rocker Andrew Rinehart’s EP “Have Fun Idiot.”

He also illuminated a secret gem in Louisville for the music community, a dreamy, homey recording studio by the name of “La La Land.”

Before we discussed the music, Holland reminisced of his early memories with music.

“I always listened to music as a kid and had the little transistor radio by my bedside. In college, I was a DJ at WXYC which is like the WFPK of Chapel Hill. You had to pass this crazy exam on the history of all kinds of music and it took me about three years to get enough knowledge to pass the exam. It was harder than when I took the bar exam,” Holland joked.

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local bartender in New York.

Now with an ever-growing artist roster and an aim to release 30-40 projects this year, sonaBLAST! distinguishes itself as the leader in the Louisville music scene, with diverse genres and deep Kentucky roots.

In the works for early this year is Johnny Berry’s “Hillbilly Star,” a “very personal record. Almost all of them are true-life experiences. Things that have happened to me, things I’ve noticed and seen. There are two love songs.

One of them is pretty; it’s about two ravens dancing in the wind.

The other one is a love song about attempted murder. A crime of passion kind of song. There’s a dichotomy of gritty realism with groovy, urban beats,” remarked Berry.

Reminiscent of childhood days spent listening to the country radio with my Mamaw, Berry brings old school honky-tonk to the modern-day listener. Berry’s early days were spent singing in the All-State Choir, Barbershop Quartet and Gospel at church.

Authentic to his roots, Berry isn’t trying to be anyone but himself, as the sound of his steel guitar strums throughout the record and his song “Halfway to Louisville” is destined to be on every local’s road trip playlist.

For musician Andrew Rinehart, a love for music developed in the discovery of the Louisville alternative scene. Rinehart said, “I used to go to Blue Moon music and the owner would give me a Bonnie Prince Billy record. Back then, it was like Palace Brothers and Freakwater. All of that together hooked me.”

Reinhart titled his upcoming EP “Have Fun Idiot” as, “sort of a joke, but it’s also saying, hey have some fun! Making music is not a depressing thing, it’s an amazing cosmic thing,” said Rinehart.

Now with a graduate degree in Psychology, Reinhart understands love as bigger than monogamy and traditionally constrictive

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definitions, admitting that, “Human beings are very confused and messy. We can be jealous and possessive. I’ve been enjoying feeling love, just by myself. Not necessarily experiencing it within an interaction with another person. Love exists, it’s all around us. It’s something we can access and feel. In that way, I think it’s similar to how I would conceive of God.” Getting a sneak preview of the sound to come, the song “Zoe” exudes a triumphant melody, the kind that makes you close your eyes, hold your heart, take a deep breath and say, “Okay, everything will be okay.” Reinhart shared, “The inspiration for this music is a creative force that’s not separate from what love is or even spiritual abstract energy. Even in the face of the pandemic, I want to put out a positive manifestation that love is ultimately making the world go around and there is still joy to find here and there, and music is a big place for that joy. I think that’s why people love art. When you encounter it, it disarms you.”

For someone unfamiliar with the music industry, the process of making music may be too often overlooked. All listeners hear is the final version of months of risks composing both creative breakthroughs and failures. To write is one hill to climb, but to record is a whole other mountain. Having a musical safe haven such as La La Land, a recording studio nestled between Clifton and NuLu, is a true blessing for the Louisville music scene.

Led by Producer and Engineer Anne Gauthier, the space feels like an expressive wonderland, with two-story high ceilings allowing your mind to open to new heights and an open space giving your instruments room to breathe.

Gauthier commented on the vibe, “There’s a lot of psychology in producing actually, making sure people are comfortable. I love the whole process. You can always learn and try new things. Music is so personal and recording music is even more vulnerable, so it’s cool that people feel comfortable letting me into that emotional space. I feel like I’m in the band for however long we’re recording.”

Once social gatherings on a larger scale are safe again, both owners of La La Land hope to utilize the space for social events. Gauthier added, “We want this to grow and continue to be a staple for local musicians.” One can only hope that soon this day will come again. V

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Right: “Yellow Shoe”

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ith a new year upon us, the Speed Art Museum is hitting the ground running with the opening of two new exhibitions in February.

“Collecting - A Love Story: Glass from the Adele and Leonard Leight Collection” opens on Feb. 5, and “Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper” begins on Feb. 19. I had the opportunity to speak with both curators to learn more about these exciting new collections.

the late Adele Leight. The two were married for 69 years and both shared a love of collecting, contemporary glass in particular. Their collection includes ceramics, furniture, paintings, works on paper and more, explained Scott Erbes, Curator of Decorative Arts and Design at the Speed Art Museum and Co-Curator of this

Collecting - A Love Story: Glass from the Adele and Leonard Leight Collection This exhibition looks at the contemporary glass collection from Leonard and

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exhibition. With well over 200 glass objects in their collection, Erbes said choosing only 69 items was a challenging task.

All 200 pieces have been promised or already been given to the Speed according to Erbes.

The Leights began collecting glass in the late 1960s and acquired their first piece by Joel Philip Meyers in 1968 from the Speed Art Museum. “The title ‘Collecting - A Love Story’ has two meanings. It refers to Leonard and Adele and their devotion to one another and to the shared devotion of building a collection that appealed to them,” explained Erbes.

In the exhibition itself, you can expect to see 69 pieces of contemporary glass by over 50 different artists ranging in date from the late 1960s to a few years ago, according to Erbes.

“One of the unique things about this exhibition is because the collection is so big and so good, it rolls out across the whole museum. It will begin in the North building in the Adele and Leonard Leight Gallery, but then it will roll from there through the main axis of the original 1927 building and then end in what we call the Loft Gallery, a new gallery at the South end of the museum. It’s a chance to see these objects in a setting with others like them but also to see them in other parts of the museum too. We will see what kind of dialogue they have with other objects that are on view from the collection,” said Erbes.

Erbes has worked with the Leights’ collection for over 20 years, so he brought in a second set of eyes, Norwood Viviano, to look at it from a new perspective. Erbes is hoping that this exhibition will bring joy to all those that come and explore it.

“I have a section of the exhibition that talks about Leonard and Adele’s lives together and as collectors that I hope visitors can learn from. I think sometimes people assume it’s daunting to be a collector, but it doesn’t matter what you collect if you’re passionate about it. If you want to live with it, enjoy learning about it and looking at it all the time, anyone can be a great collector. So I hope the exhibition delivers that message as well,” said Erbes. There will also be a series of virtual lectures about the exhibition, so keep an eye out for those on the Speed Museum’s website.

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Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper Isabelle de Borchgrave is a Belgian printmaker, furniture designer, painter, sculptor and artist who creates trompe l’œil artwork. Trompe l’œil is a French term meaning to fool the eye by making unconventional materials look concrete. In de Borchgrave’s case, it’s creating gowns and costumes out of paper that seem so real you have to take a second and third look.

“She’s giving new life to all of these incredible costumes, fashions, jewelry, shoes and everything that these people are wearing in these portraits. The clothes are long gone, some of them, in some cases, are still preserved, but she brings them to life in a whole new way,” explained Erika Holmquist-Wall, Curator of the exhibition. “She’s using a medium that is so accessible and so simple.

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Any elementary kid could take paper and pen and pencil and fold it up, but she’s creating all of this incredible beauty out of the simplest materials and the most basic of art materials,” said Holmquist-Wall.

The exhibition is five shows in one, Holmquist-Wall explained. The first section, “Papiers à la Mode,” takes you on a journey through 300 years of fashion history, from Queen Elizabeth I to Coco Chanel. The next section, “Splendor of the Medici,” takes visitors through Florence, Italy and the great Medici banking family. “All of the works in that part of the exhibition are based on actual portraits of the Medici family members. They’re outfitted in these incredibly sumptuous and luxurious textiles, gowns and jewelry. That is the most detailed section of the show,” said Holmquist-Wall.

The third section, “The World of Mariano Fortuny,” focuses on the gowns of the Spanish clothing designer, Mariano Fortuny. “He designed and used fabric in a way that actually looked back to the ancient Greeks with very loose wraps and gowns, but with an incredibly vivid and vibrant use of color. Fortuny fabrics are still used today, such as in high-end wallpaper and textiles,” said Holmquist-Wall.

The fourth section, “Les Ballets Russes,” looks at the stage and ballet costumes of the famous ballet that started in 1909 under Sergei Diaghilev, according to HolmquistWall. “Many of the stage sets, designs and costumes were designed by major artists at the time such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse and other major names in modern art history. During every production the Ballets Russes put on, they tried to achieve the height of modernism,” explained Holmquist-Wall. The final section is a series of kaftans that are inspired by the Silk Road. This section strays away from the European and American style of the rest of the exhibition, but you can see the transcontinental exchange of patterns, colors and ideas, explained Holmquist-Wall.

Steve Humphrey and his wife Janice Above: Carter Levitch Humphrey are sponsoring “Pearl Collectors” the “Mantua” gown, which was found in

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1989 in a manor house’s attic. “We know Photography that it likely belonged to a woman named courtesy of Sydney Perry who was probably the origiHeller Gallery. nal wearer of the dress. She was an heiress with a considerable fortune who inherBelow: ited a castle in Wales. She was probably “Mantua” between the ages of 17 and 22 when the

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Borchgrave.

So it was a time when she would have been formally presented at the English court,” said Holmquist-Wall. The dress’s textile was handsewn and produced in France, then sent to England where the dress was put together.

“This show is so incredible when you see these gowns.

It’s transporting and creatively inspiring. My hope is that after people see these works and immerse themselves in the vibrant color and fact that they are all made of paper, that they are inspired to develop their own approach to whatever it is they do creatively or to make and realize that it’s possible,” said Holmquist-Wall. “I also hope that it will make people look at art and paintings in different ways because she’s bringing them to life.” V Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper February 19 – August 22, 2021 The Speed Art Museum 2035 South Third Street Louisville, KY 40208 speedmuseum.org 502.634.2700

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and the hard work they have put in through the years.

This year, Wine Women & Shoes will take place virtually on March 5 from 6:45 to 8 p.m.

“Our initiatives are focused on programs and services to address not only the short-term needs of people in crisis but also on expanding educational and apprenticeship opportunities, which have become even more important with the ongoing effects of COVID-19,” said Director of Mission Advancement Kellie Johnston Moore. “Since

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March of last year, we have experienced a 325% increase in requests for assistance, particularly from newly unemployed people who are seeking retraining in layoff-proof careers that lead to a livable wage. Now, more than ever, we are excited to deliver creative, new initiatives to help those in need attain self-sufficiency through education.”

Family Scholar House’s mission is “to end the cycle of poverty and transform our community by empowering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency,” according to their website.

Wine Women & Shoes is their largest annual fundraiser sponsored by GE Appliances and this year is co-chaired

by Terri Bass of Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty and Cynthia Fanning of GE Appliances.

“While Wine Women & Shoes’ Virtual Party will look much different than our in-person event, viewers can still expect an evening of wine, fashion, fun and Shoe Guys. This year’s event will offer the opportunity to participate with just your inner circle or to mingle, shop and sip wines at your very own Wine Women & Shoes House Party with your friends if you choose,” said Cathe Dykstra, Chief Possibility Officer, President & CEO of Family Scholar House. “Either way, we will provide everything you need for a fun evening while supporting Family Scholar House. Party Packs will be delivered to virtual attendees and will include exclusive WW&S collector glasses, wine, swag bags, event programs, food and one-of-a-kind WW&S face masks. Don’t worry, this year’s event will still include the ever-popular Shoe Guy dance!”

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There will be a silent auction beginning on Feb. 18 and live auctions during the virtual event on March 5.

With an emphasis on local businesses this year in all of the auctions, the winner of the “Key to the Vault” raffle drawing will win a $10,000 shopping spree to Merkley Kendrick Jewelers co-sponsored by Churchill Downs and Merkley Kendrick Jewelers. The Key to the Vault raffle tickets are $100, and only 200 will be sold, so make sure to visit the Wine Women & Shoes website today to purchase yours before they sell out! Another auction item comes from Cafe Appliances with the chance to win your dream kitchen appliances in your choice of color and finish. Raffle tickets are $100, and there are only 200 available. Sign up today for a chance to win at familyscholarhouse.ejoinme.org/dreamkitchen.

“This always sold-out event has become a ‘must-attend’ event in Louisville. Voted Best Fashion Show and Best Girls’ Night Out in past years, it truly is one event that our supporters are most excited to attend, often making their reservations months in advance to ensure they aren’t left out,” said Dykstra. “What I hear most often is how much our guests enjoy a special evening of being entertained and spoiled while benefiting the important work we do to lift up other women so they can succeed and become community leaders.”

In 2020, Family Scholar House had to learn how to adapt to the virtual setting taking over the workforce.

They launched their Response Center in January 2020, which made all coaching and advocacy available online and allowed them to continue to serve the community safely. In 2021, there will be more services available on the Resource Center with an aim to reach out to more people in Kentucky and possibly venture into other states as well, according to Dykstra.

Family Scholar House has given so many people a chance to thrive in this world and touch the lives of those around them thanks to the funds they’ve raised and their fantastic team. Wine Women & Shoes Co-chair Terri Bass of Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty shared, “My mother-in-law has been quite ill. She survived COVID-19 but has been left with damaged lungs.

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We’ve been blessed to have a wonderful physician that has become ‘family’ over the years, Gerontologist Dr. Carmel Person. We actually refer to each other as sisters and she claims my husband Steven as her brother! I was talking with her about Wine Women & Shoes when we were consulting on my mother-in-law’s care. She then told me that one of her favorite Nurse Practitioners who works in her practice is a FSH graduate! How special is that? I am very thankful for FSH and the impact it has on our community.”

Bass and Fanning have been working hard to make this new version of Wine Women & Shoes as fun as it has been in years past, but with some new twists and turns. “WW&S is one of my favorite events of the year and so I always look forward to it!” said Fanning.

“Who wouldn’t look forward to having some fun with wonderful women for a good cause? What is so exciting about this year is that, while this event will be virtual, it will also have some unexpected surprises and very professional production to go along with it.” Reserve your ticket today for an at-home, fun-filled virtual party benefitting Family Scholar House that you won’t want to miss! V Wine Women & Shoes March 5, 6:45 - 8 p.m.

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Bob & Marita Willis Once upon a time, there were two children who lived next door to each other. One was a sharp, fashionable young lady named Marita, and the other was a polite, respectable young man named Bob. Growing up, their two families became like one, as they spent their days playing baseball or going to the local, non-profit organization, The Cabbage Patch Settlement House. As the two grew and talked of more important things, Bob began to see Marita in a different light. Little did they know, their love would blossom into a 45-year marriage filled with fine dining, rides in their convertible and the birth and death of their two children.

Over time, Bob, now a Senior Account Executive at Assured Partners, and Marita, CEO and Chief Empowerment Officer at Hope Collaborative, have a love that only became stronger. They have an unbreakable trust cultivated through years of laughs and cries. With Marita, Bob feels the world is limitless.

To watch Marita praying on her knees every morning is something special. For Bob and Marita, love comes to life, as they’ve learned how to love through building a family and a life together.

Their love is never stagnant, as they allow each other the individual space to explore the world, eager to hear what the other has learned and experienced.

The cherry on top of it all? According to Bob, Marita is a good kisser.

Bob and Marita Willis.

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Kris & Tonya Abeln There once were two high school Governor’s Scholars who both attended the University of Louisville. Though young and unknowing, the world did not give up on the union of Tonya and Kris, for it wasn’t until their third encounter that the couple came together. They first met as Governor’s Scholars in the summer of their junior year of high school, next meeting as familiar faces at college orientation. Excitement filled them both during these initial interactions, and their sophomore year of college sealed the deal as they ended up living across the hall from each other and had political science class together. In stereotypical college fashion, Kris and Tonya’s first date was a Halloween party, where Kris dressed as a cow and Tonya a black cat. From the start, both were sure of their love, and by Christmas, they were bringing each other home to meet the family. Now in their 40s, Kris, an Orthopedic Surgeon for Baptist Health Floyd, and Tonya, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Churchill Downs Incorporated, with two toddlers and 17 years of marriage plus seven years of dating under their belts, understand love more than they ever have before. Tonya is reminded of this love when Kris comes home with her favorite wine or junk food, or when she gets butterflies locking eyes with him across a crowded room. Advising her girlfriends to interview potential partners as if they’re starting a business together, Tonya understands that love is like getting up and going to work every morning. As unromantic as it sounds, the commitment and effort Tonya and Kris put into their relationship are what makes it even more romantic.

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Teague DeLong & Eric Wentworth One day not long ago, two young men met for a quick, casual drink.

Both nervous and unassuming, the love of Eric and Teague grew organically, as the two moved in together after a few months and later adopted a dog.

Knowing that Eric came from a conservative family and his coming out wasn’t all smooth sailing, Teague realized that their love was something special when Eric brought him to a family wedding. Over their eight years of being together, Eric, now the Co-founder of The Hub Louisville, The Champagnery and MĹ?dica Superfood Cocktails, has taught the spontaneous Teague to be more level headed, and Teague, Senior Brand Specialist for Blue Grass MOTORSPORT, has taught the reserved Eric to be more of an extrovert.

As the two continue to learn and balance each other out, they find the real love in the sacrifice and commitment they make for one another. Eric and Teague express their love in the quotidian activities of binging their favorite shows, crafting cocktails or creating elaborate dinner parties for friends.

They are always looking for ways to make each other smile as they work towards building a future together.

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Steve & Terri Bass There once was a recently divorced real estate agent who was charmed by an unexpecting knight. Driving a yellow convertible Mercedes, Steve appeared as a player in Terri’s eyes, yet he continually sent flowers, doughnuts and cards to her office, knowing that the chase was the key in the game of love. Sick of his persistence, Terri agreed to a date at Del Frisco’s restaurant on March 16, 1983, and after a lovely conversation about his friends and family, Terri realized she had judged the book too soon. Inside, Steve had a warm heart and a spirit that filled any size room. Now after almost 38 years together, Terri, a successful realtor at Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty who is on the board of numerous local charitable organizations, such as Family Scholar House that Steve is also a supporter of as well as U of L’s LBGTQ Center and Gilda’s Club, cannot imagine spending her days, troubles and joys with anyone else. She knows Steve always has her back and she has his. Not everything is always peaches and cream, but with a willingness to talk, they can make anything work. Though Steve may not hold Terri’s hand all the time, she knows he loves her when she receives a package of ice cream or caviar. After raising two daughters, Steve and Terri’s kid-centered relationship passed the empty nesters test, as they continue to love each other through nights of wine and fine food or anytime they are exploring the world together. Settled into a nice rhythm of going to bed and getting up at the same time, Steve and Terri balance each other out as perfectly as a bubbling glass of champagne and a salty bite of caviar.

Steve and Terri Bass.

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LaShondra & RaeShanda Lias-Lockhart Once upon a time, there were two passionate women who connected through Facebook. Though skeptical of being asked out through messenger, RaeShanda agreed to what she thought would be coffee. LaShondra, determined to begin a relationship with RaeShanda, took her to Mesh Louisville restaurant for a date that turned into a four-hour conversation. As their relationship flourished and they opened up to each other, RaeShanda was imagining an over the top, dramatic proposal, so LaShondra caught her by surprise when she proposed after a horseback ride in Georgetown, Kentucky with their friends. Fresh off a horse in jeans and a t-shirt, RaeShanda agreed to marry her love. Today, for RaeShanda, Owner of All is Fair in Love and Fashion, and LaShondra, Property Manager at MMS Group, nothing is hidden. They argue, apologize and speak truthfully. LaShondra frequently comes home with gifts for RaeShanda, such as a new pair of pajamas or tweezers, anything she sees when she’s out that makes her think of her wife. Even if the gift is not something RaeShanda needs, she recognizes the thought and love behind it. V

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The Spirit of

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An estate made to be loved and shared

By SARAH LEVITCH

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hen you drive up the driveway, you know in your heart what makes Bellewood special and different. I feel so fortunate to be able to pull into the driveway every day. It warms my heart to be able to call this special place home and share it with other people,” said Kevin Grangier, Owner of Le Moo, Grassa Gramma and the Village Anchor restaurants. Preparing to leave Bellewood, his 1869 Southern Colonial, where he has lived for the past 16 years, Grangier caught up with us to reflect on his time at this magnificent home.

Grangier returned to Kentucky 16 years ago after living in big cities such as New York and Los Angeles, hoping to find a condominium to settle into. However, after touring Bellewood, it was love at first sight. “When I moved back to Kentucky, I wasn’t looking for a house in Anchorage or a house of the style or size. I happened upon it and knew it was right for me the first day I set eyes on it. I decided to buy it the first day I saw it. It reminded me of home, and I knew it was the place I wanted to spend the next 15 to 20 years.”

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-Kevin Grangier

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Situated in Anchorage, the estate sits on 10 acres of land, with 7,331 square feet, eight bedrooms, four and a half baths, 14-foot ceilings, an onsite cottage, a pool and a 30-foot Belgian fountain in the front yard.

Wisely, Grangier didn’t do any major renovations when first moving in. “The house was obviously taken care of and in good shape, but the infrastructure needed to be updated.

I spent the first four to five years furnishing and reviving it, so I was re-doing the electric, putting in security and sound systems. The only part of the footprint I changed was I added onto the kitchen.”

A home unlike any other, Bellewood radiates Southern charm and the spirit of Kentucky, making it the perfect place to host events for family, friends

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and even non-profit organizations.

Grangier noted his most prominent memories are, “enjoying family, friends and social occasions at the house. Every special occasion for my nieces and nephews have been at Bellewood. Engagements, weddings, fraternity or sorority formals, baby showers, 16th or 21st birthdays, graduation parties, homecomings, all those family moments have been shared at Bellewood.”

With a house as grand as Bellewood, Grangier recognized there comes an equal responsibility to share the beauty. “Having a house like Bellewood almost mandates a social responsibility to share the house for non-profit functions and charitable events. It has certainly served as a backdrop for many charities

and non-profit organizations to raise money.”

As Grangier prepares to downsize to a house with less property and rooms to manage, he commented, “I hope that the person or family who buys Bellewood leverages the house and the environment to whatever degree they see fit. It has eight bedrooms, so if they’re thinking of growing a family there, I hope they leverage the home to do that in such a beautiful, exceptional environment. Everybody can share their house, but not everyone gets the chance to share a house like Bellewood.” V For your private showing, please contact Terri Bass Team at 502.424.8463 or tbass@lsir.com.

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The Laws of Attraction

By STEVE HUMPHREY

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ove is mysterious. What draws one person to another? Why does A love B, while C has no use for either one? Why does A love B, but B doesn’t know A is alive?

There is another attractive force that is no less mysterious: gravity. Unlike love, gravity is universal. It can’t be shielded and it affects everything in exactly the same way. If you take a magnet and hold it some distance from two iron balls of different masses, the smaller one will accelerate more quickly than the larger one. But everything falls at the same rate in a gravitational field. A field source creates a force field that has a particular strength at a distance from the source, and the strength of this force falls off as a function of distance. In the case of gravity, it falls off as the square of the distance, so that something twice as far from the source will experience one-fourth of the force. For example, anyone who has tried to conduct a long-distance relationship can attest to this. But, the acceleration due to a force is also a function of the mass

of the test bodies. Something twice as heavy should fall faster than something lighter if they are dropped from the same height. Galileo is alleged to have tested this by dropping cannonballs of different masses from the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This story is almost certainly apocryphal. Though he was born and raised in Pisa in the 16th century, and though the Tower was completed in the 14th, and began leaning well before it was finished, the difference between falling times would be so small as to be indiscernible. He did most of his work on gravity using balls rolling down slightly inclined planes. It has since been shown to very high orders of precision that everything falls at the same rate in a gravitational field, regardless of mass or composition.

Einstein used this fact in developing his General Theory of Relativity, which is his theory of gravity. He used the example of an elevator, both in a gravitational field and being accelerated outside a gravitational field. Someone inside this elevator would not be able

to tell the difference between them.

Articles of clothing dropped in the accelerating elevator would appear to fall at the same rate, just as they would in a gravitational field. Einstein took this to imply that the two situations are exactly equivalent and produced a remarkable prediction based upon his “Principle of Equivalence.” Consider a flashlight beam shining through a hole in the accelerating elevator. The path of that beam would appear to bend as a result of the acceleration. But, if the Equivalence Principle is correct, then the same thing should happen in a gravitational field. In 1919 during a solar eclipse, astronomers led by Arthur Eddington observed that starlight grazing the edge of the sun was actually bent by exactly the amount predicted by Einstein. This discovery was trumpeted around the world and made Einstein the famous public figure he is today.

So next time you and your lover see the effects of gravity, you can ruminate on the mysterious nature of falling, both in love and toward the Earth. V

Steve Humphrey has a Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science, with a specialty in the 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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Health

Love is in the Air

Exploring the different types of love to live a healthier, more fulfilling life

By BEKKI JO PRITCHARD Photos provided by BAPTIST HEALTH/MILESTONE WELLNESS CENTER

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ebruary is known as the “month of love,” so I thought it would be fun to identify the different types of love and examine how love contributes to leading a healthy lifestyle. Love has many meanings to different people and there are many different types of love that can help create meaningful connections in relationships.

According to Psychology Today, there are seven types of love: Eros: Sexual, passionate or romantic love.

Philia: Friendship or shared goodwill, companionship, dependability and trust.

Storge: Familial love, parents and children; based on familiarity and dependency and is less contingent on personal qualities.

Agape: Universal love, such as for strangers, nature, fitness or a higher power. Having an unselfish concern for others.

Ludas: Playful or uncommitted love. Casual, undemanding and uncomplicated.

Pragma: Founded on reason or duty. Having longer-term interests at the forefront.

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Philautia: Self-love, healthy and unhealthy versions.

Unhealthy self-love is kindred to hubris, putting the self above the gods.

At Baptist Health/Milestone Wellness Center, love is in the air. Heather Albro, a Personal Trainer at Milestone, her husband Chris and daughter Lily train and compete in Olympic Lifting as a family. Heather and Chris have always exercised regularly, but not always together. They started doing CrossFit about seven years ago when Milestone introduced it. It made them realize that they not only enjoyed the workout but also working out together.

Heather and Chris’s three children have also joined in workouts as well.

A few years ago, Heather switched from CrossFit to Olympic Lifting. She loved the technique, focus and challenge it brought her. Soon after, Chris switched to Olympic Lifting as well and yet another love affair was created. The two began lifting and competing together.

About a year ago, Heather convinced her now 11-year-old daughter Lily to start lifting during the off-season for cross country hoping it would bring strength and confidence to Lily’s running. After her first competition, Lily decided lifting was her sport.

With love being the focus of February, I asked Heather how working out together has made her family’s love for one another grow. Heather responded, “We don’t always get to workout at the same time, but we enjoy discussing our workouts in the evening. It has really been a bonding experience for us. We were both out of work for a short period this year due to COVID-19 and having a home gym was quite the stress reliever for us! During this season of life, my daughter

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and I usually work out together while my husband and middle son do their workout together. It gives the whole family some fun and interesting conversations most evenings.”

Based on Heather’s responses and the connection with her family and fitness, at least six of the seven different types of love are connected to the various relationships. Ludas is the only type of love missing in the Albros’ family dynamic.

Just as love is in the air for the Albro’s, I also spoke to Milestone members and besties Cathy Hill and Lesa Rice who not only love working out but also love each other. Best friends for over 20 years, Cathy and Lesa met at the dental office where Cathy worked and were pleased to discover that they attended the same church. After joining a Bible study together, their friendship deepened and flourished into a bond that has stood the test of time.

Milestone’s HMR Program is what ultimately brought the two friends to Milestone. Cathy was inspired by a friend who lost 75 pounds through HMR so she took the leap and made a commitment to join and lost 50 pounds!

Soon after, she also fell in love with my Barre classes and I was so honored! She told Lesa about how much she loved the classes and Lesa decided to join too.

Lesa feels that working out together has strengthened their friendship and is a key component to feeling younger and living a healthier life.

Cathy says that Lesa is great about getting her to sign up for fitness challenges.

Cathy has a competitive edge and loves a good challenge and Lesa is always there to motivate her. Cathy has no interest in going back to the sedentary, overweight person she was just two years earlier.

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happens to be your best friend makes it easier to stay on course.

As Cathy and Lesa’s Barre instructor and Personal Trainer at Milestone, it is wonderful to see two besties who truly love each other, love their lives and take a vested interest in those around them.

They are positive, attentive and motivating to one another and the other people who attend Barre class. I could not help but feel humbled, honored and love for these two ladies when they shared the following with me. “Bekki Jo, you are our inspiration because of the way you live your life and talk the talk. You keep us coming back and looking forward to each class! You encourage and strengthen us, mind and body! Your class is never boring. We are always laughing and talking about funny things and we love it!” With a huge serving of phila love, a dash of agape love and a healthy splash of philautia love, Cathy, Lesa and I all get to spread the love around Milestone.

Another pair who bring their love for each other to the fitness floor of Milestone is the mother and daughter duo, Kristen and Maggie Riddick. Being a mother and daughter workout team allows them to strengthen their bond, spend more time together and grow their adult relationship. Both Maggie and Kristen admit to being clumsy, which brings humor and laughter to their workouts.

Kristen and Maggie were encouraged to check out Milestone several times.

Knowing that neither was looking for a “meat market” gym, Milestone was worth a try. Both feel that Milestone offers the benefit of a wonderful facility while also giving them a level of comfort through the availability of professional assistance. Kristen and Maggie take full advantage of the club and are often

seen relaxing at our on-site Oasis Spa, or eating a meal together in the Café.

They both also expressed their love for their Personal Trainer, Alison Cardoza by saying, “Alison is upbeat, knowledgeable, patient, genuinely concerned about us as individuals, loves to laugh with us and always make us feel good about ourselves.”

Alison says she absolutely loves Kristen and Maggie’s energy. Together as a mother and daughter, they hold each other accountable not only in physical fitness but in life as well. There is no question that they are best friends. “They make it easy for me to be their trainer.

Their laughter is contagious, which gives my abs a great workout! Their motivation to be the best version of themselves shines through their effort and makes me love my job.” The Riddick’s bring storge, philia, agape and philautia love with great humor, laughter and an unbreakable bond to Milestone.

As you begin to approach the month of love, I hope you will identify all the different types of love in your life. Do not allow your desire to seek one specific type of love to blind you from the beautiful possibilities in all your love relationships. In spending most of our time seeking romantic love, we often disregard other types of love that are consistent, unconditional and can prove to be more healing, loving and fulfilling. In 2021, open your mind, heart and soul to the love that surrounds you! V Bekki Jo Pritchard, BA and MLS, is a Certified Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Barre Instructor and RYT 200 Yoga Instructor. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Sociology, College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV and Adjunct Professor of Sociology, Craftonhills College, Yucaipa, CA.

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n New Year’s Eve, guests wined and dined at local restaurants bar Vetti, Grassa Gramma, Le Moo, Mayan Cafe, Porcini and Seviche to ring in the New Year.

Bradley and Allie Ogden at Le Moo.

Logan Higgins, Blain Kelly, Steve Soriano and Phoenix Fowler at bar Vetti.

Shelby Ulrich and Anna Willis at Le Moo.

Jeff and Maureen Underhill at Seviche.

Aisha and Joe Berry at Le Moo.

The Wells Family at Grassa Gramma.

Brenton and Paige Fender at the Mayan Café.

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The Thompsons at Grassa Gramma.

Robert Stallard and Amber Shelmidine at Seviche.

Tracy and Nadine Snow at Porcini.

The Thompsons at Grassa Gramma.

Michelle Roppel and Bob Sokoler at Grassa Gramma.

Makayla Hawkins and Jordan Moynagh at the Mayan CafĂŠ.

Brittany and John Clark at bar Vetti.

Joe Fuentas and Tara Denham at Grassa Gramma.

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illis Pratt, 78, of Louisville passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. Willis was a member and trustee of Garrs Lane Methodist Church, a 1961 graduate of Butler High School and a graduate of the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He retired from Brown-Forman Distillery after 45 years of service and is a Master Distiller Emeritus for Michter’s Distillery. Willis was an avid fisherman and hunter.

Willis was known as “Doctor No” in the bourbon community. He was a master of perfection when it came to his bourbon. One of his proudest accomplishments was getting Michter’s back on the shelf for all to enjoy.

He is preceded in death by his parents Vertie and Kenneth Pratt; grandson, Kyle; brother-inlaw, Don Warner.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia (Oehrle) Pratt; three children, Paula Pratt, David Pratt (Carol) and Jason Pratt; two sisters, Tonya Warner and Sharon Prince (Bob); three sisters-in-law, Beverly Oehrle, Debbie Towler (Bob) and Tracy Hurst (Terry); three brothers-in-law, Paul Oehrle (Mary Jane), Richard Oehrle (Carol) and Wayne Clark (Marilyn); three grandchildren, Katie Blakeman (Brad), Shelby and Nolan; two great-grandchildren, Avery and Owen; loving uncle to Kenny Warner (Donna) and several other nieces and nephews; his beloved dog Sophie.

Memorial gifts can be made to the Kentucky Humane Society or The Ronald McDonald House.

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