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FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Kick off your Yuletide season with a Christmas concert for the entire family.

Special guest, tenor Ben Gulley shares the spirit of the season performing all your favorite music with the full orchestra

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RECENT MERGERS PROVIDE MORE SUPPORT, LOWERS RESPONSE TIMES FOR MIDDLETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT Writer / Julie Engelhardt Photography Provided

Often there are times when an innovative idea takes years, even decades, to become a reality. In 1982 a proposal to merge the Middletown Fire Protection District, the Anchorage Fire Protection District and the Anchorage Ambulance District was suggested by the Chief of the Anchorage Fire Department to his board of directors, ultimately saying he’d resign if this didn’t take place. Nothing happened immediately, but discussions did continue over the next four decades until the merger finally became a reality. On March 1, 2018, the districts joined together to became the Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS. The merger has been a big boon to the residents who live in these communities.

There are now four stations in the district: Station 1 located at 108 Urton Lane, Station 2 located at 10217 Shelbyville Road,

Station 3 located at 13012 Factory Lane, and Station 4 located in Anchorage at 1400 Evergreen Road.

“We now have a staffed firetruck and a staffed ambulance on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year at all four fire stations,” Fire Captain Andy Longstreet says. “I think the community is really seeing the value. We’re meeting national standards for our response times, much faster, especially on the medical side.”

According to Longstreet, in order to reach national standards in a medical emergency, an ambulance needs to be on scene within eight minutes 90% of the time.

“We’re beating that, by far, and we’re actually well under that standard,” Longstreet adds.

The other two percent is covered by mutual aid by St. Matthews EMS, local Metro EMS and Eastwood EMS.

“We help them out and they help us out to make sure the closest resource gets to the patient or gets to the scene of an emergency,” he says.

They’re very proud that they’ve grown from a district that had, just a year ago, 47 employees operating under a $6M budget to today where there are 92 employees operating at a $14M budget.

When asked what type of response they’ve received from the community, Longstreet says it’s been overwhelmingly positive.

But, he adds, it’s been difficult as well because it meant a tax increase for the Middletown Fire District to accommodate both fire and EMS. “So, the taxes did go up a little bit, but the service level went up considerably,” he says.

“When I go to HOA meetings or people stop in to see us, they’re excited. They didn’t realize that we didn’t offer those other services before, and when they see us

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coming to their house for a medical response, they appreciate it.”

Prior to the merger, Middletown made roughly 2,000 fire runs a year, which included medical runs to back up an ambulance. Since the merger, they’ve answered approximately 8,800 medical calls and about 2,000 fire response calls.

“Not only do we have more ambulances on the street that can transport a patient, but we have paramedics on our fire trucks which we never had before,” Longstreet says.

“We had EMTs, who could do basic life support such as CPR, give oxygen and administer first aid, but now we have paramedics on the trucks that can hook up a heart monitor, intubate a patient, or push drugs. If there’s a cardiac event, there’s a much higher level of medical care. Even if the ambulance isn’t available, the fire truck personnel can start all these advanced procedures.”

At Station 1, district headquarters, there are eight employees on duty 24 hours a day. Front line staffing includes four on the fire truck, two on the ambulance, the battalion chief who supervises the entire district for a 24-hour district, and the EMS shift captain who is responsible for the ambulances on a 24-hour schedule.

They also have their administrative staff which includes two civilian employees, an assistant chief, the human resources/planning officer, the workforce development division and the fire prevention office.

At Station 2 they have the support services division which includes building and fleet maintenance. In addition to their four fire stations, they have a training facility. The facility is located on North English Station Road and is one of three of its kind in Jefferson County.

“It’s one of the most progressive and advanced,” Longstreet says.

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One of the structures on site is an actual two-story house with a walk-out basement where trainees can simulate search and rescue procedures or drag in hose lines.

They also have classrooms, a five-story drill tower and two burn props made from intermodal containers — the large, standardized shipping containers built for freight transport.

“We put those together and simulate different fire environments,” Longstreet says. “We can burn in them and send firefighters into real heat and smoke conditions.”

Other training includes auto extrication, confined space rescue, hazardous materials simulations and high-angle rope rescue.

“Every jurisdiction in the region comes to use our training facility from time to time,” Longstreet says. “Louisville fire and rescue used it recently for a recruiting class to use our burn simulators.”

Besides responding to emergency calls, the firefighters, paramedics and EMTs help the community to provide additional service and support. Although they may not rescue cats from trees, they will certainly help neighbors in need.

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to help. During the year they also provide sponsorship for the Eastern High School basketball tournament and provide EMTs for the school’s band competitions and track meets. They are involved in Project Graduation at the Christian Academy of Louisville and Eastern High where they display mock DUI crashes or demonstrate auto extrication. During the summer, they hold spray parties for local youth groups, and in October they’ll park their trucks in local neighborhoods and pass out candy to the trick-or-treaters.

The district also recently merged with the Harris Creek Fire Department as well as Eastwood and Worthington. This additional merger makes them the thirdlargest fire district in the state of Kentucky following Louisville and Lexington.

“We already, operationally, work together seamlessly with those other districts,” he says. “If someone’s house is on fire it’s likely you’ll see more than one fire department there now.”

In the end, the men and women who work as firefighters and emergency medical personnel are dedicated to their careers. Goolsby says that what he does is more than just a job. It’s his love, his passion.

“That’s what you’ll hear,” Longstreet says. “It’s not about retirement or the paycheck — you love what you do.

There’s a lot of challenge, but also a lot of monotony, a lot of boredom, and there isn’t an exciting run every shift, but when you get those, you know you’re making a difference.”

To find out more about the Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS, visit amfireandems.org.

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Thanksgiving is such a great time to be with family, watch some football and stuff your face full of some of the best comfort food out there. But cooking a Thanksgiving Feast can be daunting, unless you do it year after year.

It takes strategic planning, off the charts time management skills and the energy of a 6-year old — which is probably why most people leave it to their in-laws or friends.

Those who take on this beast of a feast year after year after year really revel in the chaos and strategy of it. It’s a full day in the kitchen, staying up late the night before and getting up early to get that turkey started on the big day. And it’s always helpful to have tried and true recipes to round out the menu! “Vintage” recipes tend to be some of the best. I mean who doesn’t love their great grandma’s green bean casserole or

their aunt’s secret recipe pecan pie? But a good mix of old and new is sure to satisfy most of your guests. If you are ready to try something different, here is a stuffing recipe sure to please. It typically entices wanting seconds from non-stuffing lovers and is sure to satisfy your tastes.

DRIED CHERRY & SAUSAGE STUFFING: Ingredients -½ cup butter (1 stick) -6 celery stalks, finely diced -2 medium onions, finely diced -1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes and toasted (10 cups) -1 cup dried cherries -¾ pound Italian sausage, casings removed, cooked, and crumbled -¾ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped -1 teaspoon kosher salt -1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper -2 14.5oz cans of chicken broth

Directions (1) Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onions and cook until they are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

(2) In a large bowl or pan, combine the celery and onions with the bread, cherries, sausage, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add the broth and stir until well combined.

(3) If you want some inside your turkey, use a spoon to loosely stuff the mixture into the turkey just before roasting.

(4) If not, pour the rest of the into a baking dish, cover and bake in a 325° oven for one hour; uncover and bake for another 15 minutes. Serve warm.

After you’ve had your fill ( I hope you wore your stretchy pants), watched your team win, and then napped for a bit, it’s time for dessert.

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Holiday desserts are seriously the best.

There’s just something special that makes a pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving taste way better than one on any other normal day.

Fall recipes are always delicious, but some of the best and favorite out there tend to be pumpkin related. If you haven’t tried a pumpkin roll before, you might want to.

They aren’t really that hard to make and it might quickly become a Thanksgiving dessert table staple.

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(2) Pour and smooth evenly into a cookie sheet you have lined with parchment paper.

(5) Once cooled, unroll and spread evenly with cream cheese filling. Gently roll back up.

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(1) Mix together room temperature cream cheese and butter, add vanilla and powdered sugar. Beat ingredients until creamy and smooth.

And now that you’ve eaten your way through the table a few times, splurged on desserts and shared all the things you are grateful for, it’s about time for bed. Being around friends and family makes for some great memories, but all that turkey will probably have you ready to hit the pillow.

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Choosing an senior living community for a loved one can be one of the hardest decisions for a family to make. The knowledgeable and caring staff at Forest Hills Commons, the newest location within the American Seniors Communities organization, is dedicated to making that decision easier.

“Forest Hills Commons delivers highly personalized lifestyle and care options, including independent living, personal care and memory care services,” says Mindy Balka, Director of Business Development.

The three-year-old community offers stable living options for seniors with all needs, ranging from the memory care neighborhood that is a secure area for residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s to independent living apartments for seniors who are looking to downsize and want to live in a social community.

Forest Hills Commons is fully staffed with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and caregivers around the clock to provide residents with the high-quality level of care they deserve. Their New Energy Wellness gym is staffed with a personal trainer and is open to the Louisville community.

Their energy wellness program is designed for low-impact, easy exercises that lead residents through a comfortable, physicianapproved workout. The community can also offer physical and occupational therapy on-site, through their partnership with Aegis Therapies, so residents do not have to temporarily move to an offsite facility for rehabilitation.

“This has been great for our residents and families because it gives them peace of mind,” Balka says.

The facility also utilizes a THRIVE program in approaching residents’ interests, allowing them to focus their calendar and activities toward areas they will truly enjoy. This level of personalization helps residents lead fulfilling, happy lives, which can contribute to overall health and wellness.

Whenever possible, Forest Hills Commons works to empower its residents to make their own choices and to live as they would like, which is evident when it comes to mealtime.

“Our culinary program has really evolved over the last couple of years,” Balka says. “We have all-day dining available, so residents can order anything they’d like during operating hours and are not confined to specific meal times. We also work with local vendors to ensure we’re receiving the highest quality, freshest ingredients possible.”

Forest Hills Commons utilizes technological innovations in several areas to help ensure the health of residents, too.

One innovation, utilizing the Pixie Pad that

helps detect and prevent UTI’s, has helped the community avoid unnecessary resident hospitalizations, improving the overall quality of life for residents. Forest Hills Commons is the only community in the state of Kentucky to use this technology.

Overall, the community aims to maintain a welcoming, family-like atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.

“When you walk into Forest Hills Commons, yes, you are walking into a business establishment, but it is our residents’ homes, and it feels like you’re walking into a home,” Balka says. “Our residents truly treat every person who walks in there like they’re a part of their family.”

Conveniently located at 9107 Taylorsville Road in Jeffersontown, Forest Hills Commons can be reached by phone at 502499-5533 or stop by to meet with a Senior Lifestyle Specialist for a consultation and a tour. You can visit them online at asccare. com/community/forest-hills-commons for more information.

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Learn to lease a car. Create a newspaper by selling ads and writing editorials. Maybe even get a ticket from the police? All in a day for students at Junior Achievement’s BizTown, a 7,000 square foot mini-city with 16 shops, “built for kids and run by kids,” says Louisville Executive Vice President Debbie Dalton.

Junior Achievement is 100 years old nationally this year. The organization works in more than 100 communities nationwide, reaching almost 5 million students, and is worldwide in about 100 countries as well, with 10 million participants.

Louisville’s chapter is 60 years old, founded

by James W. Robinson in 1949. Robinson and his father J.D. Robinson owned

Robinson Nugent, a Southern Indiana electronics company. Robinson and his wife, Phyllis, gave $1M in 2005 to name the building where BizTown, as well as JA Finance Park, are now located, at 1401 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, The James W. Robinson Center for Freedom of Enterprise.

The program focuses on three “pillars of success” – financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.

“We decided about 15 years ago to focus on these touchpoints with students, and we offer training and how to present,” Dalton says.

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and Southern Indiana and including surrounding counties such as Bullitt, Spencer and Oldham. JA is in every JCPS public school and works with private and parochial schools and with home school organizations as well.

Describing the program as “having an idea of what you want to be, and have a plan B,” Dalton uses the examples of sports – if you can’t be a player, you could be an agent or a physical therapist, or if not an actor, then director at a nonprofit.

“Find what you’re good at, like working with your hands, or working with groups,” she says.

JA Inspire is a career fair for eighthninth graders held at Kentucky Fair and Expo Center. More than 90 businesses participate, including EMS, police,

Metro Services, non-profits and educational organizations. There are 100 career stations and mentors to offer advice. Students can ask questions such as if a degree is needed to be a firefighter or what jobs are available in IT, not just video games but also preventing identify theft, for example.

“Again, have a plan, but have a plan B,” Dalton says.

Costs are about $500 to get Junior Achievement programs in classrooms, at no charge to schools.

Donations come from companies and individuals and from events like bowling, pop a shot and cornhole tournaments. There’s also an annual 5K race in downtown Elizabethtown to benefit JA programs in Hardin County, honoring the late educator Pat French.

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This past March was JA’s annual Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame induction dinner at the Kentucky International Convention Center, to honor leadership in economic development in Greater Louisville.

This year’s honorees include Dr. Wayne Mortensen of Mortensen Dental, Phoebe Wood of Companies Wood and developer William Weyland of Weyland Ventures.

Volunteers help keep costs down and are an important part of the program. JA has about 2000 volunteers each year.

“Volunteers are our secret sauce, they make JA possible,” Dalton says. “They explain lessons and give real-world experience, go into classrooms, stay for lunch with kids.

Kids can ask questions, things they might not ask a parent or teacher.

We’re creating the next generation of workers, so it is really relevant to the business community.”

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Horace Moses of Strathmore Paper Co., along with Theodore Vail of AT&T and also U.S. Senator Murray Crane. Moses founded JA to help teens moving from rural to industrialbased jobs.

Sam Swope Auto is a lead sponsor of Louisville’s JA BizTown since 2004.

There are 16 business sponsors, including Stockyards Bank, WDRB, Papa John’s and UPS. JA Finance Park is sponsored by Chase Bank and also by Texas Roadhouse, AT&T, Delta Dental, GE Appliance.

Ford, United Auto Workers (UAW) and Carpenters & Millwrights Union offer information about apprenticeships.

“Finance Park is about budgeting, learning concepts in schools and then come to Finance Park to apply them,” Dalton says.

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In BizTown, kids get a scenario and follow it, from learning to pay business loans to having a job. Each business has a CEO and CPA. Students get a salary and paychecks, learn how to manage money, buy products and pay rent. There are jobs like meter reader, UPS delivery, or radio DJ. “We meet people years later who tell us they were mayor of BizTown,” Dalton says.

Other businesses include Ford, Courier Journal, Kentucky Society of CPAs, Alpha Media, Kroger and Marshall Realty. BBC makes sure businesses are in compliance.

Louisville Community Foundation teaches corporate philanthropy. Police even issue tickets (for stepping on the grass). WDRB films the activities.

There are even entry-level jobs, starting at delivering pizza, or middle manager jobs at GE Appliance, designing a dishwasher. A CEO may have kids in their scenario, to learn to plan to budget for daycare. Texas Roadhouse teaches about costs to go out to eat, Actors Theatre about entertainment on a budget, AT&T with unlimited text, University of Louisville about continuing education. Kentucky One Health teaches wellness and Swope about having a car or using the bus.

“It’s fun,” Dalton says. “We go in, look at products, they do sales presentations, it’s fun to see how their minds work.”

There was even a camp extension of BizTown this past summer. Kids ran the city for two days, giving handson experience for ages 9-12, learning entrepreneurship, job interviews, marketing, customer service and working in teams.

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FAMILY TIME AROUND THE HARVEST TABLE Writer / Carrie Petty

Gathering. Community. Something we all need more of during the holiday, and the family table is the best place to do such a thing. This is where the ancestry storytelling happens.

When grandpa shares about growing up in his family home, or how he met grandma. It is like connecting the dots for the younger generations. It is when family recipes are served in great grandmother’s china, and the announcement of a new baby is often made.

Gathering. It is an intuitive thing we do to share stories and break bread, and I for one think it should be celebrated with a great table setting to match the sumptuous meal and special memories.

Setting a beautiful table for a meal is something of an art. Emily Post’s 14th Edition of Etiquette, devotes more than 17 pages to the art of table settings.

Clearly, I am old fashioned, but I just can’t help it. I love traditions. Traditions keep us grounded in these hectic times. They are something you can count on, and longstanding traditions bring rhythm and comfort to life. Don’t you think? I remember our youngest son saying when he was little, “Mom, we can’t go on vacation over Thanksgiving. We have to wake up to

the smell of turkey in the morning!” I could not agree more.

Thursday morning. It helps keep the crystal goblets sparkling.

Work ahead! Preparing for such special gatherings does not have to make us fret.

Do a little at a time and keeping great lists and notes helps. I have a special journal where I keep notes from the previous Thanksgivings. They help direct me away from the terrible Yam recipe of 2004 and note never to put walnuts in the stuffing again, particularly when Uncle Bill is in the house. He’s allergic!

Use the heirlooms. They always help tell a story. Start with your dishes. The color and type will set the theme. I have a white bone china with a gold edge that was our wedding pattern. The gold helps me select the centerpiece colors. Stickily harvest tones. Pine cones, gourds and fragrant oranges pierced with fresh clove arranged in an antique wooden bowl, placed in the center of the table on a bed of fresh, green lemon leaves. I always use something botanical and from the garden. The candle sticks are placed on each side, but never use fragrant candles, it will interfere with the food aromas. Make sure you leave some negative space on the table to avoid a ‘junkie’ look. I always set the table on Monday, after I have cleaned the house and dusted the chandelier. I then cover the entire setting with a clean sheet until

Post-it note the platters. I serve everything from the long hutch in the kitchen, buffet style. I select all my serving pieces and platters ahead of time and place a sticky note to label each. Also, build a menu timeline for what goes into the oven and when. It helps organize oven and refrigerator space so that everything is served piping hot.

Emily Post suggests that the key to a formal table is geometry and that everything is equally spaced and placed. She always suggests place cards. I love place cards. It keeps my left-handed brother from bumping into my right-handed son. And you can help direct good conversation by where you place your guests.

Placing a small gift for your guests to the left of the place card adds repetition and height to the table. I usually select a new, small Christmas ornament to give each member of the family. Something my Aunt Winnie use to do, however, she made hers. I still have all of mine today.

Each of us have a family story to tell when we gather together around the table. Start building your traditions and stories this Thanksgiving. All a part of knowing how to “Grow a Beautiful Life!”

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As you start college or job search, the three-second impression is key to potential success.

Time to start the clock and count one…two…three! Easy, well that is the time it takes to make an impression on a person you are greeting, meeting, passing in the hall or with whom you are interviewing.

Not enough time. About 95 percent of the observing party will have formed some opinion of you. A great impression, easy to keep the positive ball rolling. A bad first look, lots of time and energy to turn it around when you could have been moving forward with your conversation.

It is easy to go about life and never meet face to face. Text, computer screens and all the modern devices tend to keep us isolated. They also tend to cause stress. Without firsthand experience, that conversation, impersonal communication can be misread and the parties are not informed of the value of a potential relationship.

So let’s start from the beginning.

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Over-enthusiasm is a turn-off. Fist pumping and other “trending” ways of greeting are risky when making a first impression.

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MISS AMERICA SUPPORTS VETERANS IN YEARS SINCE WINNING CROWN Writer / Shannon Siders

Heather French Henry always knew she wanted to wear the Miss America crown one day, but had no idea the last impacting the feat would have in her life when she achieved her goal in 2000.

“When I was four years old, I was at a homecoming hymn sing, and a girl asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up,” French Henry says. “I said Miss America — I was always confident that would be my path. I didn’t know early on that the job would last the rest of my life.”

Growing up in northeastern Kentucky — she claims both Augusta and Maysville as hometowns — French Henry saw first-hand the struggles veterans faced upon returning to the US. Her father, a disabled Vietnam veteran, and her uncle, also a Vietnam veteran who experienced homelessness, sparked something in her that made her want to make a difference in the lives of the men and women who had sacrificed so much for our country.

After graduating from Mason County High School, French Henry attended the University of Cincinnati’s prestigious College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning focusing on fashion design. While completing her undergraduate there, she placed in the Top 10 of her first Miss America qualifier at the Miss Ohio pageant.

The following year she represented her home state in the Miss Kentucky pageant.

The pageants provided French Henry with scholarship money to continue her education and gave her a larger platform to advocate for veterans. She went on to win several titles, including Miss Lexington and Miss Jeffersontown, but the Miss Kentucky crown remained elusive.

father, Ronnie French, had become gravely ill but pushed her to continue her pursuit of the crown.

“The last words my dad said to me before he went into a coma (that he came out of), were ‘I want you to try one more time; our veterans need a Miss America,’” French Henry says.

“That really changed my entire focus.”

Entering the 1999 Miss Kentucky pageant, French Henry felt she had an edge. In what was her fifth attempt, French Henry competed as the Miss Louisville representative and was crowned Miss Kentucky.

“What was important about that year, was by the time I got to Miss Kentucky and stood on that stage, I knew what I wanted to By 1999, French Henry had become the first do with my life,” she says. “I knew I wanted to take care of our veterans and military.” in her family to graduate from college and was pursuing a master’s degree. However, Her poise and confidence impressed the it was not all smooth sailing. Between judges and French Henry recalled one of balancing her advanced coursework and them saying to her, “It was clear you didn’t handling family obligations, French Henry need the crown — but with the crown, you came close to abandoning her dream in can move mountains.” what was her last year of eligibility. Her NOVEMBER 2019

When French Henry won the Miss America title in 2000, it fulfilled a lifelong dream and made her the first and only Kentuckian to win the Miss America crown to date. She turned the victory into a platform to raise awareness around the plight of homeless veterans, remaining a steadfast advocate for one of our nation’s most vulnerable populations ever since.

Sharing her family’s story for the first time on such a large stage was both intimidating and freeing.

“When I was given the chance to share our family store, I proceeded with caution,” French Henry says. “I didn’t know how it would be taken — I did know there were millions of families struggling with what we were going through nationwide.”

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“Having a young woman as Miss America whose dad is a disabled Vietnam veteran really opened people’s eyes to some of the harsh realities facing our veterans,” French Henry says. “When I became Miss America, my father instantly became Mr. America. Organizations would get my parents to come to events when I couldn’t make it, and it was the perfect time for that platform.”

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“Every single one of us owes it to our veterans to serve them in some capacity,” French Henry says. “Whether it’s shaking their hand to say thank you for your service or engaging through a civic organization, I think it’s extremely important we continue to identify the heroes among us.”

She points to a quote from George Washington to reiterate the importance of respecting our military and its impact on the future of our country: “The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be

directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by our nation.”

“We have to show young people that we care about sacrifice and service because we need them to eventually stand up to the plate,” French Henry says, who noted that less than one half of one percent of Americans are currently active military. “How we choose to stand on the sidelines and support the troops makes a big difference.”

French Henry was the keynote speaker at last year’s Veterans Day ceremony unveiling the Freedom Wall at Jeffersontown’s newly renovated Veterans Memorial Park.

“It’s important to me to continue to highlight communities that go out of their way to offer these wonderful memorials,” she says. “Memorials are a place that starts a conversation with family, friends, and future generations, so kids can understand we honor the sacrifice and service of veterans.”

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KENTUCKIANA’S LONGEST RUNNING FULL-TIME BAND CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY Writer / Brenda Woods

The third hardest thing for a band to do is build a repertoire that spans multi-generations, contains selections from swing dance to rap and appeals to audiences of all ages.

But, The Wulfe Bros. have done just that.

It all started in 1969 with founding member, Paul Cunningham. At the time Cunningham was playing with Company Front and had also been a member of the Rugbys. Many 1960’s groups were leaning heavily on the British Invasion sound but Cunningham, Ronnie Burnfin and Bobby Ernspiker all Jeffersontown musicians and Billy Grinstead from Eastwood, wanted to go in a different direction and look for a different sound. The Wulfe Bros. were born.

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‘60s – The Lost Allen-Martin Tapes released Although the names and faces have changed May 2019. through the years and the types of music they play have evolved, The Wulfe Bros., The second hardest thing that a band has past and present, have a dedication and to do is find members who are versatile, commitment to making sure everyone capable of standing alone in the spotlight or blending into the band to provide leaves an event with a smile. That the perfect musical support their band philosophy has never been more evident members need. than with the current group: Jeffrey Jarboe, a 39-year member and drummer/vocalist, But The Wulfe Bros. have done just that. and Rod Wurtele, keyboardist/vocalist and

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The one factor that has never changed has In today’s ever-changing society, they have been the vocal strength of this group. In managed to not only survive but thrive. As adding or changing members, that has been the music environment has evolved, this the No. 1 criteria. Each “Wulfe Brother” band not only continues to play for dances has had the ability to not only sing lead but and parties but has developed musical also the talent to sing true harmony not just educational programs for schools. It all began with the seed of an idea in 1992 with background. With today’s technology and a patriotic program and has grown into eight computer tricks available, The Wulfe Bros. different musical history lessons. take great pride in their ability to step up to the microphone and sing an a cappella version of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” These family-oriented shows are frequent

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“I saved over $250* on my glasses.” ~ Sally G. favorites for schools, civic organizations, corporate banquets or festival audiences. Everyone from three to 93, finds the performance educational and fun, but they are also relevant to audiences today. Paul’s wife, Maryann Cunningham, taught grade school in Anchorage for many years. In developing the programs, she had access to the curriculum requirements that schools needed to be able to bring these shows to life and make them not only educational but lively and fun for teachers, students and parents.

Their first program, “Reflections of the American Spirit-Songs of the Brave Heart,” remains a favorite. Taking songs from the American Revolution through current day conflicts makes this program not only a patriotic show but a true celebration of the brave men and women who continue to make the United States the home of the brave. As they introduce the songs, for instance, “Yankee Doodle,” they explain why the song was written, what it meant to those soldiers and other facts from that era.

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Other programs include: Taming The Wild West, a rip roarin’ western adventure for young and old, A Rockin’ History Lesson, Cruise back to the Fabulous ‘50s, Kentucky’s The Place, A musical salute to the great commonwealth, Groovy Sixties Show, A trip to the moon and Woodstock.

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Their newest program, We’re All In This Together, concentrates on team building and raising self-respect among students. It is receiving rave reviews from both teachers and kids. We’re All In This Together features current songs from some of today’s hottest entertainers and delivers a powerful message of inclusion and anti-bullying.

These programs are also used as community goodwill building opportunities by PTA/

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The Wulfe Bros. travel extensively throughout Kentucky and Indiana during the school year, oftentimes going into rural communities and multiple school districts. One of their greatest pleasures is watching as children of all ages walk into a gymnasium and see a full drum kit, multiple

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Through the years, friendships have formed and memories made with kids, teachers and parents. Paul, Jeff and Rod are widely recognized and it’s not uncommon to see them approached with a story of “…you played for my school every year and now you are playing for my children.”

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Arriving at a school, the equipment has to be unloaded, set up and then done in reverse following their programs. So, The Wulfe Bros. often solicit help from a few students. As a token of thanks, the students are presented with autographed photos, Wulfe Bros. buttons or some other memento of the day leaving a special memory and bragging rights about being part of the band.

The Louisville area is home to The Wulfe Bros. Paul is a lifelong resident of Jeffersontown, currently, Rod also lives in Jeffersontown and Jeff lives in the St. Matthews area. The early years found them on the road much of the time. They traveled extensively in Kentucky and the Midwest, also in Alaska, the Caribbean, Florida and New York. They have had the privilege of sharing the stage with Three Dog Night, The Spinners, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, to name a few.

The hardest thing that a band has to do is to

adapt as needed, create an atmosphere that invites the audience to participate and beat the odds.

But, The Wulfe Bros. have done just that.

The 50th anniversary of a marriage usually calls for a celebration, and a band celebrating a 50-year anniversary is no less a reason to celebrate. The Wulfe Bros. have been able to blend their musical talents, their magical vocal harmonies and their love of entertaining into one of the area’s most beloved groups and Kentuckiana’s longestrunning full-time band.

After making great music for 50 years, The Wulfe Bros. have fans that first heard them at their high school prom or a wedding reception of a friend or at a state fair or community festival. The exciting news is that today they have a whole new generation of listeners who are becoming fans and who think this incredible music is being played just for them.

What does the future hold for The Wulfe Bros.? Paul, Jeff and Rod see no end in sight.

Plans are being developed for a public 50th Celebration later in the year. More details to come later. To catch them somewhere near you, check their schedule at wulfebros.com.

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AUTOMOTIVE ART CARARTWORK, INC. CREATES TIMELESS & UNIQUE PIECES Writer / Jordan Gregg Photography Provided

When Diane Everse’s car-enthusiast husband wanted a unique piece of artwork for his office, Everse and her husband began searching for various forms of art to resemble his 1966 Corvette. They found someone who could create the design using plasma cutting. After finding this unique form of art, Everse had a great idea, stating that she “knew there was a market,” for this type of artwork. Everse wanted to create a business where this type of stainless steel, laser-cut artwork could be produced specifically for car logos and designs. She knew she had to contact General Motors in order to obtain a licensing agreement to produce and sell these designs. Once they had created a 42-paged agreement with Everse, CarArtWork, Inc. was established.

After leaving her job at a life insurance company in the late 1990s, Everse founded a consulting company before creating

CarArtWork in 2002. Once she found herself spending more time building this new business, Everse eventually devoted all her time to CarArtWork.

“It quickly became apparent that I was spending more time on CarArtWork than consulting and I was really enjoying the creative and marketing aspect of the new business,” Everse says.

She admits it is difficult to manage the business but that it comes with being a small-business owner.

“The most difficult aspect is juggling the many responsibilities essential to keeping the business viable,” she says.

Everse described the transition from the consulting business to owning CarArtWork as an “evolution” for her and not difficult for her to adapt. Everse and her husband own three Corvettes themselves as well as several collector cars.

“We both share a deep appreciation for sports cars, muscle cars, and street rods,” she says.

Everse admits that her husband is the “ultimate” car enthusiast, stating that he subscribes to several auto publications and “devours them all from cover to cover.”

She goes on to say that, “he is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the hobby, has rebuilt engines, built and raced a drag car and raced sports cars.” When Everse decided to start the business, she says her husband was very supportive. While working a fulltime job, he would often take vacation days to join her for automotive events.

The process of creating these products begins in the Middletown area, where the stainless steel is laser-cut and handfinished. They use AutoCAD, a designing software that produces 2D and 3D designs for their CarArtWork products. These products include mounted sculptures, wall hangings, business card holders, ornaments,

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photo frames, photo albums and much more. Everse states that most customers know what they want created but have CarArtWork build the design for them.

The busiest season for the business lasts from April until November. This time is usually spent creating inventory for an event or show as well as preparing products for orders and creating more inventory once one event ends in preparation for more upcoming events. Everse says that show season lasts until Christmas, leaving January and February as the only real down-time for Everse and her husband.

The most unique pieces CarArtWork has created, described by Everse, includes a stainless-steel rock band album cover for a fan and custom emblems for a retired professional basketball player’s Mercedes Benz. Another memorable product came from a long-time customer, who wanted a six-foot-long chocolate bar replica of the sign from Hershey’s Chocolate World. This location was meaningful to the customer

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having taken his family there every year when his children were young and taking a photo together every time they visited in front of that sign. The customer wanted to recreate the memory with his grandchildren since the sign had been removed from that location. CarArtWork produced a replica, which sits in the customer’s lawn today.

The company was founded on producing Corvette designs but later obtained licensing from Ford and Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2012. Along with its distributors and features in automotive catalogs such as Corvette Central, CarArtWork is also sold in the gift shops of the National Corvette Museum and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Most of CarArtWork’s customers use their products for personal use. Today, CarArtWork has over 200 products that are currently available for purchase.

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