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Gardening

Simple Things

For the second summer in a row my humble backyard garden has yielded less than a bountiful crop. The seemingly endless stream of showers the last several weeks of summer did little more than allow weeds to take root and overtake the garden, preventing me from getting outdoors to tend to it. With that disappointment I have decided it’s time to give garlic a try so I have something to look forward to harvesting next year.

From everything I have read and been told by those who have grown garlic, it doesn’t get much easier. That doesn’t come as a surprise since it’s in the onion family and onions have proven to be about as low maintenance as you can get. What excites me about the prospect of growing my own fresh garlic is planting it now and having something to look forward to all winter. Just as my spring garden is planted, it will be about time to harvest the garlic. It starts with getting the right bulbs and they don’t come from the grocery.

Head to your local feed store or buy from a reputable seed company.

Choose a well drained, sunny spot to plant your cloves. Place them two inches deep and four inches apart with the pointed side facing up. After you cover them with soil, you can virtually walk away for the winter and wait. That’s a benefit of being frost tolerant. By mid May and early June the plants will require deep watering every three to five days. Yellowing tops that are falling over are your visual cue that it’s time to harvest. My gardening friends found success harvesting when the leaves on the bottom were starting to brown.

Care should be taken when harvesting garlic. Carefully dig around the bulb to loosen the soil. If you try to simply yank them up out

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of the ground like an onion you will risk tearing the leaves off the bulb. After harvesting, it’s recommended you set it aside in a shady spot outdoors to cure for two weeks. Hanging a braided garlic is popular to ensure adequate air circulation. It also adds a decorative accent that is reminiscent of a rustic Italian kitchen, not to mention the added benefit of keeping vampires at bay in the meantime.

Once the wrappers have a papery texture and the roots have dried they are ready to store. They will keep up to three months. If you live in an apartment or condo you can grow garlic, too, on your patio/balcony in a pot. All you need is a pot that is at least eight inches deep and wide. I just planted my garlic, but according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac you can plant in the spring. Your best bet for a bigger, better, packed with a flavor punch bulb will come with the fall planting.

Knowing my garlic will be out in the yard growing all winter has me excited. It’s the simpler things in life that please me the older I get.

As with all my other garden goodies, I expect homegrown garlic is going to be so much tastier than store bought. I’m sure I will kick myself for not adding it to my garden sooner. I have always been a fan of garlic. In addition to the burst of flavor it adds to dishes, it has a long history as a home remedy in folk medicine. There’s virtually nothing not to like about garlic, other than the bad breath, but a snip of parsley from your

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ctober has come to be one of my favorite months weather wise. Still warm enough to sport shorts and a sweater, but enough chill in the air to toss on some of my favorite layers. And by favorite layers I’m talking about the classic blazer, a utilitarian vest, and a relaxed style chino jacket. The beauty of these pieces is they’re beyond versatile and can literally be paired with a multitude of things in our closets. Dresses, jeans, boots, flats, heels—you name it, these gals complement it.

The blazer has, and forever will be, one of my favorite items in my closet which may explain why I probably own about 20 of them—sadly, I’m not kidding. The blazer pictured here is particularly special because it was my mother’s back in the ‘80s. Its oversized fit, structure, and gold buttons all play into the classic element of a blazer. To say I wear the heck out of this piece would be quite the understatement. I also think this look would be great with some booties or Chuck Taylors, or even topped with a ball cap.

If I could recommend once piece to most definitely toss into your fall arsenal, it would indeed be the utilitarian vest. This one has been a key fall piece of mine for the past three years. It truly is the perfect layering piece. I love it tossed over a chambray button down but more than that, I love that it can add a tomboy element to an otherwise feminine look—case in point, this striped drop waist dress (another current fave of mine)!

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Last, but most certainly not least, a boyfriend fit chino jacket—such a solid staple for the fall. She’s light enough to not be too overbearing later in the afternoon, but will definitely get the job done during the morning chill. And with a color as versatile as khaki, she goes with just about everything in your closet (think navy, red, gray, black, stripes, etc). Good news, too, they’re available very reasonably priced at places like Gap, Madewell, Nordstrom, H&M, and Old Navy.

And while not a layering piece, if you don’t own a good pair of wellies, it’s high time you do. They truly do come in handy when the Bluegrass is graced with some less than desirable weather. And with vibrant colors such as red, pink, yellow, and blue; they’ll spruce up any fall rig just right!

Cheers to a fabulous fall season loaded with gorgeous foliage, football and Keeneland—let’s make it a great one!

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Susan G. Komen Lexington—Transcending Race Barriers Through Advocacy and Education Susan G. Komen Lexington has launched two ground-breaking new programs to target minority breast cancer patients and those at risk for breast cancer. The pressing need to reach these women was identified in 2011, when Komen Lexington partnered with the University of Kentucky to create a community profile report. The report revealed that while the incidence rate of breast cancer is higher in Caucasian women, the mortality rate is higher among women of color, primarily due to lack of early detection. After careful development, last summer Komen Lexington launched two unique outreach programs, Colors of Promise, targeted towards African American women, and Ties That Bind (Lazos que Unen), for Latina women.

These exciting programs represent a coordinated effort to promote knowledge and deliver resources to previously underrepresented populations within Komen Lexington’s 58-county service area. Using ambassadors within the communities to spread the message of awareness and prevention, they are able to take the information directly where it is needed, in a culturally effective way that the recipients will accept, understand and respond to.

Breaking Barriers to Reach Those in Need Eileen Levy Smyth, Director of Mission and Outreach for Komen Lexington, says that while the programs allow them to better reach previously underserved cultural communities, many of the same challenges remain in combating breast cancer: educating women on risk factors, dispelling misconceptions, reinforcing the importance of early detection, and getting survivors to share their story with others and promote positive outcomes.

“When Komen Lexington began in 1982, people did not use the words “breast cancer” or discuss it openly,” Smyth says. “Even within families, people didn’t talk, so you didn’t know that grandma had breast cancer.

Now, communication is much more open, and people have a greater comfort level with discussing the topic of breast cancer with their families and friends. People see survivors in the news and at public events like 5K fundraisers, and understand through the positive messages shared that breast cancer can be overcome.”

But barriers are still in place that must be tackled. Smyth hopes that increased awareness of breast cancer through the media, especially social media, will spread the word about early detection. “We want women in our community to know that what they face is preventable”, she observes.

“It is huge to be able to show images of breast cancer symptoms that let women actually see what to look for, and to be able to offer information in a way that’s easy and free for people to get. The key to reaching women is not only to create a dialogue, but a context for a dialogue. They have to see not only what they’re facing in regards to treatments, but also how breast cancer can affect their day-to-day lives and the lives of those around them.

And we have to show them practical options for screening, diagnosis and treatment that they can realistically do with economic and travel limits.”

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“Rosa Martin is a gatekeeper to our Latina community. She is building a network of stakeholders within the area’s Latina cultural base and helping us to respond to the challenges faced in getting our messages out. Many of the women are housebound and don’t speak English, and there have been negative patterns of silence, denial and fear that have continually cycled through generations. In a close community, people fear the damage caused by gossip, so they keep personal information, like their health, to themselves. Often when people come to a new country, family records, including medical, are left behind, and there is nothing to refer to and no way to determine if there are genetic medical problems being perpetuated. Due to lack of statistics and barriers like language, there has been a huge population not being served, but now we have advocates like Rosa within the communities who understand the cultural norm, and how best to reach women at risk. We are thrilled to have these tireless fighters on our side!”

Komen Lexington’s Mission for the Future Komen Lexington’s mission for the programs will be organizing, scheduling and hosting coalition and networking events to target the Colors of Promise and Ties That Bind communities. They’ll continue to provide lectures, workshops, seminars, and health and educational fairs, maintaining contact with all outreach sites and committee members and through group and one-on-one educational activities. Another major factor is reaching out to co-survivors, the women’s relatives, neighbors, church families, friends and co-workers, especially their spouses and children. In an upbeat and engaging manner, they are focusing on a continuum of care for everyone that breast cancer affects, providing them with resources for information and support. For children, it is helping to break generational

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patterns and dispel cycles of helplessness and fear through education, including healthy living and understanding risk factors.

Bobbie Niehaus is a testament to the power of breast cancer survivor programs—and the power of positivity. TOPS readers first met the exuberant Niehaus when she was profiled in last year’s Pink-Tober issue, and she’s continuing to make her mark on Komen Lexington’s Board of Directors, as their Pink Out Festival Chair.

Niehaus was diagnosed at 31 with an advanced, invasive form of breast cancer, though she had no family history of the disease. Since her successful recovery and reconstruction surgery, she’s helped launch two support groups for survivors. “Stay positive, because attitude is everything”, she recommends. “Having another survivor to talk to definitely helps”.

With more young women opening up about their personal journeys with breast cancer and getting involved in support groups, Niehaus has noticed a new energy in the community since her own experience. She feels that having other survivors as a resource for questions and support greatly alleviates the stress and uncertainty associated with a diagnosis, and is committed to being a resource for all women, especially younger ones like herself. “As an advocate, I have met and talked with so many women,” she reflects. “Speaking with newly diagnosed women makes me sad, but knowing that I have and can make a difference in their lives just makes it so worth it”. She is helping to develop another program where survivors would help new breast cancer patients in person as well as on the phone.

Eileen Levy Smyth is highly optimistic about the future of all of Komen Lexington’s programs, due to the strong, energetic and motivated participants who have helped Komen Lexington to establish them and are working towards their success. “I have personally and professionally grown by having these women as mentors”, she says. “In the early stages of the program, I went to them. Now we work together to implement the programs and they come to us with ideas, input, and assessments of how things are working and what needs tweaking. It’s our mission… it’s a big mission. It can be as overwhelming to us as it is to them, but we have a really good outreach group at Komen Lexington. I bounce ideas off of them, and engage the key players locally and outside of our area. Even though I guide the programs, I rely on all of our participants to help guide me in how to best do that. None of what we have achieved would have happened without their support.” komenlexington.org | 859.368.7133 Interested in volunteering with Komen Lexington? Please visit: susangkomenlexingtonaffiliate.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/ Markey Cancer Foundation In 1978, Dr. Ben Roach and a dedicated group of volunteers had a vision for a cancer center serving central Kentucky. Since that time, the Markey Cancer Foundation (Formerly known as the McDowell Cancer Research Foundation) has donated the four buildings that now comprise the Markey Cancer Center and funded a wide variety of endowed chairs, plus numerous clinical and research programs. For the past 34 years, they have established a premier cancer center through promising cancer research programs, state-of-the-art scientific equipment, exceptional physicians and researchers, and most importantly, innovative treatments centered on the care and comfort of patients.

What the Center’s NCI Designation Means to the Central KY Community The Markey Cancer Center is Kentucky’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center. This signifies that the academic cancer center has achieved the highest standards of its kind and that promising cancer research that contributes directly to improved care and treatment is occurring right here in the central KY community. To patients, it offers the benefit of the most advanced care and clinical trials available without costly, time-consuming and inconvenient out-of-state travel. Two recent prestigious accreditations also attest to the Center’s commitment to excellence. It earned a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, one only given to those that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance and demonstrate the highest level of patient care. It was also named a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, awarded to breast imaging centers that achieve excellence by passing rigorous breast-imaging accreditation programs and modules as well as the mandatory Mammography Accreditation Program.

A Team Approach to Healing The complexity of cancer necessitates the involvement of many branches of medicine, and the Markey Cancer Center has developed a variety of specialized multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and treat the disease. This means physicians and nurses from multiple specialties working together with each individual patient to develop the best treatment plan for their individual needs.

At the Center’s Comprehensive Breast Care Center, patients are evaluated by a team consisting of specialists from surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation medicine, diagnostic mammography, pathology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. These specialists work together in a single location to provide timely and accurate health care from evaluation and diagnostic to treatment planning. Genetic counseling and testing services are also offered, and the Center connects patients with support groups that meet on a regular basis.

The Markey Cancer Center recently expanded services offered through their Psych-Oncology suite which include Jin Shin Jyutsu relaxation therapy, nutritional counseling, and music therapy for cancer patients.

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medicine which are all part of delivering outstanding cancer care. It is a joy to see patients who not only survive, but thrive and find renewed purpose in giving back.” markeycancerfoundation.org | 859.323.6448 Ironcology - Persistence with a Purpose

to treatments, wigs for cancer patients, gas cards, lodging and assistance with other basic necessities. “We recognize that cancer takes a physical, emotional and financial toll on most patients,” says Stephanie P. Herron, President and CEO of the Markey Cancer Foundation. “We are incredibly fortunate to have community partners who work in collaboration with the Markey Cancer Foundation to provide much-needed support for patients.” Herron said that recently The Lexington Cancer Foundation donated a healing garden outside the Center where patients can soak up the sun, relax, get fresh air and take in the beauty of carefully selected ornamental plants. “It is great to see cancer patients and their family members enjoying the healing garden and we are so grateful to the Lexington Cancer Foundation for making that possible,” says Herron.

The Markey Cancer Center is the first health care provider and one of the first in the U.S. to offer tomosynthesis. This revolutionary and leadingedge technology is revolutionizing how breast cancer is detected and it is available right here in Lexington at Markey. Though it feels no different than a standard mammogram to patients, it involves multiple low-dose images that can be synthesized into a three-dimensional data set, allowing cancers to be located that might not be seen on a standard mammogram.

It takes mammogram procedures to a whole new level for earlier detections and better outcomes than ever before.

Cancer often represents a long haul for the patient from the initial diagnosis, through treatment, then follow-up to maintain good health. “Beating cancer is a process, and breast cancer survivors are getting more involved than ever,” says Herron. They are active participants in recovery – both their own and that of others.” Fund-raising events and campaigns are another way to continue being involved. “More people are surviving breast cancer, which is a reflection of the impactful research and the importance of catching the disease early. Early detection is the key, and the likelihood of a successful outcome is very good for most breast cancer patients when caught early,” says Herron. To encourage more people to get screened, the Markey Cancer Center continues to expand its Cancer Prevention and Control Program across the state, offering a variety of cancer screening programs including mammograms.

“We want to be a part of making life better for breast cancer patients. This disease does not discriminate – it affects all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and socio-economic levels,” says Herron. “In response Markey keeps pushing the envelope with screenings, research, clinical trials and integrative

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Dr. Jonathan Feddock, a radiation oncologist at the University of Kentucky, is an accomplished triathlete and Ironman finisher who has found a highly personal way to raise awareness for cancer while helping ensure that his cancer patients receive the best treatment possible. Feddock, who specializes in the treatment of breast, gynecologic and pediatric cancers, founded Ironcology, a fundraiser to improve the treatment options at the Markey Cancer Center where he practices, by participating in the 2014 Louisville, KY Ironman triathlon race. The name reflects Feddock’s intention to combine his abilities as an Ironman athlete and as an oncologist to raise money to improve cancer care.

In order to create a new radiation suite with new equipment and a centralized treatment area, Ironcology helped defray the 1.2 million dollar cost by allowing supporters to pledge in either flat donations or by offering additional pledges for every participant that Feddock passed in the Ironman race held on August 24th. An Ironman is one of the most demanding physical challenges that an athlete can attain, consisting of a 2.4 mile swim, followed by an 112 mile bike ride, then a 26.2 mile run, all on the same day. Feddock purposely started as the final swimmer to enter the water,

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then moved through the crowd of 1,977 of the 2,095 participants, to finish 34th and 7th in his division with a final time of 9:56:22. He surpassed his own expectations by raising over $54,000 towards the $200,000 down payment on the brachytherapy suite.

“Similar to when I have competed in any of the triathlons that I have done previously, I constantly critique how I treat my patients and try to identify in what ways I can improve and make their treatments better. With the rapidly changing field of Oncology, it’s readily apparent that similar to triathlons, equipment upgrades that allow for more options, improved efficiency, and a safer treatment altogether are what my patients need. I decided to try and use my 2 passions in this world to improve the cancer care I can provide. Even though most would consider an Ironman to be a daunting task, it’s nothing compared to the shock and devastation that a diagnosis can bring.”

Feddock was met at the finish line of the Louisville Ironman by his family, including his wife and oldest son, as well as many other family members, friends, coworkers, and patients. He received crowd support by a tent near the finish line with the Markey Cancer Foundation, and one of his pediatric cancer patients, named Cameron, was there with entire family in tow, who were granted VIP access by Ironman and permitted to go behind the scene in the transition zones where they were able to directly participate in the race. As soon as Feddock crossed the finish line, he was first met by Cameron, his brother Conner, and their father who presented him with his finisher’s medal. Like his patients, Dr. Feddock never quits, and credits them for their example of continually striving to persevere through seemingly impossible challenges to reach their goals, as his inspiration.

Ironcology has evolved from a single event to an entire movement, as Dr. Feddock looks for other races as future opportunities to raise additional funds for the radiation suite. TOPS in Lexington would like to join The Markey Cancer Center in congratulating Dr. Feddock for his accomplishment and dedication to central Kentucky cancer patients. To learn more and find out about how you can join Dr. Feddock’s mission to help cancer patients, visit ironcology.net.

Kentucky CancerLink—Reducing and Removing the Barriers to Screening, Diagnosis and Treat­ ment of Cancer What’s new for this expanding organization begins with their name.

Formerly Kentucky Pink Connection, the organization’s name has been changed to reflect expanded services that go beyond the breast and cervical cancer that they originally focused on, to help people with all forms of cancer.

Executive Director Vicki Blevins-Booth created the nonprofit organization in 2008, modeled after Dr. Harold P. Freeman’s Patient Navigation Institute, to help bridge the gaps in cancer care - such as assisting breast and cervical cancer patients with transportation needs to appointments and treatments, and to help them navigate the complex and confusing health care system. Since then, Kentucky CancerLink has made a difference in the lives of nearly 4,000 patients in 117 of Kentucky’s 120 counties. Blevins-Booth was the owner of VDK Turning Point, a Lexington specialty boutique that sold products designed for women facing breast cancer, such as wigs, compression garments and mastectomy supplies.

Tami Kelder, Melissa Karrer, Vicki Blevins-Booth, Toni Davis, Carla Washnock

Now the organization that she founded is able to reach out to community resources as well as provide a safety net for a variety of services to include help with medication and durable medical equipment referrals, childcare assistance, insurance referrals and other personal needs. All services are based upon funding availability.

Program Development Director Melissa Karrer knows firsthand the difference that having these assistance opportunities makes. She herself is a breast cancer survivor, starting out at Kentucky CancerLink as a volunteer helping other women benefit from her own experiences, before moving to her current position where she is she continues to serve on a different level. “I feel that the biggest achievement this year has been our mission expansion to serve people in our community with all cancers,” Karrer says. “We have the visible and familiar connections as we began by serving breast cancer patients, now we are proud to open up our services to help those with any cancer diagnosis. Our mission is to provide support by reducing and/or removing barriers to screening, treatment and diagnosis of cancer. The word cancer itself is universal, and the stresses are the same.”

Meeting Small Needs to Make a Big Difference Karrer has learned a great deal from the participants who come to Kentucky CancerLink for help. “The smallest needs can make the biggest difference”, she observes. “Compression garments can help relieve the swelling and discomfort caused by lymphedema, which many breast cancer surgery patients can experience. Chemotherapy patients who have lost their hair want a realistic wig that they will feel confident wearing out. Many insurance plans do not cover wigs or lymphedema products, and many people we serve have no insurance at all. Some patients walk away from treatment because of the overwhelming financial aspect. It contributes to loss of hope. Our services help give them back that hope so that they can channel it into fighting their disease.”

“Transportation assistance is our number one request. For patients in rural areas, just getting to radiation or chemo treatments every day to the larger cities where they are provided would be impossible without assistance. Our clients are primarily those who are uninsured or underinsured and whose household income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. For eligible participants, we’re able to offer gas cards and arrange taxi service so that patients are able to make it to their treatment

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appointments. We’re able to arrange free mammograms, and hearing the word “free” takes the stress off so that those at risk are willing to move forward with necessary screening.”

Through her own experience with breast cancer, Karrer feels the most important thing patients can do is not to be afraid to ask for help. “As women, we are taught to be strong and always put others first. When faced with cancer, you can look inside yourself and know that you are strong enough to do this, but that it’s okay to rely on others for help.

When I was initially diagnosed, I didn’t always know what I needed or even how to ask for it. At first, you spend much of your time in a daze, just trying to process what has happened to you and how to go about finding things you never knew you needed, like services and support.

Our organization is designed to help if you don’t have a support system, to be that source you go to in your time of need. We can guide people to support groups and assist you with different steps that are new to you”.

“We also reach out to their family members, surgeons, plastic surgeons and nurse navigators. By keeping an open dialogue with the medical community, we strive to make their jobs easier when cancer patients come to them. By hearing what patients are experiencing, they’ll understand how better to communicate with them and have easier conversations with future patients. When you’ve just been diagnosed, your head is in a cloud, so having this blueprint for successful conversation where you get what you need to know helps. Having caregivers come too is important, as they are the ones who’ll retain the details, while initially the patient is only hearing that they have cancer.”

A Foundation of Fundraising On October 16th, 2014, Kentucky CancerLink will be involved in BRA (Breast Reconstruction Awareness) Day USA/Kentucky Affiliate. The popular event was launched in Kentucky last year by Dr. Sandra Bouzaglou, a Lexington-based plastic surgeon, to increase awareness of the positive and empowering results of post-mastectomy reconstruction. This year, BRA Day USA is an uplifting event that encourages women to “Learn. Laugh. Live” through celebrating the BRAve Faces of Breast Cancer. Speakers will include Success Coach Julie Jones Hamilton (Learn), comedienne Leslie N. Townsend (Laugh), and local “Breast Cancer Warrior” Genea Arrasmith (Live). The event will take place at the Embassy Suites on Newtown Pike, beginning with a free educational panel discussion, open to the public, from 4:00-5:30.

Panel participants include Dr. AJ (Surgeon, Baptist Health), Dr. Theresa-Anne LeVan (Plastic Surgeon, Bluegrass Plastic Surgery), Dr. Monica Hall (Plastic Surgeon, Sonata Plastic Surgery), Julie Steffey (Social Worker, Oncology, KentuckyOne Health) and 2 breast cancer survivors with the event to follow.

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cocktail hour, dinner, silent auction, and Embry’s fashion show. Cost is $60 per person, $40 for breast cancer survivors. “Many women who are eligible for reconstruction don’t know about their options” Karrer observes. “BRAve Faces is a national theme that helps us plug into national awareness. It shows them that life reconstructed can be about anything, life is always under reconstruction, and there are always opportunities for positive change. We’re also celebrating bravery across the board, reaching out to families and caregivers, and remembering those that we’ve lost.”

“Fundraisers like BRA Day USA are so important because they are a fun, creative, and positive way of engaging people, helping them become participants in ways that they wouldn’t ordinarily be involved.

They help us reach a larger demographic and show people that at the end of the day we are all a team working together to help Kentuckians with cancer. We are able to connect with caring people, companies and organizations in our community who want to use their time and money purposefully.”

Karrer sees Kentucky CancerLink’s history as providing a firm foundation for what she’s most excited about: the organization’s future growth, saying, “We’ll continue to explore funding options through grants, working with community partners to sponsor events and reaching out to private donors. When we get our mission out there and it’s linked with events like BRA Day USA, people know what we’re doing great things and can feel confident about supporting our mission. There has been so much positive energy surrounding our organization that we want to keep growing to reach further until we can help all of the counties in Kentucky. I’m proud that we’ve been able to establish outreach programs that serve our community and create cancer screening awareness to Kentucky.” kycancerlink.org | 859.309.1700

hile a diagnosis of breast cancer can be a person’s greatest fear, the rich resources of medical expertise, support and information they’ll find here in the bluegrass represent a patient’s greatest hope. Central Kentucky is full of breast cancer survivors devoted to sharing their wisdom, strength, and the power of their tremendous spirits with others who are affected. If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer or have a friend or family member who has, there has never been a better time to tap into the power of our breast cancer community. As well expressed by “KY Pink Ribbon Warrior” Bobbie Niehaus,

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“You have cancer – cancer does not have you!”

Etiquette & Entertaining

Growing a Fall Centerpiece K

eeneland, Football and college weekends all prove that Fall is in full swing. Each of these entertaining possibilities could put one’s calendar into overload. When these events are combined, hostesses scramble for ideas to have their houses, lawns, foods and themselves in a festive mode.

Looking for a decorative Fall addition to perk up the house is welcomed.

A seasonal arrangement which can be used in the dining room, hall, den or kitchen is quite a find. Yes, here it is – a growing fall centerpiece! It can be enjoyed all Fall. Here is how to assemble this miracle.

1. Select a basket approximately 5 inches deep.

2. Line with a ready-made plastic liner or line the bottom and sides of the basket with a double layer of a heavy duty plastic garbage bag. Trim sides at top of basket.

3. At your favorite florist or the floral section of the supermarket, select a five inch plastic pot of greenery or a small blooming plant. In addition, choose 5 to 6 three inch round plastic pots of different types of green plants. The height of the containers should not exceed the depth of your basket.

4. Place the largest plant in the center of the basket. Then, place or wedge the smaller pots around the center pot. Being plastic, the pots can be forced to fit. If the containers do not stand up straight or if there is some space between the pots, crumple aluminum foil into a ball and use wherever needed. Also, if the center plant is not tall enough, place some foil underneath to elevate it.

5. When buying the plants also purchase several packages of moss. Soak the moss in water to make it pliable and place over top of all the pots in the basket, leaving only room for each plant to peek out.

6. Spray all the foliage with Leaf Shine as a finishing touch like icing on a cake.

7. If so desired, now is the time for the element of surprise. This could be a small pumpkin tucked in among the plants on top of the moss – a seasonally colored bow on the handle – a votive. Here’s where your creativity comes into play.

8. To maintain the seasonal showpiece, carefully move the moss to feel the soil of each little pot. If dry, water sparingly. Misting the leaves occasionally will make your plants happy and long lasting.

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With many possible places in your home for this specialty basket, move it often to enjoy your handiwork. Change the accessories as moving into Thanksgiving and Christmas. And, what a lovely gift to share as a house warming gift, a hostess gift or a holiday gift. You will enjoy these baskets for a long time replacing one plant at a time when it looks a little tired. Now, you have a special signature arrangement displaying your own creativity.

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Parties

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he days leading up to Halloween are a great time of year to host a Mini Monster Bash. Throwing a Halloween party for kids doesn’t have to be frightening! With a few simple ideas and little preparation, you can plan a perfectly spooky celebration for your little ghosts and goblins.

Décor Before thinking about party décor, consider the ages of the kids that will be attending.

If your party is for preschool or younger elementary school children, you may want to plan a party that is more sweet than scary. Stick with cute Halloween items, like pumpkins, adorable little bats, and black cats. An orange and black color scheme can guide the choices you make for the party décor. Simple paper decorations, like paper garland or tissue pom poms are inexpensive ways to add more color to the party. Orange and black color candies can be used to decorate your party and little guests can take candy home in small goodie bags.

If you are hosting a party for pre-teens and teens, your party décor can lean a little more to the spooky side. Inexpensive spider webs and spiders can be strewn throughout the house. Life-like rats and bats can be purchased from the local dollar store. Purchase gray, black, and blood red paper products, like paper plates, paper cups, and plastic cutlery for the party. Another way to set an eerie tone is to have your teen download a playlist of creepy Halloween themed songs to play during the party.

Food If you are going for a sweet and cute Halloween party, serve fun party foods like Ghost Pizza, Mummy Hot Dogs, Pumpkin Tangerines, and Ghost Bananas. For dessert, turn store bought goodies into

Halloween themed desserts in a few simple steps. Plain cupcakes can be upgraded with Halloween themed cupcake toppers. Top little brownie bites with a dollop of frosting and an orange gumball.

Older kids might enjoy scarier and slightly gross snack options.

Goodies like Dead Man’s Finger Sandwiches, Vampire Cocktails, and Skull Cheeseball will be devoured by teens. You can also make some creepy Halloween desserts, like Brain Cupcakes and Mississippi Blood Pie. Activities No party is complete without a few activities. Kids of all ages will enjoy a costume contest. Little kids love any chance they have to dress up in their Halloween costume. Big kids usually stop trick or treating at some point, so they don’t necessarily need a costume for Halloween night. Even though they might have outgrown trick or treating, teens still love the opportunity to plan a costume. Pick a few costume categories, then hand out small prizes for the winners in each of the categories. You could also have the party guests vote on which other guest should win each category.

Another fun activity is pumpkin decorating. Instead of carving pumpkins, younger kids can paint pumpkins with washable paint. Smaller pumpkins will be easier for little hands to manipulate.

For the teens, a pumpkin carving contest would be fun. Have the teens carve the pumpkins as scary as possible, then have them vote on their scariest choice.

Photos & Styling by Mirabelle Creations

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Legend of a Halloween Grinch There have been glimpses since the moment stores put away their Fourth of July paraphernalia, but there is no mistake now – we are now in full-throttle Halloween mode. You can’t escape; trust me I’ve tried.

And her Athena costume became an opportunity to provide a lesson in Greek mythology to numerous people.

I am a product of late ‘70s Halloween, when door-to-door panhandling was shut down due to fears of razor blades and poison-laced candy.

The $5 budget was cause for some grumbling, but I felt it encouraged creativity, and the kids were usually happy with their costumes.

My Grandmother’s birthday was on Halloween. No one would ever describe her as a witch, but she played along and enjoyed the role. To her, cancelling trick-or-treating was almost as bad as cancelling Christmas; she would have none of it.

What I didn’t realize would draw the greatest protest as they grew older was my other policy – all candy must be shared. That’s right. No hoarding. No binging. Everyone dumps her or his stash into a (very) large communal pot, and we all share. Including Mom.

One year she showed up at our home to escort us on the holiday ritual.

She was shocked when we confessed we had no costumes, so she decided she would dress up and we would take her.

We did this for several years; happily, so I thought. The Baby Ruth bars always disappeared first, followed by Twix, Snickers, Butterfingers and Milky Way. Then we worked through the Hershey’s, Mr. Goodbar and Krackle. By the end of the week, we were down to the dum-dum suckers and gum.

She scoured our home for the craziest items she could find, and then let my sister and I apply her makeup. She was, she told us, dressing up as a “good witch.” And so, at six years old, I escorted my grandmother, dressed in my father’s bathrobe and slippers and sporting a hot-pinkunderwear hat, through the streets of my neighborhood. She did all the “trick-or-treating” but gave my sister and me everything she collected.

And since no one was expecting trick-or-treaters that year, we came away with an epic stash. No poison. No razor blades. Just tons of premium candy and homemade baked goods.

I thought it was the perfect plan. My son did not.

In middle school, he approached me. “We’ve been learning about government,” he told me, adding, “You’re a socialist.”

He then asked if he could call a (very Democratic) family meeting in order to discuss the procedures for handling Halloween candy. It was a close vote, but somehow my kids overthrew my socialist regime.

That was the best Halloween of my childhood. Though there were other years when I had awesome costumes, I never managed anywhere near the haul my Grandmother commanded that year. And I never again roamed the neighborhood with someone wearing underwear on her head.

From then on, Halloween became a full-out free market. They would plan, divide and conquer. They would compete to know a friend in the “best” neighborhood — somewhere there were rumors of full-size candy bars. When they returned home, instead of putting it all into a shared pot, there was a trading frenzy.

I’ve raised my children in small towns where fears of the ‘70s have been forgotten and trick-or-treating is a big community event. My children loved to dress up, and there was usually an adequate supply of costume material available. I figured if my Grandma could haul in that much loot in a bathrobe, I didn’t need to spend more than $5 to provide my kids with adequate costumes.

When it was all over, I quietly examined the loot and quietly removed the Baby Ruth and Snickers bars for my own personal stash. After all, even democracies have taxes.

So while my friends were busy sewing complimentary Disney-themed outfits for their children, I had my son Jack paint a box. I thought “Jack in the box” was such a great idea, until he decided, after the second house, that it was too much to deal with the box, and he just went as “Jack.”

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My daughter was happy as long as there was a tiara, glittery wings or a poofy skirt.

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One year I splurged on a pirate hook after deciding I didn’t want my youngest son to take my kitchen-aid dough hook out for the evening.

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Relationships

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t a certain age and after much earned life experience, i.e: totally dysfunctional relationships, you are hopefully aware of most of your well earned boundaries and interests as a person.

Thus, choosing a partner should be far easier when knowing personal expectations for compatibility.

You are keenly aware of what you prefer, and you realize that having much in common with a lover is imperative. For example, if you are slightly terrified of lake water as well as the things living in it, it’s best not to choose a partner who owns a large boat affectionately named “Home Sweet Home Baby.”

I bought a six pack of beer, sported a cute little skirt, ordered a couple of cigars and headed up to the counter to pay for our date day.

Before I walked up to the counter Mister Man begged, “Babe, you know nothing about golf, don’t....” Sassy frass Buf spoke back to him in defense. “You just follow me mister!!”

I walked up to the counter and proclaimed “Hello there sir. We would like to purchase 8 holes of golf.” I reached into my wallet preparing to pay.

I couldn’t help notice all of the golfers behind me chuckling and Mister Man looking like he had just seen a ghost.

“Ummm, any reason you don’t want to play 9 holes? It costs the same.” the worker replied, clearly trying not to laugh. At this point I’m catching on… my pride took over and I tried to swallow the lump in my throat. “Uh, no sir.

We would just like to play 8 holes. Thank you.”

It is also easy to get too set in your own ways… we even get down right cranky at some point, because we have earned the right to do what we want when we want it!

Right? However, in order to have a healthy relationship, it is crucial to find the balance. After all, it’s not humanly possible to find a lover who has absolutely everything in common with you. If you did, it would likely be boring and probably submissive on somebody’s part.

Thus, compromise is imperative even with a strong sense of self.

I for one am not a golfer. But I do get it. And because Mister Man had recently gone with me to an art gallery showing (which I know he knew nothing about) I made the choice to join him on a golf outing. And I chose to take on something I knew NOTHING about – in an effort to compromise.

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As embarrasing as the situation was, Mister Man and I had a wonderful day

on the golf course. I drove the cart and only lasted for two holes due to golfer’s elbow. But my willingness to do something I knew and cared nothing about served as a hilarious memory between us. Awww, the things we do for love...

by Buffy Lawson Relationship Veteran

Auto Dealers

Courtesy Acura

859.272.8900 | courtesyonwheels.com | 3701 Nicholasville Rd. (next to Fayette Mall)

“Big Ed” Courtesy has been an Acura dealer for 25 years. Mike Edmonson—AKA “Big Ed”—is the new Acura Sales Director. He brings years of experience to the role, ensuring that every sale is the right deal for every customer. Courtesy has a state of the art Generation 3 Acura showroom, featuring a complete line of Acura models. This includes the ILX, TLX and RLX sedans, as well as the RDX and MDX sport utility vehicles. Their amazing selection is complimented by a SWEEET selection of certified pre-owned Acuras.

“Uncle Joe” John Tewell—better known as “Uncle Joe”—is the Pre-Owned Sales Director. He is responsible for retailing over 81,600 used vehicles in his 17 years with Courtesy. Uncle Joe is the master of buying the coolest cars and selling them at the lowest prices.

He will buy your car, even if you don’t buy one from Courtesy! Uncle Joe loves to play golf and spoil his eleven grandchildren.

Burton LeGear Burton LeGear serves as the Parts and Service Director.

He’s been with Courtesy for over 17 years and oversees all aspects of the Courtesy service department. Courtesy features 33 service bays and a full Detailing Department.

They make repairs to Acuras, as well as all other makes and models. With an extensive Acura parts inventory, most repairs can be done in half the time of “the other guys”. In fact, the Courtesy service department is famous for its “5 Services in 45 Minutes”! They can shuttle you to the mall while your car is being serviced, or offer loaner cars upon request.

Dan Glass SWEEET! Dan Glass has been steering Courtesy for 17 years. He is also the co-host of the Courtesy on Wheels television program.

What many people may not know is that Dan is an avid animal rescue supporter and has helped over 884 puppies get adopted!

Dan loves boating on Lake Cumberland and having lunch with his mom, Jane, on herfarm every Thursday.

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Auto Dealers

Tim Short Chevrolet Buick GMC 859.744.3564 | LexingtonChevy.com | 1000 Early Dr., Winchester, KY

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im Short Chevrolet Buick GMC offers the widest selection of quality new and used vehicles in Winchester, Kentucky. Just 15 minutes from Hamburg, this dealership ensures that the ‘Short’ drive is always worthwhile—offering professional service and amazing prices that will surprise every visitor to their dealership.

The knowledgeable and friendly staff at Tim Short Chevrolet Buick GMC is always available to answer questions and walk visitors through their expansive vehicle inventory. They’d be happy to schedule a private test drive today!

Tim Short’s inventory is available online, as well. They invite customers to pre-shop on the web to get an idea of what vehicles best suit their needs. Their inventory includes over 1,500 used cars to select from, in stock across the seven Tim Short family dealerships. Their new vehicle inventory includes many of the most popular and desirable models, including the award-winning GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs. For something more compact, they offer the beautiful Buick LaCrosse and Chevrolet Malibu.

Tim Short Chevrolet Buick GMC is more than a car dealer. They offer other convenient services like financing, auto repair, parts, accessories and more. Call today to discover what they can do!

The Tim Short commitment to customer satisfaction does not end with a new or used car sale. They welcome customers to visit for parts, accessories, routine maintenance or more extensive repair work. Their state-of-the-art facility is located onsite, making vehicle service convenient and fast. The Tim Short factory-trained technicians and professional service team provide the highest quality service on tire rotations, wheel alignments, oil changes and other vehicle service needs. They make it easy to get a service appointment with convenient online scheduling!

Make the ‘Short’ drive to Winchester and Tim Short Chevrolet Buick GMC will ensure that the trip was worth taking!

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WG Automotive Group 855.224.3385 | wgautogroup.com

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hen Bill “Billy” Walters was beginning his business career growing up in Kentucky back in 1965, he always had a love for the car business. As a young man, his interest grew while working in retail sales and he also became one of the largest wholesalers in the state of Kentucky. Fast forward 39 years, Walters and Company is on its way to becoming one of the largest private automotive groups in the country.

and my dad was a Chevrolet/Buick dealer in south Louisiana, so I basically grew up in the car business. I have definitely not been given anything. I’ve worked many 70 to 80 hour weeks and have sacrificed a lot to get where I am.” “Partnering up with Bill has been the best thing career-wise that ever happened to me. Bill is one of the greatest guys I’ve ever known. He’s like a father figure in many ways.” Walters oversees the acquisitions and Gaiennie oversees the day to day operations.

In 2011, Mr. Walters and Jared Gaiennie met at Walters’ Toyota store in Atlanta and in 2012 a partnership was formed, branded WG Automotive Group (Walters-Gaiennie, LLC). Jared purchased a minority interest in Walters’s existing Ford dealership (now Glenn Ford), and the rest is history. In December of that same year, they purchased Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Fiat of Lexington.

Today, WG AUTOMOTIVE group consists of 14 rooftops and 19 franchises in Georgia and Kentucky with a new Hyundai point in Athens, GA opening this November.

Under the leadership of Gaiennie, each store operates with an individual General Manager and have the autonomy to run their dealership. The Glenn Auto Mall was acquired in April of this year making it their largest purchase to date. “We purchased Glenn and the Glenn name because of a near perfect 70 year reputation and because of what the Glenn name meant to the community.” Lexington is a great market with a very steady economy and by having both Nissan and Hyundai dealerships along with Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Buick, GMC, Infiniti and Mitsubishi we roughly own 40% of the market. “The key to our growth and success is because of one thing and one thing only, people. It’s the attitude, work ethic, and passion of our people that sets us apart. We are all a family,” concluded Gaiennie.

“It’s been an amazing journey,” said Gaiennie, a car guy since he was a kid. “My grandfather was an Oldsmobile dealer in Memphis, Tennessee

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Chrysler on Nicholasville

859.488.2963 | chrysleronnicholasville.com | 1010 Elizabeth Street Nicholasville, KY

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on Ron McCauley with his sons, Ryan and Tyson McCauley want to thank the thousands of customers who have purchased their vehicles from them since 1993!

Reflecting on the past 20 years in the industry in Central Kentucky, Ron McCauley remembers in 1993 when he left the #1 Toyota Dealership in the State of Kentucky, Oxmoor Toyota, for an exciting new opportunity at Toyota on Nicholasville and The Lexus Store of Lexington. In a few short years, they became the #1 Toyota store, not only in Kentucky, but in the Midwest!

Upon arriving the first morning with his new position, he remembers hearing cows mooing. Laughing now, he remembers thinking, “Man, did I make the right decision?” After 6 interviews with John Miller, who was then the sole owner, Ron felt like this was a wonderful opportunity to grow a dealership. More importantly, he thought it would be a great place for him and his wife to raise their family of 5 boys!

Ron had been selling 400-500 vehicles per month at Oxmoor. Selling less than 100 per month at Toyota on Nicholasville and The Lexus Store of Lexington was a huge difference. With aggressive marketing and expert salesmanship, he branded those dealerships and grew them into a huge success. In fact, they were so successful that Mr. Miller was able to sell part of the dealership to the MAP Group.

Ron always wanted to own his own dealership and in 2004, that’s exactly what he did! He bought a Toyota dealership in Indiana, which he ran for four years before selling and moving on to his latest exciting venture.

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Knowing how much his wife and boys loved Central Kentucky, he felt it was time to come home. In 2008, Ron bought the Chrysler Jeep Dodge Dealership from MAP, which was then located at the corner of Catnip Hill Road and Nicholasville Road. When the opportunity came up to buy the property at 1010 Elizabeth Street in Nicholasville, it was the homecoming Ron had dreamed of.

Ten years ago, if you would have asked him to buy a Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Dealership, he wouldn’t have entertained the thought!

There was a huge gap between Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and other manufacturers. Now, however, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Most Awarded SUV ever sold in the U. S. Market! The Jeep Wrangler has been around over 70 years, fought in 7 wars, sold in 70 countries and drives on 7 continents. NADA, Kelly Blue Book and Black Book rate Jeep Wrangler as the highest resell value of any vehicle in the U. S. Market. Dodge Ram is the Motor Trend Truck of the Year in 2013 and 2014. It’s also the first truck to win the back-to-back Truck of the Year Awards. There is no better time than now to buy a Chrysler Jeep Dodge or Ram vehicle!

Today, there are many words to describe how Ron feels about his Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Dealership... Blessed, Grateful, Fortunate and so Happy he made the decision to come home to Central Kentucky. His family of 7 is now a family of 18 and all but one lives here in Central Kentucky! Ron’s promise to you–his customer–is that he will always do what’s right! He can always replace vehicles, but not his friends and customers.

Auto Dealers

Gates

866.981.4921 | toyotasouth.com | 961 Four Mile Rd Richmond, KY

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hopping for vehicles has never been easier. The Gates Auto Family of auto dealers makes Richmond, Kentucky a one-stop shop for anyone looking for a new or used Toyota, Nissan or Hyundai vehicle.

Gates Nissan is located at 4098 Antwood Drive, just off of Four Mile Road in Richmond. They offer a complete line of new Nissan models along with used cars, trucks and SUVs by all manufacturers.

The knowledgeable sales staff at Gates Nissan will be happy to answers customers’ questions and concerns. Ask them about the stunning Nissan Maxima, a luxury sedan that offers both power and style. Or, for fans of SUVs, ask about the Nissan Murano, a leader in the field of crossovers that provides beauty and function.

Gates Hyundai is located at 6000 Antwood Drive in Richmond. Boasting a knowledgeable sales staff with many years of experience in satisfying customers’ needs, Gates Hyundai is the destination in Central Kentucky for Hyundai vehicles. The Hyundai Sonata is a wonderful vehicle with an expressive exterior. Its advanced suspension design and sophisticated safety features have redefined what a midsize sedan can be.

Toyota South in Richmond is located at 982 Four Mile Road. Their signature statement is: “We will–everyday, in ever way–do our best to ensure complete customer satisfaction.”

They deliver on that commitment by providing each customer with quality service. They are excited to unveil the 2015 Toyota Camry, which will turn heads while offering the same dependability and comfort the Camry is known for.

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Auto Dealers

Audi of Lexington

3000 Pink Pigeon Pkwy | 888.860.5842 | audioflexington.com

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udi of Lexington is the premier source for new, Certified and pre-owned Audi models. A part of the Gates Auto Family, Audi of Lexington offers a high quality of service and the upmost care.

Audi of Lexington’s commitment to serving their customers is evident by their 2011 Magna Society Elite honors. Audi awarded this distinction to Audi of Lexington in recognition of outstanding customer satisfaction in sales, service and parts.

The experienced sales staff of Audi of Lexington is excited to share their knowledge and enthusiasm. Curious about Audi? Browse Audi of Lexington’s extensive online inventory to get a feel for the luxury, class and style that Audi offers. Then, schedule a test drive so you can meet the staff at Audi of Lexington. They will be happy to answer your questions and help you narrow down your many options in the Audi family.

The all-new Audi A3 sedan won 2014 World Car of the Year. The luxury compact model features premium design, craftsmanship and impressive performance. For fans of SUVs, the SQ5 luxury crossover offers supercharged performance alongside unmatched style and comfort.

Audi Financial Services make getting an Audi as easy as driving one. Leases and vehicle protection are also available. Contact Audi of Lexington today to learn more!

The Audi of Lexington Service Department consists of highly-qualified technicians who aim to provide every service with attention to detail in a timely manner. From oil changes to transmission replacements, they are dedicated to maintaining total customer satisfaction with all of their work.

Audi of Lexington is eager to show every guest to their convenient Hamburg location just what an automobile purchasing and servicing experience should be like.

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Filly in the Workplace: Katie Shoultz As an attorney, business owner, rider and writer, it’s hard to pin

just one title or job description on Katie Shoultz. For example, she writes for equestrian publications like “Horse & Style” magazine, and for the past year she has been writing monthly about the goings-on at the Kentucky Horse Park for “Tops,” so flip back a couple of pages to see what’s happening there.

How does Shoultz have the courage to try so many varied career paths? “I learned to be brave on the back of a horse,” she said.

Once upon a time, a younger Shoultz was sent to riding lessons wearing an orange bike helmet. “While I may not have exactly looked the part, you learn early on that the horses don’t care,” she said.

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Shoultz has lived in St. Louis, Chicago, and in South Bend, Indiana, among other cities. “I grew up all over the Midwest but the one constant was my love of horses,” she said. “My parents promised me lessons to soften the blow of one move in particular. I’m sure they regret it to this day.”

She has lived in Lexington longer than any other place and happily calls Central Kentucky home. “I love it more each day,” she said.

“I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I don’t know that there is a better feeling than to drive down one of the back roads, wake up

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to a foggy sunrise over the paddocks or see a million stars out on a clear night.”

She also appreciates the camaraderie that is indigenous to the area.

“I don’t know that you can come across nicer strangers,” she said. Those strangers are likely to become friends in a place like Central Kentucky. Which, being the Horse Capital of the World, has an abundance of world-class equine events and professional services for equestrians. “It’s definitely like being a kid in a candy store,” Shoultz said.

As a child she showed horses at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. “It’s any little kid’s dream over there that loves horses,” she said. She always had the Horse Park in the back of her mind, even when she started applying for law school.

After earning her undergraduate degree in English, she was super psyched about taking equine law classes at UK while getting her law degree.

“I was a law clerk in New York for a while,” she said, but the green grass of the Bluegrass was calling her back home. “I missed really everything that Kentucky has to offer.”

After practicing law in Cynthiana for a short time, she turned her business eye toward owning a horse farm. Isidore Farm is an 80-

“I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I don’t know that

there is a better feeling than to drive down one of the back roads, wake up to a foggy sunrise over the paddocks or see a million stars out on a clear night.”

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acre boutique equine operation in Bourbon County. Purchased in 2005, there was nothing on the land except the raw acreage itself.

“My family and I built it from the ground up,” Shoultz said.

There’s a hunter jumper show barn, an indoor arena and outdoor arena on the property. Isidore Farm trains and boards these types of show horses, 15 or so at any given time. There are also three miniature Australian shepherds running around on the farm. The mini Aussies are a smart breed, says Shoultz. “They’re just the perfect barn dog,” she said. In addition to those canine creatures, there are other furry friends and fowl, in the form of three barn cats and about 40 chickens.

“The patron saint of farmers is St. Isidore,” Shoultz said, explaining how the farm’s name came about. Agriculture is also part of Isidore Farm, with primarily corn and soybean crops.

Three of the horses on the farm are Shoultz’s. There’s Ozzie, an 8-year-old imported jumper; Pacino, a 5-year-old with equally great blood lines and attitude; and 20-year-old Ramiro. “He is my awesome old guy,” Shoultz said. “He’s like a perfect gentleman. I can hop on him and, to some degree, amateur ride.”

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here with the horses day in and day out,” Shoultz said. Isidore Farm, incorporated in 2012, is small enough for the staff to know the personality of each boarded and/or trained horse, and there’s plenty of personalized attention for each horse.

“Horses consume most of my free time and I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Shoultz said. For hobbies, she enjoys watching polo, spending a weekend at Keeneland or getting the chance to show her own guys in the ring. Shoultz does give back, by being on the board of the Kentucky Women Writers Conference and serving as a committee member for the United States Hunter Jumper Association. Kentucky falls within USHJA’s zone 5, by the way.

Shoultz is hoping to be out on the road some more in the near future, as far as her horse show schedule is concerned. Although she is not considered a professional rider, she has ridden hunters since she was 8 years old, and has recently begun to dabble in the jumpers. “As an amateur rider who doesn’t ride nearly as much as I’d like, it’s still one of the most therapeutic things in the world for me,” she said. “There’s really nothing better.”

To learn more about Isidore Farm, visit www.isidorefarmky.com.

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goodwill that has been established in the area with equestrian sports. Also, on-board again this year is Justice Real Estate as the official Real Estate Firm of the show.

stepping stone to bigger fences and more technical questions on course, many winners and competitors at the Maclay have gone on to have successful professional careers as show jumping riders.

Total prize money will amount to over $850,000 for this year’s event. This amount incorporates the National Horse Show Grand Prix, a CSI-W 5* event, with a prize of $250,000. This grand prix is authorized as a qualifying event for the FEI East Coast League World Cup. In recent years, the National Horse Show has hosted more that 500 horses and 300 riders from over seven countries. The event continues to gain popularity with vendor and spectator support as well as garnering national recognition. It ranks as one of the North American Rider Group’s (NARG) top rated shows while adding the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame’s Horse Show of the Year award for three years running.

Eight regional competitions around the country determine which top junior riders will have the opportunity to compete under the Alltech roof on Sunday, November 2nd. A chance to show their mettle and hard won skills, many riders consider this the pinnacle of their junior career. Competing over a beautiful track, the championship is no small feat. Precision and accuracy are key factors in laying down a solid round. With over 140 riders competing last year, the top 30 were called back to return, and then 20 moved into the final round. Only 10 walk away with ribbons when it’s all said and done, but everyone walks away with lessons learned and the honor of having competed with the best of their peers from around their country.

One of the cornerstone events of the show is the ASPCA Maclay National Championship. This class has been held since 1933 and is the most prestigious competitions for junior riders in the United States. The Maclay Finals are an equitation competition where rider’s are judged on their style and technique on the flat and over fences. While the horse itself is not judged, the horse’s way of going can influence how the rider looks to the judges. A

This year, Olympian rider McLain Ward and the United States Equestrian Federation President Christine Tauber will be judging the Maclay. Having rode and competed in the equitation division himself, Ward is known for his nearly picture-perfect form over fences. Tauber is also a past equitation champion, having won the Maclay Finals in 1965. Bringing a savvy knowledge of the sport, the judging lineup is certain to employ a keen and discerning eye

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Only 10 walk away with ribbons when it’s all said and done, but everyone walks away with lessons learned and the honor of having competed with the best of their peers from around their country.

Come and cheer on the future generation of top riders vie for the coveted title of Maclay Champion.

Paso Fino Championship The Paso Fino Grand National Championship Show and Expo is a six day (September 29 through October 4) event that highlights the noble Paso Fino breed with classes in confirmation, pleasure, and performance. A trade show and other sundry competitive events complement a schedule that promises to be fun and factfilled.

A Storied Breed More than 500 years ago, the Spanish Conquistadors brought to the Americas the Spanish Jennets, the Spanish Barbs, and the Andalusians. The blending of these three breeds, “Caballos de Criollo,” ultimately produced a breed called the Paso Fino, the fine step. These horses became legendary for their athletic , surefooted, natural four-beat gait and carried riders for days over rugged terrain, across open ranges, and through dense morass; a perfect horse for the Conquistador, the adventurer.

As the unique qualities of the Paso Fino became more wellknown, their desirability increased, and their bloodlines, beginning in Puerto Rico and Columbia, spread throughout Latin America. Then in the 16th century, the Conquistadors’ explorations moved northward into North America, and they brought herds of horses with them. Some of their horses’ lineage from that period can be traced to the mestena of today, the wild mustang, as well as other Native American horses such as the Appaloosa.

It was the outbreak of World War II that brought the Paso Fino breed to the attention of American soldiers stationed in Puerto Rico. The superb attributes and qualities of this horse breed were quickly noticed, and the importation of these fine animals commenced in the mid-1940’s from the island to the United

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States. The Columbian bloodlines of this breed was introduced into the US some twenty years later. The American Paso Fino is usually a blend of these two bloodlines that is the legacy of this remarkable breed.

Sips N’ Saddles Paying due respect to Kentucky’s well-known assets, the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center (MMSC) hosted the second annual Sips ‘N Saddles on Friday, September 19th with a nod to the state’s bourbon roots and deep love of the horse.

The Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center is a reschooling facility for adoptable Thoroughbreds that was founded in 2004. Located at the Kentucky Horse Park, the MMSC imparts new skill sets to Thoroughbreds of all ages and levels of ability in an effort to promote the breed and its versatility.

Guests at the event got to experience the best of the area – from bites made at the Holly Hill Inn, Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese in Barren County or Ayres Family Orchard – leaving hungry wasn’t an option. To wash it down? Lexington’s Grimes Mill Winery and West Sixth Brewing Company along with a speciality drink put together by Maker’s Mark kept guests from going thirsty. Ale-8One even provided a slushie machine (genius idea for bourbon and Ale-8-One slushies).

Director of MMSC, Susanna Thomas, led a demonstration of her signature Horse Centered Reschooling Program, which bridges the gap between an off the track Thoroughbred and its next career – whether as a jumper, polo pony, dressage mount or other discipline. An appearance was made by MMSC graduate Warden’s Choice to show off his jumping skills as well as Tidings, a Throughbred whose resume now includes polo.

“We had three objectives when planning Sips ‘N Saddles,” said Thomas. “The first was to celebrate the versatility of former racehorses in new careers. The second was to showcase all the things that make Kentucky so unique: from our horses, to our bourbon, our foods, and our music. And the third was to ensure

The Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center is a reschooling facility for adoptable Thoroughbreds of all ages and levels of ability in an effort to promote the breed and its versatility.

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• DEANN STEPHENS 98.1 The Bull Morning Show Co-host/ WKYT Reporter • …AND MORE

Battle in the Saddle: Celebrity Style The second annual Battle in the Saddle Celebrity Team Penning Event returns to the Kentucky Horse Park’s Covered Arena on Sunday, October 12, 2014.

The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation is proud to bring the 2014 Battle in the Saddle Celebrity Team Penning competition, presented by Merial. This exciting event pairs two amateur riders with a celebrity guest rider to compete to see who has the skills and bravery to pen a group of cattle in the quickest time.

2014 Celebrities in the Saddle include (subject to change): • MARVIN BARTLETT Anchor, Fox 56 • CALVIN BOREL Three-time Kentucky Derby Winner • PATTI COOKSEY Award Winning Jockey • PAT DAY Hall of Fame Jockey • BOBBY KNIGHT 2015 Road to the Horse Competitor • CHARLIE LOPRESTI Trainer of Wise Dan • MARTY MOORE Former NFL Linebacker

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The Battle in the Saddle will also include a new “Horse Farm Challenge” – a friendly competition between those teams representing area horse farms. In addition to the special grand prize awarded to the overall winning team during the competition, a special prize will be awarded to the horse-farm team with the best time of the night.

Vendors and concessions will open at 4:30 p.m. and the Battle in the Saddle competition will begin at 7:00 p.m. General admission is $10, with 12 & under admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets are also available to a pre-competition cocktail party and dinner for $75 per person.

General Admission tickets may be ordered in advance or purchased at the door. Dinner tickets must be purchased inadvance.

To pre-order tickets, call the Foundation office at 859-255-5727.

All proceeds from the benefit event will support the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation – a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing, expanding and improving the Kentucky Horse Park. For more information about the event, visit www.khpfoundation.org

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Keeneland’s “New” Main Track: Racing As It Was Meant to Be

by John C. Engelhardt

If there is one word that enters almost every conversation about

Keeneland Race Course, it is “tradition.” During this fall meet, for the first time since 2006, Keeneland will return to a traditional dirt racing surface. It was not a decision made lightly or without months of examining the transition from every point of view.

“This dirt track represents more than a year of study and testing with regard to materials, water drainage and track maintenance, but our job is not done,” Keeneland Vice President of Racing W.B. Rogers Beasley said. “We want to be part of the national dialogue about track maintenance and safety. The data we retrieve from our ongoing research will be an opportunity to move the industry forward.”

so much fun; we have no conflicting mission. We’ve got nothing else we’ve got to worry about. There is a reason we can keep our focus like we do.”

During the winter of 2013 and into early spring of 2014, Keeneland, together with Dr. Nancy Cox, dean of the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture; Dr. Ole Wendroth, professor of plant and soil sciences; and Robert Brashear, assistant dean for facilities management, developed a test site on UK’s North Farm near Lexington. The site, which measured 20 feet x 120 feet, was created to simulate a section of dirt track, allowing experts to experiment with materials, water drainage, slope and grade.

Bill Thomason spent 28 years at the Keeneland officials embarked on storied Mill Ridge farm with Alice the project in earnest long before Chandler: her father was Hal Price construction began, assembling in Headley who was one of the foundJune 2013 a team of experts who ers of Keeneland. “The things that consulted with Dr. Mick Peterson, A trio try the dirt track at Keeneland I’ve learned and the things that are executive director of the Racing so important to my career have always Surfaces Testing Laboratory, to deplaced everything that had to do with the equine athlete in the velop the safest, most consistent racing surface possible.

“Keeneland has addressed the single most critical factor in both forefront of every decision we have ever made,” said Thomason dirt and turf track maintenance and design: moisture content,” Dr. in the midst of the Keeneland September Sale. “We didn’t worry Peterson said. “In addition to a novel drainage system, Keeneland about how much it cost or how we went about it: was it right for has committed to an ongoing study of the way water is applied by the animal–if it was right for the horse and right for horse racing, the water truck, how the water evaporates from dirt racing surface the decisions became very simple. At Keeneland, I’ve been blessed and the maintenance response to rain. By committing to under- to become the CFO for the past few years. It’s the Mecca of thorstanding the single biggest variable in dirt race track design and oughbred racing in the heart of thoroughbred country, and it is a maintenance, Keeneland is not only providing a superior racing special place to be.” surface but also supplying technology that can be used throughout the industry.”

Bill Thomason became President and Chief Executive Officer of Keeneland on September 1, 2012 after being the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, having joined Keeneland in June 2010.

“I’m privileged to be a part of an organization that has racing as its core. The racing and what it means–and what it means around the country–and our emphasis on the animal, the horse and the athlete and everything that surrounds it; it’s all we do. It makes it

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Construction of the dirt track got underway in mid-May when workers began removing 16,000 tons of Polytrack to reach the existing layer of porous asphalt that covers a complex drainage system installed during the 2006 track renovation while making Keeneland the third track in North America after Turfway Park and Woodbine to install a synthetic track. The dirt track features a unique drainage system, the first of its kind in North America, along the inside and outside rails that works in tandem with the existing system beneath the track.

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Keeneland September Sales

by John C. Engelhardt

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stars aligned and Mother Nature shined down on the nation’s premiere yearling sale in the second two weeks of September at Keeneland. A week long heat wave blew out of town just before the blue blood thoroughbreds took up residency in their assigned stalls. The only one’s sweating were the bevy of consignor’s in constant motion hoping their pre-sale efforts would pay off in the demeanor of their steeds and the bidding action in the sales pavilion.

Last year Keeneland changed their sales format spreading Book 1 – considered the most elite, over the first four days of the sales and the format proved a successful one. “Last year we tweaked it a little bit. The book 1 is a little under 800 horses – all spread out in quality through the first four days,” said President and CEO Bill Thomason, who could be found walking the grounds. “When you

look through the catalog it is extraordinary with all of the Grade 1 producers that are there, our team has spent since early in the year inspecting horses all over the world. What we found last year is that here is a market that we bring people in from over 50 different countries, so our buyers know they are coming to a special place, we have accumulated some of the best horses in the world that are going to be here. I’ve travelled all summer and our sales team has travelled all over the world. They couldn’t be more excited around the world because we have a shortage of horses. We’ve got a lot of people who are looking for very good horses and the buzz around the sales, especially this year, has been terrific.”

The ladies took center stage on opening day with two fillies fetching final bids of over $1 million. “I think the first day went very, very well,” Keeneland Director of Sales Geoffrey Russell said.

1st session sales topper $1.2 Million Bernardini out of Mushka filly

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Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert eyes a potential yearling purchase

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Half Sister to Tapit by Medaglia D’Oro brought $400,000

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“There was very strong, competitive bidding, a good cross section of buyers and a good cross section of prices. The figures reflect it was a very competitive day.” A Bernardini filly out of millionaire and Grade 1 winner Mushka by Empire Maker brought the session sales-topping price of $1.2 million from John Ferguson. A half-sister to multiple champion Beholder brought $1.1 million from John and Leslie Malone’s Bridlewood Farm.

Active trade from both domestic and foreign buyers continued to produce strong results on Tuesday with the session highlighted by increases in gross, average and median figures and the sale of an Unbridled’s Song colt for $1.6 million. Purchased

by Mandy Pope’s Whisper Hill Farm, the colt is a half-brother to 2013 Preakness winner Oxbow and stakes winner Awesome Patriot. Pope, who is better known for her purchase of high profile broodmares such as champion Groupie Doll and Kentucky Oaks winner Plum Pretty said, “I thought I’d venture out a little bit and try something different.”

The spotlight was again on fillies in the third day of Book 1, with two fetching more than a million. International bloodlines flow through the sales-topper who was sold to the Niarchos family’s Flaxman Stables for $1.45 million. Bred in England, the filly is out of Epsom Oaks winner Casual Look by Red Ransom. She was the lone yearling in the sale out of the phenomenal international sire Dubawai. The session’s second-highest price filly was a daughter of Tiznow purchased for $1.1 million by the Bergler family’s Stonereath Farm of Paris, Kentucky. She is out of the stakes-place Storm Cat mare Countess Lemonade, a half-sister to European champion Duke of Marmalade (IRE) and European highweight Ruler of the World.

To prove how evenly balanced the first catalogue of the sale was, day 4 produced six seven-figure yearlings, with two colts bringing the hammer down at $2.2 million! The first was a War Front colt purchased by Coolmore’s M. V. Magnier, who is a halfbrother to multiple Grade 1 winner Contested.

He is out of the winning Gulch mare Gold Vault, a half-sister to multiple Grade 1 winner Pomeroy.

The second was a son of Tapit who is a half-brother to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner New Year’s Day. Out of multiple Grade 2 winner Justwhistledixie by Dixie Union he was purchased by Sheikh Hamdan

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas chats with some clients

Top trainer checks out Modify - a filly by Candy Ride that was purchased by his major client Winchell Thoroughbreds for $475,000

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Battle in the Saddle

It’s War! The Second Annual Battle in the Saddle, to benefit the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation is coming soon!

Celebrities will compete in this year’s penning competition at the Kentucky Horse Park Sunday, October 12. This starstudded event pairs two amateur cowboys with a celebrity rider to see who has the skills and bravery to pen a group of cattle in the fastest time. According to Laura Klumb, Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, “The Battle in the Saddle is truly a fun event–and appropriate for the entire family to enjoy! Where else can you watch local celebrities competing against each other on horseback? It is uproariously funny and all in the name of raising money

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to support the Kentucky Horse Park!”

This year’s list of celebrities include: Calvin Borel, three time Kentucky Derby winner; Pat Day, Hall of Fame jockey; Patti Cooksey, award winning jockey; Marvin Bartlett, anchor at Fox 56; Bobby Knight, competitor in the 2015 Road to the Horse; Charlie Lopresti, trainer of Wise Dan; Marty Moore, former NFL linebacker; DeAnn Stephens, on-air talent for 98.1 The Bull; and many more.

General admission is $10, with 12 & under admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets are also available to a pre-competition cocktail party and dinner for $75 per person. For more information contact: 859-255-5727 or visit www.khpfoundation.org

Elections

2014 By now, you have been bombarded by the never ending political attack ads on TV. Many of you have developed the instant reflex to grab the remote and switch the channel during the commercial breaks because the politicians all seem to accuse their opponent of lies, lies, and more lies. This might lead you to think that no politician ever tells the truth!

All elections are important, and this race is no exception.

We asked the major political candidates one simple question:

“Why Vote For Me?�

Jim and Anthany, Elisabeth and Andy, Alison and Mitch have given us their reasons why we should choose them to lead our government. Please read carefully, and cast your vote for the person you feel will do the best job for you, your family, and our local and state economy.

Most importantly, please exercise your right to vote on Tuesday, November 4th!

See you at the polls!

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Creative Kitchen and Bath created a fresh-feeling kitchen, including custom facings that hide appliances such as the Sub-zero refrigerator, a Sharp microwave and even the homeowners’ elevated Thermador dishwasher. Pieratts provided all of the appliances in the home. A hardly noticeable cream-trimmed flat-screen television is aligned with the upper cabinets, allowing homeowners to watch the evening news as they finish up the dishes at the sink. A Danby marble backsplash is highlighted with mosaic accents in gold, silver and beige behind a natural earth tone Golden Persia granite countertop. The homeowners enjoy a Wolf Range, which is topped by a custom-built maple wood hood. At the center of the kitchen, a Zebrawood-topped island with wide maple storage drawers provides another countertop for preparing meals and gathering in the kitchen.

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A hallway off of the kitchen leads to a laundry room and two guest bedrooms, one of which is a classy feminine room in a pale pink tone.

The carpeted room includes the iron-constructed Ethan Allen Danby bed, which is covered in an embossed ivory quilt and fuchsia floral-print duvet.

The room transitions into a Jack and Jill bathroom, with a grey tile corner shower accented by a sea glass tile.

Kentucky Lighting provided wavy chrome light fixtures and LAVA intstalled a music station built into the wall, so guests can safely connect their personal devices into the room’s builtin sound system.

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Bamboo-textured shades are electronically controlled, so the homeowners can block out noise and light for perfect privacy with the convenience of a button. An ebony Japanese medicine chest, a candleholder from Cambodia and a Japanese illustration painted by Bob’s daughter are personal pieces that were tied into the style of the room. Two rolled-back armchairs in a modern crimson print are set before a rustic stone fireplace with shelves of Asian relics on either side.

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From the office, double French doors open to a charming master bedroom painted in lilac with a complimentary tone of purple on the ceiling. Two miniature benches upholstered with a topstitch ribbon pattern and hand-carved bases rest at the foot of the bed. The glamorous and posh bed is dressed in a cream sateen duvet and silk lilac coverlet, with a double-nail head, tufted headboard in cream. The bed is flanked with matching side tables with mirror facings. A Bergère armchair in a purple print offers an additional lounging spot for privacy and rest.

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A chic master bathroom that sparkles from every angle opens to the sight of a center Jacuzzi constructed of three versions of grey-blend tile. Above the Jacuzzi, a circular indention in the ceiling was created to custom-fit a Kentucky Lighting chandelier that boasts 280 individual crystals.

The homeowners enjoy a remote controlled corner shower and a granite-topped vanity with a purple Ikat-print chair. The couple’s massive his-and-her walk-in closet includes a large island dresser with wrap-around mirrors and walls of custom shelving, eliminating the need for a dresser out in the open.

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mother-of-the-bride, Pattie Elliott, were placed by the front altar, the guest book table and on the sidewalk leading to the chapel.

During the ceremony, the couple shared personalized moments with family and friends. A close family friend opened the service with a prayer.

Ted’s nephew, Ashton, carried a sign that read, “Unka Ted, Here comes Aunt Panna”. The daughter of a groomsmean served as the flower girl and successfully dropped every petal in the basket. Ted’s sister and her husband read from scripture. When the unity candle was lit, the bride’s Maid of honor, who was present at the couple’s engagement, sang a beautiful duet of “The Prayer” with her fiancé.

Pastor Nathan Elliott delivered the sermon. His sporting analogies were ideal for the couple. His sermon entertained the wedding guests but also spoke to the challenges brought on by marriage.

The ceremony was followed by a reception held at The Grand Reserve at the Barrel House in Lexington. Since Ted and Amanda are both Georgetown College alumni, they decorated with “Tiger Pride”. The Georgetown logo was carved into a pumpkin and the wedding colors were orange, black and gray.

Pumpkins served as centerpieces, the newlywed’s monogram hung over their table, and a photo booth with props set the tone for a fun reception.

The D.J. played music, a buffet dinner was served, and a candy bar offered “Sweet Thanks”, along with the opportunity to fill orange and white striped bags to celebrate the day and the season.

At the end of the evening, the couple enjoyed a surprise exit planned by Amanda’s mother. They left the reception in a flurry of colorful glow sticks and were whisked away in a romantic, horse-drawn carriage.

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Up & Coming

10 FRIDAY Oktoberfest: Hops that Help!

OCT OBER

John Morris Golf Classic

6-10p Blue Stallion Brewery growingtogetherpreschool.org

Wildcat Course at the University Club johnmorrisgolfclassic.com

Keeneland’s College Scholarship Day

15 WEDNESDAY

Keeneland keeneland.com

The Bourbon Chase

Food for Thought: Madame Belle - Sex, Money & Influence in a Southern Brothel

8a Jim Beam Distillery bourbonchase.com

12p Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History history.ky.gov

11 SATURDAY

Keeneland’s Wear Red Day

Football: UK vs. ULM

Keeneland keeneland.com

TBA Commonwealth Stadium ukathletics.com

BRA Day: Learn. Laugh. Live

Kentucky Proud Incredible Food Show 9a-5p Convention Center incrediblefoodshow.com

5:30p Embassy Suites kycancerlink.org

16 THURSDAY

The Bourbon Social

Central Bank: Thursday Night Live

7:30p Fasig-Tipton thebourbonsocial.com

4:30-9p Cheapside Park downtownlex.com

12 SUNDAY Reba McIntire 7p EKU Center for the Arts ekucenter.com

Jockey Autograph Signing 11:30a Keeneland keeneland.com

The Blakemore Trio 3p Singletary Center for the Arts finearts.uky.edu

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13 MONDAY

Ben Sollee 7:30p EKU Center for the Arts bensollee.com

17 FRIDAY

Big Blue Madness 7p Rupp Arena rupparena.com

Hagyard MidSouth 3-Day Event and Team Challenge 8a Kentucky Horse Park hagyardmidsouth.com

Up & Coming

Heroes: Eroica & Icarus 7:30p Lexington Opera House lexphil.org

18 SATURDAY Waveland Art Fair

Waveland State Historic Site parks.ky.gov

19 SUNDAY

Keeneland’s Heroes Day Keeneland keeneland.com

23 THURSDAY Marvel Universe Live!

7p Rupp Arena rupparena.com

24 FRIDAY

Keeneland’s See Blue Day Keeneland keeneland.com

ZZ Top 8:30p Norton Center for the Arts nortoncenter.com

CSA Harvest Party 6p Loudon House lexingtonartleague.org

25 SATURDAY

Football: UK vs. Mississippi State TBA Commonwealth Stadium ukathletics.com

26 SUNDAY Branford Marsalis 3p Singletary Center finearts.uky.edu

27 MONDAY

Blue/White Basketball Game TBA Rupp Arena ukathletics.com

28 TUESDAY

Alltech National Horse Show 8a Kentucky Horse Park alltechnationalhorseshow.com

An Evening with Leo Kottke 7:30p Lyric Theatre troubashow.com

An Evening with Boz Scaggs

OCT OBER

8p Lexington Opera House troubashow.com

The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful 7p Central Library Farish Theater lexpublib.org

30 THURSDAY

Disturbia at the Distillery 6p Buffalo Trace buffalotracedistillery.com

31 FRIDAY

Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood 6:30p Rupp Arena rupparena.com

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1 SATURDAY Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood 6:30p Rupp Arena rupparena.com

Walk for Down Syndrome 9:30a Heritage Hall DSACK.org

NOV EMBER

Kiss A Pig 6:30p Hilton Lexington Downtown diabetes.org

Lexington Public Library’s Book-tacular Halloween Party

TBA Memorial Coliseum ukathletics.com

7 FRIDAY

Men’s Basketball: UK vs. Georgetown, KY TBA Rupp Arena ukathletics.com

Good Giving Gala 6:30p The Carrick House goodgivinggala.org

Jack Hanna’s Into The Wild Live

7p 3000 Blake James Drive lexpublib.org

7p EKU Center for the Arts jackhanna.com

2 SUNDAY

8 SATURDAY

7p Lexington Opera House troubashow.com

TBA Commonwealth Stadium ukathletics.com

Men’s Basketball: UK vs. Pikeville

9 SUNDAY

An Evening with Taj Mahal

TBA Rupp Arena ukathletics.com

5 WEDNESDAY Cult Film Series: A Face in the Crowd 8p Al’s Bar alsbarlexington.com

6 THURSDAY

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Women’s Basketball: UK vs. Pikeville

Football: UK vs. Georgia

An Evening with Lucinda Williams 7p Lexington Opera House troubashow.com

14 FRIDAY

Women’s Basketball: UK vs. Appalachian State TBA Memorial Coliseum ukathletics.com

Johnny’s Carino’s Hoops for Hope

Men’s Basketball: UK vs. Grand Canyon

5p Rupp Arena hopectr.org

8p Rupp Arena ukathletics.com