Member News

Caffeine Free Diet Cans Available May 14th
[Winchester, KY, May 10, 2012]—Winchester bottler, Ale-8-One announces Caffeine Free Diet Ale 8 will be available in aluminum cans for retail sale Monday, May 14th.

Blue Lotus Health & Acupuncture
[April 28, 2012] - Blue Lotus Health & Acupuncture offers a wide variety of services and treatment modalities, for adults as well as children. Having two sons themselves, the Careagas know how important it is to promote longevity and health in the home and in one's daily life. Shifu Ramon also provides lessons in Therapeutic Tai Chi and Chi Kung, and Arwen has made a craft out of being a mother-practitioner as well as treating dermatological conditions. They are currently working two locations, both are listed on the website www.bluelotushealth.com with a map for quick directions. They also have a Facebook page where you can get updates and articles. More than just acupuncture... "More than just pain and stress..."

Jackson Kelly continues expansion in energy industry/opens office in Ohio
[April 27, 2012]- All of the attorneys from the Indiana, Pennsylvania, law firm of Gormly Gormly & Yuhas, LLC will be joining Jackson Kelly PLLC, one of the 250 largest law firms in the country, effective May 1, 2012. The four Gormly attorneys, and staff, will relocate to the firm’s Pittsburgh office upon renovations to new office space in Gateway Center.

LEX18 TV Teams Up With Pete’s Deals
[April 25, 2012]- LEX18 TV and Pete’s Deals announce a strategic alliance for the promotion and delivery of local daily deal offers in Lexington. WLEX-TV (Lex18 TV) will begin the broadcast and promotion of Pete’s Deals on a daily basis through its distribution channels including on-air, online, text, as well as other co-branded promotional efforts moving forward.

YMCA Presents Awards at Annual Celebration
[April 21, 2012]- The YMCA of Central Kentucky held its annual celebration honoring its volunteers of the year on Thursday, April 19 at The Barrel House. The Red Triangle Award, the Y’s top recognition for a volunteer whose actions exemplify the Y triangle of spirit, mind and body, was presented to Al Isaac. Isaac, who is Director and President of NAI Isaac Commercial Properties, is in his second year as the chair of the Beaumont Centre Family YMCA’s Board of Managers. Along with his wife, Gail, Isaac has led the Beaumont Y’s fundraising efforts, which help ensure that Y membership and programs are available to all, regardless of ability to pay.

Scholarships Build the Future
[April 20, 2012]- Each year, the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union donates $15,000 in scholarship money, $5,000 to each of the three main entities it serves: University of Kentucky (UK), Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). These scholarships are awarded by the separate Financial Aid offices to qualified students who need financial assistance as they pursue a higher education degree… and ultimately, their dreams.

New CLARK CTX 40/70 Tow Tractors
[April 19, 2012]- CLARK is pleased to announce the release of its CTX 40/70 electric three-wheel tow tractors. These two models will offer the CLARK dealer network an opportunity to access an untapped market.

Dr. Marlene Helm Appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs at Midway College
[April 19, 2012]- Midway College's Interim President Dr. Robert L. Vogel announced today that he has appointed Dr. Marlene M. Helm as Vice President for Academic Affairs - the newly created top academic post at the College.

Lexington Catholic High School Names Equine Academy Director
[April 17, 2012]- Lexington Catholic High School is pleased to announce the Director of the Equine Academy, Sarah Coleman. An avid equestrian, Sarah grew up in northeastern Ohio and graduated from the Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, in 2002. She comes to the Equine Academy at Lexington Catholic after being the Director of the Equine Scholars Program at Georgetown College for four years and working as a managing editor for multiple equine and farming-related publications based in Lexington. She currently shows her off-the-track Thoroughbred, Bayou Brass, in the 3-foot hunter division. Sarah will officially begin her position June 1st.

TeamLogic Opens Office in Lexington
[April 16, 2012]- TeamLogic IT®, a provider of computer services and network support for small- to medium-sized businesses, opened an office in Lexington earlier this month. Owned by Naresh Shah, TeamLogic IT of Lexington will provide local business customers with a variety of computer consultation and maintenance services including quick-response troubleshooting and repair of desktops, servers, and online systems, as well as managed IT services.

Bates Security, a division of Sonitrol of Lexington, has been recognized as Installer of the Year at the security industry’s 17th Annual SAMMY Awards, presented by Security Sales & Integration magazine
[April 11, 2012] – Bates Security has been awarded the honor of Installer of the Year at the 17th Annual SAMMY Awards held in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 27th, 2012. The SAMMY Awards are presented by Security Sales & Integration Magazine and were created to recognize security dealers and systems integrators who exemplify professionalism in their sales, marketing and installation efforts in the security industry. Several factors were considered in this award category including exceptional customer service, business practices and marketing strategies, properly trained company personnel, motivated employees, community involvement and contributing to the betterment of the security industry. The company will celebrate its 28th anniversary this year and will relocate to a new facility on Custer Drive in May.

LEXINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET CELEBRATING 37TH YEAR AS COOPERATIVE
[April 5, 2012]—The Lexington Farmers’ Market, a member-owned agricultural cooperative, will be celebrating their 37th season this year and the quality offerings are as plentiful as ever. Please join us every week to buy directly from the market members and find your favorite fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats, cheeses, flowers, bedding and garden plants, honey, wine, body care products, baked goods, prepared foods, specialty items and more! The Lexington Farmers’ Market will be open every Saturday from 7am to 3pm starting April 14th and going through November 24th in Cheapside Park next to the Lexington History Museum located in the old Fayette County Courthouse on Main Street. Free parking can be found in the Financial Center Garage or in any available street space near the market. Sunday, April 15th will mark the opening of the Southland Drive market. This market runs every Sunday through October 28th from 10am to 2pm and also offers free parking in the lots adjacent to the market. In May, the market expands to four days a week. Every Tuesday and Thursday, growers will set up in the Rupp Arena parking lot at the corner of South Broadway and Maxwell Street from 7am to 4pm. The official opening date of the weekday market will be Tuesday, May 1st, 2012.

New Restaurant Joins Lexington Dining Scene - Coles 735 Main opens April 2
[April 2, 2012] - Lexington’s downtown dining scene will be welcoming an exciting new restaurant to Main Street with the April 2nd opening of Coles 735 Main. The opening marks Executive Chef and Proprietor Cole Arimes’ return home after 18 years as one of Cincinnati’s top fine dining chefs. The opening of Coles 735 Main comes after a lengthy remodeling process, transforming the 74 year old historic building, (most recently Onizim's restaurant), from a Cajun theme to a brighter, more contemporary look. The Provencal-influenced interiors are warm and inviting, the indoor bar has been refinished, and the patio area has been converted to a lattice-paneled gazebo for outdoor seating. Arimes’ menus will feature an eclectic array of choices, with dishes influences including French Greek, and Asian cuisine, upscale southern comfort food, and locally-sourced artisan dishes. The menu reflects Arimes’s vision of not falling under a single restaurant theme, but rather pleasing the guests with a variety of options in a distinctive environment. The full Dinner Menu will also be complimented by a lighter Bar & Gazebo Menu, as well as a large selection of craft beers and spirits. Coles 735 Main will be open for dinner Monday-Saturday weekly at 4:00 pm, beginning Monday, April 2.

Beaumont Family Dentistry at Leestown Now Open
[March 29, 2012] - The greatest compliment our patients can give is the referral of their friends and family. Beaumont Family Dentistry is excited to announce the opening of our second location to better serve the Lexington area! The new location is located near Leestown at 100 Trade Street, Suite 175. Saturday appointments available beginning April 14th!

2012 Fountain Films on Friday Presented by Hilliard Lyons
[March 28, 2012] - Beginning this May, on selected Friday evenings; the newly renovated Triangle Park will be transformed into an outdoor movie theater featuring popular films on an inflatable screen. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, purchase food and beverages from the new Triangle Park Café and enjoy a free movie. For those who come early, lawn games will be available and music will be playing in the park. All movies will begin at dusk and are produced by New Heights, www.newheights.biz and coordinated by Downtown Lexington Corporation. For information on how to get involved as a Night Sponsor, contact Kathryn Minton at 859-425-2595 or kathryn@downtownlex.com.

Wyatt Launches Mobile Website for Smartphones
[March 26, 2012] - Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP announces the launch of its mobile website – m.wyattfirm.com – for smartphone users. The mobile website allows visitors to easily access attorney contact information, office directions, client success stories and information on its legal services. Wyatt is one of the first firms in the region to launch a mobile-optimized website. The new mobile website reflects the theme of Wyatt’s new primary website (www.wyattfirm.com), launched earlier this year. Using the tagline, “Defining Success: Your Stories,” the new website highlights how Wyatt defines its success through the success of its clients.

President Drake to Leave Midway College
[March 20, 2012] - Dr. William B. Drake, Jr, President of Midway College has announced that he has given his resignation to the Board of Trustees. "In 2002 I accepted the Presidency of Midway College and the Board of Trustees' very aggressive goals related to enrollment management, fundraising, development, capital improvement and other long-term priorities to insure the viability and academic excellence of this historic institution," said Drake. "After ten years, I have largely accomplished those major goals. Only the pharmacy school project remains and with the shift of that project to now become a partnership with another institution, I feel my work on this initiative from concept to date is complete and now is the time to move on." Dr. Drake is committed to a seamless transition of responsibilities to insure the College's continued success.

NASCA Selects AMR as Management Partner
[March 20, 2012] - The National Association of State Chief Administrators chose AMR as its new association management partner. NASCA, an association for commissioners, directors and cabinet secretaries who oversee government operations, helps members implement public policy to improve efficiency and effectiveness and promotes interstate communication by showcasing innovative programs. AMR is providing full service management support to NASCA including general office and headquarters support, financial management, membership management, member outreach and communications support, fund raising and meeting management. Shawn Vaughn will serve as the association manager for NASCA and will direct the operations of the AMR staff assigned to NASCA.

Midway College Reaches All-Time Enrollment Record and Surpasses Goal Set for Academic Year
[March 15, 2012] - Midway College is pleased to report that it has reached a total unduplicated enrollment of 2,412 students. This is an all-time high for the College and it surpasses the goal the College set for itself of reaching 2,310 students by the end of this academic year in June. This year marks the 165th anniversary of the College as an educational institution in Kentucky.

STEPTOE & JOHNSON LEXINGTON OFFICE RELOCATES
[March 14, 2012] - The Lexington, Ky. office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has moved to a new location to better serve clients and support its growth in the region. The law firm moved to its new location at One Paragon Centre on Harrodsburg Road on March 8, 2012. The new office doubles the space of the previous location and will accommodate the firm’s expanding presence in Kentucky. Steptoe & Johnson opened its first Kentucky office in 2009. The firm’s Lexington office houses seven attorneys practicing in areas including: taxation, complex litigation, campaign and election law, energy, labor and employment and public finance.

LAL’s Exhibition Explores Meaning in Memory, Place and Experience
[March 8, 2012] – LAL announces the opening of its newest exhibition Right Here Over There. The exhibition will be on display through May 13, 2012, with events and lectures scheduled. Curated by Becky Alley, LAL Exhibitions and Programs Director, and curator of Love and Things Like Love, the show saw over 1500 works submitted and 55 accepted. The exhibition explores the physical, mental, and metaphoric landscapes of place and their indelible link to memory.

YMCA of Central Kentucky to Offer Memberships to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass Participants
[March 7, 2012] - As part of the Y’s three focus areas to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of Central Kentucky announced a partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Bluegrass in which Bigs and Littles will be eligible for free Y memberships. Through the partnership, Big and Little matches will receive a free citywide membership to the YMCA of Central Kentucky, granting them access to any of the three Lexington Y facility branch locations as long as they are involved in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. With 415 current matches and a waiting list of 283, the agreement could result in nearly 700 memberships being awarded by the Y.

Asbury Equine Program Hosts National Conference
[March 06, 2012] - Asbury University’s Police Mount program teamed up with the Lexington (Ky.) Mounted Police to recently host the 2012 North American Mounted Unit Commanders Association conference. Sgt. Joe Haertsch of the County of Los Angeles Sheriffs Department spoke to the group on street patrol tactics.The annual conference included a full day of seminars, workshops and demonstrations on Asbury’s University’s campus, and at its Equine Center, for representatives from 32 departments throughout the United States and Canada. Guest presenters covered topics such as Equine diseases, street patrol tactics, saddle fitting and liability. Asbury’s Police Mount training program began in 2001 and remains one of the only programs in the United States in which students train the horses.

Creation Technologies Lexington works with BigBelly Solar and City of Lexington to Build A Great American City
[March 6, 2012] - Create Jobs / Run Government Efficiently / Build a Great American City - these were the themes introduced by Mayor Jim Gray during his State of the Merged Government Speech in January. Those themes resonated with electronic manufacturing services provider Creation Technologies and prompted them to think about how they could help Mayor Gray and Lexington accomplish those goals. At the same time, one of Creation’s customers, BigBelly Solar, was working with the Lexington Parks and Recreation Department to review the impact of three solar compactors currently installed at Veteran’s Park, Shillito Park and Cardinal Run Park. It occurred to the Creation team that one way to help keep the city green and potentially grow business would be to donate a BigBelly solar compactor to the City of Lexington to be placed downtown coupled with an agreement from BigBelly Solar to provide service and training. BigBelly Solar partnered with Creation Technologies in 2010 to build their complete compactor units. “Congratulations to Creation Technologies,” Mayor Jim Gray recently said. “They have built a great green product and new jobs. They are also helping their community with the gift of a product that will help us reduce our costs.”

Y Receives Grant for Better Biking Program
[March 5, 2012] - Through a $4,700 state grant from the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission, the YMCA of Central Kentucky will be offering a series of bike education classes this spring intended to help people bike more safely and more often. The High Street YMCA’s Better Biking Program will feature three classes utilizing nationally accredited League of American Bicyclists course content and instructors. The three classes --- Traffic Skills 101, 201 and Commuter – will focus on giving cyclists the confidence, training and skills they need to ride safely. To learn more about these classes and whether you might qualify to take the class for free as a student, please contact the High Street YMCA at 859-254-9622.

Asbury Alum Scores Coaching Award
[March 02, 2012] - Asbury alum Steve Smith ’77, athletic director and boys’ basketball head coach at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, has been named the Naismith Boys’ High School Coach of the Year for the second time in four years. The honor comes on the heels of an undefeated 44-0 season, a school record for Oak Hill. Oak Hill is a Baptist-affiliated boarding school for students in grades 8-12 located in Mouth of Wilson, Va. This is Smith’s 26th season at the school. The finalists for the award were chosen by basketball journalists from around the United States who form the national voting academy. Smith will be recognized at the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s Naismith Awards Banquet at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta on March 22.

PNC BANK NAMES NEW REGIONAL PRESIDENT FOR LEXINGTON
[February 28, 2012] – PNC Bank today named John L. Gohmann regional president for Lexington and Central Kentucky. Gohmann will succeed Harry T. Richart, III, who will retire as the local PNC Bank regional president on March 30, following a successful, 38-year career in banking including 28 years with PNC and its predecessors. Richart’s leadership in Kentucky banking includes serving as president of PNC predecessor National City beginning in 1997, following accomplishments as executive vice president of the bank’s commercial lending and retail banking groups. A champion of the community throughout his career, Richart has served on boards and leadership positions in a number of organizations, including Commerce Lexington; the University of Kentucky Business Partnership Foundation; United Way of the Bluegrass; and the Downtown Development Authority. Gohmann has a wealth of business and leadership experience that includes 12 years of local financial services experience. Prior to joining PNC as wealth management director in 2009, he was a client advisor at JPMorgan Bank’s private banking group where he managed client relationships. Gohmann also has been a registered representative with Smith Barney, and an attorney with the McCoy, Baker and West law firm.

New Y Program is “Teentastic”
[February 28, 2012] - As part of the Y’s three focus areas to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of Central Kentucky is launching new program just for teens. “Teentastic at the Y” begins this spring and will help local teens meet others from around the area while participating in healthy activities such as dodgeball and kickball and volunteering with local organizations such as the Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League. Teentastic will meet six times, usually every other week, beginning Sunday, March 11 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the North Lexington Family YMCA, located at 381 West Loudon Ave. Cost for the program is $15 for the entire 6-week session. For more information about Teentastic or to register, email the Y at yteentastic@gmail.com.

Transylvania University names Kathleen S. Jagger interim vice president and dean of the college, effective August 1, 2012
[February 23, 2012] - President R. Owen Williams announced that he has appointed Associate Vice President and Associate Dean of the College Kathleen Jagger interim vice president and dean of the college, effective August 1, 2012. William Pollard, who has held the position since 2004, will step down on July 31. He will remain professor of English. Jagger joined the faculty in 2002 as professor of biology and is currently associate vice president and associate dean of the college. Transylvania will begin a national search for a permanent vice president and dean of the college this fall, and the position is expected to be filled by the summer of 2013.

Transylvania’s vice president and dean of the college to step down
[February 22, 2012] - President R. Owen Williams announced that William F. Pollard, vice president and dean of the college and professor of English, is stepping down as vice president and dean of the college, effective July 31, 2012. After a one-year sabbatical, Pollard will return to teaching as professor of English on the Transylvania faculty. Pollard’s areas of scholarship are English, medieval English literature and medieval theology. He has written numerous papers, essays and reviews while giving presentations at conferences in the U.S. and England.

Asbury Welcomes New Online Programs Director
[February 21, 2012] - The administration at Asbury University is pleased to announce that Sara Porter ’03 has been hired to fill the position of Director of Online Programs. Porter has nearly 10 years of experience with technology and media in educational settings. Prior to coming to Asbury, Porter worked as an instructional designer and quality assurance coordinator for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System in Versailles, Ky. She has also served as an Instructional Media teaching assistant at the University of Kentucky and teacher and media assistant at Lexington Christian Academy’s high school. She holds a master of science degree in Instructional Systems Design from the University of Kentucky.

Lexington’s very own Chef Michael Stoddart wins the title of the U.S. 2012 Professional Champion Ice Sculptor, as awarded by the National Ice Carving Association
[February 13, 2012] - Chef Michael Stoddart has been adding a ‘cool’ factor to various events all across central Kentucky for more than ten years now. From exquisite weddings to a variety of corporate affairs, folks near and far have come to admire the finely honed skill and expertise required for each ice sculpture that Chef Michael consistently delivers. As if being the only professional carver in Central Kentucky wasn’t unique enough, Chef Michael, affectionately nicknamed the “Iceman”, recently added another first to his unique list of accomplishments. Qualifying to compete as one of only a select thirty participants, the Iceman took his talents on the road this past weekend, competing in the National Ice Carving Association’s (NICA) 2012 National Carving Championships held at the Titanic Museum in Branson Missouri. With final sculptures being critiqued by a handful of judges and points being awarded from 10 different categories, Chef Mike received two silver medals in each of the first two competitions and scored third overall in a speed carving competition. His performance helped him accumulate the best overall score throughout the competition, earning him the title of the United States 2012 Professional Champion Ice Sculptor, as awarded by NICA. Winning a title of this magnitude is a really big deal. Michael admits how much reaching a goal of this magnitude seemed far-fetched in recent years, “…but this is just more proof of what passion and dedication can do for anyone who is willing to work hard to accomplish their goals.”

Country Inn & Suites - Lexington, KY Honored with President's Award
[February 13, 2012] - Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Lexington, KY was recently presented with a 2011 Country Inn & Suites President's Award. The award is presented to the properties that achieved top scores in guest satisfaction as measured by guest feedback for cleanliness and consistency in meeting (and often exceeding) the brand's product quality standards. Country Inn & Suites offers caring, consistent, comfortable hospitality with a touch of home, and features particularly attractive for business travelers.

Bates Featured in National Magazine
[February 10, 2012] – Sonitrol of Lexington and Bates Security General Manager, Jeremy Bates, has been featured on the cover of Security Sales & Integration, a leading industry magazine. Bates was chosen as one of four industry leaders from security installation firms featured in an exclusive roundtable for the magazine to discuss future success in 2012. Follow this link to read more on Bates’ interview with SS&I

The Equine Academy at Lexington Catholic High School
[February 8, 2012] - In the fall of 2012, Lexington Catholic High School will unveil the Equine Academy, a unique educational opportunity for students interested in learning all aspects of the horse industry. The program will be available to incoming freshmen. The Equine Academy's primary academic component will be a four-year equine-related course curriculum. Additional off-campus college-level courses, mentorships and research programs will be offered through our partnerships with the UK College of Agriculture's Equine Initiative and Midway College's Equine Program. Students will also experience an extracurricular program which will offer internships, events, seminars, field trips, job shadowing, service projects and special events coordinated through our partnerships with Georgetown College’s Equine Scholars Program and Alltech.

Impact Change Program is underway.
[February 8, 2012] - Kentucky Blood Center, Downtown Lexington Corporation Foundation, and Lexington-Fayette County Parking Authority have partnered to create "Impact Change", a program to help raise awareness of homelessness issues in Lexington. Retired parking meters have been turned into brightly decorated works of art by several local artists and placed in business lobbies throughout Lexington. Change collected from the meters will be given to local organizations that address homelessness issues such as the Salvation Army. Giving money as a direct hand-to-hand contribution does little to provide food or shelter to those in need. Donating to one of the Impact Change meters ensures that your money will be collected and distributed bi-annually to organizations that provide services for those who are experiencing homelessness or are marginally housed.

Kentucky State Parks Offer Camping Discount In April
[February 8, 2012] – Kentucky State Parks are offering a 20 percent discount on camping reservations made for April 1-26. To get the discount, campers need to make online reservations at www.parks.ky.gov (look for the “reservations” tab at the top of the page). Use the promotion code APR12. The Kentucky State Parks will also be offering two nights’ camping for the price of one during Camper Appreciation Weekend, April 27-28. Many parks will be holding special events for campers that weekend. All state park campgrounds have sites with water and electric hookups. Reservations can be made by visiting the website. Guests reserving online can view pictures of the individual campsites available, allowing them to better select a site to suit their individual needs. Guests may also call 1-888-4KYPARK for reservations.

BX do Brasil Set to Distribute Full Line of Link-Belt Excavators to Brazilian Marketplace
[February 6, 2012] – LBX do Brasil, the Brazilian subsidiary of U.S. company LBX, maker of Link-Belt excavators, will begin importing and selling the full line of Link-Belt excavators, forestry equipment, demolition equipment and scrap/material handlers into Brazil within the next 45 days through its established independent dealer network that currently includes Tauron Máquinas (Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Paraná), A Best Máquinas (Central Brazil) and Tecnoloc (Belo Horizonte). LBX do Brasil’s dealer base will expand throughout 2012 to provide coverage to nearly the entire country of Brazil. Additionally, construction of LBX do Brasil’s headquarters facility in Sorocaba, Sao Paulo is now complete. This new facility includes a Parts Distribution Center, and houses the offices for administration, sales and marketing, product support and training. Expansion into the Brazilian marketplace is part of LBX Company’s long term strategy of broad US domestic and international growth in the construction, demolition, scrap/material handling and forestry equipment sectors.

Brett Construction Announces Developments
[February 6, 2012] - Brett Construction Company is pleased to announce the construction of a Medical Facility for Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. The build-to-suit project will be located at 3084 Lakecrest Circle. It is will be 13,070 square feet. Also announced was the construction of 1st Trust Bank in London, Kentucky. The project will be located at 271 London Shopping Center, West Highway 92. It is will be 6,468 sq. ft.

Asbury Opens New Art Gallery
[February 3, 2012] - Faculty, students and staff gathered on the second floor of Johnson Cafeteria recently to dedicate the new Asbury University Art Gallery. Formerly a student office and meeting space, the bright, freshly designed room was renovated last semester to provide a place to feature the work of faculty members, local artists and students. The gallery currently features the annual faculty exhibition, appropriately titled “New Beginnings,” which will run through March 10. Rudy Medlock, professor emeritus of art, contributed pottery to the faculty exhibition and, with about 40 years of teaching experience at the University, a sense of perspective to the celebration. Since it retains an adjustable lighting system and other tools, the former gallery space will be used for a class beginning next fall that is geared toward equipping art students in the skills and knowledge of how best to display different types of art work. The art gallery is open anytime the building is in use (7 a.m. to 11 p.m., excluding school breaks).

Protect Your Investment in DSLR Lenses - Help Develop Lens Guards for Large Primes and Zooms
[January 31, 2012] — DeluxGear announces the development of 3 new Lens Guards for large lenses. It’s teaming with Kickstarter to fund Lens Guards to fit lenses from 3.6 inches (8.6 cm) in diameter all the way to 6.6 inches (15.8 cm). The new XL, XX-L, and Jumbo Lens Guards will protect 200mm through 800mm prime lenses from Canon, Nikon, Sigma and others. They will also cover popular zoom lenses, like the Nikon 14-24mm, 80-400mm and 200-400mm, the Sigma 80-400mm, 100-300mm, 50-500mm, and 300-800 mm, and the Tamron 200-500mm. The larger size Lens Guards offer the same quality and protection as DeluxGear’s current Lens Guard line. Each is a padded cover that fits snuggly over the end of the lens to protect lenses and filters and help avoid costly trips to the repair shop. The cushiony, shock-resistant inner core is made of 0.25” (6mm) thick closed-cell neoprene and is encased in a tough 0.08” (2mm) Santoprene outer cover. This powerful combination absorbs impact and prevents scrapes, scratches, and dents to lenses.

Dinsmore Opens Second Office in Pennsylvania - Five Burns White Attorneys open Dinsmore’s 14th office
[January 27, 2012] – One of the region's largest law firms has expanded its geographic reach in Pennsylvania, welcoming five attorneys formerly with Burns White LLC. Dinsmore has opened an office on the Route 202 corridor in suburban Philadelphia in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The new office, located at 1200 Liberty Ridge Drive, becomes Dinsmore’s second in the state following an expansion into Pittsburgh a decade ago. Rich O’Halloran, a partner who previously served as the Chair of Burns White’s Business Practices Group, will serve as the office managing partner. He’s joined by attorneys Lindsey Hoelzle, Eric Levine, Alyson Ricker and Marshall Schreibstein.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR SENIOR ADULTS TO PARTICIPATE IN DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS
[January 26, 2012] - Kentucky is among the 10 states with the highest incidence of diabetes in the United States. To help combat the growing threat of diabetes, the YMCA of Central Kentucky has announced a new program that will provide scholarships to qualifying adults over the age of 65 enabling them to participate in the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program. The “Get a Jump On Diabetes” scholarship campaign was announced recently at a meeting of diabetes awareness advocates, diabetes educators, health care providers and others actively involved in efforts to prevent diabetes in Kentucky. The YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, which is open to adults of all ages, consists of 16 weeks of classroom study led by a lifestyle coach who helps participants learn about improving eating habits, ways to increase physical activity, and other changes than can lead to a healthier lifestyle. The initial 16 weeks are followed by a maintenance program of up to a year. The goals are to reduce body weight by seven percent and increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week. More information is available at www.getajumpondiabeteskentucky.org or by calling the Y at 859-367-7332.

Prominent Kentucky poet Manning joins Transylvania faculty
[January 24, 2012] — Transylvania University has hired notable Kentucky poet Maurice Manning as professor of English. He will join the faculty full time in September; until then he will organize readings on campus during the winter and May terms. Manning, who lives in Washington County, Ky., has published four books on poetry and has taught the past seven years at Indiana University as associate professor of English and assistant director of creative writing after four years as assistant professor of English at DePauw University.

Transylvania accounting students offer free tax service to those with incomes $50,000 or less
[January 23, 2012] — Transylvania University accounting students will assist taxpayers with an income of $50,000 or less in the preparation of Internal Revenue Service income tax forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and the Kentucky form 740. The service is free. All forms will be filed electronically. Student volunteers will be available each Wednesday in February (1, 8, 15 and 22) from 3-5:30 p.m. on the first floor of Transylvania’s Cowgill Center for Business, Economics and Education on Third Street. This is a popular program and taxpayers will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals interested in this free service should bring with them all of the necessary information including: their W2s, 1099s (interest income), state and federal tax returns from last year, the IRS forms received in the mail and the birthdates and social security numbers for any dependents.

The Rambler wins 30 awards in Kentucky’s annual student newspaper competition
[January 23, 2012] —The staff of The Rambler, Transylvania University's student-run newspaper, had its best showing ever in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association's annual awards competition. The yearly competition for campus newspapers features a variety of categories designed to showcase the talent of student journalists throughout the state. The staff brought home 30 awards, including 11 first-place honors, and-for the third year in a row-a first place for senior John Johnson in the deadline copy editing competition.

Glenn Hamilton Appointed VP of Operations at Asbury University
[January 20, 2012] - Asbury University is pleased to announce that Glenn Hamilton has been promoted from Assistant Vice President to Vice President of Operations. Hamilton is a 1991 graduate of Asbury University and has been working at Asbury since December 1993. He became assistant vice president of operations in 2008, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the University’s physical plant, campus security and risk management, and human resources. The Operations department coordinates many behind-the-scenes roles that help the University to run smoothly, including such diverse tasks as groundskeeping on campus, monitoring fire alarms, responding to emergencies, processing student workers and overseeing the hiring of staff members.

WebMedley signs a three-year agreement with The Lane Report as an extension of their digital publishing team
[January 17, 2012] - The Lane Report has engaged WebMedley, effective January 6, 2012, to design, manage, re-develop, and upgrade its website, digital publications, digital promotions and social media initiatives. A total of 6,000 articles, dating from 1997 to 2010, will be transferred to a new content management system over the next several months, allowing for a progressive, user-friendly experience. All 2011 issues will exist in the archive at launch. The Lane Report is a Kentucky business and economic development magazine founded 27 years ago. The well-regarded monthly circulates to private executives, public officials and decision makers in all Kentucky 120 counties. The new platform is scheduled for launch by February 2012.

Advertising Executive Mary Ellen Slone Joins Georgetown College as Executive Scholar and Marketing Director
[January 12, 2012] — With plans already underway to celebrate Georgetown College’s 225th anniversary this year, this highly regarded, faith-based College has recruited a well-respected local marketing and advertising professional to “quarterback” the celebratory landmark, and to captain the College’s marketing team moving forward. Best known today simply as “MES,” Mary Ellen opened a one-person ad agency which grew steadily to become Meridian Communications-an entity which provided full service marketing and advertising, as well as event planning, and Mrs. Slone’s professional crisis management expertise to a variety of clients.

Asbury University Announces New VP of Student Development
[January 12, 2012] - Asbury University is pleased to announce that Dr. Douglas Wilcoxson has been hired to fill the position of Vice President of Student Development. Wilcoxson moves into the role formerly held by Dr. Mark Troyer, who began a new position at Asbury — Vice President for Enrollment Management — on January 1. Dr. Douglas Wilcoxson comes to Asbury with more than 20 years of leadership experience in higher education, most recently as Associate Vice President and Director of Community Relations at Union University in Jackson, Tenn. He has also served as Vice President of Student Affairs at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, where he provided leadership to 17 departments that touched nearly every aspect of student life.

A Nude for the New Year
[January 12, 2012] - The new year has brought a stunning new sculpture to the Art Museum at the University of Kentucky: Female Figure by Lexington native Daniel Ludwig, a contemporary artist who is known for his mastery of classical traditions. The beautifully modeled bronze nude was purchased with funds provided by the Museum’s Collectors group, whose dues are used to acquire important works of art for the Museum. Ludwig was involved in every step of the process in creating this life-size figure study, from sculpting the original in wax, to working closely with a foundry in Rhode Island on casting, and then hand-finishing the piece. He created and applied the patina—a combination of three chemicals which provide subtle color variations of deep bronze and green—himself. The Museum also owns a painting and a smaller sculpture by Ludwig, both of which are currently on display. The artist will give a public talk about his work at the Museum in May, with an exact date to be determined.

MIDWAY COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR PHARMACY PROGRAM AT MIDWAY'S PAINTSVILLE CAMPUS
[January 11, 2012] - The University of Charleston in West Virginia and Midway College in Kentucky announced an initiative that would educate more pharmacists for rural Kentucky at a recent press conference on the University of Charleston campus. The two schools have signed a letter of intent outlining the basics of a proposal for the University of Charleston to establish and operate a branch of its pharmacy school at the Midway College Paintsville campus. The letter of intent, signed December 28, starts a 60-day due diligence period, during which the schools will explore the feasibility and ramifications of the expansion and seek approval from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). If a final agreement is reached, the University of Charleston would operate the school of pharmacy in Kentucky as a branch campus and deliver its full four-year Pharm.D. program in Paintsville beginning in January 2013. Midway College saw a similar need in eastern Kentucky and embarked on the process of creating a pharmacy program two years ago. Midway has renovated a 36,000-square-foot facility in Paintsville and has begun the process of recruiting faculty and students. More project details will be announced as the process progresses.

SIS Announces Launch of Redesigned Website
[January 4, 2012] — SIS, a leading technology and managed IT solutions provider, has announced the launch of a new and much anticipated website redesign at http://www.ThinkSIS.com. The redesign includes technological and aesthetic enhancements which provide improved navigation, better organization of content that also incorporates SEO, and utilize current web technologies. SIS intends for the new design to better meet the needs of customers and visitors by making the site more functional, intuitive, and appealing for site visitors. In addition, the site has been updated to feature the new SIS logo and branding elements which were introduced in the second half of 2010.

BOWLES RICE TO ADD TWO NEW OFFICES IN 2012
[January 2, 2012] - Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love LLP will expand its regional footprint in early 2012 with two new offices in southwestern Pennsylvania and the northern panhandle region of West Virginia. The law firm’s Managing Partner, Thomas A. Heywood, announced the expansion today, noting that both locations will allow Bowles Rice to better serve its clients in the oil and gas industry.

Greenebaum Doll & McDonald and Bingham McHale Agree to Merge
[December 21, 2011] — Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC and Bingham McHale LLP are proud to announce that as of January 2, 2012, the firms will be merged to become Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP. Following a rigorous exploratory process, representatives from both firms agreed that the merger is in the best interests of their clients and their firms. Each firm recognized the need for an expanded presence in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio to meet the evolving business needs of their clients. A vote by members of each firm on Dec. 21, 2011 sealed the agreement. As Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, the legacy firms’ shared commitment to their clients’ business needs and their communities will continue to flourish. Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC has offices in Louisville, Lexington and Frankfort, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio. Indiana-based Bingham McHale LLP has offices in Indianapolis, Evansville, Jasper and Vincennes. These offices will be centers of growth in their respective markets.

Asbury Air Force Cadet Named Wing Commander
[December 8, 2011] - Asbury University senior Cato McKenzie has been chosen as the new wing commander for the Air Force ROTC cadet wing at the University of Kentucky. Asbury is one of several institutions in Central Kentucky that participate in the ROTC program at the University of Kentucky. Each semester, an outstanding cadet is chosen to lead more than 100 of his or her peers as senior commander based on leadership qualities and proven performance. McKenzie’s selection marks the first time an Asbury student has been chosen for the position. In addition to being responsible for all cadet training, the wing commander also represents the cadets at events and in visits with distinguished guests. McKenzie was ranked first in his summer field training in 2010 and opted to return in the summer of 2011 as a training assistant, where he was also ranked first. The change of command was celebrated in a ceremony at Barker Hall on the University of Kentucky campus.

Community Feature Idea: Lexington Teens Win Music Awards
Two Lexington teenagers recently won high honors at the Tennessee Country & Gospel Music Association’s annual awards event: Sydney Cubit, 13, won Vocalist of the Year and two Songwriter of the Year awards. Julia Knight, 15, won Entertainer of the Year, CD of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Both of them started their musical careers in group guitar classes at the Beaumont Centre Family YMCA. Now, they are both nominated for awards with the Gospel Music Association. Sydney has opened for Grammy winner Nora Jones and Julia has opened for Grammy winner Michael Martin Murphy.

Bates Security Wins Top Awards
[December 6, 2011] - Bates Security claimed several of the top awards at this year’s Honeywell/First Alert Professional Dealer Convention in Scottsdale, AZ. This year’s convention, held Nov. 10-12, brought together industry leaders from around the world to review new products and discuss the future of the industry. Awards received included: Dealer of the Year Award; Marketing Excellence Award; Sales Leader of the Year Award (Presented to Bryan Bates, Sales Manager); Community Service Award; Life Safety Award; Technical Award; Circle of Excellence Award; and Ten Year Club.

AAF Lexington Issues Call-for-Entries
[November 30, 2011] - December 1, 2011, Lexington, KY – AAF Lexington has issued its Call-for-Entries for the 2011–2012 AAF Lexington ADDY® Awards Competition. The annual AAF Lexington ADDY Awards Competition recognizes exceptional advertising created in the greater Lexington and Central Kentucky Market. The ADDY Awards honor advertising excellence in all media including print, broadcast, out-of-home and public service advertising. All entries must be received by 5:30 PM on January 12, 2012 at the Lexington Herald-Leader, 100 Midland Avenue, Lexington, Ky. Entry fees are $65 for members of AAF Lexington and $95 for non-members. For more information visit www.aaflexington.com or contact Debi Willliams, the ADDY Awards competition chair, at debi@aaflexington.com.

CKEEP has a need for Volunteers!
[November 23, 2011] --- Volunteers are needed in the Lexington area to help low-income families file tax returns to claim valuable federal and state credits. This unique volunteer opportunity can put up to $5,751 in the pockets of a qualifying family with just one hours of volunteering. Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) have been called the most significant federal program for lifting Americans out of poverty, yet millions of dollars are lost to hard-working families and our local economy because eligible households do not file for this credit. Volunteers are needed to help qualifying households prepare their tax forms and file for EITC and other credits for which they are entitled. Last year, the Central Kentucky Economic Empowerment Project (CKEEP) helped over 2,500 local households claim more than $5.3 million in federal refunds, out of which $1.9 million was from the EITC. Volunteers are needed between the end of January and April 15th during the day, evenings, and weekends at multiple sites throughout Lexington and Central Kentucky. No accounting experience is necessary. IRS training and certification is required. Individuals interested in serving as volunteer tax preparers at a CKEEP sites should call (859) 233-4461 ext. 300 for registration and training.

Transylvania acquires land for future expansion
[November 22, 2011] --- President R. Owen Williams recently announced that Transylvania University has purchased one property on the corner of Fourth and Jefferson streets in Lexington and is in the process of purchasing another property on Fourth Street. The university is currently interviewing campus planners and a decision should be made within the next month. The raising of funds for future development of these properties will happen during the university’s next campaign, which will begin in 2012.

Transylvania senior is Rhodes Scholarship Finalist
[November 21, 2011] --- Transylvania University senior Lee Richardson of Nicholasville, Ky., represented the university at the District IX Rhodes Scholarship interview this weekend. Richardson, a biochemistry and Spanish double major, was one of 830 finalists from 299 colleges and universities across the country. Thirty-two Rhodes Scholars are named from the United States each year, two from each district. Richardson is extremely involved in curricular and extracurricular activities. An aspiring physician, Richardson has been applying and interviewing at medical schools concurrently with applying for the Rhodes Scholarship. He is also applying for a Fulbright research grant to study sexual health, education and youth in Ecuador. Richardson says he appreciates the tremendous support he’s received from Transylvania in preparing for the Rhodes Scholarship.

Legends announce donations of $1,022,411 for 2011
[November 17, 2011] --- The Lexington Legends has announced donations for 2011 totaling $1,022,411 to a variety of non-profit organizations serving central Kentucky. The Ivy Walls Charitable Giving Foundation Fund at Bluegrass Community Foundation, in cooperation with the Legends and business sponsors, presented checks to organization representatives today in the Kentucky Ale Tap Room at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Ivy Walls Management is a Lexington-based organization that manages the operation of minor league baseball teams, including the Legends. In its 11-year history, the Legends organization has donated more than $10 million to the region.

Louisville TV Station Awards Grant to Ed Dept at Asbury University
[November 09, 2011] --- WHAS Crusade CEO Dawn Lee (left) presented the grant to Director of Graduate Education Barbara Kennedy, Associate Professor Becky Oswald and Assistant Professor Rocky Wallace.Asbury University’s School of Education has been awarded a grant through the WHAS Crusade for Children that could end up improving the lives of hundreds of special-needs children in the years to come. The $20,000 grant is used for tuition scholarships for Asbury education students with a desire to teach special-needs children. By investing in the education of future teachers, who will in turn make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children throughout their careers, the grant’s impact is increased exponentially.

Renovated Triangle Park will Feature the Unified Trust Company Ice Rink!
[November 9, 2011] - On Friday, November 25, the newly renovated Triangle Park in Downtown Lexington, Kentucky will become the site of a cherished holiday tradition with the Grand Opening of the Unified Trust Company Ice Rink, managed by the Lexington Ice Center. The Grand Opening will kick-off Lexington's Tree Lighting Festival at 2:00pm with remarks from Mayor Jim Gray, and Dr. Greg Kasten from Unified Trust Company. An ice skating performance featuring students from the Lexington Ice Center and local figure skater Kate McSwain will be a part of the opening ceremonies. The ice rink will be open to the public following the performance. The Unified Trust Company Ice Rink will be open to the public. An admission and skate rental fee of $10 will allow guests to enjoy 90-minutes on the ice. Scheduled hours of operation are Monday-Friday 4-9pm, Saturday 10am-10pm & Sunday 1-10pm. When Fayette County Schools are not in session the ice rink will be open Monday -Friday 10am -10pm. The ice rink will be open November 25, 2011 - February 1, 2012. Any questions regarding the operation of the ice rink should be directed to Dennis Hyde, Lexington Ice Center, at 859-269-5681.

LAL Partnering with Local Business and Community Leaders to Build a New Contemporary Art Space
[November 7, 2011] – Lexington Art League’s (LAL) capital campaign to raise funds for a new contemporary art space in the downtown core of Lexington is gaining momentum with support from community partners and individuals like Fifth Third Bank and former Lexington Legends General Manager, Alan Stein. LAL has named the campaign the Everyone Campaign playing off their commitment of creating Art That Is For Everyone and expressing the importance that every contribution helps, whether it is $5 or $5000. The space will serve as a satellite gallery to its flagship north side location at the Loudoun House and LAL will continue to provide contemporary art at both locations. LAL anticipates that by adding this satellite location the organization will see over 85,000 visitors annually, which will allow them to bring in artists and works from across the globe to exhibit in Lexington. To make a contribution to the Everyone Campaign visit http://www.lexingtonartleague.org/support.html.

Creative Camera Club:41st Annual Print Competition and Exhibition held from November 16 – December 30, 2011
[Novemer 7, 2011] - Lexington’s Creative Camera Club is one of the oldest camera clubs in the country! For this exhibition, the LASC and the Creative Camera Club unite to promote interest and understanding in the art and science of photography. For the club’s prestigious print competition, visitors will see over 100 photo images from Kentucky and far beyond! The Creative Camera Club, which has continued to grow and gain interest, has over a hundred members. In addition to bi-monthly meetings, the group holds workshops, photo competitions, round table discussions, and featured talks by professional photojournalists, landscape artists, and commercial photographers. For the annual print competition and exhibition members of the camera club will have the opportunity to compete in 11 different subjects such as Flora, Fauna, Portrait, Still-Life, Sports, and Creative Abstract. In addition to seeing all these spectacular photographs visitors will also have the opportunity to interact with the science and history of photography through our walk-in camera obscura! Learn about the optics of light and history of photography while viewing the world turned up-side down!

Breakfast Meeting Gathers Educators At AU
[November 04, 2011] - Educators from across the state of Kentucky met at Asbury University this week to discuss strategies to develop schools that serve the needs of all children, regardless of background. The School of Education has recently begun moving to a clinical model of education, patterned after medical schools, in which education majors participate in a wide variety of classroom environments early in their college careers. The focus in this model is to equip new teachers with the skills to help their students learn, regardless of their circumstances, to the best of their ability. At the breakfast meeting, Gene Wilhoit, executive director of the Council of Chief State School Officers, spoke to the group about making education in kindergarten through 12th grades more effective to better prepare students for post-secondary education — an increasingly necessary factor for success in a society in which technology and careers are changing rapidly. After the meeting concluded, Wilhoit spent time with Asbury’s graduate students in the Principal Licensure and Teacher as Leader programs, taking questions and discussing with them the unique opportunities and responsibilities they will face as leaders in their schools.

From Borscht to Bats -- Natasha's Bistro in business for 20 years.
[November 3, 2011] - During the month of November Natasha's Bistro and Bar celebrates its 20th Anniversary. Started in 1991 on Southland Dr as a small cafe that served Russian food and offered Lexington its first taste of Turkish Coffee Natasha’s moved to its current location to become Lexington’s downtown arts and entertainment restaurant and a living example of sustainable integration of business and arts. Natasha’s has survived the test of time and economic hardships by becoming a true community business and Lexington’s cultural icon. Its round the year daily programming covers music, theater and literary arts; local and national performers; mainstream and fringe cultural offerings while its menu remains a diverse and affordable smorgasbord of American tradition and international flare.

Gallery Hop Openings with LAL
[November 2, 2011] – LAL has 3 Gallery Hop openings on November 18 at 3 different locations- enough to keep you hopping just with LAL. Although its flagship location at the Loudoun House is not a Gallery Hop spot, LAL’s first stop will be at one of its satellite spaces at the Mezzanine Gallery at the Government Center, above Mayor Gray’s office. By creating a traveling exhibition, LAL hopes that Witness, which was produced in partnership with the Veterans Affairs Department, Kentucky Domestic Violence Association, Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program, Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center, Third Street Stuff and Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth, will raise awareness of the issue and be a strong effort to help end sexual violence. Additional touring locations are being scheduled. For dates and locations, visit http://www.lexingtonartleague.org/community.htm come winter.

Rewards for Recycling!
[November 2, 2011] - The City of Lexington and Republic Services are proud to bring you My Republic Rewards, powered by Recyclebank®—an exciting and innovative program that will reward you for recycling at home. By participating you can earn points that can be used for discounts and deals from hundreds of local and national businesses. Points can be redeemed for rewards like groceries, apparel and merchandise from hundreds of local and national businesses and retailers—it’s real savings for families in Lexington! But you need to sign up! Visit MyRepublicRewards.com and confirm your home address so we can reward you for home recycling.