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Kentucky’s historic state capital - the people,

food, arts, events, history and ideas that make

this a great place to live, work, play and raise a

family. Capital Living Covers Frankfort’s Social

Scene...BE SEEN By Capital Living!

PUBLISHER:

Frankfort-based publisher Capital Living Magazine, LLC is proud to

produce Capital Living. It is published by a privately held company

owned and operated by April Cole.

EDITORIAL COVERAGE:

We dispatch the best of Frankfort‟s writers and artists and they return

with essays and images of life in our community. Timely updates from

elected officials and political pundits, coverage of civic and non-profit

events, insight into out rich history and a look at entertainment options

will regularly grace the pages of Capital Living.

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For nearly four years, I have found joy and satisfaction in covering events around

Frankfort for Capital Living. The places that I go and the people that I meet,

have made me appreciate living and working in Frankfort. The holidays bring on

a lot of stress for everyone. Frankfort is a perfect place to “de-stress” after the

decoration have been taken down. In this issue, you’ll find the holiday events

that were over the last month and some things to do this month to keep your-

self busy and mentally stimulated.

The monthly edition is a snapshot of what’s happening in Frankfort. To stay up

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In This Issue

Elle Scoop page 6 Community Events page 7 Grand Theatre page 8 Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce page 8 Frankfort’s Christmas Parade page 10 Kentucky History Center page 11 kidsGROWkentucky.org page 12 7th Annual YMCA Christmas Ball page 13 Chamber Business After Hours Event at Glen Willis House page 14 Frankfort Younger Women’s Club Breakfast with Santa page 15 JJ’s Soul Food at Cornerstone Art & Event Gallery page 17 Chamber Launches New App page 18 Christmas at the Glen Willis House page 19

Capital Business Referral Group

Capital Cellars hosted the Capital Business Referral Group (CBRG)

Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. This family friendly

event for CBRG members has become an annual occasion and brings

business to one of it's own. CBRG is a local business referral group with

only one profession represented in the group. Since it‟s beginning in Au-

gust 2009, CBRG has increased in membership from four to 33. As of

March 2012, the group had initiated 461 referrals,

which has generated over $41,520.53 in income for

individual members. To find out more information

about members of CBRG or joining as a member, log

onto http://frankfortcbrg.org.

If you are a business member or owner looking to increase your revenues

in 2013, consider joining Capital Business Referral Group. For far less

than a national networking group annual dues and with far less time com-

mitment involved, you can join CBRG. Meetings are bi-weekly with the

next meeting scheduled on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 12 pm at Ash-

wood Place Retirement Community, 102 Leonardwood Drive, Frankfort.

This lunch meeting lasts about an hour and lunch is provided by Ash-

wood Place for a $5 buffet style lunch with drink, payable to Ashwood

Place. Currently, applications are being accepted for the following profes-

sions:

HVAC

Hair Stylist

Electrician

Plumber

Mechanic

Exterminator

Property Evaluator

Event Coordinator.

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January 2013 Publisher/Owner/Event Photographer

April Cole Capital [email protected]

Advertising April Cole

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Columnists Lyndsey McGaha “Elle Scoop”

[email protected]

Jim Tirey [email protected]

Contributors Katie Carney - WeWannaPlay

Ed Council - kidsGROWkentucky Chris Eddie - Smiley Pete’s Publishing Laura Kronauer - Frankfort Jaycees

January 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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27 28 29 30 31

7:00p — 12a — New Year’s Eve

Bluegrass Jam at the

Capital Plaza Hotel $$$

12:30 a-3a - NEW YEARS EVE AFTER

HOURS Breakfast at Cornerstone

Gallery featuring JJ’s Soul Food

4-7p - Capital Cellars Complimentary

Wine Tasting, 227 West Broadway

6:30p - Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe,

Open Jam Session, 235 W Broadway

7p -- Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as

seen on Ghost Adventurers® . Children

under 18 must be accompanied by an

adult. FREE! Info: 800-654-8471




seen on Ghost Adventures® . Children



7 - 9:30p - Kentucky Horse Park, TNT

Motorsports Truck & Tractor Pull

Concert sponsored By Froggy 104.9 $$

12 - 6p - The Grand Theatre,

Les Troyens HD Live Metropolitan

Opera $$$





1 - 3p - Kentucky Coffeetree Café,

Sunday afternoons with

The Ridgewood Boys, No admission

fee, 502-875-3009

6 - 8 p - First Christian Church,

Community Bluegrass Jam Session.

Open to all area pickers, 316 Ann St.

Info: Jim at 330-6688.









4-7p - Capital Cellars, Complimentary


7p - Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as




7:30 - 10p - The Grand Theatre,

The Brotherhood Quartet $$$








fee, 502-875-3009

3:30 - 5p - Kentucky Coffeetree Café,

Second Sunday Reading Series , open

mike following the featured writers,

and all are welcome to read a poem.















7p - Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as




12 - 4:30p - The Grand Theatre, In

HD Live Metropolitan Opera Maria

Stuarda $$$

Wilson’s Nursery, Bird Watching &

Feeding AND Indoor Gardening &

Hydroponics, Info: 223-1488


seen on Ghost Adventures® . FREE!




fee, 502-875-3009















Wilson’s Nursery, Fairy Garden

Workshop, Info: 223-1488 $$$

7p - Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours, FREE!

7:30 - 9:30p - The Grand Theatre,

Stirfry Musette $$$

Wilson’s Nursery, Fairy Garden

Workshop, Info: 223-1488 $$$








fee, 502-875-3009













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Reaching Out to Outlying Communities Helps Grow

Frankfort’s Social Publication

With social media becoming more and more the norm rather than the exception, it makes sense to reach out to neighboring communi-

ties and network with them. No longer can we stay within the con-

fines of Franklin County if we are to continue to grow Frankfort as a community. We must open up our minds to different ideas and

create new opportunities for ourselves by extending the hand of friendship outside our own borders.

Recently, I met a friend I had never laid eyes on. As I try and pro-mote Capital Living and raise awareness to events going on in

Frankfort, I network with outlying community groups on Face-book. A few of the administrators of these groups, don‟t see the

benefit of allowing individuals outside their communities in on

their group. Some of the administrators “get it” and not only allow us to post Capital Living in their group, but promote it! After com-

municating with one such administrator from the Lawrenceburg Classifieds Community Group on Facebook, I had an opportunity

to meet her. Out enjoying her 25th wedding anniversary in Frankfort

with her husband, Lea Beasmore approached me at an event I was shoot-ing and introduced herself. It was like seeing an old friend again and we

talked for several minutes thereafter getting “caught up”. I introduced her

to several business owners attending this event. I have a feeling this will

not be the last that I see my new friend. She was interested in networking in Frankfort and trying to revitalize Lawrenceburg as a thriving business

community. How many of you live in Lawrenceburg but work in Frank-fort or vice versa? These communities should look towards one another

and learn from one another. This is what social networking is all about!


CLEANING UP 2013! :)

This is a Public Service Announcement: To all my “habitual daters”… (I

know I‟m not just talking to myself.) I‟m talking to you, yes you! All you

ladies that are constantly going out with everyone…but never seriously

dating anyone; IT‟S TIME FOR A REVOLUTION, BETTER YET, A

RESOLUTION.

I think it‟s time to clean out the ol‟ iPhone. DE-LETE!

Delete delete delete! So many times our cell phones become grave yards

of old dead-end “no-go” (no-go- as in: not purposeful, not helpful, no

point, no reason “somethings” that waste time and purpose) relationships

that we keep open out of boredom, loneliness, or for what I like to call

“free” fun. Well ladies, I think it‟s time that we stop filling up our sched-

ules going out with men we know we really don‟t want or more im-

portantly those that don‟t meet up or align with our morals or standards

for what we may want or desire in a relationship.

There comes a point in life when we have to let go of some of the things

and people that keep us from moving forward and focusing on the plan

and purpose in front of us. All too often in life we are distracted from

completing our purpose because we‟re blinded from all the noise going on

around us.

Don‟t get me wrong, putting an end to some connections can be difficult.

Trust me. Every girl TREASURES her little black book- but I‟m learning

that some relationships, no matter how insignificant they are, can be dis-

tractions from what we really should be focusing on and accomplishing.

In the long run, they can also possibly hinder us from obtaining the rela-

tionship that we really want.

Let‟s be clear, every friendship we have doesn‟t have to be killed off, some

friendships are great friendships; those are the ones that push us to grow.

I‟m talking about the “somethings” that we can never define to our

friends, the “somethings” that have no purpose outside of calling them up

on the weekend for the fulfillment of having “someone” to go to the mov-

ies with. In this season, I think it‟s important that we re-assess the pur-

pose of those so called “boos” and let go of the “no-go” relationships that

we allow to linger when we KNOW we don‟t want what we‟re entertain-

ing.

All too often we allow men to fill up the space in our lives when we

should really be growing our own lives, taking care of our own business,

learning who we are, and finding our Divine purpose. Although fear of

loneliness may make some uneasy of letting go of what they have, there‟s

comfort in knowing that you‟re loving yourself first when you seek the

best for yourself and your future.

In 2013, let‟s make a resolution to rid ourselves of all the past baggage

and make some room for our own personal growth!

Keep Shinning Ladies!

-Elle Scoop

Thanks for getting “Scooped..”


Dodgeball Tournament to Take Court this

Month at Western Hills

By Katie Carney

It's dodgeball time here in the Capital City! Join the WeWannaPlay or-

ganization for the Third Annual Winter Dodgeball Bash Tournament on

Sunday, January 20 at the Western Hills gymnasium. Early team sign in

begins at 1:15 p.m. and the games at 2 p.m. Six player team slots are

available for a registration fee of $60. Prizes will be awarded in various

categories. All proceeds and donations from the event will be used to di-

rectly help individual students with their participation cost in school

sports across the schools of Franklin County. WeWannaPlay, Inc. is a 501

(c)(3) non-profit organization that began in 2010 with a mission to make

sure every student athlete wishing to participate in middle or high school

varsity sports has that opportuntity and is not held back by the escalating

costs of fees, uniform costs, equipment costs, etc. In Fall 2012, WeWan-

naPlay provided support to 106 students at all three highschools of Frank-

lin County in cross country, golf, volleyball, soccer (boys and girls), or

football. In Spring 2012, 88 student athletes at all highschools received

support to play baseball, softball, tennis, or track. They are anticipating

over 100 student athletes will need financial support in Spring 2013. For

additional information, please visit their Facebook page,

http://www.wewannaplay.org, or e-mail at [email protected].

Josephine Sculpture Park Is Looking For a

Large Scale Sculpture to Display

Josephine Sculpture Park announces a national call for a large scale

sculpture (approx. 10'-20'/ existing or new) to become the focal

point of Josephine Summerstage's production of William Shake-

speare's "As You Like It" in June 2013. The production will explore

various aspects of love experienced by the characters and the ways

in which nature can be more "civilizing" than urban environs. The

work should relate to these themes in some manner (artist's interpre-

tation welcomed) and accommodate actor interaction during perfor-

mances. Deadline for Submission is January 31, 2013, interested

sculptors please email 1-3 images and a paragraph about how the

sculpture meets criteria to [email protected] and

please identify subject of email as JSP APPLICATION.

Bass University Boat & Fishing Show

Like to fish or just be out on the water on those hot summer days?

Then head on down to the Frankfort Convention Center on Satur-

day, January 19, 2013 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. This event is

Free and open to the public. The Frankfort Convention Center is

located at 405 Mero Street, Frankfort

Website: http://www.frankfortconventioncenter.com

American Legion Conducting

Oratorical Contest On Sunday, January 13, 2013 Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: American Legion Post 7

Details: The American Legion is conducting an oratorical contest

for high school students. There are prizes at the local, stated and

national levels. The first contest will be held in Frankfort at Post 7

on Versailles Road, on Jan. 13. Contestants are required to present

an 8-10 minute speech on a part of the Constitution of the United

Stated that gives emphasis to the attendant duties and obligations of

a citizen to the government. For more information contact Chuck

Lonsdale at 502-695-8064

Address: Versailles Road , Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-695-8064

Email: [email protected]

Learn How To Make Super Bowl Snacks

Monday, January 14, 2013 Easy Super Bowl Snacks

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Franklin County Cooperative Extension

Details: Get ready for the Super Bowl by offering great tasting, su-

per easy and healthier snack options for the big game. You will

score a touchdown with your family! Sample some wonderful KY

Proud Recipes.

Address: 101 Lakeview Court , Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-695-9035


Website: http://www.ces.ca.uky.edu/Franklin

COMMUNITY EVENTS AROUND FRANKFORT

AND FRANKLIN COUNTY


Northern Kentucky Brotherhood Gospel Group

Returns to Frankfort for Concert

From The Grand Theatre Website

The Northern Kentucky Brotherhood Singers, who will be performing at the

Grand Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, was formed in 1987, but its roots

stretch back more than a century.

In 1871, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a choir from historically black Fisk University in

Nashville, began touring to raise money for the financially troubled, newly found-

ed school. Over the next seven years, the choir performed for countless thousands

both nationally and abroad, and, in doing so, popularized the Negro spiritual tra-

dition among white audiences more accustom

ed to minstrel performers. Even more importantly, the choir raised enough funds

to help keep the college open, and Fisk continues to operate today.

The Brotherhood was formed in 1987 as an outgrowth of the renowned Ninth

Street Baptist Church Men‟s Choir, according to founder Ric Jennings.

The group took its inspiration not only from the original Fisk Jubilee Singers, but

also more contemporary groups that have kept the tradition alive, such as The

Soul Stirrers and The Dixie Hummingbirds.

One of the highlights of the Brotherhood‟s career was the opportunity to perform

on the same bill as The Dixie Hummingbirds.

“We performed with them in Ottawa, Canada, at a blues festival,” Jennings re-

called.

The five-member group sings a capella and consists of a second soprano, first and

second alto, tenor and bass. Group members are Jennings, Eric Riley, Stace

“Babydeac” Darden, Demetrius “Chilly Wind” Davenport and Sam “Watson”

Norris Jr.

“These guys that I have are versatile,” Jennings said. “Four of the five can switch

over to anything from second alto to baritone.”

While the Brotherhood is popular in the greater Cincinnati area, the group spreads

its joyous music around the globe. They‟ve made repeated trips to Spain, and have

also performed in Portugal, Italy, Switzerland and Russia.

Jennings is proud of The Brotherhood‟s ability to appeal to a wide range of audi-

ence members.

“Our style has the ability to reach from the oldest to the youngest,” Jennings said.

“It just seems to come natural.”

Audience members can expect an upbeat, life-affirming evening of traditional gos-

pel hymns, along with 1960s R&B and patriotic songs.

Jennings said the group looks forward to returning to Frankfort to perform. The

Brotherhood has sung several times at the Executive Mansion and at the Ken-

tucky Folklife Festival on the Old Capitol Grounds.

The Brotherhood concert is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.

TICKET INFO

Tickets for The Northern Kentucky Brotherhood are $10, $15 and $20 and may be

purchased at the door, online at the Grand Theatre Web site, http://

www.grandtheatrefrankfort.org, or by visiting the ticket office, 312 W. Main St.,

weekdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The phone number is 502-352-7469. At

press time, tickets are available in all price ranges.

From the Frankfort Area Chamber of

Commerce

Adult CPR/FA/AED Review

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Franklin Co. Chapter - Red Cross

Details: Regiser online with a credit card 7 days in advance for CPR/First Aid

Training at https://classes.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767

Address: 318 Washington Street , Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-223-1795


Website: http://www.redcross.org/ky/frankfort

Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Red Cross Volunteer Orientation

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM


Details: This is a free orientation, however reservations are required. Volunteers

can sign up to work Chapter events by logging into https://

volunteerconnection.redcross.org


Phone: 502-223-1795



Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Training

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM


Details: Regiser online with a credit card 7 days in advance for CPR/First Aid

Training at https://classes.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767


Phone: 502-223-1795



Thursday, January 17, 2013 Diebetes Self-Management Education Class

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Franklin County Health Department

Details: The material covered during this 8-hour session will include the follow-

ing: overview of Diabetes, monitoring and management, acute complications,

nutrition and physical activity preventing long term complications, sick day man-

agement and medications. Pre-registration is required.

Address: Franklin Co. Public Health Center 851 East-West Connector, Frankfort,

KY 40601

Phone: 502-564-5559


Website: http://www.fchd.org

Met Opera Live Feed Broadcast

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: The Grand Theatre

Details: Live HD with 5.1 audio Run Time: 200 minutes Start Time: 12:55 PM

ET Rating: NR (Suitable for all audiences) Tickets: Adults $23, Students $18

Fresh from her triumph in the Met‟s The Enchanted Island, mezzo-soprano Joyce

DiDonato, one of the world‟s most exciting singers, takes on the virtuosic bel can-

to role of the doomed Mary, Queen of Scots. Having scored a major success with


his production of Anna Bolena, director David McVicar now turns to the second

opera of Donizetti‟s Tudor trilogy, which explores regal characters at fateful mo-

ments of their lives. Elza van den Heever sings Elizabeth I, and Maurizio Benini

conducts. Production a gift of The Sybil B. Harrington Endowment Fund

Address: 308 St. Clair Street , Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-352-7469


Website: http://www.grandtheatrefrankfort.org

Where Does Your Money Go? 4-Part Series

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Franklin County Cooperative Extension

Details: Start 2013 with a clear vision of how you want to spend and save. You

will end this class with an established plan for spending, saving and debt reduc-

tion. Class will meet weekly. Individuals and couples are welcome. No fee - regis-

tration required


Phone: 502-695-9035


Website: http://www.ces.ca.uky.edu/Franklin

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 All A Classic Basketball Tournament

Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Location: Frankfort Convention Center

Details: WhenWed, January 23, 8am – Thu, January 24, 12am WhereArena and

Meeting Rooms (map) Description Games are at 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30

AM, 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:30 PM. Cost is $10 per session

Address: 405 Mero Street , Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-564-5335


Website: http://www.frankfortconventioncenter.com

Paying for College 101

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Details: A program entitled “Paying for College 101” will take place on Wednes-

day, January 23rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Presented by

Summer Gortney of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, this

program is designed to help high school seniors and their parents get a better un-

derstanding of the financial aid application process. Participants will learn how

financial aid packages are put together by colleges/technical schools, specifics on

application filing methods and how to complete the FAFSA, discuss student loan

options, and much more! Mark Hoover and the College Info Road Show bus will

also be set up in front of the library on the day of the event from 4-7 p.m. For

more information or to register for this free event, please contact Diane Dehoney

at 352-2665x108 or [email protected]

Address: 319 Wapping Street , Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-352-2665


Website: http://www.pspl.org

Friday, January 25, 2013 Stirfry Musette

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: The Grand Theatre

Details: Concert- Stirfry Musette featuring Molly Rogers and Jeri Katherine

Howell- 7:30 p.m. - A 2012-13 Season Event. "Frankfort's own Stirfry Musette

will be joined by violinist Molly Rogers and guitarist Jeri Katherine Howell."

Tickets: $10 Good Seating, $15 Better Seating, $10 Premium Seating Click Here

for Stirfry's website and music. Click Here for more information on Molly Rog-

ers. Click Here for more information on Jeri Katherine Howell. A Folk Club of

Frankfort & Paul Elsey Roots Music/Storytelling Fund Partnership Event

Address: 308 St. Clair Street , Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-352-7469


Website: http://www.grandtheatrefrankfort.org

Thursday, January 31, 2013 Discovery Breakfast - Marketing in 2013

Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Location: Capital Plaza Hotel

Details: Join the Frankfort Chamber and our partners: CapCity Communica-

tions, Capital Living, The State Journal, and Frankfort Plant Board Cable as we

learn how to "Get the Most out of Your Marketing $$ in 2013".

Address: 405 Wilkinson Blvd. , Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-223-8261


Website: http://www.frankfortky.info

Basket Weaving Classes

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Details: Four Sessions: January 31-Bread Board Basket; March 14 - Super Easy

Shoulder Bag; April 25, Oval Oak Bottom Tray; and May 30 Evergreen Basket.

Cost $29 per class, includes all materials (participants need to bring some clothes-

pins, a ruler/measuring tape and scissors. Must pre-register for classes. Registra-

tion form and pictures can be found at ces.ca.uky.edu/franklin/

familyconsumersciences or by stopping in at 101 Lakeview Court.


Phone: 502-695-9035


Website: http://www.ces.ca.uky.edu/franklin

American Red Cross Annual Bean Soup Lunch Fundraiser

Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: VFW Post 4075

Details: This annual event supports the Franklin County Chapter of the Ameri-

can Red Cross

Address: Second Street , Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-223-1795



Jaycees Parade Wet But Well Attended

By Laura Kronauer

On Saturday, December 8, the Frankfort Jaycees hosted its 64th annual Frankfort Jaycees Christmas Parade in downtown Frankfort. Although the weather did not seem to want to cooperate, as soon as the parade stepped-off onto Mero Street, the rain stopped, the sun shined and the sidewalks of downtown were filled with spectators eager to welcome the holidays to the community. Not only did the parade offer a variety of floats, dignitaries and Christmas spirit, very few entries canceled as a result of the weather. Anthony Gritton, Frankfort Jaycees' president, said that the motorcycle clubs cancelled due to the danger of riding on wet roads and only two other entries were unable to come out. However, there were some on-site registrations, meeting typical parade lengths of 60-65 entries. Each year during the parade, entries are judged on their creativity, adher-ence to the parade theme and their Christmas spirit. The award winners re-ceive free entries in next year's parade. Results of this year's parade contest were:

Best Theme Award: St. John Baptist Church Chairman's Choice Award: Cub Scout Pack #36 Christmas Spirit Award: Stewart Home School Kid's Choice Award: Cub Scout Pack #269 Reason for the Season Award: Quest Community Church

The Jaycees coordinate the parade as a service to the community. However, the success of the event is due to the many partners each year. Among them are: the City of Frankfort Street Department, Frankfort Police Department and Frankfort Fire Department. The parade was videotaped by Frankfort Plant Board's Cable 10 and then was re-broadcast through out the holidays. The Jaycees also need to give a special thanks to Brian Sudduth, who provid-ed the sound system at the review stand. John and Anne Jackson, who rode in a pony-driven wagon with their grand-children, expressed their thanks to the Jaycees by saying, "Organizing an event like the Frankfort Jaycees Christmas Parade can't be easy. The experi-ence was great from start to finish. I couldn't believe how well everyone fell into place. I am pretty sure the crowd enjoyed it, but I do know the kids (and adults) in our entry made life long memories...and isn't that what a parade is all about?" The members of the Frankfort Jaycees are very proud to have helped spread the Christmas spirit in our community again this year, and hope to help make Christmas memories for our friends and neighbors for many years to come.

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Santa and Holiday Festivities a Big Hit at the Kentucky History Center on Parade Day

The Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History held it annual "Saturday with Santa" on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Families were invited to bring their camera for a family picture with Santa. Kids were able to decorate sugar cookies and salt dough ornaments and light refreshments were served. The museum was open to explore the KHS exhibits and enjoy holiday shopping at Stewart Home School's 1792 Store.

Kentucky Historical Society Takes on Winter Hours From the KHS Website

From Dec. 9, 2012, through March 8, 2013, the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky Histo-ry and the Old State Capitol will be open to groups of 10 or more with an advance reserva-tion. During winter season, the KHS history campus is not open to walk-in visitors without a reservation. The Kentucky Military History Museum at the State Arsenal will be undergoing renovations throughout the winter and will reopen to the public on March 9, 2013. This is the third year KHS has operated under a winter schedule. Focusing on group visita-tion over the winter – when walk-in traffic is typically lower – allows KHS staff to focus ef-forts on processing the society's 500,000 museum and special collections. To schedule a tour, please call 502-564-1792, ext. 4424. The following KHS services will still be available throughout the winter:

KHS will be open to the public and host programs on Dec. 8, Jan. 12 and Feb. 9, including genealogy workshops in partnership with the Kentucky Genealogical Society, student pro-grams and teacher training workshops. The Martin F. Schmidt Research Library, KHS exhibi-tions and the 1792 Store will also be open, along with tours of the Old State Capitol.

Kentucky Historical Society Launches UK Tour on ‘Explore Kentucky History’ Smartphone App

From the KHS Website

The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) launched its “ExploreKYHistory” smartphone applica-tion this summer with a statewide Civil War tour. Now the University of Kentucky (UK) tour is available. The history of the University of Kentucky is intimately connected to the Commonwealth's past, present and future. To commemorate that history, UK and KHS created the UK Senior Challenge Historical Marker Project in 1994. The program allows each graduating senior class to leave a memorial to the university by creating a special historical marker that notes important people and places affiliated with the history of the university. Each year a UK historical marker committee picks a topic, raises funds for the marker, researches and writes the text, and works with KHS to produce the marker. The UK tour on “ExploreKYHistory” is composed of the 19 special historical markers on campus dedicated to people and places including Adolph Rupp, Stoll Field, Memorial Hall and WBKY-WUKY. Based on the Kentucky Historical Marker Program, the smartphone app connects Kentucky communities by combining historical markers, related items in the KHS collections and user-submitted images and stories into mapped points of interest. Related historical markers across the Commonwealth are then grouped together into tours. The Kentucky Historical Marker Program, administered by KHS in cooperation with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, tells Kentucky’s story through the people, places and events that have shaped local communities across the Commonwealth. These markers highlight the importance of place in Kentucky’s collective history, in order to build strong communities for the future. The markers are on-the-spot history lessons that make connec-tions between history, place and historical evidence housed in the Commonwealth’s many historical organizations. Through the program, Kentucky’s history is made accessible to the public on markers along the state’s roadways. The Explore Kentucky History smartphone application is available free of charge at iTunes and Google Play. Users who have already downloaded the app will have immediate access to the UK tour and previously released Lincoln, Civil War and War of 1812 tours. Regional tours are set to be released soon. Visit http://explorekyhistory.ky.gov for more information.

2012 WAS A GREAT YEAR FOR OUR KIDS

A Letter to the Editor from Ed Council,

Chair/CEO kidsGROWkentucky.org

Kentucky children are among our most fragile citizens. Just take

a look at stats from Kentucky Youth Advocates. However, what these

numbers don‟t show is the success stories that bode well for a turnaround

for many, including those in our Capital Area.

This is the 2012 Progress Report for kidsGROWkentucky.org,

(KGK) a local non-profit group on a mission to reconnect kids and fami-

lies to the real and natural world. Follow along for just a moment; you

won‟t be bored or disappointed. In fact like me, I guarantee that you will

be inspired.

Following our successful pilot, which put 600 of our area children

on the water for hands-on, real world, experiential outdoor and environ-

mental educational activities in 2011, all for free and for which we were

awarded the 2012 Outstanding Organization for Excellence by the Ken-

tucky Association for Environmental Education, this year was a hard act

to follow. So let the following make my case.

First, we did the impossible – the Kentucky Legislature UNANI-

MOUSLY passed and Governor Beshear signed HCR 29 aka the Ken-

tucky Children‟s Outdoor Bill of Rights. They even added agribusi-nesses

to the list that kids are encouraged to visit. Sponsored by Rep. Derrick

Graham, this bill sets the Commonwealth apart from all but five states in

this accomplishment. Kudos to Representative Graham.

Next, we focused on women and their daughters through a grant

from the KY Foundation for Women entitled Empowering Women

through Art and Nature. Led by KGK board member Robin Antenucci,

seven outdoor adventures that included a mix of visual and language arts

with free play and self-time to reflect and savor Mother Nature‟s wonders

was a year‟s program ending with an overnight campout using the night

for nocturnal inhabitants and star gazing. This moving experience now

has a waiting list for next year, which testifies to the contributions from

Normandi Ellis at Pen House Retreat in Peaks Mill, local artist at KSU

Reba Rye, Salato Education Center‟s Venita Bright, Hannah Helm whose

Gregory Woods home was an enjoyable day in the woods, and Julia

Rome‟s site at Leland Farm for our campout adventure. Robin‟s leader-

ship was awesome and verified by the campfire conversations.

Third, KGK has prepared for taking our program to a national

level. As the retired founder of CANOE KENTUCKY, whose generosity

cost $20,000 for giving boats for the 600 pilot project kids, we were given

a grant to put this package of experiences in an eBook. It is available at

our KGK web site‟s front page, where many of the 3,500 people like me

across the US can try this as a mechanism to attract a new generation of

paddlers to their establishments. This was my initial motivation; however,

the kids and the need to transform the outdoor and environmental aspects

of their education gave me an obsession that remains my life‟s purpose. It

also gave me the idea that other outfitters might be equally vulnerable and

motivated to replicate this movement. So we created a master chapter

agreement by which other canoe, kayak and raft rentals could join

KIDSgrowUS for free (Michigan will be the first of many). This has at-

tracted attention from Disney as a national co-partner and sponsor.

WOW! How neat is that? Thanks Conley Salyer, our nonprofit attorney,

Alan Heavner, my Michigan counterpart, Josephine‟s Sculpture Park, the

Kings‟ Center and Kentucky River Campground, our favorite and kid-

friendly place to camp.

Last, but nowhere near least is my appreciation for the help of oth-

ers without which this amazing and touching story could not be told.

These people are Jason Geis, a local photo-artist whose pictures are far

more than a „thousand words‟; James Clark, who invented Student Voices

to get kids‟ input to making education work better, and who is our nomi-

nation for the 2012 President‟s Environmental Youth Award; Joy Jeffries,

Elaine Wilson, and Secretary Marcheta Sparrow for giving credentials to

economic benefits of making communities more kid-friendly; James Tay-

lor, who was KGK Chief (and only) Administrative Officer tasked with

keeping us straight with governance issues; Katheraan Wasson of the

State-Journal for her steadfastness in reporting our success stories to the

public; the many donators to our cause without whom my social security

wealth source would have long been exhausted; my family for undying

support and forgiveness for not being around as much as we would like;

and the kids whose lives have changed mine as much and more than we



Frankfort YMCA Holds Annual Christmas Ball

On Saturday, December 8, 2012, the 7th Annual YMCA

Christmas Ball was held at the Frankfort Convention Cen-

ter. Hosting YMCA groups from all over the central Ken-

tucky area, this event was FREE and open to all individu-

als with intellectual disabilities, their families, friends and

chaperones. Live music combined with a large dance floor

where individuals could throw down their best moves,

provided for fun for everyone. Volunteers from Western

Hills helped with games, crafts, prizes,

light refreshments. Santa Claus held a

meet and greet with complimentary event

photos provided.

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Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce

Business After Hours at the Glen Willis House

The Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce held their December

Business After Hours at Terri's Catering at the Glen-Willis House.

Dozens of Chamber members and their families gathered and

shared great spirits from Capital Cellars and Food from Terri's Ca-

tering. The Glen-Willis House was beautifully decorated for the

holidays with traditional holiday decorations. The Leadership

Frankfort Alumni Class of 2011-2012 gathered to announce their

involvement in the Weekend Backpack For Kids Program. Alumni,

Mike Feldman spoke about the growing need of the Weekend

Backpack Program in Franklin County and how the Leadership

Frankfort Alumni have been able to fill over 600 backpacks thus far

this year, providing meals for kids over the weekend who would

otherwise have nothing to eat. For more information about how

you can help the Weekend Backpack Program for Kids, please con-

tact Suzy at the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Office at

502-233-8261.

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Wilson’s Nursery Holiday Open House

Wilson's Nursery held it's Christmas Open House on Saturday

& Sunday, December 1st and 2nd. The greenhouses and gar-

dens were decorated for the holiday season with nice, healthy

Christmas trees and Poinsettias for your holiday decorating.

Several were also several themed Christmas trees located

throughout. Tastings were offered with everything from local

honey to fine balsamic vinegars and

olive oils as well as samplings from the

Sage Garden Cafe'. For the kids, Santa made a special appearance on Satur-

day and there was an apron decorating

workshop. Other workshops included

a Fairy Garden Workshop and Holi-

day Wreath Crafting workshop. For

more information on upcoming events

and workshops, log onto

www.wilsonnurseriesky.com.

Breakfast with Santa at Collins Lane

On Saturday, December 1, 2012, the Frankfort Younger Wom-

en's Club sponsored the annual Breakfast with Santa at Collins

Lane Elementary to benefit the Franklin County Women's Shel-

ter. For $5 or $3 with food donation for the shelter, children got

to have their photos taken with Santa, com-

pliments of Digital Expressions Photography,

enjoy games, decorate ornaments and even

participate in a cake walk.


Annual Meeting and Awards for

the Frankfort YMCA

The Frankfort YMCA held their 117th Annual Meeting on Thursday, De-

cember 6, 2012 at the downtown YMCA location. The new board mem-

bers were voted in, old members mentioned and recognition was given to

YMCA staff members operating their Crayons Kids daycare program,

which has been in operation for 5 years. Other staff were recognized for

10, 15 and 20 years of service to the YMCA program.

Holiday Open House at Edward Jones Office

The doors were open to near 100 people on Wednesday, December 19,

2012 at the Edward Jones Office of John Hibbard for a Holiday Open

House. Throughout the several hours of the Open House, guests enjoyed

food and great conversation with each other

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JJ's Soul Food at the Cornerstone Art & Event Gallery

On Sunday, December 9, 2012, Cornerstone Art & Event Gallery opened up to a crowd of

after church goers for the first time for "JJ's Soul Food Sunday". With rib sticking, home

cooked food, this first time event seemed like a huge success. Capital Living was there to

sample some of the food on hand. Everything from homestyle Southern Fried Chicken,

which by the way reminded me of my grandmother's Sunday home cooking in Louisiana,

catfish to mashed potatoes,

man n' cheese, sweet potatoe

cassarole, greens, corn on the

cob, a variety of deserts and a

drink for only $10.95, you

couldn't beat it. Soul food Sun-

day was the brainchild of Jeuet-

ta Carothers of Cornerstone

Gallery and Jay Stevens, of

Rightious Radio. Although this

was a first time event, the plan

is to not make it the last. Plans

are in the works for a New

Year's Day event with JJ's Soul

Food. Stay posted with Capital

Living for further information

or call 502-352- 2400.

Edward Jones Makes Generous Donation

As the need to help those less fortunate continues to rise,

the business leaders in Frankfort continue to ride ot the

occasion. On Thursday, December 13, 2012, John Hib-

bard and Amzie Wenning of the Edward Jones offices

here in Frankfort, donated a carload of toys to the toy drive

that Cornerstone Art & Event Gallery was holding to ben-

efit the children at Cosaire Children's Hospital and UK Children's Hospital. On

hand to receive the generous donation was Jay Stevens of Rightious Radio, and

Sharon Fincel of Cornerstone Art Gallery.

Folkbike Recyclery and Walk Bike

Frankfort Hold Holiday Open House

On a cold Sunday, December 30, 2012, Folkbike Recyclery

and Walk Bike Frankfort teamed up to open up to the pub-

lic for a Holiday Open House. Several avid biking enthusiasts and guests came in out

of the cold and enjoyed hot beverages, snacks and even a few cold beverages. For

more information on Walk Bike Frankfort or Folkbike Recyclery, find them on Fa-

cebook here:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Folkbike-ReCyclery/357438509554?

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https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/135637248525/?fref=ts

Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Launches App

for iPhone and Android Devices

The Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce rolled out their new Chamber of Com-

merce App, called FrankfortKY2Go, to a small group of business owners at their

office on December 12, 2012. The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce's mobile app is

available through iTunes and the Android Marketplace and is compatible on

iPhones, Android-based phones, Blackberries and tablet devices. Why download

this app to your phone or tablet? To offer one-touch connectivity to Frankfort Area

events and news, your favorite Chamber business members, special discounts from

the members, maps, social media and much more! The FrankfortKY2Go mobile

app features a member directory of nearly 600 businesses organized by keyword or

category with click-to-call and click-to-map capabilities. You can view & register for

upcoming Chamber and community events. You'll can have quick access to Cham-

ber and member news as well as connect to the Chamber with links to Facebook,

LinkedIn & YouTube. A "Near Me" feature locates business members who are

nearest to you. And find the latest deals and special offers from members. Stay up to

date by downloading the FrankfortKY2Go app TODAY! The app is updated daily

so you are assured of the latest information! For more information, contact the

Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Office at 502-223-8261.



Terri’s Catering at the Glen Wills House Hosts

an Outstanding Christmas Party!

Terri's Catering at the Glen Willis House was decorated

perfectly for the Christmas Season as it hosted a holiday

party on Friday, December 21, 2012. This historic home

plays hosts to weddings, events, dinners, meetings and, of

course, parties.

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King’s Center Christmas Party Held at

First United Methodist Church

On Friday, December 21, 2012, First United Methodist Church opened up

their facilities to the Kings Center, a local non-profit organization with a

facility that encourages all young people to not only pursue their individu-

al dreams, but also to broaden their interests and to face new challenges.

About 100 people, families of kids involved in the program, board mem-

bers of the Kings Center along with members of Quest Community

Church, enjoyed dinner, played games, danced, took pictures with Santa

and received presents from Quest Community Church and the generous

donations from the Kings Center "City Of Angels" Program. For more

information about the Kings Center and the programs for the youth of

Frankfort, log onto www.kingscenter.org and be sure to check out their

"City of Angels" Program at http://www.kingscenter.org/

City_of_Angels_Kings_Center.htm. Because it takes a village to raise a

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