Friday brought a drizzle in the evening and Louisville native Jack Harlow back to his roots, beginning his set atop the Mast Stage. Attendees arrived early to score a spot right at the barricade so that they could be as close as they could to their hometown hero.

Saturday’s weather started to turn up the heat around festival start. Phoebe Bridgers, 6LACK, Lane 8, and Tame Impala played until the sun tucked behind the riverfront.

On the final day, festival attendees crowded next to the stage to see KennyHoopla, Fletcher, Oliver Tree, Dayglow, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Black Pumas, and Tyler, The Creator.

Forecastle is right down the highway. If you love the festival atmosphere, good music and good food, make the trip.

The location expands the company’s existing footprint in the state and honors its Kentucky roots. It joins the company’s other executive leadership office in New York City, which has remained in operation throughout the past year as the majority of Rubicon’s workforce transitioned to remote operations, a significant portion of which continues to be based in the Atlanta-metro region.

“Rubicon is a homegrown Kentucky company, and I am proud that the Commonwealth will serve as its global headquarters going forward,” said Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky. “This is an innovative company that is changing the way we think about recycling and waste management, and partnering with numerous other Kentucky companies and organizations to create a better future. Thank you to Rubicon for this commitment to Team Kentucky, and congratulations to Lexington and the surrounding region on this great new opportunity.”

More than 10 years have passed since Rubicon was founded in Kentucky and, throughout its life, the company has been committed to ensuring that each of its employees has the flexibility to live and work in the ways best suited to their individual circumstances. Expanding the company’s presence in Kentucky is a natural progression given the state’s central geographic location and it being the company’s birthplace.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the announcement by Rubicon, recently named one of the world’s “Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company magazine, is ignificant for Lexington. 

“Promising opportunity is coming to Kentucky with the announcement of this investment and the opening of a new global headquarters,” McConnell said. “As the home to a top-tier workforce, Lexington will continue to be the perfect fit for this growing enterprise. I’d like to congratulate everyone involved in this project, and I look forward to its future success.”

“Rubicon, through our mission to end waste, is dedicated to improving the health and vitality of communities everywhere, and our presence in the heartland of our country is critical,” said Nate Morris, Founder and CEO of Rubicon. “As we emerge from the pandemic, community revitalization projects—and the central role of small businesses in those projects—are key steps on the path to full recovery. Lexington is and always has been our home, and we believe that cities outside of the largest metros in the country are those that need and deserve our support and continued investment. Building on our existing presence in Lexington is a signal to our customers, our employees, and our hauler partners, that we are committed to our principles not just by what we do, but by where we choose to operate.”

A key factor in Rubicon’s expansion of its footprint in the city is that the company’s new office space is located in the City Center development, a state-of-the-art commercial, retail, and residential complex in the heart of downtown Lexington. The development is managed by The Webb Companies, Central Kentucky’s oldest and largest commercial real estate firm. 

“Our thanks go to the Webb Companies team for bringing such an innovative project to Lexington,” Morris continued. “It represents a perfect fit with the spirit of innovation that Rubicon brings to the waste and recycling space.”

“We are thrilled to work with Rubicon as together we unveil the company’s new office space in Lexington,” said Woodford Webb, President of The Webb Companies. “Our two companies share deep Kentucky roots, and we are excited to help Rubicon grow its presence in our great city. The Center City development is a prime example of cutting-edge commercial real estate with best-in-class facilities and services. It is the perfect home for a high-growth innovator like Rubicon.”

Rubicon’s business model enables the growth of small businesses everywhere. Whether the company is helping its customers run their businesses more effectively by streamlining their waste and recycling operations, or by contributing to the growth of its key hauler partners, many of which are small, family-owned businesses themselves, by working with them to expand their customer bases. 

“Rubicon is an innovative company that harnesses the free market to level the playing field in the waste and recycling industry and achieve better, more sustainable outcomes,” said United States Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky. “I have long followed their growth and success under the leadership of Kentuckian Nate Morris and I’m thrilled that they will be investing even more in the Commonwealth with a new headquarters in Lexington. Rubicon stands as proof that good ideas can and do come from every corner of our country.”

Given Rubicon’s long-established relationships with marquee, Kentucky-based customers such as Yum Brands and Papa John’s—and with newer partners including  the Keeneland Association—the time is right to put this growth plan into place in the state.

Further, Rubicon’s new global headquarters enables the company to build on its notable strategic partnerships with esteemed institutions such as the University of Kentucky, the Gatton School of Business, the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. 

“I’m proud of Nate and Rubicon and all their accomplishments,” said C.M. “Bill” Gatton, the largest benefactor to the University of Kentucky and the namesake of its business school. “As an early investor in Rubicon, I’m delighted that the company is opening its new headquarters in Lexington.”

As both a prime example and dedicated supporter of American entrepreneurship and innovation, the company is positioning itself via its headquarters location to expand its central role as a driver of economic opportunity in the state. In addition to its focus on the waste and recycling space, Rubicon also intends to support waste-related research and manufacturing opportunities.

Rubicon’s headquarters are located at The Offices at City Center, 250 West Main Street, Suite 600, Lexington, KY 40507, and will be formally opening later this summer.

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Janson will display his high-octane, multi-instrumental talents on a stage near the start-finish line between the morning Cup Series qualifying session (10:05 a.m.) and the afternoon “Ally 400” (2:30 p.m., NBCSN), the first Cup Series race in Middle Tennessee in 37 years. Grandstand gates open at 9 a.m. on Father’s Day.

The 35-year-old Missouri native had his first hit single with “Buy Me A Boat,” which topped the charts, reached double-platinum status and earned the iHeartRadio Music Awards Country Song of the Year Award after its release in 2015.

Janson followed that success with his 2017 album “Everybody” which featured gold-certified hit “Drunk Girl,” (Song of the Year at the 2018 MusicRow Awards) and top single “Fix a Drink.”

Janson’s latest album “Real Friends,” includes the singles “Good Vibes” and “Done,” both which reached No. 1 on the U.S. country airplay charts.

“I’m super thrilled to be performing at the NASCAR Cup Series pre-race concert at Nashville Superspeedway on June 20th,” says Janson. “I’m pumped to have NASCAR back in Nashville for the first time in 10 years with a SOLD-OUT crowd. I can’t think of a better combination than racing fans & country music fans. It will be a glorious day!” 

“As Middle Tennessee’s home track for NASCAR Cup Series racing, we understand the importance of infusing the heart of Music City into our events,” said Erik Moses, Nashville Superspeedway’s president. “We’re thrilled that Chris Janson will bring his special brand of entertainment to our Father’s Day race weekend and are certain our fans from across the state and around the country will enjoy his show before America’s best drivers take the green flag for the Ally 400.”

Tickets are available for Nashville Superspeedway’s first two races on its Father’s Day weekend slate, including the “Tennessee Lottery 250” NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, June 19 (2:30 p.m. CT, NBCSN) and the “Rackley Roofing 200” NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race under the lights on Friday, June 18 (7 p.m. CT, FS1).

Fans can order tickets for the June 18-19 events by visiting NashvilleSuperSpeedway.com or calling 866-RACE-TIX.

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In ace magazine’s June 2021 issue, Ron Mack and ‘YoYo Artist” son Stoney mean business.

We take a glimpse into Lexington’s newest eclectic spot known as The Grove.

Did someone say staycation? Find Lexington’s ultimate 2021 summer guide in ace’s June 2021 issue.

We also highlight Lexington news for Business, Community, Health & Outdoors, Ace Eats Out: What Lexington Eats, Arts & Entertainment, and Home & Garden.

Chard so hard! Chef Tom shares how to use rainbow chard from the farmers’ market.

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“Thanks to the 150,000 Lexington people who have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine, we can open up our community to larger celebrations,” Mayor Linda Gorton said.

With a new partnership started in 2019, R. J. Corman will once again host the launch site of our Fourth of July fireworks show. “We are very grateful to R. J. Corman, which has consistently stepped up to allow our fireworks display to be in the heart of our downtown,” Gorton said.

“We are so excited to work with Mayor Gorton’s office, the City of Lexington, and the Parks & Recreation Department again to present the 2021 Independence Day fireworks. Although we have faced many challenges as a country and in our community in the past year, we still can celebrate our great nation and the freedoms we enjoy. As the pandemic fades, we have a renewed appreciation of freedom, and I’m glad R. J. Corman Railroad Company can, once again, partner with the city to provide the launch site for the fireworks,” said Ed Quinn, President & CEO, R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC.

The fireworks will begin at 10 p.m., Saturday, July 3. Citizens are encouraged to come downtown and park for free in the Central Bank Center parking lot off High Street, bring a chair, and enjoy the show. Those who have not been fully vaccinated should wear a mask.

In addition, the Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run will return to in-person racing this year on Saturday, July 3. This is the 45^th year of the race. Although first announced as having limited participants, recent public health guidelines allowed those limitations to be lifted.

The Bryan Station and Frederick Douglass High School Marching Bands will perform a variety of music at the finish line of the race.

For those unable to run in-person on July 3, a Bluegrass 10,000 virtual race can be completed using the RaceJoy app.

Planning for the traditional Fourth of July Festival and Parade usually begins early in the year. At that time, public health guidelines did not allow a traditional parade and festival.

“This is our 45^th annual race. It’s one of Lexington’s favorite summer traditions,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “This year might look a little different from most years, but we’re still running or walking forward, making progress.”

BLUEGRASS 10,000 IN-PERSON UPDATES FOR 2021

Guidelines are subject to change

• All participants will run in waves of up to 175 people, for a total of 12 groups.
• No in-person spectators. Friends and family can cheer along virtually and watch the race results via the RaceJoy app.
• There will be no awards ceremony. Awards can be picked up at the Carver Center, 522 Patterson St.
• The day begins at 7:55 am with the Wheelchair Race.
• 8 am Elite Runners
• Starting at 8:05 am each wave will be released every 5 minutes until all 12 waves have begun.
• Bib numbers assigned at packet pickup times.
• 10K Training Program by John’s Run/Walk Shop, to be announced via Facebook
• Gear check near Mile 2 operated on race day by John’s Run/Walk Shop.
• Start line/finish line: Main Street/Limestone, downtown Lexington. Other course details to come. This will not be a certified race course.
• Racers will be lined up in the plaza in front of the District and Circuit courthouses on North Limestone.
• Participant race results can be tracked and uploaded automatically by using the RaceJoy app.
• Awards determined by chip time on racer’s bib throughout the race.
• Awards for top competitors will be announced over social media.

BLUEGRASS 10,000 VIRTUAL OPTION FOR 2021

• The Virtual race can be completed at any time from now until July 4.
• Virtual participants can use the RaceJoy app to upload their results.
• No awards will be given to virtual runners.

FUN RUN IN-PERSON

• The Fun Run is for those who want to run or walk up to one mile on Saturday, July 3.
• This event will take place on a different course downtown, close to the Bluegrass 10K course.
• No registration cap is necessary unless participation begins to reach 1,000 people.

Sign-up for the in-person Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run on-line at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/Bluegrass10000

All participants of the Bluegrass 10,000, Fun Run and Virtual Race will receive a Bluegrass 10,000 race shirt. Packet pick-ups are planned throughout June at Lululemon in the Summit, John’s Run/Walk shop in Ashland and Palomar, and our community center Artworks at Carver Center.

Ace Magazine’s May 2021 issue is all about Spring reads in the Bluegrass!

We have a conversation with two Kentucky Poet Laureates—George Ella Lyon and Crystal Wilkinson— before chatting with writer and Lexington native Whitney Collins about her new collection of thirteen short stories.

Bryce Anderson of Vinaigrette believes in Good Business.

‘Jeannie’s Bottle to Auction,’ Sammy Beam reflects on his Beam Bottle.

We also highlight Lexington news for Business, Community, Ace Eats Out: What Lexington Eats, Arts & Culture, and Home & Garden.

Farmers’ market season! Chef Tom shares How to use spring asparagus.

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“The physical space of the Village Branch posed several challenges as we began to reopen,” said Executive Director Heather Dieffenbach. “It was much more challenging to keep library customers and staff safe in the smaller space available at Village, but we are delighted to accommodate limited services beginning next week.” 

Over the past year, the Village Branch has partnered with the YMCA of Central Kentucky to offer an NTI Learning Lab at no cost to Cardinal Valley residents.  The program, funded in part by the Blue Grass Community Foundation/United Way Coronavirus Relief Fund and LFUCG Neighborhood Development Fund, will end this week. 

“Village is a cornerstone of our city’s international community, and we are excited to welcome back our Village Branch customers.  We hope to see you there soon,” added Ms. Dieffenbach.

Amazon Logistics announced plans to expand its investment in Kentucky by opening a new delivery station in Lexington in 2021. The new facility will be located at Lexmark and will power Amazons last-mile delivery capabilities to increase efficiency of deliveries to customers in Lexington. The new delivery station will create hundreds of full- and part-time jobs, paying a starting wage of $15 per hour and offering a variety of benefits from day one.

Amazon spokesperson Andre Woodson says, “We’re excited to expand our investment in the state of Kentucky with the addition of a new delivery station in Lexington. This new delivery station will provide fast and efficient delivery for customers and create hundreds of job opportunities for the talented local workforce. We expect the site to open in 2021.”

Delivery stations power the last mile of Amazon’s order fulfillment process. Packages are transported to delivery stations from Amazon fulfillment and sortation centers, and then loaded into vehicles for delivery to customers. Amazon Logistics’ new delivery station will join the state’s two existing delivery stations. Amazon has more than 250 delivery stations in the US.

Lexington mayor Linda Gorton says, “We are excited to partner with Amazon to expand its footprint in Lexington. By generating good paying jobs and utilizing infill development, this last-mile delivery station brings new opportunities to our community on the north side of town.” 

Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and current ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Eric Church has his sights set on a return to the road with this morning’s announcement of a full arena tour. As first shared with the Church Choir and by Billboard magazine earlier today, The Gather Again Tour will kick off September 17, 2021 at Rupp Arena and visit 55 cities including a performance at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville on Friday, February 4, 2022. , culminating at Madison Square Garden in the spring of 2022.

Making the most of the long-awaited opportunity to “gather again,” for the first time in his career Church will adopt an in-the-round set up, with the stage at the center of each arena floor in order to accommodate as many fans as possible. Tickets to all U.S. dates go on sale to the general public Friday, May 7 at 10 a.m. local time at www.EricChurch.com. Church Choir members may access tickets early via pre-sale on Tuesday, May 4 at 10 a.m. local time. On sale information for the Canadian dates will be announced soon.

Church, praised by Rolling Stone in the lead review of the April 2021 print issue for how he “has maneuvered the Nashville system, remaining dedicated to the power of down-the-center hitmaking even as he’s helped expand the parameters of the genre,” has passionately taken a leadership role in the industry’s return to touring. 

“It became very clear to me that the only way to really get back to normal is through vaccinations. You’ve got to get needles in arms,” he shared with Billboard in the April 3 cover story depicting the superstar getting his own second dose of the vaccine after consulting with epidemiologists and industry experts.

“I just want to play shows,” he continued. “Politics’ job is to divide – that’s how you win elections. Those things that unite us are music and sports. The times when, whether you’re a Democrat or Republican or whatever, you throw your arm around the person next to you. We need that. I need that.”

Additionally, Church will appear in an upcoming PSA promoting vaccine education, produced by ACM Lifting Lives, The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative and set to premiere during the ACM Awards broadcast on Sunday, April 18, where Church will also perform a song off his forthcoming Heart & Soul triple album project.

The trio is set for release in the coming weeks, with Heart available everywhere Friday, April 16, Soul available everywhere Friday, April 23, and the middle album, &, available exclusively to the Church Choir on Tuesday, April 20.

In Ace Magazine’s April 2021 issue, we chat with Lexington native Ben Sollee; the classically-trained cellist and composer who wrote the score for the new film Land.

We pay a visit to Gordon Gildersleeve’s studio, where he sets several of his art pieces on fire and discusses “Faces of Covidity.”

We also highlight Lexington news for Business, Community, Ace Eats Out: What Lexington Eats, Health & Wellness, and Home & Garden.

It’s farmers’ market season! Chef Tom shares How to cook with Spring ramps.

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Forecastle Festival will be taking a pause in 2021 and will return stronger than ever in 2022.

Feedback from our loyal fans is incredibly important to us, and we are taking this time to make improvements across the board to make Forecastle 2022 an even more incredible experience. We are excited to share that the festival is moving to Memorial Day Weekend beginning in 2022 and beyond, bringing cooler temperatures and even better vibes!

Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates. We can’t wait to see you at Waterfront Park next year!

In Ace Magazine’s March 2021 issue, we chat with Jason Falls about his third book on digital marketing strategy, Winfluence.

We remember Lexington musician Nick Stump and “The Peach Lady” from Lexington Farmers’ Market.

We also highlight Lexington news for Business, Ace Eats Out: What Lexington Eats, Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, and Home & Garden.

In need of a St. Patrick’s Day recipe? You’re in luck! Chef Tom makes Luck o’ the Irish Pies.

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Dear Fayette County Public Schools Families,

Efforts to curtail infection rates appear to be working, and we are excited to share that the 7-day average of COVID-19 cases is 168 today, trending down from a high of 264 in January. Although Fayette County remains in the purple range of the FCPS In-Person Learning Matrix, we are optimistic – as are our partners with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department – that cases will continue to decrease.

Based on this information, we anticipate conditions will allow us to begin a graduated return to in-person learning the week of February 16-19, 2021. Please recall that schools and offices are closed Monday, February 15, 2021 for Presidents’ Day.

In accordance with our graduated return model, students in grades K-2 whose families have chosen in-person learning will return to school on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. All other grade levels will continue with NTI: 2DL until their return date is determined. 

Remote learning will continue to be an option for families who choose that for their children. Families with questions about the return should contact their child’s school.

Since we are basing today’s announcement on current and anticipated data, we will review conditions on the ground next Tuesday, February 9, in order to affirm this decision.

As we have shared previously, the FCPS In-Person Learning Matrix is not based on a single number. When making decisions about the appropriate mode of instruction, we also consider orders from the governor, student and staff absences, isolations and quarantines, operations and support considerations, community vs. institutional spread, community trends, and vaccine uptake.

We are basing today’s announcement on the following transition factors:

• Community spread of COVID-19 is decreasing steadily.
• FCPS employees who have been vaccinated now have a level of immunity from the first dose.
• FCPS employees will be eligible to receive their second COVID-19 vaccination the week of Feb. 8-12, 2021 and Feb. 16-19, 2021.
• The number of students and staff testing positive for COVID-19 (resulting in isolations) is lower than the first half of January.

Again, we appreciate all our community is doing to help limit the spread and we are excited about welcoming our students back to campus.

Sincerely,

Marlene Helm

Fayette County Public Schools Acting Superintendent

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For two nights only, some of the best bull riders in the world will battle the sport’s rankest bovine athletes in the ultimate showdown of man vs. beast in one of the most exciting live sporting events to witness. The fearless riders of the PBR are eager to bring back to Lexington the only sport that pits a lightweight against a heavyweight in epic 8-second confrontations. 

In cooperation with the office of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, as well as Rupp Arena, PBR has instituted a series of fan safety protocols for a safe and responsible event, including:

• All fans as well as staff and competitors will be required to wear face masks inside Rupp Arena.
• All PBR staff, riders and stock contractors will be undergo COVID-19 (coronavirus) medical testing to participate in the event.
• All fans will be required to complete a CDC-informed health screening upon prior arrival and will be subsequently temperature checked.
• PBR will sell less than 15% of arena capacity to separate fans and all fans will be in POD seating, which increases distancing and minimizes fan crossover when entering and exiting their seats.
• Tickets will be mobile only, and exclusively sold online or by phone.
• Concession stands will not be open in observation of the Kentucky’s mandate prohibiting indoor dining.
• Increased sanitization of high-contact areas including bathrooms, concourses, and elevators.
• For a complete list of Rupp Arena COVID-19 protocols, visit http://www. RuppArena.com/guest-services/covid-19-policies-procedures/.

In 2020, Cole Melancon (Paris, Texas) and Lindomar Lino (Anapolis, Brazil) tied for the event win at the home of the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Both cowboys went a flawless 2-for-2, with Lino’s march to the victory including a championship round winning 90-point ride aboard Sledge Hammer (Golden Boys/Knapp).

In addition to both riders collecting crucial world points, each also earned a berth to compete on the elite Unleash The Beast for the Iron Cowboy Major at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

Capitalizing on the opportunity, Melancon parlayed his elite tour invite into yet another victory, becoming just the second rookie in the sport’s history to win a PBR Major when he was crowned the Iron Cowboy. Earning a $123,407.69 payday along with 200 world points, Melancon skyrocketed from No. 29 to No. 6 in the world.

Narrowly edged out for the Rookie of the Year honor at season’s end, Melancon concluded 2020 a career-high No. 10 in the world.

Other past event winners include 2019 PBR Lexington Invitational Champion Stormy Wing (Dalhart, Texas) and Keyshawn Whitehorse, who won the event en route to being anointed the 2018 PBR Rookie of the Year.

The PBR Lexington Invitational will mark the third PWVT event of the year, with PBR’s fastest-growing tour first scheduled to stop in Cedar Park, Texas, and Greenville, South Carolina.

The 2021 PWVT season is slated to make more than 20 stops, scheduled to make future stops in cities including Memphis, Tennessee; and Reno, Nevada, before culminating the season with the 2021 Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals in Las Vegas. Former PWVT champions include some of the top riders on the globe today, such as Chase Outlaw (2016), 2020 PBR World Champion Jose Vitor Leme (2019) and reigning champion Mason Taylor (2020).

The bull riding action begins at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, February 19, and at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 20 at Rupp Arena. 

All riders will attempt one bull each in Round 1 on Friday night and Round 2 on Saturday night. Following Round 2, the Top 10 will then advance to the championship round where they will attempt one final bull, all in an effort to be crowned the event champion. Additionally, the PBR Lexington Invitational event winner will also earn an invite to compete on the elite PBR Unleash The Beast.

This article also appears on page 18 of the January 2021 print edition of ace magazine.

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Price worked tirelessly for more than 30 years to make Fayette County Public Schools a place of opportunity for children. “It was always about what’s best for our students. John never wavered in his commitment in trying to do the right thing,” said board member Daryl Love, who served with Price. 

The board had voted in May 2019 to acquire the former Lexmark building to house the district’s central offices. During this fall’s transition from 701 E. Main St. to the new location, Superintendent Manny Caulk recommended naming the facility for Price. Elected to the school board in 2003, Price served as chair from 2010 until his death in 2016. 

A certified public accountant, Price opened his accounting office to high school students through the district’s Experience-Based Career Education program, serving as a mentor before he had children of his own. When his daughter entered FCPS, he became an exemplar of family engagement – serving as a homeroom parent, PTA member, PTA officer, and SBDM member at schools his daughter attended. In 1993, Price helped establish the 16th District PTA to unify parent engagement organizations from every school in the district, and subsequently served as its second president. He was later appointed to the FCPS Equity Council Committee. 

Price was a statesman in every sense of the word – displaying wisdom, acting with integrity, building consensus, and taking deliberate action to benefit the students, staff, families, and community. A servant leader who put the needs of children first, Price worked countless hours to create learning environments that would support the achievement of all students and ensure that every student attends a world-class school, regardless of where they live.    

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“It’s been an honor to be working with a world-class team of public health professionals who continue to face every challenge head-on,” Dr. Humbaugh said. “Every day, and not just in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, these folks embody the standard for excellence in public health.”

Making the announcement now gives the Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health time to select a search firm to find qualified candidates to fill the position.

Dr. Humbaugh, who has been with LFCHD since June 2016, said he has enjoyed working with the health department team and with many partners throughout the community to fulfil the agency’s mission of helping Lexington be well, even during these challenging times.

“I’m hopeful that by the summer of 2021, we as a community will be in a much better place in terms of the pandemic,” he said. “Let’s all continue to work together to help make that a reality. The COVID-19 vaccines that are on the horizon have the potential to be a game-changer by bringing us protection against the virus.”

The National Farm Machinery Show is held annually at the Kentucky Exposition Center and is the largest indoor farm show in the country, featuring 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space. The show is a key player in the agriculture industry, featuring the most comprehensive display of equipment, services and technology. Top brands unveil the latest models of tractors, combines and technological advances each year.

“We know how important this show is to the global agricultural community and with vaccines on the horizon, moving the National Farm Machinery Show allows more time to deliver a safe event. Our new registration process will allow people to reserve for specific days while maintaining a safe attendance cap during all show hours,” said President and CEO of Kentucky Venues David S. Beck. “After the success of our other events and earning accreditation from the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association for our sanitization and outbreak prevention procedures, we feel confident in our ability to safely produce this crucial event.”

NFMS has enacted new procedures to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Those measures include:

• Every attendee will be required to register for the show, submitting their name and contact information for contact tracing and attendance management.
• Capacity will be capped to allow for 36 sq. ft. of space per person at any given time.
• The trade show will be conducted in a hybrid model to allow for both in-person and virtual attendance.
• Facial coverings will be required for everyone in attendance.
• Increased hand sanitizer and handwashing stations will be available throughout the property.

The Championship Tractor Pull shows will be live-streamed and in-person attendance will be capped at 33%, which is 7,000 people. Only half of the rows in Freedom Hall will be available, with closed rows marked to prevent attendees from sitting in them. Additionally, closed seats will be placed between all parties to allow for social distancing. The Pit in Broadbent Arena will be closed to the public.

The National Farm Machinery Show is free and open to the public with pre-registration. Parking is $10 per vehicle and $20 for a bus. Additional safety measures and show information are available at farmmachineryshow.org.

Additional Championship Tractor Pull show information and safety measures are available at champpull.org/.

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The City and Strand Associates have been awarded the association’s Grand Award for the city’s Fourth Street Corridor & Legacy Trail Phase 3 engineering project. The City and Palmer Engineering won an Honor Award for “Coordination, Communication, and COVID-19” public communication efforts related to the Euclid Avenue Sewer project. 

“Both of these projects presented unique challenges and opportunities,” says Environmental Quality and Public Works Commissioner Nancy Albright. “Our divisions worked hard during this challenging year to make sure that the projects were not only completed but were done so to an award winning standard.” 

The Legacy Trail project consisted of the final, 1.5-mile segment of the trail located mainly in the Third and Fourth street area between Winchester Road and Jefferson Street. Construction on the final segment began in December of 2019. 

The Euclid Sewer project consisted of building three major trunk sewer lines on the UK campus, the Avenue of Champions and Euclid Avenue. The trunk lines, built in heavily traveled areas, extended more than 9,000 feet in length. Construction began in March 2020 just as the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting Kentucky and was completed nearly a year ahead of time. The award focused on the communication efforts related to this project.  

“We closed 2019 very concerned about the project’s impact on university operations and traffic around campus. We knew that upping our game in terms of communication was essential,” says Water Quality Director Charlie Martin. “Through the efforts of many, including UK communications staff, local media coverage and exceptional citizen engagement, we were able to stay ahead of the curve by providing timely updates, block by block, on how the project was proceeding.”  

As award winners, both projects will be eligible to compete in the 2021 ACEC National EEA competition. Winners at the national level will be announced in late April.  

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