Milward Funeral Directors | Community Service

2013 Med Toss

From 9a-3p on Saturday, April 27, you can dispose your unused or expired medicines (over-the-counter and prescription) in a safe and environmentally friendly way during Med Toss 2013. It is simple, just drop them off at Milward Funeral Director-Man 'O War at 1509 Trent Boulevard.

John’s work has appeared in Outdoor Photographer, Popular Photography and Keeneland magazines, TIME books, McGraw-Hill books, as well as numerous local publications. His Red River Gorge, The Eloquent Landscape, a 168-page coffee table book of photographs, was introduced in late 2006 and is quickly went into a second printing. Nearly 100 of his photographs grace the pages of Through the Eyes of Lincoln, A Modern Photographic Journey, which was released in April, 2008.

John’s images are marketed through galleries and gift shops throughout Kentucky. He also sells his work at art fairs throughout the region. Corporate buyers of his work include Kentucky American Water Company, Norton Brownsboro Hospital (Louisville, KY) and Eli Lily (Indianapolis, IN). His photographs are displayed in hotels, hospitals and other public and private venues throughout the country. In addition, he conducts photographic workshops and provides digital printing services for other artists and photographers.

A native Kentuckian, he resides in Lexington with his wife, Anne.

Appetizers provided by Dupree Catering.

Join Milward Funeral Directors at our Downtown location for the Hop featuring artists Mike Creech, Stephanie Wiant, Roger Ballard and Cindy Baker.

LexArts' gallery Hop is a self-guided tour of the visual arts in downtown Lexington, KY. Patrons can visit up to 46 sites of their choice. Milward is a unique gallery Hop location. Built in 1905, by Union civil war veteran, Colonel Wm. Rice Milward Sr., the historic building has served in Lexington families as a funeral home for 106 years.

Stephanie Wiant

Being an army brat was a great and yet sometimes intimidating experience for Stephanie Wiant. As she moved around the United States, and adjusted to new challenges, art provided an avenue of comfort for her. It helped her find a way to release her thoughts, conquer her fears and communicate her thoughts and dreams. Art gave Stephanie a sense of purpose and confidence.

Stephanie's sense of purpose and confidence broke in the summer of 2005 when her father unexpectedly died from heart disease. Months went by after he father's funeral and it still felt like she was living in a dream. Art was the only thing that seemed to move or slow down when she needed it to. It did not push Stephanie to move on or tell her what to do. It simply listened to the stroke of her brush, paused with every sketch from her pencil, and ignited with every color she used.

To this day art continues to be a major influence in Stephanie's life. Currently, she tries to incorporate art in her life as much as possible and actively looks for ways to display her work and tell her story. Stephanie believes art is a language that can speak volumes to the heart and provide a common ground.

www.Wiantart.com

Roger Ballard
Roger Ballard Photography

Roger Ballard is a native Kentuckian whose Kentucky roots date back to the 1780’s. Roger and his wife have lived in Versailles since 2001.

Photography has been a longtime hobby. He only recently has decided to share it with the public. In 2010 prints of Roger¹s photographs began appearing in galleries, gift shops and restaurants in Central Kentucky.

He also has begun to sell his work in art fairs throughout the region.

www.paulrogerballard.com

Cindy Baker
Flowers by Design

Cindy loves to travel and experience first hand the combination of colors found in flowers all over the world. In 2011 she visited some really special places -- five islands in the Eastern Caribbean, Amelia Island, Savannah, Boco Raton and Key Largo. She photographed lots of beautiful flowers.

At the Hop, Cindy will feature new flower prints (framed and unframed), perpetual calendars and note cards. Her latest endeavor is a booklet called "How Does Your Garden Grow?". It's a month-by-month gardening calendar with tips and techniques to encourage beautiful blooms, healthy plants and fresh herbs and vegetables.

www.cindywabaker.com

Holiday Program helped individuals face the holidays

Individuals who have experienced the death of a family member or friend and needed help facing the holidays joined Milward Funeral Directors at Holiday Hope on November 16, 2010 at Anchor Baptist Church, 3601 Winthrop Drive, Lexington.

The program was co-sponsored by Hospice of the Bluegrass. Guest speakers include:d Sheryl Woolverton and Janice Purdy, Berevement Counselors at Hospice of the Bluegrass.

Guests learned practical ideas for coping with the holidays and special days during the first year of bereavement.

The program included a candle-lighting presentation ceremony in honor of loved ones who have died. The program was available to children ages 6-12 and included activities to help them explore grief through art therapy and group interaction.

Community Veterans Day Program and Dinner

On 11 NOV 2010, Veterans Day, Milward Funeral Directors staff helped recognize local Military Veterans who attended the Community Veterans Day Program and Dinner. The event was presented by the Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition and was held at Tates Creek Christian Church.

All Veterans of the United States Armed Forces were invited to enjoy a delicious FREE meal with gratitude for their service and sacrifice. The meal was served by the Milward staff and volunteers from Tates Creek Christian Church.

Following the Community Veterans Day Dinner, Milward Funeral Directors participated in the Community Veterans Day Observance. The public was invited to recognize and honor veterans at this annual Community Veterans Day Observance presented by the Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition.

The featured presentation was made by LCDR John RUDD, USN. The USMCR MP CoA will present The Colors. A patriotic concert was performed by members of the Tates Creek Christian Church Choir, Immanuel Baptist Church Choir and Centenary United Methodist Church Choir.

Veterans attended the program wearing medals/ribbons to this event, by request of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Currently serving military members came in uniform of the day. Some veterans were recognized by received new medals during the ceremony.

The Community Veterans Day Observance is presented annually by BMAC. BMAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax exempt, non-sectarian, non-partisan civilian organization of patriotic individuals, businesses, government entities, all branches of the United States military and veterans. Its purpose is to promote the awareness of and educate the public about the armed forces of the United States of America and their contributions to our safety, the preservations of our freedoms and their state of readiness.

Horse Mania

As the Bluegrass region entertained visitors at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, LexArts led the charge with an encore appearance of its greatest hit-Horse Mania. A public art project, Horse Mania involved a citywide display of fiberglass horses extravagantly decorated by local artists. Recognizing the immerse opportunity presented by Horse Mania 2010, astute local businesses responded enthusiastically to LexArts call for sponsors.

Milward Funeral Directors was honored to sponsor Wildflower, created by the artistic hand of Anne Kindl. Wildflower is located in front of the Milward Funeral Directors Broadway location.