The Years in Review
     Like it's 1999: ACE's Millennium Models


    The Years in Review
     Like it's 1999: ACE's Millennium Models 
     

     It's not possible to look back over 10 years of ACE and include everyone who's had an impact on this community in  general, or on the paper specifically in a year-end "Hall of  Fame" style spread. There are just too many to be  counted. (Too many to be counted for a "Hall of Shame"  too, so we decided not to waste the ink.)

     In October, however, we began soliciting reader input and several names came up over and over. And so we present  these noteworthy samples - a few individuals who've helped to shape the character of central Kentucky in  arenas ranging from social justice to arts and culture and  activism. This List is not intended to be all encompassing -  it's not inclusive or exclusive - it's just a brief introduction  to a few of the inspiring folks our staff and readers have  met over the past few years.

    Bruce Burris ...for opening the Minds Wide Open art center, a program for artists who are considered to have disabilities or special needs. Burris encourages his students/artists to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces using various mediums while expressing their innermost feelings and thoughts. An artist  himself, Burris often picks up the brush and joins in. He has held several exhibits for his students, and has thus allowed the  community a new insight into an often misunderstood population.  As a teacher, a mentor, and an artist, Burris has contributed his time and energy to bettering our community and the lives of many individuals.