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The Winchester Applebee's, owned and operated by Thomas & King, is serving up a new look and feel. On the menu: a remodeled interior and exterior with warmer color tones, a more contemporary design, updated restrooms and murals depicting the neighborhood the restaurant serves. The Applebee's on West Lexington Avenue unveiled the new look when renovations wrapped up recently. “We didn't change what people know and love about Applebee's; we simply enhanced those elements to give our Winchester restaurant more of a local connection,” said Christy Metcalfe, senior vice president of marketing for Thomas & King.

For the third year in a row, my retired Navy fiancé and I (an Army veteran) enjoyed the wonderful Veteran's Day free meal that Applebee's so graciously offers all Armed Forces vets and active duty personnel. The meal was delicious, the atmosphere was crowded with old and young military people - some in their uniforms, dressed from camouflage fatigues to full dress mess uniforms complete with bow tie. It was great to hear all the military people reminiscing about their military service, about friends sadly lost, about friends gratefully reunited.

A pair of Lexington men were arrested on charges of trafficking drugs near Applebee's Monday night.Danny R. Hunter, 28, and Zacchaeus E. Hunter, 27, were arrested near the restaurant for allegedly trafficking crack cocaine, Winchester Police Chief William Jackson said. Jackson did not know how much the men allegedly had, but was notified of the arrests. Neither the police report nor the citations had been filed at press time. Eyewitnesses complained about the arrest going down at the crowded restaurant lot. An eyewitness to the incident, who did not want to give his name, said he saw the driver flee before the car was "cut off" by police cars "at the top of the hill" near the traffic light on Lexington Avenue.

The Telephone Pioneers conducted their November luncheon at Applebee's in Winchester.  Those in attendance were Kay and Bob Hellman, Alma Jones, Edna Witt, Mary Rupsis, Wayne Altom, Phyllis Castle, Bob Berryman and Bill and Nancy Thiry. The Pioneers will host their Christmas luncheon at The Steakhouse on Lexington Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 11:30 am. Each member is asked to bring a toy for Operation Happiness. The Pioneers' luncheon schedule for 2013 is as follows: Jan. 10, Applebee's; Feb. 14,  Jade Garden; March 14, Golden Corral; April 11, Applebee's; May 9, Sammy's; June 13, Puerta Grande; July 11, Golden Corral; Aug. 8 Applebee's; Sept.

Phillips-Coffey Raymond Phillips of McKinney and Patricia Hodge of Lebanon announce the engagement of their daughter, Ramona Kay Phillips, to Anthony Shane Coffey, son of Gary and Caroline Coffey of Stanford. Phillips is a 1991 graduate of Rowan County High School and is an employee of Applebee's in Danville. Coffey is a 1991 graduate of Lincoln County High School and an employee of Applebee's. An open wedding is planned for 2 p.m. May 14 at Moreland Christian Church.

The East Jessamine girls' soccer team will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast Aug. 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at Applebee's and cost $5 a ticket. Tickets can be purchased from any girls' soccer player.

Dear Editor: During my usual and customary hour and a half wait to be seated at Applebee's on Friday, I couldn't help but wonder: Where are the restaurants? Where's the Red Lobster and O'Charley's we were promised when we voted for liquor-by-the-drink? Where's the Ruby Tuesday's, Rafferty's, or Tony Roma's that were waiting in the wings once Danville went moist? Since that vote, Danville has a remodeled Long John Silvers and Arby's, has a future Captain D's and now a Huddle House, none of which serve alcohol.

It is so good of all the people who work so hard to make Veterans Day at the armory a huge success. We want to give a special thanks to Sharon Martin, who organized getting all the food, servers, prizes, shuttle carts and other volunteers. The veterans of the area were well honored, and we appreciate being remembered. A sincere thanks and God bless them all. Also, we want to send a great big public thank you to Applebee's for the wonderful meals they provided for veterans all day on Veterans Day last Friday.

Dennis and Lisa England of Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter, Hayli England, to Joshua Andrew Weldon, son of Keith and Barbara Weldon of Parksville. The bride-elect is a 2012 graduate of Garrard County High School and attends Eastern Kentucky University in the deaf studies and interpreting program. She is a hostess at Applebee's. The groom-elect is a 2011 graduate of Garrard County High School and attends Eastern Kentucky University. He is a manager at Hardee's.

Applebee's sponsors give-away Twelve Lexington-area Applebee's restaurants, including the one in Danville, have begun awarding a total of $96,000 to lucky guests and the charities or non-profit organizations of their choice as part of the new "Doin' Good in the Neighborhood" contest. Residents may sign up for the weekly give-aways at Applebee's in Danville, Lexington, Frankfort, Richmond, Nicholasville, Mount Sterling, Winchester, and Georgetown. No purchase is required.

Dennis and Lisa England of Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter, Hayli England, to Joshua Andrew Weldon, son of Keith and Barbara Weldon of Parksville. The bride-elect is a 2012 graduate of Garrard County High School and attends Eastern Kentucky University in the deaf studies and interpreting program. She is a hostess at Applebee's. The groom-elect is a 2011 graduate of Garrard County High School and attends Eastern Kentucky University. He is a manager at Hardee's.

The Telephone Pioneers conducted their November luncheon at Applebee's in Winchester.  Those in attendance were Kay and Bob Hellman, Alma Jones, Edna Witt, Mary Rupsis, Wayne Altom, Phyllis Castle, Bob Berryman and Bill and Nancy Thiry. The Pioneers will host their Christmas luncheon at The Steakhouse on Lexington Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 11:30 am. Each member is asked to bring a toy for Operation Happiness. The Pioneers' luncheon schedule for 2013 is as follows: Jan. 10, Applebee's; Feb. 14,  Jade Garden; March 14, Golden Corral; April 11, Applebee's; May 9, Sammy's; June 13, Puerta Grande; July 11, Golden Corral; Aug. 8 Applebee's; Sept.

It is so good of all the people who work so hard to make Veterans Day at the armory a huge success. We want to give a special thanks to Sharon Martin, who organized getting all the food, servers, prizes, shuttle carts and other volunteers. The veterans of the area were well honored, and we appreciate being remembered. A sincere thanks and God bless them all. Also, we want to send a great big public thank you to Applebee's for the wonderful meals they provided for veterans all day on Veterans Day last Friday.

For the third year in a row, my retired Navy fiancé and I (an Army veteran) enjoyed the wonderful Veteran's Day free meal that Applebee's so graciously offers all Armed Forces vets and active duty personnel. The meal was delicious, the atmosphere was crowded with old and young military people - some in their uniforms, dressed from camouflage fatigues to full dress mess uniforms complete with bow tie. It was great to hear all the military people reminiscing about their military service, about friends sadly lost, about friends gratefully reunited.

The Winchester Applebee's, owned and operated by Thomas & King, is serving up a new look and feel. On the menu: a remodeled interior and exterior with warmer color tones, a more contemporary design, updated restrooms and murals depicting the neighborhood the restaurant serves. The Applebee's on West Lexington Avenue unveiled the new look when renovations wrapped up recently. “We didn't change what people know and love about Applebee's; we simply enhanced those elements to give our Winchester restaurant more of a local connection,” said Christy Metcalfe, senior vice president of marketing for Thomas & King.

A Lincoln County man was arrested Thursday night after he allegedly pulled a loaded pistol while drunk inside Applebee’s restaurant in Danville. Steve K. Coleman, 50, of Stanford was charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon, possession of a loaded firearm in a location where alcohol is served, resisting arrest and public intoxication. Danville Police Chief Jay Newell said someone inside Applebee’s called 911 about 11:40 p.m. to report a man with a gun inside the restaurant.

H-burg bakery moves locations Lighthouse Bakery in Harrodsburg has moved to 322 E. Office St. Owners Joey and Vicky Griffin made the move to a larger building with easier access. The Griffins opened the bakery in 2007. For more information, call (859) 734-0660 or log on to www.thelighthousebakery.com. Greene recognized at conference Clarence Greene of Mercer County recently received the Ray Pantel Meritorious Service at the National Utility Training Education and Safety Association annual conference held in Minneapolis, Minn.

The East Jessamine girls' soccer team will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast Aug. 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at Applebee's and cost $5 a ticket. Tickets can be purchased from any girls' soccer player.

LIBERTY ? In Stanford, the business owners behind the petition that calls for a referendum on alcohol sales have chosen to remain anonymous so as not to alienate any potential customers who might take a hard line against drinking. In Liberty, Ronnie Davis is going a different route. He's put his intention to make the town moist on full public display, boldly announcing it on a sign adorned with American flags at a prominent intersection on U.S. 127 where he wants to develop a 100-seat restaurant, bar and grill.