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oct // nov 17 Publisher/Creative Director Jason Tanner jason@tannerwest.com

from the editor

Life is full of changes. As I’m writing this, Brittany Ross (Henderson Family’s magnificent managing editor) is days if not hours - away from delivering twin baby girls, which is why she is deservedly taking a break from the magazine. As such, I am holding down the fort, so to speak, and I’m doing my best to keep this issue running smoothly during her maternity leave. With this issue, it strikes me that Henderson Family is now fully past the one year mark. As Henderson was just announcing the “...Is My Nature” campaign, it proved to be perfect timing to launch a magazine in Henderson. There has been a lot of progress over the past year and there continues to be momentum moving forward. It seems Henderson is still discovering and claiming its nature, which means we will have an even better story to tell once the completed work on the twin bridges and I-69 brings even more people to town. I love this time of year with the weather getting cooler, the leaves beginning to change, and the kids getting excited about fall break and trick-or-treating. This issue should give your family plenty of options to keep you busy this fall. There are concerts coming to town, corn mazes to be explored, and memories to be made. Flipping through this issue, Hendersonians should find plenty to be proud of. You’ll find a look back at 60 years of Distinguished Young Women of Henderson County, the story behind Terror on the Trails, and an inside look at an incredible group of volunteer Chemo Buddies. I think you will enjoy meeting Belle Townsend and hearing about how some Henderson students enjoyed the solar eclipse. Our Health and Wellness special section is full of useful information as well. As always, special thanks to our advertisers for supporting this magazine. We hope you have as much fun reading Henderson Family as we do making it.

Editor in Chief Danny May danny@tannerpublishing.com Managing Editor Brittany Ross brittany@tannerpublishing.com Advertising Sales Brock Quinton brock@tannerpublishing.com Robert Williams robert@tannerpublishing.com Layout Design Andrea Roberson Graphic Design Jamie Alexander Taylor West Contributors Laura Acchiardo Ron Burkins A.J. Casey Christina Dalton Erika Henderson Donna Stinnett Amanda Waggener On The Cover Emery Melvin (9) and Gabrielle Melvin (9) Photo by Jamie Alexander Contact Information Henderson Family Magazine PO Box 9503 Owensboro, KY 42302 (888) 304-5416 facebook.com/ hendersonfamilymagazine twitter.com/hendersonfamily issuu.com/hendersonfamily Advertise Henderson Family is a FREE magazine because of community support. Thank you to the great group of businesses & organizations who advertise with us. If you want to contribute to the success of our magazine, we would love to hear from you and will work to develop an advertising partnership that will not only benefit you, but also the families of Henderson.

Danny May Editor in Chief TANNER PUBLISHING CO.

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PHOTO: 2016 W.C. HANDY BLUES & BARBECUE FESTIVAL, PHOTO BY SAMANTHA WINSTEAD

the buzz

HANDY FESTIVAL WINS ‘BEST MUSIC FESTIVAL’ AWARD For the second consecutive year, the W.C. Handy Here are the winners and their categories: Blues & Barbecue Festival has been named the • Music Festival: First place, W.C. Handy Blues Best Music Festival in Kentucky by Kentucky & Barbecue Festival. Living Magazine. • Antiques Store: Second place: The Elm Consignments and More. The awards were announced live for the first • Winery: Third place, Farmer & Frenchman time at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville. The Vineyard & Winery. Thursday, Aug. 24 awards program was emceed • Historic Site: Third place, John James by former Miss America Heather French Henry. Audubon State Park and Museum. • Hiking Trails: Third place, John James Other Henderson County entities were Audubon State Park. recognized in the awards program. • Barbecue: Third place, J&B Barbecue.

Nature Trail getting an outdoor classroom At a June meeting of the City of Henderson Board of Commissioners, Scout Jacob Goldie described his Eagle Scout project of building an outdoor classroom as an enhancement to the Canoe Creek Nature Trail at Newman Park. His project, now under construction, is located on the backside of the soccer fields at Newman Park. It features a 10-by-12-foot platform with a back railing and benches to give it the feel of an amphitheatre. The classroom will have some interpretive signs to provide education about the wetlands of the Canoe Creek Nature Trail.

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‘Hide-A-Rock’ activity catches on in Henderson Last summer everyone walked around searching for Pokemon on their app Pokemon Go. In times past, geocaching has been a popular pursuit. This summer a new phenomenon swept the area. Many communities including Henderson have started painting rocks and hiding them for others to find. It’s a Rock Scavenger Hunt. Henderson County has a Facebook page group with more than 400 members so far called “Hide-A-Rock In Henderson County.” This group is leading the community to a time of family fun. This is great for parents, babysitters, kids, teens, and adults looking to be involved in the community. Here is some information on how to participate, courtesy of the Henderson County Tourist Commission: What to do when you find a rock: • Comment on the picture of the rock that you found and let everyone

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know you found it either with a picture or just a comment. Admins of the page will then delete the picture so others don’t keep looking for it. You can either re-hide the rock and post a new picture, or you can keep it. If you keep it, please hide two new rocks to keep the adventures going for everyone.

Tips: • Please stay off personal and private property. • Make sure your rock isn’t in a dangerous place. • Don’t leave your rock out in the middle of grassy fields that are mowed; rocks can hurt when hit by a mower. • Acrylic paint stays the best on rocks. • Don’t leave young children unattended. • Searching with a friend, rather than alone, is always safer.

Library Debuts New Drive-Up Drop Box The Henderson County Public Library has added a new drive-up drop box located at the entrance to the library parking lot. Patrons will no longer need to leave their vehicle if they simply have items to return. The new outdoor drop box will accept all library materials, including DVDs and CDs. If you are returning library items and would like to check out more, return them to the circulation desk so library staff can update your account. The current book depository located on Washington Street by the library entrance will remain in use.

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Smart Lighting Project changing the landscape A couple of years ago, South Heights Elementary Principal Rob Carroll contacted Henderson Police Chief Charles “Chip” Stauffer with concerns about the amount of afterdark loitering and trespassing at his school on Madison Street.

Special Farmers Market visits East End Park Some good work in creating community viability and reaching out to a neighborhood happened one Wednesday in August when a one-time pop-up Farmers Market came to East End Park. The event included live music, farm vendors with a variety of products, food samples and recipe handouts and a visit by two food trucks. The lunch-time event was well-attended and plans are being made to repeat and perhaps expand the event in next year’s summer season.

Women’s Honor Court Park gets new honoree The Women’s Honor Court Park, one of a handful of parks in the United States dedicated to honoring women, received a new inductee in September. The late Susan Starling Towles, first librarian of Henderson County Public Library and one of the driving forces behind the establishment of Audubon Museum, joined five previous honorees in the honor court. The previous inductees have been Lucy Audubon (wife of John James Audubon who helped make publication of his “The Birds of America” a reality); Mary Towles Sasseen Wilson (credited with setting aside a special day for recognition of mothers); Mary W. Arvin Sissons (a Red Cross nurse during World War I and first woman in Kentucky to receive the Purple Heart); Thelma Banks Johnson (first African American elected to public office in Henderson County); and Joan Hoffman (educator and former mayor of Henderson). The Women’s Honor Court Park is a project of Henderson County government and Ohio Valley Art League. It is located at 16 S. Water St. in Henderson.

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Partnering with Henderson Municipal Power & Light, HPD took note of the darkness surrounding the school and then took action to light it up. “It has dramatically cut down on the number of incidents at the school after hours,” Stauffer said. Now HMPL is using that success story and expanding it through a Smart Lighting Project that was recently launched by the City of Henderson Board of Commissioners. The municipal utility completed an illumination study, starting in an East End target area bordered by Washington, Meadow, Clay and Atkinson streets. They took measurements with light meters and recorded hundreds of data points. “We found out that the lighting levels were very uneven,” said HMPL General Manager Chris Heimgartner. “Some areas were over-lit and some areas were too dark.” The result is that HMPL has started the first phase of a five-year project to achieve a standard illumination level. That includes changing all of the city’s street lights to LED fixtures. To make the lighting more uniform, HMPL is also adjusting the spacing and locations of some of their utility poles. One goal of the Smart Lighting Project was to improve the quality, reliability and energy efficiency of the City of Henderson’s outdoor lights. They’ve already noticed a difference in quality. “Light levels across the entire street have been evened out and improved,” Heimgartner said, adding that LED fixtures emit a full spectrum of light that the human eye perceives as brighter even at lower levels. That type of light also tends to shine down rather than out, so that over time even well-lit cities will display less “light pollution.” Chief Stauffer also said homeowners can also do their part in using lighting as a deterrent to crime and encourages them to make sure their exteriors are well lit and bulbs are in good working order. They may also want to consider motion-sensor lights for their backyards, especially if there is alley access. “Most people who are out in the dark are up to no good. They know the shadows and they know the dark areas. Good lighting is the best deterrent to crime,” Stauffer said. “Well-lit areas are less apt to have problems, and that applies to vandalism and car prowls as well as more serious crimes.” Donna Stinnett is the Public Information Officer with the City of Henderson. HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

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he United Way Born Learning Academy, driven by Toyota, is an innovative program that meets a critical need in Kentucky communities - early childhood parental education. This school-based Academy consists of six workshop sessions that provide parents with tools to help their children succeed in kindergarten and beyond. Here in Henderson, Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center (TBJ ELC) is beginning its fifth year of hosting Born Learning Academy. The series teaches busy, overwhelmed parents and caregivers how to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities. “It’s really about building life-long skills,” says TBJ ELC principal, Ginger Ashby. “And it’s a way for us to create a strong connection between home and school with our families.” Parents of young children (prenatal to five years old) are engaged in hands-on activities and discussion about what it means to be ready for kindergarten and offered strategies they can use at home to maximize their child’s early learning and development. The school-based workshops allow a meaningful conversation to start with parents early, offering them the essential building blocks of education to support their child's future academic successes. Ashby says each session has a literacy focus, but sessions are designed to promote interaction between parents and their children. For example, the last session before school break in May had a summer vacation theme. TBJ Family Resource Coordinator, Stephanie Dowell, made baskets out of beach towels for each family; the baskets contained activities families could do together over the summer, such as bubbles, a jump rope, and other games. Ashby and Dowell both agree that building relationships with parents is the most meaningful outcome of Born Learning. “It’s a great way to form great relationships with parents before their kids even come to Thelma

B.,” Ashby says. As the title suggests, the workshops and activities at Born Learning Academy cover all development ages and stages. Topics range from infant care to pre-k preparation. First-time parents build confidence, which helps ease their frustration while parents of multiple children can learn how to better handle each of their individual children, especially as children age into different stages. Either way, attendance can have a huge impact on the well being of the family by making the family unit stronger. Parents learn new strategies and approaches, but children also benefit tremendously from the sessions. “Research shows and we’ve seen from our own experience that parental involvement is the single most important factor to a child’s development. With Born Learning, parents come and do sideby-side with their kids, and when that type of interaction happens, the child is most likely to succeed,” Ashby said emphatically. “We’re starting young, but we’re also looking forward to adolescence and adulthood because the skills they learn here they can apply later and that helps them integrate into the community and the workforce.” Dinner is provided for anyone who attends BLA to help promote family meal times. Following the meal, parents are taken to the conference room for the education piece while children are taken to childcare provided by the staff at Thelma B. Johnson ELC. After the workshop, parents and children are brought back together for a 15-minute session. HF

SESSION OVERVIEW Session 1: September 12, 2017 SERIES OVERVIEW: Translating early learning research into easyto-do activities Session 2: October 17, 2017 BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS: Test your knowledge, Are you Baby Smart? Child Care Checklist Session 3: November 14, 2017 READY TO READ! BUILDING YOUR CHILD’S LANGUAGE SKILLS: Learn ways to make reading fun & learn how to connect with songs & games Session 4: December 19, 2017 NUTRITION & HEALTH: Healthcare, Nutrition & Sleep Session 5: January 9, 2018 HOW CHILDREN LEARN: Brain development, Ages & Stages Session 6: February 13, 2018 ROUTINES & LEARNING ON THE GO: Morning, After Work & Bedtime

Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center | 631 N. Green Street | Henderson, KY 42420 The Toyota bornlearning® Academy Workshop Series is funded by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky and provided through a collaboration between the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, Toyota and United Way. HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

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elle Townsend looks like your average teenage girl, but if you’ve had the pleasure of meeting her or eating one

of her famous cupcakes, you’d know that she’s anything but average. Belle has built up an impressive list of clients that enjoy her baked goods. She has baked for many organizations throughout Henderson and even catered a wedding. The love she has for making yummy, delicious baked goods began even earlier in her life. Belle reflects back to Grandparent’s Day in the third grade, “Someone brought banana bread, and I ate like five pieces and wanted to make it myself. So, I asked the kid to get the recipe from his mom. After a few days and him not bringing it in, I wrote in his planner to her, and the next day he brings in the recipe.” Belle says she began making that banana bread “all the time.” Belle became enamored with baking. Like all wouldbe greats, she immersed herself in the industry, reading entire cookbooks and watching cooking shows faithfully. Belle fulfilled her first wedding order as a middle schooler. That’s right, she handled the business of desserts, which is one of the main attractions at a wedding!

Belle’s love for banana bread and passion for baking

morphed into a stream of income. Baking allows Belle to generate money doing what she loves, and yet provide her the time freedom to devote toward her studies. Belle is an honor student at Henderson County High School, currently a senior, and has successfully completed enough Advanced Placement courses to yield her enough college credits to begin college as a Junior at 18.

Besides being an expert baker and all-around honor

student, Belle travels to Louisville and competes in slam

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poetry events. “Slam poetry is basically a written poem that emphasizes rhythm schemes versus rhyming and is spoken out loud.” Belle looks like your typical teen, but is anything but typical; she’s extraordinary.

Belle is poised to take on her biggest order yet, over 450

cupcakes. What started as a love became a passion that grew into a business. However, Belle’s gift of baking is more than monetary; it is a means of giving back to those around her, and that is why baking is her nature.

Ron Burkins is a freelance writer. He is a Hendersonian who loves spending time with his family, mentorship, and horticulture. HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

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2017 SOLAR ECLIPSE

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he majority of Henderson looked to the skies in both awe and wonder on August 21 at 1:24 p.m. During the early afternoon, the sunlight dimmed, cicadas could be heard, and residents may have felt a drop in temperature. On that day a solar eclipse could be seen from coast to coast across the continental United States -- an event that hadn’t occurred since 1979. Even though Henderson was only within the 99.56% zone, unlike their Hopkinsville neighbors who experienced 100% totality, residents felt the swelling anticipation both on the day and the week leading up to the eclipse. According to Scott Taylor, an associate professor of mathematics at Henderson Community College who presented on the eclipse that Monday, the 99.56% zone was 1,000 times brighter than it would have been had Henderson been in the 100% zone. Students across the Henderson County School District and residents from around the area gathered at HCC to hear Taylor speak about the eclipse. He covered the basics of astronomy, sizes and types of stars, origins and properties of the Moon, and the Moon’s influences on Earth. “I pointed out how bright and, frankly, unnoticeable anything was when the moon had covered half of HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

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the sun,” said Taylor, who has hosted numerous night-time observation and astronomy community education events. “Until the sun was almost entirely covered, there was almost no change in general temperature or brightness. However, at the time of maximum obscuration, I addressed not only the obvious difference in luminosity, but also that insects were chirping as if it were dusk and that it was substantially cooler.” According to a press release from HCC chief advancement officer Jennifer Preston, nearly 800 Henderson County School students attended the lecture and viewed the eclipse from the parking lot through a telescope that included a solar filter. “During the time of maximum obscuration, I noticed the increase in nocturnal animal activity, how significantly cooler campus had gotten, and the uniqueness of the light,” said Taylor. “It was not at all akin to dusk where the light was refracted and a different color. It was a different and unexpected form of darkness.” HCC wasn’t the only location for interested eclipse viewers either. Bend Gate Elementary School scheduled a whole week of solar eclipse related activities leading up to the big event for their students. With science-centered activities and lessons focused on impacts eclipses had on ancient cultures, Bend Gate students were primed for the day. On the day of the eclipse, students were allowed to watch the event on the lawns of Bend Gate. With the peak of the eclipse being at 1:24 p.m., teachers were given the flexibility to take their classes in and out between the hour of 1 p.m. and the peak of total obscurity. “Safety was the school’s primary concern,” said Bend Gate Principal, Deborah Harmon. “Our teachers practiced with their students on how to put the glasses on and how they needed to keep their glasses on. With the smaller students, we had them create screens for their glasses and they decorated them throughout the week.” HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

Donned in glow-in-the-dark t-shirts that read, “The day

Bend Gate went dark,” students, teachers, and some parents chowed down on solar eclipse-themed snacks like Moon Pies and Starbursts while lying on blankets to watch the astronomical event. According to first-grade teacher Alicia Garrett, her class went outside three separate times during the day to see the sun during separate stages of the eclipse. Students who didn’t have permission from their parents to watch the eclipse watched the movie Space Buddies in the school gym.

“Some parents didn’t want their children watching the

eclipse because they were concerned about their children’s eyesight,” said Harmon. “We also had a live feed of the eclipse broadcasted on a corner of the screen. I didn’t want those students to feel punished because their parents were concerned, so we made it a fun day for those students too.”

For those who had wished to see the solar eclipse at 100%

totality, they will have another opportunity in seven years. During 2024, the United States will be able to see the next solar eclipse, and Henderson will be in the 100% zone of totality.

“Regardless of one’s personal political views, religion, or

other ideology, science transcends and influences us all, and human understanding of science is paramount to our growth as a society for myriad reasons, the most obvious of which being technological advancement,” said Taylor. “We’re a scientifically-rooted nation, and I think it’s important to try to cultivate a sense of passion and wonder in the community about such phenomenon.”

Laura Acchiardo is a freelance writer. She is a Henderson transplant who spoils her dog Doodle, even though he doesn't appreciate it.

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<< TERROR ON THE TRAIL VICE PRESIDENT, JANET BARKLEY, STANDS WITH COSTUMED ACTORS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE TRAIL. JANET IS CO-FOUNDER WITH HER BROTHER, MATT GIBSON | PHOTO BY GEORGE HENDERSON

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This Halloween season, prepare for some thrills with "Terror on the Trail." A terrifically terrifying experience aimed at young adults roughly 16 years of age or older.

his trail isn't your average haunted event.

It is a

hauntingly horrifying Halloween experience. Chickens

children face lots of expenses along with unimaginable stress. Donations from this event hopefully ease those burdens.

need not go. However, for those brave souls that do

venture into the night on October 20th and 21st, know your

A New Recipient Each Year

screams will support a good cause.

The Story Behind the Trail

The fear you will experience on the trail doesn't compare to

families who find themselves with a critically sick child. Matt Gibson found his youngest son's half-brother in the NICU for

The first recipient of Terror on the Trail was Matt's son's

half-brother, who was very sick. The prognosis was very poor. His mother had to take a year off work. They didn't think he would make it. So friends and family members got together to put on a Halloween experience and raise some funds at

six weeks. It was through the support of family and friends

the same time. Now, the young boy is celebrating his 12th

that Matt found the strength to overcome the stress. "A lot

birthday. It's that empathy Matt has that drives him to raise

of people were really good to us during that situation. I just

money for different individuals suffering similar afflictions

started doing this to kinda repay all that." Families with sick

with the proceeds from each year’s event.

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Community Partnerships

Terror on the Trail's growth has led to some unique

opportunities as well. All the actors and participants making the event happen are volunteers. Many come from the high school.

In this 11th year, they are

excited about beginning an opportunity to further their partnership and offer high school students the chance to have a hand in the success of the trail. One high school group very involved is FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). So Terror on the Trail and FBLA will be partnering on a program that will let the students help market the event as well as establish a long term sustaining fund campaign. Not only do students get makeup and some acting experience for a weekend but they'll also learn and have the opportunity to implement the business-side of such an endeavor.

This Halloween, treat yourself to a uniquely frightful

experience at Terror on the Trail.

Matt promises

some scary situations guests can encounter. Don't be surprised if you run into Freddy Krueger, Michael Meyers, Pinhead, Jason, or a new edition: The Boy. You may see anyone in the nightmarish junkyard setting, clown-town, cemetery, or other terrifying scenario. And just know, your screams go to support a very worthwhile cause.

When & Where

Terror on the Trail is October 20th and 21st from

7 - 11 p.m. It takes about forty-five minutes to an hour to complete.

Be prepared to walk.

Follow them on

Facebook or visit terroronthetrail.org. It is located at 1445 State Route 416 East in Henderson.

Admission is $15 a person; living or dead.

Warning: This experience is not intended for children and is recommended for ages 16+.

A. J. Casey owns his own video production business, AJKC, and aspires to be a filmmaker. He co-hosts Jam in Henderson on WSON. He is married to his lovely and talented wife, Megan Mortis.

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distinguished young women

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years ago, Nancy Lyman Williams Long was

categories: scholastic review, judge’s interview, talent,

named Henderson County’s very first Junior

fitness and a question asked to them live on stage.

Miss. “I played a gypsy melody on the piano for my

talent,” Mrs. Long recalls. “I can still play most of it to

Preston Arts Center, blended tradition with progressive

this day.” The first Junior Miss event was held at the

change to create a program that remains relevant and

Kentucky Theater (currently Citi-Center Mall) at 230

impactful for the community.

Second St, in Henderson. “You could watch two movies,

Eberhart, board member and Henderson’s Junior Miss

two shorts, get popcorn and candy for 25 cents,” she

in 1999, said “The program has really worked hard over

adds as she reminisces. The Kentucky Theater closed

the last several years to differentiate themselves from a

in 1960, but the Junior Miss program, now known as

beauty pageant. Nowhere on the website will you see the

Distinguished Young Women of Henderson County, has

word ‘pageant.’ We don’t give out a crown or a sash or

lived on and is flourishing.

even flowers at the end because they really want the focus

to be on scholarship, leadership and talent.

Distinguished Young Women of Henderson County,

This year’s event, which was held on August 19 at the

Margaret Norment

is a non-profit program, comprised of six board members

and was created as a scholarship competition for high

because of the focus of moving to a scholarship program

school senior girls living in Henderson County. There

and away from a beauty pageant. Girls who are not

is no charge to participate. The girls compete in five

interested in dresses or high heels are interested in this

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“I think that more girls choose to participate now

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PHOTOS BY MARK SUTTON ABOVE: PARADE OF FORMER CONTESTANTS. RIGHT: THE FIRST JUNIOR MISS HENDERSON, NANCY LYMAN WILLIAMS LONG.

program for that reason. A wider variety of girls want to

program's highest honor, this year’s winners also include:

participate. A long time ago you sang or danced or played

• 1st Runner Up: Cameron Carter, daughter of Shari

an instrument (for the talent portion of the program). Now we have girls who do a wide variety of performances

Carter and Jim Bakke • 2nd Runner Up: Aleksey O’Dell, daughter of Aubrey

on stage, which has been neat to watch over the years,” says Eberhart.

and Stacey Forrester • 3rd Runner Up: Sheridan Forker, daughter of Aleisha

Throughout the 60-year history of the program, and

Sheridan and Tommy Forker

with the changes brought about to help create a broader

• Ellie H Coursey Spirit Award: Sheridan Forker

appeal, the core theme of the program has remained the

• Nancy Williams Long Scholastic Achievement

same. “The focus on being a leader in your community, representing yourself the best way you can and education

Award: Aleksey O’Dell • Interview Awards:

has been a constant throughout,” Eberhart says. Bailey Holmes, daughter of Nathan and Sabrina

O’Dell • Self-Expression Award: Bailey Holmes and Sheridan

Holmes, was named Distinguished Young Woman 2018. At only 18 years old, she had the qualities necessary to win

Forker • Talent Awards: Ann Logan, daughter of John and

the honor and has a lifetime to mold and shape herself in effort to always be her best self. The Distinguished

Sheridan Forker and Aleksey

Marhsa Logan, and Cameron Carter • Fitness Award: Cameron Carter and Aleksey O’Dell

Young Women Program has created a lengthy list of strong women for her to look to as example.

Mrs. Long confirms that this focus is timeless and

should be a lifelong pursuit. When asked what makes her, her best self she quickly responds, “Having a mother that taught me there was only one Nancy Lyman Williams in this world and I had to be the best Nancy Lyman Williams that I could be. If my mom said it, it was gospel to me.” After a slight pause she adds, “I’m still trying to be my best self. I’m still trying to get there. Being my best me is something I’ll work on the rest of my life.”

In addition to Miss Holmes being named with the

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Distinguished Young Women of Henderson County

values the community by supporting and empowering its youth. As with most non-profits, they largely depend on the support of area businesses for funding. For details on how to support this program and additional information regarding dates of upcoming events please visit www.henderson.ky.distinguishedyw.org.

Amanda Waggener is a blogger for the Huffington Post, author of No Grit No Pearl blog site and is a native of Henderson. She and her husband are the parents of two teenagers who they are raising with as much zeal as they can muster. October // November 2017 . HENDERSON FAMILY

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CHEMO BUDDIES VOLUNTEERS, FROM LEFT, MIKE RUSS, THERESE FRAIZE, DONNE JEWELL, MARTY SHAFFER, AND CAROLYN DORSEY IN THE INFUSION UNIT AT METHODIST HOSPITAL TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017. PHOTOS BY DARRIN PHEGLEY

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ary Hefner didn’t think she had anything to worry about. She recalls, “I felt something hard, like an underwire bra stuck to the inside of my skin. I hadn’t had a mammogram in over five years, but I felt fine.”Mary’s sister, who had cancer 26 years ago, gave her a stern talking to and convinced Mary to get the mammogram. The mammogram results revealed an abnormality, and she had a Computerized Tomography (CT) scan. HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

“They said I was stage two, which is much easier to handle than stage four. In stage two it hasn’t spread, but stage four means it has and chances of beating it are slimmer.” Mary explained. After five treatments of chemotherapy, the tumor had decreased in size, and Mary had surgery to remove it. Mary remembers her time in chemotherapy as a bonding time. “I don’t know what I would have done without Carolyn, my chemo buddy. She was there to help me with anything I needed. She ordered me lunch, snacks, and got me drinks. She was also there for me when I wanted to talk, and I’m so thankful for her. Family can sometimes be stressful, and sometimes there are things you just don’t want to tell your family, but I felt I could tell my chemo buddy anything!”

Planting the seeds Chemo Buddies developed out of love and a desperate need for the service. Jill Kincaid, who originally founded Chemo Buddies in Evansville and serves as director, tells her story. “It all began when my sister, Karen, was diagnosed with cancer and had to take chemotherapy. I remember sitting with her passing the time by shopping online, playing games, and taking care of business. It wasn’t dreadful; we continued with life. Often, Karen would look around at the other patients and point out the ones who looked cold. She’d tell me to go get them a blanket and I’d do it. Before long, we both started looking

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out for everyone, and I became Karen’s legs. We wondered what would happen when we were not there anymore. This got us really thinking, and we decided we would get volunteers to come help. From that moment on, we worked on the idea of Chemo Buddies.” After Karen passed away, Jill fell into a deep depression until a pastor knocked on her door. He had stopped by to check on her and talk. During the conversation, He revealed that God wanted her to do something with the experience. Jill explained, “I got chills when he said this because I knew exactly what it was. I needed to start Chemo Buddies and make it a reality.”

Spreading the light Jill did make Chemo Buddies a reality, and after only six months, Chemo Buddies was ready to start expanding their reach to other locations outside of Evansville. In May of 2016, Sarah Smith, Oncology Nurse Navigator with Methodist Hospital contacted Chemo Buddies and asked if they’d be willing to come to Henderson. As an oncology navigator, Sarah is there for the patient every step of their way to recovery. Sarah explains how Chemo Buddies help, “Patients do get attached to their Chemo Buddies, and many form tight bonds. They are so good for the patients, but they are also great help to the staff. They offer us a lot of support and I don’t think they ever really realize how much emotional support they give us. They talk with us, they joke with us, and they raise our

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spirits. They lighten our load and brighten our day. They’re just some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. They come in and sit with the patients, talk with the patients and provide support.”

Serving others All volunteers go through a Chemo Buddies interview and hiring process, and Mike Russ was one of the very first volunteers to sign up. He had just retired and was looking for a good place to volunteer his time and talents. Mike, because he was already in Henderson, became the leader for Chemo Buddies in Henderson, and he’s been with the organization for almost six years now. Chemo Buddies volunteers are so dedicated and devoted to their patients that many of them schedule vacations around their shifts, because they love being there for the patients to help them forget about having cancer for just a moment. They try to listen and make them laugh every chance they get. Jill Explains, “Everything with chemotherapy revolves around how many treatments are left to complete. Therefore, the first and last days of treatment are a very big deal.” Mary recalls her first day of chemotherapy, “I was a little nervous about what was going to happen on my first day. I wondered if it was going to make me sick, and if it was going to work. I remember getting a couple of hats and blankets, but the best part about my first day was the gift bag with candy. If someone gives you candy, you’re going to remember them for life, especially if it’s chocolate. I believe

God gave us chocolate to make us happy!”

Hoping for the future Sarah concludes, “Cancer is horrible and it sucks, and it does not matter who you are, anyone can get it. Early detection is the key and there are so many new treatments and drug choices out there now. I truly believe we can beat this! In the meantime, everyone needs to understand how much Chemo Buddies do for chemotherapy patients, and how much time they dedicate. I truly cannot explain to you how awesome and passionate they are. Nobody should have to go through cancer alone. Some patients come in and have no family or friends who can take off work, so they’ll be in the infusion unit anywhere from six to 12 hours, and some are on chemotherapy for the rest of their lives. These people need Chemo Buddies.” There is money in prevention and research, but not many grants are available for people with cancer. Mike explains further, “Chemo Buddies is a community and grass roots funded non-profit organization. We serve every cancer patient regardless of the type of cancer they may have, and because of this, we are sometimes overlooked by organizations that only fund certain types of cancer. Each type of cancer has its own color of support, but lavender is the color for all cancers and Chemo Buddies volunteers give their hearts to all with cancer.” HF

Erika Henderson is a freelance writer and life-long resident of Henderson County. She's a nature lover and enjoys cooking, baking, and growing her own food.

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Methodist Hospital SWING BED RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR TRANSITIONAL CARE By Lynn Renee Steinwachs, Vice President/Administrator at Methodist Hospital Union County

While there is no place like home, there are times when a person recovering from an illness, stroke or surgery no longer needs acute care but is not ready or able to return to the home environment. Even if the patient’s insurance says he or she no longer qualifies for acute care, another sub-acute, transitional level of care is available at Methodist Hospital Union County — the Swing Bed Recovery Program — where patients can continue their recovery and make progress toward regaining independence. What is the Swing Bed Recovery program all about? Methodist Hospital Union County’s Swing Bed Recovery Program is a Medicare certified skilled nursing and rehabilitation program that is also called transitional care. Our team approach brings together physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, speech and respiratory therapists and social services staff to deliver treatment plans tailored to each patient’s recovery goals. What types of services are offered through the Swing Bed Recovery Program? The Swing Bed Recovery Program can assist patients recovering

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from major surgery, major accident, heart attack or stroke, joint replacement, vascular or abdominal procedures or end stage renal disease. Other patients may require pulmonary rehabilitation, infusion therapy, end of life pain management, nutritional therapy or have wounds that are not healing or need special care. Who qualifies for admission? There is no upper or lower age limit to admitting a patient to the Swing Bed Program. Methodist Hospital Union County accepts Medicare, Kentucky Medicaid, private pay and most types of insurance plans. How are patients referred to the Swing Bed Recovery Program? Admissions are handled through the Case Management Department at 270-389-5135. Marie White or Shannon Bowles will be happy to discuss the discharge planning process, including transfers to Methodist Hospital Union County for skilled nursing and/or rehabilitation on our Swing Bed transitional care unit, located at 4604 US Highway 60 West in Morganfield.

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Gibbs die casting Improving the quality of life for team members and

which ultimately decreases occupational hazards and

the entire community is one of the core missions

promotes overall health.

at Gibbs Die Casting. So if health and wellness are important to you and your family, consider what

Team members also have access to an on-site

Gibbs has to offer!

fitness center, FREE annual wellness exams, and an ergonomic assessment. “The ergonomic assessment

Gibbs is a global manufacturer of precision die-

is a comprehensive risk assessment that goes over

cast, machined, and assembled products for the

every maneuver required for a particular job and

automotive industry headquartered right here in

the working environment,” Gardner explains. “With

Henderson. They are proud to say they have achieved

those results, our safety team can determine possible

2 million man-hours without a lost time incident,

risk factors, prioritize target areas, and take a team

which is a historic accomplishment that exemplifies

member’s history into account as well.”

their commitment to the safety and wellness of their team members.

Each year, Gibbs holds a Safety and Wellness Fair for team members and their family members where

Eric Gardner, Director of Environmental Health

outlets from the healthcare field (such as Red Cross,

and Safety (EHS) attributes that accomplishment to

dermatologists, pediatricians, occupational therapy,

being proactive. “Championing safety is one of our

physical therapy, etc.) provide information and

guiding principles at Gibbs,” Gardner explains. “We

answer questions. The fair also includes hunting,

have a robust safety system in place that focuses on

fishing, and home improvement safety tips and

risk elimination and injury reduction. We educate

other services such as a mammogram bus and blood

our new hires and empower our long time members

pressure checks.

to be agents of change. Peer to peer accountability is critical to safety.”

Technology is also integrated into the culture of EHS at Gibbs through the Healthiest You app, which is an

Safety and wellness is part of the corporate culture

added benefit of the medical plan for team members.

at Gibbs. There is an active Environmental Health

With the downloaded Healthiest You app, team

and Safety team on every shift in every facility. Some

members can speak live with a physician and receive

examples of proactive behavior include encouraging

a diagnosis or get a prescription over the phone. The

pre-shift stretching and making sure team members

app also includes a catalog of healthy recipes, exercise

are trained and taught to properly bend, stoop, lift,

plans, and other recipes at the touch of a screen.

and twist while performing everyday duties on the job.

We truly understand our team members are “Industrial Athletes,” and to be a successful athlete you must

To further strengthen EHS, Gibbs employs a fully

prepare your body before and after each shift through

staffed wellness department with three Registered

proper hydration, eating, stretching and exercise.

Nurses on site who are dedicated to holistically

The overall goal is to provide all necessary tools to

helping team members with personal wellness,

help each team member be as successful as possible.

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Rejuve Medical Spa Doctor Kishor Vora, MD, founded Rejuve wellness clinic in Owensboro to offer the surrounding region a holistic approach to wellness. Rejuve is where luxury and medicine meet in an integrated medical practice that focuses on enhancing natural beauty and helping patients feel healthy and happy from within through personalized care that is suited to each patient’s needs. Rejuve began by focusing on medically monitored weight loss but has evolved into a medical spa experience including advanced aesthetic services, hormone replacement therapy, and various self-enhancing procedures. Weight Loss & Fatigue Although Victor Dunn, PA-C (Physician’s Assistant, Certified) offers a wide variety of services to patients, his niche is weight loss and fatigue. A short time ago, Dunn weighed 380 pounds and was on medication for diabetes, fatigue, and pain. But by changing his eating habits, hormones, and focusing on nutrition and supplements, Victor no longer needs those extra medications and has maintained his weight loss. Therefore, everything Victor recommends to his Rejuve patients is something that he has applied in his own life and has seen work for hundreds of his patients. “I know their struggle, I feel their pain,” Victor says. “It gives me an advantage because I know what works for obese folks.” Too often people are treated for diabetes with medicine to counteract the effects of poor eating habits rather than being educated and empowered to control weight gain, diabetes, and fatigue by eating well and exercising. “The number one difference in my approach is I’m going to assume that my patient truly wants to be as healthy as they can be. We start there and don’t just automatically prescribe pills and move on.” According to Victor, the root cause of weight gain is that humans are not designed to eat the amount of carbohydrates and sugars we eat in today’s society. “Eating too much sugar, and by extension, carbs, is toxic because our bodies store the extra as fat,” Dunn says, “which throws off your system and makes you feel awful.” For that reason, nutrition is the

foundation for weight loss. The starting point for Victor is to sit down and explain the science behind hormones, metabolism, nutrition, weight loss, reversing diabetes, and how those issues are related to each other. The end goal is to devise a customized plan, creating balance and maximizing success. “Over the past two years, I’ve had at least 12 patients taken off insulin. And many of my patients have been taken off all diabetic medications. When that happens, it’s very rewarding.” Hormone Replacement Therapy People want to feel and look their best. Stacy Head, APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) has been providing health and wellness care at Rejuve for four years practicing a variety of cosmetic and aesthetic services such as skin treatment and botox. Stacy's personal favorite is hormone optimization using bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, which utilizes hormones produced as closely as possible to the natural hormones found in our bodies. Bioidentical hormones can be supplemented into the body via a topical cream, sublingually (under the tongue), or by transdermal pellets beneath the skin. “Most patients say it’s a game-changer,” Head says . “We personalize treatment for each patient based on what their symptoms are until they feel back to their optimal levels.” Stacy says since she personally started using bioidentical replacement therapy she is able to do things she never thought she would do, like running half marathons. Although many patients are advancing in age or postmenopausal, Head treats both men and women and has patients ranging from 21 to their mid-80s. “Seeing patients feel better is a great thing. We see patients who are sick and tired of being sick and tired and they tell us ‘you’ve changed my life.’ When you can make somebody feel better, that’s a great feeling. That’s what makes this profession fulfilling.”

You may schedule a consultation for Weight Loss & Fatigue or Hormone Replacement Therapy with either Stacy or Victor. Please call 270-663-SLIM(7546) today to make an appointment. 28 HENDERSON FAMILY

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henderson dermatology Henderson Dermatology, an affiliate of Owensboro

an advanced skin cancer surgery.

Dermatology, began as a small clinic in 1998 and provided care to area patients once a week. Through the

Ms. Mills & Ms. Jennings have Master of Science degrees

Henderson office, we now offer services to the region

in Physician Assistant Studies and are Fellows of the

five days a week.

American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Henderson Dermatology is a regional dermatology practice with two Board Certified Dermatologists, Dr. Michael Crowe and Dr. Artis Truett, and two Physician Assistants, Angela Mills & Dana Jennings.

One of our goals is to be known for exceptional patient care by providing the best possible service with the use of modern technology and the most effective treatments available. We strive to be a model by which other

Dr. Crowe and Dr. Truett are Fellows of the American

dermatology practices try to emulate. With a combined

Society for Mohs Surgery and members of the American

total of more than 60 years of experience in dermatology,

Academy

other

you can feel confident that the dermatology specialists

distinctions and extensive training. Together, they have

will provide reliability, experience, and quality you can

over 25 years of combined experience in MOHS Surgery,

trust. Your health issue and concerns are our priority.

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Matthew 25 HIV PREVENTION TIPS 1. How HIV is spread. The first line of defense in preventing possible infection is knowing how to avoid contact with the virus. Blood, semen, vaginal fluid, and breast milk are the four main fluids that transmit the virus. Avoiding contact with the fluids of another person can reduce your risk of infection. 2. Activities that put you at risk for HIV infection. Sexual activity without the use of condoms, or other barrier methods, is the main way that HIV is spread. Use a condom or other barrier method each and every time you engage in sexual acts to lower risk of infection. Substance use that would expose someone to another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood is also a high risk activity. 3. Get tested regularly. Someone who is infected with HIV does not always show signs or symptoms. You cannot tell if someone is infected with HIV just by looking at them. The only way to know if you are infected with HIV is by getting tested.

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deaconess urgent care SPORTS INJURIES – KNOWING HOW TO TREAT, WHEN TO GET MEDICAL CARE Daren Vertein, RN, FNP-BC, Deaconess Urgent Care

Any sporting event, practice or training can lead to injuries.

etc. a visit to the Emergency Department is best.

Below is information about how to handle a variety of common injuries resulting from nearly any sport.

Also, overall, if there are multiple injuries such as several cuts that need closure, joint pain, swelling, etc. a trip to the Emergency

How to Know When Someone Should Receive Medical Care

Department is needed.

After an Injury Below is a list of general guidelines that can help reduce

Common Joint-Related Sports Injuries

uncertainty about whether to seek medical attention. The signs

The most common sports injuries are related to strains, sprains

and symptoms below should always be evaluated by urgent care:

and other muscular/tendon/ligament issues.

•

Not being able to bear weight on a foot/leg

•

Loss of strength or function

guidelines on how to handle at home appropriately:

•

Significant change in appearance, such as alignment, major swelling or skin color

•

If basic first aid doesn’t seem to help

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Anything that doesn’t start to improve within 24 hours

•

Any loss of consciousness, even briefly

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Suspected concussion, especially if nausea and vomiting are present (as IV fluids are often needed)

•

Breathing problems

•

Broken bones protruding through the skin

•

Dislocated joints

injury that results from the quick inflammation and swelling. Ice should be applied for 20 minutes, and then the injury should rest for two hours. Repeat this cycle for up to 2-3 days. •

If the injury is a scrape—even a large one—cleanse it thoroughly

An elastic bandage around the injury can help keep the swelling down.

Apply just enough tension to help with

compression—not too tight. •

Helping a sprain or strain means that you shouldn’t use the injured body part. (Depending on the injury, crutches, braces or a sling may be needed.)

•

Anti-inflammatories, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, can be helpful for reducing pain and inflammation as well. (Use

Lacerations—cuts, gashes, etc.—when do you come in vs. taking care of it at home?

Ice should be applied within minutes of a suspected sprain or strain is to apply an ice pack. Ice can help prevent secondary

The injuries below require an immediate trip to the Emergency •

The “formula” for addressing a strain or sprain is “RICE”— Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.

•

should be taken seriously

Department:

Here are some

only as directed on package/by physician.) •

However, if after 2-3 days of this type of care, the injury isn’t

with soap and water, and if appropriate, apply an over the counter

improving or seems to be worsening, a visit to an orthopedic

antibacterial ointment for the first day. Keep it bandaged, clean

urgent care, such as those offered by Orthopaedic Associates,

and dry. The wound should be inspected daily, and the bandage

may be appropriate.

replaced frequently. If the wound starts to ooze anything but clear fluid, see your primary care doctor or an urgent care.

Concussions Concussions are serious—they’re not just a headache or “getting

If there is an actual opening of the skin--a wide/deep cut--it should

your bell rung.” Concussions can have lifelong effects, and they

be evaluated by an Urgent Care to determine if it needs closure.

need to be assessed and treated. Learn more about the Deaconess

However, if the cut is deep enough that you can see muscle, bone,

Concussion Clinic at www.deaconess.com/concussion.

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ost adults equate exercise with working out in the gym, running on a treadmill, or lifting weights. But for kids, exercise means playing and being physically active. Kids exercise when they have gym class at school, during recess, at dance class or soccer practice, while riding bikes, or when playing tag.

The Many Benefits of Exercise Everyone can benefit from regular exercise. Kids who are active will: • Have stronger muscles and bones • Have a leaner body • Be less likely to become overweight • Decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes • Lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels • Have a better outlook on life Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit sleep better. They're also better able to handle physical and emotional challenges — from running to catch a bus to studying for a test.

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• Run away from the kid who's "it" (endurance) • Cross the monkey bars (strength) • Bend down to tie their shoes (flexibility) Parents should encourage their kids to do a variety of activities so that they can work on all three elements. Endurance develops when kids regularly get aerobic activity. During aerobic exercise, the heart beats faster and a person breathes harder. When done regularly and for extended periods of time, aerobic activity strengthens the heart and improves the body's ability to deliver oxygen to all its cells. Aerobic exercise can be fun for both adults and kids. Aerobic activities include: • Basketball • Bicycling • Ice skating • Inline skating • Soccer • Swimming • Tennis • Walking • Jogging • Running October // November 2017 . HENDERSON FAMILY

Health & Wellness Improving strength doesn't have to mean lifting weights. Instead, kids can do push-ups, stomach crunches, pullups, and other exercises to help tone and strengthen muscles. They also improve their strength when they climb, do a handstand, or wrestle. Stretching exercises help improve flexibility, allowing muscles and joints to bend and move easily through their full range of motion. Kids get chances every day to stretch when they reach for a toy, practice a split, or do a cartwheel.

The Sedentary Problem Being overweight or obese in childhood has become a serious problem. Many things add to this epidemic, but a big part of it is that kids are becoming more sedentary. In other words, they're sitting around a lot more than they used to. Kids and teens now spend hours every day in front of a screen (TVs, smartphones, tablets, and other devices) looking at a variety of media (TV shows, videos, movies, games). Too much screen time and not enough physical activity add to the problem of childhood obesity. One of the best ways to get kids to be more active is to limit the amount of time spent in sedentary activities, especially watching TV or other screens. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends parents: • Put limits on the time spent using media, which includes TV, social media, and video games. Media should not take the place of getting enough sleep and being active. • Limit screen time to 1 hour a day or less for children 2 to 5 years old. • Discourage any screen time, except video-chatting, for kids younger than 18 months.

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• Choose high-quality programming and watch it with your kids to help them understand what they're seeing. • Keep TVs, computers, and video games out of children's bedrooms and turn off screens during mealtimes.

How Much Exercise Is Enough? Parents should make sure that their kids get enough exercise. So, how much is enough? Kids and teens should get 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) offers these activity guidelines for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers: • Infant – No specific requirements Physical activity should encourage motor development • Toddler – 1½ hours 30 minutes planned physical activity AND 60 minutes unstructured physical activity (free play) • Preschooler – 2 hours 60 minutes planned physical activity AND 60 minutes unstructured physical activity (free play) • School age – 1 hour or more Break up into bouts of 15 minutes or more

What if your child doesn’t enjoy sports? HealthyChildren.org offers these tips. • Some children might prefer to go with a friend or parent. Be creative and emphasize participation, not competition. To help your school-aged youngster become physically active, recruit the entire family to participate. • Go for family bike rides (with everyone wearing a helmet). • Swim together at the YMCA or a neighbor’s pool. • Take brisk walks around the neighborhood. You can make it a scavenger hunt and see who can spot the most birds, trees, flowers, or animals. • Spend a Saturday afternoon cleaning the house or raking leaves. • Do activities of daily living together, such as household chores. • Crank up the music and have a dance party. • If organized team sports aren’t their thing, find a sport you can play as a family. Like T-ball or soccer with the neighborhood kids or a family touch football game.

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Health & Wellness Tips for Parents WebMD.com offers these tips for parents to help their kids stay fit. • Limit screen time. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids get no more than one to two hours of screen time a day, whether that’s watching TV, surfing the Internet, or playing video games. To help keep temptation at bay, remove TVs from bedrooms and put the computer in a shared space where you can supervise. • Lead by example. Check your own viewing behavior and serve as a role model by incorporating physical activity into your everyday life. Regularly participate in active pursuits that you enjoy and let your kids see – and hear about – how much you enjoy them. • Offer Positive Feedback. Children who aren’t naturally athletic may be self-conscious about their physical skills (or lack of them). They may also fear public failure, embarrassment, or teasing. Praise a child for perfecting that handstand or figuring out how to pump those legs to swing high in the sky.

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Out-of-shape or uncoordinated children need to hear encouragement for reaching even small goals, such as walking or biking further than last time. • Bring a friend along. Young children enjoy going to the playground with friends to chase, climb, swing, slide, and run. If your child is more likely to check out a team sport with a friend in tow, then go ahead and sign her up. Just make sure the focus is on making fitness fun and learning new skills – not competition and winning. • Use exercise as a reward. Try using physical activity as a reward. Your child might be happy to play kickball for 20 minutes if it’s a chance to take a break from homework. • Establish a regular routine. You and your child are more likely to stick to an exercise plan if you incorporate it into your life on a routine basis. Make sure that children’s fitness is plugged into the family schedule in the same way that school, work, shopping, chores, family gatherings, birthday parties, and playdates find their way onto the calendar. HF

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The corn maze is a highlight of the trip to Cates Farm

spending time outdoors in the autumn weather

for many people. This year’s design includes honey bees,

are favorite fall happenings. All of these things

which are crucial for the production of pumpkins. Trivia

and more take place at Cates Farm, a local working family

questions are scattered throughout the maze along the

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October. Whether you are looking for a place to spend time

spirit. Ab Cates designs and cuts the maze every year and

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likes to find challenges along the way for those who will

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be surrounded by corn stalks and confronted with various

great location to visit.

options of pathways to take.

Ab Cates and Amy Cates are fourth-generation sibling

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to make a visit to the family farm a tradition for families,

Farm not only raises pumpkins, but also grows and provides

friends, schools, church groups, and other organizations.

local produce to the Henderson community during the

The simple delight of making a s’more over the campfire or

spring and summer growing seasons in addition to corn,

the joy of a child picking her own pumpkin off the vine for

soybeans, and a small acreage of tobacco.

the first time helps put the hard work into perspective. “We

Although the Cates’ have been growing and selling

love seeing people enjoy being in the farm setting. Having

pumpkins for over thirty years, their family farm has been

students visit the farm to learn more about agriculture and

open for the corn maze and pumpkin patch for the last

the ways of farm life today is a highlight of the fall season,”

eleven years. Their mother, the late Sharon Cates, a retired

says Amy Cates. “We could not offer this fall opportunity to

school teacher and woman in agriculture, had the original

those in our community without the support of family and

vision to make her farm a place where students could visit

friends who help us along the way, in addition to all of our

and learn more about agriculture, whether it was seeing

returning individuals, schools, groups and the many who

firsthand the life cycle of a pumpkin or being exposed to

make an annual outing to Cates Farm.”

crop rotation and products made from corn. Since opening

Cates Farm to visitors over 11 years ago, agritourism and

until 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and

the interest in local food and farming has increased.

Sundays from 1 until 7 p.m. from September 15 through

Cates Farm is open to the public on Fridays from 4

In addition to the 10-acre corn maze and 14 acres of

October 31. Cates Farm is also open for general admission

pumpkins, toddlers and young children enjoy the corn

during the week of fall break, Tuesday through Thursday,

box, duck races, and pumpkin bounce house while older

October 10-12 from 1 until 5 p.m. and Friday, October 13,

children enjoy a game of corn hole, the giant slide, and

from 1 until 9 p.m. Weekdays are reserved for school groups

painting pumpkins. Attractions that have recently been

or church groups and organizations that make reservations

added include the jump pad and barrel train. Guests of all

in advance.

ages enjoy the hayrides, bonfires, corn maze and picking

their own pumpkins.

call 270.823.6150.

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r { Q&A with Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW }

parental

control

Q: My 7-year-old never seems to listen to me when we are out in public. We could be at my parents' house and

A: I think we have all experienced

they have done wrong and that

this

you will do something about it

remember just taking one step

when you get home or in the near

into my parents' house and my

future. I believe this because in

child would do something terrible.

the moment and especially if

My mom would always say, "She

other people are there, children

was perfect till you got here!"

will feed off the attention and

Then there is the other extreme

they simply won't listen to you

you are talking about-- something

because they are involved in

happens to your child the minute

others' reactions to what is going

you are around other people and

on. I also believe that there comes

your kid thinks it is a free pass

a certain amount of angst or fear

to behave like a crazy person. So

when consequences are delayed.

phenomenon

before.

you are not alone on this. Some

And I don't think worrying about

she makes me look like I am a terrible

behaviors have to be addressed

what your punishment is going to

parent when she gets in trouble. I have

immediately and on the spot.

be is a bad thing either. Sometimes

done time-outs, spanked, and taken

For example if your child hits

that can be more of a punishment

things away but nothing seems to help.

someone, starts a fight or runs in

in the long run. Hang in there and

a high traffic area. These types of

I hope these suggestions make

behaviors are extreme and could

your life easier.

She seems to listen to me better when we are at home and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand that. Please help!

be life threatening. You have to address these when they happen.

Q: I have two daughters ages 8

On the other hand, there are many

and 5 and they could not be more

behaviors that you are talking

different. My 8-year-old listens

about that take place out in public

to me and does everything

that might include disrespect,

she is supposed to do. Now

talking back, not listening and

the 5-year-old thinks she runs

just overall defiance from your

the house and I want her to be

child. My suggestion would be

more like her older sister. I am

to NOT discipline your child

raising them the same way. I

for those types of behaviors

know everyone is different but

out in public. If you can, I

why do you think there is such a

would suggest taking them

difference in behavior?

somewhere more private, let the child know what

A: I think my first piece of advice for you is that you simply cannot compare one child to the other. All children are different regardless if you are raising them the exact same way. Something I think you should be cautious of for future reference is trying to compare one to the other. The

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younger child could be noticing that

him angrier. What else can I do?

and she might resent the fact that the

on how loud your voice is or how red your face has become. Something else

older sister does everything right. This

A: First, I will always say you need to

that happens in this case is they could

could actually make her behavior worse.

talk to your doctor if you are concerned

feed off our own anger and intensify

Something I think could help is to point

that there could be a medical reason for

out when either child is behaving well.

his behavior. That is something that

the situation. We already know that

In addition, it's important that you find

at least you can rule out and move on

those strengths in both children. It is

to the next explanation. You didn't say

so good for a child to hear what they

exactly how you handled the behavior

are doing well even if it is the smallest

when it happens. However, I will say

example. Praise is good for a child's

in situations like this one we as parents

heart and soul. I think this approach

may have a tendency to get upset and

will ensure that your girls are close too

yell or maybe spank or do timeouts.

and they will get along better over time.

There is a variety of ways that you could

children model our own behavior and this is a great opportunity to exhibit the qualities that you want to see in your child. Show them that you can handle them in a cool, collected manner. I am not saying this is an easy task by any means. Moreover, it may not fix your problem immediately but I think the

be using to handle it. What I want you

long-term effect will result in a child

Q: My 3-year-old has a tendency

to try for future occurrences is to remain

that knows their parent has no problem

to display aggressive behavior. He

as calm as possible. If we get upset and

handling them when things get a little

sometimes hits other kids when

display anger to our kids, I think it

rough.

playing if he doesn't get his way.

has a tendency to take away from the

When this happens, I immediately do

lesson we are trying to teach. Your child

something, but it just seems to make

either shuts down or perhaps focuses

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Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW is a Family Resource Center Coordinator for Daviess County Public Schools.

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Sunday

Thursday

Tumbleweed 1 free kids meal for every adult entree

Captain D’s 2 free kids meals with adult meal purchase. Kids drinks are .99.

Monday Rookies Sports Bar & Grill Kids under 8 eat free 4-10pm Grandy’s .99 kids meal with adult purchase

Tuesday Golden Corral Ages 4-12 $1.99 5 - 9pm Ages 3 and under eat free Denny’s 2 free kids meals per adult entree ($6 or more) from 4-10pm (Kids drinks not included. Kids drinks are .99.) Fazoli’s .99 kids meal with adult purchase 5-8pm

Saturday Tacoholics $1.99 kids meals all day 11am-10pm

On-going Brown Bag Burgers 1 free kids meal with purchase of 2 adult meals – breakfast, lunch, or supper. Shoney’s Kids under 4 eat free with adult purchase. Kids drinks are .99. Wendy’s $1.99 kids meals after 4pm promotion certain times of the year. Call for details.

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October //November 2017 Informing Hendersonians about fun, local events is a priority for Henderson Family Magazine. Our magazine compiles events with help from the community calendar found at several online locations, including the City of Henderson and the Henderson County Tourist Commission's websites. Want to include your event? Visit hendersonky.org/event.

Ĩ ONGOING EVENTS

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FIELD & MAIN FARMERS MARKET Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Sept. & Oct. @ 10am-5pm Downtown Henderson Corner of Second and Main Streets The local farmers’ offerings will vary throughout the summer and early fall. Currently, peaches, sweet corn, tomatoes and more are available for sale. The market opens at 10 a.m. It is located in the former drive-thru space across from Field & Main Bank’s main office. Open to the community. Contact: Katie Miller 270.831.1554

CREATIVE WRITING GROUP 1st and 3rd Thursdays @ 5:30-7pm Henderson County Library 101 S. Main Street We will explore creative writing such as fiction, poetry, etc. All skill levels are welcome. We will participate in writing prompts and sharing and critiquing personal work. Sharing one's own work is not required, but is highly encouraged. Please bring your own materials; please do not bring any personal work over five pages. Contact: Laura Osterfeld 270.826.3712

FREE TAEKWONDO CLASS Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 7:30pm John F. Kennedy Community Center 515 S. Alvasia Street Classes will lead by instructor and Henderson resident, David Petrie. Kids and adults are both encouraged to participate (though all adult can expect to undergo a background check for safety reasons). It is not required to attend every single class, come and go as you please. Participants must pay for their uniforms, but uniforms are not required to participate. For attire, plan to wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. The classes teach disciple and respect as well as balance, self-defense, and selfassurance. It helps condition the body, mind, and spirit while promoting an active lifestyle. Contact: JFK Center 270.831.1261 GAME ON! TEEN GAMING CLUB Tuesdays @ 4-6pm Henderson County Public Library Multi-Purpose Room / 101 S. Main Street Join us for the coolest library night in video gaming history! Play against fellow teens as you race across the Rainbow Road, build a mansion, shoot arrows at your enemies, or deal the ultimate combo breaker! Open to all teens ages 12-19. Must have signed video

BLOCK PARTY Mondays, Oct. 2 through Dec. 11 @ 4-5pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Join us for fun building activities. Participants only need to bring themselves, and we will supply the Legos, Duplo blocks, tinker toys, Lincoln logs and who knows what else we can find to build with in the library! Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712

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READ, SING AND PLAY Mondays Oct. 2 through Dec. 11 @ 6-7pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Read, sing and play are three of the best early literacy practices for young children. Join us each Monday evening for fun stories, songs, crafts and playtime for the entire family. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 TODDLER TALES Wednesdays Oct. 4 through Dec. 11 @ 10-11am Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Toddlers are little people in a big world, and they are constantly learning and developing as they grow. Join us for a fast paced story

time, with stories, puppets, flannel boards, music, and movement. Following story time, you and your toddler can play in the various play centers set up around the children’s department. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 LIL’ EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AND MORE Thursdays Oct. 5-Dec. 14 @ 10-11am Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Talking, singing, reading, writing and playing is what a Lil' Explorer does! Each week we will explore various themes while we read, talk, sing, write, dance and even play our way through our stories. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 MINECRAFT Thursdays Oct. 5-Dec. 14 @ 4-5pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Did you know we have Minecraft at the library? Registration is required, and space is limited. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712

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ADULT ARTIST RETREAT Friday, Sept. 15 @ 9am-3pm John James Audubon Museum 2910 US-41 Any beginning to Advanced Artists are invited to join us at the John James Audubon Museum for our monthly Adult Artist Retreats. All beginning to advanced artists are welcome to attend as we network our ideas and creativity. Bring your own artwork and supplies. Fee: $15 Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett Audubon Museum 270.827.1893 kim.mcgrew@ky.gov. PUMPKIN FEST & CORN MAZE Friday, Sept. 15 – Tuesday, Oct. 31

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Ellis Park / 3300 US-41 Join us for the inaugural Ellis Park Pumpkinfest and Corn Maze featuring five acres of pumpkins and five acres of exciting corn maze fun plus hayrides, a kids play area, a straw maze for little ones, corn box and inflatable jump zone. Admission: Children 2 and under are free. Children ages 3-11 is $7. Adults and children, 12 years and up is $9. Group rates are available. Every paid admission gets to pick a pumpkin. Contact: 812.425.1456 ART OF RECYCLING Saturday, Sept. 16 – Saturday, Nov. 25 Preston Arts Center / 2660 S. Green Street Contact: Jule McClellan 270.860.1930 YES WE CAN DIVERSITY PARADE Saturday, Sept. 16 @ 10am Downtown Henderson / S. Main Street A cultural parade celebrating differences! Contact: Lawrence Butler lb1lawrence@gmail.com FERNWOOD CEMETERY TOUR Saturday, Sept. 16 @ 3pm Fernwood Cemetery / 920 Madison Street This easy-walking guided tour begins at the cemetery office at 920 Madison St. Tour times are 3pm and 4:30pm. Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 for students, and are available at the Depot Community Room MondayFriday 10am–4pm, and Saturday 10am–2pm, and at the cemetery before tour times. You are encouraged to buy your tickets early as space is limited. Contact: Donna Spencer 270.830.9707 HENDERSON R/C CLUB Sunday, Sept. 17 Sandy Lee Watkins Park / 16040 KY-351

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Spectators are welcome!! Contact: Mike / Tina 270.748.1493 / 270.521.9001 KYNDLE GOLF SCRAMBLE Monday Sept. 18 @ 10am–4pm Henderson Country Club 1030 Country Club Dr. Be sure to register in advance for the 2017 Kyndle Golf Scramble and play with business and community leaders from the Henderson area. Check-in/registration begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Lunch will be provided. There will be big hole-in-one prizes and other attractions. Hole and table sponsorships are available. Contact: 270.826.7505 5K WAG, WALK & RUN HUMANE SOCIETY OF HENDERSON COUNTY Saturday, Sept. 23 @ 8am Audubon Mill Park / 123 N Water Street Join the Humane Society of Henderson County for the 7th Annual Wag, Walk & Run beginning at Audubon Mill Park. $25 includes a t-shirt. Contact: 270.826.8966 or info@hshcky.org DINNER ON THE RIVER WITH PEERLESS Saturday, Sept. 23 Contact: Downtown Henderson Partnership 270.826.0016 HENDERSON R/C CLUB MONTHLY FLYING FUN Sunday, Sept. 24 @ 1pm Sandy Lee Watkins Park / 16040 KY-351 Enjoy the monthly fly-in at Sandy Lee Watkins Park! Drone flyers are also welcome and on hand during these events! Come find out what all the buzz is about! This group also host a trainer day for those interested

in learning to fly R/C aircraft. Contact the Club at the phone number or email listed for details on the trainer day. Contact: Tina Zieman / Mike Morton 270.521.9001 / 270.748.1493 PHOTO TRANSFER Monday, Sept. 25 @ 3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Want to learn how to transfer photos from your camera or smartphone, but not sure where to start? Learn the basics without using iTunes. Bring your device to practice or follow along. Contact: 270.826.3712 FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Monday, Sept. 25 @ 5:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Join us for a family-friendly movie night! Seating is limited; doors will open at 5:15pm. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire movie. Free refreshments! Contact: Danielle Anguish 270.826.3712 CREATE HENDERSON Tuesday, Oct. 3 @ 4:30-5:30pm Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center 631 N. Green Street The purpose of these monthly conversations is for collaboration and celebration of every aspect of the arts. Each month, time is allotted for professional development in the arts, networking, and information sharing. EVERYONE is invited to attend this FREE event. Contact: 270.826.3128

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HIGHWAY 60 YARD SALE Thursday, Oct. 5– Sunday, Oct. 8 @ all-day Henderson County / Highway 60 Shop for bargains and enjoy the scenery at Western Kentucky’s Highway 60 Yard Sale. The annual highway yard sale, which began in 2006, includes eight counties and 200 miles along U.S. Highway 60. In addition to yard sale finds, you’ll find plenty of booths featuring food, arts, and crafts. If you live on Highway 60 you do not need to register to participate. Looking for booth rental space? Contact: Bend Gate Market is renting out spaces - Mary Bullock 270.724.6962 Matthew 25 will rent their property to nonproperty owners interested in participating in the sale – 270.826.0200 or swelch@matthew25clinic.org. LEANN RIMES Thursday, Oct. 5 @ 7:30–10pm Preston Arts Center / 2660 S. Green Street Known for her rich vocals, Rimes will perform an intimate acoustic show. Her singles “How Do I Live” and “Can’t Fight the Moonlight” were hits on the country charts. Ticket cost is $48 or $38. Contact: 270.831.9800 VIEWS OF CHINA - DAVE MEYERS Friday, Oct. 6-Jan. 1 Citi Center Gallery/ 230 Second Street Contact: Jule McClellan 270.860.1930 SATURDAY MORNING IN THE GARDEN WITH ANDY Saturday, Oct. 7 @ 8am Henderson County Extension Education & Expo Center / 3309 Zion Rd Join Andy Rideout, Henderson County Horticulture Extension Agent, for a donut

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and coffee and timely topics for best practices in your home garden. No RSVP required. Give away at each session. Contact: 270.826.8387 2017 LIONS CLUB ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL Saturday, Oct. 7 & Oct. 8 @ 10am-4pm John James Audubon State Park 2910 US-41 While 2017 will be the Henderson Lions Club's third year operating the Lions Arts and Crafts Festival, the event itself will be in its 45th year of operation. There is such a large variety of arts and crafts seen at this festival, and all items from vendors are handmade and one of a kind. This is the perfect time to purchase gifts for the holidays. Bring your whole family and some friends for a day of relaxing and seeing some of the most enjoyable artisans and craftspeople show their wares. There are food, music, fun, and games for all. Also, be and sure and check out all the many activities the 2017 Lions Arts and Crafts Festival has to offer throughout the weekend. Cost is $5 per vehicle. Contact: Jeremy Lear 270.869.1615

FALL BREAK OCT. 9-13, NO SCHOOL

OHIO RIVER PAINT OUT - DOWNTOWN HENDERSON FOR ART SALE Thursday, Oct. 12–Oct. 13 Downtown Henderson Contact: Jule McClellan 270.860.1930 GENIUS HOUR: GREEN SCREEN WORKSHOP (TEEN PROGRAM)

Thursday, Oct. 12 @ 4:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Bring your own devices and explore all things tech. This month, learn how to film and edit your own videos using green screen technology! Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 PUTTING DOWNTOWN FOR DIABETES Saturday, Oct. 14 @ 5pm Downtown Henderson Putting Downtown for Diabetes will feature nine holes of golf putting greens at various locations downtown, and there will be teams of four people who complete. Save the date and watch for more details. Contact: Henderson County Diabetes Coalition 270.686.7747 ext. 3022 HOW-TO DAY AT HCPL Saturday, Oct. 14 @ 10am-4pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street This year’s How-To Day @ HCPL will teach you how to: contribute to findagrave.com, perform simple car maintenance, make a t-shirt quilt, and much more! A complete list of classes and times will be available in early Oct. on our website and in the library. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 TEEN TAKEOVER: ZOMBIE SURVIVOR SCAVENGER HUNT Saturday, Oct. 14 @ 2-4pm Henderson County Public Library / 101 S. Main Street Looking for something to do on Saturday? Stop by for an informal hangout. This month, try to survive our zombie scavenger hunt. Free snacks too! Don’t be shy, grab a friend and come to the library.

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Contact: 270.831.9805

RANDOM FANDOM: TRIVIA COMPETITION Thursday, Oct. 19 @ 4:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Do you love Marvel, Adult Swim or other fictional worlds? Celebrate your fandom! We'll have contests, creative projects, videos, cosplay and more. All fandoms are welcome. This month, put your knowledge to the test at our trivia competition. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712

DOWNTOWN HENDERSON PARTNERSHIP ARTISAN MARKET Saturday, Oct. 21 @ 10am–4pm Downtown Henderson Join us for the DHP Fall Artisan Market in beautiful Audubon Mill Park on the banks of the Ohio River in historic downtown Henderson! The DHP Artisan Market works to build a strong local economy, support small businesses and artists, and celebrate our community. This event, under the oversight of the Downtown Henderson Partnership, introduces residents and visitors to a diverse selection of local products. Shop for unique handmade goods, enjoy live entertainment, and spend the day in our charming downtown. Contact: Downtown Henderson Partnership 270.826.0016

ADULT ARTIST RETREAT Friday, Oct. 20 @ 9am-3pm Audubon State Park Museum (see description Sept. 15) HENDERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION GALA Friday, Oct. 20 @ 6–10pm Preston Arts Center 2660 S. Green Street A gala sponsored by the College Foundation, Inc.

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HENDERSON R/C CLUB Sunday, Oct. 22 @ all-day Sandy Lee Watkins Park 16040 KY-351 Enjoy the monthly fly-in at Sandy Lee Watkins Park! Drone flyers are also

welcome and on hand during these events! Come find out what all the buzz is about! This group also host a trainer day for those interested in learning to fly R/C aircraft. Contact the Club at the phone number or email listed for details on the trainer day. Contact: Mike / Tina 270.748.1493/ 270.521.9001 THE STAGES OF MOURNING (ADULT PROGRAM) Tuesday, Oct. 24 @ 6:30pm Henderson County Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room 101 S. Main Street Did you know there were proper ways to mourn a deceased relative in early history? Sue Berry will share her knowledge of the mourning rituals and show some of the items that were used to express the sadness over the loss of a loved one. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 LIFE HACKS: HOW TO HACK THE PSL (PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE!) Thursday, Oct. 26 @ 4:30pm Henderson County Public Library

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101 S. Main Street Pick up some tips and tricks on how to be a success at life. Are you a pumpkin spice latte addict? Join us for free pumpkin spice lattes and take home your own instant PSL mix. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 HCS LET'S GLOW CRAZY 5K RUN & FUN Saturday, Oct. 28 @ 6pm HCHS Colonel Stadium Dress to Glow! Come enjoy the colorful display of glow sticks, necklaces, glasses, bracelets, and lights . Some glow gear will be included with entry fee. Race t-shirts are guaranteed for pre-registered participants ONLY! Prize awarded for best glow costume. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race. Cost is $10. More information: runsignup.com/Race/KY/ Henderson/LetsGlowCrazy5K

the perfect evening out as TriState artists display their wonderful original works of art for the community to view as well as purchase. Contact: Downtown Henderson Partnership 270.826.0016

CHILLY HILLY 5K/1M FUN RUN Saturday, Nov. 4 @ 8am Audubon State Park / 3100 US-41 Join Junior Achievement of Henderson for our 7th Annual 5K/1M Fun Run. The registration cost is $35 before Oct. 30 and $40 after. Each participant receives a t-shirt. Cash prizes for first place male and first place female runners, and age group medals will be awarded. Contact: Kristi Harrison 270.684.7291

HAVE YOU THANKED A VETERAN? Friday, Nov. 3 @ all day Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street To show gratitude for the service of our veterans, we will be making “Thank you” cards. Drop by with your family & friends, make a card, and express your appreciation for their sacrifices. These cards will be sent to the Hanson Veterans Hospital to be distributed on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712

GUIDED DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR: HENDERSON'S MILITARY HISTORY Saturday, Nov. 4 @ 10am The Depot Community Room 101 N Water St This free tour is the last of seven tours hosted by the Depot Community Room on the first Saturday of each month from April through Sept. and Nov. While reservations are not required for the free walking tours, guests are encouraged to arrive approximately 15 minutes before tour time. The Depot Community Room’s mission is to bring Henderson’s rich history alive through a wide range of exhibits and events designed to enlighten and inform. Proceeds from ticketed events benefit the Cemetery Monument Restoration Fund. Proceeds from River Heritage Day’s Come Down to the River benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center Green River District. Contact: Donna Spencer, Events Coordinator 270.830.9707

ART HOP & GALLERY SHOW & SALE Friday, Nov. 3 @ 5–9pm Downtown Henderson This unique and popular event is

TURKEY TIME Saturday, Nov. 4 @ 10:30-11:30am Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41 Family Fun with Miss Kim

BENEFIT HORSE SHOW FOR HEALING REINS Saturday, Oct. 28 @ 9am Rolling Hills Equestrian Center 7088 Old Henderson-Corydon Rd Please save the date for our benefit dressage show- costumes are welcomed and encouraged! Contact: 270.827.9448

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Halloween Activities

HALLOWEEN BASH Saturday, October 21 @ 10:30am-12pm Audubon State Park Ages 3-8 Fee: $5 Dress up those little goblins and princesses and send them to the “Halloween Bash” at the Audubon Museum for a HOOT of a time. We will have a FUN lled morning with lots of Art and a visit from Owlivia, the owl. Students must be accompanied by a parent or an adult. Preregistration is required. Contact: Miss Kim at the Audubon Museum 270.827.1893 or kim.mcgrew@ ky.gov

SENIOR SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY Monday, October 30. @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Who says Halloween is just for kids? Are you 50 or older and looking for some Halloween fun? Wear your Halloween costume for an afternoon of SPOOKtacular fun. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 HENDERSON GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH TRUNK OR TREAT Monday, October 31 @ 5:30-7pm 2880 Zion Rd Trunk or Treat, hayride, kettle corn & hotdogs! FIRST UNITED METHODIST TRUNK OR TREAT Monday, October 31 @ 5-7pm 338 3rd St Inflatables, popcorn, drinks and candy! COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL Monday, October 31 @ 5pm 1026 Pebble Creek Dr Chili supper, hotdogs, and games for kids. October // November 2017 . HENDERSON FAMILY

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creating a terrific turkey just in time for the Holiday. Students ages 3-8 must be accompanied by a parent or an adult. Preregistration is required. Cost is $5. Contact: Miss Kim at the Audubon Museum 270.827.1893 or kim.mcgrew@ky.gov HENDERSON R/C CLUB Sunday, Nov. 5 @ all-day Sandy Lee Watkins Park / 16040 KY-351 Spectators are welcome!! Contact: Mike / Tina 270.748.1493 / 270.521.9001 CREATE HENDERSON Tuesday, Nov. 7 @ 4:30–5:30pm Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center (see description Oct. 3) CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Friday, Nov. 10 & Nov. 11 Downtown Henderson Contact: Downtown Henderson Partnership 270.827.0016 OVAL FARMER AND FRENCHMAN LABEL EXHIBIT AND CONTEST Thursday, Nov. 14 @ 2–4pm

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Farmer & Frenchman Winery 12522 US-41, Robards Curious to see what’s going on at F&F? Come on out and support all of the artists participating in our label contest and art show. Sample some catering bites by CKB! Contact: Farmer and Frenchman Winery 270.748.1856 CIRQUE MECHANICS: PEDAL PUNK Thursday, Nov. 14 @ 7:30–10pm Preston Arts Center 2660 S. Green Street Returning for the third time to Henderson, Cirque Mechanics presents a Steampunk inspired place where cycling is the way to escape the technology. Ticket cost is $35 and $25. Contact: 270.831.9800 ADULT ARTIST RETREAT Friday, Nov. 17 from 9am-3pm Audubon State Park Museum (see description Sept. 15) GENEALOGY: I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT! Friday, Nov. 17 @ 10-11:30am Henderson County Public Library

Upstairs Meeting Room / 101 S. Main Street There is always so much to learn in genealogy and many new strategies to use in your research. Join us to explore these tactics and share your ideas. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712

THANKSGIVING BREAK NOV. 22-24 NO SCHOOL

BLACK FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN HENDERSON Friday, Nov. 24 Downtown Henderson Contact: Downtown Henderson Partnership 260.827.0016 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Saturday, Nov. 25 Downtown Henderson Contact: Downtown Henderson Partnership 260.827.0016

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