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feb 17 // march 17 Publisher/Creative Director Jason Tanner jason@tannerwest.com Editor in Chief Danny May danny@tannerpublishing.com
from the editor
What a great start Henderson Family Magazine has had in 2017!
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This issue, we focus on leadership. In 2016, Kyndle, Methodist Hospital, and the Downtown Henderson Partnership hired new leaders to further each organization’s mission. Through our leadership section, we want to help introduce them to the Henderson community while also featuring two SUPER students and the Henderson Leadership Initiative Class of 2016.
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FRIENDS OF LIBRARY ORGANIZATION DONATES “MINI-LIBRARY” TO JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER On Dec. 7, a ceremony was held to present a “minilibrary” cart stocked with books to children at the John F. Kennedy Center. The cart was donated by the Friends of the Library with a goal to inspire young readers.
Accessible playgrounds dedicated in Central, Newman parks Two accessible playgrounds that supplement play areas already located in both the William L. Newman Recreational Complex on Sand Lane and downtown’s Central Park were officially opened and dedicated on Nov. 22. The idea for the accessible playgrounds project originated with a sub-group within Henderson Leadership Initiative (HLI) which made it a great example of
citizen-government teamwork. The playgrounds have already proven to be popular with local citizens, especially the arch swing that is one of the new features in Central Park. The Central Park playground has several other stand-alone elements, and the Newman Park playground addition has a single structure with ramp access.
Audubon Kids Zone opens in Henderson’s East End Called a "big, beautiful, warm hug around kids who need it the most" by one of its champions, Audubon Kids Zone opened in midDecember at the corner of Powell and Letcher streets in the city's East End. Housed -- at least temporarily -- in a modular building acquired with the aid of the Henderson Police Department and Sgt. Jeff Welch, the AKZ will be a community gathering place for a variety of programs, services, and needs. "You don't know how big a day this is," said South Heights Elementary Principal Rob Carroll to some of his students present for the opening on Dec. 14. Carroll also described the new center as a "big warm hug." "This building is a symbol of how much the community cares about you guys." The opening of AKZ comes on the heels of late September's opening of East End Park, a City of Henderson project to provide recreational opportunities in the neighborhood. The park includes a splash pad, which proved to be very popular with neighborhood kids even before the park officially opened. More enhancements are expected for the park, including a public art project spearheaded by students at Henderson County High School. Making the modular building acquired from the U.S. Army usable and functional makes it possible to begin programming through AKZ much sooner than waiting for a permanent building to be built on the former site of Audubon Baptist Church. "We now have a place where dreams can happen," Carroll said. 8 HENDERSON FAMILY
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Henderson has brand-new Board of Commissioners
A completely new City of Henderson Board of Commissioners elected in November was sworn into office on Dec. 2 by Family Court Judge Sheila Farris. Judge Farris swore in Brad Staton, Austin Vowels, Patti Bugg and Robert L. Pruitt, who started their term in January. Pruitt is a former city commissioner, but Staton, Vowels and Bugg are all first-time commissioners.
NEW STATUE ON THE HENDERSON RIVERFRONT
The Henderson War Memorial Foundation Inc. unveiled and dedicated a life-sized bronze statue of native son Admiral Husband E. Kimmel at the Henderson Riverfront on Dec. 3. The statue was dedicated just in advance of the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to honor Kimmel's service to the nation and the United States Navy. Admiral Kimmel was born and educated in Henderson and was Commander-in-Chief of the United States Navy Pacific Fleet at the time of the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The statue was created by renowned sculptor Raymond Graf of Louisville whose bronze renditions of the birds of John James Audubon (and a life-sized statue of Audubon himself), make up the Audubon Bird Sculpture Trail, primarily in downtown Henderson. A number of members of the Kimmel family were present for the statue dedication. The War Memorial Foundation continues to seek financial support for the statue. Any donation is welcome, and every contribution helps. You can find out how to participate at the War Memorial Foundation website, www. hendersonwarmemorial.org.
Speaking of brand-new faces‌ Several key organizations working in partnership with the City of Henderson got new faces at the helm in the waning weeks of 2016. Some of the changes: Tony Iriti, CEO of Kyndle Abby Dixon, executive director of Downtown Henderson Partnership Alex Caudill, executive director of Henderson Area Arts Alliance Susan Sauls, executive director of Volunteer & Information Center Jeremy Lear, executive director of The Gathering Place, Henderson’s Senior Citizens Center
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Making a move Habitat for Humanity of Henderson moved its popular ReStore and administrative offices at the beginning of November. You can now find the Habitat offices and ReStore at the foot of the Second
TWO AWARDS WON AT ANNUAL PARKS & RECREATION CONFERENCE The City of Henderson Parks & Recreation Department brought home two awards in November from the annual Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society annual conference awards luncheon that was held in Hopkinsville. Trace Stevens and his team won Outstanding Facility Award, Class 3 (11-19 full time employees), for East End Park. The award is for an indoor or outdoor facility that offers a unique enhancement to the quality of life in the field of recreation and leisure within the community.
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That popular park at the corner of Helm and Letcher street officially opened at the end of September, though East End neighborhood kids had been enjoying the park’s Splash Pad for much of the summer. The second award won is Outstanding Department Award, Class 3. To win, the parks and recreation department must have shown innovative program and demonstrated outstanding achievement in one or more recreational areas and must be inclusive of all facets of parks and recreation programs.
Street overpass, 132 Carlisle St. Habitat broke ground for its 58th home build in mid-December, dedicated its 57th home in midJanuary and is already registering runners for its annual Tri-Fest race in mid-April.
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INNOVATORS TREND-SETTERS
TRAILBLAZERS
EXECUTIVES ...there's a leader in all of us. From students discovering their gifts through the "Leader in Me" program at Henderson County Elementary Schools to local Chief Executive Officers, Henderson is thriving because of our current and future leaders.
In this leadership section, you will see some new faces, including recently hired executives in influential roles in Henderson. You’ll also meet some of Henderson’s up-and-coming leaders and get an overview of the impact Henderson Leadership Initiative has had on the community. Several HLI projects have already been featured in past issues of Henderson Family, including the Henderson’s first ADA accessible playgrounds at Newman and Central Parks. From the Henderson County Tourist Commission’s new branding and placemaking initiative to seeing new faces in leadership positions around town, there is certainly an energy residents can’t ignore. Henderson is on the move, finding its own, and is truly discovering its own nature. The following pages highlight a cross-section of some influencers in our community who are doing big things in our small town.
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Methodist Hospital welcomed Gary R. Colberg, FACHE, on
April 11, 2016 as its new President and CEO after the retirement of longtime CEO Bruce Begley. "Henderson has opened their arms to me," says Gary. "I recognize that change can be difficult. My opportunity is to lead the Hospital smoothly through this time of transition and to ensure that we continue to focus on our mission of improving the health and well-being of every life we touch in the many communities we serve." Gary has 40 years of experience in healthcare across the country, with his most recent position at Southeast Georgia Health System as their CEO. However, this isn't Gary's first time working in Kentucky, as his background also includes time at Jewish Hospital and Methodist Evangelical Hospital in Louisville, and Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. "I think of Kentucky as my home," Gary says. "Having children who live in Kentucky, and knowing this area, it made sense for Lori, my wife, and I to move here."
Since Gary has joined Methodist Hospital, the organization
has started a strategic planning process, which has included interviews with Methodist Hospital employees and community members. "I believe we have to know what we are and what we are not," Gary says. "We can't be all things to all people. We are a secondary level hospital. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive coordination of care with services that make sense for a community hospital. The focus will be to excel in these areas." Gary considers himself a "change-agent.” "I think my leadership style is ‘inspect what you expect.’ Get involved. Know what your department does. Come in during the late shift and meet with the staff to thank them for care they are providing during the night.” "I like to lead by walking around," Gary adds. "I'm out and
about in the Hospital and try to learn people's name by involving them in discussions about how to improve processes in their area. I believe in the philosophy Working Together Works.” Gary says while the Hospital has had challenges in the past, he encourages Hendersonians to give them another opportunity.
"Many changes have taken place within our organization and
improvements are being made. We are not focused on getting bigger but rather on simply being the best at delivering quality care close to home," says Gary.
He adds, "If you had a bad experience, let me know. We want to
learn from every conversation, and we encourage Hendersonians to utilize their local hospital and to support us during this time of transition.”
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community Abby became the executive director of the Downtown Henderson Partnership, a Kentucky Main Street organization that serves the Central Business District and beyond, in November 2016. A native of Benton, Abby moved from Nashville to Henderson in 2015.
Since meeting her husband, who is a Henderson native, Abby
says Henderson has become a place that “feels like home.” “When I’d travel to Henderson to visit my now husband, I could see myself becoming a part of the community and establishing roots,” says Abby. “Now that my job is to help make our community a better place to live, work, and play, I feel like I’m exactly where I want to be doing exactly what I want to do.”
Having led the marketing and communications team at the
Southwest Indiana Chamber in Evansville and serving as lead for the process that led to the organization’s 2016 Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives National Chamber of the Year title, Abby grew passionate about community development.
“I realized that if I’m this excited about the work I’m doing
across the bridge in Evansville, imagine how fulfilled I’d feel by committing my time and talents for the betterment of the city that I’ve chosen as my home. Downtown (Henderson) is everybody’s neighborhood—it’s the heart of our community. I get to work every day to ensure that it’s a place we can all be proud of.”
As a leader, Abby strives to surround herself with people who
have strengths that are unique to her own.
“Too many people like me in one room wouldn’t get us very
far,” says Abby. “The most productive thing I can do at this point is to surround myself with people who have different skillsets and viewpoints than my own—our local merchants and restauranteurs, government officials, economic developers, visionaries from all walks of life… you name it. If we’re all
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listening to and learning from each other, we’re putting our best foot forward as a community.”
Abby says she has laid out big goals for DHP in 2017.
“Downtown Henderson Partnership was already running full
steam ahead, and my goal is to keep up the great work,” says Abby. “Since November, we’ve rebranded to achieve a fresh look that represents our organization well and we’ve overhauled our office space to become a warm and inviting destination for locals and visitors alike. With the support of an incredible board and volunteers, merchants who are committed to investing in our downtown, and locals who take pride in it, the sky is the limit for downtown Henderson.”
Tony serves as the President and CEO of Kyndle, which is the
chamber of commerce for Henderson and Henderson County as well as the lead regional economic development organization for Henderson, McLean, Union and Webster counties. Tony began this position in November 2016, moving from Findlay, Ohio, where he served as the Economic Development Director for Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development.
Tony says his experience moving to Henderson County and
beginning his position at Kyndle has been a positive one. "The transition has been tremendous. I can't say enough about the Kyndle staff. They've been so helpful and welcoming, and it's made the transition to Henderson very easy.” "The people (in Henderson) are friendly," Tony adds. "It seemed that way after the first week. I went over to Rockhouse at Wolf ’s (restaurant) for dinner where they had a trivia night, and they tried to recruit me for a trivia team. But that’s how it all works; folks are really so friendly.”
Tony says his goal for Kyndle in 2017 is to lay out a “good,
attainable strategic plan that fits in with the overall objectives of what Kyndle had laid out in the Ignite 2021 campaign.” Ignite 2021 is a $3.3 million, five-year economic development initiative to attract jobs to Kyndle’s four-county region.
“One of those is obviously, from an economic standpoint, is
becoming more visible and more helping the other three counties outside of Henderson,” Tony says. “We're going to be looking at that from the chamber (of commerce) side (as well), really trying to work closer with our investors and also then to start working closer with those other chambers in those other communities so As a leader, Tony says he strives to be inclusive through “starting from the bottom and working up rather than just doing everything top down.” “I don’t like making decisions in a vacuum,” Tony says. “Obviously, staff members on the front line all the time understand what needs to happen out there. So, we sit down, and we talk about issues that need to be addressed and how to go about that.”
Although Tony says everything has been “all business” since
he began his position, he has caught a Henderson County High School basketball game and has enjoyed visiting the downtown eateries.
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J.T. Payne Henderson-native and current student at Murray
State University understands what it means to be a leader.
J.T. is a 2016 graduate of Henderson County High School,
where he served as president of Henderson County FFA his junior and senior years. During this time, J.T. helped in leading them to being named a National 3-Star Chapter, which is the highest rating a local organization can receive.
J.T. says being a good leader means always knowing how and
when to step aside.
“Being a leader is the opposite of being a boss. A good leader
always knows how and when to step aside and never lets their title or position limit what they contribute to the group. To be an effective leader doesn't mean you are the most knowledgeable or most intelligent, it simply means you admit your own weaknesses and will allow the strengths of others to shine when you cannot. A leader must never be afraid to follow.�
J.T. not only helped the FFA group succeed, but he was named
for many individual FFA awards, including Star Greenhand (given to the outstanding Freshman member), Outstanding Sophomore Member, overall Outstanding Member, Agriculture Student of the Year, and local Star in Agribusiness.
In addition to FFA, J.T.'s passion for civic leadership inspired
him to found the Henderson County Young Republicans in 2014, where he served as president for two years. Through this organization, he advocated for political involvement in the youth of Henderson, which included leading a non-partisan voter registration drive his senior year and ultimately registering over 200 new voters.
"It was my goal to help cultivate a sense of civic responsibility
within the youth of our community. It is crucial for the progression of our community that we are politically active and informed. Our civic duty is not only being active ourselves but encouraging others to do the same, not matter what side of the
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isle they come from," says Payne.
J.T. was also named a 2015 Governor's Scholar, inducted into
the Henderson County Vocational and Career and Technical Education Hall of Fames in 2016, voted Best Leader of his senior class, and awarded the Presidential Fellowship at Murray State (an honor only 18 incoming students receive).
J.T. finished his first semester in college in December 2016
with plans to graduate college in 2019. J.T. says he hopes to return to Henderson as an agriculture educator, eventually pursuing a Master's degree in education administration, and says he has dreams of becoming a successful administrator and civic leader.
Ryan is a fifth-grade student at Cairo Elementary. Ryan says
he has been Cairo’s Leader of the Month three times (in second, third, and fourth grades), and has won a shiny glass trophy for getting 100 accelerated reader and math points, a program that monitors students’ reading and math skills. Ryan participates in the school’s academic team (future problem solving) and the student lighthouse team, in which students look for ways to improve the school. Ryan says recently, the team's focus has been on rewards for students, like pajama day, pep rallies, and student versus teacher basketball games.
Ryan says a leader needs to be “in charge of themselves, make
goals for themselves, and be someone that tries to work hard and be a good person.”
“If you feel like a leader and you act like a leader… you are
a leader. Being a leader is doing what you are required to do and above, which is what I do and why I feel like a leader.” Cairo Elementary is one of seven elementary schools that participate in “Leader in Me," a process that helps to provide opportunities for students to develop their full potential through seven habits of happy kids (based on “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey).
“Some people like to call it not a program, but it's a journey
because you're going through it and you're coming up with new ways to be leaders,” Ryan says.
Ryan says he has seen a lot of changes at the school since
he started kindergarten, such as adding school WIGS (wildly
student attendance and the addition of leadership notebooks, where students keep track of their goals.
“I feel like Leader in Me is very effective because I personally
do not like getting in trouble," Ryan adds. "For the kids who seem like they could care less about it, I think this gives them something to think about before they do something that they shouldn't be doing."
Ryan will attend North Middle School next year, where he
says he will play on the school’s football and archery teams.
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Henderson Leadership Initiative: Building better leaders in the Henderson community { by: Danielle Crafton, HLI Executive Director }
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hose that apply, or are involved with the Henderson Leadership Initiative (HLI), may already be connected in the community, yet discover other classmates are just outside of their current circles of influence. However, they will become each other’s best collaborators, advisers, supporters, and community resources. HLI students leave with a deeper understanding of leadership style and the issues of the day and will have developed lasting relationships that result in the innovative and collaborative problem solving for transformational leadership in Henderson’s community. The non-profit HLI was founded by five community leaders in partnership with the Henderson Community College, in 2006, with the goal of grooming a new
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generation by identifying, nurturing, mentoring, training, and placing a new generation of leaders in Henderson, Kentucky. HLI has completed nearly nine adult leadership development institutes, graduating over 180 HLI Fellows. HLI works to expand the circle of leadership and strives to create an environment that will empower leaders to expand their leadership potential, to attain knowledge and confidence, to forge relationships, and to advance their personal missions to make a difference. Each year nearly 20 students, from all ages and backgrounds, are accepted into the 12-month leadership program, and monthly class sessions are held the third Friday of each month. Class session topics, presented by various well-known community leaders, include: Servant
Leadership, Teamwork Building (at the Brian Injury Adventure Camp), Etiquette Dining Skills, Modeling the Way with Adaptive Leadership, Inspiring a Shared Vision with Collaborative Leadership, Effective Board Governance, Encouraging the Heart with Compassionate Leadership, and Public Policy, just to name a few. In addition to monthly class sessions, an annual retreat is organized at the beginning of the year for the new class members, to get to know one another and network with the HLI Founders and Board Members. Beyond learning new leadership skills and networking opportunities, the third component/ benefit of the program includes conducting a class project, putting such leadership skills they acquired to the test and working outside of class hours to make this happen. The 2016 HLI class modeled the “Compassion Henderson” movement, in which the HLI Class of 2015 branded for the community and identified needs within Henderson County. This year’s class then narrowed in on three of those needs by helping to bring awareness to the Compassion Henderson movement through public relation efforts, worked with the City of Henderson on transportation
needs, and collaborated with non-for-profit groups to help create a Volunteer Day. HLI understands the importance of continuing to keep current and past class members involved in the program and will have various networking events and volunteer opportunities available within the upcoming year. It is crucial to continue to build relationships with other class members and to stay connected.
2017 will mark the tenth anniversary for HLI, and
the new HLI class will be introduced at the February 1 Commencement Ceremony at the Fine Arts Center for the 2016 HLI graduates. If you should have any questions, please contact Danielle Crafton, Executive Director of HLI: danielle@hendersonleadershipinitiative.org. For more information, or to apply for the 2018 HLI class visit: www.hendersonleadershipinitiative.org.
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novelist Jerilyn Dufresne's murder mystery book was inspired by the Henderson community { by: frank boyett }
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buildings. I was just charmed by the town, and it worked out
hen Jerilyn Dufresne began toying with the idea for a new
perfectly for me."
murder mystery she had no idea it would take place in Henderson.
She didn’t even know "whodunnit."
which makes an appearance in the book, although the fictional
"I had an idea of what if a body fell off a train in Quincy,
version is larger. And one of the participants at the workshop was
Illinois, my hometown," she said. Most of her books take place in
Nibby Priest, who Dufresne used as the basis for one of her major
Quincy, but this was her fifth book, and she wanted to avoid the
characters.
appearance of killing off the population there. So, she needed the
murder to take place elsewhere.
said. “I said I would be honored – just make him be a nice guy, and
she did.
“My friend, (motivational speaker and podcaster) Lou Ann
The workshop that brought her here was held in Worsham Hall,
“She contacted me first and asked me if it was OK,” Priest
Clark, was giving a workshop a few years ago (in Henderson) and
I wanted to go to it.” She reasoned if she used Henderson as the
fictional character), but if you know me very much you know, I'm
locale, “I can deduct this from my income taxes.” That’s how the
not tall. He's a tall gentleman, and he runs a bed and breakfast."
book came to be named “Where Is Henderson?”
Dufresne has spent most of her working life as a psychotherapist,
although a short stint as a comedian appears to help in her often-
Once she got here, though, her mercenary motive seemed
"If you know just a little bit about me, you can see (Priest in the
serendipitous. Henderson is on a major railroad line, she noted.
humorous writing style, which she calls "cozy mysteries."
"We're both river towns, and we both have a lot of historical
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"With a cozy mystery, the murder sort of happens off stage.
Characters don't cuss, and there's not a lot of violence. I often tell people I write family friendly books. You don't have to worry if your child picks it up."
Dufresne is 69 although her first novel wasn’t published until she was 65. So far, she's
sold about 75,000 copies. She’s currently working on her seventh book. (She also has two other part-time jobs: teacher at Quincy University and counselor.)
The main character in the series is a psychotherapist named Samantha Darling, who
wants to be a law enforcement officer and has a psychic connection with her dog, Clancy, “or at least the owner thinks it does.” The yellow lab-chow mix is a big favorite of readers. “If I ever kill off the dog I’m in big trouble.”
She sort of writes by the seat of her pants. She usually takes her laptop to the local
coffee shop and listens to people talk while she’s writing, which sometimes inspires her.
“I don’t outline; I have no idea what’s going to happen” when she begins writing a
book. “When I wrote ‘Where is Henderson?’ I was almost at the end of the book before I knew who did it, and it was because the characters told me.”
She also comes up with a title at the beginning of the process. “And then I just noodle
around with thoughts.”
Dufresne returned to Henderson in November to do a book signing at Planters Coffee
House. “People were so kind to me. I just fell in love with the town all over again.”
Where Is Henderson? (Sam Darling Mystery Book 5) is available for purchase at
Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
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Jerilyn Dufresne
Frank Boyett has been a Henderson journalist for 30 years and has been chronicling the community’s history for the past two decades. He can be found on Twitter at @BoyettFrank.
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'TWAS THE SEASON OF GIVING at audubon Dental Center
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was 17 degrees on the morning of Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, where residents from Henderson, Evansville, and surrounding areas waited outside to be seen by a dentist – for free. Audubon Dental Center held its 20th annual Christmas Care Day where they served 58 patients with needs ranging from fillings, extractions, cleanings, and exams. Patients were seen on a first come, first served basis, which prompted first-time patient Paul Cohron and his wife Tammy of Smith Mills, to wait outside Audubon Dental from 3 a.m. to when the dental center started taking patients at 8 a.m. Paul was to get all his top teeth pulled, which otherwise would have cost him $2,800. On a fixed income, Tammy says Care Day is a miracle for their family. "To be here is a miracle‌a miracle that I saw it on TV because I've seen (Paul) hurting," says Tammy. "Hopefully, I get to see him smile because if I can, it will make my Christmas." Repeat patient Sheila Wespy brought her brother Clarence to get a tooth pulled. Sheila watched dental hygienists work on him, while he cracked jokes and made them laugh.
"They always love him," says Shiela with a big smile on
during Care Day, but that it is a collaborative effort amongst
her face. Before her cleaning, Sheila expressed a sincere
the staff. Oral surgeons, dental hygienists, and office
appreciation to Audubon Dental for helping them out each year. “It’s a blessing,” says Sheila. “We are very thankful
personnel volunteer their time that day – as in, no one gets paid to be there.
for them to do this for people that need the help. It’s very
important to take care of your body like this, but it’s also very
Dental for 36 years, says Care Day gives her a feeling of
expensive.”
fulfillment to give back to the community. "It's just a little
something that we can do for people, that helps them, so they
Dentist Dr. Kurtis Wilson developed the free dental care
concept more than 20 years ago from an "epiphany" he says he had while working in Honduras.
“I’ve done volunteer work in Honduras, Africa, Eastern
Office Manager Linda Carter, who has worked Audubon
are not in pain during the holidays," she says.
The Audubon Dental Staff provided more than $13,000
Kentucky, a lot of different places,” says Wilson. “One day,
in materials and services during the day. Per their site
I had an epiphany that I could do this right at home (in
(AudubonSmile.com), Christmas Care Day 2017 is scheduled
Henderson), and it’s worked out.”
for Friday, Dec. 15 at their Henderson location, 716 Second
Street.
Wilson said it is the gratitude of people like Paul, Sheila,
and Clarence that keeps him and staff members motivated. "It's humbling and sobering to see that people have a lot of issues and their healthcare sometimes gets pushed to the back burner. Many people don't have the money to get (dental) work done, and I believe this will improve their health and improve their lives," says Wilson.
Wilson adds that he isn't the only one that contributes
For more information about the upcoming 21st annual
Christmas Care Day, contact Linda Carter, Office Manager, at 270-827-5222 or toll-free at 800-627-6453.
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Brittany Ross is a proud Hendersonian with Hoosier roots, and is married to her best friend, Christopher. They have two dogs, Yadi and Murphy.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters pair has thrived since program’s first year
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of Henderson County, a volunteer-supported mentoring organization with monitored matches between adult “Bigs” and children “Littles” facing adversity. Each week, she picks up 10-year-old Jayla Johnson, whom she has watched grow up for the last five years.
"She has come a long way," says Wilson, who lives in
Henderson and works at Evansville State Hospital as a pharmacy technician. "She is still a little shy. She has come out of her shell; her grades have really improved this last report card."
ne of the most valuable gifts a person can offer is their time. Eula Wilson has given this gift nearly every week for the past five years.
Wilson serves as a Big Sister in Big Brothers Big Sisters
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“She was in a Christmas play. I tried to get her into
one a few years ago, but she was too shy to do it. And now this is her second year in a row she has been in the Christmas play! She said a speech and sang a song. She did so good!”
Their relationship was one of the first to bloom out of
the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Henderson County, which began in August 2011. Henderson County’s program is a local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ohio Valley, a nonprofit serving Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Perry, Posey, Pike, Gibson, and Knox counties in Indiana and Henderson County in Kentucky. Each potential Big must participate in a background check, an in-person interview, and provide references. After the screening process is completed, Bigs are matched with a Little between age 8 and 12, and a meeting is arranged between the case manager, Big, Little, and the Little’s family. A national research study by Public/Private Ventures found that after surveying 950 boys and girls from eight BBBS agencies across the country in 1995, Littles were less likely to begin using illegal drugs, less likely to skip school, less likely to begin using alcohol, were more confident in their schoolwork, and had better relationships with their
goes to college.”
While Wilson has seen a difference in her Little, she
also has felt the program’s impact personally as well.
“I’ve grown more compassionate for others,” she says.
“I think I've always had that compassion in me working in
family.
the medical field, but when you're working directly with
Wilson, 43, says she strives to be consistent with Johnson
someone you see their lifestyle is different than your own,
and always picks her up when she says she is going to or
and they have adversity in their life, it makes you have
communicates if something comes up. The pair often visits
more feelings for others. I am more enlightened with what
the library, Henderson County Family YMCA, the Koch
is going on with other people. This opens your eyes up to
Family Children’s Museum of Evansville, and Johnson’s
what is going on in the world.”
ultimate favorite Chuck E. Cheese’s.
“I like going places with my Big Sister,” says Johnson.
Johnson is now a fourth grader at Cairo Elementary School and says she would like to be a Big Sister when she grows up.
“I’m hoping we can stay together until she graduates
high school,” says Wilson. "I told her I would be at her graduation. I'm hoping we can stay together even after she
According to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ohio Valley,
there are over 140 local children waiting to be matched with a mentor. If interested in donating your time or money, or in enrolling a child in Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ohio Valley, contact 812-425-6076 or visit bbbsov.org.
HF
Emily Patton volunteers as a Big Sister with her Little Sister, Jazzmin, in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Henderson County program.
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was on a horse before I could even walk," says Kenzie Gentry, a Henderson native, and accomplished equestrian. Kenzie's resume boasts many of her accomplishments in the rodeo world, including a Miss Congeniality award in addition to her riding wins. The 20-year-old, who just earned an Associate of Science degree from Henderson Community College in December 2016, has dreams of turning her hobby into a career one day. “I see myself raising a family. Maybe a boy and a girl. That would be my dream. I have this big dream of owning my own ranch,” she adds. Kenzie was instrumental in helping the Henderson County Fair Board bring a rodeo to Henderson County last summer. However, she hasn’t always been a fan of horses. "I used to be horrified of horses. My older sister had a horse, and I was, what we call, 'teasing the horse.' I was kind of poking at it and playing with it. The horse picked me up by my shoulder and threw me across the horse stable, and I bruised my shoulder all the way down my arm. I was horrified of horses after that. Not too long after, though, I began taking riding lessons with my sister and started learning how to ride them. I learned how to respect them for them to respect me." "Trust is earned... it's not given. Horses have taught me that you need to give as well as receive. It takes both of those and mixes them together. Your respect is earned, but you can only get as much as you give. Horses taught me that," Kenzie says as she ponders the meaningful life lessons she has learned through perfecting her craft. "Horses have taught me how to love and be loved back in return with absolutely no judgment." Kenzie's focus and goal-driven mentality are even evidenced in the name she chose for her horse. "The one (horse) I have now, she's four. Her name is Vegas. She named after a national rodeo competition. It's the biggest and best. So, I named her after that as a way to set my goal and remind myself of it every day." The lifelong passion she has towards horses, most definitely, makes rodeo her nature. HF
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Henderson Family Magazine would like to recognize these local businesses and organizations in a unique way by putting faces to the company name. This Profiles of Henderson special advertising section is our way of showcasing the people behind the businesses that support this magazine - and the people of Henderson County – so well. Please thank them with your patronage.
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WOODARD COOLING AND HEATING FARMER & FRENCHMAN WINERY HENDERSON COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE REDBANKS SKILLED NURSING CENTER COLONIAL ASSISTED LIVING & INDEPENDENT LIVING HORSE FEATHERS DEACONESS URGENT CARE
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Vehicle Specialists
DEMPEWOLF FORD
2530 Hwy. 41 North . Henderson, KY 42420 . 270-827-3566 . dempewolf.com
It is our mission to provide to our customers an atmosphere of appreciation for giving us the opportunity to serve their automotive needs, whether through sales, service, or consultation. The most important thing to Dempewolf is excellent service to you. We offer a highly trained and motivated staff to assist you with your auto needs. We strive daily not only to meet but to exceed our customer's expectations. We are proud that our staff continually lives up to our motto: Our People Make the Difference! You can’t buy for less than at Dempewolf ‌.Period!
Jason Ford, Product Specialist Hadyn Davies, Product Specialist Makenzie Buchanan, Product Specialist Tana Duncan, Product Specialist Mike Hudson, Product Specialist Ethan Hancock, Internet Product Specialist Bruce Spaulding, Product Specialist Stephen Herron, Product Specialist Jim Marshall, Product Specialist Colin Yorke, Product Specialist Paul Smith, Product Specialist Matt Johnson, Product Specialist Ben Tappan, Product Specialist Travis Cox, Product Specialist Tiffini Morton, Product Specialist
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Comfort
WOODARD COOLING & HEATING
1500 S. Green Street . Henderson, KY 42420 . (270) 827-2665 . woodardcoolingandheating.com
Woodard Cooling & Heating is proud to have served our community for over 37 years. We are four generations strong and take great pride in the knowledge, experience and trust we have earned over the many years of dedicated service to Henderson and the surrounding area. The comfort of your home or business is a top priority for us and we strive to maintain the highest level of customer service and satisfaction possible. We specialize in heating,cooling,ventilation, duct design and fabrication. At Woodard & Heating comfort is what we do!
Bill Woodard, President Tim Woodard, Vice President Eric Woodard, Service Technician
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Good Taste
FARMER & FRENCHMAN WINERY 12522 US HWY 41 South . Henderson, KY 42420 . farmerandfrenchman.com Farmer and Frenchman opened in June 2016 with Hubert and Katy Mussat at the helm. Now in the winter of their opening year, they have a full team. The owners feel blessed to work with highly motivated individuals who already feel like family. F&F is proud to announce the hiring of managers Julian Fleck and Steven Vanover. Fleck got the
team through the hectic holiday season, with an incredible mixture of experience and foresight. Vanover is a fantastic motivator in the kitchen, and has greatly expanded F&F’s locally sourced items and new specials. The F&F team is geared up for an exciting next few weeks as they roll out their new creations on the menu.
Hubert and Katy Mussat with Farmer and Frenchman team members
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Changinglives HENDERSON COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 3341 Zion Road . Henderson, KY 42420 . 270-826-8387 . henderson.ca.uky.edu
The Henderson County Cooperative Extension Service offers programs that help better communities, strengthen economics, and promote healthier lives using the researched based information provided by the land grant universities, the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University. Agriculture and Natural Resources- helps farm families make wise decisions while maintaining or improving their living standards.
4-H- offers youth a chance to learn important life skills. Family and Consumer Sciences- helps today’s families make wise decisions and develop life skills to strengthen and build strong families and communities. Horticulture- addresses commercial and residential horticultural questions and problems including home gardening, lawn care, agritourism, pest management, and landscaping.
Camille Lambert, Extension Agent for Agricultural & Natural Resources Education
Susan Morgan, Program Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences
Amanda Hardy, Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Christi Johnson, Program Assistant for 4-H Youth Development
Jeremiah Johnson, Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Education
Rohdene Rollins, SNAP-Ed Assistant
Allie Druin, Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Education
Dixie Rudy, Sherri Powell, Annie Gish, Staff Assistants
Andy Rideout, Extension Agent for Horticulture Education
Ron Melton, Facility Coordinator
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Ken Graves LTCA, Administrator Shari Newton BSN, RN-C, LTCA, Assistant Administrator
Life-Changingcare
Jackie Blandford RN, Director of Nursing
REDBANKS SKILLED NURSING CENTER 851 Kimsey Lane . Henderson, KY 42420 . 270-826-6436 . redbanks.org
We strive to give life-changing care and we are proud that Henderson has chosen us as the area’s Best Nursing Facility. Redbanks Skilled Nursing Center is a 222 bed facility that has been serving the community since 1973. During that time we have made it our mission to provide quality care and services while striving to uphold each individual’s dignity, freedom of choice, and the independence needed to maintain the highest practicable lifestyle.
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Seniorcare
Jimmy Blair, Administrator Tracy Davis, Operations Manager Jessica P. Beaven, Marketing Director Janine Oliver, Dietary Manager Katie Beauchamp, Admissions Director Not Pictured: Devan Rudd, Resident Care Coordinator
COLONIAL ASSISTED LIVING & INDEPENDENT LIVING 2637 Stadium Drive . Henderson, KY 42420 . 270-826-2493 . colonialseniorliving.org
Colonial Assisted Living & Independent Living communities have been honored to care for seniors in Henderson and surrounding areas for the past 17 years. Our staff is committed to providing excellent service to each family that enters the doors of Colonial as well as being a resource for our community. Colonial's mission is
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that each resident enjoy life to the fullest, so we have made it our personal goal to continue to provide a secure environment where each resident receives an individualized plan of care to assist them with their daily activities. Our new additional assisted living will open on Adams Lane in Early 2017!
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Womens' fashion
HORSE FEATHERS
112 N Main Street . Henderson, KY 42420 . (270) 635-3904 . horsefeathersgifts.com
We design jewelry to inspire happy living. We believe in good vibes and positive outlooks. Many of our pieces are custom-created for our passionate customers. We work with local Burmese refugee women, as they find their purpose and rebuild their lives. We rescue animals – and donate to organizations who provide forever homes. Courageous Living and Intentional Work defines HorseFeathers Gifts.
Chelsea Farmer, Owner/ Lead Designer Karrie Cleavenger, Studio Manager/ Maker Neisa Bass, Sales Diva/ Maker Sonya Ray, Store Manager/ Maker
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Urgentcare
DEACONESS URGENT CARE
340 Starlite Drive . Henderson, KY 42420 . 270-844-8515 . deaconess.com/urgentcare
Urgent care clinics are convenient health care resources when you can’t see your regular doctor—and Deaconess has a location right here in Henderson.
you’re a Deaconess Clinic patient, the urgent care providers have quick access to your important medical information through the region's only fully integrated electronic medical record system.
Urgent care is perfect for minor cuts, x-rays, mild asthma, migraines, sprains/strains, cough, sore throat, minor fever, rashes and more. They can also treat work comp injuries and perform DOT physicals. And if
Walk-ins are always accepted, and online appointments are available. When you can't see your regular doctor, you can trust the health care experts at Deaconess Urgent Care-Henderson.
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Peter LoDico, MD Christine Fruit, LPN Lindsay LaRue, MOA Samantha Bass, RT Stacey Thompson, Practice Manager Jessica Rauch, MOA John Dohanich, DO
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Servingclients & community ERA FIRST ADVANTAGE REALTY 2202 Hwy 41 North . Henderson, Ky 42420 . 270-577-8701 . erafirst.com
There's a reason two ERA First Advantage Realty, Inc. agents were voted "Henderson's Best Realtors" 9 times and "Best Office" in 2015 & '16 (as voted on by Gleaner readers). It's because we care about our community. Our agents live in Henderson. We are involved in community service and serve on boards. In that same attitude of
service, we consider ourselves a full-service real estate brokerage specializing in residential, small commercial, farm, foreclosure and new construction. Three of our agents received the prestigious "Realtor of the Year" award by our local board association. Whatever your need, our experienced team is here to help.
Christie Moore, Sales Manager Tara Dixon, Realtor Steve Denney, Realtor Debra Dempsey, Realtor Dawn Crowder, Realtor Linda White, Realtor
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family life
r { Q&A with christina dalton,
M S S W, C S W
parental
control
Q: My 10-year-old wants a smartphone. I’m not sure I’m ready for that, but I don’t want him to feel left out. Is that too young? I know lots of kids have a phone nowadays.
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A: I can tell you from working in
The person was yelling at me a little
a school, kids are getting phones
and I wasn’t saying much back. The
younger and younger. I personally
whole thing came across like I was
think this question doesn’t have a
not standing up for myself. I was
right or wrong answer. It’s more of
upset after the incident and didn’t
a personal choice or opinion. You
handle it the way I should have.
have to first ask yourself can you
Should I address it again or just
afford a smart phone and all the
leave it alone?
extras and money that are involved? Do you want your child texting and
A: This is a very interesting
can you monitor it well enough to
question to me. I have actually
make sure everything he is doing
had a similar instance happen, so I
is safe? I know plenty of children
can relate to where you are coming
who have Facebook accounts that
from. It sounds as if this was a
are not the appropriate age, but
“heat of the moment” situation and
the parents probably have their
of course we always look back and
passwords and have access to their
know exactly what we should have
account—or at least I hope
said or done. But it’s never that easy
they do. I do encourage you
in the actual moment itself. As far
to make sure that any time
as addressing this again with your
your child needs to be on a
child, I would say that is entirely up
computer or device, have
to you. Chances are your 11-year-
them in a main room
old has completely moved on and
of your home where
forgotten about it. But it sounds like
you can walk by at any
it may still be a sore subject for you
time and be able to see
and I think it’s fine to readdress it.
what they are doing. The
When I think of a situation like this
difference with a phone is
one, I do look at it as a teachable
they can take it anywhere and
moment in life. I’m always looking
you can’t always monitor it. I think
for teachable moments that I can
you need to be ready and if you’re
pass onto my child. I don’t know the
not ready then that’s your answer. I
ins and outs of what happened, but
hope that helps!
I think the teachable moment here is talking to your child about how
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Q: I recently had a very unpleasant
to deal with people that are not very
encounter with someone and it
nice. It’s simply a fact of life that
was in front of my 11-year-old
we will run into people through our
daughter. She asked me a lot
lives that are not nice people and
of questions afterwards and
what better skill to teach your child
I wasn’t entirely sure that I
than how to deal with someone like
answered them the correct way.
this. This is a skill that they will use
the rest of their lives. It is a skill that
A: I feel like a nag too sometimes
the sink.” How much better would
they will use in school and dealing
and I hate it. I get to the point
that be instead of, “You never help
with their own peers. And sometimes
where I do not want to hear my own
out around here! Why would you
the most important thing we can do is
voice. Children at this age can be
leave that glass on the table?” I know
to remain calm, hold our temper and
quite temperamental. This is a very
you have to catch your child doing
important age developmentally and I
something good, but it’s there. And
be able to walk away from a heated situation. Do not beat yourself up about this situation, but instead use it to turn a negative situation into a positive teaching moment! Q: My 13-year-old son is going to be the death of me. All I do is nag him to clean up, take a shower and do his
try to use this period as a way to boost self-confidence whenever I can. This can be used at any age, but I find that it can be effective during the adolescent years. I want you to try and catch him while he is good. Now, I know some of you might say, “Well, then I will never catch him because he is never good!” LOL! But, I need you to really
homework. I get on my own nerves.
focus and pay attention. For example,
I know there have to be better, more
your child picks up his glass and puts
productive ways to get him to do this.
it in the sink and you say, “Thank you
I will try anything.
very much for putting your glass in
the difference in how you both feel in sentence one versus sentence two is huge. Build confidence through giving out compliments and talking about how they are doing the right thing. It will hopefully have a positive impact on everything they do. I know it can be hard. I just want you to look at it from a different view.
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Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW is a Family Resource Center Coordinator for Daviess County Public Schools.
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the
kids eat free list
Sunday Tumbleweed 1 free kids meal for every adult entree
Monday Rookie’s Kids under 8 eat free 4-10 p.m. Grandy’s .99 kids meal with adult purchase
Brown Bag and Burgers 1 free kids meal with purchase of 2 adult meals. Breakfast, lunch, or supper.
Tuesday Denny’s 2 free kids meals per adult entree ($6 or more) from 4-10 p.m. (Kids drinks not included. Kids drinks are .99.)
Wendy’s $1.99 kids meals after 4 p.m. promotion certain times of the year. Call for details.
Fazoli’s - .99 kids meal with adult purchase 5-8 p.m.
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Shoney’s Kids under 4 eat free with adult purchase. Kids drinks are .99.
Thursday
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Captain D’s 2 free kids meals with adult meal purchase. Kids drinks are .99.
*The Kids Eat Free list is subject to change. Please contact restaurants to ensure their participation. Restaurants, please contact brittany@tannerpublishing.com with additions or corrections.
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Informing parents about fun, local events is a priority for Henderson Family. 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
FAMILY FUNDAMENTALS Mondays @ 6–6:45pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Family FUNdamental storytimes are fun and high-energy with themes. Literacy activities and tips will be provided to incorporate into daily interactions at home. Space is limited. Registration is encouraged. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Mondays @ 6–8pm First United Methodist Church 338 Third Street Recently the City of Henderson invited community leaders together to highlight a significant problem – nearly half of Henderson residents have less than $400 in savings. As a result, city officials are encouraging proactive steps to be taken that will encourage and enable area families to produce savings. FPU is a proven program that has helped thousands of families and individuals get out of debt and start living in the freedom of financial security. The cost of FPU is only $100. Some discounts will be available based on need. Deadline for registration is January 30. Contact: 270-827-9831
GAME ON! TEEN GAMING CLUB Tuesdays @ 4-6 pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Join us every Tuesday for the coolest library night in video gaming history! Play against fellow teens as you race across the Rainbow Road, build a diamond mansion, shoot arrows at your enemies, or deal the ultimate combo breaker! Open to all teens ages 12 - 19, must have signed video game consent form signed to participate. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
TALENTED TODDLERS Wednesdays @ 10–11 am Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Toddlers and their caregivers will participate in a high-energy, fast-paced, interactive storytime while singing and dancing. Early literacy tips will be provided to use while reading with your toddler. Once story time is over, playtime begins! This event is a great opportunity for parents to socialize and play with their toddlers. Space is limited. Registration is encouraged. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
RIVERBEND TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays @ 12-1pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Henderson’s official Toastmasters group. All are welcome to come and try our local Toastmasters group. Cost $50 for six months. Contact: Nibby Priest 270.631.2121
literacy-based storytimes, activities, hands-on games, songs, music, and movement. Once storytime is over, it is time to play! Centers will be set up with fun, age-appropriate activities that both parents and children can enjoy while socializing and making new friends. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
J4K (JUST 4 KIDS) Thursdays @ 4-5pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street J4K (Just 4 Kids) is a way for kids to explore new topics using science, technology, arts and crafts, guest speakers, and more! Come hang out after school at the library and make new friends, have fun, and learn something new! A light snack will be provided. Registration is encouraged. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE Thursdays @ 5:30-7pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Local bridge player Joseph Hendon will lead the session. Bridge players of all skill levels are welcome! No previous knowledge is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
MINECRAFT EDU Wednesdays @ 4–5 pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Minecraft EDU combines science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills in a very fun and highly creative way. Participants will use their critical thinking skills, as well as their social skills. Must register at the library on a first-come-firstserve basis: must have signed Minecraft Edu consent form; maximum amount of registrants is 10. However, a standing waiting list will be taken. Participants are allowed to miss two sessions in a month before they lose their spot. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
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GENIUS JUNIORS Thursdays @ 10–11am Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy high-energy, interactive and
CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Thursday, Feb. 2 @ 5:30-7pm Henderson County Public 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
DAY-BY-DAY
GROUNDHOG AND SUPERBOWL TRIVIA WEEK Monday, Jan. 30—Sunday, Feb. 5 @ all day Henderson County Public Library Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
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prompts and sharing and critiquing personal work. Sharing one's work is not required, but is highly encouraged. Please bring your own materials - any personal work should not be over five pages. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 GENEALOGY LUNCH BUNCH Friday, Feb. 3 @ 12-1:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Join us for a monthly brown bag discussion group with occasional speakers and webinars. Bring your brick walls, questions, tips and tricks, and genealogy knowledge along with your lunch and spend some quality “genealogy time” with us. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 SIGNATURE SEASON BONUS SHOW – ALL STAR IDOLS Friday, Feb. 3 @ 7-10pm Preston Arts Center (formerly Henderson Fine Arts Center) 2660 S. Green Street Join us for HAAA’s first-ever signature season bonus show as we reunite four favorites from FOX’s American Idol for one night only! Winners and finalists from television’s hottest singing competition will perform many of their solo hits that garnered their award-winning spot on the iconic show. Group numbers and a special audience participation will make this unique Henderson Area Arts Alliance show a spectacular performance. Secure your tickets early for this one-time event featuring four vocalists performing together right here in Henderson, Kentucky. Current season subscribers will have the first option on purchasing seats for this one-time, one-night only event. Contact: 270.831.9800 ARTS SMARTS FOR KIDS Saturday, Feb. 4 @ 10am–12pm Preston Arts Center 2660 S. Green Street Fun crafts and music for kids featuring a performance at 10:30 a.m. by Tales & Scales "The Musicians of Bremen." Children age 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Adult admission is $5. Contact: Rachael Baar 270.831.9803 ROTARY TRIVIA NIGHT "GET YOUR GEEK ON" Saturday, Feb. 4 @ 5:30 pm Holy Name School Cafeteria 628 Second Street $300 buys dinner & trivia for a table of 8 OR sponsorship of 1 round of trivia $500 buys dinner, trivia for a table of 8, AND sponsorship of 1 round of trivia 48 HENDERSON FAMILY
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Prizes: $600 for the first-place team; $300 for the second-place team; Special Prize for the last place team; $300 to the team with the best costumes/décor around the “Get Your Geek On” theme. There will be a Silent Auction sponsored by the Rotaract Club and a cash bar, with proceeds to benefit the Rotary Club of Henderson’s local charitable endeavors and college scholarships. Contact: Mark Chumbler at mchumbler@ hillard.com
WHAT’S NEW IN GENEALOGY? Thursday, Feb. 9 @ 6-7pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Stay up-to-date on genealogy news and resources with this series designed to highlight new happenings each month. Each class will cover different topics from tracing your tree and organizing your information, to exploring genealogy websites, and more. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
HAVE A HEART Monday, Feb. 6—Sunday, Feb 12 @ all day Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Decorate a heart to display in the children’s area for American Heart Month. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
JAZZ NIGHT @HCPL Friday, Feb. 10 @ 6-7pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Jazz is coming to Henderson County Public Library. E. J. Simmons, music director for First Missionary Baptist Church, will provide entertainment and light refreshments will be served. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
NATIVE AMERICAN COLLECTION Tuesday, Feb. 7—Saturday, April 1 @ all day Citi Center Gallery 230 Second Street Contact: Jule McClellan 270.860.1930 IOS 10 BASICS Wednesday, Feb. 8 @ 2-3:30 pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Do you own an iPad or did you get a new iPhone or iPad for Christmas? Come to this class and learn the basics of how to navigate your iOS device, search the Internet, buy apps, control settings, and see how to use some of the cool new features. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 BINGO AT THE LIBRARY Thursday, Feb. 9 @ 11:30am Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Is BINGO your GAME-O? Adults are invited to a spirited bingo session where you can socialize, make new friends, and get ready to yell, "BINGO! Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 CENTRAL ACADEMY FAMILY FUN NIGHT Thursday, Feb. 9 @ 5-6:30pm Central Academy 851 Center Street Get ready for food a guest speaker, and a scavenger hunt at Central Academy. Food is at 5 p.m., the financial planning guest speaker for parents/students is at 5:30 p.m. and the math and reading scavenger hunt is from 6-6:30 p.m. Contact: Anthony Black 270.831.5100 or Anthony.black@henderson.kyschools.us
PASSPORT SATURDAY Saturday, Feb. 11 @ 9 – 4 pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street The library makes getting your passport easy and convenient! For one day only, the library will offer weekend passport services! No need to take off work or pull the kids out of school. Please call ahead to make an appointment. Walk-ins will be accepted, as time allows. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 UNDERGROUND RAILROAD AND SOUTHERN QUILTS Saturday, Feb. 11 @ 10am-12pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street The African-American quilt lecture will focus on Underground Railroad and Southern Quilts. Brittney Westbrook, the curator of the Evansville African-American Museum, will be the guest presenter. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 INTRODUCTION TO FREEDMEN’S BUREAU RECORDS Saturday, Feb. 11 @ 1-3 pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street If you have African-American ancestors, then you will want to join Lynda Schreiner in an introduction to Freedmen's Bureau records. These records are full of genealogy gold, and they are easier than ever to search. Plus, Lynda will share a little-known bonus site for researching formerly enslaved people of Henderson County. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
VALENTINE’S DAY CHOCOLATE WALK Monday, Feb. 13—Feb. 14 @ all day Downtown Henderson Enjoy shopping for yourself or your Valentine with our downtown Henderson merchants while sampling a unique chocolate creation at each store. Contact: 270.827.0016
art. Mediums accepted are oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink and mixed media. Henderson, Evansville, Owensboro, Webster and Hopkins County artists will be accepted. Drop off date: Feb. 15 or 16. Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270.827.1893 or kim.mcgrew@ky.gov.
BLACK HISTORY INVENTORS DISPLAY AND QUESTION OF THE DAY TRIVIA Monday, Feb. 13—Sunday, Feb. 19 @ all day Henderson County Public Library Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Thursday, Feb. 16 @ 5:30-7pm Henderson County Public Library (See Feb. 2 Creative Writing Group Description)
BOOK BREW Monday, Feb. 13 @ 6-7pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Join us to discuss books you otherwise might not find yourself reading from the New York Times Best Sellers list. This program is free and open to the public. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 THELMA B. JOHNSON EARLY LEARNING CENTER VALENTINE’S MEAL Tuesday, Feb. 14 Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center 631 N Green St. Contact: Ginger Ashby, Principal, 270.854.0140 or ginger.ashby@ henderson.kyschools.us "MARCH MADNESS" Wednesday, Feb. 15 @ 5-6:15pm John James Audubon Museum 3100 US Highway 41 N Audubon Museum presents the invitational exhibit “March Madness” for all tristate artists. This exhibit is an excellent opportunity for those extra pieces of art to display and sell. Each artist may exhibit up to two pieces of
ADULT COLORING Thursday, Feb. 16 @ 5:30-6:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Coloring isn't just for kids. Join us for a quiet, stress-free time to relax and release your inner child. Feel free to bring your own supplies or use ours. Coloring within the lines is optional. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 HENDERSON LIONS LIVE AUCTION Saturday, Feb. 18 @ 6:30 pm Rookies Banquet Room 117 Second Street The live auction at Rookies Banquet Hall is a new component of the annual Lions televised auction. This event will feature large and small unique items, bourbonglazed chicken, a free alcoholic beverage with admission. Tickets are $50 per person or $75 per couple. Contact: Cory Bridges 270.823.2823
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STEM AND STEAM DAYS OF WINTER Monday, Feb. 20—Tuesday, Feb. 28 @ all day Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street For nine days, visit the library for fun activities, displays, and demonstrations. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712 CREATE HENDERSON Tuesday, Feb. 21 @ 4:30–6pm Thelma B. Johnson Professional Development Center 631 N Green St. 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: Kyle Hittner 270.826.3128 SONS OF SERENDIP – SONGS IN THE KEY OF WONDER Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 @ 7–10pm Preston Arts Center 2660 S. Green Street Finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent season 9, Sons of Serendip creates beautiful music through the use of a harp, piano, cello, and voice. The quartet met in graduate school at Boston University and have been performing for audiences as a powerhouse ever since. Sons of Serendip hopes to bring joy to audience members and make their lives a little better — even just for a moment. The group honors singersongwriter legend Stevie Wonder in their Songs in the Key of Wonder show as they perform Wonder’s top hits such as “Isn’t She Lovely,” “Higher Ground,” and “Superstition.” Contact: 270.831.9800
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calendar BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS Wednesday, Feb. 22 @ 2 – 3:30 pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street No computer skills required for this class that will teach you how to use a mouse and keyboard; cut, copy, and paste; save files to the desktop or USB; navigate the Internet; and send/receive email attachments. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.371
GET YOUR CRAFT ON Thursday, Feb. 23 @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Make handmade and homegrown art projects that you can complete in one session. Let your creative side shine at the library! No experience necessary - bring a friend! Registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Thursday, March 2 @ 5:30-7pm Henderson County Public Library (See Feb. 2 Creative Writing Group Description)
GENEALOGY LUNCH BUNCH Friday, March 3 @ 12-1:30pm Henderson County Public Library (See Feb. 3 Genealogy Lunch Bunch Description)
ROARING 20'S: A GATSBY-INSPIRED SOIRÉE Saturday, March 4 @ 8pm Rookies 117 Second Street Grab your best Gatsby-umpires costume and your dancing shoes! His social is a blast from the last with dancing, libations, and merriment all around. Costume optional; glitz, glam, and good times mandatory. Contact: 270.827.0016
KYNDLE AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION BREAKFAST Thursday, March 9 @ 7:15am Preston Arts Center 2660 S. Green Street Agriculturalist of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented. Keynote speaker: Broadcaster Jeff Nally of the Cromwell Ag Network. Cost: $13 for Kyndle stakeholders or $18 for nonstakeholders. Contact: 270.826.7505 or info@kyndle.us 50 HENDERSON FAMILY
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BINGO AT THE LIBRARY Thursday, March 9 @ 11:30am Henderson County Public Library (See Feb. 9 Bingo at the Library Description) WHAT’S NEW IN GENEALOGY? Saturday, March 11 @ 10-11am Henderson County Public Library (See Feb. 9 What’s New in Genealogy? Description)
BOOK BREW Monday, March 13 @ 6-7pm Henderson County Public Library (See Feb. 13 Book Brew Description)
HENDERSON’S CCC Monday, March 13 @ 6-7 pm Henderson County Public Library Tom Jake will present an informative session on the history of Henderson's Camp Cromwell and the Civilian Conservation Corp. This organization was in Henderson from the middle 1930's through the 1940's and is credited with many improvements in our community including John James Audubon State Park. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Thursday, March 16 @ 5:30-7pm Henderson County Public Library (See Feb. 2 Creative Writing Group Description) ADULT COLORING Thursday, March 16 @ 5:30-6:30pm Henderson County Public Library (See Feb. 16 Adult Coloring Description)
TBJ'S SOUL FOOD & BBQ FESTIVAL Friday, March 17 & Saturday, March 18 @ 10am – 10pm Central Park 10 S. Main Street Try different foods to raise money for TBJ’s Concession Service Faith-Based Food Service, a non-profit ministry. $15.00 Ride Pass -Ride all the rides. Small rides are $2.00 per ride. Medium and Large rides – $3.00 per ride. $5.00 Ride Pass – Ride three rides. Cooking Tournament – Purpose of the cooking tournament is to see who can cook up the best country cooking, soul food or BBQ. Top prize is $100.00 and second prize is $50.00. Contact: William James Johnson 270.844.3520.
CREATE HENDERSON Tuesday, March 21 @ 4:30–6pm Thelma B. Johnson Professional Development Center (See Feb. 21 CREATE Henderson Description) DOWNTOWN HENDERSON PARTNERSHIP 22ND ANNUAL AWARDS BREAKFAST Thursday, March 23 @ 7:30 am Our annual awards breakfast is an opportunity to celebrate the success of our downtown merchants and honor those who support the mission of the Downtown Henderson Partnership. Awards span the categories Commercial Preservation Award, Residential Preservation Award, Commercial Design Award, Best Interior Rehabilitation Award, Historical Preservation Award, Volunteer of the Year and the Heart of Downtown. Contact: 270.827.0016 GET YOUR CRAFT ON Thursday, March 23 @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library (See Feb. 23 Get Your Craft On Description) DANCE KALEIDOSCOPE – VOICES OF A GENERATION Friday, March 24 @ 7–10pm Preston Arts Center 2660 S. Green Street Indiana’s longest dancing, professional contemporary dance company, Dance Kaleidoscope, presents a brand new show featuring the generations of voices of rock and folk music of the 1960s. Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Carole King, Stephen Stills, Joni Mitchell, and the Byrds are just a few of the artists that are highlighted in this free-spirited show. Voices of a Generation takes you back to the 60s, a time full of great music and great vibes, beautifully capturing the essence of the era. Professional dancers from all over the nation portray a stunning show that allows you travel back in time for only one night. Contact: 270.831.9800 GENEALOGY 201 Saturday, March 25 @ 10-11:30am Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street If you attended our DNA Testing 101 and still want to know more, join us for a better understanding. This class will delve deeper into the three kinds of DNA tests. You will learn how to read and understand your test results and how to use them in your genealogy research. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270.826.3712
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