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january 2013 Publisher/Creative Director Jason Tanner jason@owensboroparent.com Editor Ashley Sorce ashley@owensboroparent.com
from the publisher This issue is dedicated to new beginnings that come with the start of the new year. We are celebrating life and all things good that we have in this life. From the birth of our children to the accomplishments of those in our community. We are sharing the story of a deaf boy that has overcome obstacles and a teacher who helps children overcome those same obstacles. We are looking forward to family fun and find 13 new (and old) things to try in Owensboro. It’s easy to see 2013 is shaping up to be a great year.
Account Executives Jeff Sorce jeff@owensboroparent.com Jodi Tanner jodi@owensboroparent.com Jonathan Tanner jonathan@owensboroparent.com Robert Williams robert@owensboroparent.com Graphic Designer Taylor West taylor@owensboroparent.com Distribution Manager Steven Morris
We also want to take this opportunity to thank the Owensboro Parent advertisers. Without them we’d be unable to do what we do. Simply stated, Owensboro Parent wouldn’t exist without them. Many of these advertisers are locally owned businesses and have raised their families in Owensboro. All of these organizations employ members of the Owensboro community and are committed to the families that call Owensboro and the surrounding communities home. Please take a look at these advertisers and all the advertisers we’ve had over the last 17 issues. Stop in and visit them. Thank them for supporting the magazine. Thank them for helping us make what we believe is a positive impact.
Contributors Dr. Brian Gannon Christina Dalton Casey Hamilton Christy Ramey Danny May Lora Wimsatt Jaime Rafferty Printing Greenwell Chisholm Owensboro, Kentucky Contact Information Owensboro Parent Magazine
Lastly, as we have dedicated this issue to celebrating life we are reminded of those who lost theirs in Newtown, Connecticut. Nothing more we can say will add to or take away from what is now one of the greatest tragedies in our history. We are also reminded of the those locally who have passed: Jacob Helwig, Stafanie Matthews, Lane Goodwin, Emma Joy Ford and others. Answers seem so hard to find in tragedies like these. But let us find comfort in knowing that there is hope beyond this life through Jesus Christ. And we will once again celebrate life everlasting - with those who have gone before us.
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january features two thousand & thirteen [8] parental control [10]
[24] achieve your full potential [26] being a role model
sign of strength [14]
[29] above and beyond
health, wealth & happiness [20]
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[22] 13 things to do
excuses, excuses, excuses [12]
facebook photos [17]
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[32] your level of greatness [34] january calendar
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parent talk Welcoming a baby into the world is a life changing event. We asked you what advice you experienced parents have for those parents-to-be. What tip would you have wanted to know before welcoming your bundle of joy? These are a few of our favorite answers from Facebook.
Hold them as much and as long as you can! They grow up way to fast.
Hold, cuddle, rock, snuggle - heart to heart - WHENEVER you want.
Everything else can wait!
You both need to know you are loved. Then tuck that memory away to
- Terika Kemp
pull out when they grow up. They are my most precious memories.
- Alecia Potter Meyer You have to do what works for you and your baby. What worked for someone else might not work for you. Thats ok. You will make
Learn the difference between praising your child and worshiping your
mistakes and you will mess up but you will find something that works.
child and stick to it. Once they hit teenage years...oh, how hard is it to
- Christin Louise Crabtree
undo what you have done!
- Roxanna Johnson Campbell The first few weeks are usually the hardest! It does get better, you just have to remind yourself of that. I remember being so overwhelmed
A schedule is very important! They learn quickly how things work in life.
that I asked myself why would anybody want more than one child.
Also remember that it is okay to mess up the schedule every once and
That thought is long gone, now I hope one day I get the chance to
awhile. We all have those days! Don’t forget to love, cuddle and play
have another child. So just remember it does get better!
with them--they can not be spoiled rotten by to much love! ENJOY!
- Melisa Anderson
- Stevie Grant
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thirteen
two thousand and
{ by: lora wimsatt }
Now that we’ve completed the 12 days of Christmas … it’s time to
than anywhere else. And it’s not someone else’s job to make it that
look forward to 2013, with all its promises and challenges. So what
way: It’s up to us.
does the New Year of “Thirteen” offer? Well …
T
Time. Clean slate, fresh start – all those clichés
are true. It’s not just about making resolutions. The new year is simply an ideal opportunity to consider how we are spending our time, both on a day-today basis and as part of the “big picture.” What are the things that really matter? What – and who – is most important? Is the amount of time we spend on activities … and people … proportionate to how
You are here for a reason. Discover that purpose – discover yourself – discover eternity.
II
Interests. Now that we’ve talked about using
our time wisely and the value of ensuring that our homes are first on the list of where we want to be … it’s also important to recognize that outside interests add many positive benefits to our lives. Fellowship with friends and extended family, watching our favorite teams compete, exploring hobbies and gathering with others who share those interests … all these things enrich our lives and
much we value them?
make each one of us the best “me” we can be!
H H
R R
Home is where the heart is. But are we there
Rest. Sure, it’s important to spend time with
too? For those employed outside the home, it sometimes feels like
family, friends and interests. But don’t neglect the lesson shared
we spend more time at work than we do at home. But even in our
through those endearing character created by A.A. Milne. “What I
“off hours,” where do we choose to be? If we find ourselves admitting
like doing best is nothing,” said Christopher Robin … to which his
there are places we’d rather be other than home … our next question
friend Winnie the Pooh responded, “How do you do nothing?” And
must surely be “Why?” Life is short (see “Time” above). There is
Christopher Robin, who was very wise, replied, “It means just going
no better investment of our time than to ensure that “home” is a
along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.”
sanctuary from the real world, the place we would rather be more
Good advice for us all.
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Today. These few little ideas are only
physically, emotionally and mentally,
a start. Take time to explore your own
don’t overlook your spiritual identity. In
truths. When we arrive on the threshold
all the universe and over the course of all
of 2014, what do you want to see what
time, from beginning to end and before
you look back? Begin today to build
and beyond, there is only one YOU.
tomorrow.
You are here for a reason. Discover that purpose – discover yourself – discover
EE
Energy! 2013 is going to last for a
eternity.
time to think about how you can generate
N N
positive energy so you can tackle the year,
the goals you set for yourself, however
and everything it might bring with it, as
modest or ambitious, accept right now
well as possible. Exercise, eating right,
that there will be stumbling and setbacks
engaging in healthy lifestyle choices – all
along the way.
Never. Never give up. Regardless of
those E’s equal energy! Yes, it’s 2013. It’s all up to you … but with Eternity. Yes, 2013 is going to last for a
whole year, and that IS a long time … but on the other hand, a year is nothing – the blink of an eye – compared to the whole of eternity. While taking care of yourself
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a little determination, 2013 could be your luckiest year ever!
to look forward to in 2013
International Bar-B-Q Festival May 10-11, 2013 Owensboro Soap Box Derby June 8, 2013
whole year – that’s a long time! Now is the
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Lora Wimsatt is a mother, grandmother and
Dazzling Daylily Festival June 22-29, 2013 ROMP: Bluegrass Roots & Branches June 27-29, 2013 Family Freedom Fireworks Festival July 3, 2013 Celebration of the American Spirit July 4, 2013
Multi-Cultural Festival August 17, 2013 East Bridge Art & Music Festival September 7, 2013 Owensboro Air Show September 13-14, 2013 Patriot Days September Owensboro Pumpkinfest September Trunnells Farm Market Fall Family Fun Every weekend in October Reid’s Orchard Apple Festival October 19-20
writer. She enjoys the everyday blessings and adventures of life, especially her family
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parental control { Q&A with christina dalton,
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M S S W, C S W
}
I have a terrible time getting my 9-year-old to do homework. It’s awful. I end up yelling at him to get it done or it ends in up tears. I feel like this is a constant battle. Is there anything I can do to make this process better?
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I can completely relate to you on this subject. My own child has never been a fan of homework and when it’s time to get it done my house can become a place of gloom and doom. One night when I was helping her with spelling words and she wasn’t paying attention it just hit me out of blue…I cared more about this spelling test than she did. I stopped in my tracks, closed her book and said, “I’m so sorry, this isn’t my test but I wish you the best of luck on it tomorrow!” You talk about an attention getter. She snapped up and said, “What are you doing? I don’t know my words!?” and I said, “I know.” After her freaking out and thinking the world was coming to an end, I said, “I would be glad to help you with spelling when I feel like you want to learn and pay attention.” Some parents would not be willing to risk their child getting an “F” on a spelling test but it’s not your test. I feel that children need to want to learn and take responsibility for their homework. I’m not saying homework is always perfect in my house but when it starts to become more my work than hers, all I have to do is wish her good luck on her test and magically the homework becomes very important. As a mom to a toddler (my daughter is just 15 months old), how can I best, most effectively deal with tantrums? The 15-month-old tantrum can come on like a tornado on a hot summer day. Tantrums by definition are power struggles. Children will act out in order to see if this will cause a change in the parental unit, especially at such a young age when verbal skills are not yet developed. The tantrum might be the only means of letting you know how they feel. Tantrums happen because the child did not get their way. In my opinion the best, most effective way to deal with tantrums is to make sure you stick to your guns. If it is a case where you said no then make sure that does not turn into a yes. You can put the child in time-out. In this case a play pen could be very
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effective. You can remove the child from the situation or remove the offending object as well. Perhaps the child wants something
A
Two-years-olds have enough energy to power the country. They can certainly push us to the end of no return. Bedtime can be one
or won’t leave an object alone, you can remove the object and
of the most difficult times of the day. My thoughts on bedtime
place it somewhere where the child can see it but it not able to
tend to lean toward the “Super Nanny” philosophy. You have to
get it. Just keep in mind that a tantrum is about control and as
put in a lot of hours to get this process perfected. I can remember
your child gets older, you as a parent can continue to build on
doing this with my own child. The first night I wanted her to
the idea of ‘no means no!’ The tantrum can break us down and
sleep in her own bed, it took me taking her back to bed 47 times.
make us start to lose all rational thought. Every time you give in
47 times!! I counted because I had nothing else to do. I started out
to a tantrum your words lose power. People play slot machines
doing everything I was supposed to do: kiss her goodnight, tuck
over and over thinking the next pull of the handle and I will
her in and turn on a nightlight. Seconds later, the child appeared
win. Children throw tantrums with the same thought process
and said, “Stay up!” After this I took her back to bed 47 times
wondering when you as a parent will give in and they win. I
before she stayed in her bed and went to sleep. The second night
know it’s difficult, but stay strong and the tantrums will become
it was 21 times and the third night it was 14 times and the fourth
less frequent because the child will know you mean what you say.
night it was 3 times. A 2-year-old’s job is to push limits and it’s your job to set the boundaries. My response to the laughing
Q
My 2-year-old is pushing me to the limits. What do I do
would be to set hard limits and make sure you are not laughing
when a 2-year-old just walks off and doesn’t even respond
when the limits are pushed and crossed. I know it’s hard not to laugh
to what you say? Or runs away laughing thinking everything
simply because you might be sleep deprived. Even at the very young
is a game!
age of two, a child knows which buttons to push in order to get a reaction out of you. So try to keep calm and be cool!
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Me: Bedtime! Him: No response, just the sound of feet running, or him
Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW is the Family Resource Center Coordinator
shaking his head like he’s saying “no thank you!”
for Daviess County Public Schools.
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excuses
excuses EXCUSES
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t’s 7 a.m. on Monday and your little angel had a restless night,
There are two basic reasons that determine when a child should
but now she feels hot. The doctor’s office has not yet opened
be kept out of school or any other group setting: either the child has
and you have to decide whether it’s ok for her to go to school. You
a contagious disease, the spread of which would be prevented by
cannot afford to miss work and have nobody else to watch her.
keeping the child isolated, OR the child requires more individual
What’s a parent to do?
attention than the setting would allow in order for him to benefit
from being there. Examples of the first include fever of 101 or
We all face this problem with our children, but parents can make better, more informed decisions about school absences if they know a little about the reasons and concepts behind keeping kids out of school when they are sick.
higher, throwing up, and certain specific infections like chickenpox or Strep throat. Examples of the second include the wheezing child who may need breathing treatments or other one-to-one care, or the child who is coughing so much that she cannot enjoy being at school or focus on her work.
Let’s review the rules our local school system follows: regardless
of the reason for staying home, the parent by herself can only excuse 5 absences for illness; after that the school requires a doctor’s note in order for the absence to be excused. We recommend that parents keep in contact with their doctors’ offices so that we stay aware of
when you are keeping the child home and why. Many pediatricians will not excuse an absence if the parent never told the office about the illness.
The school system has options for handling the child with a serious illness or injury that requires a prolonged or excessive number of days out. The key is being open with both your child’s doctor and school, so all of you decide as a team when it is safe for the child to return, or if the child needs home-bound school services.
As discussed earlier, the two clearest situations are fever and vomiting. If a child has fever of 101 or higher, he must stay out of school for 24 hours after the fever goes down. Most children with illnessrelated vomiting must stay home for 24 hours after the last episode. The exception would be the child with carsickness or other noninfectious long-term vomiting, but this is a great example of keeping your school and doctor in contact with each other.
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For any other single symptom, some
judgment is required. Most coughing illnesses do not by themselves justify the child staying home. The child is already contagious with these illnesses before showing symptoms, so keeping the child home does not prevent spreading the infection to other children. But if your child is breathing really fast, using extra muscles in the neck or belly to breathe, or has fever, then he should be seen by a doctor to see if he needs urgent treatment.
childhood
illnesses BY THE
numbers
When a child has loose stools, there are some
key points which would require a clinic visit: blood or mucus in stools or severe cramping, for example. If the child is still in diapers (daycare) and the stool is contained in the diaper, she may go to child care. But if she is having accidents
66% of school-aged children missed school in the past 12 months.
outside the diaper or cannot make to the potty if toilet-trained, then she should stay home until these conditions are met. Once the diarrhea is controlled, she should return; it is not appropriate to keep the child out until completely normal, because this may take 2-3 weeks, even with a
52.2M cases of the common cold affect U.S. children yearly.
minor illness.
Pinkeye is another controversial topic. These
children should stay home if having fever or other non-eye related symptoms. But if the eye is red and otherwise asymptomatic then really that child can go to school, because this is often a short, noninfectious problem. If the child does stay home for this, call or see the doctor, so the office can decide when the child may return, and they will provide a note.
No parent should have to make complex
medical decisions when it comes to school excuses. But parents, school nurses, and front office staff are all faced with these issues every
1.4M illnesses each year are attributed to Salmonella.
58% of female and 48% of male middle and high school students washed their hands after using the bathroom.
day. Feel free to use your pediatrician and school nurse to help when you are not sure what to do. We all want to prevent unnecessary absences, and the more we understand these rules, the better your child’s school experience will be.
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sign of
strength { by: jaime rafferty }
photo by: roxy photography
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he Crusenberry family is made up of dad Tom, Youth Pastor
us for the future.”
for Yellow Creek Baptist Church, mom Christy a hair stylist,
Tristin seemed to be progressing very well, after infancy, despite a
son Tristin and daughter Chaney. But this family has an “adopted”
bout of nasty ear infections. But at 13 months, while lying with Tom
member, Denise Gross, who serves as interpreter for Tristin, who is,
and Christy, he sat up and screamed out in pain and then laid back.
without medical intervention, profoundly deaf.
He needed medical assistance.
The telling of their story is special in many ways as they
recounted their journey for our publication, it was the very first time
had contracted Bacterial Meningitis. This diagnosis came with a
they shared it with Tristin as Denise interpreted.
poor prognosis.
Tom and Christy were a couple of years into marriage when
Through a series of tests and a spinal tap it was found that Tristin
A medical team flew from Kosair’s Children’s Hospital to pick up
they discovered they were pregnant. Christy notes she had a great
Christy and Tristin and take them where he could receive specialized
pregnancy and that baby Crusenberry was very active in the womb,
treatment.
especially during church! Tom counts this as no coincidence, given
his ministry.
without seeing the sun, holding vigil by his son’s bed.
Both thought Tristin was a girl; they were pleasantly greeted by a
Tom remembers, in the hospital stay, he went for about ten days They praise Dr. John Houston, their church, family and friends
beautiful baby boy.
for the physical and emotional care given during this incredibly
difficult time. So many special people offered prayer and support
He was two weeks early, born March 11, 2003, and weighed an
impressive 9 lbs. 6 oz.
that sustained their strength.
About 20 percent of those who battle Meningitis will suffer
Though not premature, Tristin suffered breathing issues. He was
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“a surgically implanted
had for her son seemed to fade. Prior to his
electronic device that
diagnosis he had begun developing language,
provides a sense of
that was now lost. She worried she would never
sound to a person
feel the joy of her son saying, “I love you.”
who is profoundly
Even in adversity, this family showed
deaf or severely hard
remarkable tenacity. Tristin would succeed.
of hearing.” Cochlear
This became possible, at 15 months as Christy
implants are often
and Tom employed weekly therapies at Wendell
called bionic ears.
Foster’s Campus. He flourished at physical
Unfortunately there is a
and occupational therapies and was introduced
relatively small window in
to his speech therapist, Karissa Shelton Riter
which individuals, including
who, to this day, works diligently with the
Tristin, can receive the implants,
family to bring Tristin to an even better state of
which for Tristan was around 18
verbal communication.
months. This would be yet another
The Crusenberry’s were not quick to
remarkable turning point in his young
give up faith that Tristin would hear, though
life.
proactively they sought interventions that
would help.
everyone who has contributed to Tristin’s
growth, including his academic career at
After trying hearing aids, they decided to
Tom and Christy are quick to praise
see if Tristin qualified for cochlear implants.
Country Heights Elementary School. They
According to Wikipedia a cochlear implant is
are proud CHES parents.
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Now a handsome 9-year-old boy, he is not at a loss for words and
Chaney, and a gift to parent.
comfortably said, “I am okay with being deaf.”
People saw potential that unlocked their child. They feel so
Tristin said the implant that is attached to the side of his head
blessed and are reminded, had they not faced such as adversity with
often draws questions. He tells peers and others who inquire, quite
Tristin, their family wouldn’t know so many amazing people…like
simply that it helps him to hear.
Denise Gross, interpreter.
This remarkable young man has used his abilities as teachable
Denise is a humble woman, who wanted Tristin to be the main
moments for those who want to know him and understand him
focus. When Tristin was asked about Denise, he says, “Mrs. Gross
better.
helps interpret for me so I can understand.” (All the while Denise is
interpreting this conversation.)
Most of Tristin’s friends are hearing. This has posed no challenge
into building and maintaining those friendships. In fact he says, “I
Tristin pauses and then says, “She interprets Jesus.”
teach them how to sign.”
Christy and Tom were reminded, with tears in their eyes, at that
He hopes to be a leader some day and just wants to be the same as
moment, that because of the love and faith of so many that they are
other kids. Many would disagree and say that he is already set apart
victorious in their journey, their son now has the opportunity to know
in many positive ways.
and share the God that has seen them through difficult times.
One of his greatest achievements can be found on the baseball
The Crusenberrys no longer have to wonder if their son will say
mound, as a pitcher. His skills have been honed by very special
‘I love you.’ He now says it, signs it and shows it! Like parents, like
hitting and batting coach, Lynn Northern. This year Tristin made
son. Tristin is the product of parents and people who are not limited
the East Daviess County All-Star Team. Tom says in baseball he’s
by communication to show their love.
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not the “deaf kid,” he’s a pitcher that throws an impressive 50 MPH fastball. The Crusenberrys smiled with joy as Tristin discussed how he has handled things in his life. He is a wonderful big brother to little sister
What is a cochlear implant? A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that can help to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hardof-hearing. The implant consists of an external portion that sits behind the ear and a second portion that is surgically placed under the skin (see figure). An implant has the following parts: • A microphone, which picks up sound from the environment. • A speech processor, which selects and arranges sounds picked up by the microphone.
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Jaime Rafferty enjoys writing, as a hobby. She lives is Owensboro with her husband, Paul and their two children.
hearing loss &
• A transmitter and receiver/stimulator, which receive signals from the speech processor and convert them into electric impulses. • An electrode array, which is a group of electrodes that collects the impulses from the stimulator and sends them to different regions of the auditory nerve. An implant does not restore normal hearing. Instead, it can give a deaf person a useful representation of sounds in the environment and help him or her to understand speech. Source: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov
deafness BY THE
numbers
0.25%
90%
in the U.S. are born deaf or hard-of-hearing.
are born to parents who can hear.
25,500 17% children have cochlear implants.
of adults have some form of hearing loss.
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the pursuit of health, wealth & happiness { by: christy ramey }
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t’s a new year and a chance for a new beginning, so why not
To pursue good health, work with your family to:
start with good health? After all, without good health we can’t
accomplish our goals. Improving health can be a family affair for
•
Plan healthy meals.
three good reasons:
•
Eat more fruits and vegetables.
•
Discover recommended portion sizes. Portions we are used
1. There is strength in numbers. 2. The family is a built in support system. (Believe me, the kids
to are almost double USDA recommendations. •
will watch your every move.)
school. Call the Daviess County Extension Office at (270)
3. The family that eats together, stays together! There are many benefits of eating together, one being that we eat less because
Go to the store together and choose healthy snacks for after 685-8480 for suggestions.
•
Start a family-friendly physical activity. It might be dancing
we are sharing our food. The table is a good place to start
every night, yoga, kick boxing following a DVD or running
with our new plan to be healthy.
together. Let the family discover the best activity for everyone.
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As we begin to conquer the health portion of your life, we may logically move to the wealth area. Notice the word wealth is not wealthy. There is so much to teach our children and having raised three of my own, I know there is so little time. Let’s begin with the basics: •
Is it a need or a want? Even as adults, we have to stop and think about the difference. Try going a month asking family members this question before making purchases.
•
Spend less than you make, or for children spend less that they have. This is easier said than done in this age of credit cards, but give it a try.
•
Save some! Most economists recommend saving 10 percent and to pay yourself first. Once it is a habit, it is easy!
Finally, in our pursuit of health and wealth we will
automatically find more happiness. Healthy people miss less work, generally feel better and have more energy. Imagine your whole family with health; that is something to be happy about.
With our new found wealth, not because of more money
but because we have learned management and self-control, we can celebrate being able to pay for a family vacation, to fix something that breaks or to help someone in need. The final piece of the happiness puzzle is a quote from Gordon B. Hinckley, “Generally speaking, the most miserable people I know are those who are obsessed with themselves; the happiest people I know are those who lose themselves in the service of others.”
Get healthy, manage money wisely and get happy with
family service projects that focus on others! Have a great new year!
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Christy Ramey is the Daviess County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. She has been married for 38 years and have three children and three grandchildren.
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to do owensboro in 2013
things in
I have a new love: Capone’s stromboli is it’s name. It’s SOOOO good! And I never would have known it if I hadn’t ventured downtown yesterday for lunch. That’s the thing about Owensboro, there’s new stuff all the time if you’re willing try it! But there are also places that have been here for years that you may not have ever tried. So in the spirit of the New Year, here’s a quick list of 13 fun things in Owensboro to try for the first time (or all over again).
Take in a show at the Riverpark Center. There’s always something going on: concerts, plays, shows for kids, Broadway musicals, and community events like Taste of Owensboro. Get lost in a museum! If it’s been awhile since you’ve gone to the Owensboro Museum of Science & History or Owensboro Musem of Fine Art, then it’s time to see them again. Both museums are constantly updating and changing their exhibits and themes. Try some “agritainment!” From Apple Fests to Corn Mazes, we’re lucky enough to have Trunnell’s Farm Market and Reid’s Orchard to enjoy. Events and activities change with the season, so if you didn’t make it in the fall, try again in the spring.
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Find a new park! My boys still haven’t played on the new playground at Horse Creek Park yet. Next warm day that’s first on our list. Choose your favorite Barbecue! Nothing says “Owensboro” like BBQ. But whose is best? Moonlite? Old Hickory? Ole’ South? Try them all and decide for yourself. Try a new restaurant! When I was growing up they called Owensboro the restaurant capital of the world. And that was before 54 blew up. We all have our usual go-to, but mix it up a little bit and try a new spot. (Have you been to Bill’s yet?) Get crafty! …at CreativeRU. There’s even things for dudes. What better way to surprise your wife than with a mug or plate covered with your little ones’ doodles and handprints. Trust me, she’ll melt.
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Root, root, root for the home team! With four high schools in town there are plenty of varsity sports to follow, plus KWC and Brescia to boot. But have you been to an Owensboro Oilers baseball game or an Owensboro Wildcats football game? Listen to some Bluegrass! Owensboro is the heart of the bluegrass region, but have you actually been inside the International Bluegrass Museum? Have you supported ROMP?
Contact info for places mentioned in article: Daviess County Public Library www.dcplibrary.com | 684-0218 RiverPark Center www.riverparkcenter.org | 687-2770 Reid’s Orchard www.reidorchard.com | 685-2444
Support our local library! Next time your kids complain about being bored or zone out playing video games, get them out and take them to the library. There’s way more than books; DVDs, CDs, and activities in the kids area. Get active! In Owensboro you can ice skate in the middle of summer (the Edge) or swim in the middle of winter (YMCA, Healthpark, Hines Center). Get a guest pass child if you’re not a member and go for it! Your doctor will thank you. Go downtown! Capone’s is just the tip of the iceberg. There’s so much new going on downtown it’s hard to keep up with. That’s why I suggest going as often as possible. OP
Trunnell’s Farm Market www.trunnellsfarmmarket.com | 733-2222
# of parks in Owensboro: 25 plus Panther Creek and Yellow Creek in county # of restaurants in Owensboro: 230 Guest pass for YMCA = $10/adult & $6/child Day pass for Healthpark = $11 Day Pass for Hines Center = $10 /14+ & $8 /under 14
Danny May is a husband and father of two boys. He is also the youth minister at Our Lady of Lourdes.
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full potential { paid advertorial }
R
ejuve was founded in 2011 by Dr. Kishor Vora, one of Owensboro’s
understand your symptoms and then try to find the underlying factors
most experienced and successful cardiologists.
with the help of appropriate diagnostic tests. Depending on the results,
While in medical school, one of Dr. Vora’s favorite subjects was
a treatment plan is put into practice. Remember, we do not replace your
‘preventative medicine.’ His vision for Rejuve started when he noticed a
hormones, but gently balance them.
significant increase in the number of patients he saw that were obese with
several additional health problems.
like HCG diet and meal replacement diet along with food sensitivity
testing, salivary testing and neurotransmitter testing.
During several years of research, Dr. Vora came across unconventional
Rejuve wellness also offers medically supervised weight loss programs
approaches to very common yet undertreated health concerns. Hence
Rejuve was born. Dr. Vora believes people can feel great on the inside but
your absolute best. Rejuve believes in enhancing a person’s beauty in the
Rejuve aesthetics offers services designed to make you look and feel
unless they feel confident and comfortable with their physical appearance,
most natural/subtle way. Kim Boarman, Registered Nurse for Rejuve
they will not achieve their potential. That is why he began incorporating
aesthetics, says “While injecting Botox, Juvederm, or Radiesse, I do
aesthetic services into Rejuve. Just two short years later, Rejuve has
not believe in making someone look fake or unnatural. With aesthetic
blossomed into a full service medical wellness and aesthetic center.
medicine, sometimes less is more. I can always do more later but it is hard
Annie Wilson, Nurse Practioner for Rejuve Wellness says, “Our goal
to reverse once too much has been done.”
is to optimize our patients’ level of health and well-being. We work closely
with our patients using an individualized approach to address concerns
microdermabrasion, chemical peels and facials. For superficial veins
such as weight gain, fatigue, low libido and menopausal symptoms.”
in legs, we use LASER or sclerotherapy. Our permanent hair reduction
Rejuve offers skin care products and non-invasive treatments like
We have become civilized, but our instincts are still primitive. With
LASER is quick and almost pain free. Rejuve has state-of-the-art LASER
the stress levels of today’s life style our body goes into ‘fight or flight’
system to treat wrinkles, scars, sun damage, rosacea, skin pigmentation
mode. A constant surge of adrenaline also affects our other hormones.
and the first and only FDA approved LASER to treat stretch marks on
PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome), Adrenal Fatigue, and Metabolic
skin. LASER liposculpting is the new feather in our cap.
Syndrome are some of the modern day hormone disorders. When we
hear the phrase, ‘hormone balancing’ we usually only think of women.
approach. No one solution works for everyone. That is why all of the
Constant exposure to pseudo estrogens like plastic has led to early
treatment plans that are offered at Rejuve are customized to fit the specific
incidences of ‘male menopause’ (Andropause). But Rejuve Wellness is
wants and needs of each patient. Dr. Vora’s dream for Rejuve has just
here to help.
begun; he hopes to continue to grow and provide services to Owensboro
Each person’s hormone levels are individual. One-size-fits-all
and the surrounding counties that will improve both the inner and outer
medications or hormones do not suit everyone. At Rejuve, we first
beauty of patients.
Rejuve is not alternative medicine, but rather a more integrative
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community
role model
being a
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B
eing a parent and a college student is a balancing act full of
challenges and rewards.
University of Kentucky to study family science. She said she would
Green will earn her associate degree in May and transfer to the
“Both of my children attended my graduation, and that was the
like to build a career helping single parents and low-income families.
highlight for me,” said Karrie Calhoun, 27, of Owensboro. “I discuss
Christ, a Marine veteran of the Iraq War, has already earned an
college with my children now, even at the ages of 4 and 2. I’m trying
associate degree in business management from OCTC, and he will
to set early in their minds that education is a priority.”
earn his associate degree in automotive technology in 2013.
Calhoun earned an associate degree from Owensboro Community
“There is a lot of opportunity in this field,” he said. Christ plans
and Technical College and a bachelor’s degree in elementary
to use his degrees to start his own automotive business or to help
education from Western Kentucky University – Owensboro. She
someone else operate a business.
plans to begin working on her master’s degree in the fall.
“The greatest challenge of being both a student and a parent is
educational pursuits. The Christs have three sons – Cole, 5; Raylan,
time management. You have such a tight schedule,” she said. “There
2; and Elijah, 1. There isn’t a lot of quiet time for homework, but
are also times when you feel as though you don’t have enough time
Lacey Christ said her husband is always diligent about completing
for your family because of the extra effort and time you put into
his work “in the midst of the chaos at our house.”
school. It’s always good to think about the future and remember how
much an education will benefit your family.”
are also students know that college will lead to meaningful careers,
OCTC students Brittany Green and Ryan Christ expressed
higher wages and life lessons for their children. Calhoun said her
similar sentiments.
children, children, Ryleigh and Reese, keep her motivated even
when times are tough.
Green, 24, of Owensboro said she knows her education will lead
Christ’s wife, Lacey, said she is very proud of her husband’s
All parents have their share of pandemonium, but parents who
to a better life for her and her 3-year-old son, Jalen.
that the sky is the limit when it comes to goals and dreams,” Calhoun
“By the time he’s older, I want to be able to do more with him. I
know it will be easier for both of us,” she said.
“I want to be the greatest role model for them and show them
said.
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community
&
above beyond L to R: Darrell Givens, Heidi Givens and Governor Steve Beshear
{by: casey hamilton}
H
eidi Givens didn’t always want to be a teacher
play basketball and helping them with their homework,
for deaf and hard of hearing students.
so the next semester she changed her major.
But
an experience she had on the road to a very different
career sent her down a path that would ultimately lead
taught deaf and hard of hearing students in Massachusetts
to the most rewarding career she could imagine and a
and Miami before moving to Owensboro in 2003. She
POSITIVE, lasting effect on many students.
spent the next eight years teaching at Country Heights
Heidi, this year’s winner of the Kentucky Elementary
Elementary School. There, under her leadership and
Teacher of the Year, had never even met a deaf person
that of the former principal, Debbie Crowe and current
when she began her college education heading toward
principal, Stacy Harper, a school culture that includes
a career in Speech Pathology/Therapy. But through a
a “Sign of the Day” which is taught to the whole school
series of serendipitous events, she eventually realized
and a school pledge which is recited in sign language
she was in the wrong college major. A requirement for
every morning, has been firmly established. Currently,
an American Sign Language elective class led her to a
Givens is serving as the Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf
preschool classroom for students who are deaf and hard
and Hard of Hearing. Through this position she travels
of hearing. The students directed her around the room
from school to school to service all deaf and hard of
teaching her the signs for different classroom objects,
hearing students in the Owensboro and Daviess County
and “I fell in love,” claims Heidi. When Heidi was a
school districts to meet the students’ Individualized
student at Boston University, another experience took
Education Plan goals such as listening skills, reading,
her to the Perkins School for the Blind (where Helen
organizational and time management.
Keller attended), and she visited the deaf/blind dorm
According to Tabitha Clayton, whose daughter
after school. She was amazed watching the children
Megan has been in Givens’ class from kindergarten
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to fourth grades, that culture is crucial because, “So often
approach is vital for the success of any students.”
children who are deaf and hard of hearing are often the only
When Heidi first learned she was nominated for the
ones in a school and feel very isolated.” Tabitha continues
prestigious award, it was through an e-mail. Initially she was
in a emotional voice, “Mrs. Givens helped us by getting
excited someone recognized her for her work and took the
resources, answering questions no matter what time of day,
time to put in a nomination. She knew when she submitted
teaching ASL classes and giving so much of her own time on
her application that usually only general education teachers
top of school hours.” Having Megan bussed from McLean
receive the award, rarely does a special education teacher.
County to Country Heights was scary for Tabitha who felt
After filling out a rigorous application and writing the four
she had lost a sense of control in her child’s life, but she felt
required essays, she found out she was one of the top 24
secure knowing that, “Mrs. Givens cared for Megan as much
teachers, eight each from elementary, middle and high school
as I did, and that made it a lot easier for me.”
levels. Soon after, she discovered the field had been narrowed
down to nine--three from each grade level-- and she was one
Stacy Harper agrees. “Heidi has established meaningful,
on-going relationships with the families.
She works to
of them. The next step required Heidi to be observed and
connect the families with community programs and services
interviewed by three veteran teachers and to submit a formal
that will empower and benefit the students and the families.
lesson plan. Later she was notified she had been chosen as
The families know that they can depend on Mrs. Givens to be
the Kentucky Elementary Teacher of the Year.
an advocate for their students, both in and out of the school.
Heidi has worked closely with several staff members in the
the stamp of approval” that she has been doing the right thing
program throughout the years. This collaborative teamwork
all these years. “I don’t see my job as a ‘9 to 5’ job. In order for
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community my particular student population that I serve to be successful in school, I have to impact everyone around them. These kids start out at a disadvantage and I have to do whatever I can to put them at a level playing field.” Robin Bush, the Director of Special Education for Daviess County Public
They say most everything you
her commitment to inclusiveness,
Schools, says, “Heidi does a great
learn happens in those formative,
making sure everyone has a place
job of advocating for the needs of
elementary school years. If that is so,
at the table. We are happy to see
students with hearing impairments.
we believe Heidi Givens has provided
Heidi Givens recognized for her
She is also very passionate about the
a solid educational foundation to
commitment to meeting that
needs and education of her students’
deaf and hard of hearing students in
educational challenge and we
Daviess County. Along with Heidi’s
are pleased that the Department
friends and family, Kentucky’s
of Education recognizes the
650,000 deaf and hard of hearing
importance of having teachers for
citizens celebrate the great honor
the deaf and hard of hearing.
bestowed upon her. It is a validation
- Virginia Moore
of her work with deaf and hard of
Executive Director of the Kentucky Commission
hearing students, a validation of
on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
parents. Heidi thinks outside the box. She never settles for good…she always strives for great.”
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Casey Hamilton is the mother of two blessings, a daughter and son (ages 10 and 6). She is the Education Coordinator and an instructor at Owensboro Community & Technical College.
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community
achieve your level of
greatness
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WKU-O student Khalid Bakkass in his own words:
I
was born and raised in Fez, Morocco. My parents are native Berber
travel and would love to take my knowledge of what I have learned from
Moroccans, who were the first inhabitants of Morocco. I have six
WKU and our love of adventure and go somewhere that we can benefit
brothers and two sisters; I am number seven., All of my siblings remain
ourselves, but also others.
in Morocco, besides me and my sister who lives near Paris, France. I
speak fluent Arabic, French and English. I met my wife Dana, who
not easy. I commend anyone who wants to further themselves and
Being a parent fulltime worker and fulltime college student is
is from western Kentucky. When the time came we chose to pursue
help their families. It is not an easy decision, but I can promise you
our educations here, so we started the necessary paperwork for my
this, the WKU-O staff and counselors will do whatever is necessary to
immigration process. From start to finish it was approximately a 2-year
ensure your success. There were sport activities our son was not able
process. I arrived in Kentucky in April of 2005. I became a US citizen in
to do because of my schoolwork schedule, and the fact he is requesting
January of 2011. We have a son, John Michael.
another sibling doesn’t help my guilty conscious. However, he knows
I started pursuing my education in 2006, undecided between
the goal in mind is for daddy to finish school so when he gets older
healthcare and business management. After deciding hands-on care
he can go to college immediately after high school and not wait like
was not for me, I enrolled at WKU. When the WKU-O campus opened
his dad did. To be honest with you, I was not going to participate in
it was the best thing for me, so I would not have to drive to the Bowling
the graduation ceremony, but my wife was adamant that our son see
Green campus for classes! Having the Owensboro campus has really
me graduate to show him hard work and dedication pays off. When I
helped this community and many other students like myself I am
received my cap and gown I immediately went home and tried it on.
sure. The staff and teachers associated with WKU-O are phenomenal
My wife cried. My son smiled from ear to ear and said the best words
and there are several that I will miss seeing. I will definitely be staying
ever: “Daddy, I am so proud of you! You look cool!” That was well worth
in touch. I am so very thankful for WKU-O. They have helped me
the late nights of studying and lack of sleep! As a parent I think we can
achieve the ultimate American dream by being given the opportunity
all relate-- our children’s welfare is of the upmost importance. For me,
to obtain my degree close to home! I will hold my Bachelors in Science
I want to give my son and my wife and who knows, maybe our future
in Systems Management focusing on Administrative Systems. I have
children, the security that I know my degree from WKU-O will provide
currently been employed for a company for almost eight years and
for us with a satisfying and rewarding job for me. So if you think you
I am hoping to move up in the corporate world or pursue different
can’t, you never will! There is always a way to achieve your level of
management opportunities that come my way. My family and I love to
greatness and WKU-O is here. Utilize them and you will not be sorry!
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calendar
january 2013 Informing parents about fun, local events is a priority for Owensboro Parent. Our magazine compiles events from across the city and county. So when your family is looking for something to do, check out the Owensboro Parent calendar, where you will find information on local events, including event descriptions, locations, dates, times and price. Want to include your event? Contact the editor at ashley@owensboroparent.com.
ALL MONTH
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4
MONDAY, JANUARY 7
FREE BOOKMARK CONTEST Children can create a
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must
FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and
bookmark design using a book or reading theme.
wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –
Winning designs will be professionally printed and
are free, unless they are the only child, adults
10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020
distributed throughout the library. You can pick
always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
up your entry form at the Daviess County Public
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
Library. For ages 3-12; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
ZAX KIDZ NIGHT Get a Zax Kidz Meal for 99¢
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 STORYLAB January’s StoryLab Feature:
when you purchase an adult meal. Kids under 12 only. 5 – 8 p.m.; Zaxby’s, 5030 Frederica St.; (270) 691-6166.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2
Mousetronaut by Mark Kelly and The Amazing
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must
Pop-Up, Pull-Out Space Shuttle by David
wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2
Hawcock. Lab activities after storytime: Children
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8
are free, unless they are the only child, adults
will experience models of the space shuttle,
U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must
always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
learn what it is like to live in space and engage in
wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
activities to understand how a shuttle or rocket
$5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
moves; 10:15 a.m.; Owensboro Museum of
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and
Science and History, 122 East Second Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org.
to get free eBooks and eAudiobooks from the
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
FREE DOWNLOAD DEMONSTRATIONS Learn how
FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the library
Daviess County Public Library using the app on
every Saturday morning from 10:00—12:00 for self
your tablet, smartphone, or compatible eReade;
guided fun and educational activities with a focus on
10 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020
literacy and school readiness; Daviess County Public
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11
MONDAY, JANUARY 14
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must
FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and
wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2
wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –
are free, unless they are the only child, adults
are free, unless they are the only child, adults
10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020
always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
ubouncepartyhouse.com. ZAX KIDZ NIGHT Get a Zax Kidz Meal for 99¢
when you purchase an adult meal. Kids under 12
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
STORYLAB January’s StoryLab Feature:
SALSARITA’S 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY Join
Mousetronaut by Mark Kelly and The Amazing
Salsarita’s as they celebrate their anniversary. Free
Pop-Up, Pull-Out Space Shuttle by David
giveaways, including burrito a month for a whole
Hawcock. Lab activities after storytime: Children
year. 10 percent of the proceeds go to Girls,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15
will experience models of the space shuttle,
Inc. WBKR will be on remote location live for
U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must
learn what it is like to live in space and engage in
the event; 4-6 p.m.; Villa Point off Hwy 54; (270)
wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for
activities to understand how a shuttle or rocket
686-7505.
$5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
moves; 10:15 – 11:30 a.m.; Owensboro Museum
only. 5 – 8 p.m.; Zaxby’s, 5030 Frederica St.; (270) 691-6166.
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
of Science and History, 122 East Second Street;
FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the library
(270) 687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org.
every Saturday morning from 10:00—12:00
FREE DOWNLOAD DEMONSTRATIONS Learn how
for self guided fun and educational activities
to get free eBooks and eAudiobooks from the
FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and
with a focus on literacy and school readiness;
Daviess County Public Library using the app on
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –
Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.;
your tablet, smartphone, or compatible eReade;
10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020
dcplibrary.org
10 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
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family life WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
ZAX KIDZ NIGHT Get a Zax Kidz Meal for 99¢
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must
STORYLAB January’s StoryLab Feature:
when you purchase an adult meal. Kids under 12
wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2
Mousetronaut by Mark Kelly and The Amazing
only. 5 – 8 p.m.; Zaxby’s, 5030 Frederica St.; (270)
are free, unless they are the only child, adults
Pop-Up, Pull-Out Space Shuttle by David
691-6166.
always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
Hawcock. Lab activities after storytime: Children
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
will experience models of the space shuttle,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22
learn what it is like to live in space and engage in
U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must
activities to understand how a shuttle or rocket
wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for
moves; 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.; Owensboro Museum of
$5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
Science and History, 122 East Second Street; (270)
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020
687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org. FREE DOWNLOAD DEMONSTRATIONS Learn how
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org
OPEN HOUSE Rejuve Wellness is hosting an open
house from 5:30 - 8 p.m. For additional details call (270) 663-7546 or visit www.rejuve.us.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must wear
socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
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FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the library
to get free eBooks and eAudiobooks from the
every Saturday morning from 10:00—12:00
Daviess County Public Library using the app on
for self guided fun and educational activities
your tablet, smartphone, or compatible eReade;
with a focus on literacy and school readiness;
10 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020
Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.;
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
dcplibrary.org
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 MONDAY, JANUARY 21
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must wear
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free;
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 STORYLAB January’s StoryLab Feature: Mousetronaut by Mark Kelly and
The Amazing Pop-Up, Pull-Out Space Shuttle by David Hawcock. Lab activities after storytime: Children will experience models of the space shuttle, learn what it is like to live in space and engage in activities to understand how a shuttle or rocket moves; 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.; Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 122 East Second Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org.
FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must wear socks; $7 per child,
children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 ICE 2013 Experience ICE in Smothers Park in downtown Owensboro with
amazing ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations, and interactive ice activities for the whole family. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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family life FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the library
FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31
every Saturday morning from 10:00—12:00
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –
FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and
for self guided fun and educational activities
10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –
with a focus on literacy and school readiness;
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020
Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org. ZAX KIDZ NIGHT Get a Zax Kidz Meal for 99¢
when you purchase an adult meal. Kids under 12
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27
only. 5 – 8 p.m.; Zaxby’s, 5030 Frederica St.; (270) 691-6166.
STORYLAB January’s StoryLab Feature: Snow by
Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Lauren Stringer Lab: Make ice cream and get recipe for snow cream; 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.; Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 122 East Second Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Based on the popular
DreamWorks film, the musical stage production brings all the favorite characters to life; 7 p.m.; RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess Street; 270-6872787 or riverparkcenter.org.
STONES & BONES 2013 is the major fundraiser
for the Science & History Museum. Dress up according to the theme and enjoy an evening
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29
of great music, incredible food and drinks. For
U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must
tickets and information, contact Sherrie Lee at
wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for
270-687-2732
$5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
MONDAY, JANUARY 28
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the library every Saturday morning from
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10:00—12:00 for self guided fun and educational
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must
activities with a focus on literacy and school
wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2
readiness; Daviess County Public Library, 2020
are free, unless they are the only child, adults
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org
always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
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