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july 2013 Publisher/Creative Director Jason Tanner jason@owensboroparent.com Editor Ashley Sorce ashley@owensboroparent.com
from the publisher It’s no secret that I love Independence Day. If the 4th of July celebrations at my house are an indication of the level of my admiration for the holiday, then I’ll let the fireworks speak for themselves. For me, there’s not many things better than celebrating our nation’s revolution from tyranny and asserting our natural and legal rights. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” And as we reflect on this statement of principle we are reminded of the sacrifices made to defend these rights. Simply visit Yellow Creek Baptist Church on “God and Country Day” and watch as those who served in the armed forces stand under their military branch’s flag in front of the church to get a sense of the proud heritage of our nation. And I’m proud to say I come from a line of military men. My grandfather and his brothers were soldiers. My uncle served as did my cousins. My cousin Jake is currently deployed in Afghanistan. The sacrifices made are sometimes hard to believe. This is the story of my grandad’s brother: The young Infantryman (Corporal Truman Tanner) was an anti-tank gunner, but functioned chiefly as a rifleman during eight months of combat in Holland and Germany. His proudest accomplishment with the M1 rifle was the single-handed capture of seven armed Nazis one day in Germany. “It was 4 o’clock in the afternoon and we were mopping up in a town we had just taken,” he declared. “I was poking around in the basement of a house, when I heard some noise behind a partition. I investigated and came face to face with seven Heinies, all carrying rifles. When I told them the house was surrounded they came out meekly with their hands up.
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“Actually I was alone there but some buddies heard the commotion and came to my assistance. Brother, was I glad to see them.” I get goose bumps every time I read that. His courage is what makes our country great. Let’s work hard not to forget these stories. Let’s honor these sacrifices in the way we live and how we treat our fellow Americans. Let us all serve.
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july features parent talk [8] our beach vacation [10] parental control [12] new faith in old glory [14] oh, the places she’ll go [16] coach of the year [18] facebook photos [22] what does talent look like [24] a new take on old classics [26] tick-free summer [34] july 2013 calendar [38]
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parent talk In honor of Independence Day, we asked you what Fourth of July traditions you share with your family. Here are a couple of our favorite answers from Facebook.
Independence Day basically means a week long celebration for our family! My birthday is on the 1st, my cousin’s is on the 2nd, and my Mother’s birthday happens to fall on the 3rd. On the 4th we honor service members, ranging from Navy to Army in both my and my husband’s family. And to top it all, I also worked for years in the firework business, which has greatly increased my knowledge of which ones the kids enjoy and we will always have some for them to watch. So all in all it is a time for celebration, remembrance, and enjoying our friends and family. Whether it’s planned or spur of the moment we always end up at our home with fireworks, everyone bringing a dish, and smiles all around as we have our safe home display. - Monica Watkins
Fourth of July is an annual celebration, that happens every year on the Layman Farm. Every year friends, family, relatives and neighbors show up for the excitement of fun, food and awesome fireworks! There are even strangers who show up to celebrate with us, but it’s okay, the more the merrier is how we feel. We love meeting new people. EVERY year (going on 7 years now) the guys will go the Friday night before, along with their trucks and trailers to pick up the fireworks, usually totaling around
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$1,200 worth. The men start out by cooking a case of chickens in the early morning along with two deer hams and four Boston butts. Everyone else (the ladies) will get with me a month in advance, letting me know what side item they want to bring... It’s usually the same every year, so I already have an idea anyway. We usually have at least 100 people and even sometimes more. It’s always so much fun for both children and adults-from playing on the bouncy house, jungle gym, water balloon fights to playing corn hole or volleyball or just sitting and catching up with friends and family! The night ends with all kids wearing glow bracelets and a necklace (for safety and fun) along with lawn chairs and blankets lined up on the lawn for an eventful show! Being able to share this event every year is a blessing to us. Our freedom is so very important and sharing it with our loved ones is truly amazing. It’s really nice to have everyone come together helping out, so that this event can happen annually. Our children are 6 and 4, and we want to show them that family is very important. No matter how busy life gets, we all know that there is at least that one weekend out of the summer we can set the distractions and work aside for our all-American backyard BBQ! We would love to show Owensboro how we celebrate our 4th of July. - The Laymans Paul, Ginny, Eli and Shelby
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our beach vacation { by: elaine martin }
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ummer means many things to our family…exponential
The next few hours of our beach day were calm. One
growth of freckles, sleeping in as late as we want,
child we nicknamed the Digger. He was convinced that with
two months of looking at my humid frizzy ponytail, and
a tiny shovel, he would find a secret pathway to China and
occasionally, a summer beach trip.
fortune cookies. Another child was the Feeder. She ignored
One particular trip stands above the rest in our memory.
our warnings as well as the posted signs and threw her food to
It is lovingly referred to as “The Grandma Trip.” We were
the birds. Needless to say, we had every winged creature on
travelling with family friends, minus the Dads. We traded our
the western coast of Florida sitting with us under our tilted
hubbies for our mothers, so we had two grandmas, two moms,
umbrella.
and six kids. Yep, we were a party on wheels.
The sun eventually moved lower into the sky, and the beach
The climax of the trip was our day at Sanibel Island. We
had become fairly empty. As people were exiting, we saw one
had poured over brochures of the joyful, tanned families and
person coming in our direction with several large cases. As we
were convinced our day on the island would be just as photo
watched her unpack, she was pulling out items quite unlike
worthy. Rest assured, we do have one magnificent photo of the
ours – her trunks included white tablecloths, folding chairs
day, but it is not anything you will ever see in a brochure.
and table, and a lot of tulle. All at once, it clicked – she was
We finally hit the beach – yep, the glorious shores where
setting up a beach wedding!
we planned to find tons of seashells to fill our plastic buckets.
We were about 40 yards away from this impromptu
We set up camp with our blankets, towels, picnic basket, and
wedding, and the Grandmas were thrilled! There was no way
rainbow beach umbrella. At the word “GO!” we paired up and
they were going to pass on the chance to see a romantic, sunset
went exploring, swimming, and seashell hunting.
beach wedding. We gathered our crew and returned to our
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own soggy beach towels we now called seats while the invited
were wiping away tears at the exact moment our Feeder child
wedding guests started to arrive.
decided to open the potato chips and share the love with the
As I watched these beautifully bronzed beauties take their
birds near us. In 5.23 seconds, there were swarms of seagulls
places, I turned my eyes towards my motley crew. We had
and their cousins hovering over us. I quickly grabbed the
been at the beach for hours, so our look was a sharp contrast to
greasy bag and threw it and the contents, so the wind current
the new arrivals. In place of glowing skin, we had crusty sand
took it and the birds quite a distance.
plastered to our newly sunburned skin. Seaweed decorated
As quickly as the wedding was set up and started, it was
our necks instead of the summer necklaces the Beauties wore.
over. Hugs and congratulations were shared and cameras were
Their hair had been curled and pinned perfectly at a salon. My
clicked. The Wedding Builder/Officiant then transformed
hair? It was a perfect mess, with crushed seashells mixed into
into the Caterer as she opened a cooler and brought forth
my sea salt, windblown, wiry locks.
food and drinks for the guests to enjoy. Our kids, who knew
The wedding was about to begin. The camp setter-upper
how a wedding reception works, stood up and headed for the
now took the role as the Wedding Officiant. Music wafted
refreshment. My friend and I and I knew that was our cue to
out of her CD player as the bride came out of the tall grass
grab and go, quickly packing up and ushering our offspring to
on her daddy’s arm. The beautiful moment changed when a
the parking lot.
hurricane strong wind came from nowhere, blowing her dress
Driving away, we agreed our beach day was definitely
and veil. Our Grandmas gasped, us girls held our breath, but
something we would always remember.
the boys in our group laughed out loud. We were obviously not
Digger piped up and said, “I wish I had dug a little deeper,
going to be the best-behaved wedding guests that day.
and they could have had their honeymoon in China!”
It was then our .
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The vows were eventually exchanged. It was apparent the
bride and groom put much love into their words, as their guests
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Martin views each day as an adventure in her roles as wife, mom, owner of Pigtails and Cowlicks, and writing coach at Meadow Lands Elementary School.
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{ Q&A with christina dalton,
M S S W, C S W
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parental
control
A: I am in the same boat as you are
we watched, Black Beauty and she
these days, as are most parents. You
loved it and so did I. Perhaps going
can lock down the channels and put
back to the good ole classics is the way
old child and I get so
codes on the remote but I’ve been
to go. You can’t go wrong with Old
frustrated with all of
there with you on commercials. My
Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows or
daughter and I were watching a show
Black Beauty. I was surprised that she
on ABC and a commercial comes
loved it and it is a safe alternative.
Q: I have a 10-year-
the shows on TV. I
on for the Bachelor and before you
feel like I need to
know it, the “B” word comes out at
Q: In the news recently, Heidi
monitor commercials
the end of the commercial. I believe
Klum said that she pays her kids to
the censor department has dozed off
eat healthy. I try not to “bribe” my
because there are words on television
children whenever possible. What
now that I’m pretty sure didn’t used to
do you think about this?
at this point. How can I really monitor
be and it still shocks me at times. My
what she watches
child thinks that using inappropriate
A: There has been some controversy
language is at the top of the list of
over the whole paying your children to
worst things you can do. But how do
eat healthy. I saw a few things on TV
you explain to your own child why
about this and it said that Heidi Klum
people talk like this on television, at
pays her kids $1 if they finish their
and make sure it’s age appropriate?
the store or
smoothies in the morning and I guess
out in public
they do not taste the best. It’s not that
in general? I
big of a deal to me personally. She
wish I had a
does have two or three kids, I think
better answer
and that would get pretty expensive
for you, but I
on a daily basis but I think she’s doing
don’t. We are
ok and the smoothie payouts probably
all in the same
aren’t going to break the bank. I think
battle and you’re
this is an issue that comes down to
not alone. I tell
picking your battles. If getting your
my child that
children to eat their vegetables is high
sometimes people
on your list and they won’t do it, then
use inappropriate
you may have to think about what you
language and I
could use or if you want to pay them.
don’t know why. I know that’s
alternatives these days that you can
a terrible
use to make sure that your children
answer, but
get their vegetables. They have those
it’s the truth. I will say something
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I think that there are lots of vegetable
juice boxes that “hide” the vegetables
I have recently been doing is going
in them and lots of other different
back to the classics. The other night
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use the almighty dollar. It’s not a big deal if you do but then
parenthood. I have really seen instances where I think it has
they might start to expect to be paid for doing all the things that
gone on too long and it could be classified as a lost cause, but
they do for you. It’s just something to think about.
there’s always hope. You need to remember that you cannot control your child’s behavior. I know. I know. Weird statement,
Q: I’m sure you’re probably asked this question a lot but what
but true. The only thing you can control is your own behavior
do you do with a child that will not do anything you say, ever!
and let’s face it, that’s pretty darn hard on any given day. My
I have three children but this one is going to get the best of
recommendation for you is to change your behavior. When the
me. He is 4 years old and he bosses me around daily. He tells
child wants you to play a game, go outside, or make cookies you
everyone what to do and we do it. I think I’ve waited too late.
say, “I’m sorry…I only do those nice things for children who are sweet and kind to the people around them.” Will this make your
A: First rule to always remember: it’s never too late. Anyone
home miserable? Yes! Will it make your home a nicer place to
that is reading this can relate to this question and if they don’t
live in the future? Yes! Just give it a try. Good Luck!
OP
then they are lying to themselves…LOL! There are always times when we give in too easy. We let them stay up too late and before we know it they are the boss of us. It happens. Has
Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW is the Family Resource Center Coordinator
your child ever said, “You’re not the boss of me!” Welcome to
for Daviess County Public Schools.
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old glory
new faith in
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y husband enjoys researching the ancestries of our families, and as far back as he has documented, both of our families are American. The last names of our families hint at English, Scottish, Irish, and German heritages, but ultimately, we are full-blooded, American mutts. And, I could not be more proud to declare so. The United States of America has a history rich with innovators, adventurers, creators, and debaters. We collectively value integrity, independence, and free-thinking. We are courageous and clever and passionate and imaginative. We are well-meaning and generous and faithful and forgiving. With so much good shouldn’t we also be overwhelmingly patriotic? It is our duty as parents to show our children how blessed we are to call ourselves Americans. Buy an American flag and display it on your home year round, not just on holidays. Teach your children to respect the flag by not letting it touch the ground and by replacing it when it becomes tattered. Stand and participate when the “Pledge of Allegiance” is said or the “National Anthem” is played. Model for your children the respectful behavior appropriate for these times. Introduce your child to a member of the military or a veteran of the armed services. Help your children to honor that person through showing gratitude and appreciating his or her stories. Sing patriotic songs in your home. Teach your children the classics, “This Land is Your Land,” “America the Beautiful,”
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“God Bless America,” and help them make up their own. Choose vacation destinations and activities that include a lesson in American history. While on those car trips, bring a map of the United States and as you see different license plates mark them on your map. Celebrate when you’ve found all 50 states. Let your children accompany you when you vote. Let them see the process and talk with them about the importance of this privilege. Decorate your home for patriotic holidays. Make American flags and eagles and Liberty Bells. Tell your children about the history of our country. Recount the stories of our founding fathers and our important documents. Talk about the battles we’ve won and the struggles that we have overcome. Ingrain in them how blessed we are to live in this country. Our children will value what we value. Show them through your actions and your words what it is that you think is important. At our house, we have an American flag hanging on the front porch year round. Each evening, the sunset hits it just right so the stars and stripes glow with a golden aura. Old Glory flies today because of the sacrifices of so many before us. I take it as my responsibility to not let my children take any of that for granted.
God bless America! Happy 4th of July!
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Katie Albers is married to Josh and mommy to Lance, age 4, and Mallory, age 2. She is the Media Specialist and Yearbook Advisor at DCMS and Creative Director of the Albers Family.
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s a little girl, Kendall dreamt of being a writer, authoring books each Christmas for her mother, usually styled
after the adventures of The Boxcar Children. In high school, Kendall was again reminded how much she loved writing by her teacher, Angela Gunter. That rekindled love would serve her well as an English writing major at DePauw, a tutor at the campus writing center, as well as a contributing writer for the school newspaper. Last year she was afforded the opportunity to teach English to fourth grade students in Taiwan. This latest venture would eventually inspire her to apply for and pursue the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. The Fulbright Program is a U.S. government sponsored international educational program that was established in 1946 and assists students wanting to travel abroad with travel expenses and tuition costs. The Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) places U.S. students in other countries in a two-fold effort to educate and enhance foreign students in their English speaking skills and knowledge of the U.S., while also increasing the awarded student’s knowledge of the language and culture of their host country. Kendall, the second oldest of four incredibly motivated children, attributes most of her success to her parents, Tab and Vicki Quisenberry, whose high expectations have helped pave the road of success for their children. “Yes, they have high expectations...but they don’t have the same expectations for all of us,” Kendall said. “My parents have always pushed me to do whatever I want to do and be good at it.” Kendall says that her parents were a big influence on me going to DePauw. At first
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Kendall had her sights on Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana; but, at her mother’s urging, they made a visit to
oh, the places she’ll go
DePauw University, a liberal arts college located in Greencastle,
At age 22, Kendall Quisenberry has accomplished more than most of us have ever imagined. She is a senior at DePauw University, a Fulbright Scholar, and is about to embark on a teaching venture to her seventh country via an English Teaching Assistantship.
do all of these crazy things…[and letting me] find my passions.”
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Indiana. Kendall recalls of the visit, “I immediately fell in love with it.” The positive draws for Kendall being the liberal arts aspect of the college and the opportunity to continue swimming. The other aspect that appealed to Kendall was the fact that DePauw promotes students to travel abroad. Kendall first fell in love with traveling in high school when she traveled to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip with First Christian Church in Owensboro. Kendall has gone out of the country every year since, visiting Ghana, Haiti, Nicaragua, Taiwan, and even Paris. “My parents have been very supportive in letting me
After speaking with a friend at college that was a Fulbright
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the ETA in Africa, yet after her visit to Taiwan she realized her love for Asia. She then thought it best to apply for the assistantship in Malaysia. According to her essay application, “With an ETA in Malaysia, my goal is to teach students the value of language and its relationship to culture.” In order to achieve this goal Kendall will be able to draw from her experiences last year in Taiwan. The students that she was assigned to teach spoke various levels of English, and, unknowingly, there was no Taiwanese teacher to assist. After trying several ideas and “asking simple get-to-know-you questions with little success,” Kendall did what any good teacher would do and realized that she had to “find a way to make learning exciting.” The next day she came prepared with her laptop and made a connection with her students through the transcending lyrics of Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. “I wouldn’t say that the language barrier is that big of a deal, you just have to find a way to relate to them.” This state of mind should serve Kendall well in Malaysia, and she is excited about every aspect of it. While personally she hopes to get to experience a variety of different cultures, she also would like to make an impact on someone’s life and help them have a passion for writing.”
Safe travels, Kendall, as you allow your passions to guide you on
the road to success.
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Melody Wallace is a teacher at DCMS who finds new blessings each day in her roles as teacher, wife, mom, and stepmom.
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n today’s society, anyone who stays at his or her job 30
Fortunate for sure! But although the Eagle baseball team did
consecutive years is an anomaly. Bob Mantooth is someone
make it to the state tournament again this season, the Kidcentric
who has hit that mark in full stride and seems to have plenty
“Coach of the Year” recognition was not given based on wins
of innings left in his tenure as head coach of the Apollo Eagles’
and losses. No, this award was based on something much more
Baseball team.
important than state title runs-- Mantooth’s character as a coach
and the values he passes on to his players.
“I just feel so blessed to be able to continue to coach this game
of baseball that I love so much,” says Mantooth, showing it all
All those years in the clubhouse have given Mantooth plenty
across his face. He is very gracious in accepting the Kidcentric
of time for his coaching style to grow and develop. Starting with
“Coach of the Year” award, but he’s also quick to acknowledge
his first head coaching job at Webster County, which he got when
that he could not have coached all those years without the support
he was 22 and fresh out of college, Mantooth learned early on
of his wife, Sheree, and all the great people at Apollo. Most
that coaching is about much more than just teaching the skills
importantly, he says “The Lord has blessed me and put me here
involved in baseball. He credits his college coach at Murray
at Apollo for a reason, and all I can say about me is I’ve just been
State University, John Reagan, with being a great example of
fortunate.”
that. “Coach Reagan taught us more than baseball. He taught us
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community about being young men. I’ve always tried to apply that into my own
the core beliefs of Kidcentric Sports as Bob is dedicated to developing
coaching as well.”
young men through baseball.”
Several years down the road, when Mantooth became a father,
According to Kidcentric’s website, those core beliefs are integrity,
he says teaching character and values became even more important
sportsmanship, respect, good citizenship, teamwork, personal
to him. “Being part of a team is about being self-less; there’s self
responsibility and manners. Based on those values, Kidcentric is on
sacrifice involved, and those are great lessons.”
a mission to make sure organized sports programs for kids remain all
Now, after playing baseball all the way through college, followed
about the kids’ learning, character development, life skills transfer,
by 37 years of coaching (7 years at Webster County and 30 years at
and enjoyment. They do this by offering educational opportunities
AHS), Mantooth still has love for the game. “I still really love the
for coaches, parents, and youth sports leagues to help transfer lessons
game of baseball as much as I did when I played it as a kid. The main
learned through sports into everyday life.
thing I love about coaching is the relationships that form with the
One initiative Kidcentric is assisting with is the newly formed Kids
young men and the assistant coaches, just the team atmosphere. You
Football League, which has a highly organized board and committee
know, each team has its own personality and every year is different. I
members representing a broad base of community support. With ties to
love that.”
the NFL as well as involvement from local high school varsity coaches,
Kidcentric President Travis Chaney presented coach Mantooth
the KFL has distinguished itself with an approach that should be very
with the award during Kidcentric’s “Super Sports Sunday” event on
appealing to parents because they actually value success off the field more
June 23rd, explaining from the podium that “Bob is a baseball icon
importantly than success on the field. Like Kidcentric, KFL is all about
in our community for youth baseball. Recently, Bob took the time to
character development and setting kids up for success later in life; football
host a free clinic for youth coaches to help our area kids in baseball.
is just a fun way to reach that goal.
OP
Apollo again won the Regional Tournament and he has won over 900 games in his 30 plus years of high school coaching. He exemplifies
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Danny May is a husband and father of two boys (3 and almost 5). He is also the Director of Family Life at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
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gameplan for success KFL’s Game Plan for Success #1: Safety first. The organizers knew that a major reason for the declining number of football players in recent years is parental fear of injury. #2: Character development. Ethics, morals, and community involvement play a vital role in the KFL model. That’s why they partnered with Fellowship of Christian Athletes to instill and encourage a positive, Christian influence on players and coaches. #3: Academic accountability. Teachers from each player’s classrooms will report weekly on behavior, respect, and attitude in the classroom. There are built in rewards and consequences for the player’s performance at school.
For more information about Kidcentric or KFL, contact Travis Chaney at tchaney@dynamicdirections-d2.com or visit www.kidcentric-sports.com
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what does
talent
look like?
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t can come in many shapes, sizes, heights and abilities. But one thing is for sure: musical talent has come in the way of a bright and beautiful, yet shy young lady, Alexis (Lexie) Roby. Does Lexie come from a musical family? She says that most of the Roby’s play music, but not professionally. In her words, it’s “more like back porch pickin!” With that rich musical heritage, she realized from a very young age that she loved music. She says, “When I was a little girl I’d make up tunes and hum songs. I wrote my first song when I was 11 called ‘Sitting Here.’ I’ve been writing ever since!” She began going to mandolin and piano lessons when she was 7 or 8 with her Aunt Mandy and Uncle Isaac. Mandy’s only
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one year older than Lexie and she always looked up to her aunt. “So whatever she did, I wanted to do,” Lexie says. As they grew older, Isaac and Mandy got into sports and music wasn’t their priority. Lexie doesn’t play piano as much anymore, but you will always find her with her mandolin close in hand. She says, “I’ve never had writing or singing lessons. God just kinda put those in me, I guess!” Her first live performance with an audience was at the legendary local Goldie’s Opry House, with her band Blackberry Jam when she 13. She admits, she has always been a little shy, this was as a big step in her young life and she was extremely nervous. However, once she felt the warmth of the stage lights, saw the audience affectionately looking at her and head the
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music begin everything just fell into place. That’s when Lexie knew music is what she wanted to do. It’s what she was meant to do. Blackberry Jam has been playing for six years and because she’s just a teenager herself she cannot believe it’s been that long! Band members include Quinton Pence who plays guitar and sings harmony, Emily Wills plays fiddle and also sings harmony, and Lexie who plays mandolin and sings lead. The band recently added new member JD Estes who sings harmony and plays bass, but is helpful in that he can pick up just about any instrument the band needs. The group can be heard playing country/bluegrass music on most weekends across Owensboro and Daviess County. In addition Lexie joined NAOS, a contemporary Christian music group three years ago through her church, Yellow Creek Baptist. When asked about her musical influences, Lexie enthusiastically responds with Allison Krauss and The Isaacs, which are only fitting because both are country/bluegrass artists. Lexie’s life continues to become more exciting with the release of a CD. The title of the album is Simply Complicated, based off of one of the songs on the CD. There are 12 songs that are all originals written by, none other than Lexie herself. One song, “Jesus In Me,” was co-written and recorded by Blackberry Jam. Randy Lanham and High Hopes Music helped
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record and create the CD. Lexie says, “I hope to relate and witness to people through my music and that these songs will inspire and show people a faith with Jesus Christ.” What does Lexie see in her future? She will be a senior in high school next year and this question comes to her frequently. She says, “I plan to take a career in music, I’m just not sure what part of music yet. I’m just waiting for the good Lord to show me His will for my life! There are thousands of musicians trying to get famous, and if that’s where God wants me to be I believe he will put me there. I’ve already come a long way in putting my music out there, so I don’t plan on quitting anytime soon!” When asked what advice she would give to other talented hopefuls she exclaims, “Go for it! God doesn’t give us talents and dreams to have us sit in the corner and wait for someone to find us. They’re all waiting for you to make a move! As long as you keep trying, God will keep opening doors. “ Lexie’s talents reach beyond music. She is a beautiful young lady with a heart for people, a strong faith and the ability to succeed in all that she does. What does talent look like? Lexie Roby! For more information about Lexie: www.alexisroby.com or www.blackberryjamband.net OP
Jaime Rafferty enjoys writing, as a hobby. She lives is Owensboro with her husband, Paul and their two children.
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a new take on the old classics H
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ave you ever thought about homeschooling
any financial assistance for parents who choose
your children, but you are worried about
this option. Here in Daviess County, we have
what resources there are to help you? Even with
an ever-growing population of homeschooled
a background in education, the thought of trying
students and they have a new ally to help them
to teach my children at home and ensure they
with all of the above concerns and more- Classical
learn all the skills they need seems like a daunting
Conversations.
task. How could I possibly organize my schedule
to make the best use of the time allocated? What
Bortins, an aerospace engineer, realized that more
materials would I use? Where would I buy the
children needed to be able to sharpen their skills
materials? Are there state mandates that govern
in critical thinking and communication, so she
what I can and can’t do?
founded Classical Conversations. According to
their website, the mission of the organization
According to the Kentucky Department of
After homeschooling her own children, Leigh
Education, the Kentucky constitution allows
is to “combine the classical method of learning
parents to choose their child’s formal education
with a biblical worldview” by allowing families
whether it is in public or private school, or
“to meet in communities where parents train
homeschool. If a parent chooses to homeschool
parents to implement home-centered education
their child, they are completely responsible
well. Bortins believes that a “classical, Christian
for selecting the curriculum and educational
education allows our children to pursue the
materials that will be the most helpful in
biblical qualities of knowledge, understanding
educating their child. The state does not provide
and wisdom. www.OwensboroParent.com
While they aren’t an official part of the other homeschool groups in town, Classical Conversations is there to help all of them. The quickly growing organization, which has been in Owensboro for five years, offers several different programs and levels depending on the age and abilities of a child. For younger students, ages 4 through grade 6, the “Foundations” curriculum is taught. The Challenge program is divided into 6 different sections and is designed for students ages 12 and older. Weekly sessions meet at two different locations in town on Wednesday nights. Owensboro West meets at Bellevue Church, and Owensboro East meets at Pleasant Valley Community church.
When they meet once a week, tutors work with students on new
concepts and curriculum in such subjects as history, math, science, Latin, English grammar, geography and Scripture. Then they send a structured guide home with students to work on during the coming week. The following week they use the newly acquired skills and materials for debates, discussions, writing, researching, labs and oral presentations, according to Krista Velez, the director and a tutor in the Challenge I program of Classical Conversations.
Tutors are certified through Classical Conversations and must
have experience homeschooling their own child. They consider it their job to not only work with the children, but to also guide and serve as a role model for the parents whose job it is to teach the students at home. To maintain quality instruction and be able to serve each child’s individual needs, enrollment in the programs is limited. For example, the Challenge program is based on the Discipleship model with 1 tutor and 12 students. In an ever-changing world, it is nice to know that we parents have a choice in our child’s education. While homeschooling may not be the best situation for all, it is even more assuring to know that if we choose that option, there is a quality resource available to assist us in providing the best quality education we can.
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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.
Additional Information If you have questions or want more information about Classical Conversations, please check out their website at www.classicalconversations.com, or you may call Krista Velez at (270)993-2526.
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manufacturing & machining I
f you earn a degree in Computerized Manufacturing and
I loved the shop. It’s the nicest shop I’ve been in.”
Machining, chances are you won’t spend long looking for a job.
OCTC students build special skills including precision
“The job prospects are reminiscent of what nursing has been in the
measurement and shop-related blueprint reading as they create their
past several years,” said Howard Burton of Ken-Tron Manufacturing.
own projects. Graduates may go to work in machine shops or a variety
“Even in the down times, people with those abilities are never out of
of industries.
work.”
“The modern manufacturing facility is clean. It’s computerized. It’s
It’s hard to imagine what life would be like without machinists.
“It’s really an exciting time to be in manufacturing.” Burton said.
These skilled workers use precision equipment to create the parts,
high tech.”
jigs and molds needed for everything that’s manufactured. That
includes cars, heavy machinery and even your shoes.
meet the demand for skilled workers to fill new jobs and replace
“Machining has so many varieties that you can always find a job,”
retirees, according to Danny Moseley, Computerized Manufacturing
said Brock Hart, who graduated from Owensboro Community and
& Machining program coordinator. Graduates of the program are in
Technical College in May. “I would definitely recommend it.”
such high demand that many have jobs before they graduate. Hart
If you have an eye for detail, OCTC’s Computerized
landed a job at McHenry Brass more than a year before he completed
Manufacturing & Machining could be your path to a lucrative career.
his associate degree.
Find out more during an open house from 10 a.m. - noon and 4 - 6
“We get calls from all over,” Moseley said.
p.m. on July 11 in the Advanced Technology Center on OCTC’s main
The average annual salary is $40,650 for a machinist in Kentucky,
campus.
according to Kentucky Labor Market Information. Wages vary
according to experience and area of specialization.
“It’s a great program,” Hart said. “I really liked the teachers, and
OCTC works closely with industry in the Owensboro region to
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vision & eye exams are critical for school A
ugust means it is back to school time. School supplies, clothes, physicals…..check! But what about “Can your child see?” About 75% of the school day is spent in visual activities, mainly reading and writing, and 80% of what a child learns is through the sense of sight. The Kentucky General Assembly identified problems with vision as one of the major factors in limiting a child’s ability to learn and succeed in schools. So therefore, Kentucky law (KRS 156.160.8 [g]) was passed in 2000 requiring proof of a vision examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. This form has to be submitted to the school no later than January 1 of the first year that a child is enrolled in a Kentucky public school, public preschool, or Head Start. So when should children have a comprehensive eye exam by an Optometrist? The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently begun recommending annual eye examinations for all children, which the American Optometric Association (AOA) has recommended as well. The AOA says a child should first visit an optometrist for an initial comprehensive eye exam at 6-12 months of age. The optometrist will check for symptoms of eye disease, crossedeyes, lazy eye, opacities that would hinder light from reaching the back of the eye and developmental problems. The child should have another eye examination at age three. The doctor will check eye health, eye movement skills, focusing abilities and whether or not common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism are present. Up to 13 % of kids 0-5 years of age have some type of vision condition. The child should then have another eye examination at age 5. At this time up to 25% of kids have some type of vision condition compared to 13% at age 3. All parents are encouraged to have their children’s eyes examined for amblyopia and other problems that may not be obvious to you or even you child’s teachers. After age 5, children should have yearly eye examinations to maintain good binocularity
and 3D vision while their depth perception is developing. One { paid advertorial } survey of more than 7,000 children 6-11 years of age showed that 9.2% had an eye muscle imbalance, a disease condition, or other abnormality in one or both eyes. Another recent study found that 15% of those students entering high school had nearsightedness. So what if your child doesn’t mention any problems? What are some signs to look for? If your child loses place while reading, avoids close work, holds books closer than normal, tends to rub their eyes, has frequent headaches, turns or tilts the head, squints, uses a finger to maintain place while reading, omits or confuses small words when reading aloud and/or consistently performs below academic potential, then they could be suffering from an undiagnosed vision issue. Most children don’t know what “normal” vision is and just assume how they see is how the world should look. So let’s make our children’s future brighter by making sure they don’t miss out on the important things today.
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Tim Gates is a attending WKU-O to become a high school social studies teacher. He is from Madisonville and commutes to both WKU-O and the main campus to complete his degree. Tim is a full-time student that will graduate in May 2014. Why did you choose WKU-O? I chose to go to WKU-O because WKU is a great university, but is too far for me to drive every day. So I chose to go to WKU-O for its close proximity and the fact that it has a great reputation as a great satellite school. Why did you choose your major? I chose to go into social studies/education because I have always had an interest in history and I enjoy working with young people. So to me, it was like putting two and two together. What does WKU-O, or having a campus in Owensboro, mean to you? It means a lot. It saves me time by being closer to my home than the main campus. What are your career goals after graduation? After graduation I plan to become a high school teacher, while
continuing to get my master’s degree. What is your most memorable WKU-O experience? Classes. I feel as though the classes at WKU-O are as good as being at main campus. I think the professors are excellent and know how to teach their content to their students. How do you balance family and school? I balance family and school by trying to finish my school work as soon as I get it. This way I have more time to spend with my family. What advice do you have for other students? My advice to other students would be to put yourself into school completely. This will help in the long run as it will keep you interested and you will feel accomplished afterwards. OP
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staying tick-free this summer As summer begins, we see visions of children playing out in the grass, walks in the park, and family camping trips. All these fun summer activities also share a common visitor: ticks. Parents worry, understandably, about infections their children may get from ticks. How do we prevent tick bites and recognize the signs of a more serious problem?
Why worry about ticks?
So what is a spotted fever?
There are about a dozen infections that ticks may carry to
RMSF is so named because it was first described in Idaho, but
humans, but the majority of these illnesses in the USA are from
most cases occur in Tennessee, Arkansas, North Carolina, and
Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, or RMSF.
Missouri, with fewer than 10 cases in Kentucky every year, mostly
Both infections are treatable if caught early, but also preventable
in the summer. Children between ages 5-9 are the most likely
by taking a few simple steps. People hear lots of stories about Lyme disease, but almost all cases occur in the Northeast US, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. It rarely occurs in Kentucky. In order to get Lyme disease, the tick must stay attached for 48 hours, and the typical rash will occur within 30 days. The rash looks like a bull’s-eye, with a pink center surrounded by
to become infected by ticks, probably because of their outdoor activities in summer. The tick must be attached for at least 6 hours to spread the infection, and the fever will start within a week of the bite. The main symptoms are the high fever with sudden onset, bad headache, and the typical rash, although there are also “spotless” fevers. The rash, when present, starts as flat pink dots that start on hands and feet and spread toward the center of the
a white ring then an outer pink ring. If the doctor strongly
body, then turns into dark purple dots, which do not turn white
suspects Lyme, he will often treat the patient even without
when touched. Once again, we test for this, but we usually treat
any test results to prove the infection. This accounts for the
based on symptoms and presence of tick bite, without waiting for
many people who believe they had Lyme disease, even when
test results.
the testing turns up negative. It is true that undiagnosed Lyme disease may progress to serious complications, especially
What can I do to keep my kids safe?
arthritis, but this is very rare in our part of the country without
Ticks love wooded areas and shaded, moist areas. If you cannot
a history of travel to the northeast. Almost all cases happen
avoid a tick-infested area, at least use bug spray containing DEET
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discover should be removed carefully with tweezers, taking care to get the entire head out. Do not use alcohol, Vaseline, or any other method to “smother” the tick, because these increase the chances the tick will inject infected material into the person. The skin should be cleaned after removal, however, and this would be the time to use that rubbing alcohol. It is helpful to keep the tick, if possible, because examining the tick will help if the child does get a fever later. Are there any other dangers from tick bites? The most common reaction is just a local irritant rash, possibly from a mild allergy to the tick’s bite, even if the tick is not infected. This may trigger an itchy, red bump at the bite location, but no symptoms in the rest of the body. If the bump is scratched, it may get infected locally, causing a crusted scabby lesion on a red base, also called impetigo. This type of infected scab will often respond to topical antibiotic ointments, like Neosporin or Bactroban. The take-home message for the summer is to have fun outside, but with some simple precautions. Don’t worry too much about infections, because they are not very likely. But check for ticks after you return indoors!
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Nobody likes ticks, but at our house, the toddlers are more scared of ants, spiders, and mosquitoes! It would help if they would learn to keep the doors shut…
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july 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.
MONDAY, JULY 1
Dress in your best and join us for a tea party
For more information, contact the Museum
FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and
and ornament-making, and of course, some
at (270) 926-7891 or visit their their website
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –
Fancy Nancy stories. Ages 12 and younger;
at www.bluegrassmuseum.org.
10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library,
2 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Daviess County Public
2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
FRIDAY, JULY 5 FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Friday After 5 is
TUESDAY, JULY 2
THURSDAY, JULY 4
a summer-long series of FREE outdoor
U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must
A CELEBRATION OF THE AMERICAN SPIRIT
concerts held every Friday on the BB&T
wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for
View the fireworks from beautiful Mitch
Plaza at RiverPark Center overlooking the
$5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
McConnell Plaza on the Ohio River as the
Ohio River. Main Stage - V-Groove (party
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
City of Owensboro celebrates the Fourth
band); Courtyard - Wild Mountain Thyme;
of July with music from the Owensboro
Overlook Stage - The Funk; Street Fair - Red,
Symphony Orchestra and concludes with
White & Blue Night.; (270) 687-2787 or
fireworks shot off from a barge in the
fridayafter5.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 FAMILY FREEDOM FIREWORKS FESTIVAL Fireworks and family fun at Panther Creek Park. Vendors open at 5 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.; 5160 Wayne Bridge Road; (270) 685-6142. 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 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com. FREE FANCY NANCY’S SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS IN JULY It won’t be snowing outside, but it will be Christmas in the library.
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Ohio River. Gates open at 6 pm, followed by speeches, Color Guard, and fireworks
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All
accompanied by patriotic music at 9 p.m.;
must wear socks; $7 per child, children
(270) 687-8700.
under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270)
FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and
685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org. BLUEGRASS JAM On the first Thursday of
SATURDAY, JULY 6 FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the library every Saturday morning from 10:00—12:00 for self guided fun and
each month, head to the Bluegrass Museum
educational activities; Daviess County Public
to jam with other musicians. Jamming is for
Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org
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DOWNTOWN OWENSBORO CRUISE-IN
to learn more about local birds. What
WALK, TALK & LUNCH IN THE GARDEN
Head Downtown every 1st Saturday from
kind of food is most preferred? Do fake
“What’s The Buzz? All About Bees” Enjoy
April to October and enjoy classic cars! Free
cats scare birds? Set up nature cams to
lunch and a great program at Western KY
admission and fun for the whole family!
record wildlife behavior. Turn your favorite
Botanical Garden; 25 Carter Road; 11:30
wildlife into art. For ages 8 -12 years old;
a.m. - 1 p.m.; 270-852-8925 or www.wkbg.org.
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
SUNDAY, JULY 7 FREE SUNDAY MOVIES ON THE RIVER RiverPark Center’s FREE outdoor movie series continues with “The Lorax.” You can bring your own chair or use one of the chairs provided. No coolers or pets, please. Concessions are available. Cartoons before each feature film. Movies begin at dusk. (270) 687-2787 or www.riverparkcenter.org
MONDAY, JULY 8 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.
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must
MINI CAMP – BE A NATURALIST Create and conduct your own experiments
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U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only
wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for
child, adults always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270)
$5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
ubouncepartyhouse.com. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Join the members
FREE SNICKERDOODLE KIDS ART Bring out your inner artist with SnickerDoodle
of the Junior League of Owensboro for
Kids for a custom art and paint program.
some exercise fun, and prepare your own
REGISTRATION REQUIRED; Daviess County
colorful veggie treat! The first 20 kids who
Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
participate will receive Kids In The Kitchen T-Shirts and helpful summer recipes to all; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270)
TUESDAY, JULY 9
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10
687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org
SOLAR BEADS Design a solar bead bracelet that changes color in the sun! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org
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Widow Show Band (show/dance band);
270.314.4331. 7301 Hobbs Road www.
ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send
Courtyard - Jim Beckner; Gospel on the
lanhambrothersjamboree.com
coded messages to your friends using
River - Conquerors Quartet, Deena Ashley,
Morse Code! Also visit with members of our
Firm Foundation; Overlook Stage - Bourbon
FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the
local Amateur Radio Club and learn about
Barrel Band; Street Fair - Tri-State Art Festival;
library every Saturday morning from 10:00—
amateur radio… perhaps even start work on
(270) 687-2787 or fridayafter5.com.
12:00 for self guided fun and educational activities with a focus on literacy and
getting your own license; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum,
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All
school readiness; Daviess County Public
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
must wear socks; $7 per child, children
Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org
owensboromuseum.org
under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270)
PRODUCT PANDEMONIUM Learn about
685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
different grocery items and the natural
MONDAY, JULY 15 FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –
ingredients they contain; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
SATURDAY, JULY 13
10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library,
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
LANHAM BROTHERS JAMOBOREE This
2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
family-fun and interactive show will feature
owensboromuseum.org
Bluegrass, Country, Clogging and Comedy. Showtime is 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. CST. The
FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and
Jamboree will be held in the Good Time
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –
Theater at Diamond Lake Resort. Tickets
10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library,
are general admission at the door and are
2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
$10 per person, $5 for ages 6-12 years and 5 years and under are free. Discounts
FRIDAY, JULY 12
offered for groups of 15 or more people.
FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Main Stage - Black
Group tickets may be purchased by calling
www.OwensboroParent.com
TUESDAY, JULY 16 BORN TO BE WILD Reptiles and amphibians are born to be wild! Discover the difference between feral and domestic. Meet a variety of snakes and turtles and learn who is born to be wild! Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org
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calendar HERE COMES THE SUN See
attire; 2 – 4 p.m.; Daviess
the sun without looking at
County Public Library, 2020
the sun. Make a solar cooker
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
and test how it works. Use solar cells instead of batteries
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE
to create energy; 11 a.m. – 12
NIGHT; All must wear socks;
p.m.; Owensboro Science &
$7 per child, children under 2
History Museum, 122 E. 2nd
are free, unless they are the
Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
only child, adults always free;
owensboromuseum.org
5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
MAKE A MOON PHASE Create a device that helps you know the moon’s phases. Do an activity to understand the motion of the moon; 2 – 3 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org LEGO BLOCK PARTY Build, play, and learn with LEGO! Seating is limited. Registration is required; 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org. U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for $5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 18 ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send coded messages to your friends using Morse Code! Also visit with members of our local Amateur Radio Club and learn about amateur radio… perhaps even start work on getting your own license; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org STORY LAB – STORY TIME WITH A TWIST STORYLAB features Next Time You See a Seashel, by Emily Morgan. Hear Science Educator Kim Ray read the book, then discover all kinds of science fun! After the story, discover the amazing story
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
behind seashells, how they are
SCA ARMOR ALL Join members
made by mollusks, used for
of the Society for Creative
protection and camouflage…
Anachronism and learn
and full of clues about all they’ve
about the armor they wear in
been through! Then; go on a
tournaments and mock battles!
seashell hunt in the Story Lab’s
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro
miniature homemade beach! It’s
Science & History Museum, 122
science toy time at its science
E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or
best!This is a great activity for
www.owensboromuseum.org
pre-school through elementary age groups and is included in
FREE PIRATE PARTY Don’t be a
the price of admission; 12:30 –
land lubber this summer. You’ll
1:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science
fit right in with our pirate crew
& History Museum, 122 E. 2nd
by listening to pirate stories,
Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
singing songs, and dressing
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MAKE A FOSSIL OPEN LAB is a chance
FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and
1998, Davies County High Class of 1983,
to do and enjoy science at your pace
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –
Owensboro Catholic Class of 1973; (270)
whether you have ten minutes or more
10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library,
687-2787 or fridayafter5.com.
than an hour. In addition to activities that
2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
will be available for every OPEN LAB, each OPEN LAB will also offer a different feature activity. Available for each OPEN LAB: * Citizen Science information and activities *Science Library: take a break and enjoy a book of your choice. * Toys exploration and games. * Investigate ongoing labs such as growing an alligator or plant growth * Lab critters Make a Fossil! 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org FREE DOWNTOWN DATE NIGHT Start your weekend early by heading to Downtown Owensboro for free live music and events. Visit one of our great downtown restaurants for dinner and then enjoy the riverfront. This week enjoy the sounds of the Honey Roy Band at Riverfront Crossing beginning at 7 p.m.
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SATURDAY, JULY 20 FRIDAY, JULY 19
“THE MUSIC MAN” There’s trouble, right
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All
here in River City for this classic musical
must wear socks; $7 per child, children
by Back Alley Musicals at RiverPark Center.
under 2 are free, unless they are the only
Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m., Sunday
child, adults always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270)
matinees at 2 p.m.; (270) 687-2787 or
685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
riverparkcenter.com.
STUDIO SLANT-ASTIC Enjoy exciting art
TRUNNELL’S SWEET CORN FESTIVAL “A
projects with the creative folks from Studio
CORN-TASTIC EVENT!” The Sweet Corn
Slant all summer long! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
Festival will kick-off with Trunnell’s Sweet
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
Corn Festival 5K Corn Run/Walk beginning
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
at 9 am. The Kids Korny-Korn Fun Run will
owensboromuseum.org
begin at 10 am. Farm to Fork Breakfast at 9 am. Everyone can enjoy sinking their
FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Main Stage - Brian
teeth into some of Trunnell’s delicious
Hart & Slick Willy (dance, southern rock,
samples of Sweet Corn Salsa, Corn Relish,
country, blues); Courtyard - Linda Smith
and Homemade Cornbread. Sit on the
Band; Overlook Stage - Certified Bluegrass;
back porch and enjoy live music, roasted
Street Fair - Young Professionals Night;
sweet corn, homemade ice cream, roasted
Class reunions: Owensboro High Class of
corn nachos, pulled pork BBQ and more;
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calendar 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; 270-733-2222 www.
MONDAY, JULY 22
wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for
trunnellsfarmmarket.com
EXPERIENCE BLUEGRASS MUSIC DAY
$5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
CAMP FOR KIDS Experience Bluegrass is
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE!
a music day camp for children ages 8 to
Visit the library every Saturday morning
12. They will learn all about local legion,
STORY LAB – STORY TIME WITH A
from 10:00—12:00 for self guided fun
Bill Monroe, and how he started Bluegrass
SCIENCE TWIST STORYLAB features
and educational activities with a focus
music as they tour the museum and see the
Next Time You See a Seashel, by Emily
on literacy and school readiness; Daviess
instruments played. They will take what they
Morgan! Hear Science Educator Kim Ray
County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.;
learn and turn it into a song to record. Each
read the book, then discover all kinds of
dcplibrary.org
child will get their very own copy of the
science fun! After the story, discover the
song on CD. Students will also learn chords
amazing story behind seashells, how they
SUNDAY, JULY 21
on the mandolin to play and sing Blue
are made by mollusks, used for protection
SUNDAE SUNDAY Celebrate National
Moon of Kentucky. They will learn an old
and camouflage…and full of clues about
Ice Cream Day with the whole family at
time square dance and do some musical
all they’ve been through! Then; go on a
Moreland Park with live music, kids activities,
art. Friday there will be a performance with
seashell hunt in the Story Lab’s miniature
and America’s favorite cool treat, ice cream
all the students for family and friends. They
homemade beach! It’s science toy time at
sundaes.
will show off all their new skills! Limited
its science best!This is a great activity for
to 50 kids ages 8-12. Deadline to sign up
pre-school through elementary age groups
“THE MUSIC MAN” There’s trouble, right
is July 19th. For more information or to
and is included in the price of admission;
here in River City for this classic musical
sign up, contact 270-314-0008, or e-mail
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science &
by Back Alley Musicals at RiverPark Center.
to highhopesmusic@hotmail.com. http://
History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270)
Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m., Sunday
www.experiencebluegrass.com
687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org
TUESDAY, JULY 23
OPEN LAB: MAKE A BARGE OPEN LAB is
matinees at 2 p.m.; (270) 687-2787 or riverparkcenter.com.
U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must
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more than an hour. In addition to activities
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
EXPERIENCE BLUEGRASS MUSIC DAY
that will be available for every OPEN LAB,
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All
CAMP FOR KIDS See event description on
each OPEN LAB will also offer a different
must wear socks; $7 per child, children
Monday, July 22.
feature activity. Available for each OPEN
under 2 are free, unless they are the only
LAB: * Citizen Science information and
child, adults always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270)
DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See
activities *Science Library: take a break
685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
event description on Tuesday, July 23.
exploration and games. * Investigate
AMAZING AIR Learn about the air around
ongoing labs such as growing an alligator
FRIDAY, JULY 26
you by doing fun experiments; 12:30 –
or plant growth * Lab critters Make a Barge!
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All
1:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History
Create an aluminum foil barge to hold
must wear socks; $7 per child, children
Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732
the maximum number of pennies; 1:30 –
under 2 are free, unless they are the only
or www.owensboromuseum.org
child, adults always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270)
and enjoy a book of your choice. * Toys
2:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732
685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com. DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See
or www.owensboromuseum.org
event description on Tuesday, July 23.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Join the members of
EXPERIENCE BLUEGRASS MUSIC DAY
airplane flight simulator! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
CAMP FOR KIDS See event description on
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
Monday, July 22.
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
the Junior League of Owensboro for some exercise fun, and have fun making Apple Race Cars! The first 20 kids who participate will receive Kids In The Kitchen T-Shirts
FLIGHT SIMULATOR Fly the friendly virtual skies with a radio controlled
owensboromuseum.org
and helpful summer recipes to all; 10:30 –
THURSDAY, JULY 25
11:30 a.m.; Owensboro Science & History
FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and
FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Main Stage -
Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –
Discfunktn’l Groove (disco); Courtyard -
or www.owensboromuseum.org
10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library,
Higher Ground; Gospel on the River - Paul
2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
Moseley, Southland Quartet, Woodsmen Quartet; Overlook Stage - Foothills; Street
DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR The 2013 Daviess County Lions Club Fair starts
ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send
Fair - Disco Party; Class reunions: Apollo
off on Tuesday, July 23 at the Daviess
coded messages to your friends using
High Class of 1993, Owensboro High Class
County Fairgrounds. Come join the fun with
Morse Code! Also visit with members of our
of 1988, McLean County High Class of
tractor pulls, rides, food, and family fun!
local Amateur Radio Club and learn about
1993; (270) 687-2787 or fridayafter5.com.
For a complete schedule, check out the
amateur radio… perhaps even start work on
Daviess County Fair website. http://www.
getting your own license; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See
daviesscountyfair.com
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
event description on TUESDAY,
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
EXPERIENCE BLUEGRASS MUSIC DAY
owensboromuseum.org
CAMP FOR KIDS See event description on
EXPERIENCE BLUEGRASS MUSIC DAY CAMP FOR KIDS EXPERIENCE See event
JULY 23.
Monday, July 22.
description on Monday, July 22.
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calendar SATURDAY, JULY 27
“THE MUSIC MAN” There’s
FREE SATURDAY MORNING
trouble, right here in River City
LIVE! Visit the library every
for this classic musical by Back
Saturday morning from 10:00—
Alley Musicals at RiverPark
12:00 for self guided fun and
Center. Saturday shows at
educational activities with a
7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees
focus on literacy and school
at 2 p.m.; (270) 687-2787 or
readiness; Daviess County
riverparkcenter.com.
Public Library, 2020 Frederica DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS
St.; dcplibrary.org
CLUB FAIR See event BLUEGRASS IN THE VILLAGE
description on Tuesday, July 23.
While away the evening in picturesque Pioneer Village
SUNDAY, JULY 28
and enjoy the dulcet tones
“THE MUSIC MAN” There’s
of “King’s Highway”. Ticket
trouble, right here in River City
price includes seating “up
for this classic musical by Back
front” and dinner featuring
Alley Musicals at RiverPark
Roy Henry’s famous Boogaloo
Center. Saturday shows at
Barbecue and two sides.
7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees
There will be activities for the
at 2 p.m.; (270) 687-2787 or
kids, including basket weaving
riverparkcenter.com.
with “Woven Together in Western Kentucky Basket Guild”, and more. “Bluegrass in the Village” is brought to you through the cooperation of Friends of Pioneer Village, The Owensboro Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Daviess County Fiscal Court, and Owensboro Parent
MONDAY, JULY 29 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.
Magazine. Tickets: $12 for
TUESDAY, JULY 30
adults. Kids 12 and under $6.
U-BOUNCE TODDLER
Tickets are available at the
TUESDAY; All must wear
Owensboro Daviess County
socks; Children 5 and under
Convention and Visitors Bureau
get in for $5 all night; 5 – 8
located at 215 E 2nd St. All
p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
proceeds to benefit the “Village
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
at the Creek” Art series; 6 – 9 p.m.; For more information
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
contact Sean Dysinger at
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE
926-1100, or sdysinger@ visitowensboro.com
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calendar free, unless they are the only child, adults
PICTURE A HAPPY ME Discover My
FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Main Stage - After
always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
Pyramid, the USDA’s new version of the
Midnight (70’s rock); Courtyard - Michael
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
food pyramid, and receive a personalized
Bailey; Overlook Stage - King’s Highway;
take home page that reminds us what is
Street Fair - Family Night; Class reunions:
FREE SCOOBY DOO “RUH ROH!” Scooby
needed for healthy living; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
Hancock County Class of 1978, Owensboro
and the gang need your help to solve some
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
High Class of 2003; Daviess County Class of
mysteries. Come meet Scooby and watch
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
2003, Owensboro High Class of 1973; (270)
him on the big screen; Daviess County
owensboromuseum.org
687-2787 or fridayafter5.com.
BLUEGRASS JAM On the first Thursday of
STUDIO SLANT-ASTIC Enjoy exciting art
each month, head to the Bluegrass Museum
projects with the creative folks from Studio
to jam with other musicians. Jamming is for
Slant all summer long! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
musicians of all levels and begins at 7 p.m.
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
For more information, contact the Museum
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
at (270) 926-7891 or visit their their website
owensboromuseum.org
Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 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.
at www.bluegrassmuseum.org. THE LAND DOWN UNDER An introduction
ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send coded messages to your friends using
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
to Australian history, culture and animals.
Morse Code! Also visit with members of our
U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All
Come meet a kangaroo today! 11 a.m. –
local Amateur Radio Club and learn about
must wear socks; $7 per child, children
12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History
amateur radio… perhaps even start work on
under 2 are free, unless they are the only
Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732
getting your own license; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
child, adults always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270)
or www.owensboromuseum.org
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
owensboromuseum.org
FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the
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calendar library every Saturday morning from 10:00—
includes lodging for up to 4 people, daily
Evansville, 812-473-3800,
12:00 for self guided fun and educational
breakfast, a ride on the Delta Riverboats, VIP
gattitownevansville.com
activities with a focus on literacy and
coupon book and more! The Owensboro
school readiness; Daviess County Public
Parent Birthday Bash! is the only place to get
SUNDAY MOVIES ON THE RIVER – “THE
Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org
your entry form for the 2013 Owensboro
HUNGER GAMES” RiverPark Center’s FREE
Parent Magazine CoverKids Contest.
outdoor movie series continues with “The
DOWNTOWN OWENSBORO CRUISE-IN
Your form grants your child entry into our
Hunger Games.” You can bring your own
Head Downtown every 1st Saturday from
Facebook contest and land a spot on the
chair or use one of the chairs provided. No
April to October and enjoy classic cars! Free
cover of Owensboro Parent Magazine
coolers or pets, please. Concessions are
admission and fun for the whole family!
Business can participate by having a vendor
available. Cartoons before each feature film.
booth and/or donating items for door
Movies begin at dusk; 8 – 11 p.m.; 270-687-
prizes. The vendor booths will be located
2787 or www.riverparkcenter.org
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 FREE OWENSBORO PARENT BIRTHDAY BASH! PRESENTED BY OWENSBORO DERMATOLOGY You are invited to join the fun at the 2nd Annual Owensboro Parent Birthday Bash! presented by Owensboro Dermatology. This FREE, family event features train rides along the Owensboro riverfront, inflatables, vendor booths, birthday cake, fun activities and much more! Register at the door to win thousands of dollars worth of giveaways at the Birthday Bash! Among the prizes is a 3-night summer getaway to Gaylord Opryland Resort which
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inside the RiverPark center and will be easily accessible by all guests. The door prizes will allow for your business to be announced during the event as we draw the winners. GATTI-TOWN 5TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION Come and enjoy free games and attractions all day from
MONDAY, AUGUST 5 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.
11am to 7pm. Events include Sheriff’s Dept.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
ID your Child, “Drunk Goggles” by St. Mary’s,
U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must
Face Painting, River City Clowns. Special
wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for
guests include Towmater, Spiderman and
$5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
Sponge Bob! 316 N. Green River Road in
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
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