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october 2012 Publisher/Creative Director Jason Tanner jason@owensboroparent.com Editor Ashley Sorce ashley@owensboroparent.com
from the editor I have lived in Owensboro all of my 25 (almost 26) years, with only a 4-year hiatus for college. When I graduated WKU in 2009, Jeff and I didn’t know where we wanted to live. We are true, red-towel-waiving Hilltoppers. (Did you see that WKU-UK game?! Go Tops!) So Bowling Green seemed like a good option for recently graduated newlyweds. But something pulled us to Owensboro. I have nothing but great memories of this town while I was growing up and we knew a family of our own was somewhere in our near future. And now, as the air turns cool and fall begins to settle in, I am reminded of exactly why we made the decision to move home. The Apple Fest is just around the corner, and I can’t wait to show Avery the pure joy of a Reid’s Orchard Apple Sundae (no nuts). And the perfect Sorce Family pumpkin is just waiting to be picked at Trunnell’s Farm Market. The leaves are turning at Yellow Creek Park and will make the perfect setting for our family photos. And as the weather cools down, we cannot wait to enjoy Smothers Park and the new downtown atmosphere. This season and this town are full of rich, family tradition that I look forward to sharing with my daughter. Owensboro may not offer the perks of a big city, but it certainly offers a family lifestyle that I cherish, a lifestyle that we at Owensboro Parent hold closely to our hearts. After thousands of people posted on our Facebook page, rallying on behalf of Lane Goodwin, you cannot deny the sense of community we have in the Owensboro area. As the editor of this magazine, I know I am in the right job because I get to bring stories like Lane to you. But as a member of this community, I know I’m in the right place because of the overwhelming amount of support shown to one remarkable young man. Maybe you are just beginning family traditions with a new baby, or maybe you are continuing traditions made many years ago. Either way, I encourage you to embrace this city for all that it has to offer you. We have something special going on here in Owensboro--- let’s enjoy it!
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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 Contributors Christina Dalton Casey Hamilton Danny May Dean Ehrenheim Lora Wimsatt Printing Greenwell Chisholm Owensboro, Kentucky Contact Information Owensboro Parent Magazine PO Box 23237 Owensboro, KY 42304 (270) 314-5240 www.owensboroparent.com facebook.com/owensboroparent twitter.com/owensboroparent issuu.com/owensboroparent Cover Aaron Kizer Advertise Owensboro Parent is a FREE magazine because of community support. Thank you to the great group of businesses & organizations who advertise with us. If you want to contribute to the success of our magazine, we would love to hear from you and will work to develop an advertising partnership that will not only benefit you, but also the parents of Owensboro. www.OwensboroParent.com
october features parent talk [7] we are building something [8] power of positive associations [10] happy birthday, jordan [12] pathways for success [16] fall family fun [20] a harmless halloween [22]
[24] ghosts and goblins [26] heroes among us [34] owensboro symphony [35] concert curators
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[36] together fun [38] lost river cave [40] calendar
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parent talk Owensboro Parent was happy to give you an exclusive look at Smothers Park in our August issue. Now that the new downtown park has been open for a while, we wanted to know what you think about it! That’s exactly what we asked you on Facebook this month and these are a few of our favorite answers.
I enjoyed taking my grandson and granddaughter there, they loved it
Smother’s Park brings a whole new image to downtown. It has opened
and Mimi got a good workout trying to keep up with them. Lots of neat
opportunities for parents to have fun with their children without having
pictures for my scrapbook.
- Linda Cheatham
to spend money-- teaching kids the value to appreciate family time.
- Rachel Pate Whitford
My kids have not asked to go to any other park since this one
It is amazing! I admit, I was a tad worried when I heard what it was
opened! We love everything about it and I love hearing all the positive
gonna cost. This is for sure something Owensboro needs to be proud
comments from other visitors.
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of!!!! Way to go Owensboro!
- Jason Dill
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The park is a great addition to our city. My children have already
Makes me so proud to live here. Great place for the whole family. I love
been several times and love every aspect from the splash park, to the
that my 16-month-old has a place to play that is geared toward her age.
playground and the fountains.
- September Ambs Board
And as a mom, I love the padding! She could even play in the spray park without me worrying about her falling and hurting herself. Thank
It is so family friendly! You can have date nights with your spouse,
you Owensboro!
- Ashley Lanham Hicks
walk by the river and see the amazing view, swing in the relaxing swings while listening to the water fall on the steps leading to the river, or have a treat at the concession stand for cheap! My kids love the playground... My husband takes one and I take the other and we have as much fun as the kids! Owensboro needed this and it’s just beautiful and we enjoy going every chance we can! Good decision!
- Julie Carrico Hodges
When we took our two year old to smothers park my husband and I were both in awe at the amazing transformation. We both commented that it felt like we were on a vacation retreat! We had such a wonderful visit! We can’t wait to have our parents come visit so they can see it for themselves! Thank you Owensboro!
- Natalie Hinton
My 3-year-old loves going downtown, “looking at the big blue bridge,
I am so happy and thankful to live in such a family oriented community!
playing at the river park,” which also includes Smothers park. The
Smothers Park is wonderful! My kids of all ages have enjoyed since
opportunities of going for a walk, playing on the endless playground
it’s opening! My 30-year-old son entertained his sisters, 8 and 11, for
equipment and playing in the spray park has enhanced downtown
hours! We took a picnic, played in the spray park and enjoyed all the
activities for children. I am proud of our city’s transformation!
playground equipment! Topped it off with the great view sitting on the
- Michelle Crouse Pagan
river! Wonderful memories made!
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we are building
something { by: lora wimsatt }
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here are only three pieces to the chunky wood puzzle – a dog,
I hand her a piece. “Dog. Dog. The dog says ‘Arf! Arf!’”
a cat, a bird.
My granddaughter says nothing.
“Where does the dog go?” I ask, offering her the frame. I give her
Each piece has a wooden knob attached, very handy for picking
the piece out of the frame.
a hint, pointing to the dog-shaped cutout on the board.
Over and over – and over and over – I pick up
each piece, saying carefully and clearly each time: “Dog. The dog says ‘Arf! Arf!’ Cat. The cat says, ‘Meow! Meow!’ Bird. The bird says, ‘Tweet! Tweet!’” And then I put the pieces back into place,
She is not interested in where the dog might go,
Building something that has nothing to do with blocks.
instead decided she will go somewhere herself. She stands up and toddles away on her chubby bare feet, but goes only as far as the toy box. She picks up another toy and toddles back to me, thrusting it into
repeating it all over again: “Dog. The dog says ‘Arf!
my hands.
Arf!’ Cat. The cat says, ‘Meow! Meow!’ Bird. The
“Are you tired of dog, cat and bird?” I ask
bird says, ‘Tweet! Tweet!’ ”
sympathetically. I can relate. “Okay, we can play with rings. See the
rings?”
My granddaughter stares at me, glances at the pieces. She is
silent.
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I turn the stack over and the plastic, multi-colored rings fall off
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and roll around us on the floor. I pick one up, the big one.
“Red,” I say. “Red square. Blue. Blue rectangle. Yellow triangle.
“Blue,” I say. “Blue.”
Green.”
I drop it on the pole and pick up another one. “Green. Green.”
My granddaughter claps. She likes green. I am happy; green is
on arch. “Green arch.”
I stop. I don’t know what to say about this shape. I finally decide
my favorite color.
We keep going. “Yellow. Yellow. Orange. Orange. Red. Red.”
delight, she stacks them on top of one another. “Very good! We can
I turn the stack over so the rings fall off again, then set the base
build!”
I hand each block to her as I make the introductions, and to my
in front of her.
“Blue,” I prompt. “Where is blue?”
surreptitiously reaching over now and then to nudge a block over for
She picks up yellow, then green, then claps them together. I pick
better balance. But then, alas, a red triangle undoes it all: Swinging
Our stack is surprisingly tall and is more or less steady, with me
up blue and red and clap them together.
her small arm too quickly and too close to the tower, it all comes
crashing down.
“Music,” I say, although the plasticy sound is not particularly
melodious.
She drops the green ring and it rolls away. “Go get green,” I urge.
“Go get green.”
Green is on its own. She picks up orange.
“Gwa,” she says. “Bahma ko.”
Close enough. “That’s right!” I cry. “Orange! Orange!”
She flings orange away. I hold blue and red toward her, but we are
But it’s not a disaster at all. It is hilarious, and she laughs and
laughs.
I laugh too, then hand her a block. “Yellow. Yellow square.”
Her daddy comes into the room. “What are you doing?” he asks.
I look up and smile as I answer. “We are building something.”
And we are. But it has nothing to do with blocks.
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done with rings. It is time for blocks.
These are the nice ones, different colors and shapes. We didn’t
get anywhere with rings, but maybe blocks will be the breakthrough.
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Lora Wimsatt is a mother, grandmother and writer. She enjoys the everyday blessings and adventures of life, especially her family.
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Let’s recap quickly what the power of positive associations means. In a nutshell, the more fun you can have doing things, the more likely your child will associate that with love later on in life. How do children develop their primary attitudes about most things? Lecturing or watching us as parents really, really close? The answer is easy. We are their models for how to handle conflict, how to help other people, how to be polite and courteous and all things in between.
Have you ever noticed how big kids’ ears get when they
overhear things?!
My child can repeat me, imitate me and carry on an entire
conversation from listening to me talk to someone on the phone. So…if we know this information then we should be using it to our advantage. Let me give you an example. You are at the dinner table and you have a small child. This child is small enough to not really understand vegetables but also not begging for a plate of them either. You and your spouse or a friend carry on a private conversation about how good the vegetables are and how yummy they taste. The child says, “Whatcha eating?” and you reply, “Adult Food.” The child says,
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“Can I try some?” and you reply, “No, you’re too little, maybe when you get a little older.” Isn’t this better than spooning some peas on their plate and saying, “Eat your peas or no dessert!” Incidentally, I did try this on my 8 year-old and sadly she is too smart for this trick, but if you have small children, I would so try it.
Let me share another example of this from a more personal
perspective. Did you know that the biggest underachievement issues in America are from kids whose parents place a huge value on education? These parents have great jobs. So what are they doing wrong? They are worn out when they get home. They are busy all the time. When they come home from work
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and their spouse asks them how their day was and they say it was terrible-- I had back to back meetings, I saw patients all day and never took a break, I’m exhausted. The child is watching and listening and thinking my mom or my dad had to get a whole lot of education to be so unhappy. Count me out.
My Dad has always instilled a strong work ethic in me through
his own work. He is the hardest working person I know. I grew up watching him work long hours on hot days and he would say, “It’s good for you.” I’ve had a job since I was 15 years old. My associations are positive when it comes to working because of my Dad and I am proud that I work hard because it’s good for me. Every day you get home from work, talk with excitement about your job. Talk about things you have learned, negative and positive. Great parents talk with excitement, maybe not directly to their children, but always where they can hear it. It’s just a good rule of thumb to always remember that your children are watching and listening to you even when you think they are not. Every second you are with your child is an opportunity to show them how to be a good person. Don’t waste this precious time you’ve been given. What are you waiting for?
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Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW is the Family Resource Center Coordinator for Daviess County Public Schools.
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happy birthday, jordan celebrating a boy who loved two rivers buddy ball
{ by: danny may }
For a parent, there’s no greater joy than seeing your child live his or
year round sports program for children with disabilities that now
her dreams. Jared Payne’s dream was to one day get everyone in his
includes 210 participants.
life together to participate in a sporting event. Thanks to Two Rivers
Jared would have turned 13 this year on October 6, but sadly he
Buddy Ball, some great sponsors, and so many donors, that dream
passed away this summer due to complications from an aneurism.
will become a reality on Saturday, October 6, with the Jared Payne
Jared’s time spent with the Buddy Ball program were some of the
Memorial Golf Scramble to be held at Golfland from 10 – 2 p.m.
most important memories to him and his family.
“For as long as we can remember,” said Jared’s parents, Jim and
Jared’s mom explains, “Sports were always a big part of Jared’s
Kristi, “Jared wanted to organize tournaments for his friends.”
life. He had favorite teams in each sport, and he knew the stats for
Now it’s going to happen.
EVERY team. But Jared was diagnosed with autism at age two, and
Even though Jared won’t be there physically, his spirit will live on
that kept him from participating in regular school sporting leagues.
as his family, friends and Buddy Ball teammates gather to remember
Jared was able to overcome his diagnosis in so many ways, but he still
Jared while having a great time playing putt-putt.
did not have the stamina and endurance needed for lengthy practice
and game schedules.
Kristi Payne relates, “It’s going to be an emotional day for us, but
it will also be an amazing one for all the kids and families who come
Buddy Ball changed everything for Jared. He was able to play
out to play.”
the sports he loved, and the confidence he gained from that spilled over into other aspects of his life. Buddy Ball meets different needs
Jared’s Story
for different kids...some social, some emotional, and some physical.
Jared Payne was one of the original 43 participants when Buddy
It also provides an outlet for parents and caretakers. We are able to
Ball was started in 2008. Since then, Buddy Ball has grown into a
volunteer alongside our kids and form a support system with others
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who have similar experiences.”
community response for this event has just been amazing. South
“The thing I remember most about Jared is his smile,” says Billy
Central Bank is one of our major contributors, along with Atmos
Shain, Buddy Ball founder and director. “Even with a disability he
Energy, Wright Implement, and College View Middle School because
had very few limits of what he could do, he just needed the nudge to
that’s where Jared went to school. We also have several sponsors who
do them. Jared was able to overcome almost anything he tried.”
After Jared’s unexpected passing, the Buddy Ball family pulled
together to bring the golf scramble idea to life.
have sponsored a hole for $20 and four or five t-shirt sponsors. Some of Jim’s (Jared’s dad) co-workers at Atmos Energy are also grilling for us that day. Our plan is to have give-a-ways throughout the event
Mini Golf Scramble Idea
as well.”
Normally when you hear about a golf scramble, you think of
The cost for this year’s inaugural event was also covered from
a fundraiser or charity event. But this golf scramble is just the
the Buddy Ball/Jared Payne Memorial Fund that was set up through
opposite.
James H Davis funeral home. So the money that is being raised this
“This is not a fundraiser. It’s just a fun day for our kids,”
year is actually being rolled over to next year’s event in hopes that
explains Shain. “There is no charge. Anyone involved in Buddy Ball
this golf scramble can become an annual Buddy Ball event held each
can participate. We’ve had the idea to have a mini golf scramble for
October.
quite a while; we just never got it together. So with Jared’s birthday coming up, we decided that this event would be a great way for Jared’s friends in Buddy Ball to have a great day of fun in memory of Jared.”
Community Support
Obviously, the idea was well received. According to Shain, “The
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Jennifer Wink, one of the organizers for the Jared Payne Memorial Golf Scramble, is really excited about this event has been really impressed with the community’s outpouring. She added, “This is just a wonderful story about our community because we’ve gotten so many volunteers and donations. And if we can somehow raise awareness about Autism while we’re at it, then that just makes
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this event even more meaningful.”
Heaven has a new statistician and sports analyst. He’s one of the
best, and he’ll surely be keeping score on October 6 at Golfland. For more information contact Billy Shain at 315-9925 or bshain@oolwireless.net or visit www.tworiversbuddyball.com.
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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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dads can create
pathways for success
three owensboro dads tell their stories of raising children { by: dean ehrenheim }
T
y Stauffer and wife Jennifer agreed early in their marriage on
each of their children’s success.
a couple critical points. Jennifer, coming from an elite ballet
“My oldest, Rainesford, has written some short stories and has
background knew what it took to do something extremely well. Ty,
even been talking with students in a graduate level film course about
on the other hand, mixed himself up in every sport he could get
using one of them for a filming project. Annie, our youngest, seems
involved with, becoming a “Jack of all trades and master of none.”
to be showing some good aptitude in soccer. My other son, Matthew,
From those two polar-opposite experiences, they made a conscience
is more like me and has tried a lot of different things, including
decision to do two things regarding their own children’s growth.
motocross. But he seems to be enjoying soccer now too. They’re
“We committed to always have one parent at home. And we only
each so different and talented. I’m proud of each.”
let the kids focus on one sport or activity at a time,” says Ty Stauffer,
Ty is challenged with something most dads and parents struggle
owner/operator of Sports Tutor.
with balance. The day before I spoke with Ty, he had just returned
from a Futsal conference in Spain.
With those key principles, all their kids are excelling. Each in
Between running a new
his or her own way, but second child Lucas is more visible to the
business, coaching, traveling for Futsal and keeping up with Lucas’
public due to his success in Futsal (indoor soccer). “When Luke was
international schedule this man is stretched.
real young, Earl Hayden told me something I’ll never forget, ‘The
When I asked him about that he said, “I know it’s tough,
way I figure it, I can invest in my kids now while they are young, or
especially on the other kids at home, but I try and keep talking with
I can invest in them later when they get into trouble.’” That’s one
them.” It’s times like these that having your partner covering the
reason that Ty and his wife have tried to create unique pathways for
home front is such a blessing.
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After Ty shared those wise words from Earl
sport teams for motorcycle racing, so they created one. “We had 5
Hayden it caused me to give him a call. If you know
kids in 7 years so they always had someone to train with. They were
anything about this patriarch of the Hayden family, you know that he is immensely proud of all his kids. He
All sports, including motor racing teaches life values. “It was
spent as much time talking to me about his daughters
important for our kids to have respect and know the value of hard
and grandkids as he did his famous motor cycle
work. Of course there may have been a time when they needed to
racers, Nicky, Roger Lee and Tommy.
be reminded to practice, but in all of that, I was no little league dad,
“Rose and I both raced for years. We thought
yelling and hitting at his kids and making them do something they
rather than just make racing a hobby, we knew there
didn’t want to do. I don’t agree with that. They loved racing.”
was a way to make a living out of it.” And it’s worked
Riding was a way of life for the Haydens. Something the whole
too.
Nicky was the 2006 MotoGP Series World
family did, including the girls. And Earl summed up the reason
Champion (overall points winner), while Tommy
for their success in two words. “Have fun.” And fun and rewards
and Roger Lee both race professionally in AMA and
they’ve had. And not just in the monetary sense.
Superbike, respectively.
“I taught them to believe in the guy upstairs and be respectful.
The Haydens literally created that pathway to
Without that, it’s too easy to get caught all up in the sports and
success. They pulled out the farm equipment and built
fans. And Nicky’s success has allowed him to do charity work with
three different race tracks on their property. When a ball
groups like Make a Wish Foundation. I see what good it does for
diamond was being torn down, Earl bought the lights and
those families that are suffering and it brings tears to my eyes.”
put them on the tracks so his kids could practice after dark.
never alone.”
“They rode four hours a day, since they were real young.
We may have had to push them a little to go to school, but we
Priceless.
Bill Duncan, Apollo High Swim Coach, is raising three kids, two
in college and one in middle school. And with wife Kelly, a former
never had to make them practice.”
world class swimmer herself, going to the pool was as natural as
Unlike soccer, baseball and basketball, there are no after school
waking up for Katie, Graham and Ben. Similar to the Haydens, the
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We never made them swim
and always said if they wanted to do something else like piano or volleyball, we were OK with that. Graham tried T-ball and other sports, but he and Katie just loved the water,” say Bill. Katie and Graham both have graduated from Apollo High School and are currently attending Asbury University, swimming for the Eagles as a junior and freshman respectively. “Ben’s been a bit different. He has been interested in a lot of other things and that’s OK. He plans to play tennis next spring, but lately, he seems to be growing into swimming and enjoying it more. However, Katie and Graham didn’t really want to do anything else.” Each of these dad’s have been put in the position of helping to coach their own kids at some point. Coach Duncan says, “Coaching my own kids some, I had to know when to put the dad hat on. I was careful never to at practice because that would put extra stress on my kids and their teammates. But there were times when they would be disappointed and you just needed to be their dad and not a coach.”
He then said to, “Remember your job as a dad is to provide your
family with love, food, clothes and a home. Leave the coaching to the coaches. And if you are the parent-coach, remember the ‘love’ part more than anything else.”
All three of these dads have created pathways to success for their
kids. And these pathways are unique and different, even within the same family. It was once said that there are two great days in your life--the day you were born and the day you discover why. And that’s the challenge for any parent: helping your kids find their purpose and developing a path to help them reach it.
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Dean Ehrenheim, with his wife Jeanette, is raising four great kids. He regularly writes about his experiences in parenting, coaching and wellness. His email is dmeymca@gmail.com.
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We are so fortunate to live in an area where family is valued and time spent as a family is still considered sacred. Thanks to two local families, the Reids and the Trunnells, we will have plenty of family fun activities to participate in this fall. “To educate a person in mind and not in
morals is to educate a menace to society.” { by: casey hamilton }
Theodore Roosevelt
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evin Trunnell carries on the family tradition working on his Utica area farm alongside his dad, Edward. The farm, located at 9255 US Highway 431, has been in the family for four generations. Kevin and his wife Julie also own Trunnells’ Farm Market which began in 1990 when Kevin planted just one acre of sweet corn and then sold it out of the back of his truck parked in his front yard. Since then, after several periods of transition, the market has expanded greatly, opening the current market building in June of 2008. Then in 2009, the Trunnells expanded their family business by adding the new Family Fun Acre to provide education and fun for families, groups and school field trips. Reid’s Orchard has been in the Reid family and in the same location for 140 years. Robert Reid handed the farm down to his sons John and Robert, Jr. who passed the reins on to Billy Reid (John’s son), the current owner and grower. In those 140 years, thousands of people have drunk gallons of cider and eaten tons of fruit. According to their website, “Today Reid’s Orchard produces strawberries, apples, peaches, blackberries, pears, cherries and all types of vegetables for their farm market.” Since 1986, they have hosted the “Apple Festival” in the fall. The festival has been named one of the Top 10 Festivals in Kentucky and one of the Top 20 Festivals in the Southwestern states for the month of October. Kevin Trunnell takes pride in educating families about where the food they eat every day is grown and raised. He and his family enjoy letting others have “a little taste of farm life.” The reward, he says is “getting to watch the reaction of children and adults when they see honey bees up close or when they are picking their own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch.” His definition of family is a “close-knit unit that works and plays together,” and he loves educating his own children as they work with him while living on the farm. Reid’s Orchard, located at 4818 State Route 144 is proud to carry on the family tradition in the community where they live. The owners love hearing comments like, “I remember when my grandparents used to bring me out to Reid’s.” Their hearts warm when they see www.OwensboroParent.com
families making apple picking a yearly tradition in which multiple generations become involved. They are fond of soon-to-be-brides who ask about holding their weddings at Reid’s because of warm memories of times they spent at Reid’s as a child. Kathy Reid says, “We love having everyone coming out to the orchard. We think of everyone as our extended family, out here to have fun.” Both Trunnells’ and Reid’s will play host to a number of festivals and events this fall and they invite everyone to come out and play, pick, paint, and participate. Trunnells’ will entertain guests at five different festivals as well as a Customer Appreciation Day. Please consult http:// trunnellsfarmmarket.com/events/index.php for more complete descriptions or call 733-2222 locally or 1-877-733-2222 toll free. · Ole’ Cider Days Festival- September 29-30: Six different ciders to be sampled, live music, barbecue, apple cider donuts and the Family Fun Acre. · The Great Pumpkin Fest- October 6-7: Participate in the Great Pumpkin Hunt and other games · Octoberfest- October 13-14: Enjoy live demonstrations of cider making, corn grinding, butter churning, broom making, and basket weaving. Free pumpkins to the first 100 customers. · A-Maize-ing Maze Fest Quest- October 20-21: Explore five mazes by day, and by night. Be sure to bring your flashlights. · Fall Squash-N-Pumpkin Gobble Festival-October 27-28: Bring the whole family for hay rides, a scavenger hunt, the Family Fun Acre and delicious pumpkin soup.
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· Customer Appreciation Day- November 6- Election Day (no school): Vote first, and then take the kids for a free pumpkin from the patch. Reid’s Events and Festivals include the popular yearly tradition of the Apple Festival and a great playground where kids can burn energy and play before the weather gets to cold. For more information please visit · Apple Festival- October 20-21: There’s always tons of delicious food, and kids can enjoy carnival rides while parents shop at many vendor booths and in the orchard’s store. Be sure to buy plenty of fruit to can for the winter. · Reidland Play Area- open every day in October: This area includes corn, soybean and straw mazes, the apple slider, apple barrel racers, corncrib and much more. · Every Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m.: Take a horse or pony ride, pet the animals or mine for gem stones. During Fall Break, these will be available every day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. As an Owensboro parent, I feel blessed to have two local businesses where my husband and I can take our kids for safe, exciting fall activities, delicious food, and meaningful learning experiences. But, most of all, I feel fortunate we can all enjoy them as a FAMILY. OP
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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how to have a
harmless
halloween The kids’ favorite season is upon us. That’s right, fall is here; and with it, Halloween is just right around the corner. So what can we, as parents, do to keep our children safe and secure while ensuring they have a fun, happy Halloween? Check out these simple safety tips to help your children enjoy Halloween and all of the ghoulish, sweet excitement it brings.
For Adults
Having an adult with them is always the safest for kids, but just in case you aren’t able to trick-or-treat with all of your children, here are some common sense ideas for parents to help keep their children safe: 1. Know which route your children are taking. Be sure it is a neighborhood or area that you are familiar with and you make a
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plan for your children to check in with you periodically. 2. If your child’s costume has a prop, be sure it is not sharp and that the edges are smooth and flexible in case your child falls on it. Be certain that costumes are not too bulky or long so children won’t trip and fall. Masks shouldn’t block a child’s vision. 3. Go over basic safety rules such as looking both ways before crossing the street and never going near a stranger’s car or into their house. 4. Explain to kids the difference between vandalism and tricks. Even if they are already able to differentiate between the two, peers can be very persuasive in getting a child to do something they know is wrong. Throwing eggs at a house might seem hilarious, but the damages can be extensive. If your child is caught vandalizing, make them clean up the mess themselves and apologize to the property owners. 5. Lastly, something we all hate to think about. Get on the Internet and check for local registered sex offenders. Go to www.familywatchdog. us and type in your state and zip code. A map will show you where registered sex offenders live in your community. Your children may be too young for you to explain why, but be certain you tell them and their friends to stay away from these houses!
For Teens
1. If you are driving several of your friends for some Halloween fun, be sure you have enough gas. 2. Be home by your set curfew, or call if you are going to be late. This builds trust between you and your parents. 3. Vandalism is not cool! Besides leaving a messy cleanup for the homeowners, vandalizing property can also get you arrested. Don’t give in to peer pressure, even if you think you and your friends can easily get away with it. Sometimes doing the right thing isn’t always the easy thing or the popular thing. Vandalizing is never okay. Teach your children that following the rules for safety will not only keep Halloween fun, but it will also help to build trust with you. Then maybe someday they will carry on the same safety rules with their own kids. Happy Halloween everyone!
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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
ghosts & goblins
in the park
For some safe, fall family fun, visit this year’s Ghosts and Goblins in the Park. The newly renovated Smothers Park will be the site of this year’s events. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Angel Freels, Owensboro Parks and Recreation, at 687-8702 or 231-5686. Thursday, October 25, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Trail of Treats Downtown, Riverfront Crossing, Smothers Park (will move to River Park Center in case of inclement weather)
Saturday, October 27, 11 a.m - 3 p.m. Ghosts & Goblins in the Park Smothers Park (will move to Museum of Science and History in case of inclement weather)
· Movie on the RiverPark Center Patio (sponsored by Owensboro Parks & Recreation) · Trick or Treating through downtown and on Veterans Blvd. (downtown businesses and local businesses and organizations providing booths) · Entertainment and Vendors at Riverfront Crossing
· 11 a.m. Dog Costume Contest · 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Face Painting and Craft Activities · Noon & 2 p.m. Magician Performance · 12:30 p.m. Miss Teen Earth reading “How to Help the Earth” by the Lorax · 1 p.m. Children’s Costume Contest · 2:30 p.m. Halloween Story Telling with the Kentucky Wesleyan Players
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wensboro Parent has never seen such an incredible Facebook
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“You have to be an advocate for your child,” Angie said.
following and showing of community support as with the
Lane was then sent to Methodist Hospital in Henderson,
Thumbs Up for Lane Goodwin movement. The “Prayers for Lane
where a needle biopsy of the lump was taken. After what seemed
Goodwin” Facebook page jumped from about 10,000 fans on
like forever, the Goodwins received the results: stage IV Alveolar
September 14 to 175,000 at the time this issue went to print. People
Rhabdomyosarcoma.
from across this community, this state and this country have given
Lane thumbs up for his fight with childhood cancer.
of radiation. He completed this treatment and was cancer free until
July 2011 when cancer was found in 13 areas of his bones.
So when one Owensboro Parent Facebook fan asked us to move
Lane immediately began 41 weeks of chemotherapy and 28 days
our October CoverKids to next month and feature Lane Goodwin
on the cover of this month’s issue we were not surprised to see over
prepared for another long battle. But this time, they were determined
2,300 people agree within just a few hours.
to give their son the best chance. They sought out a specialist in
Owensboro Parent is happy to feature Lane on our cover and
New York, who suggested a clinical trial through Vanderbilt that
share his story with our readers. We were very thankful to Angie
combined 36 weeks of chemo with a specific medication. Lane
Goodwin, Lane’s mom, who agreed to a phone interview with us
began this trial on August 11, 2011.
during this difficult time for her family.
Six weeks into the trial, Lane’s scans were clear. But the
excitement the Goodwin family felt was short lived. By the time the
Thumbs Up, Lane, from all of us here at Owensboro Parent.
Ready to again fight what the Goodwins call “the monster,” they
The Diagnosis
trial was complete on May 8, 2012, some of the cancerous areas were
Angie and George, Lane’s parents, didn’t think much of it. Landen,
to grow.
Lane’s little brother, had an appointment for his kindergarten shots,
so Lane tagged along to have the lump checked out. The doctor was
measure the growth of the cancer. After he woke up, Lane wanted
not too worried about it and sent Lane home with some antibiotics
crab legs and scallops, one of his favorite meals.
for an infected gland. But after Lane had taken all the antibiotics,
the lump was still there. In fact, it had grown.
Angie says, they live in each moment. If their boys want something,
they try to make it happen. Life is too short.
One morning Lane woke up with a lump on the side of his neck.
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beginning to come back. Lane began daily chemo and ten days of radiation to a specific tumor on his leg. But the monster continued On Friday, September 14, 2012, Lane had a sedated MRI to
The Goodwins took their sons to Joe’s Crab Shack. After all,
Before Lane’s dinner could make it to the table, he began www.OwensboroParent.com
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having seizures. Angie and George got their son to the floor and held his head and feet as best they could. An ambulance arrived and transported Lane back to Vanderbilt.
Lane was unresponsive for over two days days before he woke
A Community of Support
Angie said the
up. According to Angie, when he did wake up and saw his doctor for
support she has seen
the first time Lane smiled the biggest smile, shook the doctor’s hand
for her son “has been
and said, “You can’t fix it anymore.”
overwhelming. We are
Battling the Monster
in awe.”
Lane’s many supporters are continually amazed at the strength
began the “Prayers for Lane
the Goodwins have shown. But for Angie Goodwin, it’s Lane that
Goodwin” Facebook page to
has all the strength.
keep family and friends informed
of Lane’s ongoing condition. She says
Angie says that from the beginning Lane has said, “You bring
Angie originally
out the big guns, I’m ready to fight.”
it has grown over the years, but the Friday
after his first seizure is when it started gaining great
And fight is what he has done. The Goodwins told Lane that
they would take him anywhere for treatment, fight as long as he
momentum.
wanted.
“It’s his body,” Angie said.
People were more than happy to make this little boy’s wish come
And for a long time, Lane was up for the fight. He endured weeks
true.
Any wish that Lane asked for, Facebook fans would deliver.
of chemo and radiation, countless trips to Vanderbilt, sickness,
fatigue and stress. But now facing his third bout with cancer, Lane
every day. We didn’t sit around the house and cry. We didn’t focus
is done fighting.
on the future.”
“He’s told me, ‘I’m ready to go to God,’” Angie said. “’Because in
And the Goodwins were no exception. Angie said, “We lived
In fact, just weeks before his seizure, Lane enjoyed a family trip
heaven, I will not have cancer anymore.’”
to Florida.
The Thumbs Up for Lane campaign has been just another
And the fact that Lane is at peace, gives his family comfort.
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community incredible gesture shown to the Goodwins from people across the
in the back and front of Zhauntez’s brain had not only returned,
country and world. Celebrities like Garth Brooks, Coach John
but had doubled in size and there was now a third tumor on the
Calipari, Matchbox 20, professional athletes, community members,
right side of his brain. Zhauntez had until recently decided to forgo
local teams and thousands more have all given Lane a Thumbs Up.
treatment. The tumors have now started to affect his vision and
When Angie and George asked Lane who his favorite Thumbs
are causing severe headaches. At the end of last month, he opted
Up was from, expecting the St. Louis Cardinals, his favorite team,
to begin chemotherapy and medication to stop the growth of the
they were shocked to hear Lane say, “My Mommy.”
tumors. Zhauntez is a caring child who befriends everyone. He
loves hanging out with his three brothers and loves sports like any
And when they asked Lane about the hundreds of thousands of
supporters, he simply said, “This is what’s going to find the cure.”
young boy. Despite his pain, Zhauntez continues to play football,
his favorite sport.
And although Angie says that the Goodwins are “feeling all the
love,” this is what Angie wants to stress: “We’re just a little family in McLean County. We want to make people aware of childhood
Support Zhauntez at his Facebook page, “Team T-Bird” Fight for
cancer. I would not want anyone to fight this monster… It has got
Brain Cancer
to stop.”
Tori Trizzle, 13 years old We were so touched by Lane’s story that we wanted to find other
STAGE 3 OSTEOGENIC SARCOMA
kids in the greater Owensboro area that were also battling “the
Three days before her 13th birthday, Tori
monster.” Here are as many stories as we could find. Read them.
was diagnosed with stage 3 Osteogenic
We promise they will move you. And visit their Facebook pages to
Sarcoma, which is a rare type of bone
find out how you can show them support.
cancer. She started chemotherapy three days after her birthday. Five weeks before her
To each of these families, thank you for sharing your stories. Owensboro Parent has been touched by each and every one of you.
diagnosis, Tori was in Buffalo, NY on a church trip to Niagara Falls, perfectly healthy, without any symptoms. She is typically a happy, loving and incredibly well behaved young lady.
Zhauntez “T-Bird” Thornton, 12 years old MEDULLOBLASTOMA
After two years of an ADHD misdiagnosis, Zhauntez was finally diagnosed with an
She is madly in love with country star, Luke Bryan and is quite possibly UK’s biggest fan! She spends her spare time with her friends and loves being active in the church youth group and with her church family.
advanced brain tumor. On June 16, 2009, doctors removed the tumor from the back of
Support Tori at her Facebook page, Praying for TORI
his brain. Zhauntez then began eight months of treatment, including radiation, chemotherapy and three stem cell transplants. Although painful,
Avery Murphy, 2 years old ACUTE LYMPHOLASTIC LEUKEMIA (ALL)
the treatment worked, until October 2011, when another tumor
Avery began running a small temperature
was discovered, this time in the front of Zhauntez’s brain. This
at home in the night on Sunday August 19,
young boy underwent another surgery to remove the tumor and was
2012. Like any other mom, Jamie Murphy
caner free until August of this year. Doctors found that the tumors
thought it might be just a virus. By Tuesday
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discover evening Avery’s fever reached 102. Her pediatrician thought it was
Lydia Haycraft, 5 years old
an ear infection and Avery went home on antibiotics. On Friday
EWINGS SARCOMA
her fever was still climbing, so back to the doctor Avery went,
In October 2011, Lydia was diagnosed with
where she tested positive for the flu. Monday morning Avery’s
metastasized Ewing’s Sarcoma (a bone
fever reached 104.7 and was not breaking. Avery was eventually
cancer that spreads to soft tissue). It began
sent to Kosair Children’s Hospital, still under the assumption the
in her left, upper arm and spread to her lungs.
flu had just knocked Avery for a loop. Her pediatrician said that if
The doctors explained that 20% to 40% of people
her flu test did not come back positive, he feared it could have been
who had been diagnosed with this type of cancer lived past 5 years of
leukemia. When the Murphys arrived at Kosair, the team of doctors
diagnosis. Within a few days, a central line was placed and she began
treating Avery told them they were leaning towards a viral infection.
the first of fourteen chemo rounds. She has since gone through about
Just to be safe doctors ordered a bone marrow aspiration that was
seven central lines, multiple battles with C-Diff, and lost all of her
already scheduled just to rule out Leukemia. With the results of
hair. She also completed 31 days of radiation treatment to kill the
the test complete, the doctors asked Jeremy Murphy to have seat
tumor in her arm. She absolutely despises the “yucky” medicines,
as Jamie was holding Avery in her hospital bed. She proceeded to
but thankfully though, compared to some children’s journeys,
tell the Murphys they were shocked, but Avery did have leukemia.
Lydia has truly been blessed; other than the painful encounters
The next day Avery began her process of having a port placed for
with C-Diff she is generally energetic, optimistic, and raring to
her chemotherapy. Avery is done with her first month of treatment
go. Her family often tells others, if she didn’t have a baldhead, you
and doctors will repeat a bone marrow aspiration to see if her
would never know she was sick. Lydia is a mixture of a rough and
chemotherapy is working. The doctors have told the Murphys she
tumble tomboy and a princess. She loves to be outside riding bikes,
could be in remission as soon as the first thirty days, but her
swimming, and getting dirty, but also loves to paint her nails and
chemotherapy would continue for 3 years and then they would still
put on make-up. She’s very outgoing and loves to visit with people
follow her until she is 21 years old.
and like any 6-year-old, loves to be the center of attention!
Support Avery at her Facebook page, Angels for Avery.
Support Lydia at her Facebook pages, Lydia’s Wish and Love for Lydia.
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Philip Lovekamp, 18 years old
to OMHS due to dehydration, after being sick and throwing up for
ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA (ALL)
days. After four days Kendall’s parents, John and Amanda, begged
Philip Lovekamp is currently a senior at
her doctor to run tests but he refused. Kendall was discharged and
Owensboro Catholic High School.
given medications for acid reflux. John and Amanda were upset
Two
years ago, about a month after starting his
because their daughter wasn’t any better. As the next week passed,
sophomore year, he was diagnosed with acute
more doctors visits resulted in little change. Finally the
lymphoblastic leukemia. He left Catholic High and for the rest of
Kidds had had enough and took Kendall to the ER
that school year he underwent several hospitalizations and weekly
at OMHS. They began a series of tests, one being
chemotherapy sessions at the children’s oncology practice associated with Kosair Children’s Hospital. He completed a few school courses that year at home through The Triplett School. After finishing treatment, he was able to rejoin his class at Catholic for his junior year, and also resumed playing soccer for OCHS.
He continues
with maintenance treatment, which consists of daily medications, and IV treatment every four weeks in Louisville. He will complete Maintenance in December 2013. Philip recently earned his Boy Scout Eagle Scout rank and his future looks bright. He has resumed all his normal activities and should be able to go out of town for college, as originally planned. Philip and his family thank God
a CT scan, which showed a mass on Kendall’s brain. Doctors at Kosair Children’s Hospital told the Kidds that Kendall had PNET a type of brain cancer that had spread all the way down her spine. The doctors began discussing treatment, but told the Kidds there was no cure. They were told treatment would prolong her life, but Kendall was not expected to make it longer than three months. The Kidds, especially Kendall, opted to fight. Kendall immediately began chemo and after her first round of the drugs, doctors were shocked to find all of her tumors had shrunk
daily for the love and support that family and friends gave them
by at least half. Five more rounds of chemo, a stem cell transplant
during the trying months of intensive treatment.
and 31 days of radiation were administered. Today, Kendall is cancer free, but still suffers from the side effects of the treatment.
Kendall Kidd, 5 years old PRIMITIVE NEUROECTODERMAL TUMORS (PNET )
Support Kendall by contacting her parents, John and Amanda Kidd
It all started the first week of August 2009 when Kendall was admitted
on Facebook.
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Harlie Bryant, 6 years old ASTROCY TOMA
To look at Harlie Bryant, you would not think she is sick. Her eyes have a youthful sparkle, and her mouth a mischievous grin. And according to her mom, Lisa, Harlie is full of life and 6-year-old sass. But when Harlie had a routine eye exam to begin kindergarten last year, the Bryant family received news they never expected. The optometrist noticed Harlie had rapid eye movement, a condition she had endured for a few years, but it was the continuation of which was cause for concern. Two days later Harlie saw an ophthalmologist, who suggested a CT scan. The Bryants received the call on April Fool’s Day, but the news was no joke. The ophthalmologist told the Bryants that their daughter had a brain tumor directly behind her eyes that was the size of softball. Harlie was immediately sent to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for the first of many MRIs. When the Bryants saw Harlie’s MRI, they were shocked to see a tumor consuming half of her brain. The tumor, an astrocytoma, or what Harlie refers to as The Brain Booger, was enclosed in Harlie’s optical nerve, affecting her carotid artery and hypothalamus. Doctors determined the first step in her treatment was to attempt to remove the tumor. After more than 10 hours in surgery, Harlie’s doctor was only able to remove about 20 percent because of its location. Chemotherapy was step two. Now, after one year of chemo, the tumor has not gotten smaller. But the doctor is just happy that it has not gotten any bigger. Just a few weeks ago, Harlie’s doctor determined to forgo chemotherapy after an MRI still showed no change in the tumor. Harlie will undergo Proton Radiation Therapy next summer, which will give her an 80 percent change of survival. Support Harlie at her Facebook page, Hope for Harlie.
Jaycee Young, 3 years old ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA (ALL)
Jaycee was diagnosed on April 1, 2011, just a month and four days before her second birthday. After receiving the devastating news that their daughter had cancer, the Youngs spent three days in ICU with Jaycee, then another two weeks in Kosair Children’s Hospital. When the day came that they got to go home they were excited and terrified. But with prayers and support from their family, friends and church, they knew it would all be ok. They still have a year of treatment to go, but no one would ever know that their beautiful daughter had this awful disease called cancer. Support Jaycee by contacting her mother, Cindy Rose Young on Facebook. 32 OWENSBORO PARENT
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Xavior “X-Man” Hall, 7 years old
CJ Hayse, 9 years old
ACUTE LYMPHOLASTIC LEUKEMIA (ALL)
BURKIT T ’S LYMPHOMA
On April 10, 2010, almost a month after his 5th birthday, Xavior was diagnosed. On April 9th he was rushed to Kosair Children’s Hospital by ambulance where they immediately began treatment. A spinal tap and bone marrow biopsy resulted with a positive leukemia diagnosis. A few days later a “port,” which is a device like a catheter, was inserted
CJ was diagnosed on July 20, 2012. CJ began to notice a mass on his lymph node. Local doctors prescribed antibiotics for what they believed to be mono or strep throat. CJ’s mom, Michelle, noticed that his tonsils began to swell. When they became so big she was afraid his airway may be cut off, she rushed her son to a hospital in
in his chest. This connected to the main
Evansville. An ENT specialist performed a tonsillectomy and did
artery in his heart to feed chemotherapy
a biopsy of the removed tonsils. The results came back as cancer.
through his body. This method enabled
Currently, CJ is on his fourth round of in-patient chemotherapy at
the medicine to work faster. Xavior takes
Vanderbilt. He has regular spinal taps to ensure
treatment through this port every month at
the cancer has not spread to his bone marrow.
Kosair and a chemo pill every night before he
He has also had direct chemo injected into
goes to bed. He was in the hospital for 22 days before he finally was
his spine as a preventative measure. CJ is on
able to go home. He has been in and out of the hospital several times
a five-month treatment plan.
since then due to infections or viruses. But Xavior has been lucky and has not been really sick from the chemo treatments. As of his last treatment in August 2012, doctors told him to expect chemo
Support CJ as his Facebook page, Hope for Hayse.
treatments through July 2013. That is assuming no changes or setbacks occur between now and then. Xavior did have to miss out on his 1st year of kindergarten, but he is able to go to school now.
Rylan Daugherty, 2 years old
Xavior is a happy, busy boy and can’t wait to get this ordeal over with
NEUROBLASTOMA
and behind him.
When 14-month-old Rylan starting showing trouble with his balance his parents knew
Support Xavior at his Facebook page, Prayers for Xavior.
Emma Joy Ford, 4 years old BRAIN TUMOR
At first glance, Emma is just like any other four-year-old girl. You wouldn’t know it by just watching her dance to her favorite Justin Beiber song, but Emma is
something was wrong. He had had problems with ear infections in the past and they thought tubes may be the answer. But when Rylan’s issues persisted after the tubes, and he began having uncontrollable, seizure-like shaking he was sent to Kosair Children’s Hospital where he had a CT scan and an MRI. A tumor at the base of his spine was discovered. Rylan
a little girl fighting a big disease. Emma was
underwent a 10-hour surgery, where doctors were able to remove 98
born with a tumor in her brain, but doctors did not discover it until
percent of the tumor. Rylan then had two rounds of chemotherapy.
Emma was two and a half. So Emma started treatments. After weeks
While Rylan is now in remission, the cancer caused Opsoclonus
and months of traveling to hospitals around the country, Emma
Myoclonus Syndrome (OMS), which is what caused his balance
received enough chemotherapy and radiation to shrink what was
issue. Rylan’s mom described that when Rylan’s body tried to fight
once a golf-ball sized tumor down to the size of a pencil eraser. Then
the cancer with antibodies, his wires crossed and they actually
doctors decided to operate. They removed the tumor from Emma’s
attacked his cerebellum. Because of OMS, Rylan had to re-learn how
brain, and she was in remission. That was until a few months
to walk and has lost the ability to talk. He now signs over 65 signs
ago, when they discovered Emma had relapsed. This time, it had spread further, in her brain, and now, in her spine. Emma’s life now consists of trips back and forth to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for treatments every two weeks. Emma is ready for the day of ‘no more
and doctors hope that he will regain his speech. Support Rylan at his Facebook page, Pray for Rylan Daugherty.
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owies.” Ashley is the editor of this magazine, and in a year of writing stories for OPM, she
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discover
questions & answers with
owensboro symphony orchestra board president
classical
family
{by: ashley sorce}
What is your role with OSO? Why are you involved?
not too big and not too small. Coming from someone that has lived
I am currently the OSO Board President. I enjoy classical music
in a town of about 500 on one hand and San Diego, Ca on the other
in what I would classify as a “listener” status. When I started
hand, Owensboro is the best of both small and large.
looking for a way to give back to the community by giving time to an organization I met with members of the board 8 years ago and
Why do you enjoy raising a family here?
was asked to join. I have never regretted the decision. I am in my
I grew up in a very small town atmosphere (as did my wife).
7th year on the board.
Owensboro has that feel while still providing a great deal of large city attributes as well. The schools are awesome. The community
Tell me about your family. Are they involved with OSO? Concert
is rich with culture and sports. We are very active in our Church
Curators?
(Lewis Lane Baptist) which also provides us with the fellowship of
I am married (15 years) to my wonderful wife, Emily who has
a wonderful Christian family that we enjoy a great deal.
worked for Owensboro Medical Practice Center (Dr. Vora) for about 11 years and is currently serving as lab manager and primary
What can the OSO offer the community? Parents? Kids?
care manager.
OSO is likely the best opportunity for anyone to experience a high level orchestra event at the most reasonable rate in the country.
We have 2 children. My son, Ashton is 10 and my daughter Noelle
Our OSO continues to amaze and receive accolades from all over. I
is 8. They have been going to concert curators for 4 or 5 years I
personally do not have a music background but I thoroughly love
guess – typically go to most of them. They absolutely love it and
every concert. Arts in general have taken a back seat over the past
routinely ask when they get to go again.
10-20 years whether in schools or daily lives. All I can say is that if you haven’t been to an OSO concert – you just don’t know what
I am an attorney and I have been practicing law here in Owensboro
you are missing!
for over 14 years now. Reynolds & Thompson, LLP is the name of the lawfirm and has been open for 9 years.
We love this town and we love the OSO for what it does for the community and are more than happy to be a part of the OSO
What does this community mean to you?
family. This organization is from top to bottom 100% top notch
I chose Owensboro to raise my family after having visited my mom
and we are happy to have such an organization to devote our time
and step father over the years while I was in the Navy. This town is
and resources as members of this community.
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What is Concert Curators? Why was it developed? Concert Curators is a partnership between the Owensboro Museum of Science and History and Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, as well as Kentucky Wesleyan College education and music students. It was decided to work together to offer a child care program during symphony evenings. Parents could drop off their children at the Museum, KWC students (along with Museum staff) would coordinate educational, musical, and other fun activities for the children. Parents can enjoy the concert knowing that their children are being taken care of and having a wonderful experience as well. Everybody wins. What is your main goal? There are really four goals: (1) to enrich the lives of children through a wonderful musical and educational experience at the Museum, (2) to attract more young families to Owensboro Symphony concerts, (3) to bring more families to experience the Museum, and (4) to give hands-on practical training to KWC students. What can kids do during their time with Concert Curators? Activities are often planned to coordinate with the musical repertoire of the concert. For example, if it is Italian music, some activities may be related to Italy. Sometimes music from the concert is played for the students, with games and activities (musical chairs, composer bingo, interactive games). Students make a craft, have a snack, have some time at the Playzeum, as well as other Museum activities. Is there a cost? What time is the program? The cost is $8 per child for Museum members and/or symphony subscribers, $10 per child for non-members/ non-subscribers. Children are ages 3-10 (must be able to handle bathroom needs independently). The program is 7 to 10 p.m. on Symphony evenings; parents drop off children at 7 p.m., go to concert from 7:30 to 9:30 and then pick up their children after the concert by 10 p.m. OP
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discover discover
a harvest of
together fun Photo by Natalie Tanner.
{ by: christy ramey }
Indoor Activities
What a beautiful time of the year to get out of the house and
make some memories with your kids. As a child, I remember playing in the leaves with my dad and grandfather. He had six huge maple trees in his yard; therefore, lots of leaves. We would rake for a while, play for a while, and then we would finally finish with a big bonfire in the driveway. Such great memories I remember the smells, the laughter, the feel of the sticky leaves, and the beautiful colors of the season. All it takes is a couple of hours, and you can make those same memories with your children. It is definitely cheap entertainment. All it takes is a rake and a camera (optional) to have fun that will last a lifetime. So what other activities can you do with your children in the fall?
Try leaf rubbing. Find a pretty leaf or several from different
trees. While you are doing it, identify the leaves. Is it an oak, maple, or sycamore tree? See how many you can find. After you
for gifts, or for cards. Let your imagination be your guide!
Make a wreath together. Again, start with an outdoor walk
and collect some leaves along the way. Back at home trace 40-50 of them on different colors of paper, so you have a variety of fall colors. After tracing them, now cut them out and layer them on a cardboard wreath. You can choose any size wreath from 12” to 24”. To give this wreath a little bling, dip the edges of some of the “leaves” in glue and then glitter. Once you have them attached to your cardboard circle, add dimension with flowers, ribbon, or nuts. Hang the wreath in the house, and don’t forget to take pictures of the project in progress and when finished! Check out these websites for more ideas and indoor activities: www.coloring.inbox.com www.myscrapnook.com www.spoonful.com www.familyeducation.com
vein side up. Now lay another sheet of white paper over the top of
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the leaves. and start rubbing with the side of the crayon you have
through the leaves, there are many more things you can do with
have a nice collection, position the leaves on plain white paper,
chosen. Be sure and peel the paper off of the crayon so you will have a good surface. Now rub gently and watch the leaves appear like magic. You can use the rubbings as art, make wrapping paper
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Besides leaf raking, dead man’s bluff, and making paths your children to enjoy the outdoors during this great time of year: Hide things in the leaves like change, candy, or gum, - first one to find it, keeps it! Stuff a scarecrow with leaves, play “name that
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leaf ” as you walk or ride your bicycle through a neighborhood. Plan an outdoor party complete with a scarecrow contest, hay bales, maybe a hayride, a bonfire (if conditions permit – check with local officials about outdoor burning), make s’mores, or roast hotdogs over the grill.
Carving pumpkins is one or my favorite outdoor activities.
Print off jack-o-lantern patterns from the internet. The website www.history.com has some cool, free patterns. Then punch and carve (be careful) to your heart’s content. Painting pumpkins gold and silver with a little glitter added is also an outdoor activity.
Use ideas from www.spoonful.com/halloween to plan outdoor
decorations. Let the whole family get involved, and it could become a yearly tradition at your house. This much fun could spread across the neighborhood!
Memories aren’t made in front of the television. This is the
month that calls for us to explore the outdoors. So get out there, move, walk, bike, or skip through the woods, on the trails, and at the lake.
Your family will be having a ball this fall!
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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 There are thousands of families waiting anxiously grandchildren.
for that special person to make a sacrifice in order to save a life. You can explore for yourself at www.donatelife.net andwww.organdonor.gov
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october at lost river cave:
fall break bash, scarecrow trail & pumpkin sale { paid advertorial }
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ctober is going to be incredible,” Lost River Cave’s
“It’s a little spooky and a lot of fun,” Executive Director
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plan events for the first month of fall.
sweetie, and feel the crisp leaves crunch under your feet while
you check out the scarecrows.”
Fall Break Bash celebrates the upcoming season. The cave is
offering $5 boat tours to all visitors Sept. 29 through Oct. 14.
announced as the People’s Choice winner in mid-October.
Lost River Cave is hosting several community events this fall.
Visitors can vote for their favorite scarecrow, which will be
Families are invited to enjoy a fun “staycation” with Fall Break
Bash, the Scarecrow Trail and the pumpkin sale.
an Arbor Day Foundation-certified Nature Explore Outdoor
It can’t be fall at Lost River Cave without pumpkins. After
Classroom. Plans including a cave crawl, tree house and vegetable
experiencing Kentucky’s only underground boat tour, visitors
garden will make the outdoor classroom the only one of its kind
can buy fresh, locally-grown pumpkins and walk the free, scenic
in south central Kentucky. As Lost River Cave’s newest initiative
trails in the Lost River Valley.
to get kids outside and exploring their natural environment, the
classroom will be an asset to its Nature Center.
Speaking of trails, Lost River Cave is also hosting its first
Proceeds from October’s festivities go toward constructing
Scarecrow Trail this fall. From Oct. 6 through Halloween,
“Fall Break Bash is my favorite event of the year because it
visitors can check out decorated scarecrows lining the walking
gives me pride to see so many people from the community out
trails. Each scarecrow is sponsored and built by local community
and about in nature at Lost River Cave,” Williams said.
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members. It’s free to walk—if you dare.
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october 2012 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.
COMING UP October 16th to November 20th (Tuesdays) GETTING BACK TO BASICS 5:15 p.m. to 7p.m Owensboro Middle School South. Childcare provided. Please call 686-1159 to register.
DOWNTOWN DATE NIGHT Head downtown every Thursday night for Downtown Date Night. Enjoy dinner at one of Owensboro’s downtown restaurants and live entertainment. Check schedule at www. facebook.com/DowntownDateNight.
October 17th to November 14th (Wednesdays) ACTIVE PARENTING FOR PARENTS, STEP PARENTS AND GUARDIANS • 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. DCPS Learning Center; No childcare provided. Please call 852-7187 to register.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1
U.S. 60 YARD SALE From Livingston County to Meade County, U.S. Highway 60 will become one big yard sale, involving both private and business displays. Cities on the route include Smithland, Salem, Marion, Sturgis, Morganfield, Waverly, Corydon, Henderson, Owensboro, Lewisport, Hawesville, Cloverport, Hardinsburg, Irvington, Muldraugh and many more; www. highway60yardsale.com
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.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 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.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 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.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 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.
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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 child, adults always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
VOICES OF ELMWOOD Join the Daviess County Public Library and the Owensboro Museum of Science and History as they invite you on the fifth annual “Voices of Elmwood” tour. Starting at 6:00 PM, take a hayride through the historic sections of Elmwood Cemetery and learn about some of the history of Owensboro, and the people who shaped it. Tickets for the tour are $10. Fridays & Saturdays. Cemetery located at Old Hartford Road and Breckenridge Street; 270-687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.com.
for children to improve their coordination and motor skills in an energetic, fun atmosphere; Class dates: Saturdays, Oct. 20 – Nov. 17; $25; For more information (270) 687-8700 or owensboroparks.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 THE GREAT PUMPKIN FEST This event will include pumpkin carving and contests and a Pumpkin Hunt at 2 p.m. Live entertainment, hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch, interactive Giant Corn Maze; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, 12 – 6 p.m. on Sunday; 9255 US Hwy 231, (270) 733-2222 or 877-733-2202 or www. trunnellsfarmmarket.com. VOICES OF ELMWOOD See event description on Friday, October 5. 26TH ANNUAL FARM FESTIVAL Located at Lampkin Farm at 8284 Short Station Road in Daviess County, this festival features John Deere Tractors & Equipment from the 1800’s to the present. Family fun including kiddie rides, tractor pulls, antique cars & trucks, and a flea & craft market; (812) 649-9642 or www.psci.net/hutch/kafma.html. 3RD ANNUAL FASHION SHOWCASE OF COURAGE Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, Pennyroyal Learning Center and Towne Square Mall to bring you the 3rd annual “Fashion Showcase of Courage, Confidence, and Character.” For more information, please contact Lori Kimble, at lorikimble2@gmail.com or 270-3141468.
FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the library JUNIOR TAE KWON DO This is the deadline to register for this class, where you will learn the basics of the ancient art of Tae Kwon Do while improving your mind and body. This is a great opportunity
every Saturday morning from 10:00—12:00 for self guided fun and educational activities with a focus on literacy and school readiness; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
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FUN AT REID’S ORCHARD Kids can enjoy horse and pony rides and wagon rides to the pumpkin patch; Contact Reid’s Orchard for more information, (270) 685-2444 or reidorchard.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 THE GREAT PUMPKIN FEST See event description on Saturday, October 6. 26TH ANNUAL FARM FESTIVAL See event description on Saturday, October 6. FUN AT REID’S ORCHARD See event description on October 6.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 FALL BREAK DAY CAMP Owensboro Parks & Recreation Department will provide your child with exciting, well-rounded recreational and educational activities, including arts, crafts, games, sports, field trips and fun surprises. Campers will need to bring a sack lunch each day. Breakfast is available for $1 per day; For ages 5 – 13; October 8 -12; 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Owensboro Parks and Recreation Administrative Center; $65 whole week; $50 for three days or fewer; For more information (270) 687-8700 or owensboroparks.org.
FREE ART CAMP – GROOVY GOURDS Lessons in painting and sculpting techniques in creating three-dimensional animal forms & human figures at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art; 901 Frederica Street; (270) 685-3181 or www.omfa.us.
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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. GINGERBREAD HAUNTED HOUSE WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS The perfect fall activity for kids hosted by Maggie’s Cakes & More! This event includes decorating gingerbread haunted houses, pumpkin decorating, corm maze and other activities; Sessions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. October 8 - 10; Sign up at Maggie’s, (270) 222-2201, 3115 Commonwealth Court.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 STORIES OF THE CIVIL WAR Tennessee storyteller and historian Eve Davenport Holder will be sharing stories from the Civil War; 11 a.m.; Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 122 East 2nd St.; (270) 687-2732 or owensboromuseum.org.
FREE ART CAMP – GROOVY GOURDS See event description on Monday, October 8. GINGERBREAD HAUNTED HOUSE WORKSHOPS See October 8 for event descriptions.
GINGERBREAD HAUNTED HOUSES & BOOZ A fun adult event hosted by Maggie’s Cakes & More! These sessions will be held October 8 - 10 at 6 p.m. BYOB; Sign up at Maggie’s, (270) 222-2201, 3115 Commonwealth Court.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
CIVIL WAR SURGEON Come and meet Darrell Day and learn about the life and practices of a Civil War surgeon in the Union Army. See and learn about the instruments he used and ask questions about what things were like in a field hospital; 11 a.m.; Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 122 East 2nd St.; (270) 687-2732 or owensboromuseum.org.
SONGS OF THE CIVIL WAR Join KWC Artist in Residence Dr. Dianne Earle as she performs music from the Civil War. Join as a recruit in her fife and drum corps and learn to play them yourself; 11 a.m.; Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 122 East 2nd St.; (270) 687-2732 or owensboromuseum. org.
FREE ART CAMP – GROOVY GOURDS See event description on Monday, October 8. GINGERBREAD HAUNTED HOUSE WORKSHOPS See October 8 for event descriptions.
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.
APPLE CIDER PRESS Come join with the museum staff and learn about how to make delicious, all natural apple cider-- the old fashioned way! 2 p.m.; Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 122 East 2nd St.; (270) 687-2732 or owensboromuseum.org.
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calendar DOWNTOWN DATE NIGHT Head downtown every Thursday night for Downtown Date Night. Enjoy dinner at one of Owensboro’s downtown restaurants and live entertainment. Check schedule at www. facebook.com/DowntownDateNight.
FREE ART CAMP – GROOVY GOURDS See event description on Monday, October 8.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 BROADWAY AT RIVERPARK “NUNSET BOULEVARD” The Little Sisters of Hoboken head to Los Angeles for a show at the Hollywood Bowl-A-Rama. 7 p.m.; RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess Street; (270) 687-2787 or www.riverparkcenter.org. 8TH ANNUAL BOO-FEST Activities include a haunted hay ride on Friday nights, and pumpkin painting, games, crafts, and a trip through the haunted house. Tours begin each Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m.; Diamond Lake Resort, 7301 Hobbs Road; (270) 2294900 or www.diamondlakeresort.net. AUTUMN CONSTELLATIONS Venture into the StarLab and find stories in the stars as we hear about the autumn night time skies. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 122 East 2nd St.; (270) 687-2732 or owensboromuseum.org. ACTIVITY DAY! Tennessee storyteller and historian Eve Davenport Holder offers children’s activities, including learning hot to start your own family tree, trying on Civil War era clothing, and a coloring
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contest! 12 p.m.; Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 122 East 2nd St.; (270) 687-2732 or owensboromuseum.org. VOICES OF ELMWOOD See event description on Friday, October 5.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 OCTOBERFEST See event description on Saturday, October 13.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and younger
description on Monday, October 8.
and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16
FREE ART CAMP – GROOVY GOURDS See event
OCTOBERFEST This family event will teach about cider making, corn griding, butter churning, broom making, and basket weaving. FREE Pumpkins to the First 100 Customers. Live entertainment; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, 12 – 6 p.m. on Sunday; Trunnell’s Farm Market, 9255 US Hwy 231; (270) 733-2222 / 877-733-2202 or www.trunnellsfarmmarket.com.
FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the library every Saturday morning from 10:00— 12:00 for self guided fun and educational activities with a focus on literacy and school readiness; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org. 8TH ANNUAL BOO-FEST See event description on Friday, October 12. VOICES OF ELMWOOD See event description on Friday, October 5.
SESAME STREET LIVE - CAN’T STOP SINGING Elmo gets his fingers on Abby Cadabby’s magic wand in this family show for kids of all ages; RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess Street; Call 270-687-2787 for ticket information; www.riverparkcenter.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.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 SESAME STREET LIVE - CAN’T STOP SINGING Elmo gets his fingers on Abby Cadabby’s magic wand in this family show for kids of all ages; RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess Street; Call 270-687-2787 for ticket information; www.riverparkcenter.org. 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.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 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. DOWNTOWN DATE NIGHT Head downtown every Thursday night for Downtown Date Night. Enjoy dinner at one of Owensboro’s downtown restaurants and live entertainment. Check schedule at www. facebook.com/DowntownDateNight.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 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. 8TH ANNUAL BOO-FEST See event description on Friday, October 12. VOICES OF ELMWOOD See event description on Friday, October 5.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 REID’S ORCHARD APPLE FESTIVAL This unique festival on the third weekend in October celebrates the fall season and everything apple! Sample all kinds of tasty treats from food vendors, go shopping among the many arts & crafts vendors, and let the kids enjoy the petting zoo, or get a thrill on the many carnival rides or a hay ride; Reid’s Orchard, 4812 Highway 144; (270) 685-2444 or www.reidorchard.com.
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A-MAIZE-ING MAZE QUEST FEST The whole family will have an amazing time exploring Trunnell’s five mazes during the day and for Flashlight Night in the Trunnell’s Corn Maze. Live entertainment; 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday, 12 – 6 p.m. on Sunday; Trunnell’s Farm Market, 9255 US Hwy 231; (270) 733-2222 / 877-733-2202 or www.trunnellsfarmmarket.com. KEITH AGE PRESENTATION Keith Age of the SyFy and Chiller Channels, gives a presentation on the paranormal at the Owensboro Museum of Science & History; 122 E. Second Street; 2 p.m., (270) 687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org.
be 16 years or older. Class dates Tuesdays and Thursdays Oct. 30 – Nov. 29 from 6 – 7 p.m.; $32 per participant; For more information (270) 687-8700 or owensboroparks.org. A-MAIZE-ING MAZE QUEST Fest See event description on Saturday, October 20.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 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.
FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the library every Saturday morning from 10:00—12:00 for self guided fun and educational activities with a focus on literacy and school readiness; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org. 8TH ANNUAL BOO-FEST See event description on Friday, October 12. VOICES OF ELMWOOD See event description on Friday, October 5.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 COUCH TO 5K IN 5 WEEKS This is the deadline to register for this training class that will progressively and safely prepare you to race 3.1 miles in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Runners will gain insights on training methods, pacing, flexibility, speed development, strategy and motivation as you prepare to race for the Holiday Hustle. Must
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 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. BB RIVERBOAT CRUISES BB Riverboats, Cincinnati’s oldest and largest riverboat company, will be making a stop in Owensboro this coming fall as part of their Fall Cruise Tour. For more information visit www. bbriverboats.com.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and younger
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.
and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
FREE TRAIL OF TREATS Owensboro Parks & Recreation moves their annual Trail of Treats to the new Smothers Park on the Ohio Riverfront for 2012. Trick or treaters can walk through the park for Halloween treats; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; www. owensboroparks.org. DOWNTOWN DATE NIGHT Head downtown every Thursday night for Downtown Date Night. Enjoy dinner at one of Owensboro’s downtown restaurants and live entertainment. Check schedule at www. facebook.com/DowntownDateNight. LA LECHE LEAGUE An international, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. LLL of Owensboro will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Room 105 of the education building at Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 E. Fourth St., Owensboro KY 42303. Our monthly meetings are free! This month’s topic is “The Family and the Breastfed Baby.” Babies and children are always welcome at meetings. All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be are welcome to contact our Leader, Michelle at 270-929-7164 or LLLowensboro@gmail. com, for breastfeeding help or information.
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CARNIVAL AND FALL FESTIVAL The fun, family, fall event will be at Meadowlands Elementary School. The carnival will be both days with the fall festival on Friday at 5:3o; Meadowlands Elementary, 3500 Hayden Rd. DAY CAMP This is the deadline to register for Owensboro Parks & Recreation Department individual and snow day camps! Camp will provide your child with exciting, well-rounded recreational and educational activities, including arts, crafts, games, sports, field trips and fun surprises. Campers will need to bring a sack lunch each day. Breakfast is available for $1 per day; For ages 5 – 13; Dates include: Tues., Nov. 6; Mon. Jan. 21; Fri., Feb. 15; Mon. Feb. 18; Fri. March 29; 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Owensboro Parks and Recreation Administrative Center; $65; For more information (270) 687-8700 or owensboroparks.org. 8TH ANNUAL BOO-FEST See event description on Friday, October 12.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 23RD ANNUAL GHOSTS AND GOBLINS Come to Smother Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Halloween craft and face painting, Howl’oween Dog Costume Contest, magic shows, children’s costume contest,
storytelling and much more! For more information (270) 687-8720 or owensboroparks.org. FUN AT REID’S ORCHARD See event description on October 6. SPOOKTACULAR SKATE ON ICE Come dressed in your Halloween costume and skate to some favorite Halloween music. Enjoy treat bags, colored popcorn, and a costume contest. Prizes will be given away to the winner. Bring your family and friends and have a spooktacular time: $5, includes skates; For more information (270) 687-8700 or owensboroparks.org. HOLIDAY MART RiverPark Center will be hosting its 2nd Annual Holiday Mart. Holiday Mart 2012 will feature over 60 direct sales companies and homebased businesses. Vendors will offer great products from Scentsy, Mary Kay, Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Just Jewelry and many more. The Holiday Mart also features artisans and craftsmen. Items such as embroidery, hand-painted pieces, and blown glass will be available for purchase; 101 Daviess Street; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; (270) 687-2787 or www.riverparkcenter.org. TEXACO COUNTRY SHOWDOWN WITH LORRIE MORGAN The state finals of the Texaco Country Showdown will feature Country Star Lorrie Morgan performs in Cannon Hall at RiverPark Center; 7 p.m.; 101 Daviess Street; (270) 687-2787 or www. riverparkcenter.org. FALL SQUASH-N-PUMPKIN GOBBLE FESTIVAL Feast on smoked turkey legs or excite your taste
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calendar buds with our delicious pumpkin and squash soup. Live entertainment, hayrides, interactive Corn Maze, and contests; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, 12 – 6 on Sunday; Trunnell’s Farm Market, 9255 US Hwy 231; (270) 733-2222 / 877-733-2202 or www. trunnellsfarmmarket.com. ART HARVEST STUDIO TOUR Take a tour of six local artist stops. Artist demonstrations, art for sale, music, and a box lunch available at one location. Call (270) 684-2837 for more information and tickets; 10 a.m. 4 p.m.; owensboroartguild.org.
FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the library every Saturday morning from 10:00— 12:00 for self guided fun and educational activities with a focus on literacy and school readiness; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org. 8TH ANNUAL BOO-FEST See event description on Friday, October 12.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
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.
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.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 TRUNK N TREATING Lewis Lane Baptist Church will host this fun, kid event in the front parking lots. Enjoy blow up games, food and door prizes; 5 – 8 p.m.; Rain dates is Nov. 1; please contact church for more information. 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.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the library every Saturday morning from 10:00— 12:00 for self guided fun and educational activities with a focus on literacy and school readiness; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 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.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 FUN AT REID’S ORCHARD See event description on October 6. FALL SQUASH-N-PUMPKIN GOBBLE FESTIVAL See event description on Saturday, October 27.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 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.
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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. DOWNTOWN DATE NIGHT Head downtown every Thursday night for Downtown Date Night. Enjoy dinner at one of Owensboro’s downtown restaurants and live entertainment. Check schedule at www. facebook.com/DowntownDateNight.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 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.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 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.
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