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sept // oct 2016 FAMILY LIFE

photos & memories [10] parental control [12] on the road with the rhoads family [14] the mother load [21] insight from an ordinary dad [24] how to become a foster parent [26] CO MMUNIT Y

back to school photos from facebook [30] the smile at the end of the line [38] real men wear pink [42] the 2016 owensboro parent kid’s triathlon [48] celebrating anna sue [51]

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[58] preparing for college checklist [68] top 5 résumé mistakes to avoid [70] the college & career expo floor map & exhibitor listing [74] 5 tips to help you find a job after graduation DISCOVE R

[78] what’s up with whooping cough [81] ask the experts: thinking about a pet? [84] kids eat free list [86] sept/oct calendar

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from the editor OK y’all, I have some big news to share. The Sorce family is growing by four… paws. Meet Jack. He is 10-week-old puppy, adopted from Molly’s Mutts in Dixon, KY. Isn’t he the cutest thing you have ever seen? When we found out Cooper, our Golden Retriever, had cancer about a year and a half ago, our family was devastated. Jeff and I were faced with losing our first “kid.” We had Cooper from the very beginning of our relationship. He was in our marriage vows, he moved with us to our very first home, he was there when we brought home our first non-fur baby and our second. Avery learned to stand up by using Cooper as a guide. Family walks were an every night occurrence with Cooper leading the way. And while Jeff and I coming to terms with losing him was beyond words, explaining to Avery, just turning four at the time, why Cooper was going to doggy heaven was by far the most difficult thing we have ever done. It has been a year since we said goodbye to Cooper and not one day has passed that she hasn’t asked about him or guessed at what Cooper was doing in doggy heaven. It took a year for our family to heal from losing our four-legged best friend. But last month we felt we were ready. We began looking at rescue websites with endless pages of sad puppy eyes waiting to find their “furever” home. And there was Jack. Jeff and I both just had this feeling that he was meant to be a Sorce. Jeff and I dropped everything and drove an hour to Dixon to meet Jack. We fell in love. We took the night to think about it and drove back the next day, both excited kids in tow, to adopt Jack Sorce. Now, to say this has been the easiest month would be a lie. House breaking a puppy is not easy. And making sure he doesn’t chew up our shoes and furniture isn’t easy with a toddler. If I’m not yelling, “No, Jack!” I’m yelling, “No, Reed!” And often times I switch up their names, telling Reed to stop chewing my flip flop and Jack to stop hitting the car on the table. But life just seems better with a dog. Avery adores Jack. Reed thinks he’s pretty cool most of the time. And Jack just loves us all. Pets become more than just companions. They truly are just like family members.

Publisher/Creative Director Jason Tanner jason@tannerwest.com Editor Ashley Sorce ashley@owensboroparent.com Advertising Sales Brock Quinton brock@tannerpublishing.com Robert Williams robert@tannerpublishing.com Graphic Design Taylor West Layout & Graphic Design Andrea Roberson Photography David Grinnell Contributors Christina Dalton Danny May Dr. Shanna McGinnis Taryn Rice Norris Jaime Rafferty Wes Roberts Melody Ann Wallace Anna Way Lora Wimsatt Contact Information Owensboro Parent Magazine PO Box 9503 Owensboro, KY 42302 (888) 304-5416 www.owensboroparent.com facebook.com/owensboroparent twitter.com/owensboroparent issuu.com/owensboroparent Subscribe Delivery of Owensboro Parent is available by visiting owensboroparent.com/subscribe 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.

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{ by: lora wimsatt }

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memories M

And I suppose it will be, assuming Beth is more

“What do you think?”

keeping track of one shirt, to be pulled out once a year for

I never know how to respond to these kinds of questions

13 years, well, let’s just say it’s amazing I managed not to

because I never know what my kids are talking about. So I

lose any of my children over the course of their growing-

answered honestly, if cautiously: “It’s big. And pink.”

up years.

And then dared to ask, “What’s it for?”

“It’s for Briley’s first day of school,” my daughter

the pictures she and her sister-in-law are taking of their

replied.

babies on regular intervals.

I looked at the shirt, then looked at my petite little

Of course, when babies arrive, you take pictures of

5-year-old grandgirl, then back at the shirt again.

them every day, then every week, and then every month,

and it eventually dwindles down to once a year or so.

y daughter held up an enormous pink T-shirt, big enough for the two of us plus the dog, and asked,

“It might be a little ... big for her,” I offered hesitantly.

organized than I ever was as a young mother. The idea of

At least these “first day of school” photos will match

Beth just laughed. “It’s not to wear,” she said. “I mean,

not really. I’m going to have ‘Class of 2029’ put on the

all the rage. So you buy cute little placards that are labeled

front and will take her picture wearing it on the first day

with things like “One Month Old!” or “Two Years!” or

of school from kindergarten until she’s a senior.”

whatever and use these to photographically document the

I tried to hide my relief. “Well! Haha! In that case,

timeline of the child’s life.

what a great idea! That will really be cute.”

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But these days, I understand, “milestone” photos are

Or, as is the case with my newest grandboy, there is a

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prop that is supposedly destined to be included in these

or whatever.

photographs from the time Zeke was born last January

until – well, I’m not sure what the end date is for these

tossed in a trunk down in the basement. Somewhere. One

things. Maybe when he gets married, or has a baby of his

of these days, at least theoretically, I’ll go through these

own. Anyway, there is a stuffed elephant that is tucked

pictures and label them, organize them and sort them

beside the baby in all these pictures, which I assume is

into albums.

designed to be a helpful indicator of how much he has

grown from one photo to the other.

of school.” And I can tell you for sure that there are no

I like all these ideas, I really do.

“One Month Old!” or “Eight Weeks Old!” photos … and

Even though it seems that nobody ever actually prints

even if there were, there would not be a special shirt or

these pictures out and places them in an album, which

a stuffed animal or anything else showing up in more

is how I always thought photographs work. Instead, they

than one consecutive photograph. That’s just not how we

just carry them around in their virtual album on their

rolled back in the day.

phone, and if you ask, they scroll around for 20 minutes

Kids do things differently now, and I’m fine with

trying to get the “six weeks” picture to compare to the

that. So to all those young parents out there, take all the

“eight weeks” picture or whatever.

photos you want. Grandparents, snap away to capture

Not that I have any room to talk about albums either,

as I was never one of those moms who lovingly updated the “Baby Book” with photos and sweetly written narratives about milestones such as “First Smile!” or “First Steps!”

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I’ve got a stack of blurry, poorly exposed photographs

None of them, so far as I remember, are of “first day

every moment of time in the lives of your grandchildren.

Me – I’ll just reflect on my memories.

Lora Wimsatt is a mother, grandmother and writer. She enjoys the everyday blessings and adventures of life, especially her family.

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{ Q&A with christina dalton,

M S S W, C S W

parental

control Q: I have a daughter in 4th grade and I find myself getting caught up in her “girl drama” that goes on at school. I feel like it’s happening to me and all my rational thinking goes out the window. Do you have any advice for how I can handle this better?

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A: This is an awesome question. I can’t tell you the number of times that I have found myself acting the same age as my own child. And “girl drama” is the worst! It sucks you in and you feel like you are back in school all over again. It’s funny to me because even though I haven’t been in school for a number of years it’s still the same old stuff. The difference is this is YOUR baby that someone is being mean to and you just want to kick their butt! But we can’t and we don’t want our kids to do that either, so what do we do? I try really hard to be a good role model for my daughter. I am not perfect by any means and I mess up all the time, but anytime I can use my own life to teach her a lesson I try to do so. Just as an example if something is going on in your own life or someone treated you poorly and it’s appropriate to share with her then you ask her how she would handle the situation. Then tell her how you handled the situation. Great examples to use would be someone talking behind someone else’s back and you tell her that you said you weren’t going to talk about someone who wasn’t there to speak for themselves. Or give her an example of how you helped someone that was in need and you did it because it was just the right thing to do. There are so many things in our daily lives that we can be sharing with our children that hopefully they will in turn use in their own lives. We are, after all, their biggest role models and the old saying monkey see, monkey do still applies, but it can also be used to promote positive

behaviors. Teach her skills for coping that she will use the rest of her life. Q: Since my child started school this year, I am having some issues not only with the school but with my ex. What advice do you have on communication with my ex on pick-ups, drop-offs and school communications? So far it’s been a mess. A: I hate that for you and your family it hasn’t been a smooth transition to school. Sometimes in the beginning these things take time and you have to work out the kinks. I am divorced, so I can speak from a lot of years of experience on this subject. I can tell you right now that your child will only benefit from you having a positive relationship with your ex. And I know that sometimes this is much easier to say than do. But you can do it. And when it works, you will feel so much better for it. Speaking from a school perspective also, when you have parents that are divorced it can be difficult on the school when they don’t have all the proper information too. You don’t want to put them in the middle of something like custody issues. I would suggest that you talk to the school and explain your situation. If there are custody papers, they need to have a copy of those and that way there is never a question when it comes to pick-ups and who is allowed and who is not. It can seem overwhelming but it is purely for the safety of your child. Talk to your child’s teacher and they can assist you in the school communications department. They are there to help you and they want www.OwensboroParent.com

things to go smoothly for your family.

the first things I would suggest to you

love being with their parents…that is…

Don’t hesitate to ask for help or to have

is consider what the child was doing to

up to about age of 13, so you still have

a meeting. I hope your school year

get in trouble. Did it have something

a little while. If taking away toys isn’t

improves and I know you will get the

to do with getting your attention? Were

working, time outs are not working,

hang of it. Best of luck!

you on the phone, making dinner or

you say to them, “Please go to your

distracted by something else?

Often

room. No one wants to be around you

Q: What can I do when nothing works

times I think the worst punishment

when you act like this. Let me know

for my 6-year-old son?

I’ve done

for a child is to be sent to their room

when you’re ready to come out and be

everything you can think of? I think this

or somewhere else where their behavior

with me.” I am not saying that this will

boy will be the death of me.

cannot be put on display. Sometimes children act out in order to get your

A: Over the years I have had several

attention. I tell parents to really think

parents ask this same question.

They

about what their child loves because

will try all of the suggestions that I offer

there is something. I think it would be a

them in class and they come back and

very rare case to find a child that doesn’t

say nothing worked. It is very puzzling

have something that they like to do or,

to me time and time again. I have had

better yet, someone they like to spend

parents say we bagged up all the toys

time with and something that sparks

and put them in the garage and the

their interest. I think over half the time

child had little or no reaction. One of

the answer is being with you. Children

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work on every child 100% of the time but I do think that for a great number of children being with their parents is the only thing they really want. And when you take away the audience for a fit, it’s just not near as exciting performing to an empty theater, if you catch my drift. Find his motivation and you find the golden ticket!

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

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P H OTO BY TAY LO R W E S T

Many of us have fond memories of loading the entire family into the car and heading out on a great adventure. When we were children, we had no idea what preparations it took to successfully leave home for a week or two. The endless packing, preparing, and budgeting must have been overwhelming to our parents. So, just imagine, packing up seven people, including five schoolaged children, for six months and three seasons of weather. On January 1st of this year, that is just what Brad and Marilyn Rhoads did. 14 OWENSBORO PARENT

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“I underestimated how awesome it was just to be a family.” -BRAD RHOADS WHY DID THEY DO IT? The first question most people might ask is why they would take such an extensive trip while their children were still in school. That is actually a big part of their why. After twenty-two years of practicing law, Brad Rhoads made the leap of faith to found Grace Marriage, a “grace-based and proactive approach” to marital coaching which strives to equip couples in maintaining healthy marriages. Initially, Brad was going to have to do some extensive traveling in order to promote Grace Marriage. So, Marilyn thought, “He is going to need to go to other churches around the country. I love to travel. What if we did this together? Once this (Grace Marriage) takes off, we won’t be able to do this.” Not to mention, that their youngest child was five, and their oldest about to turn seventeen, so it just seemed like the best time to take advantage of the opportunity of having everyone under one roof. Brad was a bit apprehensive at first, but when he presented his idea to the Grace Marriage board, their response caught him a bit by surprise. They discouraged him from making Grace Marriage the priority on the trip saying, “You have a golden opportunity to spend six months with your family.” Brad soon realized they were right, “I would have been so focused on getting this new venture off the ground that I would have missed it. What better way to get started (in marriage coaching) then to spend six months as a husband and father.”

HOW DID THEY DO IT? The family began their preparations in the spring of 2015.

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At the time, Madeline and Kate Bradley were attending Daviess County High School, Abby and Matthew were at Heritage Christian, and Rachel was in prekindergarten. Marilyn contacted the children’s schools in June and informed them that she would like to pull the children out for a semester. DCHS was incredibly workable, stacking the girl’s fall classes with their core math and science classes that involved more “hands-on teaching.” Marilyn says that the teachers were very responsive if they needed anything, and the girls were able to maintain straight A’s, their high GPA’s, and receive full credit at the end of the semester. Abby and Matthew, on the other hand, would be homeschooled. Heritage Christian School gave the Rhoads all of the books, schedules, and teaching guides they needed to keep the kids on track while they were gone. Brad agreed to be Abby’s math teacher, and jokingly adds, “We hired a math tutor (when we returned), just in case.” Marilyn was surprised by the amount of time homeschooling required, admitting, “It was not a side note, it ended up being the main event.” Once they had all of the school particulars out of the way, they planned out a general grid of the times they would like to travel and the locations they wished to visit. They offered their dates to friends and family and used the responses to help plan their route. Spring Break offered an opportunity to catch up with an old friend, while Marilyn’s parents’ 50th wedding anniversary secured a visit to Seattle, Washington with the anticipation of an Alaskan cruise. Once Marilyn discovered that January through March was considered off-season for most of their desired

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locations, she was able to research and rent houses online at a lower cost. In order to save additional money, they purchased a National Park pass for the entire year, occasionally camped, booked homes for a week or so at a time, rented just outside of major cities, and ensured the rentals had a full kitchen and laundry room. They also arranged to spend a total of three months of the trip renting and three months staying with people they knew. While the trip was incredibly well-planned, they did leave some leeway for adventures that might pop up along the way, like the five-hundred-mile detour to Preston, Idaho to see the location where Napoleon Dynamite was filmed (yes, that really happened). Aside from cutting costs with rental homes and using some money from savings, the Rhoads also rented out their own home while they were gone. While Marilyn will admit that it was a very stressful process cleaning, packing, and storing personal items, it also turned out to be somewhat of a triple blessing. The first two months of their trip, there was a family whose home was being renovated. Unfortunately, another family sustained damage to their home from a fire and needed a place to stay for the exact time frame remaining in the Rhoads’ trip.

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Brad and Marilyn believe that it was all in God’s timing, and a true blessing, that they were offering two families in need a place to stay while they were still receiving an income for housing expenses. ON THE ROAD When it came to entertaining five children of multiple ages for seemingly days-long car rides, the family often had to get creative. Even though they packed detailed coloring books, played the license plate game, and counted colors of cars, the older children also devoured entire series and sequels of movies. The Rhoads children have now seen each and every Rocky, Star Wars, and Spiderman movie. Meanwhile, Rachel, age five, was able to enjoy her own personal laptop equipped with headphones and “little kid movies.” Aside from staying entertained, the kids took some leadership in the van as well. Madeline says, “We kept arguing over who was going to sit in the middle, so we made up a contract with van rules.” This contract was complete with a monthly rotation of seating assignments.

AMAZING SIGHTS Most people will not experience in a lifetime

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what the Rhoads were able to capture in six short months. While many of the family members will agree that hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon was by far one of the highlights of their trip, there was also Horseshoe Bend, Big Bend National Park, Glacier National Park, Mount Washburn at Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rainier, Mount Rushmore, and the Grand Tetons. Not to mention, the Four Corners where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona meet and Butchart Gardens in Victoria, Canada. Madeline was also able to celebrate her seventeenth birthday with a dear friend in Seattle and see the ever-famous Gum Wall. With these just being a few of the amazing sites they visited, it is safe to say that they will have a family photo collection that could put many of us to shame. Aside from the national parks and monuments, Brad and Marilyn took turns taking the kids to professional sporting events, such as NBA playoff games in Portland, Seattle Sounders Soccer, and Seattle Mariners baseball. One of Brad’s favorite memories was appreciating the humor of his carefree ten-year-old son Matthew as he “scaled an armrest like a lizard to get autographs” from Trailblazer stars Damian Lillard and C.J. McCullom. Aside from photos, the Rhoads wanted something to remember their travels by that would be inexpensive and easy to transport home. With limited space and many destinations, they decided that bumper stickers would be the best thing to collect. Marilyn said that if they ate at a restaurant they liked, or visited a destination they enjoyed, they would purchase a decal or bumper sticker. They now have quite an extensive collection that she plans to mount on a large board and display in the basement.

by the numbers 2 parents 5 children 178 days 25 states 3 countries 25 National Parks/Monuments 11 professional sporting events 8 NBA, 2 MLB, 1 soccer 6 hospital/doctors’ visits 7 families’ homes 22,895 miles on vehicle 1 amazing family adventure

NOT SO AMAZING The Rhoads have incredible stories to tell of their travels, but, just as it is in life, not all of their experiences were positive. Everyone dressed and prepared for Slide Rock in Arizona, yet the water was too high and it was barely visible. Virtual school required the girls to purchase and create poster board displays mid-trip, and there were several times that Brad literally prayed that the van would make it from state to state without breaking down. They also did not consider that, in the time they were gone, Brad’s driver’s license would expire. There were a few minor, yet quite painful, injuries along the way as well. Brad stepped on a needle, Matthew received a dog bite to his bottom, and Marilyn suffered a broken foot, which made it very difficult in areas that required a lot of www.OwensboroParent.com

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hiking. What Brad intended as an opportunity for Marilyn to have some time to herself aboard the cruise ship, resulted in him losing track of Matthew in Victoria, Canada while taking pictures of the other four. Matthew emerged about ten minutes later, but it was a stressful moment at the time.

1. Owensboro, Kentucky 2. Athens, Georgia 3. Atlanta, Georgia 4. Panama City, Florida 5. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 6. New Orleans, Louisiana 7. Wimberly, Texas 8. Hamilton Pool, Texas 9. Enchanted Rock, Texas 10. Austin, Texas 11. Marathon, Texas

12. Big Bend National Park, Texas 13. Boquillas, Mexico 14. Roswell, New Mexico 15. Taos, New Mexico 16. Gallup, New Mexico 17. Petrified Forest, Arizona 18. Flagstaff, Arizona 19. Sedona, Arizona 20. Phoenix, Arizona 21. Out of Africa Animal Park, Arizona 22. Jerome, Arizona 23. Meteor Crater, Arizona 24. Grand Canyon, Arizona 25. Walnut Canyon, National Monument, Arizona 26. Sunset Crater Volcano, Arizona

MEMORIES The Rhoads came home with hundreds of bumper stickers, thousands of miles on their reliable van, and a lifetime full of memories. Many of the stories they share we may not fully grasp the importance of, like the weight of Matthew’s backpack causing him to fall head first like a turtle, Abby slapping the sign at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, or publicly acknowledging the single egg meal that sustained her an entire day. Everyone laughing after cramming a dandelion 53 into Rachel’s mouth after asking her to open wide to blow on it. Matthew yelling, “Snake” (this time for real) and Marilyn running so furiously that it resulted in a broken foot. While we may find some 48 47 humor in these stories, just like any inside joke amongst family, these are personal memories that will stay in the scrapbooks of their minds for years to come. To learn more about the Rhoads’ amazing six-month adventure, visit their website www.rhoadsfamilyadventure.com for detailed stories and pictures. If you would like more information about Grace Marriage, please call (270) 570-1479.

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the mother load { by: jaime rafferty }

eing a mom is often thankless. While those who stay home must often carry additional patience, staying home is the where the heart is for these amazing Owensboro moms. Misty is a 41-year-old mom to two beautiful girls and has stepped out to be a mother figure to foster kids. Her oldest daughter is married and will soon make Misty a grandmother. The greatest reward Misty experiences staying home is being able to be active in the kids’ lives and feeling less anxiety than when working. The younger kids she fosters are always so excited when she surprises them at school. Misty says, though worried about losing a regular paycheck at one time, “Being a stay at home mom, not having all the stress seems to be a lot more rewarding than having the extra income. Things seem to be running so much more smoothly.” Her hope is to be a positive influence for her biological daughters and that all the foster kids that pass through her home will feel loved and part of the family. Rose is 35 years old and her children are 10, 8, 6, 3 and newborn. But she has a clear view of her role as their mother. Rose says, “The greatest reward of being able to stay at home is for the children’s benefit. I am able to respond immediately to their needs and concerns, direct their activities and development, plus protect them from the

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hurry-up culture of our world. Children do not benefit from the constant programming and rushing here and there, but at home they learn imaginative play and how to tackle their assigned responsibilities. My children know they can talk to me and depend on me. I get to see their first steps; I get to see the light go on in their brains as they make new discoveries. Being home is as rewarding to me as it is to them. It is also important for me to be home because of the logistics of getting the wash done, fixing healthy meals, getting them to planned activities, and having time as a family to enjoy each other.” As a college graduate, Rose realizes others might think her contribution could be better or different than shaping the lives of her children, but she has no misgivings about being home because it’s the best solution for everyone in her family. It allows her to support her husband by giving him peace of mind to do his job knowing she’s taking care of their family. Rose says, “I hope my children will learn to put their children/family first and not be caught up in having ‘things.’” She teaches that an efficient home is one where the basic needs are met and that money does not bring happiness. Now we meet 35-year-old Katie, wife and mother of 2 girls, 6 and 2. Her greatest reward is being able to be with her girls every day. She admits there are certainly challenges to staying home, just as there are with working moms. It’s

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about balancing the demands of daily life, and she would

mom over if they could. She said, “It can be a daily fight

not have it any other way.

to be the one at home because as they become teens, they

Katie and her husband give their children what their

have more of a desire to run the house. I remind them often

parents gave: a love of God, family, friends, and country.

that they joined our family, I didn’t join theirs. And that I

They hope their children will treat everyone with respect

am in charge, I am the parent.”

and dignity and learn to know that all people have worth.

Katie ends with a very wise statement to her kids, “Have

and see that we have loved them through it all, even

fun in this life, laugh, and enjoy each day!”

if it was tough love at times.” She prays they see the

Miriah is 40 years old, married, and a mom to two

importance of faith and practical ways to walk in it daily.

children, 17 and 15. She says the rewards of being at home

And that life may not always be easy, but relationships with

are beyond what she imagined. It has helped build faith

others make it worth all of the work, especially if they love

and values in the lives of her kids. “Their communication

unconditionally. Last, but certainly not least, “Work hard,

level and skills are vital to being in healthy relationships all throughout their life. Being home with them has definitely allowed me more time in fostering these areas.”

Miriah explains that staying home brings a variety of

stages as the kids age. When the kids were younger she didn’t get much of a break or an outlet - she was glad for Mom’s Day Out programs or get-togethers. As the kids got older she was the one frequently home so her voice wasn’t heard by them as much as dad’s. They wanted to push

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Miriah reflects, “I hope our kids will look at our lives

but don’t forget to laugh!” It might not always be the most glamorous job, but it pays dividends that even banks would deem priceless. Though some of these women “quit their day jobs,” they’ve accepted and excelled at positions some other moms wouldn’t dare apply.

Stay at home moms, we thank you!

Jaime Rafferty enjoys writing, as a hobby. She lives is Owensboro with her husband, Paul and their two children.

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insight from an

ordinary dad

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the most important 15 minutes of the day

try not to rule with an iron fist in my house, but I do ask for 15 minutes at the dinner table to eat as a family every night. Or at least every school night. On weekends it’s whatever, but on weeknights, I only get about three hours a day to spend with the boys, considering I get home at 5 o’clock, and they go to bed at 8 o’clock. I’ve read reports that say the average working parents spend 12 minutes of actual conversation a day with their kids. And five minutes with their spouse. With the whirlwind of raising kids, I can believe it. That’s why I take those precious minutes when I can. Even if it’s a conversation from the back seat. I’ve noticed that sometimes our boys are more talkative when my eyes are focused on the windshield and not staring right at them. Maybe it’s a boy thing. Either way, I’ll take it. But I still fight for that 15 minutes of conversation at dinner. I say fight because some nights it is a struggle to carve out 15 minutes of uninterrupted conversation (tv off, no devices) at supper when my 6-year-old only gives one-word

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answers and my 8-year-old would rather be anywhere else in the world than stuck at the table with us. “Dad, can I go play with my friends now?” “No son. Sit here while we finish eating, please.” I tried to explain, once again, that this small window of time is the most important 15 minutes of the day. “Dad, I’m done.” My six-year-old this time. He had eaten a total of two bites. “Can I get back on devices?” “Not yet. We’re all going to sit here and finish eating.” I have to admit, some nights it doesn’t feel worth the effort. If we let the kids get on devices, at least Kelly and I could sit in quiet and enjoy our meal. Or better yet, actually finish a conversation without a thousand other things going on. Some nights it would be easier to give in. What I wanted to say was, “Fine! Whatever! Go ahead and play. Just put your dishes in the sink.“ But what I actually said was, “Tell me the best thing about your day and you can take your dishes to the sink.” On that particular night, our 15 minutes was more like 2 www.OwensboroParent.com

Here’s a little tip we learned from one of my wife’s friends this summer. (Thank you, Ashley!) We started answering a dinner question each night, where we took turns coming up with a question to ask everyone. Then everyone answered the question while the person who asked the question wrote all the answers in a notebook. We have funny answers, serious answers, and silly answers. And answers from when Nanna or aunts and uncles came to visit. That little notebook came on vacation with us and even went to a few restaurants on occasion. We made a lot of cool memories this summer with our dinner question. 1/2, it was a compromise, but it felt like a defeat. Over and over again I’m reminded that any guy can physically be a dad. But being a good father takes a lot of work. It’s easy to “check out” when you get home from work and zone out in front of a TV all night with your feet up or bury your head in a device and ignore your family. That’s easy. Engaging your kids, asking them about their day, getting involved in their lives, and sitting down to do homework when this crazy new math makes you feel like a moron – that’s hard. But I have to believe that enforcing (no, protecting is a better word) family dinner time is worth it. Our boys may never remember a single thing we say at the supper table, but hopefully they’ll remember that mom and dad tried to talk to me. Mom and Dad tried to listen and understand me. Mom and Dad tried to ask about my day. And they even asked about my friends. Mom and Dad care. If it’s true that kids spell love T-I-M-E, then it should also be true that attention communicates love. My hope is that one day ten years from now, when our boys are 16 and 18, family dinner tradition translates to “Mom and Dad still care enough to ask what is going on in my life. They still listen and try to understand me.” My hope is that fighting for family dinner now while they’re young will pay huge dividends in the future – when it really matters. When life really gets crazy. So our boys will trust that they can talk to us about anything when they’re faced with decisions that can impact their lives forever. That’s why drawing a hard line now to keep the communication lines open is worth it, even if they don’t see it yet. Because this whirlwind won’t get any slower. And based on the last eight years, time will only keep moving faster. OP

Danny May is a staff writer at Tanner Publishing Co. and a regular contributor to Owensboro Parent Magazine. He and his wife Kelly are raising two very active boys, 6 and 8. www.OwensboroParent.com

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PHOTO BY DAVID GRINNELL

ó foster

how to become a

parent

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ased on statistics from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, more than 900 children in the Daviess County area are currently in a foster home. Children without their families, exposed to abuse and neglect are likely to remain in the system until they turn 18. For the past 17 years, more than 230,000 young adults have left foster care system without a support system. Without caring parents invested in their academic success, only 42% of those children will complete high school or earn a GED. More than 20% of those children will become homeless. 25% will be jailed within five years of turning 18. These statistics are heart-wrenching and unsettling…to think that given a different opportunity or support system, those same children might have a positive and hopeful future. People like Jodi Tanner and Jeremy and Angela Hatfield are giving these children a better chance, a happier ending, and surrogate love and support in the absence of biological parents. Jodi is a Foster Care and Independent Living Specialist for Sunrise Children’s Services, the largest child caring and child placing agency in Kentucky. She says that, “my main job is to love on kids who have been abused and neglected, and that is what our foster parents get to do daily. What a blessing! It is definitely a mission field.” Jeremy and Angela Hatfield have fostered many children since 2007, ranging from age four to sixteen. Three of those children now have a permanent home with the Hatfields, and three more are in the process of being adopted by them, in addition to the Hatfields’ three biological children. Their original motivation for becoming foster parents was to add to their family of five by bringing another son into the family. The issue first sparked their interest through a flyer sent home from school with one of their children, which stated the dire need for foster parents and included details for an informational meeting. The Hatfields agree that the process of foster parenting has certainly been a continuous journey that has helped them see the world through a different lens. Jeremy, who is also the Executive Pastor at Pleasant Valley Community Church, shared that the call to foster parenting is a beautiful, God-honoring picture of James 1:27, which calls believers to “visit orphans… in their affliction” (Holy Bible, English Standard Version).

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Jeremy and Angela have fostered children for a variety of time periods, ranging from as short as a weekend to as long as 18 months. It was inevitable that they would become attached to and invested in their foster children, especially because of the length of time some of their children stayed. Sometimes, the biological parents would regain custody and the children would be taken back to their original homes, which was extremely difficult for the Hatfield family. Jeremy says that over the years, he and his wife adopted the attitude to “love them and serve them, as long as God saw fit to leave them with us…We just do our best as long as we can…I’ve had people say to me, ‘I could never do that!’ because of how attached [to the kids] they would get, and I say to them, you’re exactly the kind of people that need to be engaged in foster parenting. If not someone who loves them and gets attached to them, then who? Is it hard? Yes…it’s the most gut-wrenchingly difficult, and yet, the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.” Jeremy believes that the role of a foster parent is a unique arena in which an earthly father is given to a child that may have never experienced the love and leadership of a dad. Sometimes, through the opportunity to be an earthly father, the child gains a heavenly Father too, by finding faith in Christ. Angela expands on that idea by sharing that “not everyone can go on the mission field overseas. We have literally brought the mission field into our house.” Spiritually, Angela says that “the Lord is helping me to see other people, namely foster kids and their parents, as Jesus saw me – He loved me when I wasn’t together. The Lord just helps us to love more like He loves us.” The Hatfields want to express to families who might be fearful of foster parenting due to the impact on their home life that the benefits far outweigh the negatives. Some of the highlights they celebrate are an exposure to a diversity of ethnicities and socioeconomic classes, and the opportunity

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to give children a healthy perspective about various types of people. Jeremy said that in the midst of some of the difficulties of foster parenting it can be easy to get short-sighted, but he tries to remind himself that the impact that foster parents have on their foster children is part of a generational change. But, “most people don’t want to be inconvenienced. It’s a life you’re signing up to have, you’re saying, ‘disrupt me!’” Loving a child as a foster parent is an incredible gift with a lifetime impact…for those who might be considering foster parenting, Jodi encourages you to contact Sunrise at 270-685-3322 or at their website sunrise.org. They can connect you with training and resources here in Owensboro and around the state. If you are intimidated or unsure that foster parenting is for you, the Hatfields encourage you to speak to current foster parents and make use of the abundance of resources here in Owensboro (including therapists, doctors, etc.). For more details on Jeremy and Angela’s foster parenting adventure, check out Angela’s book about fostering, called The Life and Death in Adoption: How Dying to Self Can Mean Life to Many, available at amazon.com. Maybe you are interested in supporting foster children but aren’t sure that being a foster parent is for you. Jodi lists several other ways to help out: be a mentor for a foster child, hire foster children in your business, invite a speaker or foster family to your church, business, or civic group, or donate money/resources to foster children transitioning to adulthood. While the Hatfields’ fostering journey began as a means of expanding their family, their hearts began to change as they fell in love with the incredible children who entered their home. As Angela put it, they began to live with the mindset of, “Who can we rescue?” OP

Taryn is newly married to Andy and has a crazy cat named Pippin. She is a former college recruiter and admissions advisor who works at the Daviess County Public Library.

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good grief! it’s the great corn maze, charlie brown! Peanuts Worldwide, The MAiZE, Inc., and Trunnell’s Farm Market celebrate the 50th anniversary of “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” with a custom-designed Peanutsthemed Maze. For the 2016 Fall Season, Trunnell’s Farm Market will Host CustomDesigned Peanuts-Themed Maze in their Family Fun Acre Reaching More than 25,000 Visitors in the Tri-state.

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of one of the most beloved, quotable, and unforgettable Peanuts television specials of all time, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Peanuts Worldwide and Trunnell’s Farm Market are preparing a once-in-a-lifetime celebration: the creation of a unique corn maze, custom-designed to feature Peanuts themes and MORE! The maze, which will feature The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, will cover 4 acres at Trunnell’s Family Fun Acre this fall. It will be open from September 10 – November 4. In addition to the maze, Trunnell’s Farm Market will host a special screening of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on Saturday, October 15 at dusk during their Moonlit Harvest Fest & Flashlight Night. Fireworks on the Farm will follow the Movie. The viewing of this all time classic on the farm will be FREE with admission to the Family Fun Acre. Families will also be able to rent their own private bonfire sites to enjoy the evening. The venue will also incorporate The Great Pumpkin artwork into other areas of their venue, providing the perfect setting for visitor photo ops with the Peanuts characters. During The Great Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 8, Trunnell’s will be hosting the Great Pumpkin Pageant at 9:30 a.m. for ages 0-8 years old. You can register your child at www.trunnellsfarmmarket.com. Families can also enjoy the all time favorite, The Great Pumpkin Hunt, during this Festival on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday October 9 at 2:30 p.m. Kids grab your baskets and be ready to hunt for miniature pumpkins! Trunnell’s Farm Market was chosen as one of the 90 farms in North America by Peanuts Worldwide to create a Great Pumpkin maze this year. Collectively, the farms—which are part of The www.OwensboroParent.com

MAiZE network and span North America in two countries and 39 states, from California to New York, Canada to Florida—will reach more than 3.5 million visitors during the Fall season. “The Great Pumpkin and cornfield mazes are two of the world’s greatest fall traditions, eagerly anticipated by fans every single year, and we’re so excited to bring them together for this landmark anniversary,” said Jill Schulz, daughter of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. “As we prepare to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, it’s only fitting that we should find a tribute that’s both joyful and visually compelling, just as my father’s characters have been for more than 65 years.” “We’re thrilled to work with Peanuts Worldwide and The MAiZE, Inc. as we customize our corn maze to celebrate It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” said Kevin Trunnell, co-owner of Trunnell’s Farm Market. “Corn mazes are all about providing a fun and interactive experience for our visitors—even the adults feel like kids again! And that’s exactly what Peanuts does! Aren’t we all kids again when we see Snoopy and Charlie Brown? This is the perfect match of holiday traditions.” “It’s been a huge pleasure for us to collaborate with Peanuts Worldwide to design our unique, custom corn maze,” said coowner Julie Trunnell. “We’re all fans of Peanuts and the Great Pumpkin, and we’re delighted to honor the 50th Anniversary by having the Great Pumpkin Maze to share with all our guests this season.” Admission to the Trunnell’s Family Fun Acre & Corn Maze is only $9.95 and includes 30+ attractions. For more information, go to www.trunnellsfarmmarket.com or call 270-733-2222. OP

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the at the end of the line { by: wes roberts }

xactly who was this 18-year-old, handsome

diagnosed at an early age with developmental speech

young man that died on June 1, 2016, from a

apraxia, or basically a learning disability that affected

single car automobile accident? Well as Zachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

his speech and his reading comprehension. When he was

dad, in the best way I know how, let me tell you who he

around age 3-5 years there were times that only Jacob

was.

knew what Zachary was saying because brothers, well,

Zachary Roberts, born on September 3, 1997, was one

you know, they just know. They both had this way of

of a kind from the very beginning. He was the child that

relating that even his mother, Karen, and I at times did

never sat still and always had his thumb in his mouth.

not have with Zach. It was so sweet and special, yet broke

He was the little boy that everyone loved as he always

our hearts at times when Zach wanted to say something

shared his smile, his laughter and his hugs with anyone

but just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it out. Zach started with speech

that was willing, yes even complete strangers at times.

therapy at the age of 2 and continued through his junior

What many probably never knew was that Zach was

year at OHS. This disability did not hold Zach back as

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he continued to progress in so many other ways, like

to come home. He was our country boy at heart and

learning to mow our yard at the early age of 7. Then

nothing ever changed that. Life was exciting and our

by age 8, he was mowing by himself, even picking up

family was busy with Jacob playing multiple sports

some neighbor’s yards. We knew he was one special

and eventually going on to play college baseball at

boy, but little did we know how special he really was.

Lindsey Wilson. Zach was taking up guitar, buying

At 6, Zach got a baby sister named AnaKaye

all the camouflage stuff he could and hoping for a big

Molina from Guatemala and he was once again all

red truck when he turned 16. AnaKaye was finding her

smiles from ear to ear. It was so precious watching him

way in dance and other activities. Zachary was loving

interact with his new baby sister. As the family grew

life and loving people and never met a stranger.

so did the responsibility as Karen homeschooled Zach

until 6th grade when we enrolled him at OMS. Zach

Zach that most people did not know and I am not

continued in speech as well as having an IEP to help

referring to the speech issue or reading comprehension

him through his classes and give him some special

issue, it is much deeper than that. We realized that

attention. He would come home after school and talk

Zach saw people not for what they had or didn’t have,

about the great teachers and his awesome talks with

but he saw them for who they were on the inside. The

them because Zach loved talking with adults. He

best way I can explain it to you is that he saw right

related well to those older than him and he loved his

through the person straight to their heart. I have many

teachers and of course his friends.

stories that I could fill this magazine with, but here

Zachary tried extra circular activities like baseball,

are just a couple. Once he went to school having just

basketball and even wrestling, but he wanted no part

bought a nice Nike watch from our spring break trip

of it. One day he told me, Dad I just want to live in

to Destin and I noticed days later that he did not have

the country and fish and hunt and enjoy the outdoors.

the watch anymore. I asked, “Zach where did your

Well as most of you know, I am a city boy, born and

Nike watch go?” and without hesitation and with a

raised 5 doors down from the YMCA and sports

smile he said, “I gave it away to a friend that needed

were all I knew. When the kids were young we took

it more than I did.” What is a Dad to say to that

camping trips as much as possible and I would take

except, “Well, Zach, that was very nice, but now you

Zach out to my parents in Philpot. He would have a

won’t have one,” and he said, “Well, he needed it more

great time with my Dad, as they would ride 4-wheelers,

than I did.” Other times, Zach would mow yards for

bail hay and feed the horses. There were many times

weeks before ever going to collect or even ask for any

we would go to pick Zach up and he wouldn’t want

money, because money was not his motivator. He just

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loved helping people and he loved making others happy,

lives have forever been changed through this horrific

because remember he saw straight to their heart. I could

event of losing our son and we miss him terribly, but also

give Zach $5 or $20 and most of that money he would

know that his smile will live on forever in the lives of

spend on others and not himself. It was a selfless love that

thousands. We know that because of his relationship with

I have never seen from a young boy that age before.

Jesus Christ our Lord that he is forever in paradise with

Zachary started to work at Kroger about a year and

many including Granddaddy Joe. I wish there was a way

half ago and really enjoyed his time there. Of course like

I could bring him back, but there isn’t a way. So we chose

any teenager, he would complain from time to time but

to tell his story of how he treated others just as he wanted

who doesn’t. He worked as a front end employee, bagging

to be treated in hopes that others will read and hear his

groceries and working the parking lot. Zach would come

story and do the same.

home and we would ask: who did you see today? He

We are convinced that if we all would treat others

would say like most boys would, “Oh, no one.” But you

as we would like to be treated and love others just for

see, we knew better because countless people would tell

who they are, this world would be so much better. So yes,

us that Zach waited on them the other night and he was

Zachary David Roberts was “the smile at the end of the

all smiles. Remember, when you came through the line

line,” but you know, you can be that too.

at Kroger, Zach did not see you, he saw your heart and when he smiled at you he was smiling because he loved you for who you were. His smile was contagious and his laughter and jokes would make your stomach hurt. Our

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Wes has been married to Karen Lashelle Roberts for 27 years and has three lovely children. He enjoys the outdoors, preaching, writing, sporting events. Some of his fondest memories are hearing his son Zachary play his guitar and watching him in his first weight-lifting competition.

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real men

wear pink { by: anna way }

ey male leaders and influencers in the local community are identified and approached to be part of an American Cancer Society Real Men Wear Pink campaign. A Real Men Wear Pink campaign consists of 10 candidates from a community or market that agree to the following: • Fundraise alongside other Real Men Wear Pink candidates for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in that market or for American Cancer Society’s mission in the fight against breast cancer in a community or market that does not have a Making Strides event. Fundraising takes place throughout September and October, with the goal of each candidate reaching or exceeding ($1,000+ fundraiser). • Candidates commit to wearing pink every day in October. • Candidates raise awareness through their personal social networks by using platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to talk about the campaign efforts and seek donations. All candidates in a campaign are competing against each other to be named the “Real Man.” Friendly competition occurs between the candidates as they keep an eye on their Real Men Wear Pink leaderboard, and candidates often raise much more than the $1,000 commitment. The winner is shared with local media and receives bragging rights along with an exclusive gift! These men are taking the opportunity to make a real difference in the fight against breast cancer by being a part of an exclusive group and showcase their commitment to the cause in their community Breast cancer does not just affect women. Not only are more than 2,600 men in the US diagnosed each year, but so are more than 240,000 of their daughters, wives, mothers, sisters, and friends. Their support as a Real Men Wear Pink candidates in Owensboro will help the American

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Cancer Society move us closer to a world free from the pain and suffering of breast cancer. The Real Men Wear Pink will go hand in hand with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a noncompetitive, inspirational event that raises awareness and funds to end breast cancer and provide hope to ensure no one faces breast cancer alone. Since 1993, more than 12 million supporters have raised more than $750 million nationwide. Last year, 4,000 walkers in Owensboro helped to raise more than $30,000. The Owensboro walk is slated for October 23, 2016. Funds raised through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks enable the American Cancer Society to invest in groundbreaking research; provide free, comprehensive information and support to those touched by breast cancer; and help people take steps to reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it’s most treatable. From my perspective as community manager, joining with others in the Making Strides walk moves us one step closer to a world free from the pain and suffering caused by breast cancer. From research to education, prevention to diagnosis, and treatment to recovery, Making Strides provides support to everyone impacted by breast cancer. For additional details about the 7th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at 2 p.m. on October 23, 2016, at Smothers Park , visit makingstrideswalk.org/ owensboroky or call the American Cancer Society at 270683-0778. OP

Anna is celebrating her 30th wedding anniversary in October to her husband Greg, they have a daughter Kaitlyn who just recently graduated from nursing school and is a RN and new bride. Anna is the Community Manager of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Relay For Life in Daviess, Henderson, McLean, Union and Webster counties. She enjoys crafts, fishing and spending time with family, and her three dogs, Dexter, Coco and Oakley.

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meet the candidates LEO PAYNE Leo Payne has been married to his wife Jenney for 25 years. They have a son, Grant, who is 20, and a daughter, Paige, who is 14. You will find Payne restoring old cars and going to cruise ins with Grant or watching Paige swim for the Owensboro Marlins and Apollo High School. The Paynes love to go camping and boating with family and friends. Payne has been working in the plumbing industry since he was 16 years old. In 1996, he opened up Owensboro Winsupply, where he currently serves as the President and is actively involved in day-to-day sales. He is also currently serving on the Homebuilders Association of Owensboro board. Payne is a cancer survivor, and his son Grant became brain-tumor-free last year after battling a brain tumor for 17 years. His wife has had two aunts who have battled breast cancer. He has also had several friends and friends’ wives who have battled breast cancer. The Paynes also lost a business friend to breast cancer. Having known several friends and family that have battled this terrible disease, Payne shares that it is an honor to be one of the first 10 Real Men to represent such a great cause in Daviess County.

PHILLIP PAGE Phillip Page’s family raised him with the ethos: “If you can do good, then you should.” Originally, he’s from a small town like Owensboro in northeastern Ohio called Alliance. Both of his parents were factory steel workers and he was the last child, with five sisters and one brother (collective of several marriages). Page met his wife Thomika O’Bryan, an Owensboro native, the second week of classes at law school and followed her back to Owensboro to get married, work, and start a new chapter of their lives together. He is a member of Good Shepard Church and VFW Post 696. Page is an Eagle Scout, and earned his Bachelor and Master degrees from Youngstown State University. He served four years in active duty in the U.S. Army, including a 16-month deployment to Iraq. He was awarded the purple heart. He spent three years teaching at Youngstown State University, three years working at Akron Children’s Hospital, and three years at Florida Coastal School of Law. Page passed the Kentucky Bar on his first attempt in the summer of 2015; he was hired by Overstreet Law Offices, PLLC, in October. Cancer has impacted both his immediate family and his various extended families on multiple generations. Most recently, his mother-in-law won her fight against breast cancer last year, and his mother has had several bouts with various kinds of cancer over the years. Page is looking forward to raising awareness of breast cancer, while looking good (in pink), and celebrating life with those who have been intimately impacted by cancer.

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ED KRAHWINKEL

NICK OLLER Nick Oller is married to his wife, Kelly, and they have two wonderful children. Their son, Grant, is 14 and their daughter, Kaden, is 10. Grant is a freshman at Daviess County High School and Kaden is in the 4th grade at Highland Elementary. In his spare time Oller and his wife spend time at the baseball field watching Grant or attending KFL Football games watching Kaden cheer. He also enjoys running and working out at Edge Body Boot Camp. Oller is a graduate of WKU, and recently graduated from Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. He has worked for Independence Bank for a little over 13 years where he has served in a few roles. He is currently managing the Highway 54 location and also works as a Lender. He has been a part of many boards, including Southern Little League, Junior Achievement and, currently, The Foundation for Daviess County Public Schools. Fortunately, breast cancer has not affected his family. However, recently his cousin Libby Oller was diagnosed with a very rare type of cancer known as Carcinoma Ovarian Cancer. This type of cancer is a highly malignant tumor that mainly affects young women. Libby is currently fighting this horrible cancer with great spirits and she knows God has it! Oller believes it is such an awesome privilege and honor to be one of the first of ten men to represent such a great cause in Daviess County. He is looking forward to working with such great men and women to help raise awareness about this horrible disease that impacts so many lives each year. “They say, ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ so, let’s see how I pull this off!! Please join me in support of Making Strides!” Oller said.

ED KRAHWINKEL Ed Krahwinkel is a lifelong resident of Owensboro, KY. He graduated from Daviess County High School, Kentucky Wesleyan College and WKU-O. He is currently a lieutenant with the Owensboro Police Department. He and his wife, Dr. Jodi Krahwinkel, have two children, Owen (15) and Avery (12). In his free time, Ed enjoys spending time with his family at swim meets where he is a USA swimming official. He has served as president of the Owensboro Marlins Swim Team board of directors as well as the board of New Beginnings Sexual Assault Support Services. His other favorite activity is taking the top off of his jeep and spending time on the back roads with other Jeep enthusiasts. After a brief career in the private business sector, Krahwinkel joined the Owensboro Police Department in 1998 where he moved through the ranks serving as a patrolman, detective, and sergeant. In his current capacity as lieutenant, he has served in the Professional Standards Unit as a Patrol Shift Supervisor. Additionally, he is the commander of the Crisis Negotiation Team for OPD. Krahwinkel is a graduate of the Criminal Justice Executive Development (CJED) program in Richmond, KY, and served on the board of CJED. He graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA, in 2013 and is a member of the FBINA Associates. He is also a member of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #16. “I have seen both sides of a cancer diagnosis in my own family. My fatherin-law was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2013. He went through various treatments, both traditional and experimental, before he passed away within a year,” Krahwinkel shared. “My mother, though, is a cancer survivor! She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998. It was found during a routine, annual mammography. After biopsy revealed it had spread to five lymph nodes, she chose mastectomy followed by six months of chemotherapy. I’m happy to report that 18 years later, she is still cancer free,” he said. Krahwinkel is most excited to be a part of the campaign by having the opportunity to help raise awareness and funds to support others battling cancer or surviving cancer. He knows that cancer affects so many people’s lives and without support and education, it makes a tough battle even harder. He believes that research for a cure is the ultimate goal and ACS contributes greatly. While he’s not a researcher or doctor, he wants to do his part to reach this goal. 44 OWENSBORO PARENT

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GLENN P. TAYLOR JR.

G L E N N P. TAY LO R J R .

Glenn P. Taylor Jr. was born and raised in Owensboro. After graduating from Daviess County High School, he attended college and subsequently returned to Owensboro to join his family’s business. He and his wife, Rachael, have been married for 9 years and have a daughter Addi Kate (7) and two rescue dogs, Daisy Mae and Disco Lou. In his spare time, Glenn enjoys attending music festivals, especially ROMP, and staying on the forefront of technological innovations. Glenn P. Taylor Jr. graduated from University of Louisville with a degree in Marketing and Arapahoe Community College with a degree in Mortuary Science. He returned to Owensboro in 2009 to join his family at Glenn Funeral Home where he is a 5th generation Licensed Funeral Service Professional. His maternal grandmother, Susie Jagoe Harreld, passed in 1980 from breast cancer. His aunt, Judy Taylor, passed in 2015 from colon cancer. His wife, Rachael Taylor, is a 6-year survivor of cholangiocarcinoma. His maternal grandmother, Lucy Glenn Taylor, was a uterine cancer survivor. Taylor is excited to be out in our community bringing awareness to such a worthy organization.

BRIAN SMITH

Brian Smith was born in 1955 and spent most of his adult life in Southern California. After marrying Janice in 1977, he set out on a career managing corporate real estate, ending up in the prestigious world of High Rise Building Management. Brian has managed several high profile tenants such as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Nestle Foods. Brian spent time as a Reserve Police Officer, and enjoyed three terms on the Board of Directors of the local Y.M.C.A. reaching the level of Vice President. Between 1996 and 2006, Brian co-owned three Gymboree Franchises. Gymboree provides developmental early learning and play classes for children and their parents. Brian’s franchises consistently ranked in the top 25 of 600+ franchises. In December 2005, Brian and his family relocated to Owensboro with the purchase of Diamond Lake Resort. Diamond Lake is a 270-site campground with five lakes, three go-cart tracks, disc golf, paddle boats, a grill, pizza/ice cream parlor, 10-unit motel, five cottages, a full schedule of events, and a 759-seat live performance theater. Brian and the rest of the ownership team have successfully repositioned the resort in the market place and Diamond Lake Resort is currently one of the most popular camping destinations in Kentucky. Brian was appointment to two terms on the Board of the Owensboro Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau, including one term as Board Chair. Brian has committee himself and his business to several different charities, including The American Cancer Society, and has recently been commissioned a Kentucky Colonel.

JIM DEMAIO Jim DeMaio grew up in Fargo, ND. He came to Owensboro in 1990 to attend Brescia College (now Brescia University). While there, he played soccer and graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics. He worked in the boating industry for almost 10 years selling boats at JMJ Watersports and The Boatman. After that, DeMaio was the Director of Admissions at Delta Truck Driving Academy for two years. In 2002, he became a realtor. DeMaio has been a realtor ever since, but in 2013 he also took an opportunity to be the Vice President of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce. In 2015, he moved back to being a full time realtor and joined the Kelly Anne Harris Team. DeMaio’s immediate family is familiar with cancer, but they have been blessed that they have not lost an immediate family member to this horrible disease. His father is a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and went to the Mayo Clinic to have surgery and start his process to beat cancer. DeMaio is happy to say that he is cancer free and has been for years. His mother’s husband is also a cancer survivor. Nine years ago, he was given six months to live as he was diagnosed with cancer in multiple areas of his body. He has fought an incredible fight over those years and is now cancerfree. Breast cancer is not something that DeMaio’s family has dealt with directly, but he knows of friends and their family members who have battled this disease. He believes that the efforts of the American Cancer Society in this area are extraordinary and he is happy to help with this cause. He hopes that his contribution with the Real Men Wear Pink campaign can help a family somewhere. www.OwensboroParent.com

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CHAD BENEFIELD

Chad Benefield is host of The CB Radio Show at The Country

Station, 92.5 WBKR and Operations Manager for Townsquare Media Owensboro/Evansville.

In addition to flapping his lips on the air, Chad is the emcee for a

variety of events all over the state of Kentucky, including the monthly Rooster Booster breakfast for The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, the KDCO State Dance Championships, beauty pageants, talent shows, and multiple charity functions. He has also had the privilege of being a guest announcer at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.

Chad is devoted to charity and shares his time and talents with

organizations like the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, Special Olympics Kentucky, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and, of course, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, for which he has helped raise over $1 million dollars.

Chad served as the chairperson of Daviess County’s Relay for Life

for four consecutive years and has been the emcee of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides event since its inception.

Though he works in country radio, he loves all kinds of music and

listens to everything from Justin Moore to Justin Bieber (don’t judge).

He loves tennis, the Olympics and, yes, reality television (again,

don’t judge).

When Chad’s not working, he’s vacationing and sipping Purple

Rains and Blue Margaritas somewhere in the Caribbean.

He lives in Owensboro with Kevin, Dolly, Ellie and a cat named

Oprah.

NEEL FORD Born and raised in Owensboro, Neel Ford graduated from NEEL FORD

Owensboro High School, followed by the University of Kentucky in 2004.

He is married to his wife Sarah (from Bowling Green, KY). They

have two children, daughter Sutton (3) and son Wynn (1). Ford lived in Nashville for a few years after college and then moved back to Owensboro in 2008.

He started his career in Nashville working for Liberty Mutual as a

commercial lines underwriter. In 2008, he moved back to Owensboro to work for his family’s insurance agency. Today, Ford leads the commercial lines business. He currently serves as the Young Agent Chair of the state association (Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky IIAK) as well as on the board of the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, along with Hospice of Western Kentucky.

Both his grandmother and aunt have had breast cancer. Many

other loved ones and friends’ loved ones have been affected by breast cancer or other cancers in general.

Since it has affected so many people close to him and his family,

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DR. WES BOOKER

WES BOOKER

Originally from Whitesville, Dr. Wes Booker is married to his

wife of 10 years, Tina. They have three children: Breyton (17), Ben (9), and Anna (7). Dr. Booker enjoys spending time with his family, watching and playing sports, and being with friends.

Booker graduated from Brescia University in 1999 and the

University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2003. He is the owner of Dental Designs of Owensboro, and is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), American Dental Association (ADA), Kentucky Dental Association (KDA), Past President, and member of the Green River Dental Society (GRDS). He is also a member of the Spear Study Club and past Mentor for Cerecdoctors. com.

Booker has known a few people and patients that have

dealt specifically with breast cancer so he is familiar with many stories of treatments and losses associated with the disease. Personally, on both sides of his family, he has lost a grandparent and multiple family members to several different forms of cancer.

Bookerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most personal interaction was when his

wife was diagnosed with cancer. Fortunately, the cancer was diagnosed early, she was treated, and the cancer was removed.

Booker is most excited about bringing awareness of breast

cancer and all cancer to people. He feels the opportunity to help raise funds for cancer awareness will be both beneficial and fun.

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community

the 2016 owensboro parent kid’s triathlon { by: danny may }

here’s nothing cuter than watching 4-6-year-olds completing their first triathlon. On Saturday, July 16, the Owensboro Family YMCA went all out to make the first Owensboro Parent Magazine Kid’s Triathlon presented by Independence Bank look and feel like a “real” sanctioned triathlon. The youngsters, along with the older 7-14-year-old age group, were given the full treatment: a cheering section welcomed them; they crossed under a huge, inflated finish line; medals were placed around their necks, and post-race photos were taken in front of a backdrop by a professional photographer. After the race, Independence Bank’s mobile branding unit provided a full spread of muffins, fruit, and chilled water. There was no competitive spirit at the kid’s triathlon, though. Simply completing the course was the priority, and having fun was the only qualifier. Several swimmers used floaties in the YMCA pool. There were some training wheels and a few tricycles on the bike portion of the course. A handful of parents ran alongside their little ones for the run portion. The side yard of the Owensboro Family YMCA served as the swim/bike and bike/run transition area, with volunteers cheering, waving, and pointing the youngsters in the right direction down sidewalks full of cheering parents. My little guy felt like a champ after finishing the triathlon and getting his picture taken with his medal around his neck.

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He took a pretty good nap that afternoon, but boy was he proud! By all indications, the event was a successful partnership between the Owensboro Family YMCA, Owensboro Parent Magazine, and Independence Bank with additional support and sponsorship from Legends, Academy Sports, Kidstop, and Gateway Urgent Care. Organizers say the event will surely return next year. “The YMCA has three pillars: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. We truly feel this event encompassed them all!” said Chad Hart, Program Director at the Y. “We had parents getting active with their children for the first time, and we saw bonding between children and parents because the kids joined in with mom and dad for training sessions. At the event, it was a great feeling to see the proud parents smiling ear to ear. Knowing they made a positive impression on their child, for a lifetime, was priceless!” With over 100 kids participating in the inaugural event, the Owensboro Parent Kid’s Triathlon presented by Independence Bank is off to a great start, giving Owensboro’s next generation of swimmers, cyclists and runners something to look forward to for years to come. OP

Danny May is a staff writer at Tanner Publishing Co. and a regular contributor to Owensboro Parent Magazine. He and his wife Kelly are raising two very active boys, 6 and 8. www.OwensboroParent.com

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community

celebrating

anna sue { by: ashley sorce }

PHOTO BY HOPEWELL PHOTOGRAPHY

hen Cindy Wimsatt and John Maurice found out their

Cindy delivered Anna Sue at 37.5 weeks gestation by C-section at

daughter had Down Syndrome during the second trimester

Norton’s Women’s Hospital. Anna Sue was immediately transferred

of Cindy’s pregnancy, the couple was shocked and very unprepared

to Kosairs and underwent surgery the next day to place a tube

to hear the diagnosis. After two previous miscarriages, Cindy’s

because of her detached esophagus. This was just the beginning of

pregnancy was already considered high-risk. At 13 weeks her

Anna Sue’s journey. At two months old she had an 8-hour open-heart

doctor performed a blood test to determine gender and identify

surgery to repair her heart defect, which meant a 28-day hospital

any chromosome abnormalities. Cindy was thrilled that a simple

stay. At 11 months old she began the first of three surgeries to correct

blood test could tell her the gender of her baby in 4 – 6 weeks as the

her esophagus at Boston Children’s Hospital. In all, Anna Sue has

ultrasound indicated there were no concerns for any abnormalities.

had 9 surgeries (about 60 hours of operating time) and 30 esophagus

But the phone call from the doctor came with both a gender result – a

dilations.

girl – and 99% certainty that Cindy’s daughter had Down Syndrome.

been dealt in her two short years, her mom, Cindy, says she is strong

“As parents you go through a roller coaster of emotions and

Despite the potentially traumatic experiences Anna Sue has

its indescribable,” Cindy said. “Don’t get me wrong, I had a lot of

and determined.

concerns and at the same time I was thrilled to still have her growing

inside me!”

will enlighten your day and she reassures me that everything is going

to be OK,” Cindy said.

But this wasn’t the only news Cindy and John would learn about

“She has a smile that will melt your heart and a personality that

their daughter. At their next appointment the couple learned Anna

Sue also had a heart defect. A referral appointment with a cardiologist

and her family is Green River Area Downs Syndrome Association

confirmed the unborn child had a heart defect called AVSD. But

(GRADSA), a charitable organization composed of families, friends

again, this wasn’t the only news Cindy and John would learn about

and individuals who are interested in improving the lives of people

Anna Sue. At a follow up appointment the doctor informed them that

with Down syndrome. Serving ten counties around the Green River

he suspected Anna Sue had TEF/Esophageal Artesia, a complication

region of Western Kentucky, GRADSA reaches out to nearly 150

where the esophagus does not connect to the stomach.

families of infants, children and adults with Down syndrome who

“He had never diagnosed this before in this 20+ years of

are seeking information, support and fellowship from people with

practice,” Cindy said. “So as parents we were now more concerned

this common interest.

with her health issues and needed reassurance she was going to be

OK.”

“I was greeted with a home visit from a mother and daughter with

Something that has made dark days a little lighter for Anna Sue

Cindy was referred to GRADSA upon Anna Sue’s DS diagnosis.

Despite the repeated bad news from doctors, Cindy says this

Down Syndrome and I was given a bag with gifts, information

wasn’t the worst part of Anna Sue’s diagnoses. “The hardest part

and books about children with Down Syndrome which was very

about receiving the diagnosis of Down Syndrome was that I was

comforting and reassuring for me,” Cindy said. “The organization

repeatedly asked if I wanted to continue the pregnancy,” Cindy said.

is very important to me and our community as they provide us the

She later learned that doctors are required to give her alternative

resources and connections with other families with individuals

options until she was far enough into her pregnancy.

with Down Syndrome. GRADSA also adds reasons to celebrate

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individuals like Anna Sue and help bring

tell my family you can miss Chapel’s birthday

awareness to the community that children

party but you cannot miss the Buddy Walk.”

with Down Syndrome are more alike than

Most importantly, Renea believes that

different!”

the Buddy Walk is a reminder of what gifts

The biggest celebration GRADSA holds is

individuals with Down Syndrome bring to the

their annual Buddy Walk. Now in its 19th year

community. “It is a way that the community

locally, the Buddy Walk is a way to promote

can show their support and acceptance to the

acceptance and inclusion of people with Down

individuals with Down Syndrome and their

Syndrome. People with Down Syndrome,

families,” Renea said. “It also shows to the

families and friends will walk a short route

community that these individuals are more

around McConnell Plaza and there will also be entertainment, games and bouncy houses and many other family oriented activities. A small portion of funds raised go to the National Down Syndrome Society for research and advocacy. A majority of the funds will be used in this community. Renea Estes, GRADSA Board Member and Fundraising Chair, says she expects over 1,000 people to participate in the Buddy Walk this year. “It is unlike most walks you have been too,” Renea said. Renea has been involved with GRADSA since 2010 when she and her family relocated from Bowling Green. “I like to say it is more like a family reunion. I

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alike than different. Together, with the help of the community we can build a stronger community for individuals with Down Syndrome.” The

Buddy

Walk

will

take

place

on September 24 at McConnell Plaza. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. If you would like to register, join a team, build your own team, sponsor, or volunteer for Buddy Walk, please go to GRADSA.org to find more information.

Ashley is mom to Avery, almost 5, and Reed, just turned 1, a small business owner, and editor of Owensboro Parent, the best magazine around.

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keeping allergy & asthma

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UNDERSTANDING TRIGGERS AND FINDING RELIEF CAN KEEP KIDS IN CLASS

The common cold and the stomach bug aren’t the only ailments

runny nose, or are sneezing, these could all be signs they are allergic

parents should worry about this back-to-school season. Allergy and

to something in school.

asthma are the most chronic illnesses in children, and are a leading

cause of missed school days in the United States.

nose as signs of a common cold or respiratory infection. If symptoms

“Asthma accounts for 10.5 million missed school days annually,”

are persistent, lasting more than two weeks, it’s likely due to allergies.

said allergist Lee S. Clore, Jr. “Symptoms of these conditions can also

Colds evolve, usually starting with a stuffy nose, throat irritation and

interfere with nightly sleep, concentration in the classroom and cause

low grade fever. Next comes the sneezing and a runny nose, with

learning disruptions.”

thickening mucus that often turns yellow or green. Trouble breathing,

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and

Immunology (ACAAI), 28 million American children have allergies and 7.1 million suffer from asthma. There can often be many more allergy and asthma triggers in the classroom than in the home environment, causing children’s immune systems to over respond.

With schools commonly known as being a petri dish of germs

and viruses that get passed around from child to child, parents shouldn’t just chalk up breathing difficulties and runny noses to yet another cold. Both can be signs of something more serious, such as allergies and asthma.

To help parents understand if their child is at risk for missing

school days due to allergy and asthma, Dr. Clore and the ACAAI offer

Know the Difference – It is easy to mistake a cough and a runny

wheezing, chest tightening and often a cough that won’t stop are signs of asthma.

Find Relief – Parents should make an appointment with a board-

certified allergist to have their child tested, diagnosed and treated for allergies and asthma. An allergist can also help a child understand what is causing their symptoms and how to avoid triggers. For children with particularly bothersome allergies, an allergist may prescribe immunotherapy (allergy shots) which can modify and prevent allergy development. Patients under the care of an allergist also have a 77 percent reduction in lost time from school.

Inform, Educate and Carry – A child’s school, teachers and

the following tips.

coaches should all be informed of any allergy and asthma conditions

Know what Triggers Symptoms – There are a number of

and have medications available. But the education shouldn’t stop

inhalants in schools that can trigger allergy and asthma symptoms,

there. Children should understand what triggers their symptoms and

such as the classroom pet, pollen and dust that has settled in the

any warning signs to watch out for. If they are prescribed life-saving

school which can contain mouse allergens. Peers with a pet at home

treatments, such as a rescue inhaler and epinephrine, they should

can also trigger an allergic reaction in your little one, since these

know how to use their medication. Many schools allow students to

allergens can be transferred to school via clothing and backpacks. If a

carry medication, making communication between parents and the

child says they are coughing, having difficulty breathing, have a rash,

school the key to a healthier child.

To learn more about childhood allergies and asthma, and for tips on how children can avoid symptoms while at school, visit www.AllergyAndAsthmaRelief.org. www.OwensboroParent.com

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college & career

preparing for college

checklist { by: taryn rice norris }

In this section, you’ll find helpful tips and tidbits about what students should do to prepare for college and the career field and how parents can support their endeavors. High schoolers, you may be thinking, “But I’m only a freshman in high school! I don’t need to start thinking about college yet!” Wrong. It’s never too early to begin planning for the rest of your life! Selecting a life career and college to attend are weighty decisions that should be well-considered throughout high school. Here’s a breakdown of what you can do each year of high school to get ready.

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HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN: [ ] Join a club or activity that helps you explore

[ ] Begin to keep track of your achievements, including honors, volunteer positions,

your interests and passions…this will help

extracurricular activities. These will make you

you decide what to major in! Keep taking

more attractive to colleges, and will help you

those violin lessons and shooting archery, if

see what kinds of things you like or dislike.

that’s what you love to do. You may receive a scholarship (money for college) for your

HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE:

talents!

[ ] Meet with your guidance counselor or

[ ] Research career options, take career

college and career readiness coach to

inventory tests…see your guidance counselor

begin discussing college options, including

for the best resources on career inventories,

financial aid (specifically, KEES money and

or Google things that interest you!

the FAFSA), scholarships (available for more

[ ] Take pre-AP or advanced courses to prepare you for the academic rigor of college [ ] Talk to your parents about finances and how you will pay for college. It’s certainly not cheap, especially if you are looking at a private or out-of-state university.

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than just academic achievements, from knitting to left-handedness and baseball to music performance), and possible career choices, etc. [ ] Consider taking practice tests for the standardized tests which are required to

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enter most colleges: SAT, ACT, etc.

options. Even if you’re wanting to get out

[ ] Explore career options in the community and

of town, it’s helpful to become acquainted

through work and volunteer opportunities

with the college admissions process and to

[ ] Google majors that fit your strengths and interests

compare your options… [ ] Plan college visits to places that you’re interested in…begin requesting information

HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR:

(you may already be flooded with information

[ ] Talk to your guidance counselor to discuss

from far-off colleges you’ve never dreamed

your options, let them know what your

of) Random tip: make sure that you don’t just

career goals are and where you’re thinking

pick a college without considering what you

about going to college

might major in. For example, if you want to

[ ] Ask about and begin studying for the PSAT,

be a marine biologist, you might not be able

ACT, and SAT; register early, or you might

to attend a college in Kansas. Make sure the

miss your chance! Remember that you can

college you choose has the right major (or

take the ACT/SAT as many times as you like

potential majors, if you are undecided) before

(there is a fee), so don’t feel bummed if your

you get there!

initial score is less than stellar. [ ] Explore financial aid: scholarships, KEES money, FAFSA, etc. [ ] Attend college fairs hosted at your school and in the community to learn about local

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[ ] Take the PSAT (some high schools will schedule a day for all juniors to take this test). It’s basically a pre-test for the SAT and will give you an idea of how you might score on the SAT.

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[ ] Consider ACT/SAT prep courses, study

available from your guidance counselor or

online, visit the library, etc. All juniors in

college of choice). Each college handles

the state of Kentucky are required to take

this test differently, so be sure you know

the ACT. Make that test count! If you don’t

what your college’s policy is before you

get the score you need for admissions or

take the test.

scholarships, continue to take the test, but

[ ] Consider courses available through local

don’t wait too late in to senior year, as many

colleges for potential transfer credit

scholarships are typically awarded in March

[ ] Talk to your parents, teachers, guidance

or April of your senior year. [ ] Search for scholarships at your institutions and work towards the requirements [ ] search for general scholarships at websites like fastweb.com [ ] If you are taking Advanced Placement courses, decide whether you should take

counselor, and college and career readiness coach about anything…They are more than happy to share their own experiences…you might have a teacher who attended the very college you’re considering, and if you don’t approach them, you might never know the inside scoop!

the AP exams. AP exams can be used to earn college credit, depending on the

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR:

course you take and the score you receive

Fall:

(there is a cost for the test).

[ ] Beginning October 1, complete the Free

[ ] Consider CLEP testing (more details

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Application for Federal Student Aid, to

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potentially receive student loans and grants. The sooner you apply, the more money you could receive.

[ ] Transfer any college credits you might have (AP, college credit, CLEP, etc.) [ ] Complete AP exams

[ ] Narrow down your list of schools and make college visits…meet with an admissions

[ ] GRADUATE! [ ] Buy supplies for college: bedding, shower

counselor, take a campus tour, see a dorm

supplies, storage totes, basic kitchen supplies,

room, etc.

laundry detergent, etc.

[ ] Write admissions essays; have teachers, mentors, coaches, write letters of

While it is important for the student to be best

recommendation

prepared for their education, parents are a

[ ] Before Christmas, find out which test (ACT/SAT)

significant part of the process. Here are some

your school requires (typically ACT for in-state

tips for parents to consider while they have a

schools, mostly SAT for out-of-state schools)

high-school aged child.

and retake to get your best score [ ] Watch scholarship deadlines and APPLY. Don’t

HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN

be afraid to ask for help from counselors and

AND SOPHOMORE

parents.

[ ] Talk to your child about college and career

[ ] Review and compare financial aid offers… consider which school will get you the best

plans as early as you can [ ] Get to know your child’s guidance counselors

education for the most efficient use of money

and college and career readiness coordinator

and resources. Don’t allow yourself to be

and ask them any questions throughout the

needlessly burdened by student loan debt for

process

the rest of your life.

[ ] Encourage your child to nurture the interests and passions they already possess, encourage

Spring:

them to pursue programs, sports, and activities

[ ] Decide on a college and send in a deposit

that could help them create community and

[ ] Schedule for your fall classes at the college of

work toward future goals

your choice (be sure to do this early, as the best

[ ] Stay involved and support your child in their

classes with favorite professors tend to fill up

academic endeavors. Know what areas they

quickly!)

excel in and which ones call for weekly tutoring

[ ] Set up a date for orientation

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[ ] Discuss the possibility of Advanced Placement

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or college credit courses and be aware of

HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR

the implications of each option (course

[ ] Continue to monitor your financial situation as

transferability, etc.) [ ] Discuss financial plans: if you plan to fund your child’s college experience, be sure you examine costs (it’s much more than

it applies to your child’s college funding [ ] Discuss college options with your child and help them create realistic goals [ ] Attend college visits with your child, but let

just tuition!) If your child will be paying for

them lead the visit. Your child won’t have you

college on their own, start talking to them

beside them every step of the way once they

about financial planning, scholarships, and

go off to college, so give them an early taste

responsible spending, etc.

of that college independence. Prepare your

[ ] Explore the Free Application for Federal

child for the visit and ask any questions they

Student Aid (FAFSA) and find out how much, if

may have forgotten, but let them be in the

any, aid your child is eligible for based on your

driver’s seat once you step on the college

income. You will need to create an FSA ID to

campus. College visits are best when school

begin the process. (see fafsa.ed.gov)

is in session, so that your child can see what a

[ ] If vehicle situations and time allows,

typical day looks like, including residence life,

encourage your child to get a job working weekends, afterschool, or even just for the

classes, meal plans, and activities. [ ] Make sure your child is working toward

summer. This will help them learn how to

scholarships. The sooner they explore these

manage money and teach them responsibility.

options, the more potential opportunities they

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will encounter. [ ] See if your workplace or company has scholarships for the children of employees. This isn’t usually publicized, but could be invaluable in helping fund a portion of your child’s college. HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR [ ] Complete the FAFSA as early as October 1. Remember, the sooner you apply, the sooner the more money you could receive. [ ] Understand and discuss federal student loans. While loans can help students attend college when they don’t have the cash, loans also can be a burden that will follow your child around for years and impact their standard of living many years beyond college graduation. Be wise and discuss interest rates and the appropriate usage of loans. [ ] Stay encouraging throughout the process. It can be hectic and stressful, so be calm and knowledgeable when your child approaches you with frustration or questions. GENERAL TIPS THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL: [ ] To be a successful college student, your child needs to learn skills that will help them be responsible and independent, for example: [ ] How to manage a social life and academic life without parents [ ] How to create a budget [ ] How to be responsible with money [ ] How to do a load of laundry [ ] How to cook basic meals For more information about college planning, please refer to the KHEAA and Federal Student Aid websites at: • www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/plan?main=1 • studentaid.ed.gov/sa/prepare-for-college/ checklists/9th-grade OP

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college & career 1

T YPOS AND GRAMMATICAL ERRORS Your résumé needs to be grammatically perfect. If it isn’t, employers will read between the lines and draw not-soflattering conclusions about you, like: “This person can’t write,” or “This person obviously doesn’t care.”

L ACK OF SPECIFICS Employers need to understand what you’ve done and accomplished. For example: A. Worked with employees in a restaurant setting. B. Recruited, hired, trained and supervised more than 20 employees in a restaurant with $2 million in annual sales. Both of these phrases could describe the same person, but the details and specifics in example B will more likely grab an employer’s attention.

AT TEMPTING THE “ONE–SIZE–FITS–ALL” APPROACH Whenever you try to develop a one-size-fits-all résumé to send to all employers, you almost always end up with something employers will toss in the recycle bin. Employers want you to write a résumé specifically for them. They expect you to clearly show how and why you fit the position in a specific organization.

It’s easy to slip into a mode where you simply start listing job duties on your résumé. For example: Attended group meetings and recorded minutes; Worked with children in a day-care setting; Updated departmental files. Employers, however, don’t care so much about what you’ve done as what you’ve accomplished in your various activities. They’re looking for statements more like these: Used laptop computer to record weekly meeting minutes and compiled them in a Microsoft Word-based file for future organizational reference. Developed three daily activities for preschool-age children and prepared them for a 10-minute holiday program performance. Reorganized 10 years worth of unwieldy files, making them easily accessible to department members.

top 5

résumé mistakes to avoid { by: ashley sorce }

HIGHLIGHTING DUTIES INSTEAD OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

NO ACTION VERBS Avoid using phrases like “responsible for.” Instead, use action verbs: “Resolved user questions as part of an IT help desk serving 4,000 students and staff.” OP

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free seminars

THROUGHOUT THE EXPO Paying for College 101 Workshop will provide students/families with detailed information they’ll need to apply for financial aid. Some general information on pursing scholarship will also be covered. Students/ families will learn about the ‘financial aid’ process, including how and when to apply, as well as common mistakes, and blunders. Presented by Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority

Drive to Successful College Admissions Workshop provides student/families with the timeline, resources and information they need to successfully research and choose the higher education option that best fits their needs. Presented by Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority

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keeping students in the LOOP UPS’ EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

magine you were a student hoping to attend college. With soaring academic costs continuing to grow annually, what would you do with an opportunity to have 100 percent of your tuition paid? With education assistance programs available in select locations throughout the United States, UPS employees have the chance to attend college and in some cases have their housing paid for – all while working for a Fortune 500 company. UPS offers several education assistance programs to students throughout the state of Kentucky, while they are gainfully employed in Louisville, home to Worldport, UPS Airlines largest airport hub facility. These programs include School-to-Work, Metropolitan College, Earn and Learn, and its newest program, the UPS Kentucky LOOP (Living Options and Opportunities Path). School-to-Work began in 1996 as a partnership between UPS, Jefferson County Public Schools, and Jefferson Community and Technical College as part of the Labor Market’s School-to-Work efforts. It provides students the opportunity to complete high school, work part-time at UPS and earn up to 6 credit hours through Jefferson Community Technical College. Each year after graduating from high school, approximately 50 percent of these students transfer to the UPS night operation and continue their post-secondary education through Metropolitan College. The UPS Metropolitan College Program was created during the 1990s when the unemployment rate was at an all-time low and UPS was planning a major expansion of its hub operation in Louisville. UPS was experiencing difficulty attracting and retaining employees for its Next Day Air operation expansion and needed to find a way to stabilize this workforce. After meetings with city, state and local officials to discuss the company’s needs, the Metro College Program was born. Under this program, 50 percent of tuition and books are paid by the state through tax credits to UPS. The remaining 50 percent of tuition and books is paid by UPS (up to 100 percent of the Kentucky in-state undergraduate rate). Students must fulfill program requirements including work commitment dates set for each semester. The program offers 100 percent undergraduate Kentucky resident tuition paid, up to $65 per class for required books or software and academic bonuses. The tuition is deferred and paid directly to the school upon successful completion of classes (“C” or better) and fulfillment of semester employment commitment.

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As a companion to its Metropolitan College, program, UPS also offers its Earn and Learn program. The UPS Earn & Learn Program, gives students the opportunity to bring their career goals to fruition through part-time work and tuition assistance. This education assistance program allows part-time employees to earn up to $25,000 for their college education. Together, this educational assistance program and additional training that UPS provides to employees throughout the year work to motivate and advance its staff--making their work/life balance better. UPS’s latest education assistance program, the UPS Kentucky LOOP, was designed specifically for those students living in Kentucky but outside of the Louisville area. With this program, students from outside of the Louisville Metropolitan area are provided the opportunity to work at UPS’s Worldport facility, while attending Jefferson Community and Technical College. Their tuition and book cost is 100 percent paid and they are also eligible for up to $7,800 in housing costs for up to two years, as long as they meet the program guidelines. “I’m so grateful for this program,” said Logan Newsome, a 2016 graduate of Pikeville High School in Pikeville, Ky., one of the first participants in the program. “Without the UPS Kentucky LOOP, there is no way I would have been able to attend college.” In addition to college reimbursement, additional money is rewarded to employees who stay focused on their education. A Semester Bonus is issued for classes offered in the spring and the fall. Students must work through the fall or spring semester agreement period and successfully complete a minimum of six credit hours to be eligible for $850 (before taxes) with no incompletes, failures, Ds or withdrawals. Employees completing six credit hours with a C or better without an incomplete, failure, Ds or withdrawal will be eligible for $575 (before taxes). A Graduation Bonus is offered to students who are actively employed for six consecutive semesters and enrolled in the Metro College program at the time of graduation. A bonus of $675 (before taxes) is offered to those obtaining an associate degree/diploma. A bonus of $2,350 (before taxes) is offered to those obtaining a Baccalaureate degree (If no associate’s degree bonus was earned). If you have any questions about UPS’s education assistance programs or would like to participate, please contact the UPS Jobline at 502-359-1877. OP

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college & career

{ by: ashley sorce }

5 tips 1

to help you find a job after graduation

CREATE A LINKEDIN PROFILE Some suggest you should do this as early as their senior year in high school. Even if the profile is just a bare-bones list of where you attend high school, your extracurricular activities, including awards or accolades, what you see as your skills, and a summary of the sort of career that may interest you, it’s a good idea to create this early. Do include jobs you’ve held, like working at a summer camp or babysitting; they show you’re enterprising and have shouldered responsibility. As you grow and accumulate more work experience, you can delete your early jobs and add new ones. It can be extremely helpful to start building your list of connections early. Most adults you know have LinkedIn profiles with multiple contacts. Do connect to as many people as you can.

GET AN INTERNSHIP AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE Like establishing a LinkedIn profile and a blog,

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it’s never too early to start interning. Internship provide invaluable experience in your given field as well as build up your résumé. You also may be surprised at the connections you build, which can be beneficial after graduation. Internships also allow you to experience different types of positions to help you narrow your ultimate desired career. 3

GET CREATIVE ABOUT FINDING A MENTOR Students usually turn to parents, family and friends, and while it is great to have resources so close, it can be beneficial to use of social networks to connect with those in your field of study. Unless your parents work in the field you want to pursue, they are not going to be able to help you most effectively.

USE YOUR SCHOOL’S CAREER SERVICES OFFICE Though this seems like the most obvious way

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to get career help, few actually use their college’s career services office. In the best case scenario, the office will connect you with an alum who works in your field of interest who will help you get a job. The career office can also help with résumé and cover letter writing, and job interview preparations, and connect you to the alumni database. 5

JOIN A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OR INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC GROUP This is another untapped resource. Most schools have college or university chapters of big professional groups. These groups can connect you to established professionals in your area of interest. This is a great way to make mentoring connections and to form relationships that are likely to be helpful in the future. OP

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seeing our patients

inside & out { by: dr. bridget burshears & dr. thomas tabb }

“ T H E D O C T O R W I L L S E E Y O U N O W. ”

Seeing isn’t just believing. It’s also one of the most

W H AT W E ’ R E L O O K I N G F O R Fetal echo is typically only used for certain reasons.

important parts of practicing medicine. When the

These include:

problem is beyond our sight, we use technology to be

• Family history of congenital heart problems

our eyes. Now there’s a new technique being used locally

• Possibility of chromosomal or genetic problems

called fetal echocardiogram (fetal echo, for short), and it can make a huge difference in how we offer care. BABY ON BOARD Sometimes, we use technology to see inside our

• If the mother has previously been diagnosed with certain illnesses such as diabetes or lupus • Detection of potential issues seen on standard ultrasound

Fetal echo is extremely useful in case of the above

because it gives us a much more detailed view of the

patients. That same technology can also help us see the

unborn baby. The real power of fetal echo is that it allows

patient yet to be born. We can’t “see” the baby directly

us to determine if the baby will need specialized care

inside the mother. Instead, we use special sound waves,

either before or after birth.

called ultrasound, to make a picture for us. NEXT STEPS

Ultrasound is a standard procedure done for new mothers, helping parents and providers know more

about the baby before birth. Fetal echocardiogram uses

special need, a wide array of care options is available.

the same technology, but with some key differences. It’s

We may use one or a combination of the following

done by staff with advanced qualifications and expertise. The images created during a fetal echocardiogram are also reviewed by physicians specially trained to do so.

A fetal echo performed at Owensboro Health Regional

If a fetal echo finds that a baby or its mother has a

approaches, depending on the circumstances: • Antepartum care: This type of high-level care is offered at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital for women with high-risk pregnancies, such as those needing monitoring and hospital bed rest.

Hospital is reviewed remotely by a pediatric cardiologist

• Pre-birth surgical care: Certain problems can be

with University of Louisville Physicians. We’re proud to

corrected surgically before a baby is born. Dr. Tabb

partner with them on this service, which means patients

has more than 30 years of experience with this type

can have the exam done in Owensboro but still benefit

of care and practices right here in Owensboro.

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Hospital has a Level III Neonatal Intensive

baby to be delivered at a children’s hospital,

Care Unit (NICU), where Dr. Burshears

rather than needing emergency transportation

serves as medical director. The NICU is

to such a facility after the baby has been born.

the largest of its kind in this region and can

That means a mother can be cared for at the

care for babies of any weight born as early

same hospital as her newborn. It can also tell

as 27 weeks.

us that a baby can be born right here, close to

• Delivery at a specialized children’s hospital:

home and loved ones who can offer support.

Fetal ultrasound can tell us that babies

If you’d like to know more about the range

have very specialized care needs best met at

of pregnancy and newborn care available at

a children’s hospital, such as in Nashville,

Owensboro Health, we invite you to talk to

Louisville or Cincinnati.

your OB/GYN provider. They can direct you to information or refer you to One Health

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Maternal & Fetal Medicine if you or your baby

The information we gain from a fetal echo is

need specialized pregnancy care. Our goal is to

always valuable. It can help us inform parents

give you all the help we can so that you and your

of the situation and the care their baby will

baby are happy and healthy when you meet for

need. That can save precious time, allowing a

the first time.

Dr. Bridget Burshears is medical director of the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Dr. Thomas Tabb is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist with Owensboro Health’s One Health medical group. For more information or to schedule an appointment with a One Health provider, call 844-44-MY-ONE (844-446-9663).

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discover

he symptoms of whooping cough can be divided into three stages. The first stage lasts

one to two weeks and is similar to a typical upper respiratory infection or cold.

The symptoms

include runny nose, mild cough, and possibly fever. During this stage, it is almost impossible to distinguish pertussis from the common cold. The second phase is the most severe and usually the longest, lasting up to 10 weeks. The most characteristic symptom during this phase is the classic paroxysmal cough.

The cough

is sometimes described as staccato, which is a musical term that refers to notes played abruptly and detached. The short coughs usually come in rapid sequence, one after another after another. The coughing fits are sometimes followed by a high-pitched gasp that makes a “whooping” sound, hence the name of the illness.

These

coughing episodes can also be associated with vomiting, drooling, ruptured blood vessels in the eye, and sleep disturbance. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 4% of adults develop rib fracture and one quarter have loss of bladder control as a result of violent coughing. In infants, hospitalization to monitor for or treat complications is not uncommon. Some of these complications include pneumonia, seizure, and apnea (absence of breathing). Pertussis is fatal in

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MD, FAAP

}

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1% of hospitalized infants. The third and final phase of the illness lasts approximately two to three weeks.

The

cough improves, but due to inflammation in the respiratory tract, patients are more susceptible to infection with other respiratory pathogens and recurrence of pertussis symptoms. The total time of illness is about 3 months, giving the disease another name, the 100-day cough. Antibiotics are usually prescribed once the diagnosis of pertussis is made. However, the illness is not typically suspected until the second phase of illness and patients are most contagious www.OwensboroParent.com

during the first phase. By this point, the antibiotics help decrease the spread of infection to others, but do not treat the active symptoms. The spread of the infection is usually to close contacts through respiratory secretions. Parents and siblings are the source of infection in 65% of cases. For these reasons, prevention by vaccination is imperative. The DTaP (diptheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis) vaccine is recommended for children at 2, 4, and 6 months, with boosters at 12-18 months and 4 years.

Delaying

or withholding this vaccine puts infants at risk for the complications described previously. Likewise, failing to immunize older siblings or parents puts young infants at risk since they are the source of infection in the majority of cases. The concept of “cocooning” centers on immunizing all of the close contacts of infants - parents, grandparents, siblings, healthcare workers, and childcare workers - in order to provide the unimmunized or partially immunized baby with a bubble of protection. Until the baby is able to receive his or her own vaccines, everyone else can help keep them healthy by getting regular boosters. In addition to practicing good hand hygiene and covering your cough, talk with your doctor and your baby’s doctor to ensure your family is up to date on the pertussis vaccine. If you are an expectant parent, discuss with your doctor whether you need to get a booster during your gestation. If a close contact is diagnosed with pertussis, call your doctor to determine if you are a candidate for prophylactic antibiotics to prevent transmission of the infection.

Dr. Shanna McGinnis is a pediatrician at the One Health Pediatrics. She is also the mother of 3 children.

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ask the experts

thinking about

a pet?

{ from kentuckiana animal clinic }

of our vets here at Kentuckiana are giving some advice on how to mix kids with pets. Doctor Laura Boarman just had baby number two this year and Doctor Katie Willis had her first son this year as well. Both are learning to adjust to life with kids and pets. Below they offer some advice to some common client questions. H O W T O P I C K T H E B E S T P E T F O R T H E F A M I LY Doctor Boarman: Consider your family’s lifestyle. Do you travel a lot? Are you an outdoorsy or active person? Do you have small children or teenagers? How much time can you reasonably devote to your pet? These type of questions help when selecting the type of pet that may be best for your family. If your family is very busy and not home a lot, a pocket pet would be something to consider as opposed to a dog or cat. Doctor Willis: I like to refer families to the American Veterinary Medical Association website at www.avma.org There is a wealth of information about pet care and selecting the most appropriate pet for your specific family situation. Information can be found under Public Resources on the site. FIVE THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BRINGING A PET HOME Doctor Boarman: 1 What’s my budget? Discuss the cost of annual medical care with your veterinarian to ensure you are prepared to provide adequate care of your new pet. 2 Puppy proof. Make sure your home is safe for your new pet. Discuss this with your veterinarian to get species specific recommendations. 3 Make sure you’ve selected a veterinarian you trust and make an appointment to have your new pet examined as soon as possible after adoption to make sure any health issues are detected early. This is also a great opportunity to update any vaccinations and start appropriate parasite control regimen.

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discover 4 Consider appropriate housing. Do you have a fenced back yard or do you need to purchase a kennel? Also discuss with your veterinarian appropriate nutritional care for the age and species of the pet you have selected. 5 Devise a plan for making sure your pet receives daily exercise and attention from you. Make this part of your daily routine. Even better if the whole family can be involved! Doctor Willis: 1 Are your children educated in responsible pet ownership? Making sure everyone knows how to properly take care of your new pet is very important. Take the time to teach your children these things. 2 Are there appropriate financial resources to care for the pet? Pets can be expensive. It is important to make sure you are financially ready to take on the responsibility of a pet. 3 Where will the pet stay? Do you have a fenced back yard, kennel, spare room. Making sure you have the appropriate means to keep a pet is important as well. 4 Who will care for the pet when you are away? There are times when we are at work or on vacation where we will have to leave our pets for periods of time. It is important to consider what you will do with your pet and who can watch them in times of need. 5 Are there current pets that will need to be introduced to the new pet and how are you planning to make the introduction? Introducing new pets into a family where there is already pets isn’t always a smooth transition. Talk to you vet about ways to make the introduction a success. W AY S T O I N V O LV E Y O U R C H I L D I N RAISING/ CARING FOR A PET Doctor Boarman: Think of age appropriate activities your child can do with your pet. This is a great way to teach your child responsibility and create a lifelong bond between pet and child. This can include feeding and watering, taking dogs for a walk, grooming, etc. At my house, my son is responsible for feeding the cats and playing fetch with the dogs. This is of course done under my supervision as he is only two years old. Even at his early age, my son gets very excited about his tasks and very proud of himself when he completes them! With your children it is especially important to supervise their interaction with your pet to ensure the safety of both your child and pet. Doctor Willis: Teach children to respect animals and give them their space. Appropriate handling and approaches to animals can allow children to be involved with their pet in a safe way. The older children get the more responsibilities you can give them in caring for their pet. Responsibilities may include feeding, brushing them, playing with them, etc. BENEFITS OF PETS FOR KIDS Doctor Boarman: Growing up with a pet is a great way to teach kids responsibility and compassion for other creatures. But please remember pets are a luxury and not right for every home. Pets should only be brought into homes that have prepared both financially and emotionally for this commitment. It is unfair to both pet and child if this relationship is created prematurely. Doctor Willis: Pets can teach children about how to be respectful and considerate of others needs. They also offer friendship as a playmate. As children get older daily animal/pet care can offer them a sense of responsibility. OP

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oral health project ORAL HEALTH PROJECT AIMS TO SCREEN THOUSANDS OF KENTUCKY CHILDREN TO HELP IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE

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than those with bad oral health. Few would dispute that

Dr. Cliff Maesaka. “Data is the only real tool to level set

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with respect to oral health. In order to improve, we need to

will struggle to concentrate on their studies.

know where we’re starting. If we know where we are, we can

measure improvement. That is what the surveillance project

That’s why a new initiative designed to measure oral

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surveillance project will screen approximately 6,000 third-

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so grateful to all the superintendents who understand the

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come into their schools,” said Mahak Kalra, policy director for

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includes a parent questionnaire.

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At Passport, we know that good oral health is key to good

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Advocates later this year.

make sure that kids get a healthy dental start in life.

“We know that what gets measured gets changed,”

the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents, the

says Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth

Kentucky Dental Association, the Kentucky Department of

Advocates (KYA). “Current data helps highlight the extent

Public Health: Oral Health Division, the Kentucky Dental

of issues facing Kentucky children and helps us know when

Hygienist Association, the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition,

we’re moving the needle in the right direction.”

Kentucky Youth Advocates, the Ohio Valley Educational

Cooperative, and both the University of Louisville and

“We firmly believe that the well-being of our children

is the key to the future health and success of our families, www.OwensboroParent.com

The new report will be issued by Kentucky Youth The organizations participating in the program include

University of Kentucky Schools of Dentistry.

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Monday

Tuesday

Catfish Willy’s - $1.99 kids meal

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s – free kids meal

with the purchase of adult meal

with the purchase of adult entrée from 4 – 8 p.m. for kids 12 years

Grandy’s - 99¢ kids meals with the

and younger

purchase of regular adult meal Denny’s – 2 free kids meals per TGI Fridays – free kids meal with the purchase of adult entrée for kids 12 years and younger

Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn - Kids 10

adult meal purchase Fazoli’s - 99¢ kids meals with the purchase of adult meal up to 3 meals with the purchase one entrée

and under eat free on Monday

Pizza By the Guy – 1 free buffet

night at Moonlite from 4-9 p.m.

for kids 10 and under with adult

(limit 2 free kids buffets per adult

purchase with a drink from 5 p.m.

buffet purchase)

– 8 p.m.

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Pizza Hut – 1 free child buffet with the purchase of adult buffet from 5 – 8 p.m. at the South Frederica location Salsarita’s – free kids meal with the purchase of $5 or more adult entrée; dine in only

Thursday Bee Bop’s – free kids meal with the purchase of adult meal after 5 p.m. for kids 12 and younger

Saturday

Wheatgrass Juice Bar – free kids smoothie with adult purchase

Sunday Briarpatch – 1 free kids meal per adult entrée for kids 10 and younger Maloney’s – free kids meals from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Salsarita’s – free kids meal with the purchase of $5 or more adult entrée; dine in only

Maloney’s – free kids meals from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Texas Roadhouse – 1 free kids meal per adult entrée from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Pizza By the Guy – 1 free buffet for kids 10 and under with adult purchase with a drink from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Lure Seafood & Grille – free kids meal with purchase of adult entrée

*The Kids Eat Free list is subject to change. Please contact restaurants to ensure their participation.

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sept // oct 2016 Informing parents about fun, local events is a priority for Owensboro Parent. Our magazine compiles events from across the city and county. So when your family is looking for something to do, check out the Owensboro Parent calendar, where you will find information on local events, including event descriptions, locations, dates, times and price. Want to include your event? Contact the editor at ashley@owensboroparent.com. ALL MONTH

OWENSBORO REGIONAL FARMER’S MARKET The Market is now open until the end of October at the corner of Triplett Street and Parish Avenue from 6:30 am – 12 noon on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. All vendors accept cash, most will accept personal checks, and some will accept credit/ debit cards. The Market also accepts SNAP/ EBT payments as well as credit cards. These forms of payment are taken at the Market Information tent with the Market Manager. Customers will be given wooden tokens to spend with the vendors in exchange for their SNAP/EBT/credit card payments. Come out and join us! Check out our facebook page for special event days, facebook.com/OwensboroRegionalFarmersMarket OWENSBORO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY’S RIVERWORKS DISCOVERY: A JOURNEY OF EXPLORATION traveling exhibit, open now! This exciting exhibit brings the Ohio River, and all of Mid-America’s inland waterways, to life through informative, hands-on exhibit that are fun for the entire family! Younger visitors will especially enjoy the large water table that allows them to experiment with water flow, currents, building barriers and dams and much, much more! This exhibit is free with admission (museum members are free) and is sponsored, in part, by: Evansville Propeller Club, Foertsch Group, Inland Marina, Kentucky Corn Growers Association, Owensboro Grain, Owensboro Riverport, Yager Materials and Yellow Banks River Terminal; Closed Monday. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.; 122 E 2nd St.; 270-687-2732.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 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 FREE BLUEGRASS OPEN JAM SESSION

Great time to come experience Bluegrass Music during open jam! Musicians begin at 6 p.m. and usually jam until around 9 p.m.; International Bluegrass Music Museum, 117 Daviess St.; 270-926-7891.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

FREE EAST BRIDGE ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Studio Slant hosts the 6th Annual East Bridge Art & Music Festival for a two-day event this year, September 2nd & 3rd. Over 70 tri-state artists, live music, kids activities, local gourmet street food, chalk contest and much more! Join us at the beautiful Smothers Park on Veterans Boulevard on Friday, September 2nd, 1 pm – 8 pm in conjunction with Friday After 5, and Saturday, September 3rd, 10 am- 5 pm. Bring the family! Bring a friend for an exciting day of fun at the East Bridge Art & Music Festival! FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 A summer-long series

of FREE outdoor concerts held every Friday on the eight block, stunningly beautiful Owensboro, Kentucky riverfront!! The festival includes live bands, family events, food and 86 OWENSBORO PARENT

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entertainment and our “Toast to the Sunset” at each Friday After 5. It’s our season finale! Tonight we close out our 20th Anniversary season as Brescia University presents “Naked Karate Girls” (Ultimate Party Dance Band) on the Jagoe Homes patio stage. (6:30pm to 10pm) “Parrots of the Caribbean” (Popular Trop Rock 8pm-11:30pm) on the Don Moore Party at the Pier. “Drew Aud” (Acoustic 7pm10pm) is in the Atmos Energy Courtyard. We’ll feature “up and coming artists and musicians” on the Cromwell Radio New Sound Overlook stage (7pm) and we’re kicking off the 6th annual “East Bridge Arts and Music Festival” at the Kroger Street Fair. Don’t be late for our “toast to the sunset” tonight at dusk! It’s our season finale! Fun. Free. Friends. Friday After 5 is Where the Weekend Begins! www.FridayAfter5.com

FREE SUNSET CRUISERS DOWNTOWN

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

FREE STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS –

PRESERVATION STATION Preservation Station Market Days are held the first full weekend of every month. Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. with over 100 vendors of antique, vintage, handcrafted, and boutique items, live music, and food. Preservation Station Market and Event Center, 9661 Hwy 56. Also open daily Tues-Sat 10 a.m. -5 p.m. and Sunday Noon -5 p.m. Call 270-993-7532, go to www.visitpreservationstation.com, or find us on Facebook. FREE FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE AT DCPL

2 -4 p.m. Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org SUMMER YOGA SERIES: SEVA DOWNTOWN Riverfront Seva=Self-less service. We are Yogis in Service. The classes are donation based. All proceeds are given to our organization in need/charity of the month. This summer, The Yoga Loft KY will be offering free yoga to the community at Smothers Park in Owensboro. This class is open to the community and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Yoga is healing and health supportive. We want as many people as possible to practice yoga in our community. Whether you are a beginner to experienced practitioner, come out to enjoy the sunshine and yoga! Place: Smothers Park, The Overlook or The McConnell Plaza (grassy area behind Lure Seafood and Grille/ The Hampton Inn). Announcements the day prior will be made as prior reservations (weddings or other events) may shift exact location. Cost: $5 Donation. All proceeds will be given to the charity of the month. Limited mats and blocks will be available. Please bring your own if available to you. No registration is required, just show up ready to have fun and play! Please sign waiver before class starts. 1ST SATURDAY FOR KIDS: BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES A fun learning program for children age 5 – 11; Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens, 25 Carter Rd.; 270-852-8925. FREE 1ST WEEKEND WONDERS AT WESTERN

KENTUCKY BOTANICAL GARDENS; light lunch provided; WKBG, 25 Carter Rd.; 270-852-8925.

CRUISE-IN September’s theme will be Hot Rods (prior 1949) all makes and models are welcome. Enter 3rd and Allen Streets. Enjoy shopping, restaurants and door prizes; 4 – 9 p.m. FREE LIVE ON THE BANKS is a free, outdoor

concert series on Saturday nights May through September at the River Overlook Stage in Downtown Owensboro, KY. Presented by the City of Owensboro. Andy Brasher Band – Allen Street Gazebo: Arnie & Eleanor. FREE East Bridge Art & Music Festival See Friday, September 2 for event description.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

MOVIES ON THE RIVER Movies on the River Join us for Movies on the River where families come together for FREE films and fun on the riverfront! Concessions available, please do not bring coolers or pets; 7 p.m. at RiverPark Center. PRESERVATION STATION See Saturday, September 3 for event description.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 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. FREE LABOR DAY PARADE This will be a

parade of American made antique cars, also floats depicting workers’ job duties and the route will showcase Labor’s involvement in growing Owensboro and Daviess County. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and make a straight path from McConnell Plaza to English Park where the annual Labor Day picnic will begin at 12 noon. Our prime objective is to honor working people and the commitment and contributions made to our area.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 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. FREE BLUEGRASS ON THE BANK Enjoy some

live music at the River Overlook stage in Smothers Park at the north end of Frederica Street on every first and third Tuesday and Friday nights in September from 7 – 9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 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. www.OwensboroParent.com

calendar THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

FREE BLUEGRASS ON THE BANK Enjoy some

live music at the River Overlook stage in Smothers Park at the north end of Frederica Street on every first and third Tuesday and Friday nights in September from 7 – 9 p.m.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE PRESENTED BY TWO All of the wit and romance of Jane Austen’s classic 1813 novel come to life in this refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new adaptation. Finding a husband is hardly Elizabeth Bennet’s most urgent priority. But with four sisters, an overzealous matchmaking mother, and a string of unsuitable suitors, it’s difficult to escape the subject. When the independent-minded Elizabeth meets the handsome but enigmatic Mr. Darcy, she is determined not to let her feelings triumph over her own good sense — but the truth turns out to be slipperier than it seems. In a society where subtle snubs and deceit proliferate, is it possible for Elizabeth and Darcy to look beyond his pride and her prejudice, and to make the best match of all? To purchase tickets, (Adults - $15; Students - $10, Members half price) call the TWO box office (270) 683-5333. Empress Theatre, 418 Frederica St.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

FREE FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE AT DCPL

2 -4 p.m. Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org THE TOT, THE TEEN, AND THE WARDROBE CONSIGNMENT SALE Over 45,000 items from 300 families! Sale opens to the public Saturday, September 10th from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. with a Half Off Sale on Sunday September 11th from 12 - 3 p.m. at 3415 Buckland Square. Furniture, home decor, clothing for the whole family, baby equipment, toys, music, books, games, and so much more! All consignors earn 70% and shop presales. Visit www.ttwky.com, find us on Facebook, or call us at (270) 993-7532 or (270) 316-2732 to learn more. FREE LIVE ON THE BANKS is a free, outdoor

concert series on Saturday nights May through September at the River Overlook Stage in Downtown Owensboro, KY. Presented by the City of Owensboro. Overlook Stage: Wildman & Randy Lanham – Allen Street Gazebo: Hayley Payne.

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GRANDPARENT’S DAY AT TRUNNELL’S Kids spend a day with your grandparents at Trunnell’s Farm! * FREE Admission for one Grandparent with each paid Grandchild Admission. Come bring the grandchildren out for a day of “Absolutely Farmtastic Fun!” Trunnell’s Farm Market, 9255 US-431; 270-733-2222. FREE KWC 6TH ANNUAL CAR & TRUCK

SHOW Registration: 8 am-12 pm (CDT) Open to all years/model:trucks, unique vehicles; Entry Fee: Pre-Registration $15/Day of Show $20; Pre-Registration Drawings for 2-Yeti Cups and 2 Bag Chairs (must be present to win); Awards Presentation: 3:00 PM (or earlier) 100 Trophies Awarded; Free General Admission – Shriners 50/50 Pot Drawings – Music – Shriner Clowns; Full Concessions and Large Silent Auctions; For more information or registration, visit kwc.edu/cartruckshow, or Facebook or (270) 684-1843 or email to kwcaaccarshow@gmail.com SUMMER YOGA SERIES: SEVA DOWNTOWN Riverfront Seva=Self-less service. We are Yogis in Service. The classes are donation based. All proceeds are given to our organization in need/charity of the month. This summer, The Yoga Loft KY will be offering free yoga to the community at Smothers Park in Owensboro. This class is open to the community and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Yoga is healing and health supportive. We want as many people as possible to practice yoga in our community. Whether you are a beginner to experienced practitioner come out to enjoy the sunshine and yoga! Place: Smothers Park, The Overlook or The McConnell Plaza (grassy area behind Lure Seafood and Grille/The Hampton Inn) 9-10 a.m. Announcements the day prior will be made as prior reservations (weddings or other events) may shift exact location. Cost: $5 Donation. All proceeds will be given to the charity of the month. Limited mats and blocks will be available. Please bring your own if available to you. No registration is required, just show up ready to have fun and play! Please sign waiver before class starts. INDEPENDENCE BANK DAY AT THE GARDEN The Garden annual Patriotic Scarecrow Competition starts Saturday, September 10th and continues until September 17th! Come show off your decorating skills and patriotic spirit! The theme is “All Things Patriotic” with cash prizes of $100 – 1st Place/$50 – 2nd Place/ $25 for 3rd Place! Scarecrow set-up no later than Thursday, September 8, 2016. Call The Garden to schedule your time and set-up location.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE See Friday, September 9 for event description. Sunday, September 11 SMALL TOWN AMERICA TOUR WITH SEVENTH DAY SLUMBER With performances by Ashes Remain, Scarlet White and Set for the Fall; $15 general admission; $7 group of 6 or more; 5:30 p.m. – Owensboro Convention Center THE TOT, THE TEEN, AND THE WARDROBE Consignment Sale See Saturday, September 10 for event description. GRANDPARENT’S DAY AT TRUNNELL’S See Saturday, September 10 for event description. INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE GARDEN See Saturday, September 10 for event description.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

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 ANNUAL PATRIOT’S DAY AND

FREEDOM WALK Day of Service and Remembrance. Walk begins at the Owensboro Sportscenter War Memorial and ends at the Smothers Park Shelton Memorial. INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE GARDEN See Saturday, September 10 for event description. Tuesday, September 12 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. INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE GARDEN See Saturday, September 10 for event description.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

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

HAUNTED OWENSBORO WITH DAVID WOLFE Joe Ford Nature Center, 3870 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY (Behind GRADD)

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calendar $25 per person includes meal with choice of chopped pork or chopped mutton. 6 – 8 p.m. Register by contacting David Wolfe at 270-313-5597. CORK & CUISINE Celebrate Carnival and the Olympic Spirit and embark on a unique culinary getaway with an exquisite 5-course food, wine, and spirits pairing event! Special Wine Gift Giveaways! $70 per person; Make your reservation by calling the Owensboro Convention Center, (270) 687-8800 or visit owensborocenter.com/event/cork-cuisine. INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE GARDEN See Saturday, September 10 for event description.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

FREE BLUEGRASS ON THE BANK Enjoy some

live music at the River Overlook stage in Smothers Park at the north end of Frederica Street on every first and third Tuesday and Friday nights in September from 7 – 9 p.m.

back to Kentucky and Indiana firemen, police officers, first responders, and active & retired military (including Reserve & National Guard). Join Trunnell’s in honoring America’s bravest men and women who place service before self to keep our families safe every day. Our Hometown Heroes will be admitted FREE with a valid ID, and immediate family members will be admitted at half price. The weekend will be filled with everything used to help make you safe in case of a fire or emergency. The following activities are planned for the weekend as well as many more: kids can climb aboard the fire engine, search the patrol vehicle, investigate a rescue vehicle, listen to the sirens and have “Absolutely Farmtastic Fun” in the Family Fun Acre. Trunnell’s Farm Market, 9255 US-431; 270-733-2222. INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE GARDEN See Saturday, September 10 for event description.

WHITE ON SECOND PRESENTED BY OWENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Dress INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE GARDEN See in white and enjoy a delicious European-style Saturday, September 10 for event description. dinner in the middle of Second Street, while enjoying a live performance by pianist, Diane PRIDE AND PREJUDICE See Friday, September Earle. Order your dinner in advance from one 9 for event description. of our fabulous downtown restaurants…or fix a delightful feast of your own! Top off your fun SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 night by dancing in the street with the amazing FREE FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE AT DCPL Owensboro Symphony Orchestra’s 2nd St Big 2 -4 p.m. Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Band. Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org 7TH ANNUAL OWENSBORO HALF MARATHON Owensboro’s Department of Parks and Recreation will host the 7th Annual Owensboro Half Marathon on Saturday, September 17, 2016. New for this year, will be a 4-Person Relay as part of the event. Events will begin and end at the Edge Ice Center at 1400 Hickman Avenue. Runners may check-in 5:45 – 6:30 a.m.; Race begins at 7 a.m. Individual registration Fee is $60 before September 2 or $70 between September 2-14, 2016. The 4-Person Relay Fee is $100 before September 2 or $140 between September 2-14, 2016, per team. Registration closes at noon on September 14, 2016. You may register on-line at active.com. For more information, call the Owensboro Parks and Recreation Administrative Center at 270-687-8700, or visit owensboroparks.org. FREE 6TH ANNUAL OWENSBORO DRAGON

“AN EVENING WITH DANNY GLOVER” A fundraising evening for the Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation at the Owensboro Convention Center. A reception catered by Moonlite BBQ will be held in the West Ballroom of the Convention Center, and Glover will make an appearance at the reception prior to show. The B-Rich Band will provide music for the reception. The show will feature the Owensboro Dance Theatre, and Alma Randolph. Glover’s speech will focus on issues pertaining to poverty, and he will entertain questions from the audience following his speech. Over the past 22 years, the Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation has hosted fundraising events designed to draw people from all social, racial, religious and political affiliations. This event will bring a very diverse group of individuals together in our beautiful Owensboro Convention Center for a common cause. The ARCF has clothed 15,130 children and our net proceeds exceed $1,152,593.

BOAT FESTIVAL Gather a team of family, friends, or co-workers and join us for a funfilled day of food, music, tailgating and friendly 3RD ANNUAL THE FARMS THAT FEED ME – competition at English Park! The festival begins FARM TO TABLE EVENT Enjoy a unique dining experience at the 3rd annual On-Farm Dinner. at 7 a.m. Enjoy the rolling hills and spectacular view of the countryside, along with live musical FREE LIVE ON THE BANKS is a free, outdoor concert series on Saturday nights May through entertainment provided by the Jericho Woods Band. Beverages and a savory dinner will be September at the River Overlook Stage in prepared with local meats and vegetables Downtown Owensboro, KY. Presented by the City of Owensboro. Overlook Stage: The Idgits provided by Hill View Farms & Cecil Farms. Tickets are $60 per person, reserve your tickets – Allen Street Gazebo: Ray Ligon. today by calling (270) 929-1445 or (270) 929-0558. FREE PIONEER DAYS AT YELLOW CREEK PARK See what it was like to live in Kentucky during the 1800’s as you stroll through Pioneer PRIDE AND PREJUDICE See Friday, September 9 for event description. Village. There will be concessions available by the Daviess County Pork Producers as well SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 as many fun activities and demonstrations for the whole family! Featured demonstrations of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE See Friday, September 9 for event description. life skills in Kentucky from 1815-1845 include: Candlemaking, Rope Making, Basket Weaving, HOMETOWN HEROES DAY See Saturday, Cornshelling, Storytelling, Tomahawk & September 17 for event description. Knife Throwing, Woodworking. Blacksmith, Schoolhouse Activities, Longhunter, Archery. HOMETOWN HEROES DAY In tribute to those who sacrifice so much, Trunnell’s is giving 88 OWENSBORO PARENT

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

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, SEPTEMBER 20

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. FREE BLUEGRASS ON THE BANK Enjoy some

live music at the River Overlook stage in Smothers Park at the north end of Frederica Street on every first and third Tuesday and Friday nights in September from 7 – 9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21

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, SEPTEMBER 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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

FREE BLUEGRASS ON THE BANK Enjoy some

live music at the River Overlook stage in Smothers Park at the north end of Frederica Street on every first and third Tuesday and Friday nights in September from 7 – 9 p.m.

PIGTAILS & COWLICKS Fall/Winter Children’s Consignment Sale Friday, September 23rd – 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, September 24th – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. * Most items 50% off!! Pigtails & Cowlicks Children’s Fall/Winter Consignment Sale offers the opportunity for many area families to shop for new and gently used items from 350 families. All items are for kids – from babies to teens! There will be over 35,000 items of clothing, toys, furniture, books, baby gear, shoes, and more. No Admission Fee to Shop! Open to the public! We accept cash and debit/credit cards. Please visit our website www.pigtailsandcowlicks.com or like us on Facebook!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

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-4 p.m. Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org PIXELATED Owensboro Dance Theatre’s first concert of their 35th Anniversary Season, Pixelated, featuring the professional dance company Apex Dance of Denver, CO. The first piece of the concert will be performed by the Owensboro Dance Theatre with choreography by David Rueille the Artistic Director of Apex Dance. Pixelated features captivating effects utilizing digital mapping to showcase the exceptional dance performance. Through the use of interactive video projection, cameras tract the performers as they dance on the stage. This modern and creative production will be a fantastic demonstration of art and technology integration; 7:30 p.m. at the RiverPark Center; For more information call (270) 684-9580 or email odt1982@gmail.com. For tickets contact RPC box office (270) 687-2770. FREE LIVE ON THE BANKS is a free, outdoor

concert series on Saturday nights May through September at the River Overlook Stage in Downtown Owensboro, KY. Presented by the City of Owensboro. Overlook Stage: Honey Roy Band – Allen Street Gazebo: Pickin’ In The Park. www.OwensboroParent.com

BARK IN THE PARK Families and their dogs come together at Legion Park on September 24th, 2016, from 11 am to 2 pm to complete a one mile walk honoring canine “Best Friends” and cancer survivors. Activities include: Doggie games and activities, contests, including Best Trick and Best Dressed, Mega adoption event with most area shelter and rescues, Low cost micro-chipping and vaccine clinics, Music and food. This is a community event to support the American Cancer Society. Registration is $20 for the first dog and $10 for additional dog. Each will receive a goodie bag which includes an event t-shirt for the owner and a bandana for your dog(s) as well as other goodies. OLE’ CIDER DAYS AT TRUNNELL’S FARM MARKET A Cider-stravaganza!!! A weekend of cider and sampling including six different ciders will tickle your taste buds: strawberry cider, blackberry cider, peach cider, red cherry cider, blueberry cider and fresh apple cider. Fresh picked apples, apple butter, apple pie, and apple bread will be sampled too. This year’s Ole’ Cider Days Festival will feature pulled pork BBQ, freshly pressed apple cider, apple cider donuts, and great fun for the whole family. Our guests will experience hand-cranked presses, enjoy scenic hayrides around the farm and to the pumpkin patch, children can get lost in the interactive corn maze, pumpkin painting, face painting, visit the Animal Barnyard and pet them, or have “Absolutely Farmtastic Fun” in the “Family Fun Acre.” Trunnell’s Farm Market, 9255 US-431; 270-733-2222. PIGTAILS & COWLICKS Fall/Winter Children’s Consignment Sale See Friday, September 23 for event description.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

FREE COLLEGE & CAREER EXPO Free to

attend. Visit with representatives from hundreds of colleges, universities and vocational schools. Talk with local job recruiters and career consultants. More than $750,000 in scholarships available. 1 – 4 p.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center.

2016 at 2 p.m. featuring the instrumental arrangements of our favorite duo, Adrienne Allen and Collin MacQuarrie. This concert is especially planned for the baby-boomer generations featuring many favorites! This is an event you don’t want to miss!! Remember to bring a lawn chair because our seating is limited. Joe Ford Nature Center, 3870 W 2nd Street. OLE’ CIDER DAYS AT TRUNNELL’S FARM MARKET See Saturday, September 24 for event description.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

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.

TASTE OF OWENSBORO The RiverPark Center presents The Taste of Owensboro, a great night of delicious food, mingling with friendly people and live music throughout the evening. Over 40 area restaurants will be on-hand to let you sample their kitchens’ best cuisines. This fabulous evening offers more than just sumptuous cuisines, as you eat and mingle, check out the silent auction featuring hundreds of priceless items. Proceeds benefit the RiverPark Center’s educational programs. For more information and tickets, contact the RiverPark Center Box Office at (270) 687-2787.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

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 SEPTEMBER 28

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, SEPTEMBER 29

FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and

FREE A SUPER NICU REUNION Calling all

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

MUSIC IN THE PARK The Joe Ford Nature Center brings live music for anyone wishing to enjoy nature and music together while getting to know local musicians. Come enjoy Music in The Park on September 25,

2016 BUFFALO FESTIVAL & PAINTOUT The 6th Annual Buffalo Festival & Paintout invites artists to visit Owensboro for a three-day competition to create art documenting the community’s sense of place. The paintings will be presented in a special exhibition and sale during the BUFFALO GALA, an annual fundraiser scheduled 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm on October 1, 2016. The gala will feature a cocktail buffet of locally raised food and an

Owensboro Health NICU graduates! Grab your mask and cape, it’s time to celebrate! 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Owensboro Health Region Hospital Café Meeting Rooms; Call 270-685-7100 for reservations.

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auction of art, weekend getaways, jewelry, spirits and more. Registration fee for Buffalo Paintout $20 on/before September 1, $35 after September 1. To register, go to omfa.us or call (270) 685-3181, or go to 901 Frederica Street.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

OWENSBORO AIR SHOW 2016 Don’t miss this opportunity to get up close and personal to a wide range of aircraft and the performers. Friday will be your chance to meet some of the pilots of these aircraft and experience a taste of the Owensboro Air Show. As the sun begins to set, a few performers will take to the sky to entertain the crowds with an evening spectacle of nighttime air show performances followed by fireworks to conclude the night. Admission is just $2.00 per person and kids 10 and under FREE. There will be food and drink vendors onsite, so make your plans to head to the airport right after work to enjoy a show never before seen in Owensboro. Friday, September 30, 2016 – Owensboro Regional Airport, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday, October 1, 2016 – Downtown Owensboro Riverfront, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday, October 2, 2016 – Downtown Owensboro Riverfront, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Please check www.owensboroairshow.com for additional information, schedule and airport parking map. FREE BLUEGRASS ON THE BANK Enjoy some

live music at the River Overlook stage in Smothers Park at the north end of Frederica Street on every first and third Tuesday and Friday nights in September from 7 – 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

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-4 p.m. Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org PRESERVATION STATION Preservation Station Market Days are held the first full weekend of every month. Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. with over 100 vendors of antique, vintage, handcrafted, and boutique items, live music, and food. Preservation Station Market and Event Center, 9661 Hwy 56. Also open daily Tues-Sat 10 a.m. -5 p.m. and Sunday Noon -5 p.m. Call 270-993-7532, go to www. visitpreservationstation.com, or find us on Facebook. OCTOBERFEST! Trunnell’s Farm Market celebrates the fall season and everything farming! This is an event for the whole family. Come climb aboard the farm equipment while enjoying the countryside. The children can enjoy the Family Fun Acre, play Farm

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calendar Scene Investigation, get lost in the Interactive Corn Maze, visit the Animal Barnyard and pet the animals, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, face painting, pumpkin sculpting and contest, pumpkin painting, great food, carmel apples, and more “Absolutely Farmtastic Fun!” Festival Admission: Cost: $7/child (includes Family Fun Acre, Animal Barnyard, Create a Grasshead or Paint a Pot, and more) FREE admission for adults and children 12 months and under. All gardening demonstration classes are FREE! Trunnell’s Farm Market, 9255 US-431; 270-733-2222.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

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MONSTERS ON THE OHIO The Monsters on the Ohio tournament will hit the waters of the Ohio River in the Newburgh Pool out of Owensboro Ky. Tournament will be launched from English Park boat ramp, October 8, 2016. This is the opportunity for catfish anglers from across the country to compete against the best, of the best for cash and prizes. 90% PAYBACK TOURNAMENT…payout is based on number of entries. Remaining 10% will go back to Monsters on the Ohio. The Monsters on the Ohio tournament is a team event. Teams will consist of one or two persons with one exception. A third person may accompany the team provided the third person is under 16 years of age or over 60 years of age. Entry fees for this tournament is $200.00 per team with $30 going toward big fish per team. WEIGH-IN SITE: The tournament weigh-in will be held at English Park on Hanning Lane in Owensboro. Tournament hours are 6:30 AM until 3:00 PM. All anglers must be in weigh-in line by 4:00 PM with a 5 fish limit per team. To help preserve the sport only live fish will be weighed in and all fish will be released after the tournament. Complete list of tournament rules available on www.monstersontheohio.com REGISTRATION: Participants may enter by mail or click registration link on website www.monstersontheohio.com. Deadline for mail-in and site registration is September 26th. There will be a late fee of $25 for every registration received after September 26th (all late fees will go in the Big Fish pot). Payout will be based on number of entries. Also field test products from national sponsors will be drawn during this event. The first 50 boats registered will receive 2 Monsters on the Ohio T-shirts. Must be entered by September 26th if you want your team listed on back on T- shirt. For more information see www.VisitOwensboro.com. If you’d like to become a sponsor please contact tournament director, Aaron Wheatley at 270-993-3733.

KENTUCKY BOTANICAL GARDENS; light lunch provided; WKBG, 25 Carter Rd.; 270-852-8925.

1ST SATURDAY FOR KIDS: THE GREAT PUMPKIN A fun learning program for children age 5 – 11; Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens, 25 Carter Rd.; 270-852-8925. FREE SUNSET CRUISERS DOWNTOWN

CRUISE-IN Downtown Cruise-In is moving Uptown for the SUPER CRUISE! Cruise Frederica Street for chance to win! October’s Cruise-In will be held at Home Depot, 5150 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY; October’s theme will be Orphans (makes out of production); 4 – 9 p.m. GLOW IN THE PARK Join the Wendell Foster Campus and the Owensboro Symphony’s 2nd Street Band for a fun-filled night of picnicking and wonderful music in the WFC Sensory Park and Garden! Picnic starts at 6:30 p.m. – Music starts at 7:30 p.m.; Wendell Foster Campus Sensory Park & Garden 815 Triplett St. OWENSBORO AIR SHOW 2016 See Friday, September 30 for event description.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

PRESERVATION STATION See Saturday, October 1 for event description. OWENSBORO AIR SHOW 2016 See Friday, September 30 for event description. OCTOBERFEST! BY TRUNNNELL’S FARM MARKET See Saturday, October 1 for event description.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

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 4

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. CAPITOL STEPS WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE ELECTING The Capitol Steps are a troupe of Congressional staffers-turnedcomedians who travel the country satirizing the very people and places that once employed them. Most cast members have worked on Capital Hill; some for Democrats, some for Republicans, and others for politicians who firmly straddle the fence. No matter who holds office, there’s never a shortage of material; 7 p.m. RiverPark Center.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5

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. 90 OWENSBORO PARENT

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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 FREE BLUEGRASS OPEN JAM SESSION

Great time to come experience Bluegrass Music during open jam! Musicians begin at 6 p.m. and usually jam until around 9 p.m.; International Bluegrass Music Museum, 117 Daviess St.; 270-926-7891.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

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-4 p.m. Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org JOE FORD NATURE CENTER WALK Fundraiser for Joe Ford Nature center that consists of a fun walk from the beginning of the Greenbelt (West 2nd St) and ends on the Greenbelt at W. 5th St. Prizes and awards to be given in designated age groups; Joe Ford Nature Center, 3870 W 2nd Street. 2016 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Alzheimer’s Association is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Everyone walking needs to register, including children. Parents/

guardians can register children online or complete an offline registration form and sign the waiver on behalf of the child. There is no registration fee for the Walk. However, we ask every walker to make a personal donation and commit to raising funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Every registered participant will receive a T-shirt after achieving the fundraising minimum of $100. Unless otherwise communicated, T-shirts will be available for pick up on Walk day; Smothers Park Registration – 9 a.m., Opening Ceremony – 9:30 a.m., Walk Begins – 10 a.m. Detail information, registration information and event specifics are available online at act.alz.org THE GREAT PUMPKIN FEST AT TRUNNELL’S FARM Everything pumpkins! The Great Pumpkin Hunt will begin at 2:00PM (children bring your baskets). Prizes Given. The event will include pumpkin painting and contest, guess the weight of the giant pumpkin, pumpkin bowling, funky pumpkin game, pumpkin sculpting contest, pumpkin checkers, pumpkin toss, and face painting. Hop aboard a hayride to the pumpkin patch, find a pumpkin in the pumpkin poundage patch, play Farm Scene Investigation, get lost in the Interactive Corn Maze, visit the Animal Barnyard and pet them, or enjoy the scenery while the children play in the Family Fun Acre. The entire family will enjoy tasting Pumpkin Stew, Pumpkin Pies, Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Ice Cream, Pumpkin Rolls, Pumpkin Juice and more “Absolutely Farmtastic Fun!” Trunnell’s Farm Market, 9255 US-431; 270-733-2222. MONSTERS ON THE OHIO See Friday October 7 for event description.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

THE GREAT PUMPKIN FEST See Saturday, October 8 for event description.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10

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.

FALL BREAK FAMILY FUN ON THE TRUNNELL’S FARM Come out and enjoy wagon rides from 11:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. each day. The Farm Grille will be open so bring your appetite and enjoy Cheese Burgers, Pork Chop Sandwiches, BBQ Pork/Mutton Sandwiches, Chili or Burgoo, Southern Fried Fish, Hotdogs, Nachos & Cheese, Supreme Nacho and SO MUCH MORE!!! Trunnell’s Farm Market, 9255 US-431; 270-733-2222

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11

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. FALL BREAK FAMILY FUN ON THE TRUNNELL’S FARM See Monday, October 10 for event description.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13

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

FALL BREAK FAMILY FUN ON THE TRUNNELL’S FARM See Monday, October 10 for event description.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

FALL BREAK FAMILY FUN ON THE TRUNNELL’S FARM See Monday, October 10 for event description.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

FREE FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE AT DCPL 2 -4 p.m. Daviess County

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REID’S ORCHARD APPLE FEST An event that has something for the whole family, Reid’s Apple Festival draws people from the community and many neighboring states. With more than 20 food booths, 90 crafts booths, various entertainment, demonstrations and carnival rides you’ll surely find something to do. The festival was named a Top 10 event by the Kentucky Tourism Council and a Top 20 event by the southeast Tourism Society which covers eleven states; Reid’s Orchard, 4818 KY-144. MOONLIT’ HARVEST FEST & FLASHLIGHT NIGHT Trunnell’s Moonlit’ Harvest Fest begins with family fun in the Family Fun Acre with live entertainment all day. Afterwards, it’s time for Flashlight Night in the Trunnell’s Corn Maze! Enjoy finding your way through the Interactive Corn Maze in the DARK which is a whole new experience that is fun for all ages. The Great Glow-in-the-Dark Pumpkin Hunt kicks off at 7 p.m. The entire family will enjoy moonlit’ fun at Trunnell’s from 6 – 10 p.m. with hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a chance to visit and pet the animals in the the Animal Barnyard, bonfires, weenie roasts, s’mores, and more! One of the most exciting parts about the night on the farm is our Cracklin’ Campfires! Reserve a private campfire site online today! The farm will take on a whole different look by moonlight! The maze is darker and spookier, wagon rides are more adventurous, campfires are brighter and cheerier, and treats from The Farm Grille seem tastier! SPECIAL FIREWORKS ON THE FARM starts at 8:30 p.m.. Trunnell’s Farm Market, 9255 US-431; 270-733-2222.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

REID’S ORCHARD APPLE FEST See Saturday, October 15 for event description.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17

FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and younger and Circle Time

for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18

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 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 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20

FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and younger and Circle Time

for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

BELLE OF CINCINNATI FALL TOUR Come join BB Riverboats’ Belle of Cincinnati on its Fall Tour of river cities. The grand Belle of Cincinnati will stop in Owensboro on October 21st and October 22nd offering a spectacular lunch and dinner cruise. Not interested in a dining cruise, just book a non-meal sightseeing ride only and enjoy this unique opportunity!! Reservations Required 800-261-8586; You may visit www.bbriverboats.com/belle_cruise_tour-fall for additional information! SPOOKTACULAR SKATE AT EDGE ICE CENTER Dress in your favorite Halloween Costume and Skate to your favorite Halloween music. Bring your friends and family to have a SPOOKTACULAR TIME! $7 per person; Edge Ice Center, 1400 Hickman Ave.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

FREE FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE AT DCPL 2 -4 p.m. Daviess County

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OWENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OPENING NIGHT 2016 Daniel Black, the first conductor finalist to conduct on the season will open with a extraordinarily interesting work by young American composer Mason Bates. Bates has become a sensation in large part thanks to Mothership, the work to be performed, because of its being premiered by the 2011 YouTube Symphony. This short energetic opener imagines the orchestra as a Mothership that is ‘docked’ by several visiting soloists, who offer brief but virtuosict riffs on the work’s thematic material over action-packed electro-acoustic orchestral figuration. Season Tickets or Concert Tickets Available at www.theoso.com/concerts-tickets or calling Owensboro Symphony Orchestra (270) 684-0661. FOR KING & COUNTRY – PRICELESS THE TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST, JORDAN FELIZ For King & Country is the duo of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone. Born in Sydney, Australia to a music promoter/ entertainment manager father, and siblings of contemporary Christian singer/songwriter, Rebecca St. James, the brothers grew up in a musical household. They relocated to Nashville in 1991. Their sophomore album, RUN WILD. LIVE FREE. LOVE STRONG clearly reflects the hearts of two faithful men determined to embrace life with zest and faith, and to inspire those who listen to do exactly the same thing. Owensboro Convention Center, 8 p.m. BELLE OF CINCINNATI FALL TOUR See Friday, October 21 for event description.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 27TH ANNUAL TRAIL OF TREATS 5:30 p.m. downtown

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 ANNUAL BOO RUN The proceeds from the Boo Run Run on October 29, 2016 will benefit Daviess County Middle School students and staff. The goal of this event is to raise money in order to help create and sustain healthy environments where students, especially those in greatest need, can learn more and flourish. We are hoping to promote healthy living and exercise to faculty, staff, students, friends, and families; 9 a.m., at DCMS. FREE FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE AT DCPL 2 -4 p.m. Daviess County

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 OWL-O-WEEN PARTY An afternoon filled with nature-themed Halloween fun. 2 – 4 p.m.; Something for children of all ages to enjoy. No cost. Donations accepted. Joe Ford Nature Center, 3870 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY (Behind GRADD)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and younger and Circle Time

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