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FRO M THE E D I TOR SPORTS: A POWERFUL BONDING TOOL I don’t know the first thing about sports. There isn’t an athletic bone in my body. In fact, the only bone I’ve ever broken was from a bad game of kickball in the fourth grade.
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bonding tool. The one thing I love about winter is going to WKU basketball games with my dad to cheer on our alma mater. I might rarely look up at the score, but there is such spirit in watching my dad sing the fight song or the players pour their hearts onto a squeaky gym floor or seeing an entire arena decked out in red, rooting for a group of eager college kids. In this issue, we sit down with WKU senior forward Justin Johnson, Stephen Fisher of the Bowling Green Fencing Academy and Cameroon native Boris Siakam, who has journeyed from a small-town basketball star to a professional player to becoming a recent U.S. citizen, proud of his home and where it has led him.
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THE BUZZ
THE REAL PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS THAT SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY
FEATURES [08] CHRISTINA DAWSON:
DIVINELY ORCHESTRATED
[12] BORIS SIAKAM: CLOSE TO HOME [18] AN APPRENTICESHIP IN THE
21ST CENTURY
[24] TAMMY DUKE-FELTZ: “I STILL HAVE FAITH” [26] JUSTIN JOHNSON: LEAVING A LEGACY
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YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO YOUTH SPORTS AND RECREATION IN BOWLING GREEN
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THE ARTS
LOVE ART GALLERY BOWLING GREEN MAKER: BEN HUGHES
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THE STYLE
PICTURESQUE CAPE COD MIXES BRIGHT COLORS AND BOLD PATTERNS
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MARCH INTO FASHION
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THE GETAWAY
36 HOURS IN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
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EASY SHEET PAN DINNERS TO MAKE TONIGHT
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YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND BOWLING GREEN
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THE
BUZZ CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2017 VOLUNTEER AWARDS In January, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce announced four awards recognizing outstanding volunteer service in the community this past year. Awards included Ambassador of the Year, awarded to Jana Sublett of CASA of South Central Kentucky; Board Volunteer of the Year, awarded to Chris Thorn of Graves Gilbert Clinic; Volunteer of the Year, awarded to Bryan Thompson of Henkel; and BGYP Young Professional of the Year, awarded to Nick Newbould of Core Tech, LLC. “Each year, the level of success our organization achieves would not be possible without the loyalty and service from our dedicated volunteers,” said Board chairman Joy Hunt. “These volunteers consistently go beyond their normal duties to support the Chamber and give back to the community. We’re extremely fortunate to have such a loyal volunteer base, and we thank each volunteer for his and her hard work and commitment.”
DRAKES CREEK RECEIVES LIBRARY GRANT
Drakes Creek Middle School Library was recognized as the winner of the School Library Grant sponsored by the Friends of WKU Libraries. This is the fourth year WKU Libraries has offered the grant to schools in the Barren River Area Development District. The grant is given to one middle or high school annually to improve collections, technology, students’ research skills and reading enrichment opportunities. According to Renee Hale, library media specialist, funds will be used to improve technology by creating a Green Screen studio for students to create and edit video projects. “The video projects will encourage hands-on, creative application of thinking,” said Hale. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this to our students.”
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL CHANGES FOR DOWNTOWN The City of Bowling Green Public Works Department is conducting two 90-day traffic studies downtown. Beginning on Jan. 31, traffic signals were replaced with stop signs at the 8th Avenue and College Street intersection as well as the 8th Avenue and State Street intersection. For more information, contact Kim Lancaster at 270-363-3642.
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ANOTHER YEAR OF SUCCESS FOR ROMANCE AT THE RAILPARK The Historic RailPark and Train Museum hosted its 4th Annual Romance at the RailPark fundraising event, where guests enjoyed a romantic dinner on the dining car.
GATTON ACADEMY STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition recognized four students from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky for their poetry entries. Frankfort second-year student Nikitha Rajendran is an American Voices Nominee and received a Gold Key award for her poem “Dheivam.” Gold Key awards are given to the very best works submitted to local programs, and are automatically considered for national recognition. Lexington first-year student Sarah Yaacoub received Silver Key awards for her poems “Breaking” and “The Things We Lost” and an Honorable Mention for her poem “Deteriorate.” Silver Key awards are standout works submitted to local programs that demonstrate exceptional ability.
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Honorable Mentions were awarded to Irvine second-year student Jacob Harris and Hopkinsville second-year student Deeya Patel. Harris received recognition for his poem “Scattered Thoughts of a Kentucky Teen.” Patel received recognition for her poems “Almost Eighteen,” “Late Afternoon” and “Tickets.” “While students at The Gatton Academy are selected for admission based on their interests and abilities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, many of our students are passionate about the arts and humanities, as well,” said Dr. Lynette Breedlove, director of The Gatton Academy. “It is very exciting for these students to be recognized for their creative writing. Each of these four students has a unique perspective on our world and their experience, and they contribute in important ways to our community.”
The evening started with wine from Reid’s Livery Winery and live music in the grand L&N Depot Lobby. BG Catering prepared a special menu of French-inspired beef bourguignon, champagne chicken and shrimp scampi. Guests previewed a women’s fashion display from Kenzie Parker Boutique. Included in the dinner package was a screening of “The Harvey Girls” shown in the RailPark Theater. The Duncan Hines Dining Car is available for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, private parties, corporate outings, employee appreciation dinners and bus groups with a maximum seating of 48 people.
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The first week of January, Christina
divinely
ORCHESTRATED CHRISTINA DAWSON FOLLOWS UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS
Dawson’s downtown Bowling Green office remained a glittering silver and white Christmas wonderland. Everything was showroom pristine, yet warm and inviting despite the frosted decor.
The thoughtfully decorated house is the
command station for a service that changes lives and is growing into something that also aims to build and promote regional community. Dawson is the founder and COO of SOKY Jobs. As is frequently the case, hindsight has revealed what she would call divine intention in her unlikely path. Fifteen years can propel a person light-years beyond where they imagined they would be.
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At 17 years old, Dawson was attending
a private school, but her family was going through a rough financial patch, and school was expensive.
“I felt bad, so I came up with this plan
about how I was going to figure out how to finish high school online on my own … but then I kind of decided I was going to ‘take a little break’ and I got a job without having a diploma, because nobody actually asked me to produce it.”
During her interview for a sales position
at Nextel Wireless, Dawson said she had recently graduated.
“... really I wasn't trying to be deceptive,
I was just embarrassed. And he thought I meant college, but I was only 18 years old, had no high school diploma, yet I was making more money than most of my friends who had graduated from college. So here I am with no debt making $40,000 a year selling cellphones. I thought I was hot stuff.”
It was short-lived, however. The secret
was weighing on her, and after quitting the job at Nextel, Dawson realized finding another job without even a GED diploma PHOTOS BYBRANDON HESSON
was tougher than she anticipated.
“I ended up kind of breaking down and
realizing that I had to face the music. I was given the opportunity to enroll at Lighthouse
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Academy. I was 19 at the time. If I could get my diploma, I was
going to get it.”
Collier, president of Davert, a Canadian-based manufacturing
The man who visited the furniture store that day was Bob
With only a semester of Algebra II standing between Dawson
company that in 2012 selected Bowling Green as its first U.S.
and her high school diploma, she buckled down and did the work
location. Collier was shopping for everything he needed to set up
from home.
short-term housing during times when he was in town on business.
“The one thing that I always clinged to, and I think it’s what’s
Dawson went as far as finding the floor plan for his apartment and
really gotten me as far as I have, is that I’ve failed time and time
selecting the best furniture for the layout. She pointed out that
again, but I never give up. I pushed through it and barely eeked
all the work would be easier for him with a personal assistant. He
my way to a grade so that I could actually graduate. Back then I
shrugged off the suggestion, but two weeks later Dawson opened
didn’t see it, but now I know that God had a plan for me in all of
an email that contained a job offer.
that because it gave me this really strong passion.”
Dawson spent a few years working different jobs before
not glamorous. Nothing about this job was glamorous. I was not a
deciding she needed to get serious about her future. She knew
girl who ever would’ve thought I’d be working in a manufacturing
her strength was in sales, so she searched online and applied for a
company. But little did I know that God had a plan. And it would
position with Ashley HomeStore. The job was a leap in the right
transform my life. I would go from being a living, breathing,
direction.
walking misconception of the industry to becoming the biggest
cheerleader in Southern Kentucky for manufacturing careers.”
“I thought, ‘This is a great networking opportunity. Somebody
“I couldn’t believe it. I knew this is what I needed to do. It was
is going to find me here.’ Well, that’s exactly what happened. A
man walks in—I’ll never forget it for the rest of my life—[it]
assistant to director of sales to director of sales and marketing
changed everything. I was back in the breakroom eating my lunch
and finally to corporate marketing/public relations for the whole
… somebody [over the headset] said, ‘Christina, you gotta get out
company.
here and help me.’ Had I said ‘No, I’m on my break,’ I would’ve
missed the opportunity of a lifetime.”
I had to psych myself up—here I am in this male-dominated
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Over two and half years, Dawson progressed from executive
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industry, no women hardly at all. There were days that I would
workforce development means, to see what it looks like day-to-day
go hide in my office and cry. But I wouldn’t trade those days for
from all different aspects. I’d love to say that I was smart enough to
anything. It developed my character; I had to rely on God a lot. It
have been planning all of this since day one—I wasn't—but what I
was stressful. But in a good way. These were all things I needed to
was doing was market research to develop a product and a service,
experience.”
a solution for all of these needs, for all of these problems. I’m a
Then, in February 2014, Dawson read a newspaper article
problem solver. That’s who I am, that’s what I do. Do not give
about a grant from the City of Bowling Green and Warren County
me problem you don’t want fixed, because I will not be able to
to the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce to hire a
help myself. So when I was told that the program I had worked
workforce coordinator.
so hard to build wasn't going to continue, I had no other option.
There were several companies that wanted to hire me directly,
“I literally thought to myself, ‘Did they create this job for me
and forget to tell me?’ ”
but that wasn’t enough … my passion was to help the person, the
Dawson took action, calling the Chamber president and
individual, find what was right for them.”
setting up a meeting to sell herself for the position before it was
even posted. Over the course of a few weeks, the job was posted
Jobs was born.
and interviews conducted, but her lobbying paid off. Dawson was
offered the position.
the month—it was March 31, which happened to be a Thursday.
“I couldn’t believe it, and it was a pay cut for me, but I knew
And I remember everybody saying, ‘Well you’re going to take the
it was the right thing. I knew it’s what God wanted for me. I took
day off tomorrow.’ But I didn’t. I started my company on April 1
it. It would turn out to be the most transformative two years of my
of 2016, April Fool’s Day on a Friday, and I held a hiring event. I
life. My path is so divinely orchestrated that nobody could make
helped four people get a job that day.”
up what I’ve been through in the past five years to set me up for
where I am today.”
but Dawson touts the major difference between her service and
There had been a disconnect between companies with
the myriad national job sites that exist.
available positions and skilled employees finding them. In her
two years as workforce coordinator with the Chamber, Dawson
relying on the jobseeker. That means you are going to wait for
tackled that disconnect and saw the local unemployment rate drop
people who are going to go look for a job to go and look for it.
significantly. However, the position would not be funded longer
SOKY Jobs—totally different ballgame. We post ads on Facebook,
than two years, and Dawson had some tough decisions to make.
Instagram, Twitter; we drive unsuspecting candidates to the
“I was given the opportunity to really understand what
website to apply. If you’re not in the market for a job, you’re
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Out of this drive to help as many people as possible, SOKY “My last day as the workforce coordinator was the last day of
SOKYJobs.com posts open positions for regional employers,
“Companies who invest in those sites, you are 100 percent
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not going to pick up on the fact that such and such
the housing? What is it like to live there? SOKY
is hiring, so that’s why we just plop it right in their
Jobs will have a portal for each of our communities,
newsfeed. We market jobs like any other marketing
and they can find all that information right there at
company that advertises any kind of consumer-based
their fingertips. It makes so much more sense to do
product. We sell jobs just like somebody sells ink
it as a region because we have so much to offer as a
pens. Our reach right now averages around 170,000
region. I’ve got this whole new passion for growing
people a month.”
communities.”
Dawson won’t stop there, however. She has a
bigger picture in mind. SOKY Jobs is evolving into something more than just a job marketing service; it will promote the entire region. The company now has contracts with Butler, Allen and Simpson counties which allows companies in those counties to post their jobs for free.
“The contracts that we’ve signed with Butler,
In just two years, SOKY Jobs has gone from a
one-person run website to a six-employee operation. Dawson dreams big. She hopes to expand the video production the company has begun; personally, she wants to delve deeper into her passion for music as a singer-songwriter; she also sees the possibility of replicating SOKY Jobs in other regions; but in all
Allen and Simpson, we are doing marketing for their
this she admits it’s only partly in her control.
community. People move across the country for a job
every day. Why would they not move to Franklin?
in us a passion and a purpose for what we're supposed
Not move to Scottsville? Why would they not move
to do, and if you can link together that passion with
to Butler County? There are so many opportunities.
your purpose, the sky’s the limit for what He can
We are doing community profiles. We’re going to be
accomplish in your life. I am so blessed to have been
attracting people based on the job. But what about
able to find both of those things.”
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hen Boris Siakam talks about family, his eyes light up. And there’s plenty of family to talk about. His
worldwide support system includes brothers
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close to HOME
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James, Christian and Pascal and sisters Vanessa and Raissa, all spread out from France to Canada to the U.S.
Just a “kid from Cameroon,” Boris was the first
of his siblings to come to the U.S. from Africa as an exchange student. He spent his senior year playing basketball at Caverna High School in Horse Cave before receiving a scholarship to play for Western Kentucky University. In addition to the Siakam brood, nearly 15 years since he was a young exchange student, Boris remains an integral part of his host family, their pairing seemingly a stroke of fate—or a “blessing”
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as they would call it.
Boris’ senior year, and it was passing quickly. Scholarship
offers started pouring in.
Boris initially would have been in the U.S. his junior
year if things had gone as intended. Instead, he encountered
some roadblocks during the paperwork process. A host
in bed one night and my husband and I talking, and I just
family was lined up already, but by the time everything
started crying, and he was like, ‘What’s wrong with you?’
was ironed out for his senior year, they had to back out.
And I said, ‘It’s already February. How are we going to let
him go?’ ”
According to Boris, “sometimes things happen for the
“About February of that year I can remember laying
best; you just have to end up in the right hands.”
worried he was waiting too long. It was nearing graduation
The right hands ended up being Gary and Sonya Bragg
Boris agonized over his decision. Gary and Sonya were
and their two children.
when one evening he called them into his room.
“We had no intention of doing anything like that,”
Sonya remembers him saying: “I’ve made my decision.
Sonya laughs. “Somebody at the school just said, ‘Why
I want to go to Western Kentucky University. I want to
don’t we ask Gary and Sonya? They’d probably do it.’ I
stay close to home.”
remember thinking, ‘OK, the school year is 10 months; we
can do anything for 10 months.’ Ten. Months. Now here
able to speak with Boris’ father Tchamo and mother
we are all these years later. He has just brought so many
Victoire while he was in the Braggs’ care.
blessings to our family, and we’re very thankful, very
“I remember when he decided to stay (and attend
thankful that we took the chance all those years ago.”
WKU), and I wrote his mother a card and I had him to
Caverna High School saw 30 victories that 2003-04
translate. I told him. ‘I want you to tell your mom that we
basketball season, advancing to the state tournament for
are going to take care of you just like you were ours. It’s
the first time in years. Sonya recalls the excitement not
our promise that she won’t have to worry about you.’ ”
only in her household but the whole community. But it was
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Because of a language barrier, Sonya says she wasn’t
Boris graduated from WKU in 2008 and went on to play
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professionally overseas for almost nine years. That athleticism
that he did. Sometimes you’d be surprised how a name does to
clearly runs in the Siakam DNA. Boris says his siblings all
people. He’s a very good-hearted kid, compassionate to people,
have their own talents—basketball, tennis, soccer—and Pascal
and that’s just how my dad was.”
currently plays in the NBA for the Toronto Raptors.
approach to life.
With most of his siblings around the globe, except Raissa
Tchamo has left a legacy apparent in the Siakam children’s
who lives in Bowling Green, Boris frequently gets to spend time
with his honorary family, the Braggs.
willing to be there for other people, always helped out, always
put himself before anyone he met, it didn’t matter. He sacrificed
They all come together as quite the team—a lively bunch,
“He had a great heart and was that kind of person who was
with easy smiles and laughter and a whole lot of spirit.
so much for us to have the life that we have. We are all always
going to be forever grateful for that, and we’re hoping that
Boris laughs at the thought of it. “Yeah, everytime we get
together we don’t take it for granted. We always have that time,
everything we do in life we always make him proud.”
that moment we cherish together—just amazing family, amazing
people.”
he’s gone. He might not be present physically, but he always
Glancing skyward, Boris continues, “I never really feel like
Boris’ real all-star is his 8-year-old son, Joaquin Siakam.
has been present in everybody’s heart and way of life. I catch
Talking about Joaquin, his eyes don’t just light up, he practically
myself doing things that kind of remind me of him and how he
beams, exuding a fierce pride for his son.
approached things, even the way he laughs. People back home
tell me I have that same kind of fearless presence. Having that
“It was so ironic that in high school and college I wore
21 basketball number, and Joaquin was born on the 21st,” he
kind of blessing is a great honor.”
laughs. “Joaquin has been a blessing to me.”
graduate high school.
Boris’ son carries a special designation in his full name—
The Braggs met Tchamo when he visited to see his son
Joaquin Armel Tchamo Siakam, named after Boris’ father, who
died in 2014.
that he was OK. That he was in a good place. They’re just super,
“I don’t know why I gave my son his name (at the time), but
super people,” Sonya says about Boris’ parents. “I can’t say
maybe it was a sign because my son has the same kind of heart
enough about what kind of people they are. All their children
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show that.”
finally, he would say, ‘Mama, that’s not what it’s about.’ ”
Ending his basketball career about a year and a half ago,
Boris has goals for his life, but he doesn’t mention
Boris returned to Bowling Green, where he’s now a business
anything material. He works every day to be a great father
manager at Greenwood Ford, and as of just a few months
and instill in Joaquin the same values his family—both
ago, a new American citizen.
biological and honorary—passed on to him.
“The hardest thing was accepting another citizenship,”
“It’s not about what you give to your kids,” he says, “it’s
he says, “but it was really a no-brainer because of everything
about what you leave in them, and that’s what they’re (the
it brings to the table for me and for my kid. Even though
Braggs) doing every day for us.”
I’m an American citizen, I’ll always be a kid from Douala,
Cameroon. It’s important that none of us forget where we
because he knows first-hand what it is to have people push
came from; that’s what makes you unique; that’s what
him toward his dreams.
makes you the person that you are today.”
Boris carries the insight and integrity of someone
do, still dreaming, very very big, and just want to be so
wisened even beyond his 31 years, and it’s a trait he’s carried
successful in life to do nice things for everybody that I meet
for as long as Sonya can remember.
and also be able to touch everybody that I come in contact
“I worried. We’re not the most affluent people,” she
with. I make a small impact now back home, but I’m looking
says. “We have everything we need and we’re fine and good,
forward to being able to put a smile on all the kids' faces
average middle class I guess you’d say, but I had told him
and hopefully give them something to dream about, and
that I worried that there was somebody else who could’ve
hopefully that will make them better and make their family
taken and done more for you, material-wise or whatever. And
better and definitely make the world better.”
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And he wants to make a difference for kids in Cameroon,
“I had a vision about where I wanted to be in life—still
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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
N AT I O N A L C O R V E T T E M U S E U M
ADVENTURE
Awaits Two Bowling Green attractions bring new activities just in time for spring
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f adventure is your middle name, two Bowling
enjoy nature at the park from a bird’s eye view, too!”
Green attractions have added new activities that are
Guests visiting Lost River Cave can visit the Gift
sure to keep you and your family occupied.
Shop, stocked with Kentucky-made products, home
Lost River Cave is known for having Kentucky’s
décor, unique gifts, jewelry and much more. A sluice
only underground boat tour, and soon you’ll be able
mine offers the opportunity to mine for treasures by
to zip over the valley, too. The Flying Squirrel Zipline
panning for gemstones and fossils. Other activities
will be a three-zip adventure that begins when you
include the Adult Nature Program Series, the Junior
step off an 80-foot bluff that sends you soaring through
Naturalist Program, nature trails, a seasonal butterfly
the trees. Professional guides will lead you on this
habitat, geocaching and more.
exhilarating trip over the valley’s largest blue hole.
The Flying Squirrel Zipline is slated to open in
Little zippers will be able to have an experience of their
April and will be $35 for the three-zip adventure.
own on the Lightning Bug Zipline. For ages three and
Special ‘Soar and Explore’ packages will be offered
over, this second course is a perfect way to learn the
combining Lost River Cave’s signature Cave Boat Tour
ropes.
with the outdoor zipline experience.
“We’re so excited to offer Bowling Green’s first
Lost River Cave is a nonprofit organization. All
outdoor ziplining experience,” said Rho Lansden,
proceeds from Adventure Tours, the Gift Shop and
executive
Nature Center Programs support the woodlands,
director
of
Lost
River
Cave.
“Our
underground boat tour and nature trails give you a
wetlands and wildlife at Lost River Cave.
unique experience from the ground. Now, you can
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Across town, more fast action fun can be had at the
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National Corvette Museum and NCM Motorsports Park.
know who exactly gets the winner bragging rights. The only
Trackside visitors can pilot their very own ground-bound
requirements are closed-toe shoes and a minimum height of
rocket ship—a C7 Corvette Stingray—for their choice of laps
60” (or valid drivers’ license). And at only $20 per person,
around the 3.15 mile road course, or an in-depth, instructed
everyone can have a turn.
experience with the pros that includes lunch and a guided
Across I-65 at the Museum, a new racing simulator
V.I.P. Museum tour. The Corvette Touring (laps) is $199,
provides fun for all ages. For $10 guests can climb behind
while the Corvette Experience is $599. Both are available to
the wheel of a C6 Corvette for a session on a virtual racetrack.
anyone age 18 and up with a valid drivers’ license.
Choose between three models of Corvettes (which does
Hot Lap rides at high speeds with a professional driver
affect speed and handling) and push the pedal to the metal.
are also available for $100, or you can take laps in your own
Passengers are welcome as the Corvette shifts, vibrates and
car on track (no Corvette required!) for $45.
sounds much like the real deal. The only requirement to
“You don’t have to own a Corvette to have fun at the track,”
drive is to reach the pedals and see over the steering wheel.
said Mitch Wright, general manager. “We have a number
Kids can even sit in a parent’s lap to steer if they can’t reach
of offerings at different price points to fit your budget, and
the pedals.
comfort level.”
For those with a competitive racing bug, the NCM
rides for $20. Choose from a selection of cars, and any age is
Kartplex offers high speed go-karts where friends and family
welcome. This can be a fun activity for kids, or bring your
engage in a little friendly competition. Strap on a helmet
out-of-town guests for an exciting experience at the home of
and hop in for a session on track, and it’s timed so you’ll
America’s sports car.
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If vintage Corvettes are your thing, the Museum offers
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An Apprenticeship in the
21ST CENTURY BY CAITLIN GREENWELL
Dr. Andrew McMichael has a scholarly interest in history and considers Belgian ale to be his favorite brew.
Dr. Cate Webb is a chemist and prefers a considerably hoppier India pale ale, which her husband has dubbed “tongue-shriveling.”
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W
hile their studies may differ, and tastes in beer may vary even more, McMichael and Webb have combined a singular passion in the study of alcohol. This passion created one of the newest programs on Western Kentucky University’s campus: Brewing and Distilling Arts & Sciences. When asked what piqued his interest in getting such a program off the ground, McMichael, associate dean of Potter College of Arts & Letters, has a joking, three-word answer. “I like beer,” he said, with a chuckle. McMichael’s interest in the creation of alcohol dates back nearly 30 years ago to 1989 when he first began home brewing. “I liked beer, but I wasn’t a beer fanatic or a beer snob,” he said. “I found a kit in the back of some hunting catalog and then I was hooked on it.” As a professor of history at WKU, McMichael began teaching a course on the history of alcohol. He said his class
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became very popular just as the home brewing movement took off. He soon met with Webb, associate dean for research of Ogden College of Science & Engineering, to talk about bringing a program focused solely on alcohol to WKU. To kick off their research, Webb said she and McMichael took several road trips to meet with brewers. “Basically, we went to small brewers, large brewers, mediumsized brewers, people who just started in the business, people who had a lot of experience,” Webb said. “And we basically asked them just a few questions, such as, ‘What do you wish you knew when you started?’ and ‘What would you like to see our graduates know?’ ” Webb said their answers were remarkably consistent in that most brewers wished for more business and history knowledge coming into the field. WKU’s Brewing and Distilling Arts & Sciences program, which offers an undergraduate and a graduate certificate, is unique in that it is not based solely in science or hospitality, McMichael said. “Right from the beginning, it was a student-centered approach,” McMichael said. “What do our students need to get a job after this?” Webb said this program, and other interdisciplinary programs like it, is appealing to this generation of students. “Students coming to college are interested in things that
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intersect—broader things, things that impact communities, entrepreneurial opportunities—interdisciplinary aspects and solutions to problems,” Webb said. During McMichael and Webb’s road trips, they learned that brewers also needed workers who had hands-on experience. “That’s what we do best at WKU,” Webb said. “We really are able to provide hands-on student-focused opportunities in the lab, in life, in internships. We like to think of our program as an apprenticeship in the 21st century.” Those coming into the program don’t need any prior knowledge of brewing or distilling, she said. Webb said the multidisciplinary certificate is designed to complement an existing major in a related field. Distilling, while a signature industry in Kentucky, is harder than brewing for the WKU program to include in its curriculum due to strenuous federal regulations and costs, McMichael said. “We can run a perfectly respectable brewing program with $5,000 worth of equipment—a still costs $80,000,” he said. The main obstacle the program has faced is finding the money to purchase a still, but the program hopes to procure one this year. In fact, a cutting-edge still has been specially designed for the WKU program—it just hasn’t been built. “We designed a still so that we could, in the laboratory, demonstrate to students how to distill a variety of spirits,” Webb said. “Not focused just on bourbon, gin or vodka. It would be
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a unique instrument in the industry and really put us on the map.” This new still would be an addition to the program’s state-of-the-art brewery, which has already garnered a lot of attention. Owned and run by Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., the 135-barrel-capacity on-campus brewery began operations in 2016. It contains classroom laboratory space where students can develop and test new recipes, conduct brewing research and get involved in the brewing process. Webb said she can vividly remember the date the Alltech partnership was realized. On July 31, 2014, she and McMichael were on one of their many road trips to visit breweries in Lexington, and the pair had an appointment with Alltech. Alltech was not only interested in the professional development opportunities WKU could offer the brewery’s employees, but also using the university’s campus as a new brewery location. The company had a brand-new, small-scale brewery on a pallet in storage, ready to be sold to a company in the Middle East. After this meeting, the brewery eventually was relocated to the Center for Research and Development, and became the centerpiece of the Brewing and Distilling Arts & Sciences program. “This is the largest brewery on any college campus in the country—maybe in the world,” McMichael said. 20 BOWLING GREEN LIVING
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The buzz of such a campus brewery would travel fast and far, McMichael said he learned soon after the Alltech deal was struck. “I was at a brewing conference in Portland, Ore., standing in line at a bar, and I already heard brewers standing in line behind me talking about WKU,” McMichael said. “I turned around and asked where they were from, and they said ‘New Zealand.’ I said, ‘Wow, where did you hear about this?’ ” McMichael said he knew this would be an interesting partnership, but underestimated just how quickly it would take off. Alltech’s investment in WKU represents about $600,000 worth of cash, renovations, equipment and staffing, McMichael said. In addition to this substantial investment by Alltech, McMichael said the program as a whole didn’t use any WKU resources to get started—everything was provided by donations. “In a time where Western is having a lot of financial difficulty, it’s a model for how you get a program off the ground,” he said. The program has also found a way to invest back into its students. Four percent of all sales from the campus brewery’s flagship beer, College Heights Ale, goes into student scholarships, McMichael said. The program’s creative generosity doesn’t stop there, Webb said. www.bgkyliving.com
As beer is produced, the brewery is left with a large amount of spent grain or leftover malt, which acts as a nutritious feed for animals. The WKU brewing program has forged a relationship with the WKU Department of Agriculture. The spent grain is donated and fed to dairy cattle at the WKU Farm, which has helped fuel sustainable cheese production at the Hilltopper Creamery, Webb said. Outside of university entities, the Brewing and Distilling program has partnered with local breweries White Squirrel and Blue Holler, McMichael said. This partnership allowed for the creation of a collaborative blond ale between the three. “We’ve received interest from other breweries about collaborations,” McMichael said. McMichael said he hopes the WKU brewing program can work with local breweries, creating new beers, at least once per semester. With unique, hands-on learning opportunities, the WKU Brewing and Distilling Arts & Sciences program fulfills its creators’ vision to provide the satisfaction of a modern-day apprenticeship. “I don’t like to watch machines do the work for me,” said Chris Parr, a graduate student from Danville, Ind. “I wouldn’t learn anything that way. It’s kind of like math before calculators.”
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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
A L L C R E AT U R E S A N I M A L H O S P I TA L
PREPARING YOUR PETS for Springtime BY DR. VICKY MCGRATH
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arch will bring much needed warmer temperatures
pet’s other health issues.
and longer days for playing or working outdoors.
Allergens begin to come out in full force when flowers
Along with all the good things springtime brings, a whole
bloom, trees leaf out and the grass begins to grow. If your
host of insects, parasites and allergens are waiting to make
pet is one of the unfortunate ones with seasonal outdoor
friends with our dogs and cats. Planning ahead and using
allergies, you may consider beginning over the counter
preventative products can save your pet from needless
antihistamines prior to the anticipated itchy time.
suffering and can save you money in the long run.
Wiping the hair coat or paws as your pet returns indoors
Kentucky is blessed with a temperate climate, however
can decrease allergens on skin and keep pollens from
that means our fleas and ticks come out early! Not only do
being brought into the house. Consult your veterinarian
these parasites cause external problems, they can harbor
about your pet’s specific needs, which may include oral
disease causing organisms. Our area has a plethora of tick
or injectable hyposensitization as prevention for your
borne diseases such as Ehrlichiosis and Lymes among
pet’s specific allergies or if necessary, prescription allergy
others.
medications.
Mosquitoes are pests of both humans and animals.
Springtime can bring thunderstorms and sometimes
The bite of a mosquito can transmit heartworm disease.
severe weather. You may own a pet that suffers from storm
Heartworms can cause respiratory and cardiac disease in
anxiety. Monitoring weather reports and anticipating
our cats, dogs and ferrets.
weather events help to know when your pet may need
Intestinal worms and protozoal parasites can be
to be placed in a basement or inner room to decrease
contracted any time of year, but warmer weather increases
reactions to thunder and lightning. If your pet becomes
the risk of our pets ingesting these organisms. Vomiting,
anxious or destructive prior to or during weather changes,
diarrhea, anemia and weight loss are among some of
there are options to prevent anxiety. These products range
the symptoms that intestinal parasites can cause. Many
from thunder jackets to calming pheromones in spray or
parasites of our dogs, cats and other small pets can be
collar forms, natural calming supplements or anti-anxiety
zoonotic, meaning they could be passed to humans.
medications that can be prescribed by your veterinarian.
Fortunately, many of the preventatives cover internal
Spring should be enjoyed by you and your pet! Your
and external parasites, which makes dosing them very
veterinarian is a great resource to educate you on the best
easy. Topical and oral products as well as long lasting
options for your furry friend. A little prevention against
collars are among the preventative options that are very
parasites, allergens or storm anxieties can help assure
safe and effective. Your veterinarian can discuss which is
you keep your pet healthy, comfortable and happy in the
the best option for your pet based on lifestyle and your
warmer months.
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BY CRYSTAL AKERS
“I still have faith.” T
ammy Duke-Feltz is not a woman to sidestep a challenge, whether by choice or by fate. An Edmonton, Ky. native and graduate of Western Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky, Tammy is a therapist specializing in mental health and substance abuse, who now lives in Lexington with her police officer husband and two young children. But wait, there’s more … “I was always kind of the person people went to to plan events and things like that, so in 2009 I decided I’m going to try to do something event planning-wise—and get paid for it, you know?” she laughed. Founded in 2009, Tammy Duke-Feltz Event Planning and Design plans and coordinates a broad
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spectrum of events, including parties, showers, weddings and larger local events like the Kentucky Bridal Fest and Kentucky Maternity, Baby & Kids Expo. But the business has never been just about earning money. “I still wanted some kind of component of raising money and awareness for some things I was passionate about,” Tammy said. The Bridal Fest expo each year supports and raises awareness for two causes, which have included cystic fibrosis, the Barren River Animal Welfare Association and Belles of the Ball. Since 2013, one of the two charity components has remained the same—the one that has affected Tammy’s life the most: multiple sclerosis.
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To learn more about multiple sclerosis and make a donation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, visit nationalmssociety.org. For more information on Tammy Duke-Feltz Event Planning and Design and upcoming events, visit tdpeventplanninganddesign. com or facebook.com/tammydukefeltzevents.
“This isn’t going away.” Nearly five years ago, before Christmas, Tammy sat busy with paperwork during a lunch break in her office. “My hands and arms just had this really weird feeling like of being asleep. It was a Friday, and I remember I went all through the weekend thinking, ‘You know, this isn’t going away,’ so I did the worst thing you could do, which is Google my symptoms.” Tammy also said she was having vision problems she had never experienced, so she made a doctor’s appointment. “I remember sitting in the (doctor’s) office just thinking, ‘OK, it’s probably nothing,’ and then you hear the worst: ‘You have MS.’ ” Tammy had to undergo extensive testing before that final multiple sclerosis diagnosis. First was testing in the doctor’s office, then an MRI, a spinal tap and a few other tests. Symptoms of MS can mimic those of other serious conditions, including Lyme disease and lupus. Simply put, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org), “Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.” But MS really cannot be simply put. Often referred to as the “snowflake disease,” symptoms manifest differently with each diagnosis. Some of the most common symptoms include pain, numbness and tingling, difficulty walking, weakness, fatigue, vision problems, cognitive and emotional changes and depression. Beyond that is a list of less common symptoms, and then subdivisions of secondary and tertiary symptoms, which are complications arising from the primary symptoms. “What someone else is battling could be totally different than what you’re going through,” Tammy said. “At the time, I just felt like my life was over. Prior to this happening, I’ve always been a very positive person. I was also diagnosed with a heart condition in 2005, so I also went through that—did the whole heart surgery thing, so I’ve always kind of dealt with some kind of a hurdle, but adding this on top … for the most part, the cardiologist
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was able to fix what was wrong with my heart, but there is no cure for MS.”
“I still have faith.” Despite the challenges of MS, Tammy is still a therapist; her event planning business is going strong, with Bowling Green’s Kentucky Bridal Fest on Feb. 25 at Sloan Convention Center, among a yearlong slate of other events; and she’s still busy with the ultimate fulltime job: being a mom to her 7-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son. Educating them about MS has just added another layer to parenting.
“My daughter was about 2 when I was diagnosed, so
I’ve done my best on educating her. She’s so sweet with being almost motherly sometimes. I call her ‘little mama’ sometimes because she’s so good with her brother.”
MS causes Tammy pain and fatigue, which means as
much as she wants to tackle everything, sometimes she needs to slow down and rest or ask for help.
“I think that’s probably been the hardest thing for
me, is being able to learn that I have to ask for help sometimes, I can’t do everything myself. Some days it’s a hard pill to swallow, but to me—I know it sounds crazy when I tell people this—but to me it’s been somewhat of a blessing, just because I’ve met so many wonderful people along the way that I never would’ve had a chance to meet. I was getting support, and over the years I’ve been able to be that person to support (others).”
And it isn’t just Tammy’s optimism that guides her.
“I am a devoted Christian,” she said. “I would say MS
has proven to be a test of faith at times. I realized about two years into my diagnosis that things could be worse, but certainly without faith, there is nothing at all. Life, thanks to faith, goes on. I pray that someday those like me wake up from this terrible disease and there will be a cure for us. Until then, I make the best of each day as I know it could be worse, but after all I’ve been through and continue to go through, I still have faith.”
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WKU men’s basketball senior forward, Justin Johnson, wants to ultimately be remembered for the things he’s accomplished off the basketball court. “That will go a lot farther in this world,” Justin said. Justin, 21, was raised in eastern Kentucky coal country. His hometown of Inez is one of less than 1,000 residents. Since 2014, after signing with WKU, Justin has called Bowling Green his home. Even after relocating four and a half hours away from his first home, family is still the most important factor in Justin’s life. “I’m a huge family guy,” he said. “My older brother Braxton is my best friend. We live together in Bowling Green now. We grew up as sidekicks. We are still each other’s biggest supporters.” Justin describes his parents as “the most unbelievable people in the world.” “They are why I am where I am today,” Justin said. “Them and God.” Justin credits his mother Felicia with his Christian upbringing. “My mom is the humbler of the household,” Justin said. “Every Sunday, since I was two years old, she has taken us to church. She’s the one that sets the morals in the house.” Felicia said she used to write Philippians 4:13 on a Post-It note and place it in Justin’s shoe before each game he played in high school. “The verse is, ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,’ ” Felicia said. “I always tell my kids to put God first and the rest will follow.” Still today, Felicia tells Justin that he can’t give up and that he needs to stay motivated in life just the same as in basketball. “You always have to work hard,” Felicia said. “Life is not fair, and it’s not easy, just like the game.” Justin attributes his excellent work ethic to his father Tommy, a retired coal miner. “He worked 21 years in the coal mines, working third shift my whole life,” Justin said. “I’ll never forget getting ready to leave in the morning for school and he’d just be getting home from work. As soon as we’d come in the door from school, he’d wake up and spend the evening with us.” Justin said he can vividly remember times his father coached his youth basketball league games, outfitted in mining reflective clothing. “As soon as the game was over, he’d have to leave to go to work,” Justin said. www.bgkyliving.com
A quote from his father has stuck with Justin since he was only a boy. “Ever since I was little—it’s never left me—my dad has said, ‘Play every game like it’s your last,’ ” Justin said. “I hate to say this, but every time he went to work in the coal mines, those guys who go underground to work every night—they’re putting their lives at risk.” WKU head coach, Rick Stansbury, recognizes the important role Justin’s family has played in his life. “He’s got a good balance in his life—a good family, a mother and father who support him at every game,” Stansbury said. Many fans will notice that Justin has several tattoos on his body. He said those tattoos represent his family. Justin’s tattoos include ties to his parents, including their birthdates, a depiction of David and Goliath and an eye looking toward a cross. “The David and Goliath tattoo on my left arm goes back to my mom always saying that no battle is ever too big to tackle,” Justin said. “There is also an eye on the inside of my arm. People usually just see the eye, but if you get up close you see that there is a cross in the center of the eye. My mom always says, ‘See everything though Christ and everything will be OK.’ ” Justin also has a hummingbird tattoo in memory of one of his biggest supporters, his grandmother. “It’s pretty special,” he said. “She used to sit at her coffee table and watch her hummingbird feeders out the window. She loved her hummingbirds. She was my person outside basketball. We would cook—that was our thing.” In 2017, Justin graduated from WKU in just three years with a bachelor’s degree in sport management. Currently, he is working on a graduate degree in intercollegiate athletic administration with hopes to play professional basketball after the 2017-18 season. “Hopefully, I’ll have a shot at the NBA,” Justin said. “If not, I’ll go overseas and play. My goal is to do that for the next 10, 12, maybe 15 years.” After a professional playing career, Justin is interested in financial investing and also flipping apartment homes. The interest in apartment renovations comes from his parents’ recent overhaul of their new family home in Smiths Grove—about 20 minutes outside of Bowling Green. “People think it’s funny, but I’ll sit at home and watch HGTV more than I watch SportsCenter,” Justin said. Justin doesn’t remember a time he wasn’t playing basketball. He cites not only his father, but his brother and two older cousins as motivating factors to play the sport. “We grew up together like we were all four brothers,” Justin said. “From inventing sports games in the yard to playing dunk ball on an 8-foot rim, I was the one they always MARCH // APRIL 2018
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made do everything first because I was the youngest of the group. I think that instilled some toughness in me.” Growing up, Justin tried his hand at several sports, including wrestling, football and baseball, before settling solely on hoops. “I was a seventh-grader and still had a year of Little League left and was the starting third baseman for our high school varsity team,” Justin said. “I ended up being a pretty good pitcher but stopped playing when I was a freshman in high school.” Justin said basketball is his sport of choice because he adores the game in every way imaginable. “It’s an unreal experience,” Justin said. “I just love the game—every aspect of it. You get to travel and see the world. God’s blessed me with the ability to go out there and use my talent.” Since getting involved his freshman year in college, Justin has worked with Sports Reach ministry to travel to Belize and China on mission trips. “I got to do mission work with children’s homes,” Justin said. “It’s a humbling experience and something that everyone eventually needs to see. When you think you’ve got it bad, there’s always someone who’s got it worse. When you see things like that, you think, ‘Man, I live like a king compared to some of these people in this world.’ ” Justin also actively volunteers in Bowling Green, speaking to youth basketball leagues and working with Bowling Green Retirement Village, Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green and Camp Happy Days. “This community has been a home to me, and given me so much, so why not give back?” Justin said. Justin has found a home away from basketball at Hot Yoga Bowling Green. The yoga studio is an escape for Justin and also was instrumental in getting him back in playing shape after a knee injury and subsequent surgery in the summer of 2017. “Hot Yoga is my getaway and happy place,” Justin said.
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“After going through knee surgery, and trying to lose the 30 pounds I gained, I was in there two times a day for sessions. They helped my recovery. It’s an hour you go in and focus on yourself. While you’re in there, nothing else matters.” Justin’s coaches recognize his work ethic outside of practice hours and playing time. “He’s a dedicated player on and off the court,” Stansbury said. “He gets up early to do Hot Yoga, gets in the gym late at night to work on shooting.” His volunteer work is commended as well. “All those experiences come from his upbringing,” Stansbury said. “His parents shaped him to want to go experience those kinds of things. In so many things, you can trace your experience back to your home life. From academics to the kind of person you are.” Justin said he’s had people question why he chose to attend WKU over other schools. “I have a lot of people that say, ‘You know you could’ve went high-major and played big-time basketball,’ and to me this is big-time basketball,” Justin said. “Western Kentucky is big-time basketball. What they’ve done in history is always going to be ranked in the top.” The energy surrounding WKU men’s basketball this year is apparent to fans, Justin said. “This team is a team that can sit in the locker room an hour after practice and still be in there just laughing,” Justin said. “It’s a team that has a little bit of swagger. The way they warm up, the way they carry themselves. I wouldn’t say cockiness whatsoever, it’s the way they are. They’re funny and goofy but they know as soon as the ball rolls out they need to be ready to play.” It’s not every day a team gets along so well, Justin said. “Nobody on the team doesn’t like each other,” Justin said. “Even when we’re on the road, everyone’s in a room hanging out or something. It’s a good group to be around.” Stansbury said he is aware of the camaraderie of this squad, and that Justin has embraced being a leader and embraced his
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teammates.
“When I first came in a year and a half ago, I didn’t
think Justin really had fun at the game, but after being around him a little bit, I kind of understood a little bit more,” Stansbury said. “I think for the first time in his career he’s really enjoying basketball. Besides playing well, he really enjoys his teammates.”
A team leader, Justin said he serves as a mentor to
younger players.
“I’ve seen a lot of things since I’ve been here so I try
to point those guys in the right direction on the court,” Justin said. Off the court, Justin stresses the importance of academics and taking full advantage of WKU’s programs.
“At the end of the day, the ball goes flat,” Justin said.
“You’ve got to do a good job and work hard, so that’s the biggest thing I always tell them.”
Stansbury said Justin is a good role model for his
teammates.
“I tell players all the time that you have a platform
that can be used for good and bad,” Stansbury said. “Everyone knows who you are whether you know it or not. It’s the choices you make with the platform you have. Justin’s made all the right decisions. He’s done all the right things.”
Justin said he hopes his hard work on and off the
court don’t go unnoticed, and that there is a legacy he can leave behind in more ways than one.
“I want people to remember that when I was here I
was involved in the community and took care of people around me,” Justin said.
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PHOTOS BY BRANDON HESSON
assion and dedication can take you a long way—just
Fisher owns and operates Bowling Green Fencing
ask Stephen Fisher.
Academy, teaching fencing lessons to youth through adult
As a child in the ’90s, Fisher loved watching sword
in a rented room at Warren County Parks and Recreation.
fighting movies and shows, like the “Three Musketeers” and
“Highlander: The Series.” So his curiosity was piqued when
the United States Fencing Coaches Association as well as the
he read a newspaper article about the Western Kentucky
tournament committee chairman of the Kentucky Division
University Fencing Club.
of USA Fencing. He is also one of only five Americans
to have completed training at the Association of Italian
“Fencing is very similar to sword fighting,” Fisher said.
Fisher is a competitor and serves as the current secretary of
So the then-12-year-old asked his parents to call the club.
Fencing Masters in Italy, where he is currently working
Back then college clubs weren’t limited to WKU students,
on an advanced degree. Fisher also served six years in the
so there were no qualms about letting him take lessons with
National Guard and was deployed to Baghdad for a year. He
them. What Fisher found at the WKU club was a sport he
has contributed to several books on fencing, and pieces from
loved. His curiosity turned into passion—and his passion
his extensive collection of antique fencing weapons, gear and
has taken him around the world and become a driving force
texts are on display in the “Agora” Museum of Fencing near
in his life trajectory.
Milan, Italy.
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“I’m well known, because I’ve been doing it for so long,” Fisher
said. He stuck with the sport, he said, because of its physicality.
“It’s like a game of physical chess,” he said, “good for working
your body and your brain. It helps to build confidence and agility and you can potentially get scholarships for college.”
Fisher said it’s actually a very safe sport for youth to participate
in. “The equipment is made with safety in mind. It’s designed so that if a blade breaks, it doesn’t penetrate.”
He finds that sword fighting is often appealing to kids. But it’s
not a matter of just stepping onto the strip—the official name of the fencing area—and swinging a sword at someone else. Fencing, like any sport, is structured with rules, proper form and proper technique.
In March, Fisher is scheduled to coach a Sword Experience in
Lexington alongside actor, director and martial artist Adrian Paul, who starred in “Highlander: The Series” on television (1992-1997) and in several spin-off movies. Fisher is extremely excited about that opportunity.
“For me, it’s like coming full-circle,” he said. “That’s who I
grew up watching, and now I get to coach alongside him.” For more information, email bgfencingacademy@gmail.com or visit bgfencingacademy.com.
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This Playbook is meant to serve as a handbook for youth sports and league registration information spanning March ‘18 through February ‘19. Some leagues with February registrations have already passed for ‘18. Some leagues later in the year haven’t set dates yet. Dates and times are subject to change. For revisions and additions, please contact sarah@tannerpublishing.com.
BASEBALL CAL RIPKEN YOUTH BASEBALL
AGES: Majors, 11-12; Minors, 9-10 REGISTRATION DATES: Early January CONTACT: bgcalripken.com OTHER INFORMATION: Travel
June 13; Minor League, March 7 to
OTHER INFORMATION: Teams
June 13
determined by residence and school
FEES: $110
district.
CONTACT: bgeastll.com
BASKETBALL
WARREN COUNTY YOUTH WARREN COUNTY YOUTH BASEBALL AGES: Tee Ball, 4 by Aug. 30; Pee BASKETBALL LEAGUE Wee Coach Pitch, 5-8; Southern Little
AGES: Warren Youth Boys, 4-18
League Kid Pitch, 9-12; Northern
(Division 5 participants must be
Little League Kid Pitch, 9-12; Babe
enrolled in high school); Warren
BOWLING GREEN EAST LITTLE LEAGUE
Ruth, 13-19; JR/SR League, 12-16
County Girls, 4-13 (4 by Oct.
REGISTRATION DATES: Mid-
1); North Basketball Girls and
February
Boys, kindergarten-10th grade
AGES: 4-16
SEASON: Mid-March through June
(kindergarten by Oct. 1)
REGISTRATION DATES: Feb. 24
REGISTRATION ITEMS: 3 proofs of
REGISTRATION DATES: Late
deadline
residency, birth certificate
September to mid-October
SEASON: Major League, March 6 to
CONTACT: wcpeewee.com, wcsll.com
SEASON: End of November to mid-
teams welcome to play as a team in the minor travel division.
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March REGISTRATION ITEMS: Birth certificate CONTACT: wcgirls.org,
FENCING
BOWLING GREEN FENCING ACADEMY
warrencountybasketball.com
AGES: 6+
OTHER INFORMATION: Teams
DATES: Year-round
determined by school district.
REGISTRATION SITE:
CHEERLEADING
bgfencingacademy.com
TOTAL CHEER ALLSTARS 2018-19 COMPETITIVE SEASON AGES: Tiny, 4-6; Mini, 7-8; Youth, 9-11; Junior, 12-14; Senior, 15-18 TRYOUT DATE: May 19, 2018
Fees: Introductory Fencing Course
Squirts, 6 to 10; Bantams, 11 to 15; High School, 16 to 18 REGISTRATION: Ends Saturday, Feb. 17 CONTACT: board@wcihl.com, wcihl. com
MARTIAL ARTS
(Group Lessons), 6+, $100;
BOWLING GREEN JUDO
Introductory Lesson Package
AGES: Little Ninja, 5-6; Young
(Individual), 11+, $80
Samurai, 7-16
Contact: 270-418-7701,
REGISTRATION: Year-round
bgfencingacademy@gmail.com
FEES: $35
Other Information: $70 Monthly
CLASSES: Little Ninja and new
Membership Dues: Does not apply
student classes, Mondays and
to students enrolled in a beginner’s
Thursdays at 5:30pm. Young Samurai,
course. Includes two hours of group
Mondays and Thursdays at 6:15pm.
CONTACT: 270-904-1355,
lessons and two hours open fencing
CONTACT:
totalcheerallstars@gmail.com,
a week. $25 Per Individual Lesson
bowlinggreenjudo.com
totalcheeronline.com
(foil/sabre/épée): Available by
OTHER INFORMATION: Students
FOOTBALL
appointment. Individual 30-minute
are required to join the United
lessons are with Coach Fisher.
States Judo Association. This annual
GOLF
WARREN COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE INDIAN HILLS COUNTRY AGES: 6-12 (age 6 by Aug. 1) CLUB JUNIOR GOLF REGISTRATION DATES: Beginning REGISTRATION: May 1-June 19
of August
CONTACT: indianhills-bgky.com
SEASON: September to mid-
OTHER INFORMATION: Members
November
only.
REGISTRATION ITEMS: Two proofs
HOCKEY
of residency, birth certificate CONTACT:
$50 membership is required for all students to participate in Judo classes, progress in belt rank and compete in Judo competitions.
SOFTBALL
BOWLING GREEN PARKS & RECREATION YOUTH SOFTBALL AGES: Boys and Girls Tee Ball, 4-6; Boys Coach Pitch, 6-8; Girls Coach
OTHER INFORMATION: Teams
WARREN COUNTY INLINE HOCKEY
determined by school district.
AGES: Rubber Puckies, 3 to 5;
Online registration Feb. 1 at
warrencountyyouthfootball.com
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Pitch, 6-9. REGISTRATION DATES:
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playbgpr.bgky.org. On-site registration
Fast Pitch teams determined by
Lessons are offered at Kereiakes Park
Feb. 28 and March 1 from 3 to 6pm
tryouts and draft.
in June and July. Tournaments are
and March 3 from 10am to noon
SWIMMING
available for all levels of play through
REGISTRATION SITE: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation, 225 E. Third Ave. FEES: Boys and Girls Tee Ball, $45; Boys and Girls Coach Pitch, $50 CONTACT: 270-393-3624 OTHER INFORMATION: Leagues
INDIAN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION: Tuesday, May 8 at 4pm
may be combined. Practices and games
CONTACT:
held at C.W. Lampkin Park.
indianhills-bgky.com OTHER INFORMATION: Members
WARREN COUNTY YOUTH SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: Mid-February SEASON: April to June CONTACT: wcgirls.org OTHER INFORMATION: Coach Pitch teams determined by school district.
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only.
TENNIS
BOWLING GREEN PARKS & RECREATION TENNIS CAMP
the summer months.
VOLLEYBALL
WARREN COUNTY SPRING VOLLEYBALL AGES: Grades 2-12 REGISTRATION: February SEASON: March to April CONTACT: wcgirls.com
WARREN COUNTY FALL VOLLEYBALL AGES: Grades 2-12 REGISTRATION: August SEASON: September to mid-October CONTACT: wcgirls.com
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s t I f e n e b e l p i t Mul MULTIPLE SPORTS
BY MELODY ANN WALLACE
T
he American Academy of Pediatrics and the The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine recommend delaying sports specialization until at least
age 10. Before there was year-round and travel league baseball, there was a time when sports seasons had an end date on the calendar. The transition from diamond, to field, to court was smooth and effortless, and the enjoyment of activities seemed endless. Now, we find ourselves so focused on our children excelling in one particular sport, that we often forget why they started playing in the first place. Are we doing the right thing, or are we depriving them of experiences that could help shape the type of athlete and individual we dream them to be? Coaches and medical experts agree that kids who play a variety of sports growing up have the potential to be more well-rounded athletes, socially, emotionally and physically.
FORGING FRIENDSHIPS
We often encourage our children to play sports with friends to add another element of enjoyment to the experience. However, one of the most unrealized benefits of our children participating in multiple sports is the variety of other children they will meet. Since no two children are the same, in personality or in build, they are meeting and competing with other kids of various levels of abilities and playing styles. This provides so many amazing opportunities for parents to discuss how to handle anger, frustration, being a good sport, understanding others who have special needs and how to keep a positive attitude when facing kids bigger than they are. The basketball court or football field can be the ideal setting for life lessons in
LEARNING FROM LEADERS
Just as each child brings a different personality to the game, each coach approaches their sport and players a little differently. By playing a variety of sports, children are exposed to diverse coaching and leadership styles, which have real-world benefits.
WIPING OUT BURN-OUT
What once appeared to be your child’s favorite sport has now become a burden and a source of frustration. Sound familiar? Our children often spend so much free time involved in one particular sport that, over time, they become burnt out. By exposing them to a new skill or hobby, whether it be sports, art or music, children can try new things and experience a muchneeded physical and emotional break.
STAYING STRONGER LONGER
We often want our children to be the best in their sport. However, fewer coaches and professionals are encouraging specialization in one particular sport. Each sport requires a specific set of muscle groups, so using the same groups over and over can lead to wear and tear. Diversifying allows for a decrease in injuries because they are working multiple muscles and increasing flexibility. Playing multiple sports is not meant to be viewed as a path to more professional sports opportunities. Instead, it’s a way of decreasing stress, developing character and encouraging children to have fun with a new group of friends.
character and friendship, if we just pay attention.
CREATING BETTER COMPETITORS
Not only are children exposed to different types of people in sporting activities, they also learn to perform unique roles in different sports. While a child may be the starter or superstar in one sport, he/she may be a support player in another. Each of these roles imparts a lesson on being a good leader, how to win and lose with grace and how to play with humility, regardless of ability.
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TATUM BRATCHER // PHOTOS BY RENÉE DEEMER
THE
BY LINDA HITCHCOCK
LOVE ART Gallery:
AFFORDABLE ECOLOGICALLY FRIENDLY ART
A
rectangular sign of an open hand palming a red heart beckons the passerby to visit, browse and buy from an eclectic mix of
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toned hues.
A limited amount of furniture is available
with repurposed salvaged wood tables and a few
unique, hand wrought arts and crafts items. The
handcrafted hardwood chairs. It’s a tangible
narrow storefront suggests a small space, then
celebration of the variety of media used to create
opens into a treasure trove with exposed brick walls
art. Prices range from $4 for greeting cards to about
adorned with sculptures, photographs and paintings.
$900 for one of owner Robert Love’s large aluminum
horses.
Cabinets and tables hold jewelry, wearable
art, glass ornaments and ceramics; mobiles soar
The available stock has been created by
overhead while free-standing flats display artist
environmentally conscious artists from recycled,
Tatum Bratcher’s ingenious collages. Whimsical
repurposed or revamped materials.
clocks keep harmonious time opposite a rack of
Gallery owners, Robert and Ronna Love,
artist Cindy Houston’s scarves in shimmering earth
represent the work of 50 to 60 artists and artisans,
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LOVE ART Gallery and gift boutique in downtown Bowling Green moved to 916 State St. in June 2016.
CINDY HOUSTON
ROBERT LOVE
several of whom have earned the jury adjudicated
Anne Taintor who uses partially recycled paper and soy ink
designation of Kentucky Crafted artist.
to create the original masters.
“I have to create,” he said.
Media 2-D, Metal, for his distinctive mosaic-like technique
And he could easily fill a gallery with his own
of constructing colorful two-dimensional sculptural works
imaginative works in metal, sculpture, wood and acrylics.
from recycled aluminum cans.
Robert is a fourth-generation Bowling Green native who
Ronna handles the business end of the gallery and
earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees in Fine
selects the boutique gift items offered. They have no
Arts at Western Kentucky University. His parents owned
employees, thus limiting their costs and keeping prices
a successful photography shop located on the square
moderate. Robert absorbed concepts and gained valuable
near the Capitol Arts Center, and his grandmother was a
experience from exhibiting his creations while working
watercolorist.
part-time at Artique Gallery, an arts and crafts boutique in
Lexington.
elementary school, I spent time with my elderly great-
grandmother. I would sit on her bed and she gave me
Robert is listed in the directory as Artist in Mixed
Both are retired art teachers who taught in Fayette
“Art is in my genes,” Robert said. “Before I entered
County Public Schools, where Bob taught at the School for
drawing lessons.”
the Creative and Performing Arts at Bluegrass, renowned
for its excellence.
Productions in Los Angeles, is carrying on the family
tradition.
“I loved the students but disliked the audition
His daughter, an animation artist with Titmouse
process,” he said.
His voice filled with pride as he lauded the success
Tatum Bratcher, and established artisan, Cindy Houston,
of several past students. LOVE ART Gallery carries some
a Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen member who
of their work, including retro whimsical greeting cards of
work in various media.
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Two of the artists represented are emerging artist,
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Bratcher is an award-winning collage artist and painter
concentrates fully on her fabric art creations.
who is largely self-taught. Her formal studies began with a
year at Ball State University as an art major. She honed her
as a student, drawing inspiration from nature. Houston
skills at a Bowling Green graphic design and sign company—
uses natural, locally grown or ethically sourced materials,
and with a little help from Mod Podge Craft Glue tutorials.
including organic cotton, silk, plants, recycled paper, scrap
and vintage materials, natural dyes and even laundry lint.
For collages, she often begins the creative process by
working from photographs she has taken, painstakingly applying bits of magazines to achieve the balanced color and design. She paints and executes commissioned projects and also creates original collage designs taken from her paintings.
Bratcher received the Special Medical Center Purchase
Award for her work “On Main” during the April 2017 Women in the Arts annual exhibit that featured 116 works from 61 artists across Kentucky. She was selected to be one of 13 artists with works exhibited in a month-long “Solar Eclipse and Astronomical Art” show in August at FFOYA House, a nonprofit community arts and music venue.
She developed a specialized interest in material culture
Indigo and Osage orange are purchased but many dyes are made from her own garden from marigolds, leaves, walnut hulls, sage, smokebush and pokeberries.
“I use whatever is in bloom in my garden or in the
neighborhood,” Houston said. “I take a plastic bag with me on my walks and use plants that catch my eye.”
She then creates hand-dyed scarves, jackets, shawls and
wall hangings rich in color, texture, patterns and designs.
“Take from the junk pile, don’t add to it,” Houston said.
Cindy has exhibited in several galleries and exhibitions in
“I am currently finding myself as an artist and an adult,”
Paducah, St. Louis, Cary, N.C., Evansville, Ind., Bardstown,
Bratcher said. “I think it may take my whole life to finish that
Berea, Richmond, Paducah, Bowling Green, Lexington and
task.”
Louisville and annually at the Tennessee Craft Fair. Her work
has been purchased for private collections and the Kentucky
Houston is a graduate of the WKU Folk Studies
Department with a 30-year career as a folklorist who now
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Artisan Center.
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THE
ARTS
B
en Hughes didn’t originally plan on building a mantle and custom furniture business. But two years ago he was
working as a hardwood floor installer, and one of his September Lakes clients was having a difficult time finding the unique, rustic barnwood mantle that would set her home’s fireplace apart.
Hughes had some connections and
called around until he found her a beam from a 100-year-old-plus farmhouse. The wood was aged to perfection and showed the signs of its former life—hand-hewn cuts, nail holes and imperfections. Hughes planed off the old finish, cut it to size for the client and even refinished it for her. It became the well-worn centerpiece and talking point of her home.
Word got out that Hughes could
build a statement piece with the rustic farmhouse flair that has become ever so popular. Before long, Hughes had more of his hardwood flooring customers asking for mantles—as well as contractors.
“So I used my hardwood flooring
business to haphazardly start my mantle business,” Hughes said. “And it kind of blew up from there.” BY LEIGH ANN TIPTON
OUT OF THE WOOD Bowling Green Maker: Ben Hughes
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He was able to transition his flooring
installation business into Bluegrass Beams, a business whose sole focus is repurposing one-of-a-kind beams and wood from farmhouses, barns and the like. Hughes only rarely installs floors, focusing instead on rustic mantles and custom furniture— change he welcomed.
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“Laying flooring eight hours a day, every day, can be
or a sketch,” Grant said. “He can do just about anything he
extremely hard on your body,” Hughes said. “So I was glad
wants to out of wood.”
for the change.”
Last year’s Parade of Homes winner included lots of
are cut from virgin growth, meaning from trees harvested in
Hughes’ handiwork. It was there that Realtor Sharlene Grant
pre-Civil War times. The beams come from a variety of places,
fell in love with Hughes’ woodwork and wondered if he
too, and each has a story to tell. Maybe it was hidden in the
could bring her vision for her home to life. Her house is in
walls of a dismantled farmhouse, or had once held the roof
the country overlooking a creek, so she wanted to incorporate
over stacks of tobacco gone to auction.
the rustic look without her home being overwhelmed by it.
She had already seen some of his work at Mellow Mushroom,
custom furniture. His repertoire includes bathroom vanities,
and when she called him she knew exactly what she wanted.
butcher-block countertops and tables. Earlier this year, a bank
He created a beautiful entryway, with wooden columns and
executive asked him to transform several cross-sections cut
furnished four mantles for the home.
from a huge oak that had fallen on the family farm in Butler
“I wanted them all to be different—and he achieved
County into two end tables and a coffee table. Hughes was
that,” Grant said. “He’d never done anything like what he
excited to get to work on the project, filling the cracks with
did for me in the entry, and it was better than anything I had
epoxy, planing the rough surfaces and refinishing the top to
envisioned.
enhance the natural beauty of the wood.
“I think he can do whatever a client shows him in a picture
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All of Hughes’ beams are kiln-dried and reclaimed. Most
While mantles are his mainstay, Hughes also creates
He currently works in a converted two-car garage, and
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sometimes has to take long beams outside to turn them around for cutting. He recently broke ground on a new and larger facility designed for working with large pieces—and to eventually hire additional employees.
“I love what I’m doing,” Hughes said. “I wouldn’t
change it for the world.”
For more information, follow Bluegrass Beams on
Instagram and Facebook.
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THE
STYLE
Picturesque Cape Cod Mixes
Bright Colors and Bold Patterns BY NATALIE MARTIN
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Laura Lees Gilbert takes us inside her old world, southern-inspired digs aura Lees Gilbert spent her childhood
and bold wallpaper that reminds her of those
days running down the halls of the
hotel hallways. Each item has a meaning or
hotel that raised her, gliding her hand
purpose.
against the detailed wallpaper. When May
When
rolled around, it was Derby time.
ago, Gilbert wanted to find a home in a
neighborhood she loved.
Her grandparents, who owned the hotel,
house
hunting
a
few
years
would throw extravagant Kentucky Derby
“Every
parties that lasted the course of four days.
questioned why I bought this house,” she said.
During the week, the young Gilbert would
“I knew I could change any element that didn’t
spend her time riding horses and discovering
suit me—but the location was key.”
hidden parts of the hotel.
These moments are what Gilbert, now an
to town but surrounded by land and tree-lined
interior designer, goes back to when looking
roads and was able to customize the home to
for inspiration for her designs. Her home
fit her family’s needs.
is full of elements rooted in her childhood.
Blankets handmade in Kentucky; a chair her
kid-friendly, so my goal was to open it up and
grandmother let her buy at age 14 when she
make it safe for my kids,” Gilbert said.
envisioned recovering it in a luxurious fabric;
contractor
that
came
here
She lucked out on a house that was close
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“Whatever it is in your house, it has to make you feel. If it doesn’t, then don’t invest a lot of money in it.”
kitchen to the living room, adding a bar and by
She is a firm believer in taking risks and
getting rid of the upper cabinets in her kitchen,
investing in items that align with your vision.
replacing them with open shelves.
you feel. If it doesn’t, then don’t invest a lot of
When designing her home, Gilbert started
with statement pieces that inspired her.
“I love to start my design with a rug, a piece
of wallpaper or a fabric that I just love. The rest will work itself out. But I always go with my gut. If it tells me that it will or won’t work, it’s right.” One of the most eye-catching aspects of her home is her stairway. Natural wood shingles contrasted with the white staircase create a unique framework for the art gallery and cheetah runner that go up the stairs, one of
“Whatever it is in your house, it has to make
money in it. If you love it, get it. If you can’t afford it, save up. It will mean that much more. I don’t believe in substitutes.”
Her home is carefully curated to inspire not
only herself, but every guest that walks through her front door. From the cast iron pans hung in her kitchen, to the mint julep cups displayed on a shelf, each item was chosen to tell a story. Gilbert's hope is to inspire others to step outside
Gilbert's favorite elements of her home.
the box and use their imagination in design.
“I love my cheetah wool carpet runner on
“I just want to urge people to not be afraid
the stairs,” Gilbert said. “You see this detail a lot
to use their imagination or use commercial
in Atlanta. I got the courage to just do it. It truly
inspiration to find places that inspire you, and
makes me happy.”
use some of those elements in your home.”
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THE
STYLE
As
the winter dreariness and chill begins to fade, thoughts of spring and warmer weather start to infiltrate the mind. Regardless of what season the calendar reads, Mother Nature usually has different plans, and when it comes to early spring, there is no exception. Over the past few years, I’ve experienced a wide array of weather during this month, ranging from hot and humid to a wintry mess. Due to the ever-changing emotions of Kentucky weather, many people experience a dilemma ... what should I wear!? Whether your heart is set on spring or locked in the confines of a cold winter, fashion can be pretty tricky around this time. So this month, I have teamed up with Dixieland Boutique to show you some fun, yet functional ways to dress during the transitional season. Dixieland Boutique has been a Bowling Green staple since 2013. Voted as a top 10 boutique in Kentucky, with both online and in-store options, Dixieland Boutique caters to all body shapes and sizes, offering clothes that range from size small up to 3X. This particular quality sets the boutique apart from others. No matter your size, you’ll find something that fits and flatters your shape, giving you the confidence you deserve!
Shirt: $36 Vest: $35 Jeans: $32 Shoes: $27.50
March into
FASHION BY ANDREA HAMPTON // FLIGHTSANDFASHION.COM Dixieland Boutique | 820 US 31-W Bypass | 270-791-6112
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This first look is both casual and comfortable, with a hint of glam. Perfect for a woman on-the-go, this outfit combines great everyday pieces that can be mixed and matched. This long-sleeved shirt is an eyepopping, muted red that brings visions of spring. In the center is a handmade appliqué, sewn on locally, that reads “happy” in a festive floral print. Layered overtop is a camel-colored quilted vest. Given the climate shift during this season, vests are an ideal layering piece that are both practical and stylish. Vests are functional, providing warmth without the bulk, making them a great addition to any wardrobe. But, the highlight and true statement of this outfit are the shoes. Providing the perfect amount of glitz, these rose gold glittery sneakers are a show-stopper, allowing the wearer to put her right foot forward, toward the direction of forever chic.
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One of the most versatile garments of clothing a woman can wear is a tunic. Many high-end designers have made tunics a signature piece in their collections, in-turn making them a priority in many closets around the world. Tunics provide a loose fitting silhouette that encompasses comfort and coverage, making this garment flattering on all body types. The key to wearing a tunic is pairing it with a slimmer fitting bottom such as jeans, pants or leggings, giving the entire outfit harmony and balance. Speaking of versatility, this pearl, beaded suede stand necklace can be worn three ways, proclaiming it a multifunctional piece of jewelry to add to your collection. It can either be worn as a long, single strand necklace, a layered look with the illusion of a choker, or lastly, as a bracelet by wrapping it multiple times around the wrist.
Tunic: $22 Pearl 3-in-1: $12
Jumpsuit: $36 Earrings: $14 Bracelet: $25
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“Florals? For spring!? Groundbreaking!” Miranda Priestly’s quote in The Devil Wears Prada may live in infamy, but it has proven false year after year. Our love affair with floral prints is here to stay. Wearing florals is about embracing the joy and romance of nature during the spring, and this next piece does just that. This bold, brightly colored jumpsuit is covered in an eyecatching, yellow bloom print that couples perfectly with blue accessories. These leather earrings resemble the ones frequently worn by Fixer Upper’s Joanna Gaines, but are less than half the price. The one-of-a-kind blue stone cuff bracelet is hand-crafted locally by Cindy Scott of Fat Cat Jewelry.
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This trendy cold shoulder or off-the-shoulder look can be seen in a variation of clothing ranging from dresses to sweaters, and even blouses to bathing suits—and it’s a great way to reveal some skin without showing too much. It’s small, yet impactful, conveying a detailed sense of charm, glamour and femininity.
Sweater: $36 Earrings: $7.50
Shoes: $25
There is one color that has absolutely dominated the spring runways this year: yellow! Adding an unexpected pop of yellow to an outfit can radiate vibrancy and life into an ensemble. These tassel pointed toe flats are perfect for doing just that, and would look great with tapered jeans.
Bold prints are a definite must right now. Patterns can add dimension and a visual lure to an outfit. When wearing a large-scale pattern like this top, keep it simple by pairing it with a solid color pulled from the print such as this dusty blue cargo vest. The same can be said about accessories: Use them as pattern accents, choosing a coordinating solid color. Lastly, the best way to pull off a bold print or pattern is to be confident! We tend to dress according to our mood. Knowing you look good in an outfit will change the way you feel and even the way others perceive you.
Top: $36 Vest: $29 Earrings: $6.50
To view or share more style and fashion tips, be sure to follow along on Instagram @andreathampton
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PAT H WAY S S E N I O R C A R E A D V I S O R S
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
FINDING THE IDEAL LIVING SITUATION FOR SENIORS WHO NEED A LITTLE HELP CARING FOR THEMSELVES
After receiving the same questions from friends, acquaintances and sometimes even strangers, Mary Cohron, Stacy Carter and Mary E. Carpenter saw a serious unmet need in South Central Kentucky. That recurring question? “My elderly parents need care—where do I begin?” So, with much planning and counsel, Cohron, Carter and Carpenter founded Pathways Senior Care Advisors. Pathways helps clients and their families find the right resources, or pathway, to the care that meets their needs by equipping them with the right information to make better decisions, save time and money and feel less overwhelmed when searching for the best care. The advisors work with each client to explore care options, including in-home care, assisted living, nursing home placement, independent living assistance, memory care, respite care, moving services, along with real estate and personal property liquidation. Carter is a Realtor at Crye-Leike and can even sell your loved one’s home should the need arise.
Here’s how it works: 1. Select a senior care advisor: Call 270-780-3770 or email info@ pathwayssca.com to connect with an advisor who assesses you or your loved one’s care needs and goals. 2. Learn about available options in your area: Based on your assessment, your advisor provides information on affordable senior home care or senior care facilities tailored to your needs.
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3. Schedule community visits: Meet with a home care provider or tour facilities scheduled specifically for you, receive tips on looking for the right facility and consult with your advisor at any time—all at no cost to you. 4. Transition to new home: Whether you have chosen home care or to move to a care facility, your advisor will help you access the resources that will make that transition as smooth as possible. Pathways’ three advisors have extensive backgrounds in healthcare, the medical community and senior care, positioning them each as strong advocates and counselors in a time that is often difficult to face. “We all have a passion for this because of our background,” Carter said. “We know there are so many people out there who don’t understand the process when it hits, and they are desperate to find the best care at the best value. It’s much better to have that conversation around the table rather than when you’re panicked inside the hospital.” Pathways is groundbreaking in this community because it’s the only local option for senior care advising in Bowling Green, meaning all staff are local and all references are local. “We never refer a patient to a facility that we haven’t toured and inspected,” Cohron said. “Most people don’t consider options for aging family members until the need arises, but we have cleared the pathway to make it easier.”
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HIGH SCORE SALOON // PHOTOS BY RENÉE DEEMER
GETAWAY
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city on the rise, Evansville, Ind., is home to first-rate restaurants, a thriving nightlife and attractions for adults and kids alike. Museums, a riverwalk with a
beautiful view of the Ohio River and a brand new casino, await visitors to this charming, Indiana town.
Friday
3 p.m. – Rev It Up! Fuel up and head on over to the Dream Car Museum to view over 60 automobiles, from Model A Fords to exotic rides like Ferraris and Lamborghinis to famous wheels from movies and television. In addition, this free museum showcases years of automobile memorabilia, from signs to vintage gas pumps.
homemade ingredients and a rotating assortment of beer, you may just find yourself visiting again and again.
10 p.m. – Ready, Player One Spend the evening beating the high score on arcade games of old while enjoying a libation or two at the High Score Saloon. With 30 arcade games, including pinball and the much beloved Pac-Man, this venue is bound to beckon those who grew up in the ’80s with sweet quartereating nostalgia.
Saturday
8 a.m. – Breakfast Ratings Part art gallery, part restaurant, PG on Franklin Street is
7 p.m. – Like a Big Pizza Pie
a favorite for Evansville locals. Not only does PG offer a
Turoni’s Main Street Pizza & Brewery has been throwing
large breakfast menu full of classics and new dishes, the
dough and brewing beers for the past 30 years. With
decor of the small restaurant provides a treat for the eyes.
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10 a.m. – Take a Walk on the Wild Side For children, and for the children at heart, visit the Mesker Park Zoo. With 186 species from all over the globe, as well as botanical gardens and the hands-on Discovery Center, this zoo is ready to delight and awe its visitors. There is a restaurant located within the zoo for those wanting to spend the day among wildlife.
1 p.m. – Go Fly a Kite If one breakfast wasn’t enough, stop by the Kite and Key Café for a helping of a second breakfast. While this cozy little restaurant has a full lunch menu of salads, wraps and sandwiches, it is near impossible to pass up the cinnamon roll French toast. Owned by a mother and daughter, this family business is not one to miss.
3 p.m. – Over the River Marvel at the Ohio River from the Riverwalk, a paved walkway that invites walkers, runners and those who enjoy seeing a beautiful sunset. For World War II history buffs, the USS LST Ship Memorial is available for tours. The USS LST-325 was at Omaha Beach on D-Day in Normandy and is still fully operational today.
PG ON FRANKLIN STREET
6 p.m. – Ring the Dinner Bell Step into Arazu on Main for a delicious Middle Eastern meal. A beautifully decorated venue with delectable fare, Arazu on Main offers customers a truly immersive experience. Also consider The Dapper Pig for a meal made from locally-sourced THE DAPPER PIG
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ingredients. Farm-to-table never tasted so good.
9 p.m. – Go All In Feeling lucky? Then stop by Tropicana Evansville, Indiana’s first land-based casino. Open 24 hours and new to the area, Tropicana offers slot machines, table games and even a poker room. With restaurants, live events and more, visitors can have a taste of Vegas in Evansville.
Sunday
11 a.m. – A Getaway Brunch Before packing up, stop by Walton’s International Comfort Food for brunch. Housed in a former Packard car factory building, Walton’s offers a unique dining experience with first-rate grub. Above Walton’s is Fidel’s Bourbon Bar. While not a brunch spot, this bar has a chic 1920s vibe, complete with Prohibition-inspired cocktails and a wait staff that looks as if they just walked off the pages of “The Great Gatsby.”
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THE
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Easy Sheet Pan Dinners to
MAKE TONIGHT PHOTOS AND RECIPE BY KATIE STARKS
HONEY GINGER SALMON SHEET PAN DINNER
Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 2 Cooking spray 1 ½ tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced, divided ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger 2 (5-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon sliced green onion 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large sheet
coat. Spread on baking sheet, avoiding
pan with cooking spray.
overcrowding. Bake for 12 minutes. Stir vegetables and push to edges of pan, creating
2. Combine soy sauce, honey, lime juice, 1 clove of garlic and ginger in a large bowl. Place salmon in bowl. Toss to coat. Set aside.
an open center.
4. Place marinated salmon fillets in the open center space of pan. Pour any leftover marinade over salmon. Bake for 15 minutes.
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3. In a separate bowl, combine oil, remaining
Top salmon with green onion and sesame
clove of garlic, sweet potatoes, Brussels
seeds. Serve with sweet potatoes and Brussels
sprouts, salt, pepper and paprika. Toss to
sprouts.
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1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Coat a large piece of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray; place potato cubes on foil. Drizzle potatoes with water; wrap foil around potatoes, sealing tightly. Place foil packet in one corner of the sheet pan. Coat rest of sheet pan with cooking spray.
3. Place breadcrumbs, onion, 1½ tablespoons ketchup,
MINI MEATLOAF SHEET PAN DINNER Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 2
Cooking spray 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes ¼ cup water 3 tablespoons whole-wheat breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons grated yellow onion 3 tablespoons ketchup, divided ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning 1 garlic clove, grated ½ pound lean ground beef 1 egg 12 ounces green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup milk or cream 1 tablespoon butter
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¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, garlic, beef and egg in a large bowl; mix well to combine. Divide mixture into 2 equal portions. Shape each portion into a freeform loaf on sheet pan. Spread remaining 1½ tablespoons ketchup evenly over meatloaves. Bake meatloaves and potatoes for 15 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, combine green beans and oil, tossing to coat. Remove pan from oven. Arrange green beans on pan around meat loaves and potatoes. Bake for another 15 minutes or until meatloaves register 165 F on a thermometer. Remove pan from oven.
5. Carefully open foil packet. Place potatoes in a bowl. Add milk, butter and remaining salt/pepper to taste. Mash with a potato masher or fork to desired consistency. Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper on green beans to taste.
6. Transfer meatloaves to plates. Serve with green beans and mashed potatoes.
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CULTURE
KENTUCKY: 225 YEARS ON THE MOVE Ongoing-May 2018 | Daily 8am-5pm National Corvette Museum
Call 270-781-7973 or visit corvettemuseum.org.
NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM
A CULTURE CARRIED: BOSNIANS IN SHADOWLAND BY PILOBOLUS March 3 | 7:30pm BOWLING GREEN
PUBLIC THEATRE OF KY MAINSTAGE: TALKING WITH
Call 270-745-2592 or visit wku.edu/kentuckymuseum.
March 8-11 | Thurs.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm The Phoenix Theatre
Ongoing-June 30 | Kentucky Museum
SKyPAC
Call 270-904-1880 or visit theskypac.com.
“DUKHTAR” (PAKISTAN), FARAWAY 2018 CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS FLIX SERIES March 3-April 7 Feb. 23 | 6pm WKU Cherry, Hall Room 125
Kentucky Museum
Call 270-745-6121 or visit wku.edu/library.
Call 270-745-2592 or visit wku.edu/kentuckymuseum.
THE SYMPHONY AT WKU
FREE! WKU
Feb. 23 | 7:30pm Van Meter Hall
Visit wku.edu/music. $10 general, $5 student
HOWIE MANDEL Call 270-904-1880 or visit theskypac.com.
BRIDAL FEST WEDDING EXPO Feb. 25 | Noon-4pm Sloan Convention Center
Visit bridalfestbg.com.
GENE WATSON March 10 | 7:30pm SKyPAC
Call 270-904-1880 or visit theskypac.com.
CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT BIG DADDY WEAVE CONCERT WITH SERIES, NEUROSCIENTIST/ HEATH MUSICIAN/AUTHOR DANIEL LEVITIN BRANDON March 15 | 7pm
March 5 | 7:30pm Van Meter Hall
Call 270-745-4375 or visit wku.edu/culturalenhancement.
Feb. 24 | 7:30pm SKyPAC
Call 270-781-6233 or visit ptkbg.org.
EMPTY BOWLS OF BOWLING GREEN March 8 | 5-8pm Sloan Convention Center
Visit emptybowlsbg.com.
Hillvue Heights Church
Transparentproductions.com. $20
FREE! SOUTHARTS
PURPLE DREAMS
FILM SERIES:
March 20 | 7pm Capitol Arts Center
Call 270-904-5000 or visit theskypac.com.
PYSANKY EGG DYEING WORKSHOP
WKU CHOIRS MID-WINTER CONCERT ALICE IN WONDERLAND March 8 | 7:30pm Van Meter Hall
March 22 | 6pm SKyPAC
Call 270-745-2592 or visit wku.edu/kentuckymuseum.
Visit wku.edu/music. $5 general, $3 student
Call 270-904-1880 or visit theskypac.com.
March 3 | 10am-2pm Kentucky Museum
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ORCHESTRA KENTUCKY PRESENTS BOLERO! March 26 | 7:30pm
April 14 | 7pm First Christian Church
Visit wku.edu/music.
Call 270-904-1880 or visit theskypac.com.
SIDE BY SIDE VSA ART EXHIBIT
A VERY INTIMATE EVENING WITH PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO
Call 270-745-2594 or visit wku.edu/kentuckymuseum.
March 27 | 7:30pm | SKyPAC
April 14-June 30 | Mon.-Sat. 9am-4pm Kentucky Museum
Call 270-904-1880 or visit theskypac.com.
20TH ANNUAL SOKY BOOK FEST
“IDA” (POLAND), FARAWAY FLIX SERIES
Call 270-745-4502 or visit sokybookfest.org.
March 30 | 6pm WKU Cherry Hall, Room 125
April 20-21 Knicely Conference Center
Call 270-745-6121 or visit wku.edu/library.
ORCHESTRA KENTUCKY PRESENTS MEN OF MOTOWN
MUSICAL: “9 TO 5”
Call 270-904-1880 or visit theskypac.com.
April 21 | 7:30pm
April 6-8 | Fri.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 3pm Van Meter Hall
WKU CHOIRS SPRING FINALE
THE STEEL WOODS
Visit wku.edu/music. $5 general, $3 student
Visit wku.edu/music. $18 adult, $15 student April 22 | 3pm Van Meter Hall April 7 | 7-10pm The Warehouse at Mt. Victor
Call 270-904-6677.
AUTHOR LOIS LOWRY
April 12 | 6-8pm Sloan Convention Center
Call 270-781-4882 or visit warrenpl.org.
FREE! WOMEN
IN THE ARTS EXHIBIT
April 13, 14 and 15 | Fri. & Sat 10am-4 pm, Sun. 1-3 pm. The Medical Center Auditorium
THE WIZARD OF OZ April 24 | 7:30pm SKyPAC
Call 270-904-1880 or visit theskypac.com.
MISS NELSON IS MISSING!
April 26-29 | Thurs.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm Public Theatre of Kentucky, The Phoenix Theatre
Call 270-781-6233 or visit ptkbg.org.
THE SYMPHONY AT WKU April 27 | 7:30pm Van Meter Hall
$10 General, $5 Student, Visit wku.edu/music. $10 general, $5 student
GYPSYMOON MARKETPLACE SPRING 2018 April 27-28 | Fri. noon-8pm, Sat. 8am-4pm Highland Stables
Visit highlandstablesbg.com. Fri. $10, Sat. $5
HEALTH & FITNESS
2 MILE DASH FOR BABIES, MARCH OF DIMES FUNDRAISER March 10 | 9am-12pm Ephram White Park
FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER RUN & WALK FOR CHILDREN March 24 | 8am Ephram White Park
THE GREAT INFLATABLE RACE April 21 | 9am-12pm Phil Moore Park
Visit thegreatinflatablerace.com. $29.99+
Call 270-745-1010 or 800-624-2318 or visit TheMedicalCenter.org.
“EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT” (COLUMBIA), FARAWAY FLIX SERIES
5K TRIPLE CROWN RUN FOR NEW BEGINNINGS THERAPEUTIC RIDING
A CAPELLA SPRING CONCERT – REDSHIRTS & TREBLEMAKERS
Call 270-745-6121 or visit wku.edu/library.
April 28 | Registration 7:30am, Race 9am 600 Bill Ferguson Road
April 27 | 6pm WKU Cherry Hall Room 125
FAMILY
KID’S CAROUSEL SEMI ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT SALE Feb. 23-24 | Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-2pm, SOKY Fairgrounds, Jaycees Building
DUCK DUCK GOOSE CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT Feb. 28-March 3 | 10am-8pm Knicely Conference Center
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NO LIMITS! MONSTER TRUCKS GONE WILD March 10 | 2pm, 7pm L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
Visit wku.edu/expo.
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS March 12 | 7pm E.A. Diddle Arena
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. March 23 | 6:30pm Van Meter Hall
Visit bgonstage.org.
ARBOR DAY
April 14 | 9am-noon Kereiakes Park
Free trees, children’s activities and demonstrations. Call 270-393-3111 or visit www.bgky.org/tree.
KID’S CAROUSEL SEMI ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT SALE
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RECREATION
MID SOUTH CONFERENCE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS Feb. 17 Ephram White Gym
Visit mid-southconference.org.
KENTUCKY 4-H LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON CONTEST Feb. 17 | 8:30am-4:30pm L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
Visit wku.edu/expo.
TRIPLE T FARM BLACK HEREFORD CATTLE SHOW & SALE Feb. 23-24 L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
Visit wku.edu/expo.
MID SOUTH CONFERENCE MENS AND WOMENS BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
ATHLETICS For WKU Athletics ticketing information, call 1-800-5-BIGRED or visit wkusports.com. For Bowling Green Hot Rods information, call 270-901-2121 or visit bghotrods.com.
WKU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS MARSHALL
April 5-6 | 6:35pm Bowling Green Ballpark
Feb. 17 | 2pm E.A. Diddle Arena
BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS BASEBALL VS FORT WAYNE TINCAPS
WKU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS CHARLOTTE Feb. 22 | 7pm E.A. Diddle Arena
WKU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS CHARLOTTE Feb. 23 | 7pm E.A. Diddle Arena
WKU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS OLD DOMINION Feb. 24 | 6pm E.A. Diddle Arena
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BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS BASEBALL VS SOUTH BEND CUBS
Feb. 23-25 Southern Lanes
Visit mid-southconference.org
CHALLENGERFEST 9 April 13-14 Beech Bend Raceway & Holiday Inn University Plaza
Visit challengerfest.net.
HOLLEY EFI OUTLAW STREET CAR REUNION V April 18-22 Beech Bend Raceway
Visit RaceOSCR.com.
MICHELIN NCM BASH
April 23-26 | Mon.-Wed. 6:35pm, Thurs. 10:35am Bowling Green Ballpark
April 26-28 National Corvette Museum
BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS BASEBALL VS LAKE COUNTY CAPTAINS
MID SOUTH CONFERENCE MENS AND WOMENS TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
April 27-29 | Fri.-Sat. 6:35pm, Sun. 2:05pm Bowling Green Ballpark
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