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THE BUZZ
THE REAL PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS THAT SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY
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2019 IS THE YEAR FOR BETTER HEALTH
FEATURES
[10] CATCHING UP WITH SAM BUSH The Father of Newgrass talks about his early days in BG
[14] JONATHAN JEFFREY AND WKU SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: A PERFECT MATCH
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Meet the librarian superhero and arguably the foremost historian of Warren County
[18] LIVING WITH DEMENTIA A day in the lives of Jamie Johnson and her father, Jim Szetela
[22] FLOURISHING FEMALES A day of connection, education and inspiration for established and aspiring female entrepreneurs
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WKU HONORS VETERANS WITH NEW GRANITE PANEL AT GUTHRIE BELL TOWER Western Kentucky University honored veterans, recognized the 100th anniversary of WKU’s ROTC program and unveiled a new granite panel at Guthrie Bell Tower on November 9 during the annual Veterans Day ceremony. “Here, at the Guthrie Bell Tower, we look upon the images of those who sacrificed so much in order for us to live freely,” said WKU President Timothy C. Caboni. “Some gave all, including the tower’s namesake, Robert Guthrie. In honor of the 100 year anniversary of the ROTC program at WKU, we are pleased today to unveil a new panel for the Guthrie Bell Tower—featuring 18 more
images symbolic of our military heroes.” The new panel includes the following: Lieutenant Commander John Magda, Sergeant Frank Potts, Colonel Ray Nutter, Dr. Jerry Martin, Colonel Arthur “Mac” Reynolds, Captain John Holland, Brigadier General Victor Strahm, Sergeant Elvin Smith Sr., Willa Brown, Colonel Jackie Carwell, Colonel Arnie Franklin, Sergeant George Tinius, Sergeant Lashawnte Smith, Staff Sergeant Hardin Field McChesney, Colonel Gary “Mickey” Riggs, Lieutenant Colonel James Miles, Sergeant First Class Leigh Ann Hester and Lieutenant Colonel Ken Hightower.
SOKY ICE RINK RETURNS FOR THIRD SEASON The Third Annual SoKY Ice Rink, sponsored by Weisemann Orthodontics, opened Friday, November 16, bringing frozen fun back to beautiful downtown Bowling Green. The 6,000 square foot ice rink accommodates 175 skaters and is located at the SoKY Marketplace Pavilion, on the corner of 6th and Center. Lace those skates up fast—the rink is only open until January 6.
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A FAMILIAR FACE IS BACK WITH WKU FOOTBALL Tyson Helton has been named the 21st head football coach at Western Kentucky University. Helton was the offensive coordinator for WKU during the 2014 and 2015 seasons, spent two seasons at the University of Southern California and most recently the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the University of Tennessee in 2018. “When determining our next head football coach, there were many qualities we felt this person must have. Certainly,
they needed to have an excellent football mind, but also be a tremendous person who was respected inside and outside of the locker room. We found that person in Tyson Helton,” WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart said. “His background as an innovative offensive mind and a great motivator of his players fit our mission to find the next great leader for our football program. We are thrilled to bring Tyson and his wonderful family back to WKU.”
HOT RODS ANNOUNCE STADIUM IMPROVEMENT PLAN The Bowling Green Hot Rods, in conjunction with the Warren County Downtown Economic Development Authority, announced a stadium improvement plan for Bowling Green Ballpark in excess of $2 million. The improvement plans are all scheduled to be completed by opening day April 6, 2019, as the Hot Rods begin their 11th season in Bowling Green. The improvements include a new 35 ft tall by 56 ft wide HD video board, a
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360-degree walkway around Bowling Green Ballpark, renovations to the Reinhart Club, and a 1500 square foot “Splash Zone” for kids. “We are tremendously excited about the future of the Hot Rods and Bowling Green Ballpark,” said Hot Rods owner Jack Blackstock. “These changes will only continue to enhance the fan experience at the Hot Rods games, but also changes the landscape of what we are able to do for special events.”
RON BUNCH NAMED KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2019 BOARD CHAIR The Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) held its Annual Kentucky Economic Forum in November where Ron Bunch, CEcD, President and CEO of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, was named Board Chair for 2019. KAED consists of more than 600 members representing 355 unique companies. Its members represent diverse professionals throughout the Commonwealth who share a common goal in building and developing Kentucky. Bunch will begin his term January 1, 2019.
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Do you want to take control of your health in 2019? A good place to start is Med Center Health’s Health & Wellness Expo scheduled for Saturday, January 12 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green. Free and open to the public, a variety of vendors, demonstrations and free screenings are offered for anyone interested in becoming healthier.
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Scheduled demonstrations include healthy cooking, yoga, the Jumpin’ Jaguars performance jump rope team from Natcher Elementary, and much more. To be sure your plan for better health is off to the right start, take advantage of the following free screenings: • Kidney • Heart (EKG and blood pressure) • Posture • Foot health for people with diabetes • Upper body strength • Pulmonary function “Staying on top of your health can be overwhelming,” says Sarah Widener, Director of Community Wellness for Med Center Health. “The Health & Wellness Expo is a great opportunity to really prioritize your health. With over 70 vendors, it’s the perfect chance to get important health screenings, health information and resources all in one spot.” The Expo is also the perfect opportunity to meet healthcare providers and to learn about services available right here in Southcentral Kentucky. For
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instance, many people are surprised to learn they don’t have to travel to Nashville for orthopaedic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures. If surgery or treatment for a chronic condition is required, patients can stay close to home among people they know and trust and with their family and friends close by. The annual Health & Wellness Expo is presented by Med Center Health and WBKO. Thousands of people from across our region attend, motivated by making healthy choices in the new year. For many, just knowing where to start on their healthy new year plan can be overwhelming—the Expo helps visitors make informed decisions about their healthcare and lifestyle. A simple thing such as a blood pressure check can make a huge difference in someone’s life. Known as the “silent killer” because there can be few symptoms, high blood pressure can have a devastating effect if it goes undiagnosed and untreated. For some, the Expo can be a life-saver. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, visit TheMedicalCenter.org.
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hen Owensboro’s brand new Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum was planning its grand opening weekend activities, Executive Director Chris Joslin says choosing the opening night headliner was an obvious choice: Bowling Green native, Sam Bush. “Sam has a strong link to the roots of bluegrass music but is also able to attract people to the genre who might not consider themselves bluegrass fans,” Joslin told Bowling Green Living. “He honors the traditions of the music yet pushes the envelope creatively.” The bio on SamBush.com describes him this way: “If joy was a person it would be Sam Bush on stage.” Put him on stage and it’s pure energy. It’s innovation. It’s fun. It’s, well… happy-sounding. And very, very contagious. It’s why he’s been a regular at bluegrass and roots music festivals for decades, earning the nickname “King of Telluride” for his annual Saturday night slot at the bluegrass music festival in Colorado. Bush’s unique style of bluegrass was evident early on, and found its genre-blending groove with the band New Grass Revival. Traditional bluegrass fans didn’t quite know what to make of their sound in the 70’s, which is why the group— and namely Bush—is credited with shaping a new genre of bluegrass known as “Newgrass.”
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Making Bush the “Father of Newgrass.” Garth Brooks, who once opened for New Grass Revival, shined his great big spotlight on the members of NGR when he brought them in the studio to record his cover of “Callin’ Baton Rouge” on his 1993 album In Pieces. And if you listen to today’s country music you may have heard Eric Church’s nod in the song “Record Year” when he “got down with ol’ James Brown and found New Grass Revival.” Yep, he was talking about Sam Bush, y’all. You may not hear him much on mainstream radio, but many of the most popular musicians revere him, fans adore him, festivals invite him year after year, and the 2015 documentary film Revival: The Sam Bush Story calls him an “unknown legend.” But the American Music Association (AMA) sure knows him. The AMA presented Bush with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. He also has accumulated multiple Grammys over the years and earned enough International Bluegrass Music Association awards to fill a trophy case. And all that talent originated on a farm five miles outside Bowling Green on Highway 231. Which is why Bowling Green Living was elated to have a chance to speak with the living legend about his role in inaugurating the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, his new album, and his early years in Bowling Green.
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“SAM BUSH NOT ONLY SUPPORTS THE BLUEGRASS MUSIC HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM, HE IS PERSONALLY ENGAGED WITH THE WORK HERE, LOANING SEVERAL ARTIFACTS THAT ARE FOUNDATIONAL TO HIS CAREER. ITEMS LIKE HIS FIRST FIDDLE, FOR INSTANCE. WHENEVER HE PLAYS ROMP FESTIVAL, AN OUTDOOR, MULTIDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL PRODUCED BY THE HOF, HE ALWAYS LEADS A MANDOLIN WORKSHOP. INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF MAKING MUSIC IS IMPORTANT TO SAM BUSH, AND IT’S IMPORTANT TO THE MISSION OF THE BLUEGRASS MUSIC HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM.” CHRIS JOSLIN, DIRECTOR, BLUEGRASS MUSIC HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM
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BGL: You knew we’d ask… there’s a song on your newest album called “Bowling Green.” What’s the story behind that song? SB: Yeah, John Randall Stewart and I co-wrote that one. He showed me the first verse and said he basically wrote it about my parents and my dad’s love for fiddle tunes. You can hear it clearly in the lyrics but we also integrated some of dad’s favorite fiddle songs like “Tennessee Wagoner” and “Soldier’s Joy,” which he nicknamed “payday in the Army” because he said getting a paycheck was a soldier’s greatest joy. That song tells what it was like for us growing up on the farm. Haulin’ hay. Tobacco. Cattle. Hogs. I started playing mandolin at age 11 or 12 with my sisters. And then at 13 I started playing fiddle with the Grayson County Boys on the Saturday Night Jamboree. Bowling Green had a local TV station in the 60’s called WLTV that had a wonderful live broadcast. Live on channel 13. Ricky Skaggs and lots of others played that jamboree. BGL: Long-time fans still remember you playing around town. SB: Oh yeah. Let’s see… I remember playing on 10th Street and the Caribou. There was a place by Check’s pool room, where I learned to shoot pool. Later Kenny Lee’s place, before it was Picasso’s, and of course Picasso’s. BGL: Any other memories of Bowling Green? SB: Who would’ve thought when I graduated Warren Central in 1970 it would ever come to this! At that time I was ready to go to Western. Mostly because I was taking violin lessons with a wonderful professor at Western named Betty Peese. I’ll never forget, I had already won the junior fiddle championship but I wanted to get better so I decided to take violin lessons. So my first day, she heard me play and said, “Well, we have a lot of work to do.” [Laughs.] It was a very humbling year. So I was all ready to go to Western but then I got a call from The Bluegrass Alliance asking me to move to Louisville to play guitar for them five nights a week.
So I always say I went to the university of bluegrass instead. [Laughs.] BGL: You’ve had a big role in the new Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum. What is your impression from opening night? SB: I think it’s wonderful for bluegrass music. It gives bluegrass an air of importance and relevance. For this beautiful museum to honor the greats of bluegrass in the hall of fame, I can’t say enough about it. We played a show that Thursday so I went to sleep on the bus and woke up Friday in the parking lot of this majestic building. It felt like coming home in a way. It’s so gratifying. I’m so happy to have it for bluegrass music, for the fans and the musicians. BGL: Any big plans for 2019? I know what I want to do on the new album. I’ll be working on it this winter. There’s one song in particular Jeff Black wrote about 10 years ago called “Stop the Violence” that is even more relevant now, so we’re going to release it. It’ll be our first single because I really want this song to be heard. It’s a statement that should be said. I think we all wish for a less violent world. If it makes people think, that’s a good thing. BGL: I noticed the documentary (Revival: The Sam Bush Story) is now available on Amazon. SB: Yeah, we’re really excited about the movie. Kris Wheeler and Wayne Franklin made the movie and it’s amazing how they pulled it all together with the interview footage and live performance footage. It won “Best Music Documentary” at the Nashville Film Festival and four other film festival awards. Now they’re working on song licensing to have a commercial release and that takes time. We’re hoping it goes to DVD soon. BGL: Doesn’t sound like you’re slowing down yet. Still writing, still recording, still touring. SB: I’m 66 now, but my brain thinks I’m still 16. Maybe the joy of the music keeps me young.
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Jonathan Jeffrey is a librarian superhero and one of the more fascinating people in Bowling Green. He is a dedicated archivist, preservationist, conservator, lecturer and photographer as well as library advocate, educator and arguably the foremost historian of the city and Warren County.
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bibliography of his published books,
hired in 1990 by WKU as a Special Collections
monographs, collaborations and articles
Librarian.
runs several pages. Awards and honors received
Jonathan graduated, magna cum laude,
are also too numerous to mention. Jonathan
with a Bachelor of Arts in History and an
is a thoroughly nice individual, serious about
English minor, from the University of North
research, warm and friendly with a wicked sense
Texas, Denton, Texas—the first person in his
of humor, ever generous and willing to share
immediate family to graduate from college.
his knowledge with individuals and groups.
Initially, he planned to teach History and
Jonathan was a favorite Kentucky Humanities
English. Five years later, he earned his first
Council Speaker’s Bureau presenter until he
Master’s Degree in History from Stephen F.
became a WKU administrator and had less
Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
time for travel and speaking engagements. He
before beginning his library science studies in
makes time for Warren County Public Library
College Park, Maryland. The ink on his Master
programs where he spoke last year about unique
of Library Sciences Degree from University of
gravestone memorials and more recently about
Maryland had scarcely dried before Jonathan
outdoor sculptures in Bowling Green.
moved to Bowling Green. It may be a loss to
Professor Jonathan Jeffrey was appointed
great institutions like Princeton University,
Department Head of WKU Library Special
Library of Congress or the National Archives
Collections in 2014 with the responsibility
but a coup for WKU to have attracted and
of overseeing WKU Archives, Manuscripts
retained this dedicated, insightful scholar. “For
and Folklife Archives, and the Kentucky
various reasons I chose WKU,” says Jonathan.
Library Research Collections. He provides the
“I like visiting cities, but I don’t want to live
leadership for a small team of full-time staff,
in one, and I like trees, and I’m definitely a
library assistants, interns and volunteers. Since
Southerner, plus I liked WKU’s campus and the
2007, he had held the position of Manuscripts
fact that as you walked across campus people
& Folklife Archives Coordinator. It seems a
would acknowledge you, even say hello. This
remarkable achievement for this outsider Texas
was so different from the more urban campus
transplant who hadn’t spent much time in the
that I came from. I also was smitten by the
Commonwealth until he was 30 years old when
Kentucky Building which housed both the
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Kentucky Museum and Library Special Collections.”
“I feel like a librarian’s job, especially for a special collections librarian, is two-fold: preserve the material you receive and make it accessible.”
The WKU Library Special Collections contains
a growing collection of about 85,000 volumes, 1.5 million manuscript pages, a vast assortment of ephemera (written or printed, generally paper based memorabilia), 100,000 plus photographs, and hundreds of linear feet of records in the WKU Archives relating to the Commonwealth’s culture and history. The treasure trove includes: author Janet Holt Giles Collection, Civil War Collections, the
South Union Quakers, genealogical records. WKU
had the foresight to collect Kentuckiana in the early
Jeffrey home nearly 30 years ago and it’s been an affair
1920’s and has one of the older historical collections in the state. It’s a tangible benefit for WKU students and educators, the greater Bowling Green community, researchers and reporters to have rich primary and secondary source material for dissertations, books and articles available locally. Efforts continue to
WKU and Bowling Green welcomed Jonathan
of the heart he hopes will last beyond his lifetime. As an avid collector of cookie jars, he even plans for internment of his cremains in his prized “Hootie Owl” jar, which will be placed in a niche in WKU’s Memorial Garden, making him a permanent part of
digitize and put online as much of the collection
campus history.
as practical and possible. When asked about the
function of Special Collections in a university library,
the unusual facts, people and places. Historians make
he responded,
a jumble of facts understandable.”
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LIVING WITH DEMENTIA BY MONICA RAMSEY
S A T U R D A Y , 2 : 3 0 P. M .
Jamie Johnson roused her father, Jim
Szetela, 74, from a nap in his bedroom and helped him to the living room.
“Did you eat lunch, Dad? Or do you
know?” Jamie asked. Some days he forgot if he’d eaten or not.
Jim is one of about 5 million Americans
“Did Papa Jim eat earlier when you ate
lunch?” Jamie asked.
“No, he didn’t eat anything,” Olivia said.
“He was in the restroom.”
Olivia grabbed the handheld game Simon
Says.
“What’s that?” Jim asked.
He’d played the game before, but Jamie
had to remind him. “It’s your memory game, Dad.”
suffering from dementia. Jim has lived with
Jamie and her family since 2010.
“You hit whichever one lights up.”
Jamie helped Jim pick out a movie on
Olivia placed the game in Jim’s hands. The red button lit up. Jim hit the blue
Netflix, settling on the live-action “101
button.
Dalmatians.” Jamie and Sean’s 7-year-old
daughter, Olivia, joined Jim.
popping his lips. Sometimes, he pops his lips
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to pester Olivia, Jamie said. Other times, he
concentrate,” he said. Olivia giggled.
doesn’t realize he’s doing it.
hand on his knee. He popped his lips again.
Jamie asked Jim if he wanted a burger or pot
Jim stared at the countertop, twitching his
roast and mashed potatoes. He wanted the latter.
Olivia sighed. “No, Jim!”
“What do you want to drink with your lunch?
A few seconds passed. Jim popped his lips
Sprite, Coke, milk?” Jim stared. “What’s lunch?”
“Pot roast and mashed potatoes,” Jamie
reminded.
“Oh. Milk,” Jim said. Olivia guided his
hand around the game.
“Dad, your lunch is ready,” Jamie called a
few moments later.
again.
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Jim gingerly pushed ground beef with a
spatula around in a skillet for chili.
During the week, Jamie takes Jim to the
Jim looked at her. “What’s lunch?”
Barren River Adult Day Care Center. At home,
As if for the first time, Jamie said, “Pot
she includes him in household duties.
roast, mashed potatoes and milk.”
a matching game, another method for helping
Jim rose from the couch. “Mmm!”
3 P. M .
After Jim sat back down, Olivia brought out
Jim exercise his fading mind.
While Olivia arranged the cards, Jim tugged
at her belt loop. She swatted his hand away. Jim
Jim washed his hands to make cupcakes
while Jamie left the room.
“You’ve got to use the soap, Dad,” Jamie
said when she returned. She hadn’t seen him neglect the soap, but she didn’t need to; he’d done that before.
Jamie, Jim and Olivia prepared peanut
butter chocolate chip cupcakes. Jim started popping his lips again.
“Jim, if you’re going to be my teammate,
popped his lips again.
During the game, Olivia cried, “You
cheated! Mom, Jim cheated.”
Jamie kept stirring the chili. “Maybe it’s
OK to let him have that one.”
Jamie’s parents divorced when Jamie was
young, and Jim moved to Arizona in 1980. Frequent phone calls kept Jim and Jamie in touch. In August 2010, one of Jim’s friends
you’ve got to let me concentrate,” Olivia said.
called Jamie and said Jim had been bitten by a
snake and had sunstroke. When Jamie arrived
“Oh, you’ve got to concentrate, huh?” Jim
asked.
in Arizona, her father as she remembered him
“Yeah,” Olivia said.
had vanished. He seemed confused, childlike.
“Concentrate, concentrate, concentrate,
He couldn’t live alone anymore.
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7 : 3 5 P. M .
“Stop, Jim!” Olivia whined when Jim
Jim left the room while unloading the
popped his lips beside her on the couch.
dishwasher, came back minutes later, and sat at
the kitchen island.
From the kitchen, Jamie said, “Dad, stop
doing that to her. You’ve been doing that to her all day. That’s not nice.” Jim kept his eyes on the TV. “Not nice?”
Jamie watched him. “Yeah, that’s not nice.”
“Dad, are you going to finish your chore?”
Jamie asked.
Jim was confused. “My chore?”
Jamie pointed to the open dishwasher.
“Yeah, your chore.”
6 : 0 1 P. M .
Jim blinked, realization hitting him. “Oh,”
Jim popped his lips.
“Mom…” Olivia whined.
7 : 5 3 P. M .
he said.
Jamie said her father used to be worse about
repeatedly doing distracting things. The doctor
Jim was off the hook tonight to fold laundry.
wanted to prescribe Jim stronger medicine, but
Jamie didn’t want her dad to be “out of it.” Jim
doesn’t really like to change them, either,”
now takes more Vitamin E, which has calmed
Jamie said. He has told her once a week is fine.
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With Jamie’s help, Jim changed into blue and
white checkered pajamas. Jamie asked him if he’d taken his dentures out. “Smile at me,” she said. Jim obliged, revealing a toothless mouth set in his neat white beard.
Jim’s nose ran, but he didn’t notice. Jamie
helped him wipe his nose with a tissue.
Jim shrugged.
Jamie gently took his arm. “Well, come on,
let’s go do it.”
In the bathroom, Jamie patiently instructed,
“Take the lid off… Put the lid there… No, you can’t spit the mouthwash out yet… I’ll count. Twenty more seconds.”
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“You didn’t do mouthwash, did you?” Jamie
asked him. “If you did, I could smell the Listerine
Jim lay in bed, covered except his head.
on you. Throw the tissue away and go do the
Jamie turned on Jim’s TV. His nightly routine
mouthwash.”
was to watch one of his three favorite movies:
Jim returned to the bathroom.
“Goodfellas,” “Gran Torino” or “The Shawshank
“Did you do your mouthwash this time?”
Redemption.” Tonight it was “Goodfellas.”
Jamie asked when he came back.
Jim shook his head no.
Jamie said.
“Why not?” said Jamie.
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ommunity. Encouragement. Support. Validation. Oh, and doughnuts and mimosas. Bowling Green women’s team, Pare and Flourish, brought all of these together Nov. 10 at Little Fox Bakery. The event, called Flourishing Females, provided a day of connection, education and inspiration, featuring a morning panel discussion and afternoon workshop with nearly 20 seasoned and aspiring female entrepreneur participants. “About a year ago my best friend, Katie Butler, and I, we started something called Pare and Flourish with the intention of connecting women in a more meaningful way instead of throwing them out into networking events with no way to make a good connection,” said co-founder Skylar Wooden. “Katie and I for a long time had wanted to do a larger event, but we just weren’t sure what that looked like, because we had created this very specific thing that didn’t necessarily translate to a larger crowd.”
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Pare and Flourish has hosted and moderated several roundtable networking events, which are centered around specific topics and limited to 10 participants. “People generally want to jump in when they know more of what’s going to go down,” said local artist Sarah Gust, who also helped organize Flourishing Females and has led one of the roundtable events. A specific topic “neutralizes a lot of the tension” since people know others will attend who are interested in the same thing. “We just really wanted to find a way to connect women in the community with other entrepreneurs just so they get a sense of they’re not in it alone,” said Katie, “that these problems you’re facing – it’s not new. Everyone has these issues – the startup struggles, the struggles of connecting with other women.” A 2017 U.S. Senate committee report on women entrepreneurs noted that adults with mentors are five times more likely to say they are planning to start a
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business, and small business owners who have access to mentoring report higher revenues and growth rates. That desire for connection and support was evident from panelists and participants throughout the event. “In my experience, it truly just takes one human to tell you to pursue an idea or to not pursue an idea,” said Sarah. “The collaborative magic of just knowing that one other human has your back, is going to tell you ‘that idea is silly; stop’ or ‘pursue THAT idea’ and just be honest with you – that really is a make it or break it situation.” Panelists Mary Duke of My Sunshine Birth Services, Michelle Darnall of Beet Box Produce, Allison Millet of Bowling Green Backyard Bootcamp, and Teresa Christmas of Art Matters spoke on their struggles, their celebrations and overall experiences of starting and maintaining a business. “The panelists' stories were relatable and gave the audience a good understanding of their attitudes and
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how those attitudes contribute to their business success,” Skylar noted. “One phrase that they all touched on was "show up." That's something that I think we all need to hear. Their success is definitely due to hard work, but also to putting themselves out there and being there for their employees, clients, and community. The panel was a prime example of them ‘showing up.’ What a wonderful way to connect to the community and share their unique experiences.” Participant Angie Jones of Bowling Green community yoga studio 4Yoga attended the event in anticipation of hearing more in-depth stories from local entrepreneurs. “There were some really interesting themes I had not expected to emerge because the things that the panelists do are actually so different,” she said, “but the biggest theme that connected with me and what we do at 4Yoga is ‘serve your community.’ Figure out a gap that exists, something that’s missing, and figure out a way to be a service.”
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Christy Serafini-Sheffield runs an essential oils business and came to participate in the afternoon workshop. “I’m excited to have a place to come to, especially that’s ‘female entrepreneur-positive’ and is focused on educating people in way that feels open and supportive. I think for me, I just want to plug into a place that has and abundance mindset instead of scarcity, that no one of us can serve every single person, that we each have a unique gift and service to share that speaks to all different people. It’s nice to hear from entrepreneurs that speak to that same mindset,” she said. Friends Kaci Moncayo and Casey Bray attended together, having both participated in doula certification classes. “I love the idea of helping women – hearing real women, especially ones that I’m connected to in the community, telling me that there’s always a need for something and basically you matter, that whatever it is you want to do, it matters,” said Kaci. “There’s room for all of us,” Casey said. “You look
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at this room of women, and part of you is like ‘What can I add?’ But they’re so encouraging. They’re like, ‘You CAN add; we need you.’ We all need to step up. We’ve been pitted against each other. Like we need to be in competition with men, with each other, but it’s absolutely ridiculous. We need to go back to community. We’ve been missing that.” The afternoon workshop portion of Flourishing Females revolved around putting plans into action. “When we started workshopping for other people's ideas, it was magical,” said Skylar. “All of a sudden, other women were piping up with ‘Ooh, what about this?’ ‘You should talk to this person.’ ‘Come talk to me on your way out.’ The group's willingness to help each other flesh out their ideas and make the right connections was inspiring. They were all there, working together, connecting, lifting each other up, and that's exactly the atmosphere we set out to create. We will definitely be back with another Flourishing Females event in the future. ” For more info on Pare and Flourish, including upcoming events, visit pareandflourish.com.
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The Essential WEDDING CHECKLIST
n 10–12 months to go...
Establish a budget and decide your top priorities— determine where you want to save and where you want to splurge. Gather ideas. Start talking to friends and browsing Pinterest, bridal blogs and magazines to help choose your wedding style and color palette. Begin compiling your guest list so you’ll have an estimated head count when determining venue, food, etc. Choose your wedding party. Locate rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception venues. Once you’ve chosen a spot, make sure to promptly reserve your date. Also, know what questions to ask when evaluating a wedding venue (e.g. whether they allow outside catering, what other events are scheduled nearby on your chosen date).
Choose your vendors, including: Caterer Photographer/Videographer Florist/Decorator Driver DJ/Musicians When you hire a vendor, make sure to get all the details in writing!
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Pick the perfect dress and begin assembling the ideal ensemble.
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Already feeling overwhelmed? Consider hiring a wedding planner. Start researching honeymoon options.
6–9 months to go...
Continue researching, interviewing and booking vendors.
Discuss bouquet and arrangement ideas with your floral designer. Schedule a tasting and choose your wedding cake with your baker/cake designer. Hire the DJ/Entertainment for your ceremony and reception. Start looking at invitation styles and wording options. Create your gift registries and wedding website. Arrange hotel room blocks for out-of-town guests and book your own suite for the wedding night. Select bridesmaid/flower girl dresses. Send Save the Date cards. www.bgkyliving.com
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Book any necessary transportation for before and after the ceremony and reception.
Order wedding favors for your guests. Shop for and reserve men’s formalwear. Remind groomsmen to pick up their tuxes on time.
Go over bridal shower/bachelorette details and guest lists with the person(s) hosting your party.
3-5 months to go...
Concentrate on finalizing the following: Guest list, including mailing address. Invitation wording. Also consider additional stationery (programs, menu cards, thank-you cards, etc.). Ceremony readings and vows. Menu, beverage and catering details. Timeline of the reception formalities, including toasts, first dance, etc.
Book the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner locations.
Do a makeup and hair trial and book your stylists. While you’re at it, come up with your own beauty and fitness regimen to be camera-ready for the big day.
Finalize rehearsal dinner guest list.
Purchase your wedding rings.
Reserve all necessary party rentals and linens for rehearsal and wedding.
Finalize honeymoon plans and obtain all necessary documents (e.g. passport, vaccinations, etc.).
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n 4-6 weeks to go...
Mail invitations. Have a game plan for recording the RSVPs and meal choices. Touch base with your vendors to confirm date, deposits and details.
Start researching marriage license requirements and name-change paperwork. Begin initial dress fittings. Be sure to buy the appropriate undergarments beforehand. Consider taking a dance lesson with your fiancé—a good way to break in your bridal shoes! Give the wedding party a nudge—make sure they’ve ordered all necessary attire.
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Write thank-you cards for shower gifts and any early wedding gifts received. Purchase gifts for the wedding party.
Have your final dress fitting. Bring your shoes and accessories for the full impact.
the day before...
Make sure all wedding-day items are packed/laid out and ready to go. (Don’t forget the rings and marriage license!) Figure out tips and final payments for vendors. Put them in clearly marked envelopes and give them to someone you trust to hand out at the reception.
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Assign someone to pack up your gifts/belongings after the reception (don’t forget the top tier of your cake!). Enjoy a mani-pedi.
Attend the rehearsal and dinner. Now’s the time to give out wedding party gifts.
here comes the bride!
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Allow plenty of time to get ready.
Make the rounds at your wedding—greet everyone and thank them for coming. Take a deep breath. Stop to appreciate your new spouse and the day that you spent so much time planning!
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Facials. Get a trial three months before your wedding. Schedule your wedding facial two weeks before the big day. Body Wraps/Scrubs. We offer guaranteed inch loss wraps. For best results get a body scrub or wrap before your spray tan. Tanning. Do a trial run a month before. Schedule two days before your nuptials. Hair/Makeup. Book your stylists ahead of time, and don’t forget to do a trial about one month before you say, I DO. Massage. Ask massage therapist to focus on your problem areas to make you feel great. Nails. Get your nails done the day before, so they look fresh.
If you are planning a spa day for your bridal shower or bachelorette party, book in advance to guarantee your party can be accommodated.
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Put more You into your a wedding day
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wedding day is filled with symbolic tradition, from the never-ending circle reflected in the rings, to the types of flowers accentuating the celebration. Even with all the
traditional rituals to consider, nearly every bride and groom can find ways to give their special day some unique touches that reflect their personality and love.
Wedding Party
Photos
The wedding party is intended to be a
Photography is an essential element of your big
collection of those nearest and dearest
day, but think beyond the images you’ll capture
to the bride and groom, who help ensure
throughout the wedding and reception. Photos
the day goes off without a hitch and who
lend a personal touch, no matter what your
lead fellow revelers in celebrating the
color scheme or theme. Integrate photos of
start of the new couple’s life together.
the two of you at various stages of life, together
That being said, there’s no reason this
as a couple and with loved ones (perhaps even
group must be limited to women on her
some you’re honoring in memoriam). You can
side and guys on his, or even that it’s
display these at a table with the guest book,
limited to humans—a beloved pooch can
as part of the table centerpieces, or even on
make for an adorable ring-bearer, after
the gift table. Or take things digital and load all
all.
your images into a slide show set to music.
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Music
The Menu
Music sets the mood for every wedding, and
Serve up a menu that shows guests more about
it’s an easy place to put your own spin on the
your life together. Your loved ones can order
celebration. Whether you forgo the traditional
basic beef or chicken anywhere. Instead, give
bridal march entirely or simply look for an
them a glimpse into you. Make your main course
arrangement that gives an updated twist to the
the same food you enjoyed on your first date or
classic version, let guests know this isn’t your
during another monumental moment in your
average wedding by setting the festivities against
courtship. Or plan the entire menu around a
a soundtrack that lets your true character shine.
region that you hold close to your heart.
Weddings are filled with traditions, but that doesn’t mean you can’t put your own touches on the day for a special event filled with memories that are uniquely your own.
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WHERE RUSTIC MEETS ELEGANCE THE HIDDEN HOMESTEAD AND SCOTT SKAGGS PHOTOGRAPHY
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he Hidden Homestead is the perfect location for your perfect wedding. We offer 10 acres of free reign for the bride and groom to use as they wish, offering four venue options for the ceremony with unlimited opportunities for the most beautiful wedding photos.
columns, centerpieces, table runners and much more.
The Hidden Homestead was built three years ago with the idea of providing a place that is every bride’s dream. We took advice and tips from previous brides and ceremonies to ensure we included every option a bride wants and needs for her big day. From lighting in the barn to capture amazing photos to a paved pathway from the barn to the archway so a bride never steps foot in the grass, we have tried to give every bride the freedom and choices here at The Hidden Homestead to make her day perfect.
Scott Skaggs Photography is always happy to
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Hidden Homestead has a wedding carriage for great photo opportunities and a 4-seat golf cart and 6-seat limo golf cart that the couple and their bridal party may use.
PH O T O GRAP H Y photograph your special day, but we want our couples to have the choice as to who they want to take their wedding photos. There are discounts and perks if you decide to use Scott Skaggs and book with Hidden Homestead, but it is not required.
OUR I D EA B EH I N D T H E B ARN When Hidden Homestead was built, the idea behind it was to produce an outside oasis with the barn being used as reception area or as a back-up with weather permitting. For those wanting a winter wedding,
We want to accommodate our bride and groom to make their day as special as they always imagined it would be. Our location was built to offer our clients a variety of options. Couples may choose the barn, gazebo, archway or wooded area for their wedding ceremony, with the gazebo and archway both located near the lake. We are also in the process of building an arched bridge over the lake for another venue/ photography option for our clients.
it can be heated allowing brides to use the barn for
V E ND OR S E RV IC ES & DECOR ATI ONS
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Clients may decorate and arrange seating as they see fit, and we offer a variety of services and decorations to help and assist. Clients do not have to use any of our services and/or decorations or vendors, but they do receive a discount if they use anyone from our vendor list. We have vendors who offer services such as a DJ, hair and makeup and catering. We also offer tables, chairs, linens, vintage furniture, whiskey barrels, white canvas draperies, lanterns, lighting, mason jars,
We often have brides call to book our venue six
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both the ceremony and reception. This allows us to offer weddings year-around. We can make the barn as elegant or as rustic as the couple chooses. The barn has heat and air. It offers two bedrooms where the bride and her wedding party may stay the night before the ceremony. There are four beds in each room along with a full kitchen, a walk-in shower and Wi-Fi.
months from their wedding date. Our biggest advice we can give is to reach out at least a year to a year and a half before the wedding date to book your venue. Deciding a date is always the first decision, but couples who plan to marry in less than a year might want to call the venue first before setting an official date. This will guarantee they have the location they want to start planning for their fairytale wedding.
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A BARN, A BRIDE AND A BEAUTIFUL ESTATE WEDDING IRONWOOD
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ronwood Farm offers everything an engaged couple would hope for and need on their special day. At this historic estate, the beauty of the past transforms into a spectacular venue through modern amenities. Sitting on a 500-acre farm, the scenery is set for a picturesque ceremony. The brick paved floor, wood ceilings and vintage lighting create a gorgeous setting for an unforgettable day. The perfect place to say, “I Do.”
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE? We have 4 package options- all packages include: • Bride & Groom Suites • Indoor/ Outdoor Seating • Tablecloths • Arbor/ Arch • DJ Compatible Sound System • Men & Women indoor restrooms • Full Prep Kitchen • Other options are custom farmhouse tables, a custom sweetheart table and décor, as well as, the Farmhouse.
WHAT IS THE MAX NUMBER OF SEATING AVAILABLE? Within the barn accommodations (tables & seating) are approximately for 300 guests.
DO YOU PROVIDE PHOTOGRAPHY? No, our brides and grooms are welcome to use vendors of their choice. We are happy to provide resources to guide them in their planning process.
DO ALL CEREMONIES TAKE PLACE WITHIN THE BARN, OR IS THE OPTION OF AN OUTSIDE CEREMONY AVAILABLE? Our property hosts several options for outdoor ceremonies as well.
DO YOU HAVE ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS? Yes. We now offer the Farmhouse @ Ironwood, with accommodations for up to 12 guests.
IS YOUR LOCATION CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR GUESTS A TIP FROM IRONWOOD TO THE BRIDE-TO-BE: WHO ARE COMING OUT-OF-TOWN? Yes. We are located 3 miles from downtown Bowling Green, within 10 minutes of area hotels and attractions.
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Take a tour! Most often you will know the venue is the perfect fit once you step inside, feel the space and visualize your day!
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for the groom
Make sure you’ve gathered all pieces of tux
day, it’s almost a guarantee that your phone will
(including cummerbund and cufflinks).
be constantly ringing for directions/details/wellwishes.
Then make sure all groomsmen have all their pieces.
Store the numbers of all vendors and family members in your phone.
Try on your tux BEFORE the wedding day. Consider creating a custom one-day voicemail Then also have your groomsmen try on ALL pieces of their tuxes BEFORE the day of. During the “getting ready” stages, the photographer / coordinator could be preoccupied with the bride, so it could be your job to keep your groomsmen on schedule and make sure they don’t stray. Set alarms on your
message that will direct people to other family members to call. Make sure you eat breakfast and a small lunch (if you’re having an evening wedding). Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
phone to remind you of your timeline.
Bring mints. Enough for yourself and to share.
Do not forget the rings!
You may want to put extra deodorant in your pocket. You will sweat.
Make sure that your phone is fully charged and that you have a charger just in case. As much as
PLEASE DON’T PARTY TOO HARD BEFORE THE
the groom should be left alone on his wedding
CEREMONY.
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A ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR ALL YOUR WEDDING FESTIVITIES HOLIDAY INN UNIVERSITY PLAZA
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he love of your life has proposed, and the wedding planning can officially begin. But where do you start? The list may seem endless, but the Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel and Sloan Convention Center is there to take care of you. This beautiful venue is truly a one-stop-shop for all your wedding activities. From an engagement party, to the ceremony to golf for the groomsmen, they are there to make your walk down the aisle as enjoyable and stress- free as possible. The Holiday Inn University Plaza has a wedding specialist on-site who can assist you with all the planning needed for the events taking place at the hotel and convention center from centerpieces, lighting and linens to entertainment referrals. And don’t forget your out-of-town guests. All it takes is a call to set up a simple courtesy block where your guests call in and make their own reservations. Then those guests can take advantage of the complimentary shuttle, as well as, all the other amenities the hotel offers such as a lounge and atrium for gathering and a Seattle’s Best Coffee Shop! Surrounding the hotel is the 18 holes of CrossWinds Golf course. This is the perfect activity to keep the groom and all the guys busy while you get ready. Yes, our specialist can even help you set up that tee time! Look no further than the Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel and Sloan Convention Center for all your wedding needs!
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A TOUCH OF UNIQUE FLORAL FOR EVERY BRIDE WISTERIA BY MARIAH GINN
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t Wisteria, floral arrangements are designed to make a statement on your special day. Whatever the occasion, Wisteria will see that your vision comes to life. Services are offered for both weddings and special events. With a degree in Horticulture and an emphasis in floral design and management, Mariah Ginn is here to give your wedding the pop you’ve always wanted. She encourages her clients to bring in inspiration at the first appointment and then she will work with you on what fits into your budget. The sky is the limit when it comes to floral design. Wisteria offers suggestions and provides options to give brides the look they want without the price attached to it. Booking is required. Brides are encouraged to book as early as possible to ensure Wisteria’s availability and to provide brides enough time to figure out the perfect bouquets, floral arrangements, centerpieces and more.
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THE
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“I never thought it could be a business. It was a hobby that I just enjoyed, and then things took off.” Turning a hobby into a business is the dream for many and, for Sarah Edmundson, this dream has become a reality. While she has been knitting and crocheting for over five years, Sarah’s claim to fame is her embroidery, a hobby she picked up just a couple years ago after inheriting craft supplies from her husband’s grandparents. Of her embroidery work, it is Sarah’s intricate and beautiful embroidered wedding bouquets that have people in
sarah’s
awe. “A coworker saw an Instagram account of embroidered bouquets
STITCHES
and I was like, ‘Oh, I bet I could do
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Sarah set up her Instagram as a
that.’ I did her bouquet over the week and posted it online, and the requests followed.” business account and hasn’t looked back. In 2017, she filled roughly twenty bouquet piece orders. From
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sketching the bouquet, transferring to fabric, and picking the colors, to selecting the right stitches to capture
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each flower, each piece takes anywhere from twenty
also makes crochet dolls. One of the dolls that she
to forty hours to complete, and Sarah is quick to say
created is of the actor Nick Offerman (Parks and
that “it’s definitely a slow art.” After moving and
Recreation). She was able to present it to him, and
giving birth (as well as suffering from carpal tunnel
he also tweeted it to his over one million Twitter
caused by her pregnancy), 2018 has been a busy year
followers.
for Sarah, but she has completed some fifteen orders.
“I’m a new mom so it affects how much I can do,
Her next goals include creating embroidery pieces to
and I have a longer waitlist now because I have a
keep in stock for Etsy shop, such as her Kentucky
seven-month-old. I can’t hold a baby and embroider
flower silhouettes and monogrammed projects.
at the same time, but I have been able to make time
She also hopes to create embroidered pendants for
for it while he sleeps.”
jewelry. Additionally, she would love to have time
to participate in another Bowling Green Makers
Sarah is a self-taught embroidery artist, learning
Celebrities aside, Sarah is looking to the future.
the craft from books and Pinterest and just by
Market.
practicing. A sentimental project she took early on
For those looking to turn their hobbies into a
for practice is a tablecloth that visitors to her home
business, Sarah says, “Start small, utilize social media,
sign. She later embroiders over their signature. “It
and try to get involved in the local arts community
has memories of everyone that has come into my
and do markets.” And more than anything else?
home.”
“Stick with it.”
In addition to her embroidery business, Sarah
“Do what you enjoy for fun and, if it becomes
has worked at the CRU campus ministry at WKU
something, that’s great. But if not, you’re still having
for eight years. Working with college students is
fun.”
something she truly enjoys, and she may or may not
For more information, and to see more of
be found stitching during meetings.
Sarah’s beautiful work, visit her on Instagram:
@sarahestitches.
Sarah is more than just embroidery, though. She
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THE
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n o s r e d n e H n i 36 HOURS
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nce home to legendary naturalist, John James
Henderson is stunning in its own right, but getting out
Audubon, Father of the Blues, W.C. Handy,
from behind the windshield and exploring on two wheels
and others who turned life into beauty, art, and
is something special. Grab a bike from the bike share
commerce, Henderson is a place to be inspired. With a
station at 2nd and Main and cruise the wide streets of
vibrant downtown, the Ohio River up close, and nature
downtown Henderson, admiring architecture ranging
and history as its backdrop, 36 hours in Henderson
from pre-Civil War to the Victorian era.
promises the perfect blend of relaxing and adventurous with slower pace and a ton of discovery. Pack your bags,
5 p.m. – Get Back to Your Roots
hit the backroads, and see for yourself all this charming
While still on Main Street, snag a table at the local
town has to offer.
restaurant Hometown Roots. Housed on the ground floor of the historic Soaper Hotel building, Hometown Roots
Friday
serves up Southern-inspired, locally sourced dishes, like
3 p.m. – A Main Street State of Mind
the Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles, smoked meatloaf
A drive down historic Main Street in downtown
infused with gouda, and a to die for Kentucky Hot Brown.
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A strong selection of signature cocktails and extensive local beer list pair well with great conversation with owner Casey Todd, who is often on-hand to recommend the perfect pairing.
7 p.m. – Bliss Handcrafted in small batches with an incredibly creamy texture, Bliss Artisan Ice Cream is a can’t-miss sweet spot for dessert after dinner. Flavors like peanut butter and jelly, sweet corn, and pecan pie—literally made with a 12inch pecan pie—are all perfect choices. Grab a cone and head to The Perch on 2nd Street, a pop-up park with a larger-than-life 1,200 square foot mural that makes for the
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perfect photo opp.
10 p.m. – Hit the Taps After a busy afternoon exploring downtown, enjoy a nightcap at Henderson Brewing Company, the town’s first ever craft brewery. What began as one gallon home-brewed batches by award-winning brewer Doug Laramie quickly blossomed into multi-barrel brewing and multiple styles. Staples like Trixie’s Alibi Hefeweizen, Bright Spot IPA, and Bridgeview ESB are fan favorites that pay homage to the names of historic local taverns. Seasonal crafts are often available as well. MURAL ON SECOND STREET AT THE PERCH
Saturday 9 a.m. – Tavern Life Featured in Huffington Post as a top 12 dive bar in America, Metzger’s Tavern is the second oldest tavern in Kentucky. Locals love this no-frills atmosphere and a breakfast (and lunch, and dinner…) that can’t be beat. Locally sourced eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, and homemade biscuits and gravy pair perfectly with a mimosa or bloody mary, but be prepared— locals will urge you to stick around for lunch to try the pimento cheese and chili.
11 a.m. – Adventure Outdoors With over 12 miles of winding trails that range from
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COMMONWEALTH KITCHEN + BAR
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beginner to advanced, John James Audubon State
antiques and rare finds at The Elm or Vintage Rescue
Park is the best place in the region for hiking. After
and Apparel. Don’t leave without stopping by Tip Top
exploring the park and taking advantage of the fishing,
Design Company, the perfect stop for all things fashion
golfing, and seasonal kayak and canoe rentals, stop by
and lifestyle. Looking for a lunch spot? Try J&B BBQ,
the Audubon Museum, home to the world’s largest
whose signature dish, the barbecued mutton, is a
displayed collection of Audubon art and artifacts.
regional staple and can’t-miss meal while in Henderson.
Bringing your own kayak or canoe? The Sloughs Wildlife Management Area is a paradise for paddlers
3 p.m. – Hit the Vineyards
and nature enthusiasts. With over 10,000 combined
For a Henderson County agrarian roots meets European
acres of wetlands, woodlands, ridges, and open fields,
charm experience, unwind for the afternoon at Farmer
exploring the Sloughs is especially lovely in the spring.
& Frenchman Winery. The farmer of the duo, Katy Groves-Mussat, was born and raised in Henderson
1 p.m. – Shop ‘til You Drop
County, while the Frenchman, Hubert Mussat, hails
Enjoy an afternoon of shopping in Henderson.
from Paris, France. The result of this fusion is really
Simon’s Shoes boasts a century of history as a regional
incredible wine and locally sourced ingredients for
destination for shoe shoppers. Book a soap making class
pizzas, pastas, and daily specials. The café deck and
with Lucy Felty at LuciaSoapsEtc. and create your
tasting room overlook the picturesque rolling hills
own sweet-scented souvenirs to take home. Browse
of the vineyard, and one of three bed and breakfast
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style cabins created in the spirit of rustic elegance is the
a bourbon flight or CKB’s signature cocktail, the barrel
perfect place to call home during your stay in Henderson.
aged Manhattan (made with Buffalo Trace). Not ready for
Interested in checking out another local winery? Boucherie
bed quite yet? Pop over next door to open-air On Deck on
Winery, located “out in the county” in Spottsville, is known
a warm summer night or across the street to Rookies Sports
for its wide variety of wines (and wine slushies).
Bar (and restaurant) for big screen game coverage or live entertainment by local musicians.
7 p.m. – Catch a Show The arts come alive in Henderson when world-class talent
Sunday
takes the stage at the Preston Arts Center. The Preston
10 a.m. – Fresh-baked Breakfast
Arts Center proudly presents top shows from music and
On your way out of town, stop by Golden Glaze Bakery for
comedy to theatre and dance in a state-of-the-art facility, so
fresh doughnuts and coffee made in-house daily. Golden
you can’t go wrong with planning your visit around shows
Glaze has been a staple in town for over 60 years, and locals
like Old Crow Medicine Show, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s
recommend branching outside the box for biscuits and
Cinderella, and Thompson Square.
gravy or freshly baked chopped cinnamon bread.
9 p.m. – Time for a Nightcap
Lodging
What’s a getaway to a charming Kentucky town without a
There are a number of chain hotels and budget-friendly
little Kentucky bourbon? Not quite a bar and not quite a
options to choose from in Henderson. Interested in an
restaurant, Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar is considered
authentic lodging experience? Rent a cabin from John
a gastropub, a British hybrid of sorts that offers a casual-
James Audubon State Park or Farmer & Frenchman Winery
meets-refined atmosphere. CKB has an award-winning
or check out L&N Bed & Breakfast or Victorian Quarters in
bourbon selection, making it the perfect place for sampling
the heart of downtown.
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THE
DISH
PARTIES WithPUFF PASTRY
If you’re looking for elegant dishes for a party but your dreams of being a master chef don’t quite match your questionable skills in the kitchen, it’s time to buy some puff pastry. Creating puff pastry can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and finicky. It involves a turning process that results in hundreds of thin butter layers separated between hundreds of thin layers of dough, continuously chilled throughout the entire process to ensure a perfect temperature. Lucky for us, it’s sold frozen at grocery stores, so as long as you have enough skill to plop it on the counter to thaw for 30 minutes—you’re set. There are hundreds of versatile uses for the puff pastry. It’s a simple way to set the tone for your evening and transform simple dishes into luxurious hors d’oeuvres. Before you go scouring the internet for recipes for your next get-together, here are a few of my favorites to get you started (with flavors that just happen to compliment each other). These recipes are listed in descending order of difficulty. You’ll need to double or triple the recipes for busier gatherings!
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NUTELLA TWIST Ingredients: 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed 2 cups Nutella Egg wash (1 egg & 1 tbsp water beaten together) Roll thawed pastry sheets (on slightly floured surface) into two similar circles. Place one sheet on a parchment-line baking sheet and spread Nutella on the surface, leaving about a half an inch at the edges. Egg wash the remaining edges (this will act as a glue) and place the other pastry sheet on top, pressing everything together. Find a circular object to place directly in the middle (I used the lid from the Nutella) and make 16 slices in the sheet, starting at the lid. Then remove the lid and twist each piece that was separated by your slices. You shouldn’t need to twist more than 3-4 times. Brush the entire loaf with egg wash, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 400 degrees (until golden brown). OPTIONAL: If you prefer breadstick twists as opposed to a pull-apart loaf, once your pastry and Nutella is layered, cut 1/5� wide strips the length of the pastry, then twist and bake! www.bgkyliving.com
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POACHED PEARS Ingredients: 4 pears 4 cups water 1 cup honey 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Carefully peel pears and core them at the bottom (leaving the top stem). Combine water, honey, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, lemon halves, and vanilla extract in a large sauce pan and bring to a boil. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat and carefully place the pears in the saucepan.
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Poach pears uncovered for 15-20min, occasionally basting with mixture. Once they’re tender, remove pears from liquid and set them aside to let them cool a bit
Egg wash (1 egg & 1 tbsp water beaten together)
Lay puff pastry flat on a lightly floured
1/2 of a small lemon 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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surface, unfolded. Cut pastry into 1/2 inch wide strips. Brush each strip with beaten egg. Starting at the bottom of each pear, wrap pastry strips around (adding additional strips until each pear is completely wrapped). Transfer to a baking pan that is 1inch deep and lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400 degrees until golden brown (20-30min). Serve warm. OPTIONAL: Drizzle tops of baked pears with warmed-up poaching liquid, honey, or powdered sugar. www.bgkyliving.com
Lay puff pastry sheet flat
Fold up each corner of the
on lightly floured surface.
puff pastry while brushing
Place the brie in the middle
with egg wash to help the
of the sheet to see if there
corners stick. Once each
is enough puff pastry to fold
corner is folded together in
over and seal the cheese. If not, start rolling out the puff pastry in the form of a
BAKED BRIE Ingredients:
square until there’s enough to fold over.
the middle, brush the entire pastry with more egg wash. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Pull the brie out of the oven and quickly cover
13 oz. wheel of brie
with the remaining honey
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Place the brie in the middle
and almonds before sticking
1/4 cup honey
of the prepared puff pastry
it back in the oven for 5-10
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
and add half of the honey
more minutes (until golden
Egg wash (1 egg & 1 tbsp water beaten together) and almonds to the top.
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THE
SCENE
FAMILY
FINDING NEVERLAND SKyPAC Feb. 14 | 7:30pm
The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event, exploring the power of imagination to open up new worlds, and the pressures put upon those worlds by the inevitability of growing up. Call 270-904-1880 or visit theskypac.com.
WINTER STAR GAZING FOR THE FAMILY Smiths Grove Branch Library Jan. 14 | 6-7pm
Observe the winter sky using a real telescope and learn and paint your own Northern Lights! Call 270-563-6651 or email nicholet@warrenpl.org.
ASTRONAUT TRAINING Warren County Library Main Branch Jan. 17 | 4-5pm
Explore astronauts and space through various interactive experiments and activities. For ages 5-7. Call 270-781-4882 or email tamarad@warrenpl.org.
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CULTURE
VISITING MR. GREEN Phoenix Theatre Jan. 17-20
In this play, a relationship is eventually formed as a recklessly-driving executive is forced to do community service and help grumpy Mr. Green, who doesn’t want his help. Call 270-782-3119 or visit fountainsquareplayers.org.
LOST RIVER SESSIONS LIVE! Capitol Arts Center Jan. 18 & Feb. 22 | 7pm
Featuring live Americana, folk, and bluegrass musicians performing intimate sets across Kentucky. $10. Call 270-904-1880 or visit theskypac.com.
EVITA: THE MUSICAL SKyPAC Jan. 24 | 7:30pm
Watch Eva Peron’s story unfold in this Tony Award-winning Best Musical. $10. Call 270-904-1880 or visit theskypac.com.
VETTE CITY CON National Corvette Museum Jan. 25-26 | Fri. 2-8pm, Sat. 10am-8pm
A pop culture, sci-fi, and horror
convention for all ages. Visit vettecitycon.com.
SAWYER BROWN SKyPAC Jan. 31 | 7:30pm
Exhibiting a strong Alabama influence, this band perform anthems, ballads and honky-tonkin’ rockers with confidence. Call 270-904-1880 or visit theskypac.com.
ORCHESTRA KENTUCKY: WINTER DANCE PARTY SKyPAC Feb. 2 | 7:30pm
Join Orchestra Kentucky and specials guests for a faithful recreation of the Winter Dance Party featuring hits of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper. Call 270-846-2426 or visit orchestrakentucky.com.
EMPTY BOWLS OF BOWLING GREEN Sloan Convention Center Feb. 19 | 5-8pm
Empty Bowls works with artists and members of the community to help raise funds and awareness to end hunger in our communities. $15 requested donation. Visit emptybowlsbg.com. www.bgkyliving.com
RECREATION
WINTER ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW WKU Ag Expo Center Jan. 12 | 9am-2pm
Presented by the Warren County Antique Tractor & Engine Club. Admission is $5. 12 and under are FREE! Call 270-745-3976 or visit wcatec.us.
LONE STAR RODEO
ATHLETICS
WKU Ag Expo Center Feb. 8-10
For WKU Athletics ticketing information, call 1-800-5-BIGRED or visit
Top-notch stock and competition, pageantry, and good, clean family entertainment. Call 270-745-3976 or visit wku.edu/expo
Arena.
wkusports.com. All WKU Basketball games listed below are held at E.A. Diddle
WKU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS CHARLOTTE Jan. 3 | 6pm
WKU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS OLD DOMINION HEALTH & FITNESS
SNOW FLURRY SCURRY 5K Lost River Cave Jan. 26 | 9am
Benefitting the Lost River Cave Nature Center, this race starts and finishes at Lost River Cave and runs through the Greenways trail. Early Bird registration until January 13 is $20. Registration after January 13 is $35. Call 270-303-2617 or visit lostrivercave.org/snowflurryscurry.
MAMMOTH STRENGTH CHALLENGE III WKU Ag Expo Center Jan. 26 | 10am-3pm
All competitors will fall into one of 16 Divisions and will compete in 5 events, with the top 3 competitors in each division/class receiving awards. Register online at ironwarriorsoky.com.
Jan. 5 | 2pm
WKU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS MARSHALL Jan. 12 | 2pm
WKU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS FIU Jan. 17 | 7pm
WKU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS FLORIDA ATLANTIC Jan. 19 | 2pm
WKU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS MARSHALL Jan. 21 | 8pm
WKU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS SOUTHERN MISS Jan. 24 | 6pm
WKU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS LOUISIANA TECH Jan. 26 | 2pm
WKU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS UTSA Jan. 31 | 7pm
WKU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS UTEP Feb. 2 | 6pm
WKU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS RICE Feb. 7 | 6pm
WKU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS NORTH TEXAS Feb. 9 | 2pm
WKU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS MIDDLE TENNESSEE Feb. 14 | 7pm
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THE LAST WORD
LOVE IS EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
S
BY LORA WIMSATT
ome weddings begin with magnificent diamonds and
You watched games featuring sports you don’t understand or teams
engraved invitations, evolving into a dream-filled day
you don’t like.
with professional orchestras and elaborate decorations,
You cleaned the fast food bags, soft drink cans and miscellaneous
horse-drawn carriages and fabulous flowers and designer gowns
litter out of your car for the first time – well, it must have been
and extended honeymoons at exotic destinations.
awhile because there’s a Red Barn burger wrapper – just so she
Some weddings are a last-minute appointment with a justice of the
would have a clean place to sit.
peace and witnesses who are just a couple of friends rounded up at
the last minute, and then everyone goes back to work the next day. And most are somewhere in between.
What they all have in common is that somewhere, at some
time, the lifetime paths of two people crossed. The first meeting was probably a pretty casual encounter, but somewhere along the way, there was a little “something” that captured the attention of the other person – something that said “This person is different … this person is special.”
From acquaintances to friends, from friends to a couple, from
“me and you” to “us.”
And then you said, “Will you …?” and the answer was “YES.”
That moment led to the flurry of wedding planning, however elaborate or modest or anywhere in between …
… followed by LIFE.
Life married, life wedded. Life as a couple. Life together. Life
shared.
From the very beginning, you knew this was a love that would
last forever, a love that would continue to grow, stronger and deeper as the years go on.
That part, of course, is a dream. Even the promise we make on
You blushed when someone mentioned his name.
that most hopeful of days reminds us that someday, we will part.
You bought tickets for movies she wanted to see.
Even then, love lives on – in our hearts, in our memories, in our
There was a little thrill when his name showed up on the screen
spirits which will one day be reunited once again, this time, really,
when your phone rang.
forever.
You paid more attention to your hair, took more time choosing
But from the moment your eyes first met until the flowers on
your clothes and made sure there were no holes in yours socks
the grave fade away, the thing that really matter is – everything in
when you were getting dressed to go see her.
between.
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