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Tanner Publishing Co. strives to provide meaningful content to readers—this means well-written, interesting stories about people in the community, photography that perfectly captures the subject and sets the tone for the story it accompanies, and well-designed advertisements that local businesses are proud to feature on our pages. Currently, Tanner Publishing is producing five award-winning magazines in three cities, Henderson Family being a key publication in our efforts. To the families and individuals that have shared their stories with us, thank you. We have felt your pain and celebrated your victories. Without the willingness of this community to share stories, we wouldn’t have that meaningful content to fill our pages.

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To the readers that pick up each issue and share with friends and family, thank you. We work long hours to make this publication something you want to pick up, read and share. And thank you for sharing your ideas and photos with us through our website and Facebook page. We rely on your voice to direct our content. To the faithful advertisers that supported the last 11 issues of our magazine, thank you. You allowed us to represent your business as we built our platform in Henderson. There is no way Henderson Family is possible without you.

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Katie Albers A.J. Casey Christina Dalton Erika Henderson Lyndi Mauk Danny May Emily Patton Ashley Sorce Donna Stinnett Amanda Waggener

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And lastly, to the Henderson Family staff, thank you. You work long hours to make sure the magazine is something worthy of the Henderson community. A special thank to Brittany Ross, editor of Henderson Family, who will be stepping down with this issue. We wish her luck as she, her husband, Chris, and their twin daughters relocate to Cincinnati to be closer to family.

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Henderson Family will be in good hands though, as Hendersonian, Lyndi Mauk, joins the team as our new editor. Lyndi and her husband, Brandon, have one daughter, Sadie. Lyndi has a passion for writing and Henderson that she is excited to share with you. We have published 11 issues of Henderson Family and we aren’t slowing down. We hope our magazine is a go-to source of information and continues to offer the stories you want to read. It is our goal to continue to represent Henderson as the loyal, vibrant community it so clearly is.

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city buzz [8] natural wellness is my nature [12] a white sea of crosses [14] women in charge [16]

FAMILY LIFE

[32] spring photos from facebook [34] 10 ideas for your kids to serve others [36] parental control [38] insight from an ordinary dad

busy as bees [18] a new hope [23]

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[40] watch, do, learn NON-P ROFIT VIE W BO O K [2 6]

[44] the kids eat free list

special advertising section

[46] feb/march calendar

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g HANDY FESTIVAL NAMED A TOP 20 EVENT FOR JUNE

g The Southeast Tourism Society has named W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival one of the STS Top 20 Events in the Southeast for June 2018. This year’s Handy Fest is June 13-16. The STS Top 20 Festival and Event Awards have highlighted programs around the Southeast since 1985. Travel industry experts select 20 events per month, and STS publicizes them throughout the United States. This year’s Handy Fest live music line-up performances are scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, through

Saturday, June 16, at Audubon Mill Park. Select downtown restaurants will be hosting Handy Lunch Breaks and Handy Happy Hours as early as Monday, June 11. The entire outdoor festival is free to the public and is funded entirely by donors. Last year’s Handy Fest line-up included performances from Coco Montoya, Wet Willie, Tab Benoit, and Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band. Guests can expect to hear music ranging from blues, zydeco and other forms of acoustic and electric soul music. For more information visit handyblues.org.

The City of Henderson’s Public Works Department has been on the lookout for potholes ever since that two-week stretch of sub-freezing weather, followed by a major snowstorm and a thaw that we had in January. That type of weather is always harsh on pavement. Potholes have been popping up all over town, and on good-weather days crews have been working on them as well as on places where pavement has heaved.

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Citizens are always welcome to call 270-831-1234 to report a problem, but can also visit cityofhendersonky.org to make a report. Both options are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There’s a “Pothole Complaint Form” button right in the middle of the home page. One click pulls up a simple form to fill in and submit. The Public Works Department will then add the location to their work list.

Making a move

The Downtown Partnership changed its address on Feb. 1. Executive Director Lindsey Locasto and staff member Heather Salisbury now have their office at 101 N. Water St., Suite B in The Henderson Depot. DHP is sharing space with the Henderson County Tourist Commission, Henderson County Historical & Genealogical Society and The Depot Community Room staff. HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

CITY MAKES CHANGES IN ITS ALCOHOL ORDINANCE

The vote was close (3-2), but the City of Henderson Board of Commissioners made a change in its ordinance governing sale of alcohol products in late January. The biggest change in the new ordinance is that it allows Sunday sales of package liquor, including beer wine and distilled. It also expanded the opportunity for restaurants to sell liquor by the drink for consumption on the premises and increased the range of hours in which sales can take place. A number of local businesses—especially convenience stores and liquor stores— have taken advantage of the change. Restaurants desiring to offer Sunday service are required to acquire a special Sunday sales license from the state of Kentucky.

Pocket Park plans moving alonG The City of Henderson and its community partners will break ground shortly on The Perch, a “pocket park” that will be located in the 200 block of Second Street. The mini-park, covered by a pergola, will have seating so downtown patrons looking for a place to socialize, eat lunch or pause during a walk will have those opportunities. The third-phase of the project also includes an art component: A mural on a neighboring building.

Kyndle, Downtown Partnership presenting annual awards Two of the City’s community partners, Kyndle and Downtown Henderson Partnership, have been accepting nominations for annual awards programs and have been making plans for events at which those awards will be presented. Kyndle will present the 2018 Agriculturalist of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards at the Agriculture Appreciation Breakfast on March 6 at the Chase Fulcher Archery Center. The breakfast will be followed at the end of

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April with the Kyndle Annual Dinner, planned for April 30 at the Holy Name School Cafeteria. The Citizen of the Year award is presented at that event. Downtown Henderson Partnership will present Excellence in Preservation, Business of the Year, Downtowner of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and the Heart of Downtown awards at its 24th Annual Awards Breakfast on March 22 at Rookies Banquet Hall.

The name “The Perch” was selected after conversations with boards of various community organizations and through social media posts. The project is viewed as a catalyst for re-energizing an area near the downtown crossroads of Second and Main streets. It is hoped that The Perch, which also has a small performance space, will be completed in time for summer events.

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Taking a look at community poverty issues

HPD hosting next session of Citizen’s Academy in March The Henderson Police Department will host its spring session of Citizen’s Academy starting in mid-March. The eight-week course takes place at HPD, located at 1990 Barret Court in Henderson. Hands-on classes will include a tour of the department and 911 Center, basic patrol operations, mock traffic stops, crime scene processing/fingerprinting, investigations techniques, specialized unit demonstrations, firearms safety, virtual training on a Firearms Training Simulator and a tour of the Henderson County Detention Center. There will also be a Saturday field trip to the Firing Range. A graduation dinner and discussion will be held on the final night. Approved applicants must be at least 18 years old with no felony or domestic violence convictions.

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Henderson Community College, Kyndle and United Way hosted the first Henderson Poverty Summit 2018 in late February. The summit gathered community leaders with a stake in poverty issues for a conversation with facilitator June Miller. The group heard statistics on current poverty conditions in the community, shared information about what is being accomplished in various areas and identified barriers to reducing poverty. The meeting took place in the training room at the City of Henderson’s recently opened Municipal Service Center, formerly the Hugh Edward Sandefur Training Center. Donna Stinnett is the Public Information Officer with the City of Henderson.

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orn in New York but raised in Henderson, Dr. Juan Nunez provides chiropractic care to the community of Henderson

County and the tri-state area. He has spent 31 years in practice educating his patients on the importance of natural wellness by building relationships based on trust and respect through communication. Dr. Nunez, along with Dr. England and Dr. Green, serve patients age newborn to 97-years-old. Dr. Nunez has spent most of his own life as a patient under chiropractic care, beginning when he was only in the seventh grade due to a neck injury playing football. He had limited mobility in his neck, headaches and experienced arm pain and numbness. Once the chiropractor was able to restore the nerve, he was a full believer in what would eventually become his lifelong profession. He attended the University of Southern Indiana for undergrad before moving to St. Louis to attend Logan University School of Chiropractic. His practice has serviced over 14,000 patients. He enjoys seeing the progress of what chiropractic care can do for his patients without being put on medication, if possible. “I preach to my patients about wellness,” he said. Dr. Nunez wants his patients to understand the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, staying hydrated, exercising and getting enough

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sleep. “The one thing I tell them is take care of your spine because you can’t replace it. If we have improper nerve flow it is going to affect specific areas of your body, specific muscles, specific organs and overtime it can decay,” he said. Both Dr. Nunez and Dr. England have been awarded Chiropractor of the Year. His practice is the only one in the state where two chiropractors have been awarded by the Chiropractic State Association.

“I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without my

staff. We are a team, and we put our patients first.”

Lyndi Mauk was born and raised in the Bluegrass State. She is grateful to be going through life alongside her husband and best friend, Brandon, and being a mother to their little girl.

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g A Sea of

White Crosses

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“I KNOW IT’S NOT THEIR GRAVE, BUT FOR THEM FINDING THAT CROSS, WHETHER IT’S A HUSBAND, BROTHER OR WHOEVER, WHO DIED FOR OUR COUNTRY… HOW DO YOU PUT THAT IN WORDS?” 14 HENDERSON FAMILY

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or the two weeks around Memorial Day, the tranquil green grass of Central Park is transformed into a sea of white crosses. Gratitude can be given to the American Legion Post 40 and a collaboration of many other groups and individuals, including Henderson War Memorial, North Middle School, WARM center, David Morris, Richard Morris, and Sunron International. HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

Nevertheless, as Jim Hanley puts it, “It’s the people

of Henderson who really support our Vets.” Jim and Patty Hanley are two of the representatives from the American Legion that have been spearheading this project every year.

“I don’t really have the words to express how I feel

inside,” Jim said when asked about what the memorial means to him. “Let me put it this way, I will be sitting up there at the gazebo, looking out at the crosses. All of a sudden you’ll see an older lady get out of the car with her flowers. She’ll walk up there, she’ll look here, look there. Then she finds that cross. It almost takes your heart out. It really touches you. I know it’s not their grave, but for them finding that cross, whether it’s a husband, brother or whoever, who died for our country… how do you put that in words?”

When the first Memorial Day crosses went up in

Central Park after World War II, there were around 30 crosses on display. One of the organizers and founders, Snoz Davis, had helped place those crosses. Snoz had been one of the fixtures of the event ever since. His cross now joins the nearly 5,000 crosses that are a part

Henderson Family contributor A.J. Casey wrote this poem two years ago after experiencing the memorial: White-washed crosses bathed in sunset’s glow Pause in silence on this now hallowed ground. We stand amongst the mem’ries row on row. Dried inked names speak of lives we’ll never know Hear your story, bravery is your sound. White washed crosses bathed in sunset’s glow. Rest easy, you have beaten your last foe. You gave yourself on that last battleground. We stand amongst the mem’ries row on row. In this land freedom rings forever so Memorial! your soul is homeward bound White washed crosses bathed in sunsets glow. Different wars under our flag, time does slow solemn praise for sacrifice all around We stand amongst the mem’ries row on row Never forget the fallen from long ago. Pause in silence on this now hallowed ground White-washed crosses bathed in sunset’s glow We stand amongst the mem’ries row on row.

of the memorial today. At least 80 have been added this year.

Amongst the crosses you’ll find Husband Kimmel,

Commander in chief of the United States Fleet during the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Recently a statue

of Husband Kimmel was erected at Henderson’s Riverfront.

The crosses can represent different meanings and

ideals for people. For some, it is an opportunity to reflect on the loss of a loved one. For others, it is to reflect on a patriotic community. For many, it is a beautiful and serene memorial.

There is no right or wrong way to feel, and certainly

that speaks to the heart of the crosses—freedom.

To find more about the Memorial Day tribute, make a

donation, or volunteer, contact American Foreign League Post 40. To find out more information about the names on the crosses visit hendersonwarmemorial.org.

A. J. Casey owns his own video production business, AJKC, and aspires to be a filmmaker. He co-hosts Jam in Henderson on WSON. He is married to his lovely and talented wife, Megan Mortis.

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Charge { by: amanda waggener }

he brick building at the corner at 1000 Powell St, on

time incorporating food to be sold with the alcohol. Women were

Henderson’s east side, was originally built in the 1800s and

originally allowed to enter the building when it was a grocery

used as a saloon. During that time, before paved streets

store, but were never allowed in the back of the building where

and sidewalks, customers would ride their horses, tie up their

the alcohol was served. “Once they decided to phase out the

transportation of the day on the posts alongside the building and

grocery store,” Sarah explained, “they moved the bar forward

go inside for a cold one. In 1940, the business was purchased by

in the building and pushed the women out of the building all

John and Elizabeth Metzger and converted into a grocery store

together.” There was never a written law banning women from

and pharmacy called “Metzger’s Market.”

During this time,

entering the establishment; however, culture was that they were

the east end of Henderson was bustling with businesses, most of

not welcomed. The women, not wanting to be where they weren’t

which were embedded in residential neighborhoods, making it

welcomed, didn’t protest and accepted that Metzger’s Tavern was

within walking distance of the residents. Metzger’s Market was a

for men only.

staple of the era.

“This is where the story gets really cool, in my opinion,”

says Metzger’s Tavern’s general manager, Sarah Stewart.

But times, they were changing, and roughly 30 years later Joe

decided it was unfair that his daughters couldn’t work at the family

“It

business while his brother’s sons could. During this time, his wife

was a saloon during pre-prohibition. Once prohibition hit they

was still baking the hams at home and bringing them to the tavern,

turned it into a grocery store and pharmacy. They were pushing

but had to wait at her car for someone to come get them and bring

Kentucky Moonshine out the back door in the medicine bottles.”

them inside for her. Women were becoming more progressive and

John and Elizabeth’s sons, Joe and Don, were away serving in

no longer choosing to stay at home and raise children; rather they

World War II. When the war ended and the sons returned home

were, in increasingly growing numbers, entering the work force.

to Henderson, the times had changed. Larger, corporate grocery

Their voices were becoming heard. Women wanted to come in

stores had come into the area, making it difficult for the small

the tavern with their friends and co-workers and have a beer and

local market to thrive. The competition meant the family needed

a bowl of soup after work, just like the men had done for decades

to make some changes to maintain profitability of their business,

before. Finally, in 1994, the ladies’ voices in this community

so they decided to convert the market back into a tavern, this

could no longer be ignored and Metzger’s Tavern began openly

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welcoming women. Despite the tavern’s

modification, a women’s bathroom was not

Market.

installed until 2005.

Don’s Navy bracelet and the original bank

Metzger’s Tavern reopened under new

books. It also had an electric bill and a

owner, Moriah Hobgood, on February 1 of

water bill from 1953 inside. They were for

this year. “I’ve had a few people tell me

about $2.”

how inspiring it is for their daughters to witness this change. It’s another piece of Metzger’s history,” boasts Sarah, the first ever female general manager. “For over 100 years this has been ran and operated by men. For it to be 2018, and to see this tavern owned and operated by women is a great honor.”

Moriah and Sarah are both dedicated

to preserving the history of this business

“We opened it up and found

“The original menu, when Don and Joe

ran it, was very simple. It was bean soup, chili, dip dogs and hamburger with pickle and onion,” says Sarah. “What we have done is take the bones of the building and the rich history of it and shined it up.” The menu still features the original favorites, but also has grown to include more diverse options so that there is something for

while also making it a place that is

everyone. “We don’t want to be fancy, we

welcoming for everyone in the community

just want to be good,” Sarah says proudly.

to enjoy.

During the renovation of the

For more about the history of Metzger’s

building, the ladies came across relics of

Tavern, hours of operation and to view

the early days.

the full menu, please visit them online at

Among the “treasures,”

as Sarah calls them, was the wooden cash

metgerstavernky.com.

Amanda Waggener is a blogger for the Huffington Post, author of No Grit No Pearl blog site and is a native of Henderson. She and her husband are the parents of two teenagers who they are raising with as much zeal as they can muster.

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BUSY AS

bees { by: erika henderson }

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o to the bee, and learn how diligent she is, and what a noble work she produces, whose labors kings and private men use for their use, she is desired and honored by all, and though weak in strength she values wisdom and prevails. — Proverbs 6:8 [Septuagint]

For more than a decade, bees have been dying at record numbers. Industrialized farming is destroying their habitat, and diseases, pests, predators, and parasites are becoming more difficult to control. Parasitic mites are considered the most serious threat to honey bees and extensive research is currently being conducted to find a solution. The varroa destructor is visible to the naked eye and can be found on the adult bees and in the brood cells. Strong colonies can usually withstand the damage, but it can easily result in complete destruction of a weaker colony. The tracheal mite, on the other hand, is not visible. It is a microscopic internal parasite that reproduces and lives within the breathing tubes of adult honey bees. The tracheal mite causes flight muscles to atrophy leaving a bee unable to fly or accurately control their body temperature.

Importance of bees

Bees are truly amazing, complex and sophisticated living things. They are responsible for pollinating almost 75% of the world’s food crops and producing one of the highest demanding commodities on the planet — honey. Honey consumption continues to rise as more food manufacturers are using it as a natural sweetener in their products. Shop wisely though, because many jars of honey are only a fraction of what they should be. Honey can be diluted from its pure state with other syrup fillers resulting in a much cheaper product. That’s why it is important to buy and eat local honey from trustworthy beekeepers to ensure quality. Betsy and Paul Stone began their beekeeping adventure in 2001, when they realized bees would be needed to help pollinate the 35 fruit trees they’d planted. Betsy explains, “All spring and summer the bees gather the nectar from thousands of plants, pollinating as they go. Spring is a busy time for bees; the queen starts laying as soon as the maples start blooming. When the willow trees start sprouting green, the bees start collecting nectar and gathering pollen.” “They’re working something all the time. You can cut poplar wood in the spring and they will be all over it collecting moisture from it. The best tasting honey comes from the wood in the creek beds, the yellow tulip popular, and blackberries.” Paul adds.

Being a beekeeper

Beekeeping is the practice of managing honey bee colonies to attain desired objectives, and the practice has continued for thousands of years. Beekeepers strive to raise healthy colonies for an increased population

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of honey bees and honey yields. Pollination and the production of other products the hive provides is important to many, and there is great enjoyment in caring for such a unique and interesting insect. Paul was fascinated with bees all his life, and when he got close to retirement he decided to get a couple hives. Before that first summer was over, he’d added on four more hives. They had agreed not to go over 10 hives, but by the second year they had 12. Then, three years later they had 190. In 2002, Paul and Betsy established Stone Hill Honey and took beekeeping to a new level. They started having monthly meetings at their house and giving presentations at Audubon Park. They loved sharing their experiences and teaching others about beekeeping. Paul gave presentations on everything from the beginner beekeeper to queen rearing, and Betsy gave presentations on the history and biological aspects of the bee. They even achieved state beekeeper of the year in 2008 and 2012. Betsy says, “Beekeeping gets in your blood and it’s addictive. Once you get it in your system you can’t get rid of it, and you naturally want to share your experiences with others.” Larry Stone, Paul’s brother got into beekeeping about 12 years ago. He started out with two hives then went to 10. After he retired he added on 20 more. He claims to be a hobbyist and doesn’t plan on getting any larger than he already is. “It takes time to work hives. Two to four is pretty easy to work, but once you get past 10 it gets a lot more involved. You really have to watch them and make adjustments to the hives when necessary for the health of them all,” Larry explains. Any beekeeper will say beekeeping is a lot of self-education. Books on the subject contain good guidelines but actually doing it is the best educator. There is something new to be learned each time a hive is opened. Larry adds, “It is unreal just how much there is to beekeeping, and one of the most important aspects is connecting and really understanding the personality, genetics, and make up of each bee colony.”

an interest in it. We thought we’d have about 20-25 people. Well, we ended up with 77 people. Every year the attendance grows, and it’s now held at the county extension office.” The ABA school is always held on the first Saturday in March. Rita, Larry’s wife, explains, “The school has something for everyone, regardless of your age. We have kids that come and many who are not interested in beekeeping come for beyond the hive classes Betsy added many years ago. They include candle making, education on bee friendly plants and trees, cooking with honey, and essential oils.” Larry says more people are interested in the environment now, and it’s important for them to also be educated about the dangers bees face and how beneficial they are to us. “The school is so great, because it includes classes from the beginner to the advanced beekeeper. Kent Williams will be teaching the advanced classes on diseases and parasites, and I believe no one around is any smarter than him. He’s worked for two major queen rearing companies and he’s one of two licensed master beekeepers in the state. Kent is also having a bee school April 5-7 and it will be a hands on field trip. I highly recommend going to it if you are interested in beekeeping.” Larry adds. In 2012, some health issues arose, and Paul passed the honeycomb to Larry. Larry is now the president of the ABA, and he can be reached at 270-339-7245 or email audubonbeekeepersclub@ gmail.com. Those interested in the association or the school are encouraged to visit the Audubon Beekeeper Association website and Facebook page. Paul and Betsy are still busy as bees, even though they are no longer involved with the association or the school. They continue to work 75 hives and raise 16 acres of produce. Honey, soap, and produce will be sold from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday starting in May at their honey house located at 6005 Hatchett Mill Road in Spottsville. Their honey and produce can also be found in Sureway and D&M grocery stores. HF

Bee School

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Erika Henderson is a freelance writer and life-long resident of Henderson County. She’s a nature lover and enjoys cooking, baking, and growing her own food.

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Hope

a new

ANIMAL RESCUE SAVES STRAY AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR { by: emily patton }

aula Hawkins had never seen a dog survive with such severe injuries—until Sam came along.

In mid-January, Hawkins, the owner and founder of New Hope Animal Rescue, 526 Atkinson St. in Henderson, received a call from her daughter, Samantha, who saw a

“On the

Facebook post about a dog hit by a car.

ride back he

started licking us in the

Hawkins reached out to the family who stopped on the

PHOTOS BY GEORGE HENDERSON

road and brought Sam, an unresponsive, ice-cold, 6-month-

face,” says Hawkins. “From that day on,

old stray, into the rescue for help. Because New Hope Animal

he kept getting better and better.”

Rescue is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter, she immediately

posted on the rescue’s Facebook page asking for donations

walking, and after he was strong enough to leave the rescue’s

from the community for Sam’s veterinarian expenses. Paula

care, Hawkins enlisted the help of her foster family—Hal

immediately drove Sam to All Pet Emergency Clinic, an

and Bobbie Branson in Henderson.

after-hours emergency clinic in Evansville.

seen that serious of injury survive like that. It’s amazing.”

“The people met us at the door and his body temperature

After three weeks, he miraculously started

“We can’t believe he survived,” says Hawkins. “I’ve never

was down to 86,” says Hawkins. “They took him back and I

After two additional follow-up appointments with the

waited for him. They had him in an oxygen pen and had his

vet over the next several weeks, Sam will be available for

body heating up with a heated blanket. She asked me how far

adoption. Adoption fees at New Hope Animal Rescue range

they needed to go and I said do whatever it takes.”

from $75 for cats and $150 for dogs.

The clinic called Hawkins at 4 a.m. the next day and told

The New Hope Animal Rescue was opened in 2008 by

her Sam was still alive but he had broken pelvis, fractured

Hawkins and two other partners no longer with the rescue.

leg, fractured spine, three broken ribs, and bad bruising.

In the morning, she picked him up and drove him back

of strays home,” says Hawkins, 54. “I finally found what I

to Henderson to Dr. Jamie Alka at the Henderson Animal

wanted to do later in life. I had worked in factories, managed

Clinic for more x-rays. Hawkins continued to post Facebook

restaurants, jumped from job to job. I never found anything

updates and received almost $1,800 from the community to

to keep my attention.”

pay for Sam’s vet bills.

New Hope is supported entirely by Hawkins and

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For more information about New Hope Animal Rescue, call 270-827-8088 or visit www.facebook.com/NewHopeAnimalRescue.

^ FOSTER MOM, BOBBY BRANSON, WITH SAM

volunteers. The rescue can hold about 25 dogs and 35 cats at

call that we do good and we are good for the community. It’s

one time and offers boarding and bathing. New Hope accepts

always good when one survives. If it wasn’t for the people, we

donations, dog and cat food, cleaning supplies and, of course,

wouldn’t be able to afford it.”

volunteers.

“Sometimes we get down, we see a lot of bad things but the

good things outweigh it,” says Hawkins. “It gives us a wake up

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Emily Patton volunteers as a Big Sister with her Little Sister, Jazzmin, in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Henderson County program.

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non-profit viewbook

Non-Profit

VIEWBOOK

Non-profit organizations are essential to a community’s quality of life not only because of the valuable programs they provide local citizens, but also because of the positive economic impact they offer. Henderson has important nonprofit organizations in the community, with excellent staff members and dedicated volunteers. The programs and services provided by local nonprofits help develop and enrich the community in immeasurable ways. The Non-Profit Viewbook offers a glimpse into several of the non-profit organizations that are committed to making a difference right here in Henderson.

EXPERIENCING AUTISM TOGETHER Experiencing Autism Together is a Christian

is to expose children on the autism spectrum to new

based, non-profit organization, offering families in

experiences and expand their exposure to the outside

the Henderson community “experiencing autism” with

world with activities that help them learn to socially

spiritual and emotional support as well as acceptance

interact.

and understanding.

The group hosts events every month, allowing

families to not only have fun together but also engage with and find support from other families affected by autism. Quarterly support group meetings are also held, offering families time for prayer, Bible devotions and relationship building.

The organization is funded by the donations

collected from the Henderson Walk for Autism 4K, which will be held on April 28 at 9 a.m. at Audubon Mills Park on the Henderson Riverfront at Water St. Organizers say a 1-mile walk is also an option. Registration for the walk begins at 8 a.m. that morning.

Experiencing Autism Together also grants family

The event will be rain or shine. Autism participants

“wishes,” fulfilling 15 to 20 each year. Wishes in the

will receive a free t-shirt. Others may purchase the

past have included trips to SkyZone and Gattitown,

shirts for $12. Everyone in the community is invited to

hotel stays, Holiday World passes, zoo memberships,

walk. Door prizes worth $50 from three Henderson

museum passes and more. The hope of these wishes

businesses will be given away.

For more information on Experiencing Autism Together and the walk, please visit their Facebook page.

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THE FRIENDS OF AUDUBON This group got its start with a mission in 1984: raise money to purchase the Tyler Collection, artwork and artifacts that had been on loan from direct descendants of John James Audubon to his namesake museum since 1938. The price tag was steep — $2 million. The team had a goal to raise half of that, with the other half matched by the state. The campaign was a success, with $1.5 million raised. The collection would stay in Henderson at the John James Audubon State Park for all to enjoy! The surplus created an endowment fund and a permanent non-profit known as the Friends of Audubon. FOA had a goal of preserving, supporting, and enhancing the Tyler Collection. The group has since gone on to help procure one of the most complete and diverse collections of Audubon in the world. From there, FOA has touched all facets of the Park. They have helped financially and physically with the nature trails and bridges, the 50-seat theater, many art events and festivals, and the 649-acre nature preserve. Since 1984, FOA has grown, with “Friends” spread across the country and even the world! For as little as $25, you can become a Friend of Audubon. Your membership includes free admission to the Museum for the year! Come be a part of the best corner in Henderson! As part of Audubon Adventure Days, FOA will host an event on April 26 from 5-7pm in the museum. Indiana University professor Christoph Irmscher will present “Cosmopolitan Audubon,” including hors d’oeuvres and a French theme. RSVP at the Park, 270-826-2247. John James Audubon State Park 3100 US Highway 41 North • Henderson, KY 42419 270-826-2247 • friendsofaudubon.org HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

OWENSBORO HEALTH FOUNDATION

Founded in 1993, Owensboro Health Foundation

is the philanthropic arm of Owensboro Health. The foundation is a not-for-profit organization, partnering with individuals, corporations, community organizations and other foundations to support a multitude of worthy health initiatives in western Kentucky and southern Indiana.

Since its inception, the foundation has supported

numerous Owensboro Health projects impacting the lives of the people in the region. According to Executive Director Pat Serey, in 2017, 5,823 people in a 14-county area benefited through the foundation’s 30 funded programs.

Serey says that these programs are provided through

Owensboro Health and serve Henderson citizens among the patients from the entire region. Some of the programs include:

Care Bears for Kids, which provides stuffed animals

to comfort children admitted to the Owensboro Health emergency department, surgery or pediatrics.

Mammograms for Life, which provides free breast

health

services

(including

screening

mammograms,

diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, MRIs, and pathology) to medically underserved women.

NicView™, which equips all 20 of the licensed level III

NICU single-family rooms at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital with a camera at each isolette and a secure webbased video stream so that parents and family members can see their NICU babies from any device connected to the Internet.

Hospitality Suites, which provide a temporary home

away from home for families experiencing a medical crisis.

“We are committed to reaching out to the people in

all 14 counties as evidenced by the services provided at the new Owensboro Health Henderson HealthPlex,” Serey said. “The foundation’s mission is to develop volunteerism and philanthropy to heal the sick and improve the health of the communities we serve.” To find out more about the Owensboro Health Foundation, visit owensborohealth.org/support. Through the website, those wishing to contribute can direct funds to any of the programs the foundation offers. April // May 2018 . HENDERSON FAMILY

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REDBANKS SKILLED NURSING CENTER

Redbanks is proud to introduce Sugar Barron

Griggs and Kerry Metheny-Coffey as the new Marketing and Admissions team! Their combined clinical, business, and marketing experience will work to contribute to Redbanks’ success in promoting and providing the best quality of care for residents, their families, the staff, and community.

Sugar is the new Director of Admissions and

Marketing at Redbanks and is a graduate from the University of Southern Indiana where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising, Public Relations, and Marketing. Kerry is the Clinical Liaison, providing a bridge of communication from hospitals and other facilities. His goal is to help a patient experience a smooth transition to Redbanks Skilled Nursing Facility. Kerry is an RN who earned his degree

need us, while making them feel at home — because

from Madisonville Community College and has prior

we are like one big family and that is a wonderful

experience as a nurse working on Medical Surgical

feeling.”

and ICU.

“This job is so rewarding for many different

reasons,” Sugar said. “We enjoy interacting with long term patients and seeing their joy as they experience

If you have a loved one who could benefit from

Long Term Care, Short Term Rehabilitation, or the Redbanks Dementia Care/Alzheimer’s unit (with

socialization through our many outings and internal

specially trained staff), please call Redbanks to

activities. It also feels wonderful when you see the

schedule a tour of the facility. Redbanks was voted

rewards of someone who was ‘down and out’ when

Henderson’s Best Nursing Home in The Gleaner for

they began their journey here, and through the

2017 and was ranked a 4-star facility overall on the

therapy that we provide, they are then able to rehab

CMS Nursing Home Compare website! At Redbanks,

and go home to take care of themselves. It gives us

the staff strives to make residents feel at home.

a real sense of pride about our establishment. Also in

Whether they are here short term or long term, the

our our Alzheimer’s unit we do daily activities with the

Redbanks’ mission is to provide the highest quality of

residents that make them recall special memories. Seeing their faces as they share their lives with us… this is one of the many things that make us know that our jobs have purpose. We find great satisfaction in knowing we have facilitated the bridge needed to

life possible during their stay. Redbanks is Henderson’s only not-for-profit skilled

nursing,

short

term

rehabilitation

and

Alzheimer’s facility. The Redbanks team will seek to

provide the kind of care that makes a real difference

provide quality care and services while striving daily

in people’s lives. As we market Redbanks to our

to uphold an individual’s dignity, freedom of choice,

community, we are able to do so with full conviction

and the independence needed to maintain the highest

that we can provide the best care for them when they

practicable lifestyle.

851 Kimsey Lane, Henderson, KY 42420 • 270-826-6436 • redbanks.org

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THE HENDERSON COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Need advice on managing your family resources, growing a garden, involving your children in activities that help build important life skills, or questions about your soybeans in the field? These are just a few of the topics that the Henderson County Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Kentucky can help you with through the expertise of Agents who specialize in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Horticulture. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooperative Extension Service is not meant for just rural families. The extension service is for everyone. They offer a wealth of information to help you solve many problems and issues faced by families today. In Agriculture and Natural Resources, Agent Camille Lambert works with rural farm families in helping them make wise decisions aimed at maintaining or improving their standard of living. Issues addressed include educating people to solve problems, make decisions and deal with change in the areas of production, management, economics, marketing and environment; helping youth and adults explore career opportunities in agriculture, valuing diversity and capitalizing on its strengths in making communities strong; accomplishing work through collaboration, volunteerism and leadership development; and encouraging an efficient life-long use of personal and natural resources. In Family and Consumer Sciences, Agent Amanda Hardy and program assistant Susan Morgan lead yearround educational programs that promote lifestyle choices meant to benefit individual health and wellbeing. There are programs targeted toward nurturing families and helping them improve communication skills, build value systems and make wise decisions; helping older adults and their family members adjust to issues related to aging; stabilizing family finances and stretching resourcing to challenging economic conditions; promoting home safety and disaster preparedness; assessing family nutrition needs and offering advice about making the most of the family

food budget; and building effective community volunteers. SNAP Assistant Rohdene Rollins offers nutrition programs for limited resource families with young children and SNAP eligible individuals to plan nutritious meals on a limited budget, acquire safe food handling practices, improve food preparation skills and change behavior necessary to have a healthy lifestyle. In 4-H Youth Development, Agents Allie Brasher, Jeremiah Johnson and program assistant Christi Johnson offer informal educational programs focused on offering the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth a chance to learn a valuable life skill through 4-H clubs, classroom settings and community groups. The 4-H program offers a chance to learn the basics of everyday life through hands-on project work in a variety of areas. Examples of programs include sewing, cooking, shooting sports, plants, livestock production, equine education, robotics, camping, public speaking and demonstrations, record keeping and leadership. Community service projects and community involvement are strongly encouraged in all aspects of the program. In Horticulture, Agent Andy Rideout regularly addresses commercial and residential horticulture issues with educational seminars, classes and demonstrations which are often assisted by the University of Kentucky specialists in their field. Topics include commercial fruit and vegetable production and management, home gardening, landscape management, integrated pest management, lawn care, outdoor equipment safety, pesticide training, Master Gardener education and agritourism opportunities and activities.

The Henderson County Cooperative Extension Service is located at 3341 Zion Road and is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The agents along with the staff are ready to assist you and can be reached by telephone at (270) 826-8387. For more information on programs, visit our website at Henderson.ca.uky.edu. HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

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UNITED WAY OF HENDERSON COUNTY United Way of Henderson County currently works with 22 non-profit agencies that support our community through a variety of resources from rent, utility help, emergency medicines, transportation, juvenile drug testing and community service, after care programming, workforce development programs, special needs children, end of life care, financial stability and food. In 2017 United Way of Henderson County raised $690,000 that came back to the community through these agencies. As of today United Way has raised $712,000 for this year for our agencies. “These agencies mean a lot to our community through the resources they are able to offer these individuals,” said Melissa Clements, Executive Director of United Way of Henderson County. “These programs that United Way funds help make our community a more productive community. It also helps with getting people back to work and providing for their families, which in returns helps them to be a good citizen.” Some of the agencies United Way of Henderson County support include: • American Red Cross, Cardinal Chapter prepares the public for disasters, offers relief to locals displaced by fire, trains people in CPR, and provides emergency services to those serving in the armed forces and their family. • Boy Scouts provides leadership training, year around camping facilities and programs for boys 6-12 and girls 14-21. • Certified Nursing Assistance provides skilled training and advanced education opportunities for parents/ residents of Henderson Housing Authority and Section 8 public housing. • Christian Community Outreach provides emergency assistance with food, rent , utilities, prescriptions and gasoline. • Gathering Place is a community center offering recreational, social and personal programs for seniors 50 and over. • Henderson County Family YMCA is a social, educational and recreational agency offering multiple programs to encourage physical and mental wellness for all ages and a youth scholarship program. • Housing Authority of Henderson County is a community and technology center youth program that assists socioeconomically disadvantaged youth in reaching their highest academic, social and personal potential in a safe environment with emphasis on education and self-worth with the purpose of decreasing the school drop-out rate entering the juvenile justice systems. • Imagination Library gifts free age-appropriate books from birth to 5 years of age to help boost early childhood development. • Involvement Inc. offers alternative opportunities for youth and adult offenders helping to meet the requirements of the judicial systems in lieu of fines and incarceration.

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New Beginnings provides counseling to victims and families of sexual assault, 24-Hour crisis line telephone counseling, medical and legal advocacy, free of charge. Father Bradley Shelter for Women & Children provides temporary housing for women and children seeking help, resources and education promoting self-sufficiency. Riverview School provides a stimulating, structured learning environment for pre-school children with special needs. Lead a child toward their own self-worth and independence, aid in preparation for public schools and to allow a respite for parents and families for special needs children. Salvation Army serves the needy with counseling and guidance providing daily meals, emergency food, clothing and other survival items, as well as youth recreation. Senior Companion Program recruits and trains eligible seniors to volunteer to provide assistance to senior adults by helping them with light housekeeping, laundry, meals and companionship. St. Anthony Hospice Assists terminally ill patients and their families with in-home skilled nursing, family support services, nutritional consultation, coordination for community resources, pastoral consultation and bereavement counseling. Volunteer & Information Center recruits and trains volunteers for local health, welfare, and recreational programs; provides information and referral service linking needs with community services.

“I believe United Way is important because we are choosing every day to help our community be the best place to work, play and live through promoting Financial Stability, Good Health and Education,” Clements said.

If you wish to donate to United Way of Henderson County and the agencies they support, call Melissa at 270-826-2107.

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HEALTH FIRST COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Health First Community Health Center is a not for profit, federally

qualified health center. We operate seven clinics throughout six counties in Western Kentucky. Our mission is to serve as a focal point in the region for increasing access to primary care services and improving the health status of the residents in the communities we serve regardless of financial status.

At Cabell Platt Medical Center in Henderson, we offer family

practice, pediatrics and behavioral health services. We provide a wide range of other services throughout our health centers. Dr. Kumar, Melanie Chapman, APRN, FNP and Cassy Chandler, MSW, LCSW are dedicated to providing quality, evidence based care to our patients in Henderson.

DR. KUMAR

A sliding fee scale discount program is offered for uninsured and

under insured patients who meet the federal eligibility guidelines. These guidelines are based on income and household size. The funding for this program is made possible through federal grant funds. At Health First, we provide services to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. We also accept all major commercial insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and KCHIP.

If you or someone that you know cannot afford their medications,

we have prescription assistance programs available. We work with the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP), pharmaceutical companies and partner with local pharmacies to offer discounts through the 340B prescription discount program. If Health First is your medical home, you have the opportunity to visit one of our partner pharmacies and save money on your prescriptions, if eligible.

MELANIE CHAPMAN APRN, FNP

Being a federally qualified health center, our partner pharmacies are able to acquire medications for a lower than normal, market price.

Health First has been recognized as a level three Patient

Centered Medical Home. A patient centered medical home is a care delivery model that is patient centered, comprehensive team-based, coordinated accessible and focused on quality and safety. The medical home team at Health First has a goal to be your partner in healthcare by serving as your medical home. Only one in six primary care physicians in America practices in an NCQA-Recognized medical home practice. Health First is proud to be among an elite group that has demonstrated its commitment to advancing quality in health care.

CASSY CHANDLER MSW, LCSW

Cabell Platt Medical Center located at 700 Obryne St, Henderson, KY 42420

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family life

a 10 ideas for your kids

to serve others

Volunteering together as a family helps children learn that they can make a positive difference in the lives of othersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not only does this teach them character-building life lessons, but it will also make them feel good about themselves. Family service also cultivates empathy and helps children learn to recognize their personal blessings. Volunteering together fosters positive communication and strengthens bonds in ways no other activity can.

{ by: ashley sorce }

PHOTO BY JAMIE ALEXANDER

Younger Kids 1 Donate food to a food pantry. Have your child pick out one item each time you go to the

Older Kids 5 Donate their gently used books and DVDs to the hospital.

6 Make holiday decorations and cards and

Making it a Habit Volunteering as a family while kids are young develops a positive service habit that remains long into adulthood. Use the

store. When you get a bagful,

then sing carols for nursing home residents.

following four tips to help ensure your kids

take it to a local food pantry or

Call ahead to schedule a visit.

understand the impact of their good deeds.

shelter. Call ahead and see what the shelter may be needs at the time.

2 Visit a nursing home. Your family can be matched with one person to call on regularly.

3 Pick up litter at a local park or while you take a walk in the

7 Engage a team of secret friends to do yard work for an elderly neighbor for a

Celebrate your service!

whole month.

If donating goods or money to a local

8 Collect used towels, pet toys, food, etc.

charity, deliver the items with your kids in

for the local animal shelter. Children can

person so they can better internalize how

volunteer to walk dogs or play with cats.

they helped make a difference.

9 Host a lemonade stand and donate the

Be sure to talk about your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

neighborhood. (Wear gloves and

proceeds to a charity of their choosing.

service experience. Discuss what you did,

supervise your children closely.)

10 Walk to fight disease. Many

why you did it, how it felt, and what you

organizations use walks to increase

learned.

4 Box up their gently used clothing to donate to your local

awareness and raise funds. Kids 5 and up

family shelter, refugee center or

can walk a few miles, and you can push

right then choose your next service project

charity thrift store.

little ones in a stroller.

together.

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Use Earth Day to Develop a heart of Service in your Children Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to both educate and motivate your kids to make a difference in the world. Learning why Earth Day is observed and understanding how everyone can play a role in making things better is the goal when explaining this holiday to children. And even though some environmental issues are complicated, planting the seed while they are young will give them the framework to comprehend more as they grow.

Organize a Community Cleanup On Earth Day, coordinate a group of people to spend a few hours picking up trash in the community. You can clean up neighborhoods, local parks, or roadsides that are a safe distance from moving traffic. This is a great opportunity to gather friends, family members, or other children in your area.

Plant Real “Family Trees” Help your child understand the benefits of trees by planting one. After finding a lot of seeds from the same type of tree, plant several seeds in one spot. Then divide up the rest and mail them to

e Earth Day

relatives across the U.S. (you may want to choose a hardy type of tree that grows almost everywhere). Encourage your child to record the “family trees” on a map and keep track of their growth by staying in touch with distant family members.

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Flex Your Green Thumb Is there a neighborhood park or area that marks the entrance to your subdivision? Check with your homeowner’s association and volunteer to do clean up or a beautification project in your neighborhood.

Clean Up the Roads Adopt-A-Highway programs are free and require a commitment of only a few times a year for several years. This is a great way to beautify an area where visitors get a first glance of your city and bring together your friends, family, co-workers or neighbors to make an impact.

Ashley Sorce is the staff writer for Tanner Publishing Co. and editor of Owensboro Parent Magazine. She enjoys everyday adventures with daughter Avery (6), and son, Reed (3).

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r { Q&A with christina dalton,

M S S W, C S W

parental

control

Q: I am a young parent and I have a 3-year-old. This is my first child. I am sure every parent feels this way from time to time. I have so many people telling me to do this and to do that. I should do it this way or their way is the best. I feel overwhelmed and lost at times, especially when it comes to discipline. How do I find the best ways to discipline and parent my child without asking Google?

}

A: Interesting question. This is a

much. Instead we should build each

hard question to answer. I can tell

other up as parents. Parenting is the

you that I do not have the perfect

most difficult job most of us will

answer to your question, but I can

ever do. So let us help each other

tell you what I would do. There is

with empathy and kindness instead

not a one-size-fits-all answer when

of tearing each other down. I hope

it comes to raising kids. There are

this gives you a little guidance in

certain methods that work on some

your journey as a mom! You got this!

children, but they don’t work for others. You know your child. You

Q: When it comes to talking to my

are the expert on your own child.

child about death, I don’t know

However, there are times that we,

what to say. She is in second grade

as parents, hit a wall and we need

and she heard about the school

advice. We need to mix it up and

shooting and asked me if she was

try something different. I can tell

safe at school and what happened

you that many times local schools

to those kids. I can’t wrap my own

will offer parenting classes with

mind around it much less be able to

wonderful and helpful information.

explain it her. I talked to her already

Friends and family can be another

but just wondering what I can use in

great source of information. Just

the future?

because someone says this way is the best does not necessarily mean that

A: This is a tough topic for adults

is true. It might be the best for their

to come to terms with much less

particular child, but not all. I do feel

children. It is important to remember

like there is a great amount of good

where your child is developmentally

information on the internet to help

when talking about death. This will

you with discipline options. I would

have to do with their age and what

caution you to make sure that the

life experiences they may have

information that you are reading is

already had with death. You do not

from a reputable and reliable source.

want to speak above their level of

I think a good piece of advice when

understanding of the subject. Keep

it comes to looking for parenting

it very simple and basic. When

information is to take in what

talking about something like this I

you read like a cafeteria

think it is important to stress that

menu.

Try

techniques

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different and

safety is the number one priority of

see

their school. The job of the school

what works for your

is to keep the students safe at all

child. Pick and choose

times. You can talk about how we

strategies. You don’t

do lockdowns and drills at school to

have to do it exactly like

always be prepared in an emergency.

they say. Alter it to meet

When it comes to talking about a

your child’s needs. Lastly, I

school shooting, I do not know that

think it is really important that

there is anything we can say that will

we support each other as parents.

make sense of what has occurred.

We need to not judge each other so

We can say that the person who HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

did this was not in their right mind.

in stores. We do not smoke and I have

be too young to understand that the

You can also say that is a rare event. I

always taught him that was smoking

device still gives a person nicotine,

try to tell my own child that it is better

was bad for you. If feels strange to tell

which is an addictive substance. I think

to be prepared than think nothing like

him it is OK for people to do this. What

I would treat it the same way I would

this ever happens. When tragedy like

would you say?

a cigarette and say it is not healthy for

Marshall County does occur, we will never be able to make sense of it, but

A: Wow! I have never thought of

hopefully we can learn something that

this question before. However, you

will help us prevent it in the future.

certainly bring up a good topic. I do not

After talking to your child, I think it is

necessarily know that there is a right

important to ask them if they have any

or wrong answer to this. I think the

questions. If they ask you a question

correct response is going to be what you

that you are not prepared to answer or

personally believe. Of course, someone

you simply donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, it is perfectly

that smoked would have an entirely

acceptable to tell them that you do not

different response than you. It is easy

know but you will do your best to find

to see how this device would intrigue a

out for them.

5-year-old. It is electronic, some light

you. You can tell him it is not good for your lungs. If someone has an e-cig, they can smoke inside some places because it is really just water/vapor that they blow out. Try not to make it too complicated. You need to consider his developmental understanding. I would focus on your family beliefs. I would also add that we do not know why people do some of the stuff they do, but you hope he will always make healthy choices in life.

up and then the person blows out a large Q: My 5-year-old son has asked me

cloud of vapor. Children are not used

about the e-cigs. He wants to know what

to seeing that, especially in stores and

they are and why people can smoke

other public places. He would probably

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insight from an ordinary dad

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teaching the spirit of giving H

ere I am again, “writing” this column in my mind. This time I’m shouldering through my closet, scraping hangers across the bar while deciding which shirts to toss onto the pile. By pile I mean the clothes we are getting ready to donate. Have I worn this in the last year? If not, donate it. That’s my rule. I try to be a simple person. I don’t mean simple-minded. (Although my closest friends and family might argue that point.) I mean I try to live simply. As in not having too many possessions. And trying not to be a person who values possessions to the point I measure my self-worth on the amount of “toys” and shiny things and fancy devices I’ve accumulated. And thanks be to God, I’m seeing that attitude rubbing

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off ever so slightly on our boys. My wife came up with this idea while the boys were still young that each year before Christmas we clean out the toyboxes, game closets, and yes, clothes closets to make room for the new things we’re about to get under the tree. New things in, unused things out. Sometimes we do the same thing throughout the year at random times too. We went a little hog wild buying souvenirs at Universal Studios and finding deals at outlet stores last fall break, which means it’s time for a purging now that we’re back home. Which is also why I’m digging through my closet. Thankfully, our boys have embraced the idea and have come to expect the clean-out-to-donate-what-we-don’t-useanymore routine. They’ve even gotten creative with it. Beau

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(8) decided to donate some old character costumes to our former preschool for kids to play dress up with. Which the director was more than thrilled to get and gave us a thank you card with photos of the kids dressed as the characters. It was Luke’s idea (10) to donate all the Toy Story characters and toys to our friends’ son, Phillip, who is three and obsessed with Buzz and Woody right now. Phillip’s mom says he didn’t let go of Buzz Lightyear for three days. Once they got used to the idea of donating things to people we do know (and can see the result of their giving), we got them used to donating to people they don’t know (and therefore will not see the recipients). Because most of the time we donate to St. Vincent DePaul and Goodwill. Now, if you ask our boys why, they’ll tell you it’s because the money the store makes from selling our stuff goes to help other boys and girls who don’t have the amount of toys and clothes we do. And it also allows those who can’t afford to pay full price a chance to buy cool stuff. Winwin. Going through our toyboxes and closets sometimes hurts too (not physically, but emotionally, except for the time I stepped on a Lego, but that’s neither here nor there), which is a great teaching lesson as well. Sometimes it hurts to give. It’s called sacrifice. But usually a blessing comes back around because of that sacrifice. And that’s the lesson I have a hard time verbalizing because I don’t want to insinuate that the reason we give is to receive. That gets a little tricky. We don’t give in order to get. We donate because it’s a better use of our unwanted stuff than just throwing it away. Not to get too carried away or over complicate things, but we don’t give because it makes us feel good, either. Giving to others does feel good, but that’s a result; it should not be our motivation. Because again, if we’re giving because of what we get, the focus is back on ourselves, not the receiver.

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These are hard concepts for an 8 and 10-year-old to fully understand, but the core concept - we give because it’s the right thing to do - is there. Some of the sting of giving away and letting go of things we used to love a lot can also be softened when seen through the perspective of stewardship. When seen from a faith perspective, if we believe everything comes from God, that means all our stuff is really His in the first place. And since we can’t take it with us, it goes back to Him in the end. We’re just borrowing these things while we’re here. If it was a blessing to me, it can be a blessing to someone else. And the same can be said of time as well. As in donating and giving our time to others. As far as donating money goes, another one of our family traditions is taking a gift tag off the “angel tree” at church during Advent. Each little tag has a child’s age, gender, and toy suggestion. We take one for each of our boys and let them shop for the gift, wrap it, and bring it back to church the next week so the gifts can be delivered right before Christmas. In my humble opinion, the spirit of giving should permeate our whole lives. The best explanation I’ve heard of stewardship, or giving of our gifts, is the three T’s: time, talent, and treasure. We do it in small ways as a family. But now that I’m thinking about it, since our boys are growing up, it’s probably time for our giving to increase a bit too. But for now, I’ve got a pile of clothes to take to St. Vincent’s and it’s time to check on the box of toys collecting in the living room as the boys are making room for their Harry Potter stuff. HF

Danny May is a regular contributor to Henderson Family. He

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If losing access to children’s programming is keeping you from cutting the cable or satellite cords, go ahead and lay that excuse aside. PBS Kids is free and offers amazing educational and entertaining programming for children of all ages. Every parent knows how productive you can be when your child is occupied with television for 30 minutes, but with all the reports of how screen time can be detrimental to a child’s development, that 30 minutes can bring with it some guilt. Tune into PBS kids and use the extension activities below to turn TV time into learning time.

Super Why Target audience: Ages 2 – 6 years Target Learning: Reading skills

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Target audience: Ages 2 – 5 years // Target Learning: Social skills Based on characters from the classic “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood,” “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” is a charming cartoon cleverly teaching social skills through every day kid situations. It offers some great parenting tips too through the modeling provided by Daniel Tiger’s parents. Each episode features a short, catchy song to reinforce the topic of the story. More than once I’ve caught my husband singing, “Grown-ups come back” to our twoyear-old to reassure her when leaving her with a sitter. And “If you need to go potty, stop and go right away. Flush and wash and be on your way!” is coming in handy right now. EXTENSION: Learn the songs! You can download an app called “Daniel Tiger for Parents” that organizes all the songs according to common little kid situations. There are songs for bedtime, sharing, going to the doctor, bringing home a new sibling, self-control. And as silly as you might feel at first, kids really do respond to these positive tunes.

In “Super Why,” a cast of friendly characters solves a problem by using the powers of spelling, vocabulary, and reading. In the end, they always rewrite the story to solve the problem. “Super Why” brings together common little kid problems, traditional fairytales and nursery rhymes, and critical thinking skills through catchy songs and positive personalities. EXTENSION: Learning to change a story is an important skill for kids to learn. It promotes creativity, flexibility, and real-world problem solving. After reading with your kids, go back through the story and encourage them to change some aspect of the tale to get a new ending or solve the main conflict in a different way. Help them to get started with a simple, “What if…” question. If your child likes to read the same book every night, this little exercise might spice up the repetition a little bit. 40 HENDERSON FAMILY

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Pinkalicious and Peterrific Target Audience: Ages 2 – 7 // Target Learning: Creative Arts After years of enjoying the adventures in book form, “Pinkalicious and Peterrific” is now a cartoon on PBS! In this brand-new series, “Pinkalicious and Peterrifc” use dance, theater, and drawing to create a world beyond the impossible. And they promote the idea that art can bring joy to everyone everywhere. But my favorite part of this show is seeing a sister and a brother who get along so well. EXTENSION: Kids have lots of opportunities to make art at school, at church, at special events, but we don’t always take time to appreciate it or display this abundance. Be inspired by “Pinkalicious and Peterrific” to finally hang up the kid arts that is being stuffed into drawers or quietly tossed. Have your kids sign it and date it then hang it up perhaps somewhere unexpected like the ceiling over a bed or on the inner walls of a toy cubby cabinet. You might consider hanging just a piece of the art. A toddler’s scribbles could be a precious memento if you trace the artist’s hand and cut it out of the same paper. You might also share your child’s art by mailing pieces to friends and relatives. There are lots of ways to spread the joy that art brings.

Wild Kratts Target Audience: Ages 4 - 10 Target Learning: Animals and Ecology The Kratt brothers host this science cartoon that teaches kids about animals by featuring animal “super powers” in the brothers’ “creature power suits.” They use the powers of the animal to solve some sort of tricky situation. This show is great for animal lovers and those who enjoy superhero action! EXTENSION: Take a trip to the library and help your kids research their own favorite animal, identifying a few super powers like a gecko’s sticky feet or a crocodile’s clear eyelids or a cheetah’s speed. Then they can use items found around the house to build their own creature power suit.

Odd Squad Target Audience: Ages 5 - 12 // Target Learning: Math “Odd Squad” is a live action show about a kid-run government agency charged with solving “odd” problems. Full of clever humor and quirky characters, even adults will find this show entertaining. EXTENSION: “Odd Squad” is based on solving totally off the wall problems like toasters that turn off the lights or sub sandwiches that make you float or unlucky nickels that ruin people’s days. And often, the Odd Squad Agents have some sort of gadget to save the day like the “snowballinator” that makes snowballs from the air. Challenge your kids to come up with an odd situation and a gadget to solve it. They could write about it, draw it, or get out the craft supplies and make things odd around your house! HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

Limiting screen time is still best for children, but when you do choose to watch TV, you can trust PBS Kids to promote kindness, silliness, and school readiness without the commercials, potty humor, and sarcasm of kids’ programming on other stations. Get creative with your kids to bring what they see and learn on TV to life and make amazing memories. HF

Katie Albers grew up in Owensboro and loved words so much that she became a school librarian and even alphabetized her family: Josh, Katie, Lance, Mallory, Noelle, Oaken, and Polly (the cat).

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over 1,000 individual returns last year alone. In addition to tax preparation services, ATA provides compliance and assurance, planning and consulting services including estate, gifting, and retirement planning in relation to state and local tax issues and succession. It is their goal to provide you with recommendations and strategies within the law’s guidelines to help build your net worth and reduce your tax burden. Mac Neel, a partner at the ATA Henderson office, says that ATA is available for Henderson families with any range of tax prep needs - from a small W2 to complex personal returns. He says his firm is also available to small businesses for audits, reviews, business valuations, bookkeeping, payroll, IT and human resources consulting and succession planning. Whether urban or rural, each ATA office reflects the communities served and furnishes exceptional personal attention to clients. “We can help families with anything,” Neel said. “From budgeting to the tax return we all, unfortunately, have to file every year. We are a great asset to Henderson families and young couples as they plan out their financial future.” “Henderson is my hometown, and I along with the other partners understand the importance of providing opportunities right here at home,” Neel said. “We are proud to bring ATA, its first-class service and reputation to Henderson, and the broad range of services that we can offer now that we can utilize ATA’s BDO alliance. While small communities like Henderson will continue to be our focus, we also have the resources to expand into other markets or take on projects for clients at all levels.” HF

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Thursday

Tumbleweed 1 free kids meal for every adult entree

Captain D’s 2 free kids meals with adult meal purchase. Kids drinks are .99.

Monday

Saturday

Rookies Sports Bar & Grill Kids under 8 eat free 4-10pm Grandy’s .99 kids meal with adult purchase

Tuesday Golden Corral Ages 4-12 $1.99 5-9pm Ages 3 and under eat free Denny’s 2 free kids meals per adult entree ($6 or more) from 4-10pm. Kids drinks are .99. Fazoli’s .99 kids meal with adult purchase 5-8pm

Tacoholics $1.99 kids meals all day 11am-10pm

Ongoing Brown Bag Burgers 1 free kids meal with purchase of 2 adult meals—breakfast, lunch, or supper. Shoney’s Kids under 4 eat free with adult purchase. Kids drinks are .99. Wendy’s $1.99 kids meals after 4pm promotion certain times of the year. Call for details.

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Informing Hendersonians about fun, local events is a priority for Henderson Family Magazine. Our magazine compiles events with help from the community calendar found at several online locations, including the City of Henderson and the Henderson County Tourist Commission’s websites. Want to include your event? Visit hendersonky.org/event.

Ĩ Ĩ ONGOING EVENTS

READ, SING AND PLAY Mondays @ 6-7 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Read, sing and play are three of the best early literacy practices for young children. Join us each Monday evening, from 6 to 7 p.m. for fun stories, songs, crafts and playtime for the entire family. Contact: 270.826.3712 GAME ON! TEEN GAMING CLUB Tuesdays @ 4-6 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street If you’re a teen and love video games, this club is for you! We have all of the best gaming consoles and a great selection of classic and new games: Super Smash Brothers, Minecraft, Mario Party, and more. Drop in after school to relax, snack, and challenge your opponents. Parent consent form required. Contact: 270.826.3712

LIL’ EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AND MORE Tuesdays @ 10-11 a.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Talking, singing, reading, writing and playing is what a Lil’ Explorers does! Each week we will explore various themes while we read, talk, sing, write, dance and even play our way through our stories. Contact: 270.826.3712 TODDLER TALES Wednesdays @ 10-11 a.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Toddlers are little people in a big world and they are constantly learning and developing as they grow. Join us for a fast paced storytime, with stories, puppets, flannel boards, music and movement. Then following storytime, you and your toddler can play in the various play centers set up around the children’s department. Contact: 270.826.3712 GIRLS WHO CODE Wednesdays @ 4 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street 46 HENDERSON FAMILY

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Calling all middle school girls! Join our Girls Who Code club to learn programming languages, and how to program, edit, and share code, all in just nine weeks. Space is limited; sign up today! Contact: 270.826.3712

MINECRAFT Thursdays @ 4-5 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Did you know we have Minecraft at the library? Join us each Thursday, from 4-5 p.m. Registration is required and space is limited. Contact: 270.826.3712

DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS

ADULT CRAFTERNOON March 21 @ 1-4 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Adults need time to be creative too! We provide the materials - you provide the imagination. Stop by and see what you can create. Contact: 270.826.3712

GET YOUR CRAFT ON March 22 @ 6-7:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Make handmade and homegrown art projects that you can complete in one session. Let your creative side shine at the library! No experience necessary. Bring a friend! Registration is required. Contact: 270.826.3712 SONGS + STORIES WITH BEN SOLLEE March 22 @ 7-9 p.m. Farmer & Frenchman Winery 12522 US 41, Robards Join us for an evening of music, storytelling, art, and wine at the Farmer and Frenchman Winery. Tickets are $25 and go to support our world-class art programs. Appetizers will be available along with a cash bar. he evening will feature Ben Sollee, an innovative singer/ songwriter and cellist from Louisville. Ben is also a masterful storyteller who weaves his stories into his music. Take time to also enjoy the art work of Jonathan Hittner, a local artist, who will have his work on display and for sale. Celebrating 25 years, the Henderson Area Arts Alliance will use the funds raised

from this event to support educational outreach programs in the region and the 25th anniversary season of events that will begin in September of 2018. Contact: 270.826.5961 BEN SOLLEE March 23 @ 7:30-9:30 p.m. Preston Arts Center 2660 US 60 Kentucky artist, Ben Sollee is a cellist, singer-songwriter, and composer. His music incorporates banjo, guitar, mandolin, percussion and unusual cello techniques. Contact: 270.831.9800 GENETIC GENEALOGY BOOK CLUB March 23 @ 12-1:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Some things are easier to do in a group, like understanding genetic genealogy! Join us for a discussion of the book Genetic Genealogy in Practice by Blaine T. Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne. We will dissect the book chapter by chapter and explore the exercises provided in the book. The book may be purchased on Amazon or from the online National Genealogical Society store. Class size is limited to 8, so register early. Contact: 270.826.3712 COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT March 24 @ 10 a.m. Community Park The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt at Community Park for children 3 to 10 years of age and the Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt, on Saturday, March 24, 2018. There are 10,000 Easter Eggs to find. This activity is FREE. For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 831-1274. Please have children present ten minutes before starting time. Parks and Recreation Staff will be located in the large open-air shelter to provide help. Signs will be posted for directions. Contact: 270.831.1274 “EGGSTRAVAGANZA” March 24 @ 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. John James Audubon State Park Musuem Bring your little Bunnies ages 3-8, for a Boppin’ good time at the annual “Eggstravaganza”. Children will enjoy creating and painting their very own Bunny to take home. Real LIVE Bunnies will for sure be a hit. Easter snacks HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

will wind up a Great Day. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $5. Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270.827.1893 or kim.mcgrew@ky.gov INTERNET MADE SIMPLE March 26 @ 1-2:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Want to apply for a job, check your bank statement, play a game, or log on to Facebook? If so, you probably need the Internet. Come to this class to learn your way around the Internet and tips for making successful searches. Attendees should be able to use a mouse and keyboard. Contact: 270.826.3712 AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ALERT DAY March 27 @ 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Prevention and Wellness Services 110 2nd St. Join us for American Diabetes Association Alert Day®, a one-day “wake-up call” asking the American public to take a Hemoglobin A1C Diabetes Risk Screening to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The free, non-fasting screening is for anyone with diabetes or for those at high risk of developing diabetes or with a family history. No appointment is necessary and screenings will be interpreted on-site. Contact: 270.826.4646

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PINTEREST MADE SIMPLE March 28 @ 2-4 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Pinterest is an easy online way to organize images of topics that “Pinterest” you, such as recipes, craft ideas, gardening, and more. Participants must have an email account prior to class. Contact: 270.826.3712 ADULT CRAFTERNOON March 29 @ 1-4 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Adults need time to be creative too! We provide the materials—you provide the imagination. Stop by and see what you can create. Contact: 270.826.3712 SPRING BREAK BOARD GAME DAY April 3 – All Day Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Roll the dice and spend some quality time with your child playing a game. No experience necessary, but be prepared to laugh and have fun! Contact: 270.826.3712 SPRING BREAK CRAFT DAY April 4 – All Day Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street

Feeling crafty? We can help! Create a goofy grasshopper, a spectacular spider, and a lovely ladybug. Contact: 270.826.3712 SPRING BREAK BOOK CHARACTER SCAVENGER HUNT DAY April 5 – All Day Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Sneaky storybook characters are hiding from you at the library! Can you find them? Complete the hunt and earn a prize. Contact: 270.826.3712 DROP-IN DIY: SHARPIE SNEAKERS April 5 @ 4:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Bring your own white shoes and turn them into works of art. There is no sign up, it’s BYOS (Bring Your Own Shoes)! Contact: 270.826.3712 WHAT IS GENEALOGY LUNCH BUNCH? April 6 @ 12-1:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street It is a roundtable discussion time for genealogists who like to share ideas and discoveries, discuss research problems, and enjoy being with people who share the same interest in genealogy. Feel free to bring your lunch or just yourself and join us as we learn

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more about this interesting subject. Contact: 270.826.3712 BEYOND THE BOOK April 9 @ 6-7 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street We will be discussing “Shirley” by Susan Scarf Merrell. Contact: 270.826.3712 GENIUS HOUR: BUILD-A-BOT April 12 @ 4:30 p.m Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street. Learn how to build your very own mini robot. These menacing machines are completely under your contro—all you have to do is wind them up! Contact: 270.826.3712 BINGO @ THE LIBRARY April 12, @ 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Is BINGO your GAME-O? Adults are invited to a spirited bingo session at the library where you can socialize, make new friends, and get ready to yell, “BINGO!” Contact: 270.826.3712 HISTORIC HENDERSON HOMES WITH SUSIE THURMAN April 12 @ 6-7 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Have you ever wondered about the story behind some of the historic homes in Henderson? Local educator and historian, Susie Thurman, will share her expertise on when they were built, who lived in them, and how they changed over time. Contact: 270.826.3712 GENETIC GENEALOGY BOOK CLUB April 13 @ 12-1:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Some things are easier to do in a group, like understanding genetic genealogy! Join us for a discussion of the book Genetic Genealogy in Practice by Blaine T. Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne. We will dissect the book chapter by chapter and explore the exercises provided in the book. The book may be purchased on Amazon or from the online National Genealogical Society store. Class size is limited to 8, so register early. Contact: 270.826.3712 HENDERSON COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS “SHIPWRECKED” April 13 & 14 @ 7 p.m. Preston Arts Center In Shipwrecked! An Entertainment by Donald Margulies “The adventurous Louis de Rougemont invites you to hear his amazing story of bravery, survival and celebrity that left

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nineteenth-century England spellbound. Dare to be whisked away in a story of the high seas, populated by exotic islanders, flying wombats, giant sea turtles and a monstrous man-eating octopus. This play examines how far we’re willing to blur the line between fact and fiction in order to leave our mark on the world.”

RANDOM FANDOM TRIVIA April 19 @ 4:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street This month’s trivia topic is The Avengers. The winning prize is two movie passes! Contact: 270.826.3712

LITTLE REMBRANDTS – SPRING FLOWERS April 14 @ 10:30 a.m. John James Audubon Museum Bring those little Rembrandts to the Audubon Museum to explore the beautiful colors of spring. Dress for a mess! Ages 3-8 are invited to attend with an adult. Lines, shapes and colors will be the topics of the day. Pre-registration is required. Contact: Miss Kim at the Audubon Museum 270.827.1893 or kim.mcgrew@ky.gov.

STEP-BY-STEP GENEALOGY SERIES April 20 @ 2-3:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Learn tips and tricks to discover clues and details about your ancestors’ lives. Contact: 270.826.3712

CLASSIC OLD TIME GAMES (WORLD WAR I PROJECT) April 14 @10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Liven up your Saturday at the library! Kids, come and bring your parents or another adult for a rousing game of checkers, jacks, and more! Play some games that children would have played during the World War I era. Contact: 270.826.3712 CLIMBING YOUR FAMILY TREE – GENEALOGY FOR KIDS April 14 @ 9:30-10:30 Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Looking for something meaningful for you and your kids or grandkids to do together? Join us to explore your family tree and take home a keepsake you can frame that you will treasure for years to come. Ages 7-9 welcome. Adult supervision required. Contact: 270.826.3712 MONDAY MOVIE April 16 @ 1-3 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Have you heard the news? The library is showing a free newly released movie on a big screen. No registration is required; but seating is limited. Doors will open at 12:45 p.m. Popcorn and drink will be provided. Contact: 270.826.3712 ADULT COLORING @ YOUR LIBRARY April 19 @ 5:30-6:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Coloring isn’t just for kids. Join us every third Thursday for a quiet, stress free time to relax and release your inner child. Feel free to bring your own supplies or use ours. Coloring within the lines is optional. Contact: 270.826.3712

OHIO VALLEY BIRDING FESTIVAL April 21 – All Day John James Audubon State Park Annual Festival full of activities showcasing our fine-feathered friends–Hikes led by birding experts, presentations, live birds of prey, silent auction, Family Fun birding activities and crafts, citizen-science opportunities through handson bird banding and MORE! Most activities are free. Event info and schedule can be found at www.ohiovalleybirdingfestival.org. Contact: 270.826.4424 DALE ANN BRADLEY CONCERT April 21 @ 6:30 p.m. South Middle School Henderson is proud to welcome, Kentucky Music Hall of Fame inductee, Dale Ann Bradley. A native of Kentucky, Dale Ann has been crowned “Female Vocalist of the Year” five times throughout her respected career in the bluegrass music scene, in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012, and she has been a perennial contender (nominated in 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016). And is nominated again this year. Last year, Dale Ann was nominated for a 2016 Grammy award for “Best Bluegrass Album” for her critically-acclaimed Pocket Full of Keys. Her newly released album includes a duet with Country Music Hall Of Fame member Vince Gill, “I Think I’ll Just Go Away,” a song from the Stanley Brothers repertoire. Tickets are available for $20.00 each.. Children under 10 are free with adult. Group rates are available. Also performing will be Southern Gospel Singer, Clinton Spaulding, also a Kentucky native. Clinton performed for many years at Renfro Valley, a longtime Bluegrass/ Country venue in Mount Vernon, Kentucky. Contact: 270.823.2393 for tickets and information. ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 2018 BASICS CLASS April 21 @ 2-4:15 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Get started with Photoshop Elements 2018, a software program that lets you enhance the quality of your photos. Use our laptops for hands on experience. Limited seating, so

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Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Enjoy extended computer time on genealogy databases, including Ancestry Library, and share your tips & tricks with others during this afterhours event. You will have exclusive use of the library’s computers, microfilm, and genealogy collection. Bring your own laptop, if you prefer. Library staff will be available to provide assistance. Lock-in participants must arrive at the library by 5:45 p.m. Registration is required. Snacks will be provided. Contact: 270.826.3712 BOOK FOLDING April 28 @ 1:30-4 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street How do you make the ordinary into something extraordinary? You will find out in the book folding class! Learn the basics of folding the pages of a book to create an image, and then go a step further to follow and create a cut and fold pattern. This class is free, but please register to reserve your spot! Contact: 270.826.3712 GENEALOGY SPRING FLING DAY 2 April 28 Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Class 1 – Cindy Hollowell – Using FamilySearch.org 9:30 am – 11 a.m. Family Search is a free genealogy website sponsored by the Church of Latter Day Saints. Cindy Hollowell will discuss the basics of getting started with the site, and also show how you can add details, photos, documents, audio clips, and memories that preserve family history. Class 2 – Sharon Evans – iPhoneography – Using Your iPhone for Genealogy Photos 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. iPhoneography is the act of creating photos with an iPhone, which can be quite amazing and useful in genealogy. Sharon Evans, local genealogy buff, will share photography tips, identification methods, and various storage systems. Take iPhone photographs that your family will want to keep forever. Contact: 270.826.3712

CABARET April 29 @ 7:30-10 p.m. Preston Fine Arts Center This production is sponsored by the Henderson, KY Rotary Club, theHenderson Gleaner, the Henderson Breakfast Lions, Eyewitness News WEHT WTVW, the Raymond B. Preston Family Foundation, and Field & Main Bank. Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including “Cabaret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This Time” at the Broadway production of Cabaret. Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd – and to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times? Tickets are $42 and $32. Buy them now by calling 270.831.9800 or go online to haaa.org! *This production contains mature subject matter and is not intended for young children.* Contact: 270.831.9800 CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK STORYTIME ON FACEBOOK April 30-May 4 – All Day Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Visit the Children and Teen’s Facebook page to watch HCPL librarians read their favorite children’s book. Tune in daily for a good story! Contact: 270.826.3712 PINKALICIOUS AND PETERIFFIC PARTY May 1 @ 3-4:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street On February 19, WNIN-PBS premiered Pinkalicious & Peterrific, a new animated series that will encourage children to explore the arts and spark creativity. Produced by WGBH Boston and based on the best-selling HarperCollins Pinkalicious book series by Victoria Kann, this new show is designed for children ages 3-5. Pinkalicious & Peterrific encourages kids to engage in the creative arts and self-expression, covering areas such as music, dance, and visual arts. To celebrate the show’s premiere, WNIN has partnered with local libraries to throw

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Pinkalicious & Peterrific premiere parties! There will be a variety of activities, giveaways, and lots of PINKTASTIC fun. The event is free and open to the public. Grab some friends and join us! Contact: 270.826.3712 FIRST FRIDAY May 4 @ 11:30 p.m. Audubon Mill Park Enjoy an outdoor lunch downtown with live music. Attendees can bring their own lunch, grab a to-go lunch, from a local restaurant, or support local food vendors at the park. WHAT IS GENEALOGY LUNCH BUNCH? May 4 @ 12-1:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street It is a roundtable discussion time for genealogists who like to share ideas and discoveries, discuss research problems, and enjoy being with people who share the same interest in genealogy. Feel free to bring your lunch or just yourself and join us as we learn more about this interesting subject. Contact: 270.826.3712 ANNUAL DERBY PARTY May 5 – All Day Ellis Park Enjoy live betting, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, live auction, and more. Derby attire requested. There is a private tent at Ellis Park. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Contact: Reitz Home Museum, 812.426.1871 RUN FOR THE ROSES May 5 – All Day Henderson Community College/Rolling Hills Equestrian Center Enjoy live betting, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, live auction, and more. Derby attire requested. There is a private tent at Ellis Park. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Contact: 270.827.4505 BINGO @ THE LIBRARY May 10, @ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Is BINGO your GAME-O? Adults are invited to a spirited bingo session at the library where you can socialize, make new friends, and get ready to yell, “BINGO!” Contact: 270.826.3712 BOOK FOLDING May 10 @ 5-7:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street How do you make the ordinary into something extraordinary? You will find out in the book folding class! Learn the basics of folding the pages of a book to create an image, and then go a step further to follow and create a cut and fold pattern. This class is free, but please register to reserve your spot! Contact: 270.826.3712 50 HENDERSON FAMILY

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GENETIC GENEALOGY BOOK CLUB May 11 @ 12-1:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Some things are easier to do in a group, like understanding genetic genealogy! Join us for a discussion of the book Genetic Genealogy in Practice by Blaine T. Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne. We will dissect the book chapter by chapter and explore the exercises provided in the book. The book may be purchased on Amazon or from the online National Genealogical Society store. Class size is limited to 8, so register early. Contact: 270.826.3712 LADIES SPRING TEA AT AUDUBON May 12 – All Day John James Audubon Museum Ladies, join us for a traditional tea party featuring delicious hors d’oeuvres and fine music at the John James Audubon State Park Museum on May 12 at 11:00 A.M. Attendance fee is $15, and pre-registration is required. Afterwards, you are welcome to stay for the Kentucky Chautauqua performance of “Aunt Molly Jackson, a Pistol Packin’ Woman” portrayed by Anne Shelby. Contact: 270.827.1893 “AUNT MOLLY JACKSON” May 12 @ 12:15 p.m. John James Audubon Museum Pistol Packin’ Woman (1880-1960) - Portrayed by Anne Shelby; Feisty, funny, and completely fearless, Aunt Molly Jackson lived for nearly 50 years in the coal camps of Southeastern Kentucky, where her father, brothers, husband, and sons were miners. In the camps, Aunt Molly delivered babies, nursed the sick, organized for the union, and wrote songs that described the miners’ lives. Alan Lomax, who collected Aunt Molly’s songs for the Library of Congress, said, “Her songs of protest can only be matched by those of Woody Guthrie, but they were more passionate than his, and they cut deeper.” When Theodore Dreiser and his committee of writers visited Harlan and Bell counties in 1931 to investigate conditions in the coalfields, Aunt Molly impressed them with her eloquence and with her intimate knowledge of life in the camps. As a result, Dreiser urged her to come to New York, where her heartfelt songs and lively stories made her a popular spokesperson for striking miners and their families. Contact: 270.827.1893 TOUCH A TRUCK May 12 @ 11 a.m. Preston Arts Center Get an upfront and close experience and learn about large vehicles and machines used in different business sectors. Vendors and other activities will take place inside the theater. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH IN THE PARK May 13 – All Day Audubon Mill Park Treat Mom to a special day with a brunch on the riverfront.

BEYOND THE BOOK May 14 @ 6-7 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street We will be discussing “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” by Rachel Joyce. Contact: 270.826.3712 ADULT COLORING @ YOUR LIBRARY May 17 @ 5:30-6:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Coloring isn’t just for kids. Join us every third Thursday for a quiet, stress free time to relax and release your inner child. Feel free to bring your own supplies or use ours. Coloring within the lines is optional. Contact: 270.826.3712 STEP-BY-STEP GENEALOGY SERIES May 18 @ 2-3:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Learn tips and tricks to discover clues and details about your ancestors’ lives. Contact: 270.826.3712 MONDAY MOVIE May 21 @ 1-3 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Have you heard the news? The library is showing a free newly released movie on a big screen. No registration is required; but seating is limited. Doors will open at 12:45 p.m. Popcorn and drink will be provided. Contact: 270.826.3712 GET YOUR CRAFT ON May 24 @ 6-7:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Make handmade and homegrown art projects that you can complete in one session. Let your creative side shine at the library! No experience necessary. Bring a friend! Registration is required. Contact: 270.826.3712 GENETIC GENEALOGY BOOK CLUB May 25 @ 12-1:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main Street Some things are easier to do in a group, like understanding genetic genealogy! Join us for a discussion of the book Genetic Genealogy in Practice by Blaine T. Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne. We will dissect the book chapter by chapter and explore the exercises provided in the book. The book may be purchased on Amazon or from the online National Genealogical Society store. Class size is limited to 8, so register early. Contact: 270.826.3712 HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

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