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from the editor

A new year is upon us, and I truly believe each year goes by faster than the one before. The older we get, the more we realize just how short life is. Since becoming a parent, I feel this way more than ever. We always hear the cliché “the days are long, but the years are short.” It’s so true. Our lives are full of busyness from parenting to work to extracurricular activities. The days and weeks are over before we know it. I remember this time last year as if it were yesterday, yet, here we are again with Christmas lists, holiday gatherings and New Year’s plans on the calendar. I wouldn’t change it for the world, though. It only means I have a lot to be thankful for.

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Lyndi Mauk lyndi@tannerpublishing.com

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As busy as the holidays are, there is just something so sweet about the memories that are being made. I remember my dad’s last Christmas with us before he passed. He had been unable to work, and my mom had been by his side since day one. Rather than drawing names on my mom’s side that year, we decided to play the game “Dirty Santa” and have each family bring an ornament. Something very simple and inexpensive. That tradition stuck, and since 2008 that is what we have continued to do. We eat, talk, laugh, play our games and enjoy spending time with the ones we love. Christmas is so different as a parent than it was as a kid. Being on the other side is even more exciting. I loved watching our daughter on Christmas morning last year as she came around the corner to see what Santa had brought her. The joy on her face. It was so heartwarming. There is just something so magical about the season of giving.

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I have only been Black Friday shopping once in my life. It was back in high school with my parents. We decided we would go for the fun of it. We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. The lines were so long. I don’t recall us purchasing many items, but we enjoyed our time together. And I love online shopping as much as the next person, but I honestly love going into an actual store, especially with Christmas shopping. It makes me so sad my little girl will never be able to experience the excitement of walking into Toys R’ Us and picking out what she wants for Christmas like I did. My husband and I started our own tradition the first year we were together. On Black Friday, we wake up and go out for breakfast. Then we will piddle around some local stores before heading back home and putting up our Christmas decorations. We usually end the night watching our first Christmas movie of the holiday season. He is more of a “Christmas Vacation” fan, and as much as I do love the classic Christmas movies, I am like many other women and love my Hallmark Christmas movies! A new year usually means a new start. We make new year resolutions. Sometimes we stick to them and other times we don’t. Growing up, my dad always made us eat a bite of black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. He thought it was funny because we didn’t like them. I’m convinced the only reason he made us take a bite was to see our funny faces. He always found the humor in everything. In this issue, we have featured stories on the Audubon Arts & Music Festival, Henderson’s new Upgrade Bike Share Program, the youngest members of a vintage car club, Klassix Kruisers, and much more. We have also included a special section for shop local to help with your holiday shopping, a delicious hot chocolate recipe and tips to stay committed to your New Year’s resolutions. We want to thank our amazing advertisers, as you are the reason we are a FREE magazine. We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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city buzz [8] bridging two communities [10] finding the perfect fit [14] the festival of a lifetime [16] driving the future [20] christmas morning photos from facebook [22] FAMILY LIFE

parental control [26] insight from an ordinary dad [28] your elf on the shelf can be more nice than naughty [30]

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city buzz

Fall Harvest Market On Saturday, October 20 from 10am-3pm, the Downtown Henderson Partnership hosted the “Fall Harvest Market” in beautiful Central Park in historic downtown Henderson. This event continued the tradition of the “Fall Artisan Market” that has been held in Audubon Mill Park in previous years.

There were a total of 30 booths this year, with over $2,000 raised for local non-profit organizations. In addition to booths of talented artisans and farmer’s market vendors, this family-friendly event featured a fall art activity for kids.

Putting Downtown for Diabetes The Henderson County Diabetes Coalition hosted its second fall fundraiser on Saturday, October 13 at 6pm at Rookies Banquet Hall where teams putted their way through 9 holes in beautiful downtown Henderson to raise funds. Golfers started at Rookies to get their scorecards and instructions, then it was a shotgun start. There were teams of four, with a maximum of 20 teams. Putters were provided, or team members could bring their own. This event was is a way to promote exercise and showcase some of Henderson’s local businesses, as each hole is set up in a different business. Once finished, golfers returned to Rookies for appetizers, drinks and a live auction. PRESIDENT OF THE DIABETES COALITION, JOHN MARSHALL PUTTING IN DOWNTOWN HENDERSON.

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Pittsburg Tank and Tower Group was the event sponsor with Air Hydro Power and Field and Main Bank being Clubhouse Sponsors.

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The Henderson County Diabetes Coalition was formed in 1996. They offer a patient assistance program that provides diabetes medications, such as insulin, on an emergency basis to help keep people with diabetes out of the hospital. They also offer education classes and educational events to the community, free of charge, and can be found at health fairs to help get the word out about diabetes prevention and diabetes. Henderson County Diabetes Coalition sponsors a support and education group that meets every month from April through September and has been doing so for 21 years. This was their largest event of the year, as they exist solely on grants, donations and fundraisers. For more information, you may contact the Henderson County Diabetes Coalition at 270-826-8636.

Highway 60 Yard Sale On Thursday, October 4 – Saturday, October 6, Highway 60 in Henderson was the place to be. Cars were parked along the streets and throughout neighborhoods off the highway, as local Hendersonians experienced the shopping, snacking, and sight-seeing for the annual Highway 60 Yard Sale. Although the temperatures were still hot, it didn’t stop individuals from getting out and finding a great deal during this three-day event. This sale runs 200 miles through Western Kentucky along U.S. Highway 60 in Livingston, Crittenden, Union, Henderson, Daviess, Hancock, Breckinridge, and Meade counties. HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

Fall Break: Puppy Adoption Over fall break, the Children’s Department at Henderson County Public Library brought children together from 2-3pm on Monday, October 8 for a puppy adoption party where children were able to “adopt” a stuffed puppy by making stuffed puppies to take home. The children also had the opportunity to see real puppies from the Henderson County Humane Society that were up for adoption on the library’s lawn. PHOTO BY DARRIN PHEGLEY

Cops Connecting with Kids On Saturday, October 20, the Henderson Police Department, in conjunction with Downtown Henderson Partnership, held a chili cook-off during the Fall Harvest Market to raise funds for Henderson’s newest program, “Cops Connecting with Kids.” All the funds raised at Henderson Police Department’s booth went directly towards this program, which will support sending a select number of students from both North and South Middle Schools to Disneyworld in May. The students, along with around four members from the HPD and school personnel, will accompany the students on this trip. They will be in Florida a total of four days, visiting one park each day. Students will be divided into groups, with one officer assigned to each group of students. It is an opportunity for good, wellrounded students a chance to go to Disney who may not have the opportunity to go otherwise. The “Cops Connecting with Kids” program is focused on building relationships between police officers and kids within the community. It is a mentorship program. Henderson Police Department is so involved within the school system, and this is another wonderful way for them to mentor their time, talents and profession HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

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of policing to these kids. The Evansville Police Department started this program four years ago and asked if Henderson Police Department wanted to join. Jason Hargitt was the Acting Chief of Police, and Lt. Hargitt’s relationship with the Evansville Police Department is what helped bring this amazing program to Henderson. Students are selected based on certain benchmarks by the Family Resource Center Coordinators and Principal of each school. Attendance and behavior are just a couple components looked at when making the decision on which students will get to go on this all expenses paid trip to Disney. Students will know who has been selected around spring break, and they will go in May before school lets out. The Henderson Police Department is honored to be part of this wonderful program, and they look forward to continuing their efforts in building lasting relationships with the students of Henderson County.

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Henderson and Evansville pedal together with the Upgrade Bike Share Program.

n Wednesday, October 3, Henderson County launched the “Upgrade Bike Share Program” in conjunction with the Evansville Trails Coalition, a nonprofit organization

focused on advocating trails, educating an active and healthy lifestyle and providing maps and routes for both bicyclists and pedestrians. The ETC formed in 2009 with the launch of the “Upgrade Bike Share Program” in 2016. The Executive Director of the Evansville Trails Coalition, Lorie Van Hook, said, “We have over 7,000 rides and over 3,100 active members. For such a young program, we are really growing.” Under the ETC umbrella, Henderson was given the opportunity to offer this program, providing three bike stations within the community where Henderson residents may checkout a bike. Whether riding for a leisurely stroll, or taking advantage of a second option of transportation, this program is offered year round for community members to use.

Van Hook stated, “This is like a dream come true for us

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How It Began

Fellows of Henderson Leadership Initiative, Abby Dixon, Will Monsour and Courtney Vowels, are the reason this program was launched in our community. “HLI was a catalyst to make this happen,” Van Hook explained. In early 2017, Abby, Will and Courtney took a passion and began making it a reality. There was extensive research put into this idea. They knew it was a program offered in many cities, but it took a lot of time narrowing down options of how the program would fit best within our city. After months of work, it was decided the best option would be partnering with ETC’s existing program to allow the neighboring cities of Henderson and Evansville to connect, giving opportunities for members of both cities to utilize the same service. This means any member of Zagster, the bike share program used by ETC, can take advantage of bikes in both Henderson and Evansville. This opens a growth of opportunity to bring tourism into our community, not only from across the river, but from the entire Tri-State area. Families and couples can make a day of riding around a city they have never visited before, stop and shop at places they have never been or eat at restaurants they may have never heard of. The hope is for HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

residents of Henderson County to stop and enjoy the beauty of our small town of Henderson, Kentucky. Before anything could be done, however, they needed the money to make it happen. Fundraising was a priority. “We are really fortunate, I can’t reiterate that enough, to live in a community where local leadership is excited to try new things and support new ideas. The City of Henderson, the Preston Family Foundation and Field and Main Bank are the three sponsors for the program that allowed us to reach our goal to have three different bike stations,” Abby exclaimed. These sponsors funded the program 100%.

How It Works

The process to checkout a bike is very easy. If you have a smartphone, you may download the Zagster app, or you may go online to zagster.com to setup your account. It takes about three minutes to sign-up. After you are signed-up, your information is saved so each time you check out a bike the process will only take about 30 seconds. Instructions are provided at each station. The bike lock system works via Bluetooth on your phone. The app knows which station you are at with the location finder on your phone. You stand at the station, it will show you which bikes are available, and you match up the number on your screen with the number on the back of the bike. This unlocks the bike. It costs $3/hour with unlimited riding. Your payment information will

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be charged every hour until the bike is checked back in. All the money made will go directly back to Henderson to be used for trails improvements or developments in the future. What makes this program even more convenient is members may checkout a bike at one station but check it back in at another. Therefore, it does not have to be a “round-trip” experience. Each station has five bikes, but more spaces are available if bikes aren’t returned to where they were originally checked out. Members will find bike stations at Atkinson Park, Second and Main and on-site at Audubon Kids Zone. “The bikes are intended for individuals 18 years and up,” explained Abby. “The thought behind this is that bikes for kids are so much more accessible whereas adult bikes are a lot bigger. We hope that instead of sending kids off to ride their bikes, it becomes a family activity,” she said. Van Hook said from ETC’s experience thus far, parents will haul children’s bikes to different locations and rent theirs. “There are different ways communities use bike share,” Van Hook said. Everyone is very interested to see how Henderson and Evansville’s communities differ, and the unique ways in which this program is utilized. A local maintenance person will also be available to handle damaged bikes, or the moving of bikes if one station does not have any available. This is known as “rebalancing the stations.” ETC handles all insurance and costs associated with them because they have the contract with the vendor, Zagster. Bikes

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are covered under insurance. Evansville Trails Coalition runs the program, but Abby, Will and Courtney are all local advisors for the program, giving them access to see what locations have the most activity, how many times a bike has been checked out, etc. They will be able to make this program what the community needs. Zagster provides data allowing them the flexibility to make any necessary changes as the program is being introduced and continues to grow.

What the Future Holds

â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we hope is that we have folks that get out and slow down a little bit from behind the windshield, stop in at our local businesses and enjoy our community. Long-term we hope it improves connectivity between our neighborhoods. We would love to see more bike and pedestrian options for traveling through our community, and we are already talking about where good locations are for stations four, five and six,â&#x20AC;? Abby said. Our community is very aware of the fact of new bridges being built in a different location as part of I-69. Once this project is complete, ETCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next dream and hope would be to turn one of the old bridges into a bike network for Evansville and Henderson to utilize, bridging two communities together. HF

Lyndi Mauk, editor of Henderson Family Magazine, 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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he Cottage Wig Shoppe, owned and run by Cathy Bullock, has been a wonderful addition

to downtown Henderson since its opening last May. Cathy opened the shop after she retired from the Henderson YMCA after 31 years. Inside, there are over 100 wigs in all colors, styles, and varieties. “We offer a full line of designer synthetic wigs, human hair wigs, hair extensions, toppers, hats, turbans, and care products.” The shop also offers snap jewelry. “I don’t think people realize just how many women are affected by hair loss whether it’s chemo, alopecia, medication that causes hair loss, thinning hair… people have said that there is no place to buy a wig in the area and that they are so glad there’s a place in Henderson.” Cathy has said that she wanted to build a place where women can feel comfortable enough to try on wigs and find the perfect one that makes them feel better about themselves. The shop contains a private room, which Cathy believed was important to have in a shop like this. Many women come in and are very nervous about the process because of their hair loss and often need a space where they can try the wigs on alone. Cathy’s goal is making these women feel “at ease and happy again.” She says many walk out with a whole new outlook on life and

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can feel confident again about their appearance. Cathy started this store because of her mother who had cancer. “I remember going with her to find a wig and just what a difficult time it was to find one. Hair loss affects so many women and I just thought there really needed to be some options.”

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When I first walked in, I would have sworn that

the wigs were made of human hair. I was shocked to hear from Cathy that most were all synthetically made. They look just as real as actual hair. The wigs are made of different materials and typically range in price from $99 to $399. Cathy sells the wigs as reasonably as she possibly can. Her objective is to increase self-esteem of those who have found it diminished because of their hair loss.

Wigs have come a very long way in recent years.

She says the major complaint of women who come in was that they used to wear a wig years ago, but that

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it was so heavy and scratchy that it wasn’t worth it. The wigs that Cathy sells are very well made and are very lightweight and comfortable. They are meant to be worn all day and they do not feel uncomfortable. HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

The hair can be brushed and combed, and some of the wigs can even withstand a curling iron or straightener at low heat. The Cottage Wig Shoppe offers wigs for all sorts of people, and if someone comes in and cannot find one they like, Cathy has many magazines full of wigs that she can order. “I want to offer wigs for everyone, not just one type of person.” Of course, the wigs are not only available to those who have suffered from hair loss. Wigs can be purchased by anyone, whether it be someone looking for a way to change things up, someone looking for part of a costume, or for any number of reasons. Cathy laughed and said that she has had a few women say that they were going on vacation and wanted a wig so that they did not have to style their hair. Whatever the reason, Cathy’s shop is there to help. The Cottage Wig Shoppe is open from 10am to 4:30pm Tuesday through Friday, and appointments can be made on Saturday. Cathy says many people feel more comfortable coming in after hours when no one else will be around, and she is quite happy to accommodate by booking a private fitting. The shop is located at 137 Second Street in Henderson, Kentucky, across from Hometown Roots. The shop’s website is cottagewigs.com and the Facebook page is The Cottage Wig Shoppe. HF

Kaycee Garner has lived in Henderson her entire life and plans to keep it that way. She loves animals and movies, and enjoys drawing with charcoal and working on local political campaigns in her spare time.

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The Audubon Arts and Music Festival gives back to disabled students within the Tri-State

o you remember going on field trips when you were

Daviess, Hopkins, Christian and Vanderburgh counties.

little? The excitement and anticipation of you and your

Kim McGrew has been coordinating this event for

fellow classmates as the bus came to a stop was like no other.

18 of the 24 years it has taken place, and this event is so

That is exactly how the students who attend the Audubon

heartwarming not only to her but to everyone involved. She

Arts & Music Festival feel each year they are being dropped

puts so much time and effort into coming up with creative,

off. Hosted by John James Audubon State Park, this event

fun themes for students to experience each year. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

is going on its 24th year and in 2010 won a National award.

theme was 50s Rock nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roll. Many of these students may

There are many within the community who may have never

only get to come to this one event all school year, as their

heard of this festival, as it is an event specifically put together

disability may not allow them to take other field trips.

for students with disabilities and by invitation only. This

Audubon wanted to provide a day these amazing students

festival not only serves students within Henderson County

could look forward to every year. Kim has been able to

but those within the Tri-State area, too. Over the years,

watch kids come from elementary all the way through high

students have and continue to attend from Webster, Union,

school who are now coming with the Hugh Sandefur Center,

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an adult learning center in Henderson. “I still get cold chill

he also allows the students to request songs, too. Gage said,

bumps every time I think about it. It’s probably the most

“The first day I did this 18 years ago was actually on 9/11.

rewarding thing I have ever done in my life. You must be

It was happening that morning. It was a Tuesday morning. I

here to experience it. No one understands it until they come.”

remember it vividly. I was tuning my guitar and saw what was

Kim said.

on the news. I was staggered and shocked. Over the years, this

Kim begins working months out planning the festival

wonderful special arts experience has grown and expanded

each year. She sends the applications and photo release forms

out of the ashes of 9/11. It is bringing hope when you felt

to the board office and those are sent to the special education

reason to despair all those years ago. God bless those who

teachers within each of the schools. All paperwork is submitted

support it and put up money to help make it happen.” Gage

ahead of time for t-shirts to be ordered and sorted by day as

said he enjoys seeing the effect music can have on people. He

well as class schedules. This provides Kim and Audubon

has gotten to know these same students over the years, and

enough time to prepare for this three-day event. Each year,

it’s an honor to be there and serve them.

students are grouped together and rotate “classes” every hour.

They try to group the students together based on age level.

themselves on a piece of paper, and the portraits are put onto

This year’s classes were 50’s Rock n’ Roll (music), Portraits

t-shirts with a heat press for them to take home.

with the Pink Lady (Art), Daddy O’s Pottery (potter’s wheel)

In pottery, students are given hands-on experience to

and Cruisin’ with the Animals.

make their own pottery bowl. Albert Bauman, who leads the

In music, students sing songs and play instruments, such

potter’s wheel, said, “I think it’s a marvelous festival. I have

as drums, to songs that go along with the theme for that year.

been coming and working at Audubon for 35 years.” Bauman

John Gage has led this class for 18 years. He looks forward to

explained how this year two physical and occupational

this festival every year. He said he grew up during the 50s,

therapists from the school system came. “The sense of

so he had plenty of songs to play for this year’s theme, but

teamwork, especially this year, was overwhelming. It was a

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In art, students use fabric crayons to draw a portrait of

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delight to be able to interact and work with those folks to come

teacher was amazed, but this is exactly what this festival is all

up with great ideas and solutions for the kids. Some know what

about. It offers hope. It offers excitement, and it introduces

they are doing while others need help to get their hands open or

these students and adults to new interests, new friends and new

around something,” he exclaimed.

opportunities for personal growth.

At the animals stop, they can visit and pet a variety of

animals in the museum gardens.

come for free because of the wonderful sponsors. This year’s

During lunch, students can enjoy face painting, music and

sponsors were the Preston Family Foundation, Friends of

balloons! Every year these classes will change. In the past,

Audubon, Royal Crown Cola, Sureway North and Audubon

they have had a storyteller, a canvas for students to paint and

Museum.

much more. Volunteers are always willing to donate their time.

Henderson County High School sends 6-10 freshman students

eyes is incredible. To get them here and give them opportunities

each year. A different group of students and a teacher will come

to broaden their horizons is a wonderful thing.”

What makes this festival even more special is students can

Kim said, “It’s just fun to see them laugh. The gleam in their HF

each day.

One example of how touching this event can be for students

is of a little girl who attended this year. Her teacher said she never talks but when she saw the animals at the festival she ran over and kneeled beside them and began to speak. Her 18 HENDERSON FAMILY

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driving the future This young couple is set on keeping Henderson’s classic car culture alive. { by: amanda waggener }

“A red 1962 Ford Galaxie 500” is not something that most teenage boys can say they own, but for Dillon Rouse classic cars is a way of life. “My grandfather got it in the late 80s and my dad, Larry Rouse, painted it in the 90s.” Dillon boasts, “I got it in 2013 and built a motor for it. I tracked down the guy that bought it brand new. He used to drag race it. He came to my house to look at it and to tell me stories about things he did in it.” Dillon, in fact, has built two motors for the car and has “reworked almost everything under the hood.” The 19-year-old, who works at Lefler Collision & Glass Repair in Henderson, plans to pursue a career in body work and paint. His love of

the gears. I wasn’t even big enough to reach the pedals. Now I get to drive it around.” His grandfather, Kenny Laughary, known to Dillon as “Papaw,” owns roughly 40 classics and is one of the founding fathers of Klassix Kruisers. Dillon’s great-uncle is the president of the club this year and his grandfather is vice president. “The Klassix Kruisers car club, based in Henderson, is one of the biggest classic car clubs in the tristate area,” says Annie Bentley, classic car enthusiast and Dillon’s girlfriend. “Older people, showing off their cars, telling stories and listening to old classic music” is how she describes the affair. The couple, who began dating shortly after graduating from Henderson County High School in 2017, say that their favorite thing to do together is attend

automobiles comes as no surprise to most given that he was

area car shows. “Many of the Klassix Kruisers members

born into a family of car lovers. Spending large portions

are owners of multiple classics, entering different ones at

of his childhood in a junkyard, he learned how to work on

every show, which keeps the events fresh and exciting,”

cars that predate 1970. “Papaw had a 1966 Ford Fairlane,”

Annie explains.

Dillon recounts. “I used to play in it all the time and shift

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“Keeping the classic car culture alive” is the goal of the HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

club’s two youngest members. “There are very few people in this generation who take interest in the classics and even fewer who are passionate about learning the mechanics of them,” observes Annie. Klassix Kruisers loves Henderson and gives back to the community. The group’s proceeds from the monthly Cruise-Ins go to support the Henderson County School’s backpack program. The backpack program provides nutritious meals for students who rely on school breakfasts and lunches, to ensure that each student has food to eat when school is not in session. A backpack full of food is sent home with the student on Friday and returned on Monday. Proceeds from the group’s annual downtown car show, which takes place in June and features upwards of 100 classic vehicles, goes to create food boxes that are distributed to area families in need around the Christmas holiday. The club’s Cruise-Ins are held on the first and third Saturday of the month at local restaurant parking lots in Henderson, from 6pm-9pm. Information on location can be found by liking Klassix Kruisers on Facebook or by picking up a book of events at Laughary Auto Salvage in Henderson. A little friendly competition offers bragging rights for the winners and facilitates the energy of the night. “Everyone who registers a car or truck gets a voting slip. They then can vote on their favorite old car, 1976 and older, and their favorite new car, 1976 and newer. The same awards are given for trucks,” says Bentley. Entering a classic isn’t required to attend the event and “spectators are always welcome,” she adds. The young couple hope to see the club expand its appeal to a broader range of people in 2019 and are excited to see everyone at their next event. Annie promises anyone who hasn’t tried it out yet that “It’s like a blast from the past and will put a smile on your face.” HF

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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I have an eighth grader and she is really struggling with not doing well in a few of her classes. We have talked to the teacher and she seems to think she needs more practice because she does well on her other things. I hate seeing her struggle and I feel like I do not know how to help her.

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the game in parenting! I can say

and

that with full authority because

recommendations on how you

I work in a middle school and I

can help at home or if they feel

see this happen (or not happen)

additional outside tutoring is

every day. Does your daughter’s

helpful.

ask

them

for

specific

school have an after school program? Many schools in this

Q: My son is 7 years old. He

area have a program after school

struggles staying in his seat at

funded through a Century 21

school, focusing and paying

grant that focuses on homework

attention. I try to think that a lot

with teacher help for an hour

of this is just being a kid. He is

after school followed by a fun

like this at home a little bit too. I

activity for an hour and it is

am not sure how to help him find

FREE. If this isn’t an option,

his focus to be successful because

additional outside tutoring is

I do not really know what he

always helpful for students who

needs for sure. Where would you

just need a little extra help.

start?

Something to consider is the social component to middle

My recommendation would be

school. Is something distracting

to start with your son’s teacher.

her in these classes that wasn’t a

While you are the professional

factor before like friends, a love

when it comes to your son,

interest? Hormones really start

teachers can help you figure out

to ramp up during this time and

how to navigate the education

suddenly a social life is more

piece. Ask your son’s teacher

important than school to a large

specific questions about his

population of students.

Also,

behaviors at school and what

content is getting harder as your

they suggest you do to address

daughter gets older, I remember

these. Guardians, teachers, and

8th grade was about the time I

your child’s doctor can all work

realized that science and math

together to see if this is just

just weren’t my thing and I had

typical 7-year-old behavior or

to work twice as hard as the other

if it is something more. Each

students to make the grades

school has the resources to

I wanted in those areas; this

direct you to someone who can

could also be the case. I know it

help if they suspect that your son

is hard to watch your children

is having some issues beyond

struggle. I would encourage

typical behaviors for his age, so I HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

would start there or at the doctor. If it

Q: My 3-year-old daughter is a runner.

you to move her directly from the car

is discovered that your son needs some

She likes to run in the parking lot or

and into a shopping cart. If this option

additional services at school in order

when we get out of the car. Scares me to

isn’t available make sure you take her

to help him be successful this can be

death. I feel like I have tried different

hand before she gets out of the car.

a game changer; but it is also just as

things but nothing has worked. Now I

Before you head into a parking lot,

likely that he is just an energetic young

just do not even like to take her out in

make sure to remind her of the rules

boy who might need to get out some of

public. Help me leave the house?!

and stick to them. Another way to keep your child from running is to

his extra energy from time to time and his teacher can help him with this too.

A: Having a child that likes to run can

make sure she is engaged. Children

One of my favorite times during our

be very stressful since it can become

love attention and sometimes run to

day at the middle school where I work

dangerous. There are some things you

get a reaction. Try skipping together,

is watching a group of students “dance

can do to be able to take your child in

pointing out something she will

out their extra energy” in the hallway

public again. The first thing I would

recognize, or talking about what you

before a certain period and the teacher

recommend is be ready. Try to notice

will be shopping for in the store! I

participates in this too!

the times or situations when she is

hope this helps!

tempted to run. This will help you Amanda Curlin is the Youth Service Center Coordinator at North Middle School

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be prepared. If she likes to run when you are in the parking lot, try parking next to a cart return. This will allow

Stephanie Dowell is the Family Resource Coordinator at Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center

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family life

insight from an ordinary dad

{ by: danny may }

'twas the month before christmas K

elly and I were at a wedding reception last Saturday night and the couple across the table from us asked Kelly if she had any motherly advice for first-time parents because they are expecting a baby girl the week of Christmas. They weren’t asking specifically about Christmas, but if I had thought about it at the time I would have suggested they should start their own family traditions now and stick to them as the baby grows up. I say that because our first Christmas as a married couple 17 years ago got pretty overwhelming because we tried to visit everybody under the sun. We spent the afternoon of Christmas Eve with my parents, then drove an hour to Kelly’s parent’s house and spent the night there Christmas Eve. Then Christmas morning we drove another two hours to my grandparent’s house (my mom’s parents), visited my dad’s side of the family Christmas afternoon, and drove an hour home Christmas

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night because Kelly and I hadn’t exchanged presents yet. After running that brutal circuit we decided to make our own new family tradition because there was no sane or joyful way we could keep up that pace once we had kids. So we spent our second Christmas morning at home, went to 8am Mass, relaxed at home some more, and then visited family. Now instead of trying to get to every side of the family in two days, we alternate different sides of the family on opposite years or visit some at Thanksgiving and some at Christmas. Another little family tradition we started recently is making “waffle Santas” for breakfast Christmas morning after Mass. Whipped cream beard and hat, cherry nose, chocolate chip eyes. I think we got that idea from Shrek — I can’t remember — but the kids love it. It’s the little things, right? I have friends whose family tradition is that everyone only gets three gifts at Christmas, which is to represent the gold,

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frankincense and myrrh from the Christmas story. They say it helps keep things in perspective, but their “gold” gift is very special and more expensive. Looking back, my mom had little ways of keeping things in perspective when my brother and I were growing up, too. She told us that Santa might bring the presents, but mom and dad still had to pay the bill for everything. I thought that was clever. Somewhere along the line I heard somebody else say they always had some presents from Santa and some from “mom and dad” on the tag, but mom and dad always gave the really good stuff. A few years ago Kelly and I started the tradition of Christmas adventures. We’ve always preferred spending money on experiences rather than trinkets and gadgets, and our boys understand that. So one year we watched a live production of Rudolph. And last year the big box under the tree had pictures that revealed our Christmas adventure getaway. Beau is still in a dinosaur phase so there were tickets to the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, where they have a really cool dinosaur display. And Luke had been saying he wants to be a chocolate maker when he grows up, so there was a picture of a candy store where we scheduled a tour on the way to Indy. They got fewer toys last year, but way better memories.

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Doing an Advent calendar is another small tradition we enjoy as a family. It’s like a countdown to Christmas where you open a new tab each day with a little activity or reading or something like that. Sometimes it’s scriptural, but one year we found a Minions one. Either way, it’s a chance to focus each day on the true meaning of Christmas as the day gets closer. I think it helps slow down time a little bit too because December can zoom by in a flash if you’re not careful. There are certain things we do every year like put our tree up the Saturday after Thanksgiving, but the thing is, some of the best traditions start out completely unplanned. So I would tell that couple, “Yes, make a list, but be ready for those magical moments that just randomly happen.” Those are the ones you may still be talking about 10 or 20 years from now. This year, I’m gonna make it a point to enjoy every day as we tick off those tabs on the advent calendar and make each day count. Hopefully, our best traditions are yet to come. HF

Danny May is the Director of Marriage and Family Life at the Diocese of Owensboro. He and his wife, Kelly, are raising two very active boys, 10 and 8.

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Þ your elf on the shelf can be more nice than naughty

Þ { by: ashley sorce }

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PHOTO BY TAYLOR WEST

OK, parents…raise of hands…does your Elf on the Shelf's crazy antics drive you crazy?! While my kids count down the days that Zippy returns to our house, I have come to dread it. Cleaning up after that elf is just one more thing to add to my never-ending holiday to-do list. And heaven knows Zippy gets into some elaborate mischief. In previous years Zippy has taken a bubble bath in marshmallows, drank syrup in the kitchen pantry, zip lined across the living room, and toilet papered the Christmas tree… just to name a few. Last year though, that crazy elf actually decided to try something different. My daughter had a loose tooth that she refused to pull. It was ready to come out, but she just wouldn't pull it. Zippy gave her a little encouragement to pull the tooth in order to hand it over to his friend, the Tooth Fairy. And my son was struggling with potty training. Zippy gave him some tips on all things #2 — think chocolate chips and a doll house potty. And while Zippy made some typical arrivals each day, like doodling on our framed pictures with a marker, he also taught my kids about kindness and the spirit of giving. One night Zippy left a giant cardboard box in the middle of our living room with a note to fill it with old toys that my kids didn't use anymore. He said once the box was full, he would take it to kids that didn’t have fun toys to play with. I figured this request would be met with sadness over giving away not often used, but seemingly prized possessions, or arguments over who had to give away more. But I was shocked. Both kids loved the idea. Avery, my then 6-year-old daughter, couldn’t wait to fill up the box and wanted to start sorting through toys immediately. Reed, then 2, was a little more hesitant, but saw the excitement from his big sis and quickly jumped on board. He even learned a new word from the process: donate. The kids enjoyed the lesson so much that they filled not one box, not two, not even three…EIGHT boxes sat in my living room, heaping with toys, clothes, shoes, coats and more that were all donated to

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a Women’s Shelter. So this season, I encourage you to have a private talk with your elf about possibly changing his or her routine. Yes, the Facebook posts and Pinterest pins of elves doing funny things are great. I’m not saying for your elf to take away the fun spirit the tradition. But I do think you could take this opportunity to talk to your elf about implementing a few lessons on kindness and how important it is to have a giving heart. Here are some suggestions to offer your Elf on the Shelf: 1 Your elf can leave out fun new stationary and markers for your kids to make notes for family members that live out of town.

2 We’ve all seen the elf making a snow angel out of flour or powdered sugar. You can do this, but also set out all ingredients to make cookies, brownies or other yummy treats. Package them up and deliver to neighbors.

3 The elf can have a jar filled with pieces of paper that say things about your child that makes them special. Leave instructions for your child to do the same thing and give to someone they love.

4 The elf can spill a bag of pet food, but include a gift card to a pet store. Encourage your child to use the gift card to purchase food for the animal shelter or humane society.

5 Your elf can read a book and leave all the material to for your kids to design their own book marks. Then take the book marks to the library and hide them inside of books on the shelf for the next reader to find and keep. HF

Ashley Sorce is the editor of Owensboro Parent and Owensboro Times. She enjoys everyday adventures with daughter Avery (7), and son, Reed (3).

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Henderson has a variety of specialty and one-of-akind businesses with unique gifts, services, apparel, home furnishings and more. Get away from the mass-produced items found online and at big box stores this holiday season and support the small businesses that support our community. Shop, think and love local this year and find your loved ones a gift as unique as Henderson.

Beachbum Farms 131 N Main St, Henderson, Kentucky 42420

As a small business owner, why is Shop Local day important to you? Shop Local Day is important to us as a small business owners because we live in this community, and we are trying to support and grow our community.

What is one new item you are carrying this holiday season? We are excited to have matching adult and kids—size newborn to size 10— Christmas PJ’s!!

What is your go to item if you were to buy a gift from your store for someone? Our go-to item is our appliqued baby gowns—these gowns make a wonderful gift and they are always one of a kind!

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Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC 2746 US-41, Henderson, KY 42420

As a small business owner, why is Shop Local day important to you? We hate to lose business and the related tax revenue to neighboring states. We will do everything we can to keep your business in Kentucky!

What is one new item you are carrying this holiday season? The all-new 2019 full size trucksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra. Come test drive one today!

What is an item you recommend as a gift? A full detail or a spray in bed liner, now available in color match as well as the traditional black.

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BB Rues Children’s Boutique 213 1st St, Henderson, KY 42420

As a small business owner, why is Shop Local day important to you? When someone shops local and supports small business, they aren’t just supporting that business, they’re supporting what makes our town unique. Henderson downtown is growing because of local support. That support is the future of not only small business, but our community.

What is one new item you are carrying this holiday season? I am super excited about several new items this Holiday Season, especially for our boys up to size 8 and our tween girls up to size 14. Definitely worth stopping in to check out.

What is your go to item if you were to buy a gift from your store for someone? It’s hard to pin point one go to item if I were buying a gift. It obviously depends on who I’m buying for which is why I keep a variety of gift options for both boy & girl and baby to tweens in store. And for those hard to shop for, I also have gift cards available.

Rockhouse on the River 212 N Water St, Henderson, KY 42420

As a small business owner, why is Shop Local day important to you? Shopping local keeps money in our community. When local businesses do well, there is more economic growth and job opportunities.

What are your specials during the holiday season? We have happy hour specials every UK game. Daily Special, Monday-Saturday and Monday night trivia every Monday at 7 PM. Our buffet is also offered MondayFriday 11:00 am-1:30 pm.

What’s your go to item to eat at Rockhouse on the River? We are most known for our Strombolis and pizza but we have a great selection of salads and sandwiches also! Pastas will be coming soon.

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shopping small is a BIG

DEAL

{ by: heather salisbur y, downtown henderson partnership }

hop Small Saturday began in 2002 as an initiative to strategically motivate people to buy from local merchants in their community. Henderson has been involved with Shop Small Saturday for the past 11 years, marketing and promoting on behalf of local merchants to attract shoppers to downtown Henderson, KY. Falling in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Shop Small Saturday has become a big deal for small businesses because it helps boost sales for local entrepreneurs. Downtown Henderson has a variety of specialty and one-of-akind shops with unique gifts, apparel, home furnishings, children & baby clothes, furniture, vintage, art, and hand-crafted original items through more than 25 merchants in the central business district. Lindsay Locasto, Executive Director for the Downtown Henderson Partnership, says it is important to support local businesses. Here are her top ten reasons:

Henderson’s Identity Take a stroll downtown and you’ll notice our community has its own unique character and charm. From Simon’s Shoes, the local attorneys, Beachbum Farms, to an antiques emporium, restaurants, yoga studio and beyond, our small businesses contribute to our community’s identity. Community Involvement Henderson small business owners are an integral part of the community in which they live and work and tend to be involved in the local activities. For instance, they may sponsor local children’s sports teams, donate to the Audubon Kids Zone, volunteer for our biggest community events like the W.C. Handy Festival, Bluegrass in the Park, and the Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters Festival. Community Connections Our small business owners help to build a sense of community. Their businesses tend to be people businesses, meaning they are more likely to build personal relationships with their customers, knowing many of them by name. Increasing the Tax Base When we shop at small businesses within our community, our tax dollars stay within the local economy, helping to improve the community by supporting public services, the Henderson County school system, and the Henderson County Public Library. Likewise, local small businesses tend to buy locally as well, pumping more of their profits back into the community than their chain store counterparts, helping with economic development. According to the research firm Civic Economics, for every $100 you spend:

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• In a local small business, $68 stays in your community. • At a local branch of a chain store, $43 remains. • Online, virtually no money stays local.

Local Jobs Small businesses are job creators, and most of those jobs are local jobs. Rather than having to commute to another city, employees work closer to home. A vibrant commercial center creates ample opportunities for these workers to shop at other local small businesses. They grab lunch or dinner from local restaurants, run errands on their break, and grab drinks from local bars. This keeps money local and further creates a tight-knit community vibe.

Entrepreneurship Small businesses are the product of the business owner’s entrepreneurial spirit. By starting a small business, the business owner is taking charge of his or her future. Entrepreneurship fuels America’s economic innovation and prosperity and serves as a key means for families to move out of low-wage jobs and into the middle class.

Innovation and Competition Small businesses, like any business, need to stand out from the crowd in order to survive. They must serve a legitimate need in the community and do it better than their competitors. Having multiple small businesses all striving to be unique, innovative, and better can result in a healthy marketplace and well-served consumers.

Increase in property values A vibrant and busy shopping and entertainment area in a town can drive demand to live there, boosting the value of the homes in the neighborhoods.

Support for Nonprofits Local businesses support good work in our community, such as Habitat for Humanity, the Ohio Valley Art League, and local animal shelters. Studies show that nonprofits receive 250 percent more support from small businesses than large ones.

10 Diverse, Locally Made Products and Services One-of-a-kind and locally made products can attract customers to a community, bolstering our tourism and contributing to the local vibe. Locally made goods, such as soaps and lotions from LuciaSoapsEtc LCC, are attractive to residents who want to minimize their carbon footprints, support local businesses, and keep their tax dollars close to home. HF

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things to do this

winter break The winter blues are real. It gets dark early, and it’s too cold to play outside. Don’t let those gloomy days get you down. There is plenty to do in and around Henderson during the winter months to keep your family busy. Listed here are several shows, activities and events your family might enjoy this winter!

2 HIT THE ICE-SKATING RINK It isn’t winter without ice skating. Spend an afternoon with the family at Swonder Ice Arena in Evansville, IN or Edge Ice Center in Owensboro, KY. Never ice skated before? No problem. Edge Ice Center offers a “Learn to Skate” program for ages 3 through adult. Have a little one interested in hockey or figure skating? These classes offer skills and techniques for those, too. Let this winter be a time of learning and fun on the ice rink for the entire family!

3 Cheer on Your Favorite College Basketball Team

Get together with other fans on game days. Even better, purchase some tickets and hit the road to watch your favorite team play. Regardless if you watch your team on TV or on the court, the entire family will enjoy the excitement of the game this winter!

1 Visit ICE! at Gaylord Opryland ICE! Is back with an all new theme featuring the Dr. Seuss classic, How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Watch how the Grinch tries to steal Christmas from the Whos through interactive ice sculptures and displays that total 2 million pounds of ice. The holiday attraction is kept at 9 degrees featuring four two-story tall ice slides. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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4 Experience Paw Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” “No job is too big; no pup is too small.” Roll with the PAW Patrol as everybody’s favorite heroic pups race to the rescue on the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race. When Mayor Goodway goes missing, Chase, Marshall, Skye and the rest of the PAW Patrol will need to team up with Ryder to save Adventure

things kids say When he isn’t delivering gifts, what do you think Santa does during his time off?

Bay’s mayor and stop Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger from winning the race. Shows will be held in Indianapolis on December 29 & 30 in Nashville on January 26 & 27. For more information, visit pawpatrollive.com

“He decks out his sleigh for the demolition derby and then goes home and drinks hot cocoa by the fire.” - AJ, age 10

“He plays with Dinosaurs.” - Cole, age 3

“He goes to the beach of course!” - Averie, age 7

5 Go Watch the Evansville Thunderbolts

The Evansville Thunderbolts are part of the Southern

“Eats ice cream and has fun with Mrs. Clause.” - Aiden, age 4

“He turns into a monster.”

“He gets and makes all the toys. Sometimes he goes sledding for fun.”

- Memphis, age 3

Professional Hockey League. They are shown support from across the tri-state area. Their season began October 19 and goes through April 6. The kids are sure to enjoy this exciting, fast-paced game during the winter months. Dress warm, put on your fan wear and head on over to the Ford Center to

- Peyton, age 6

“Napping.” - Zane, age 7

cheer them on!

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“He takes care of the North Pole and makes sure his reindeer are fed.” - Carsen, age 7

There is nothing better than watching a good movie on a cold day, and around the holidays are when many new movies are released. “Ralph Breaks the Internet”, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” and “Bumblebee” are only several hitting the big screen very soon at a theater near you!

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“He goes to Holiday World.”

“Checking his naughty list.” - Emery, age 10

- Tate, age 3

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Random Acts of Kindness for Christmas

What better way to celebrate the holidays and show your children the real reason for the season than to encourage them to show random acts of kindness? Here is a fun list of ideas for kids of varying ages to do, some with a little help from Mom and Dad. We have even made it easy for you — cut these right out of Henderson Family and keep them in a jar. Have your child draw out a random act of kindness each day as you prepare for Christmas.

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Go through your toys and donate ones you don’t play with to a shelter or church nursery.

Take a treat or note to a neighbor or friend who could use a pick-me-up.

Donate food to a local shelter.

Write thank you notes or put together care packages for those who are serving our country in the military.

Donate pet supplies to the Humane Society and go pet some of the animals.

Have a bake sale or fundraiser and donate all the earnings to a local charity.

Help a sibling do a chore or other job.

Go buy inexpensive socks, beanies, and mittens (the Dollar Store has lots of great ones!) and deliver them to a homeless shelter.

Donate books you no longer read or need.

Leave some extra money in the vending machine or even tape it to the outside with a note that says “This treat’s on me!"

Bring breakfast to your school teacher.

Buy a little treat or give a thank you note for the cashier at the grocery store.

Leave a little treat in the mailbox for the mailman.

Tape some money to the gas pump for the next person who gets gas.

Take a treat to the local fire station.

Babysit for a single parent so they can have some alone time or even get some Christmas shopping done.

Fulfill an angel tree request.

Volunteer at church or a local shelter.

Go to a nursing home and visit – take around candy canes and wish them a Merry Christmas.

Invite someone who lives alone over for dinner.

Write grandparents a letter / draw a picture and mail it to them.

For one day, try to pick up at least three pieces of trash wherever you are.

Pay for the person behind you in a fast food drive-through.

Take a treat and/or thank you note to the janitors, librarian or cafeteria workers at your school.

Make a treat and a Christmas card for the school bus driver or crossing guard.

Put together a full Christmas dinner (turkey, potatoes, gravy, rolls, etc) and drop it off at someone’s house who could use it. Ring the doorbell and run away so it’s anonymous.

Donate coloring books to the hospital waiting room.

Sit with someone at lunch that looks lonely or that doesn’t have very many friends.

Offer to take the neighbor's dog for a walk.

Compliment at least 5 people in one day (this is also a great challenge for adults!).

Hold the door open for people behind you.

Do an extra household chore without being asked.

Smile at every single person you see for one whole day.

Make a homemade bird feeder and hang it outside (like a pinecone rolled in peanut butter and birdseed).

Write a thank you note for a teacher or coach or someone who has influenced you and mail it to them.

Tape bags of microwave popcorn to the Redbox rental machine.

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how to

commit to your

new year’s resolutions

On January 1, many of us set out to achieve one, or a list, of New Year’s Resolutions. Cut back on sugar, hit the gym, stay off social media, etc. However, we often find it much harder to stay committed to those resolutions than we thought. On paper they seem much easier to check off our list. We may start off great making it a month or two, but as the year continues it becomes easier to say, “Maybe next year.” Here are a few tips to remain committed to those not-so-easy resolutions.

Make Family Resolutions

make sure you stay on track. Someone who won’t

When the entire family is involved, it is much

forget. Someone who will keep you encouraged

easier to stay committed, and spending time

and motivated when you feel like giving up.

together is important. Consider it as a family

When the tough gets going, they will be there for

bucket list to check off for the 2019 year. It will be

support, and you’ll be glad you had them there to

something fun for the entire family. Even if you can’t check off everything, making it a goal to do at least one, if not more, allows everyone in the family to be more determined to make it happen. Whether it’s costly or inexpensive, you will be able to budget and plan. Place each individual goal in a jar and let the kids “draw” what family resolution you will be working towards first. For example, no electronics at the dinner table.

Have an Accountability Partner

help keep you on track.

Set Reasonable Goals Often when we set a new resolution, we feel we must be all in or not at all. For example, many want to commit to joining the gym and going five days a week. Working out daily is wonderful, but if we have been out of the habit of exercise for quite some time then making it to the gym everyday of the week might be a bit more challenging. Start with two to three days.

If you have personally made resolutions you are

Then once you are back in a routine, it will be

determined to achieve, choose someone who will

easier to add to those days. With the busyness

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of kids, work and family, if we find making

before. You are sure to find some excitement

it every day is too hard it’s easier to give up

of trying something new and finding more

completely. When we start with a smaller

determination in doing so.

goal, it allows us more flexibility starting out to see what days and times work best with our lifestyles. It is also easier to commit for a month at a time starting out, regardless of the resolution you have set. Think a month at a time rather than a full year.

Mix Things Up Many times, we start out with the same resolutions year after year. Sometimes we do great and commit to it the following year. Other times not so much. If those resolutions

Reward Yourself No matter how big or small our resolutions are, we should be proud when we stick to them. Keep track of every day you have been successful. You may write in a calendar or tally mark on a notepad. Then decide on a timeframe that will keep you motivated. For example, every two months of succeeding at this resolution you’ll treat yourself to a new pair of shoes or an ice cream sundae. You

have been challenging, it is easy to start the

can also treat yourself at the end of the year

year off feeling discouraged over something

to something bigger you have been wanting.

we haven’t even started yet. Why not come

Just a fun way to keep you motivated and

up with new resolutions each year? Make

encouraged as you are trying to stay on track

a list of resolutions you have never made

with your resolutions.

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Rich & Creamy

hot chocolate

{ photos and recipe by: jamie alexander }

As we transition into the coldest months of the year, hot chocolate pretty much becomes an necessity. While I’m all for the convenience of store-bought cocoa packages for a quick cocoa fix, once in a while it’s nice to splurge on some rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate. If you have a little extra time one night for a tasty treat, give it a try and see which one you prefer!

Salted Caramel

Salted caramel hot chocolate is the perfect drink to introduce you to the winter months. INGREDIENTS: 1 1 cup heavy cream 2 2 cups milk 3 1 cup bittersweet chocolate (chopped or chips) 4 2 tbsp sugar 5 Salted Caramel Sauce (to taste) RECIPE: 1 Dissolve the sugar in a small saucepan of milk & cream over medium heat until the sides start to bubble 2 Melt the chocolate by microwaving and stirring in

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30-second intervals. 3 Turn the heat off the milk and whisk in the melted chocolate mixture 4 Whisk in salted caramel sauce to taste 5 Top with your favorite garnish (including more caramel sauce)! Salted caramel sauce: Heat 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of water in large saucepan on high. Stir constantly until boiling mixture reaches an amber color (be careful, it burns quickly after this color!). Remove from heat and slowly whisk in 2/3 cup of room-temperature heavy whipping cream. Once that’s incorporated, mix in 4 tablespoons of butter, then 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then salt (preferably fleur de sel or other finishing salt) to taste.

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Peppermint

Peppermint is a classic when it comes to winter flavors. To add a “twist” to this hot chocolate, try adding some frozen whipped topping cut into winter shapes! INGREDIENTS: (Use ingredients 1-4 from salted caramel hot chocolate) 5 2 drops peppermint extract 6 1/8 teaspoon of salt RECIPE: (Follow steps 1-3 for the salted caramel hot chocolate.) 4 Whisk in 2 drops of peppermint extract and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. 5 To make your hot chocolate extra sweet, stir it with a candy cane before garnishing with your favorite toppings. Whipped Topping Shapes: Mix 1/4 cup of water with a tub of cool whip. Spread the whip into an even layer on top of wax paper (about 1/2 to 1 inch thick). Freeze several hours or overnight. Once frozen, cut out shapes with cookie cutters (work quickly - these melt fast!) Jamie Alexander Jamie Alexander is a nationally-published portrait and commercial photographer, Tanner Publishing Co. staff photographer, and owner of JAA Studios. She is also a recipe developer and blogger for “Lavender and Lenses” - a blog focused on healthy recipes and international travel. Follow her culinary instagram at @ lavenderandlenses

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Sunday Tumbleweed 1 free kids meal for every adult entree

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

Tuesday

Pizza Hut 1 free kids meal per adult entree (buffet only)

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

Saturday Tacoholics 1 free kids meal per adult entree

Ongoing

Golden Corral Ages 4-12 $1.99 5-9pm Ages 3 and under eat free

Brown Bag Burgers 1 free kids meal with purchase of 2 adult meals—breakfast, lunch, or supper.

Denny’s 2 free kids meals per adult entree ($6 or more) from 4-10pm. Kids drinks are .99.

Shoney’s Kids under 4 eat free with adult purchase. Kids drinks are .99.

Fazoli’s .99 kids meal with adult purchase 5-8pm

Wendy’s $1.99 kids meals after 4pm promotion certain times of the year. Call for details.

*The Kids Eat Free list is subject to change. Please contact restaurants to ensure their participation. Restaurants, please contact lyndi@tannerpublishing.com with additions or corrections.

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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 or email lyndi@tannerpublishing.com

Ĩ ONGOING EVENTS

FREE BLOCK PARTY

Mondays, Nov. 19th & 26th @ 4-5pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Bring your imagination for fun, creative building activities with Legos, Duplo blocks, Tinkertoys, Lincoln Logs, and anything else we can find to build with in the library! This is for ages 3-11. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE READ, SING, AND PLAY Mondays, Nov. 19th & 26th @ 6-7pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Reading, singing, and playing are three of the best early literacy practices for young children. Join us for fun stories, songs, crafts, and playtime for the entire family. This is for ages 2 and up. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE TODDLER TALES Wednesdays, Nov. 21st & 28th @ 10-11am Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Toddlers are little people in a big world, constantly learning and developing. Join our fastpaced storytime, with puppets, flannel boards, music, and movement, followed by playtime in activity centers. This is for ages 0-3. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE LIL’ EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AND MORE! Thursdays, Nov. 22nd & 29th @ 10-11am Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Talking, singing, reading, writing and playing is what a Lil’ Explorer does! Each week we will explore various themes while we travel through stories. This is for ages 3-5. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE MINECRAFT Thursdays, Nov. 22nd & 29th @ 4-5pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Did you know we have Minecraft at the library? Registration is required, and space is limited. This is for ages 7-11. HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE VOLUNTEENS Mondays, Nov. 19th & 26th @ 4-5:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Make a difference in someone’s life by volunteering at the library! Make new friends, share your talents, and learn new things as you impact library service. This is also a great way to earn service hours for clubs, church, or your college application! Ages 12-18. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE GAME ON!

Tuesdays, Nov-January @ 4-6pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. 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: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE GIRLS WHO CODE Wednesdays, Nov. 21st & 28th @ 4-5:30 pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Calling all middle school girls! If you want to learn to create mobile apps, games and websites, join Girls Who Code. No experience necessary -just enthusiasm and willingness to try new things! Registration is required; sign up today. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE TEEN THURSDAYS Thursdays, Nov. 22nd & 29th @ 4-5:30 pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Hey teens, come hang out after school and join in book club discussions, play games, get creative, and learn science & technology. Every Thursday will be a new discovery! Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE CREATIVE WRITING Thursdays, December 6th & 20th and Jan. 3rd & 17th @ 4:30-6pm Henderson County Public Library

101 S. Main St. We will explore creative writing such as fiction, poetry, etc. All skill levels are welcome. We will participate in writing prompts and sharing and critiquing personal work. Sharing one’s own work is not required but is highly encouraged. Please bring your own materials, please do not bring any personal work over 5 pages. Contact: Laura Osterfeld at losterfeld@hcpl.org FREE FABULOUS FIBERS III

Monday, November - January @ 10am-5pm John James Audubon State Park 3100 US-41 As the brilliant beauty of the fall foliage cover the grounds at Audubon State park, so will the walls of the John James Audubon Museum with “Fabulous Fibers III”. The textile exhibit will fill the lower and main levels of the Museum. Fifteen talented Fiber Artist from Indiana and Kentucky will exhibit their fabulous artworks. Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-827-1893 CATES FARM November-December 11th Fridays 4-9pm, Saturdays 10am-9pm, Sundays 1-7pm 8132 Pruitt Agnew Road Head on over to Cates Farm for some family fun. Enjoy a 10-acre pumpkin patch, 10-acre corn maze, hayrides, jump pad, barrel train, pumpkin painting, play area for the children, straw maze, corn box, and much more. Cost: $7 for ages 3-11/$9 for ages 12-adult. Children under 2 are free with paying adult. Contact: 270-823-6150

Ĩ DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS

FREE MONDAY MOVIE

Monday, November 19th @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Save some money by coming to the library for a free showing of a newly released movie on a big screen! We’ll even give you free popcorn! No registration is required Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE THANKSGIVING HARVEST FEST

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Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Help celebrate Thanksgiving with a Happy Harvest Fest! We will make cute turkey crafts, play fun harvest-themed games, eat yummy fall treats and go on a turkey hunt in the library! Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

THANKSGIVING BREAK WED, NOV. 21 FRI, NOV. 23

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Saturday, November 24th @ All-Day Shop at your favorite local stores to show your support for their businesses!

To Sponsor or Purchase Tickets contact VIC Office. Cost: $25 Contact: 270-831-2273 FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Monday, December 5th @ 5:30-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Join us for a Christmas themed movie night with popcorn and pajamas! Doors open at 5:15. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE CHRISTMAS KARAOKE/SING-ALONG Thursday, December 6th @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Who doesn’t like to sing Christmas carols? Join uses we celebrate the season with singing and snacks around the Victorian Christmas Tree. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TREE

Thursday, November 29th @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Sue Berry and the United Daughters of the Confederacy will discuss Victorian customs and how they relate to our current celebrations. Participants will assist in decorating a tree with items available during that time such as ribbon, oranges, popcorn garland, dried flowers, and more. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

LITTLE REMBRANDTS--REINDEER ON CANVAS Friday, November 30th @ 10:30am – 11:30pm John James Audubon State Park Museum 2910 US-41 Personalize your Reindeer on canvas using your child’s hand and footprints. A memory to cherish for years. Children ages 3-8, along with a parent or adult are invited to attend. Fee includes the canvas and all materials. Sign up today. Preregistration is required. For ages 3-8. Cost: $8. Contact: Miss Kim at 270- 827-1893 FREE TEEN LASER TAG

Friday, November 30th @ 5:30-8:00 pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. The library may be closed, but the fun has just begun! Join us after hours for laser tag and pizza. Grades 6-12 only. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE GENEALOGY LUNCH BUNCH Friday, December 7 @ 12pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. What is Genealogy Lunch Bunch? 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: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

ACT PRACTICE TEST Saturday, December 8th @ 9am-12:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Sharpen your test-taking skills with a free, fulllength practice ACT. This test is open to students in grades 7-12. Please bring pencils, calculator, ID (if possible), and a bottled drink/snack. The test will last approximately three hours. Participants will get an answer key immediately following the test and will be allowed to take home all materials to study and go over results. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

HENDERSON CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday, December 1st @ All-Day Get in the Christmas spirit and ring in the holidays with a parade down Main Street.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS - HOME TOUR 2018 Saturday, December 8th @ 10am - 4 pm Get into the holiday spirit with a self-guided home tour of area homes. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. You may purchase tickets at Third Street House, The Gold Mine and The Elm’s beginning Thanksgiving weekend for a $25 donation. Contact: basham.cheryl@gmail.com

TASTE OF CHRISTMAS Monday, December 3rd @ 4:30-7pm Rookies Sports Bar 117 Second Street

FREE AB CHANDLER’S PTA 5TH ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR/BURGOO Saturday, December 8th @ 10am-4pm AB Chandler Elementary School

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11215 US Highway 60 W Corydon, KY 42406 We are excited to announce AB Chandler PTA’s 5th Annual Craft Fair/Burgoo! Delicious Burgoo by the gallon, unique and well-loved craft and direct sales vendors, silent auction, great food, Santa and more! Burgoo cost is $20 per gallon which includes container and carrying bag. Event is open to the public and FREE to enter! Complete your holiday shopping, as we have opened our entire school to vendors this year! We have space for up to 72 vendors! Proceeds from the event will be used towards updating our school library! Our PTA thanks you all for making this our biggest fundraiser of each year! Sponsorship opportunities also available! Contact: Rachel Trout at abcptaky@yahoo.com ANTHEM LIGHTS Saturday, December 8th @ 7:30-10pm Preston Arts Center 2660 S Green St Signature Season Sponsor, Owensboro Health, and Old National Bank, Colonial Assisted Living & Independent Living • Henderson, KY, Edward Jones, United Community Bank, South Arts, & the National Endowment for the Arts are proud to present: Anthem Lights! This pop Christian group originating from Nashville, Tennessee shares their innovative, high-energy pop foursome with soaring vocals and hearts bent on ministry at this special Christmas show. Cost: $19 & $29. Contact: Alex Caudill 270-826-5916 FREE CHRISTMAS AT THE LIBRARY

Sunday, December 9th @ 1:30-4:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and our favorite! Celebrate Christmas with us throughout the library. We will have crafts, snacks, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus! Bring the entire family for an evening of holiday spirit! Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE BEYOND THE BOOK

Monday, December 10th @ 6pm. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. We will be discussing Edgar and Lucy by Victor Lodato. Contact: Laura Osterfeld at losterfeld@hcpl.org FREE BINGO @ THE LIBRARY

Thursdays, December 13th @ 11:30am12:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. 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.” HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. 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: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE CHRISTMAS TRIVIA

Thursday, December 13th @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Question: What popular holiday activity tests your knowledge of Christmas past and present? Answer: Christmas Trivia, of course! Come on your own or in a group to test your Christmas IQ. Spectators are welcome. Let us help you get in the Christmas spirit! Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-8263712

TUES, DEC. 25

FREE NOON YEAR’S EVE

FREE MAKE-N-TAKE SATURDAYS

Saturday, December 15 @ All day Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Do your kids love to be crafty? Stop by the Children’s Department to make a craft and take it home. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE MONDAY MOVIE

Monday, December 17th @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Save some money by coming to the library for a free showing of a newly released movie on a big screen! We’ll even give you free popcorn! No registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

CELEBRATION Friday, December 28th @ 11:30am-1pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. 5,4,3,2,1 Happy New Year!!! Parents bring your kids to the library on for our “Noon Year’s Eve Party”! We will have crafts, snacks and a countdown to noon with a balloon drop. Do not forget your cameras and your festive new year’s attire! Registration is strongly encouraged. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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FREE GENEALOGY LUNCH BUNCH

Friday, January 4th @ 12pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. What is Genealogy Lunch Bunch? It is a roundtable

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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: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE IPHONE AND IPAD BASICS

Monday, January 7th @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Do you want to get better or become more efficient in using your iPhone or iPad? Come learn the basics in mastering the features and functions, understanding the settings, and learn how to use OverDrive and hoopla. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE TEEN HOMESCHOOL MEETUP

Wednesday, January 9th @ 1pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Come to the homeschool meetup & explore a monthly theme through crafts, STEM-based activities, and other educational opportunities. Themes will be announced monthly. Grades 6-12. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE BINGO @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, January 10, 2019 @ 11:30am12:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. 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: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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FREE BEYOND THE BOOK

Monday, January 14th @ 6pm. Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. We will be discussing My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan Contact: Laura Osterfeld at losterfeld@hcpl.org FREE INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Monday, January 14th @ 2-3:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. The New Year is a perfect time to reflect and make new resolutions. Why not start 2019 by signing up to take a class to improve your computer skills? Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE ADULT COLORING @ YOUR LIBRARY

Thursday, January 17th @ 5:30-6:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. 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: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE WII FOR ADULTS

Tuesday, January 22nd @ 11:30am-12:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Adults are invited to come by for a fun time playing electronic Wii games such as bowling and tennis. No registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE NOONTIME BOARD GAMES AND

CARDS WITH OTHER ADULTS Thursday, January 24th @ 11:30am12:30pm

Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Drop in for an hour of afternoon fun playing chess, checkers, cards, & other board games with other seniors. No registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE GET YOUR CRAFT ON

Thursday, January 24th @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. 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: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE TEEN LASER TAG

Friday, January 25th @ After Hours Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. The library may be closed, but the fun has just begun! Join us after-hours for laser tag and pizza. Grades 6-12. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE EXCEL BASICS

Monday, January 28th @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library MPR 101 S. Main St. Come join us for a session that will help you become familiar with Excel spreadsheets. You will learn to enter data and formulas, create charts, move and copy data, format text, preview and print worksheets, and more. Some knowledge of computers and the mouse would be helpful. Class size is limited, so reserve your seat today. Feel free to bring your own device. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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