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Contents

Teaching Bicycle Safety One Ride at a Time Local bike-enthusiast leads community bike rides.

Building a Community of Women Through Running Henderson welcomes the trail sisters

Second Chances Henderson native overcomes addiction and ppens treatment center to help others

October // November 2020

IN EVERY ISSU E

child—here is a mustread list for the season.

M AKIN G IT

34 Calendar 6 local things to do this season.

6 From the Editor 7 The Buzz 8 Parent Profile

10 Recipe These popcorn balls are sure to be a hit for your Halloween fun this year! 12 Craft Time Cut down on stress this Thanksgiving and have your kids craft your tablescape.

DISCOVER

22 The Book Nook There is nothing better than reading with your

OU T & AB OU T

36 Kids Meal Deals When and where to take your kids to eat for the best deals.

FR OM OU R R EADER S

38 Frightfully Fun Photos submitted to our Facebook page 42 Say What? Our readers asked their

kids: “What would you do if you caught your parents eating your Halloween candy?”

SPECIAL SECTIONS

24 Health and Wellness Find tips and advice from some of Henderson’s trusted healthcare providers. 28 Profiles of Henderson Read about local businesses that make Henderson Great.

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EDITORIAL

from the editor

EDITOR

Lyndi Mauk

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

all has arrived in the Bluegrass State, and it’s now time for delicious chili recipes, comfy sweatshirts, bonfires, boots and pumpkin everything. If you are like me, this pandemic has made me even more grateful for the blessings in my life. I appreciate the little things even more, and the precious moments spent with my family.

Jamie Alexander Christina Dalton Kaycee Garner Amanda Waggener Ashley Wedding

This year, it is hard to know what to expect in many areas of our lives. Normally, this is a time where many are gearing up for football season, planning holiday gatherings and getting ahead on Christmas shopping. It’s a little different this year though. Will families be able to gather and travel from miles away to see those whom they haven’t seen in months? Will there be Black Friday shopping? There are many unknowns, but one thing is certain for me and my family, and that is our faith. Whatever happens, we have our hope and each other, and we know we can get through anything together.

COPY EDITOR

Ashley Gleason Do you have a story idea? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestion to lyndi@tannerpublishing.com.

I love spending time outside in the fall. The weather is so perfect. I foresee many trips to the parks here in Henderson to soak up the fall weather, roasting s’mores with the kiddos and quite possibly dressing up in adorable Halloween costumes for nothing other than pictures. Regardless, we will be making the most of this season just as we have these last several months. This is our Health and Wellness issue, and we have many providers sharing tips and tricks on how to stay healthy as we move into the colder months. We have also included everything for the Fall season, from a Turkey Tablescape you can craft at home with your kids to yummy, Halloween Popcorn Ball recipe the entire family can enjoy. Check out our featured stories on the free bicycle rides given in downtown Henderson recently, a new running group for women called “Trail Sisters,” and a local Henderson man who overcame his drug addiction and went on to open his own facility to help other individuals and families in need. Thank you to our amazing advertisers, as you are the reason we are a FREE magazine.

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT DIRECTORS

Brock Quinton Robert Williams Henderson Family is a FREE magazine because of community support. Thank you to the great group of businesses and organizations who advertise. For more information about advertising call 888-304-5416 or email brock@tannerpublishing.com.

DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY

Happy Halloween and Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Andrea Roberson Monica Smith

LY N D I M AU K Editor, Henderson Family Magazine

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Jamie Alexander

Lyndi's Fall Favorites

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Darrin Phegley Chelsie McElfresh

Fall Candles

I absolutely love candles that scream “FALL.” Hot Maple Toddy, Pumpkin Cupcake and Warm Apple Pie are three of my favorite scents for fall. They smell so good, and they just give off a warm, cozy smell for any home. I especially love burning these scents once I have finished cleaning my house. There is just something about a clean and organized house with an amazing smell making its way throughout my home that makes me happy.

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Popcorn Cardigans

Yes, I am that girl who cannot get enough of popcorn cardigans, and I bet I am not the only one. Ha. They can literally make any fall outfit, whether you want to dress them up or down. Throw it on with a simple top or with a cute fall tee, and you are good to go. They are super soft and comfortable and became my go-to last fall. I’m already trying to figure out what new color I need to purchase this year.

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Home Décor

I love home décor, but fall décor is probably my favorite. Whether it’s for the outside or the inside of my house, I love it all. I feel like it makes a house feel so welcoming. From mums to burlap garden flags to pumpkin-themed wreaths, dish towels and picture frames, I could shop for days.

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THE BUZZ

FORMER STUDENT GIVES BACK THROUGH HER CREATIVITY

HENDERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS COLLECT MASKS

Henderson County Schools participated in Kentucky’s “Coverings for Kids” program, where they took up donations for masks, in both adult and child sizes, to keep a collection on-hand for students, faculty and staff. They also asked for donations of masks from any community member who has been making them. These were given to the Family Resource and Youth Service Centers for those families who were unable to purchase extra masks for their children to have a clean mask to wear each day. All donations were dropped off at the Henderson County Board of Education Office.

On Monday, August 10, Kaehler Hape, an alumni of Bend Gate Elementary, shared her creativity with her former elementary school by presenting a piece of artwork representing the school’s mascot, a Gator. The principal of Bend Gate, Mr. Powers, was Kaehler’s second grade teacher. He asked her to paint a piece showing a family of alligators representing different student interests in the painting. “It makes me so happy that students and teachers will walk in and see it every day,” Kaehler said. Kaehler graduated from HCHS in 2014 and earned her Associates Degree in Graphic Design and Advertising Art in 2017. She’s a local painter and graphic designer. “I’ve been expressing my creativity through art since I was 4-years-old,” she said. “After coming back home from college, I’ve been painting and designing anything that the people in this tri-state can come up with. She can design anything from logos to business cards to t-shirts. “Bringing creative ideas to life is my passion and being able to do that for our community on a regular basis gives me purpose.”

24TH ANNUAL HOLY NAME SCHOOL GOLF CLASSIC

Brad Boyd, dedicated supporter of Holy Name School, has organized and conducted a golf scramble each year for the past 24 years, and this year was no exception. On Aug. 24th, 26 teams from around the tri-state came together in support of the school and its endowment fund. The weather was beautiful, and the school was once again blessed by the hard work of Boyd and the supporters of HNS. October // November 2020 . HENDERSON FAMILY

PARENT PROFILE

Lee Jordan TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY? KIDS, PETS, ETC. My wife, Sally, and I have been married for 11 years. We have two wonderful children, Winnie (10) and

WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST REWARDING ABOUT BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR? WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES? I love being an entrepreneur because I get

Albie (8). We have an Airedale terrier,

to see my vision come to life right before

Scarlett (9), and two French bulldogs

my eyes. Henderson has always been very

Maddie (4) and her daughter, Rosie

supportive of me and my style, and that makes it all worth it. Some of the challenges

(2).

may be staying ahead of the trends and WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A

being the first one with the product the

LIVING AND HOW LONG HAVE

public wants. Lord knows I could have used

YOU BEEN IN THIS POSITION?

a couple hundred more fidget spinners.

I’m the owner/operator of Lee’s Barbershop. I’ve been barbering professionally since 2003, opening my own shop in 2009. Recently, I’ve taken a position on the Kentucky Board of Barbering.

WHAT HOBBIES DO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ENJOY? My family and I enjoy spending time outdoors with the dogs and extended family and hanging out with our neighbors. I’ve come to enjoy mowing and gardening. We

HOW DO YOU BALANCE HOME AND WORK LIFE?

are always on the go and try to stay involved in many activities Henderson has to offer.

Balance? What’s that? But, seriously,

And, of course, the TikTok challenges the

it definitely takes work to make sure

kids are always wanting us to do.

everything is taken care of. Lucky for me, I have a great wife that is very organized. What do they say? Behind every successful man there’s a woman. That holds true in my case. We stay very busy, but I wouldn’t change a thing.

HOW HAS THE PANDEMIC AFFECTED YOUR JOB AS A BARBER? The pandemic has definitely been a challenge. We were closed for several weeks, but my customers are amazing. I knew we would be okay. As a small business owner, I’ve been able to adapt quickly to keep my

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT LIVING AND WORKING IN A SMALL TOWN?

customers safe while providing the same great services they expect from us in a safe environment.

I love the personal relationship that I have with my patrons and their

IF YOU COULD GIVE ADVICE TO

families. Over the last 17 years, we’ve

SOMEONE WANTING TO START THEIR

grown up together, and that’s very

OWN BUSINESS, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

rewarding. We’ve gotten married,

My advice would be to just go for it. Taking

had kids, and even experienced loss

the first step is the hardest, but it’s so worth

together. My customers are like

it in the end. As long as your business is your passion, I truly believe success will come.

family.

Photo by Darrin Phegley

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ENJOY TOGETHER

Photo by Jamie Alexander

Making it

CRAFTS, RECIPES, AND ACTIVITIES FAMILIES CAN

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MAKING IT • RECIPE

Halloween Popcorn Balls Recipe and photos by Jamie Alexander

Popcorn balls are always popular around Halloween. The classic type of popcorn balls include some candymaking work (sugar-melting, thermometers, etc) that not everybody is always interested in. That’s why this “melt everything together and be done with it” version is appealing to people like me! You can keep these simple, or dress them up with an extra coat of chocolate and sprinkles to make them Halloween-ready. Have your kids help decorate them to have their own custom, spooky treats! 10 HENDERSON FAMILY

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INGREDIENTS: ›› 1 bag of popped popcorn ›› 1 bag of caramel candies (unwrapped) ›› 3/4 cup Reeses Pieces ›› 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips ›› 4 tablespoons butter ›› Paper straws, or popsicle sticks ›› Sprinkles or candies for “garnish” ›› Optional: 1 tablespoon of heavy cream for “softer” caramel INSTRUCTIONS: ›› Cook unwrapped caramel candies and butter in a medium-sized sauce on low heat, and stir until everything is melted and smooth (if you want a softer caramel, you can also try adding some heavy cream at this point as well). ›› Place popped popcorn and Reeses Pieces in a large mixing bowl, before pouring the caramel mixture on top

and gently folding until all the popcorn/ candy is coated. Let it stand for a couple of minutes to cool down a bit. ›› As the popcorn cools, melt your chocolate chips by placing them in a microwave-safe bowl and microwaving them in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth (stir after each 30-seconds). ›› Grease your hands with butter, and shape the popcorn into baseball-sized balls. Stick a straw in each popcorn ball, before dipping them in chocolate and rolling in your choice of sprinkles/candy. Place on wax paper and let them cool until the chocolate has set. HF

JAMIE ALEXANDER is a nationally published culinary and commercial photographer working as a full-time staff photographer for Tanner Publishing. She has a knack for making tasty food and pretty art. See more of her portfolio at jaastudios.com.

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MAKING IT • CRAFT TIME

This Thanksgiving, why not cut down on your stress and let the kids decorate the tables? They will have fun crafting and you can focus on the real meal! Here are two easy turkey crafts that are perfect for your little ones to make. TOILET PAPER ROLL TURKEY Twist some fall-colored pipe cleaner into the shapes of feathers and glue them to the back of a toilet paper roll. Use scrap paper to design a set of eyes and a beak. Easy peasy—you’re done!

Turkey

Tablescapes Written by Ashley Wedding // Photos by Jamie Alexander

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PAPER BAG TURKEY Paint a paper bag with fall colors on the top— no pattern or specific directions. Let your kids get creative! On the bottom half, paint the bag brown. Fill a brown paper bag with plastic grocery sacks, newspaper or whatever you have lying around. At the dividing point of the brown paint and the colorful paint, tie a ribbon. Add a cute turkey face with scrap paper. BONUS: Instead of table cloths, cover your tables in brown craft paper. Lay out some crayons and markers and let your guests color. Maybe have a hand turkey drawing competition? HF

ASHLEY WEDDING is the staff writer for Tanner Publishing Co. and editor of Owensboro Parent. She enjoys everyday adventures with her husband, Drew, daughter, Avery (8), and son, Reed (5).

Community

THE PEOPLE AND P L A C E S T H AT M A K E H E N D E R S O N G R E AT

Building a Community of Women Through Running

Photos by Chelsie McElfresh

Written by Lyndi Mauk

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WHAT IS TRAIL SISTERS?

unning has been part of Lindsay

has a no-drop policy, meaning no

Locasto’s life for the past 10

While visiting her mom in Nashville

runner will be left behind. The group

years. She has completed half

one weekend, Lindsay wanted to find

runs together. Lindsay stated, “It’s

marathons, the Chicago Marathon

a run she could join during her stay.

about creating a local community to

in 2016 and numerous 5Ks in the

This is when she came across Trail

run in a place they feel safe and secure

local area. She has also been a yoga

Sisters. Although she wasn’t able to

while being in a workout environment

instructor for the past 11 years. Lindsay,

run with the Nashville group that

where they don’t feel insecure. It is

who is the Executive Director of the

weekend, she researched more about

something that women of all different

Downtown Henderson Partnership, has

this organization and what it stood for.

athletic abilities and backgrounds can

really taken up running in the last year,

Lindsay was extremely drawn to their

come together and do for fun. It’s not

especially when the pandemic began.

mission, which is focused on bringing a

to race but to fellowship and be around

For years, Lindsay has been a solo

community of women together through

other women.” Lindsay requested an

runner, and when COVID hit, she found

running. It’s main focus is to increase

application to begin a chapter here in

a group to run with. She said, “I always

women’s participation and opportunity

Henderson and was notified within 10

thought I wanted that time alone, but

in trail running through inspiration,

days of the approval for the Henderson

what I found was running with a group

education and empowerment.

chapter.

held me accountable and encouraged

me to be a better runner.” She was

her own group of women to run with,

introduced to new friendships she

she knew this would be an amazing

JOINING TRAIL SISTERS HENDERSON

would not have found otherwise. Now

philosophy to bring to the tri-state area.

it’s lonely to run by herself, and she is so

All women are welcome, regardless of

a week to run, and currently meets on

thankful she found her running group.

their experience level. The organization

Wednesdays from 5:45-6:45pm at John

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After Lindsay’s experience finding

The Trail Sisters group meets once

James Audubon State Park. The groups

Headed out-of-town? No problem.

have that. I want others to feel that great

first run took place on August 12 and will

Members can find a listing of all the local

feeling I had. That’s what really made me

continue meeting until the time changes.

chapters within the country and where

want to do this. The empowerment I had

Joining the group is free. The runs are

group runs are held in those locations.

of running with others, especially other

all beginner level, and it will be specified

Lindsay said, “When traveling, you know

in the events posted on the Trail Sisters

you have a group of women to run with

Henderson FB page if an upcoming run

and will probably feel a little safer with

will not be beginner level. Runners will be

the strangers you are surrounding

able to maintain social distancing while

yourself with.”

out on the trails. Individuals may wear a

They offer races and retreats each

the friendships that you make and form

mask, but it is not required since everyone

year for their members to participate in.

from running together becomes group

will be outside. The first run had a small

Lindsay expressed her interest in possibly

therapy because you begin to share and

but mighty group, and Lindsay’s hope is

taking our local group out to participate

reflect on your day. You begin to form a

the group will build over time as women

in some of these, based on how well

bond.” Lindsay is hopeful this group of

learn more about the organization and

people respond to the group. “Having a

women will form friendships that go

hears what it brings to our community.

group of women to go and do something

outside of the trails where they can come

It was important to Lindsay to find a time

like that together makes it that much

together and go out for lunch and coffee.

that would work for everyone to hopefully

better,” she said. However, all of the races

come after work. Moms can even bring

and retreats are located out west because

their kids out to the trails if they want,

there are many more trails.

women in this case.”

Not only will women have a group to

run with, but friendships will be formed. The former solo runner stated, “I do think

Lindsay expressed how she doesn’t

want women choosing not to join the run out of fear, especially if they are

too. Audubon will continue to be the

beginners. She knows as a woman herself

home base for their runs as of now, but

WHAT TO EXPECT

she will look at other locations around

When women arrive at Audubon for

that we tend to have insecurities and

the tri-state area as the group grows in

the trail run, they can always expect

can put worry in our minds. She doesn’t

numbers.

to do stretching before and after their

want anyone to have the mindset that

The Trail Sister’s website has a

run.

wearing

they will hold others from going faster or

Henderson community link to find

comfortable running shoes that have

further. “This group is about forming a

information

good support, light clothing, bug spray,

community. We are there for fun. Nobody

and events, but Lindsay will also post

maybe a hat and sunglasses.

is out there training for a race. It is for

information on her personal FB page and

The runner said, “The good thing

the Henderson Tourist Commission’s

about the trails, especially in hot summer

community calendar.

months, is it’s cooler in the shade with

about

upcoming

runs

Lindsay

recommends

tree coverage. It’s not as hot as if you

a community first and fellowship first and running is an added benefit. We want everyone to come and try it out. I would hate for someone not to come because

EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

were to be running out on the pavement.

The Trail Sisters online platform is

With trail running, it’s also a nice change

every runners dream. It allows women

with scenery and easier on your joints

That isn’t what this group is about,” the

to tell their own stories on their online

because you aren’t continually pounding

excited group leader stated. “Everyone is

journal to inspire and motivate each

your feet on the pavement. It’s a totally

welcome!”

other. Discussion groups have been

different experience than being out on

added and are made for new groups,

the road because you are paying attention

way to link community involvement.

like Henderson, to see what has worked

to things that are around you, such as the

It was about getting people within our

best and what hasn’t by offering tips and

tree roots, and more aware of nature.”

community involved with a smaller

advice for new groups starting out.

Trail Sisters has partnered with

this new organization to the women of

national brands, such as Under Armor

Henderson. “I hope it will provide other

and other outdoor lifestyle brands, to help

women the feeling I had when I started

get word out and sell their merchandise.

running with a group. The feeling of new

Their website has a link where members

friendship and camaraderie, and a place

can shop their store for all of their

to go where you feel comfortable and

running needs.

encouraged. When I was by myself, I didn’t

Lindsay is very excited about bringing

they fear they will hold others back.

For Lindsay, Trail Sisters was a good

community in a new and different way, and she is excited to see where this adventure takes the Henderson Chapter of Trail Sisters.

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PATHWAY TO ADDICTION

“I never dreamed I would

up with him when he was caught

own a treatment center, but

and charged with a felony.

God keeps putting things in

then wrote some bad checks to

front of me,” boasts Brandon

buy alcohol. I stole money from

Smiley,

Brighter

my father. I stopped reporting to

Side Treatment in Evansville,

my probation officer,” Brandon

IN. Brandon, who is native of

explained.

Henderson and a 1998 graduate

problems, he decided to move

to Florida and never return to

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owner

Henderson

County

High

His bad life choices caught “I

Running from his

School, had a “great childhood”

Henderson.

and was a “good kid in school.”

short time in Florida, a sheriff

However, life took him on several

knocked on his door and told him

twists and turns before arriving

to come back to Kentucky to face

at the success he found later in

his charges. He did as instructed.

life.

“I got back to my parent’s house

His

Second Chances

PAYING THE PRICE

passion

guiding

around 2am and by 7am every

people with addiction through

SWAT team in Henderson was

their recovery comes from a

at my house,” he says as tears

place of personal experience.

swell in his eyes, “they took me

After

straight to jail.”

graduating

for

But after only a

from

high

school, Brandon began working

at a local video store. There he

in prison. After being granted

befriended a co-worker who was

parole, he was allowed to move

an alcoholic and drank vodka in a

back to his parent’s home where

to-go cup during the day at work.

Struggling with the emotional

established by his parole board

distress of being a closeted gay

and found employment at a local

man, Brandon began soothing

factory. Within a year he found

himself by joining his new

himself in an toxic relationship

friend in drinking vodka. After

and abusing alcohol again.

finding the courage to come out

He agreed to go to rehab,

to his parents, but not finding

which was the turning point in

acceptance with their response,

his life. Brandon checked into

he “jumped back in the closet to

Morehead Inspiration Center in

appease everyone.” This started

Morehead, KY, where he began

a downhill spiral that took him

a very structured program. In

along the path of becoming

2012, after progressing through

an alcoholic. “I had bottles of

the program and arriving to his

vodka in my car all the time,”

5th step, he was eligible for a

confesses Mr. Smiley. “I was even

weekend pass to go home for a

drinking in my bed at night.”

visit. “It was around Christmas

The addiction went to an even

and I was depressed.

deeper level once he discovered

mom and asked her to come get

a friend who would get him into

me.

a local bar without carding him.

she was upset. She told me my

By this time, he had secured

grandmother had just died and

a job at Methodist Hospital’s

that she wouldn’t be able to come

pharmacy and began trading

pick me up. I didn’t care. I had

pills for alcohol.

no empathy.

Brandon served seven years

followed

the

guidelines

I called

I could hear in her voice

I was angry and

began shouting so she hung up on me.”

is bigger than him that created it all.

clinic to service local people suffering

Brandon recalled. “I got reported to the

Something finally made sense to Brandon

with addiction. Inspired by the words

director that I was causing a scene. He

in that moment.

of his dad, who would tell him, “There’s

called me to his office where I told him I

wanted to leave. He told me to get out.

Brandon. The air was better. The color

It was snowing and I was on the side of a

was brighter. I didn’t feel resentful,” the

mountain. He told me to figure it out and

renewed man continued. “I began to try to

leave.” The emotionally exhausted and

fix things that I had messed up. I started

at 3116 East Morgan Ave in Evansville,

angry young man got his things and left

participating in my recovery.” Brandon

has a 70% success rate of its clients

on foot into the cold December air. After

went on to finish his 12-step program

finishing

walking for a while, he recalls stepping

and, to everyone’s great surprise, decided

experiencing relapse. They currently help

over an area that was full of water. The

to stay for an additional three months

approximately 180 addicts find recovery

next thing he remembers is waking up,

after his program ended to become a peer

back in the clinic with no recollection of

mentor. There his passion for guiding

how he got back there. This same scenario

people who are walking through recovery

played out again a short time later when

was fueled. He left Morehead Inspiration

he left, again on foot, and again woke up

Center in 2013 with a new lease on life.

and peer support specialists.

at the clinic with no memory of how he

got back. “I was heading down a very dark

challenges, as life does, but now Brandon

source of shame for him, is now a place

road again,” a somber Brandon concedes,

could face those challenges with a clear,

of pride accompanied with a sense of

as he thinks back on the time.

sober mind. Upon receiving word that his

accomplishment. He smiles and proudly

FINDING BEAUTY IN LIFE

“When we left, I was not the same

Of course, life still posed series of

father had terminal cancer, he became the support that his family needed. “My

always a brighter side, son,” Brighter Side Treatment was established. Brighter Side Treatment, located

the

program

and

not

through the dedicated efforts of a team of people including medical doctors, nurse practitioners, LCSW, health care workers Brandon’s life story, which was once a

will tell anyone, “Hello, my name is Brandon and I’m an alcoholic. I’m not

Brandon’s sponsor in his recovery

dad played a big support role in my

program, seeing that he needed some

recovery and now I was finally the son he

encouragement, invited Brandon to join

always wanted,” a proud Brandon claims.

If you, or someone you know, is

him on a daytrip to the Natural Bridge

“I supported my dad and looked after my

suffering from addiction and would

State Park.

There Brandon and his

mother until my dad died in 2017.” Before

sponsor walked through the beautiful,

rehab, this would have been enough to

Brandon

scenic area as they took in the great

push him towards drinking again, but

office at 812-962-9020 or his cell at

outdoors. As the pair walked over the

now armed with a new outlook on life

bridge, his sponsor challenged him to

and the tools needed to deal with such

stop and take a good look around. He

emotional stressors, Brandon coped with

asked him to observe the variations of

the matter in a healthy way.

colors, the smells, sounds and splendor of it all. He asked Brandon to consider who

ACHIEVING DREAMS

created what he was seeing. He implored

Going back to school and earning

him to consider the higher power that

the credentials needed, he opened a

ashamed anymore. It’s my truth.”

some

help, directly

you by

can

contact

calling

his

270-577-6167. You may also email him at brandon@brightersidetreatment.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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TEACHING BICYCLE SAFETY One Ride at a Time Written by Kaycee Garner // Photos by Chelsie McElfresh

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Local bicycle-enthusiast Nibby Priest has started a much-needed activity in Henderson: community bicycle rides.

hese rides take place on Fridays at 9AM and Saturdays at 8AM and focus on bicycle safety. The Saturday rides are a little longer than those on Fridays, but both days are for all age groups and all skill levels. Mr. Priest emphasized that the rides were “no drop rides,” meaning that no one gets left behind.

Learning Bicycle Safety Some of the primary standards of bicycle safety involve indicating actions verbally. For example, when approaching an intersection, the first person in line should yell out “stopping” and the rest of the bicyclists should repeat the word “stopping” all the way down the line. There are also several hand signals that are used to be properly safe, including gesturing which way one is turning by extending a hand out in that direction. One of the most important rules of bicycle safety is to ride with the flow of traffic. Mr. Priest expressed his concerns for some of the bicyclists he has seen around Henderson, as they were not following proper procedures. “Some people don’t know those basic measures, and in Henderson we have the walking trail on the river, but unfortunately those were not designed for bicycles. Bicycles are not to be on the Henderson Riverfront walking path.” Mr. Priest wants to encourage bicyclists in the area to ride in the road and to follow the rules of traffic.

Encouraging Healthy Exercise Safety is not the only important part of these community bicycle rides. They are also about getting to know the town and encouraging healthy amounts of exercise for all ages. The Friday rides proceed downtown from 11th Street to Sand Lane, then they circle back to 3rd Street. On Saturdays, the route goes out to Highlander Acres and then comes back around to the downtown area. Each ride differs in length, but Mr. Priest believes that both are quite doable even for a beginning bicyclist, especially since the group chooses to be very aware of staying together.

The Start of Something New These bicycle rides started at the beginning of the pandemic. Mr. Priest observed several people that did not know that they were not following proper safety rules. As an avid bicyclist, he believed that he had the knowhow and the ability to help out the members of his community by offering to teach them how to be safer and how to enjoy themselves more during a ride. One recurring member on his community bicycle rides is local teenager, Reagan Abbott, who also benefited from private safety lessons from Mr. Priest. She is one of the primary reasons that Mr. Priest started to spread his bicycling knowledge around Henderson. Leslie Abbott, Reagan’s mother,

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was thrilled to have someone like Mr. Priest available to help her daughter. “Reagan needed to know the rules of the road and how to get across town safely. She needed to gain experience and confidence with someone who knew what he was doing.” Reagan has enjoyed learning about safety and now feels more confident riding her bike around town. “The bicycle rides are always nice. It’s just about becoming familiar with your surroundings and seeing what it’s like to be in a large group. Other than that, it’s just something enjoyable to do on the weekends,” Reagan said. Since the start of these rides, they have grown in popularity and size. “There have just been so many good things that have come out of it. Recently, we had 24 people attend on one ride. I even heard a family of five stay back and continue to ride afterwards that used the proper signal of ‘car up’ when a car was coming their way. It’s just a really good feeling.” Mr. Priest is hopeful that these rides will inspire more people to get out and enjoy the sunshine. The bicycle rides will be continuing until at least the end of September and are likely to go on for longer if the weather permits. To find out if they are still occurring, check out the Downtown Henderson Partnership’s website. 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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ADVICE AND TIPS ON H OW TO M AKE PARENTING AN D L IFE EASIER

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DISCOVER

The BOOk Nook All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library.

The Spooky Wheels on the Bus By: J. Elizabeth Mills A haunted Halloween bus ride that will have children singing with excitement. THE SPOOKY WHEELS ON THE BUS is a humorous Halloween-themed version of the classic song THE WHEELS ON THE BUS...with a few ghoulish tricks and treats up its sleeves! Count from One Spooky Bus up to Ten Goofy Ghosts as this Halloween ride races through town picking up a few unsuspecting passengers along the way.

Spooky Pookie By: Sandra Boynton Pookie gets dressed up for Halloween in this silly board book from beloved and bestselling author and illustrator Sandra Boynton. It’s Halloween! What will little Pookie decide to be this year? Pookie tries on costumes one by one, but somehow can’t find just the right thing. The resolution to Pookie’s dilemma will delight toddlers and their caregivers alike.

Happy Halloween, Mittens By: Lola M. Schaefer Mittens the kitten wants to help Nick get ready for Halloween! But when Mittens tries to paint spooky faces, put up spooky cobwebs, and make orange cookies, he makes a mess instead! Halloween activities take center stage in this sweet beginning reader about Mittens. This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.

Llama Llama: Trick or Treat By: Anna Dewdney Llama Llama picks out the perfect Halloween costume and goes trick-or-treating with Mama and his friends.

Hedgehug’s Halloween By: Benn Sutton Hedgehug’s Halloween, with its delightful illustrations, is the perfect picture book for children who don’t love the spooky side of the holiday. Hedgehug the hedgehog has been invited to a Halloween party! He’s so excited. All his friends will be there. He’s sure there will be pumpkins and treats and all kinds of Halloween fun. But Hedgehug has a big problem. The holiday party is only hours away, and he hasn’t found a Halloween costume. His friends are there to help. Will they figure out a costume for Hedgehug in time? Or will he have to stay home and miss the best party ever?

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parental control a single mom of two kids, ages 3 and 6. I realize “thatI amI work a hard schedule. I want the times that I am with my children to be fun and pleasant. I find myself being cranky and my patience is very thin. I will holler and yell at times and then I feel guilty. Plus it doesn’t help or stop the behavior. I am looking for ways to be more effective without yelling?

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We have all been there especially when you feel tired or exhausted. You are correct though—most of the time yelling is not going to correct any misdeeds. Yelling and hollering is a common behavior that you see among parents. I think sometimes it is our default setting that we go back to when nothing else seems to work. This is not an effective tool with children. Yelling can actually intimidate kids and separate the bond that we are trying to create with our children. Research shows that whether you yell, spank or speak in a normal tone of voice, a toddler has about an 80 percent chance of repeating whatever it was you were yelling at them about within the very same day. And sadly a 50 percent chance of repeating it within a few hours to minutes. The odds are not in our favor. When I read that it makes me think there has to be better ways for me, as a parent, to respond and not create long term damage. One of the most important factors is to control yourself. Easier said than done, right?! Before you get worked up, stop and take a deep breath. Sometimes everything can be handled so much better if we take one minute to calm ourselves before we respond. Instead of giving your child a “time out” give yourself one. If you are upset and worked up, your child is going to feed off of that same energy. There’s nothing wrong with taking one minute to take a deep breath and think about how

you can respond in a calm manner.

Learning behavior is hard and kids are going to

mess up often. When we think about teaching a child something new, we want that to be a positive experience. But when we think about behavior, we don’t use that same lense and we should. We should teach kids how to act accordingly in fun and positive ways. Behavior can be taught with positive encouragement, loving support and guidance from you. I have said this before, but when my child was little I can remember that she hit another child. My response at that time was to smack her hand and say, “We don’t hit.” It was as if I had an epiphany and thought what I am doing makes absolutely no sense. I learned that focusing on the specific behavior that needs to be corrected and teaching why it is wrong has a much greater impact than what I was doing. I think the same approach goes for yelling. When a parent yells, the child has a tendency to focus on the volume of their voice, the redness in their face and think to themselves… Wow, I did all of that, cool!

You will be so much more successful and happy if

you take the time and effort to teach desired behaviors. This is not an overnight fix either but you will get more bang for your buck long term with teaching behaviors versus yelling. You got this!

CHRISTINA DALTON, MSSW, CSW is a Family Resource Center Coordinator for Daviess County Public Schools.

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Health & Wellness

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Baker Family Chiropractic HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED HOW MUCH INFLUENCE OUR FOOD HAS ON OUR HEALTH? It is common knowledge that obesity is linked to chronic illness and over 1/3 of our adult population in this country is obese. It is also true that people can have a normal weight and still have health problems.

We know genetics plays some role in the

development of chronic disease, but we are also seeing a link between environmental influence including what substances we put into our bodies. Nutrition is so key to our health along with regular exercise and preventative wellness care. For many the struggle is knowing what to eat. Baker Family Chiropractic now offers nutrition counseling services through our Well World app, allowing doctors to connect with patients tracking their daily nutrition and helping them live healthier as they reach their weight loss goals. Contact us today to schedule your consult at 270-212-0388.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

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an advanced skin cancer surgery.

Dermatology, began as a small clinic in 1998 and

provided care to area patients once a week. Through the

degrees in Physician Assistant Studies and are Fellows of

Henderson office, we now offer services to the region five

the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

days a week.

Henderson Dermatology is a regional dermatology

patient care by providing the best possible service with

practice with two Board Certified Dermatologists, Dr.

the use of modern technology and the most effective

Michael Crowe and Dr. Artis Truett, and two Physician

treatments available. We strive to be a model by which

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other dermatology practices try to emulate. With a

Dr. Crowe and Dr. Truett are Fellows of the

combined total of more than 90 years of experience in

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specialists will provide reliability, experience, and quality

distinctions and extensive training. Together, they have

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over 25 years of combined experience in MOHS Surgery,

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Ms. Mills & Ms. Jennings have Master of Science

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Elder Advantage Nestled in the heart of Owensboro, Kentucky you will find the shared office space of Elder Advantage, LLC and Meghan P. Johnson Law, PLLC. Nicole Hawkins, a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) ÂŽ with over 16 years of experience in the fields of Asset Protection and Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Benefit procurement, and Meghan P. Johnson, an attorney with over 10 years of Elder Law and Estate Planning experience, share the vision of creating a comprehensive plan for addressing the unique financial and legal issues facing those Kentucky and Indiana senior citizens in need of long-term care. The goal of Elder Advantage and Meghan P. Johnson Law is not just to access potential benefits while preserving as many assets as possible, but also to ease the exhausting burden to caregivers, so that time spent with their loved one is focused on quality instead of minutia. Meghan, Nicole and their respective team members are uniquely committed to the combination of fighting tenaciously to protect the rights of their clients while handling the stressful situations of their client family groups with compassion, empathy and respect as they traverse such a difficult season in life as caring for the needs of their aging loved ones.

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Whether they’re new to the area, or they’ve been around for years, these businesses are a big part of what makes Henderson great! But it’s not just the businesses, it’s all of the owners, employees, and their families that call this city home. And it’s their willingness to invest in and give back to our town that truly makes Henderson a great place to live.

Photos by Jamie Alexander

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ERA First Advantage Realty

At ERA First Advantage Realty, we asked our agents, “What makes Henderson great?” The overwhelming response was

“community.” Although Henderson may not have as much diversity as a huge city, we are made of people from all sorts of backgrounds, ways of life, and personal challenges and achievements. Despite our differences, the Henderson community makes sure everyone is respectfully acknowledged and supported. And that has been made abundantly clear in 2020. Due to the community support, a lot of Henderson’s small, family-owned businesses have been able to pull through this rough year. Even in the midst of a pandemic, Henderson takes care of their own. Schools have adapted to make sure students are taken care of by learning new ways to teach, and providing lunches when they were needed most. Many restaurants had to change the way they had done business for years, but they still manage to serve our community. Businesses worked with their employees to help them operate in the most convenient way possible, by changing schedules so parents could take care of their children, or allowing them to work from home. People kept others’ spirits high by putting chalk messages in driveways, or putting Teddy Bears in windows for the kids. The community support and love for each other is unwavering.

Henderson’s people are one of its strongest assets, but it also offers wonderful river views, choice Downtown locations,

and beautiful subdivisions. It’s centrally located to many large cities, but small enough to have a true sense of community. All these things make Henderson a great place in which to live or work. ERA First Advantage Realty understands this, and we work hard to continue to make Henderson great. Like the people we serve, our agents all have things that make them different. But as agents of ERA First Advantage Realty, we form one strong team that is capable of handling our clients and customers needs, and make our community the best that it can be.

270.577.8701 // WWW.ERAFIRST.COM

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Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC

Since 1952, the ATA Henderson team has been a part of this community. Henderson has allowed

our CPA and advisory services firm to evolve over the years. It has been and will be an honor to continue to do business with our family and friends.

Henderson has proven to be a town that offers large opportunities, while remaining loyal and

vested in their small business owners. Henderson embodies all the characteristics of a small town while affording residents and business owners the chance to thrive and succeed. Henderson is a place we want to grow. We want our children to learn here and know that they have opportunities right here at home!

In uncertain times, communities rely on each other more than ever. They pull together to sustain

and outlast any obstacle they may be facing. Over the last few months, Henderson has proven its resilience, and ATA is delighted to help provide guidance and advisory services to our affiliates within the community. Our goal is to ensure that our community flourishes, supports one another, and sparks innovation to continuously improve. We want to thank you for allowing us to serve you.

300 FIRST ST. // 270.827.1577 // WWW.ATACPA.NET

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Independence Bank

If these unprecedented times have shown us anything it’s

that some things remain unyielding no matter the circumstances; like Henderson being a great place. That’s why when it comes to community involvement, not even a pandemic could discourage Independence Bank from donating their time and talents.

The Real Men Wear Pink campaign is an initiative of the

American Cancer Society that raises awareness and money for their breast cancer initiatives. With donations at an all-time low due to COVID-19, the organization decided to expand the campaign to Henderson. Independence Bank was quick to jump on board with Loan Officer, Cory Bridges, representing the Bank.

“We’ve heard of so many non-profits struggling after having

to cancel their fundraising events and we wanted to be part of the solution. That’s part of what makes our community so remarkable is that in times of need, everyone comes together to support one another,” said Jim Davis, Independence Bank President

To donate, visit the Real Men Wear Pink website.

1100 BARRETT BOULEVARD // 76 S. GREEN STREET // 2610 ZION ROAD WWW.1776BANK.COM

Henderson County Cooperative Extension Service

Kentucky Cooperative Extension serves as a link between the counties of the Commonwealth and the state’s land grant

universities to help people improve their lives through an educational process focusing on their issues and needs. We emphasize: Valuing diversity and capitalizing on its potential to strengthen programs; Being locally driven, flexible, and responsive; Identifying and supporting high priority statewide programming thrusts; Educating people to solve problems, make decisions, and embrace change; Applying knowledge and research-based information; Accomplishing work through collaboration, volunteerism, and leadership development; Fostering an empowered and contributing people; Developing youth, adults, families, and communities; Fostering effective lifelong use of personal and natural resources.

The Henderson County Cooperative Extension Service is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am-4:30 a.m.

Please note: The photo was taken pre covid-19 and masks were not required.

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Braco, Inc. Braco, Inc. is a locally owned and operated waste removal, trucking and temporary fence company. It was started in 2008, serving only a few customers in Henderson. It has now grown into a well-known and respected business, serving many within the tri-state area. Braco strives to maintain great customer service because we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be where we are today without our loyal customers. We at Braco know how much it means to support local businesses and have live interaction with people. Therefore, we aim to provide the same service to our customers. We are proud to live and serve the Henderson community and its surrounding areas.

270.826.3867 // WWW.BRACOINC.COM

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Out & About

EVEN T S AN D ACTIVITIES FOR H ENDERSON FAMILIES

6 local things to do

this fall

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OUT & ABOUT

6 local things to do

this fall

2ND ANNUAL DIAMONDS & DENIM ONLINE AUCTION BENEFITING HEALING REINS OF KENTUCKY, INC. MO N DAY, O CTO B ER 5 @ 10A M THR O U G H MO N DAY, O CTO B ER 19 @ 10AM ONL INE F UNDRA ISING E VE NT

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Proceeds raised will support Healing Reins programs; therapeutic riding, equine-assisted learning and veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs. The virtual event will include several messages of inspiration from prominent surprise guest speakers. You can help by becoming a supporter by bidding on our exciting auction items, sponsoring a therapeutic riding session, purchasing a raffle ticket, or donating an item or service for our online auction. For more information or to donate an auction item, please call 270-854-3150 or email horsesheal1@gmail.com.

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Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch S EPTEMBE R 14-OC TOBER 31 F RI DAY S @ 4-9PM SATURDAY S @ 10AM-9PM A ND SUNDAYS @ 1-7PM

Halloween Bash SATU R DAY, O CTO B E R 24 @ 10:30-11:45A M J OH N J A M E S AUD U BON M USE UM

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Dress up those little goblins and princesses for a HOOT of a time. The event is for ages 3-8. Mask are required. The cost is $5. It will be a fun-filled

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morning with lots of art and a visit from

A must-do on the fall-family-fun itinerary

required, as there will be a class limit of

Owlivia, the owl. Pre-registration is

in Henderson. With general admission

10-12 students. The students must be

to Cates Farm, you can pick your own

accompanied by an adult.

pumpkin, go through a challenging corn

**The class description and details are

maze, ride the hayride, and enjoy bonfires.

subject to change at any time, due to

Children can ride the barrel train, jump

Kentucky COVID guidelines.

on the jump pad, go through a straw

For more information or to register,

maze, and play in the corn box. For more

please contact Kim McGrew-Liggett at

information, please call 270-823-6150.

270-826-2247, ext. 227.

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HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT EXTRAVAGANZA SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 @ 3-6PM D R. WI L LIAM L. N E WMAN PARK

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Don’t miss this community Halloween event. Kids will remain in their cars and drive-by candy pick-up stations this year. The event is free. For more information, please contact Trace Stevens at 270-831-1274.

TURKEY TIME SATU R DAY, N OV EMBER 14 @ 10:3011:30A M J OH N J A M E S AUDUBON M USE UM

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Create your TERRIFIC TURKEY just in time for the holiday. This event is for ages 3-8. Mask are required. Students must be preregistered by November 13. All students must be accompanied by an adult. **Class description and details are subject to change at any time, due to Kentucky COVID guidelines. For more information or to register, please contact Kim McGrew-Liggett at 270-826-2247, ext. 227.

Storytelling Festival: Scary Tales Told by Real People SATU RDAY, OC TOBER 31 @ 7PM R O OKIE S D IN ING H ALL

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Halloween Haunts — A new slate of storytellers will share stories that will have you wondering… are they true or just folklore? Audience members are encouraged to submit short stories (2-3 minutes in length) to be read by volunteers. Tickets are $20 and available at the Depot Community Room, 101 N Water St., Henderson KY. Proceeds benefit the Monument Restoration Fund. Not recommended for children. For more information, please call 270-830-9707. October // November 2020 . HENDERSON FAMILY

KIDS

meal deals

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

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

Pizza Hut

1 free kids meal per adult entree (buffet only)

Wings Etc.

Kids eat free 5-8 with purchase of adult entree

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

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.

*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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